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PAGE 2 - MESSENGER - May 15, 2022 www.columbusmessenger.com 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 Lock 22. THURSDAY, JUNE 16TH @ 12:05 PM While in Groveport, Talone even attended a Groveport City CLIPPERS VS. ST. PAUL SAINTS Council meeting. After spending the night in Groveport, he Tickets are $6 RESERVED and $5 BLEACHER SEATING traveled to Canal Winchester LUNCH PROVIDED FOR FANS 60 AND OVER WITH TICKET PURCHASE and then headed to the locks in Make checks/money orders payable to Columbus Clippers and mail to: Lockville where he connected Columbus Clippers Aenon: Spencer Harrison with the Fairfield Parks 330 Hunngton Park Lane, Columbus, OH 43215 Department. From there it was For cket quesons, call (614) 4625250 on to Baltimore. Ticket orders must be received by the Clippers before June 9th, 2022 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 www.clippersbaseball.com 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.”
www.columbusmessenger.com 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. Hann Farm's Market COMING SOON 'STRAWBERRIES' 4600 Lockbourne Road, Columbus, Ohio (614)-491-0812 hannfarmsmarket.com Hann-Farm-Market-LLC 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. Please visit a South/Canal Winchester Church of your choice. List your Worship Services here. For info. call 614-272-5422 Be a Part of Our Local Worship Guide Our Worship Guide is geared toward celebrating faith and helping readers connect with religious resources in our community. Make sure these readers know how you can help with a presence in this very special section distributed to more than 19,000 households in the South/Canal Winchester area. Contact us today to secure your spot in our Worship Guide. 614.272.5422 • kathy@columbusmessenger.com Messenger South
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