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John Gerlach grew up in Westgate with development a loving family. He graduated high school and held a steady job. “On the outside, everything looked By Amanda Ensinger alright but inside it wasn’t,” he said. Staff Writer Gerlach was an addict. About nine years ago, Gerlach acciden - Residents from the westside got the tally overdosed on a combination of drugs. chance to discuss economic development in He was found barely breathing in his their community and improvements they apartment. Medics arrived and adminis - would like to see in the region during a tered Narcan then rushed Gerlach to the recent stakeholder engagement event. hospital where he spent several days in On April 29, the Franklin County the intensive care unit. Economic Development and Planning “Now that wasn’t my last use or sobri - Department held a community meeting at ety date,” said Gerlach. Haydocy where they asked residents proj - See RECOVERY page 2 ects and improvements they would like to see on the westside. “Within our department, we are start - ing to plan for economic development on Inside the westside and we want to ensure what - ever economic development we do reflects Page 6 the community and is resident-focused,” said T. Alex Beres, assistant director of the Franklin County Economic Development and Planning. “In order to do this, we need to hear from you guys. We will use what we talk about tonight to continue more conversations and hopefully generate activity in the region.” During the stakeholder engagement conversation, residents were broken up into groups of six and discussed locations, Pets of the Week ...... 6 businesses and meeting spots they like on The Reel Deal ...... 12 the westside and things they don’t like. Among the items that residents liked Police Coverage included Carl Frye Park, Westland Area Township and county reach police Library, Doctor’s Hospital, Prairie services agreement Page 3 Township Community Center, Trail, Prairie Township Fire Student Population Station and Hollywood Casino. School district prepares for increase in Some of the items in the region that res - EL student population Page 4 idents didn’t like included the high crime in the region, businesses around the Hollywood Casino, and crime ridden BROAD ST. apartment complexes and nuisance prop - erties. PHYSICAL REHAB “There is real potential in parts of the 3072 W. Broad St., Cols., OH 43204 westside, but they need to be developed,” said Dan Fagan, meeting attendee. “For Messenger photo by Dedra Cordle 614-725-4720 example, if the Westland Mall gets devel - NEW oped the other side of the street has huge Here, kitty kitty NTS CLIE $ potential.” ONLY 29.95 One of the big conversations during the Sidney Huff, a 7-year-old from Galloway, entices a kitten named Lemongrass out ONE HOUR MASSAGE (Reg. $60.00) meeting was the recent report that the of a tunnel at the Humane Society of Madison County on April 27. Huff and her LaToyia Rose Sears portion of Westland Mall has been mother were at the shelter in West Jefferson to support the ‘Tour for Life,’ a coop - Licensed Massage Therapist purchased by LGR Weston, leaving the Dr. Evan Plante erative life-saving mobile service and adoption event. For more information on Chiropractic Physician See WESTLAND page 2 Lemongrass and the other animals up for adoption, visit www.hsmcohio.org. PAGE 2 - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - May 5, 2019 community events www.columbusmessenger.com

Bike tour community gathering from 2 to 4 p.m. May well as provide an item that will be used for bring heavy-duty bags, boxes or carts to 19. The tour will start and end at Glenwood door prize drawings. Registration is being carry the bulk produce home. For more The Highland West Civic Association recreation Center, 1888 Fairmont Ave. For taken at the church office at 614-279-5286. information, call 614-279-3115 or visit will host a neighborhood bike tour and more information, visit www.high - No admission is being charged for shop - www.centralbaptistcolumbus.org. landwest.us. pers. Authors and venders sought Star Wars Celebration Fresh produce to be distributed to benefit church projects St. Mark’s Church will host a Star Wars Free fresh fruit and vegetables will be Celebration from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 10 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church distributed on May 11 to qualified, low- 5200 Sullivant Ave. The event is for chil - is looking for authors and other vendors for income Franklin County residents. The dren ages 5 through 12. Free activities an event that’s raising funds for church fresh produce will be available at Central include crafts, pictures with Darth Vader, projects. The event will be held from 10 Baptist Church, 1955 Frank Road, begin - how to make a light saber and saber a.m. to 2 p.m. May 11 at the church, 2475 ning at 10:30 a.m. To assist in registration, demonstrations. For reservations email W. Broad St. Authors and other vendors bring a photo ID and your current address [email protected] or call 614-400- are being asked to pay $25 for a table as in Franklin County. You are asked to also 5669. WESTLAND Continued from page 1

Hour mall now open to redevelopment. need the city and county to come to the discussed during the meeting included 24 e Servic “We all know the news last week has table.” having a sit-down restaurant with a patio gotten everyone excited about the west - However, some residents were skeptical on the westside, having playgrounds, side,” said James Schimmer, director of the they would not see any benefits of the mall addressing the homeless issue, having Franklin County Economic Development being developed. more attractions for young people and and Planning. “However, this won’t be the “Once something good happens at reducing the cost of water service in the Franklin focus of the meeting tonight. We want to Westland Mall it will be annexed into the region. talk about the entire westside, not just city,” said Nancy Day-Achauer, westside Residents also suggested some ways to Heating and Refrigeration, Inc. Westland Mall.” resident and member of the Westland Area address these issues, including adding a OH License #20692 However, the mall still dominated the Commission. police substation, having tax incentives for SPRING IS HERE! conversation. When residents were asked “Westside residents have been condi - businesses, working with other jurisdic - Contact us NOW for your air conditioner tune up. to prioritize what they want to see tioned to not want more than we already tions and creating a master development $ improved in the westside, the mall was the have because we live on the westside,” plan. 100 OFF a new system replacement! top item discussed by all groups. added Janet Cahill, westside resident. “We Organizers will now take these ideas (614) 836-9119 “We need a multi-jurisdictional have not been treated equal and we should and go back to drawing board with next Free Estimates for Replacement Equipment approach to repairing the Westland Mall,” be.” steps for development for the westside. said Betty Jaynes, westside resident. “We Other improvement priorities residents RECOVERY $ 00 $1000 OFF 99 Contract or Continued from page 1 A/C Checkup Service Call Exp. 5-31-19 It was years later when Gerlach finally asked for help. Now, he child is an addict, they put their heads down and turn away. We is sober and giving thanks to those who helped him in his journey need to break down that stigma.” www.franklinheating.com to recovery. Last year, the Columbus Division of Fire responded to 3,387 “You have got to show gratitude,” said runs where Naloxone was used. The RREACT team helped con - Gerlach. “Gratitude is an action word.” nect more than 1,000 of those individuals to treatment providers Gerlach, along with the Desert Island or other social services. 1,-);?)6<-, Club, will host a We Do Recover event as “Addiction is difficult for families and it is a burden on society,” part of EMS Appreciate Week. The event said Parrish. “It takes a community to help someone recover.” *HW

By Amanda Ensinger enforcement to be a limited home rule gov - 614.878.6423 Staff Writer ernment. After unanimously agreeing to the con - WWW.CARRIAGEHOUSEOFFLOWERS.COM The county sheriff will continue to pro - tract, the trustees moved on and discussed BLOOMING PLANTS • HANGING BASKETS • WIND CHIMES vide police protection for a local township the upcoming bicentennial of the township. after leadership agreed to a pay increase “Besides this important anniversary, FRESH ARRANGEMENTS & MUCH MORE! for the services in 2019. this also will be the 75th anniversary of the At a recent Prairie Township meeting, fire department,” Peters said. “I wanted to the board approved the 2019 Police Service start the conversation now about how we Agreement with the Franklin County want to celebrate these important events.” Sheriff’s Office. The agreement, which Prairie Township trustee Cathy spans from Jan. 1, 2019 through Dec. 31, Schmelzer voiced her support behind creat - 2019, would pay the county $906,504 a ing banners that recognize these accom - year. plishments. “In 2018 we paid $888,471, so this will “Could we do banners on Broad Street?” be a 2 percent increase,” said Rob Peters, Schmelzer asked. “Having something pub - administrator for Prairie Township. “In the lic on Broad Street would definitely raise past six years the contract has increased by awareness and be a public way to celebrate 13.4 percent.” these anniversaries.” WE DELIVER TO CENTRAL & WORLDWIDE Last year, the township paid the sher - Fire department officials said they had iff’s department $74,039 a month. With been brainstorming ideas to celebrate their this new contract, the township will pay anniversary. Some of the ideas includes a the 75,542 per month. The new contract Prairie Township Fire Department Food Put Mom on a Pedestal also will have a not to exceed amount of Truck Festival, having some type of recog - Mother’s Day Arrangements Mother’s Day Package $936,000, factoring in overtime for nition at the annual Prairie Township Fish ,lled with beautiful -owers for MAKE A $80.00 PURCHASE & RECEIVE deputies when needed. Fry and celebrating during Fire Prevention mom In 2018, the contract increased by 4 per - Month in October. • Personalezed keepsakes 6 FREE CHOCOLATE COVERED cent compared to 2017. In 2017, the town - “We also discussed creating a commem - she’ll cherish forever • Delicious ship paid $853,471 a year. According to orative coin during Fire Prevention STRAWBERRIES treats that let her know just how Not valid on out of town orders. township officials, the reason for the Month,” said Prairie Township Assistant sweet she is. I LOVE YOU MOM. increases is related to wages, benefits and Fire Chief Allen Scott. “We will also get WWW.CARRIAGEHOUSEOFFLOWERS.COM equipment needs. with James (Gant) and talk about how we The township’s service with the can collaborate. These are both big accom - Franklin County Sheriff’s Office includes plishments that we want to promote.” Prices good Thru A few other ideas thrown out by leaders two cars on township streets. One of these May 14th - 25th cars patrols 24 hours a day, seven days a and residents included integrating these Schuman’s Meats week. The other car patrols 16 hours a day, anniversaries into the opening of the new TASTE THE DIFFERENCE seven days a week. The county also pro - Galloway Road Sports Complex, creating 1440 Harrisburg Pike vides backup as needed, as well as has an education resource with historical pho - Columbus, OH 43223 tos from the township and fire department 614-274-2161 other cars in the area when available. www.schumansmeats.com The township is required to have police and partnering with local schools to boost Tues. - Fri.: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. service or contract service with law pride in the community. Saturday: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. community events Think Schuman’s For Your Graduation & Memorial Weekend!

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By Dedra Cordle younger levels, such as the elementary or Staff Writer intermediate age,” he said. Protecting seniors from financial abuse Kennedy said it takes one to two years South-Western City School officials are for students to have a proficient grasp on predicting steady growth in the enrollment conversational skills, while it takes five to Informed Aging - By Michelle Missler numbers of students classified as English seven years to become proficient with their You or someone you know could become number, date of birth and banking infor - Learners. reading and writing skills. the target of a growing crime in the United mation. The information is then utilized to At the April 22 board of education meet - He said when it comes to older students States - financial abuse of older adults. divert their benefits to another address ing, program coordinator Ed Kennedy said who enroll and are testing at the pre-func - This can be defined simply as the illegal and bank account. data indicates there could be as many as tional or basic level it is “all hands on deck” or improper use of an older adult’s finances Financial abuse has become more 3,325 EL students enrolled in the district to get them to graduate on time. or property. This is the fastest growing prevalent and is an expensive problem that for the 2019/20 school year, which is an One step the district is taking to lessen form of elder abuse that deprives older affects older adults and their families. increase of 21 students from the current the language gap is through a Striving adults of their resources and ultimately Safeguard your personal information and school year. He added that while growth is Readers Comprehensive Literacy grant. their independence. Financial abuse can never provide your Social Security number, projected in all buildings, one area that According to Kennedy, the district was happen to wealthy older adults or those banking information or other personal will continue to see added growth through - recently awarded a $200,000 grant from with limited means. It is reported that financial information over the phone out the years is the “Franklin Heights cor - the Ohio Department of Education that, in older adults lose billions of dollars each unless you initiate the telephone call. ridor.” part, allowed officials to purchase books for year as a result of financial abuse. If you feel that you or an elderly loved “We are seeing many families move into the middle to high school grades. Scammers are targeting older adults by one is susceptible to financial abuse please the areas whose schools will feed into “We have found that pleasure reading using common scare tactics like the contact Franklin County Office Adult Franklin Heights High School,” he said, helps advance their understanding of the Internal Revenue Service telephone scam, Protective Services (APS) at 614-525-4348 referring to East Franklin, Finland, English language,” said Kennedy. the sweetheart scam, the home repair who strives to prevent, reduce or correct Harmon and West Franklin Elementary, He said a favored genre of students is scam and the grandparent scam. Another conditions causing danger to adults who as well as Franklin Woods Intermediate the graphic novel. progressively growing scam is where are 60 years of age and older. and Finland Middle. “Graphic novels are popular because callers pretend to represent the Social Michelle Missler is the director of the Security Administration and attempt to He said the demographic that will grow they are able to show you the action while Franklin County Office on Aging. obtain the older adult’s Social Security throughout that area is the Latino popula - telling you what is happening,” he said. tion. The grant was implemented this year, “For many years, we saw a lot of growth and Kennedy said it is already paying div - with our Somali and Arabic speaking fam - idends. ilies in that corridor but now we are pro - “We have seen a 0.5 to a 0.8 percent jecting an increase of our Latino families.” increase in grade level growth after just Kennedy said those projections do not the first semester,” he said. come as a surprise to the district, nor are Another positive thing about the grant, they unprepared for the influx on a staffing he added, is that most of the reading mate - level. rials can be accessed online so there are no “Spanish is our number one language waiting periods for the return of popular with EL students, with Somali and Arabic materials. following,” Kennedy said. His data indi - “We think this will be a great tool for cates 71 percent of EL students speak our students,” he said. Spanish as their primary language, fol - In other news, Amy Schakat, the coordi - lowed by 20 percent for Somali and Arabic nator of Career-Technical Education, said speakers. the middle grades will be introduced to He also reported that when students four new courses next year. They include enroll in the program, a majority are doing an introduction to financial literacy, entre - so when they are at the pre-functional or preneurship, app development and basic level of learning the English lan - strength and fitness. And at the high guage. school level, Westland will add a Bilingual “Of that group, a majority are at the Customer Service Certificate. around the westside

Summer Scribbles Youth within the boundaries of South-Western Writing and Poetry Contest City Schools. There are two divisions (6- 8th grade and high school) in two cate - Students in grades six through 12 are gories — poetry and fiction. Prizes in all cat - invited to enter the 10th annual Summer egories will be: first place - $100; second Scribbles Youth Writing and Poetry place - $50. Rules and entry forms will be Contest to be held at Southwest Public available in the Youth Section of both the Libraries beginning June 1. The contest, Grove City Library and the Westland Area sponsored by the Grove City Writers’ Library. Contest ends July 31. For more Group and Friends of the Library, is open information, email Diana Hannon to any student in grades 6-12 who lives Forrester at [email protected]. Active Lifestyles www.columbusmessenger.com May 5, 2019 - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - PAGE 5 1ˎˠ˜)˛˘˖7ˑˎ )˛ˊ˗˔˕˒˗&˘˞˗˝ˢ2ˏˏ˒ˌˎ˘˗$ː˒˗ː Franklin County Board of Commissioners: Marilyn Brown • John O’Grady • Kevin Boyce The Franklin County Board of Commissioners and The Franklin County Office on Aging join with the Messenger Newspaper in providing this update on aging issues in Franklin County. OLDER AMERICANS MONTH 2019: CONNECT, CREATE, CONTRIBUTE

May is Older Americans Month. Older adults have made countless prices of just $5.00 for reserved seats and $4.00 for bleacher seats, a contributions and sacrifices to ensure a better life for future generations. boxed lunch and special door prizes. Tickets must be purchased in Since 1963, communities across the country have shown their gratitude by advance and may be obtained by calling (614) 462- 5250. Deadline for celebrating Older Americans Month (OAM) each May. This celebration ticket orders is June 7th. Transportation for groups of 10 or more is avail- recognizes older Americans for their contributions and demonstrates our able by calling the Franklin County Office on Aging at (614) 525-5230 by nation’s commitment to helping them stay healthy and active. June 7th. Each year, more and more older adults are making a positive impact in Wednesday, September 25, 2019, Flourish Franklin County, Franklin Franklin County. As volunteers, employees, employers, educators, Park Adventure Center, 1775 East Broad Street, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. mentors, advocates, and more, they offer insight and experience that A free event held in conjunction with the 18th Annual National Women’s benefit the entire community. Health & Fitness Day to educate, empower and engage women age 60 This year’s OAM theme, Connect, Create, Contribute, encourages older and over by providing them an opportunity to flourish. This event will adults and their communities to: provide fitness activities and health information from a gender perspective • Connect with friends, family, and local services and resources. in a favorable environment and with the intent of improving the well-being • Create through activities that promote learning, health, and personal of older women. enrichment. Friday, October 25, 2019, Senior Living Festival, Hollywood Casino, • Contribute time, talent, and life experience to benefit others. 200 Georgesville Road, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Office on Aging plans three events in 2019 that will help older adults A free celebration for older adults which includes information exhibits, door connect with local services and resources, learn how to create healthier prizes, live entertainment, recreational activities and free parking. lifestyles and discover ways to share their talents and life experiences with Medicare beneficiaries will have an opportunity to receive assistance in others. evaluating and choosing coverage options as part of the fall open enrollment period. Plan comparisons will be provided and discussed by Thursday, June 20, 2019, Franklin County Office on Aging Day with trained volunteers. the ! Gates open at 11:00 a.m. and game time is 12:05 p.m. as the Columbus Clippers host the Rochester Red Wings. Fans aged 60 and over attending the event will be treated to reduced ticket PAGE 6 - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - May 5, 2019 www.columbusmessenger.com Pet Corner

These furry friends are avail - Pets of the week able for adoption at local SUMMER BLAST! rescues and shelters

Levi is a 1-year-old Ivy Rose is a gor - pit bull mix. He geous young lady enjoys running with who is looking for a ELVIS dogs in playgroup, good forever home. although he favors She is good with featuring certain dogs over other cats, spayed others. He loves and up to date on going outside on vaccinations. She Mike Albert walks and is people loves to cuddle once oriented. He has she trusts you. Ivy and the Big E Band been a resident of Rose would make a the Franklin County shelter for a few weeks perfect addition to and would love to find a new home. any family, but she will need some time to FYI: 614-525-3647 or www.franklincounty - adjust to a new home and a lot of patience Saturday dogs.com and love. Adopt her from Friends for Life Animal Haven. Randolph is a con - FYI: www.fflah.org stant companion. If June 15, 2019 you’re looking for an Gepetto is a sweet 1- VILLA MILANO emotionally secure, year-old who loves mutually satisfying, her toys. Her family 1630 Schrock Rd. low maintenance was evicted from their relationship, he is all home so she was sur - Dinner/Show Tickets $ 49.00 you need. He is a rendered to Colony Tables of 10 Available friendly 8-years-old. Cats. You can meet Adopt Randolph from Gepetto at the adop - Tickets by Phone: 614-792-3135 Visa • Mastercard • Discover the Franklin County tion center, located at Still Good Seats Available NO REFUNDS Dog Shelter. 2740 Festival Lane in FYI: 614-525-3647 or www.franklincounty - Dublin. dogs.com FYI: www.colony - cats.org Jefferson , aka Jeffie, is a 2-year-old Legend had a rough girl that was thought go but now he’s to be a boy, hence happy and ready for the name. She is very the good life. He shy but she loves came from a rural being petted and get - shelter and was ting belly rubs. Jeffie heartworm positive. would do best in a He needed the long, quiet home. She has hard treatment before been around other he could find a home. cats and would love Legend has been to find a permanent forever home. Adopt treated and after two Jeffie through Friends for Life Animal Haven. months of strict cage rest, he is ready to be a FYI: www.fflah.org typical dog. He’s a sweet 3-year-old lab/hound mix who loves to play and wants to have a family of his own. Legend is up for adoption through Colony Cats and Dogs. FYI: www.colonycats.org Animal events at Darby

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