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CW school board okays

improvement funding

By Rick Palsgrove

Managing Editor

The Canal Winchester Board of Education approved a resolution

for an additional 1.5 mill unvoted permanent improvement

levy at its Feb. 10 meeting.

This is not a tax increase according to Canal Winchester

Schools Treasurer Nick Roberts because “it is offset by a decrease

in the bond millage rate”

“The 0.5 mill currently in the permanent improvement levy

was not an unvoted levy since it was moved prior to being at the

20-mill floor,” said Roberts. “The district reduced general fund collections

by this millage to satisfy an Ohio Facilities Construction

Commission (OFCC) one half mill maintenance requirement on

the high school project in 2017.”

He said the additional 1.5 mill will generate $1.3 million for the

district per year.

Roberts said permanent improvement funds are used for capital

improvements.

“It will be used to purchase buses as 13 buses will age out of our

fleet over the next five years, along with technology, infrastructure,

roofing, paving, building, and land improvements, equipment,

etc.,” said Roberts.

When asked why is this type of levy not voted on by the voters,

Roberts said, “State law permits local governments, including

school districts, to levy up to 10 mills of property tax without voter

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Dr. Bender Scholarship

Canal Winchester City Council

announces two $1,000 scholarships to

be awarded in honor of the late Dr.

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member for 17 years. Graduating seniors

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Applications will also be available in

the guidance offices at Canal

Winchester High School and Bloom-

Carroll High School. Completed applications

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p.m. on April 11.

Recipients of the Dr. John Bender

scholarship will be recognized at the

May 5 city council meeting.

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The Hamilton Township trustees recently honored members of the Hamilton Township Fire Department

and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for their efforts in saving the life of a child.

First responders save infant

By Rick Palsgrove

Managing Editor

The Hamilton Township trustees recently honored

members of the Hamilton Township Fire

Department and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for

their efforts in saving the life of a child.

On Dec. 19 around 11:45 p.m., medics and law

enforcement officers responded to a distress call in

the Buckstone Flats area regarding an unresponsive

infant.

Deputy Robert Tischler, Deputy Danielle Dillon

and Deputy Zach Finley of the Franklin County

Sheriff’s Office were the first to arrive on the scene,

and according the Hamilton Township trustees,

“demonstrated swift and decisive action in providing

immediate life-saving measures, including administering

CPR to the unresponsive infant and working

to keep the family calm.”

Hamilton Township Fire Department medics Lt.

Steve Shirkey, Firefighter Danny Grubb, Firefighter

Samantha Dague, Firefighter Scott Johnson Jr.,

Firefighter Tyler Hopper and Firefighter Nick Fisher

responded promptly to the scene, continuing life-saving

efforts and ensuring the safe transport of the

infant to Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

“The deputies are well-trained and dedicated.

They did a great job saving the baby’s life,” said

Chris Hann, Hamilton Township Trustees

Chairman.

Trustee Belinda Anderson said, “I’m thankful that

our community has well-trained first responders and

it was a blessing that the three deputies were so close

that evening.”

Added Trustee Todd Blackstone, “The quick

response of our deputies and EMTs was life saving

and I’m proud of all who were involved. We have a

great group of first responders in our community.”

Hamilton Township Fire Chief David Rosenberger

said, “We honored the bravery, dedication, and self-

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The Fairfield County Agricultural Society is looking

for a logo to celebrate the 175th Fairfield County Fair

slated for Oct. 5-11 at the historic Fairfield County

Fairgrounds.

You are invited to submit your creative ideas electronically

as a jpeg file to Senior Fairboard staff member

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Obetz police honored

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On Feb. 10, Obetz City Council honored two officers

from the Obetz Police Department for their heroic

actions that helped save a life.

Corporal Steven Ward and Officer Kendall McCoy

were each presented with the prestigious Life-Saving

Award in acknowledgment of their swift response and

exceptional professionalism during a medical emergency

on Jan. 12.

Ward and McCoy were dispatched to a critical

emergency on Rodger Road, where a citizen was found

unresponsive and not breathing. Upon arrival, Ward

determined the individual was suffering from a sudden

cardiac event. He initiated CPR to restore circulation

while McCoy prepared the Automated External

Defibrillator. Their teamwork and rapid response

played a crucial role in stabilizing the patient, who

eventually regained a pulse and was transported to the

hospital for further care.

Obetz Mayor Angela Kirk praised the officers for

their bravery and dedication to public safety stating,

“Corporal Ward and Officer McCoy demonstrated

exceptional courage, quick thinking, and professionalism

in the face of an emergency. Their ability to act

decisively under pressure saved a life, and we are

proud to recognize them for their service to the Obetz

community.”

Continued from page 1

approval. This is known as ‘inside millage’ and falls

within the ‘10-mill limitation.’ The allocation of inside

millage is determined by a statutory formula and is

shared among various local entities within a taxing

district, such as public schools, cities, and counties

(e.g., our district’s share is 5 mills of the 10 mills).

While school districts can re-allocate their portion of

inside millage within statutory guidelines, they cannot

exceed the 10-mill limitation.”

Architect selected for

Master Facilities Plan Phase One

The board will contract with Schorr Architects as

the design team for the Districtwide Improvements

Project at a cost not to exceed $1.5 million.

“They will serve as the architects for Phase One of

the Master Facilities Plan,” said Roberts.

The board has not yet formally voted on the Master

Facilities Plan, which was presented in December, and

it has not been revised, according to Roberts.

“We will begin the design phase soon, and during

that, it’s possible that elements of the plan will be

shifted to fit the budget for the project,” said Roberts.

The district’s proposed two-phase Master Facilities

Plan addresses the needs of performing arts, athletic

facilities, and potential growing enrollment.

Phase One of the Master Facilities Plan includes:

•An 800 seat performing arts center connected to

Canal Winchester High School, renovation of current

music spaces, and additional parking.

•Outdoor updates including additional parking;

new traffic flow to connect north campus to south campus

at the high school; updated band practice field;

new baseball diamond with press box, storage, and

concession stand; two new softball diamonds with

press box, storage, and concession stand; additional

green spaces providing multiple practice fields for athletics;

relocating the fuel pumps from the high school

campus to the Education Center campus; relocating

the drive connecting the high school campus to the

Education Center campus; relocating the maintenance

building to the Education Center campus; adding three

additional tennis courts (making a total of nine courts);

and adding parking near tennis courts.

•A field house that would include lockers for stadium

sports, restrooms for stadium sports, athletic training

room, 60x60 yards of turf field, weight room, coach

office space, and team meeting room.

•Repurposing current athletic spaces including

auxiliary gym to wrestling gym; current weight

room/field turf to golf room with simulator/putting

green and baseball/softball indoor hitting nets; current

stadium home team locker room to visiting team locker

room; and current visiting team locker room to officials/game

athletic training room.

•Competition gym improvements including: removing

the lower level bleachers on both sides and having

chairs for team bench, scorer table on floor, and updating

bleachers on opposite side of team benches to meet

ADA compliance; updating/renovating/relocate athletic

training room; update/renovate team locker rooms

“This phase will be funded through general fund

reserves, similar to how we financed the Indian Trail

addition that allowed us to launch all-day kindergarten

last fall,” said Canal Winchester Schools

Superintendent Kiya Hunt in December. “During the

design phase, we’ll work to finalize the scope and cost

of the project, which will help establish the overall

budget and determine what can be included in Phase

One. The project timeline is estimated at two to four

years, with different elements of the first phase expected

to open at various times.”

Hunt also said Phase Two is projected to begin in 6-

10 years, depending on enrollment growth, and would

focus on supporting the need for a new building at the

middle school campus. To move forward with Phase

Two, the district anticipates asking the community to

support a bond issue.

Phase Two of the Master Facilities Plan includes:

•A new seventh and eighth grade junior high school

building located on the Canal Winchester Middle

School campus. Fifth grade would move to current

middle school with sixth grade.

•Updated middle school athletic facilities to

include: visitors bleachers; press box; concessions;

eight lane track; lighting to middle school stadium;

water access; and restrooms.

•A new competition gym at the high school.

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HT firefighters

honored

The Hamilton Township trustees recently

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Township Fire Department firefighters:

Firefighter of the Year (given to the

member who shows superior performance,

motivation, leadership and dedication)

- Chris Speak; Chief’s Cross

(awarded by the fire chief for actions

that reflect positively on the member

and/or are in keeping with the highest

traditions of the fire service) - Shane

Barkley and Richard Lewis; Meritorious

Unit - Cameron Lowe, Steve Shirkey,

Scott Johnson Jr., Danny Grubb,

Nicholos Fisher, Morgan Nance, Steve

Shirkey, Tyler Hopper, and Micah

Collett. Meritorious Unit is recognition

of an entire company for an outstanding

level of operations on a major incident,

far above any normal emergency. This

incident must be of such, whereas multiple

alarms, call in, move up or the

such was called into action. Where

teamwork, communication and cooperation

was essential to a successful

operation.

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Chief’s Cross award recipients Right:

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SAVE

Continued from page 1

lessness of our firefighters. Each of them

represents the very best of our profession.

Standing strong in the face of adversity,

and committing themselves to the safety of

our community.”

In a resolution honoring the rescue

efforts, the trustees wrote, “Thanks to the

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Lockbourne places

income tax issue

on May ballot

By Rick Palsgrove

Managing Editor

The village of Lockbourne is returning

to the ballot on May 6 with the second

attempt in six months to get voters’

approval for a proposed income tax.

Last November voters rejected a proposed

income tax by a vote of 55 against

and 42 in favor, according to the Franklin

County Board of Elections.

Lockbourne Mayor Christie Ward said

the proposed income tax on the May 6 ballot

is the same one that was defeated last

November.

According to Franklin County Board of

Elections, Lockbourne’s proposed tax issue

placed on the May 6 election ballot is for a

proposed income tax increase from 1 percent

to 2.5 percent and allowing for a 1.5

percent credit for income paid to an

employer jurisdiction.

When asked why village officials decided

to place the issue before the voters

again, Ward said, “We feel it is important

to raise the income tax rate to 2.5 percent

to match the income tax of Columbus and

surrounding communities in preparation

of future development. We will continue to

inform the residents on the importance of

the issue and are hopeful that we will gain

more support.”

Ward said that, if the issue is approved,

the village would be able to make improvements

to its infrastructure, streets and

parks. The taxes would be collected

through RITA (Regional Income Tax

Agency).

“We could also address safety issues

that residents are concerned about,” said

Ward.

If voters reject the proposed income tax,

Ward said the village would continue to

collect 1 percent income tax, but not the

full 2.5 percent, from anyone working in

town.

“That will include any road or construction

projects that may happen in the future

and could be a significant amount of revenue

lost,” said Ward.

When asked how many Lockbourne residents

would be subject to the full tax

increase, Ward said, “Initially there would

be approximately 20 residents subject to

the full increase, including the mayor, six

council members and seven staff members.”

Ward said there are approximately 10

to 20 people working in the village who are

not residents. Village residents who work

in another municipality and pay income

tax to that municipality would not be subject

to the increase.

Not all residents are subject to the village’s

income tax, which is collected on

earned income only. Residents receiving a

pension or Social Security are not subject

to the income tax.


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CW apartment proposal delayed

By Rick Palsgrove

Managing Editor

A proposed apartment complex along

the Hill Road has been put on hold.

At its Feb. 10 meeting, the Canal

Winchester Planning and Zoning

Commission tabled: a request to rezone

26.7 acres along the east side of Hill Road

from planned residential district to a new

planned residential district; and a request

for approval for a preliminary development

plan consisting of 122 apartment units.

The Planning and Zoning Commission

indicated public hearings and a final vote

on the applications could be held in the

next month or two. They said notices about

when the public hearings would be held

will be sent to the neighboring property

owners.

The action arose after city of Canal

Winchester staff recommended tabling the

rezoning request because (according to the

staff report) “the application is lacking in

demonstrating the compatibility of the

rezoning with the 2023 Community Plan,

relationship to the pedestrian network,

and needs to provide clarity that this plan

increases public health, prosperity, and

general welfare.”

Regarding the preliminary development

CW Charter Review

Commission seeks input

The 2025 Canal Winchester Charter

Review Commission is seeking input from

residents regarding the Canal Winchester

City Charter.

The Commission, comprised of 11 members

appointed by city council and mayor,

reviews the City Charter every five years

and submits its findings and recommendations

for revisions to city council. The

Commission asks residents to provide feedback

on changes they would like the

Commission to consider during the review.

Residents may give their input in person

by attending a Charter Review

Commission meeting or by completing the

public comment form on the city’s website.

The Charter Review Commission will

allow for public comments at all meetings

plan, staff recommended tabling it because

(according to staff reports) “the preliminary

plan does not indicate all deviations

from the base zoning requirements or provide

clarity to the compatibility to the 2023

Community Plan.”

The 26.7 acres is three parcels on the

east side of Hill Road that is part of the

Greengate-Pfeifer development. It is

neighbored by a mix of large lot single family

homes, a new residential subdivision,

and several large vacant parcels.

The developer proposes building 122

apartment units on the site including 875

square foot one bedroom units and 1,235

square foot three bedroom units. It could

include amenities such as a clubhouse and

outdoor recreation that could include a

playground, dog park, and pickleball court.

The plan notes each unit would feature a

two car garage and two off street parking

space with an additional 50 parking spaces

throughout the property. Two access drives

on Hill Road are proposed. The plan calls

for 30 percent of the site to be open space.

The Planning and Zoning Commission

noted the developer will do “some work” on

the applications and then the commission

will review them again.

to provide additional opportunities for public

feedback. All meetings will be held at 6

p.m. in council chambers, 45 E. Waterloo

St. Meeting dates: March 5, March 19,

April 2, April 16, May 7, and May 21. To

access meeting agendas and minutes, visit

the Agenda Center. Charter Review

Commission meetings will be live streamed

on the city’s YouTube channel and available

for replay immediately following.

Tax prep for seniors

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the Canal Winchester Community Center,

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and are available from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

on Thursdays through April 10. To make

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Hamilton police levy on ballot

By Rick Palsgrove

Managing Editor

Voters in Hamilton Township will decide on a 3.75

mill, five year police levy on May 6. It is a renewal levy.

According to the Hamilton Township trustees, the

levy is remaining a 3.57 mill levy which amounts to

$57 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised

value.

Currently Hamilton Township contracts with the

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for police coverage. A

police substation is maintained at 6400 Lockbourne

Road.

According to the trustees, sheriff’s office provides

one cruiser covered by all three shifts per day, seven

days a week and an additional cruiser covered for 16

hours, seven days a week.

The trustees indicated that, if the police levy fails,

it prevents Hamilton Township from having designated

deputies to patrol the community. This means

increased response time and less frequent patrols,

which will statistically reduce overall safety for residents.

Lockbourne viewpoint

The police coverage includes not only unincorporated

Hamilton Township but also the village of

Lockbourne.

“The township pays for two deputies (one full time

and one part time) to patrol the entire township,

including Lockbourne,” said Lockbourne Mayor

Christie Ward.

When asked what the impact would be on the village

of Lockbourne if this levy fails, Ward said, “There

would be no active patrolling in the township, including

Lockbourne. Deputies would only respond to calls

within the village and township. The response time

would increase tremendously because the deputies

would not be patrolling in the township. Currently, the

response time is very short because there is at least

one deputy in the township at all times.”

She said there is also a chance that EMS response

times would be delayed.

“It is our understanding that if EMS arrives on a

scene that could put them in danger, they have to wait

for law enforcement to arrive on scene first,” said

Ward.

She said the police levy is important to Lockbourne.

“Our residents want to continue to feel and be safe,”

said Ward. “The deputies are familiar with our community

and have a presence in town throughout the

day.”

Ward said the common types of crime in

Lockbourne are theft and domestic violence and that

speeders and semi-truck traffic in town happen daily.

Roads

On another note...

Last November, Hamilton Township voters rejected

a five year road levy by a vote of 1,104 against and 875

in favor. If the road levy had passed, the monies would

have been used for road projects and day to day operations.

When asked if the township would consider placing

a road levy back on the ballot this November, the

Hamilton Township trustees stated their main priority

at this time is the safety of the residents, so the police

levy is their current focus.

“That’s not to say we won’t ever try again for a road

levy, because maintaining and improving our road

infrastructure is crucial for the well-being of our community,”

the trustees said in a statement. “However,

we need to ensure that our immediate safety needs are

addressed first. In the future, we will continue to evaluate

the needs of our township, and if a road levy

becomes a priority, we will consider placing it on the

ballot at that time.”


CW Library Branch

The 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.

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held about CW housing project

By Rick Palsgrove

Managing Editor

An informational open house was held Feb. 19 at

the Canal Winchester Community Center regarding

the proposed Miller Farms housing project.

(Editor’s note: The open house was held after the deadline

for this print edition of the Messenger. )

According to Canal Winchester City Council

President Will Bennett, the applicant requesting to

rezone a portion of land on the south end of Canal

Winchester called Miller Farms hosted the informal

open house for residents to learn more about their

plans for the property and to review proposed changes

to the rezoning application. These changes have been

made at the request of community members and Canal

Winchester City Council.

Residents were invited to attend the open house to

meet the developers, Wilcox Communities, and ask

questions about their development plans and ordinance

for rezoning. Information about the ordinance is

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Background

On Jan. 21, Canal Winchester City Council postponed

a vote on a rezoning ordinance regarding a proposed

large housing development in Canal Winchester.

The legislation also accepts a preliminary plan and

development text for the parcels.

City officials noted the postponement

allows for the opportunity

to improve the development

and for the applicant to

hear residents’ concerns.

A message released earlier

this year by Bennett stated,

“The applicant requesting to

rezone a portion of land on the

south end of Canal Winchester

called ‘Miller Farms’ has asked

Ordinance 24-034 be tabled to

allow more time for discussion

and review based on feedback

they have received. As Council

President and the sponsor of

this ordinance, I intend to move

to have the ordinance tabled.

This would delay the approval

or denial of the ordinance until

a future city council meeting.”

The developer of the proposed

large housing development

in Canal Winchester

recently made revisions to their

rezoning application in response

to a public hearing held Dec. 2.

At that Dec. 2 public hearing,

several citizens spoke in opposition

to the proposed development

citing their concerns

including: the development is

contrary to the Community

Plan; traffic issues; potential

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The Canal Winchester High School

flooding and drainage issues; potential harm to existing

area residents’ water wells; loss of natural space;

potential crime issues; and rapid growth that could

hurt the “small town feel” of Canal Winchester.

The ordinance seeks to rezone 95 acres of property

located at the corner of Hayes Road, Lithopolis Road,

and Oregon Road from Planned Residential District

and Exceptional Use to Planned Unit District, Wilcox

Communities, LLC as applicant on behalf of property

owner Dwight Imler Revocable Living Trust and

Kenneth Kole, LLC. The development is named “Miller

Farms.” The original proposal called for 35 acres of

open space.

The land is currently agricultural in an area that

the city’s Community Plan has noted as a rural preserve/settlement.

Original plan

According to the original application, the acreage is

made up of six parcels. Lisle Creek runs through the

area. The development would have four sections consisting

of:

•Section A: About 118 single family homes located

in the western portion of the development.

•Section B: About 221 single family apartment

homes located in the central portion of the development.

•Section C: About 105 town homes located in the

eastern portion of the development.

•Section D: About 4.6 acres of neighborhood commercial

use near Lithopolis and Oregon roads.

Revisions to the plan

On Dec. 12, attorney David Hodge of Underhill &

Hodge LLC, who is representing the applicant, sent an

email to city council outlining revisions to the plan

“We thought it important to distribute this email,

and additional information, to make all aware of some

meaningful revisions committed to by the Miller

Farms Applicant Wilcox Communities — and to add

clarity around several issues raised during the Dec. 2,

public hearing with council,” wrote Hodge.

The revisions listed in the email include:

•Town home uses: A commitment is now made that

the town home product will be fee simple lots.

•Commercial uses: Convenience stores and limited

price variety stores are now prohibited uses.

•School impact: The applicant hired a third party

consultant, Bricker Graydon, to estimate the Canal

Winchester school district’s annual real estate tax revenue

from Miller Farms once fully built out. They estimate

that the development would produce a total of

$1.72 million in annual tax revenue to the district, and

this total does not include any additional school district

revenue from income taxes. Utilizing the estimate

of 96 new students and the incremental cost to educate

them, the Miller Farms development would result in a

“substantial economic benefit to the district.”

•Open Space: Clarity that 35.94 +/- acres are preserved

as open space, which is 37.5 percent of the total

land, and 12.5 percent above the minimum code

requirement.

Council accepted these revisions to update the ordinance.

Student Council held a winter clothing

drive and collected 510 winter accessories

and articles of clothing to be donated.



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Obetz tree planting

initiative expands

The city of Obetz announced progress in

its ongoing Tree Improvement Project, a

major initiative aimed at increasing the

community’s tree canopy and addressing

critical environmental challenges. Thanks

to a $100,000 grant from the U.S.

Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service

and American Forests, along with an additional

$100,000 contribution from the city

of Obetz, nearly 500 tree have been planted

throughout the community.

Tree planting highlights

Trees were strategically planted in key

areas to maximize environmental and community

benefits: Bridlewood Neighborhood

— approximately 90 trees; Butler Farms —

20 trees; Bixby North — 50 trees; Alum

Creek Drive — 22 trees; Groveport Road —

160 trees; Recreation Trail — 156 trees.

Diverse tree selection

According to Obetz Public Relations

Manager Kaitlin Duncan, one of the most

critical aspects of this project is the diverse

selection of tree species, which prevents

the risk of monoculture-related diseases

and pest infestations.

“In the past, Obetz experienced widespread

issues with crabapples, where

Apple Scab disease would cause severe

defoliation, leaving trees nearly bare in the

summer,” said Duncan. “Additionally,

many of these trees blew over unexpectedly

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“This species diversity strengthens our

urban forest by reducing vulnerability to

diseases like Dutch Elm Disease, Oak Wilt,

and Emerald Ash Borer infestations while

also providing a wide range of environmental

benefits,” said Duncan.

Why trees matter

Duncan said, currently, Obetz has only

about 22 percent tree canopy coverage,

similar to the rest of Central Ohio, which is

the fastest-growing urban heat island

among the 60 largest U.S. cities. With

rapid development and a projected population

growth to 3 million by 2050, the risk of

further tree loss is significant. Expanding

the tree canopy provides numerous benefits,

including:

•Cooling Our Community — Trees provide

natural shade, reducing surface temperatures

and combatting urban heat

effects.

•Improving Air Quality — Trees filter

pollutants from the air, reducing exposure

to harmful particulates, particularly in

areas like Dixon Quarry and McFayden

Park, where pollution levels are high.

•Enhancing Public Health — Increased

tree cover is linked to lower rates of asthma,

heart disease, and other chronic conditions.

•Building Climate Resilience — As

extreme weather events become more frequent,

trees help absorb stormwater,

reduce flooding, and protect against erosion.

•Establishing Food Forests — Some

plantings will provide free fresh fruit and

nuts for the community, increasing access

to healthy food options.

•Creating More Livable Neighborhoods

— Trees enhance property values, encourage

outdoor activity, and improve overall

quality of life.

Obetz updates water,

sewer, and refuse rates

Obetz City Council has approved legislation

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and meet financial obligations, as

the cost of water and sewer services from

the city of Columbus has steadily

increased,” said Obetz Public Relations

Manager Kaitlin Duncan.

Why are rates changing?

•Rising costs from Columbus: Obetz

relies on Columbus for 65 percent of its

water supply and 100 percent of its sewer

services. Columbus has consistently raised

rates, but Obetz has not increased its rates

since 2012.

•Maintaining infrastructure: Over time,

the rising costs have outpaced revenue,

making it necessary to adjust rates to sustain

operations.

What to expect

•New rates begin March 1: The updated

rates are outlined in Exhibit B of the ordinance.

•Transparent adjustments: Future rate

changes will be published on customer bills

at least one billing cycle in advance.

•Property owner responsibility: Water,

sewer, and refuse charges will remain the

responsibility of the property owner, even if

a tenant contracts for service.

•New annual adjustment formula:

Starting in 2026, water and sewer rates

will be adjusted annually to reflect

Columbus’ rates plus 2 percent to ensure

Obetz can cover its costs.

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Wagnalls Memorial Gala

The Wagnalls Memorial will hold its

third annual Gala, “A Magical Night,” on

March 8 at 6 p.m. The evening presented

by Options Medical Weight Loss and is a

fund raiser for Wagnalls with silent and

live auctions supporting restoration projects

and a special auction item for the

library.

Entertainment will be provided by

Reelin’ in the Years (local band covering

music from the 70’s and 80’s); Michael

Griffin, Greatest Living Escape Artist;

strolling magician, and themed bars.

Tickets include hors d'oeuvres, desserts,

and drinks.

Table and auction sponsors are also

available and include guest tickets and

publicity. Tickets and sponsorships can be

found online at www.wagnalls.org through

the event link near the bottom of the home

page or on the Facebook event at

www.facebook.com/thewagnallslibrary/eve

nts. Donations for the silent and live auctions

are also appreciated. For questions or

to donate, contact executive director, Deb

Silvia, at 614-837-4765 x132 or

dsilvia@wagnalls.org.

Wagnalls Memorial Library is located at

150 E. Columbus St., Lithopolis. For information

call (614) 837-4765 or visit

www.wagnalls.org.

Wagnalls Memorial

scholarship applications

Annually since 1948, The Wagnalls

Memorial Foundation has administered

and awarded scholarships to area students

including scholarships through Walker-

Hecox-Hickle American Legion Post 677 in

Lithopolis. This year 13 scholarships are

available for $25,000. For most scholarships,

applicants must be from Bloom

Township and be graduating high school

seniors. The deadline to apply is March 15.

Visit www.wagnalls.org/page/scholarships,

email executive director Deb Silvia, at dsilvia@wagnalls.org,

or call 614-837-4765

x132 for information.

Toadstool Shadow at

Wagnalls Memorial

The Wagnalls Memorial Performing

Arts Series presented by RedOne Realty-

Gilmore Group presents Toadstool Shadow

on April 5 at 6 p.m. Toadstool Shadow is a

folk trio from Chillicothe, Ohio. Their alloriginal

songs are about things like horses,

mermaids, and corn, all sung in sunshiny

two-part female harmony. Mixing music

and humor, Toadstool Shadow seamlessly

synthesizes the silly, the serious, and the

surreal. Their goal is to provide familyfriendly

entertainment that is fun for both

kids and adults. Tickets are $20 per family

(1 adult and up to 3 children) and $10 per

adult. Tickets are available online following

the link at www.wagnalls.org or at

www.facebook.com/thewagnallslibrary/eve

nts and at the door. All seating is general

admission. Doors to Wagnalls open at 5:30

p.m. and the auditorium doors open at 5:45

p.m. Wagnalls Memorial Library is located

at 150 E. Columbus St., Lithopolis. For

information call (614) 837-4765 or visit

www.wagnalls.org.

New hours at Wagnalls

New hours have started for the

Wagnalls Memorial Library for 2025. In

response to reduced public funding, the

library will be closed on Tuesday evenings.


The new library hours are Monday

through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.;

Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday,

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Wagnalls Memorial will still offer

all the programs and services that it has

been offering. To keep up-to-date on all the

events and programs of the library, as well

as art and community programs, visit

www.wagnalls.org. For information about

the Wagnalls Memorial Library funding or

to make a donation, email executive director,

Deb Silvia, at dsilvia@wagnalls.org or

call 614-837-4765 x132.

Wagnalls Memorial Library is located at

150 E. Columbus St., Lithopolis. For information

call (614) 837-4765 or visit

www.wagnalls.org.

Barber Museum

The National Barber Museum in Canal

Winchester is located at 135 Franklin St.

(behind the former CW High School building).

The museum, housed in approximately

5,000 square feet, showcases art, artifacts,

and memorabilia from decades of the

barbering profession. For information call

(614) 837-8400.

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CW’s Kid Zone

The city of Canal Winchester has a new,

free, children’s open play program. “Kid

Zone” at City Hall, 45 E. Waterloo St.,

Canal Winchester. The program takes

place on Wednesday mornings from 9-11

a.m.

Kid Zone offers children age eight and

under a clean, safe space to play freely. The

program came about after local business

Spark Play Café closed, creating an opportunity

for the city. A variety of play stations

such as model kitchens, grocery

stores, and construction work benches will

be set up inside Council Chambers on

Wednesday mornings. Children may stop

in between 9-11 a.m. to play for free. Adult

supervision is required at all times.

For information call Adriana

McPherson at 614-837-8276.

Obetz Youth Sports

The city of Obetz is making youth sports

more accessible to the community.

According to Mayor Angela Kirk and

Obetz City Council, youth sports registration

will now be free for Obetz residents

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and all students of Hamilton Local Schools.

This includes baseball, softball, and t-ball

in the spring, as well as football and cheerleading

in the fall.

“I am so happy that we are just a couple

months away from spring sports!” said

Kirk. “I am excited for another year of

youth sports in Obetz, and I can’t wait to

see everyone on the field.”

All youth living in Obetz qualify for free

registration. Hamilton Local Schools students,

even if they’re not Obetz residents,

are eligible.

Students from Groveport Madison

Schools who are not residents of Obetz are

not eligible for this offer because the city of

Groveport offers similar youth sports programs.

Non-residents can still register for

Obetz spring sports at these rates: baseball

and softball: $80 and t-ball: $65.

For information and to register, visit

obetz.oh.us.

Obetz Alerts

Obetz is committed to keeping residents

informed about weather updates, important

community news, and events. If you’ve

signed up for weather alerts or hold an

Obetz Black Card, you’re all set to receive

timely email and text alerts straight to

your inbox and phone.

The city of Obetz’s alert system ensures

that you stay updated on critical information,

from severe weather warnings to

exciting local events. All text messages will

come from the dedicated texting number:

+1 (980) 860-9381. Make sure to save this

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For information or to sign up visit

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Rock and Roll exhibit

Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML)

is partnering with the Rock & Roll Hall of

Fame in Cleveland to connect CML customers

with some of rock music’s iconic

artifacts. From March 4 through May 22,

central Ohioans are invited to CML’s Main

Library to experience an exhibit of real,

working rock pinball machines, along with

a drum set used by KISS and photos of rock

stars, including a collection of images by

Rolling Stone photographer and Columbus

native Baron Wolman.

To coincide with the exhibit, CML will

host rock-themed programs for customers

of all ages, including storytimes, crafting

and music programs for kids, as well as

trivia and history programs for adults.

This exhibit is supported by the

Columbus Metropolitan Library

Foundation, with additional support from

the Ohio History Connection.

Irish music concert

Groveport Town Hall, 648 Main St., will

host a free Irish music concert on March 8

from 11 a.m. to noon featuring music by the

Ladies of Longford. Seating is first-come,

first-served. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. The

event includes Irish-themed refreshments.

Call 614-836-3333 to reserve your place.

Obetz email transition

The city of Obetz, as part of an effort to

enhance security and ensure transparency

in communications, is transitioning its

email domain from @obetz.oh.us to

@obetz.gov.

This change aligns with federal standards

for government domains, helping the

community identify official correspondence

from the city and confirming the authenticity

of emails from Obetz staff.

The city encourages residents, local

organizations, and partners to update their

records and address books to reflect this

change. Emails sent to @obetz.oh.us

addresses will still be forwarded, but the

city advises you to begin using @obetz.gov

addresses to stay connected.

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P.O. Box 28015, Columbus, Ohio 43228

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OAPSE strike talks held

By Rick Palsgrove

Managing Editor

A negotiation meeting between the bargaining

team from Eastland Fairfield

Career & Technical Schools and representatives

from the Ohio Association of Public

School Employees (OAPSE) was held Feb.

20.

The meeting comes amidst an ongoing

strike by members of OAPSE Local #686,

which began on Jan. 7. OAPSE members

include cooks, custodians, maintenance,

and technology staff.

(Editor’s note: The meeting was held after

the deadline for this print edition of the

Messenger. )

“The federal mediator reached out to the

parties and requested that we meet earlier

and offered dates when he is available,”

said OAPSE Union Field Representative

Sean Dahl. “The (EFCTS board of education)

attorney declined the dates and stated

they are too busy and the earliest availability

they had was Feb. 20. The board’s

attorney, board of education, and administration

have demonstrated their blatant

contemptuousness for the classified staff.

They have also sent the message that they

are clearly not worried about the staff, students

and or public perception by continuing

to avoid bargaining in good faith. One

team one dream is a total joke. Simply a

four word guise the district put together

that has no meaning. The message the

board has sent has not been well received

by the students, staff or the community.”

EFCTS Coordinator of Communications

and Marketing Ryan Gasser said the mediator

for these negotiations submitted a request

on Jan. 31, for the parties to reconvene.

“Due to a variety of pre-existing commitments

held by members of the bargaining

team, Feb. 20 was the earliest available

date for all parties involved that would

allow for adequate time to productively

continue negotiations,” said Gasser.

Since the beginning of the strike on Jan.

7, allegations have surfaced, according to

Dahl, regarding deteriorating conditions at

the schools, including substandard food

being provided to students.

“We have received countless reports of

unsanitary and deplorable building conditions,”

Dahl alleged. “The employees on

strike took pride in their work and consistently

maintained the cleanest, most sanitary

schools around, prior to the strike.

Parental outrage is clearly on the horizon.”

Gasser said Eastland-Fairfield is committed

to maintaining clean, safe, and

well-functioning learning environments for

its staff and students.

“We are working very closely with our

staff and those who are working hard to

maintain clean buildings and keep everything

operating normally,’ said Gasser. “If

items need to be addressed, we address

them immediately. Eastland-Fairfield has

received cleaning, cafeteria, and weather

removal services from an outside company.

IT services continue to be offered by our

remaining in-house staff. ”

When asked what the main factors are

preventing a resolution of the strike, Dahl

and Gasser offered differing points of view.

“The board’s attorney requested Fact

Finding,” said Dahl. “Once the Fact Finder

issued his recommendations, the board

rejected the recommendations based on the

board’s attorney’s recommendations and

issued a last best final offer. The board has

stated they agreed to eight of the nine recommendations,

however this is false. The

administration then crawfished the deal

and attempted to strong arm the local into

agreeing to a bargaining procedure that

excludes Fact Finding in the future.

Obviously, they lost and now want to take

their ball and go home.”

Gasser said that when a Fact Finding

proposal is considered, both parties must

accept the full proposal, as presented. He

said the areas that Eastland-Fairfield have

not agreed to include:

“•Acknowledgement and planning/procedures

for future bargaining.

•Recognition that EFCTS offers compensation

to custodians and IT that rank in

the top 33 percent of our 16 associate districts

and have the highest pay rates when

an employee reaches year five and beyond.

•While Eastland-Fairfield rejected the

Fact Finding proposal, it did acknowledge

that salary adjustments were needed for

its food service staff, and a last-best-final

offer was extended to OAPSE 686 for consideration,

which incorporated eight (8) of

the nine Fact Finders recommendations.

That last-best-final offer was rejected by

OAPSE 686.”

When asked if either party sees a resolution

to the strike coming soon, Dahl said,

“The solution is quite simple, honor the

Fact Finder’s recommendations and put

local 686 back to work. The board’s attorney,

board and administration seemingly

cannot grasp the concept of fair treatment

for their employees. OAPSE Local 686 does

not know when this will end, however, we

are very confident it won’t end until the

parties reach a fair deal. OAPSE local 686

will continue to man the picket line indefinitely.

OAPSE Local #686 remains ready

and willing to negotiate at any time and

any place to bring an end to the strike

swiftly and ensure the restoration of quality

education and services to your schools. ”

Gasser said, “There is no way to know

whether an agreement will be reached

until both parties resume their discussions.

We are hopeful and committed to

finding a resolution as soon as possible.”

Photo courtesy of the

Groveport Heritage Museum

Dining in

1966

Association of

Community

Publishers


Our Pictorial Past by Rick Palsgrove

Pictured here is the

interior of the Canal

Wigwam restaurant,

located at 4 S. High St.

in Canal Winchester, as

it looked in 1966 when

the restaurant was

known as the Barnett

Wigwam. The photo is from an ad in the 1966 Groveport Madison High School

yearbook.

Obetz Ice Rink open

The Obetz Ice Rink, located in Junction

Park, is open on weekdays from 5-8 p.m.

and noon to 7 p.m. on weekends — weather

permitting.

Admission is free for Obetz residents.

Non-residents must purchase a $5 day

pass. You must bring proof of residency

(Obetz Black Card, Obetz water bill, or

recent paystub with Obetz income tax)

with you on your first visit. Minors must

have a parent/guardian sign a waiver on

their first visit. Two hour limits may be

enforced on Saturday and Sunday if the

rink is nearing capacity.

On any given day, the ice rink may shut

down due to weather to preserve the

integrity of the ice. This will be at the staff

member’s discretion and can happen before

or during a skating session. All closures or

delays will be posted to the Obetz Facebook

page as soon as possible.

For information call 614-491-1080.

South High Library

The Columbus Metropolitan Library’s

South High Branch is located at 3540 S.

High St., Columbus. Visit www.columbuslibrary.org

or call 614-645-2275.

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REPAIR all makes 24 hr.

service. Clean, oil, adjust

in your home. $49.95 all

work gtd. 614-890-5296

TREE SERVICES

Classified Services

2/16

A/M

Handyman - Outdoor &

indoor. Reasonable Rates

614-634-2244

C&JHandyman

Services LLC

Minor Plumbing & Electric

Install Hot Water Tanks,

Dishwashers & Disposals

All Interior Remodels

Also Fencing &

Int./Ext. Painting

Free Est. ~ 18 Yrs. Exp.

CDC/EPA Approved Guidelines

614-284-2100

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

3/2 A/M

8/2 A

PAINTING

BESTQUALITY

40 yrs exp. I do the Work!

Daniel - 614-226-4221

Arbaugh

Tree Service

Deadwood Thinning

& Shaping of Trees

Removal &

Stump Grinding

Bucket Truck Service

614-837-1316

Free Estimates

2/9 A

11/10 s/gp

3/2 A



FRESH 93% EXTRA

LEAN

GROUND BEEF

$

5 99

LB.

BONELESS SKINLESS

CHICKEN

BREAST

$

2 79

LB.

U.S.D.A Choice Beef

BONELESS

“LONDON BROIL” or

TOP ROND STEAK

$

5 49

LB.

LITTLE BUTCHER SHOPPE

14 Oz. All Varieties

SMOKED

SAUSAGE

BUDGET

$

5

STRETCHERS

FISCHER

SLICED

BACON

16 Oz. Reg. or Thick

BUDGET

$

5

STRETCHERS

PORK LION

BABY BACK

RIBS

$

3 59

LB.

BONELESS SKINLESS

CHICKEN

THIGHS

$

2 99 LB.

FROZEN HONEYSUCKLE

BONE-IN

TURKEY BREAST

$

1 69

LB.

BAR S

CORNDOGS

2.34 LB.

$

5 99

WHOLEY

SALMON

FILLETS

$

8 99

16 Oz.

CONN’S

POTATO

CHIPS

2/ $ 5 00

OR $2.99 EACH

7.5-8 Oz.

12-PACK CANS

PEPSI

COLA 3/ $ 15 00

ALL PEPSI VARIETIES

OR $ 5 99 EACH

LITTLE HUG

FRUIT

DRINKS

BUDGET

$

5

STRETCHERS

20 PK.

8 Oz.

KENTUCKY KERNEL

SEASONED FLOUR

OR FISH FRY

RED GOLD

KETCHUP

DINTY MOORE

BEEF STEW

TEXAS ROADHOUSE

MINI ROLLS

2/ $ 5 00 9-10 Oz. 2/ $ 5 00 2/ $ 7 00 $ 6 99 $

5 99

2/ $ 7 00 2/ $ 5 00 2/ $ 3 00 $

11 99 $

1 99

STOUFFER’S SUPREME

SHELLS - N- CHEESE

32 Oz.

SMITH’S SOUR CREAM OR

FRENCH ONION DIP

GATORADE

SPORTS DRINK

FOLGER’S

ORIGINAL COFFEE

SCREAMIN SICILIAN

PIZZAS - FROZEN

20 Oz. CAN 14 Oz.

20.8-25 Oz.

12 Oz. 16 oz.

28 Oz. 25.9 Oz.

MANWICH SAUCE

ORIGINAL

15 Oz. CAN

GRAPE

PINK LADY

TOMATOES

APPLES

$

1 99 $

PINT 1 19

LB.

BROCCOLI

ICEBERG

CROWNS

LETTUCE

$

1 99 $ 1 79

LB.

EACH

BLACK FOREST

HAM

$

5 99

LB.

STORE MADE

BAKED BEANS

$

3 99

LB.

SWISS

CHEESE

$

6 99 LB.

STORE MADE

LUNCH COMBOS

$

3 99

SANDWICH

POP

CHIPS

Prices Effective Monday, February 24th thru Saturday, March 8th, 2025 ● Quantity Rights Reserved ● We Reserve the Right to Correct Pricing Errors.

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