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2010 National Night Out (more photos on our Facebook page)

The Powell Police Department hosted the City's National Night Out event on Aug. 3. The fun-filled family event featured live music, games, activities for kids and more.		A nice night brought a nice crowd, including a few mascots, to Village Green Park for National Night Out.

Deputy Chief Steve Hrytzik poses with the SportsOhio mascot.		Members of the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association helped put the event together.

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium provided an up-close look at some animals.		Learning a few self-defense moves.

This young attendee might need a smaller vest.		Taking a closer look at a Powell patrol car.

Memorial Day Weekend in Powell (more photos on our Facebook page)

The Ohio Flags of Honor were on display in Village Green Park during Memorial Day weekend, honoring those Ohio soldiers killed in the War on Terrorism.		Boy Scouts from local Troop 428 helped set up the Flags of Honor.

Starting to take shape.		The group takes a break from setting up the Flags of Honor display to pose for a picture .

The Powell Police Department led the procession in the Memorial Day Parade, which went off as scheduled despite early rain showers.		Area veterans were driven in the parade in Corvettes provided by a local Corvette club.

The marching bands from Olentangy Liberty and Olentangy high schools took part in the parade.

Patiently waiting for some candy.		"Uncle Sam" leads the all-guitar marching band.

A military flyover took place just prior to the start of the Memorial Day program.		Walking among the Flags of Honor.

Sharing the meaning of the flags with the next generation.		From left, Police Chief Gary Vest, Liberty High School Principal and parade Grand Marshal Mark Raiff and Mayor Art Schultz.

The flag-folding ceremony.		Liberty High School senior Madison Mullen recites the essay that earned her first prize in a national contest and a $30,000 scholarship.

A lone bagpiper concludes the Memorial Day program.		A birds-eye view of the Flags of Honor.

The Boy Scouts had an official flag retirement ceremony following the Memorial Day program.		Remembering our fallen soldiers.

Mayor Schultz at Liberty Tree Elementary

Mayor Art Schultz visited Liberty Tree Elementary School on May 11 to read to students in grades 3-5 as part of Right to Read Week. Mayor Schultz read a chapter from the book "The Indian in the Cupboard."

City of Powell Arbor Day Ceremony at Village Green Park

Cub Scouts from Pack 428 participated in the City of Powell's Arbor Day ceremony April 30 at Village Green Park. Here, Scouts recite the Pledge of Allegiance to open the ceremony.		Scouts recite their oath after the Pledge of Allegiance.

Powell Mayor Art Schultz, right, talks with City staff and officials before officially beginning the City's Arbor Day ceremony. From left are Arborist Rick Frantz, Development Director David Betz and City Council members Jim Hrivnak, Brian Lorenz and Don Grubbs.		The mayor reads an official Arbor Day proclamation to those in attendance.

Splash Pad Resurfacing at Village Green Park

The City of Powell's Splash Pad recently had a new, longer-lasting surface installed in time for a new season of use. These before, during and after photos show the work that was done, as well as the finished product.

Powell Public Service Director Jeff Snyder, left, talks to City Manager Steve Lutz about the resurfacing project.		The material used to resurface the Splash Pad is "water park blue" in color.

Workers mix the surface material and the adhesive that will allow it to bond to the floor of the Splash Pad.		Ready to resurface!

City of Powell Easter Egg Hunt

The calm before the swarm - the lawn in front of the Village Green Amphitheater is covered with eggs before the crowds line up for the City's 2010 Easter Egg Hunt.		The Easter Bunny is in full greeting mode prior to taking his place near the Greater Powell Veterans Memorial.

This group poses with the Easter Bunny before the hunt begins.		The Easter Bunny gets a hug from a young fan.

Kids greeted the Easter Bunny with and without adult supervision during the April 3 Easter Egg Hunt.

This young egg hunter is doing her best Easter Bunny impression ...		...while this one passes time before the hunt by checking out the geese.

Crowds await the horn that signals the start of the Easter Egg Hunt.		The Village Green Park playground was reserved for the youngest egg hunters, age 3 and under.

An overview of the crowd just before the hunt begins.

Patiently waiting.		The horn sounds, and those with baskets make a beeline for the eggs.

Kids ages 4-7 and their parents make sure all the eggs are picked up from the amphitheater lawn.		Going through a full basket after the hunt.

A young egg hunt participant surveys her findings.		Contents of the eggs brought smiles to these faces.

Keeping a tight grip on two treasure-filled eggs.		Participants recycle eggs after the hunt so they can be used again next year.

More happy faces...

Powell City Councilman Don Grubbs brought his kids to the hunt.		Taking inventory of egg hunt candy.

City of Powell/Kinsale St. Patrick's Party

A giant shamrock let guests know they'd arrived at the St. Patrick's Party put on by the City of Powell and Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club.		The Canine Collective brought many four-legged friends to the event in the hopes of finding homes for them.

Face painting was one of the many popular activities at the St. Patrick's Party.

Coloring was also a favorite activity of the party's young attendees.		Irish music for the day was provided by Ohio band The Mickeys.

Despite cool temperatures, kids enjoyed the inflatable attractions set up outside the Kinsale clubhouse.

Needless to say, many guests were appropriately decked out in green for the occasion.

Balloon artists stayed busy creating an impressive number of animals, hats and even swords during the day.

EnGarde!		The Shamrock Club of Columbus provided the drum and bagpipe group for the event.

The crowd enjoys the festivities.		Authentic Irish dancing was one of the highlights of the day.

Columbus Museum of Art "Art Around Town" Event

A display welcomes guests to the Art Around Town event at the Powell Municipal Building on Feb. 27.		Staff from the Columbus Museum of Art prepared Council Chambers for the event.

Art Around Town kicked off with a docent-led discussion of the Middleton Manigault painting, "The Zoo."		"The Zoo" is a piece of art in the Museum's permanent collection.

The event featured a variety of family activities, including puppet making.

Guests took turns studying the painting and answering questions about it.

Art Around Town also featured a performance by a violinist and a cellist from the ProMusica Chamber Orchestra.

City of Powell/TechColumbus Networking Mixer

The City of Powell display table at the Jan. 26 "Grow Your Business in the City of Powell" business networking event at Kinsale.		More than 100 people attended the networking event.

Powell City Councilman Brian Lorenz talks with a guest at the networking mixer.		Powell City Councilman Don Grubbs checks in at the "Grow Your Business in the City of Powell" event.

City of Powell Development Planner Eric Fischer talks to a guest at the City table at the networking mixer ...		... and addresses the crowd about starting and developing new business in Powell.

2010 City Council Swearing-in Ceremony

Delaware Municipal Court Judge David Sunderman swears in City Council members, from left, Tom Counts, Brian Lorenz and Jim Hrivnak during Council's Jan. 5 meeting.		New City Council member Sara Marie Brenner is sworn in by her father, Jerry Eichenberger.

Delaware Municipal Court Judge David Sunderman swears in Councilman Art Schultz as the new Mayor of Powell.		Judge Sunderman swears in Councilman Don Grubbs as Vice President of Council.

2009 Holidays In Powell

The Columbus Zoo trolley brings a group of visitors to the 2009 Holidays In Powell festivities on Dec. 5.		Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus arrive at Holidays In Powell on a Liberty Township fire truck.

Santa greets a young fan on his way in to the Holidays In Powell event.		A Christmas tree and Snowman were among the characters who welcomed guests to Holidays In Powell.

Craft stations kept children busy during Holidays In Powell.

Button making was a popular Holidays In Powell activity.		Council Chambers was crowded throughout the day during the Holidays In Powell festivities.

Face painting was another activity that had kids waiting in line.

Santa and Mrs. Claus had a steady stream of young visitors eager to share their Christmas lists.

Powell Development Director Dave Betz keeps kids captivated with a Christmas story.		The model train under the tree was too tempting for this young Holidays In Powell visitor.

Costumed characters were plentiful at Holidays In Powell.		This tree kept the jingle bells ringing throughout the day.

Powell Mayor Tom Counts asks Santa if he's ready to help with the annual tree lighting at the end of Holidays In Powell.		Santa and Co. make their way to light the tree near the Village Green Amphitheater.

A good crowd gathers to sing carols and await the lighting of the tree.		A little magic dust thrown on the Powell Christmas tree helps with its illumination.

2009 Veterans Day Program

Mayor Tom Counts reads a proclamation during the City of Powell's Veterans Day program on Wednesday, Nov. 11. In the background are members of the Franklin Heights NJROTC Honor Guard.		A good crowd gathered to honor and remember veterans during Powell's Veterans Day program.

A military flyover was one of the highlights of the Veterans Day program.		A time of reflection ...

A vocal group (above right) and instrumental group from Village Academy performed during Powell's Veterans Day program.

Mayor Tom Counts helps Jill King O'Dowd cut the ribbon on the north walkway at the Powell Veterans Memorial. O'Dowd donated the funds for the walkway in memory of her husband, who was a veteran.		Marines from Lima Company pick up the Toys for Tots donations that were left at the Powell Police Department.

2009 Community Bonfire

A crowd gathered to watch the OYAA Drill Team perform prior to this year's Community Bonfire on Oct. 17.		The grillmasters fire up the hot dogs at this year's bonfire.

Helping cook hot dogs at the bonfire are, from left, City Councilman Jim Hrivnak, retired Liberty Township Fire Chief John Bernans, Powell Police Chief Gary Vest and Powell City Manager Steve Lutz.		Firefighters from the Liberty Township Fire Department supervised this year's bonfire.

Amusement rides were a new attraction at the bonfire.		Powell Mayor Tom Counts, left, and Powell City Councilman Jim Hrivnak were among the City officials in attendance.

Crowds gather at the food line, awaiting free hot dogs, donut holes and cider.		The bonfire proved to be warm and inviting as dusk approached.

Glow sticks were a popular giveaway at the bonfire.		The Veterans Memorial makes a nice backdrop.

Marshmallow roasting has become a bonfire tradition.

The Big Ten was well represented at the donut hole table, with Iowa and Ohio State fans helping serve guests.		Student volunteers pour cider for thirsty customers.

The bonfire is tailor made for friends and family.

 

 

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