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PAGE 6 - MESSENGER - January 24, 2021 Work on McGill progresses By Linda Dillman Staff Writer Even in winter, work on McGill Park in Canal Winchester is moving ahead according to Public Service Director Matt Peoples’ report to Canal Winchester City Council on Jan. 19. “We have split the utility portion out from the rest of (the) Phase I project,” Peoples said. “(We) are currently out to bid with an opening date of Feb. 5 and presentation to council Feb. 16. Additionally, we are awaiting environmental review and plan approvals to be finalized and will send the Trail Connector project out to bid directly thereafter. The Phase I project design is being finalized and is also subject to the same environmental review and plan approvals as the Trail project and will be bidding out as soon as possible.” Road work According to Peoples, the engineering firm EMH&T is finalizing the Gender Road Phase V design and the city is scheduling bids to go out in February. The Public Service Department is also finalizing the design of the 2021 Street Capital Improvement Project, which includes: Madison Township Police statistics December crime statistics from the Madison Township Police: 45 traffic stops, 25 assist/mutual aid, 5 assaults, 2 burglary, 20 domestic complaints, 17 suspicious persons, 6 suspicious cars, 21 suspicious person/vehicle, 15 larceny/thefts, 2 narcotics, 2 sex offenses, 3 OVI, 11 threats or harassment, 1 vandalism, 9 parking, 8 accidents with injuries, 1 fight, 3 shots fired in area, and 22 property damage accidents. around Canal Winchester West Waterloo Street from Chesterville to Pfeifer; Lithopolis Road, Fox Hill Drive, West Fairfield Street, Cormorant Drive repairs; Blue Ash Court, Brooks Bend Court, Edgewater Court, Iris Court, White Ash Court; Groveport Road path from West Street to Washington Street; and the annual sidewalk program, path maintenance, and general road repairs and maintenance items. “We are planning bids to go out in February,” said Peoples. EMH&T is working on design concepts for the Gender Road Phase VI project that include a pedestrian connection across the Gender Road overpass, as well as additional lanes for Gender Road. “Our plan is to utilize ODOT Safety Funding as well OPWC funding and we are preparing to begin assembling the application,” said Peoples. “EMH&T contacted ODOT to discuss the project and were told the Safety Fund applications were postponed until the fall and then it would be for funding of the fiscal year 2025. We will have engineers complete the design work and reassess the status mid-year.” Curbside recycling in CW Rumpke Waste & Recycling brought curbside recycling to Canal Winchester residents. Under the new service agreement, Rumpke provides weekly trash and weekly recycling collection to residents, including the use of a Rumpke trash and recycling cart. Questions regarding service or carts can be directed to Rumpke’s customer service center at 1-800-828-8171 or www.rumpke.com. www.columbusmessenger.com Active Lifestyles A bi-monthly feature celebrating our community’s senior citizens Alzheimer’s Association education programs The Alzheimer’s Association Central Ohio Chapter will present virtual educational programs to help the community and families impacted by the disease. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register for the program, call 800-272-3900 The programs: •Jan. 26 - Legal and Financial, 11:30 a.m. •Jan. 27 - Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior, 10 a.m. •Jan. 28 - Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, 3 p.m. Visit alz.org. The benefits of growing older 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 self-esteem. •Financial perks: Seniors are entitled to discounts on meals, museum entry fees, movies, and other entertainment. Discounts are available through an array of venues. •Reasoning and problem-solving skills: Brain scans reveal that older adults are more likely to use both hemispheres of their brans simultaneously something called bilateralization. •Less stress: As people grow older, they are able to differentiate their needs from wants and focus on more important goals. Growing older may involve gray hair or wrinkling skin, but there are many positive things associated with aging. • Planning Ahead Guide • Designing Your Funeral • Funeral & Burial Services • “Cremation With Confidence Guarantee” www.spencefuneralhome.com 614-837-7126 650 West Waterloo St. Canal Winchester, OH 43110 614-837-7126 550 Hill Road N.. Pickerington, OH 43147
www.columbusmessenger.com Active Lifestyles January 24, 2021 - MESSENGER - PAGE 7 Franklin County Board of Commissioners: Commissioner Kevin L. Boyce, President • Commissioner Marilyn Brown • Commissioner John O’Grady 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. COVID-19 VACCINE FACTS FOR OLDER ADULTS What are the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine? Wearing masks and social distancing helps reduce your chance of being exposed to the virus or spreading it to others, but these measures are not enough. Vaccines work with your immune system so it will be ready to fight the virus if you are exposed. The combination of getting vaccinated and following the CDC’s recommendations to protect yourself and others will offer the best protection from COVID-19. The vaccination will help keep you from getting COVID-19. • All COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the United States have been shown to be highly effective at preventing COVID-19. • All COVID-19 vaccines that are in development are being carefully evaluated in clinical trials and will be authorized or approved only if they make it substantially less likely you’ll get COVID-19. Currently, two vaccines are authorized and recommended to prevent COVID-19: Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. Four other vaccines are in the testing stages. • The CDC says the timing between your first and second shot depends on which vaccine you received. You should get your second shot: for the Pfizer- BioNTech 3 weeks (or 21 days) after your first shot; for the Moderna, 1 month (or 28 days) after your first shot. You should get your second shot as close to the recommended 3-week or 1-month interval as possible. However, there is no maximum interval between the first and second doses for either vaccine. You should not get the second dose earlier than the recommended interval. • COVID-19 vaccine may also help keep you from getting seriously ill even if you do get COVID-19. • Getting vaccinated yourself may also protect people around you • COVID-19 vaccination is a safer way to help build protection. It may offer some natural protection, known as immunity and help protect you by creating an antibody (immune system) response without having to experience sickness. • COVID-19 vaccination will be an important tool to help stop the pandemic. Concerns about the virus So far, none of the vaccine trials have reported any serious safety concerns. Side effects such as fever and soreness at the injection site have been reported, particularly after the second injection (both vaccines require a second injection three to four weeks later), but the side effects in the trials are not as severe or dangerous. In the past, vaccines have taken many years to develop. However, the relatively quick development of this vaccine does not mean safety measures were skipped. The type of vaccine developed for COVID-19 by Pfizer/BioNTech has been years in development for other infectious viruses. Thus, the manufacturing process was ready very early in the pandemic. Is it safe? The United States currently has the safest vaccine supply in its history. The nation’s long-standing vaccine safety system ensures that vaccines are as safe as possible. The CDC’s Immunization Safety Office works to communicate timely and transparent information about the safety of vaccines to public health officials, healthcare providers, and the public. The office conducts vaccine safety monitoring and clinical research to help keep vaccines safe. You cannot get COVID-19 from the vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccines created by Pfizer and Moderna do not have any virus or other infectious material in them. They are designed to cause your body to make copies of a harmless piece of the coronavirus, so you will not get COVID-19 from the vaccine. Those with a history of severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to injectables or other vaccines should discuss the vaccination with their doctor. Process for distributing the vaccine Beginning January 19, vaccination of those in Phase 1B will begin. Those 80 years of age are priority in this next phase. Vaccines for Ohioans 80 years of age and older will be administered by physicians, local health departments, hospitals, federally qualified health centers, in-home health service providers and some retail pharmacies. Vaccinations will be available to Ohioans 75 years of age and older beginning January 25. The following week, vaccinations will be available to those 65 years of age and older. The week of January 25 will also include vaccinations for Ohioans with severe congenital, developmental, or early onset medical disorders. During the week of February 1, vaccinations will be available for Ohioans 70 years of age and older and personnel in Ohio schools. The week of February 8, vaccinations will be available for Ohioans 65 years of age and older. You are encouraged to help those individuals in your life who qualify and may be confused about the sign-up process. Check and see if their primary care provider, hospital system, or pharmacy have vaccine and sign up for the most convenient option. For current information on COVID-19 and vaccination provider locations visit the Ohio Department of Health at https://coronavirus.ohio.gov.
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