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PAGE 4 - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - June 3, 2018 By Sandi Latimer Staff Writer The city of Columbus, looking to the future and how to plan for growth, has developed some planning policies that were shared at the latest meeting of the Westland Area Commission. Commission zoning chair Mike McKay distributed information about Columbus Citywide Planning Policies at the May meeting that can be used as a guide for the next generation of development. Part of this project, known as C2P2, will be updating each area’s land use plan. An area plan is a document that tells how an area will be developed. Such a plan for the Westland Area hasn’t been updated in many years. This project will allow every area of the city the opportunity to have consistent, upto-date policies and design guidelines. The focus group Insight2050 anticipates central Ohio will have as many as one million more residents by 2050 with Columbus seeing the biggest share. This plan, according to the city, has been designed to guide By Amanda Ensinger Staff Writer SUPPORT your Community Paper Through advertising, community newspapers like the Messenger have always been FREE papers. In these tough economic times we are asking you the reader to help offset the current decline in advertising revenue by participating in a voluntary payment program*. To those who have already participated - We Thank You. For those who would like to, below is a form you can mail with your payment. *This is not a subscription. .Name: Address: 3500 Sullivant Ave., Columbus, OH 43204 1 year ($9) 2 year ($18) Eastside Westside Southwest Southeast Franklin Township first responders were recognized for helping a fellow officer. Township police officers responded to a call for backup on May 12 when Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies came upon gunfire after attempting a traffic stop and the suspect fled. “When our guys came on the scene, they didn’t know a gunfight was going on,” said Franklin Township Police Chief Byron Smith. “They did an excellent job.” The trustees approved a resolution recognizing the officers for their valor. The board also recognized the township’s medics who rushed one Franklin County deputy to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect was killed by police on the scene. “I commend all of you for your leadership and management of your department,” said Aryeh Alex, township trustee. “You don’t come to work expecting to do this, but everyone stepped up and did an incredible job.” The police and fire department also gave and focus growth in a way that will support economic competitiveness, improve resident’s quality of life, and provide environmental benefits throughout the city. The first step is to educate the community about the project and get each area to go along with it. Currently the city has more than 40 neighborhood and area plans that cover more than 90 percent of the city. Under this project, the area plans or land use plans will be updated beginning in 2020. This is a project the city expects will take five years. The Westland Area covers both the city and the township. Also at the meeting, public health and safety chair Nancy Day-Achauer asked for volunteers to help out at the produce giveaways in the area. She said volunteers are www.columbusmessenger.com Government Focus City plans for future growth on the Westside BIRTHDAY • ENGAGEMENT • WEDDING • ANNIVERSARY • GRADUATION • RETIREMENT IN MEMORIUM • ARMED FORCES Say it with an announcement ad in the Messenger and spread the word. You can download the appropriate form from our Web site or stop by our office Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. City/State/Zip Columbus Messenger 3500 Sullivant Ave. 614-272-5422 www.columbusmessenger.com columbus needed early to help get the produce off the truck, to bag the produce and then help carry it to the vehicles. Normally a produce give-away is staged the third Saturday of the month, but with the approach of summer, the project will be moving out to the many festivals, she said, and volunteers will also be needed at those times. Petitions were also circulated for those seeking re-election this year - Marian Hymer, Tena Thompson, Adam Slane and Dave Van Order. Their petitions with signatures of 25 registered voters are to be turned in by the next commission meeting June 20. Seats held by Ashley Hoye and Denise Southward are up for re-appointment this year. Emergency crews recognized in Franklin Twp. Free meal at Hoge Memorial There will be a free hot meal served at Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2930 W. Broad St., from 5 to 6 p.m. every Saturday. For more information, contact the church at 276-5433 or visit www.hogepresby.org. Breakfast to benefit Special Olympics The Westgate Masonic Lodge #623 is preparing breakfasts once a month to benefit the Special Olympics. The public is invited to have breakfast the second Saturday of each month. Adults pay $6, children age 3 and above pay $3 while children under 3 eat free. Serving is from 9 a.m. to noon. Free meal at Lamb of God The Church of the Lamb of God will host a free community meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the fourth updates on programs they are working on to enhance the community. First police officials announced that they plan to install a drug disposal box at the township office on Frank Road. Residents can drop off expired or unused drugs. Fire officials announced a new program to donate cribs to residents in need. “We have an increase in SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) in this community and people are not putting their kids in cribs,” said Chas Adams, assistant fire chief for Franklin Township. “Due to the income level in this region, people cannot afford cribs and kids aren’t safe.” Township medics plan to pass out cribs as they respond to emergency calls and see that homes don’t have them. Adams said the crib give-away is at no cost to the township. The police department is also considering adding traffic cameras to high traffic areas in the township. Among these locations could be Frank Road. “We are still in the exploratory phases, but the biggest complaints we get are traffic and drugs,” Smith said. “We are trying to address both by looking at high traffic areas that have the most accidents. Nothing as been decided yet, we are still talking with our attorney and seeing if this is something we want to do. We also need to see if it will help the problem.” community events Saturday of each month at 272 Fernhill Ave. in Columbus. For additional information, call 614-706- 4945. Free meals at Gladden House The Gladden Community House will participate in the summer food service program 12 to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday from June 4 through Aug. 17 at 183 Hawkes Ave. in Columbus. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. For more information, visit www.gladdenhouse.org. Wellness and foot care for senior citizens LifeCare Alliance provides a nurse at the Prairie Township Community Center every Thursday to provide free footcare and other wellness services. To schedule an appointment or for more information, contact the nurse at 740-360-4132.
www.columbusmessenger.com June 3, 2018 - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - PAGE 5 Residents ask for more police protection in Prairie By Amanda Ensinger Staff Writer Residents are hoping for more protection from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. At a recent Prairie Township trustee meeting, residents asked for bike patrol this summer throughout the township. According to the sheriff’s department, while they are hoping to have a bike patrol this summer, they first need more officers to sign up. Officials say two officers must ride together at a time to patrol the region via bike. Currently, the sheriff’s office is trying to secure more officers for the bike patrol before they can start this program. However, residents did get some good news in the form of reducing speeding in the region. The trustees approved replacing a speed trailer that was struck last summer with a new one. Costing approximately $8,850, the township would only be responsible for $1,000 of the replacement cost. In other news, the board discussed equipment improvements to the community center. Prairie Township Community Center Director James Gant asked the board to approve a new Upper Cycle and a Zero Runner for approximately $14,000 “The Zero Runner received positive feedback from the community center members who have used it,” Gant said. “The Upper Cycle will help with the physical therapy Doctor’s Hospital is performing at the center.” Gant also asked the trustees to approve an athletic field policy in preparation for the opening of the Galloway Road Sports Complex. The new complex will have a variety of multi-use baseball and soccer fields open to the public. “As this park sets to open in a year or so, we thought it made sense to have a policy in place,” Gant said. “We plan to have several partnerships and feel we need to create a field usage policy, as well as fees for improper use.” Trustee Stephen Kennedy said that the policy would be similar to other rules neighboring community have. “Our policy is geared after a couple other policies around town,” he said. Officials plan to release the full policy on the township’s website in the near future. The trustees also approved spending $20,000 on a grant for home improvements as part of the Rebuilding Together project. The township, along with AEP and Franklin County, each will contribute $20,000 to the project. Focusing on home repairs to 15 to 20 properties in the Little Farms neighborhood, the national group will be doing repairs to low to moderate income seniors to make their home safer. Some of the improvements will include roof repairs, HVAC, floor repairs and removing tripping hazards. The non-profit will be covering the majority of the expenses of the project. The township plans to contribute an additional $30,000 to the project to help with exterior home improvements, including repaving driveways, repainting, landscaping and other cosmetic improvements that can add value to the home. Officials hope this will be the first of many projects with the group and hope organizers will consider improvements the Lincoln Village neighborhood next. “Think Safe, Feel Safe, Be Safe” 10% OFF ALL SERVICES Serving Greater Columbus Since 1986 Bus: 614-870-1088 Cell: 614-783-2707 Fax: 614-870-1198 andyatalertalarmsinc@yahoo.com Andy Andrews II President 40 Years Experience Security Systems Computer/Network Wiring Camera/Video Systems 3528 Sullivant Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43204 614-725-3505 Open Monday thru Sunday 10 A.M.-10 P.M. Closed on Wednesday Taco Tuesday $ 1.00 Tacos All Day Messenger photo by Amanda Ensinger Remembering the fallen Navy Veteran Paul Webb plays the bugle at Galloway Cemetery during a Memorial Day dedication ceremony. Webb played as the American Legion Post #164 Honor Guard and Veterans of Foreign Wars #8198 recognized those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Burrito Thursday $ 4.00 Bring this AD and receive an additional 10% off your dine-in purchase. $15 minimum order.
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