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PAGE 2 - MESSENGER - July 25, 2021 A FREE ESTIMATE 15 10 5 YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE * % % % OFF + OFF + OFF Serving Your Community Malek & ATTORNEYS AT LAW Malek Proudly Announcing Adding New Attorneys To Serve You! WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PERSONAL INJURY WRONGFUL DEATH SLIP & FALL INJURY DOG BITE INJURY SENIOR & MILITARY DISCOUNTS | Promo Number: 285 Since 1972 YEAR-ROUND CLOG-FREE GUARANTEE 1-855-995-2490 TO THE FIRST 50 CALLERS! ** Prepare for unexpected power outages with a Generac home standby generator REQUEST A FREE QUOTE! 844-334-8353 FREE 7-Year Extended Warranty* A $695 Value! Limited Time Offer - Call for Details Special Financing Available Subject to Credit Approval columbusmessenger.com *To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions. Douglas, Ed, Jim and Kip Malek “Hablamos Español” FREE Initial Consultation www.maleklawfirm.com 614-444-7440 1227 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43206 www.columbusmessenger.com Bixby Road reconstruction means drivers must use detours By Rick Palsgrove Managing Editor Driving on west Bixby Road is going to be different for a while. A portion of west Bixby Road will be closed to through traffic, beginning on or around July 19, for approximately 60 days for road and culvert improvements. This improvement is part of the west Bixby Road reconstruction project, which is being done in two phases by the city of Groveport in partnership with the Franklin County Engineer’s office. “The city’s Capital improvement plan includes the reconstruction of Bixby Road under Phase 2, a continuation of the 2017 Bixby Road Phase 1 project,” said Groveport City Engineer Steve Farst. “The road condition is poor and required rehabilitation. The culvert is aged and due for replacement.” The project begins at the entrance to the Madison Christian School and extends east a distance of about 3,500 feet to the entrance to Three Creeks Metro Park. Farst said the improvements will include road reconstruction and paving, a shared-use path, and a new culvert located near the Madison Christian Church under Bixby Road. “The road width is not being significantly widened,” said Farst. “Work also includes a shared-use paved path alongside the south side of the road that will connect to the Bixby Road Three Creeks Metro Park entrance.” According to Farst, in 2019, the Franklin County Engineer’s office contacted Groveport officials and advised that an existing culvert carrying Hendron Ditch was to be replaced by the county in 2021. The city and county worked together to package that improvement with the city’s Phase 2, Part 1 Bixby Road improvement into a single bid package. “The city is funding the road improvement while the county is funding the culvert replacement,” said Farst, who added a portion of the new culvert will be lengthened a few feet to accommodate the shared use path, which the city will partially fund. Farst said funding for Part 1 is from a grant and loan to the city from the Ohio Public Works Commission, that combined are not to exceed $1.85 million. The funding for Part 2 is funded by the Franklin County Engineer’s office and from the Ohio Public Works Commission funds for the portion of the culvert carrying the shared-use path. According to Farst, the total construction contract is $1.5 million. Part 1 is $ 971,735 and Part 2 is $ The Columbus Metropolitan Library has fully reopened most of its 23 locations following more than a year of closures and service disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To celebrate, CML will hold a community open house at each of its 22 open locations on Aug. 21. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors can enjoy special programs, activities and refreshments, plus enter raffles for prizes. CML’s Karl Road Branch is closed ahead of the grand opening of the new branch later this summer. Face coverings are no longer required for entry into 609,673. Farst said the road handles about 3,000 vehicles a day and, with future growth in the area, it’s expected traffic will increase to 4,500 vehicles a day. Detours According to information from the city of Groveport, during the project travelers should follow signed detour routes. West Bixby Road will be closed between its intersections with Hendron Road and Bixby Ridge Drive East. Bixby Road will be closed to through traffic. The address range of the closure is between 3393 Bixby Road and 4200 Bixby Road. Emergency police and fire services, mail delivery, and trash collection will continue throughout the duration of the project within the construction zone. During the project: •Through traffic along Bixby Road will not be allowed to pass through the construction zone, as the bridge/culvert will be out. •Access to properties west of Madison Christian Church, 3565 Bixby Road, including visitors to the church, shall approach from the west from Groveport Road. •Access to properties east of the railroad crossing (located north of the church), shall be made from the east, from State Route 317. These include the following facilities/ addresses: Amsted Rail-Griffin Wheel, 3900 Bixby Road; Three Creeks Metro Park, 3860 Bixby Road; AEP Dolan Center and AEP Training Center, 4100/4001 Bixby Road; and Living Skills Bixby Center, 4200 Bixby Road. •Eastbound through-travelers should follow the posted detour route that directs travelers to use Groveport Road east to State Route 317, turning left and going north toward the Bixby Road/State Route 317 intersection. •Westbound and southbound through-travelers should follow the posted detour route that directs travelers use State Route 317 in a southerly direction, turning right at Groveport Road and going west toward the Bixby Road/Groveport Road intersection, to access all properties located west of the Madison Christian Church. •All through-traffic should follow posted the detour route and avoid the construction zone. •Residents and visitors to local residences, businesses, the Metro Parks, and the church/school, should follow the above instructions for access to these properties. •Dates are approximate and subject to change due to weather or unforeseen construction issues. Columbus Metropolitan Libraries re-open CML locations, however unvaccinated individuals are asked to continue to wear them. CML asks that customers who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or who recently tested positive for COVID-19, not enter any CML buildings. Curbside pickup remains available as well. CML will continue to follow guidelines provided by local, county and state health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The safety of customers and staff is a priority for the library. Follow CML on social media (Facebook, Twitter) and check columbuslibrary.org for updates.
www.columbusmessenger.com Groveport revises pool admittance policy By Rick Palsgrove Managing Editor The city of Groveport has made further revisions to its policies regarding admittance to the Groveport Aquatic Center following recent serious incidents at the pool. On July 2, Groveport City Council approved limiting admission to the pool to individuals and/or families who possess a resident or non-resident seasonal pass. Day passes were eliminated. However, on July 12, Groveport City Council approved restoring the purchase and use of day passes to the pool for Groveport residents. Groveport residents are defined as those who live within the city’s corporation limits. The rules for the restoration of day passes are: •Group rate 10 packs are not available the rest of the 2021 season. •Group outings, defined as organized groups of six or more, are not permitted. •Groveport residents and up to five guests are eligible to purchase day passes. The Groveport resident must accompany the guests to the pool. •Season pass holders and their guests are eligible to purchase day passes and the season pass holder must accompany the guests to the pool. •Pre-purchased and pre-issued day passes may be used if the above criteria are met. •Persons who wish to use the Groveport Aquatic Center by using day passes must first acquire a Groveport Recreation Department issued identification card, which must then be presented and scanned at the time of day pass payment and entry. These identification cards are free to Groveport residents and will Blood shortage continues: Red Cross needs donors The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage and donors of all blood types — especially type O and those giving platelets — are urged to make an appointment to give now. The Red Cross needs to collect more than 1,000 additional blood donations each day to meet current demand as hospitals respond to an unusually high number of traumas and emergency room visits, organ transplants and elective surgeries. To thank donors who help this month, all who come to give through July 31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card via email and will also receive automatic entry for a chance to win gas for a year (a $5,000 value). More information and details are available at rcblood.org/fuel. Also, all those who come to donate throughout the entire month of July will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for four to Cedar Point or Knott’s Berry Farm. To learn more, visit rcblood.org/CedarFair. Schedule an appointment to give blood by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800- RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling Blood Donor Skill on Alexa Echo device. Upcoming blood donation sites: Canal Winchester: July 25: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Gender Road Christian Church, 5336 Gender Road; and July 31: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., The Goddard School - Canal Winchester, 6405 Canal St. cost $2 to non-Groveport residents. The identification card is good for two years. •Groveport corporate residents are not eligible to buy a day pass unless they are a guest of a Groveport resident or a season pass holder. •The recreation director, after consultation with the city administrator, has the authority to change pool classifications, rules, policies, and definitions as needed. “This is a very good next step,” said Groveport City Administrator B.J. King. “This holds people accountable. We’re going to know who is in our facility. Other communities are following our lead regarding their own pools.” Other actions taken by the city to maintain safety at the pool include raising the minimum age of individuals permitted in the facility without a parent or legal guardian to age 14 (previously it was age 10); security cameras are being installed including five in and around the breezeway and another at the side gate near the concession stand; and a police officer will be assigned to the pool during specific times mandated by the police chief after consultation with the mayor. The actions were taken due to a recent serious of incidents where lifeguards were attacked at the pool. On June 30 a group of juveniles allegedly assaulted one of the pool’s lifeguards on the pool deck, according to the Groveport Police. Four suspects were identified and Groveport Law Director Kevin Shannon said charges are expected to be filed against them. In addition to the group of juveniles’ assault on the lifeguard, Shannon said an intoxicated male also recently allegedly assaulted a lifeguard by pushing the lifeguard into the pool. Charges are expected to be filed against the suspect. For information about the pool call 614-836-1000 or 614-836- 2255. Barber Museum July 25, 2021 - MESSENGER - PAGE 3 The National Barber Museum in Canal Winchester is located at 135 Franklin St. (behind the former CW High School building). The museum, housed in approximately 5,000 square feet, showcases art, artifacts, and memorabilia from decades of the barbering profession. For information call (614) 837-8400. Lockbourne Fish Fry Thurs. & Fri. July 29 & 30, 2021 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fish Dinner $10 Smoked BBQ Dinner $11 Choice of 2 sides Includes drink Ala Carte Available Eat-In, Carryout or Curbside For more information or to order Call: 614-738-3430 Lockbourne Old Hamilton School 206 Vause St. Winging it J Y F X R K G U U B M P T R Y H A X R E R T E J A T V Q U T C W Q E W R V N S G B N H N H L I F G O E X I L G Y A A W G D X D N T V G G O A N D D A I N A X E A O N N L G N I V Y L U T V S P Y I E A E L D W C F O P D S C A D R T L U Y I W B B R Q A T L R T S A G B X N N T R O P R I A T I E G L U X G U R A C V E O L U C A M R A T O C X A C X B V T R G T S M S R X L B L A N I M R E T S L U X S T I C K E T P O T S N O N W R D N U O B N I T K C A N S Messenger Word Search AIRPORT ARRIVALS ATTENDANT BAGGAGE BOARDING CABIN CAPTAIN DELAY DEPARTURES ENGINE FLIGHT GATE HANGAR INBOUND JET See puzzle solution on page 4. LANDING LAYOVER LUGGAGE NONSTOP OUTBOUND PASSENGER RUNWAY SEATS SNACK TARMAC TAXIWAY TERMINAL TICKET TOWER WINGS
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