Canal Winchester Messenger - May 15th, 2022

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Canal Winchester 

May 15-28, 2022 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XLIII, No. 7 

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Labor Day event 

gets cash boost 

Chalk artist Sheryl Lazenby at work on one of her creations. 

The creative arts thrive in CW 

By Linda Dillman 

Staff Writer 

The sidewalks, porches, and public areas in downtown 

Canal Winchester will be a kaleidoscope of color 

featuring the works of dozens of artists–along with 

dance and music–on May 21 as Destination: Canal 

Winchester presents the Art on the Canal Art Stroll 

from noon to 6 p.m., rain or shine. 

“We currently have around 50 central Ohio 

artist/entertainers participating and a variety of mediums 

will be represented,” said Karen Stiles, Destination: 

Canal Winchester’ executive director. “We’re 

excited that our own Robert Warren–a worldrenowned 

artist–will have his beautiful studio open 

and he will be demonstrating painting techniques 

throughout the afternoon. Our favorite chalk artist, 

Sheryl Lazenby, will return under the gazebo at 

Stradley Park. It’s so much fun each year to watch her 

piece slowly evolve. She starts early in the morning to 

ensure it will be finished by the end of the event.” 

Volunteers will be stationed along High Street, 

handing out maps and explaining the location of each 

artist. Quilts and Canal Winchester student art will 

be on display in the town hall building at the corner 

of High and Waterloo streets and works by members 

of the Canal Winchester Art Guild are located in the 

recently renovated Prentiss Schoolhouse building. 

This is the third year D:CW is hosting the art stroll. 

The art guild created the event and hosted it for many 

years. In 2018, they approached D:CW and asked the 

organization if it would like to take over the annual 

one-day stroll. 

“We were thrilled with the opportunity,” said Stiles. 

“Our first year hosting was in 2019, but then in 2020, 

as with everything else due to COVID, we had to cancel 

the event that year. We brought it back in 2021 and 

felt comfortable doing so because it is an outside event. 

It’s spread out from Stradley Park area down South 

High Street, on to North High Street and ends at the 

Canal Winchester Historical Complex. So even though 

many other events were being canceled, due to the 

layout of this event, we knew people would not be 

packed together.” 

According to Stiles, the art stroll is free and fun for 

all ages. Local shops and restaurants will be open as 

well. 

“The Canal Winchester Steel Band will be playing 

at Stradley Park from 1-3 p.m., followed by dancing 

lead by Fred Astaire Dance Studio,” said Stiles. “We 

have several musicians scheduled to play at the historical 

complex as well. The Children’s Art Wall will 

be back where children can paint whatever they wish 

on the wall and the train depot will be open and the 

trains inside will be running. We have a variety of food 

vendors coming in as well.” 

For information, Stiles encourages people to visit 

the Art on the Canal Facebook page where works by 

participating artists are highlighted. Mediums include 

See ARTS, page 9 

Plus CW comprehensive plan news 


Staff Writer 

Canal Winchester’s Labor Day Committee is getting a $30,000 

cash infusion from the Canal Winchester City Council. 

“The resolution was put together at the request of council based 

on your last meeting,” said Finance Director Amanda Jackson, “and 

your willingness to give the Labor Day Committee some money this 

year.” 

During the April 18 council work session, Labor Day Committee 

Chairperson Carolyn Ebert discussed the financial situation facing 

the 2022 celebration and asked for additional monetary support 

from the city. 

The cost to put on the annual three-day festival–celebrating its 

100th anniversary this year–is approximately $79,000, which includes 

the cost for stage entertainment, parade bands, electricity, 

etc. 

Part of a $45,000 carryover from the last in-person festival was 

used in 2021 to stage the Hometown Day celebration last year, 

which depleted a substantial portion of the startup funds for the 

2022 festival. Compounding the issue is a situation where major 

donors are not able to provide as much financial support as in the 

past. 

“Several of the donors that we’ve approached that have been our 

key sponsors have indicated that their finances do not allow them 

to do so this year–our larger sponsors–and that’s where this 

comes from,” said Ebert. 

Development and comprehensive plan 

•Council tabled or postponed three development ordinances; one 

amending the zoning map for 80 acres of land along Winchester 

Pike owned by Harriet Baker Levin from rural to limited manufacturing 

and two others associated with the Schacht property. 

•Canal Winchester Development Director Lucas Haire said the 

city entered into a contract on April 29 to update Canal Winchester’s 

comprehensive plan. 

“The next step is to form the steering committee,” said Haire, 

who said the company creating the plan asked to keep the membership 

of the committee to 15 to 20 individuals. 

“We have reached 

out to organizations to 

appoint members during 

their next meeting,” 

said Haire. 

Before Haire listed 

the specific organizations 

and entities 

comprising the committee, 

resident Ann 

Bennett wanted assurances 

that not just 

one person was in control 

of the make-up of 

the committee. 

See CASH, page 9

PAGE 2 - MESSENGER - May 15, 2022 

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Hiker explores Ohio & Erie Canal 

By Kendall Collins 

Special to the Messenger 

When Americans dream about their next adventure, 

usually they envision jumping in the car and 

driving to a fancy hotel with all the extras - fluffy pillows, 

room service, and relaxation. 

Sleeping outside in the elements while walking over 

70,000 steps per day does not come to mind for most of 

us, but for Ed “The Hiker” Talone, it is his “American 

Dream.” 

Talone was curious from a young age about, “What 

is just around the bend?” His father took him for his 

first hike in 1966 and he has yet to stop exploring. 

With a hiking career spanning over 40 years, 800 

trails and 70,000 plus miles, Talone has seen it all. On 

his most recent trek, Talone is walking the southern 

part of the Ohio & Erie Canal Southern Descent, starting 

near his home in Portsmouth and ending near 

Baltimore, Ohio. On his route, he passed through 

Lockbourne, Groveport, and Canal Winchester. 

“Canal trails and rail trails are my main interests 

right now,” said Talone. “I have already walked the 

nation’s most scenic paths including the Appalachian 

Trail.” 

Carrying a large backpack, a 20-year-old map, a 

canal book and his AM radio, he has everything he 

needs to stay on track. 

“I don’t use GPS or have a lot of technology. I still 

have a flip phone,” he said. 

Talone enjoys the serenity of hiking alone and the 

disconnection from the world around him. 

“It is all mental,” Talone said. “Every hike is different, 

no two hikes are the same. My favorite aspect of 

hiking is seeing all the interesting 

places and small towns like 

Lockbourne that I would’ve 

never had the pleasure to visit.” 

Talone has hiked through 

every state in the continental 

U.S. and completed many trails 

spanning across Canada. He 

shared memories of his longest 

hike to date that began in Key 

West, Fla., and spanned north to 

the tip of Canada. The journey 

took over nine months and was 

close to 5,000 miles, with a few 

pit stops in between. In the 

future, he plans on hiking across 

Europe for the first time with 

“extra time to enjoy all the wonderful 

foods.” 

From Lockbourne, Talone 

headed northeast to Groveport 

and see Ohio and Erie Canal 

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THURSDAY, 

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even attended a Groveport City 

 

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the night in Groveport, he 

 

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When asked what he thinks 

makes a good hiker, Talone said, 

“I believe it’s the ability to deal 

with the elements. If you love to 

walk, you deal with it. There is 

 

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beauty everywhere, you just 

Ed “The Hiker” Talone (right) with Lockbourne 

Mayor Christie Ward by the canal historical marker 

in Lockbourne. 

Ed “The Hiker” Talone with his backpack. 

have to look.”


unofficial primary election results 

May 15, 2022 - MESSENGER - PAGE 3 

Unofficial totals for the May 3 Primary 

Election released by the Franklin County 

Board of Elections show 144,543 eligible 

voters — 17.18 percent - voted in the 

Primary Election. Election totals for 

Franklin County are posted online at, 

vote.franklincountyohio.gov. The Board of 

Elections must begin the official canvass of 

ballots no later than May 25 and certify 

vote totals by May 27. 

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Anyone for tea? 

Messenger photo by Linda Dillman 

The village of Lockbourne’s first High Tea fundraiser on May 7 was a full house 

filled with ladies young and old alike sporting fancy hats in celebration of ones 

worn by Kentucky Derby attendees, which took place on the same day. Pictured is 

Lockbourne Village Administrative Assistant Kendall Collins (center) serving a pot 

of tea to a table of women dining on sandwiches and sweet treats. Organizers hope 

to make the high tea an annual event, which drew visitors from across the area, 

including Groveport and Pickerington. The tea was held in the Lockbourne 

Historical Hall, an event space renovated by the village and local non-profit organizations. 

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There have been 28 films released within the 

Marvel Cinematic Universe and I can no longer whip 

up any sense of excitement over the prospect of watching 

another. However, I admit to experiencing a slight 

stirring of interest toward its latest, “Doctor Strange in 

the Multiverse of Madness.” 

This rare creation of a long-lost sensation had little 

to do with a particular fondness for the title character 

— despite wielding mystical powers, his personality 

tends to run a bit dry — and more to do with a love of a 

particular word within the title itself. 

The multiverse, by definition, offers infinite possibilities 

of infinite worlds beyond our own. In some theories, 

a different version of us is inhabiting these 

worlds — and we don’t always have to be human or 

have traditional human parts (see the hot dog fingers 

universe in the utterly fantastic “Everything 

Everywhere All at Once”). 

Exploring the multiverse can bring forth so much 

creativity to books, television, and film. Upon watching 

“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” I can 

say it has a style that sets itself apart from its predecessors, 

but it also continues to lack in true character 

development and character continuity through-lines. 

Though still arrogant to a fault, Dr. Stephen 

Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) has been humbled 

and haunted since we last saw him in a solo film; humbled 

because his love Christine Palmer (Rachel 

McAdams) has fallen for another, and haunted 

because of the choices he made to allow half the population 

to turn to dust for five years. He believes a side 

effect of his guilt is the terrifying nightmares he has 

been having of being chased and eaten by an otherworldly 

octopus-like creature but he cannot shake the 

sensation it may be real. 

While attending a wedding reception shortly thereafter, 

a ruckus outside gains his attention. During an 

initial investigation of the cause, he sees a young girl 

from his dreams being chased by the same otherworldly 

octopus-like creature that was the cause of his 

death. Fortunately for him, things do not go as they 

were in dreamland, but he does find out that this girl, 

America Chaves (Xochitl Gomez), has the ability to 

leap into any multiverse with one caveat — it only happens 

when she is scared. 

She tells Stephen that another version of him did, 

in fact, die via otherworldly octopus-like creature but 

it is her that is being haunted and hunted — not him. 

He has just been helping her try to discover who wants 

to steal her powers, while sometimes betraying her 

along the way. 

Determined to not end up like his deceiving and 

deceased multiverse counterpart, the sorcerer enlists 

entertainment 

the help of Wong (Benedict Wong), 

now Sorcerer Supreme, and Wanda 

Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen), now 

the Scarlet Witch, to help him find 

a powerful book of magic that 

would allow them to stop this 

unknown adversary before the multiverse 

is put into any danger. 

But he soon discovers that sometimes 

the enemy hides within 

plain sight. 

Though the film follows many 


Latest Marvel film felt like a rough draft 

Lithopolis Honeyfest 

The Lithopolis Honeyfest will be held Sept. 9 from 

3-7 p.m. and Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown 

Lithopolis. Free admission, parking, and shuttle 

service. 

The event features bee beards, beekeepers, art, live 

music, honey bake-off, Ohio Honey Show, honey 

extracting, hive inspection, junior beekeeping, 

American Honey Princess, food trucks, photo contest, 

honey, and honey tasting. 

For information call 614-769-3824 or visit lithopolishoneyfest.com. 

“Saving the planet, one honey bee at a time!” 

The Reel Deal 

Dedra 

Cordle 

of the familiar Marvel beats, “Doctor Strange in the 

Multiverse of Madness” embraces darker themes in a 

way its predecessors have not, and maybe could not. 

There is a heavier feeling to this movie, a more sinister 

vibe, and that is mostly due to its director, Sam Raimi. 

Marvel has a reputation for reeling in some of the 

individualistic flair of its directors, but they seemed to 

have allowed Raimi to go a bit wild — to a certain 

extent. While I think more could have been done to 

establish off-beat multiverses (we get a glimpse of a 

paint verse, but it features more Earth-like verses), his 

focus is instead on adding touches of visual horror like 

bloodied characters crawling out of mirrors, screaming 

souls of the damned reaching out to choke the living, 

and, on occasion, the snapping of a neck and a clothed 

evisceration. 

Watching this film was an amazing experience, 

especially when we got to see the awesome power of 

witchcraft and wizardry but listening to it was a different 

experience altogether. Some of the dialogue, written 

by “Loki” scribe Michael Waldron, was so bad that 

it nearly took me out of the place of awe I felt while 

watching the movie. It almost feels like the final script 

was a rough draft, an unfinished product that needed 

to pay more attention to character development, character 

relationships, and character motivation. 

While there are plenty of things to like about 

“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” such as 

the horror-inspired visuals and the acting from 

Cumberbatch and Olsen especially, there are also 

plenty of things that could have been better to make 

this a truly exciting cinematic experience. 

Grade: C+ 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer and columnist. 

First ursday 

The city of Groveport’s First Thursday summer festival 

series will be held the first Thursday of the month 

in June, July, and August from 4:30-7:30 p.m. in 

Cruiser Park, 4677 Bixby Road. The event features 

food trucks, more than 40 vendors, a petting zoo, kids’ 

craft tent and bounce house, a dog show in August, and 

live music. The music schedule is: June 2 - Lee Gantt; 

July 7 - Jack Middleton; and Aug. 4 - The Morning 

Lumber Co. There will be giveaways to the first 200 

attendees each date. Giveaways are: June 2 - 

Groveport tote bag; July 7 - hand sanitizer; and Aug. 4 

- travel bowl. For information call 614-836-3333.


Memorial Day events 

By Rick Palsgrove 

Managing Editor 

Memorial Day is a solemn and 

moving tradition for Americans - 

whether they live in big cities, small 

towns, or the countryside - dating 

back to the day’s origins in the post- 

Civil War period. 

Each Memorial Day of the past, 

present, and future is special in its 

own right as we pay respects to the 

fallen as flags gently flutter by each 

tombstone and flowers grace the graves. 

Time rolls on. Memories of some things 

in life may fade, but not the memory of the 

sacrifices made by these, our honored fallen 

members of the military. 

Memorial Day endures and is an elegant, 

dignified reminder to us all of the 

profound sacrifices made by members of 

our communities in service to their country. 

Local Memorial Day ceremonies 

include: 


In remembrance of fallen veterans, 

VFW Post #10523 will host Canal 

Winchester’s annual Memorial Day ceremony 

on May 30 at Union Grove Cemetery, 

400 Winchester Cemetery Road, at 10:30 

a.m. 

The ceremony will feature keynote 

speaker Chaplain Major Thomas H. 

Whiteman, Jr., the Wing Chaplain at the 

121st Air Refueling Wing of Rickenbacker 

Air National Guard Base. Other ceremony 

participants will include Boy Scout Troop 

103, Cub Scout Troop 103, and the Canal 

Winchester High School Band. 

Immediately following the Canal 

Winchester Memorial Day ceremony, the 

Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will host a flag 

retirement ceremony on the cemetery 

grounds. 

The public is invited to attend both ceremonies. 

Lawn chairs or blankets are 

encouraged for seating. 

Groveport 

The Memorial Day ceremony in 

Groveport will be held May 30 with the traditional 

parade at 1:30 p.m. and a ceremony 

directly after parade in the Groveport 

Cemetery, which is located on Wirt Road in 

Groveport near Heritage Park. The parade 

will begin at Groveport Town Hall, 648 

Main St., and proceed west down Main 

Street to College Street, then south on 

College Street to the Groveport Cemetery. 

This year’s guest speaker at the ceremony 

is Major General (retired) Deborah 

Ashenhurst, director of the Department of 

Veterans Services. 

The ceremony schedule: Opening by 

John Stertzer, American Legion commander; 

“The National Anthem” by Lew 

Compton of the American Legion; Pledge of 

Allegiance by Warren Motts, Motts 

Military Museum director; Prayer by Brad 

Beatty, American Legion chaplain; 

Recognition of Veterans Banners by Mayor 

Lance Westcamp; Guest speaker: Major 

General (Retired) Deborah 

Ashenhurst, director of the 

Department of Veterans 

Services; and the playing of 

“Taps” by the Groveport Madison 

High School Band. 

Groveport American Legion 

Robert Dutro Post 486, which has 

played a long time active role in 

the Groveport Memorial Day ceremony, 

is named after local resident, 

Private Robert Dutro, who 

in 1917 at the age of 15 joined the 6th 

Marine Regiment during World War I. He 

would later die in France on July 19, 1918 

during the Aisne-Marne offensive. The 

Post was established in 1924. Follow the 

Post on Facebook @ groveportamerican 

legion. 

Lockbourne 

Lockbourne’s annual Memorial Day 

Parade and Ceremony will be held on May 

30 to honor veterans and to recognize the 

village’s military legacy. 

The event begins at noon with a parade 

through the village followed by a ceremony 

at Lockbourne Veterans Park, 95 Landis 

St. “We will continue to focus on the history 

of Lockbourne Air Force Base as we 

plan to honor the generations of service in 

the military and our military legacy 

throughout the region,” said Lockbourne 

Mayor Christie Ward. “We anticipate several 

veterans to be in attendance at this 

event along with a strong presence of 

armed forces from the area. This historic 

local event is a central part of the village as 

well as the surrounding areas. Residents 

from neighboring communities attend year 

after year.” 

Lockbourne village officials said there is 

a deep-rooted history between Hamilton 

Local Schools and the Lockbourne Air 

Force Base. 

When Lockbourne Air Force Base was 

active, the “base kids” went to Hamilton 

Schools. 

Hamilton alum, John Gorczyca (class of 

1967) was a pilot of Air Force One for presidents 

Ronald Reagan and George H. Bush. 

Another Hamilton alum is Jay Silveria 

who attended HTHS in 1977-1978. His 

father was stationed at Lockbourne AFB. 

He was only a Hamilton Township Ranger 

for one year because his father’s Air Force 

career and orders took them overseas to 

England. He grew up and later became Lt. 

General Jay Silveria, the 20th 

Superintendent of the United States Air 

Force Academy. 

According to Lockbourne village officials, 

there are many generations of military 

families throughout Lockbourne, 

Hamilton Local Schools and Hamilton 

Township. Lockbourne and Hamilton continue 

to produce outstanding military service 

members that go on to do incredible 

things. Hamilton currently has eight students 

who will join the Military after graduation. 

For information call (614) 491-3161. 


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Friday, June 3rd 

Publication: June 12th 

Police Week 

On April 10, 1962 President John F. 

Kennedy signed Proclamation 3537 establishing 

May 15 as National Peace Officers 

Memorial Day and the week of May 15 as 

Police Week. 

On average a police officer is killed in 

the United States every 58 hours. Since the 

first line of duty death in 1791, over 20,000 

law enforcement officers have made the 

ultimate sacrifice. 

Nationally, 458 federal, state, tribal and 

local police officers were lost in the line of 

duty in 2021. (301 by COVID). A total of 

101 officers were lost nationally in the first 

four months of 2022. (54 by COVID). 

Ohio lost 10 officers in 2021 and two so 

far in 2022. 

This year the National Peace Officers 

Memorial Service will be held on May 15 at 

the United States Capitol in Washington 

D.C. The 34th annual candle light vigil will 

be held May 13 on the National Mall. 

The Ohio Peace Officer Memorial ceremony 

was held May 5 at the Ohio Peace 

Officer Training Academy in London, Ohio. 

Light Ohio Blue is a statewide campaign 

to show support to the law enforcement 

personnel who protect communities 

throughout Ohio. From May 15—21, citizens 

and businesses can show their support 

by replacing their exterior lighting 

with blue light bulbs. A police cruiser caravan 

will visit several locations in Central 

Ohio on May 17 from 5-10:30 p.m. 

To honor all police officers, the 

Groveport Police Department exhibit, “The 

History of the Groveport Police,” is on display 

at Groveport Town Hall, 648 Main St., 

through May. The display, curated by 

Groveport Police officer and police historian 

Ernie Bell, features vintage uniforms, 

badges, photographs, historical newspaper 

articles, radio equipment, and other artifacts. 

A reception will be held at Groveport 

Town Hall on May 18 from 2-4 p.m. for former 

and current police officers. 

Guns vs. Hoses softball 

The Groveport Recreation Department 

will host a charity slow pitch softball game 

between the Groveport Police, Madison 

Township Police, and the Madison 

Township Fire Department. The Groveport 

Guns and Hoses Softball Game will be held 

on Field 5 at the Groveport Park, 7370 

Groveport Road on June 4 at 3 p.m. 

Protect yourself from 

title theft and fraud 

Franklin County Auditor Michael 

Stinziano launched a Property eAlert system 

that helps protect homeowners from 

title theft and fraud. 

The auditor’s Property eAlerts notification 

system is a free service that allows 

property owners to sign up to receive an 

email alert whenever a change is made to 

the owner name, address, or appraised 

value associated with a property’s record. 

The Property eAlerts system is integrated 

into the office’s real estate record database 


Messenger photo by Linda Dillman 

Flower power 

The vehicle bays in the Hamilton 

Township Fire Department’s Obetz Road 

Station were cleared out to make way for 

the firefighters’ annual plant sale May 6- 

8. Firefighters Donald Charles, left, and 

Patrick Kauble, right, helped buyers 

pick out the perfect plant for Mother’s 

Day or to brighten a local garden. 

and provides registered homeowners with 

immediate notification of a change in their 

property’s ownership or value. 

The new system addresses concerns 

about the security of property deeds and 

the threat that a home’s title could be 

stolen by a fraudulent actor who files a 

counterfeit deed and transfers the home 

out of their ownership. In addition to the 

new eAlerts system, all property transfers 

are processed by the auditor’s office and 

require notarization as a safeguard against 

fraud. Anyone who suspects they are a victim 

of fraud can call the auditor’s office 

fraud hotline at 614-525-7226. 

Emergency services 

Emergency medical, fire, and rescue 

services in the Obetz area are provided by 

either the Hamilton Township Fire 

Department or Madison Township Fire 

Department depending on your location. 

For non-emergencies, call the Hamilton 

Township Fire Department at (614) 491- 

1013. The Madison Township Fire 

Department may be reached at (614) 837- 

7883.


May 15,2022 - MESSENGER - PAGE 7 

Madison Township Police celebrate their 50th year 


Staff Writer 

A half century has come and gone since 

Madison Township voters approved a ballot 

issue in 1971 to create their own police department 

to patrol urban streets and rural 

roadways and keep residents safe and secure. 

Fifty years later, while the mission is still 

the same, times and the size of the law enforcement 

staff has changed. 

Madison Township Police Chief Gary 

York said while a celebration is planned for 

later this year, township officers kicked off 

the golden anniversary with a vintage inspired 

badge they are wearing until the end 

of the year. 

“2022 marks a significant year in Madison 

Township history,” said York. “One way 

the officers are commemorating the milestone 

is by donning ‘throwback’ badges 

forged to duplicate those worn by the very 

first Madison Township constables in 1972. 

We wanted to pay special tribute, and give 

a nod to those officers who bore the weight 

of this badge before us, and continue their 

legacy forward for those officers who will 

carry this badge after we are gone.” 

Before operating its own department, 

starting in 1968, the township contracted 

with Groveport for 24-hour a day, seven 

days a week protection for $30,000 a year. 

That agreement ended after the ballot issue 

passed in November 1971. 

Levy funds were not specifically set aside 

to establish the department, which sparked 

controversy with Franklin County Sheriff 

Stacy Hall - who submitted a proposal to 

provide service for the township beginning 

in 1972 - and residents. The sheriff favored 

consolidating agencies throughout the 

county rather than creating more law enforcement 

entities. 

According to news reports of the time, a 

“hostile” crowd of residents favored establishing 

a township police department and 

township trustees Robert Brobst, Worley 

Rager, and Dewey Shumaker responded by 

committing $130,000 to create the Madison 

Township Police Department. 

Jim Alexander was hired as the first 

chief and tasked with creating the department 

from scratch. 

Retired Madison Township Police Capt. 

Dale Bryan served on the first shift in 1972, 

joining a total staff of five employees. He 

previously was a member of the Groveport 

Police Department. 

There were no cruisers in 1972, so officers 

acquired an old emergency squad 

painted all white with a door decal on the 

side. 

According to Bryan in a 2012 interview, 

there were no pursuits with the makeshift 

cruiser. 

“One time, we pulled up on a call and the 

Madison Township Police Officers are 

wearing vintage badges in honor of the 

department’s 50th anniversary. 

people looked at us and said they didn’t call 

the fire department for a squad - they 

wanted the police, not a medic,” said Bryan. 

“About three months later we finally got a 

cruiser.” 

Part of the township’s former fire department 

complex on College Street in Groveport 

was walled up half a century ago to 

provide housing for the new department, 

much to the chagrin of firefighters who lost 

recreational space for their pool table. 

Over the years, officers were added and 

levies passed. In 1995, a brand new 9,600 

square-foot dedicated law enforcement facility 

was constructed on Hamilton Road 

where Greg Ryan served as chief until he retired 

in 2013. Chuck Stevens was chief of 

police from 1991-97 and when the new 

building was built in 1995. 

After Ryan, Mike Ratliff was chief from 

July 2013 until he passed away in June 

2014. Then Ken Braden was chief until he 

left in December 2017 before Gary York–a 

30-year veteran of the Groveport Police Department–was 

hired as chief at the start of 

2018. 

There were three female officers prior to 

1995. 

Today, the department includes two full 

time female officers including Madison 

Township’s first female sergeant. 

“We’ve added three new officers in the 

last two and a half months and in February, 

we hired our first naturalized citizen as an 

officer,” York said. “That’s historic.” 

Our Pictorial Past 

Photos courtesy of the CW Area Historical Society 

The old lumberyard/Davis Paint Co. 

Now that Canal Winchester’s new City Hall and community center are ready, here is 

photo of the remodeled structure and its site on East Waterloo Street from the days 

when a lumberyard operated there for many years. It is a 20th century photo from 

when the Davis Paint Company once operated on the site. 

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New library branch planned for Canal Winchester 

By Rick Palsgrove 

Managing Editor 

Township Police statistics 

April crime statistics from the Madison 

Township Police: 5 accidents with injuries, 

5 animal complaints, 10 assaults, 91 patrol 

security checks at Brobst Park, 3 burglary, 

4 dog bites, 22 domestic complaints, 2 

DUI/OVI 2 fights, 3 hit skip accidents, 17 juvenile 

complaints, 18 larceny/theft, 6 missing 

persons, 26 parking violations, 26 

property damage accidents, 2 rapes, 1 sex 

The Columbus Metropolitan Library announced 

plans to build a new library branch 

in Canal Winchester. 

“We hope to have the new branch built 

within the next few years,” said Columbus 

Metropolitan Library Marketing and Communications 

Specialist Ben Zenitsky, who 

added site selection is in progress. 

Currently the Columbus Metropolitan 

Library is operating a Canal Winchester 

branch at 115 Franklin St., which is located 

in the rear portion of the former school at 

100 Washington St. 

“With current plans, the new branch will 

be approximately 30,000 square feet,” said 

Zenitsky. “The current branch is approximately 

5,400 square feet. We do not yet 

have a preliminary budget estimate for the 

new branch. Our aspirational building program 

is being funded through a combination 

of operational savings, philanthropy and the 

sale of Public Library Fund Notes.” 

When asked why the Columbus Metropolitan 

Library decided to build a new 

Canal Winchester library branch instead of 

keeping its existing branch in the old school, 

Zenitsky said, “We had not previously offered 

service in Canal Winchester when we 

opened there in 2016. We’ve been keeping a 

very close eye on the branch since then in 

order to gauge community usage and demand. 

It’s clear that this community loves 

its library and we want to make sure we’re 

meeting that demand and reinvesting in its 

residents with a 21st century library.” 

Zenitsky said he is unsure of how the 

space currently being used by the library in 

the old school will be used in the future. 

“This might be a question for the Canal 

Winchester school district, as it’s their 

offense, 2 shootings, 4 shots fired in area, 2 

suicide/suicide threat, 13 suspicious cars, 25 

suspicious persons, 31 suspicious 

persons/vehicles, 7 threats or harassment, 

125 traffic stops, 3 vandalism. 

CW Farmers’ Market 

The 2022 Canal Winchester Farmers’ 

Market begins May 24 and runs through 

Sept. 25. We are currently accepting applications. 

Visit www.thecwfm.com for information. 

building,” said Zenitsky. 

Zenitsky said the new Canal Winchester 

library branch will play an important role 

in the community. 

“Public libraries of the 21st century are 

more than just homes for books,” said Zenitsky. 

“They are community gathering 

spaces. As Canal Winchester evolves, residents 

need their library to evolve with it. 

That’s why a new, larger branch will include 

meeting rooms, small study rooms, and 

more spaces to collaborate.” 

Once the new Canal Winchester library 

branch is constructed it will be the second 

Columbus Metropolitan Library branch in 

the Canal Winchester - Groveport - Madison 

Township area. The other is the Southeast 

Branch located at 3980 S. Hamilton Road, 

Groveport. 

“Our Southeast Branch remains one of 

our busiest branches,” said Zenitsky. “I’m 

unsure how a larger Canal Winchester 

branch would impact it, if at all.” 

Visit www.columbuslibrary.org for information 

about the Columbus Metropolitan 

Library. 

Other library information 

•The current Canal Winchester Branch 

of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, 115 

Franklin St., is located in the rear portion 

of the former school at 100 Washington St. 

For information visit www.columbuslibrary.org 

or call 614-645-2275. 

•Wagnalls Memorial Library is located 

at 150 E. Columbus St., Lithopolis. For information 

call (614) 837-4765 or visit 

www.wagnalls.org. 

•The Southeast Branch of the Columbus 

Metropolitan Library is located at 3980 S. 

Hamilton Road, Groveport. For information 

visit www.columbuslibrary.org or call 614- 

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Arbor Day in CW 

Messenger photo by Theresa Garee 

First grader Lalan Shearer was the first of the students at Canal Winchester’s Indian 

Trail Elementary to place dirt upon the bald cypress that was planted in the school 

yard in celebration of Arbor Day on April 28. The tree was chosen by the Street Tree 

Advisory Board, a five-member panel of Canal Winchester residents who have 

worked to preserve, protect, and enhance trees and plants throughout the community 

since the early 1990s. “We want to help teach everyone about the importance 

of tree canopy coverage. Trees create shade and cool temperatures, which is very 

important in urban areas,” said Dick Miller, Canal Winchester’s urban forester.


Music in the Park 

The city of Canal Winchester invites families 

with children of all ages and adults 

alike to see and explore the many fascinating 

public works and public safety vehicles 

on display at the upcoming “Touch-A-Truck” 

event on May 20 from 6-9 p.m. Touch-A- 

Truck kicks off the city’s 2022 Music in the 

Park free summer event series at Stradley 

Park, 36 S. High St. From S.W.A.T. trucks 

to police cars, fire trucks, and more, get a 

close-up experience with vehicles from Fairfield 

County Sheriff’s Office, Madison Township 

Fire Department, Madison Township 

Police, Franklin County Engineer’s Office, 

and the city of Canal Winchester. 

The event also features live music by The 

Usual Suspects & Repeat Offenders. Additional 

hands-on activities and games will be 

available throughout the park. Attendees are 

encouraged to bring a lawn chair and picnic, or 

carry-out from one of our downtown restaurants. 

Alcohol is not permitted within the park. 

The fun continues all summer long! 

Come back on June 17 for Touch-A-Tractor 

and live music from local favorites the Hot 

Rod Lincolns. Then on July 15, the Gas 

Pump Jockeys return for a record 15th season 

for the annual Cruise-In Car Show, 

hosted by C-Town Cruisers. 

Music in the Park is a free summer concert 

series held the third Friday of May, June, and 

July, weather permitting. Visit www.canalwinchesterohio.gov 

for information. 

Kris Sims Memorial 

Relay for Life Dinner 

Get acquainted with Canal Winchester’s 

elected officials as they wait tables to earn 

tips for Relay for Life. On May 18 from 5- 

7:30 p.m., Canal Winchester Mayor Michael 

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jewelry, woodworking, oil and water colorists, 

felters, potters, glass blowers, stain 

glass makers and authors. 

Artists will be located under tents lining 

the sidewalks of High Street, on front 

porches of homes, in the Stradley Park area, 

around the train depot and inside the Prentiss 

Schoolhouse. 

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“What disturbs me deeply about this is 

that one person becomes the gatekeeper of 

who’s on that steering committee,” Bennett 

said. “I am alarmed that the primary gatekeeper 

to the people serving on the steering 

committee, who are going to shape our future 

for the next 20 years, is one person and 

one person alone.” 

Haire assured Bennett and council that 

he is not a gatekeeper and that he has tried 

to remove himself from the process as much 

as possible. 

“The steering committee helps guide the 

planning process over the 10 months it’s anticipated 

to take,” said Haire. “Ultimately, 

it’s city council’s position to select the steering 

committee.” 

According to Haire, the committee is 

Ebert and city council members will serve 

dinner at the Canal Winchester Community 

Center, 45 E. Waterloo St. The three-course 

meal will include a house salad, and bread, 

spaghetti and meatballs, iced tea, lemonade, 

coffee, and a dessert. The cost is $10 per 

adult and $5 per child (10 and under). Tickets 

can be purchased at the door the night of 

the event while supplies last. Cash, check, 

or credit cards will be accepted and parties 

will be seated on a first-come, first-served 

basis. Carry-out will also be available. 

The event is a charity fundraiser for the 

city’s Relay for Life team, The Village People 

4 A Cure. 

The dinner is named in honor of the late 

Kristen Sims, who worked to bring Relay for 

Life to Canal Winchester. All tips and dinner 

proceeds will benefit Relay for Life, 

American Cancer Society. Donations are tax 

deductible and receipts will be available 

upon request. 

In addition to the dinner, there will be a 

silent auction for a retired Canal Winchester 

traffic signal and other raffle prizes. 

Tickets for the raffle will be sold at the 

fundraiser and at the American Cancer Society’s 

Relay for Life event on June 25 at the 

Canal Winchester Middle School, where the 

winners will be announced. 

Free tire collection 

Residents of Canal Winchester and 

Madison Township are invited to a free tire 

collection event. Franklin County Public 

Health, in conjunction with Columbus Public 

Health, will facilitate the collection from 

9 a.m. to noon on June 4 at Brobst Park, 

5321 Winchester Pike, Canal Winchester. 

The event is open to all residents of 

Franklin County, as well as Canal Winchester 

residents residing in Fairfield County. 

Individuals may bring up to 10 rimless tires 

Stop in and visit the one-room Prentiss 

School and the “Queen of the Line” Railroad 

Depot at the Canal Winchester Historical 

Complex, located at 10 W. Oak St. 

For complete schedules and event information, 

visit destinationcw.org or call 614- 

270-5053. 

comprised of a council representative, the 

mayor or his appointee, a Planning and Zoning 

Commission member, a member of the 

Landmarks Commission, a CWICC trustee, 

a member of the Canal Winchester Area 

Historical Society and a representative of 

the Downtown Business Association. 

In addition, there are individuals representing 

the JRD; Chamber of Commerce; 

Ashbrook, Canal Cove, Charleston Lakes 

and Villages of Westchester Homeowner Associations; 

Olde Town area; a Canal Winchester 

area in Fairfield County and four at 

large members. 

“There will be many public meetings and 

many opportunities for public engagement,” 

said Haire. 

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per household to the event for proper disposal 

at no cost to them. Only passenger vehicle 

tires without rims will be accepted. 

Madison Township Public Works Superintendent 

Dave Watkins said, “This tire drive is 

a great opportunity to properly dispose of unwanted 

tires at no cost to the residents.” 

Tires pose a public health risk if left unattended 

or disposed of improperly. Tires provide 

the perfect location for standing water to 

form, creating a habitat for mosquitoes. It is 

on the water that the mosquito larvae grow 

and hatch. By properly disposing of any junk 

tires, potential hot spots are avoided. 

During a 2021 tire drive in Canal Winchester, 

435 tires were collected and prop- 


erly disposed of through Franklin County 

Public Health. 

“We are thankful to be able to offer this 

service to our residents again and hope to 

see the same success,” said Canal Winchester 

Mayor Mike Ebert. 

The event will also have free larvicide 

tablets for residents to take home and put 

in rain barrels, decorative water fixtures, 

and any other place with standing water to 

prevent mosquitoes from hatching. Residents 

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ActiveLifestyles 



A bi-monthly feature celebrating our community’s senior citizens 

Benefits of growing older 

Seniors are a rapidly growing segment 

of the population. With so many people living 

longer, it’s time to celebrate the perks 

of getting older rather than the drawbacks. 

Here are some benefits to growing old. 

•Higher self-esteem: The insecurities of 

youth give way as one ages, and older people 

have less negativity and higher selfesteem. 

Qualities like self-control and 

altruism can contribute to happiness. 

•Financial perks: Seniors are entitled to 

discounts on meals, museum entry fees, 

movies, and other entertainment if they’re 

willing to disclose their ages. 

Discounts are available through an 

array of venues if one speaks up. 

Seniors also can enjoy travel perks, with 

slashed prices on resorts, plane tickets and 

more. 

•Reasoning and problem-solving skills: 

Brain scans reveal that older adults are 

more likely to use both hemispheres of 

their brans simultaneously something 

called bilateralization. This can sharpen 

reasoning skills. 

•Less stress: As people grow older, they 

are able to differentiate their needs from 

wants and focus on more important goals. 

This can alleviate worry over things that 

are beyond one’s control. 

Seniors may realize how little the opinions 

of others truly mean in the larger picture, 

thereby feeling less stress about what 

others think of them. 

Growing older may involve gray hair or 

wrinkling skin, but there are many positive 

things associated with aging. 

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Eat healthy at 50 and beyond 

www.columbusmessenger.com May 15, 2022 - MESSENGER - PAGE 11 

A balanced diet is an integral element of 

a healthy lifestyle for men, women and 

children alike. But while kids and young 

adults might be able to get away with an 

extra cheeseburger here or there, men and 

women approaching 50 have less leeway. 

According to the National Institute on 

Aging, simply counting calories without 

regard for the foods being consumed is not 

enough for men and women 50 and older to 

maintain their long-term health. Rather, 

the NIA emphasizes the importance of 

choosing low-calorie foods that have a lot of 

the nutrients the body needs. 

But counting calories can be an effective 

and simple way to maintain a healthy 

weight, provided those calories are coming 

from nutrient-rich foods. The NIA advises 

men and women over 50 adhere to the following 

daily calorie intake recommendations 

as they attempt to stay healthy into 

their golden years. 

Women: 

•Not physically active: 1,600 calories. 

•Somewhat active: 1,800 calories. 

•Active lifestyle: between 2,000 and 

2,200 calories. 

Men: 

•Not physically active: 2,000 calories. 

•Somewhat active: between 2,200 and 


•Active lifestyle: between 2,400 and 


When choosing foods to eat, the NIA recommends 

eating many different colors and 

types of vegetables and fruits. 

Phytochemicals are substances that occur 

naturally in plants, and there are thousands 

of these substances offering various 

benefits. 

The NIA advises men and women over 50 

make sure at least half the grains in their 

diets are whole grains. Numerous studies 

have discovered the various benefits of 

whole grains, which are loaded with protein, 

fiber, antioxidants and other nutrients. 

Another potential hurdle men and 

women over 50 may encounter is a change 

in their sense of smell and taste. A person’s 

sense of smell may fade with age, and 

because smell and taste are so closely related, 

foods enjoyed for years may no longer 

tantalize the taste buds. That can be problematic, 

as many people instinctually add 

more salt to foods they find bland. 

According to the U.S. Office of Disease 

Prevention and Health Promotion, older 

adults should consume no more than 1,500 

milligrams of sodium per day. That 

equates to roughly 3/4 teaspoon of salt. 

Older men and women should resist the 

temptation to use salt to add flavor to 

foods, instead opting for healthy foods that 

they can still smell and taste. 

Maintaining a healthy diet after 50 may 

require some hard work and discipline. But 

the long-term benefits of a healthy diet 

make the extra effort well worth it. 

Active Lifestyles 

Arthritis and exercise 

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. 

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. 

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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 

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Are you new to Medicare? 

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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: 

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Registration is required. To register, email Andy Haggard, COAAA 

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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.


Active Lifestyles 

 


 

Franklin County Board of Commissioners: President Erica C. Crawley • Commissioner John O’Grady, and Commissioner Kevin L. Boyce 

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. 

Older Americans Month 

There is more to recognize in the month of May than Cinco de Mayo and 

Mother’s Day. In fact, May is also recognized as Older Americans Month 

(OAM). Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the 

celebration of OAM in order to celebrate the contributions and continued impact 

our senior residents have within our community. In Franklin County, nearly 

234,000 older adults play vital, positive roles in our community – as family 

members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce 

and more. Just as every person is unique, so too is how they age and how they 

choose to do it – and there is no “right” way. That’s why the theme for OAM 

2022 is Age My Way. 

This year’s theme for OAM focuses on how older adults can age in their communities 

while maintaining to live independently for as long as possible. The Franklin 

County Office on Aging has always been committed to providing the essential 

resources seniors and their families need in order to remain independent, safe 

and together for as long as possible. While Age My Way will look different for 

each person, there are common things everyone can consider: 

• Planning – Think about what you will need and want in the future as an older 

adult, from home and community-based services to community activities that 

interest you. Learn more about what programs and services are offered in your 

community by visiting the Office on Aging’s website. (Officeonaging.org) 

• Engagement – Remain involved and contribute to your community through 

work, volunteer, and/or civic participation opportunities. The Office on Aging 

provides community support, outreach and specialized services to older adults so 

they can improve their ability to live and function in the community. 

• Access – Make home improvements and modifications, use assistive technologies, 

and customize supports to help you better age in place. The Minor Home 

Repair Program offered through the Office on Aging ensures that your home is 

safe and secure. 

• Connection – Maintain social activities and relationships to combat social 

isolation and stay connected to your community. The Office on Aging can 

connect seniors to care and support services when facing mental and emotional 

health challenges, including a free online tool called CredibleMind (Franklin- 

CountyOhio.CredibleMind.com) which connects residents and families to 

national and local mental health services. 

Diverse communities are strong communities. The Office on Aging works every 

day to ensure that older adults remain involved and included within our community 

by providing centralized access to programs and support services needed in 

order to preserve their independence. 

Since 1993, the Office on Aging has provided services like home-delivered 

meals, personal care and adult day care through its Senior Options program. It is 

the “one-stop shop” for seniors to gain information and access to these services 

so they can preserve their independence and experience an improved quality of 

life. The Agency also provides Minor Home Repairs such as repair services to 

main walkways and steps, to other minor plumbing, electrical, gas and furnace 

repairs. These services allow senior residents to live in their homes free of barriers 

and unsafe conditions. 

In addition to ensuring the homes of older residents are free of barriers and 

unsafe conditions, the Office on Aging also focuses on making sure their physical 

and emotional well-being is safe as well. The Agency’s Adult Protective 

Services prevent, remedy, or reduce situations that endanger an older adult and 

are meant to maximize their independence and self-direction. 

Lastly, the Office on Aging also provides support for caregivers including adult 

day services, caregiver counseling, kinship support services and more. These 

services are available to non-paid caregivers of adults aged 60 and older who 

have a need for home care assistance, non-paid parents or relatives aged 55 or 

older caring for an adult child with disabilities, and kinship caregivers aged 55 or 

older who are caring full-time for a minor child that is not their biological child. 

All of the services provided by the Office on Aging are here to help older 

residents Age My Way. There is little to no cost for residents to participate in 

these programs and services, and a simple call can help you, your loved ones and 

your family maintain living independently in your own home. 

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County Office on Aging, visit officeonaging.org or call (614) 525-5230.



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we belong to has 

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classifieds. Determining 

the value of their service 

or product is advised by 

this publication. In order 

to avoid misunderstandings, 

some advertisers do 

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readers with manuals, directories 

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xEmployment 

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DATED SALES 

VENDORS WANTED! 

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Asbury South UM Church 

4760 Winchester Pike 

June 11, 9am-3pm 

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office@asburysouthumc.org 

If interested 

MOVING SALE 

FURNITURE and 

APPLIANCES GALORE. 

Friday & Saturday, 

May 20 & 21 @9:00 

Over 20 items of furniture 

& appliances, plus 

treadmill, lawnmower, 

jigsaw puzzles, 

lawn chairs & hshld items. 

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xCome & Get It! 

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Deadlines are Mondays by 5 pm. 

Call For Publication Schedule 614-272-5422 

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.FREE - Downed Tree, needs cut into sections. Free for anyone that wants it. 

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. Come and Get It! is a bi-weekly column that offers readers an opportunity to pass 

along surplus building materials, furniture, electronic equipment, crafts, supplies, 

appliances, plants or household goods to anybody who will come and get them - as 

long as they’re FREE. NO PETS! Just send us a brief note describing what you want to 

get rid of, along with your name, address and phone number. Nonprofit organizations 

are welcome to submit requests for donations of items. 

Send information to The Columbus Messenger, Attention: Come and Get It, 3500 

Sullivant Ave., Columbus, OH43204. Deadline is Tuesdays by 5 pm for following 

Mondays publication. Messenger Newspapers is not responsible for any 

complications that may occur. Please contact us when items are gone. 272-5422 

Come & Get It! 

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Information 

xFocus on Rentals 

APARTMENT MANAGERS 

HAVE VACANCIES? 

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IT GETS TOO HOT! 

ADVERTISE IT! 

Call The 

Collumbus Messenger 

For More Info and Rates 

614-272-5422 

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PT Helper Needed 

for Lawn Care Service 

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WANT TO BUY 

WE BUY JUNK CARS 

Call anytime 614-774-6797 

ANTIQUES 

WANTED 

Victrolas, Watches, 

Clocks, Bookcases 

Antiques, Furn. 

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or 614-783-2629 

We Buy Junk Cars & 

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Paid. 614-395-8775 

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LPs and 45s - 1950-80s 

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We Buy Cars & Trucks 

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WANTS TO Purchase 

minerals and other oil & 

gas interests. Send details 

to: P.O. Box 13557, 

Denver, CO 80201 

MISC. 

FOR SALE 

Electric Wheelchair, 

Handicap Ramp. If 

interested, call 614-928-2352 

RENTALS 

WEST HALF DOUBLE 

2BR, Rent $850 dep. $850 

3BR, Rent $950, dep $950 

Realtor 614-226-6767 

USED VEHICLES 

2007 Cavalier-$3700 obo 

614-274-4210 

cll btwn 7pm010pm 


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AIR CONDITIONING 

AIR CONDITIONING 

Complete System 

Clean & Check 

$49.95 

BLACKTOP 

AGM OHIO 

ROOFING & 

SEALCOATING 

Free Estimates 

Cell 614-512-1699 

CARPET SALES 

CLEANING 

Looking for Mrs. Clean? 

For excellent cleaning serv 

at reas. rates w/great refs, 

dependable. 10% Seniorr 

Disc. Free Est. Also runs 

Errands - Gwen 614-226-5229 

INFORMATION 

6/5 A 

Free Electronic Leak Testing 

All Makes • All Models 

46 Yrs. Exp. • Senior Discount 

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SANTIAGO’S 

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Quality Materials Used 

SPRING IS HERE! 

Driveway Seal & Repair! 

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Mulching, Edging & Clean-ups 

“Ask for whatever you need.” 

BBB Accredited-Fully Insured 

Call or text for Free Est. 

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4/24 

A/M 

BLACKTOP SEALING 

Driveways & Parking Lots 

614-875-7588 

CARPET 

Gray Saxony 

270 sq.ft. w/6 lb Pad 

$398.00 

Other Carpet AvailableA 

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Patio & Walkways, 

Porches & Steps, 

Garage/Basement Floors 

Hot Tub/Shed Pads, 

Stamped/colored concrete 

Sealing of new & 

existing concrete. 

FREE ESTIMATES 

Contact Adam 

614-756-1754 

hastingsandsons. 

columbus@gmail.com 

AJ’s Concrete, 

Masonry 

Good Work - Fair Prices 

Block Foundations 

Driveways • Sidewalks 

Epoxy/Overlay Floors 

Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests. 

614-419-9932 

ALL-CITY CUSTOM 

CONCRETE 

All Types Concrete Work 

New or Tear Out-Replace 

40 Yrs. Exp. 

(614) 207-5430 

Owner is On The Job! 

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CONSTRUCTION 

Quality Concrete Work 

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35 Yrs Exp - Lic & Ins. 

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GUTTERS 

Bates & Sons 

GUTTER CLEANING 

5 ★ Google Reviews 

614-586-3417 

INFORMATION 

LOOK TO 

THE PROFESSIONALS 

IN OUR 

SERVICE DIRECTORY 

For Service 

“That Is Out Of This World” 

6/5 A 

HAULING 

DEAN’S HAULING 

614-276-1958 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

SINCE 1973 

Phil Bolon Contr. 

Windows & Siding 

Decks, Kitchens, Baths 

Room Additions, 

Flooring, Roofing 

Bsmt Waterproofing 

Deal With Small Non-Pressure Co. 

47 Yrs. Exp. - Refs. Avail. 

Lic.-Bond-Ins. 

Free Est. - Financing Avail. 

Member BBB Of Cent. OH 

O.C.I.E.B. ID #24273 

614-419-3977 

or 614-863-9912 

C&JHandyman 

Services LLC 

Minor Plumbing 

& Electric 

Install Hot Water Tanks, 

Dishwashers & Disposals 

Also Fencing & 

Interior/Exterior Painting 

Free Est. ~ 18 Yrs. Exp. 

CDC/EPA Approved Guidelines 

614-284-2100 

HOME 

MAINTENANCE 

HOME 

REMODELING 

Handyman Remodeling 

Over 35 yrs exp. 

Larry 614-376-7006 

MultiCraft Const. 

& Handyman Services 

All Types Handyman Services: 

Decks, Fences 

Kitchen/Baths 

Window/doors installed 

Interior Painting 

Drywall Repairs 

All Types of Flooring 

Call/Text 614-774-2923 

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Classified Services 

6/5 

A/M 

KLAUSMAN HOME 

IMPROVEMENT 

Siding-Windows- 

Doors-Roofing-Soffit- 

Fascia-Gutters-Trim 

Earn FREE Seamless 

Gutters with Siding Over 

1000 Sq. Ft. 

FREE Shutters with 

Soffit & Trim 

EPA Certified 

Member of BBB 

Financing Available 

Over 20 yrs exp. • Free Est. 

Licensed-Bonded-Insured 

Owner & Operator 

James 614-419-7500 

SMALL HOME REPAIRS? 

Call Sonny 

380-209-3646-local # 

5/22 A 

5/22 A 

6/5A 

PEST 

CONTROL 

TERMITE & 

PEST CONTROL 

614-367-9000 

TORCO® 

TERMINATES 

TERMITES 

Locally Owned & Operated. Any Pest. Anytime. 

$ 

50 00 OFF Service 

Free Termite Inspection 

LAWN CARE 

The Lawn Barber 

Cut, Trim, Blow away 

Hedge Trimming, Edging 

614-935-1466 

GOOD NEIGHBORS 

LAWN CARE 

• Weekly Mowing starting at 

$50 for Residential Lot 

• Spring Clean-Ups 

start at $99 

• Gutter Cleaning - $125 

for Single Family Home 

Res. / Comm. 

Lic./Ins. BBB Member 

614-238-9237 

614-937-0658 

LET US MAINTAIN 

YOUR LAWN & GARDEN 

FOR YOU 

Summer, Spring, 

Winter or Fall 

WE DO IT ALL!!!! 

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Trees & Shrubs, Garden, 

Mulching, Hauling, 

Garden Pond & 

Home Maint. 

Free Ests. Low Rates 

$20 & Up 

Kevin - 614-905-3117 

PAINTING 

A Job Well Done Again 

A lic. General Contractor 

Some Skilled Services 

Incl: Painting • Stucco, 

Repair•Carpentry•Exterior 

Drainage & Home Maint. 

Call Today! 614-235-1819 

Painter Over 30 Yrs. Exp. 

Free Est. Reas. Rates 

Daniel - 614-226-4221 

PLASTERING 

DRYW 

YWALL & 

PLASTER 

6/4 

A&M 

REPAIR 

Textured Ceilings 

614-551-6963 

Residential/Commercial 

BIA 

4/24 E/SE 

PEST 

CONTROL 

PLUMBING 

All About Drains & Plumb. 

Will snake any sm drain 

$145. 614-778-2584 

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PLUMBING 

“Plumbing & Drain Professional 

That You Can Count On” 

24 Hrs., 7 Days/Week 

No Overtime Charges 

24 Yrs. Exp. in Plumbing & 

Drain Cleaning Field 

Call For A Free Phone Estimate 

$100.00 For Any Small Drain 

614-622-4482 

30% OFF with AD 

POWERWASHING 

POWERWASHING 

at Reasonable Rates 

Gwen 614-226-5229 

MRS. POWERWASH 

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 

Bates & Sons 

Soft Wash & Powerwash 

5 ★ Google Reviews 

614-586-3417 

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 

BURNS TREE SERVICE 

Trimming, Removal & 

Stump Grinding. 

614-584-2164 

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• Tree Removal 

• Tree Trimming 5/22 

A&M 

• Stump Grinding 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568 

6/5 A&M 

5/22 A



CW students paint their portraits of future success 

Canal Winchester High School empowered 

students to take an important step toward 

success by choosing activities that would support 

their future goals during the school’s first 

ever Paint Your Portrait Day on April 11. 

“At Canal Winchester Schools, we want 

all of our students to have the opportunity 

to prepare for a bright future through education, 

employment, or enlistment through 

the Portrait of a Graduate elements,” said 

Canal Winchester High School Principal 

Amy Warren. “By choosing activities to 

paint their own portraits, students are given 

the power to have a say in their education 

and preparation and to own the process of 

designing the future they want.” 

Paint Your Portrait Day offered students 

a selection of opportunities connected to the 

district’s Portrait of a Graduate, a framework 

of the skills and attributes that empower 

students for success in school and 

after graduation. The six competencies of 

the Portrait of a Graduate are: respectful 

citizens; problem solvers; self-aware individuals; 

responsible learners; collaborators; 

and communicators. 

In the past, the school has hosted Community 

Service Days for students to choose 

activities to give back to their community. An 

evolution of that concept, Paint Your Portrait 

Day offered volunteer opportunities with 

Canal Winchester Human Services, as well 

as college visits, an informational session on 

military enlistment, student engagement 

sessions, AP Bootcamp, community cleanup, 

homework help, job shadowing, Canal Creations 

Workshop, a rock band session, visiting 

Preston Family Farm, career exploration, 

and wellness activities including a cardio 

kickboxing class, weight room access, meditation, 

and a puppy room for de-stressing. 

“Empowering students to choose which 

competency they need to explore provides 

them an opportunity for self-reflection, a 

practice imperative to becoming self-aware,” 

said Warren. “Students were encouraged to 

choose an activity meaningful to them and 

their own growth on their pathway to defining 

what success looks like to them.” 

To ensure equity, transportation was offered 

to some activities so all students could 

participate. 

Students could also create their own individual 

activities with approval from their 

Portrait of a Graduate teacher. 

In a follow-up survey, students were 

asked to connect their chosen experience to 

the six Portrait of a Graduate competencies 

and to share their takeaways from the day. 

Seventy five percent of students who responded 

said they are looking forward to 

Paint Your Portrait Day in the future. 

“This experience helped me “Paint my 

Portrait” by helping me learn how to be an 

effective communicator and how to use soft 

skills in the workplace, something I will 

Canal Winchester High School students participate in a session on rock bands during 

the school’s Paint Your Portrait Day on April 11. A new initiative at the school, 

Paint Your Portrait Day provides students an opportunity to choose activities that will 

help them prepare for their future success. 

need to do later on after college,” said one 

student who took part in job shadowing. 

Canal Winchester High School hopes to 

host more Paint Your Portrait Days during 

the 2022-23 school year. 

“We look forward to partnering with even 

more community resources as we plan Paint 

Your Portrait days for the 2022-23 school 

year,” said Warren. 

Community Helpers Day 

A Canal Winchester’s Indian Trail Elementary, 

6767 Gender Road, hosted Community 

Helpers Day on May 11 where 

kindergarten through second grade students 

met individuals who work in jobs vital 

to the community. 

Indian Trail Elementary invited community 

helpers such as health workers, librarians, 

police officers, firefighters, postal 

workers, and others to talk to students 

about their work at the event. 

“Community Helper Day is not only directly 

related to learning standards, but it 

also introduces our students to careers that 

make a difference in their community,” said 

School Social Worker Kim Vojacek. “As students 

learn about each volunteer’s role and 

how their work benefits the community, 

they also are able to have positive interactions 

that open the door to make connections 

between students and community 

helpers.” 

CW a Tree City USA 

Canal Winchester was recently named a 

2021 Tree City USA Community by the 

Arbor Day Foundation. The designation 

honors the city’s commitment to effective 

urban forest management. Canal Winchester 

has been recognized as a Tree City USA 

community for 29 consecutive years. 

Each Tree City USA community receives 

recognition by meeting the program’s four 

requirements: a tree board or department, 

a tree-care ordinance, an annual community 

forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and 

an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. 

According to the Arbor Day Foundation, 

trees provide many benefits to a community 

when properly planted and maintained. In 

addition to improving neighborhood aesthetics, 

trees generally increase property 

values, reduce home cooling costs, reduce 

air pollution, and provide an excellent natural 

habitat for wildlife. 

Information on the Tree City USA program 

is at www.arborday.org/TreeCityUSA. 

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. The 

meetings are open to the public. 

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. The work sessions are divided into 

two areas of focus. The first work session of 

the month focuses on finance/economic development 

items and the second monthly 

work session focuses on service/safety items. 

Council work sessions 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.

Canal Winchester Messenger - May 15th, 2022

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