08-2010 Lamplighter - Salem Civic Association
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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. 2 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 Advertise in the Lamplighter 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 Association area. The 2010 ad rate per issue for copy-ready ads will be as follows: business-card size $15; quarter-page size $20; half-page size $30; full-page size $55; full-page copy-ready insert $30. For further details or questions, contact Bill Unger at 436-3751 or [email protected]. Mention this ad and receive 10% off. 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. 3 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 4 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! 5 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 Mention this ad and receive 10% off. gearing up for another big fight. There was nothing like a war to end the doldrums of depression. 6 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. 7 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 8 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. 9 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 The Lamplighter bi-monthly newsletter is wholly owned and copyrighted by the Salem Civic Association. Opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the writers, not of the Association and its officers and trustees, and paid ads appearing in The Lamplighter are not to be construed as an endorsement by the SCA and its officers and trustees. Articles for The Lamplighter and Letters to the Editor are welcome and encouraged. Email them (Word attachments are preferred) to [email protected] or mail them to Bill Unger, 5559 North Meadows Blvd., Columbus OH 43229. Contact Bill Unger (phone: 436-3751) as well for information about advertising in The Lamplighter. Lamplighter submissions may be edited for spelling and grammar. They may also be edited for space considerations with the author’s permission or delayed if space is limited.