South Messenger - September 20th, 2020

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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
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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.