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PAGE 2 - EASTSIDE MESSENGER - March 10, 2019 www.columbusmessenger.com CW Schools’ levy will not raise property taxes Canal Winchester school district voters face a ballot issue on May 7 that district officials assure property owners will not result in new school taxes. “The most important thing people need to realize is that this is a renewal,” said Canal Winchester Schools Superintendent James Sotlar. “We are not asking for any new money.” Renewal of the five-year substitute emergency levy provides more than $6.2 million in revenue, which accounts for more than 15 percent of the district’s operating budget Winchester Dental Call us today to schedule an appointment. Winchester Square Shopping Center 614.834.1834 Ladan Pourmoghadam D.D.S. Now offering our 'Smile Plan' to our non-insured patients SEARCHING for More Qualified Employees? 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Canal Winchester Schools Treasurer Nick Roberts said, since the levy was last renewed in 2014, the collected amount has gone down two mills as property values have increased. “As value goes up, we need less to get to that $6.2 million,” said Roberts. “This (renewal) will DEMOLITION Continued from page 1 “The timing of this is about three months from the county’s end,” Haire said, “and even more if there is abatement. We typically don’t allow any demolition unless there is a redevelopment plan.” Haire said there is active interest by a developer in turning the two-parcel site into a mixed-use, multistory project with residential units above commercial space below. “We should have an application before Landmarks at their March 25 meeting,” said Haire. In Nov. 2008, after a decades-long struggle, the gas station site–built in 1975–was demolished with hopes it would serve as an example of cooperative redevelopment between the county and the city. The crumbling structure was removed and village crews smoothed out the surface. Underground storage tanks were left in place because funding was not available at the time to remove them. They were later taken out by the county in late 2013. RECYCLING Continued from page 1 The city paid for standard recycling, but the new fees–if each container was deemed to be non-recyclable material–would add over $22,000 to the weekly bill. In addition, city crews were routinely dispatched to pick up the excessive overflow surrounding the bins pick up new construction values. Once it gets approved, it (individual tax bill) could be even lower. It can go down every year with new valuation.” However, Roberts cautioned if the levy does not pass now or later in 2019 and expires at the end of the year, the district will need even more money because the loss will eat into Canal Winchester’s cash balance. It would also mean the end of the 12.5 percent state roll back. “With passage, we don’t expect we’ll need more new money in the next 10 years,” said Roberts. “2009 was the last time we asked for new money.” Do you believe in ghosts? In 2018, the Ohio Researchers of Banded Spirits did a paranormal investigation at The Wagnalls Memorial in Lithopolis. ORBS is coming back to Wagnalls to reveal the building’s paranormal activity during a free program on March 23 from 1-3 p.m in the auditorium of Wagnalls Memorial, 150 E. Columbus St., Lithopolis. They will go over their findings as well as discuss their history as paranormal researchers and the logistics of an investigation. Those age 18 and older who are interested in discovering for themselves if the library is haunted can enter the ongoing Overnight Raffle. For $10 a ticket, you and two of your friends have the chance to spend On stage at CWHS The Canal Winchester High School theatre department will present “Aida” at 7 p.m. April 26-27 and 2 p.m. on April 27. Tickets range from $5 to $10. Performances at CWLS Education Center Oley Speaks Auditorium, 100 Washington St. For information call 614-920-2680. the night at The Wagnalls Memorial (April 5-6, 7 p.m. - 8 a.m. During the night, you can investigate the building and perhaps encounter something supernatural. Raffle tickets are on sale now at the library (open Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and can also be purchased by calling the library at (614) 837-4765 ext.127. Three winners will be drawn during the paranormal program on March 23. Each winner can bring two companions. Enter as many times as you dare. Call (614) 837-4765 ext. 127 with questions about the program or to enter the raffle. All money raised by raffle sales will help preserve the historic Wagnalls building. Canal Winchester Library Branch The Canal Winchester Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library is located at 115 Franklin St. (in the rear portion of the former school at 100 Washington St.). It is open Monday through Thursday from noon to 7 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. Council was told by then Franklin County Treasurer Ed Leonard in 2007 that, although the county worked with the prosecutor to get the distressed property sold at a sheriff’s sale, there were no bidders. Franklin County then assumed ownership from the original owner and turned it over to the COCIC. The Ohio EPA issued a No Further Action letter in regard to the site clean-up. The COCIC spent $283,564 for environmental testing and remediation, nearly half of which was reimbursed through a United States EPA grant. The city spent approximately $21,990 for demolition, sidewalk repair and tree removal. The agreed purchase price was $75,000. However, at closing, the county credited the city against the purchase price for funds Canal Winchester previously expended. dumped there by residents and businesses. The city was able to recover addressee information from some boxes and dispatched deputies to the properties to inform people they could be fined for littering. The city recycling service ended last June 20 and all of the bins were removed.
www.columbusmessenger.com New water meters help in leak detection By Linda Dillman Staff Writer Water meters may not be glamorous, but replacement of old meters with new technology throughout Canal Winchester has an unexpected benefit for utility customers–the possibility of detecting a leak long before it translates into an unexpected bill. City Water Superintendent Joe Taylor said the city started the five-year-long process in early 2017 of switching 3,300 old meters out and replacing them with new automated radio meters. He said the city-wide endeavor is nearly halfway complete and is expected to finish up in late 2020 or early 2021. “The project cost was around $400,000 and was spread over four to five years,” said Taylor. “There was no additional cost to the property owners and there was no rate increase this year.” In addition to making data collection for billing easier and faster, Taylor said the new service alerts the water department when a property owner engages in water usage for 24 hours straight. It affords the Hopeful Hearts Hopeful Hearts Free Children’s Clothing Ministry - a free baby clothing distribution for sizes infant to 5T, as well as shoes, blankets, bibs, small toys and other baby needs - is open the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon at Hope United Methodist Church, 83 E. Columbus St. in Canal Winchester. It will be closed in March to change over to spring clothing. It will be open again on April 20. You will be able to shop for free clothing, shoes and more for your children in sizes infant to 5T.Everything is free and all are welcome. Drop off donated items at the church. Clothing for all seasons is needed. Call (614) 837-7548. Wagnalls Memorial Library Wagnalls Memorial Library, 150 E. Columbus St., Lithopolis, is open Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed on Friday and Sunday. For information call (614) 837- 4765 or visit www.wagnalls.org. Drug Drop Box The Madison Township Police Department is providing an opiate prescription “Drug Drop Box” for the community. This drop box is located in the lobby of the Madison Township Police Department, 4567 Madison Lane, and will be accessible to the public during normal office hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Any person can walk-in and dispose of new or old pills, including prescription medications, or any other illegal substances and place them into this box with no questions asked. around Canal Winchester department the opportunity to contact a resident within a few business days and notify them of the detection of a potential leak. “Once we have determined they may have a leak, we contact the resident or leave them a door tag,” said Taylor. “It’s important that residents make sure that our offices have the correct contact numbers.” According to Taylor, his department receives emails regarding leak notifications a couple of times a week. While a large, undetected leak under the new metering system could still result in a bill in the hundreds of dollars, with the previous system it could have cost a property owner thousands of dollars. “We caught a leak that was 68,000 gallons over a weekend and the bill was around $850,” said Taylor. “It was a busted line in vacant home. If the leak would have occurred with the old metering system, the leak would have been around 480,000 gallons and cost around $5,700 since it wouldn’t have been detected for another 28 days.” Taylor said under the old meter system, it might be as long as 60 days before the School bus safety bill On Feb. 25, State Rep. Richard Brown (D-Canal Winchester) introduced bipartisan legislation alongside Rep. Gary Scherer (R-Circleville) to increase safety for Ohio students by cracking down on motorists with multiple violations of passing a school bus with its stop arm activated. “This common sense legislation will increase fines and penalties for motorists who recklessly choose to pass a stopped school bus,” said Brown. “Rep. Scherer and I are proud to reintroduce this important bipartisan legislation to keep Ohio’s schoolchildren safe.” Under Ohio law, reckless drivers currently face a $500 fine and a class-seven suspension for passing a stopped school bus, with no increased penalty for a second offense. The bill would put Ohio on par with other states by allowing judges to impose a $1,000 fine and/or a class-five suspension of the violator’s license for any additional offense over a period of five years. Barber Museum The National Barber Museum in Canal Winchester is located at 135 Franklin St. (behind the former CW High School building). The museum, housed in approximately 5,000 square feet, showcases art, artifacts, and memorabilia from decades of the barbering profession — from the early days when surgeons and barbers served as one to the present when those seeking a trim. Regular hours are Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment (614) 837-8400. water department would notice larger than normal consumption. Now, they are able to pick up increased consumption within a one-to-five day window. Even though the system identifies large leaks, it can detect much smaller ones as well. Councilman Mike Walker was notified of a potential problem that could have added $10 to $20 to his water bill. “Not only was there a trickle from the toilet, but we found a trickle from the garden hose as well,” said Walker, who received a call from Taylor alerting him to a possible leak. “I really appreciate the phone call and it showed me that the system works. I went right out, fixed the toilet and tightened up the hose connection.” While leaks can be detected with the new metering system, residents are still urged to pay attention to potential problems such as a leaky faucet or running toilet. “A commode can leak a few gallons per minute and there are 1,440 minutes per day,” said Taylor. “Contact the water department at 614-837-5623 for questions on leak detection.” On stage at MCHS Madison Christian High School, 3565 Bixby Road, Groveport, will present the following theatrical productions in 2018- 19: “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” at 7 p.m. on April 26-27 and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on April 28. Tickets range from $5-$10. For information call 614-497- 3456. March 10, 2019 - EASTSIDE MESSENGER - PAGE 3 All-OCC basketball According to the Canal Winchester Athletic Boosters, these Canal Winchester High School varsity basketball players earned All-Ohio Capital Conference honors for 2018-19: boys basketball - first team: Brady Snyder, Bilal Sow; second team: Cole Metzler; honorable mention: Avery Musick; scholar athlete: Jake Howard; player of the year: Brady Snyder; girls basketball - first team: Amanda Rarick, Shalea Byrd; second team: Natalie Rarick; special mention: Kynadee Anthony; honorable mention: Ari Coleman; and scholar athlete: Kyiah Welch. 24 Hour Service Franklin Heating and Refrigeration, Inc. OH License #20692 SPRING IS HERE! Contact us NOW for your air conditioner tune up. $ 100 OFF a new system replacement! (614) 836-9119 Free Estimates for Replacement Equipment $ 99 00 A/C Checkup Exp. 5-31-19 $ 10 00 OFF Contract or Service Call www.franklinheating.com
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