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PAGE 4 - MESSENGER - January 23, 2022 www.columbusmessenger.com Hamilton Township High School alumni give back By Linda Dillman 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.) 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 Since 1972 Douglas, Ed, Jim and Kip Malek “Hablamos Español” FREE Initial Consultation www.maleklawfirm.com 614-444-7440 1227 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43206 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.
www.columbusmessenger.com 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.” eastside Messenger (Distribution: 6,500) Rick Palsgrove........................Canal Winchester Editor eastside@ columbusmessenger.com Published every other Sunday by The Columbus Messenger Co. 3500 Sullivant Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43204-1887 (614) 272-5422 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. Keep tabs on the news in Canal Winchester Look for CW Messenger on Become a fan! January 23, 2022 - MESSENGER - PAGE 5 Messenger Canal Winchester READ US ONLINE: www.columbusmessenger.com 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
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