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PAGE 4 - EASTSIDE MESSENGER - June 28, 2020 columbusmessenger.com Letters policy The Eastside Messenger welcomes letters to the editor. Letters cannot be libelous. Letters that do not have a signature, address, and telephone number, or are signed with a pseudonym, will be rejected. PLEASE BE BRIEF AND TO THE POINT. The Messenger reserves the right to edit or refuse publication of any letter for any reason. Opinions expressed in the letters are not necessarily the views of the Messenger. Mail letters to: Eastside Messenger, 3500 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, OH 43204; or email eastside@columbusmessenger.com. Keep tabs on the latest news and events in Canal Winchester Look for the Eastside Messenger on Become a fan! eastside Messenger (Distribution: 12,300) Rick Palsgrove................................Eastside Editor eastside@ columbusmessenger.com Published every other Sunday by The Columbus Messenger Co. 3500 Sullivant Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43204-1887 (614) 272-5422 Theresa Garee Advertising Sales Representative Now is the time to use your advertising to connect to your community. Come out thriving instead of playing catch up. Many Options Available Give me a call! (614) 272-5422 eastads@columbusmessenger.com www.columbusmessenger.com What to do about a pig in a CW yard? By Linda Dillman Staff Writer Questions have arisen about the presence of a pig in Canal Winchester. On June 15, Canal Winchester City Council held a public hearing addressing an appeal of a 30-day zoning violation issued on March 9 for a swine owned by James and Courtney Elliot. The Elliots contend their pig qualifies as an emotional support animal necessary to help Mrs. Elliot with depression and anxiety. The Planning and Zoning Commission heard their appeal on May 11, which the couple did not attend. They also did not attend the June 15 hearing. The commission hearing included information from neighbor Kathryn Santore consisting of pictures and descriptions of multiple issues with the animal, including digging under the fence, waste smells and other conditions related to housing the swine. The commission reviewed the material submitted with the appeal, heard testimony and later upheld the violation notice. Councilman Bob Clark abstained from the June hearing because of his proximity to the Elliot’s house, but testified as a resident. Law Director Gene Hollins said the burden of proof that the pig is an emotional support animal falls upon the shoulders of the couple. “She can eventually appeal it to the court,” said Hollins. “This is just the public hearing and you do not have to take action (that evening). We understand this may resolve itself. Apparently, the property is on the market.” During his public testimony, Clark said he lives 10 to 15 yards from the Elliots and has clear view of their property. He said the animal roams the couple’s backyard all day. “I’ve never seen anyone talk to it, pet it, have any interaction with that animal,” said Clark. Councilwoman Jill Amos, who previously owned an indoor pet pig, said she walked past the house in question on several occasions and the swine was outside every time. “If it’s an emotional support animal, you would think it would be with you all the time,” said Amos. Hollins said council has 60 days to render a decision on the appeal. Condominium development Canal Winchester Planning and Zoning Administrator Andrew Moore led a discussion on June 15 about the final development plan for the Greengate condominium development. Located north of the Meijer store, which is also part of an original planned unit development preliminarily approved in SUMMER BLAST! ELVIS featuring Mike Albert and the Big E Band Friday, August 14, 2020 VILLA MILANO 1630 Schrock Rd. Dinner/Show Tickets $ 51.00 Tables of 10 Available Tickets by Phone: 614-792-3135 Still Good Seats Available Visa • Mastercard • Discover NO REFUNDS 2001, construction of the 191 detached condos on 46 acres is expected to start next year. The units, marketed for first-time home buyers, are expected to cost in the middle to upper $200,000 price range. “All conditions have been met by this final development plan,” Moore said. Canal Winchester city finances A June 15 public hearing on the 2021 tax budget was held with Canal Winchester Finance Director Amanda Jackson explaining the majority of the city’s income tax revenue comes from employers, not residents. According to Jackson, in 2019, 72 percent of general fund revenue came from income tax. Individual receipts were $446,109; business receipts were $817,866; and $6,171 million in employer income tax. The city’s top three businesses–Canal Winchester Schools, Nifco and TS Trim– accounted for 18 percent of all income tax collections. To date, Jackson said collections are 1 percent behind the same point last year and fluctuate daily. “COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders will impact collections,” said Jackson. “Early projections show a loss of 5 to 10 percent of revenue. We will keep a close eye on that. We are not gaining what we typically gain. We’re being very, very conservative.” Jackson said property tax collections continue to go up as more single-family homes are constructed, but the bed tax was impacted by the pandemic. A 2 percent increase was budgeted for employees at current staffing levels, along with expectations for an increase in health insurance premiums. Happenings at Wagnalls Desparate for new books and movies? You can now make an appointment to pick up items at the Wagnalls Memorial Library, 150 E. Columbus St., Lithopolis. Request items from the library’s online catalog or call staff to assist you in selecting materials. Register now for the summer reading program. Fill in an activity sheet by completing a variety of outdoor, at home, and online activities and turn it in for an end of the summer drawing. Great fun for families and individuals ages 3 to adult. Visit our website at www.wagnalls.org or call 614-837-4765 for more information. Library curbside pick-up The Columbus Metropolitan Library expanded its curbside pickup to include its Southeast Branch Library, located at 3980 S. Hamilton Road. Curbside pickup will be available Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., with no service on Sunday. Visit columbuslibrary.org for information or call 614-645-2275.
w www.columbusmessenger.com June 28, 2020 - EASTSIDE MESSENGER - PAGE 5 pandemic economy,” said John O’Grady, way that it’s hard for them to compete.” have served this great nation from its Drop-off recycling commission president. “We aim to help For information about the program and founding,” said Marilyn Brown, president in Canal Winchester them get through this tough time.” where to apply, visit of the board of commissioners. The new initiative is to target low-to development@franklincountyohio.gov. The idea for Memorial Hall was conceived after the Civil War, but the building CW Recycles, a local recycling drop-off moderate-income small business owners program is offered on the first and third who were not able to secure funding Drug Drop Box would not be dedicated until 1906. It was Saturdays of each month from 9 a.m to through other programs such as the The Madison Township Police designed as a memorial and meeting place noon in the parking lot of Paycheck Protection Program, and the Department provides an opiate prescription for war veterans, which also gave them a Winchester/Indian Trail Elementary commissioners expect to be able to assist at “Drug Drop Box” for the community. This space to host conventions and civic gatherings. It hosted many historic events since Schools, 6767 and 6865 Gender Road, least 200 small businesses in this way. drop box is located in the lobby of the Canal Winchester. Some of the grants are aimed specifically at Madison Township Police Department, 4567 then including welcoming troops home Participants are asked to sort items into helping businesses acquire the new safety Madison Lane, and is accessible to the public Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. al U.S. Presidents. from World War I and was visited by sever- two categories prior to drop-off. equipment and protective gear they may •Cardboard or any packaging that when need to reopen safely, and can be used to As the building changed, the plaques torn is brown. reimburse the business for such purchases were moved around and spent many years •Aluminum, white paper/packages, already made. Veterans exhibit in the former Veterans Memorial, which plastic up to recycle symbol 6. “As much as we need these businesses to Franklin County veterans who have was formerly at the site of the National •No glass. come back, we also need them to do it in a served and died during our nation’s wars Veterans Memorial and Museum. To comply with recommended state and way that is safe for employees and customers,” said Commissioner Marilyn honor which lists the veterans by name, plaques on permanent display was an idea have a special exhibit dedicated in their “The idea to restore and display these district guidelines, all guests must remain in their vehicles, volunteers will be on hand Brown. “This only works if people know thanks to an exhibit commissioned by the suggested by some local residents and we to remove recyclable items. that they can work and shop safely, and Franklin County Board of Commissioners. are glad they did,” said commissioner John Small business grants most businesses can’t afford to be shut The exhibit includes a collection of historic plaques that list the fallen veterans The Memorial Hall exhibit includes two O’Grady. down for a second time.” The Franklin County Commissioners JPMorgan Chase partnered with the by name, as far back as the Revolutionary interactive displays that give a modern voted to pass a series of resolutions that will commissioners to add an additional War. The plaques had been created touch for these historic treasurers. provide more than $2 million in grants and $250,000 to the revolving loan fund at throughout the 1900s and had started to “We know there is no way to repay the loans to small businesses in Franklin ECDI (Economic and Community show the effects of decades on display. debt these men and women paid for all of County that are struggling in the depressed Development Institute) to which the commissioners made a $500,000 initial invest- had the plaques restored and had an exhib- is a way for Franklin County veterans to The Franklin County commissioners us. However, with this exhibit we hope this economy. The funding is provided from among several sources, the federal CARES ment in March. it custom built so these historic treasures always be remembered and their sacrifice Act, Community Development Block Grant “As our economy begins to pick up steam could be revered by residents once again for honored,” said commissioner Kevin Boyce. funding, and through a contribution from again, there will be tremendous opportunities for growth,” said Commissioner Kevin Memorial Hall, which is where most of the visit Memorial Hall, 280 E. Broad St., in years to come. A dedication took place in Anyone wanting to see the exhibit can JPMorgan Chase. “Smaller businesses are the engine that Boyce. “Many small companies won’t have plaques were initially displayed. Columbus during business hours, primarily between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. drives our economy, but many of them are the capital they need to take advantage of “These plaques demonstrate the rich struggling with the shutdown and the new those opportunities, and it’s just another history of Franklin County veterans who CLASSIFIED ADS Deadlines: Southeast and West editions, Wednesdays at 5 p.m., • East, Southwest, Madison editions, Tuesdays at 5 p.m. All editions by phone, Tuesdays at 5 p.m. • Service Directory, Tuesdays at 5 p.m. xInformation xAdult Care JULY GIVEAWAY Place a prepaid classified line ad in our paper during the month of JULY and be registered to win a $50 Gift Card from The Columbus Messenger Newspapers. All ads received by mail, in person, e-mail or phone will be included in the drawing. Drawing will be held July 29, 2020 and the winner will be notified and published in our August 9th, 2020 issue . GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!!! 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