PAGE 8 - MESSENGER - <strong>August</strong> 8, <strong>2021</strong> BLAIR Continued from page 1 part of a chicken. “He put in the time to know these, without anybody helping him. He has learned the importance of maintaining a routine, setting goals, making a commitment, and the follow-through that is important to achieve these goals.” Terri said balancing everything is not always easy because of other activities in which Ashten is involved. He started running with his grandmother when he turned four and now participates in half marathons. He also plays soccer, hunts, and goes bow shooting with his father. While keeping chickens takes work and dedication, Terri said there are perks as well. “Eggs are definitely the best benefit for me, but watching the behaviors of the different chickens with each other can be so fun to watch. They each have their own personality and there is a pecking order for sure,” said Terri, who said chicken waste is used to amend garden soil. “They all have names, so they are pets and we allow them to stay (beyond their egg laying years) until their last breath. We are always adding to our flock every few years because Ashten likes to take different breeds to the fair. We even have one that lays Easter (colored) eggs.” Parking woes By Linda Dillman Staff Writer Commercial drivers using Obetz roads to park or store their vehicles may soon need to find an alternative because of rising complaints about the practice. “I’ve had several complaints about trailer parking on residential roads,” said Obetz Mayor Angie Kirk during a July 26 Obetz Village Council meeting. “I think we need an ordinance to get them off the road, along with semis,” said Kirk. “I had several calls and it’s not just one neighborhood, but several.” Concerns include blocked driveways, obscured street views and the inability of emergency vehicles to drive through. “You cannot block someone’s driveway,” said Kirk. “I’ve asked Gene (Law Director Gene Hollins) to look if there’s already something on the books or to come up with something. We need to take a look at this in our neighborhoods.” Councilwoman Bonnie Wiley suggested the village might be able to find a place for drivers to park their semis that is not located in a neighborhood setting. “We did have semis in the neighborhood in the last couple of weeks,” said Police Chief Michael Confer. By Rick Palsgrove Managing Editor Ranger golf returns! The Hamilton Township High School Rangers are fielding boys and girls golf teams this season after a 15-year absence. “We felt it was a good time to start a team based on the increased interest from students,” said Hamilton Township Athletic Director Ryan Fitzgerald. “Any time we can give students the opportunity to participate and compete in athletics is always a positive.” Fitzgerald said Hamilton Township used to have a golf team dating back a few decades ago. “They used to play at the course that was once located at Rickenbacker,” said Fitzgerald. “There has not been a team for about 15 years though.” He said, as of late July, there are around 12 boys and girls combined on the golf teams. The Ranger golfers will play their “home” matches at Upper Lansdowne. The teams’ schedules are still being finalized. “Some schools within our league are working to add us to their schedule still at this point,” said Fitzgerald. “While there may possibly be additional matches added, the dates listed below are Mid-State League Tournament dates that Hamilton Township will compete in. The girls have fewer MSL tournaments because the league creates a dual match schedule for the girls and not the boys.” The schedule thus far: •Boys golf: Aug. 10 - Crown Hill; Aug. 21 - Turnberry; Sept. 2 - Lancaster CC (varsity only); and Sept. 23 - Denison. www.columbusmessenger.com •Girls golf: Aug. 11 - Turnberry; Sept. 22 - Westchester. When asked what the prospects for success will be for the Ranger golf teams this season, Ranger Golf Coach Art Short said, “Success for these new teams is just to be able to compete in this sport on a High School level again after so many years without a chance to participate. I decided to bring golf back to Hamilton Township as it’s one of the only sports that is a true map for the coming life. Some days you have bad shots and some days you have good…the key is that you keep playing and don’t give up!” Short said the captain of the girls team is senior Lauren Sarakaitis. “She is not only an experienced player but a boost and great help to all the other players and truly leads by example,” said Short. Junior Bryson Short is the boys captain. “Bryson has been playing since he was age 10 and also has the ability not only to compete but enjoy the sport and have fun at the same time,” said Short. “This team has new players to the sport but as with anything hard work and practice they will take these skills and knowledge with them throughout life.” “Golf is a good sport for young athletes because much like other sports, it gives them an opportunity to compete and learn how to deal with adversity,” said Fitzgerald. “Golf is also a sport that requires both physical and mental skills, which youth athletes will benefit from strengthening in other areas of life. Unlike some sports, golf is more of a lifelong sport.” Are you or a loved one approaching Medicare Decisions Soon? M ed icare Annual Enroll ment Period Oct. 15 th Dec. 7 • I hear on TV about dental, vision, hearing benefits are offered. 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