Westside Messenger - October 17th, 2021

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Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle

On Oct. 10, dozens of magical, mythical, and mysterious

beings converged at Westgate Park to celebrate the return of

the popular fall festival Mums and Mummies. In addition to

hosting craft stations, haunted sack races, and fierce costume

contests, the event also serves as a fundraiser for the local

non-profit organization Friends of Westgate Park. The members

of the organization, which co-sponsors Mums and

Mummies with the Westgate Neighbors Association, cultivate

the mums for sale. While these colorful varieties were not for

purchase, they did make for a great photo opportunity for children

like Scarlett Winters (top right).

Carrie Ebright, (bottom right) one of the Dancing Witches of

Westgate, conjures up some magic during their performance.

This year’s event marked the first time a non-canine entered

into and won the animal costume contest. Shown below is winner

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Drivers feel

overworked

By Dedra Cordle

Staff Writer

South-Western City School bus drivers

say while they applaud the measure the

board of education took last month to raise

hourly wages to attract substitute drivers,

more needs to be done to retain the staff it

currently has on hand.

On Oct. 11, dozens of bus drivers and

bus aides packed the auditorium at

Franklin Heights High School where the

regular board of education meeting was

being held. Multiple employees addressed

the board, all sharing a message that they

feel overworked, underappreciated, and

underpaid.

Among those speaking at the meeting

was Jason Chadwell, who has been a bus

driver for the district for the last five

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Hilltop veterans honored

On Nov. 7, the Hilltop Historical Society, in partnership

with the Don Gentile Post 535 of the American Legion, will

community events

honor two local veterans. The Hilltop Historical Society

will honor Michael Hicks, a Hilltop native who served in

Vietnam with the Army. The American Legion will be honoring

Reid Massey, who served with the Army in Vietnam.

John Ward and Stephen Miller will also be honored

as they were the honorees last year when the

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He said while he understands there is a nationwide

staffing shortage of bus drivers and substitute drivers,

he believes the current drivers are taking on too many

routes, adding additional stressors onto an already

stressful job.

“I love my job, we all do. That is why we are here,”

said Chadwell. “We drive because we care about our

students. We enjoy the work and we are proud of the

work we do on a daily basis. However, the driver shortage,

double trips, cross-overs, packing multiple routes

on a single bus can make transporting students more

stressful. You can imagine if you have a stressed driver

it’s not as safe.”

He said while it is true that by picking up additional

routes, the drivers get home more quickly but added

they would rather feel safer than be home at a certain

time.

“I cannot think of any industry where increased

speed equals increased safety,” he said.

Chadwell reiterated that the staffing shortage is

being felt across the country and gave a few examples

of why he felt that was the case. He mentioned burn

out, motorists who do not pay attention to their stop

indicators, and insufficient compensation as some of

the general reasons as to why there is a shortage.

He said it was his belief that some of those issues

could be addressed if the district were to raise the

wages and benefit packages of the regular drivers to a

level that is comparable to similar-sized districts.

“Our wages represent about $21,000 a year per regular

driver,” he said. “Columbus (City Schools) and

Cleveland (Metropolitan Schools) drivers both average

about $30,000 a year. What is the incentive to stay?

We do it because we like where we’re from and we love

our students.”

Michael J. Bledsoe, 60, of Galloway,

passed away October 6, 2021. Michael "Mike" was

born June 21, 1961 to Samuel (Jack) and Phyllis (Akers)

Bledsoe.

Mike was a part of the semi trailer business for many

years prior to owning Tra-Serv from 1999 - 2018. He

always enjoyed taking care of and building relationships

with his customers. Mike was well respected

among the transportation industry. He enjoyed riding

his Harley Davidson motorcycle, spending time with

his children and grandchildren, as well as tinkering in the barn.

He was looking forward to retirement and spending his days with Becky on

their farm that they were building together.

Mike and Rebecca "Becky" (Miller) Bledsoe were high school sweethearts and

were happily married for 40 years.

Mike will be deeply missed by his; wife Becky; their children Jennifer (Freddie)

Wotring, Brandon (Trista) Bledsoe, Ashley (Joshua) Meyer, Evan (Allison)

Bledsoe; grandchildren Reagan, Lyla, Nolan, Amiyah, Lorelei, Roman, and

future grandchildren to come; parents Samuel and Phyllis Bledsoe; sister

Debra Bledsoe; brother Christopher Bledsoe; their dog Sophie; along with

many other family and friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his father-in-law Everett Miller and brotherin-law

Jeffrey Miller.

Visitation will be held Thursday, October 14, 2021, 5 to 7 p.m. and Friday,

October 15, 2021, 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at Newcomer

Funeral Home SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City 43123. Burial will be at

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He said this problem will not be solved “from the

bottom up, asking people to do more with less.”

“This problem needs people at the top to make bold

decisions, to assure that certified staff are essential to

our district and treat them as such,” Chadwell.

Adam Wolfe, a driver at the district for more than

two decades, shared similar sentiments while addressing

the board.

He said these past two years have been the most

challenging years as a bus driver with the added

routes, the additional cleaning protocols and now having

to enforce mask protocols on the bus.

“It is very difficult to operate our buses safely while

making sure each student is wearing a mask properly,”

he said. “There is only so much we can do to keep the

ride safe for our students.”

Wolfe said he too would like to see the district take

measures to “improve the working conditions, safety,

job security, and the long-term financial stability” of

the drivers who work at South-Western City Schools.

When asked to respond to some of the topics

broached by the transportation employees, district officials

said they cannot offer a comment as the board of

education is currently in contract negotiations with the

Ohio Association of Public School Employees. That is

the labor union that represents classified staff such as

bus drivers.

However, Monte Detterman, the district’s director

of business services, did clarify some points made

about staffing shortages and masking requirements.

According to Detterman, the bus driver staffing

shortages are at the substitute level and the district

has been taking measures to address the issue. He

mentioned that the board approved an hourly rate hike

for substitute drivers last month along with an additional

monetary stipend if they continue

working at the district for a specific amount

of time. He added that the district has

recently hired three new drivers but cautioned

it will not be a quick turnaround to

get them on the road.

“It can take up to six weeks to get drivers

through the CDL (Commercial Driver’s

License) certification training and get them

on the road,” Detterman said. “But six

weeks is the minimum amount of time so it

definitely could be longer.”

He said while the district wants to

attract drivers who currently have CDL

certification, they will provide training for

those who do not. Interested parties can

check under the employment section on the

district’s website at swcsd.us or by calling

the transportation department at 614-801-

8550.

As for requiring drivers to ensure students

are wearing a mask while on the bus,

Detterman said that is a federal mandate

the district has to follow.

“All riders on any kind of mass transit

have to wear a mask,” he said.


October 17, 2021 - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - PAGE 3

The community celebrates opening of CML’s Hilltop Branch

By Dedra Cordle

Staff Writer

Carol Pugh has always believed in the

power of libraries.

Ever since she took her first step onto its

premises as a young child, she was awed by

its endless potential, by its ability to transport

and transform all through opening the

pages of a book.

That initial impression stayed with her

throughout her life; it even inspired her to

become a librarian.

“It was the best place I could ever think

to be,” said Pugh, who retired from

Columbus City Schools’ Stewart

Alternative Elementary in 2012.

She said what she loved most about her

job was watching the children as they came

through the doors, some taking their own

first steps into a library.

“A library is a place that builds character,

builds friendships,” Pugh said.

Throughout her years working at the

school, she helped instill a passion for reading

for hundreds of children, and sometimes

even their parents. Her infectious

love for the public places that hold those

books even managed to seep into the bones

of her immediate family.

“We’re all avid readers and big supporters

of libraries,” said Carl Pugh, Carol’s

husband of more than 50 years.

One of their favorite places to visit as a

family was the Columbus Metropolitan

Library’s Hilltop Branch — and it was just

not because it was located in their westside

neighborhood.

“It had a lot of charm,” Pugh said. “It

was smaller, more intimate, but there were

always interesting programs taking place

for children, teens, and older adults like

us.”

Like many throughout the community,

the Pugh family was saddened by the news

that the building at 511 S. Hague Ave.

would be closed in 2020 to make way for a

rebuilding project. But they were able to

see the bright side.

“There are many communities across

this country that do not have libraries, let

alone get to see a brand new one constructed,”

said Pugh. “While we hated to see it go,

we knew having a brand new building

could make a positive impact on our community

for generations to come.”

For more than a year, they watched the

building stages of the Hilltop Branch, getting

more excited as the months progressed.

Then, when its doors finally

opened to the public on Sept. 30, 2021, they

were one of the first in the building.

“It is absolutely beautiful,” said Pugh.

“To see these children, to see all of these

teens and all of these adults so excited to be

in a library is just an amazing thing to

experience.”

She said she cannot wait to see how it

grows, how the programs expand, and how

much power it will wield in the westside

community.

Also feeling grateful for the opportunity

was John Tetzloff, a Hilltop native who has

been the manager of the Hilltop Branch

since 2010. He said seeing so many visitors

come to check out the new library was

something of an out-of-body experience.

“I never thought this day would come,”

he said.

It was November of 2010 and on the ballot

was a 2.8-mill property tax levy that, if

approved, would generate $56 million

annually for the Columbus Metropolitan

Library. With those funds, the CML

planned a massive “aspirational building

program” to renovate or rebuild 10 of its 23

locations. Among those locations slated for

a rebuild was the Hilltop Branch, which

opened at its current location in 1996.

Knowing the measure would raise property

taxes, Tetzloff was not certain that

voters would approve the levy request,

especially those who lived in more economically

stressed areas of Columbus such as

the Hilltop.

The levy was approved and the multiphased

“reinvention and revitalization” of

the CML branches began in earnest. CML’s

chief executive officer Patrick Losinski

praised the community for making that

“difficult decision” during the public dedication

on Sept. 30.

“You supported us in a big way and no

one is more deserving of this,” he said.

Losinski said the opening of the library

represents more than a place to check out

books.

“This building represents so much more

to this neighborhood,” he said. “It represents

an opportunity to provide information

and technology needs. It helps students

recover from the educational crisis

caused by the pandemic, it helps with job

training and economic growth, and it helps

to inspire and transform lives for years to

come.”

The new Hilltop Branch, which is still

located at 511 S. Hague Ave., has 32,000

square feet of space, an interactive children’s

area, a Ready for Kindergarten area,

a tween and teen area, and a School Help

Center where students can get free afterschool

help. The library also has four large

meeting rooms, two conference rooms, six

study rooms, a learning lab, a quiet room,

public art, seating areas with views of the

neighborhood, and a “robust” collection of

library materials to meet the community’s

needs. The Hilltop Branch also boasts of

having 62 computers.

“There will be no waiting in line to

access the computers again,” said Tetzloff.

“Or at least there shouldn’t be.”

Tetzloff said he is excited about the

promise of this building, for the impact it

can have on the lives of those within the

community.

“Our mantra is that we provide support

for families,” he said. “We all want to support

our kids but we believe that if you

want to support the kids you have to support

the families too.”

He said the library will do that by offering

a wide variety of programs. For young

learners, the library will offer Baby

Laptime! for pre-literacy behavior and

training; Storytime for preschool aged children;

kindergarten preparation courses;

and more in-depth reading instruction to

help children conquer the Third Grade

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For older learners, there will be the

aforementioned School Help Center, summer

reading programs, and a new

‘YOUmedia’ Learning Lab that teaches

teenagers how to write songs, make

movies, or code using the latest digital

technology.

The library will also offer ‘life-skills’ programming

for adults looking for work, and

they plan to partner with local healthcare

agencies or non-profit organizations for

assistance with healthcare or accessing

legal advice.

Messenger photo by Dedra Cordle

Hillary Moran reads to her daughter Thea

Cavender, 4, in a circular nook. To see

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fixed incomes to continue living here. An agreement

needs to be completed on this pressing issue

between the City, County and Prairie Township.

For the past 16 years, two trustees have controlled

the votes and set priorities. They have failed on

water; failed on providing resources to protect

residents; failed on housing issues; failed to bring

new business to the community; failed on recognizing

the homeless problem; failed on seniors;

failed on supporting residents needs and failed to

respect your views and opinions.

This year Prairie Township residents get a real

choice in how they want leadership in Prairie

Township to continue. They can go down the

same path of broken promises, lack of transparence,

and lack of respect or they can vote for

change. Prairie Township has been run by these

same individuals for years without any real leadership.

It's time to have leaders who have a vision,

leaders that will listen to resident concerns without

looking at their own self-interest first. A

leader that will always respect your voice and

opinion.

I made the decision to run for Trustee because

I can make a difference. My forty-three years in

public service have prepared me as a leader. I

understand the role that I am facing. The position

of Trustee should not be turned into a career. The

only promise that I will make is that I will work

full time for the residents and businesses in this

community. You will always come first.

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Simple steps that can help you make a decision on Election Day

Step 1: Decide what you are looking for in

a candidate.

Candidates can be judged in two ways: the

positions they take on issues and the leadership

qualities and experience they would

bring to office. Both are important. Your first

step in picking a candidate is to decide the

issues you care about and the qualities you

want in a leader.

When you consider issues, think about

community or national problems that you want

people in government to address.

When you consider leadership qualities,

think about the characteristics you want in an

effective leader. Do you look for intelligence,

honesty, an ability to communicate?

Step 2: Find out about the candidates.

First find out which candidates are running

in the race by obtaining a sample ballot from

your county elections office.

Step 3: Gather materials about the candidates.

Put together a library of information about

the candidates. Collect any information you

can find on the candidates. Call campaign

headquarters and watch the press. Sources of

information from which you may choose

include:

•campaign literature, including campaign

I believe the current trustees are pro-solar. I’m

here to stand-up for the people who believe solar

is pushing against the will of the community.

As a US Army disabled veteran, I will be the

only Township Trustee without a business to run

on the side. For me Township Trustee will be my

only job.

After graduating high school, I joined the

Army and served until I was severly injured in the

line of duty. I toughed it out and stayed to get my

Honorable Discharge before returning to Central

Ohio where I worked as a truck driver for 30

I’m John Fleshman, Your Franklin Township

Trustee for the past 8 years. It has been a privilege

to serve on the board of Trustees of Franklin

Township.

I have served as your Chairman and Vice

Chairman. It has been an honor to serve you for

the past two terms. I’m running for another term

this November 2, 2021. I would like to keep the

diligent work going for the Township residences.

We have had a lot of success over the past 4

years. Most notably, we now have a professional

Township Administrator. Our administrator with

websites

•nonpartisan online voter information websites

•direct mail letters

•press reports (newspapers, television,

and radio)

•radio and television ads

•candidates speeches

•candidate debates.

In a local race, interviews with the candidates

can be helpful. For incumbents, a look

at their voting records on issues that you have

listed as important can tell you the candidates’

positions on those issues.

Step 4: Evaluate candidates’ stands on

issues.

As you read the materials you collect, keep

a record. Do the materials give you an overall

impression of the candidates? What specific

conclusions can you draw about the candidates'

stand on issues?

Step 5: Learn about the candidates' leadership

abilities.

Decide if a candidate will be a good leader

is difficult. How can you know if someone will

be honest, open or able to act under pressure

if elected to office? Here are some ways to

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Look at the candidates' background and

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Observe the candidates' campaigns. Do

they accept speaking engagements before

different groups - even those groups that

might not be sympathetic? Do they accept

invitations to debate? Do the campaigns

emphasize media events where the candidates

can be seen but not heard?

Review the campaign materials. As you

read the materials and watch the campaign

develop, add to the Candidate Report Card.

the information that provides insights into candidates'

personalities and leadership qualities.

For example, do campaign materials

emphasize issues or just images? Are they

accurate?

Step 6: Learn how other people view the

candidate.

Now that you have accumulated information

from campaigns and other sources, you

will want to learn what other people think

about the candidates. Their opinions can help

to clarify your own views, but do not discount

you own informed judgments.

Seek the opinions o others in you community

who keep track of political campaigns.

Interview three people (not family members)

such as shopkeeper, neighbor, or politically

active volunteer, to find out which candidate

they support and why. Learn what has shaped

their political opinions. Was it an event? An

idea or program proposed by a candidate? A

particular issue about which they feel strongly?

A long-standing party loyalty?

Learn about endorsements. This is a way

for interest groups and organizations to five a

"stamp of approval" to a candidate.

Endorsements provide clues to the issues a

candidate supports. Get a list of endorsements

from each candidates' headquarters.

Find out what these groups stand for and find

out why they are endorsing this candidate.

Step 7: Sorting it all out.

Review the information in your Candidate

Report Card and compare all the candidates.

Ask yourself these final questions:

•Which candidate's view on the issues do

you agree with the most?

•Who ran the fairest campaign?

•Which candidate demonstrated the most

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•Which candidate has the leadership qualities

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The Columbus Division of Police is

working to address crime in the Hilltop.

Sgt. Fredrick Brophy addressed some of

the issues with the Greater Hilltop Area

Commission at its Oct. 5 meeting.

According to Brophy, the department

has seen an increase in aggravated felonious

assaults.

“A lot of people get alarmed by it. When

we start looking at them, the shootings and

aggravated assaults are concentrated in

the hours between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m.,” said

Brophy. “We also find these are not random

crimes. This is one of those things that is

affecting the general overall increase in

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the nation.”

The police sergeant said his team is

working to get illegal guns off the streets

and encourages residents to help police

address the issue.

“If you are in contact with, or have close

relations with, an at-risk youth, which is

anybody between 14 and 25 years old, usually

a male, that is demonstrating some

sort of conflict resolution or anger management

issues, please reach out.

“There are many resources in the city to

help address some of the needs of these

young people who are making bad decisions.

The idea is that we get access to

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lot of those individuals on the Hilltop. So,

as a community, what we need to do is get

those people headed in the right direction.”

He also said the department has noticed

an increase in thefts from vehicles.

“It’s a crime of opportunity. If you’re

parking your cars out, do your best to make

sure that there’s nothing inside your car

that entices crime,” said Brophy.

In other news, the Greater Hilltop Area

Commission certified the votes from the

Oct. 2 election. With four seats available,

Adhanet Kifle, Victoria Frye, Simon

Dallas, and Josh Maddox won seats on the

commission. The terms will start in

January of 2022 and end in late 2024.

Jennie Keplar, co-chair of the government

and legislation committee, said,


Hilltop commission discusses safety issues and election results

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Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther

announced $15 million in proposed funding

to support construction of a new Sullivant

Avenue police substation in the Hilltop and

Real-Time Crime Center in Linden.

Funding will be utilized to complete design

services for both facilities in addition to

land acquisition for the substation and site

assessment for the crime center.

“Residents in the Hilltop and Linden

have been absolutely vital in providing

feedback and direction for growth and

development in their neighborhoods and

the broader Columbus community,” said

Ginther. “The investments we’re sharing

are the latest in a long series of initiatives

to promote a safer, more resilient city, and

we look forward to working collaboratively

with all our partners to bring these plans

to fruition.”

The city is currently in negotiations

with the state of Ohio to purchase land

along Sullivant Avenue between

Columbian and Townsend avenues for the

“Huge thanks to everyone who ran in this

election. You made this race robust and

exciting. You gave Hilltoppers a variety of

options to choose from. And thanks to you,

thanks to everybody who ran, who campaigned,

who got out and talked to residents.

You helped us promote the Greater

Hilltop Area Commission and I’m grateful

to you.”

There remains one appointed seat available.

Current commissioners will need to

nominate the candidate, who must either

live or work in the Hilltop. Nominees must

attend the November meeting and they

will give a brief speech at the December

meeting. The commissioner will be

appointed in January.

community events

Trick-or-Treat Trail

Prairie Township will host its annual

Trick-or-Treat Trail from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct.

23 at Westland High School. The event will

feature candy, costume contests, and more.

For more information, visit prairietownship.org.

Historical community gathering

The community is invited to join local

historian Bea Murphy for reflections and

conversations regarding Hilltop history.

The gathering will be held from 1 to 3 p.m.

Oct. 24 at the enclosed Westgate shelterhouse.

Blood drive

The American Red Cross will host a

blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct.

18 at Ohio Health Doctors Hospital, 5131

Beacon Hill Road. To schedule an appointment,

call 1-800-448-3543 or visit

www.redcrossblood.org.

Breakfast at the Lodge

The Westgate Masonic Lodge #623 is

preparing breakfasts once a month to benefit

the Special Olympics. The public is

invited to have breakfast the second

Saturday of each month at 2925 West

Broad St. Adults eat for a donation of $6,

children age 3 and above pay $3. Serving is

from 9 a.m. to noon.

Columbus proposes funding

for Hilltop police substation

substation, the agreement for which must

be approved by Columbus City Council and

the Ohio General Assembly. In addition to

housing police officers, safety services and

equipment, the substation will feature

community meeting spaces and recreational

amenities to help strengthen community-police

relations.

The Real-Time Crime Center will be

located on the city-owned property at 750

Piedmont Road and support the relocation

of 9-1-1 dispatch services, including the

city’s Alternative Response Program, as

well as safety and technical staff to analyze

incoming data and relay critical information

to officers in the field.

Of the $15 million proposed, $12 million

will be part of the forthcoming 2021

Capital Improvement Budget.

Approximately $5 million is slated for the

substation while $7 million is for the crime

center. Another $3 million in carryover

funding will also be devoted to the crime

center.


WESTSIDE MESSENGER - October 17, 2021 PAGE 11

Trustees tackle sidewalk program and water rates

By Amanda Ensinger

Staff Writer

Prairie Township recently held a public hearing to discuss

the annual sidewalk program. The program, which

replaces dangerous sidewalks in the township, has been

taking place for more than 15 years.

At the meeting, the board of trustees approved a resolution

to levy special assessments for the repair of sidewalks

in Prairie Township. This year, 11 households participated

in the program and the total assessment was $24,647, with

one participant paying in full.

The program offers township property owners a 10-year

interest free loan to repair their sidewalks. The loans are

added to the property taxes of residents and paid off over

a decade. However, if a resident moves, then they must

pay the remaining balance before the sale of their home

can be completed.

Previously the program was voluntary, but in recent

years the township added a component to the program

where they make residents replace sidewalks that are dangerous.

Also, residents can report sidewalks that need to

be repaired.

A few other revisions to the program in recent years

include that there is a minimum cost of $450 to

repair any sidewalk and residents need to replace

more than one slab of a sidewalk.

However, last year the program was made all

voluntary as a result of the financial situation

many Americans are facing. This year, the program

continues to be voluntary due to the COVID-19

pandemic.

“We didn’t want to make someone’s financial situation

harder,” Peters said. “Unless their sidewalk

was very dangerous and really needed replaced, we

made it voluntary.”

In other news, residents asked for an update on

Columbus taking over water service in the township.

“We have no control over when the county and

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city take over those services,” said Prairie Township

trustee Stephen Kennedy. “We all want that for the residents

and we are always trying to keep this moving along.

It’s a slow process and then there are additional legal

things to consider.”

At the beginning of 2021, residents saw a 2 percent

increase for water service and a 3 percent increase for

sewer service, according to Franklin County Department

of Sanitary Engineer’s Director Stephen Renner. The reason

for these increases was attributed to increases the

county received from Columbus. According to Renner, they

are simply passing these increases along to their customers.

The increase caused concern for Prairie Township residents

who already say they pay some of the highest rates

in the county.

At the time of these increases, the township and county

were looking at a way to have Columbus take over the

county’s water system, hopefully reducing water costs.

“I check monthly with Steve Renner and have not gotten

any updates,” said Prairie Township trustee Cathy

Schmelzer.

According to township leadership, a family of four pays

anywhere between $500-$800 a quarter for water and

sewer service. They also said that if someone uses no

water, they will still pay $110 in connection fees.

Neighboring communities that receive their water from

Columbus pay about half of what township residents pay.

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Trustees don’t look far to fill fire chief position

By Amanda Ensinger

Staff Writer

As a local township continues to search

for candidates to fill the fire chief position,

the board held a special meeting to discuss

how the application process is going and

candidates to consider.

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Fire prevention event

Prairie Township Firefighter Sam

Edwards gives a hand to 4-year-old

Asher Easterday exiting the EDITH

House. This was part of the annual

Prairie Township Food Truck and Fire

Prevention Festival held on Oct. 3. The

EDITH House was borrowed from the

Whitehall Fire Department and uses a

smoke machine to simulate a smoke

filled house. Firefighters were inside

helping visitors understand procedures

such as getting low, carefully

touching door handles, and using a

window when available.

Hilltop History

& Heritage

This photo is from May 26, 1987, and

features Alina Butler (left) on Historic

Preservation Day at the Hilltop

Library which then was located at

2955 West Broad St. Ms. Butler, the

original chair of the Greater Hilltop

Area Commission, was representing

the Hilltop Design Center to answer

questions and provide information on

neighborhood restoration and rehabilitation.

The Hilltop Library, now

located at 511 South Hague Ave., has

recently been renovated and

enlarged to offer larger spaces and

updated learning centers and meeting

rooms.

If you have a photo to share, contact

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HAULING

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$25 extra/day over 4 days

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$49.95

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All Makes • All Models

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Decks, Kitchens, Baths

Room Additions,

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Bsmt Waterproofing

Deal With Small Non-Pressure Co.

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Baths, Kitchen,

Plumbing and Electrical.

All your Handyman needs

No Job too Big or Small

Over 30 Yrs. Exp. Lic.-Bond-Ins.

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LANDSCAPING

MOVING

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Moving

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Celebrating

over 60 yrs

in business

PAINTING

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PLUMBING

MYERS

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Exp. Expert Plumbing

New Work & Fast Repairs

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Water • Sewer • Gas

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All About Drains & Plumb.

Will snake any sm drain

$145. 614-778-2584

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PLUMBING

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No Overtime Charges

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NEW AND

REPAIR

Established 1917

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614-274-5629

DRYW

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Textured Ceilings

614-551-6963

Residential/Commercial

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Bates & Sons

Soft Wash & Powerwash

5 ★ Google Reviews

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Any house wash $149+tax

Single deck $69+tax

2 Tier deck $99+tax

Best Wash in Town

Over 45,000 washes

Ashley 614-771-3892

ROOFING

Robinson roofing & repairs

30 yrs. exp. Lifetime Cols.

resident. Lic./bonded/Ins.

Reas rates. Member of

BBB. Dennis Robinson

614-330-3087, 732-3100

SEWING MACHINE

REPAIR

REPAIR all makes 24 hr.

service. Clean, oil, adjust

in your home. $49.95 all

work gtd. 614-890-5296

TREE SERVICES

Arborists Rn

Tree Experts LLC.

For all your

trimming needs.

•Removals,

•Trimming,

•Pruning,

•Thinning,

•Stump Grinding

Give us a call today!

614-483-3204

BURNS TREE SERVICE

Trimming, Removal &

Stump Grinding.

614-584-2164

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Best Prices • Same Day Service

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Pet Corner

Pets of the week

Sandra is a lovely

and friendly lady.

This 10-month-old

can be very jumpy at

times, so we would

suggest a home with

no small children as

she might push them

right over in all the

excitement. If you’re

ready to visit with Sandra, head over to the

Franklin County shelter.

FYI: franklincountydogs.com.

Beckie is a 5-monthold

sweet gal. She,

and her siblings,

were born on a farm

where their mother

was killed in an accident

when they were

just 10 days old.

Beckie was rescued

and was bottle fed

but is now doing well and ready for her forever

home. She is spayed, microchipped, and up

to date on vaccines. Meet her at the Pet

Supplies Plus on Lane Avenue in Upper

Arlington.

FYI: colonycats.org

These furry friends are available

for adoption at local

rescues and shelters

Ted is a sibling of

Beckie. He was rescued

by Colony Cats

and bottle fed until

old enough to eat on

his own. Ted is super

cuddly and sweet. He

would make a great

addition to any

household. Ted is

available for adoption through Colony Cats.

You can meet him at the Pet Supplies Plus in

Upper Arlington.

FYI: colonycats.org

Gizmo has raised

her last litter of kittens

and she is ready to

find her forever

home. She is about 2

years old and enjoys

affection. She is good

with children and with

dogs though she will

get out of reach when

she needs a break. Gizmo is up for adoption

through Friends for Life Animal Haven.

FYI: fflah.org

Franklin County Auditor Michael

Stinziano announced that the 2022 dog

license renewal period has been extended

by two months from January 31 to March

31 in an effort to increase the level of

licensing in the county.

The temporary extension comes after

the Franklin County Board of

Commissioners approved a resolution making

the change in a vote on Oct. 12. This

initiative is a continuation of the pilot project

initiated by Stinziano in coordination

with the commissioners in 2019.

The extension will only apply to the

2022 dog license renewal period beginning

Dec. 1, 2021 and ending March 31, 2022,

after which the office will examine the

effectiveness of the extended renewal period

in increasing licensing.

“As your Franklin County Auditor, my

goal is to license as many dogs as possible,”

said Stinziano. “With this licensing deadline

extension, the auditor’s office is providing

pet owners with more time to license

their dogs.”

The auditor’s office will continue to

expand the opportunities for dog owners to

purchase licenses, including through the

auditor’s mobile office, the Franklin

County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center,

and at various community events.


Dog license period extended

In addition to being required by state

law, dog licensing ensures that a dog has

been vaccinated against rabies, which is

required in Franklin County. It also

ensures any lost dog is returned quickly to

their owner. License fees help support the

Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption

Center.

One-year, three-year and permanent

dog licenses can be purchased without

penalty beginning Dec. 1. Licenses can be

purchased online at doglicense.franklincountyohio.gov,

or at the auditor’s office

license counter, 373 S. High St., 21st floor

in downtown Columbus. The counter is

open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.

to 4 p.m.

JEFFREY P. COMPTON

ATTORNEY AT LAW

General Practice

Personal Injury • Domestic

Probate • Wills

Power of Attorney

Healthcare Documents

FREE CONSULT & PARKING

614-875-7233 Fax: 929-474-9475

1665 London-Groveport Rd., Grove City

www.jeffreypcompton.com

Email: jcompton@jeffreypcompton.com

The public is invited

Reception For

Bea Murphy

Historian • Poet • Storyteller

• Early Life of Bea Murphy (Burnside) • Historical Reflections of Hilltop

• Memories of Sullivant Gardens • Award Winning Poetry

WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021

WHERE: Westgate Shelter House

3271 Wicklow Rd. (Westgate Park)

TIME: 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Question & Answer Session Welcome

Westside Messenger - October 17th, 2021

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