Residents urged to follow political sign rules
CANAL WINCHESTER — Canal Winchester Planning and Zoning Department issued a reminder this week that political season has arrived and reminds candidates and supporters there are regulations regarding political signs. Residents are asked to review their neighborhood restrictions on sign placement and to remember, all yard signs must be placed on private property, and not in the city’s right of way. For more information, call 614-837-8276
Hydrant Flushing
Canal Winchester’s Division of Water opens fire hydrants around the community twice a year during its fire hydrant flushing schedule. The next fire hydrant flushing will take place from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, from Sept. 21 to Oct. 16.
The water department offers tips for residents when crews are flushing hydrants in their area:
• If you see a hydrant being flushed on your street, avoid running tap water, washing machines or dishwashers until flushing in your area is complete.
• If you see hydrant flushing crews working, drive carefully and treat them like any other road construction crew.
During or immediately following hydrant flushing, tap water may appear discolored. Although a slight discoloration may last for a few hours, it does not affect the taste or quality of the water. This discoloration only affects the appearance of the water and poses no health threat.
Should anyone notice discoloration or other side effects from hydrant flushing, the water department suggests the following:
•If you encounter discolored water, shut your water off and wait several minutes. After waiting, check the clarity by running cold water for a few minutes to allow new water to flow into your pipes. If the water is still discolored, wait a few minutes and check again. In some cases, it may be a few hours before the water is completely clear.
• Avoid washing laundry during scheduled flushing hours. After hydrants in your area have been flushed, wait until water runs clear from your tap, then begin with a load of dark laundry before doing lights or whites.
• If water pressure or volume seems low, check your faucet screens for trapped particles.
To learn more about the city’s fire hydrant flushing program, including when the city will be flushing in your area, contact Canal Winchester’s Division of Water at 614-837-5623.
Hopeful Hearts
Hopeful Hearts Free Children’s Clothing Ministry will be open from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 19, at Hope United Methodist Church at 83 E. Columbus St., in Canal Winchester. Members will have fall and winter clothing for children in sizes infant to 5T, shoes, bedding, and small baby items.
Community members can help by donating to the clothing ministry. Fall and winter clothing is especially needed now and may be dropped off at the church at any time. Call 614-837-7548 for more information.
Labor Day info
The 95th annual Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival features free daily festival admission starting tomorrow and running through Monday. It also features a free Sunday Car Show admission, as well as daily entertainment on two stages. Bon Journey, a Bon Jovi and Journey tribute band will take the main stage at 8 p.m. Saturday. Sunday night’s entertainment headliner features Hotel California, The Eagles tribute band, at 8 p.m. The Labor Day Parade begins at 1 p.m. For complete festival details, visit cwlaborday.org
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