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PAGE 6 - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - December 11, 2022 Follow us on Facebook www.columbusmessenger.com Columbus recognized for climate action plan As the city of Columbus approaches the one-year anniversary of its Climate Action Plan, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) — a global environmental nonprofit dedicated to supporting and advancing local climate action efforts — has recognized Columbus as one of 122 “A List” cities and counties for taking bold leadership on environmental action and transparency, despite various economic challenges occurring around the world. “Climate change is real, and its effects are already impacting our neighborhoods,” said Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther. “That is why we launched the Climate Action Plan and are working to bolster our resiliency while creating a cleaner, healthier Columbus for our children and grandchildren. It is incumbent upon us to act while we can still make a difference and share our progress with the community in a transparent and proactive fashion.” CDP rankings are based on environmental data disclosed by local governments to the CDP-ICLEI Track platform. To score an A, local governments must disclose their data, maintain a community-wide emissions inventory, and have published a climate action plan. A List governments must also complete a climate risk and vulnerability assessment, as well as possess a climate adaptation plan to demonstrate how they will tackle climate-related hazards. Nearly 20,000 organizations disclosed data to CDP-ICLEI Track in 2022, including more than 18,700 companies comprising 50 percent of global market capitalization, and over 1,100 cities, states, and regions. “Congratulations to Columbus for earning a spot on the CDP Cities A List – one of 49 cities and counties in North America to make the list in 2022,” said Katie Walsh, head of cities, states, regions and public authorities, CDP North America. “Columbus is in the vanguard of cities and counties leading the way toward a climate-safe future.” Over the past year, the city of Columbus has also made significant progress toward meeting goals and targets within its Climate Action Plan — which aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and a 45 percent reduction in emissions by 2030 while imparting equity and environmental justice. Accomplishments from 2022 include: •Passage of an equitable EV Readiness Ordinance to support the transition to zero-emission vehicles. •Launched the Empowered! clean-energy jobs program in partnership with IMPACT Community Action, focusing on communities of color, women and opportunity neighborhoods. •Announced weekly residential recycling pickup to begin in 2023. •Funded a Solar Co-Op campaign in partnership with Solar United Neighbors to support residential onsite solar, with over 260 Columbus-area residents joining the co-op. •Participated in a national Urban Heat Island mapping campaign to engage residents in how heat impacts the community. •Partnered with IMPACT to receive a $2 million Department of Energy grant for deep energy retrofits for the American Addition net-zero neighborhood effort. Through its Sustainable Columbus initiative, the city is working with residents and community partners to build on these achievements. Expanded staffing capacity, equitable engagement and transparent, accessible goal-tracking will further advance the Climate Action Plan in 2023 and beyond. •Oysters Chesapeake Bay •Assorted Beef Steaks •Frozen Lobster Tails •King Crab Legs •Faroe Island Salmon •Sea Scallops SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES BY: CASEY P. O’BRIEN [#0072378] IBOLD & O'BRIEN 401 South Street Chardon, OH 44024 (440) 285-3511 casey@iboldobrien.com Attorney for Plaintiff •Chilean Seabass Fillets •Halibut Fillets •Snow Crab Clusters •Orange Roughy •Smoked Salmon •Live Lobsters via Special Order Only! HOURS: Saturday, Dec. 24th - 8 to 5 Monday thru Friday 8 to 6 Saturday, December 31st - 8 to 5 Closed December 25th & 31st Now taking Christmas Orders WE ACCEPT All Major Credit Cards - EBT Cards (SNAP)
www.columbusmessenger.com December 11, 2022 - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - PAGE 7 SAVINGS RATES Hid ay a y for the Season Money Market Special 3.65 % 1 APY een .6een on balances betw $25,000 and $499,999 12 Month CD Special 4.00 % 2 APY e 4with minimum balanc of $5,000 Contact me today for details! Josh McKee Branch Manager, Grove City Office (614) 875-1884 Josh.McKee@Heartland.Bank 1 Annual Percentage Yield (APY). Minimum opening deposit is $1,000. Minimum balance to earn interest is $0.01. Minimum balance to earn promotional APY is $25,000.00. This is a tiered rate account. The promotional APY of 3.65% is available for the following tiers: $25,000 - $49,999.99, $50,000 - $99,999 and $100,000 - $499,999.99. Regular rates apply to the follo ollowing tiers: $0.01 - $9,999.99 is 0.03% APY; $10,000.00 - $24,999.99 is 0.08% APY; and $500,000 + is 0.12% APY. The promotional rate to applicable tiers is guaranteed for 180 days from the day of account opening. After 180 days, the rate may change at any time as the Heartland Bank Money Market Savings Account is a variable rate account. To qualify for the promotional rate, the opening deposit must be from funds not currently on deposit with Heartland Bank. Limit one (1) promotional Money Market Savings Account special per household. APY accurate as of 11/07/2022. Fees may reduce earnings. Accounts closed less than 180 days from date opened will be charged an early close fee of $25.00. Personal accounts only. 2 Annual Percentage Yield (APY). Minimum balance to open and maintain the advertised 12 month APY of 4.00% is $5,000. APY is accurate as of 12/05/2022. Maximum deposit is $250,000. Please see your local branch office for disclosure information regarding terms and conditions. Penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Rates are subject to change at any time. No brokers please. Limited time offer. Limited to one per household. Not valid with money currently on deposit at Heartland Bank. Personal accounts only. Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle Reaching the finish line Westside Messenger Ad Heartland Bank December 7, 2022 10:45 AM 1/6 Vertic CMYK x 5.75” gin Contact Jonathan Heberline (614) 392-5156 Before millions of people across the country gobbled up a variety of calorie-filled dishes on Thanksgiving Day, thousands of people throughout the region came to the city of Grove City to pound the pavement for the 11th annual Thanksgiving Wattle. According to event organizer Mark Sigrist, more than 1,700 cyclists, runners, walkers, and wheelchair users signed up for this year’s 5K race, the most they have ever had throughout its history. “Unfortunately, we had to turn some people away because it was so packed,” he said. Although the organizers were saddened to have denied entry to dozens of would-be participants, they were ultimately pleased with the results of the day as more than $30,000 was raised for the local food pantry. “It’s always a good day when we can give back to the community in some way,” said Sigrist. Here, Galloway resident Kelsey Cook takes part in the event and prepares to cross the finish line with Biscuit Cassner leading the charge. Biscuit’s humans were also participating in the race but Cook said that the Golden retriever wanted to run with her. Jeff Decker, of Hilliard, proudly displays his decked out bicycle after finishing the 13.4 mile Rotisserie Roll Bike Ride.
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