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Scout spruces up historical complex 

By Linda Dillman 

Staff Writer 

Connor Turney’s scouting journey began 

nine years ago as a Tiger Cub and is now 

culminating with an Eagle Scout project 

benefitting the Canal Winchester Area 

Historical Society. 

His project involves restoring pathways 

throughout the society’s Chaney Elevator, 

Prentiss Schoolhouse and Queen of the Line 

Depot complex on North High Street at Oak 

Street. 

The Canal Winchester High School junior, 

alongside mentors and family members, 

is redoing a brick staircase, a brick path 

that crosses a pair of train rails and a small 

set of wooden stairs at the front of the depot. 

A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating 

the completion of the project is scheduled for 

July 18 at 10 a.m. 

“I chose this project because it was a good 

way to give back to the community,” said 

Connor. “I knew that the area was going to 

be used for more events, so I thought that 

doing the project could help make the area 

look nicer and safer.” 

Challenges facing the future Eagle Scout 

not only included coordinating the people 

assisting him within social distancing 

guidelines established by the state, but tools 

as well. 

“Midweek, we had a bit of a tool problem, 

so we had to adjust around that, and the 

screws used for the wooden stairs needed a 

special drill bit that we only had one of,” 

said Connor, who said an Eagle project centers 

both on the work and giving back to the 

community. “I think the best thing to come 

out of this project is the good press that the 

scout troop, the Historical Society and the 

farmer’s market are getting. I want to thank 

Mr. Tom Obert for his help in this project. 

He donated most of the concrete we used for 

the stairs, and brought his expertise to the 

project, and without him, this project would 

have taken a lot longer.” 

Connor also thanked Brian Smithers, 

Rob Gilger, Bill Ruth, and Jeff Tomlinson 

for assisting him in the project. 

Lisa Turney, the scout’s mother, said she liked her 

son’s project because of its contribution to the community. 

“Connor had looked at several other projects, but 

this project was a more immediate need,” said Lisa. 

She felt scouting is an incredible program for 

youth–not only because it teaches basic life skills, 

but also because it fosters a sense of community and 

a sense of commitment to that community. 

“Since moving here, I have been really impressed 

Messenger photo by Linda Dillman 

Future Eagle Scout Connor Turney works on one of the sites 

he’s renovating at the Canal Winchester Area Historical 

Society's complex. 

with the community involvement of the scouts in 

Canal Winchester at all age levels,” said Lisa. “My 

children have had the opportunity to help with things 

as simple as cleaning flower beds and spreading 

mulch as Cub scouts. As they have gotten older, they 

have truly been able to give back and invest themselves 

in the community. From raising the flag at the 

football games, to actually helping build benches and 

patios in our parks. We may not have roots in Canal 

Winchester, but it is truly our town.” 

Each office independently 

owned and operated. 

CW looks to 

establish outdoor 

refreshment areas 


Staff Writer 

Would you like to walk around downtown Canal Winchester 

with a cup of your favorite alcoholic beverage in hand? That future 

may not be too far off as city council continues to study the creation 

of a DORA. 

A DORA is a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area where 

bar/restaurant patrons can legally walk around a designated outdoor 

area with an alcohol beverage served by a liquor permit holding 

establishment. 

Patrons are required to stay within the predetermined boundaries 

during established days/times and events. All beverages 

must be in a plastic container served by a permitted establishment. 

A proposed DORA for Canal Winchester’s downtown is bordered 

by the railroad tracks to Columbus Street, along High 

Street and from Trine Street to Washington Street/Elm Street 

along Waterloo. 

The DORA would be limited to designated times and days and 

specific hours during special events, including but not limited to 

the Art Stroll and Blues and RibFest. The Ohio Revised Code 

allows only one area for communities of 35,000 or less. 

There is no minimum acreage, but a DORA cannot exceed 150 

acres with a minimum of four permit holders. The city’s proposed 

area is 25 acres and meets the permit minimum. 

During a July 6 Canal Winchester City Council work session, 

council discussed the challenges and Ohio Revised Code regulations 

establishing a refreshment area in Canal Winchester including 

boundaries, operation hours, signage, law enforcement/public 

safety plan, sanitation and type/labeling containers. 

In discussing disposable cups and his observations of DORAestablished 

communities, Development Director Lucas Haire said, 

“I haven’t seen a problem with disposable cups, but they are more 

expensive. It becomes more of a burden for the restaurant.” 

Councilman Mike Coolman said he would rather see the city 

authorize the use of disposable cups versus reusable cups. 

“I don’t want to see people loading up in their car with a refillable 

cup,” said 

Coolman. “The whole 

purpose was to help 

out our restaurants.” 

Coolman also felt 

the need for a lot of 

easily identifiable 

signs out lining the 

boundaries of the 

DORA. 

“Place one everywhere 

there is a 

‘Don’t Drink and 

Drive’ sign,” said 

Mike Walker. 

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Pandemic does not slow efforts 

to help the CW food pantry 

Canal Winchester sixth grade middle school students 

are not letting a pandemic shut down their efforts 

to help those in need throughout the community. 

Giving back means getting back out into the community 

for a city-wide Brock Walk food drive the 

morning of July 16. Volunteer teams consisting of 

sixth graders and their families will canvas neighborhoods, 

placing donation bags and fliers on doors on 

July 15 and then return the next day for any donations 

left outside before 9 a.m. 

Volunteers never knock on doors asking for donations 

and the process allows for very little contact 

between the volunteer and the homeowner. 

Last fall, a little over $5,000 was raised through a 

flower sale to benefit a spring grocery trip to purchase 

supplies needed by the city’s Human Needs food pantry. 

Due to the outbreak, that event was cancelled, but 

$4,000 was donated to the pantry during a May matching 

Community Week fundraiser sponsored by a local 

Boy Scout troop. The remaining $1,000 was donated to 

the BrockStrong Foundation. 

“We had a spring flower sale planned too but decided 

to cancel that since so many people were struggling 

economically during that time,” said teacher Kelly 

Best. “The pandemic has certainly taken away or 

altered so many events people were looking forward to, 

so we wanted to try to give this back to our students if 

we could do so safely.” 

Best said the number one question she asked when 

school doors were shuttered in March was regarding 

the fate of the Brock Walk. 

“It feels good to finally be able to say, Yes,” said 

Best. “We knew the BrockStrong Foundation would 

gladly adopt this project for the summer and that the 

pantry would help us in any way we needed, so we just 

had to figure out how to adapt it to make it happen as 

safely as possible. We also collect any empty bags still 

hanging outside. Additionally, working at the pantry 

afterward was an option this year, but we have cut 

that number in half and will space out according to 

health guidelines.” 

Best said most sixth grade families opted to adopt a 

route but not work at the pantry. In their place are 

high schoolers, staff of Sycamore Creek Church and 

BrockStrong volunteers. 

“We started with about 3,000 houses and our sixthgrade 

families filled all of the spots before we even offered 

the sign-up to other BrockStrong volunteers,” said Best. 

“We have since added an additional 1,000 houses.” 

Typically, students take care of all of the prep work 

for the project, spending time s making thousands of 

donation bags, researching walking routes, placing 

and collecting their donation bags and then working at 

the pantry afterward to count, sort and box all of the 

donations they collected. 

This year, however, a lot of that prep work was 

taken care of by BrockStrong Foundation volunteers, 

who created all of the donation bags. 

“When students aren’t receiving meals at school, the 

demand at the pantry automatically increases, so we are 

looking for all types of donations, but certainly kidfriendly 

options will be super helpful,” said Best. 

“Breakfast foods are always needed at the pantry, so 

cereal, Pop-Tarts, and granola bars would be beneficial.” 

The list also includes peanut butter and jelly, 

microwavable meals, Hamburger Helper, fruit cups, 

and snacks. Personal hygiene items and household 

items such as laundry detergent, dish soap, and trash 

bags are needed as well. 

According to Best, the Brock Walk project has 

become crucial to the pantry for the summer months 

when students are not receiving meals at school. 

“Our goal is to fill the pantry’s shelves for the entire 

summer and to ensure our students have ample access 

to food,” said Best. “Each year we work with the 

BrockStrong Foundation and the food pantry try to 

find a way to make the project more successful. Last 

year resulted in the single largest food collection the 

pantry has received with 22,734 items being collected 

by last year’s group. I’m pretty sure that’s a record 

Brock Johnson would be proud of.” 

Best does not anticipate breaking any records this 

year, as many people are financially struggling and 

students are not covering nearly as many houses as 

they typically would with a full sixth grade class. 

“However, we always tell our students what they 

collect is more than what they started with and it’s 

their willingness to get out there and try to make a difference 

in their community that really matters,” said 

Best. “For the students, it’s typically about numbers - 

they want to crush a goal, but for the school, the 

BrockStrong Foundation, and the food pantry, it’s 

about teaching kids to give back and help out when 

they can.” 

Township Police statistics 

June crime statistics for Madison 

Township, according to the Madison 

Township Police: 68 assist/mutual aid, 7 

animal complaints, 5 burglary, 28 domestic 

complaints, 8 missing persons, 21 suspicious 

persons, 14 larceny/thefts, 5 

assaults, 12 threats or harassment, 125 

traffic stops, 11 property damage accidents, 

16 hots fired in area, 14 vandalism, 

7 hit-skip accidents, 35 parking, 10 juvenile 

complaints, 2 driving under the influence. 

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Small business grants 

The Franklin County Commissioners 

voted to pass a series of resolutions that 

will provide more than $2 million in grants 

and loans to small businesses in Franklin 

County that are struggling in the 

depressed economy. The funding is provided 

from among several sources, the federal 

CARES Act, Community Development 

Block Grant funding, and through a contribution 

from JPMorgan Chase. 

The new initiative is to target low-to 

moderate-income small business owners 

who were not able to secure funding 

through other programs such as the 

Paycheck Protection Program, and the 

commissioners expect to be able to assist at 

least 200 small businesses in this way. 

Some of the grants are aimed specifically 

at helping businesses acquire the new safety 

equipment and protective gear they may 

need to reopen safely, and can be used to 

reimburse the business for such purchases 

already made. 

“As much as we need these businesses 

to come back, we also need them to do it in 

a way that is safe for employees and customers,” 

said commissioner Marilyn 

Brown. 

JPMorgan Chase partnered with the 

commissioners to add an additional 

$250,000 to the revolving loan fund at 

ECDI (Economic and Community 

Development Institute) to which the commissioners 

made a $500,000 initial investment 

in March. 

“As our economy begins to pick up 

steam again, there will be tremendous 

opportunities for growth,” said commissioner 

Kevin Boyce. larger competitors.” 

For more information about the program 

and where to apply, visit development@franklincountyohio.gov. 

Dr. Bender 5K Classic 

The 2020 Dr. Bender Virtual 5K Run 

and Walk will be held between July 16 and 

July 19. Participants can select any time 

and any location to run/walk their 5K distance 

in that time frame. The move to a 

virtual race continues the tradition of running 

for a great cause in the midst of practicing 

social distancing measures. This is 

the 13th year of holding the race. There 

will not be a kids 1 mile fun run option this 

year nor alumni/team competitions. 

Proceeds from registration and sponsorships 

benefit the boys and girls cross country 

teams at Canal Winchester High 

School. Post-race features include a random 

raffle drawing for four $50 Amazon 

gift cards that will be conducted via 

Facebook live on the Dr. Bender 5K Classic 

page July 20 at 7 p.m. 

Registration for the race is open now 

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Groveport Heritage Museum is being redesigned 

A museum’s presentation of history must evolve and grow if it 

is to remain vibrant. 

With that in mind, 

the Groveport 

Editor’s Notebook 

Rick 

Palsgrove 

Heritage Museum, 

located in Groveport 

Town Hall, 648 Main St., is undergoing a 

redesign of its layout and displays to make it 

more aesthetically pleasing, accessible, 

informative, and welcoming for both adults 

and youths. The redesign work will be completed 

soon. 

New volunteer Groveport Heritage Museum Assistant Director 

Marie Kujawski created the updated concepts for the redesign of 

the museum. Her ideas include the creation of a comfortable and 

inviting reading area in the heart of the museum where visitors 

can peruse books, history magazines, and other materials at their 

leisure. Visitors are welcome to sit on the reading area’s cozy 

couch and relax in the peaceful atmosphere of the museum. Marie 

has added decorative touches to provide more color and ambiance 

to the museum space as well as helping to redesign and update the 

historical displays. Her vision and creativity for the museum’s 

improved look is so valuable. When one walks into the museum 

now, one will feel at home and have a sense of connection to those 

who helped build Groveport and make it the place it is today. 

Currently no public access or programming is allowed inside 

Groveport Town Hall due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 

Once the coronavirus’ public access restrictions to the building 

are lifted by the Groveport city government and Governor Mike 

DeWine some time in the future, we will hold an open house for 

the public to come see and enjoy the updated museum. 

I created the Groveport Heritage Museum with the valued support 

and encouragement of the Groveport Heritage Society in 1995 

as part of my master’s degree graduate studies at Antioch 

University. I continue to serve as the museum’s voluntary director. 

The museum’s first home was in a small building located on 

the southwest corner of Oak and Cherry streets (which is now 

home to the food pantry). In 1997, with the much appreciated support 

from the city of Groveport, the museum moved to its current 

home in the first floor east room of Groveport Town Hall. 

The museum’s purpose is to serve as caretaker of Groveport’s 

past by preserving and displaying items from the Groveport 

Heritage Society’s vast collection of photographs, documents, artifacts, 

maps, and countless other materials representing 

Groveport’s history. 

We look forward to sharing the redesigned Groveport Heritage 

Museum with all of you once the redesign is complete and when 

Groveport Town Hall can officially re-open to the public. 

Until then, stay well. 

Rick Palsgrove is editor of the Eastside Messenger. 

Playfully stupid spoof filled with music and big laughs 

It is estimated that more than 600 million people tune into the 

Eurovision Song Contest each year and yet this international 

event barely makes a blip on this side of the pond. 

You could argue that the lack of 

The Reel Deal 

Dedra 

Cordle 

interest is due to the lack of North 

Americans in this primarily 

European singing competition but 

viral clips of the musical acts show that this 

is something Americans would probably like 

to see. It has acts that showcase pop music, 

rap music, country music, heavy metal 

music, folkloric music and what did I just 

hear? music. And if that is not enough of a lure, each singer and 

band bring their own flair, and sometimes actual flares, to the mix. 

It is a virtual smorgasbord of entertainment and opportunities to 

be entertained and yet it passes by like a one-hit wonder on the 

billboard, which coincidentally most of the winners turn out to be. 

In the past couple years, more attention to this competition has 

been paid in the states but this was the year it was supposed to blow 

up due to the prevalence of interest in international bands. To coincide 

with the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest, Netflix was set to release 

its own loving spoof with Will Ferrell starring and writing to boot. But 

then the coronavirus happened and put a halt to those plans and the 

singing competition itself, the first since its founding in 1956. 

Rather than push the movie back to 2021 when hopefully live 

events can be held and with an actual audience rather than cardboard 

cutouts, the streaming service decided to release it as scheduled 

to fill the void. As someone who has consumed this event 

through helpings of pop culture, it didn’t fill the Eurovision loss 

but it did bring some amount of joy through its sheer stupidity. 

Make no mistake about it, “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story 

of Fire Saga” is stupid but it’s the kind that burrows deep enough 

into you to make you forgive it for being so dumb. 

Ferrell, whose outlandish mannerisms are more muted here, 

plays Lars Erickssong, a middle aged man who still carries the 

childhood dream of being a musical star. Since watching ABBA 

perform on the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974, he has made it 

his mission to compete and win at the international competition 

despite having little vocal talent. Even with this minor inconvenience, 

he makes it his life goal to get there, mainly to rub it in the 

face of his disapproving father Erick Erickssong (Pierce Brosnan). 

Fed up with life and his station, Lars submits his latest effort 

“Double Trouble” to the Icelandic Song Contest with the encouragement 

of his bandmate, childhood friend and potential love 

interest Sigrit (Rachel McAdams). 

Due to a random selection by the ISC committee, Lars 

Erickssong’s band Fire Saga is chosen to participate in the showcase 

that determines which act makes it to Eurovision. This 

announcement does not please Lars’ father as he feels his son will 

make a laughingstock of him and the nation. 

Lars does just that and with that pitiful performance comes the 

realization he will never attain his long desired dream. But then, 

due to a random accident that results in the deaths of their competition, 

Fire Saga is selected to perform at Eurovision by default. 

When the duo step foot in Scotland to prepare for the song contest 

is the moment where the film finds its stride. Not only does it 

introduce us to interesting side characters like snarky announcer 

Graham Norton (playing himself) and Alexander Lemtov (Dan 

Stevens), a Russian smolderer who is the favorite to win with this 

song “Lion of Love,” but it introduces us to so many throw away 

backhanded comments and compliments. It’s one of those films 

that you could find new things to laugh about with each viewing. 

But the real humor (and later heart) comes with the performances 

and interactions of Fire Saga as they try to navigate this 

new landscape and their feelings for each other. Some moments 

will have you puzzled, others rooting for and against the pair, and 

some will have you crying with laughter. 

There are many who are on the fence with this movie due to 

exhaustion for its male star but as I said earlier Ferrell is much 

more toned down for this role. It could be because his character is 

mellower but he allows room for his female co-star and the secondary 

characters to develop and shine as well. And they do. 

Though humor and taste are always subjective, I found real 

enjoyment from watching “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of 

Fire Saga.” It is a playfully stupid film filled with good and bad 

music, big and small laughs, terribly cheesy graphics and a real 

love for this wonderful and wonderfully weird competition. I’m not 

sure if it will get more people interested in the actual competition, 

but if you’re looking for a good time at the (home) theater, this 

might be the movie to see. 

Grade: B- 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer and columnist.


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Old wheelbarrows, interesting antiques, 

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Benefits of growing older 

Many people think of growing older in a 

negative light. 

Although there are some side effects of 

aging that one may wish to avoid, people 

may find that the benefits of growing older 

outweigh the negatives. 

Seniors are a rapidly growing segment 

of the population. With so many people living 

longer, it’s time to celebrate the perks 

of getting older rather than the drawbacks. 

Here are some benefits to growing old. 

•Higher self-esteem: The insecurities of 

youth give way as one ages, and older people 

have less negativity and higher selfesteem. 

Qualities like self-control and 

altruism can contribute to happiness. 

•Financial perks: Seniors are entitled to 

discounts on meals, museum entry fees, 

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willing to disclose their ages. Discounts are 

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•Reasoning and problem-solving skills: 

Brain scans reveal that older adults are 

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reasoning skills. 

•Less stress: As people grow older, they 

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how little the opinions of others truly 

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less stress about what others think of 

them. 

Growing older may involve gray hair or 

wrinkling skin, but there are many positive 

things associated with aging. 

Franklin County veterans who have 

served and died during our nation’s wars 

now have a special exhibit dedicated in 

their honor which lists the veterans by 

name, thanks to an exhibit commissioned 

by the Franklin County Board of 

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of historic plaques that list the fallen 

veterans by name, as far back as the 

Revolutionary War. The plaques had been 

created throughout the 1900s and had 

started to show the effects of decades on 

display. Anyone wanting to see the exhibit 

can visit Memorial Hall, 280 E. Broad St., 

in Columbus during business hours, primarily 

between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 

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The Madison Township Police 

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Feeling safe and secure at home is a priority for any 

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Accidents at home are among the leading causes of 

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As people age, their balance, eyesight and general 

physical abilities can begin to diminish. Furthermore, 

a fall or incident that may only bruise a younger individual 

can cause more serious breaks or damage for 

seniors, resulting in potentially lengthy recovery 

times. 

The Home Care Assistance organization says that 

one million elderly people are admitted to the emergency 

room for injuries every year. People concerned 

about the safety of their homes or the homes of their 

aging loved ones can retrofit such properties to make 

them safer. 

According to The Senior Social Club, which offers 

care and community services to seniors, falls are the 

most common accidents affecting seniors. One out of 

every three seniors aged 65 and older falls at least once 

a year. 

In addition to working with doctors to improve 

mobility and modify medications that may cause 

unsteadiness, changes around the home can help. 

Grab bars placed in bathrooms and high-traffic areas 

can help seniors get stay more stable when changing 

from sitting to standing positions. 

Potential tripping hazards should be assessed. Area 

rugs without nonskid backings, clutter on floors, 

extension cords that extend into walking areas, and 

uneven flooring pose tripping hazards. Anti-slip coatings 

can be added to floors to reduce the risk of tripping. 

Poorly lit staircases and entryways also can contribute 

to falls. Consider the installation of motionactivated 

lighting so that dim areas can be automatically 

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tools. Kitchen and bathroom modifications can include 

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and spigots. 

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and appliances that automatically turn off after a certain 

period of time can be a safety feature for forgetful 

individuals. 

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lights, view cameras, engage locks or alarm systems, 

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calories without regard for the foods being consumed is not 

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health. Rather, the NIA emphasizes the importance of choosing 

low-calorie foods with a lot of the nutrients the body needs. 

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healthy into their golden years. Women: Not physically active: 

1,600 calories; Somewhat active: 1,800 calories; Active lifestyle: 

between 2,000 and 2,200 calories. Men: Not physically active: 

2,000 calories; Somewhat active: between 2,200 and 2,400 calories; 

Active lifestyle: between 2,400 and 2,800 calories. 

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of these substances offering various benefits. 

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grains. Numerous studies have discovered the various benefits of 

whole grains, which are loaded with protein, fiber, antioxidants 

and other nutrients. 

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of sodium per day. That equates to roughly 3/4 teaspoon 

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The Franklin County Board of Commissioners and The Franklin County Office on Aging join with the Messenger Newspaper in providing this update on aging issues in Franklin County. 

Importance of Home Delivered Meals during the Pandemic 

EMERGENCY HOME DELIVERED MEALS NOW AVAILABLE 

Any Franklin County resident 60 or over who is struggling to access food while sheltering in place is eligible to receive home delivered meals. 

Now through September 1, 2020, Franklin County Senior Options will not require income verification to receive home delivered meals. To 

request the meals, and other available services, call Senior Options at 614-525-6200, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

COVID-19 has led to the closing of congregate meal sites causing many older adults 

to rely on home delivered meals and other options like food pantries and free 

community produce markets to supplement their supply of food. As they get older, 

their caloric needs decline, but their need for vitamins and minerals does not. 

Therefore, home delivered meals can provide the needed vitamins and minerals they 

could be missing and be a lifeline for food-insecure older adults unable to grocery 

shop without assistance or who are unable to safely prepare cooked meals. Home 

delivered meals also can help older adults live longer in their homes which is what 

most of them want to do, according to a 2018 AARP survey. 

Home delivered meals are a benefit to working caregivers who rely on meal delivery 

to provide a healthy option for their frail or disabled family member when a home 

cooked meal is not an option. 

According to AARP, home-delivered and congregate meal sites feed approximately 

2.4 million older adults annually. In addition to reducing hunger and improving health, 

home delivered meals offer homebound older adults the opportunity to connect with a 

caring person which may be their only daily human contact. This interaction is even 

more important now during this pandemic for older adults living alone and for those 

who frequent congregate meal sites and are missing the opportunity to socialize over 

food. 

Franklin County Senior Options (FCSO) provides home delivered meals to residents 

60 and older with the help of these providers: Clossman Catering, Global Meals 

(Casleo Corporation), Grannies Cooked Delivered Meals Inc., Life Care Alliance and 

Simply E-Z of Columbus, Ltd. FCSO is a levy funded program administered by the 

Franklin County Office on Aging and helps older Franklin County residents maintain 

their independence. It also supports family members with the often-overwhelming 

task of caring for a frail older parent, family member, or friend with limited abilities. 

Senior Options has been providing community-based services since 1993. These 

services can include home-delivered meals, homemaker services, personal care, 

respite care, adult day care, emergency response systems and minor home repair. 

To learn more about home delivered meals or other Senior Options Services, 

call 614-525-6200, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

5 Ways Home-Delivered Meals Make a Difference (source Caring.com) 

According to Kali Thomas, assistant professor of health services at Brown University, 

her research on the impact of programs like Meals on Wheels for recipients and 

volunteers revealed the following: 

1. Meal delivery services reduce loneliness. 

“Older adults who received home-delivered meals, regardless of the type, were more 

likely to report improvements in loneliness,” explains Thomas. These findings 

appeared in the Journal of Gerontology. 

2. Meal recipients feel more confident about staying at home. 

Meal delivery services ease the burden of shopping and meal preparation. And 

Thomas says the meal recipients her team has interviewed say they feel safer at 

home knowing that meal delivery volunteers will be coming regularly. 

3. Meal delivery services lower the rate of falls. 

“Individuals who daily were greeting a delivery driver had reduced rates of falls,” says 

Thomas. The risk of falling depends on several factors for older adults, including the 

safety of their home, taking medications correctly and nutrition. The “more than a 

meal” model can touch on any of these aspects of a client’s life, reducing their fall risk. 

4. Staying at home can save everyone money. 

Home-delivered meals keep people who do not yet need expensive nursing home 

care at home longer, thereby reducing overall costs, says Thomas. Her research, 

published in a 2013 issue of Health Services Research, showed that of all the social 

services for older adults in which states invest, meal delivery services are the only 

one correlated with later nursing home entry. 

5. Meal delivery volunteers keep an eye on recipients. 

“What we have found and interviews we have done with drivers [show] that drivers 

know they are to call the office if there is an unanswered delivery,” Thomas says. “The 

office will then call the client, check the records and if unable to reach the client, they 

follow up with next of kin.”


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Continued from page 1 

According to a June council presentation, 

the benefits of a DORA are cost savings for 

businesses, who would no longer need to 

construct a fence around patio areas; more 

options for permit holders to create outdoor 

dining/drinking areas; better mobility–barriers 

and fencing could be less of an issue; 

and the potential for more customers. 

The discussion will continue when council 

resumes regular meeting activity on 

Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. after a July hiatus. 

Bed tax fund 

Council is also looking ahead to 

increased revenue from the city’s six percent 

bed tax fund following the opening of 

new accommodations for travelers in the 

near future and how best to distribute tax 

revenue. 

According to the city website, the 

Transient Occupancy Tax is imposed when 

lodging is provided to guests by a hotel, 

motel or similar business. A major portion 

of the tax supports Destination: Canal 

Winchester, the designated visitors and 

convention bureau for Canal Winchester. 

The remainder supports the annual Bed 

Tax Grant Program. 

“As we grow, how many more organizations 

are going to come to us and ask for 

help?” questioned Coolman. 

Among the suggestions were upping 

funding for Destination: Canal Winchester, 

the CWICC and the Joint Recreation 

District and earmarking set amounts 

instead of percentages. 

“Destination: Canal Winchester gets 25 

percent of the whole,” said Will Bennett. “I 

think we could increase that to 35 percent. 

There are opportunities for Destination: 

Canal Winchester to do more.” 

Finance Director Amanda Jackson said 

the CWICC has a little over $300 in its 

checking account at the present time. 

Council plans to continue the bed tax 

discussion during its Aug. 31 Committee of 

the Whole meeting at 6 p.m. 

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Mayor Mike Ebert said the city is planning 

to hold a July 17 Music in the Park 

event featuring the Gas Pump Jockeys, 

along with a car show. 

“Give the people something to do for 

once,” Ebert said. 

The city of Canal Winchester invites 

everyone to enjoy a free summer concert, 

Music in the Park, on July 17 from 6-9 p.m. 

at Stradley Park (adjacent to the city’s 

municipal building at 36 S. High St.). 

The event features classic rock favorites 

performed by the Gas Pump Jockeys and a 

classic car show sponsored by C-Town 

Cruisers. Car show registration is free, 

however, space is limited to 50 vehicles 

(registration will be open from 5-6 p.m. the 

evening of the event). Car Show awards 

will include People’s Choice, Mayor’s 

Choice, Band’s Choice, and Sponsor’s 

Choice. 

COVID-19 note: Unlike outdoor concerts 

in previous years, concessions and 

hands-on children’s activities will not be 

offered. Attendees are encouraged to bring 

a picnic and a lawn chair and to follow recommended 

social distancing protocols to 

prevent the spread of COVID-19. 

Visit www.canalwinchesterohio.gov or 

call 614-834-9915 for information. 

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CW Recycles, a local recycling drop-off 

program is offered on the first and third 

Saturdays of each month from 9 a.m to 

noon in the parking lot of 

Winchester/Indian Trail Elementary 

Schools, 6767 and 6865 Gender Road, 

Canal Winchester. Participants are asked 

to sort items into: cardboard or any packaging 

that when torn is brown; aluminum, 

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symbol 6; and no glass. To comply with recommended 

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Columbus St., Lithopolis, was among the 

first libraries to re-open in central Ohio on 

June 29. 

Here are the library’s new health and 

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recommend you wear a mask, and bring 

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Looking back at CW’s state volleyball champions 


Staff Writer 

BRICE 

UNITED METHODIST 

CHURCH 

3160 Brice Road 

Brice, Ohio 43109 

614-866-3025 

Come Meet our New Pastor 

Nick Shaw 

Sunday Morning Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. 

eastside 

More than three decades ago, a lady 

Indians sports team from Canal 

Winchester High School accomplished 

something few teams ever do–they won a 

state championship the first time school 

history. 

In 1986, the Indians girls’ volleyball 

team finished the season with a record of 

29-1 going 16-0 in the Mid-State League. 

The team also had a 58-game winning 

streak. 

Jennifer Butts, a team co-captain and 

1987 Canal Winchester High School graduate, 

now serves as a Youth to Youth advisor 

and health/advanced health teacher at her 

alma mater. She played volleyball all four 

years of high school. 

“Our conditioning that summer was the 

beginning of that season,” said Butts. “It 

set the standard. We worked hard, didn’t 

make excuses, held each other accountable 

and we never took any team for granted.” 

While the start-of-the season loss to 

Bexley was a blow, the team resolved to not 

let the situation repeat itself. 

“We were determined to create our own 

ending to the season,” said Butts. “Our goal 

was a state championship. The whole season 

was amazing. We enjoyed the process 

and the journey. We were able to play the 

regionals at CWHS and it was absolutely 

awesome.” 

Student sections were packed in the 

gymnasium during the regional competition. 

“We had a huge following all season and 

they continued that support to University 

of Dayton,” said Butts. “After the state 

championship, we came home to a huge 

escort. Fire trucks and police cars leading 

us into town and to our gymnasium. The 

following day we had a big celebration. It 

was unforgettable.” 

Butts called it a very close-knit team. 

“We had team meals, we enjoyed each 

other’s company, we worked out any team 

issues in house–which were very few, and 

we were dedicated to being the very best,” 

said Butts. “Coach (Colleen) Ross and 

Coach (Renee) Riddle pushed us and challenged 

us every day in practices. Practices 

were so hard and playing our matches were 

our reward. The old adage it took a lot of 

blood sweat tears went into that season.” 

On Sept. 2, 2016, the team was inducted 

into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame. 

Members of the 1986 Class A championship 

team included Lisa Chafin, 

Georgina Wilkinson, Jenni Butts, Debbie 

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Photo courtesy of Canal Winchester Schools 

The 1986 Canal Winchester state championship volleyball team members, from left to 

right: (first row) Lisa Chafin, Georgina Wilkinson, Jenni Butts, Debbie Hasbrook, Kristy 

Froehlich, Leslie James; (second row) Head Coach Colleen Ross, Ruthie Stedman, 

Jenni Picklesimer, Shelly Millington, Mindy Multerer, Melissa Rohrenback, Paige 

Beery, Assistant Coach Renee Riddle. 

Hasbrook, Kristy Froehlich, Leslie James, 

Ruthie Stedman, Jenni Picklesimer, Shelly 

Millington, Mindy Multerer, Melissa 

Roehrenbeck and Paige Berry. 

According to Butts, players who attended 

the ceremony were able to laugh and 

share memories about their lives during 

the championship season. They also 

recalled Froehlich’s memory, who passed 

away in 2002. Team members also keep in 

Tennyson is a handsome 

7-year-old boy 

with long white 

whiskers. He was living 

outdoors when he was 

rescued by a good 

samaritan. Tennyson 

loves attention and 

wants to continue to be 

an indoor cat. He wants a family of his own. 

Tennyson is neutered, microchipped, FL/FIV 

negative and up to date on vaccines. Come 

meet Tennyson at the Petco Lennox Town 

Center or contact Colony Cats. 

FYI: www.colonycats.org 

Roxie is a wonderful 

and loyal dog. She is 2 

years of age, spayed, 

microchipped and up to 

date on vaccinations. 

She is housebroken 

and good with other 

dogs and cats. Roxie is 

high energy and will 

need a lot of exercise. A fenced yard would 

be best as she loves to lay in the sun. Roxie 

also walks well on a leash. She is up for adoption 

through Colony Cats and Dogs. 

contact through social media. 

“The school, students and community 

rallied around us and filled our gymnasium 

every single game,” said Butts. “It was an 

amazing, wonderful season that changed 

all of our lives. We worked so hard and we 

made it our goal to win it all. Coach Ross 

created a standard and we believed in it 

and pushed each other every day to not let 

her down or each other.” 

pets of the week 


Callie is a beautiful girl 

- a combination of a 

dilute tortoiseshell, calico 

and tabby mixed into 

one. She is 4 years old 

and super social. Callie 

is 

spayed, 

microchipped and is up 

to date on vaccines. Come meet me at the 

Colony Cats cage-free Adoption Center. 


Vinnie is a handsome 

2-year-old Shar Pei mix 

who is a rowdy guy. He 

brings the party to play 

group. Vinnie will need 

to be in a home with 

companions that won’t 

mind his live-out-loud 

life. He shouldn’t be in a 

home with small kids as he can get mouthy 

along with his excitability. If you have an 

appointment and a face mask, Vinnie will be 

waiting to meet you at the county shelter. 

FYI: www.franklincountydogs.com

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