Discover Grove City Magazine July/August 2018

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JULY/AUGUST 2018

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The official magazine of Grove City, Ohio

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What’s Happening?

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City of Grove City

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Welcome!

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Faces

Knocking It Out of the Park

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Ryan Alexander is committed to GCHS’ baseball program and special needs students

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In Focus

The Game for Everyone Buddy Ball League enters its third year

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The Annual Home Run

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Sustainable Summer Fun

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Meet the Magazine

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Student Spotlight

Grove City’s Homecoming and softball tournament are a big hit

EcoFest returns with countless organizations, vendors and activities to make Grove City greener

Get to know the CityScene Media Group team members and their Grove City discoveries

Training for Tomorrow

From the halls of Montezuma to the halls of UCLA, this Grove City graduate has one bright future

Living

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A New View Grove City home remodel provides an entirely different vista for homeowners

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Around Grove City

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For more events visit www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

What’s Happening?

Through Sept. 8

Grove City Farmers’ Market Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon Historic Grove City Town Center Broadway and Park Street www.gcchamber.org

Through Aug. 8

Summer Sizzle Concert Series Fridays, 7-8:30 p.m.

George Edge Music Park Broadway and Park Street GroveCityOhio.gov

Through Aug. 12

Creating the Illusion: Costumes & Characters from the Paramount Pictures Archive Decorative Arts Center of Ohio 145 E. Main St., Lancaster www.decartsohio.org

June 7-July 26

Fryer Flicks on the Hill Outdoor Movie Series Thursdays, 9-11 p.m.

Fryer Park 3899 Orders Rd. GroveCityOhio.gov

July 6

July 20-21

7-8:30 p.m.

Gantz Park 2255 Home Rd. GroveCityOhio.gov

7-10 p.m. Friday & Saturday; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Anders Ruff Workshop 2748 London Groveport Rd. www.arworkshop.com

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July 22

Gantz Park Open House and Concert at the Gazebo: Central Ohio Brass Band

Summer Art Camp 9 a.m.-noon.

Creative Clinic Center 3937 Front St. www.creativecliniccenter.com

July 14

Food Truck Festival and Patio Hop 4-10 p.m.

Historic Grove City Town Center Broadway and Park Street www.grovecitytowncenter.org

July 14

Southwest Franklin County Historical Society Community Yard Sale 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Century Village at Fryer Park 4185 Orders Rd. www.grovecityohhistory.org

HGTV Magazine Hometown Love DIY Weekend

Jordan Rieser Legacy Foundation Benefit Concert 6 p.m.

Grove City Church of the Nazarene 4770 Hoover Rd. www.facebook.com/ Jordan-Rieser-LegacyFoundation-1094081923978060/

July 27

Grove City Homecoming Celebration 6-10 p.m.

Historic Grove City Town Center Broadway and Park Street GroveCityOhio.gov

July 28

Southwest Franklin County Historical Society Open House 2-4 p.m.

Century Village at Fryer Park 4185 Orders Rd. www.grovecityohhistory.org Photos courtesy of the City of Grove City

July 4

Grove City Independence Day Celebration 5:30-10:30 p.m.

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Grove City High School Alumni Softball Tournament

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Grove City EcoFest

9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Historic Grove City Town Center Broadway and Park Street Multiple locations www.grovecityalumnitournament.com EcoFest.GroveCityOhio.gov

Aug. 4

Grove City Chamber Family Fun Day @ Farmers’ Market 8 a.m.-noon Grove City Town Center Broadway and Park Street www.gcchamber.org

Aug. 6-10

Summer Art Camp 9 a.m.-noon Creative Clinic Center 3937 Front St. www.creativecliniccenter.com

Aug. 7

National Night Out 6-8 p.m.

Henceroth Park 2075 Mallow Ln. GroveCityOhio.gov

Aug. 11

Bourbon Tasting 1-10 p.m.

Historic Grove City Town Center Broadway and Park Street www.grovecitytowncenter.org

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OLPH Community Festival 6 p.m.-midnight 3730 Broadway www.ourladyofperpetualhelp.net

Aug. 25

Darby Creek Bison 10K Trail Run 9 a.m.

Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park 1775 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway www.orrrc.org

Aug. 25

Southwest Franklin County Historical Society Open House 2-4 p.m.

Century Village at Fryer Park 4185 Orders Rd. www.grovecityohhistory.org

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A unique and adventurous outdoor experience on the state and national scenic Big Darby Creek.

Photos courtesy of the City of Grove City

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Soul Purpose Concert/ Tribute Noon Neal Auditorium at First Baptist Church 3301 Orders Rd. www.firstgc.org www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

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News and Information from the City of Grove City

GroveCity DISCOVER

The official magazine of Grove City, Ohio

A New Way to Discover Grove City

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his is it! You are holding the inaugural issue of our new Discover Grove City Magazine designed to highlight our city—boasting the sophistication of a booming metropolitan community while preserving its small-town charm. Having the “best of both worlds” is something we are incredibly proud of and we continue to evolve our communication efforts through digital, social media and print endeavors. I’m excited to watch these pages fill with information about all our community has to offer.

This is “page one” in a new initiative of print communication for residents and businesses of the southern gateway to central Ohio. Discover Grove City Magazine is now our official publication, furthering our efforts to share our community’s seemingly endless stories of talented, caring and compassionate people who call Grove City home.

One of the most exciting features of this publication is the planned addition of The Source programming guide, merging all future parks and recreation information directly into your community magazine beginning with the September/October edition. The publication will be issued every two months, sharing compelling arts and entertainment articles and previews of upcoming community events.

Our community’s new publication is possible through a unique partnership with CityScene Media Group, widely recognized for high standards of quality and insightful arts and entertainment reporting.

Access to the parks and recreation programming guide, in addition to CityScene’s discerning depiction of our community’s sometimes under-celebrated volunteers, students, artists and musicians, make this partnership a winning combination with highly anticipated results!

As the only community twice recognized by Ohio Magazine as the “Best Hometown” in central Ohio, Grove City is richly blessed. It’s time to spread the word using an entirely new medium, enabling everyone to DISCOVER GROVE CITY. Mayor Richard L. “Ike” Stage

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Discovering Our Past Preserving a Bygone Era Historic Grove City train depot settles into a new stop

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n 1884, the Columbus & Cincinnati Midland Railroad completed construction of a 70-mile rail line that stretched from Columbus to Midland City, where it connected with the Marietta and Cincinnati railway.

The arrival of this transportation resource encouraged farmers to produce more crops as the rail gave them access to additional Find the Grove City train depot in Century Village at markets outside central Ohio. It also Fryer Park, where a team of Southwest Franklin County provided free rides to those who Historical Society members is working to restore it to shipped their goods. A depot was resemble a working depot. built later that year at the corner of the electric interurban railway began Front and Park streets to accommo- operation, transporting passengers and date increased freight and passenger freight with frequent stops and more activity to Grove City. flexible traveling options.

It wasn’t long before the manufacIn the years following, the Grove turing businesses in Columbus realized City train depot stood firmly at its place the value of this transportation, and by to welcome arriving and departing freight the 1890s, a daily commuter steam- cars and occasional passenger trains. It powered engine with a passenger car last hosted travelers in July 1956, when was traveling to and from Grove City as the final commuter train made a round an exclusive means of transportation for trip to Washington Court House.

Columbus Buggy Works.

In 1972, Carillon Historical Park in The depot became both a morning Dayton, Ohio, showed interest in the gathering place for workers waiting for building after B&O Railroad abandoned their ride and a point of exit after a day of the structure, seeking to feature it in a work. A bustling building, the depot also collection of historically preserved buildkept busy as the only Western Union ings. Grove City community members, service location for the city. however, recognized it as an important As competition for passenger and freight transportation increased, the Grove City train depot ended its regu- City Hall lar commuter rail service in 1898 when 4035 Broadway Grove City, OH 43123 GroveCityOhio.gov 614-277-3000

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piece of history they wanted to keep and preserve.

The Grove City Jaycees, with help from the Grove City Community Historical Society, stepped up and reached an agreement to take ownership of the depot to keep it in Grove City. Serving as a meeting place and special event location for civic groups and other organizations for years, the depot deteriorated and needed significant repairs.

Although the efforts to find a new site and restore the depot began nearly three decades ago, in January 2018, the depot finally completed the arduous process to join the collection of vintage buildings in Century Village at Fryer Park. Its two-and-a-half mile journey on a flatbed truck was the result of a collaboration between the City and many volunteers. A crew of dedicated Southwest Franklin County Historical Society members is in the process of restoring the depot to resemble a working train station and serve as a fun, educational exhibit of a bygone era.

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Welcome

to the first issue of Discover Grove City Magazine!

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am proud to introduce you to Discover Grove City and give you a first glance into what we have been collaborating on with your City leaders and community organizations for the past year.

In this, and every issue, you will be introduced to community personalities such as GCHS baseball coach Ryan Alexander and recent grad Camille Lanese who share a passion for – and a commitment to – their hometown.

Looking for local events? You can find them right here in the detailed community calendar. Bimonthly columns focusing on home remodeling, recommended books from the library and community pictures will round out the editorial each issue.

Most notably, your parks and recreation guide, The Source, will be included in Discover Grove City starting with the next issue (September/October). We will be more top of mind and timely by bringing you programming options six times a year!

Look for the next issue in your mailbox at the end of August.

CityScene Media Group has a long history as a local, independent publishing company; we will celebrate our 20-year anniversary in 2019. During that time, the company has grown from just CityScene Magazine to include our statewide HealthScene Ohio and six community magazines: Dublin Life, TriVillage, Westerville, Healthy New Albany, Pickerington and, now, Discover Grove City.

We are excited to add this community magazine to our family and look forward to connecting with you in print and online at www.DiscoverGroveCity.com.

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Faces

Knocking It Out of the Park Ryan Alexander is committed to GCHS’ baseball program and special needs students

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By Garth Bishop

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ver the past nine years, the Grove City High School baseball team has won six Ohio Capital Conference championships, three district championships and has twice made it to the state championship semifinals.

For coach Ryan Alexander, that means a cap so laden with feathers as to invite a visit to the chiropractor. But pushing the baseball Greyhounds to success is only a part of Alexander’s contributions to the school he’s been part of for the past decade and a half.

The season that ended in May was Alexander’s 10th as head coach, and his 15th on the GCHS coaching staff. The 2017-18 school year marked his 15th teaching GCHS students with special needs.

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Alexander always knew he would end up working in a school setting. When he was offered the “I think it’s a great game for kids of chance to teach in a community similar to the one in which he grew up, he knew Grove City Long before he was ever a base- all ages,” he says. was the right place for him.

ball coach, Alexander was a baseball player. Growing up in Martins Ferry – in eastern Ohio, just north of Wheeling, West Virginia – he started playing at age 5. He’s loved the sport as far back as he can remember.

Baseball is a great game to play growing up, Alexander says, because it helps develop the skills necessary to endure hardship. It is – as many people who have studied and played it, most memorably baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr., have said – a game of failure.

One need only look at the highest all-time career batting average – .366, held for almost 90 years by Ty Cobb – to see the odds against scoring a hit in any given at-bat, and dealing with such infrequent success teaches crucial life skills, Alexander says.

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Alexander played in high school and college, and didn’t want his involvement in the sport to end when his college career did.

“Once they told me I couldn’t play anymore, I knew I wanted to be a coach,” he says.

Teaching

Alexander went to Muskingum College to study education, but it wasn’t until his sophomore year that his path became crystal clear.

He already knew a school setting was the right fit for him. Even as a student, he never wanted to miss a day.

That year, though, he took a summer practicum course and spent a month traveling to schools and other

agencies to learn about special needs education. Once that was over, he knew exactly what he wanted to do.

Grove City made perfect sense for Alexander. Not only were there two GCHS alumni on the Fighting Muskies baseball team, he’s known Jim Habermehl, his predecessor as Greyhounds head coach, since he was a kid.

Alexander knew enough about the city to know it felt similar to Martins Ferry, and he came straight here after graduation. He and his wife, Melissa, live in Orient with their three children, ages 2, 5 and 7.

Melissa is a Grove City native herself – a star basketball player at GCHS in the late 1990s and early 2000s who went on to play for Miami University. www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

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Alexander has a great deal of respect for his players and their work ethics on and off the field.

During the school year, Alexander teaches two periods each day in a smaller classroom with an average of 12 students. He spends four other periods working with other teachers in transitional algebra and algebra 2.

Teaching students with special needs is inspirational on a consistent basis, he says, with new and different successes happening all the time.

“I absolutely love getting up in the morning and going to school,” he says.

Coaching

The GCHS Greyhounds finished the 2018 season 18-9. Though they lost in districts, the Greyhounds finished the season ranked No. 10 in the state and No. 3 in the Central District out of 48 teams.

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has, and has had, some of the best players in the state. A total of 44 players have gone on to play college ball since he took over, including 10 from the class of 2017, and there are more signing from the class of 2018.

“That’ll put us over 50 players in 10 years,” he says.

And he respects more than just the players’ skill and perseverance. He also respects and encourages the work they do to be involved in the community, such as through summer and winter baseball camps that bring in 100-150 children apiece, and an annual mulch sale fundraiser. www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

Courtesy of Brent Clark Photos

The championship accomplishments – not to mention the Greyhounds’ top-20 ranking in eight of Alexander’s first nine seasons as head coach – would suggest Alexander has been a positive force at GCHS. But he heaps credit upon the players, who, he says, work tirelessly at their craft. And not just in the spring; some of them are training 12 months a year.

“We really think we’ve got something good going here with the kids coming up and our current players,” he says.

The players train and play like they want to be the best, Alexander says, and he believes the GCHS program

“We sold and delivered over 19,000 bags of mulch this year to the Grove City community,” Alexander says.

Several of the players help out with Buddy Ball, a baseball program for children and adults with mental and physical disabilities at the Mirolo Dream Field at Mount Carmel Stadium. That includes a team manager who plays on the team, and Alexander encourages his players to support the manager and to volunteer with the program to support all the children and adults who participate.

He also gives a lot of credit to Habermehl, who he says built a fantastic program before his retirement.

Garth Bishop is a contributing editor.

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In the 10 seasons that Alexander has spent as the head coach, he has sent more than 50 players on to play collegiate baseball.

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InFocus

The Game for Everyone Buddy Ball League enters its third year

By Laura Cole

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s buddy ball steps up to bat for its third year, it’s truly hitting this season out of the park with all of the program advancements and progress it’s made.

Courtesy of Jeffrey Tadlock Photography

The Dream Field

No matter the age or level of physical ability, Buddy Ball makes great efforts to include all players.

noticed the impact the league and field have had on the community.

“This project has been a positive rallying project for so many,” says Conrad. “Not only monetary donations, but many in the community have given their time and talents to see this idea of baseball for all come to fruition.”

As an organization exclusively run by volunteers, Buddy Ball’s success as a program derives from the Grove City community’s passion for the organization. Kintz became involved in the organization from the beginning when he and his wife, Rebecca, attended an informational session about the Dream Field at an open house event.

“We were informed at the meeting that the city needed individuals to volunteer, and we got involved at the very Embracing the Community beginning,” says Kintz. “My wife works Both Conrad and Wayne Kintz, in a special needs classroom at Richard Buddy Ball program coordinator, have Avenue Elementary School and we both

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Every year, more community members show support by volunteering and/or being a buddy to a player.

have family members with special needs, so getting involved became a calling.”

Every year, more and more members of the community get involved.

“The greatest impact, hands down, would be the amazing response and gratitude we see from not only the participants and their families but, more importantly, the community members in Grove City that learn about this blessed offering and stop by,” says Kintz. “The more that people learn about why/how, the more educated we become about how important it is to embrace the concept of being inclusive.” www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

Photos courtesy of Wayne Kintz

The dream began in 2016.

“The idea actually came from the board of directors of our Little League program,” says Kim Conrad, Grove City’s director of parks and recreation.

“They wanted to build a Dream Field so that people of all ages and abilities could experience the game of baseball.”

The city committed to build the field when the board members set a goal to raise $325,000. The board far surpassed this goal, raising over $600,000 in just two years.

With all of the money raised and additional state capital improvement funding, the Mirolo Dream Field at Mount Carmel Stadium was able to be built complete with restrooms, a concession building, a picnic shelter and an all-inclusive playground.

“The field surface is a specially designed tile that allows participants with mobility devices to be able to use with ease,” Conrad says. “They also have a little bit of cushion to protect if someone were to fall.”

Additionally, the field features oversized dugouts, water misters and plenty of spectator seating.

“The community has embraced this field with love and respect for those who use it. I am proud to have had a small part in the creation of this culture for the Grove City community,” says Conrad.

Up and Coming

In the new season, there is even more to come.

Buddy Ball hosts several fundraisers to continue improving the organization, including a Chipotle fundraiser that took place in late May and the third annual Allages First Responders Day in early June.

“This event is very special, since all of the buddies will be either Jackson Township Fire personnel or from Grove City Division of Police and Franklin County Sheriff’s department,” says Kintz.

Other special events later in the season include a VIP day and a mascots’ day to mix up the regular season games.

Another special feature is the all-accessible playground that opened last fall.

The ribbon cutting ceremony took place right before Game 5 of Buddy Ball’s first Adult League “Fall Classic” series.

“Our board members and core team can’t wait to see all of our players and their families enjoy this playground in the 2018 season,” says Kintz.

The Buddy Ball Program is an excellent example of how the Grove City community bands together to spread prosperity to all residents.

share their talents and join the committees. Committees include Community Outreach, Special Events, Buddy/Player Recruitment, Coaches/Families, Game Day Operations and Adult League.

Community members can also become buddy volunteers for any of the games in the Adult League on Tuesday evenings or the All-ages League on Saturdays.

“Buddies are what really make this community offering special, as they creBecome a Volunteer As Buddy Ball enters year three, the ate a unique bond with our players and program needs community members to their time lets our parents sit back and

watch their children play a game that probably, at one time, wasn’t possible,” says Kintz.

For more information about the program, visit www.gcdreamfield.com or the Buddy Ball League of Grove City Facebook page. If you are interested in volunteering, email buddyballgcdream field@gmail.com or call 614-594-9515.

Laura Cole is a contributing writer.

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Grove City’s Homecoming and softball tournament are a big hit

By Amanda DePerro

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ith Grove City’s beautiful parks, historic sites and local art, it’s not hard to convince those who have moved away to come back to Grove City. However, having an extra little push to get loved ones to return home can’t hurt. And if there’s one event that brings former residents back, it’s the Grove City High School Alumni Softball Tournament.

Stepping Up to the Plate

Though the baton was passed last year to tournament director Eric Saxton, the alumni softball tournament is Steve Carr’s creation. A 1972 Grove City High School grad and former director of Grove City Parks and Recreation, Carr was always looking for ways to get

both current and former students more involved in the community.

After discovering neighboring Westland High School’s alumni basketball tournament, Carr was inspired, and in 1983, the inaugural alumni softball tournament was born.

“The first year, we ended up with 10 teams, and probably up until the day before the tournament, it was in jeopardy of not getting off the ground because of the slow response,” says Carr. “The tournament was well received, and we jumped from 10 teams to 17 men’s and five women’s (in the second year). … By its 11th year, it reached 70 teams; 14th, 80 teams. It had rapid growth.”

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The Annual Home Run

Members of the women’s team representing the class of 1986 are honored on stage during their induction into the Grove City High School Alumni Tournament Hall of Fame on July 29, 2017.

ment in the world, averaging 89 participating teams in the last three years. Carr attributes the popularity to the “reunion aspect, plus competition.”

Alumni will face off on July 28 and 29, grouped by skill and age. Though spectators will see many young faces, the alumni softball tournament also boasts an alumnus from the GCHS class of 1945.

At age 91, Russ Evans takes the prize for oldest competitor – literally. Last year, he was awarded the Iron Horse Award for being the most senior player on the diamond. Its incredible range of competitors is just one reason Grove City’s softball tournament is a cut above the rest.

“I think it’s a source of pride because of its uniqueness. It’s an event that brings people in from all over the country to come back and visit with classmates and family and friends. …

It’s become part of the community fabric,” Carr says. “It’s going to be my legacy. And it’s a nice legacy.” www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

But Wait, There’s More

In 1990, when city officials were planning the grand opening of the new city hall building, they realized there was perhaps no better way to celebrate the grand opening than to invite friends,

A couple relaxes on the George Edge Music Park on Broadway while awaiting the entertainment to start at the Grove City Homecoming celebration in 2017.

family and anyone else who loved Grove City. And what better way to motivate them to come than to pair the grand opening with an already-existing beloved community event?

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Don’t Strike Out July 27 2018 Grove City Homecoming Celebration 6-10 p.m.

Broadway and Park Street “The city decided that the Friday night before the tournament, we would host this big homecoming celebration because a lot of alumni are in town for the softball tournament,” says Kim Conrad, director of Grove City Parks and Recreation. “Over the years, the two have become synonymous. It’s hard to tell one from the other, but they are two separate events.”

Though fans of the Grove City Homecoming Celebration will find much of what they loved from previous years – including food trucks, a cornhole tournament and live music – the city still plans to keep it fresh and exciting for this

year’s event on July 27. New this year will be local band RockHouse, serenading the city with music from the 1980s.

“Of course, the road is closed at Broadway. From Broadway at city hall all the way up to Grant Avenue, it’s closed for the celebration, but businesses are open,” says Kelly Sutherland, superintendent of parks and recreation. “It’s a big party. It’s really cool.”

Though the delicious food, local band and citywide party are exciting, Conrad says the biggest draw is just being able to reunite and party with loved ones.

“I’ll be honest with you: The one draw for this event is people just want to get caught up with their classmates, their friends. It’s a chance for them to see how everyone is doing,” says Conrad. “It’s a chance for them to get geared up for the softball tournament that’s going to be played the next two days. I’m sure there’s a little bit of trash talk – in a very friendly way, of course.”

The pair have completely different perspectives on the celebration, if only

due to their histories. Sutherland has been with the city for just a year, but for Conrad, August will mark her 29th year with the city, which means she’s been familiar with the event since its beginnings. She recalls the grand opening of the library during the Homecoming Celebration one year, and the dedication of a field at Windsor Park to a longtime community servant during another. However, what keeps her coming back is simple: seeing the joy on visitors’ faces.

“You know, I’m usually working that night, so I’ve got a lot of other things on my mind, making sure people are safe and looking at the back end,” she says.

“But it’s just really fun to see so many people on the street enjoying themselves and knowing I’ve got a small part in making people happy.”

Amanda DePerro is an editor.

Feedback welcome at adeperro@ cityscenemediagroup.com

With food trucks, live music and fun activities, Grove City sure knows how to throw a homecoming party.

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Friends gather on Broadway in front of Lilly’s Kitchen Table for the Grove City Homecoming festivities in 2017.

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Sustainable Summer Fun!

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EcoFest returns with countless organizations, vendors and activities to make Grove City greener

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By Emily Hetterscheidt

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eave the car keys at home and grab your bike helmets; it’s time for Grove City’s EcoFest.

The festival, dedicated to bringing information about healthy living, is set for Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This is EcoFest’s fourth year, and organizers are gearing up to bring endless information about sustainable living.

“Our mission has always been to create an awareness of healthy living, healthy community, and just bringing together different businesses and organizations that deal with sustainability,” says Linda Rosine, Grove City’s environmental supervisor.

EcoFest kicks off with the Bike with Mayor Ike event, sponsored by Mount Carmel Health, which is not a race but a family bike ride that usually ranges from six to eight miles. Depending on the speed of participants, the ride typically lasts 30 to 45 minutes.

The ride may be a little more exciting than those in past years, given that this year’s EcoFest focuses on bicycling.

Attendees will be able to see demonstrations from the Grove City bicycle police and Heritage Cycles. There will also be a free bike corral provided by Yay Bikes!, an organization dedicated to helping people safely use bikes for transportation. All participants are encouraged to bike or walk to EcoFest.

Children will be able to get their faces painted, as well as paint T-shirts courtesy of the Grove City Arts Council. The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society will teach children how to make rope, and Southwest Public Libraries will provide information about its summer reading program.

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Kickmaster Footgolf will also be there to provide a large play area for the little ones. Footgolf is a combination of soccer and golf, and Kickmaster specializes in courses for the sport as well as other fun activities.

Little Theatre Off Broadway uses props that are reusable and recyclable, which it will bring to EcoFest as part of its demonstration.

There will even be beekeepers and other bee specialists to teach about the insects’ importance when it comes to sustainability.

For those who want to learn about a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle, there will also be booths manned

by Mount Carmel and other groups that can provide information on health and wellness. This includes Burn Within Yoga, a local Grove City yoga studio that works to bring yoga to everyone without intimidation.

Pitabilities, Iacobucci Wood-Fired Pizza and several other food vendors will be in attendance to feed the masses.

Other companies and organizations taking part include the Rain Brothers, Columbia Gas, AEP, Franklin County Metro Parks, National Wildlife Federation and Wild Ones.

Thanks to the substantial line-up of organizations involved, Rosine says EcoFest is able to cover a broad range of subjects. This includes how attendees can do their part when it comes to sustainability, as well as how to enjoy a healthy and fit lifestyle.

“How can we do our part from a sustainability standpoint as a resident, and then how do we keep ourselves healthy and make our community healthy?” says Rosine.

With attendance ranging from 1,800 to 2,000 people each year, it’s clear that Grove City residents are seeking out information on sustainability. The event, held downtown, is free and open to the public.

More information about EcoFest can be found at EcoFest.GroveCityOhio.gov.

Emily Hetterscheidt is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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GroveCity DISCOVER

The official magazine of Grove City, Ohio

Meet the Magazine Get to know the CityScene team members and their Grove City discoveries

By Jenny Wise

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s a company, CityScene Media Group builds relationships (and publishes magazines) in many local communities.

Though some of us live or have lived in Grove City, many of our team members are just getting to know the community. As time passes, we hope to further develop our individual relationships with the people and businesses that make Grove City special. Check out what we have discovered so far…

Kathy Gill

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Bio: Originally from Garden City, NY, Kathy is an OSU journalism alum and an experienced print and digital publishing executive. One husband, four daughters and a dog, Kathy loves tennis, reading and travel. She was born Irish, but raised a Buckeye!

Grove City Discovery: I’ve discovered there are many food options in Grove City, from Lilly’s Kitchen Table for lunch, to Plank’s on Broadway for a Blue Moon and Capital City Cakes for cookies. And that’s just a start. I’m looking forward to discovering more places to call favorites all over town.

Bio: Gianna has been a proud member of the CityScene Media Group team since 2002. An avid Cincinnati Reds fan, Gianna enjoys spending time with her family as well as playing tennis and sand volleyball.

Grove City Discovery: After getting to know Grove City a little better over the past couple of months, I’ve found that I really like how the art culture is displayed throughout the city. Whether you like art galleries, shows or even a painting class, you can find it all right here. It’s truly an artsy community!

Bio: A graduate of the Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University, Amanda is a proud Bobcat who has always had a passion for writing and interviewing. Amanda lives with her lovely gray cat, Beemo, and has been a Dublin resident since she was 3 years old.

She loves traveling, eating and meeting new dogs.

Grove City Discovery: As a newcomer to Grove City, I was thrilled to discover all the work that the Grove City Arts Council does. Between its scholarship program and involvement in various areas of the city, it’s clear the arts council is dedicated to promoting culture, supporting artists and bolstering creativity throughout the city.

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Bio: Originally from Frankfort, IN, Nathan is a highly motivated individual with eight years of digital publishing practice and an additional two years in marketing/ event planning. He is a proud DePauw University alum who has made his way to Columbus, his wife’s hometown, via stints in Indianapolis and Chicago. When his nose isn’t buried in a book, you can find him fishing in one of the area’s many rivers, lakes and ponds.

Grove City Discovery: I discovered that Grove City was founded in 1852. This was the same year that the state of Ohio made it illegal for children under 18 and women to work more than 10 hours a day. It’s also the same year that Uncle Tom’s Cabin was written in Ohio by Harriet Beecher Stowe.

Bio: Rocco was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in communications. When he is not writing for CityScene, he enjoys listening to music and going to concerts, running, and spending time with close friends and family.

Grove City Discovery: Grove City is an extremely welcoming community.

Everywhere I visit, I am greeted with a friendly face and great conversation. It’s inspiring to see how invested the community is in not only the city, but in each other as well.

Bio: Brenda and her family have called Columbus home for the past nine years, after living on the East and West coasts, and in Puerto Rico. Her 16+ years of health care sales and marketing experience plus an MBA from Pepperdine University make her the perfect match for sales and marketing. She enjoys golfing and skiing with her husband, cooking for her four hungry boys, jogging with her dog, Ruger, and volunteering at her parish.

Grove City Discovery: I’ve discovered that at Trapper John’s, there is access to Darby Creek, kayaking and music on the river, and local churches come to perform baptisms as well.

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Senior Advertising Account Executive

Senior Advertising Account Executive

Bio: Julie (Habermehl) Camp grew up in Galloway and spent many summers helping out with her dad’s Grove City baseball camps. Julie graduated from Westland High School and Ohio Dominican College, and now lives in Grove City with her husband, Kris; two daughters, Ryleigh and Reagan; and crazy pup, Charley.

Grove City Discovery: There are so many things that I love about Grove City, having lived here for many years.

I love the RecSchool at the barn, the walkability of the community and the uniqueness of the restaurants and businesses here. I’m so excited to have this magazine as a way to further connect us all!

Bio: Originally from Cleveland and an alumnus of Cleveland State University, Columbus has been Diane’s “home” since 1998. Diane has worked in sales for the past four years. She is an avid yogi and also enjoys painting, drawing and playwriting. She has two sons who are both actors.

Grove City Discovery: I discovered that two Twenty One Pilots band members, lead singer Tyler Joseph and drummer Josh Dun, are from Grove City. That’s pretty cool!

Bio: A graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in strategic communications, Jenny has always enjoyed writing and interacting with her community. Before she called Columbus home, Jenny grew up in Wadsworth, a small town in northeast Ohio. She enjoys traveling abroad, writing poetry and seeing live shows with friends.

Grove City Discovery: After getting to know Grove City over the past couple of months, I discovered that it’s a community rich with history. I had no idea that the high school’s Greyhound mascot originated from the marketing efforts of a local greyhound race track back in 1929.

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Bio: Originally from the Cleveland, Ohio area, Bonnie has been in Columbus for over 20 years and went to The Ohio State University. Bonnie enjoys golfing, hiking and going shopping with her two teenage daughters. She is a die-hard Cleveland sports fan – even the Browns!

Grove City Discovery: I’ve discovered that Grove City has beautiful gardens at Gantz Park. I can’t wait to explore them along with the dining options in town. I’m especially excited to visit Plum Run Winery and enjoy a glass of wine.

Bio: Jamie was born and raised in Clintonville and graduated from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business. After 10+ years in the hospitality industry, she enjoys using her human resources and accounting background in the publishing business.

Jamie lives in Gahanna with her husband and daughter.

Grove City Discovery: I lived in Grove City for two years and discovered so many great local restaurants. One of my favorites was Joy Lucky Chinese on Broadway. Some of the best crab rangoon around!

Bio: Originally from south Columbus, Gary, his wife and two daughters are long-time residents of Westerville.

He graduated from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, with a degree in communications design and has more than 30 years’ experience in advertising and publication design and production.

Grove City Discovery: Traveling around Grove City looking for picturesque scenes and a signature look to represent the town, I was amazed at the incredible growth in the area and number of truly beautiful scenes all over the city.

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onor, courage and commitment are the three core values of Marine Corps culture, a culture that Grove City High School graduate Camille Lanese has been preparing to join her entire high school career.

During her freshman year, she joined the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps. Ran in the same way the military reserves are run, the program entailed one weekend of training every month and additional training during the summer.

“It’s basically a military program for middle school and high schoolers, a little bit younger sometimes,” says Lanese.

Lanese has attended three of these summer training programs, including a submarine seminar in Kingsbury, Georgia where she discovered that she would much rather have her feet on solid ground than be on a ship.

“I want to go Navy because it’s the branch I’m most familiar with. I

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Lanese ran both track and cross country at Grove City High School.

don’t like ships and boats that much; I have to be honest. I get slightly seasick sometimes,” says Lanese.

While the military has been a huge part of her high school career, it’s not all that Lanese has to show for her time at GCHS. In addition to her 4.75 GPA, she has an impressive background in athletics. Her repertoire includes volleyball, wrestling, jiu-jitsu, fencing, track, cross country and, most recently, gymnastics.

“I loved (gymnastics) so much. I wish I’d done it my entire life,” says Lanese. “I improved a lot and I give that all to my coach.”

In addition to athletics, Lanese also enjoys her time in the classroom. Partial to physics, she says

that even though it’s a harder class, it’s her favorite.

“I just think that’s the coolest thing to learn about,” says Lanese. “(Physics) is the world around you.”

Though physics is a favorite right now, Lanese’s future lies in linguistics. In March, she received a full ROTC scholarship to attend the University of California, Los Angeles to study linguistics. Lanese, who’s studied Latin for years, hopes to focus on Spanish and Russian, and eventually continue learning as many languages as possible.

Initially, this news caused some stress as she waited to learn if she’d be accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy as well. www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

“UCLA has the No. 1 food in the country. They have nice weather. They have a great program for linguistics,” says Lanese. “They have everything that I want. How am I going to say no to this for the academy?”

In the end, the choice was made for her when she was not accepted to the academy, and although UCLA was a better fit all around, she struggled with letting go of her childhood dream.

“It was just this awful feeling and then I realized that I was going to school in California and L.A.,” she says, adding that things worked out perfectly.

In addition to her academic and athletic pursuits, Lanese has also made time to give back to her community, volunteering with her school’s chapter of the National Honor Society, the Mid-Ohio Foodbank and with service programs such as Courtyard Cleanup and Bed Brigade.

Lanese enjoyed her time at Bed Brigade, a local organization that puts together beds for people who wouldn’t otherwise have one, because it showed her that she could do things she’d never done before.

“You don’t think you can build a bed until you build a bed,” says Lanese. “It’s just rewarding in every way.”

Looking to the future, Lanese hopes her career takes her all over the world. Though she says she’s already been blessed with opportunities to travel to Ireland, England, Italy and France with her family, she hopes to continue traveling. Lanese wants to eventually be stationed somewhere around the Mediterranean, with dreams of traveling to southeast Asia.

“I don’t need a lot of stuff,” says Lanese. “I just want to travel.”

While the next part of her journey will lead her clear across the country, Lanese is grateful for her foundations. In addition to her family, she credits Grove City teachers for much of her high school success.

“I feel blessed to grow up in such a great city.”

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A New View Grove City home remodel provides an entirely different vista for homeowners

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“While completing the renovations, we found that the original home had a bad foundation and curved footer. In order to place the new home on the same ground, we had to put in a new footer and foundation, while also slightly widening the footprint of the home,” says Brown. “The new home was turned 180 degrees and now faces west in order to utilize the best views of the property.”

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The main kitchen from the original home was remodeled and left in its original space. The new house was then built on top, turning this kitchen into a walk-out basement onto the entertainment patio.

By Laura Baird

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or most homeowners looking to remodel, rotating the home seems nearly impossible. However, when the views of the property surrounding the home aren’t being utilized, such a massive renovation may be worth it.

Jeff Brown, owner of J.S. Brown & Co., had lived next door to a beautiful Grove City property for years, noticing its scenic views. Eventually, he purchased the one-story, ranch-style home with the intentions of remodeling it.

“We had always loved this property and wanted the remodel to fit our family’s lifestyle,” says Brown. “The old house didn’t take advantage of the beautiful views to the west and south sides of the home. Only the east side took advantage of these views.”

With this vision in mind, Brown and his company undertook this project in 2015, rotating the home 180 degrees and adding many features that maximized the views of this property. Brown 42

After the home was rotated 180 degrees, two stacked balconies with curved railings were placed on the east side of the home.

“We placed these balconies on the east side of the home to have the best view to the north, east and south,” says Brown. “To the south, there are two ponds, and we wanted to be able to see them from these balconies.” www.DiscoverGroveCity.com

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and his family have now called this beautiful structure home for three years.

“My wife, daughter and I have lived here since the remodel and our other daughter was able to live here for a short time before getting married,” says Brown. “My mother-inlaw also spent a year with us here.”

This remodel wasn’t just a winner in the eyes of the Brown family, but also for a competition in Professional Remodeler Magazine. Awarded the Annual National Design Award in the Whole House category, this remodel won in 2017.

“Winning this award was very exciting, and I have really loved everything we’ve done to our home,” says Brown.

Laura Baird is a contributing writer.

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The original home had a small deck on the north side that sat right beside the ravine.

During the remodel, the original deck was torn down and replaced with a larger, extended patio.

“Expanding the patio provided us with a larger entertainment area and took advantage of the views on the north side of the home,” says Brown. “Underneath this patio is a covered porch with a fireplace and sitting area. It’s my favorite place in the summer because it’s very relaxing.”

The family room also has a wonderful view of this deck area, with a large glass wall that looks out above the lower deck and allows for a perfect view of the creek.

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Around Grove City Grove City Memorial Day Weekend 2018 Various locations

Grove City American Legion Paschall Post 164, Veterans of Foreign War 819 and residents honored and remembered those who serve and have sacrificed for our country on Memorial Day 2018.

Grove City Little League Grand Slam & Opening Day 2018 Windsor Park

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It’s no secret that baseball is a huge part of Grove City’s culture and Little League Grand Slam & Opening Day are perfect examples of this. The 2018 season kicked off the first week in May with the Grand Slam on May 4 and Opening Day on May 5.

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Grove City Museum & Welcome Center 3378 Park St.

Visitors will discover how families lived, worked and established a thriving small-town community. Open weekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon through Sept. 8.

Relay for Life 2018 Eagle Pavilion in Fryer Park

Relay for Life of Grove City held an event on May 5 to celebrate survivors and their caregivers with a luncheon.

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Bookmarks

Recommendations from SWPL-Grove City

All the Odes

By Pablo Neruda This book is a celebration of the everyday, of the food we seem to digest without thought, and the appreciation, and humor, of finding joy in the small things. It is a reminder to look, to feel, and to listen to what even a tomato might have to say about the human condition.

Sweet & Simple, Dessert for Two

By Christina Lane Empty-nester? Living alone?

No need to feel left out, especially when you can easily bake sweet treats that are just the right size for one (or two) people. Scaled down and scrumptious!

One Bowl Baking

By Yvonne Ruperti This is a book of recipes that can be made in a single bowl, meaning more time eating goodies and less time doing dishes.

A Fork in the Road Lonely Planet (edited by James Oseland) This book is full of intriguing short stories by authors, chefs and TV personalities.

Each story details the author’s world travels and the role food played in the experiences.

Wine Folly

By Madeline Puckette and Justin Hammack Ever wonder what to eat with which wine? No more worries; this “wine bible” for the 21st century offers a candid and practical approach for novices and pros, helping to pair the perfect food with the perfect wine.

Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Free Recipes for Cupcakes That Rule

By Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero Even if you aren’t pursuing a vegan diet, you might have family or friends who are.

This book is a delicious way to make sure everyone is happy at dessert time.

A Charmed Pie Shoppe Mystery Series

By Ellery Adams This series merges magic, mystery and baking – a fun combination that always has the reader guessing. It’s a very light read that also includes fantastic recipes.

We Are Okay

By Nina LaCour The past lingers and haunts in this young adult novel about two college-aged friends who reunite over winter break and try to repair the distance between them. This book reflects on friendship, loneliness, grief and family, and resonates strongly with anyone who has felt lost and alone.

The Stars My Destination

By Alfred Bester In a future when humanity has colonized other planets and developed personal teleportation, Gully Foyle swears revenge against the ship that left him in space to die. Exciting classic sci-fi.

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle

By Haruki Murakami Searching for his wife’s missing cat is only the beginning of the surreal, dangerous, sometimes humorous odyssey undertaken by the aimless, unemployed Toru Okada.

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The Parrett Group (614) 273-7935 www.parrettgroup.com

“Chateau de Creekside” - An amazing bathroom with a chandelier, a pot-filler spout over the kitchen’s Jenn-Air range, extra windows in the two-story great room, a beautiful stucco exterior, and plenty more unique touches will make you fall in love with this French-inspired Creekside home. | $344,900

“The Oasis” - 20 amazing acres of ponds, wetlands, and prairies have been lovingly created out of former farmland. The home features a first-floor owner’s suite, soaring great room, another potential master upstairs, and a walkout basement. Fish, birdwatch, and swim in the pond this summer. | $499,900

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Ginger Thrush (614) 214-2522 Ginger.thrush@era.com 5884 Meadow Ridge Ct. – Single story home on over an acre with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths including private owners suite. Open living & dining rooms with brick fireplace.

Wonderful view of treed green space from inside and out. 30 x 40 pole barn has separate electric. $260,000.

Eric W. Saxton (614) 736-5959 eric.saxton@HERrealtors.com New build spec home in The Pinnacle Subdivision. Four bedrooms with a 300 sq. foot bonus room. 2.5 baths. 3569 total sq feet. 3 car garage. 2nd floor laundry.

1st floor den and formal dining room. Full basement with 9 ft ceilings and full bath plumbing. Deluxe kitchen. $409,900

Ginger Thrush (614) 214-2522 Ginger.thrush@era.com 1443 Stringtown Rd. – Currently a single family residential property which has multiple use possibilities with zoning change. Located in Jackson Township on approx. 2 acre lot. Near new Ohio Health facility with easy access to interstate.

Listed at $399,000.

Eric W. Saxton (614) 736-5959 eric.saxton@HERrealtors.com 2779 Dennis Ln. Three bedrooms and two baths. Full basement with sitting area, full bath, and storage. Two car detached garage. Fenced yard and deck are highlights of the backyard. Hardwood floors in two bedrooms and throughout the rest of the first floor ( under the new carpet ). Living room, dining room, kitchen on main level. Move-in condition. This is the home that is hard to find in todays market. $155,000

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