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pickerington community calendar february/march 2022
Yoga with Darlene, Saturdays
Sycamore Plaza Library, 7861 Refugee Rd. www.pickeringtonlibrary.org
This free event, which takes place every Wednesday, offers a setting for young adults to get after-hours homework help and play video games with friends.
Feb. 5 Adaptive Stories and Play 11 a.m.-noon, Pickerington Public Library Main, Meeting Room A, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org
Saturdays, 8 a.m. Yoga with Darlene
This all-ages early literacy class, adapted for children with special needs, encourages the use of all five senses through songs, movement and other activities, with the goal of promoting learning in a flexible environment.
Pickerington Nazarene Church, 11775 Pickerington Rd. www.pickeringtonchamber.com
Feb. 8 Stitching ’N the Stacks
This free weekly event is meant to reduce stress and improve core strength, kicking off the weekend in a relaxing way. The event also takes donations, which will go to Pickerington Food Pantry and Pickerington Lions Club.
6-7 p.m., Pickerington Main Library, digital classroom, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org
This monthly meeting accommodates needlecrafters of all levels of experience. From beginner to experienced, all are welcome to join in conversation and projects with other crafters.
Feb. 10 First Drafts Book Club: The Henna Artist 7-8 p.m., Combustion Brewery & Taproom, Barrel Room, 80 W. Church St., Ste. 101 www.pickeringtonlibrary.org
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First Drafts is a book club focusing on books that have generated interest for some reason or another: Is it a hidden gem? A book that went viral? An overlooked book of a well-known author? In
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this meeting, members will talk about The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi. Seating is limited.
Feb. 12-14 Blind Date With a Book All day, Sycamore Plaza Library, 7861 Refugee Rd. www.pickeringtonlibrary.org
Having a hard time picking out the perfect book? The library will set you up on a literary blind date. Stop in Valentine’s Day weekend to browse short and sweet book profiles to see if you get paired with your next favorite read.
Feb. 12 American Red Cross Blood Drive 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Pickerington Main Library, 201 Opportunity Way www.redcrossblood.org
Those looking to help combat a historically low blood supply can donate at the public library this February.
Feb. 17 Brown Bag Book Club: Libertie 1-2 p.m., Pickerington Main Library, meeting room A, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org
This lunchtime book club, which meets on the third Thursday of every month, discusses books from a plethora of genres. The February discussion will be centered on Libertie by Kaitlyn Greenidge. No prior registration is required to attend.
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Wednesdays, 4-6:30 p.m. Teen Game Night
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Feb. 18 LIVE at Combustion: Ian Thomas 7-10 p.m., Combustion Brewery & Taproom, 80 W. Church St., Ste. 101 www.combustionbrewing.com
Feb. 18 Crooked Highway 8 p.m., Finnegan’s Wake, 841 Hill Rd. N. www.finneganswake-oh.com
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Feb. 25 Addison Johnson 9 p.m., Finnegan’s Wake, 841 Hill Rd. N. www.finneganswake-oh.com
Country artist Addison Johnson is coming to this music bar to share tunes that are best appreciated with friends.
This classic rock band is coming back to Finnegan’s Wake. Grab a few friends to enjoy drinks and live, nostalgic music.
March 12 Pickerington Food Pantry Spring Gala
Feb. 19 Great Backyard Bird Count
7-midnight, Wigwam Event Center, 10190 Blacklick-Eastern Rd. NW www.pickeringtonfoodpantry.org
10 a.m.-noon, Coyote Run Farm, 9270 Pickerington Rd. NW www.pickeringtonlibrary.org
In partnership with Coyote Run, the Pickerington Public Library is inviting community members to Coyote Run to spot birds that are commonly (or uncommonly) found in Pickerington.
Feb. 20 Yoga at Combustion 10-11 a.m., Combustion Brewery & Taproom, 80 W. Church St., Ste. 101 www.combustionbrewing.com
Kula Yoga and Wellness will put on a yoga class followed by beers at Combustion Brewery & Taproom. This class is designed for participants of all skill levels, and participants should bring a mat, towel and water.
This gala, put on by the pantry with the goal of raising money for the food pantry, will be black tie optional and include a cocktail hour, a formal dinner, dancing and a casino.
March 17 Brown Bag Book Club: March: Book One 1-2 p.m., Pickerington Main Library, meeting room A, 201 Opportunity Way www.pickeringtonlibrary.org
This lunchtime book club, which meets on the third Thursday of every month, discusses books from a plethora of genres. The March discussion will be centered on March: Book One by Andrew Aydin and John Lewis. No prior registration is required to attend.
March 21-25 Spring Break Pickerington Local School District www.pickerington.k12.oh.us
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There are two new faces filling seats on Pickerington’s City Council, and both are eager to serve and give back to their community. For Bob McCracken, it was a job transfer that brought him to Pickerington more than 25 years ago, but it’s the people that live and work here that made him stay. “The community has been very good to my family, has supported my business, and made us feel welcome from the moment we moved here,” McCraken says. “My kids have grown up in Pickerington and are graduates of Pickerington schools. We are very fortunate to have great neighbors and long-time friends. I felt it is time for me to give back by serving on City Council.” For Kevin Kemper, public service is a family affair. “In the community where I grew up, Englewood, Ohio, my dad served on city council and as mayor for more than 25 years,” he says. “I saw the positive impact that he and members of City Council were able to make, and it made a
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positive impression on me. After moving to Pickerington (seven years ago), I became more involved through our kids’ sports, schools and through volunteer activities. I campaigned to be a council member because I want to make a positive impact and give back to this community that has been so welcoming to us and is our home.” As members of Pickerington City Council, both Kemper and McCracken Kevin Kemper say they’re ready for the challenges that may come with decision making. “With 40 years of managing businesses, I have developed a framework for decision making, a framework that is logical and pragmatic that comes from listening to and involving all stakeholders,” McCracken says. “It is a process of listening to subject experts and thoroughly researching the data, the options and alternatives.” Kemper adds, “The approach I try to take is one Bob McCracken of servant leadership. For me, that means not just listening to the people I work with but hearing and understanding their concerns and ideas. It also means leading by example. My communication skills, openness to new ideas and critical eye are also traits that I believe will serve Pickerington well.” The newest Council members recognize there is a lot the City does well but there is always room for improvement. “Council, the mayor and the city leadership team have effectively preserved the charm and ‘hometown’ atmosphere of Old Towne Pickerington while encouraging business development and growth,” McCracken says. “However, I would like to streamline the processes for obtaining www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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building permits for renovations and new buildings. Overall, the cost of permits and licenses are very reasonable. However, the biggest cost to small business is loss of time. Small businesses, whether they are start-ups or existing, are always limited on capital. Lengthy approval processes waste capital and cause loss of revenue.” “In every encounter I’ve had with the City of Pickerington, I’ve found that we have an incredible group of friendly, dedicated public employees,” Kemper says. “In my experience, the city also does a great job with its public utilities and road service, parks and recreation facilities, and police service. There are several areas where we can improve and where I plan to concentrate my efforts as a council member. The first, and I believe most important, is the building of sidewalks and bike paths along our main roads, which will help to improve the health and safety of our residents and knit our community closer together. I also believe we
can create more vibrancy in downtown Olde Pickerington by making business creation and attraction there a greater priority. I’m also looking forward to working with the council, mayor and city employees on ways to broaden the city’s tax base beyond its current residential and retail orientation.” As a City Council member, Kemper says he’ll work to support community ideas as well. “I am honored that Pickerington voters have put their faith in me to represent and serve them,” he says. “As a council member I will do my best to be an advocate for their needs, and I encourage residents to reach out to me with any concerns or ideas they may have.” McCracken says he is also ready to work for the people that put their confidence in him. “I am looking forward to serving the residents of Pickerington,” he says. “I am grateful and humbled by their support in electing me to city council.”
Sidewalk Project Planned Now that the engineering design is completed, the City is looking forward to constructing a new section of sidewalk on West Columbus Street and Long Road between Hill Road and Poplar Street. The project will fill in a gap where
no sidewalks currently exist and be supported financially with a Safe Routes to School grant. This project is part of a new initiative by the City to emphasize new sidewalk construction, particularly where none exists.
Congratulations to Donna Embrey on her retirement from the City of Pickerington after 26 years! Donna was the face that greeted customers and visitors at City Hall, and she also worked at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Donna will be sorely missed.
citydirectory Pickerington City Hall, 100 Lockville Rd.
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Building Services ..................... 833-2221 City Clerk/Council..................... 837-3974 City Manager........................... 837-3974 Development Services.............. 833-2204 Engineering Services ............... 833-2221 Finance Services...................... 837-3974 Human Resources.................... 837-3974 Income Tax Division.................. 837-4116 Mayor’s Office (Lee A. Gray)............................ 837-3974 Mayor’s Court.......................... 837-3974 Parks and Recreation............... 833-2211 Police Services......................... 575-6911 Service Department Streets.................................... 833-2292 Utility Billing............................. 833-2289 Utility Maintenance................... 833-2292 Water Plant.............................. 833-2290 Waste Water Plant.................... 837-6490
Please join us in welcoming our newest full-time Pickerington Police Officer, Dylan Clark. Officer Clark was sworn in by Mayor Lee Gray at a recent City Council meeting. www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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Violet Township Stay Safe Exercising in Winter Weather
For some, proper fitness and nutrition is a way life. They create daily routines that focus on what and when to eat as well as when or where to work out. Their discipline often results in a balanced and healthy life style. Many of us struggle to find this equilibrium. Life interrupts our routines. Work, school, children, pets, previous health issues or injuries, and lack of sleep may overshadow our best efforts of creating a balanced and healthy routine. Individual perspectives and responsibilities often place our own 8
personal physical and mental health further down on the priority list. The COVID-19 pandemic and winter weather further enhance the obstacles of our healthy activities. Being active may improve our physical health, our mental health and our immune system. Many of us start off the New Year with an invigorated determination to prioritize our health via better nutrition and exercise. It’s important to consult a physician prior to starting a new diet, routine
or workout program. As we venture further into another “COVID-Winter,” it’s important to remember outdoor exercise can pose an increased challenge and actually be dangerous for those people who have or are at risk for cardiovascular disease. An article by Daniel J. Green in November of 2020’s ACE insights provides some insight and suggestions for outdoor winter activities: “Cold temperatures cause blood vessels to constrict, increasing blood pressure and causing reduced blood flow www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
to the heart. This effect, in combination with the increased oxygen demand by the heart during physical exertion, can lead to cardiac symptoms and potentially a heart attack in vulnerable individuals. For this reason, anyone—but particularly those individuals who have, or are at risk for, cardiovascular disease—who opts to brave the cold and perform outdoor physical activity should consider the following practical tips to ensure it’s a reasonably safe experience: • • • • • • • • •
Check the weather forecast. Bundle in layers. Wear bright and/or reflective clothing. Cover your head. Wear shoes with good traction. Drink plenty of fluids. Extend your warm-up and cooldown. Start low and progress slowly. Let your food digest.
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Report any changes to your doctor. Know when to say no. Have someone on standby. Know when to stop. Be prepared for an emergency.
While exercising may become more difficult in the winter months, it’s important to remember the many benefits of staying active, for both you and your family. Exercise is a great way to break the monotony of working from home, homeschooling and any of the countless other challenges we’re all facing right now. And kids will really benefit from the stress relief and the improvements in focus and attention that come with regular physical activity.” Please be safe, and enjoy a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Welcome New Township Administrator Vince Utterback! Violet Township is pleased to announce the appointment of Vince Utterback to the position of Township Administrator. Vince was appointed as Violet Township’s new Township Administrator during a special meeting of the Board of Trustees on January 8, 2022, with a start date of January 10, 2022. Vince will work part-time closely with Ed Drobina, who was re-classified as Deputy Administrator, for the next several months. Mr. Drobina will remain in this position during that time to assist Mr. Utterback in familiarization with the position and its processes. Mr. Utterback will assume the Administrator position full-time at the end of business on June 30, 2022. As the Administrator of Violet Township Township, Vince will be responsible to the Township Board of Trustees for the day-to-day operations of the Township, including all policies of the Township as established by the Board of Trustees, and continuously strive for excellence in serving residents. He previously served as the Business Manager - Chief Operating Officer, and www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
Dellinger Recognized for Service
Treasurer, for the Pickerington Local School District. Mr. Utterback holds a BS in BA Accounting; an MA in Education with Emphasis on Treasury Management, and is CPA, CMFC, FMP, CFE certified. He also holds a Business Manager’s and Treasurer’s License. Outgoing Administrator Ed Drobina’s extensive experience and steady hand provided a balanced and lasting impact on the Township these past several years. His leadership and dedication proved to be invaluable, as he led our organization through many challenges. We wish him all the best in his approaching retirement, and cannot thank him enough for stepping up to the plate when called upon. We trust that residents and businesses alike will find Mr. Utterback’s leadership as accommodating and adept as Mr. Drobina’s. Violet Township looks forward to tackling its future vision with Mr. Utterback on board. Vince has our complete support to lead this organization for years to come, and we are eager to embark on new challenges with Vince in this role.
In recognition of Rick Dellinger’s commitment and immeasurable contributions during his years of service to Violet Township as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals since 1997. We hope Rick will take with him the gratitude and appreciation of the Violet Township Community for his dedicated public service and the efforts he provided for its betterment.
How to Reach Us Violet Township Administrative Offices 10190 Blacklick-Eastern Rd. Pickerington, OH 43147 614-575-5556 www.violet.oh.us Violet Township Fire Stations Phone 614-837-4123 Fire Chief: Michael Little #592: 8700 Refugee Rd. #591: 21 Lockville Rd. #593: 2365 Taylor Park Dr. Violet Township Service Center Phone: 614-382-5979 490 Center St. Pickerington, OH 43147 9
Even though it may still be chilly, everyone is welcome to come and walk the grounds at our Wigwam Event Center and Violet Township Administrative Offices, located at 10190 Blacklick-Eastern Rd. NW 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
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speak louder than words. Walk with us through this journey and we will get there together.” Next up was Chief Academic Officer/Asst. Superintendent Alesia Gillison who fired up the crowd by leading them in a repeated chant of the words “Level Up!” Gillison explained that the Level Up initiative seeks to motivate the community with a singular focus on continuous improvement, and she challenged students to level up to the next achievement level on their Ohio’s State Tests. Gillison said, “When large numbers of people have a deeply understood sense of what needs to be done and see their part in achieving that purpose, coherence emerges and powerful things happen,” citing a quote from Coherence: The Right Drivers in Action for Schools, Districts, and Systems by Michael Fullan and Joanne Quinn (2015).
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Perhaps the largest game of Rock Paper Scissors ever held in Pickerington, along with exhibits created by students and their families from 18 different countries, were just two of the highlights from Pickerington Schools’ first ever Night of Family Engagement, held in December. More than 400 people packed into Pickerington’s Wigwam Event Center for the free event, which also featured performances by Pickerington High School Central and North’s award-winning chorales, information-sharing by PLSD leaders, refreshments, and more games and prizes. The Night of Family Engagement is the first in a series of community engagement events scheduled for the 2021-22 school year. The interactive event provided an opportunity for families, students and community members to engage with each other as well as school administrators. Attendees could visit any one or all of the 18 booths to learn more about how each country celebrates the holidays and get their passport stamped to be entered into a raffle drawing for PLSD swag. After attendees spent time visiting the booths, emcee and Pickerington High School North Theater Director Allen DeCarlo introduced Superintendent Dr. Chris Briggs, who spoke briefly about the Plan for Progress. “So here is why we are here tonight and what we hope you get out of this evening,” Briggs said. “We are working hard to build a foundation of trust, supported by partnership and family empowerment. Listen, we know building trust and transparency happens over time, and actions
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Brian Seymour, Exec. Dir. of Instructional Technology and Innovation, led a game of Rock Paper Scissors where everyone in the room participated. Violet Elementary fourth grader Maria Rosales took home the grand prize. Seymour led a Kahoot trivia game as well and Dr. Michael Jackson, PLSD’s Diversity and Engagement Dir. discussed the district’s latest diversity initiatives, including the hiring of 16 Diversity and Engagement Liaisons. National Honor Society students volunteered as greeters, social media ambassadors and photographers for the
evening and the feedback from a post-event survey was overwhelmingly positive. Attendees wrote that they loved “see(ing) all the families so proudly sharing about their cultures,” “the games, which were very informative,” and the “music and singing.” PLSD is excited to host another similar engagement event, the annual CommUNITY fair, on April 30, 2022. Watch PLSD’s website at www.pickerington.k12.oh.us for more info on the fair.
New Family Bilingual Liaisons Help Address Language Barriers By Elizabeth Curtis, English Learner (EL) Coordinator
following languages: Akan, Arabic, French, Ga, Nepali, Tigrinya, and Wolof. PLSD now has over 71 counPLSD is excited about a new tries represented and we are comprogram that helps address lanmitted to ensuring all families have guage barriers for our New American a voice. and immigrant families. With this Family Bilingual Liaisons can help program, PLSD has contracted with build the home/school relationship, Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services and liaisons can also be used withto hire our own parents as Family out the family to assist staff with Bilingual Liaisons who speak the items related to a specific language www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
or culture. Some of the other ways they help include: enrollment assistance, advocacy, helping foster good study skills, home visits, encouraging parental involvement in school events and academics, clarifying misunderstandings between cultures and more. Right now PLSD has six Family Bilingual Liaisons who stand ready to assist, and the district plans to add more in the future. 13
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Pickerington resident recognized for fitness transformation
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eigh Hill felt a lack of control over her life as she succumbed to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. By spring 2021, though, Hill realized COVID-19 came with opportunities, too. So, she began to pursue new goals. Hill set out to improve herself, specifically her health, while taking care of those around her. “Especially during the time of (COVID-19) when everything was predicated on pre-existing conditions and having to be healthy,” Hill says. “I was really focused on getting healthy, being my best self.” Hill signed up for the Life Time 60day Challenge, a two-month-long fitness program designed to help participants achieve their health and fitness goals through resources such as nutrition guides, daily workouts and a goal measuring program. The program made Hill’s goals feel achievable, she says. Through the challenge, Hill began a regimen of fitness videos, a meal plan suggested by her personal trainer and group training sessions five days a week. To help keep her fitness goals on track, Hill also had an accountability partner, another participant in the challenge who made sure Hill was completing all of her goals each day. She says that the accountability partners form a symbiotic relationship where each are equally rewarded by sharing knowledge and helping each other through difficult situations. Hill (front right) with friends from group classes at Life Time Fitness. www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
Finding a healthier lifestyle was important to Hill not just for her own well-being but in order to better care for those around her as well. A mother of three and grandmother of two, Hill has two family members with asthma and also works as an executive assistant at Marburn Academy in New Albany. Making healthy choices meant minimizing the risk of getting sick and spreading sickness to her family, the students at Marburn and everyone around her. “For me, it’s sometimes easier to find an outside motivator to drive change within myself,” Hill says. “I love my job, and I love my family; therefore, I had to find a way to love myself.” All competitors in the challenge are required to submit an essay about their journey with the challenge, as well as weights and pictures from the beginning and end of the challenge. A Life Time committee reviews all the submissions and determines the finalists. Then, Life Time members vote for the winner. Hill achieved outstanding results, becoming one of 10 female semifinalists nationally. She says she received fitness gear from the challenge’s sponsors including gym shoes and shirts. She was also involved in a promotional video with other semifinalists. For Hill, it was a shocking and humbling experience to be chosen as a semifinalist and validation for the hard work she’d put in since the start of the pandemic. “I got so much attention from (the challenge), which I completely did not expect,” she says. “People were noticing the transformation in my body. They were saying things to me and asking me what I’m doing.” Even after completing the challenge, Hill recognizes how much of an impact the new habits she formed have continued to make on her life. Almost nine months later, Hill still maintains the healthy lifestyle the challenge helped her to achieve. Although she isn’t receiving the videos and meal plans from Life Time, she continues to work out six days a week, stay in touch with accountability partners and participate in group training. www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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Hill’s success in the Life Time 60day Challenge earned her a top 10 female finalist spot in the challenge.
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Getting healthy meant keeping those around her safe, including her youngest daughter, Marleigha, a senior at Pickerington
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Hill has also taken what she’s learned from the challenge to help other women achieve their wellness goals as well. Upon seeing her transformation, friends and members of her gym started reaching out to Hill for fitness advice. She started a wellness consulting service where she offers guidance in nutrition, exercise and overall wellness. For Hill, it’s a way to contribute back to her community. “I had (to help),” she says. “What is it all for if you can’t help someone? That’s just at the core of who I am. I couldn’t walk away from these people knowing I had knowledge that could potentially help them.” Being a part of the community is important for Hill. That’s something she values about Pickerington’s welcoming and family-oriented environment. She also appreciates the neighborhoods and opportunities to socialize and meet neighbors. She especially enjoys spending time in Victory Park and Pickerington Ponds Metro Park. Hill can regularly be found at any Pickerington North High School events that her youngest daughter, Marleigha, a senior at North, is part of. Hill also partici-
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Hospital Near Home
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OhioHealth expands with Pickerington hospital
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hen OhioHealth built the Pickerington Medical Campus in 2014, it already had expansion plans in mind. So, it wasn’t a surprise when the medical system broke ground on a hospital onsite in December 2021. The new OhioHealth Pickerington Methodist Hospital will not only be a physical expansion, it will bring new health services to the Pickerington community. “Part of the advantage to having a medical campus there for the last seven years is that we got to experience the needs of the community,” says Kevin Lutz, president of Pickerington Methodist Hospital and Grove City Methodist Hospital. “When it came to this expansion, really, the community told us what they needed.” The current campus provides a variety of medical services to the Pickerington community. It was initially built to address a geographical need. As more people flocked to the area, there was a gap in the amount of care available. Pickerington has only continued to grow and OhioHealth saw an opportunity to better serve the needs of the community. www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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vices,” Lutz says. “We have an obligation to continue to care for the community.” In designing the new hospital, OhioHealth combined community feedback and knowledge of Pickerington’s needs with insight gleaned from OhioHealth’s other hospitals and medical centers across central Ohio. The result will be a comprehensive hospital that provides high levels of care right in Pickerington’s backyard.
also hold 20 infusion bays, a point-ofcare lab and an infusion pharmacy located within the hospital’s main pharmacy. The new hospital will also host a Level III trauma center, the first of its kind for the area. The medical campus currently partners with Grant Medical Center and Violet Township for trauma services. That partnership will continue, allowing Pickerington residents seamless access to Grant Medical Center’s Level I trauma center, but the addition of the Level III trauma center will facilitate medical intervention without needing to transport patients as frequently. That decreases the time before patients receive care and reduces stress on the system as a whole. Additionally, the hospital will be the first in Pickerington to provide labor and delivery services. That makes for shorter travel for expectant parents, and allows mothers to give birth closer to home. Even with the significant new addition, OhioHealth still has room for future expansion should the need arise. The health system’s goal continues to be opening doors for medical care access across central Ohio, Lutz says. “When we announced that we were moving forward with (the expansion), many people expressed that they’ve just been waiting for this to happen,” Lutz says. “We were straightforward about this being a possibility from the start, so we were met with open arms by city leadership, businesses and the citizens of Pickerington who are excited about access to high quality health care in their backyard.”
New Services The decision to dedicate a substantial portion of the new hospital to a cancer treatment area came from OhioHealth’s community research. The cancer treatment section will ensure that Pickerington area residents in cancer treatment don’t have to travel to hospitals outside of the area for that treatment, eliminating a challenge and potential barrier to top-notch cancer Taylor Woodhouse is a contributing care. While the current medical center writer. Feedback welcome at feedback@ serves breast, colon and rectal cancer cityscenemediagroup.com. patients on-site, the new hospital will 18
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Pickerington Methodist Hospital is expected to be fully operational by late 2023. The 220,000 square foot space will create 500 new positions.
The new hospital will span 220,000 square feet, 15,000 of which will be dedicated solely to cancer treatment. It’s projected to be fully operational in 2023. The $140 million investment will result in the creation of more than 500 new positions onsite in Pickerington, a major increase from the current 250 associates staffing the medical center. Approximately 50 new corporate roles will be added to support the hospital. The existing medical campus will remain open during construction. “We’ve been very intentional that we won’t disrupt any of the current ser-
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Table for Two Best Valentine’s Day date spots By Sarah Grace Smith
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here’s nothing quite like celebrating Valentine’s Day with someone you love, and it’s all the more special when you can support your community while you’re at it. This Valentine’s Day, why not try a local restaurant or activity as part of the romance?
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Paint & Escape At Paint & Escape, couples can choose between a paint and sip or an escape room. In the past, it has hosted an event on Valentine’s Day weekend during which couples paint on canvas, create balloon bouquets and play a dating game.
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AR Workshop Looking for some new home decor? At AR Workshop, you and your partner can design a wooden sign while you create memories together. “It’s a cozy, intimate atmosphere,” says Michelle Plumby, the franchise owner. “(You) can have alone time but still be in a place with other people.” Plumby recommends bringing your own wine and food to the date. Use the discount code VDAY14 for $14 off. 20
Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum For the more inquisitive couples, visit this two-floor museum at the American Motorcycle Association. The first level features themed exhibits and historic motorcycles while the second level is dedicated to the lives of AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers as well as other famous and historical motorcyclists.
Dessert Porters Coffee House and Bakery Porters offers a large variety of both caffeinated drinks and baked goods that’ll be just as sweet as your partner. The vintagestyle cafe has a reputation as a romantic spot for dates to cuddle up, according to owner Crystal Alward. www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
Motorcycle Hall of Fame and Museum Pier 11 Boiling Seafood and Bar
Omezzo For the classic, romantic Italian dining experience, take your date to this award-winning restaurant. Omezzo is owned by Chef Mohammad Zaman, known as Chef Z by customers. “I had worked in restaurants all my life,” he says on the restaurant’s website. “Making people happy with food is my passion.”
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Hidden Lakes Winery Set against a beautiful lake and green space, Hidden Lakes offers wine and a full restaurant. Whether your date wants a wine tasting or romantic Italian dinner, Hidden Lakes has it covered.
Porters Coffee House and Bakery
Combustion Brewery & Taproom Combustion Brewery is known for its beers and craft cocktails. For Valentine’s Day weekend, Combustion will offer four chocolate and beer pairings that add something special to a more relaxed date environment. “It’s a great place for a date,” says manager Andy Norris. “It’s a fun atmosphere.”
Alward recommends sticking with a classic dessert for Val- Sarah Grace Smith is an editorial assistant. Feedback welcome entine’s Day. at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com. “I would order cheesecake,” she says. “It’s something that you eat with a fork and it’s not going to break apart and be messy.” Fantasy Cupcake Baked fresh daily, these decadent cupcakes are perfect to split with a special someone. Fantasy Cupcakes offers a variety of individual and mini cupcake flavors including red velvet, wedding cake, salted caramel and, of course, buckeye.
Dinner Pier 11 Boiling Seafood and Bar This restaurant offers fresh-caught seafood with Louisianastyle Cajun seasoning and cocktails. On special occasions, Pier 11 also offers free cheesecake to diners – the restaurant plans to do so for Valentine’s Day. Combustion Brewery & Taproom www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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By Tess Wells
Getting the Team Back Together Student athletes find replenished drive to succeed
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“We feel like we’re moving forward,” he says. “I think that a lot of the kids have a lot better preparation this year.” Student athletes in Pickerington have exhibited an exceptional drive as COVID-19 restrictions lifted and sports could return to more typical activities. The Central boys golf team rode that energy to its third straight OCC-Buckeye Division title while the boys soccer team took home a second consecutive division title. The girls volleyball team at Central also notched an OCC-Buckeye Division title.
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hen school sports began for the 2021-22 school year, a semblance of normalcy felt almost abnormal after more than a year of pandemic-related isolation. Eric Music, the athletic director at Pickerington High School Central, says the school’s teams have shown and continue to show impressive potential. This academic year in particular, he says, teams have seemed better prepared than in previous years, due in part to the pandemic. Music sees a renewed sense of excitement from student athletes ready to return to regular play.
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At Pickerington High School North, the boys golf team tied with Grove City for the OCC-Ohio Division title. For many, the seasons have felt like making up lost time. “It was nice to be able to enjoy some of the moments that were taken away here before,” Nate Hillerich, head football coach at North, says, “being in the locker rooms, being able to have team meetings, and just the bonding that comes with playing a sport and being part of the team.” Whether due to a renewed feeling of teamwork or just a well-played season, the North football team beat Pickerington High School Central for the first time since 2013. Central was ranked 25th in the country at the time, Hillerich says, and North was their only upset for the season. However, even between teams who make up one of the best-known rivalries in the area and compete against each other in the playoffs there is an element of kinship. “Everybody cares about the Pickerington rivalry because these kids grew up playing together,” Hillerich says. “You know, they played in Little League together, so they’re friends.” The Central football team went on to defeat North when the two teams met during the playoffs. Central finished as regional runner-up after a loss to Upper Arlington. Both Central and North also had exceptional showings by their girls cross country teams, both of which progressed to the state level meet. For Jim Langenderfer, head coach for the girls cross country team at North, coaching a team during a pandemic presented unique challenges. “We’re going to study this thing for decades to come,” Langenderfer says. “It www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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was something to deal with because sometimes somebody in a family would get it, sometimes somebody in class would have it. We had girls on the team at times who would be quarantined with it, and it always just kind of makes everybody nervous.” Now that groups are able to gather with slightly more ease than a year ago, Langenderfer says bonding experiences such as the team’s annual summer camping trip, canceled the previous two years, are back on the table. He says that trip and similar activities for other high school teams are an important part of sports. “There’s a lot of ways to be successful, and in cross country, it’s more than just a win-loss record,” Langenderfer says. “I think high school sports should be that, you know, more than wins and losses.” Off-season football workouts that began in January, camping trips planned for the summer, and regular meets and games have allowed renewed team bonding after so much time apart. Langenderfer says appreciation for teammates and the opportunity to compete together is unlikely to fade anytime soon. “They didn’t think they would ever be able to (return to regular high school competition) – and we still appreciate it a lot,” Langenderfer says. “I think it’s going to be that way for a while.” Tess Wells is an editorial assistant. Feedback welcome at feedback@ cityscenemediagroup.com. www.pickeringtonmagazine.com
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By Juliana Colant
A Taste of the World
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Connecting the community, one food at a time
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alking through the aisles of GN International Grocery is a bit like traveling the world, minus the plane ticket. Customers are immersed in multiple cultures, all without leaving Pickerington. Govin Ghimiray, the owner of GN International Grocery, has one primary goal. “I want to connect communities through food,” he says. Ghimiray has been doing just that from a young age. He owned his first grocery store at 17, a 1,600-square-foot space in Columbus. Today, Ghimiray owns a 25,000-square-foot store that holds the title of the largest Nepali-owned grocery store in the United States. “It was complicated at the beginning because not a lot of people believed in me when I came up with business plans,” Ghimiray says. “They would just look at me or look at my young age and say, ‘Ah, I don’t think he will do it,’ so that’s why I wanted to change some of the ways businesses were always run, like try out new things and use social media.” Ghimiray’s previous store, Nepali Bazaar, offered Nepali food, which served a niche clientele. The store was a success, but he knew he could appeal to a larger demographic – and expose the community to more cultures’ cuisine – by expanding his offerings and his store. “Throughout the process of operating Nepali Bazaar I learned more about other ethnicities’ and countries’ foods as Lay’s, India’s 26
well because I was dealing with vendors that had other products,” says Ghimiray. “That’s why I started an international grocery, to have a little bit of each country.” Though Pickerington is growing in diversity – minority ethnicities grew from less than 20 percent of the population in 2010 to more than 27 percent in 2019 – Ghimiray noticed a lack of international food stores. His new storefront, which opened in October 2021, seeks to find a home in the community by filling that gap. “Even my community, the Nepali community, has been booming in Pickerington,” Ghimiray says. “Before I opened (the grocery) I looked at the demographic of Pickerington and it’s
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and kiwi. It is full Juliana Colant is an editorial asof health benefits, sistant. Feedback welcome at feedback@ with exceptionally cityscenemediagroup.com. high vitamin C and iron levels. Native to regions including Mexico and northern South America, dragon fruit is typipretty nationalized right now. There are cally enjoyed by cutting the fruit in half people from every country here and it’s lengthwise and scooping out the flesh to growing every month.” eat, like an avocado. GN International Grocery is already positively impacting the community less Nanak Foods’ desserts than five months since its grand opening. Skip baking from scratch with Nanak High Quality Home Ghimiray says shoppers are happy to see Foods’ desserts. These ready-made InImprovement Services international and hard-to-find products dian sweets are traditional and perfect for on the shelves. sharing. They come in many varieties, so “As soon as customers come in they there’s something for everyone to enjoy, will say one (thing): ‘Thank you,’” he says. from soft dumplings to carrot fudge. For those interested in trying the international fare but not sure where to start, Paratha Ghimiray has some recommendations. Paratha is a soft Indian flatbread that comes in many varieties and can be bought Lay’s, India’s Magic Masala frozen. These layered flatbreads are typically While potato chips commonly come served with foods such as eggs, meat dishes Pre-Listing in a variety of flavors, the Lay’s brand in- and curries. Often stuffed, these flaky breads cludes international flavors less common- are closer to a crepe than a pita. Home Consultation ly found in American stores, such as India’s Magic Masala. This flavor is popular Soursop in India and blends a harmony of spices, Another tropical fruit, this one found cumin, coriander, chili powder, onion and in Central America, India and the Caribgarlic, all in one chip. bean, Ghimiray says soursop is a popular fruit among his customers. The fruit is a Dragon fruit large oval best served cut in half and rid of Also known as a pitaya, this fruit re- seeds. Then, scoop out its flesh and enjoy risingeaglepropertyservices.com sembles the mildly sweet flavors of pear its pineapple-like tangy, sweet taste.
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Book titles to add to your reading list! Picture Books:
Teen Books
Taking Care of Me: Healthy Habits With Sesame Street
The Girls I’ve Been
by Mari Schuh This simple book teaches children several healthy habits in a positive and colorful way. In addition to learning new words and phrases, your children will be itching to brush their teeth, eat healthy foods and get lots of exercise after seeing their favorite monster characters do the same!
Helping Hospital: A Community Helpers Book
by Lindsay Ward Adults and children alike will learn who works at a hospital and why their jobs matter in this detailed book that brings appreciation to life at the clinic. From the cardiologist to the cook, Helping Hospital leaves no one behind, promoting the importance of healthcare workers and their exceptional interest in your community’s well-being.
Chapter Books: The Sea in Winter
by Christine Day This charming novel tells the story of Maisie, a seventh grade girl who is feeling frustrated and hopeless over the recovery process of her ACL surgery. This book will grip your heart and encourage you to remember that pain is only temporary, and the most important things in life are always close by!
Living With Viola
by Rosena Fung In this delightfully honest graphic novel, readers follow Livy through her trying struggle with mental health and anxiety disorder. Viola is Livy’s anxiety personified as she navigates through life at her new school. This wonderful story will encourage school-aged children everywhere that help and support are available and they are never alone in their struggles!
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by Tess Sharpe A teenage con artist must keep herself, her ex and her current girlfriend safe during an unexpected bank robbery. Protagonist Nora is living with endometriosis and is the hero of her story even with a chronic illness. Soon to be a Netflix movie!
Kind of Sort of Fine
by Spencer Hall Hayley is struggling after her highachieving perfectionism caused a public breakdown. Meanwhile Lewis, tired of being typecast as the funny fat friend, is ready to become the leading man. Together, they film a student documentary that breaks stereotypes among their classmates and helps them come to terms with their own insecurities.
Adult Books: Fitness for Everyone: 50 Exercises for Every Type of Body by Louise Green and
Yoga for Everyone: 50 Poses for Every Type of Body
by Dianne Bondy If you’re looking to start a new fitness routine or wanting to get into yoga, these two books are an excellent place to start! They show exercises and poses with modifications for every type of body.
Outsmart Your Anxious Brain: 10 Simple Ways to Beat the Worry Trick
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