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June 20, 2012
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Councilmember Klein Honors Columbus Great Chic Harley With Community Garden Dedication
WHO:
Councilmember Zach M. Klein
Dispatch Sport Columnist Bob Hunter
Rep. Michael Stinziano
Stephan Maher, Columbus Resident
Father Joshua Wagner
WHEN:
Friday, June 22, 2012
10:30 am
WHERE:
687 South Champion Avenue
WHAT:
To help celebrate Columbus’ bicentennial, neighborhood and community leaders will join together to commemorate the life of one of the most important Columbus residents, Chic Harley, by building a community garden in his honor. Harley, an All-American football player at The Ohio State University, is credited with bringing national acclaim to the university and growing the popularity of the sport. Ohio Stadium is often called “The House that Harley Built”. Harley lived on the Champion site while he attended East High School. The garden will serve as a lasting memory of Harley’s accomplishments and help facilitate neighborhood revitalization. Simco construction will begin the excavation to prepare for the garden’s installation. Parking is available next door at St. John’s Church parking lot.
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