South Messenger - September 20th, 2020

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September 20 - October 3, 2020 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XLI, No. 16 

Hamilton Schools buy 

computers for students 

Rangers roll 

Photo courtesy of Maria Varney 

Hamilton Township Ranger head coach Tennyson Varney was on the receiving end 

of an ice water bath as the team celebrated its 41-18 varsity football victory over 

Logan Elm on Sept. 4. The Rangers also defeated Fairfield Union 42-14 on Sept. 11. 

New fire truck 

Messenger photo by Pat Donahue 

Hamilton Township firefighters are shown here putting their new fire engine 

through its paces before placing it into service. 

By Linda Dillman 

Staff Writer 

Keeping current with technology and 

enabling students to stay connected while 

working at home on hybridized lessons is 

falling on the shoulders and financial 

resources of school districts like Hamilton 

Local. 

Not every student has access to the latest 

system and with schools either exclusively 

online or a combination of online 

and in the classroom, the responsibility for 

that connectivity is resulting in the purchase 

of hundreds of thousands of dollars 

in electronic devices. 

“We have purchased nearly 1,000 new 

Chromebooks and are awaiting their delivery,” 

said Vince Payne, Hamilton’s 

Director of Public Relations. “Many school 

districts ordered Chromebooks at the same 

time, and we are eagerly awaiting their 

arrival so we can get them out for student 

use. When we get the new Chromebooks 

we have ordered, we will be a true one-toone 

technology district and each student 

will have a Chromebook to use as an educational 

resource.” 

During the Sept. 14 Hamilton Local 

Board of Education meeting, the board 

approved the purchase of 233 student 

Chromebooks at an individual base cost of 

$588, licenses and service with funding 

from a $143,675 Broadband Connectivity 

grant. 

Payne said Hamilton Local needs computing 

devices and home Internet connectivity 

during COVID-19 remote learning 

and beyond. Having devices with LTE connectivity 

accomplishes both. 

Working with local Internet connectivity 

partners and intentional budgeting, he 

said the district is in a better position to 

coordinate and pay for data service than it 

is for the devices. 

Broadband-enabled devices with a 

direct Internet connection provide practical 

and efficient use of Hamilton Local’s 

grant award, especially for an extremely 

large population of economically disadvantaged 

students, homeless students and 

those with chronic conditions. 

“Prior to this school year, we purchased 

Chromebooks using a combination of 

grants and General Fund resources,” said 

Payne. “This year, we were able to utilize 

funding from a combination of the CARES 

Act, i3 Grant, and the Broadband 

Connectivity Grant to purchase nearly 

1,000 new Chromebooks. Seven-hundred 

Chromebooks were purchased using 

CARES Act and Grant funds and 233 

Chromebooks were purchased using the 

Broadband Connectivity Grant.” 

Other news 

•Treasurer Adam Collier’s contract was 

extended for five more years, from Aug. 1, 

2021 through July 31, 2026. He was first 

hired as the district’s treasurer in 2004 

and his current salary is $32,414. He will 

receive a 1 percent salary increase next 

year. 

•A new policy regarding face mask use 

was adopted by the board and Payne said 

the first day of in-building classes under 

new COVID-19 restrictions went “perfectly.” 

“Everyone wore their masks with no 

problem at all, and all distancing guidelines 

were followed,” said Payne. “Our students 

are very good when it comes to following 

rules and guidelines, and they have 

always been very respectful of each other 

and everyone in the building. We aren't 

surprised by their behavior.” 

He said parents are supportive of teaching 

staff and employees and many shouted, 

‘You’re doing great’ and ‘We appreciate all 

you are doing’ as they drove onto school 

grounds. 

“It made everyone feel good about all 

the hard work that is going into educating 

children and keeping everyone safe 

throughout this pandemic,” said Payne.

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Voters to decide on ADAMH levy in November 

By Christine Bryant 

Staff Writer 

Franklin County voters will decide this fall whether to 

approve a tax levy that will help fund drug and mental 

health services in the community. 

The 5-year, 2.85 mill Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health 

Board of Franklin County (ADAMH) levy includes a 

renewal of the current 2.2 mill property tax levy that 

expires in December 2021. It also includes a .65 mill 

increase, with collection beginning in 2022. 

The need for drug and mental health services has never 

been greater, says Mackenzie Betts, senior community 

relations manager with ADAMH. 

More than 71 percent of ADAMH resources come from 

the current 2.2 mill property tax levy that is set to expire 

next year. The levy millage for ADAMH has not increased 

in nearly 30 years, while the number of people seeking 

help has grown dramatically, rising 72 percent since 2014. 

On top of this, ADAMH is projecting a $14 million operating 

deficit due to the rising need for mental health services 

and the current opioid epidemic. 

“ADAMH partners work with more than 30 non-profit 

agencies to provide behavioral health services to the community 

in the areas of treatment, crisis, housing, prevention, 

recovery support and family support,” Betts said. “In 

2019, ADAMH and its partners served more than 135,000 

people.” 

Approximately 85 percent of the new millage will be initially 

designated to maintain current service levels, she 

said. 

“Potential new investments include enhanced investments 

in school-based prevention and suicide prevention, 

additional addiction treatment programs and a new crisis 

center,” Betts said. 

Other new investments will be based on a community 

needs assessment currently being conducted, she said. 

Referred to as Issue 24 on the November ballot, the levy 

would cost homeowners in Franklin County an additional 

$1.90 per month, or $22.75 per year, per $100,000 home 

property value, if passed. 

The funds are critically important, Betts says, especially 

as Franklin County is projected to grow by nearly 8% 

over the next 10 years - a potential of more than 100,000 

new residents. 

Approximately 85 percent of individuals who receive 

support from ADAMH live below the federal poverty 

level. 

“In addition to providing mental health and 

addiction treatment services to individuals who 

may not have private health insurance, Medicaid or 

Medicare coverage, ADAMH supports services that 

are available to any Franklin County resident,” 

Betts said. 

These include crisis services such as the 24/7 Adult 

Crisis Line through Netcare, the 24/7 Youth Crisis Line 

through Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Suicide 

Prevention hotline through North Central Mental Health. 

ADAMH also funds prevention services in every public 

school district in Franklin County. These services teach 

youth the risks of substance use and connect at-risk students 

with ongoing mental health treatment before a crisis 

emerges. 

According to ADAMH, suicide deaths in Ohio have 

increased by 45 percent over the last decade. 

The organization also has been working to reduce stigma 

and disparate treatment for African Americans and 

people of color, Betts said. 

“National data suggests that minority populations are 

often misdiagnosed, over-medicated and over-hospitalized 

that often costs systems of care more money,” she said. 

The community needs assessment the organization has 

launched includes a component that analyzes racial disparities 

and inequities. ADAMH is also working to retain 

a more diverse workforce within the behavioral health 

field, she says. 

“ADAMH will continue to develop, promote and support 

cultural initiatives within the ADAMH system of care and 

provide cultural competency training for ADAMH provider 

staff,” Betts said. “ADAMH funds a number of programs to 

address these important aspects of how services are provided 

to minority residents, including immigrants and 

refugees, in our community.” 

For more information on Issue 24, go to adamhlevy.com. 

CW hydrant flushing 

Canal Winchester’s Division of Water will flush fire 

hydrants between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday — 

Friday, from Sept. 21 — Oct. 9. 

The water department offers tips for residents 

when crews are flushing hydrants in your area: 

•If you see a hydrant being flushed on your street, 

avoid running tap water, washing machines or dishwashers 

until flushing in your area is complete. 

•If you see hydrant flushing crews working, please 

drive carefully and treat them like any other road construction 

crew. 

During or immediately following hydrant flushing, 

tap water may appear discolored. Although a slight 

discoloration may last for a few hours, it does not affect 

the taste or quality of the water. This discoloration 

only affects the appearance of the water and poses no 

health threat. 

Should you notice discoloration or other side effects 

from hydrant flushing, the water department suggests 

the following: 

•If you encounter discolored water, shut your water 

off and wait several minutes. After waiting, check the 

clarity by running cold water for a few minutes to 

allow new water to flow into your pipes. If the water is 

still discolored, wait a few minutes and check again. In 

some cases, it may be a few hours before the water is 

completely clear. 

•Avoid washing laundry during scheduled flushing 

hours. After hydrants in your area have been flushed, 

wait until water runs clear from your tap, then begin 

with a load of dark laundry before doing lights or 

whites. 

•If water pressure or volume seems low, check your 

faucet screens for trapped particles. 

For information contact Canal Winchester’s 

Division of Water at 614-837-5623 or 614 837-7716. 

Punt, Pass, & Kick 

A Punt, Pass, & Kick competition will be held in 

Groveport Park, 7370 Groveport Road, on Oct. 3. 

Check in time is 12:15 p.m. and the competition starts 

at 1 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. There will be separate 

divisions for boys and girls ages 8-15. 

Young athletes will be allowed three punts, passes 

and kicks. The top measurement in each area will be 

counted to give participant a cumulative total. Scoring 

is based on distance and accuracy, from where the ball 

first makes contact with the ground (bounces and rolls 

do not count). Measurements will be rounded to the 

nearest inch. A person’s final score is the total of the 

three events. In the event of a tie, each tied participant 

will compete again in head-to-head competition. 

Cleats and gloves may not be worn. Only soft-soled 

shoes (no bare feet). This is only a local competition 

and is not affiliated with any other organization. 

Winners will not be advancing to sectional or state 

competition. 

Face coverings must be worn except when actively 

engaged in punting, passing, or kicking. Practice safe 

social distancing. 

For information contact Juli Pintz, recreation coordinator 

at jpintz@groveport.org or call 614-836-1000, 

ext. 1513. 

Obetz hydrant flushing 

The Obetz Utilities Department will conduct its 

annual fire hydrant flushing from Sept. 21-25. 

Flushing will occur between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. 

Obetz income tax revenue 

According to village of Obetz officials, the town’s 

income tax revenues are up 8.1 percent over last year 

through May.


SWACO Kids Corner 

Many studies have shown that children 

form habits by the time they’re 9 or 10 

years old. While it’s important to teach 

manners, healthy eating and personal 

responsibility, it’s also a smart idea to 

teach kids why and how to care for the 

environment. The earlier they start recycling 

and engaging in other sustainability 

practices, the more likely they are to carry 

those habits into adulthood. 

To encourage at-home learning, 

SWACO has created a page on its website 

just for kids between the ages of 6 and 12 

years old. It’s called “Kids Corner,” and it 

features four online games designed to 

teach children how to reduce, reuse and 

recycle. According to SWACO, the organization 

vetted the games carefully to ensure 

they’re fun, educational, age appropriate, 

easy to play and relevant to Franklin 

County’s recycling program. The games: 

• Steel Driver — Kids help clean up the 

PAID ADVERTISING 

“Save More Than Food” 

Food waste is a complex issue that impacts the 

health of our community, economy, and environment 

in ways many people don’t realize. That’s 

why SWACO and more than 150 partners in the 

Central Ohio Food Waste Initiative teamed up to 

create and launch “Save More Than Food, Make 

a Difference,” a consumer education campaign 

aimed at cutting food waste - in homes, schools, 

restaurants and businesses - in half by 2030. 

Each day, central Ohio residents and businesses 

throw out a million pounds of food. Food waste 

is the largest portion of the waste stream and 

accounts for 15 percent of all material in the 

Franklin County Sanitary Landfill. That’s food 

that could be feeding hungry people or returned to 

the earth in the form of a nutrient-rich soil 

enhancement. 

In addition to being the top material thrown 

out each day, food waste also presents one of the 

city by collecting recyclable materials 

made of steel and adding them to the recycling 

truck. 

• Litter Critters — Four little critters 

teach kids to sort materials into four categories: 

recyclables, compost, electronic 

waste and landfill waste. 

• Recycle Roundup — Kids help Gus the 

gorilla clean up a park by sorting the trash 

people left behind into three categories: 

trash, recyclables and compost. 

• Recycle City — This game encourages 

kids to visit different parts of a fictional 

city to see how people and businesses 

reduce, recycle and reuse waste. 

Kids can play the games alone or with 

their parents. SWACO’s hope is that once 

kids learn about recycling, they’ll adopt the 

practice, and recycling will become just 

another part of families’ daily routines. 

For more information or to check out 

Kids Corner, visit SWACO.org. 

best opportunities to increase Franklin County’s 

diversion rate and reach 75 percent by 2032, a 

goal set by SWACO in 2017. 

In 2018, SWACO convened non-profit, education, 

government and business entities to work 

together to reduce food waste in central Ohio. 

Calling itself the Central Ohio Food Waste 

Initiative, the group published the Central Ohio 

Food Waste Action Plan in May 2019 with the 

ultimate goal to cut food waste in half by 2030. 

When food goes to waste, so does all of the 

time, money and resources that went into producing 

it. Wasted food accounts for an estimated 

$106 million in economic loss in central Ohio. In 

addition, 22 million gallons of gas and 41 billion 

gallons of water are used every year to grow and 

transport food that never gets eaten. 

For information visit 

SaveMoreThanFood.org. 

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entertainment 

Romantic comedy offers warmth and humor 

The opening act of “The Broken Hearts 

Gallery” unspools as if it were a setup for a 

horror film: After a night of heavy drinking 

that culminates in a public embarrassment, 

an emotional young woman steps 

into an idling vehicle she believes to be her 

ordered ride. Rather than listen to the 

male driver as he repeatedly tells her she 

entered the wrong car, she tells him to shut 

up, launches into her sob story and 

demands to be taken home so she can be 

comforted by her supportive roommates. As 

he takes her to her destination, allegedly, 

she receives a text from the actual driver of 

the actual car she was supposed to claim. 

Realizing her error, she looks at the wrong 

driver as he glances into the rearview mirror, 

they make eye contact, and she gives a 

small scream. 

“The Broken Hearts Gallery,” however, 

is not a horror movie, though it does point 

out quite capably the danger of the situation 

through witty banter and barbed comments. 

Instead, this is a new romantic comedy 

and the interaction between the two 

strangers is something they like to call a 

“meet cute” but with a more potentially 

endangering edge. 

The contrivance of its opening could put 

some off of this film immediately but that 

The Reel Deal 

would be a mistake — 

not as big as getting 

into a cute stranger’s 

car, but a mistake 

nonetheless. Despite 

its starting point, this 

is a film that is full of 

charm, humor and 

genuine warmth; it’s 

kind of the equivalent 

of a comforting blanket 

that is a little 

frayed around the 

corners. 

Dedra 

Cordle 

In the film, Geraldine Viswanathan, the 

scene stealer from “Blockers” (2018) and 

“Miracle Workers” (2019), plays Lucy 

Gulliver, the emotional young woman who 

gets into a stranger’s car and whose breakdown 

propels him to do her bidding. When 

her day started off, she was employed as an 

assistant at an art gallery, dating a fabulous 

and sophisticated older man named 

Max (Utkarsh Ambudkar) and ready to 

impress the notable curator Eva Woolf 

(Bernadette Peters) at an exhibit later that 

night. When it ends, however, she is without 

a job, without a boyfriend and driving 

around New York City with a mysterious 

stranger and a growing headache to boot. 

After wallowing in self-pity for several 

weeks, she is encouraged by her roommates, 

the lawyer Amanda (Molly Gordon) 

and the “stay at home model” Nadine 

(Phillipa Soo), to move on with her life, or 

at least get in the shower. They also tell 

her that she needs to get rid of the trinkets 

she collected from her relationship with 

Max, all potential triggers for her despite 

them being odd things like ties and keys. 

(Her collections are a plot thread throughout 

the film). 

While doing so, or at least trying to, she 

runs into Max and his new flame and is 

saved from another publicly embarrassing 

scene by Nick (Dacre Montgomery), the 

handsome stranger who safely got her 

home. Feeling some sort of connection to 

this man, Lucy follows him to an abandoned 

hotel (she is sometimes full of bad 

ideas) that he is struggling to rehab and 

falls in love. Not with him, of course, or at 

least not so soon, but with the potential of 

the hotel. She is struck by an idea and runs 

it by him: allow her space to run an exhibit 

for purged relationship items, or a broken 

hearts gallery, and she will help him raise 

enough funds to finish his money pit of a 

project. 

Desperate for any spark to breathe new 

life into his dream hotel, he relents and the 

two form a partnership which slowly 

becomes a friendship. And because this is a 

romantic comedy, you know what follows 

after but with some twists along the path 

toward eternal happiness. 

Teetering on the verge of being too 

cutesy at times, what balances this film is 

the performances from all of the actors but 

most notably the charming Viswanathan 

and Montgomery. They make a great pair 

and have such revolving chemistry that 

they really sell their characters transition 

from strangers to business partners to 

friends to something more. 

The one thing that will likely keep people 

away from this film is that it is only 

being released in theaters at this time. I’m 

not advocating that people rush out to see 

this — it would be a great stay-at-home 

movie — but I feel pretty confident that the 

theaters won’t be packed for this film as it 

has barely received any advertising. Still, 

it’s up to you to decide your comfort level at 

the theaters, but if you should ever stumble 

across this film in the future, be sure to 

give it a chance. Its warmth and deft 

humor could provide a bit of light if you 

ever need a nice escape. 

Grade: B 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer 

and columnist. 

Local drop-off recycling 

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 

two categories prior to drop-off. 

•Cardboard or any packaging that 

when torn is brown. 

•Aluminum, white paper/packages, 

plastic up to recycle symbol 6. 

•No glass. 

To comply with recommended state and 

district guidelines, all guests must remain 

in their vehicles, volunteers will be on 

hand to remove recyclable items. 

Change in court election 

The Democratic candidate in the following 

judicial race has changed. 

The candidates that will appear on the 

Nov. 3 ballot in this race are now: 

•Courts of Common Pleas Probate (vote 

for one): Jeff Mackey (Democrat); and 

Robert G. Montgomery (Republican). 

Visit vote.franklincountyohio.gov for 

information. 

Obetz police 

detective catches thief 

According to the Obetz Police, the 

department’s detective caught the person 

who had been breaking into cars this summer 

in the village.


Active Lifestyles 

Senior Centers 

•Canal Winchester Senior Center, 22 S. 

Trine St. Call 837-8276. 

•Groveport Senior Center, 7370 

Groveport Road. Call 836-1000. 

Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging 

(COAAA) is a local resource that helps older 

adults and individuals with disabilities remain 

independent and safe in their homes. With the 

assistance of area providers, COAAA connects 

people to long-term care services that help with 

daily living including personal care, home-delivered 

meals, transportation, homemaking, adult 

day services, emergency response systems, and 

minor home modification. COAAA can help 

address the concerns and needs of caregivers, 

those who help loved ones with health needs. 

COAAA staff can advise caregivers on senior 

housing, professional in-home help, and respite 

care that provides temporary relief to caregivers. 

Senior Transportation 

•Canal Winchester Human Services Van, 

to register, call 837-8276. 

•Groveport senior transportation provides 

transportation for senior and disabled 

residents of the city of Groveport. 

For information call 836-7433. 


A Connection to Care and 

Independence 

COAAA is here to assist individuals during 

and after the health crisis by finding services and 

supports that enable individuals to live independently. 

If residents need help at home or if one 

needs information about services and resources 

for their loved ones, COAAA can be reached by 

phone at 800-589-7277 Monday through Friday 

from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

For more information about COAAA, visit 

www.coaaa.org. COAAA manages services for 

10,500 people and funds services for another 

25,000 older adults in eight counties: Delaware, 

Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Licking, Madison, 

Pickaway, and Union. 

September 20, 2020 - MESSENGER - PAGE 5 

A bi-monthly feature celebrating our 

community’s senior citizens 

Planning a vacation? Just not sure how to go 

about it? 

What you need is a full service travel agency 

that can take all the guesswork and confusion out 

of planning your trip whether it’s a cruise, a 

European vacation, a tour of the National Parks, 

or an all-inclusive resort. Mermaid Travel is the 


Take a trip 

one you should contact! 

We also specialize in senior citizen trips and, 

if you have special needs, we can help. 

Contact Sally Sutter, Mermaid Travel at 740- 

407-2157, sally@mermaidtravel.tours, and website: 

mermaidtravel.tours


Fran is a petite 

3-year-old gray 

tabby who likes 

to follow you 

around. She 

loves being the 

center of attention 

and is 

eager to find her 

forever home. 

Fran is spayed, 

microchipped 

and up to date 

on vaccines. 

She is up for adoption through Colony Cats 

and Dogs. 

FYI: www.colonycats.org 

My Fairy Lady is a 1- 

year-old orange tabby 

who was left behind 

when her owner 

moved. She is a little 

shy at first but gets 

more playful and trusting 

in time. My Fair 

Lady is spayed, 

microchipped and up 

to date on vaccines. Fill 

out the Colony Cats 

online adoption application 

if you’d like to 

meet or adopt her. 

FYI: www.colonycats.org 

pets of the week 

Jade a senior boxer 

lady looking for a 

retirement home to 

spend the rest of her 

days. Jade is an 

easy-going gal that 

loves going on walks 

but also loves cuddling 

when she’s 

tired. She participates 

in daily playgroups 

with dogs but hasn’t done well in the 

past living with other dogs. She will need to 

be the only dog in the home or an adopter 

willing to do very slow intros with their resident 

dog. Make an appointment with the 

Franklin County Dog Shelter to meet this 

sweet gal. 

FYI: www.franklincountydogs.com 

Cody is a naturally 

playful, curious, and 

trusting boy. He loves to 

go out for daily walks 

and loves to cuddle 

with his people. Cody is 

a deaf dog. Just like 

other dogs, deaf dogs 

learn hand commands 

and tricks. While they will never have the 

same recall skills as a hearing dog, they are 

just as trainable and obedient and make great 

pets. Cody is available for adoption at the 

Franklin County Dog Shelter. 

FYI: www.franklincountydogs.com 



Remembering Antonia Carroll 

Antonia “Toni” Carroll was the first Director 

of the Franklin County Office on Aging and 

retired in 2017 after 33 rewarding years. 

When state funding for the predecessor of 

Senior Options was halted, she and a brave band 

of supporters spearheaded an effort to create a 

new program funded by a property tax levy and 

became what we now call Senior Options. This 

new program innovatively met in-home service 

needs through partnerships with for profit and 

nonprofit entities and educational and human 

services agencies. Under her leadership that levy 

successfully passed six times and grew from a 

client base of 3,000 to over 8,000. Through an 

agreement with the Ohio Department of Job and 

The Franklin County Commissioners 

announced the appointment of Orvell 

Johns as the new director to oversee the 

Office on Aging. Johns took over the position, 

which pays $99,840 annually. 

“Office on Aging is one of the most 

important agencies in the county,” said 

board of commissioners president John 

O’Grady. “It’s a big job that requires strong 

leadership, and we have every confidence 

in Orvell.” 

Johns brings a proven track record of 

experience in state and county government 

leading executives and senior staff to 

achieve organizational success. His solid 

background and experience in finance, 

Family Services, Adult Protective Services was 

added in 1999 and expanded the agency’s reach 

to protect and assist the most vulnerable members 

of our community. 

Toni was a pioneer in the aging field and 

served as a mentor, teacher and friend to many. 

She tirelessly advocated for the rights of older 

adults to age in place with dignity. Known for 

her quick wit and sense of humor she was also 

respected for her wisdom and leadership skills. 

The aging profession has lost a crusader whose 

indelible imprint will not be forgotten. 

A celebration of life is planned for October 

and details will be shared soon. 

Orvell Johns leads Office on Aging 

human resources, and information technology 

is reflected in his most recent position 

as the Director for the Franklin County 

Court of Common Pleas, Domestic 

Relations and Juvenile Branches from 

2014 to 2019. Other posts he has held 

include Director of the Center for Public 

Investment Management at the State 

Treasurer’s office, Lead Banker for government 

and public sector banking at J.P. 

Morgan Chase and Assistant Deputy 

Director with the Ohio Department of 

Administrative Services, Equal 

Opportunity Division between 2010 and 

2014.



September 20, 2020 - MESSENGER - PAGE 7


New trash contract for 

Madison Township 

Our Pictorial Past 


Plus, OPWC grant for 

road work projects 


Staff Writer 

Madison Township residents will see a 

slight bump in the cost to dispose of their 

trash following approval by the township 

trustees of a new five-year solid waste collection 

contract with Local Waste Services 

through the Solid Waste Authority of 

Central Ohio bid process. 

The current contract expires on Dec. 31 

and is base priced at $18.54 a month. The 

new contract is $19.99 a month, which 

includes a 60 cents per month billing fee 

for the duration of the contract, and runs 

from Jan. 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2025. 

“I think we need to get it locked in,” said 

Trustee Chairman John Pritchard. “With 

the little extra we’re paying, it’s best to get 

it locked in.” 

There is a discount for senior citizens 

and for residents needing a 95-gallon tote, 

the rental cost is an additional $3 per 

month. 

A separate recycling processing contract 

for the same period, also through the 

SWACO bid process, was approved with 

Rumpke during the Sept. 15 meeting. 

Road work 

The trustees held a public hearing on 

round 35 of the Ohio Public Works 

Commission Application process. 

Superintendent Dave Watkins said the 

application is due Sept. 30 and includes a 

$312,805 full depth road reclamation of 56- 

year-old Glenfield Street, which is in deteriorating 

condition, and a two-inch $94,878 

asphalt restoration of 52-year-old deteriorating 

streets in the Harriet Addition. 

“We need lots of roads fixed in Madison 

Township,” said Pritchard. 

The total application is for $450,370, 

which includes design and $25,000 in engineering 

provided by Franklin County. 

Madison Township’s 25 percent share 

would be approximately $113,000 with 

$105,000 funded through a loan. 

Watkins said the township received 

OPWC funding in rounds 32 and 34. 

“If we get this one, it’ll be two years in a 

row,” said Watkins. 

East Waterloo Street 

Photo courtesy of the CW Area Historical Society 

This is a 1910 view of Canal Winchester’s East Waterloo Street looking east from 

Trine Street. 

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w 

Messenger photos by 

Pat Donahue 

Rangers 

fall 

Hamilton Township 

Ranger Avery 

Jones (left) wins 

this battle for the 

ball with Groveport 

Madison’s Jasmine 

Hylton but 

Groveport 

Madison went on to 

win the war taking 

a 6-0 win over the 

Rangers in a girls 

varsity soccer 

game on Sept. 10. 

Hamilton Township 

goalie Emily 

Fahner (right) 

sends the ball 

down field during a 

Sept. 10 girls varsity 

soccer match up 

with Groveport 

Madison. 


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Information 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

SURPLUS AUCTION 

By Resolution, Madison Township, Franklin County, Ohio will 

list surplus items via online auctions through Govdeals.com. 

During the online auctions the following will be offered from 

8:00 pm. October 4, 2020 through 8:00 p.m. October 18, 

2020: 

2007 Ford Taurus ($1,000.00 minimum) 

Complete auction details can be accessed on the Govdeals 

website at Govdeals.com 

All inquiries and questions must go through Govdeals.com 

For complete description and step by step instructions on 

how to find these items on the auction site please visit: 

www.madisontownship.org, click on Administration and 

then Auctions. 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

SURPLUS AUCTION 

By Resolution, Madison Township, Franklin County, Ohio will 

list surplus items via online auctions through Govdeals.com. 

During the online auctions the following will be offered from 

8:00 pm. October 4, 2020 through 8:00 p.m. October 18, 2020: 

1999 Chevrolet C7500 Dump Truck ($1,000.00 reserve) 

10 ft. Bonnell Snow Plow ($500.00 reserve) 

Tailgate salt spreader 

24 inch Toro Snow Blower 

Complete auction details can be accessed on the Govdeals 

website at Govdeals.com 

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how to find these items on the auction site please visit: 

www.madisontownship.org, click on Administration and then 

Auctions. 

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xEmployment 

Southeast Healthcare is seeking the following positions: 

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and/or drug or alcohol dependency. Qualified applicant will have a lived experience with the recovery process. 

Residential Specialist - Full and Part-time, weekend, positions available Full and Part-time, weekend, 

positions available to engage with house residents to teach daily living skills and monitor residents/house 

safety on an ongoing basis. HS diploma/GED required. 

Outreach Coordinator – Overdose Response Team - Outreach Coordinators are a part of a county-wide 

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pm. AA/BA, CDCA required. 

Security Guard - Seeking an energetic Courier/Security Guard to provide support services throughout our 

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driver’s license with no more than 2 points required. 1st shift position available. 

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APPLIANCE REPAIR 

Washer, Dryer, Stove & 

Refrig. Repair 875-7588 

AUTO SERVICE 

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Seniors/Veterans - 

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CARPET CLEANING 

DIRT BUSTERS 

Any 5 areas plus sofa, 

loveseat & chair $300. 

Powerwash $99 to $200. 

614-805-1084 

Specializing in Pet Odors 

CONCRETE 

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* Concrete * Foundations 

* Waterlines * Drains 

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Block Foundations 

Driveways • Sidewalks 

Epoxy/Overlay Floors 

Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests. 

614-419-9932 

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• Colored & Stamped 

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Complete System Clean & Check 

$49.95 

Free Carbon 

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All Makes • All Models 

43 yrs exp. • Sr. Discount 

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SINCE 1973 

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Windows & Siding 

Decks, Kitchens, Baths 

Room Additions, 

Flooring, Roofing 

Bsmt Waterproofing 

Deal With Small Non-Pressure Co. 

47 Yrs. Exp. - Refs. Avail. 

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Free Est. - Financing Avail. 

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or 614-863-9912 

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Owner & Operator 

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4-11 A 

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C&JHandyman 

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Install Hot Water Tanks, 

Dishwashers & Disposals 

Also Fencing & 

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Free Est. ~ 18 Yrs. Exp. 

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Free Estimates & 

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Cell 614-316-9600 

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LET US MAINTAIN 

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MOVING 

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Celebrating 60 yrs in business 

PAINTING 

Painter Over 30 Yrs Exp. 

Free Est. Reas Rates 

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Some Skilled Services 

Incl: Painting • Stucco, 

Repair•Carpentry•Exterior 

Drainage & Home Maint. 

Call Today! 614-235-1819 

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With This Ad 

A 

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All Major Credit Cards Accepted 

All About Drains & Plumb. 

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Any house wash $149 + tax 

Single deck $69 + tax 

2 Tier deck $99 + tax 

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resident. Lic./bonded/Ins. 

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service. Clean, oil, adjust 

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work gtd. 614-890-5296 

TOP SOIL 

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limestone. We also deliver 

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Specializing in residential. 

614-491-5460 

Bobcat Service Avail. 

TREE SERVICES 

TROTT 

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Tree Trimming 

& Removal 

10/11 

A 

Also Stump Removal 

Free Est. - Fully Ins. 

Call 614-235-3791 

Cell 614-738-0682 

Brewer & Sons Tree Service 

• Tree Removal 

• Tree Trimming 9-27 

A&M 

• Stump Grinding 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568 

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PAGE 12 - SOUTH MESSENGER - September 20, 2020 


Remembering old Hamilton Township High School 


Staff Writer 

In 2009, the walls came tumbling down 

on Hamilton Township High School’s 1939 

and 1962 buildings, but it was not the first 

time in the district’s history that a high 

school was replaced–it was actually the 

third occasion. 

In the late 1800s, the district’s first fouryear 

high school opened in Lockbourne and 

was in use until 1918, when the Miner 

High School on Rohr Road opened. Today, 

the Lockbourne site–which also served as 

a masonic lodge–is undergoing a massive 

renovation, taking the structure back to its 

original appearance. The Miner building 

now houses apartments. 

In 1939, school operations moved to 

Lockbourne Road, when a new $230,000 

state-of-the-art high school, financed by 

President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Public 

Works Administration, was hailed as one of 

the most modern and completely equipped 

school buildings in Ohio for a smaller 

school district. 

Hamilton Township school district officials 

in the 1930s said the multi-level 

structure–which fell to a wrecking ball 70 

years later–housed a complete industrial 

arts department equipped for instruction 

in automotive work, gas and electric welding, 

foundry, woodworking printing and 

metal art. 

A first-of-its-kind photography darkroom 

was included in the design, which 

was a new concept for high schools, as well 

as a first-floor general science laboratory. 

Programming for young women included a 

home economics department featuring a 

cooking laboratory with four electric stoves, 

sewing and dining rooms, and a bedroom 

where girls were taught housework and 

basic nursing. 

A 500-seat auditorium served double 

duty as a performance space and gymnasium 

for 230 students. With the construction 

of Lockbourne Air Force Base and the 

influx of military families, student enrollment 

pushed past the 600 mark by 1959. 

A million-dollar addition was constructed 

in 1962 and housed a dedicated gymnasium, 

classrooms, industrial arts space, 

printing lab, band and choir space, offices 

and a full-service cafeteria. 

As air base operations continued to 

grow, enrollment throughout the district 

grew to 4,000 students in the 1970s, pushing 

capacity to its limits with grades 7-12 

in the high school complex until an intermediate 

building opened on Rathmell 

Road. 

Prior to the new building, resources 

were so tight that three students often 

shared one locker. 

Hamilton Central Elementary on 

Messenger photos by Linda Dillman 

The cupola of the 1939 Hamilton Township High School building was demolished on 

June 29, 2009 to make way for a new complex. 

Rathmell Road opened in 1953, 

replacing a Shadeville school where 

students had no indoor plumbing or 

running water and brought their own 

drinking water to school when an 

outdoor pump froze in winter. 

The elementary school closed and 

was razed in 2006 to make way for 

the construction of the new $25 million 

high school on Rathmell Road, 

which mimics the look of the 1939 

building with towering Ionic columns 

and a cupola. 

The new building opened in time 

for the 2009-10 school year. Inside, a 

53’x8’ high mural honoring the township 

and the school district’s history 

greets visitors to the cafeteria and 

commons area and a Hall of History, 

with class graduation composites 

dating back to 1918, lines classroom 

hallways. 

The gymnasium and remaining portions of the 

Hamilton Township High School 1962 addition 

were torn down on June 26 2009.

South Messenger - September 20th, 2020

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