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Westerville Top Stories
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By Tessa Berg/ThisWeekBrian Pierson of Westerville goes door to door with other Our Community, Our Schools pro-levy volunteers, distributing levy information about Issue 10, the 6.71-mill levy on the March 6 ballot.Levy issue energizes volunteers on both sides
Interest in the fate of the Westerville school levy March 6 is high on both sides of the issue, judging by the number of involved volunteers.
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By Lorrie Cecil/ThisWeekJim Burgess, treasurer for anti-levy group LevyFacts, puts “Vote No Issue 10” signs into his car in preparation to posting them in permitting residents’ yards.Volunteers energized on both sides of Issue 10
Interest in the fate of the Westerville school levy March 6 is high on both sides of the issue, judging by the number of involved volunteers.
Top 10 central Ohio stories
- Village won’t seek grant for river ramp
- New owner in store for Creekside
- Grant money to rehab Davis house denied
- Levy issue energizes volunteers on both sides
- Parents protest proposed math-curriculum changes
- AEP rate hike expected to affect bottom line
- Medical campus gets initial P&Z support
- Cabela’s expected to bring 175 jobs
- Education to be focus of NCC’s new top officer
- Council vote finalizes annexation of 135 acres
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Views on spending separate levy supporters, opponents
As residents in the Westerville school district prepare to vote on a five-year, 6.71-mill levy, the campaigns for and against Issue 10 both hinge on district spending.
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Committees work to ‘re-imagine’ district’s programs
As the Westerville City School District deals with a major budget deficit, committees formed by the district have been working to find ways to preserve programs that otherwise would be cut.
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Genoa Township to seek federal grant
Genoa Township trustees gave the thumbs up for seeking $200,000 in federal grant funds slated for the “Safe Routes to School” program. The township would provide a $50,000 match for engineering on the project.
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Cabela’s expected to bring 175 jobs to Polaris Centers
Delaware County Commissioner Dennis Stapleton isn’t what you’d call an outdoorsman, but he’s excited nevertheless by news that Cabela’s Inc. plans to build an 80,000-square-foot store at the northeast corner of Gemini Parkway and Lyra Drive in the Polaris Centers development near I-71.
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Bus drivers, mechanics approve pay freezes, insurance cuts
Three of Westerville City Schools’ four employee unions have approved contract concessions, agreeing to pay freezes and health-insurance cuts.
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Annual Bowl-a-Thon set for Feb. 25
Bowlers are being sought for the 12th annual Westerville Community Bowl-a-Thon.
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Letters to the editor
Levy is ‘well worth the investment
I will admit at the beginning of this letter that I do intend to vote “yes” on Issue 10.
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Coming up
Check out the roundup of local events, activities, meetings, etc., for the coming week.
Sports
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Swimming & Diving
Andrea Kjerrumgaard/ThisWeekAtticus Jordan of Central competes in the 100-yard butterfly during the Division I district meet Feb. 18 at Ohio State. Jordan finished 10th in the event, but he advanced to the state meet as a member of the 400 freestyle relay.Westerville Central, Westerville South move on to state
The Westerville Central High School girls swimming and diving team’s 200-yard freestyle and 400 free relays will have experience on their side in the Division I state meet.
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Wrestling
Tavenner among seven Westerville North qualifiers
After failing to qualify for the Division I district tournament last season, Tyler Tavenner of the Westerville North High School wrestling team dedicated himself to improving in the offseason.
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Basketball
Westerville Central boys out to prove they’re better than record
The Westerville Central High School boys basketball team enters the Division I district tournament hoping to prove it’s better than its 10-10 record indicates.
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Basketball
Westerville North boys excited for ‘second season’
Westerville North High School boys basketball coach Kevin Thuman knows one of the most important things about playing in the Division I district tournament is getting acclimated to the postseason.
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Basketball
Westerville South boys hope to build on wild finish
In his 25 seasons at Westerville South High School, boys basketball coach Ed Calo has witnessed several wild finishes.
Arts.Food.Fun
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Sara Sant'AmbrogioCellist takes cinematic approach to music
Cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio will be the guest soloist with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra for its “Symphonic Grandeur” concerts Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24-25, at the Ohio Theatre. Tickets are $68-$24.75. Visit www.columbussymphony.com.
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Table Talk
By Adam Cairns/ThisWeekChef Steve Fusaro preps a salmon in the kitchen at Vittoria in Powell.New chef ushers in fresh era at Vittoria in Powell
Steven Fusaro tweaks the menu at the Italian spot.
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Menu
Inferno Gourmet Burger is different enough to carve out its own niche
The high-flying Inferno Gourmet Burgers has a rock-and-roll environment and satisfying grub.
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Band brings inspirational message to stage
Playing for Change will perform Monday, Feb. 27, at the Lincoln Theatre. Tickets are $35/$25. Visit www.capa.com.
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Wine Wisdom
LeFlaive’s “les Sétilles” Bourgogne Blanc: spicy, silky, seamless
The wine shows off some notes of apple and pear, and even a cornmeal fragrance, Wine Wisdom author Roger Gentile says.
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Drums Downtown, Bombay Bicycle Club, Yonder Mountain String band join Fab Five
Drums Downtown, Bombay Bicycle Club, Yonder Mountain String band join Fab Five
Feb 23, 2012 | Currently: 36° Partly Cloudy
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Atlas Butler Awards
Awarding $20,000 in scholarships this year! Nominate your student in grades 9-12 today.
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Keys to Success
Profiling businesses that are growing in our communities
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Amazing Student Volunteers
Read about amazing student volunteers in our community.
