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PAGE 2 - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - October 31, 2021 community events Free lunch at UHMC The United Hilltop Methodist Church will host a free community lunch every Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located at 99 S. Highland Ave. Community Focus Highland Harvest www.columbusmessenger.com Prepare for unexpected power outages with a Generac home standby generator REQUEST A FREE QUOTE! 844-334-8353 FREE 7-Year Extended Warranty* A $695 Value! Limited Time Offer - Call for Details Special Financing Available Subject to Credit Approval A FREE ESTIMATE 15 10 5 YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE * % % % OFF + OFF + OFF Serving Your Community Malek & ATTORNEYS AT LAW Malek Proudly Announcing Adding New Attorneys To Serve You! WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PERSONAL INJURY WRONGFUL DEATH SLIP & FALL INJURY DOG BITE INJURY *To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions. SENIOR & MILITARY DISCOUNTS | Promo Number: 285 Since 1972 YEAR-ROUND CLOG-FREE GUARANTEE 1-855-995-2490 TO THE FIRST 50 CALLERS! ** Douglas, Ed, Jim and Kip Malek “Hablamos Español” FREE Initial Consultation www.maleklawfirm.com 614-444-7440 1227 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43206 Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle Phillip Fugate helps his son Xayvion, 2, (top right) paint a pumpkin at the Highland Youth Garden’s Fall Harvest Festival on Oct. 13. Fugate said it was the first time his family has participated in one of the Highland Youth Garden’s seasonal events and added that they all had fun getting to work on their artistic skills. According to Shelly Casto, the executive director of the Highland Youth Garden, they will host a smaller event on Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in preparation for holidays. “It will be our big produce blowout,” she said of the upcoming Thanksgiving Market. The Highland Youth Garden is located at 67 S. Highland Ave. in Columbus. Imani Lewis, 10, shows her delight as she helps Nande Gilbert (middle right) work the apple cider press. The press was loaned to the event organizers by Franklinton Farms. Nadia Muhall, (bottom right) the manager of after-school and family programs at the Highland Youth Garden, showcases some of the vegetable yield produced at the site on S. Highland Avenue. Outlaw, a mixed breed goat from Harrison Farm 13 in Groveport, munches on some of the vegetation in the garden.
www.columbusmessenger.com By Amanda Ensinger Staff Writer The Franklin Township trustees and Police Chief Byron Smith discussed the police levy at a recent board meeting. The police department is asking voters to approve a 7- mill police levy on Nov. 2. The five-year, timed levy would replace an existing timed levy that is set to expire at the end of 2022, as well as add an additional 3-mills to the levy. “If the levy does not pass, we will need to release the part-time officers and possibly lose third shift,” Smith said. The police chief said other cuts to service were possible as well. This is the second time the department has asked for a levy this year. In the spring, residents rejected a 7.37-mill permanent levy. At the time the levy failed, Smith said the department would have to cut the third shift to operate within its means. However, those cuts have not yet taken place. The department currently has two other permanent levies it collects from township taxpayers. Those two levies bring in approximately $700,000 a year for the department. Smith said the funds from the levy would be used for Hilltop veterans honored On Nov. 7, the Hilltop Historical Society, in partnership with the Don Gentile Post 535 of the American Legion, will 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 society operational expenses, including paying for salaries, equipment and other department needs. Police officials hope the community will support the levy this time around, but some voters are still against the extra taxes. “I am not sure where my taxes are going. So my standpoint is simple - police enforcement in our community is extremely important, however the current police situation seems wasteful and unnecessary,” said Tennie Deibel, Franklin Township resident. “I am a huge supporter of law enforcement, but I am not in favor of another tax hike,” said David Byers, township resident. “I may consider voting for a police levy in the future but not this year.” For more information on the Franklin Township Police Department levy, visit franklintownship.com. In other news, Smith said he met with the principal of Columbus Preparatory Academy to discuss traffic issues. Located at 3330 Chippewa St., Smith said there has been numerous complaints about the intersection of N. Hague Avenue and Chippewa Street because of the school. “The school is facing a lot of traffic issues since increasing their grade levels from K through 8 to K October 31, 2021 - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - PAGE 3 Government Focus Police chief says cuts are possible if levy fails TRASH POLICY Continued from page 1 administrator, at the time. “A container must have a lid on it and if you already have a container like this you don’t need to purchase a new one.” Peters said residents would still be able to pick their own haulers as long as the hauler they select is licensed with the township. Trash is picked up on the eastside of the township on Monday, the central part of the township on Tuesday and the western part of the township on Wednesday. Peters previously said the reason for these changes is because there has been a rodent problem in the township. “We are having a rat issue with the trash on the streets almost every day of the week,” Peters said. “Having trash frequently out is a food source for them; not having trash out four days a week will help solve this problem.” He also said having trash just in bags on the street for pickup is an issue. “When trash is not in a container with a lid, it is easily accessible to rodents and around the westside through 12,” Smith said. “The leaders of the school did not take into consideration the increase in the number of cars that would occur with the increase in grade levels being offered.” Smith said that during dismissal time, the school ties up traffic on N. Hague Avenue to a point where an emergency vehicle could not get through. Smith said he will be speaking with the Franklin County Engineer’s Office to see what guidance it could provide. did not have a physical program. The West High School Junior Reserve Officer Training program color guard will present the colors. “BEST NEW YEARS PARTY IN TOWN” The program will be at 3 p.m. at the Don Gentile Post 532, 1571 Demorest Road in Columbus. For more information, contact Richard Hoffman at 614-264-3516. racoons,” he said. “Having it in proper containers will eliminate this issue, as well as help keep the township clean because trash bags won’t be opened, and trash won’t be spilled everywhere.” Prairie Township trustee Cathy Schmelzer had asked the board why postcards could not be sent out to residents informing them of the new resolution. Trustee Steve Kennedy opposed this plan and trustee Doug Stormont wanted to have more information on the fine process prior to deciding on the postcards. “We put it on the website, Facebook and in our newsletter,” said Peters. “Each company also notified their customers.” Schmelzer said she thought more could have been done to inform residents of the policy change. “I wanted a couple of notices to go out to our residents to let them know what was going on with the trash,” she said. “I was not allowed to do it. I would be frustrated too if someone didn’t tell me.” 17 th Annual Mike Albert and The Big E. Band Per Couple Prices Overnight Package - $319 Party Only Packages - $250 Single Overnight - $219 Prices include Dinner, Drinks, Room, Party favors, Full Breakfast Crowne Plaza • 6500 Doubletree Ave. (formerly Marriott North)
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