Punk rock snowman
David Davidson and his four kids made this punk rock snowman Tuesday. It is at the intersection of Sychar Road and East Burgess Street. Davidson said, “People stop and look when they see it, the Mohawk hair cut is for the kids.” (Virgil Shipley)
YMCA Rockets are flying high
The Mount Vernon YMCA Rockets cheerleading team is winning nearly every competition this season. The team has performed at JamFest in Columbus, Kings Island, and Americheer in Columbus, taking first place at all events. Bottom row, from left, Aly Miller, Megan Wise, Julia Williamson, Kaitlyn Merillat, Ashley Berg and Makenzi Lord. Second row, Julia Staten, Logan Higgins, Janet Henson, Amaya Khalil, Lexi Hess, Bella Metcalfe, Hannah Morrison and Jordyn Galbraith. Third row, Tina Ihinger, Tonya Merillat, Ellie Poole, Alexa Pack, Kierston Stone, Kayla Rine, Kelsey Jones, Bethany Snyder, Holly Snyder, Roni Wisner, Hannah Snyder, Kiana Snyder, Maranda Zupp, Brooklyn Tipton, Miranda Black, coach Michele (Cricket) Snyder and coach Missy Frazee. (Submitted photo)
Adults, children enjoy mentoring programs
Big Buddies and Little Buddies meet once a week after school for fun and fellowship. At Columbia Elementary, Jennifer Postlewaite, right, helps fifth-grader Cierrah Calbert work on a journal. (Pam Schehl)
Scots sail over Vikings
Highland’s Shanay Gibson drives the lane while Northridge’s Lydia George defends in Wednesday’s game. The Scots won, 43-36. (Geoff Cowles)
Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks
The temporary signs in the crosswalks on East Chestnut and East High streets indicate to motorists that they must stop for pedestrians. Here, county employees cross East Chestnut Street while a motorist waits for them to clear the crosswalk. Between Gay Street and Park Street there are several crosswalks that require motorists to yield to pedestrians. (Virgil Shipley)
