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PAGE 8 - MESSENGER - May 15, 2022 www.columbusmessenger.com 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- 645-2275. Messenger Canal Winchester BEST COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER in Canal Winchester 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. CW City Hall and Community Center – 45 E. Waterloo Street Canal Winchester School Adm. - 100 Washington St. 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 READ US ONLINE: www.columbusmessenger.com 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.
www.columbusmessenger.com 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 ARTS Continued from page 1 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. CASH Continued from page 1 “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. Community Real Estate Experts 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- May 15, 2022 - MESSENGER - PAGE 9 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 do not need to turn in tires in order to receive the larvicide tablets. To report problem areas for mosquitoes or to request service, call (614) 525-BITE (2483). WHITNEY CONNIE 740-687-4888 LetTeamHallHelpYou.com DEREK For Appointment Information Call (614) 837-7337 Meet Our Canal Winchester Physicians Nicholas Stevens, MD H. Scott Tyson, MD Shari Burns, MD Wendy Stevens, MD Aila Co, MD 7750 Diley Road, Suite A, Canal Winchester, OH 43110
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