Canal Winchester Messenger - January 23rd, 2022

Messenger 

Canal Winchester 

January 23 - February 5, 2022 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XLII, No. 25 

Warehouse zoning approved 

By Linda Dillman 

Staff Writer 

A potential tug-of-war between Canal 

Winchester and Columbus regarding a 

warehouse development ended with Canal 

Winchester City Council’s approval of a zoning 

change by a 6-1 vote. 

At the heart of the months-long debate 

and citizen opposition was a request to rezone 

land owned by members of the Schacht 

family located on Bixby and Rager roads 

from rural to limited manufacturing. 

Northpoint wants to construct a pair of 

buildings to complement two more in the 

Canal Crossing development that, according 

to company owner Brent Miles, who attended 

the Jan. 18 council meeting, would 

create $14 million in payroll and 300 jobs. 

Attorney Richard Ricketts, who represents 

Dale and Teresa Schacht, said the 

property will be developed and it was up to 

the council to decide whether Columbus 

controls the situation or Canal Winchester. 

“We do not know what would happen if 

it is developed in Columbus,” said Ricketts, 

who pointed out Columbus is not required 

to provide the same level of improvements 

as Canal Winchester. “Canal Winchester 

needs to control this property.” 

According to Miles, Northpoint amended 

their design to include a $1 million investment 

to widen 3,000 feet of Bixby Road; a 

half-million dollar investment to improve 

Bixby Road and Winchester Pike intersection 

with an additional right turn lane; another 

$500,000 pledge for improvements at 

Winchester Pike and Gender Road; and construction 

of an eight-foot landscaped berm 

to block part of the view of trucks docks 

along Bixby Road west of the site. 

“I don’t live here. I don’t vote here, but I 

want to invest my money here,” said Miles. 

“We do what we say we’re going to do. We 

have a great track record with the city. We 

revised the plan, decreased building sizes 

and added setbacks. I think the plan is better. 

I think the infrastructure is better. I 

don’t want to build these two buildings in 

Columbus. I want to build in Canal Winchester.” 

Councilwoman Jill Amos said she wished 

Northpoint had come to the city’s Planning 

and Zoning Commission with the changes, 

which she felt would have addressed a lot of 

the commission’s concerns about the project. 

When it came time for voting on the ordinance, 

Amos was the lone dissenting vote 

because she felt the commission should still 

weigh in on the decision-making process. 

Resident Angie Halstead said, “This is 

our town. This is not what we want. Just because 

you are protecting the downtown, 

you’re not protecting everyone else. When is 

enough enough? Put a line in the sand. Do 

the right thing.” 

Councilman Bob Clark said his decision 

to vote for the rezoning was the most important 

one he’s made in his six years on council 

because it blocks Columbus’ ability to 

annex land so close to Canal Winchester. 

“Columbus is very aggressive,” said 

Clark. “They will annex this in a New York 

minute.” 

While the Northpoint development was 

given the greenlight, council put the brakes 

on pre-annexation and development agreements 

for property located along Basil- 

Western Road. 

“I think it would be prudent to take a 

step back,” said Councilman Patrick Shea, 

“with the breakneck pace of development, I 

think we can slow down.” 

That 57.9 acre tract is owned by L & D 

Family Farms and is located in Fairfield 

County. 

Mayor’s picks blocked 


Staff Writer 

Filling two appointments on Canal Winchester’s 

seven-member Planning and Zoning 

Commission will take a little longer 

after Canal Winchester City Council shot 

down Mayor Mike Ebert’s pair of recommendations. 

Council voted 4-3 to block the appointments 

with council members Jill Amos, 

Laurie Amick, Ashley Ward, and Patrick 

Shea rejecting and Mike Walker, Bob Clark, 

and Chuck Milliken voting for approval. 

Resolutions approving the appointments 

of Mark Caulk and Chuck Carpenter were 

first presented on Jan. 3, but held for more 

information after a lengthy discussion by 

council. The same resolutions appeared on 

council’s Jan. 18 agenda and after another 

round of discussion, did not pass when put 

to a vote. 

Council members previously questioned 

Carpenter’s qualifications, wanted to see 

Caulk’s application, asked why a longstanding 

commission member Mike Vasko 

was not re-appointed, and the status of 

other applicants. 

See PICKS, page 6 

McGill Park taking shape 

Heavenly Treats Bakery 

VALENTINE SWEETS 

100 Winchester Cemetery (614) 524-1183 

www.heavenlytreatsohio.com 

Winter Hours: Thursday thru Saturday 9am to 3pm 

Celebrating 15 Years in Business! 

Messenger photo by Linda Dillman 

Canal Winchester Construction Services Administrator Bill Sims looks forward to the 

opening of a large-scale nature-themed playground at McGill Park later this spring. 

The recreation feature includes a climbing area, zip line and interactive equipment 

for children. Phase I of the multi-phase project includes the playground, four soccer 

fields - which will open next year to give the turf the opportunity to establish itself 

before hosting competitions - a three-season pavilion, multi-use trail and parking. 

The site was originally purchased by Henry Dove in 1811 on land that would become 

the city of Canal Winchester and the park. McGill park is located along Lithopolis- 

Winchester Road on the southeast edge of Canal Winchester near Walnut Creek. 

CW City Council meetings 

Canal Winchester City Council meetings 

are held on the first and third Monday of 

every month. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. and 

are held at Town Hall, 10 N. High St. The 

meetings are open to the public. 

CW school board meetings 

The Canal Winchester Board of Education 

meets on the third Monday of each 

month at 7 p.m. in the Canal Winchester 

Education Center, 100 Washington St. on 

the second floor in room 204/206. The public 

is welcome to attend.

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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. 

Are you prepared to age in place? 

The phrase “aging in place” refers to a person who wants to live in a 

familiar environment, often their own home, as they continue to age, 

for as long as possible. 

According to the “Home and Community Preferences Survey” 

conducted by AARP in November 2021, “77 percent of adults 50 and 

older want to remain in their homes for the long term,” a number that 

is bound to increase as the aging population grows in the coming 

decades. Although people would think that aging in place is the simpler 

option, there are many aspects of living that must be reevaluated, and 

questions that need to be answered. Fortunately, the Franklin County 

Office on Aging is here to support older adults and their families as 

discussions begin and services need to be put in place. 

Is the home structurally ready for an older adult to age in place? 

An article written by Seniors at Home, a division of Jewish Family and 

Children’s Services, suggest that every family have a safety checklist 

to help decrease the likelihood of injuries in the home. Seniors at Home 

created a safety checklist of their own which includes “checking the 

floors for electrical cords, securing all rugs, cleaning out the medicine 

cabinets, setting up a medical alert system, putting in bathmats into the 

bathtub and shower, checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, 

and ensuring there are handrails by all sets of stairs”. 

Additional safety precautions include making sure outside stairs 

leading in and out of the home are accompanied by handrails, or having 

a ramp added so stairs are avoided completely. Replace dim light bulbs 

for brighter ones to make areas in the home more visible to avoid falls. 

Make sure, if possible, that an older adult has everything they need on 

one level of the home such as access to the kitchen and bathroom. 

Making these safety adjustments will let an older adult maintain their 

mobility and independence for as long as possible. 

social outings at senior events, older adults appreciate having the 

ability to leave their homes. Fortunately, there are many other forms of 

transportation if a family member is unable to transport the older adult, 

but families need to find transportation that is accessible and safe. 

Does the older adult have a trusted caregiver? As a person ages, 

their body’s ability to see, hear, move, and even think become affected. 

Having someone who can pay bills on behalf of the older adult, make 

medical decisions, and handle other personal matters, will be vital. 

Make sure to choose a caregiver that knows your life wishes and has 

your best interest at heart. Never choose a person you just met, or don’t 

trust, to handle your finances or medical choices. If no immediate 

family is around, choose a friend, neighbor, or another individual you 

feel confident will not misuse finances or make medical choices that 

don’t align with your morals and values. 

Aging in place has become more popular throughout the years, and 

across the nation there are aging resources available for those who are 

in need, or just to gain advice on where to begin. Here in Franklin 

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such as minor home repair, medical transportation, home delivered 

meals, respite care and so much more. If you are interested in aging in 

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Is transportation accessible? Everyone is on the go, and older adults 

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Hamilton Township High School alumni give back 


Staff Writer 

Time and distance do not stop Hamilton Township High 

School graduates from giving back and the latest round of 

Alumni Association donations are benefitting students of 

all ages throughout the district. 

On Jan. 13, Hamilton Township High School Alumni 

Association treasurer, Karen Cook, made the rounds of 

three buildings–the elementary, intermediate and middle 

school–to distribute $250 Vince Payne Classroom Grant 

checks to a teacher in each building. 

The grants, much like the association’s Elmo Kallner 

Scholarship Award and the George Cole Library Fund 

projects, are entirely funded by alumni donations. 

“Our membership is most generous and donate to our 

different funds each year,” said Cook. “HTHS graduates 

believe in giving back because they want to help students 

like they were helped when they were in school.” 

Late last year teachers were invited to submit a proposal 

for the grants for funding of a special project or classroom 

need. In the past, award-winning projects included a 

video camera, veteran ceremony, special seating, and specialized 

camera supplies. 

“We want to honor at least one teacher in each of the 

buildings by backing them as best as we can,” said Cook, 

who was a music teacher and said she was well aware of 

the money instructors spend out their own pocket on their 

classrooms. “We named this grant in memory of former 

public relations director Vince Payne who sadly passed 

away last year. Vince was always there to help alumni, 

“Our membership is most generous and 

donate to our different funds each year. HTHS 

graduates believe in giving back because they 

want to help students like they were helped 

when they were in school.” 

- Karen Cook, treasurer 

HTHS Alumni Association 

teachers, and kids in any way he could. This grant program 

honors him in honoring teachers and students.” 

At the elementary school, kindergarten teacher Cara 

Downerd was selected for her sensory path project, which 

will be installed in a hallway later this year. The path is a 

series of movements identified on the floor and wall than 

can be used by students to re-focus, take a break, or work 

off excess energy while developing gross motor skills. 

“It can be used by an individual student, a group of students, 

or the whole class,” said Downerd. “It can be especially 

helpful for students who experience frustration, 

anger or other sensory overloads. Academics can also be 

incorporated with the sensory path.” 

Intermediate English Language Arts fifth grade teacher 

Brittany Smith is using her grant to create a t-shirt design 

and sale for an upcoming Purple Star project in support of 

military families. 

“The proceeds from the sale will be used in part to begin 

financing a military memorial in front of the administration 

building,” said Smith. “The district recently established 

a Purple Star Committee that represents every 

building in the district. Purple Star schools acknowledge 

and support students and families connected to our 

nation’s military.” 

Seventh grade middle school teachers Cole Freshkorn 

and Jenna Berry are collaborating on turning a storage 

cabinet into a ‘comfort closet’ consisting of snacks and 

hygiene supplies for students to take when they are in 

need. 

“Many of our students come to us every day without 

various resources that they need to be successful,” said 

Freshkorn. “With our care closet idea, students will have 

the opportunity to take what they need such as toothpaste, 

toothbrushes, deodorant, body wash, female hygiene products, 

as well as various snacks/food they might not have 

access to at home.” 

At the high school, science teacher and Army combat veteran 

Corey O’Brien wants to purchase military-related items 

such as branch insignias for the school’s spring Military 

Signing Event, flags, and a specialized military themed jersey 

to honor two Hamilton graduates killed in action. 

O’Brien is also the school’s Purple Star liaison and was 

deployed to Kuwait in 2003 and Iraq in 2004-05. 

“We held our first Military Signing Event last spring 

and plan on making it a yearly tradition to show how 

proud we are of our students who are willing to make such 

a selfless sacrifice in service to our nation,” said O’Brien. 

“We want to give our future military members the same 

type of recognition as we do our student athletes that commit 

to play a sport in college.” 

(See photos of the recipients online at columbusmessenger.com. 

Look under South News.) 

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Bugs and Birds Up Close 

The Bugs & Birds Up Close Photography Exhibition 

is at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center 505 W. 

Whittier St., Columbus, through March 13. 

The exhibit features the work of photographers 

Richard Schnuerer and David Greenberg. 

Schnuerer’s work includes 20-plus pieces showcasing 

Ohio raptors, including hawks, owls, eagles and 

osprey. Learn how the eagle has made a significant 

comeback in Ohio from only four nesting pairs in 1979 

to 700-plus nests in 2020. 

A special feature of the snowy owl “Hedwig,” who 

visited the Delaware area last winter and became 

quite the celebrity, is also included. In addition to the 

raptors, an exhibit of ruby-throated hummingbirds 

will also be included to tell the story of these tiny birds 

and their journey to Ohio and the Grange Insurance 

Audubon Center. 

On the creepy side of things, the exhibition will 

include 20-plus photographs by Greenberg, who presents 

mostly insects but also includes spiders, millipedes, 

and other multi-legged, chitin-encased creatures, 

some flying, some eating (or being eaten), or just 

staring at you suspiciously from their faceted, buggy 

eyes. These creatures live on land, on water, and in the 

air and they are extraordinarily important to human 

beings. 

Greenberg’s work also includes bees, among the 

most valuable and most important creatures on earth 

because much of what we eat depends on their efforts. 

His spiders may look scary, and although they can 

sting if provoked, he reminds viewers that spiders are 

infinitely less harmful than mosquitoes or ticks, 

because they do not carry diseases, and they eat harmful 

insects. He also includes beautiful butterflies, 

interesting moths, and a number of other multilegged 

fellow inhabitants of our planet in his exhibition photos. 

Yost asks FCC to help stop scams 

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost urged the Federal 

Communications Commission to help stop the flood of 

foreign-based illegal robocalls that attempt to scam 

Americans. 

A letter sent Yost and a bipartisan group of 51 

attorneys general calls for the FCC to require gateway 

providers — the companies that allow foreign calls into 

the United States — to take steps to reduce how easily 

robocalls have been able to enter the U.S. telephone 

network, including implementing STIR/SHAKEN, a 

caller ID authentication technology that helps prevent 

spoofed calls. 

Gateway providers should be required to implement 

this technology within 30 days of it becoming a rule to 

help eliminate spoofed calls and to make sure that 

international calls that originate from U.S. telephone 

numbers are legitimate. In December, Yost and a coalition 

of 51 attorneys general successfully helped to persuade 

the FCC to shorten by a year the deadline for 

smaller telephone companies to implement 

STIR/SHAKEN. 

The attorneys general are asking the FCC to 

require these gateway providers to take additional 

measures to reduce robocalls, including: 

•Responding to requests from law enforcement, 

state attorneys general, or the FCC to trace back calls 

within 24 hours. 

•Blocking calls when providers are aware of an illegal 

or likely fraudulent caller. 

•Blocking calls that originate from numbers that 

are on a “do not originate” list — such as government 

phone numbers that are for incoming calls only. 

•Ensuring that foreign telephone companies they 

partner with are ensuring that calls are being made 

from legitimate numbers. 

The attorneys general encourage the FCC to require 

all phone companies to block calls from a gateway 

provider if it fails to meet these requirements.


Downtown CW 

Our Pictorial Past by Rick Palsgrove 

This is a view of the southwest corner of High and Waterloo streets in Canal Winchester 

as it looked in the early 20th century. Note the people posed in the second 

story windows. These buildings are still in use by businesses today. 

Arrest results in officer 

injury and cruiser damage 

In the early morning hours of Dec. 27, , 

a Madison Township Police officer was injured 

and a cruiser was damaged by a combative 

suspect at a Madison Township 

residence. 

Officers were called to the scene of an individual 

who was the subject of a 911 call. 

After investigation, the suspect resisted arrest 

and allegedly caused the injury of a 

Madison Township officer. That officer was 

treated at a local hospital and returned to 

work the next day. 

According to a press release from the 

Madison Township Police Department, due 

to the quick response of Madison Township 

Police officers, the actions of the individual 

were neutralized and the suspect was secured 

in the cruiser. Officers used their 

training and responded well in the stressful 

and dangerous circumstances. 

“Thankfully Sgt. Gamblin recognized the 

danger signs and called for assistance from 

Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputies,” said 

Madison Township Police Chief Gary York. 

“Otherwise, this situation might have escalated 

and turned much worse. The Madison 

Township Police Department has an excellent 

working relationship with the Franklin 

County Sheriff’s Office and appreciates 

their assistance during this arrest.” 

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During the arrest, the suspect also allegedly 

caused damage to the interior and 

exterior of the Madison Township cruiser. 

The damaged vehicle has been taken out of 

service for repairs, which are estimated to 

exceed $6,100. 

“Unfortunately, this situation serves as 

a grim reminder of the risk and challenges 

police officers face on a daily basis. I am extremely 

thankful that everyone involved is 

okay,” said York. 

Township Police statistics 

December crime statistics from the Madison 

Township Police: 3 accidents with injuries, 

6 animal complaints, 3 assaults, 73 

Brobst Park, 3 burglary, 21 domestic complaints, 

7 drunk, 2 fireworks complaints, 10 

hit skip accidents, 11 juvenile complaints, 12 

larceny/theft, 3 missing persons, 56 parking 

violations, 2 person with gun, 20 property 

damage accidents, 5 shots fired in area, 5 

suspicious cars, 27 suspicious persons, 21 

suspicious persons/vehicles, 9 threats or harassment, 

104 traffic stops, and 5 vandalism. 

Valentines for Veterans 

Spread the love and brighten a veteran’s 

day with a Valentine’s Day card. Visit 

Groveport Town Hall, 648 Main St., Groveport, 

before Feb. 14 to drop off or design a 

Valentine’s Day card to mail to the Chillicothe 

VA Medical Center. For information 

call 614-836-3333. 

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Valentine’s Show 

Mike Albert 

& 

The Big E Band 

Tickets - $ 56.00 

(Includes dinner) 

Sat., February 12th 

Villa Milano - 1630 Schrock Rd. 

Doors Open - 5:30pm | Dinner - 6:30pm 

Show -7:30pm 

CALL FOR TICKETS 

(614) 792-3135 

Pick-Up At These 

Locations: 

Walgreen’s - Gender & Winchester Blvd. 

BP Gas Station - Gender Rd. & Freeway 

Aldi - Gender Rd. & Freeway (behind BP Station) 

Kroger - Winchester Square 

Frances Steube Senior Center - 22 S. Trine St. 

The Wigwam Restaurant - 4 South High St. 

Shade on the Canal - 19 South High St. 

Canal Winchester Library - 115 Franklin St. 

Canal Winchester Municipal - 36 South High St. 

Canal Winchester School Adm. - 100 Washington St. 

Fairfield Co. Sheriff - NW Corner N. High & Waterloo 

Harvest Moon - 7 N. High St. 

Rex Barber Shop - 1 W. Waterloo 

Sunoco Gas Station - 501 W. Waterloo St. 

Panera - 685 W. Waterloo St. 

Schirm Farm Apts. - 6340 Saddler Way



Plans for CW’s Comprehensive Plan are underway 

Science: Let’s React 

Celebrate African American achievements 

in science at The Canal Winchester 

Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, 

115 Franklin St., Canal Winchester 

on Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. 

Discover brilliant scientists while conducting 

experiments. For ages 5-11. 

For information visit www.columbuslibrary.org 

or call 614-645-2275. 


Staff Writer 

A guideline created more than two 

decades ago to shepherd growth in Canal 

Winchester is getting an update as the city 

starts to create a new Comprehensive Plan. 

Canal Winchester Development Director 

Lucas Haire said the city decided to approach 

the topic of the plan based on continued 

growth pressures. The last plan was 

adopted in 1999. While there was an attempt 

to update that plan in 2005, the council 

chose not to do so in 2007. 

“Many of the residential and commercial 

areas approved more than 20 years ago are 

now nearing final build-out and the city is 

seeing interest in new annexations and rezoning 

requests,” said Haire. “Having an upto-date 

comprehensive plan in place with 

help guide the planning and zoning commission 

and city council as they evaluate the future 

development of our community.” 

A request for proposal for the comprehensive 

plan was issued by the city with responses 

due Jan. 3. A committee comprised 

of residents, council members, and city employees 

was assembled to evaluate the proposals 

and recommend a consultant. 

While establishing a vision for the community 

based on core values determined 

through the planning process, the plan addresses 

the balance of land use with location, 

design character, and density in 

undeveloped and potential re-development 

areas. 

The plan also considers the interconnection 

among land uses, the build environment, 

socioeconomic environment, and the 

natural environment. This comprehensive 

plan will then be used to guide elected officials’ 

decisions for the next 10 to 20 years. 

CW Council work sessions 

Canal Winchester City Council meets in 

work session at 6 p.m. prior to each city 

council meeting to discuss legislative items 

and other issues of the city prior to being included 

on a city council agenda. Council 

work session consists of all members of 

council with the vice-president serving as 

chair. The work sessions are divided into 

two areas of focus. The first work session of 

Elements of the plan as outlined by the 

city include citizen participation, demographics 

and socioeconomics and their impact, 

existing land use within the city, and 

surrounding communities and community 

character. 

Housing and neighborhood elements provide 

an opportunity to set policy direction 

related to the range of housing products offered 

in Canal Winchester. Transportation 

will be evaluated as well and build upon the 

city’s transportation plan. 

The plan will also integrate existing 

parks and open spaces, trail connectivity, 

accessibility along with natural areas and 

open spaces, and address governmental 

services and infrastructure. 

As written in the request for proposal, 

“The city considers citizen input essential. 

The Comprehensive Plan process shall be 

structured to maximize citizen involvement 

the month focuses on finance/economic development 

items and the second monthly 

work session focuses on service/safety items. 

While each work session includes specific 

areas of focus, other items may be brought 

before council as needed. Council work sessions 

are open to the public. 

We Love Our Veterans 

Groveport Town Hall, 648 Main St., 

Groveport, will host the We Love Our Veterans 

exhibit from Feb. 1 to March 25. The 

city of Groveport is recognizing honorably 

discharged military veterans from all 

branches of service who reside in Franklin 

County. 

Motts Military Museum has provided 

five cases that will be on display from the 

and participation. Participation of citizens, 

developers, landowners, business owners, 

appointed and elected officials, and other 

stakeholders throughout the community is 

paramount to success of the Comprehensive 

Plan. Community well-being shall be incorporated 

into all aspects of the plan; how will 

recommendations enhance the well-being of 

our community?” 

According to Haire, there will be in-person 

meetings, surveys, a comprehensive 

plan specific website, and other tools that 

will allow the community to engage and provide 

input into the planning process. 

“I would anticipate the city entering into 

a contract after city council approval in late 

March,” said Haire. “The city has budgeted 

$225,000 for the project in 2022.” 

Consultant proposals will determine a 

timeline. 

Civil War through the Vietnam War. 

If you have any items, pictures, and/or 

stories that you would like to display in the 

exhibit, contact the Groveport Community 

Affairs Department at 614-836-3333. Items 

must be received by Jan. 28 before 4:30 p.m. 

Items can be retrieved after the exhibit ends 

on March 28. 

Barber Museum 

The National Barber Museum in Canal 

Winchester is located at 135 Franklin St. 

(behind the former CW High School building). 

The museum, housed in approximately 

5,000 square feet, showcases art, artifacts, 

and memorabilia from decades of the barbering 

profession. For information call(614) 

837-8400. 

PICKS 

Continued from page 1 

“I went to the mayor and asked what can 

I do to help?” said Carpenter during the 

Jan. 18 meeting. “The mayor asked if I’d 

like to help on this commission. I run into a 

roadblock and I don’t know why.” 

Amos said council asked that other commission 

applicants be contacted regarding 

the appointments. She said she reached out 

to some of them and was told no one approached 

them following the Jan. 3 meeting. 

“We are in a crisis situation. I need to 

have faith in them when we make a decision,” 

said Amos, who felt more qualified 

candidates, including Vasko, were overlooked. 

“Our asks at the last meeting were 

very specific and those were not answered.” 

She said her personal review of the list 

of applicants was done by redacting names 

so she could eliminate outside influences. 

According to the city charter, commission 

members are appointed by the mayor, but 

confirmed by the council. They serve for 

overlapping four year terms of office. 

The commission is charged with hearing 

appeals from administrative officers and 

employees with respect to zoning, platting, 

subdivision, building and other regulations 

pertaining to land uses. 

Ebert responded to Amos’ statements by 

saying that he followed all of the rules as set 

in the charter– including the only qualification 

that you must be a resident of the 

municipality to serve on a city commission. 

There is no requirement to have experience 

within a commission’s area of concern. 

“You had the opportunity to change that 

in the charter last year,” said Ebert. “He’s 

(Carpenter) the only one of all the applicants 

that came in and talked with Luke 

(Haire) and Andrew (Moore).” 

Clark, who voted for the resolutions, said 

there are plenty of commission members 

who did not have previous experience in 

areas of planning or zoning before joining 

the commission, but are now doing a good 

job. 

“The mayor has the prerogative to do 

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“Scream” fans are dying for more creativity 

A little over two decades have passed since the 

influential horror franchise known as “Scream” was 

introduced into the pop culture lexicon and I can still 

recall watching the original for the first time. There 

was a buzz that rippled through the audience as the 

lights dimmed, every individual eager for the start of 

this new horror flick that promised something new, 

something different from this stale genre. 

All eyes were glued to the screen as the now iconic 

opening sequence unfolded. 

This was quickly followed by gasps and genuine 

shrieks as we watched Drew Barrymore’s character 

being stalked and chased throughout her home by a 

slippery would-be killer wearing a black hood cloaked 

around a vividly white mask with an open mouthed 

expression. 

Those sounds of alarm in the audience turned into 

shocked silence as Casey Becker met her tragic fate — 

and just feet away from her unsuspecting parents, no 

less. 

The film, directed by Wes Craven and written by 

Kevin Williamson, gave the audience a little time to 

adjust between acts but by that point most of them 

were on their feet, screaming and cheering not because 

they were little psychos (they could have turned out 

that way in the future, but that is neither here nor 

there) but because it delivered on that promise of 

something new, something difference. 

We knew we were in for a real treat — a movie in 

which no one, not even the beloved star who received 

top billing — was safe from the Ghostface killer. 

From that moment, this film established itself as 

one not to be trifled with, one not afraid to break horror 

rules, to make their own, and to break them again 

in a cheeky, meta way that pokes fun at the genre and, 

by proxy, itself. 

Though the expectation at the time in 1996 was not 

to kick-start a franchise, its popularity demanded it 

and throughout the years “Scream” has become one of 

the horror genre’s most recognizable and influential 

properties. 

One reason why this franchise remains relevant is 

because of how immersive it is, and I’m not just talking 

about the theatrical experience. 

At the heart of these films are the ‘whodunnit’ mystery: 

Who is the person (or persons) wearing the 

Ghostface mask and why are they killing people? 

There’s always a motive (however stupid and senseless) 

and it offers clues and red herrings along the way 

for you to solve. 

Though some of the shine surrounding the franchise 

has worn off, it is always a treat to experience a 

new one. 

That tradition continues with its latest installment, 

“Scream,” though to a lesser extent than the previous 

films. 

(And yes, this new film pokes fun at why it is borrowing 

its title from the original.) 

This “Scream” is the first to be written and/or 

directed by someone other than Kevin Williamson and 

the late Wes Craven. Picking up the torch for the franchise 

are directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler 

Gillett working from a script by Guy Busick and James 

Vanderbilt. 

Their vision for “Scream” follows much of the path 

laid by their predecessors a la commentary on the new 

wave of horror and more pointed commentary on the 

toxicity within fandoms but they were not as capable 

entertainment 

as Craven at creating tensionfilled 

atmospheres, which is kind 

of a staple in this franchise. 

The opening of this movie is an 

homage to the iconic sequence in 

the original. A teenaged Tara 

Carpenter (Jenna Ortega) is home 

alone, waiting for a friend to 

arrive when the landline rings. 

Ignoring it at first, she eventually 

picks up, only to be sucked into a 

conversation with a silky voiced 

person who wants to know her favorite horror movie. 

Having grown up in the town of Woodsboro, Tara said 

she despises slashers and is into “elevated horror.” If 

the other person on the line, who is most definitely 

Ghostface, didn’t want to kill her then, he does now 

with that “elevated horror” quip. 

With advanced technology at his disposal, 

Ghostface proceeds to terrorize Tara by hacking into 

the security system and unlocking the doors. It’s a bit 

of genius made duller by the trailers giving it away. 

Unlike Casey Becker, Tara Carpenter survives her 

encounter with the slippery serial killer and is left to 

figure out why someone would want to kill her. At first, 

there doesn’t seem to be a reason but then her 

estranged older sister Sam (Melissa Barrera) rolls into 

town with a deep, dark secret to explain why she may 

have been targeted. 

Wanting to get to the bottom of who is behind the 

attack, Sam seeks the counsel of the now retired 

Dewey Riley (David Arquette) and new horror film 

rules aficionado Mindy Meeks-Martin (Jasmin Savoy 

Brown) to try to solve the mystery. Their advice? 

Everyone, including the sister who was attacked, is a 

suspect. 

With a mostly new cast of characters sharing similar 

personality traits, it is the old crew who largely 

steal the show, especially when Dewey makes the decision 

to call Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) about the 

return of Ghostface but text his ex-wife Gale Weathers 

(Courtney Cox) the news. 

They are equally hilarious and resigned to their fate 

— none more so than Dewey, who is ready for it all to 

be over with. 

Much like its predecessors, “Scream” goes off the 

walls in final acts but it also loses some of its beating 

heart and wicked humor along the way there. While 

great points are made about people taking their love 

for “something sacred” too far, it begins to feel too 

repetitive and thus makes you feel like Dewey — sometimes 

amused by the things that are going on, but ultimately 

wanting it to end. 

Like the film so aptly points out, sequels are difficult 

to do well and it is hard to both expand upon the 

established story and keep things fresh. 

For the most part, this “Scream” manages to do just 

that but it would have been great to see a little more 

creativity within. 

Grade: B- 

The Reel Deal 

Dedra 

Cordle 

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Schools continue to adjust to COVID challenges 


Staff Writer 

Canal Winchester Schools Superintendent 

James Sotlar is pleased with the district’s 

roll-out of a new transportation plan 

to combat a lack of bus drivers, but continues 

to hope to return to normal operations 

as soon as possible. 

During the Jan. 10 Canal Winchester 

Board of Education meeting, the first day of 

the new plan where start and stop times for 

school buildings were changed, Sotlar said 

the plan, overall, “went pretty good.” 

The high school, middle school, and Winchester 

Trail are now on a one-hour early 

dismissal and Indian Trail is on a one hour 

late start. 

Parents with students at the elementary 

schools are being accommodated by either 

doors opening early for drop-offs at Indian 

Reynolds is trustee chair 

Madison Township Trustee Michele 

Reynolds will officiate the next Madison 

Township trustee meeting for the first time 

as board chair on Jan. 20. 

Madison Township voters elected 

Reynolds in 2019. She has experience as a 

business owner and public servant working 

in the governor’s office as the director of 

Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. 

“I am honored to serve my community in 

Trail or staying open after the final bell at 

Winchester Trail for late pick-ups. 

“We had about 65 students participating 

in the morning at Indian Trail,” said Sotlar, 

who said 25 to 35 parents took advantage of 

the program at Winchester Trail. It (new 

plan) is not the ideal situation we want to 

be in, but my goal is to maintain in-person 

learning on a consistent schedule…it keeps 

our parents and our students on a consistent 

schedule.” 

Sotlar said the district will stay on the 

new schedule through the end of February 

when the situation will be re-evaluated. 

“We’ll see what happens for March,” said 

Sotlar, who sent out an email earlier this 

month asking families to be prepared in 

case the district is forced to go on remote 

learning due to staff shortages. “We’re down 

bus drivers. That’s why we’re on this new 

schedule. We just have to be prepared and 

this capacity,” said Reynolds. “In spite of the 

perils of COVID-19, we have made great 

strides to bring resources into the township 

for safety improvements. Being elected as 

chair affords me the opportunity to achieve 

more of these wins for residents.” 

Reynolds is referring to the Justice Assistance 

Grant dollars Madison Township 

was awarded from Ohio Criminal Justice 

Services to upgrade the computer server for 

the police department. 

Reynolds serves alongside Katherine 

give as much notice as we possibly can, but 

I can’t tell you when morning comes how 

many people might call off sick for various 

reasons.” 

Sotlar said he will do his best to get the 

word out in advance, but notification could 

be as late as the next morning of school. He 

urged everyone to be prepared just in case. 

According to the district’s Jan. 2022 online 

COVID-19 Mask Metric Dashboard, 

even though the number of cases during December 

fell below the individual building 

threshold of 1.25 percent, the average 

throughout the district exceeded 0.5 percent 

of the total student population resulting in 

a districtwide mask required mandate. 

Individual building cases of the virus are 

monitored on a weekly basis to determine 

COVID-19 averages for the following month 

in determining the district or individual 

building mask mandate. The data from Jan. 

Chipps, who is vice chair, and Laurie Vermeer, 

who is the township fiscal officer, 

which marks the first time three women will 

partner in leadership as elected officials for 

Madison Township. 

Reynolds and Chipps serve with their fellow 

trustee John Pritchard. 

The Madison Township trustees invites 

residents of the township to make their 

voices heard about the needs of the community 

in their meetings. 

The next trustee meeting is Jan. 20 at 6 

5-28 determines the mask status for February. 

Data for Jan.31-Feb. 25 determines the 

status for March. Feb. 28-Mar. 25 determines 

the status for April and data for April 

4-29 determines the mask status for May. 

Masks will be recommended for the following 

month if the average number of positive 

cases is less than 0.5 percent of the 

student population. Masks will be required 

if the number of positive cases is greater 

than 0.5 percent–20 or more student cases 

on average. 

In December, the cumulative number for 

all four buildings was 23 cases. 

Notification will be sent out before the 

beginning of the next month of the upcoming 

mask status, which is also posted at the 

top of the district’s website at 

www.cwschools.org. 

p.m. at the township offices, 4575 Madison 

Lane, Groveport. 

To view a schedule of future meetings, 

visit MadisonTownship.org/board-meetings. 

GriefShare group 

Groveport United Methodist Church, 512 

Main St., sponsors a GriefShare group commencing 

Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. Register online at 

www.griefshare.org/groups/144263.Email 

groveportgriefsharegroup@gmail.com for information. 

Moses-Mouser Eye Care 

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who grew up in Bellville, Ohio. He 

completed his undergraduate degree at the 

University of Akron, where he graduated 

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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: Are contact lenses right for me? 

A: 9/10 people who wear glasses are good candidates for contact lenses. 

Contact lenses can correct for nearsightedness, farsightedness, 

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They can provide a wider field of view and the lenses won’t fog up in cold 

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exercising or playing sports where glasses could get in the way. 

Q: How often should someone who 

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

Canal Winchester Messenger - January 23rd, 2022

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