Holiday Wish Donations
from Children Services
Nearly 4,500 abused, neglected and troubled children in Franklin County may receive no gifts this holiday season without the help of the community. The Holiday Wish program allows each child under the care of Children Services to wish for a specific gift. This year, Holiday Wish progress can also be followed on Facebook. Click the link below for more on Holiday Wish from Children Services.
H1N1 Flu Vaccine Information
from Board of Health
For updated information from the Franklin County Board of Health and Columbus Public Health about the Pandemic H1N1 flu, including the H1N1 vaccine clinic schedule, visit www.ColumbusPandemicFlu.org. You can also dial 211, or 221-2255 if your phone does not have access to the 211 service.
Upcoming Events
Mondays:
Free Glucose Screening - Courthouse Lobby, 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
03/02—Autumn:
Mound Street Construction
11/12—01/29:
Children Services—Art From Waiting Hearts
11/24:
Hospice Holiday Tree Lighting, 8:30 a.m., Courthouse Atrium
11/26:
Thanksgiving Day—County Offices Closed
The budget for Franklin County is now available for viewing online. Click the link below to access the budget, as well as FAQ's and supporting documentation.
Construction activity associated with the River South Roadway Improvements project will affect traffic patterns near the Franklin County Government Center. Northbound traffic on Front Street will be restricted to two lanes between Mound Street and Rich Street. In addition, the Front Street ground-level entrance to the Franklin County Courthouse has closed permanently. Employees and visitors to the Franklin County Government Center should enter through the main entrance located on High Street. The Front Street parking garage crosswalk will remain open. Pick-up or drop-off of passengers is strongly discouraged on the Front Street side of the Center. Click the link below for details.
The Ohio Benefit Bank (OBB) is an online service offering low- and moderate-income Ohioans access to work supports such as tax credits and public benefits. Ohioans can also check potential eligibility for other work support benefits such as health care coverage, home energy assistance, child care subsidies, and food stamps. Follow the links below to view the flyer, and to access the Benefit Bank web site.
The U.S. Census has announced job openings for office and field staff. The pay rates for these positions range from $8.25 to $19.50 per hour. Click the link below to read the press release.
from Animal Control
Franklin County Animal Control is holding a Thanksgiving Sale now through November 29. Dogs 6 months and older will be half price. Click the link below for details.
from Animal Control
Franklin County Animal Control offers an online tool for finding the right dog for you. You can specify breed, age, size, and even locate dogs that are good with kids or other animals. Click the link below to access the Adoptable Dogs search page. You might just find your new best friend!
from Children Services
With an alarming rate of child abuse deaths, Franklin County Children Services, in partnership with the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children's Hospital, recently launched a campaign urging single parents to carefully consider who they allow to care for and be with their children. Click the link below for details.
Two members have been elected to three-year terms on the Board of Supervisors of Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District. Katie Renner of Upper Arlington, current board treasurer, and Mark Dilley of Westerville, current board vice chair, were chosen by county residents and landowners who voted at Franklin Soil and Water District's annual banquet, at the district office, and by absentee ballot. Click the link below to read the press release.
from Children Services
Technology is a wonderful thing-if used responsibly, that is. To keep your kids safe, here are some parenting tips on using computers and cell phones wisely.
from Engineer
Road construction can add a little time to your commute or your errands, so don't let those orange barrels take you by surprise. Click the link below for a list of current and future Franklin County Engineer construction projects.
from Engineer
Updated maps and atlases of Franklin County are now available at the Engineer's office. 11,928 public roads are listed in the street locator index, as are the locations of 1,200 points of interest. Maps are free of charge, and atlases cost $1 each. Click the link below for details.
from Board of Commissioners, Treasurer, and Prosecuting Attorney
If you find that you are having trouble paying your mortgage, or if you are in foreclosure, you need to call for help. Free counseling assistance is available to struggling homeowners regardless of income.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners, Treasurer, and Prosecuting Attorney have collaborated on a Homeowner Helpline. Calling First Link at 211 will connect you to a local non-profit housing counseling agency that can determine what type of help is best for you. See the link below for details.
from Children Services
Franklin County Children Services helps thousands of abused, neglected, and troubled children each year. Many children and older youths under the care of the agency depend on volunteers and mentors to guide them through difficult times. The 100 Mentors for 100 Boys recruitment campaign seeks mentors for African American boys through the Simba program. Click the link below for details.
Where does the water go when you flush your toilet? Over 17,000 houses in Franklin County have an on—site sewage treatment system such as a septic tank and leach field, or an aerator system. These systems need periodic maintenance, inspection, and pumping. They have a daily limit, so conserve water. Most older aerators are designed to handle only 500 gallons/day and it's easy to use 100 gallons/person/day if you're not careful. On-site systems function by the natural breakdown of wastes by bacteria, so be careful about what goes down the drain. When aerators or septic systems malfunction, sewage can contaminate groundwater, well water, and local streams and rivers. If you have questions, call the Franklin County Board of Health, Environmental Division, Water and Wastewater at (614) 462-3160, or click the links below for more information on aerators and septic systems.
