08-2010 Lamplighter - Salem Civic Association

Volume IV, Number 4
August, 2010
PRESEDENTIAL COMMUNIQUE
By C. Douglas Moody
Well, it’s been a long and very hot summer. It has also been a summer filled with exciting events. We just
concluded another successful neighborhood-wide yard sale with our partner, Paul Groeniger. We also teamed up
with our local Bob Evans restaurant for the Good Guys weekend, selling water, sodas, sausages and brats to the
folks lining 161 and Busch. If you haven’t come out to see the parade of beautiful cars, you truly owe it to yourself
to make a date for next year. It is truly the automotive event of the season for Central Ohio….and they bring it right
into our backyard!
There are more big events coming, not the least of which is the August meeting. It’s a dinner night, and the
rumor is that we will be eating Bob Evans’ brats, hot off the grill. We also will have a representative from the City
Recreation and Parks in to talk about Chaseland Park, a tree specialist to talk about the Emerald Ash Borer and
the devastation it is causing in our ash trees and how we can fight back, and, of course, all the usual banter. The
topic of snow removal might even come up.
I urge you to attend this meeting, get to know your neighbors, and participate in the decision making that
supports our fine community. Until then.
ANNUAL GARDEN RAILROAD TOUR - September 12th
By Alvin and Beverly Mann
We would like to invite everyone to the annual
Columbus Garden Railroad Society Open Tour on
Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, from 1 to 5 PM at 5497
Crawford Dr. We will have lists and maps of the 14
railroads that are open in the Columbus area. The
Crawford Valley Railroad meanders around a waterfall,
stream and a large pond. At the turn of the century,
fashionably dressed folk go about their daily lives
waiting for the train at the depot, shopping in the general
store, listening to the banjo pickers in the town gazebo,
and tending to their farm animals. There are four loops
sporting 500 feet of stainless steel track. The mature
landscaping has a wide variety of sedum, thyme, dwarf
conifers and perennial favorites. See the overshot water
wheel at the historic grist mill and the newest edition of
the Little River Sawmill served by the Crawford Valley
RR Shay engine. Step back in time and enjoy a
peaceful afternoon with us.
EXCESSIVE DOG BARKING
By Bill Unger
At our July 27, meeting, City Prosecutor Bill Hedrick distributed information on the
problem of excessive dog barking, which has been a long-unaddressed issue. The
Columbus City Prosecutor’s Office under the leadership of City Attorney Richard Pfeiffer is
committed to addressing this quality-of-life issue. The first action to take when dealing with a barking-dog problem
is to contact Chief of Staff Hedrick at 645-8874. Mr. Hedrick will direct the call to a staff member trained to deal
with animal issues.
Excessive dog barking solutions may include the following.
1.
A noisy animal warning letter can be mailed to the address where the dog in question resides. Mr.
Hedrick’s office does not disclose the identity of the person who has called. A vast majority of barkingdog issues are resolved at this step.
2.
Mediation can be scheduled in the Office to allow the parties to discuss the matter. The Mediation
Program has a long history of successfully handling this type of neighborhood problem.
3.
If the problem persists despite a warning letter and mediation, prosecution exists as a final option.
Noisy Animals is a minor misdemeanor under the Columbus City Code, and a violation is punishable
with a fine of up to $150. To prosecute this offense, the Office requires the following types of evidence.
a.
The barking must happen within the Columbus city limits. The dog owner’s name must be
provided. If the owner’s name is not available, the Intake Unit can attempt to acquire the
Information.
b.
To prosecute a case, the complainant must provide exact dates and times the barking has
taken place. Simply stating “the dog barks every day” is NOT sufficient evidence to file a
criminal charge. The evidence should also include one or two other households in the area that
will confirm the dates and times the barking occurred. Video and/or audio tape recordings of
the barking are also very helpful. Generally, 20 minutes or more of audio demonstrating
continuous barking is needed to create a strong case.
Note: Dogs will bark. Unless the barking is excessive, it is NOT considered criminal. Be advised that, in
order to pursue a criminal charge (as explained in #3 above), the complainant will need to file a complaint through
the Intake Unit at the Columbus City Prosecutor’s Office, 375 S High St., 7 th Floor. If charges are approved, the
complainant may be required to appear in court several times.
GOOD GUYS WEEKEND
AUGUST MEETING
HOSPITALITY
By Brenda Baker
The long weekend of July 9, 10 and 11 was all about the Good
Guys returning to the Ohio State Fairgrounds. All over town, these
classic cars and trucks were shown off to the delight of the public. On
Friday and Saturday nights, the owners were welcomed at the Route
161 Bob Evans barbecue, where deejay Russ Thomas blasted Classic
Rock and Country tunes for the street-filled fans. A Salem Civic
volunteer crew sold hundreds of brats and sodas, all the while singing
and dancing to the music and enjoying all of the auto action. Thanks
to these “good guys and gals” for joining me there: Chris Rudin, Geoff
and Catherine Casterline, Carol Silness, Jeanne and Larry Rinehart,
Sherrie Savko, Doug and Audrey Moody, Anita Smith and Colleen and
Ted Fekete. We collectively thank Bob Evans managers Maria Claytor
and Clint Stickdorn for our opportunity to join in the fun.
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By Brenda Baker
We will have grilled Bob Evans
brats, buttered corn-on-the-cob, beverage
and dessert. Adults are asked for a $5
donation, while kids eat for free. Come dine
with friends, meet a new member, hear
neighborhood news briefs, and share your
comments or concerns. Arrive by 7:00 on
August 24 at Salem Baptist Church for this
community get-together. The meeting’s
agenda will focus on Chaseland Park.
SCA MEETING HIGHLIGHTS - JUNE and JULY
By Chris Rudin, SCA Secretary
June. Pulled pork and sides! Chaseland Park committee to meet with Kathy Spatz from Parks & Rec. department.
NCC July 3rd parade fund raiser at Bob Evans. Garage sale 8/7, map of participating residences to be provided. “Eye
Candy” to open at site of La Hacienda Real. NCC development committee to follow up. Debbie Baker and Bella
presented information about dog guides.
July. Garage Sale 8/7 @ 955 Garvey Rd. Donations should be dropped off from 7-8 am on 8/7. Items not sold will be
donated if not picked up. Meetings about snow removal in neighborhood continue. Chaseland Park committee will have
information at August meeting. Bill Hedrick, from Columbus City Attorney’s office, presented overview of City Codes
related to responsible pet ownership. Volunteers in partnership with Bob Evans restaurant sold brats and sausage
sandwiches at the Good Guys event.
CHASELAND PARK
PLAYGROUND UPDATE
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By Janine Patton, Co-chair (436-3689; [email protected])
For the past three months, the Chaseland Park
Playground Committee has been working with
Kathy Spatz, Park Development Planner,
Columbus Recreation and Parks. Our goal is
to replace the swings and propose
additional playground equipment that will
facilitate a kid-friendly community environment
in the park. At the August 24th Civic Association meeting, Ms. Spatz
will present preliminary information on the Chaseland Park playground. We
invite comments from the community at large at this meeting.
Your ad in the Lamplighter will be
delivered to 1,000 residences and
businesses in the Salem Civic
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Treasurer’s Report
By Donna Baker
At the July 27th meeting, members approved a financial statement
detailing incomes, expenses, assets and liabilities. A complete report is
available upon request, while this summary merely highlights the totals.
Income year-to-date of $2,698.17 includes Lamplighter prepaid ads
already printed, business and residential memberships, and an impressive
volume of donations for the Haiti Relief effort and community projects,
including the food bank, feral cats, and the Lamplighter. The bi-monthly
dinner meetings continue to earn enough to cover the associated costs for
the meal served.
Expenses year-to-date of $2,312.15 include a Lamplighter
bi-monthly printing, monthly meeting hospitality, donations to Salem Baptist
Church and Haiti Relief, annual operating fees for a post office box, an
annual insurance premium, and NCC membership, plus we’re spending the
funds collected for feral cat spay/neuter/release and to purchase
non-perishable foods.
Year to date, SCA has a $386.02 net gain, a $3,603.85 cash
balance, and must print in the Lamplighter through February, 2011, the
remainder of $470.00 prepaid ads.
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THE OSU FOOTBALL CULT
By Brandon Boos
Soon a cool breeze will return to the night air,
the days will grow shorter, and a few scattered tree
leaves will start to hint at turning gold. All of this can
only mean one thing in Columbus: another Ohio State
football season is about to begin.
If you are not a fan, this area's love of OSU
football must seem very strange. One friend of mine
from the East Coast once said after a visit that "it's like
a cult, and the entire state is in it." For the rest of us,
however, it's more like an, um, well…maybe it is a cult.
We spend a lot of time watching it, talking about it, and
thinking about it. We wear the clothes, listen to the
interviews, and sing along to the band. And, like any
good cult, it also causes us to part with at least a
moderate percentage of our annual earnings at
establishments like The Buckeye Corner, which happily
and profitably pander to our obsession.
Now don't get me wrong. I think that all of this
is a great thing! Maybe I'm just in a little too deep, but I
honestly believe that our shared passion for the school,
the sport, and the team actually strengthens us as a
community. There are few parts of this country that
have a cultural behemoth like OSU football to help bring
them together, and that makes this a special place to
live. When my wife and I were new to Salem Village,
some of our neighbors invited us over to watch games
with them on Saturdays. The conversation didn't start
out with "Do you like Ohio State football?" It was just
assumed that we did. And, if nothing else, that gave us
all something in common—and a place from which to
start building a relationship. That's how neighbors
become friends and how a neighborhood becomes a
community.
The next time you see a neighbor whom you
don't really know out walking their dog or notice a new
sold sign on your street and just can't find the right way
to say "Hi," maybe you'd do better just to shout "O-H!"
instead. Or, if you're not really the shouting type, invite
them over to watch the next game.
SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES
One aspect of a strong, cohesive
community is a variety of local businesses.
The Salem Civic Association’s officers
encourage the Association’s
members to support
our local businesses.
Current SCA
business members
are as follows.
Chapin’s Auto Service
Mid State Auto Parts
Cosmetic Auto Restoration
John’s Auto
Sinclair Food Mart
Executive Barber Salon
General Safe & Lock
Cars for Less
Central Insurance Agency
W.I.N. Home Repairs
Buckeye Food Mart
614-205-6486
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SNOW REMOVAL IN SALEM
By Doug Moody
Do you remember last February, when it seemed to
snow continuously and the streets were a maze of ice and
ruts? Would you like that to be a fading memory rather
than a recurring nightmare? Well, have we got a plan for
you! Your Civic Association has been exploring the
possibility of contracting with a snow-removal company to
plow our neighborhood’s streets. We believe that, with
your participation, we can make this dream a reality.
Here is our plan. This October, the Association will
contract with the lowest responsible bidder to clean our
streets on a per-occurrence basis. The snow-removal
company would be called upon when a 3”-snowfall is
certain. Current estimates show that each neighborhood
cleaning will cost about $2000. The plan budgets for 4
cleanings through the winter. This amounts to $8000 we
need to have on hand. We
will raise the money by
going to each household in
the affected neighborhood
and asking for a $20
donation. (Sinclair Road
will be excluded from the drive as the City regularly salts
and plows this main street.) There are approximately 800
households in the plowing area. We are projecting a 50%
participation rate, so we would need a minimum 400
households to join in to meet our budget goal. All funds
raised will be dedicated exclusively to snow removal. It will
not be used for any other purpose. Should we have a mild
winter and not require 4 snow cleanings, the remaining
money will be rolled over into the following year’s
snow-removal budget.
To ensure fairness to all areas of the
neighborhood, the neighborhood will be divided into 3
areas: 1. Crawford, North Meadows and Lincoln; 2. All
streets south of Lincoln; 3. All streets east of North
Meadows. To participate in the snow-removal plan, each
area must reach the 50% participation threshold. If an
area fails to meet the threshold, all money will be returned
to those who donated, and that area will not receive
snow-removal services. Teams of volunteers, carrying
Salem Civic Association identification, will begin going door
to door Labor Day weekend and will strive to talk to every
household by the October Association meeting, October
26. You will be asked for your $20 donation, name and
email address (if you have one). We will use the email
addresses to notify the neighborhood when we expect to
plow so that you can get your cars off the street. Make
sure to ask for the volunteer’s ID.
Obviously, this is a big effort. To make it happen,
we will need folks to step up and help out. Are you
well-known on your street? Would you like to be a
volunteer? Do you know someone in the snow-removal
business who would be interested in bidding on the plan?
Call Doug Moody at 431-9205 and sign up!
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NORTHLAND COMMUNITY
“WALK TO THE Y”
By Chris Rudin
DATE/LOCATION: OCT 2 AT THE NORTH
YMCA
At least 40 civic associations and other
groups in the greater Northland Community
Council area begin group walks from or near their
neighborhood and walk to the Y. Walkers will be
greeted by the Northland High School band. The
entire event will be timed to have all the walking
groups arrive the Y between 11:45 and 12:15. At
the conclusion of the walk, all are invited into the
building to enjoy a health fair and healthy food fair.
The theme of the event is community coming
together to celebrate a healthy life style. Salem
Civic Association has some dedicated walkers!
Let’s get together and support this event! As
plans are finalized, the information will be
presented at our meetings.
INFORMATION ON
OUTSTANDING WARRANTS
By Bill Unger
At our July27 meeting, City Prosecutor Bill
Hedrick distributed information on outstanding
warrants. Columbus City Attorney Richard
Pfeiffer’s web site lists outstanding criminal
warrants at www.columbuscityattorney.org.
Warrants for animal cruelty, theft and OVI are
currently listed. Other warrants will be listed soon.
Anyone with questions or information on the
whereabouts of any listed defendants should
contact Bill Hedrick at 645-8874 or
[email protected].
OHIO BACK THEN PART 5
By Marianne Bensko
But there was a growing tension between northern and southern states as the issues of states’ rights,
slavery and economic policies began to emerge. Arguments and attempts at compromise were followed by
increasingly violent confrontations. America was about to face the worst enemy it had yet seen--itself. [From Ohio
Back Then, Part 4.]
The election of the Republican Abraham Lincoln in 1860 had convinced many Southerners that slavery
would end within the states. In 1852, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was published. The story increased tensions between
North and South. Tensions between the regions continued to mount, and, on April 12, 1861, the Civil War began
with the Battle of Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina. Eleven states seceded from the union and created
the Confederate States of America.
During the Civil War, the State of Ohio provided the U.S. government with artillery, cavalry and infantry
units. While most Ohioans supported reunification, some, known as Copperheads, opposed the war. Many of
them, especially those along the Ohio River, had migrated from slaveholding states. Some feared that Lincoln
intended to free the slaves and that these ex-slaves would flood north to compete for jobs with the whites already
there. Others simply believed that blacks were inferior to whites.
While the War raged on, the Ohio Statehouse (begun in 1839) was completed in 1861, largely using
convict labor. In 1862, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Ulysses S. Grant was promoted to
supreme commander of all Union forces, and, in 1864, Ohioan William T. Sherman led the Union forces in
capturing Atlanta. The Civil War finally ended in 1865.
After the War, both sides were in a shambles. Ohioan Ulysses S. Grant was elected president in 1868.
The first professional baseball team, the Cincinnati Redstockings, was founded in 1869. In 1870, the Ohio
Agricultural and Mechanical College was chartered by the Ohio General Assembly as The Ohio State University.
Ohio was beginning to rebuild, as was most of the North.
The first gasoline-powered automobile appeared in 1894. 1903 saw Wilbur and Orville Wright’s invention
take flight. In the early 1900s, Ohio saw a World War begin, a major flood, a school fire, and an influenza epidemic
but also the establishment of many farms, roads, public works and towns.
The Great Depression began in 1929, started, but not entirely caused by, the
stock market crash. By 1932, one in four families no longer had an income. Ohio was
especially hurt. By 1933, more than 34% of Ohio factory workers and 67% of
construction workers were unemployed. About 50% of industrial workers in Cleveland
and 80% in Toledo were unemployed. Many of these people moved to the countryside,
where they hoped they could support their families. Despite the efforts of two
presidents, Herbert Hoover and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the Great Depression did
not end until the beginning of World War II.
Germany, Italy and Japan had been acquiring territories since the 1930s. Germany especially wanted
back the lands it had lost in World War I. America was not at first an active participant in WW II but, having
sensible leadership, began preparing for the possibility. The U.S. had actively assisted Great Britain against
Germany by leasing or trading equipment and military bases around the world. The U.S. had also begun
increasing its military. Many U.S. workers took jobs in the newly growing defense and supply industries. Others
began building stockpiles of goods that might be
needed.
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on
December 7, 1941, surprised the Americans. They
suffered heavy losses in both men and equipment. The
following day, the President asked for and received a
declaration of war against Japan. Germany, believing
that America could not fight a war on two fronts,
promptly declared war on the United States. America,
having experienced its fair share of fighting, began
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gearing up for another big fight. There was nothing like
a war to end the doldrums of depression.
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NORTHLAND COMMUNITY
INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW
By Brenda Baker
Trailing Grand Marshal George Hadler (The Hadler
Companies), in his ’65 Cadillac convertible, 83 groups
marched the Karl Rd. parade route for the pleasure of a
huge audience. A fabulous mix of flag-bearers, veterans,
floats, scout troops, youth sports teams, church groups,
bike and trike riders, classic cars, mascot characters,
shelter animals, marching bands, academic honor students,
entertainers, local businesses, politicians, a police and fire
presence, and a C-130 flyover fulfilled the summons for
“Northland Pride.”
Northland Community Council President Dave Paul
was recognized for his 5th year leading this volunteer
organization. Salem residents Jamie and Cheryl Lamaster
represented COVVC, Central Ohio Vintage Volkswagen
Club, with their 1974 VW Kitcar “Maxi Taxi.” Plus Patrick
Canty and his nephew, Hayden Plummer, drove the route
in a “MY CLNKR” 2009 corvette. Every Salem resident and
all neighbors beyond our boundaries who dined at Bob
Evans Busch Blvd. using the 15% fundraiser coupon are
appreciated, as are the 30 volunteers who enabled a
smooth progression on parade day. The 2011 planning
committee will convene meetings in October with ample
opportunities for you to assist (call 885-9560 to add your
name).
George Hadler in his Cadillac. Picture by The Hadler Companies.
Child on John Deere tractor, not Larry Rinehart.
Picture by Thomas Epp Photography.
After the parade, a Classic Car Show at the
Columbus Square Shopping Center also attracted a sizable
crowd. The show became George Hadler’s dream fulfilled
by welcoming pre-’85 vintage autos to the Northland area
post-parade. An amazing color wheel combination of cars
and trucks descended to excite the spectators. So certainly
this event is destined to become another Northland tradition
in tandem with the parade.
Patrick Canty in his Corvette, “MY CLNKR.” Picture by Dave Paul.
Mayor Coleman and Dick Graham. Picture by The Hadler Companies.
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Jamie and Cheryl Lamaster. Picture by Dave Paul.
THE HEALTH CORNER: THE NORTHSIDE HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (NSHAC)
By Chris Rudin
If you attended the Northland July 4th parade, you probably saw a float with a house and pictures of swimming
pools on the side. The float was created by the Northside Health Advisory Committee. Your Health Corner correspondent represents our Salem Civic Association on the NSHAC.
Health advisory committees are part of the Healthy Neighborhood program through the Columbus Health
Department. The purpose of these health advisory committees is to assist neighborhoods in addressing health issues
and creating awareness about these issues.
These committees were formed because each neighborhood has unique strengths, needs, issues and concerns.
Neighborhood-level planning has a greater chance of success because the programs are tailored to neighborhood
needs, and resident involvement is essential. There are Health Advisory committees on the Near East Side, the
Southside, and the Westside of Columbus. The Northside advisory committee was formed in 2009 with representatives
from civic associations in the NCC; the Columbus Public Health Department; and other public/private organizations.
NSHAC meets the 4th Thursday of each month.
EVENTS OF INTEREST
August 4 ¨Neighborhood Walking Map. The purpose of the walk is to plot distances and destination points in
our Salem neighborhood. The map will be formatted by the Columbus Public Health “Healthy Neighborhood Project”
and available in a sturdy pocket size for our use.
October 2: Walk to the Y. Participants will walk to the YMCA on Karl Rd. Plans are not finalized, but it will be
quite an event!! (See article in Lamplighter for more details.)
Community Gardens: The goal is to have garden space available for area residents.
Source: Columbus Public Health: Healthy Nationhood Program
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THE POETRY CORNER
[Because it’s good for you.]
Piano
This Calendar reflects only the events and meetings
that the Lamplighter staff was aware of at the time of
publication. It is subject to change. If you would like
to see an event added to the Calendar for the next
issue, please contact our editor with all pertinent
information. All meetings are held at Salem Baptist
Church, 5862 Sinclair Rd.
8-24
Salem Civic Association meeting: 7 PM
9-12
Garden Railroad Tour. See page 1.
9-28
Salem Civic Association meeting: 7 PM
10-3
Lamplighter copy deadline
10-2
Walk to the Y. See page 5.
10-26
Salem Civic Association meeting: 7 PM
11-23
Salem Civic Association meeting: 7 PM
11-28
Lamplighter copy deadline
12-14
Salem Civic Association meeting: 7 PM
D. H. Lawrence (1885-1930)
Softly, in the dusk, a woman is singing to me;
Taking me back down the vista of years, till I see
A child sitting under the piano, in the boom of the tingling
strings
And pressing the small, poised feet of a mother who smiles
as she sings.
In spite of myself, the insidious mastery of song
Betrays me back, till the heart of me weeps to belong
To the old Sunday evenings at home, with winter outside
And hymns in the cosy parlour, the tinkling piano our guide.
So now it is vain for the singer to burst into clamour
With the great black piano appassionato. The glamour
Of childish days is upon me, my manhood is cast
Down in the flood of remembrance, I weep like a child for
the past.
SCA JOINS FACEBOOK
By Geoff Casterline
According to Wikipedia, Facebook was
launched in 2004. In August, 2008, there were over
100 million users. In September, 2009, there were
over 300 million users. Jump ahead to July, 2010,
and the number of users increased to over 500
million. Impressive numbers, but the biggest
milestone of all is the addition of the Salem Civic
Association group. Yes, you read that correctly.
The SCA is now on Facebook. If you are a
Facebook user, look us up and send a request to
join the group. See pictures from neighborhood
events, discuss issues, get alerts, and make new
friends. A big thank you to Nancy Kohn for creating
the group.
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SCA OFFICERS
Doug Moody, President
[email protected]; 431-9205
Geoff Casterline, Vice President
[email protected]; 888-6694;
Donna Baker, Treasurer
885-4512
Chris Rudin, Secretary
[email protected]; 436-0743
Cindy Baber, Safety Officer
[email protected]; 841-9287
Bill Unger, Communications Officer
[email protected]; 436-3751
Carol Silness, Membership Officer
[email protected]; 846-8326
Quotation of the Month
“Live in such a way that you would not be
ashamed to sell your parrot to the town
gossip.” -Will Rogers
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