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PAGE 6 - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - May 15, 2022 Township Focus www.columbusmessenger.com Trustees try to protect properties from flooding By Amanda Ensinger Staff Writer As flooding continues to occur in certain neighborhoods in the township, the Prairie Township trustees are taking action to protect future properties. At a recent meeting, the board approved and signed a letter to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency addressing the proposed Darby Crossing project at 6145 West Broad St. in Galloway. “This letter addresses the potential issues for Prairie Township and its residents including flooding and drainage issues, as well as access to homes during emergency responses,” said Prairie Township Administrator James Jewell. “A letter was sent to the Ohio Housing Finance Agency by the board in January addressing the same concerns of the proposed project.” According to Jewell, the project located on West Broad is going to be partially residential and partially commercial. “The issue is flooding on Elnora and Tamara and this project could make these issues worse,” Jewell said. Residents also asked for an update on the Pleasant-Prairie Solar Project. “According to Prairie Township’s legal counsel, all parties have agreed to the stipulations that have been set,” Jewell said. “The parties include Prairie Township, Pleasant Township, Metro Parks, No Prairie Solar, and Pleasant Prairie Solar Energy LLC. There is an easement that the company needs from Metro Parks for collection lines. That is currently in negotiations. Hopefully the easement requirements do not contradict the agreed upon stipulations. Once the easement is signed, there will be a public meeting held by the Ohio Power Siting Board.” The 250-megwatt 1,700-acre solar farm has been a point of contention for residents who oppose the project. Spearheaded by Invenergy, the project will take place on farmland that has been leased for a period of 40 years and will stretch across Prairie and Pleasant townships. The project is expected to move forward. Catalytic theft on the rise THURSDAY, JUNE 16TH @ 12:05 PM CLIPPERS VS. ST. PAUL SAINTS Tickets are $6 RESERVED and $5 BLEACHER SEATING LUNCH PROVIDED FOR FANS 60 AND OVER WITH TICKET PURCHASE Make checks/money orders payable to Columbus Clippers and mail to: Columbus Clippers Aenon: Spencer Harrison 330 Hunngton Park Lane, Columbus, OH 43215 For cket quesons, call (614) 4625250 Ticket orders must be received by the Clippers before June 9th, 2022 www.clippersbaseball.com By Amanda Ensinger Staff Writer Residents on the westside are reporting a rise in catalytic converter theft and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is working hard to address the issue. At a recent Prairie Township board meeting, Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy Burton Haren gave an update on what they are trying to do to stop these thefts. “Last week, deputies were able to make an arrest on an individual cutting catalytic converters off vehicles,” Haren said. “The deputy found the individual with the related tools.” Haren also informed residents that they have been working on several traffic complaints throughout the township and plan to set up speed trailers in the coming weeks. Director of the Prairie Township Community Center Michael Pollack also asked the board to approve installing a new camera in the pool area. “The quote includes a camera with four lenses and sensors and the necessary mounting hardware,” Pollack said. “The cost of the quote, provided by Sound Communications, is $3,336. Extra hard drive storage is needed as well as a case to house the upgraded storage. This additional cost is $577.” Pollack also asked the board to approve a quote from Silco Fire and Security for a new wireless DSC security system. This upgraded security system will include new door controls for the front doors that will now allow key fob access. “They will be using existing wiring for a new security system that is being replaced due to the current one being unreliable and not properly reporting faults when the alarm is set off,” Pollack said. “The cost of equipment is $8,025 and the cost of the access control is $3,762 for a total quote of $11,787.” In other news, township leaders are planning ahead and already thinking about the winter. Prairie Township Service Director Dave McAninch recommended the board approve a resolution with ODOT for salt purchases for the winter of 2022/2023. McAninch recommended the township purchase 200 tons and said the township used approximately 250-300 tons in 2021. McAninch also asked the board to approve a resolution to use $10,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund to replace all existing Hometown Hero Banners and any new applications. “This money will be used to replace different banners along the Broad Street corridor that have weathered over time,” he said. “The new banners are $75 each, so we will be refunding $25 to the three new applicants.”
www.columbusmessenger.com May 15, 2022 - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - PAGE 7 Active Lifestyles A bi-monthly feature celebrating the wisdom, experience and contributions of our community’s senior citizens Arthritis and Exercise PAID ADVERTISING Older Americans Month Exercise can be beneficial in the treatment of arthritis, say many doctors. Physical activity can reduce stiffness and increase muscle strength and flexibility. It also has overall health benefits, such as improving cardiac fitness and physical endurance. Three types of exercise are most appropriate for those who have arthritis: •Strength training: Strong muscles help support and protect joints affected by arthritis. Lifting weights can provide this. •Range of motion exercises: Dancing, tai chi, Pilates, swimming, and other activities that push the body to stretch and move help maintain normal joint motion and relieve stiffness. •Aerobic activities: Activities such as brisk walking, bicycle riding, skating and more are good for the heart. They also moderate weight, which in turn puts less strain on joints, particularly the knees. Some studies show that aerobic exercise can reduce inflammation in some joints. Before beginning an exercise program, discuss with your doctor what activities might be right for you. May is Older Americans Month, a nationwide awareness campaign led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) that observes the positive impact older adults make in society. ACL sets a theme each year to celebrate the month. This year’s theme is “Aging in Place,” which focuses on how older adults can stay in their homes and live independently in their communities for as long as possible. The theme ties directly into the work of Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA). COAAA arranges and coordinates in-home services that help older adults and individuals with disabilities live independently in their homes. COAAA is proud to help people live independently, but the agency knows that age does not define a person’s energy and vitality, which is why it hosts the Central Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame to acknowledge exemplary older adults for serving their communities and enriching the lives of others. Eleven inductees will be honored later in the month during the annual recognition ceremony. COAAA is proud to celebrate Older Americans Month by helping older adults live independently, and through the Hall of Fame, where active and vibrant older adults are honored for their community service. SUMMER BLAST! ELVIS featuring Mike Albert and the Big E Band Saturday June 11, 2022 VILLA MILANO 1630 Schrock Rd. Dinner/Show Tickets $ 58.00 Tables of 10 Available Tickets by Phone: 614-792-3135 Still Good Seats Available Visa • Mastercard • Discover NO REFUNDS ‘MEDICARE FOR BEGINNERS’ VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS Are you new to Medicare? Do you need help understanding your options? Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging’s (COAAA) FREE ‘Medicare for Beginners’ workshops provide unbiased information to help you make informed decisions. Workshops are only being offered through Zoom at the present time. Join us for our upcoming workshop: Wednesday, May 25 at 2:00 p.m. Registration is required. To register, email Andy Haggard, COAAA Medicare Outreach Manager, at ahaggard@coaaa.org or call 800-589-7277. www.coaaa.org/medicare Funded in part by: This project was supported in part by grant number 2101OHMIAA/MIDR-00 from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington D.C. 20201. Subrecipients undertaking a project with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.
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