Archived Community Photos
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| City of Powell Development Planner Eric Fischer talks to a group of third-graders at Indian Springs Elementary School about the City's planning process. |
Rick Frantz, urban forester for the City of Powell, answers third graders' questions about trees at Indian Springs Elementary School. |
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| Banners and a giant shamrock greeted visitors to the first-ever City of Powell St. Patrick's Day Party, organized and hosted by Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club. |
A good crowd gathered early in the big tent to enjoy the St. Patrick's Day Party. |
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| Among the popular kids' activities at the City of Powell's St. Patrick's Day Party at Kinsale were Irish tattoos ... |
... and shamrock face painting. |
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| Other tent activities included a balloon artist, who kept busy fulfilling requests for various shapes and creations. |
Kids were also able to sit in a fire truck provided by the Liberty Township Fire Department. |
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| These photos show dancers from the Regan Academy of Irish Dance, who entertained the crowd at the City of Powell's St. Patrick's Day Party with a variety of traditional Irish dances. |
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| Musicians from the Shamrock Club of Columbus take a break before performing for the St. Patrick's Day crowd at Kinsale. |
Three friends took time for a friendly game of cornhole during the City of Powell's St. Patrick's Day Party. |
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| An estimated 1,400 people enjoyed the City's first-ever St. Patrick's Day celebration. |
Perfect March weather meant the kids at the City of Powell's St. Patrick's Day Party could enjoy the inflatables. |
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| Drummers and bagpipers from the Shamrock Club of Columbus played traditional Irish music that was enjoyed by everyone ... |
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| ...well, almost everyone. |
Authentic Irish food and green beer kept the food tent packed during the City of Powell's St. Patrick's Day Party. |
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| The City of Powell's St. Patrick's day Party at Kinsale was highlighted by a performance by Lone Raven. |
Plenty of smiling faces helped ensure that the City's St. Patrick's Day Party would be back next year. |
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| Powell City Manager and Greater Powell Area Chamber of Commerce President Steve Lutz addresses the group gathered at Bridgewater Banquet Center for the Chamber's Annual Meeting on March 4. |
Powell Mayor Tom Counts gives a "State of the City" address during the Greater Powell Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting on March 4. |
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| City Finance Director Debra Miller, right, presents a retirement gift to Assistant Finance Director Nan Metz, who retired Feb. 27 after nine years of service with the city. |
City Manager Steve Lutz presents a plaque to Nan Metz to commemorate her retirement from the City. |
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| A snow-covered Bennett Parkway makes a pretty winter scene. |
Looking west on Olentangy Street. |
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| After a busy summer and fall, the Village Green amphitheater gets a rest in the winter. |
A winter wonderland can be found in Powell's Village Green Park. |
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| Benches near Adventure Park hold nothing but snow on a cold January day. |
A quiet scene near Adventure Park. |
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| Santa's elves await a big crowd for this year's Holidays in Powell event. |
Council Chambers was prepared for Santa's arrival at Holidays in Powell. |
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| Santa arrives at Holidays in Powell courtesy of the Liberty Township Fire Department. |
Mrs. Claus followed Santa out of the fire truck. |
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| While Santa met with countless children inside, his reindeer enjoyed the winter weather outside. |
The Snow Princess accompanied Santa and Mrs. Claus and took part in the day's festivities. |
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| A few more of Santa's helpers made the day enjoyable for Holidays in Powell attendees. |
Santa is ready to hear the Christmas wishes of the first of many Powell children. |
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| Holiday face painting proved to be popular for younger kids ... |
... and older kids. |
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| Among the outside vendors at Holidays in Powell were the Girl Scouts, selling homemade baked goods and hot chocolate ... |
... and Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club, which gave away muffins and hot cider. |
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| An all-day snowfall kept the Holidays in Powell crowd a little smaller than usual, but made the day all the more festive. |
Horse-drawn carriage rides in the snow were popular throughout the day. |
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| One of Santa's helpers reads a Christmas story to a group of attentive listeners. |
A musical quartet of student volunteers kept the air, indoors and outdoors, filled with holiday songs. |
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| As the following pictures show, highlights of Holidays in Powell were visits with Santa ... |
... and the many children's activities. |
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| Mrs. Claus and one of her youngest visitors. |
Powell Mayor Tom Counts greets Santa and asks if he'll accompany him to the lighting of the Powell Christmas tree. |
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| Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Snow Princess, Mayor Counts and his daughter Rachel prepare for the lighting of the tree. |
3-2-1-Light it up! |
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| The OYAA drill team took to the amphitheater stage to perform for the pre-bonfire crowd. |
A long line for hot dogs, donuts and cider formed early at this year's Powell Community Bonfire. |
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| In order to keep a big crowd warm into the night, the bonfire was started at dusk. |
Manning the grill at this year's bonfire were, from left, Powell City Manager Steve Lutz, Liberty Township Fire Chief John Bernans and Powell Police Chief Gary Vest. |
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| Iggle, the Giant Eagle mascot, gets a hug from some young fans. |
Hayrides were an extremely popular part of this year's bonfire. The horse-drawn wagon took riders around Village Green Park. |
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| The bonfire proved to be a fun place to hang out with friends ... . |
...or just chill out alone. |
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| Baby's first marshmallow. |
These members of the OYAA drill team returned to the stage later in the evening for karaoke. |
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| Olentangy Rotary Club members Jennifer Carney, left, and Joan Fitzharris, center, and an OYAA drill team coach helped keep the cups full at the cider tent. |
Sitting around the bonfire was a relaxing way to spend a fall evening. |
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| Powell Councilman Dan Wiencek gave some last-minute advice to this karaoke group. |
Marshmallows roasting on an open fire. |
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| The Community Bonfire was an enjoyable night for families .... |
... and friends. |
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| Time for dessert! |
The men take a crack at toasting the perfect marshmallow. |
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| Another happy crowd awaits its hayride. |
Taking a break at the end of a busy night of serving are, from left, Powell Mayor Tom Counts, City Manager Steve Lutz and Councilman Jim Hrivnak. |
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| An autumn view of the Village Green Park amphitheater. |
A squirrel looks over some fallen leaves in Village Green Park. |
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| A sunny fall day at Village Green park. |
Vibrant trees line one of the City's many bike paths. |
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| Fall in Powell guarantees a scenic drive through the City. |
Afternoon sun peeks through a tree with changing leaves. |
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| Full-length view of the Veterans Memorial. |
A closer look. |
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| Police and Parks and Rec staff took a large group of local youths on a canoe trip to the Mohican region this summer. |
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| Police and Parks and Rec staff took 13 local youths on a charter fishing trip to Lake Erie in August. Here, part of the group patiently waits for a bite. |
A happy fisherman with his catch. |
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| A fishing net is kept close in case a big catch is hauled in. |
Got a bite! |
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| The heavy winds that blew through central Ohio on Sept. 14 did not leave Powell unscathed. This felled tree damaged the picnic shelter at Murphy Park. |
Another view of the damaged shelter. |
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| Tree branches, leaves and other debris damaged some of the fenceline along Presidential Parkway. |
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| Bac, the official mascot of the Delaware General Health District, paid a visit to a recent Farmers' Market in Powell, where he greeted and shook hands with a number of young visitors. |
A crowd gathers at one of the vendor booths at the Farmers' Market. |
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| The Village Academy Jazz Band added a musical touch to a recent Farmers' Market. |
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| City of Powell Mayor Tom Counts speaks with second graders at Wyandot Run Elementary School during a recent visit. The Mayor talked with the students about a variety of topics, including elections and city government. |
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| Powell Mayor Tom Counts talks with second grade students at Wyandot Run Elementary School about the differences between national and local elections and government. |
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| Columbus radio station B104.3 was broadcasting live April 23 from the Liberty Township Fire Station on Sawmill Parkway as part of its "Hometown Tour." Here, Liberty Township Fire Department Capt. Bill Piwtorak, left, talks with Powell Police Chief Gary Vest. |
Liberty Township Fire Chief John Bernans, left, who will retire from the department in June, is honored for his years of service to the community during the B104.3 Hometown Tour. |
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| As the crowd begins to gather for the 2009 Powell Easter Egg Hunt, the eggs lie in wait on the amphitheater lawn. |
The Easter Bunny was popular with kids of all ages at this year's Easter Egg Hunt .... |
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| ...including Powell City Manager Steve Lutz, left, and City Councilman Jim Hrivnak. |
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| A crowd of excited kids and parents waits for the signal to begin the Easter egg hunt. |
Scattered eggs made for a colorful gathering area at the playground and splash pad. |
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| The hunt begins! |
Playing with the eggs was more popular than collecting them for this toddler. |
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| These youngsters went off the beaten path to fill their baskets. |
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| The oldest group of kids (ages 8-10) returns from the hunt with full baskets. |
Going through the rewards of a successful hunt. |
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| Three friends review their findings after the egg hunt, which took less than 10 minutes. |
Smiling faces populated Village Green Park during this year's Easter egg hunt. |
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| A happy surprise is found inside a blue egg. |
Kids who found golden eggs during the hunt could exchange them for boomerangs in the East Room. |
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| Powell Police Officer Jared Wilt (left) describes some self-defense techniques to a group of students from Eli Pinney Elementary School in Dublin. The students were enrolled in the department's radKIDS class. Teaching the class with Ofc. Wilt was Sgt. Andy Lucas (standing). |
Ofc. Wilt demonstrates one of the ways a potential attacker can be subdued during the final session of a recent radKIDS class. |
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| Students in the radKIDS (Resisting Aggression Defensively) class learn more about self-defense from Ofc. Jared Wilt (left) and Sgt. Andy Lucas. |
radKIDs students get some final tips before taking a turn at warding off an attacker. |
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| Students in the Powell Police Department radKIDS class get a chance to practice their self-defense skills on Sgt. Andy Lucas. |
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| Hundreds of kids enjoyed the 2009 Touch A Truck event at Adventure Park, where they got an up-close look at dozens of service vehicles, including Coastie, the Safety Boat. |
Giveaways such as stickers, candy and whistles were popular with kids at Touch A Truck. |
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| One Touch A Truck guest gets close, but not too close, to a Preservation Parks patrol car. |
Liberty Township firefighters allowed kids to stand on one of the fire department's engines. |
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| These kids are getting a tour of a Liberty Township medic vehicle. |
One young Touch A Truck attendee is happy to see Columbus Clippers mascot LouSeal . |
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| LouSeal mingles with some young fans. |
Both the concrete truck and the concrete truck hard hat are a little big for this Touch A Truck fan. |
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| Touch A Truck provided fun for all ages. |
Kids took turns sitting behind the wheel of many different vehicles. |
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| Chilly Bear from the Chiller Ice Rink accompanied a Zamboni to Touch A Truck and was popular with kids both riding ... |
... and walking. |
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| He's got a few more years before he can operate this piece of machinery. |
A good place for a quick nap. |
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| How many kids can fit in the bucket? |
The Bobcat was one of the more popular pieces of equipment on display. |
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| Powell's 2009 Arbor Day ceremony at Village Green Park featured the dedication of a tree in memory of Jordan Cannon and Sydney Seifert, two Olentangy Liberty High School students killed in a car accident in April 2008. Here, Powell Mayor Tom Counts talks about Arbor Day with the students who attended the event. |
Powell Mayor Tom Counts throws the first shovelful of topsoil on the serviceberry tree dedicated as part of the City's Arbor Day event. In the background are Olentangy Liberty students and Powell Police Chief Gary Vest. |
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| The City of Powell and TechColumbus hosted a business networking event on Sept. 2 at Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club. The purpose of the event was to allow guests to network while sharing and learning information about the benefits of owning or starting a business in Powell. |
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| Powell Mayor Tom Counts, right, swears in new City Council member Dave Lackey at Council's Aug. 4 meeting. Lackey is replacing Elmer Meider, who resigned as of Aug. 1. In the background is Councilman Art Schultz. |
Powell Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Kevin Futryk, left, swears in new commission member Joe Jester at the Aug. 12 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Jester replaces Dan Wiencek, who resigned from the commission. |
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| Members of the Powell Police Department were joined by Delaware County Sheriff’s Office deputies and deputies from the U.S. Marshal’s office for National Night Out on Aug. 4. |
Powell Police Chief Gary Vest mingles with residents at the National Night Out event at Village Green Park. |
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| The Water Frog costumed character played with kids in the Powell Splash Pad on Aug. 21. |
The Water Frog was a hit with kids at the Splash Pad. |
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| The Water Frog proved to be a talented catcher. |
Some kids weren't quite sure how to react to the Water Frog. |
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| A warm August day and a big crowd on the lawn welcomed Mousetrap for the final Lolli-Pops show of the season on Aug. 14. |
This group staked out a good spot before the start of the show. |
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| Kids were thrilled to be invited on stage during the Mousetrap performance. |
A "Mousetrap view" of the crowd. |
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| Mousetrap entertained the crowd with Radio Disney hits from the Jonas Brothers and Hannah Montana, among others. |
Dancing was a must for those who watched the show from the stage... |
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| Thaddeus Rex greets the crowd at the start of the second Lolli-Pops! concert of the 2009 season. |
A headset microphone enabled Thaddeus Rex to wander through the crowd during his concert on July 17. |
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| Many kids gathered near the front of the stage during the Thaddeus Rex Lolli-Pops! concert. |
Kids of all ages enjoyed Thaddeus Rex's high-energy performance. |
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| Thaddeus Rex's dinosaur sidekick, Rock, surprised the crowd by walking onstage in the middle of a song. |
Rock's dancing kept the kids in the crowd moving too. |
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| Even adults got into the act as Thaddeus Rex asked a few parents to come onstage during his show. |
There were few open spots on the Village Green Amphitheater lawn during the show. |
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| Rock leads the kids in a few dance moves. |
Thaddeus Rex and Rock took time after the show for a "meet and greet" with their young fans. |
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| The "meet and greet" with Rock featured plenty of high fives and more than a few hugs. |
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| The 2009 Lolli-Pops! Kids Concert Series kicked off on July 10 with a performance by Marc Rossio, The Marvelous Toy. |
A sunny day and a crowded lawn made for a successful first Lolli-Pops! concert of the season. |
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| Many of the younger members of the audience preferred a prime seat near the stage... |
...while others preferred to watch from the lawn. |
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| The Marvelous Toy asks a young audience member to join him in a silly rendition of "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." |
A captive audience sits at the edge of the stage. |
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| This year's Powell Festival offered plenty of activities for kids, including street hockey courtesy of the Columbus Blue Jackets. |
The Blue Jackets booth was popular with festival attendees Friday night. |
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| The MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew had a visible presence at the festival Friday night. |
Iggle, the Giant Eagle mascot, gets a high five from a young festival attendee. |
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| The Village Academy Jazz Band kicked off the weekend's entertainment at the Village Green Amphitheater. |
The Turtle Lady returned by popular demand to show her four-legged creatures to curious guests. |
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| The wagon ride was a popular attraction for all ages... |
...though kids may have liked the on-board squirt bottles more than the ride itself. |
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| The inflatable rides and activities provided by SuperGames were a crowd favorite. |
Going for a hole in one at the miniature golf course. |
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| Some snapshots of Powell Festival visitors having a good time... |
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| The Splash Pad kept young Powell Festival guests cool during the weekend. |
Two friends take a break from the Splash Pad Friday night. |
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| A good crowd makes its way through the vendor area. |
A twilight scene of the Village Green pond and Powell Festival food court. |
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| Friday night entertainers on the main stage included Six Pack Theory... |
...and Arnett Howard & Friends. |
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| Saturday's live entertainment started with a performance by the OYAA drill team. |
Students from Prestige Music Studio performed on a warm festival stage on Sarturday afternoon. |
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| The Delaware County District Library mascot was one of a few costumed characters roaming the grounds during the Powell Festival. |
The Station Break Band kept the Saturday afternoon crowd entertained. |
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| Powell City Councilman Don Grubbs, left, and Powell Mayor Tom Counts spent time chatting at the City of Powell booth on Saturday. |
The Powell Sertoma flush tank was one way to keep cool during a hot afternoon. |
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| Water was the key to keeping dogs cool at the festival, whether they were drinking it... |
...or standing in it. |
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| Morgan Maranto, a Powell Festival mainstay, sang for the crowd again this year. |
Outa Sync got a growing festival crowd geared up for Saturday's fireworks display. |
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| The vendor area was packed Saturday night. |
This festival visitor tries his hand at one of the inflatable attractions. |
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| The lawn by the Village Green Amphitheater was nearly full by the time Agent 99 took the stage Saturday night. |
Saturday evening on the lawn. |
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| A view of the lawn from across the pond. |
Country music singer Sarah Rutherford entertained the crowd while Agent 99 took a break. |
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| Jammin' to the music. |
Waiting for the fireworks. |
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| A pre-fireworks crowd jammed the food court. |
A view of the lawn at twilight. |
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| Glow sticks provided light-up fun when the sun went down. |
This group gets an up-close view of the band. |
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| Let the fireworks begin! |
Ooohh, aaahh. |
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| A great fireworks display concluded this year's Powell Festival. |
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| Crowds started lining Olentangy Street early in anticipation of the 2009 Memorial Day Parade. |
Parade watchers get a good seat near the four corners intersection. |
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| Balloons added a touch of bright blue color along the parade route. |
One of the old fire engines that appeared in the parade heads down the parade route to get its spot in line. |
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| Ready for the parade to begin. |
Candy bags in hand, these kids are ready to catch the sweets that will be handed out by parade participants. |
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| A patriotic scene along Olentangy Street. |
The Delaware County Sheriff's motorcycle patrol kicked off this year's parade. |
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| Powell Police Chief Gary Vest walks alongside a Powell Police cruiser. |
One of the parade's younger fans. |
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| The Junior ROTC unit. |
Liberty Township Fire Chief John Bernans, who retires in June, was this year's Grand Marshal. |
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| Delaware County's veterans rode in Corvettes provided by a local Corvette club. |
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| Veterans from the Raymond B. Austin American Legion Post. |
Powell Mayor Tom Counts passes out candy to parade watchers with help from his daughter, Abby. |
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| Councilman Jim Hrivnak also passed out candy along the parade route. |
Caroline Clabaugh, the Powell Area Chamber of Commerce's Citizen of the Year, had a spot in the parade. |
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| Congressman Pat Tiberi walked in the parade and spoke at the ceremony that followed. |
Members of the Olentangy Rotary Club honored followed heroes on the club's float. |
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| The Olentangy High School Marching Band was one of two marching bands in the parade. |
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| A stilt-walking juggler delighted the crowd. |
This group of young princesses greets those watching the parade along Olentangy Street. |
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| A marching guitar band provided music during the stretch from Grace Drive to the Village Green. |
More than a few antique cars were part of the procession. |
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| Some four-legged friends took part in the parade thanks to the Powell Animal Welfare Society and Almost Home Dog Rescue. |
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| Some patriotic horses and their riders. |
Parade watchers were also entertained by the Olentangy Liberty High School Marching Band. |
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| Sunglasses, hats and candy bags were essential gear for kids at the parade. |
The Hearth and Shuttle 4-H Club was well represented in the parade. |
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| Fire trucks old and new closed out the 2009 parade. |
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| Veterans had time to talk with each other prior to the City's Memorial Day ceremony. |
A bagpiper from the Delaware County Sheriff's Office opens the ceremony at the Veterans Memorial. |
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| Mayor Tom Counts welcomes the crowd to the Memorial Day ceremony. |
Congressman Pat Tiberi addresses the ceremony attendees. |
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| A flag-folding demonstration was given by the Delaware Hayes Jr. ROTC unit. |
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| Mayor Tom Counts, Police Chief Gary Vest and Congressman Pat Tiberi (from l to r) watch the flag-folding demonstration. |
The Veterans Memorial area after the ceremony. |