BY THE NUMBERS
2,000
The Blue Star Mothers’ (Buckeye Military Moms Chapter) goal of care packages to ship
to deployed soldiers in 2015. The organization was a beneficiary at the 2015 Field of Heroes. Learn how you can help at www.buckeyemilitarymoms.org.
IMAGINE WESTERVILLE PRESENTED FOR PUBLIC REVIEW
Imagine Westerville, the name for the community’s comprehensive planning process, has been circulating locally for more than a year. This extensive planning project has been widely promoted for the public’s participation in a series of events, and residents were asked to assess plan options and help create policies.
The outcome of Imagine Westerville will be the publication of a community plan, a strategic guide that expresses the values and aspirations of a community. It is the broadest public policy document our community can create, and will set forth the long-range vision for development, housing, environment, economic development, transportation and related topics. This document gives a universal view of the city, is a tool to prepare for change and acts as both a business plan and guidebook for decision-makers.
The plan, now in draft form, will be open for public inspection in July and August as part of a series of meetings and hearings scheduled to gain input before its official adoption by Westerville City Council early next year. There are a number of ways you can get involved.
1. Take an online tour
Visit www.imaginewesterville.org to get a perspective on the plan’s current status and see where and when it will be presented. Read more about the public input process that has given shape to the document.
2. See it in person
The public review draft will be available for its 30-day inspection throughout the month of August (Aug. 3-31) at various sites as well as online. Hard copies will be available at the City building at 64 E. Walnut St., City Hall, the Westerville Public Library, the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce and Westerville City Schools district offices.
3. Save the date
At least two public hearings are scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 23 and Oct. 28 at City Hall, 21 S. State St., during Westerville Planning Commission meetings. The schedule is also available at www.westerville.org.
4th OF JULY “LOVE COUNTRY, LOVE WESTERVILLE”
The Rotary Club of Westerville presents “Love Country, Love Westerville” as the theme of the 2015 Independence Day Celebration on July 4. This year, our friends at Rotary have planned a full day of events, including the addition of a concert on the practice field at Westerville South High School featuring McGuffey Lane. Start the day with a patriotic 5K, enjoy the traditional 4th of July parade and end the day with a spectacular fireworks display.
6:30 a.m. Registration for Rotary Run/Walk & Children's Run
8 a.m. Rotary 5K Run & Walk
9:15 a.m. Rotary Children’s Fun Run
9:25 a.m. Awards Ceremony
1 p.m. Rotary Parade & WARM Community Food Drive (Canned and boxed food items will be collected for the Westerville Area Resource Ministry along the Parade route. Visit www.warmwesterville.org for a list of needed items.)
5-11 p.m. Food Trucks and Food Carts
6-7:30 p.m. Westerville Symphony
8-10 p.m. McGuffey Lane
Dusk Fireworks with 104.9 The River simulcast (for timing updates, follow the City of Westerville Twitter account: @tellwesterville)
Please note posted parking restrictions in the area surrounding WSHS for emergency vehicle and neighborhood access. The Parade will air live on WOCC-TV 3 in Westerville. Check www.otterbein360.com/page/otterbein_tv_schedule for the rebroadcast schedule. All events are sponsored by the Rotary Club of Westerville. For more information, visit www.westervillerotary.com.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Annual Maintenance, Westerville Community Center
Aug. 28-Sept. 6, Open to Close
Each year, the Community Center is closed for a two-week period for maintenance and repairs. The Watering Hole (indoor pool) is drained and cleaned and the gym, fitness room and indoor playground are closed for a limited time for cleaning. The southern end of the building will remain closed through the two-week duration. Passholders may use Highlands Park Aquatic Center during this time. For more information or questions about planning your activities in advance, please contact Westerville Parks & Recreation at 614 901-6500.
National Night Out
Aug. 4 , 6:30-9:30 p.m.
The Westerville Division of Police will host and participate in several neighborhood events for this year’s National Night Out, known as “American’s Night Out Against Crime.” The national event brings local public safety agencies and communities together for the evening to heighten awareness about and participation in crime prevention. The event is also targeted at sending a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and ready to combat crime. For more information or to visit specific sites, please visit www.westerville.org/police.
Odd/Even Lawn Watering Program
In effect all summer
Remember that lawn watering in Westerville is on an Odd-Even system. If your house number ends in an odd number, water on an odd-numbered day of the week. Vice versa for even numbers. Please contact the Westerville Water Division for more information or questions at 614-901-6770.
