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PAGE 6 - CANAL WINCHESTER MESSENGER - September 4, 2022 entertainment www.columbusmessenger.com e plot leaves the audience ‘spinning’ Although Jeff Baena is not a prolific director or a well-known screenwriter, his work thus far in the industry has garnered him a reputation as someone who is capable of piercing the hearts of an audience with eccentric comedies that examine the meaning of life (2004’s “I Heart Huckabees”) and also causing the minds of an audience to go into a state of bewilderment with eccentric comedies that examine the meaning of life (2014’s “Life After Beth”; 2017’s “The Little Hours”; and 2020’s “Horse Girl”). With a majority of his credits listed above, one might argue that his earliest foray was only as successful or as memorable because it was co-written and directed by the prolific and well-known David O. Russell but that is something one has to push back on, just a little bit. While the end result of his work can be hit or miss, there is something about it that just makes you want to give it a try, especially if you have built up a tolerance to strange and unusual movies. That inquisitiveness about his work is what brought me to “Spin Me Round,” another eccentric comedy that examines the meaning of life. Released on demand this weekend, the film doesn’t delve as deeply or spend a lot of time pondering the question The Reel Deal in relation to his prior films, but it does hit on those existential themes of “What are we doing here?” and “Why am I doing what I’m doing?” Asking herself that question on a near daily basis is Amber, the central character played by Alison Brie. Amber is a very guarded person, one Dedra Cordle not quite willing to take a leap of faith, but years before the story in the movie begins, she did just that by leaving her financially secure job as a manager of a popular Italian eatery to open her own restaurant with her flaky boyfriend. When the film opens, she is back at her old position at Tuscan Grove, working tirelessly to build back her savings after her restaurant and her relationship went up into flames (figuratively for the former, probably literally with the latter). To acknowledge the “dedication of his workers,” Tuscan Grove’s CEO Nick Martucci (a delightfully wacky Alessandro Nivola) invites Amber and a number of other managers across the region to attend an all-expense paid trip to the Tuscan Grove Institute in Italy where they will be immersed in “cuisine and culture” while staying in a lush villa. At first, Amber is hesitant to attend this lavish affair, but she is lured by the promise of trying something new, something different, and possibly finding love again — romantic love and the love for her job and life. Immediately, she gets an inkling that things are not as they were promised — their guide Craig (Ben Sinclair) wants their passports for safe-keeping and their “lush villa” is in the back of a lush villa, overlooking the dumpsters — but she tries to make the best of her situation by striking up awkward work-like friendships with fellow Tuscan Grove branch managers Deb (Molly Shannon), Susie (Debby Ryan), Jen (Ayden Mayeri), Dana (Zach Woods) and Fran (Tim Heidecker). The part of this movie that works the best is within this ensemble as they all work well off of each other; but they are soon split apart as Nick (the Tuscan Grove CEO) casts his eye on Amber, dreamily wooing her as he likens her to his deceased sister. As their ethically questionable relationship begins to deepen, and as Nick begins to introduce Amber to a new world of intrigue, the film kinda loses the plot and begins to unravel as a whole. There is a whole subplot involving Nick’s assistant Kat (Audrey Plaza), the disappearance of the lovelorn chef that gave them culinary tips (a hysterical Lauren Weedman) the “poisoning” of her fellow managers, and the strange behavior of the elite company Nick keeps, to name a few. Although each of these subplots are very entertaining (it takes a while for all of them to make sense) it gives “Spin Me Round” a sense of unbalance and it makes the audience feel as if it isn’t quite sure what it wants to be. Is it a romance? A satirical romance? Is it a murder-mystery? Is it an abduction story? Is it pointed commentary about relationships as a whole? Or perhaps pointed commentary about work and wealth? At times, it tries to be all those things, but as stated before its zaniness and its messaging work within the ensemble, not quite as much without it. With plenty of laughs and absurdity to go around, there is a lot to enjoy with “Spin Me Round” but try as hard as the cast and their impeccable comedic timing might, they cannot entirely save the struggling narrative that runs throughout the movie or the plot that feels like it is just throwing things at the wall to see what sticks. Grade: C Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer and columnist. GRACE BIBLE CHURCH 424 Gender Rd., Canal Winchester Telephone: 614-833-0700 SUNDAY SERVICES 9:30 & 11:00 Fall Women’s Conference Coming Oct. 21 & 22 Guest Speaker: Amy Davidson of Mama Bear Apologetics - Cost $25.00 http://app.onechurchsoftware.com/ gracebiblecw/events/4353 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. 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Madison Township Police seek to purchase new cruisers www.columbusmessenger.com September 4, 2022 - CANAL WINCHESTER MESSENGER - PAGE 7 By Linda Dillman Staff Writer “We want to make sure we want to have the equipment we need and also be fiscally build” plan for the intersection. “I thought it would be a good fit for the •Additional security cameras are being installed in the police department, public Madison Township Police Chief Gary responsible,” added Trustee Chairwoman area,” said Watkins. works, and administrative buildings after York wants to take advantage of a chance to Michele Reynolds. Township crews are installing a fourinch raised crosswalk on the north side of ment with EPS. While the cost for the proj- the trustees approved a purchase agree- purchase two new 2023 cruisers from Byers York asked the trustees to approve a Ford by submitting a non-committing letter shared vehicle agreement with other the intersection, along with ramps and ect was higher than expected, Brobst said of intent. Franklin County departments that are part striping. The same improvements are the township hopes to have the cameras installed prior to the end of the year. “Each year I look at the budget and of OTARMA insurance. Cruisers would be planned for Dunloe Road and Dunloe Place needs for the department,” York said during shared on an as-needed basis for coverage next year. “All of the material is available and not an Aug. 18 Madison Township trustees and protection when vehicles are out of •Madison Township Administrator on backorder,” said Brobst. “We have a camera at the front door at the community cen- meeting. “With supply chain issues, we’re service. The agreement is similar to one Susan Brobst reported on a resolution to request dropping the speed limit on Swisher ter. With our system, we’ll be able to seeing the delay (in vehicles). It (letter) secures our place in line. We’re not the only shared by the fire department with neighboring municipalities Road to 35 miles per hour. The Ohio Department of Transportation–through the •A fall tire collection is scheduled for monitor from cell phones.” agency impacted by this. This could have a Other Madison Township news snowball effect if we skip another (purchasing) cycle. The cost has gone up as well. perintendent Dave Watkins reported on ef- of discussion–determined the criteria re- until dumpster capacity is reached. The col- •Madison Township Public Works Su- Franklin County Engineer and after years Sept. 27 at Brobst Park from 1-7 p.m., or We’re looking at $122,234 total, including forts to slow down drivers who ignore the ducing the speed limit was met. lection is for residents of Madison Township, including Groveport and Canal new equipment.” speed limit and pose a threat to pedestrians “This is something the county engineer York said the Grove City Police Department ordered new vehicles in January and intersection. seems like it’s been a long time coming. ger vehicle sized or smaller, can be accepted. crossing at the Dunloe and Hatfield roads has been looking into,” said Brobst. “It Winchester. Up to 10 rimless tires, passen- has yet to receive them. He said a Byers “We have quotes that unfortunately We’ll send it (the request) to the engineer’s Residents must bring a driver’s license or Ford representative said vehicle costs have came in double what I was budgeting,” said office and they’ll take it through the rest of a utility bill to show residency eligibility. increased $5,000 to $6,000. Watkins. In response, he explained a “quick the process.” Franklin County RISE program invests in families The Franklin County commissioners announced a new investment in families and local child care providers called Franklin County RISE. The partnership with Action For Children will invest nearly $23 million over two years to support Franklin County families who are struggling to pay for child care as well as child care providers and staff. This is the most significant investment ever in the local early childhood learning system, and builds on earlier funding from the city of Columbus. The funding comes from the American Rescue Plan and is intended to help families who are facing the “benefits cliff” in which they make too much to qualify for Publicly Funded Child Care (PFCC) but too little to actually afford child care, as well as the early learning centers and teachers on which they rely. “As we reimagine what our child care system is going to look like coming out of the pandemic, some have tried to frame it as a choice between increasing affordability or improving quality,” Franklin County Commissioner Erica Crawley said. “As a single mom of twins, I can tell you parents don’t see it as an either/or proposition - and neither does Franklin County. Early care and education is an educational, workforce, and economic issue and must be top priority requiring our investment now.” Nearly one in six of the child care centers in central Ohio that closed during the COVID-19 pandemic has not reopened, and half of those remaining report that they are not able to cover their expenses. Families rely on child care to help prepare children for school and so that the parents can work, but high-quality care can cost more than college in Franklin County, and parents who make as little as $25,000 per year don’t qualify for assistance. Franklin County RISE will help alleviate these struggles in three ways: early learning scholarships, incentive payments for child care programs, and financial supports for child care workers. “Providing high-quality child care and running a business are both challenges even in the best of times,” said Commissioner John O’Grady. “Our new Franklin County RISE funding for both child care centers and their staff will help to keep them afloat, incentivize quality, and ensure that great teachers don’t have to abandon their passion for jobs in other fields.” Franklin County RISE includes $11.4 million in scholarships for families facing the benefits cliff, and 500 students are expected to be eligible for up to $10,000 per year in scholarships. The support to providers totals more than $11.3 million in four funding areas: as many as 750 providers are expected to receive up to $3,000 per year for taking on low-income families, up to $10,000 for improving their state ratings, and up to $5,000 per year for expanding to non-traditional hours. In addition, $500,000 of the RISE funding is dedicated to emergency rental assistance for child care workers. These teachers are predominantly women and people of color and chronically underpaid, with an average wage for credentialed lead teachers averaging just $12.22 per hour–about 41 percent of the median income for Franklin County. RISE teacher supports will offer an average of $3,000 in rental assistance payments per household. “What a cruel irony for parents to be told that even though their job doesn’t pay enough to afford child care, it makes them ineligible for child care assistance,” said Commissioner Kevin Boyce. Action for Children is a child care resource and referral agency for both families and providers in central Ohio, offering parent education and seminars, training and technical assistance for teachers and providers, as well as advocacy and workforce development. Action for Children is already administering some child care scholarships and signing bonuses funded by the city of Columbus which will be rolled into the Franklin County RISE initiatives. Action for Children will administer Franklin County RISE, serving as the point of contact for families and early learning centers, determining program eligibility, and administering the scholarships and grants. 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