Canal Winchester Messenger - September 19th, 2021

Messenger 

Canal Winchester 

September 19-October 2, 2021 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XLII, No. 16 

Development 

takes another step 

By Linda Dillman 

Staff Writer 

Development of farm land owned by the Schacht family at the 

intersection of Bixby and Rager roads and U.S. Route 33 is a step 

closer to fruition with the approval of agreements with the city of 

Canal Winchester. 

On Sept. 7, with updated options for the site and amidst continued 

opposition from a citizens group, Canal Winchester City Council 

approved a pre-annexation agreement along with an economic development 

agreement relative to the same property. 

The Schacht’s plan to sell their property to NorthPoint, which 

intends to rezone the site to limited manufacturing in order to develop 

and build a commercial and/or industrial development with 

two 550,000-plus square-foot structures. 

According to NorthPoint Development manager Marc Gloyeske 

and Montrose Group Economic Development Director Nate Green, 

the company increased the height of a landscaping berm by two feet 

and proposed installing five-foot fencing on top of the berm, obscuring 

more of the line-of-site of two proposed structures. 

Results of a traffic study were released by the developers on 

Sept. 7 and Gloyeske said the company plans to donate a significant 

amount of right-of-way along with evaluating the retention of large 

oak trees on-site. 

Green said they require annexation into the city from Madison 

Township. 

“We hope the annexation protects the boundary from Columbus,” 

he said. 

Councilman Pat Lynch pointed out city of Columbus property 

abuts the Schacht land and if Canal Winchester does not approve 

the annexation request, there’s nothing to stop the owners from asking 

Columbus for the same thing. 

When the floor opened to public comment, Cori Rowley said she 

did not want people coming into Canal Winchester along U.S. 33 

and all they see are warehouses. 

Resident Mike Redmon questioned council’s vision for the city, 

but added the commercial and industrial development along Canal 

Pointe was well thought out. 

“We’re going to have another Brice Road,” said Redmon. “If we 

could have growth that doesn’t affect the quality of life is one thing. 

Don’t get too far ahead.” 

Michael Barr owns farm land within the same area as the proposed 

development and said the right-of-way discussed by the developers 

is on his land and that Canal Winchester needs to embrace 

the land and the community. 

“Warehouses should be out of sight and out of mind,” said Barr. 

“Obetz is a train wreck along Alum Creek. Think about your legacy 

to this community and slow down.” 

Ann Bennett called the annexation and development agreements 

the first phase in a “two-step debacle.” 

“Residents despise these testaments to greed,” said Bennett. “The 

majority of residents in Canal Winchester have warehouse fatigue. 

I will continue to do everything possible to stop this malignancy.” 

Council unanimously approved the pre-annexation agreement. 

Councilwoman Jill Amos was the lone “no” vote on the economic development 

agreement. 

Councilman Will Bennett said council’s decisions are not the 

final straw and residents can file a petition within 30 days to have 

the vote on the ordinances put on the ballot for the public to decide. 

Messenger photos by Linda Dillman 

CW Hometown Day 

Adult members of the band played alongside their Canal Winchester 

High School steel drum band counterparts in concert 

in Stradley Place during the Canal Winchester Hometown Day 

celebration on Sept. 4. Shown, from left to right, are musicians 

Nancy Holloway and Susan Johnson. 

Maeve Miller, 

3, sails down 

an inflatable 

slide during 

Hometown 

Day. She attended 

the 

event with 

her grandmother 

Penny Miller 

and greatgrandmother 

Linda Cottrell. 

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owned and operated. 

Walnut Creek tire sweep 

Join the city of Canal Winchester and 

Walnut Woods Metro Park for the 13th annual 

Walnut Creek Tire Sweep. Volunteers 

are needed to help remove tires in the Walnut 

Creek basin. Participants should meet 

at the Walnut Woods Metro Park office, 

6723 Lithopolis Road, at 8 a.m. on Oct. 2. 

Pancakes and refreshments will be provided 

for all volunteers. Canoes and kayaks 

are welcome, or volunteers may wade 

through the creek. Cleanup will take place 

rain or shine. RSVP not required. 

See our Voters Guide 

on page 4. 

The Voters Guide in this 

edition of the Messenger 

features the 

candidates for 


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Lockbourne celebrates its canal heritage 


Staff Writer 

Lockbourne is celebrating its 

19th century canal-era heritage 

and the launch of the Ohio and 

Erie Canal Southern Descent 

Heritage Trail with an afternoon 

of history, activities, and a 

chili cookoff. 

The driving trail is recognized 

on the National Record of 

Historic Places and features 14 

historic canal sites along a 100- 

mile stretch from Buckeye Lake 

to the Ohio River at 

Portsmouth. It passes through 

six counties in south central 

Ohio, including Franklin 

County. 

The Sept. 25 festivities in 

Lockbourne are part of a series 

of kickoff events planned for the 

coming months, with the last 

event taking place in Carroll on 

Oct. 9. Both parking and admission 

is free. 

Located in Lockbourne’s 

Locke Meadow Park at the foot 

of an access road at 154 

Commerce St., the celebration features live music; 

activities and games for children, including an exhibit 

from Slate Run Living Historical Farm; Irish whiskey 

tasting and presentations by experts on canal history 

and the southern descent. 

The whiskey tasting is a nod to Lockbourne’s past, 

when saloons outnumbered churches and the William 

Monypenny Distillery–at one time the largest industry 

in the village–produced 100 barrels of whiskey a 

day that was shipped out of town on canal boats. 

Amateur chefs are invited to enter their own soulsatisfying 

chili specialty in a cook-off to determine the 

first ($100 award), second ($75 award) and third place 

($50 award) winners, and secure bragging rights for 

the year ahead. The entry fee is $20 and visitors can 

also enjoy unlimited chili tasting–for as long as it 

lasts–for $10 for adults and $5 for children twelve and 

under. 

For more information about entering the competition, 

call the village office at 614-491-3161 or email 

admin.assistant@lockbourne.oh.us. The deadline to 

enter is Sept. 18. Hot dogs, desserts, water and pop 

will also be available for purchase during the event. 

Franklin County Sheriff deputies are setting up a 

child identification table, along with one of their therapy 

dogs and both the Hamilton Township Fire 

Department and Franklin County Engineer will have 

trucks on display for kids of all ages. Slate Run Living 

Historical Farm is sponsoring old time children’s 

games and bluegrass music by the Slate Ridge 

Bluegrass Band will play throughout the day. 

Guided nature walks along the Magnolia Trail will 

The Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Board of 

Trustees approved an indoor mask requirement for all 

CML library customers, regardless of their vaccination 

status, as of Sept. 10. The vote comes after Columbus 

Mayor Andrew Ginther issued an indoor mask requirement 

order for the city of Columbus. 

Of CML’s 23 library locations, 15 are within 

Columbus city limits. Today’s vote by CML’s Board of 

Messenger photo by Rick Palsgrove 

Lockbourne Mayor Christie Ward and Groveport Mayor Lance Westcamp 

look over Ohio and Erie Canal Lock 22 in Groveport during Groveport’s 

recent canal heritage day. The village of Lockbourne is home to several canal 

locks. 

travel the same path that horses and mules took as 

they towed canal boats in the late 1800s. The trail features 

diverse wildlife and two main loops to enjoy separately 

or together for a total two-mile long walk. 

The Nye loop is named after Pearl Nye, a famous 

musician and canal boat captain who wrote lyrics 

about Lockbourne’s canal and lock systems. He collected 

the history, music and tales of canal life, having 

been influenced by his birth on a canal boat in 1872. 

The Maine loop is named after the last canal boat to 

pass through Lockbourne on its way down the Ohio 

and Erie Canal. 

“The village of Lockbourne is proud to celebrate the 

new 114 mile driving trail featuring designated historic 

canal locks from Baltimore to Portsmouth,” said 

Lockbourne Mayor Christie Ward. “The Ohio and Erie 

Canal Southern Descent trail launch features five 

stopping points along the way to show the importance 

of the canals in Ohio’s transportation history. 

Lockbourne was a major stop during the canal days, as 

it was the connection point to Columbus.” 

Lockbourne is home to canal locks number 26, 27, 

29 and 30. It is the only location that contains remnants 

of the Columbus Feeder Canal, which once provided 

service to the growing capitol city. 

The system of locks throughout the area played a 

huge role in the transportation of goods and the ability 

for passengers to travel throughout Ohio for about a 

penny a mile. 

The Ohio and Erie canal was completed between 

1827 and 1832 and became one of the greatest manufactured 

waterway marvels of its time. 

Columbus Metropolitan library branches to require masks 

Trustees extends that indoor mask order to include all 

23 library locations, including those eight located outside 

of Columbus: CML’s Canal Winchester, Dublin, 

Hilliard, Gahanna, New Albany, Reynoldsburg, 

Southeast and Whitehall branches. 

CML staff members have been required to wear 

masks, regardless of their vaccination status, since 

earlier this summer.


Canal Winchester’s Music in the Park 

The final Music in the Park of the season 

will be held Sept. 24 from 6-9 p.m. at ter from 5-6 p.m. the evening of the event. 

registration is free. Participants can regis- 

Stradley Park in historic downtown Canal Space is limited and the first 50 vehicles 

Winchester. The event will feature classic are guaranteed a space. The event will also 

rock favorites performed by the The Gas feature live performances by Fred Astaire 

Pump Jockeys and a classic car show, Dance Studios-Pickerington. This event is 

sponsored by C-Town Cruisers. Car show free to the public and no reservation is 

awards will include People’s Choice, required. Attendees are encouraged to 

Mayor’s Choice, Band’s Choice, Sponsor’s bring a picnic and a lawn chair. 

Choice, and Farthest Traveled. Car show 

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Community Shred Day 

Ten years ago, Dwayne R. Spence Funeral 

Home in Canal Winchester had its first annual 

Community Shred Day as a way of giving back to 

the community that has supported them for over 

50 years. 

Along with document shredding, each year 

Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home partners with 

the Canal Winchester Food Pantry who takes food 

and monetary donations, the Lions Club who collects 

used eyeglasses and recycles plastic grocery 

bags, the St. Vincent de Paul Society who accepts 

clothing and household items, and TDR LLC who 

accepts used electronics. This is truly a community 

service day. 

Community Shred Day has grown each year, 

starting out with about 225 vehicles dropping off 

recyclable paper and other reusable items in the 

first year to nearly 600 vehicles in 2019. Since the 

beginning Community Shred Day, Dwayne R. 

Spence Funeral Home has been fortunate to have 

the continued service of Boy Scouts Troop 256. 

The Scouts and their leaders show up in force to 

help unload the boxes of paper and documents 

from vehicles and place them in the shredding 

containers. This makes it very convenient so participants 

do not need to get out of their vehicle or 

lift heavy boxes. The Scouts are able to use their 

service on Community Shred Day towards earning 

the “Pulp and Paper” merit badge. 

Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home is pleased 

that the citizens of Canal Winchester choose them 

and their shred company, Royal Document 

Destruction, to eliminate old and outdated paperwork. 

Royal Document Destruction was chosen 

to shred documents because of their reputation 

and their security measures in dealing with vulnerable 

documentation. 

Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home invites the 

community to their 10th Annual Community 

Shred Day event at the Canal Winchester location 

on Saturday Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

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City Council 

(Vote for four) 

•Laurie Amick, 7596 Jenkins Drive, 


Occupation: Information technology manager 

with Nationwide 

Mutual Insurance 

Company (retired) 

Education, military, 

and/or political 

experience: Twenty 

plus year career in 

leadership across 

long term strategic 

planning, financial 

and operational management 

of multi-million 

dollar portfolios, 

AMICK 

project leadership and delivery, contract 

negotiations and peer collaboration for a 

Fortune 100 company. Serving as vice-chair 

and volunteer for Canal Winchester Human 

Services. Engaged in community forums and 

constituents’ conversations. 

Goals if elected: I would be a champion for 

innovation and balanced forward thinking as it 

applies to economic development of our city. 

Focus on comprehensive and long-term planning 

driven by full collaboration between city 

leaders, residents, and local businesses. 

Establish guiding principles for growth management 

and use those principles and available 

data as our compass when making decisions. 

Promote transparency and community 

engagement in go forward planning whenever 

possible. 

•Jill Amos, 59 N. Trine St., Canal 

Winchester 

Occupation: None listed. 

Education, military, and/or political experience: 

I currently serve 

the Canal Winchester 

community as a member 

of city council. I 

host monthly community 

engagement 

meetings to get community 

opinions and to 

help answer questions 

or concerns. I serve 

with community 

AMOS 

groups including the 

CW Area Historical Society and the CW 

Human Services Organization. 

Goals if elected: I have helped to bring 

curbside recycling, a hands-free driving ordinance, 

stronger residential standards, and 

community engagement events to our residents. 

As we move forward with the development 

of the 20+ year plan, I want to ensure 

that our community continues to have a voice 

in its future. 

•Chuck Carpenter, 59 John Anne 

Circle, Canal Winchester 

Occupation: Retired. Westchester Golf 

Course. 


Attended Otterbein College. Small business 

owner. Management and sales in the 

publishing and printing industries. Served on 

the Canal Winchester Charter Review 

Committee. Served on the Canal Winchester 

Labor Day Committee. 

Goals if elected: Support business development 

that supports both schools and community 

while maintaining the character of 

downtown. Be advocate for CWJRD and the 

make it a more effective organization. Support 

and pass D.O.R.A. Designated Outdoor 

Refreshment Area. Safety study to make sure 

C.W. has proper coverage for police and fire. 

No photo received. 

•Chloe Green, 185 Groveport Road 6B, 


Occupation: Assistant Director/Lead 

Preschool Teacher at It 

Takes A Village Early 

Education Center 


and/or political experience: 

I graduated from 

high school at 16, currently 

hold my Child 

Development Associate, 

and am a student 

at Franklin University. 

I’m an ordained minister, 

assistant director 

and lead preschool 

teacher at It Takes a Village Early Education 

Center. During the pandemic, I’ve helped feed 

over 2000 local families through my church’s 

food pantry. 

Goals if elected: I will incentivize business 

development that serves the needs of families, 

public-private partnerships, and explore 

the feasibility of Canal Winchester having its 

own small police force. I will also support wellmaintained 

city services, lower taxes, quality 

education, and parents having the ability to 

make choices for their children. 

•Brandon Hord, 6462 Hemmingford 

Drive, Canal Winchester 

Occupation: Risk Management / 

Compliance with 

KEMBA Financial 

Credit Union. 


and/or political experience: 

Bachelor of Arts 

degree in History and 

Political Science and 

Master of Arts degree 

in History from BGSU, I 

work in Risk 

Management / 

Compliance at KEMBA 

GREEN 

HORD 

Financial Credit Union, Author of local history 

book "Along the Sandusky River,” Canal 

Winchester Lions Club member, 

Goals if elected: I will work to attract economic 

development that is tied to a community 

centered city plan, implement long term 

solutions to improve public safety so that residents 

feel safe and secure, and increase 

transparency in city decision making to make 

it more accessible and responsive to resident's 

concerns and needs. 

•Patrick Shea, 140 Kramer St., Canal 

Winchester 

Occupation: Vice President at Cam 

Logistics. 


Bachelor’s from Ohio University, 

Master’s from Wright State University. I am a 

partner in a local small business. I am 

responsible for sales and operations. Girl dad 

to two amazing young women, and teacher at 

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish the last eight 

years. 

Goals if elected: I will work diligently on 

issues on public safety, crime, and recreation 

for all ages. I have lived and worked in Canal 

Winchester for 18 years and love this city. I 

would like to give back to a town that has 

given their mother and I a wonderful place to 

raise our daughters. 


•Ashley Ward, 7516 Heffley Court, 


Occupation: Engineering Manager with 

the State of Ohio. 


I have two Bachelor of Science degrees 

from The Ohio State University: one in 

Environmental Science and one in Chemical 

Engineering. I have worked for the State of 

Ohio for the past nine years. Before that, I 

worked for Lexmark in their Research and 

Development Department. 

Goals if elected: If elected, I intend to facilitate 

smart development, increase safety and 

place more emphasis on public participation 

and transparency. We need to think about 

what we want our City to look like long-term 

and create a development plan to get us to 

where we want to be. 


On Election Day 

While Election Day is an exciting 

time, voters may find it frustrating if 

they do not take steps to ensure things 

go smoothly when they head to the polls. 

The following tips can help voters prepare 

for Election Day. 

•Confirm your polling location. Voters 

can contact their local board of elections 

or visit www.Vote411.org to confirm the 

correct polling locations. 

•Bring photo identification. 

•Confirm registration. Voters can 

confirm that they have registered to vote 

by contacting their local board of elections 

in advance of Election Day. 

•Be familiar with the candidates and 

issues on the ballot. Voters should familiarize 

themselves with the candidates 

and issues on the ballot in the weeks 

leading up to Election Day. Voters 

should learn about local issues that may 

have a more direct impact on their daily 

lives.


Active Lifestyles 

Emergency services in Obetz 

Emergency medical, fire, and rescue 

services in the Obetz area are provided by 

either the Hamilton Township Fire 

Department or Madison Township Fire 

Department depending on your location. 

Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging 

(COAAA) is partnering with Trualta, a free easyto-use 

online platform that equips caregivers with 

the knowledge and skills needed to manage care 

for a loved one in the home. Trualta is tailored to 

meet the caregiver’s learning style through articles, 

tip-sheets, quick five-minute videos, and 

professional-level trainings. 

The online platform, which can be accessed 

from a computer or any mobile device, offers 

practical caregiving tips and techniques, links 

caregivers to local resources and assistance, connects 

caregivers to other caregivers, and covers 

many topics that caregivers may experience, 

For non-emergencies, call the Hamilton 

Township Fire Department at (614) 491- 

1013. The Madison Township Fire 

Department may be reached at (614) 837- 

7883. 


COAAA partners with new 

onlline caregiving platform 

including personal care, brain health, safety, selfcare, 

and working with memory issues or dementia. 

Trualta is for caregivers who live in COAAA’s 

eight-county area – Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, 

Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and 

Union. Registration is required to access the platform. 

COAAA’s Trualta Support Specialist, 

Maddie Huggins, can answer questions about eligibility, 

assist with registration, help with device 

accessibility, and help individuals navigate the 

Trualta website. To learn more about Trualta, 

contact Maddie Huggins at mhuggins@coaaa.org 

or call 614-645-7445. 


A bi-monthly feature celebrating our 

community’s senior citizens 

Senior safety renovations 

Feeling safe and secure at home is a priority 

for any homeowner. But safety is of 

particular concern for aging men and 

women who are at greater risk of being 

involved in accidents at home than 

younger men and women. 

Accidents at home are among the leading 

causes of injury and death in the 

United States. 

As people age, their balance, eyesight 

and general physical abilities can begin to 

diminish. 

People concerned about the safety of 

their homes or the homes of their aging 

loved ones can retrofit such properties to 

make them safer. According to The Senior 

Social Club, falls are the most common 

accidents affecting seniors. One out of 

every three seniors aged 65 and older falls 

at least once a year. 

Grab bars placed in bathrooms and 

high-traffic areas can help seniors get stay 

more stable when changing from sitting to 

standing positions. 

Potential tripping hazards should be 

assessed. Area rugs without nonskid backings, 

clutter on floors, extension cords that 

extend into walking areas, and uneven 

flooring pose tripping hazards. Anti-slip 

coatings can be added to floors to reduce 

the risk of tripping. 

Poorly lit staircases and entryways also 

can contribute to falls. Consider the installation 

of motion-activated lighting so that 

dim areas can be automatically brightened 

when necessary. A nightlight or LED lights 

placed near molding can help guide seniors 

to the bathroom during midnight visits. 

Task lighting can make it easier to prepare 

meals, and appliances that automatically 

turn off after a certain period of time can 

be a safety feature for forgetful individuals. 

Friends or family members can have 

greater control over seniors’ homes by 

installing smart home systems. This way 

they can remotely adjust thermostats, control 

lights, view cameras, engage locks or 

alarm systems, and much more without 

having to be at the home. This can seniors 

allow seniors to maintain their independence 

while offering peace of mind to their 

loved ones. 

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Virtual ‘Medicare for 

Beginners’ Workshops 

Registration is required. To register, 

email Andy Haggard at 

ahaggard@coaaa.org. 

Are you new to Medicare? 

Do you need help 

understanding your options? 

Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging’s 

FREE virtual ‘Medicare for Beginners’ 

workshops through Zoom provide 

down-to-earth unbiased information 

to help you make informed decisions. 

At this time, all presentations are virtual. 

Please note varying times. 

September 22 

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COAAA does not represent 

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You can always contact Central Ohio 

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or email medicare@coaaa.org. 

COAAA is your connection to care. 

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This project was supported in part by grant number 

2101OHMIAA/MIDR-00 from the U.S. Administration 

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undertaking a project with government sponsorship 

are encouraged to express freely their findings and 

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Franklin County Board of Commissioners: President Kevin L. Boyce • Commissioner John O’Grady, and Commissioner Erica C. Crawley 

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. 

Kinship Care Month 

This month we would like to recognize Kinship Care Month. 

According to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, 

“Kinship Care refers to a temporary or permanent 

arrangement in which a relative or any non-relative adult 

who has a long-standing relationship or bond with the child 

and/or family, has taken over the full-time, substitute care of 

a child whose parents are unable or unwilling to do so”. Kinship 

Care allows for a child to be within a stable environment 

in which they feel comfortable, appreciated, and wanted. 

In July 2020, The United States Government Accountability 

Office found that “in 2018, an estimated 2.7 million children 

lived with kin caregivers”, which included grandparents. In 

fact, the report found that “62.1 percent of children living in 

a kinship arrangement, were living with grandparents”. As 

we have seen the number of older adult caregivers increase, 

we have also seen the need for resources to effectively care 

for the caregiver themselves, and the children they are looking 

out for. 

The Center for the Study of Social Policy reported that “more 

than half of all children in kinship care live in families with 

incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty level, yet 

less than half of kinship caregivers receive Medicaid or Supplemental 

Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, 

and less than 12 percent receive Temporary Assistance for 

Needy Families (TANF)”. COVID-19 has surely made the 

need greater for families participating in kinship caregiving. 

Even the most basic of necessities such as food, water, formula, 

diapers, or shelter, may be hard to afford due to the 

ongoing pandemic. Finances are not the only issue facing 

older kinship caregivers, but maintaining their physical 

health, to be able to care for the children, is in jeopardy. 

“Almost half of grandparent caregivers are age 60 and older 

and at heightened risk for COVID-19”, according to the Generations 

United. As statistics have proven, older adults are 

more likely to become ill and even die from COVID-19. It 

becomes imperative to keep both the children, and the kinship 

caregivers safe and healthy because their health will 

affect one another, especially since they are living within the 

same home. 

The Franklin County Office on Aging is determined to keep 

older adults safe, while simultaneously maintaining their 

independence. The Franklin County Office on Aging has a 

Kinship Support Program, which is an extension of the Caregiver 

Support Program. In this program, a kinship caregiver 

age 55 and older living within Franklin County, can access 

resources such as appliances, durable medical equipment, 

infant, toddler, and children health maintenance supplies, 

kinship counseling, mattress and box spring sets, and other 

items and services that may be beneficial to the caregiver. 

If you are or know of a kinship caregiver that is age 55 or 

older living within Franklin County that is in need of assistance, 

please call the Franklin County Office on Aging at 

614-525-6200.


Wesley Ridge Retirement Community, in partnership 

with the Reynoldsburg Senior Center, has 

started a new walking group for older adults ages 55 

and older who want to improve their health and 

make new friends. 

Organized by The Wesley Communities’ 

Community Outreach Director Africa Thomas, each 

walking event includes a health program by fitness 

instructor, Leah Siefert, and a light lunch. 

When Ms. Thomas asked members of the 

Reynoldsburg Steppers what they love about the 

group, one stated that she values being part of a 

team during the pandemic. Another member, 

Arlene, who also walks with The Shops at 

Worthington Place Mall Walkers, which is sponsored 

by Wesley Ridge’s sister community, Wesley 

Glen Retirement Community, said, “I have been 

walking with the Wesley Glen Mall Walkers for five 

years. I originally signed up for the benefits of exercise 

and the security of walking outside with a 

group. I quickly discovered many bonus effects of 

being part of this group. I enjoy the shared experience 

with a diverse group of people and observing 

all our commonalities. Other bonuses are having a 

personal trainer to answer your questions and properly 

guide you through exercises and having a walk 

leader that is so dedicated to helping us move and work through some of our 

problems.” Arlene is looking forward to having the same experience with the 

Reynoldsburg Steppers. 

The Reynoldsburg Steppers is free to join and meets on the last 


Retirement community partners with 

senior center to create walking group 

Africa Thomas, Community Outreach Director for The Wesley Communities; Leah 

Siefert, fitness instructor; and Judy Doran, manager, Senior Center of Reynoldsburg. 

Wednesday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at Huber Park. The group hopes to 

serve as an opportunity for older adults to spend time together outdoors 

while focusing on wellness in a fun and supportive environment. Those 

interested in joining should contact Africa Thomas at 614-738-8099. 



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Sewer system to be checked 


advance to any degradation that might one 

Staff Writer 

day cause sewer backups or other problems.” 

Canal Winchester residents might notice 

unusual noises in their homes or crews 

According to Smith, inspection efforts 

working in the area within utility easements–including 

those on private property, 

will not impact household sewer use, cause 

backups or other plumbing inconvenience to 

but there is nothing to fear. It is all part of 

residents. Residents will see crews throughout 

their neighborhoods inspecting utility 

a program evaluating the condition of the 

city’s sanitary sewer system. 

manholes and there may be some minor 

The evaluation by Duke’s Root Control, 

traffic diversions while manholes located in 

Inc., began the week of Sept. 13 and runs 

streets are inspected and metered. 

through the end of the month. Workers will 

“If a manhole is located in an easement 

access utility manholes within the right-ofway 

and on easements to conduct acoustic 

in a resident's yard, they may see these 

crews going about their work,” said Smith. 

monitoring, which should last less than 30 

“The crews are well identified as employees 

minutes per manhole. 

of the contractor, Dukes, and are uniformed 

All workers have identification badges 

as such and wear proper credentials.” 

and are wearing company uniforms. 

Much of the work will finish by month’s 

“The reason for the work is to ensure continuing 

uninterrupted sewer service in the 

end, including Saturday evaluations, but 

metering equipment will be left in place for 

area served by the Groveport lift station (located 

across from the municipal pool) and to 

a period of 30 to 90 days–dependent on 

weather–as metering needs to experience 

assist in eliminating extraneous water from 

a one-inch rain or better to witness water intrusion 

during wet conditions. 

entering the system,” said Steve Smith, 

water reclamation superintendent. “The entire 

collection system for the station will be 

“Once complete, this study will help us 

ensure proper sewerage to the community 

inspected and assessed using state of the art 

for years to come,” said Smith. “We appreciate 

our resident’s cooperation and patience 

technologies. These technologies will assess 

and illustrate pipe and manhole condition, 

as we have this vital work completed.” 

affirm flow capacities and alert the city in 

Charter changes on ballot 


Staff Writer 

Canal Winchester voters will have more 

than a full slate of candidates to consider 

when they go to the polls on Nov. 2 as the 

city goes through its 10-year cycle of potential 

amendments to the city charter. 

The city charter was last amended in 

2010, when Canal Winchester reached city 

status, which became effective on April 29, 

2011. 

In 2020, a Charter Review Commission 

was established with Mayor Mike Ebert appointing 

five members and the council appointing 

six individuals. They presented 

their findings and recommendations to the 

council, who then debated the merits of the 

proposed changes and later forwarded a finalized 

issue for placement on the general 

election ballot. 

“All of the proposed amendments will be 

in one issue,” said Finance Director 

Amanda Jackson. “If it does not pass, the 

charter as it currently reads remains in effect.” 

Amendments to the charter appearing 

before voters in November include: 

•The clerk of council will be subject to 

the control of the officers of council and shall 

August crime statistics from the Madison 

Township Police: 6 accidents with injuries, 

7 assaults, 1 burglary, 1 burglary in 

progress, 25 domestic complaints, 1 drunk2 

driving under the influence, 1 fight, 7 hit 

skip accidents, 10 juvenile complaints, 17 

larceny/theft, 3 missing persons, 14 parking 

be responsible for other duties as assigned 

by council. 

•Two copies of an ordinance will be kept 

at all times in the clerk of council’s office, or 

elsewhere at city hall, and available for reference 

by interested persons. 

•Ordinances and resolutions will be published 

by posting copies in not less than 

three public places in the city, and on the 

municipal website. 

•On or before the last day of January in 

2000 and each five years thereafter, the 

mayor shall appoint five and the council 

shall appoint six members of the Charter 

Review Commission. This is a change from 

the previous 10-year standard. 

•Three references to Canal Winchester 

as a village within the charter were also 

amended to reflect its designation as a city. 

A 10.02 recall section was also proposed for 

clarification regarding advertising for a recall 

election for two consecutive weeks in a 

newspaper of general circulation in Canal 

Winchester, and on the city website. 

“Voters can contact the city for more information 

or reach out to their respective 

board of elections for the official ballot language,” 

said Jackson. 

Madison Township Police statistics 

violations, 1 person with gun, 13 property 

damage accidents, 4 shots fired in area, 7 

stolen vehicles, 10 suspicious cars, 20 suspicious 

persons, 20 suspicious persons/vehicles, 

8 threats or harassment, 81 traffic 

stops, and 10 vandalism.


Township seeks federal pandemic funds 


Staff Writer 

The Madison Township Trustees are taking 

action to get their piece of $1.9 trillion 

in federal money that is aiding the country’s 

recovery from COVID-19 and the virus’ impact 

on the economy and public health. 

The American Rescue Plan (ARP) emergency 

legislative package provides resources 

needed to address the ongoing COVID-19 

crisis and spur economic recovery. It was 

signed into law by President Joe Biden on 

March 11. 

At their Sept. 14 meeting, the trustees 

approved the creation of an American Rescue 

Plan fund to receive federal dollars. 

“The initial information was received the 

end of April 2021,” said Madison Township 

Administrator Susan Brobst. “However, in 

May it was determined that all township eligibility 

status for direct ARP funds was yet 

to be determined and was sent to the state 

legislature to decide. 

The township received information in 

June 2021 after the passage of Senate Bill 

111, which provided the amendment that allowed 

townships to be included in the distribution 

to non-entitlement units of local 

government.” 

Madison Township Fiscal Officer Laurie 

Vermeer submitted the application at the 

end of August. 

Brobst said there are 1,308 townships in 

Ohio, three of which are large enough to be 

directly included in the ARP funding, leaving 

the remaining 1305 townships left hanging 

to know if they would receive any funds. 

“Not all states have townships, so the 

language used in the original bill unintentionally 

created the issue,” said Brobst. 

While Brobst said the final amount of 

funding is yet to be determined–the deadline 

to apply for funds was extended–information 

initially received by the township 

indicated a potential maximum of $1.2 million 

payable in two installments. 

The act provides resources to protect the 

jobs and health of first responders and other 

essential front-line workers, including testing, 

contact tracing, and mitigation and purchasing 

personal protective equipment. 

The national vaccination program and 

complementary measures to combat the 

coronavirus–including scaling up testing 

and tracing, addressing shortages of personal 

protective equipment and other critical 

supplies–are also part of the American 

Rescue Plan Act. 

“At this point, we do not know how or 

what any of the funds will be used for, as we 

have not discussed any potential projects 

with the board or staff,” said Brobst. “We 

have received preliminary information on 

initial categories and some guidance. However, 

we are still waiting on more specific 

clarification/guidance which is coming from 

various agencies. As of now, our plan is to 

watch as additional information becomes 

available, discuss with department heads 

later this year, and present recommendations 

to the board which will then be discussed 

at the end of 2021 and the first 

quarter of 2022. We also have to keep in 

mind, these funds can be used over multiple 

years.” 

ARP Funds must be dedicated to specific 

uses by Dec. 31, 2024. 

The encumbered funds must be paid out, 

purchases received, and projects completed 

by Dec. 31, 2026. Any money that is left 

over after the deadlines must be returned to 

the U.S. Treasury. 

Other township news 

Madison Township Fire Department 

Battalion Chief Mark Ballenger was presented 

a 25-year service award by Fire Chief 

Derek Robinson and Madison Township Police 

Officer Angie Gamblin was promoted to 

sergeant. 

In June 2018, Gamblin was the first female 

officer hired by the township after 

graduating from the Eastland Career Center 

law enforcement academy in April 2018. 

“This is absolutely one of my proudest 

moments,” said Madison Township Police 

Chief Gary York. “She was our first female 

officer, our first female supervisor, and now 

our first female sergeant. We’re proud of 

her.” 


Bomb threat at CW Schools 

Canal Winchester High School received 

a bomb threat on Sept. 13 at 7 a.m. and the 

Canal Winchester Middle School received a 

bomb threat at 7:10 a.m. For the safety and 

security of students and staff district officials 

made the decision to close school. 

According to district officials, the Columbus 

Bomb Squad along with the Fairfield 

County Sheriff’s Department cleared the 

high school and middle school buildings. All 

buildings closed for the day Sept. 13 and 

therefore no remote learning occurred All 

after school activities proceeded as scheduled. 

The district opened Sept. 14 as normal. 

According to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s 

Office, on Sept. 12 an unidentified male contacted 

the Sheriff’s Office and made several 

bomb threats in and around the city of Canal 

Winchester. Upon investigation by the Sheriff’s 

Office and in cooperation with the Federal 

Joint Terrorism Task Force, the threats 

were determined to be “non-credible.” 

On Sept. 13 additional threats were received 

by Canal Winchester Schools. The 

calls were linked to the same suspect and 

were also determined to be non-credible. 

After investigation the Sheriff’s Office 

determined the suspect is located near the 

west coast of the United States. 

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 

6441 Winchester Blvd. E., Canal Winchester, OH 43110 614-963-3827


Remembering 9-11 


Messenger photos by 

Theresa Garee 

At Motts Military 

Museum’s 9-11 

Remembrance Event 

on Sept. 11, the bell 

rang in memoriam to 

those killed during 

each of the terrorist 

attacks that occurred 

on Sept. 11, 2001: 

the North Tower of 

the World Trade 

Center in New York 

City was hit at 8:46 

a.m.; the South Tower 

at 9:03 a.m.; the west 

wall of the Pentagon 

in Washington, D.C., 

at 9:37 a.m.; the 

South Tower fell 9:59 

a.m.; Flight 93 

crashed in a field in 

Pennsylvania at 

10:03 a.m.; the outer 

ring of the Pentagon wall collapsed at 10:15 a.m.; and the North Tower fell at 10:28 

a.m. Guest speaker Captain Jack Boyle spoke of his experience at Ground Zero 

where he spent 55 days. Boyle ended his speech with the plea, “America must never 

forget this day.” 

Added Dan Burrill, a critical care nurse of the Alaska Medical Assistance Team 1, the 

team was dispatched to assist at Ground Zero two weeks after 9-11, “The real message 

from Ground Zero is the unity it brought this country.” 

The Madison Township Fire Department Color Guard presenting the colors at the Sept. 

11 remembrance at Motts Military Museum. 

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Madison Township Firefighter Allen Young and Lt. Jeremy Irwin carry the ceremonial 

wreath for dedication to those lost on 9/11/2001 at the 20 year anniversary event of 

remembrance at the Motts Military Museum on Sept. 11.


Elijah is a 1-year-old pit 

bull searching for his 

forever home. This guy 

is high energy and will 

need an active home 

with a family that can 

help teach him some 

manners through positive 

reinforcement training. 

Elijah is good 

around other dogs, but 

can be rowdy, so he’ll need his new companion 

to match his energy level. Elijah is up for 

adoption at the Franklin County shelter. 

FYI: franklincountydogs.com. 

Manny is a 6-year-old 

mixed breed and is a 

favorite at the county 

shelter. He is a very 

intelligent dog. He 

loves to learn and lives 

to please. You could 

teach Manny just about 

anything. If you would 

like to meet him, stop 

by the Franklin County Dog Shelter. 

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Mark and Lexie are 5-month-old siblings. 

They love all people, especially when they’re 

giving them attention. They love to play just as 

much as they love to cuddle. Though they do 

love attention from humans, they are also 

happy just playing with each other. Mark and 

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These furry friends are available 

for adoption at local rescues and 

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Special Olympics 

The mission of Special Olympics Ohio 

and its Groveport and Canal Winchester 

Special Olympics chapter is to provide year 

round sports training and competition in a 

variety of Olympic type sports for intellectually 

disabled individuals. 

For information contact local coordinators 

Penny and Cassandra Hilty at groveportspecialolympics@gmail.com 

or at (614) 

395-8992 or 395-6640. Donations may be 

sent to Groveport Special Olympics, P.O. 

Box 296, Groveport, OH 43125. 

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“Kate” misses the mark in assassin film genre 

A number of assassin-related films have come to 

theaters and streaming platforms within the last few 

months, none of which have been a hit, so to speak, 

with the viewing public. 

This lack of interest from the populous could be due 

in part to a desire to see lighter fare but I think it has 

more to do with a general perception that it will be just 

like the one that came before it. 

While there has never been much variation within 

the genre — after all, there are only so many ways to 

show how a lone person with skills can take down a 

weaponized horde — it has seemed lately that writers 

and directors are not even trying anymore, relying 

instead on popular tropes found within the cinematic 

assassin films of yore. 

Occasionally, these retreads can click with the 

audience but there has to be something new that pulls 

them in, something that makes them believe there is a 

spark of creative life in a tale that overwhelmingly 

deals with death. 

The latest film of this type to make an attempt at 

bringing something different to the killing field is 

“Kate.” 

In this Netflix original, the creators take that popular 

trope of the weary assassin that is determined to 

fulfill the mission and spins it into one where the 

weary assassin that is determined to fulfill the mission 

has but hours to live. 

The employment of that plot device adds a greater 

sense of urgency to the narrative but unfortunately 

the fulfilment of that creative choice falls a bit short 

despite the best efforts of the intriguing lead. 

When “Kate” begins, our skilled assassin (played by 

Mary Elizabeth Winstead) is contemplating retirement. 

Since her teenage years, she has been going 

from country to country, killing whomever her handlers 

want, but lately has found this way of life to be 

unfulfilling. 

When she tells her main handler Varrick (Woody 

Harrelson, collecting a paycheck) her newfound 

doubts, he scoffs and tells her he would give her “two 

visits to Walmart” before she changed her mind. 

Feeling as if he is right on the mark, she goes about 

her latest assignment of picking off Yakuza members 

in Tokyo but is unsettled when forced to kill one while 

he is in the presence of his young daughter. Shaken by 

the events, Kate is more determined than ever to get 

out of her current line of work but is again drawn back 

in the fold with the promise of making one more hit 

that would “cut the head off the rest of the snake.” 

During her mission to kill Yakuza boss Kijima (Jun 

Kunimura), she experiences sudden fatigue and dizziness 

and asks for more time so she can reorient herself. 

Not being granted any leeway, she takes the shot, 

misses and erratically tries to drive away to safety 

Foster a dog 

The Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center offers 

individuals in Franklin County the opportunity to foster shelter 

dogs while they are still available for direct adoption. While fostering 

a dog, it is possible to learn more about how that dog will 

act in a home setting, increase the dog’s network of potential 

adopters, and give them time out of the shelter to decompress. 

Many dogs enter the shelter as stray dogs, so virtually nothing is 

known about them. Foster homes provide the opportunity to learn 

important details about dogs in the shelter’s care. 

Thee dogs also become Instagram and Facebook stars, and the 

shelter can learn information that will help find the dog their perfect 

forever home. 

For information visit the shelter website, www.franklincountydogs.com 

or email foster@franklincountyohio.gov. 

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before she can pass out. 

When she wakes in a hospital 

24 hours later, she is informed 

that she has been poisoned with a 

radioactive material and has less 

than a day to live. 

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Another view of development in Canal Winchester 

By Rick Palsgrove 

Managing editor 

You may have seen the signs in yards 

that read, “CW For Smart Growth - No 

More Warehouses” and wondered about the 

group behind the effort. 

About CW For Smart Growth 

CW For Smart Growth was formed by 

Canal Winchester resident Angie Halstead. 

“I created the group when warehouses 

began to spring up in places in CW and four 

were heading my way,” said Halstead. “I noticed 

residents and citizens airing their 

grievances on community Facebook groups, 

but there was no action being taken - only 

chatter. I couldn’t stand by and let this community 

we all love, our hard work and 

earned equity as well as our quality of life 

be destroyed without standing up and trying 

to change the trajectory.” 

According to Halstead, the group’s mission 

is to ensure the community remains a 

desirable place “by shifting development 

control to the community/residents” and 

away from developers. It seeks “smart” 

growth, responsible planning that considers 

infrastructure, school capacity/educational 

opportunities, pollution, safety, the environment, 

and transparency of the city’s decision 

making process. 

Halstead said the group holds occasional 

meetings with a core group of residents/citizens, 

but it mostly communicates using 

chat, Facebook, emails, and by attending 

government meetings. 

“I am thankful for all the wonderful people 

who stood up with me and helped 

spread the word, educate, and fight back 

against haphazard development happening 

in our community,” said Halstead. “We need 

more residents to help, because it takes a 

village and a few can only do so much.” 

Thus far CW For Smart Growth has 779 

members on Facebook and others who assist 

who are not on the Facebook page, as well 

as alliances with related groups in neighboring 

communities, according to Halstead. 

“Together, we want a better future for 

our entire region,” said Halstead. “Canal 

Winchester is not an island and we want the 

planning of our town and our adjacent communities 

to be cohesive.” 

The group’s vision of development 

Halstead, and fellow group member 

Trish Preston, who Halstead said has a 

farm on the outskirts of Canal Winchester, 

said the group wants elected officials to consider 

a pause on development until a development 

study and plan are created. 

“It is unimaginable that our community 

does not have a development plan that outlines 

our growth outside of the downtown / 

U.S. 33 area,” Halstead and Preston said. 

They envision creative innovative development 

where tax abatements and TIF’s are 

only used to attract development that can 

be reconfigured and reimagined as industry 

and society evolve. 

“Long term peer reviewed studies have 

given us evidence that warehouses become 

a detritus on communities and contribute to 

their rapid decline,” they said. “The short 

term financial gains create a long term burden 

on future generations and we believe we 

should be planning for economic and social 

success for multiple generations.” 

The group seeks: conservation of greenspace 

and public health, incentives for agriculture 

to be a priority, measured slow 

growth of residential that allows schools to 

keep up, infrastructure to come before commercial 

development that creates a risk to 

the safety, health of residents, and a plan 

for increased capacity to meet the needs of 

residents “today, in 25 years, and beyond.” 

“Haphazard warehousing development 

leaves zero capacity to meet those needs 

and, as good stewards, we owe it to future 

generations to do the best we can to leave 

them in good hands, as good as it was given 

to us from previous generations,” they said. 

Halstead and Preston said the idea that 

residential development is the only alternative 

to warehousing is incorrect. 

“Our community has evolved from a village 

rooted in agriculture to a rural / suburban 

community,” they said. “We are not an 

industrial town. Overall, we oppose warehouses 

because the short term financial 

gains will quickly be offset by the burden 

they create.” 

Regarding potential job growth from 

warehouses, the group believes “warehouses 

are one of many jobs that are being fast 

tracked to become automated and robots do 

not pay income tax” and that most of the 

jobs locally are under 30 hours per week and 

average $16-18 per hour with no benefits. 

“The promise of upfront dollars to the 

schools are fools gold,” Halstead and Preston 

said. “In comparison, we sold our soul 

for money up front when the reality is we 

could have long term sustainable economic, 

social and physical development and wealth 

in the form of other types of industry.” 

Halstead and Preston said warehousing 

has a place and “set haphazardly in the 

midst of residential development is not that 

place.” The group believes the presence of 

warehouses in the wrong areas: cause property 

values drop, create traffic issues, rising 

air and noise pollution, infrastructure that 

potentially cannot support truck traffic, 

wildlife is adversely impacted, greenspace 

and farming disappear, and citizens’ way of 

life is hampered. 

The group cites that the Columbus’ 

South East Land Use Plan does not indicate 

potential warehouses in areas where Canal 

Winchester is considering such developments. 

The group characterizes it as a 

“scare tactic” that if one municipality does 

not develop a site another one will. 

City working on comprehensive plan 

At an Aug. 30 public hearing, Canal Winchester 

Development Director Lucas Haire, 

said the city is working to develop a comprehensive 

plan to guide it into the future. The 

long-range plan is intended to direct the 

growth and physical development for 10 to 

20 years and can incorporate individual 

studies such as city parks, downtown, and 

thoroughfare plans into a single document. 

According to Haire, the plan would help 

build a consensus and commitment from 

elected and appointed officials, residents, 

staff, and stakeholders. 

A comprehensive plan can include: outlining 

existing conditions and demographics; 

a future land use plan, which, unlike a 

zoning map, is only a guide; a thoroughfare 

plan for vehicles, pedestrians and transit; 

parks and open spaces; a utility master 

plan; economic development plan; and implementation 

and strategies. 

Our Pictorial Past by Rick Palsgrove 

A look at downtown CW 

This is a view of downtown Canal Winchester, looking northeast from the Ohio and 

Erie Canal, as it appeared around 1904. The men in the foreground are laying track 

for the Scioto Valley Traction Line interurban electric railroad.

Canal Winchester Messenger - September 19th, 2021

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