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www.columbusmessenger.com October 4, 2020 - MESSENGER - PAGE 5 No Apple Butter Day festival, just the sale of apple butter By Rick Palsgrove Managing Editor Groveport’s Apple Butter Day will not be the same this year, but the spirit of the day can live on in the community in spite of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The festival has been a mainstay and focal point for the community since October 1974 when it began as a simple gathering of friends cooking apples over an open fire in a church parking lot. One can just sense the in the autumn air as September turns into October that it is time for Apple Butter Day. The festival has grown over the years, with the city’s help, into the large, popular festival it has become. However, like many things in this coronavirus pandemic dominated year, Groveport’s Apple Butter Day is going to be a lot different this year. A whole lot different. This version of Apple Butter Day “It’s going to be a scaled down event,” said Groveport City Administrator B.J. King. King said he and representatives of the Groveport Heritage Society met with the Franklin County Health Department to come up with a way to somehow make Apple Butter Day happen this year. The result is that this year the festival itself will not exist as there will be no craft booths, no historical displays, no bands, no entertainment (except for the possibility of piped up bluegrass music), no public attendance, no anything at Apple Butter Day except for the drive through sale of jars of apple butter. City officials had hoped to shoot off the unused Fourth of July fireworks on the evening of Apple Butter Day. However, city officials stated on Aug. 24 that the Apple Butter Day fireworks are now cancelled. According to information provided to the city by the Groveport Heritage Society, jars of apple butter will be sold for $5 per jar from three or four drive through stations set up along Wirt Road in front of the Sharp’s Landing building and the log house on Oct. 10. Buyers will drive down Wirt Road from Main Street and be guided to a specific pick up station and exit through College Street or Rohr Road. There is a limit of two jars of apple butter purchased per family and payment is in cash only. Those wishing to purchase apple butter must call 614-836-3333 to order and arrange a pick up time within a two hour window. Pick up times are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. After 4 p.m. apple butter will be sold without appointments. A small group of volunteers made apple butter in Heritage Park on Oct. 3. “It’s important we keep the annual tradition of Apple Butter Day and its unbroken streak of being held since 1974, even though it is significantly different this year,” said King. Remembering Apple Butter Day In normal years, Apple Butter Day is rich in tradition featuring historical demonstrations, crafters, and great food - especially the piping hot, freshly stirred apple butter slathered on homemade bread. Apples were important to Ohio’s and Groveport’s pioneer agricultural economy and daily life. Apples could be stored year round and travelled well when shipped over the rough roads or the slow moving freight boats on the Ohio and Erie Canal. Remember, Apple Butter Day encourages us to slow down, enjoy friends and family, embrace the pleasures of simple foods, and reinforce our links to the past. Messenger photo by Rick Palsgrove Groveport’s Bob Cramer stirring apple butter at a past Apple Butter Day. Moses-Mouser Eye Care Dr. Joshua Morris is a board-certified Optometrist who grew up in Bellville, Ohio. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Akron, where he graduated magna cum laude with honors. Dr. Morris attended The Ohio State University College of Optometry and graduated cum laude with honors to receive his Doctor of Optometry Degree in May 2019. After completing his studies, he was awarded the “Primary Vision Care Clinical Excellence Award”, in 2019. Dr. Morris is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Ohio Optometric Association, and The Ohio State Alumni Association. He is excited to practice full scope optometry, diagnosing and treating a variety of ocular disorders and diseases in patients of all ages, but has a special interest in contact lenses and ocular disease. On a personal note, Dr. Morris and his wife Tess, enjoy spending time with their family, friends, and their Bernese Mountain dog Maverick, cheering on The Ohio State Buckeyes, trying new foods, and exploring Columbus breweries. Q: Are contact lenses right for me? A: 9/10 people who wear glasses are good candidates for contact lenses. Contact lenses can correct for nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and even help you decrease your dependency on readers. They can provide a wider field of view and the lenses won’t fog up in cold weather like glasses. Contact lenses are also a great option for when you’re exercising or playing sports where glasses could get in the way. Q: How often should someone who wears contact lenses get an eye exam? A: Someone who wears contact lenses should have a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year. Contact lenses are medical devices and need to be properly fitted and assessed by an eye care professional. Schedule your contact lens exam today with Dr. Morris. 6441 Winchester Blvd. E., Canal Winchester, OH 43110 614-963-3827
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