C O M M U N I T Y R E C R E A T I O N G U I D E WESTERVILLE WWW.WESTERVILLE.O R G S U M M E R 2 0 1 5 Art Comes Alive with Parks and Recreation See pages 4 & 21 SUMMER REGISTRATION DATES May 1 - 4 SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION DATES IN THIS ISSUE May 15 - 18 Summer Entertainment Preview Alum Creek Park North Playground Grand Opening parks & recreation Online registration on page 69 PB WESTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT • (614) 901-6500 • www.westerville.org 1 CITY OF WESTERVILLE BRINGS HOME AWARDS C O M M U N I T Y COMMUNITY AWARDS “Healthiest Employer” - City of Westerville - HealthiestEmployers.com 2014 “America’s Happiest City” (#7) - City of Westerville - Movoto Real Estate 2014 “#1 Suburb in America” – City of Westerville - Movoto Real Estate 2013 “Best Public Art” - Westerville Sculpture Project - Best of the ‘Bus 2013 Healthy Ohioans Healthy Community Platinum Award 2012-2014 Gold Award 2006-2011 – City of Westerville - Ohio Department of Health “America’s Friendliest Towns” (#5) - City of Westerville - Forbes Magazine – 2012 “Bicycle Friendly Community” - City of Westerville - League of American Bicyclists 2012 “Tree City USA Community” – City of Westerville – Arbor Day Foundation 1974-2012 “Best Places to Live in America”- City of Westerville - Money Magazine 2007, 2009 W E S T E RV I L L E “Sportstown Ohio”- City of Westerville - National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) / Sports Illustrated 2003 CITY COUNCIL DEPARTMENT AWARDS Excellence in Parks and Recreation Management National Gold BACK ROW: Mike Heyeck; Larry Jenkins, Vice Chair; Medal Award – Westerville Parks & Recreation Department - National Recreation John Bokros; Pete Otteson and Parks Association (NRPA) 2013, 2007, 2001, 1974 Accredited Department - Westerville Senior Center - National Institute of Senior FRONT ROW: Kathy Cocuzzi, Vice Mayor; Diane Centers (NISC) 2012 Fosselman, Mayor; Craig Treneff, Chair Ohio Partner Award – City of Westerville – The State Organization on Arts and Disability (VSA) 2012 Accredited Department – Westerville Service Department - American Public Works Association 2010 Accredited Department – Westerville Parks & Recreation Department - Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) 2005-2015 Award of Excellence - Youth Sports – Westerville Parks & Recreation Department - Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) 2005 parks & recreation MISSION STATEMENT FACILITY AWARDS The City of Westerville is dedicated to providing “Best Outdoor Municipal Pool” - Highlands Park Aquatic Center – Columbus exemplary municipal services to our community Parent - Best of Columbus 2014 and fostering prosperity while embracing our Award of Excellence - Natural Resources and Conservation - unique heritage and character. Highlands Park Wetlands - Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) 2013 “Best Park for Dogs” - Westerville Bark Park - Best of the ‘Bus 2013 CITY VALUES “Best Recreation Center” - Westerville Community Center - Columbus Parent Innovation Integrity and Trust Best of Columbus 2010-2014 Stewardship Public Safety Award of Excellence - Parks Development - First Responder’s Park - Ohio Excellence Community Engagement Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) 2012 Accountability Employee Enrichment Honor Award - Highlands Park Aquatic Center – Columbus American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2012 Award of Excellence - Parks Development - Highlands Park Aquatic Center - Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) 2011 SHADE TREE COMMISSION Award of Excellence - Park Development - Millstone Creek Park - Ohio Erin Biehl; Dave Bergman; Derek Blazo; Jennifer Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) 2010 Finfera; Connie Sadowski; Kathy Spatz; Amy “Best Outdoor Playground” - Millstone Creek Park – Columbus Parent - Best Weldele; Matt Ulrey (Acting Secretary) of Columbus 2010, 2014 RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD PROGRAMS & SERVICES AWARDS Emerald Award - Community Excellence - Westerville Service Department Ed Bannen; Howard Baum; Siobhan Blake; Refuse and Recycling Containers - SWACO 2011 Christopher Cox; Patrick Hickman; Jim McCann; Ron McCrea; L. Pete Otteson, Sustainability Award - Greenways & Water Quality - Westerville Service Council Rep;John (Jack) Shinnock; Kacy Department - Central Ohio Rain Garden Initiative (CORGI), Center for Energy & Walko; William Zieber. Environment, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) 2011 Award of Excellence – “A City Within A Park” Blog – Ohio Parks and SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Recreation Association (OPRA) 2014 Phyllis Chadwick; Bob DeVilbiss; Anita Ebbert; Award of Excellence – Health & Wellness Wednesdays – Ohio Parks and Neal Edelson; Laura Emler; Rick Heston; John Recreation Association (OPRA) 2014 Kalmbach; Lynn Koenig; Lloyd Kuschner; Jim Award of Excellence – Historical and Cultural Arts – Mural on the Path - McLeaster; Bev Phipps; Janet Scott; Phyllis Self; Jack Shinnock; Floyd Siebert. Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) 2014 Award of Excellence – Historical and Cultural Arts – 2013 Year of the Arts - Westerville Parks & Recreation Department - Ohio Parks and Recreation NOTES TO THE EDITOR Association (OPRA) 2013 Award of Excellence - Park Law Enforcement - Live Emergency Action Westerville Community Recreation Guide Editor: Plan Training – Westerville Parks & Recreation Department - Ohio Parks and Recreation Toni Schorling Association (OPRA) 2012 [email protected] Award of Excellence - Senior and Active Adult Program – Westerville Senior Center “Thanks for the Memories - A USO Tribute Show” - Ohio Parks and 2 WESTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT • (614) 901-6500 • www.westerville.org 3 Recreation Association (OPRA) 2011 C O M M U N I T Y RECREATION GUIDE PRESCHOOL: 4 mos. to 5 or 6 yrs old C L A S S E S YOUTH: 5 or 6 to 18 yrs old ADULT: 16 yrs and older AQUATICS / SWIM LESSONS 350 N. Cleveland Avenue, Westerville, Ohio 43082-9105 WATER AEROBICS 24-27 www.westerville.org SWIM LESSONS 28-32 CONTINUOUS LEARNING N E W S ACCESS TO RECREATION 34 NEWS AND NOTES EDUCATIONAL AROUND THE CITY 4-10 Preschool 35 ARTS 11 Youth 35 PROS 12-13 OUTDOOR Preschool 36-37 Youth 36-39 E V E N T S Adult 39 COMMUNITY EVENTS 14-23 CREATIVE ARTS ARTS / CRAFTS Preschool 41-42 Youth 42-44 I N F O Adult 44 PARKS AND RECREATION COOKING INFORMATION Preschool 44 HOURS / PRICING 66-67, 72-74 Youth 44 ONLINE REGISTRATION / FORM 69-70 DRAMA CAMPS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 71 Youth 45 RENTAL INFORMATION 77-78 BIRTHDAY PARTIES 76 HEALTHY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE HIGHLANDS PARK AQUATIC CENTER 79 GROUP FITNESS / AEROBICS Youth 47 I N D E X 80-81 Adult 47-51 MIND / BODY / YOGA / PILATES Preschool 52 Youth 52 Adult 52-54 SPORTS Preschool 55 Youth 55-57 Adult 58 CAMPS Youth 59-61 PRIME TIME 63-64 HEALTHY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE CREATIVE ARTS / EVENTS 65 Front Cover Photo: Two participants of the Preschool Playground Tours enjoying their day at Hannah Mayne Park. 2 WESTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT • (614) 901-6500 • www.westerville.org 3 Around Citt yh e ART TOUR COMES ALIVE Public art helps define an entire community’s identity Enjoying a warm day while visiting the Challenger sculpture at the and reveal its unique character. It can make strangers Community Center. talk, children ask questions, and calm a hurried life. Park North; 221 W. Main St at 3:30 p.m. A tour guide will Beyond its enriching personal benefits, public art accompany participants to many sculptures throughout is a true symbol of a city’s maturity. It increases a the City and will provide interesting facts about each. community’s assets and expresses a community’s The tour will complete at the Amphitheater where there positive sense of identity and values. It helps green space will be a light meal available while participants enjoy the thrive, enhances roadsides, pedestrian corridors, and stylings of Dwight Lenox during the Sounds of Summer community gateways; it demonstrates unquestionable Concert Series. There will be some walking involved so civic and corporate pride in citizenship and affirms an dress comfortably. Limited seating is available for the educational environment. A city with public art is a city tour. Registration is required. that thinks and feels. Visit www.westerville.org/art for a new video release, The City of Westerville continues to add public art in “Public Art in Westerville Spaces.” spaces for citizens to enjoy including sculptures, murals and artwork. This summer, the Parks and Recreation Department is holding a Public Art Tour on Sunday, Summer Art Tour June 28 that will encompass the existing public art Sunday, June 28 installations along with the newest additions to the 3:30 p.m. Amphitheater at Alum Creek Park North annual Midwest Sculpture Initiative (MSI), the Cobert 221 W. Main St. C. Collins collection, memorial sculptures and murals. Rate: $10 The tour will begin at the Amphitheater at Alum Creek Discounted Resident Rate: $5 Activity #307204-01 4 WESTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT • (614) 901-6500 • www.westerville.org Public Art IN WESTERVILLE SPACES ART TOUR MAP City 1. Paul S. Metzger Park 6. Westerville Senior Center 13. Westerville Square 137 Granby Place 310 W. Main St 585 S. State St SOFTBALL PLAYER GRANDPARENT AND CHILD WALTZING 2. Westerville Sports Complex GARDEN GATE WALTZING (2) 325 N. Cleveland Ave 7. Astronaut Grove SHADOW DANCERS SOCCER PLAYERS 290 W. Main St 14. Huber Village Park VENUS REDUX REACH FOR THE STARS 362 Huber Village Blvd TO LIFE 8. Alum Creek N. Park BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PLAYERS 3. Westerville Community Center 211 W. Main St 15. Highlands Park Aquatic Center 350 N. Cleveland Ave FAMILY 245 S. Spring Rd ACROBAT 9. Uptown Rotary Park DRAGONFLY (x2) BIKING FAMILY 54 N. State St COMMUNITY TILE PROJECT LIFE FORCE MINOTAUR AND MAIDEN 16. Highlands Wetlands CHALLENGER 10. Hanby Park 245 S. Spring Rd ART GALLERY 115 E. Park St FOWL LANGUAGE 4. Westerville Fire Station 111 FAMILY (2) 17. Towers Park 400 W. Main St 11. Westerville Library 161 N. Spring Rd SYNERGISTIC RHYTHM 126 S. State St BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PLAYERS 5. First Responders Park COCHLEA BENCH 18. Parkside Village Retirement Community 374 W. Main St STORYTELLER 730 N. Spring Rd ETERNAL FLAME 12. Westerville Service Complex DASH THE CROSSING 370 Park Meadow Dr. 19. Hoff Woods Park TRADE CENTER STEEL RINGS OF TRUTH 556 McCorkle Blvd HANCE MEMORIAL 20. Westerville Recreational Path System * The newest MSI Sculpture: CONVERSATION coming spring 2015 MURAL ON THE PATH 5 ASIAN LONGHORNED BEETLE KEEPING WESTERVILLE’S NEW THREAT TO POPULAR TREES Tree Talk articles are presented by the Westerville Shade Tree Commission. Insects have long posed a threat to trees and vegetation, Once the larvae mature into beetles, they burrow out but some are more destructive than others. Over the of the tree leaving holes about the size of a ball-point past few years Westerville, along with many other pen in diameter. The mature beetles emerge starting communities have fought the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in late May and continue through October. However through preventative measures and by removing trees the peak time for this to happen is in July. Infestations impacted by the insect. Now as the focus on the EAB can be detected through several signs. First are the has diminished a new bug has appeared on the scene exit holes as mentioned above. These will often be threatening even more trees prevalent in Ohio. in the trunk and in larger branches of the crowns of infested trees. Other signs include sap oozing from The first Ohio report of the Asian Longhorned Beetle exit holes and coarse sawdust on the ground or on (ALB) was in June 2011 in Clermont County. Ohio was lower branches. the fifth state discovered to have an infestation of the insect. However there is hope as it was successfully eradicated in Illinois and in parts of New Jersey. Efforts have led to the pest being controlled in New York and Massachusetts. Trees favored by the Asian Longhorned Beetle are predominantly maples, but infestations have also been discovered in horse chestnuts, poplars, willows, elms, mulberries, black locusts and other species. Damage from ALB is done by the larvae that burrow deep into the trees to feed on its food and water. Mature beetles range from 0.75-1.25 inches long, with very long black and white antennae. Its body is glossy black with irregular white spots. To report signs or symptoms of ALB, please call the Ohio Survey Program toll free at (855) 252-6450. DON’T FORGET! Hydrant Flushing THE SHADE TREE COMMISSION Hydrant Flushing starts in the City of Westerville on Sunday, April 26, 2015. The Shade Tree Commission meets All hydrants are flushed once a year to help clear the the second Wednesday of each water lines of particulates that may build up over month, meetings are open to time. Crews also check the hydrants and valves for residents and the public. Information any operational issues which need to be addressed on the Commission can be found in order to keep the hydrants in good working order. online at www.westerville.org/ boardsandcommissions. Residents can also contact the Parks and Urban For a complete schedule visit Forest Manager at (614) 901-6598 or www.westerville.org/publicservice. [email protected] for information on trees. 6 KEEPING WESTERVILLE’S URBAN FOREST CANOPY ALIVE: THE CRABAPPLE MANAGEMENT PLAN Westerville, a Tree City USA designate, has a glorious tree population. The spring is a particularly spectacular time in Westerville with its flowering species, one being the Flowering Crabapple. By summer, the disease apple scab will leave the Flowering Crabapple population looking sickly. Although the disease does not kill infected trees outright, these repeated defoliations over the years can reduce the trees vigor, growth and make it more susceptible to disease and ultimately death. Apple scab is caused by a fungus, Venturia inaequalis. The symptoms are most commonly observed on leaves, but fruit, blossoms, and all parts of the tree can become infected. As leaves mature, brown to dark green spots appear near the veins of the leaves in the spring. Leaves ultimately become distorted, turn yellow and drop off The Parks and Recreation Department, with in early summer. the support of the Shade Tree Commission, has developed the Crabapple Management Plan as Applescab has a recurrent pattern. As shown in the diagram, an approach to remove and replace these trees. this hearty fungus survives the winter in infected leaves that have fallen under the trees. During wet and rainy periods in the spring millions of spores are released into the air and are PURPOSE carried by the wind to newly developing leaves. Although The implementation of the Crabapple Management Plan will this mostly occurs in April to June, infestations can occur help reduce the appearance of leafless trees caused by the throughout summer and fall. The spore’s effects act quickly, apple scab disease. By taking a proactive approach with this and depending on weather conditions, symptoms (lesions) plan, it is hoped that new trees can be planted in their place can show up as early as nine to 17 days. and continue to improve the City’s urban forest canopy. SCOPE This plan covers all crabapples that are currently growing along streets throughout the City of Westerville. The Department’s Urban Forestry Division is responsible for the implementation of this plan and seeing that its provisions are carried out. ACTION STATEMENT Residents may make requests directly to the Urban Forestry Division of the Parks Maintenance Department (614) 901- 6598, for proactive removal of crabapple trees from the City’s tree lawn. Individual requests may not be made for removal of trees from an entire street but only for their own property. Crews will remove up to 100 Crabapple trees annually as part Westerville sees the effects of this disease each summer, of this plan making sure resources continue to be available so what can be done? Chemical treatments are available to for replacement trees. As part of this management plan, tree slow the disease, however it requires multiple applications replacement is required providing there is adequate spacing. throughout the year during periods of moisture or high This plan is expected to continue until a majority of the trees humidity. Cost for this treatment is high, as is the time involved that are highly susceptible to apple scab are removed. The to complete the task. tree inventory will be used to keep a dated record of each removal request. REPLACEMENT TREES All removed Crabapple trees will be replaced, given adequate spacing, with an approved species of tree as listed in the Street Tree Master List. This will enhance the neighborhood, ensure the diversity of trees and maintain or improve the general health of the urban forest. CONTINUING PLAN EVALUATION The Crabapple Management Plan, with assistance from the Shade Tree Commission, will be evaluated as needed for any necessary revisions. 7 Community WESTERVILLE SUPPORTS Contacts ENERGY EDUCATION parks & recreation Fire/Medical/Police Emergency 9-1-1 Gas/Carbon Monoxide Leaks 9-1-1 The Ohio Energy Project (OEP) has been serving teachers, Mental Health Resources 2-1-1 Non-life threatening emergency (Fire) 882-2213 students, families and partners since 1984. As Ohio’s leading Non-life threatening emergency (Police) 882-7444 energy education experts, they provide complete, objective, comprehensive information on: Animal Control 901-6863 Animal Removal (Dead on roadside) 901-6740 • Sources and forms of energy Cemeteries 901-6740 City Manager’s Office 901-6400 • Energy efficiency and conservation Clerk of Council 901-6410 • Economic and environmental impact of energy use Community Affairs 901-6411 Digging (Ohio Utilities Protection Service) 800-362-2764 Over the years, their educational programming has expanded Economic Development 901-6403 to include the Energy Bike, leadership programs for students, Electric Division 901-6700 energy careers education and home energy efficiency. (outages, street lights, tree trimming near electric lines) Finance Department 901-6440 Fire Division Headquarters 901-6600 CPR/First Aid Training 901-6600 Non-Emergencies 882-2213 Human Resources 901-6406 Income Tax 901-6420 Leaf Collection 901-6740 Mayor’s Court 901-6419 Parks and Recreation Department 901-6500 Inclement Weather Hotline 901-6888 Administration 901-6530 Community Center 901-6500 Everal Barn and Homestead 901-6515 Parks Maintenance 901-6591 Highlands Park Aquatic Center 901-7665 Recreation Program Center 901-6531 Senior Center 901-6560 Shelter Information 901-6515 Urban Forestry 901-6598 Permits Building 901-6650 This past winter, the OEP held its quarterly Board meeting at Burning 901-6600 Parade/Block Party 901-6410 Otterbein University in conjunction with Energy Fairs being Security Alarm 901-6482 held at Westerville Schools. The City of Westerville Electric Zoning 901-6650 Planning and Development 901-6650 Utility Manager, Andy Boatright, took this opportunity to Planning,Engineering, Zoning 901-6650 speak to the group and take a ride on the Energy Bike. Traffic Engineering 901-6670 Zoning Enforcement 901-6660 Police Division 901-6450 OEP is the state affiliate of the National Energy Education Administration 901-6470 Development Project (NEED). OEP partners with NEED to Community Services 901-6860 provide Ohio educators with excellent curriculum, resources Investigations 901-6475 Recorded Information Line 901-6879 and programs. The Ohio Energy Project is funded through Records 901-6450 local grants and partnerships with businesses, governments Service Department 901-6740 Sewer Emergencies 901-6740 and foundations. www.ohioenergy.org. Sewer Line Maintenance 901-6740 Stormwater Hotline 901-6740 Street Emergencies 901-6740 Street Maintenance Repairs 901-6740 Trash/Recycling Collection 901-6740 Water Emergencies 901-6740 Water Line Maintenance 901-6740 Traffic Violations 901-6419 Tree/Storm Damage (in right of way) 901-6591 GET SOCIAL After Hours 901-6790 WITH WESTERVILLE Tree Trimming (in right of way) 901-6598 Utility Billing 901-6430 WEB TWITTER Water Plant 901-6770 westerville.org tellwesterville WvilleElectric BLOG WestervillePark acitywithinapark.com WestervillePD WestervilleFire FACEBOOK cityofwesterville INSTAGRAM westervilleparkandrec YOUTUBE tellwesterville 88 WESTERVILLE PARKS ENERGY EDUCATION Getting Even GREENER Along with the soft grass and tall trees, you can now WHY RECYCLE? experience a greener lifestyle when visiting a City of Americans throw away enough garbage every day to fill Westerville park. The Parks Maintenance Department has 63,000 garbage trucks. It is estimated that at least half of installed new blue recycling receptacles in 12 parks, adding to that waste could be recycled. Of the items that could be three parks currently using green recycling receptacles. recycled, there is enough aluminum to rebuild the entire commercial air fleet every three months, enough steel (Sports Complex, Hanby Park (Train Depot) and Hoff to reconstruct Manhattan, and enough wood to heat five Woods Park.) million homes for 200 years. (www2.epa.gov) New blue recycling receptacles are planned in the NEED ADDITIONAL REASONS? following parks: Recycling: Alum Creek North Park Metzger Park • Saves money Alum Creek South Park Millstone Creek Park • Improves efficiency Hannah Mayne Park Olde Town Park • Reduces energy use Heritage Park Spring Grove North Park • Reduces water use Highlands Park Towers Park • Saves landfill space Huber Village Park Walnut Ridge Park • Improves air quality • Improves water quality “We are fortunate Rumpke accepts co-mingled or single • Reduces the rate of global warming stream material, meaning that we do not have to sort the recyclables just like the residential curbside collection,” said Today, this country recycles 34.5% of its waste, a rate that Doug Vineyard, Parks and Facilities Superintendent. “But it has doubled during the past 20 years. does have to be acceptable material.” While recycling has grown in general, recycling of specific The receptacles can accept PLASTIC BOTTLES, ALUMINUM materials has grown even more drastically: 70% of all paper, CANS, GLASS and PAPER mixed together. If the material in 34% of all plastic bottles, 55% of all aluminum cans, and 70% the receptacle is contaminated with non-recyclable items it of all steel cans are now recycled. (www2.epa.gov) cannot be picked up and processed as recycling and must be diverted to the trash flow into the landfill. Some items ALWAYS ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT that cause the contamination are pet waste, food waste and Even if you recycle your bottles, cans, paper and construction debris. These items may be disposed of in the cardboard on trash day, you can always do more. The regular trash receptacles found in the parks. City of Westerville Parks and Recreation Department is offering a free Shredding Day on Saturday, April 18 from “Despite our best efforts to be green and encourage a 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Hoff Woods Park, 556 McCorkle Blvd sustainable lifestyle for the community it does not work if the and the Public Service Department offers a free Household recyclable material is not deposited correctly,” said Vineyard. Hazardous Waste drop-off on Saturday, September 15. Visit www.westerville.org for more information. A FEW FACTS ON RECYCLING plastic Recycling one ton of plastic saves the equivalent of 1,000-2,000 gallons of gasoline. Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a 100 watt light bulb for 20 hours. Recycling one aluminum can saves enough electricity to run a TV for three hours. aluminum Rpoewcyecrl itnog l isotneen atolu am fiunlul mal bcuamn opnro ydouucre isP oedn.ough Reneecrygcyli ntgo ali ghpto uan d6 0o-wf asttte eligl hsta vbeusl b efnooru g26h hours. Recycling 100 cans could light your bedroom for two whole weeks. Americans use 100 million steel cans and 299 million aluminum beverage cans every day. Recycling one glass bottle or jar saves enough glass electricity to light a 100-watt bulb for four hours. NEWSPAPER Recycling one ton of paper saves the equivalent of two barrels of oil. Recycling one ton of newspaper saves enough electricity Running a faucet for five minutes uses up enough to run a TV for 31 hours. energy to run a 60-watt light bulb for 14 hours. Recycling one ton of paper saves 7,000 gallons of water. One drip per second from a faucet wastes 540 gallons of water a year. 9 UPTOWN PARKING GYPSY MOTH UPDATE RESTRICTIONS FOR 2015 The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) has recently Heading to 4th Fridays, out to dinner in Uptown or completed an analysis of Gypsy Moth populations in doing a little shopping this summer? Construction on Central Ohio, including the Westerville area. Based on the City Hall parking lot will continue through late fall their findings, it has been determined that treatment is but parking is still available throughout Uptown. Lots needed. The ODA, in cooperation with the United States can be accessed on E. Home St, behind the buildings Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service I Forest from E. Home St. to E. College Ave., as well as along the Health Protection I Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Program, Brickwalk shops. On the west, lots are available behind will be conducting a Gypsy Moth Treatment Project in the buildings from W. Home St. to W. College Ave. with early to mid-June at the beginning of the mating season. limited parking behind City Hall. On-street parking is This treatment does not kill the Gypsy Moth, but reduces available throughout the Uptown area. the population in the area. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW • All treatments will be applied from an aircraft flown approximately 50 to 100 feet above the tree tops. • Disrupt II is specific to gypsy moth and is not harmful to any other species, including humans, threatened or endangered species, or beneficial insects and predators. • The exact time and date of treatment applications in the area cannot be determined in advance. The timing of treatments is dependent on insect development and environmental conditions. • Updated information will be placed on the City website, www.westerville.org when it comes available. Information about the Gypsy Moth and the ODA Gypsy Moth Management Program are available on the website www.agri.ohio.gov when you click on “Gypsy Moth Program.” REGISTER TODAY: EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PORTAL Westerville residents may still register their contact “This site expands our capabilities when it comes to information and preferences via a website portal managed communicating with residents during an emergency,” said by the Westerville Emergency Communications Division. Holly Wayt, Westerville Communications Manager. “This makes Commonly known as the “reverse 9-1-1” system, this site our process of reaching people in an emergency situation not provided residents the opportunity to self-select and update only more reliable and user-friendly but also more targeted in their contact information in the event of emergencies. terms of how to get information out quickly.” Residents who visit https://westerville.onthealert.com or the Residents without Internet access may sign up by providing City website – www.westerville.org – can securely register information in person at the Westerville Division of Police, 29 their mobile phone number, activate text messaging S. State St. capabilities and assign their home address for local/ neighborhood to receive emergency alert notifications. People who work in Westerville but do not live in the city or parents who have children in the Westerville City School Alerts from this system are based on true emergencies, such District may also use the system. as disaster notification, public safety information and/or alerts pertaining to missing children, hazardous spills and “It makes sense for someone who spends a significant portion major power outages. Content is provided by voice message of their day in Westerville to be in the system so that they too or text, depending on the preferences selected during can get alerts if there’s an emergency,” says Wayt. registration. Subscribers’ information will not be utilized or To sign up or get more information, please visit accessed for any other purpose. www.westerville.org. 10 WESTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT • (614) 901-6500 • www.westerville.org 11