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PAGE 6 - MESSENGER - July 25, 2021 Dr. Bender 5K Classic www.columbusmessenger.com Messenger photos by Linda Dillman A slight drizzle on July 17 did not stop runners from participating in the Dr. Bender 5K Classic Walk/Run. Dr. John Bender, a 1960 Canal Winchester graduate never strayed far from his alma mater where he served as both a coach for the cross country and track teams. Bender passed away in 2013, but his children and grandchildren participate in the annual event. Jacob Thompson from Carroll took first place with a time of 15:12.93. The first place female runner overall was Karoline Pees of Ashville with a time of 20:32.18. According to organizers, 206 kids completed the one mile fun run (after 245 registered) that was part of the 14th annual Dr. Bender 5K Classic on July 17. The top time for girls was 5:59 for C. Retzke of Columbus. The top time for boys was 6:04 for G. Koenig of Dublin. “That huge turnout was due to the Columbus Running Company having their Summer Grasshopper running program for children entering grades 3-6 come for a live race experience,” said Bender 5K Race Director Steve Blades. MASKS EOD Continued from page 1 The goal of the program is to have a flag placed on every EOD grave throughout the summer. There are currently over 900 names/gravesites identified by the organization throughout the world–from Europe to the Philippines–in all branches of the military. The Crabtrees’ first trip took them to Beaver, Ohio, and the gravesite of SPC Justin Helton, who was 26 when he was killed in Gaza Village in Afghanistan in June 2014 from wounds suffered while engaged in a combat operation. “What we’re doing affected me personally,” said Marshell. “John was injured, but he survived. Over the years, through the Warrior Foundation, I’ve met so many who lost their loved ones. I want people to know what EOD does.” Before the couple placed the flag on Helton’s grave, they discovered his parents lived next door to the graveyard. Marshell said she and John wanted the Heltons to know why they were there, so she placed a note in a bag and left it on their doorstep. A couple of days later, they got a call from the Heltons and an email from a member of the local Beaver VFW post. “I receive a quarterly newsletter from the EOD Warrior Foundation, and that is how I learned of the (flag) program,” said John, who was wounded by an improvised explosive device (IED) and lost his sight in 2006 while serving in the Navy as an EOD technician. He joined the service in 1988 and retired in 2008. Marshell was a public information specialist in the Navy, where she served from Continued from page 1 voucher funds from districts harmful to pupils, taxpayers, voters and staff. “A lot of central Ohio school districts are going to be a part of this,” said Roberts. “They (state legislators) got a lot through that is going to hurt public schools in the long run. Some of this is pushing the boundaries of public education or where public tax dollars are intended to go. The time is now to fight back and be part of something that’s going to be talked about in history for a long time.” Roberts said he does not have an issue with money following students. He is concerned with tax money paid by the public to educate a child in a public school being distributed by the state to a private institution with no accountability. Until that accountability piece is put in place with private schools, Roberts said he will always have a problem with it. 1987 until retiring 20 years later in 2007. Volunteers like the Crabtrees sign up with the foundation to place flags on graves and then access an EOD virtual cemetery list. They are later sent flag kits with installation instructions and information. The couple will also place flags on the Ohio graves of World War II EOD veterans Sgt. William Henderson and William Corder; Richard McGlaun, who was born in 1935 and passed away in 2017; SFC Charles Shrider who was killed while on duty at Fort Bragg on Oct. 1, 1951, and Lancaster native Sgt. Joseph Collette, who was age 29 when he was killed in 2019 in Afghanistan. According to the EOD Warrior Project, the military profession is one of the most dangerous occupations in the military. On average, there are over 6,000 men and “We have to do tons and tons of paperwork when it comes to accountability and all of these things in the private schools are not done to the same standard,” said Roberts. “If you’re going to give tax dollars to them, then hold them to the same standard that we’re being held to.” women serving as EOD technicians. In current conflicts, IED bombs are responsible for the majority of fatalities and severe injuries to troops in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. When EOD technicians are wounded, they sustain some of the most severe and often life-changing injuries including loss of limbs, burns, paralysis, blindness and traumatic brain injury, along with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Recovery and rehabilitation from these injuries can be extensive and require months and sometimes years of inpatient and outpatient care. For the families of fallen EOD warriors, surviving family members face many changes and challenges in their lives as they grieve the loss of a loved one.
www.columbusmessenger.com Madison Township firefighters honored Also, Madison Township Police news and recycling information update By Linda Dillman Staff Writer The Madison Township Trustees celebrated the service of four firefighters at trustees’ July 13 meeting. Madison Township Firefighter Larry Baugess was presented with the department’s Badge One by Fire Chief Derek Robinson. Robinson said Badge One distinguishes the most senior firefighter on company and is passed on from one individual to the next most tenured firefighter. After Firefighter Joe Rider retired, Baugess was next in line for the honor. Robinson also recognized Firefighter Jason Osborne for his 25 years in the fire service. According to Robinson, Osborne joined Madison Township in 1996 and is stationed at Firehouse 182. Osborne is also a fire instructor at Columbus State. Steve Owens celebrated his 20th year as a firefighter and is also a fire inspector who joined the township department in 2001. He conducts annual inspections on commercial establishments, final inspections on new businesses and collaborates with the schools. “He puts many hours in behind the scenes,” said Robinson. Sheldon Faller recently graduated from the Ohio State University, is a five-year veteran of the fire service and is stationed at Firehouse 183, one of the busier locations in the township. Madison Township Police news •Madison Township Police Chief Gary York said the township started a bicycle registration program to link up owners with their property in the event it is stolen. Owners can register online with the police department and email a picture of their bicycle which will be kept on file in the event the bicycle is recovered. “It’s really hard for us to determine the actual owner,” said York in referring to bicycles with no identification. “There were a large number of bikes recovered before I became chief.” •Resident Roy Mathena expressed concern over motor vehicles ignoring stop signs and speeding on Dunloe Road. “It’s very dangerous,” said Mathena, who said his deaf grandson was almost hit by a driver running a stop sign. Mathena suggested speed bumps, but Public Works Superintendent Dave Watkins said, while people often request speed bumps, which can present a problem for emergency vehicles and snow removal, there are other traffic calming devices that can slow down motorists. “Officers are writing tickets and making traffic stops,” said York. “If I hear about it, I will make sure it gets addressed.” •A retired American flag retirement box is available 24 hours a day at the Madison Township Police department. The box was donated courtesy of Jayden Duckworth, a member of Boy Scout Troop 622, as his Eagle Scout project. The troop will collect the flags throughout the year and later conduct a flag retirement ceremony. Recycling totes Madison Township Administrator Susan Brobst received grant information from the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio offering the township the opportunity to purchase 64-gallon recycling totes to replace the current and much smaller green bins. Through the grant, the township could purchase the totes at a cost of only $5 each for residents in the unincorporated areas and SWACO would distribute them. Brobst said the totes would be provided at no cost to residents. “I recommend working with the Citizens Advisory group to allow them a couple of months to talk to the community,” said Brobst, who said a decision could be made in September in order to notify SWACO. Southeast Library July 25, 2021 - MESSENGER - PAGE 7 The Southeast Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library is located at 3980 S. Hamilton Road, Groveport. For information visit For information visit www.columbuslibrary.org or call 614- 645-2275. CW Farmers’ Market The Canal Winchester Farmers’ Market will operate on Saturdays through Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon. For information visit www.thecwfm.com 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 today with Dr. Morris 1600 Gateway Circle, Grove City, OH 43123 614-963-3820
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