Canal Winchester Messenger - March 21st, 2021

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Canal Winchester 

March 21-April 3, 2021 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XLII, No. 3 

Messenger photo by Linda Dillman 

Helping others dress for success 

Canal Winchester CommUNITY Closet co-founders Cindi Lynch, left, and Bethany 

Ferguson, right, arrange clothing available to people in need of clothing for work, 

both professional and business casual, during a March 6 event at Hope United 

Methodist Church. Racks of clothing from suits to dresses and tables outfitted with 

handbags and jewelry were available free of charge to anyone in need of professional 

attire for job interviews or for work. The organizers hope to host similar events in the 

future. 

Back to school in CW 

By Linda Dillman 

Staff Writer 

Canal Winchester Schools’ students not 

enrolled in the district’s virtual academy 

will return to the physical classroom four 

days a week starting March 22 and spend 

Wednesdays in a remote learning mode before 

moving on to five days week in school 

beginning May 3. 

“It’s almost like we’re starting over again 

on March 22,” said Canal Winchester 

Schools Superintendent Jim Sotlar. “People 

are excited. They’re nervous. I think–for 

the most part–we’re ready to get our kids 

back. We’re going to continue making sure 

everyone is wearing a mask. We’re going to 

do our best to social distance three feet. 

Schools weren’t designed for social distancing.” 

Sotlar said if any issues come up, he will 

work with the staff to come up with solutions 

and that spring break is March 29 

through April 2. 

“We’re excited to get back to four days a 

week and then five,” said Sotlar, who continued 

with the good news by announcing 

there is going to be a high school prom this 

year, along with an in-person high school 

graduation ceremony. 

Two options were offered to high school 

students in determining what form the prom 

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Staff Writer 

Proposed city charter changes could find 

Canal Winchester City Council members on 

opposite sides of the issue when it comes to 

addressing candidates who receive a political 

party endorsement during election campaigns. 

The Charter Review Committee voted 9- 

2 to recommend that language prohibiting 

any mayoral or council candidate from seeking, 

accepting, publishing, or communicating 

an endorsement be added to the city 

charter. 

The committee’s recommendations were 

forwarded to council on Nov. 13. Council has 

the option to accept, reject, modify or create 

their own changes before placing them on 

the ballot for voter approval. 

While the charter review process takes 

place every 10 years, the committee also 

proposed cutting that time frame in half. 

“I see where this has an appeal,” said 

Councilman Bob Clark regarding the endorsement 

prohibition, “but we have the 

U.S. Constitution’s Article One Freedom of 

Speech and this (proposed change) violates 

Article One.” 

Clark said he was unaware of any municipality 

that has similar legislation in the 

state and felt if council forwarded the 

change to the ballot, and it was approved by 

voters, it could set the city up for a lawsuit. 

During the fall 2020 election season, Clark’s 

name and photo, along with Mike Walker 

and Chuck Milliken appeared on a Republican 

campaign mailer endorsing candidates. 

“All higher courts have upheld it as a violation 

of the First Amendment,” said 

Clark. “I’d be happy to go to the attorney 

general’s office and get a ruling. This had to 

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political party endorsements 

“It’s freedom of speech and why 

would we deny that?” 

- Councilman Mike Walker 

“I’m listening to the community that 

voted and they don’t like what happened.” 

- Councilwoman Jill Amos 

come up somewhere else.” 

Councilwoman Jill Amos said she was on 

board with the charter committee’s recommendation 

and felt there was no need for political 

endorsements in a non-partisan 

council race. While she told Clark she understood 

what he was saying from a legal 

aspect, she felt the community was vocal in 

their disapproval of what took place during 

the election. 

“I’m listening to the community that 

voted and they don’t like what happened,” 

said Amos. “There was so much controversy." 

Walker agreed with Clark’s opinion that 

the charter change could invite litigation 

and, if there is any possibility of the city 

being sued, he asked why council would set 

themselves up for a potential lawsuit. 

“It’s freedom of speech and why would we 

deny that?” questioned Walker. 

Before Chairman Mike Coolman brought 

the charter discussion to an end on March 

15, Councilman Will Bennett said it would 

be difficult to adjudicate the issue and had 

no idea if there was a way to actually do so. 

Bennett said while the idea may be more 

of a case of the spirit of the law, he wondered 

if council really wanted to have the 

endorsement prohibition as part of the charter. 

Council did not discuss candidate endorsements 

from other entities.

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Special Olympics Summer Games are cancelled 

By Rick Palsgrove 

Managing Editor 

The annual Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games will 

not be held this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

“Summer Games is cancelled for this year,” wrote 

Special Olympics Ohio South Central Regional Manager 

John Esson in a message to Special Olympics members. “I 

think most of us knew this was coming.” 

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According to Penny Hilty, coordinator of 

Groveport Special Olympics, the State Summer 

Games 2021 had been set for June 25-27 on the 

campus of The Ohio State University, mainly at 

Jesse Owens Stadium, but other venues as well. 

“We believe, and hope, that Summer Games will 

be held in 2022 at OSU as usual,” said Hilty. “Here 

at Groveport Special Olympics we are looking 

ahead to having bowling begin in August at Wayne 

Webb Bowl on South High Street. We would also 

like to begin swimming in September at the 

Groveport Recreation Center. We remain hopeful 

that things will soon get back to a more normal 

schedule.” 

Stewart’s message noted that multiple conversations 

about the issue were held with the Board of 

Directors, Special Olympics Ohio Medical Director, 

The Ohio State University leadership, State Staff, 

athletes, and the Return to Play COVID Committee 

made up of leadership from our local organizations. 

A survey was sent to the local organizations to 

explore their feelings on Summer Games and 

Return to Play intentions for community-based 

activities. 

“These conversations were incredibly valuable 

and truly insightful,” wrote Stewart. “We truly 

thought we would be further out, leaving this pandemic 

as a memory and snapshot in history,” wrote 

Stewart. “Unfortunately, we just aren’t there yet. 

There are multiple factors at play in this decision, 

but the safety of our athletes is our utmost priority. 

Although I know the disappointment of our athletes, 

yet again, is unbearable, we simply cannot 

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in 2021. We 

must proceed 

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competition 

in the 

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Disappointment 

Heather Coffenberry of Obetz, whose sister participates 

as an athlete in Special Olympics, expressed disappointment 

that the Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games will 

not be held. 

“My sister is devastated,” said Coffenberry. “This is two 

years in a row it has been cancelled. Why did they decide 

to cancel the event so early this year when it was not 

scheduled to be held until June? High schools are planning 

to hold proms and graduations and other things are reopening. 

Our athletes are not being given a chance to compete. 

Some of them have already received their vaccinations.” 

Importance of Special Olympics 

Hilty said Special Olympics is important to the athletes 

and their families. 

“I am a parent of an athlete as well as the coordinator 

of the program,” said Hilty. “I think that the sense of 

belonging is very 

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Photo courtesy of Groveport Special Olympics 

Pictured here is the Groveport Special 

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Ohio State Summer Games. The athletes 

are: (front row) Nick Zungri and Austin 

Van Almsick; (back row) Jordan Wooden 

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plishment during 

the different sports 

that we offer year 

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also has a very 

strong family feel to 

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all of the athletes. 

We also have several 

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the year for the 

families that are not 

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Madison Township 

Police statistics 

February crime statistics from the 

Madison Township Police: 101 traffic stops, 

36 assist/mutual aid, 1 burglary, 14 domestic 

complaints, 8 suspicious persons, 5 suspicious 

cars, 17 suspicious persons/vehicles, 

14 larceny/thefts, 2 fights, 1 sex 

offense, 1 OVI, 2 threats or harassment, 1 

vandalism, 10 parking, 5 accidents with 

injuries, 1 shooting, 2 shots fired in area, 5 

suicide or suicide threat, and 18 property 

damage accidents. 

CW Farmers’ Market 

The 2021 Canal Winchester Farmers’ 

Market will begin on Saturday, May 29 and 

run through Saturday, Sept. 25. For information 

visit www.thecwfm.com. 

Art on the Canal Art Stroll 

The Art on the Canal Art Stroll will be 

held May 15 from noon to 6 p.m. in downtown 

Canal Winchester. According to 

Destination Canal Winchester, because 

2020 was a difficult year for small businesses 

including artists and fine crafters, 

those who participate this year will not be 

charged. For information visit www.destinationcw.org/artStroll. 

2400 Rohr Road project 

Groveport City Council approved 

amending the plan for a development at 

2400 Rohr Road. The original plan by 

BSTP Midwest, LLC was approved by 

council in 2019 for its lots 1, 2, and 3. 

According to Groveport City Administrator 

B.J. King, a turn lane is needed to access 

lots 1 and 3, but Pizzuti Companies now 

possesses the 20.75 acre lot 2, which by 

itself does not need a turn lane. Pizzuti is 

requested the turn lane requirement for its 

lot be removed from the plan as well as the 

allowance of water service to the property. 

Pizzuti intends to build two warehouses 

on the lot starting this spring. The two proposed 

warehouses will be on lot 2 at the 

north end of the site. One is proposed to be 

157,500 square feet the other is proposed to 

be 195,000 square feet. 

According to a Dec. 21 letter from BSTP 

Midwest, LLC in support of Pizzuti’s 

request, Pizzuti plans to develop its site 

prior to the development of lots 1 and 3 

(about 12 acres), of which BSTP Midwest, 

LLC has retained ownership. The letter 

states BSTP Midwest, LLC’s plans for its 

lots have not changed, but its development 

schedule is not yet determined. According 

to the development plan, BSTP Midwest, 

LLC plans to build a fuel center and convenience 

store on lots 1 and 3. 

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bi-monthly feature celebrating our 

community’s senior citizens 

Introducing Director Orvell Johns 

Orvell Johns, the director for the Franklin County Office on 

Aging or FCOA, took his role in early June of 2020 and since then 

has continued to vigorously advocate for the work his office does 

everyday for the lives of older adults and their caregivers in 

Central Ohio. 

Director Johns has an extensive professional background 

including previous work as the Director for the Franklin County 

Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations and Juvenile Branch, 

the Director of the Center for Public Investment Management at 

the State Treasurer’s office, and Assistant Deputy Director with 

the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, Equal 

Opportunity Division. 

The goal of the Office on Aging has always been to serve the 

older adult population, so that they can maintain their independence 

and age in place. Since his hire, Director Johns has strived to 

maintain and improve the programs and services that are available, 

while creating additional avenues for service and program 

growth. One of the newest installations Director Johns would like 

to initiate this year is a Director’s column centered around the 

public asking him agency related questions. The column, Ask 

Director Orvell Johns, will begin in May and will provide answers 

to some of your questions about issues relating to older adults. 

This new initiative creates more transparency and allows for 

the community to create deeper connections with our agency. If 

you would like to send in a question, please do so by sending an 

email to FCOA.Director@franklincountyohio.gov. We are looking 

forward to the community getting to know us better. 

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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. 

CAREGIVER RELIEF 

According to a 2020 report by the National Alliance for Caregiving 

and AARP, the number of caregivers providing unpaid care has 

increased by almost 10 million in the last five years. In the past year, 

however, caregiving has proven to be harder amid the global 

COVID-19 pandemic. About 21 percent of family caregivers report 

their own health to be fair to poor. Prior to the pandemic, caregivers 

struggled with both economic and emotional stress, although now, 

with workplace closures, a decrease in social interactions, and 

heightened health concerns, their stressors have increased dramatically. 

In December 2020, Ohio reported over 114,000 older adults to have 

contracted COVID-19. Studies have also shown that a large portion 

of Ohio’s cases have come from the Franklin County area. While the 

country is working on providing COVID-19 vaccinations to the 

public, it will be several months before everyone who wants a vaccine 

will receive one. Knowing this information, caregivers have 

had to make the difficult decision to put their caregiving duties 

ahead of their own personal health to ensure that their loved ones 

have proper and safe care provided to them. However, there are safe 

options available to give these Ohio caregivers a break. 

The Franklin County Office on Aging (FCOA) collaborates with the 

Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA) to administer the 

Caregiver Support Program. The program supports non-paid caregivers 

of adults age 60 and older who have a demonstrated need for 

home care assistance. The caregiver can be a relative or non-relative 

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respite. The services are available regardless of the income or asset 

levels of the caregiver or older adult. Residents of assisted living 

facilities or homes that are already providing care for their residents 

are not eligible to receive the services offered through the Caregiver 

Support Program. 

FCOA is putting safety at the forefront of everything they do. 

During this pandemic, extensive safety measures have been added to 

ensure that clients and community members remain safe as they 

access and participate in programs and services, such as the Caregiver 

Support Program. Caregiver relief, or respite care, is performed 

by a trained individual who participates in continuous education 

such as health and wellness, LGBTQ education, cultural diversity 

training, and more, so they can assist in the care of the older adult. 

Care can still be administered at the older adult’s home, and 

essential caregiving services such as help with bathing or getting 

around the house are still performed. For everyone’s protection, the 

relief worker is required to wear either a mask or a face shield for the 

entire duration of their time spent with the older adult. The relief 

worker should also be performing daily health checks, such as 

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symptoms of COVID-19. If a worker does feel ill, they will not be 

going to a client’s home to administer caregiver relief. Additionally, 

these workers adhere to the guidelines set out by the Center for 

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To enroll in the Caregiver Support Program and/or to learn more 

about FCOA’s additional older adult services, please call Senior 

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will take at the Westin on April 16 or in the 

high school on May 14. 

Due to COVID-19 restrictions limiting the 

hotel’s capacity to 350, prom would be held in 

two stages; juniors and their dates would attend 

from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and seniors from 9-11 p.m. 

“We can’t have an all-inclusive prom because 

most of the time we have 500 or more 

kids at the prom,” said Sotlar. “If a senior is 

dating a junior or a junior is dating a senior, 

they can’t go at both times…only one. Option 

number two is to have an all-inclusive prom at 

the high school. We’re letting the high school 

kids choose.” 

Sotlar also announced a traditional graduation 

ceremony will take place on May 29 at 9 

a.m. at World Harvest Church where capacity 

is also capped. Graduating seniors will be limited 

to five tickets for family members. Sotlar 

emphasized everything is still subject to change 

according to Gov. Mike DeWine’s orders or 

mandates. 

“They can get stricter or loosen up,” said 

Sotlar. “If World Harvest doesn’t come 

through, then we have a backup plan at the 

high school football stadium.” 

That plan includes a 9 a.m. start time with 

the option of pushing it two hours or more in 

case of inclement weather. Sotlar said he plans 

to closely monitor daily and weekly COVID-19 

numbers in the school district. 

“If we have to make a shift, then we’ll do 

that,” Sotlar said. 

A good year for Davies 

Messenger photo by Pat Donahue 

Canal Winchester sophomore Bobby Davies was one of 324 wrestlers that converged 

on Hilliard Darby High School for the Division I Central Division Wrestling 

Championships. He earned a spot in the tournament by qualifying third in the previous 

sectional tournament. Davies is shown here ready to face off in his first 

match with Westerville South junior, David Javier Ozuna. Davies unfortunately 

went winless at the tournament moving his season record to 17-9. 


Dr. Bender Scholarship 

Canal Winchester City Council announced 

two $1,000 scholarships will be 

awarded in honor of the late Dr. John Bender, 

a former council member for 17 years. 

Graduating seniors may review eligibility 

requirements and submit applications online 

at www.canalwinchesterohio.gov. Applications 

will also be available in the 

guidance offices at Canal Winchester High 

School and Bloom-Carroll High School. 

Completed applications and materials are 

due by 4:30 p.m. on May 28. Recipients of 

the Dr. John Bender scholarship will be recognized 

at the June 21, Canal Winchester 

City Council meeting. 

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who are healthy to make an appointment 

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drives will be held locally at: 

•Canal Winchester: Gender Road Christian 

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28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

•Groveport: St Mary's Church Groveport, 

5684 Groveport Road, on March 22 

from 1-7 p.m. 

Brice United Methodist Church 

3160 Brice Road, Brice Ohio 43109 

Pastor: Nick Shaw 

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Easter Sunday Service 7:00 a.m. 

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April 1, Maundy Thursday Service: 7:00 PM 

April 2, Good Friday Service: 7:00 PM 

April 4, Easter Sunday Service: 9:00 AM 

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Generator gives Canal Winchester peace of mind 


Staff Writer 

Severe winter weather wreaked havoc in 

Texas with power down for days, but installation 

of a new backup generator for Canal 

Winchester’s water reclamation department–with 

the capability to run continuously 

four times as long as the previous 

system–should be able to handle a similar 

emergency with ease. 

“The new generator is appropriately sized 

for the current needs as well as future expansions, 

meets current pollution standards, and 

will serve the community well for the next 30 

years,” said Steve Smith, Canal Winchester 

water reclamation superintendent. “The cost 

of the project is a bit over $400,000 and it 

should be christened sometime in March. We 

are very near completion of the replacement 

of the plant’s backup generator. The original, 

installed in the latter half of the 1980s has 

reached the end of its service life.” 

When water reclamation underwent a 

2017 upgrade, the existing generator was 

discovered to be undersized to provide 

power to each of the processes in place. 

Smith said the department only ran critical 

equipment while under a power fail scenario 

to get by until an upgrade could take place. 

The city received a grant for $50,000 to 

apply toward the purchase/installation of 

the new generator. 

“Planning took place in early 2020 and installation 

began in November of that same 

year,” said Smith. “The process has been 

held up several months due to the pandemic. 

The installation has been proceeding well, 

with local electrical contractor Abbott Electric 

performing the service. We expect the 

generator to be in place and operating the 

first week of April 2021. Until that point, the 

existing generator is at the ready. There will 

not be a rate increase for our residents and 

customers due to this installation.” 

According to Smith, the new 2,000-gallon 

generator will provide emergency power for 

the entire plant and any planned expansions 

for the next 20 years. 

“It might be worth letting folks know 

that all our critical city infrastructure has 

backup generation, including the water 

plant and its wells,” he said. “Had Texas facilities 

had them, they could have left the 

grid to conserve power for the other users 

while maintaining service.” 

The water treatment plant has generators 

for the plant and for its wells. City hall has a 

generator and the public service garage at 

400 Ashbrook has its own generator. All essential 

city services have stand-by power and 

each is serviced twice a year by a contractor. 

There are also portable pumps and generators 

for various sewage pump stations 

throughout the city to provide uninterrupted 

service to those areas as well. 

“Power outages have occurred many 

more times than one would think,” said 

Smith. “Radical weather events–high 

winds and tornados–are the primary cause, 

but we have had extended outages due to 


Canal Winchester water reclamation 

employee Bryce Palsgrove checks out 

the new emergency backup generator. 

squirrels shorting power lines, cars hitting 

power poles, transformers exploding and a 

variety of other causes. Incident numbers 

are in the many dozens the last 10 years. 

Keeping the pumps running and basements 

dry is the primary concern, but ensuring adequate 

air and pumping for plant treatment 

processes runs a close second.” 

When there is a loss in the power line, 

automated detectors start the generator and 

transfer the generator power into service in 

under one minute. The outage is seamless 

for plant controls and processes. Once the 

power is restored, the system reverts to normal 

and the generator goes back to dormant 

status following a cooling off period. 

The replacement generator is a new, 

clean technology diesel powered unit with 

an engine of more than 1300 HP and enough 

fuel to run over 24 hours continuously, during 

which time workers can refuel it and 

run it perpetually if need be for an extended 

outage. The system is designed to sense adequate 

line power for a small period of time 

once line power is restored, before taking 

the generator out of service. This process 

helps the power company as they restore 

power, keeping demand lower and the line 

surge lessened when the power is back on. 

“Recent events in the south have highlighted 

the importance of having backup 

power in place,” said Smith. “Failure to have 

backup systems in place for us would be 

calamitous, causing, among other things, 

basements flooded with sewage, and damage 

to waterways from untreated sewage. 

Canal Winchester has invested heavily in 

generators and pumps that allow quick action, 

allowing for uninterrupted service to 

our residents and protection of our environment. 

Our hearts go out to all our fellow citizens 

who are experiencing or did 

experience disasters in the southern states. 

We want Canal Winchester residents to 

know emergency protocols are in place to 

deal with power outages and other disaster 

scenarios, and that having these protocols 

and equipment at the ready is a primary 

concern for city leaders to protect the health 

and property of our residents.” 

Moses-Mouser Eye Care 

Dr. Joshua Morris is an 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: What are floaters and what causes them? 

A: Floaters are small dark shapes that move across your vision. They can appear 

as dots, threads, squiggly lines, or even like cobwebs. Most floaters are caused 

by normal changes in the eye. As you age, small strands of vitreous (gel-like fluid 

that fills your eye) can clump together and cast a shadow on your retina (the 

light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye). Those shadows appear as floaters 

that drift across your vision. You may notice floaters more when you look at a 

bright background, like a computer screen or a blue sky. 

Q: How often should someone with new 

floaters get an eye exam? 

A: Someone experiencing new floaters, a large increase in the number of floaters, 

or flashing lights should see an eye care professional immediately. Sometimes 

floaters have a more serious cause, including: infection, injury, inflammation, 

bleeding, retinal tear or retinal detachment. 

Someone with a few stable floaters should see an eye care professional at least 

once a year for a comprehensive dilated eye exam. 

Schedule your comprehensive eye exam 

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Messenger photo by Pat Donahue 

Train keeps a rollin’ 

Long trains of coal cars roll through 

Obetz regularly on one of Obetz’s 

many train tracks. This train was so 

long it stretched from one side of 

Obetz to the other. 

Letters policy 

The SOUTH MESSENGER welcomes 

letters to the editor. Letters cannot 

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Practicing life saving 

Hamilton Township firefighters participated in a search and 

rescue three-day training exercise on March 11 at a house 

owned by Obetz that was once part of cemetery operations. 

The firefighters practiced rescuing models of an adult and a 

child from the smoke-filled structure. Fire Chief Martin Hafey 

said it is not often that firefighters can use an acquired structure 

for training and the department takes full advantage of 

the situation whenever possible. “The whole idea is to do as 

much as we can to train so it becomes muscle memory,” said 

Hafey. “When we got the call from the village, I had our training 

officer (Rafe Britton) look at it.” Crews rotated in and out 

of the building in addition to briefings at a fire station before 

the multi-day exercise.



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Old Canal Winchester fire engine is well cared for 


Staff Writer 

Tucked inside the city of Canal Winchester’s 

public service complex is a vehicle that 

stands out in sharp contrast to its far newer 

vehicular brethren, but in its heyday this 

little red truck helped save lives and structures 

in the community. 

The 1942 International truck, with a Seagraves 

pumper engine conversion, was fire 

engine number one for village firefighters 

more than 70 years ago. However, because of 

some underlying green paint, the truck is 

thought to have previously served as a military 

vehicle before being put into fire service. 

“When I started in 1994, it was in storage 

at the public service complex until 1997 

when we started the Wastewater Treatment 

Plant expansion and had to demolish the 

barn it was stored in,” said Canal Winchester 

Public Service Director Matt Peoples. “It 

was taken to an off site storage facility 

where it was under the care of resident Donnie 

Miller until around 2012, when we 

brought it back to the public service complex 

where crews began repair work.” 

Miller’s father, former Mayor K.L “Mike” 

Miller, was a member of the Canal Winchester 

Fire Department when the truck was 

purchased. According to the book, “Canal 

Winchester Ohio: The Second Ninety 

Years,” by Frances Steube and Lillian Carroll, 

K. L. Miller was one of the first members 

of the volunteer fire department when 

it was incorporated in 1942. 

Public service employees working on the 

vehicle are also getting repair assistance 

from Cliff Spruill, a local resident with extensive 

knowledge of classic cars. Peoples 

said Spruill is a huge help with the engine’s 

electrical and carburation system. 

While no longer useful as an emergency 

vehicle, Peoples said the fire engine has 

been in the Labor Day Festival parade and 

the Santa parade as part of Christmas in 

the Village. It has been driven around town 

periodically to keep everything lubricated. 

Peoples surprised even his own family one 

day when he drove past his house during 

one of the truck’s periodic operational runs. 

“Fortunately, when it was in off site storage 

it was kept in pretty good shape,”said 

Peoples. “We are getting all of the mechanical 

and electrical systems up in running 

order and completely replaced the braking 

system. Being a 1942 vehicle, parts are becoming 

difficult to find. We have been 

mainly working through the local NAPA 

store and have found some suppliers 

through web searches.” 

Peoples and his staff cobbled equipment 

together from old parts and pieces found in 

the public service complex and plan to store 

the vehicle inside the building for now. 

Peoples called it an “irreplaceable piece of 

history,” not only for Canal Winchester but also 


Ben Terflinger, who is the Canal Winchester public service department’s fleet maintenance 

lead, works on the department’s oldest vehicle, a 1942 fire engine. 

for the Madison Township Fire Department. 

“Fortunately, it was cared for over the 

years with storage under roof and not too 

far gone to repair, like a lot of historical 

items end up,” said Peoples. “If it was sitting 

out in a field or out in back of our facility in 

the supply yard, who knows if it would have 

ever seen the road again. Given the 1942 

model year of the truck, and with the interior 

and engine compartment’s original 

green paint color, it was arguably a truck 

manufactured as part of the war effort and 

was destined to see action in World War II. 

I am sure it was difficult to obtain this truck 

for firefighting purposes, so I imagine the 

local officials would have pulled quite a few 

strings to be able to get the truck and then 

to have it upfitted with the fire apparatus.” 

Our Pictorial Past by Rick Palsgrove 

Fire aftermath 

Photo courtesy of the CW Area Historical Society 

This photo shows the aftermath of a fire that hit the O.P. Chaney mill in Canal Winchester 

in 1979. “It was about midnight when (the fire) was discovered. That entire 

end of town was lit up,” wrote Lillian Carroll and Frances Steube in their book, “Canal 

Winchester, Ohio: The Second Ninety Years.” Carroll and Steube noted a fire wall at 

the mill helped to save the main part of the structure, which still stands today along 

North High Street in the Canal Winchester Area Historical Society’s historical complex 

near the railroad.

Canal Winchester Messenger - March 21st, 2021

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