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  • The 20th annual Komen Columbus Race for the Cure is slated for Saturday, May 19.

    Komen Columbus Race for the Cure

  • By Paul Vernon/ThisWeek
    Indianola Informal Alternative School sixth-graders (from left) Aisha Ahmed, Madison Hower, Darby Clark and Edward Donis work on hanging a walking tour map of the Lower Olentangy Urban Arboretum at an information kiosk across from the school May 4.

    Arboretum tribute to nature, efforts of many

    A ribbon-cutting ceremony set for Saturday, May 12, to mark the opening of the first walk through the Lower Olentangy Urban Arboretum is cause for celebration — but not for relaxation, according to Mike McLaughlin.

  • By Chris Parker/ThisWeek
    Alina Jordan and Alex Rozich drag limbs to be converted to mulch in Scioto Park during Dublin's annual Community Service Day on May 5. The annual event involves hundreds of volunteers who help with such community projects as cleaning up parks and school grounds and helping senior citizens with home maintenance and cleanup.

    Serving their community

  • By Eric George/ThisWeek
    Whitehall junior Chorsie Calbert IV high-fives junior Kyle Abshire during prom at Gahanna's Creekside.

    'Mysterious Masquerade' was festive night for Whitehall's juniors, seniors

    For juniors and seniors at Whitehall-Yearling High School, Friday night's "Mysterious Masquerade" was nothing put pure fun.

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  • Football

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    John Hughes, who played at Cincinnati, was selected in the third round by Cleveland. “I always knew that I had the talent, but I just had to put it all out there.”

    Six area players selected in NFL Draft

    When Gahanna Lincoln High School graduate John Hughes reports to Cleveland Browns rookie camp Thursday, May 10, it will be the next step in fulfilling his dream of wearing the official uniform of one of the teams he following while growing up.

  • Whetstone Roundup

    By Lorrie Cecil/ThisWeek
    Whetstone’s Lauren Peck was born with about 50 percent hearing loss in both ears. During the preseason, the junior was hit in the right temple by a softball and lost all the hearing in her left ear. While communicating with her teammates usually isn’t a problem, Peck said, “Pop-up flys are really hard still.”

    Peck battles adversity, aids softball team

    Learning how to communicate on defense is something the Whetstone High School softball team has spent significant time working on since coach Larry Peck took over the program six seasons ago.

  • Softball

    By John Hulkenberg/ThisWeek
    Orange’s Emily Grabau is congratulated by teammates after scoring a run against Big Walnut on April 8. The Pioneers finished 12-2 in the OCC-Capital to clinch a share of their first league title.

    Orange earns share of title

    The Olentangy Orange High School softball team picked up a history-making win by beating Watkins Memorial 10-0 in five innings in an OCC-Capital Division game May 1.

  • Groveport-Madison Roundup

    By Lorrie Cecil/ThisWeek
    Andrew Downing (left) and Emilee Downing don’t usually get to see each other play, but the siblings make sure to talk about their games and performances once they get home. Andrew, a senior pitcher on the baseball team, entered the week 1-5 with a 4.17 ERA while also batting .404 with 30 RBI. Emilee, a freshman pitcher on the softball team, was 14-9 with a 1.70 ERA and she also was batting .435 with 21 RBI.

    Downing siblings encourage each other

    While pitching for the Ohio Hawks softball team last fall, Emilee Downing frequently heard her older brother Andrew offering words of encouragement as he watched from the stands.

  • Baseball

    By John Hulkenberg/ThisWeek
    Whitehall coach Dave Hutchison (right) talks with sons Ryan (left) and Taylor (center) during a game against visiting Eastmoor Academy on May 3. With his family so involved with baseball, Dave Hutchison said, “It’s kind of like living a dream.”

    Family bond strong for Hutchison clan

    Whitehall-Yearling High School baseball coach Dave Hutchison has had a career many parents would envy.

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Arts.Food.Fun

  • Table Talk

    By Lorrie Cecil/ThisWeek
    Kevin Burns, Krista Sparks and Brad Hobbs are opening The Tavern in Olde Towne East at 889 Oak Street.

    Tavern owners have faith in Olde Towne East

    Kevin Burns, Krista Sparks and Brad Hobbs soon will open a classic pub in the neighborhood.

  • Anna Wilson brings both of her sandboxes to McCoy Center gala

    Anna Wilson, jazz singer and songwriter, will perform as part of the 2012 Center Stage Gala for the McCoy Center for the Arts in New Albany. Cost for the evening, which includes dinner, concert and post-show reception, is $250. Visit mccoycenter.org.

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