Southwest Messenger - November 18, 2018

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ODOT tries to 

avoid a repeat 

By Andrea Cordle 

Southwest Editor 

Last winter was a rough ride for drivers 

of Interstate 71 through Grove City. With 

the approaching winter weather, city leaders 

want to make sure preparations are 

made for a smoother drive. 

At a recent Grove City Council meeting, 

Ohio Department of Transportation 

(ODOT) Engineer Andrew Opsitnik updat- 

See ODOT page 6 

Page 21 

Inside 

Messenger photo by Dedra Cordle 

Author and illustrator Henry Cole jokes around with Buckeye Woods Elementary student Parker Maxstead after his final presentation 

of the day on Nov. 7. In addition to leaving behind a portrait of one of his book characters, Cole spoke to the students 

about the importance of perseverance. 

Hoping to inspire young minds 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

Some of the major milestones in the 

life of author and illustrator Henry Cole 

can be traced back to school assemblies. 

As an elementary student in 

Purcellville, Virginia, Cole received his 

first brush with fame when the self-proclaimed 

‘World’s Greatest Whistler’ made 

an appearance at his school. 

“I’m pretty sure he was just a local guy 

who could whistle but he blew my mind,” 

he said. 

Cole said he can still remember his 

appearance and tunes with an acute clarity. 

“He looked like Fred (Mertz) on ‘I Love 

Lucy’ and whistled one of the best renditions 

of Yellow Bird for us. It made quite 

the impression on my young mind.” 

The second milestone came when Cole 

was in the eighth grade and received a 

visit from noted Australian author and 

illustrator Robin Hill. 

“He specialized in birds and he was the 

most exotic person I had ever met,” Cole 

said. 

It also didn’t hurt that he spoke in his 

thickly accented voice about a topic that 

was a favorite of Cole’s. 

“I had always had a passion for the 

outdoors,” he said. “And I especially loved 

drawing the wildlife.” 

The third major assembly milestone 

came when he was teaching science and 

math at an elementary school when they 

received a visit from yet another author. 

It was during this experience that he 

worked up the courage to speak to one of 

their guests. 

“I had just finished a book about bats 

after one of our units and asked if I could 

have the contact information for their editor, 

or any editor,” he said. “I took a 

chance and much to my surprise and 

delight, they were interested in my work.” 

Though he didn’t leave his job after the 

publication of his work, it did create a fire 

within to reach others through educational 

entertainment in the form of literature. 

“When I first started all of this,” he 

said, referring to his second career as an 

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author and illustrator, “I wanted to focus 

on reaching children and young adults. 

Their imaginations are the most active 

during this time and it’s exciting to know 

that you could be making an impact on 

their lives.” 

Since retiring more than two decades 

ago, Cole has written and illustrated more 

than 170 books, including “A Nest for 

Celeste,” “Eddie the Bully,” “Try a Little 

Kindness,” and the award-winning 

“Unspoken,” which takes the reader 

through the Underground Railroad without 

the use of text. 

During that time, he also began travelling 

to schools throughout the country for 

his own assemblies where he talks about 

his work, the perseverance it took to get to 

where he is today, and his hidden hope of 

living up to the expectation of the guest 

speaker spot. 

“It can be intimidating,” he said. “I 

always expected something engaging and 

funny and I know that they are too. So 

what I try to do is be as engaging and 

funny and interesting as possible while 

also giving positive messages without 

being too preachy about it.” 

For three hours, which were broken up 

into three one-hour assemblies at Buckeye 

Woods, Cole shared childhood illustrations 

about growing up on a rural farm, joked 

about being the younger sibling to a genius 

older brother with a knack for inventions, 

shared the tragic backstory behind his 

book, “The Somewhat True Adventures of 

Sammy Shine,” and got a bit serious when 

telling the students to never give up on 

their dreams as he relayed the story of editors 

heavily critiquing his work. 

“It’s like when the teacher hands you 

back the assignment that you were so sure 

was great and it’s full of marks and notes,” 

he said to an audience that was nodding 

and groaning in commiseration. “While it 

looks bad, and sometimes feels bad, you 

have to know their feedback is only going 

to make your work better in the future.” 

School librarian Debi Damato said she 

appreciated his message about perseverance 

and called his presence at the school a 

“joy.” She also said she loved learning 

about the process of creating and illustrating 

a children’s book. 

“Sometimes we don’t even think about 

the amount of time and work that goes into 

it,” she said, referring to the picture he 

shared of the stacks of heavily edited 

drafts, as well as his admission that it took 

more than 100 illustrations to get one character 

down. 

“What I liked about his presentation is 

that he tells of the hard work, but also the 

love he has for what he does,” she said. “I 

hope it’s inspiring to all of our students, 

especially those who have an interest in 

writing and illustration.” 

Several students also said they loved 

Cole’s presentation, which when told overjoyed 

the author immensely. 

“I’m glad,” Cole said. “I don’t think my 

presentation is as awesome as the whistler 

of my youth but I’m happy they came away 

smiling. I hope they continue finding their 

passions and working toward doing what 

makes them happy.” 

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Active Lifestyles 

By Sandi Latimer 

Staff Writer 

A bi-monthly feature celebrating the 

wisdom, experience and contributions of our community’s senior citizens 

Juanita Price was an avid crocheter for much of her life. 

With her hooks and a few hanks of yarn, she’d turn out 

project after project. 

A little more than two years ago, at the age of 82, the 

Grove City resident embarked on a big project - crocheting 

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an afghan that resembles the U.S. flag and covers a davenport. 

“She got the red and white stripes done,” said Janet 

Bullock, who considered Price her ‘second’ mother. “But 

she didn’t get to the 50 stars to put on the field of blue.” 

For a while it appeared the project might never get finished. 

Price’s craft of crocheting didn’t rub off on any of her 

four daughters. 

“I tried it, but couldn’t catch on,” said daughter 

Ruby Skipper in whose possession the endeared 

afghan now rests. 

Even Bullock, who asked Price if she would be 

her ‘second’ mother after her own mother died 

when she was young, couldn’t pick it up. 

Price suffered congestive heart failure and her 

eyesight was going, said Bullock, who lives in 

Grove City. 

After Bullock’s mother passed away, Price 

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spread her wings like a mother hen gathering her 

chicks and mothered her. 

“Juanita was like a mother to me,” Bullock said. 

“She believed in me, and we did a lot of things 

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“I’d take her to get her hair done on Saturdays 

and take her to church on Sundays,” she added. 

That’s why Bullock was determined that this 

The affordable housing crisis is at the heart of the 

American economy and impossible to ignore. 

Affordable housing has become an increasingly serious 

concern as the housing market tightens with population 

growth and rents rise to 

take advantage of the increasing 

demand. American cities 

have become unaffordable to 

those whose incomes are not 

keeping pace with current 

housing costs. Whether you’re a 

renter or a homeowner, affordable 

housing is a fundamental 

human need for any adult or 

family to survive and thrive. 

Franklin County’s senior 

population has needs for both 

affordable and accessible housing 

with services. Americans 65 

to 74 are now the country’s 

fastest-growing age group. 

According to a 2014 AARP survey, 

88 percent of older adults 

Messenger photo by Sandi Latimer 

Family and friends finished a crocheted American Flag 

for Juanita Price, who started the project, but passed 

away before she could finish it. 

project was to be finished. She approached a friend, Sue 

Connor, also of Grove City, to see if she could help. 

Connor picked up the crochet hook and white yarn and 

made and attached the 50 stars on the field of blue. 

Connor knew she was working on a deadline, of sorts. 

Bullock was worried about Price’s eyesight, although the 

older woman could see some of the work in progress and 

knew her project was being worked on. 

However, Price never got to see the finished project. She 

passed away Sept. 7 of this year, about two months shy of 

her 85th birthday. Connor finished the afghan the day 

Price died. 

Affordable housing a growing concern for seniors 

Informed Aging - By Michelle Missler 

want to remain in place as they age. Our seniors are 

facing costly housing challenges that include: home 

repairs/modifications, neighborhood re-gentrification, 

impaired mobility, relocation of community retail 

stores and personal safety concerns. Senior subsidized 

housing waiting lists are often long and homelessness 

is an increasing problem among older adults. 

The Franklin County Office on Aging, in conjunction 

with the Franklin County Board of 

Commissioners, recognizes the importance of residential 

stability and service enriched housing for seniors. 

We invite you to join us for a Strategic Conversation to 

assist us with developing strategies to address the 

Senior Housing Crisis on Nov. 30 from 9-10:30 a.m. at 

Memorial Hall, 280 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 

43215. 

Please register for this free event on Eventbrite 

(search- Senior Housing Crisis) or contact Kelli E. 

Johnson at 614-525-4161 or kelli.johnson@franklincountyohio.gov. 

Michelle Missler is director of the Franklin County 

Office on Aging.


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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. 

PREPARE FOR WINTER WEATHER — GET YOUR FLU VACCINE NOW 

Despite the prediction of an average to below average winter, The Franklin 

County Office on Aging issues its annual winter announcement to seniors urging 

them to take preventive measures and plan early for winter weather. Learn 

about the emergency plans that have been established in your area by your 

state and local government and ensure your home and car are prepared for the 

winter weather. 

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communications plan with up to date contacts and stay informed about the risks 

and weather emergencies in your community. 

An emergency supply kit should include a three-day supply of food and water, a 

battery-powered or hand-crank radio, extra flashlights and batteries, prescription 

medicines and copies of prescriptions and adequate clothing and blankets. To 

guarantee an uninterrupted supply of prescription medicines, contact your 

pharmacy today and find out if they have a free home-delivery or mail order 

service. If this option is available, consider subscribing or enrolling now to 

ensure a continuous supply in your home. 

Getting the flu vaccine soon is also another important way for you to prepare for 

the winter season. People over the age of 50 are one of several groups recommended 

for a seasonal flu shot. Caregivers of seniors also fall under these 

general flu shot recommendations due to the possibility of spreading the virus to 

the individuals they care for. 

People 65 years and older have two flu shots available to choose from - a 

regular dose flu vaccine and a newer flu vaccine designed for people 65 and 

older with a higher dose. The high dose vaccine is associated with a stronger 

immune response to vaccination. Preliminary studies suggest this may translate 

into greater protection against flu disease. The CDC and its Advisory Committee 

on Immunization Practices have not expressed a preference for either vaccine. 

For more information on the flu vaccine, call 1-888-202-1319. 

Franklin County Public Health offers these tips to further 

protect you from the flu: 

Wash your hands frequently. 

Since your hands are the most common way to get germs into your body, you 

should scrub vigorously with soap and water for 10-15 seconds to keep them as 

germ-free as possible. Wash after using the bathroom, before handling food, 

before eating, and any other time you think you might have picked up germs. 

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instead of your hand or into the air. 

Practice other good health habits. 

Get plenty of sleep, drink plenty of fluids, eat nutritious foods, manage your 

stress, and be physically active.


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Shopping event to benefit 

Columbus Cancer Clinic 

In the spirit of the initiative of Shop Small and Locally, the 

Grove City Cancer Thrift Shop, 3684 Garden Court, is hosting a 

special event from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 26. During this event, there 

will be bargains and mark downs. All white tags will be 50 percent 

off for the evening. No consignments or donations will be accepted 

at this time. All proceeds of the Grove City Cancer Thrift Shop 

benefits The Columbus Cancer Clinic of LifeCare Alliance. 

Free community meal 

Bethel Lutheran Church, 4501 Hoover Road in Grove City, will 

host a free community meal every third Saturday of each month. 

The food will be served from noon to 1 p.m. For more information, 

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ed council members on the highway road project. 

“We don’t want a repeat of last winter,” said 

Opsitnik. 

The project is part of the Interstate 71 South Side 

Mega Fix, a $113 million reconstruction project of the 

highway between Stringtown Road and State Route 

315. 

Councilman Jeff Davis said last winter the construction 

caused problems with pot holes. Drivers frequently 

ended up with flat tires and damage to their 

vehicles. 

“What changes have been made so this does not 

happen again,” asked Davis. 

Opsitnik said now there is new pavement on the 

highway. He said ODOT plans to fix a few pockets of 

road before winter but is optimistic this season will be 

a smoother drive. 

Councilman Ted Berry was not so sure the mega fix 

would not again cause issues. He said the highway 

now has large concrete barriers on both sides. 

“Where is the snow going,” asked Berry. “Plows 

push the snow to the side, but the side is a concrete 

barrier.” 

The ODOT representative said plow drivers can lift 

the snow over the barriers to clear the highway. 

The 71 South Side Mega Fix began in the summer 

of 2017 and should be complete by the fall of 2020. The 

project includes complete pavement replacement and 


will increase from three lanes to four in each direction. 

The project also involves building a new ramp from 71 

to Stringtown Road and relocating the ramp from 270 

east to 71 south. 

Councilman Steve Robinette expressed concern 

about the closure of the Stringtown Road ramp for 

local businesses, especially the hotels. 

“The hotels are concerned about a loss of business,” 

said Robinette. 

Opsitnik said the Stringtown Road ramp will be 

closed for 30 days at the beginning of 2020 for westbound 

traffic. Drivers will have to take a detour to 

State Route 62 or State Route 665. 

The Mega Fix will also include the construction of 

two noise barriers, floodwall work near Greenlawn 

Avenue and upgrades to safety features including 

guardrail, drainage, lighting and signage. The goal of 

the project is to reduce congestion and enhance capacity. 

“That stretch of highway sees 100,000 cars each 

day,” said Opsitnik. “When finished, that road should 

last 50 years plus.” 

The Grove City Division of Police is working with 

ODOT to enforce the construction zone speed limit and 

inform the community about traffic pattern changes. 

For more information on the Interstate 71 South 

Side Mega Fix, visit www.transportation.ohio.gov. 

AARP seeks volunteers for tax aide program 

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program, which 

provides free tax preparation at the Grove City Church 

of the Nazarene and more than 250 other locations 

across Ohio, is looking for volunteer tax preparers for 

next year. 

Last tax season, demand for tax help was so great, 

Tax-Aide had to turn some seniors away. Demand is 

expected to be even greater next year due to the new 

tax laws. The law’s changes add a new wrinkle to the 

complex process of filling out tax forms and many citizens 

are concerned about doing it properly. 

Across Ohio each year more than 1,500 volunteers 

prepare tax returns at hundreds of senior centers, 

libraries and churches from early February through 

mid-April. This year, volunteers working at the Grove 

City Church of the Nazarene prepared 558 federal and 

state tax returns, saving local residents an estimated 

$110,000 in tax preparation fees. 

Anyone who does his/her own taxes on a commercially 

available program, such as TurboTax, is an ideal 

candidate for the volunteer opportunity. Volunteers 

receive IRS-approved training, use IRS-provided tax 

software and are mentored throughout the tax season. 

Volunteers are asked to work at least one day a week 

during the 10 to 11 week tax season. 

For more information about volunteering, contact 

Tax-Aide volunteer specialist William Evans at 614- 

885-0938 or wlevans88@gmail.com. 

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The City Beat 

By Andrea Cordle 

Southwest Editor 

The number of families served by the 

Grove City Food Pantry has almost tripled 

since 2000. The pantry currently serves 

about 250 families per month. With an 

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increase in need comes a demand for more 

space. 

According to volunteer director Don 

Swogger, the food pantry is looking to relocate 

to a larger facility. 

“We could serve 400 to 500 families a 

month, but we do not have the facility to do 

that,” said Swogger. 

The food pantry, located at 2710 

Columbus St., leases building space from 

the Grove City United Methodist Church. 

The space it currently has is about 1,500 

square feet. Swogger said the pantry needs 

to double or even triple its square footage 

to keep up with demand. 

“The United Methodist Church has 

treated us like gold,” said Swogger. “We 

would stay there if we could, but we are 

kind of land locked with that location.” 

Swogger said the pantry is open to buying 

or leasing space but would like to 

The Grove City community is invited to celebrate a full day of 

holiday spirit at the Grove City Christmas Celebration, 10 a.m. to 

8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1 in the historic Town Center. Activities are 

sponsored by the city of Grove City and Heart of Grove City (formerly 

Town Center Inc.). Don’t miss shopping, visits with Santa, 

live entertainment, the annual Christmas parade, tree lighting 

and more. 

Shop for unique, creative gift items, decorations, artwork and 

treats to enjoy or share with others while strolling through festive 

market spaces. Included in the Mistletoe Market is a Secret Santa 

shop located in the Grove City Museum for 

children to purchase gifts to present to 

loved ones, a tradition of giving celebrated 

around the world. Mistletoe Market vendors 

offer holiday crafts for sale in City 

Hall, Grove City Brewery, Plum Run 

Winery and other Town Center businesses. 

A map of Mistletoe Market locations will be 

available on the Heart of Grove City website 

heartofgrovecity.org. 

remain in Grove City. Though there is no 

location in mind yet, Swogger said he is 

working with the city of Grove City to find 

space. 

Grove City Mayor Richard “Ike” Stage 

said the city is acting as a facilitator for the 

food pantry. Stage said the city would be 

willing to share resources or help financially. 

“We’re a friendly ear,” said Stage. 

The mayor said it is not the same people 

each month to utilize the food pantry. He 

said people fall on hard times or lose a job 

and need a helping hand. 

“We understand the need,” said Stage. 

Swogger said he would like to see the 

pantry move into a facility with more storage 

space, a walk-in freezer and a walk-in 

cooler. Ideally, this new location would be 

close to a public transportation line and 

would be open by the end of 2019. 


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The Grove City Food Pantry serves families 

in Grove City, Harrisburg and Orient. 

Swogger said he would like to expand to 

nearby communities like Galloway as well. 

Those served must meet the Franklin 

County Department of Job and Family 

Services income guidelines. The pantry 

offers appointments to pick up food 

Monday through Friday as well as two 

Saturdays per month. Those interested in 

learning more or setting up an appointment, 

can contact Hands-On Central Ohio 

at handsoncentralohio.org or call 211. 

The Grove City Food Pantry has been in 

the community for about three decades. It 

is funded by donations from residents, 

businesses and churches and is staffed by 

volunteers. For those interested in donating 

to the expansion project, send checks to 

2710 Columbus St., Grove City, Ohio, 

43123. 

Christmas Celebration lights up the Town Center 

Old-style Holiday Tour 

The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society 

and the city of Grove City invite you to celebrate an 

afternoon of old-style holiday fun on the Christmas 

Holiday Tour from 1 to 5 p.m. Dec.1. Stop by Century 

Village, 4185 Orders Road; the Grant-Sawyer Home, 

4126 Haughn Road; or the Grove City Museum, 3378 

Park St., to enjoy a bus to each destination. Tours end 

at 4:30 p.m. 

Century Village offers a charming Christmas experience 

complete with historical buildings adorned with 

traditional decorations. Enjoy music, wassail and 

cookies, and visits with Saint Nick. Purchase old-fashioned, 

handmade holiday gift items. At the museum, 

view a holiday display featuring festive decorations 

from Grove City’s past including a quaint model train 

village and listen to player piano performances of period 

Christmas music. 

Tours are free, but donations to the Grove City Food 

Pantry of non-perishable food items are encouraged. 

From 2 to 6:30 p.m. in the George Edge Music Park on 

Broadway, children can meet Santa and parents can take their 

own photo or receive one for a $5 contribution to T.W.I.G. 184 benefiting 

Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Watch a sculptor transform 

blocks of ice into holiday icons from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 

Jackson Street and Broadway. 

From 5 to 8 p.m., enjoy holiday entertainment at the stage on 

Park Street, west of Broadway: 

•5 to 5:30 p.m.- Grove City Christian High School Choir 

•5:30 to 6 p.m. - Grove City High School Choir 

•6 to 6:30 p.m. - Central Crossing High School Choir 

•6:30 to 7 p.m. - Yuletide Brass 

The Grove City Community parade steps off at 7 p.m. and 

winds through the Town Center along Wilbur Avenue, Columbus 

Street, Broadway and Park Street. Santa and Mayor Richard L. 

“Ike” Stage and city council members will hop off the parade route 

to light the community tree in the George Edge Music Park on 

Broadway. 

Visit GroveCityOhio.gov, for additional information. 


For more information, visit grovecityohio.gov or 

grovecityohhistory.org. 

Breakfast with Santa 

The Masonic Lodge in Grove City will host a 

Breakfast with Santa from 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 1 at 3358 

Park St. 

Toy drive registration 

Those who would like to receive a gift through the 

Jackson Township Firefighter’s for Kids Program 

must register in person at the Jackson Township Fire 

station at 3650 Hoover Road in Grove City. 

Registration is open Nov. 26 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Nov. 

27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 

Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. 

to 4 p.m. Participants are asked to bring a photo ID, 

proof of residency and the child’s birth certificate. The 

program is open to residents in Grove City, Jackson 

Township and the village of Urbancrest. For more 

information, call 614-875-5588.



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Buckeye Ranch keeps on giving year round 

As you approach the Buckeye Ranch 

property in Grove City, the scenery is idyllic. 

Although it’s nested between suburbs, 

the sweeping land here is more natural, 

well-kept and beautiful. 

The inside of their adminstration building 

matches the calming beauty of the outside, 

with their lobby overflowing with 

numerous awards and well deserved accolades. 

The true beauty here is what the Buckeye 

Ranch does for the community. 

I met with Kenny Jackson, Development 

Assistant and Tim Woodard, the Managing 

Director of Development. Both men are 

pleasant and soft-spoken and greeted us 

warmly. 

Woodard began the interview by explaining 

what exactly the Buckeye Ranch does. 

“The Buckeye Ranch serves children and 

families that are dealing with behavioral 

health, mental health, and emotional health 

issues. Our mission is to restore hope and 

healing to children and families,” Woodard 

said with a smile. “We’re providing assistance 

to 2,350 kids across the state, every 

day.” 

That much assistance doesn’t come 

overnight. 

Woodard said Buckeye Ranch has 

achieved these high numbers through years 

of assistance from the Grove City Community. 

“Of course, we’ve always been very, very 

grateful to the Grove City community,” he 

said. “Because we started here in 1961, this 

is our 57th year in business and Grove City 

has always been very, very supportive of us. 

We started here in Grove City with one cottage 

for about 10 boys. We have expanded 

our services over the years as the needs 

have grown. Now we are in seven different 

service locations across the state. In Grove 

City, we do residential treatment. We also 

have foster care. We do case management 

for Franklin County Children’s Services. Really 

- a very wide continuum of care.” 

Like others, I had no idea the Buckeye 

Ranch had been around for such a long time 

— or that they were able to help more than 

2,000 children every day. 

I asked Jackson if they had any special 

programs coming up and he was happy to 

elaborate. 

“Every year, the Buckeye Ranch holds 

our holiday program, ‘Adopt a Family Program,’” 

said Jackson. “Through the program 

we connect families in service - children receiving 

services from the Buckeye Ranch to 

donors in the community and 2016 was one 

of our largest years ever. We provided service 

to 1,542 people through the Adopt a 

Family Program! That was 160 families 

which resulted in almost a 50 percent increase 

compared to 2015. We had almost 

over $70,000 in gifts donated, the gifts were 

flowing out of rooms. There was just joy 

everywhere!” 

Jackson explained that you don’t have to 

give large donations to help. 

The suggested donation is actually only 

$50 — and for that you can sponsor an entire 

family! 

“We are actively looking for 

donors interested in the Adopt a 

Family Program. As a donor, 

you fill out your contact information, 

as well as your giving 

ability. We suggest a $50 donation 

per family member just so 

that everything they are in need 

of whether it be clothing, books, 

puzzles, games, etcetera, is covered,” 

said Jackson. “We use 

that number to connect you 

with a family that will match 

your giving level so that you 

each donor feels that they’re 

making an impact, but also not 

outside of their budget.” 

The Adopt a Family program 

helped 1,542 people last 

year. 

The Buckeye Ranch helps families.

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Grove City Rotary works for the community 

Larry Titus, former president of the 

Grove City Rotary, is constantly working behind 

the scenes to make our community a 

better place. 

But, because of his humble attitude 

many may not know it. 

“Rotary’s whole concept is basically ‘Service 

Above Self,’” said Titus. “It’s the whole 

concept of doing things without bringing attention 

to yourself. But it’s been a challenge 

for me. You want to be humble — but not so 

humble so that you’re anonymous. We don’t 

want to bang our chest but at the same time 

we want to let folks know we’re here, to 

leave a mark.” 

And The Rotary certainly does leave a 

mark. Titus explained that more is expected 

of from the average Rotary member than 

many other service organizations. 

“The Rotary expects them to volunteer,” 

said Titus. “We put their butts to work and 

we don’t have the 80/20 plan that most organizations 

have. It’s basically more 90/10 

and the 10 percent. usually doesn’t last real 

long because giving back is a job that keeps 

you moving. The rotary club of Grove City 

started 21 years ago and this year, and during 

that time we will have put $476,000 into 

the community.” 

He continued on to explain some of The 

Rotary’s current projects, some of which 

even benefit folks outside of the Grove City 

community. 

“Through multiple projects, we will be 

giving approximately $19,000 to the community 

this year. One of the projects we’re 

working on is supplying clean water to less 

fortunate areas,” said Titus. “We’re doing 

work with water provisions in Guatemala, 

and sending water purification systems 

down to Puerto Rico. It’s got almost a spiritual 

aspect to it, you just feel really good 

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The Refuge helps to change lives 

Bekah Linton is Executive Director of 

The Refuge, a spiritual residential recovery 

program aimed at helping people kick addiction. 

Until recently, The Refuge was a men’sonly 

ministry — but now they have separate 

section for women and hope to change even 

more lives affected by addiction. Linton sat 

down with us to explain the new changes. 

“Ohio Women’s Refuge was a ministry 

that has been in Grove City for the last five 

years or more,” said Linton. “They were 

looking at changes, the best way to be able 

to serve women. So they contacted The 

Refuge board and asked if there was any interest 

in coming under one umbrella — to become 

one unified refuge. When they came to 

us both boards agreed unanimously that it 

would be a good move — for economies of 

scale and how we could learn and grow with 

each other. So now we have both a men’s 

and women’s ministry!” 

Linton continued on, explaining the details 

of the program and reminding us that 

everything is completely free for those in recovery. 

“Primarily the changes have been to the 

structure of the program — so the heart is 

still the same,” said Linton. “We want to see 

them come to know God and not be just be 

clean from drugs, but to be free. We have 

four phases, and it’s a long term, 12 month 

residential recovery program — but it’s totally 

free. If a women wants to know more 

“My ask for people is for them 

to join the cause. Everyone 

needs more funding, but what our 

communities need right now is for 

everyone to jump in and do 

something about addiction – 

whether it’s in their local church, 

or by volunteering or whatever.” 

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about the refuge they’re welcome to come to 

our orientation which is Mondays at 9 a.m. 

They can be interviewed, fill out an application 

and possibly even come into the ministry 

that day.” 

At the close of the interview, Linton said 

that every battle against addiction starts at 

home, and the best way to fight this problem 

is by facing it head on, without fear. 

“My ask for people is for them to join the 

cause,” said Linton. “Everyone needs more 

funding, but what our communities need 

right now is for everyone to jump in and do 

something about addiction — whether it’s in 

their local church, or by volunteering or 

whatever. We want our communities to not 

run from addiction, but to face it head on. 

There is a solution and we can beat that.”




Heinzerling here to serve the community 

I recently had the pleasure of speaking 

with Brian Asbury, Director of Development 

and Public Relations for Heinzerling Community. 

As an organization, Heinzerling is growing. 

They have recently opened several new 

locations in order to provide more living 

spaces for children and adults with severe 

or profound developmental disabilities. 

“Our folks who live at Heinzerling, not 

only have they grown older and larger, but 

the equipment is a lot bigger than it used to 

be as far as the wheelchairs and the therapy 

equipment…so the organization took a look 

at how they were serving the individuals 

here and they wanted to create a setup 

where they could provide residents with additional 

living spaces, including a private or 

semi-private bedroom. So that’s where we’re 

at now, we’re almost completed with two 

new group homes which will be for eight individuals 

each,” Asbury said. 

He explained a bit about the background 

of the organization and how it had come to 

grow so large. 

“Heinzerling Community started in 1959 

in Central Ohio and it was founded by Otto 

and Mildred Heinzerling. They are the 

grandparents of our current Executive Director 

Robert Heinzerling. In 1959, in Central 

Ohio, there were no services for children 

ages six and under with a severe disability, 

and there were no places where parents 

could receive support and resources for their 

children,” Asbury said. “So the organization 

really started out as a grassroots volunteer 

organization at that time.” 

Asbury explained Heinzerling’s connection 

to Grove City. Many employees are 

from the area and some of Heinzerling’s the 

residents have taken part in Buddy Ball — a 

sports league dedicated to those with disabilities. 

“A lot of our 500 employees live in or near 

Grove City,” said Asbury. “We’ve also recently 

partnered with Buddy Ball…we love 

it, it’s amazing for our residents to have a 

place where they can go enjoy sports. 

They’re playing in a league and Buddy Ball 

has a special night just for Heinzerling residents. 

Working at the Heinzerling Community 

is great because you get to see 

first-hand your work benefiting the life of 

another person who really needs support.” 

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M.A.S.H Pantry helping those 

who have served our country 

The M.A.S.H. Pantry, or “Military and 

Service Hero’s Pantry” is quickly becoming 

a well-known Grove City non-profit, which 

helps provide necessities for veterans who 

have fallen on rough times. 

The Victorious Living Christian Church 

has been kind enough to donate space for 

them to operate and out of that single room 

the M.A.S.H. Pantry has been serving up 

miracles. 

I was lucky enough to sit down in that 

same room, now stuffed to the brim with 

food, toiletries and clothes, to talk with 

some of the folks who run the M.AS.H. 

Pantry - Amber Hudson, Founder and Director, 

Elaine Fowler, Vice President, and 

Ralph Smith, Treasurer - and listen to their 

story of how the pantry came to be. 

Hudson said the Pantry began under another 

name and was dedicated to a cousin 

who was killed in a car crash. That community 

pantry was struggling to gain success 

and the official non-profit status. 

“I didn’t have the money to file for our 

tax exempt status, so I pawned my jeep and 

jewelry to make it happen — borrowed 

money from friends,” she said. “Around the 

same time I ended up getting a job at the 

Columbus VA. While I was there, we finally 

became a non-profit — but I saw the organization 

was going nowhere as the community 

pantry. With my new job, however, I was 

able to sit down, have coffee with the veterans, 

have doughnuts, asked them ‘What 

needs do you have that are not being filled?’ 

I realized that helping these veterans was 

an important cause…that’s where M.A.S.H. 

pantry started and it snowballed from 

there. Sometimes it’s like the cause finds 

you, not the other way around.” 

Hudson related how they impact the veterans’ 

lives through the overwhelming support 

of the community. 

“We had a soft opening in 2014 — we 

could have been more organized back then 

— and fed 150 homeless veterans over 

Christmas,” Hudson said with a smile. “We 

did some logistics and had another opening 

on May 30 of 2015. We’ve been growing 

strong since then. We survive on community 

support. We’re independent, we don’t get 

government funding. We’re basically at the 

mercy of the community support with which 

we’ve been very blessed.” 

M.A.S.H. has grown enough to do several 

monthly outreach programs — not just in 

Grove City, but also the surrounding areas, 

providing fresh produce, meals for entire 

living centers, clothes and toiletries. 

Smith said, it’s more than just about food 

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— they help people get their lives back on 

track. 

“One amputee was able to get a motorized 

wheelchair — another, a job,” said 

Smith. “A lot of the vets that come in are 

single guys. Every once in a while, you’ll get 

one who just had a terrible week and needs 

to vent. We’ve had them sit down and break 

down in tears. When people think of pantry, 

they think of food. We also have need of 

clothes and toiletries.” 

They take turns telling stories of different 

people they’ve helped — some not even 

veterans. They detail the numerous businesses 

and volunteers from Grove City that 

have assisted with donations, food drives, 

time and energy. 

“We may have started this pantry but it’s 

bigger than us. I mean it’s Ralph’s, it’s 

Penny’s, Elaine’s - it’s everyone’s who walks 

in the door and wants to be a volunteer, it’s 

their pantry, it’s their home, so, it’s bigger 

than us,” said Hudson. “Everything has 

been a group effort and we’re all a family.” 

Soon, Hudson checks her watch. She has 

deliveries to make. We end the interview 

and I watch as she leaves in a large cargo 

truck filled with food and supplies. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Village Council approves 

right-of-way vacation request 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

A request to vacate several right-ofways 

in the village of Urbancrest was 

granted at the Nov. 13 council meeting. 

A unanimous decision was rendered in 

favor of the vacation, said councilwoman 

Deborah Larkins-Jackson, due to a positive 

recommendation made previously by the 

village’s planning commission. 

“Their determination was the request to 

vacate these right-of-ways would not harm 

the village,” she said. 

She added that based on the research 

the council has conducted since the request 

was made by resident Richard Cooley in 

March, the council agreed as well. 

“The council has not done anything with 

those right-of-ways in 50 years,” she said. 

“It’s time to move on.” 

In the past several months, the request 

by Cooley to vacate the right-of-ways at 

Gilbert Avenue, Elm Street, Popular 

Avenue and John Street has become a contentious 

issue for some neighboring residents 

and property owners. 

Developer Jeff Mahan had spoken out 

against the vacation of the right-of-ways as 

he believed it would hinder access to his 

property. He was in attendance at the Nov. 

13 meeting to speak out against the vacation. 

Other residents had spoken in favor of 

the vacation as they believed it would help 

restrict industrial traffic along residential 

roads. They too spoke at the meeting to 

speak in favor of the vacation. 

For his part, Cooley said he had no 

intention to sell or develop his property at 

this time. Instead, he said he made the 

request because he wanted to make his 

property “whole again.” 

With the approval, council granted the 

vacation of Gilbert Avenue, Elm Street and 

Popular Avenue. They did not, however, 

grant the request to vacate John Street. 

Planning commission chairman Randall 

Bogue said they recommended to leave that 

street as is due to its position running 

north and south. 

Cooley said he was OK with the decision. 

Council also briefly discussed whether 

they would assess the cost of utility discovery 

and engineering and attorney fees to 

Cooley, but did not render a decision. 

According to fiscal officer Kathy Thimmes, 

the village has spent roughly $12,000 

regarding utility research and asset discovery 

of the right-of-ways. 

Schreiner elected OSBA president 

The Ohio School Boards Association 

Delegate Assembly has elected Lee 

Schreiner as the association’s 2019 president-elect. 

Schreiner serves on the South- 

Western City Schools Board of Education. 

Schreiner will take over as OSBA president 

in 2020, following his term as presidentelect. 

The president-elect’s duties 

include serving on OSBA’s board of 

trustees and executive committee, and 

chairing the legislative platform committee 

and federal relations network. 

Schreiner was appointed to the South- 

Western City Schools Board of Education 

in 2013 and then elected twice. The retired 

teacher, who taught for 37 years for South- 

Western, also serves on the OSBA’s board 

of trustees. 

Schreiner ran for a seat in the Ohio 

House of Representatives in 2016 and 

Chamber Singers perform 

The Grove City Chamber Singers will 

begin their 30th year of singing with a performance 

on Nov. 18 at the Grove City 

United Methodist Church, 2684 Columbus 

St. The concert will have a Christmas 

theme and is titled “A Star Did Shine.” The 

group will be joined on some select pieces 

by special guest singers, the Reynoldsburg 

High School Chamber Singers, who will 

also perform a few selections of their own. 

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In his district, 

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He also tutors local students in reading, 

writes children’s books and has 

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community events 

Fresh produce at Central Baptist 

Free fresh fruit and vegetables will be 

distributed on Dec. 8 to qualified, lowincome 

Franklin County residents. The 

fresh produce will be available at Central 

Baptist Church, 1955 Frank Road, beginning 

at 10:30 a.m. To assist in registration, 

bring a photo ID and your current address 

in Franklin County. You are asked to also 

bring heavy-duty bags, boxes or carts to 

carry the bulk produce home. For more 

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We are a full gospel church and still 

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The pastors - Gilbert and Vicky Jarrell 

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It’s a zoo in here! 

On Nov. 2, eight animal ambassadors from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 

escaped from their regular lodgings in Powell to have a fun and educational visit 

with students at Bolton Crossing Elementary. For nearly an hour, the students 

encountered exotic animals such as the Geoffroy’s Cat, legless lizards, and bush 

babies, while some even got up close and personal, under the director supervision 

of animal program specialists, of course. Here, students Razen Ikhlayel and Justyn 

Cortez show signs of repulsion as the Madagascar hissing cockroaches started 

hissing and travelling up their arms. 

Kramer, a 29-year-old blue and gold 

macaw, basks in his magnificence upon 

completing a food retrieving “challenge.” 

Animal program specialist Katie Walton 

explains how Darby, an African Crested 

Porcupine, uses its quills when feeling 

threatened. Obviously, Darby was in no 

distress as treats were readily available 

and right under its nose.


Pet Corner 

Programs aim to help shelter dogs 

The Franklin County Dog Shelter 

announced two new programs to benefit 

the dogs in their care and the central Ohio 

families who love them. 

The first is a new initiative called 

Holiday Sleepover in which interested residents 

can take a dog home for three days 

over Thanksgiving, Christmas or New 

Year’s. The shelter is closed those days, so 

the program provides the pooches with 

some extra love and attention on a day 

they wouldn’t otherwise have gotten to see 

many people, and the extra socialization is 

good for the animals’ mental health. 

Participating families will be asked to take 

pictures of the dog in their care and write 

up a paragraph about the experience, 

which will be used to help find a permanent 

home for the dog. Best of all, families 

all over Franklin County will get to bring 

the love of a new canine friend into their 

homes for the holidays and experience 

what it might be like to make a permanent 

addition to their families with no long-term 

commitment. 

“So many families have great memories 

of dogs at their holiday get-togethers,” said 

Kaye Dickson, director of the Franklin 

County Dog Shelter. “And plenty of people 

are looking for some extra companionship 

this time of year. The Holiday Sleepover 

program will get the dogs out into a new 

Community Corner 

setting for a few days, bring some extra joy 

to the holidays for some Franklin County 

families, and help out with adoption in the 

long run.” 

The other initiative is a new family volunteer 

program at the dog shelter. 

Hundreds of individuals currently volunteer 

at the shelter on a regular basis, 

but the kinds of things they do with the 

dogs aren’t always appropriate for groups, 

children or the elderly. The new family volunteer 

initiative will be tailored to small 

family-sized groups and provide them with 

opportunities to help out at the shelter and 

bond with each other while spending time 

with the dogs. Socialization with different 

people is excellent for the animals’ physical 

and mental health and helps avoid behavior 

problems that can make it difficult to 

find a willing permanent adopter. 

“For so many of us, dogs are a special 

part of our family,” said Dickson. “But not 

every family can adopt a dog full-time. This 

program will provide an opportunity for 

families to spend time together, including 

with a loving dog, and will help staff at the 

shelter and improve the dog’s long-term 

outlook.” 

Anyone interested in either the Holiday 

Sleepover or family volunteering programs 

should email holidaysleepover@franklincountyohio.gov 

for more information. 


White Christmas 

food distribution 

The White Christmas food program has 

been helping to feed local families during 

the holidays for more than 40 years. Each 

food box distributed contains enough food 

to help families make their Christmas season 

a little brighter. 

Recipients for the food box need to submit 

a request to the Jackson Township Fire 

station 202, located at 3650 Hoover Road in 

Grove City during these hours to be considered: 

Monday, Nov. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Tuesday, Nov. 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Wednesday, Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to 8 

p.m. 

Thursday, Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Friday, Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

The White Christmas food program is 

open to any resident of 43123, 43126 and 

43146 zip codes with a financial need. Only 

one box per address. Those participating 

must provide at registration a valid photo 

ID, proof of residency, phone number, 

names and ages of residents, reason for 

request, and name of church if referred. 

Distribution of food will be held from 

noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 22 at Our Lady of 

Perpetual Help School, 3750 Broadway in 

Grove City. 

Screenings at Evans 

Amity Care Home Health Services provides 

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screening and blood pressure testing every 

first and third Wednesday of the month 

from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, 

call Amity Care Home Health at 334- 

6800. 

Wellness services for seniors 

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Grove City Church of the Nazarene in 

Grove City every Tuesday to provide free 

foot care and other wellness services for 

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In Entertainment 

Sony spins a watered down ‘web’ 

I was at a peak level of confusion when 

Sony announced last year that they were 

planning to revisit the ‘Millennium’ series 

by the late author and journalist Stieg 

Larsson. Up until that point, the distribution 

company had let six years pass without 

expressing any desire to continue with 

their adaptation after the under-performance 

of “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” 

so to say their newfound interest was puzzling 

was to put it lightly. 

As I continued to read further into the 

announcement, however, the rationale 

became clear to me. They didn’t want to 

continue with that adaptation as fans and 

actors in that film had begged them to do; 

they wanted to create a ‘soft reboot’ 

because they cared about keeping development 

rights out of the hands of competing 

companies. 

It was a rationale that hangs over this 

movie. Their ‘soft reboot’ featuring a nonsequel 

based off a book not written by 

Larsson is a watered down mix of a standard 

espionage film complete with tired 

twists, turns and tropes. If they were hoping 

to kick start a new franchise with “The 

Girl in the Spider’s Web,” they might want 

to revisit that idea. 

It begins as most espionage films do — 

The Reel Deal 

with a program that is lusted after by baddies 

all across the world because it gives 

the user access to every nuclear code. Its 

creator, Frans Balder (Stephen Merchant), 

was removed from further software design 

by the NSA after he tried to destroy his 

commissioned work. 

Fearing for the safety of the world, 

Balder contacts prominent hacker Lisbeth 

Salander (Claire Foy) to retrieve the software 

from the NSA database in order to 

destroy it. Likely using Russian spyware, 

she easily hacks into the NSA security network 

to steal it back. 

Thinking her role in this theft is done, 

she quickly realizes it is just beginning as a 

dangerous organization called the Spiders 

are now gunning for her, Balder and 

Balder’s genius son August (Christopher 

Convery). Feeling just slightly out of her 

depth, she contacts her old friend and partner 

Mikael Blomkvist (Sverrir Gudnason) 

to help her uncover the identity of those on 

their heels and perhaps save the world in 

the process. 

One of the things that made Larsson’s 

books and the subsequent theatrical adaptations 

(the Swedish version is the ultimate 

version, and not just because they 

managed to complete the trilogy) so compelling 

was how stark and bleak and slightly 

inaccessible it is. This film, however, has 

a lot of its sharp edges filed down to make 

it accessible to a wider audience. The problem 

with this is that it’s just not a very 

good film. There are pieces in here that 

make one think it could have been great — 

the relationship between Lisbeth and one 

of the Spiders for example and their horrific 

backstory and motivation — but the story 

and dialogue do not live up to its possibilities. 

If there is a saving grace for this film, it 

is the performances by its lead and secondary 

actors. With her expressive face, 

Foy is an interesting choice for the typically 

closed off Lisbeth Salander and she 

makes this version work, and Sylvia Hoeks 

is chilling despite the dialogue working 

against her. Lakeith Stanfield also gives a 

decent performance as a NSA official 

searching for Lisbeth. 

If Sony is serious about continuing with 

this franchise (and I doubt they are), 

they’re going to have to make story 

upgrades in the future. No more dulling of 

edges and making it more palatable for the 

wider audience. Also do some soul-searching 

as to whether films about men who 

hate women (which, fun fact, was the original 

title of 

Larsson’s first ‘The 

Girl…’ book) is really 

what women 

want to see right 

now. Grade: C- 

Dedra Cordle 

Dedra Cordle is a 

Messenger staff writer and columnist. 

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The Grove City Community Club raised $10,000 to send veterans on a Veterans Day Honor Flight. Here, the veterans gather with the 

club members after the one-day trip. 

Community Club sends veterans to DC 

By Sandi Latimer 

Staff Writer 

James Sturgeon used the word beautiful 

a few times to describe monuments he saw 

on his recent trip to Washington DC. His 

companion, Larry Baird of Galloway, was 

impressed with the World War II monument. 

But most of all, the two Vietnam veterans 

expressed their thanks to the Grove 

City Community Club for sponsoring their 

trip on an Honor Flight on Veterans’ Day. 

The Community Club, formed during 

World War I, known back then as The 

Great War, to support the troops. The 

members, all women, are still supporting 

the troops. 

Instead of knitting socks, the women 

Helping military children 

Tom Rutan of Grove City was recently honored in Cleveland at 

the National Conference for the Interstate Compact for 

Educational Opportunities for Military Children (MIC 3). Rutan 

was the founding commissioner (appointed by Governor Ted 

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and initiated Ohio’s participation in this Interstate Compact. 

MIC 3 provides support to the children of active duty and 

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Pictured with Rutan on the left is Ohio Commissioner Pete 

LuPiba. 

make noodles, their big fundraiser. That, 

coupled with some other smaller projects, 

helped the club raise $10,000 to send 20 

veterans on Honor Flights to Washington 

DC. 

An Honor Flight is a trip to Washington 

for veterans of the Korean and Vietnam 

wars where they visit the various monuments 

to the various wars the United 

States has been involved in. 

“The Washington Monument was beautiful,” 

said Sturgeon. 

He expressed surprise at the nine-foot 

statues in the Korean War display. 

“The statue of Iwo Jima was beautiful,” 

he went on. “And new this year is a tribute 

to the disabled.” 

He had praise for the guardians 

assigned to the veterans to help make their 

day as pleasant as possible. 

“Overall, it was just a fantastic day,” he 

said, to which Baird agreed. 

The veterans had to be at John Glenn 

International Airport at 5:30 a.m. and didn’t 

get home until 11 p.m. They were greeted 

upon their arrival home by members of 

the Community Club 

“It was a long day,” Baird said, but a 

memorable one. But he knew about that 

since relatives who are veterans had made 

the trip and told him about it. 

Cindy Kanwar, the volunteer coordinator 

for Honor Flight Columbus, presented 

both Sturgeon and Baird large color photos 

taken of them during their trip. 

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READER 

ADVISORY 

The National Trade Association 

we belong to has 

purchased the following 

classifieds. Determining 

the value of their service 

or product is advised by 

this publication. In order 

to avoid misunderstandings, 

some advertisers do 

not offer “employment” 

but rather supply the 

readers with manuals, directories 

and other materials 

designed to help 

their clients establish mail 

order selling and other 

businesses at home. Under 

NO circumstance 

should you send any 

money in advance or give 

the client your checking, 

license ID or credit card 

numbers. Also beware of 

ads that claim to guarantee 

loans regardless of 

credit and note that if a 

credit repair company 

does business only over 

the phone it’s illegal to request 

any money before 

delivering its service. All 

funds are based in US 

dollars. Toll Free numbers 

may or may not 

reach Canada. Please 

check with the Better 

Business Bureau 614- 

486-6336 or the Ohio Attorney 

General’s Consumer 

Protection Section 

614-466-4986 for more 

information on the company 

you are seeking to 

do business with. 


xCraft Shows/Bazaars 

Annual Holiday 

Craft Bazaar 

Sponsored by the Franklin Hts. Band Boosters, Inc. 

Saturday, December 1, 2018 

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM at 

FRANKLIN HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL 

1001 DEMOREST ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH 43204 

Admission: $1 per person (children 12 & under free) 

Door prizes, 50/50 drawing, concession stand 

and entertainment provided by 

Franklin Heights musical groups. 

Come shop for your family, friends 

or yourself and enjoy the sounds 

of the holiday season. 


EVERYTHING NICE! 

Holiday Bazaar 

Sunday, Nov. 25, 1-6 pm 

American Legion 

3363 McDowell Road 


614-875-5106 

Vendors Contact 

Serbennia Davis, Veteran 

614-570-4741(cell) 

ADVERTISE 

Your Holiday Craft Show 

Bazaar or Bake Sale! 

Call Kathy 

272-5422 

For More Info 

Craft Shows/Bazaars 


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LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, 

NE, NC, NH, OH, OK, 

SC, SD, TX, VT and WA 

requires seller of certain 

business opportunities to 

register with each state 

before selling. Call to 

verify lawful registration 

before you buy. 


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xCome & Get It! 

INFORMATION 


xClassified Services 

COME AND GET IT 

Deadlines are Tuesdays by 5 pm. 

Call For Publication Schedule 614-272-5422 

Need to Get Rid of Something Fast - Advertise It Here For FREE! 

FREE Garden Straw for gardens or bedding. Call for appointment for pickup. 

Circle S Farms, 9015 London-Groveport Road, Grove City, 43123 

Grove City - 614-878-7980 

ATTENTION: Come & Get It will be ending 

in our 11-18-18 and will resume in 

April 2019. Thanks to all that used it! 

. Come and Get It! is a bi-weekly column that offers readers an opportunity to pass 

along surplus building materials, furniture, electronic equipment, crafts, supplies, 

appliances, plants or household goods to anybody who will come and get them - as 

long as they’re FREE. NO PETS! Just send us a brief note describing what you want to 

get rid of, along with your name, address and phone number. Nonprofit organizations 

are welcome to submit requests for donations of items. 

Send information to The Columbus Messenger, Attention: Come and Get It, 3500 

Sullivant Ave., Columbus, OH43204. Deadline is Tuesdays by 5 pm for following 

Mondays publication. Messenger Newspapers is not responsible for any 

complications that may occur. Please contact us when items are gone. 272-5422 


[WANTED] CARS/ 

TRUCKS WANTED!!! 

All Makes/Models 2002- 

2018! Any Condition. Running 

or Not. Competitive 

Offer! Free Towing! We’re 

Nationwide! Call Now: 1- 

888-368-1016 

Unable to work due to injury 

or illness? Call Bill 

Gordon & Assoc., Social 

Security Disability Attorneys! 

FREE Evaluation. 

Local Attorneys Nationwide 

1-855-498-6323 

[Mail: 2420 N St NW, 

Washington DC. Office: 

Broward Co. FL (TX/NM 

Bar.] 

INCOME TAX 

SP Payroll & 

Tax Services 

Tax Preparation 

Starts at $55. Trucker 

& 1099 Services 

Call Stacey at 

614-203-5134 

For Appt. 12/9 W/SW 

CHILD CARE 

OFFERED 

Depend. Quality Child care 

in loving hm. Exp. Mom, n- 

smkr, hot meals, sncks, 

playroom, fncd yd. Reas. 

rates. Laurie at 853-2472 

ADULT CARE 

Senior In Home Care 

We provide customized 

care plans. Helping you 

stay in your own home. 

Free Consultation. Call 

us at 614-270-2871 

Hammond Extra-Voice electric organ with bench 

and many song books-does not work. 

BA - Grove City - 614-875-8860 

FREE Prosthetic leg, never worn, adjustable to fit. 

WL - Columbus - 614-279-6040 

Lift Chair - Good Condition, switch is broke. 

BM - Columbus - 614-875-4304 

Come & Get It! 

HELP WANTED 

Ace Truck Body Inc 

is searching or a F/T 

person for central Ohio 

location. Knowledge of 

chassis, wiring, welding 

and hydraulics required. 

Must have required hand 

tools. Excellent benefits 

and 401(k). If interested 

please fill out application 

on Acetruck.com or call 

M-F (614) 871-3100 and 

ask for Bob. 

Home Health Aides 

$13.00/hr. after 90 days 

$15.00/hr. Premium Shifts 

Must be passionate about 

helping the elderly. 1 yr. of 

experience working for an 

employer in a caregiver 

11/25 A&M 

role is required. 

To apply, please visit 

v-angels/galloway/employment 

Auto/Forklift Mechanic 

Central Ohio Forklifts has 

an immediate need for a 

mechanic. We offer competitive 

wages, training & 

benefits. Reward offered! 

$1000 to new hire mechanic 

payable after 90 

days. Please email 

Resume to: 

cof4150@gmail.com or fax 

to 614-351-5123. Auto mechanics 

welcome to apply. 

HELP WANTED 

Veterinary Assistant 

Part time position available 

immediately. Duties would 

include, but not limited to 

the following: 

Receptionist - answering 

phone, booking appointments, 

taking messages. 

You would also be greeting 

and checking in appointments. 

Veterinary Assistant - You 

need to be comfortable 

handling animals as they 

are being weighed, examined, 

etc. 

Cleaning - Cleaning the 

areas used during appointment 

or procedures in addition 

to general cleaning 

and upkeep of the clinic. 

Please send your resume 

to Hudson‘s Corner Animal 

Hospital, 11365 State 

Route 104, Ashvlle, OH 

43103 or drop off your resume 

during our office 

hours. 

DON’T 

FEEL LEFT 

OUT! 

Have Your Ad 

Appear Here! 

Call For Prices 

272-5422 

See... 

You Looked! 

Newspaper 

Ads Catch 

The Eye! 

Call 

272-5422 

For Info. & 

Pricing 

CRAFT SHOWS 

ADVERTISE 

Your Holiday Craft Show, 

Bake Sale or Bazaar 

in the Messenger 

Call 614-272-5422 

or email 

classified@columbusmessenger.com 

PETS 

Boarding • Grooming 

• Pups For Sale 

Zoofari-Debcha Kennels 

875-1599 

WANT TO BUY 

We Buy Cars & Trucks 

$300-$3000.614-308-2626 

We Buy Junk Cars & 

Trucks. Highest Prices 

Paid. 614-395-8775 

$ Cash At Your Door $ 

for junk or unwanted cars 

(Free Tow). Call 

614-444-RIDE (7433) 

CASH FOR CARS 

614-276-2597 

MISCELLANEOUS 

FOR SALE 

Concrete Block, Singer 

Sewing Machine, Electric 

Lift Assist Chair, Dual 

Axle Trailer, Fine China. 

614-205-0482 

VACATION RENTALS 

Englewood, Florida 

Palm Manor Resort 

Within minutes of white 

sand Gulf beaches, 

world famous Tarpon 

fishing, golf courses, restaurants/shopping, 

Bush 

Gardens. 2 BR 2 BA 

condos with all ammenities, 

weekly/monthly, visit 

www.palmmanor.com 

or call 1-800-848-8141 

APPLIANCE REPAIR 

Washer, Dryer, Stove & 

Refrig. Repair 875-7588 

AUTO SERVICE 

Don’t Get Stuck 

in the Cold! 

WINTERIZE NOW! 

Go To MIDLAND AUTO 

for all your 

auto serv. needs! 

614-278-9458/778-3864 

A Rating-BBB - 46 yrs. 

American & Foreign Cars 

BRICK AND BLOCK 

All American Masonry Co. 

20 yrs. exp. - Lic. & Ins. 

Brick, Block, Glass Block 

Decks, Retaining Wall, 

Foundation, Tuck-pointing 

Natural Stone, 

Cultured Stone, Chimneys 

614-805-7741 

CARPET CLEANING 

Dirt Busters Tile/Floor-Any 

3 Rms - $44.95. Pet odor 

treatment. 614-805-1084 

CLEANING 

Cleaning, 20 yrs. exp. 

Call Judy 614-946-2443 

Holly’s Halos 

Accepting New Clients 

2 Hours - $40-$50 

Bonded-Ins. 614-426-3624 

Cleaning Your Home 

with Love & Passion 

Detailed & Dependable 

~ 614-271-8799 ~ 

CONCRETE 

AJ’s Concrete, 

Masonry 

Good Work - Fair Prices 

Block Foundations 

Driveways • Sidewalks 

Epoxy/Overlay Floors 

Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests. 

Now Accepting Credit Cards 

614-419-9932 

ELECTRICAL 

HAHN’S ELECTRIC 

Affordable, Quality 

Work For 31 Yrs. 

614-237-3524 

Cell 614-517-9699 

Licensed • Bonded • Insured 

Free Estimates • Lic. # 20240 

FENCING 

EAZY FENCE 

Chain Link - Wood 

No Job Too Big or Small 

All Repairs ~ Free Est. 

Insured. 614-670-2292 

GUTTERS 

Low Price-Great Service 

5 & 6” Seamless gutters, 

covers, siding, gutter clng. 

Bill 614-306-4541 

HAULING 

DEAN’S HAULING 

614-276-1958 

CHEAP HAULING 

614-984-6429 

12/9 A 

11/25 A 

HEATING 

HEATING 

Complete System Clean & Check 

$49.95 

Free Carbon 

Monoxide Testing 

Gas-Oil-Electric Heat/Pumps 

All Makes • All Models 

43 yrs exp. • Sr. Discount 

614-351-9025 

614-351-9005 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

SINCE 1973 

Phil Bolon Contr. 

Windows & Siding 

Decks, Kitchens, Baths 

Room Additions, 

Flooring, Roofing 

Bsmt Waterproofing 

Deal With Small Non-Pressure Co. 

45 Yrs. Exp. - Refs. Avail. 

Lic.-Bond-Ins. 

12/9 

A/M 

Free Est. - Financing Avail. 

Member BBB Of Cent. OH 

O.C.I.E.B. ID #24273 

614-419-3977 

or 614-863-9912 

SLAGLE 

HOME REMODELING 

Baths, Kitchen, Room 

Additions, Drywall Repair, 

Plumbing and Electrical. 

All your Handyman needs 

No Job too Big or Small 

Over 30 Yrs. Exp. Lic.-Bond-Ins. 

Jerry 

614-332-3320 

C&JHandyman 

Services LLC 

Minor Plumbing & 

Electric 

Install Hot Water Tanks, 

Dishwashers & Disposals 

Also Fencing & 

Interior/Exterior Painting 

Free Est. ~ 18 Yrs. Exp. 

Accepting Visa/MC 

614-284-2100 

LG 

REMODELING 

Interior & Exterior 

Full Service Remodeling 

• Bathrooms • Kitchens 

• Tile • Drywall • Flooring 

• Roofing • Siding • Etc. 

NO JOB TO SMALL 

A+ BBB Rating 

A+ Angie’s List 

Lic. • Bonded • Insured 

614-488-8377 

www.lgroofingcolumbus@gmail.com 

12/9 A 

11-18 SW 

12-9 A 

12/9 A&M 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

Quality is our #1 Priority 

HELMS’ CONTRACTING 

Call For FREE ESTIMATES 

New Kitchens & Baths 

New Replacement Windows 

Basement Remodels 

Room Additions • Roofs 

More than 25 Years Experience 

Licensed • Insured • Bonded 

Bill Helms 614-296-0850 

or 614-801-1801 12/9 

W/SW 

HOME 

MAINTENANCE 

Retired Finishing Carpenter 

for all your extra home 

repairs. over 40 yrs. exp. 

Sonny 614-325-1910 

LAWN CARE 

WE RAKE LEAVES! 

No job too big or too small. 

We offer a full range of 

landscape services 

Fast • Affordable • Reliable 

Call Dustin for a 

FREE Estimate today! 

614-357-7847 

LET US MAINTAIN 

YOUR LAWN & GARDEN 

FOR YOU 

Summer, Spring, 

Winter or Fall 

WE DO IT ALL!!!! 

Lawn Cuts, Edging, 

Trees & Shrubs, Garden, 

Mulching, Hauling, 

Garden Pond & 

Home Maint. 

Free Ests. Low Rates 

$20 & Up 

Kevin - 614-905-3117 

MOVING 

Aaron Allen Moving 

Local Moving Since 1956 

Bonded & Insured 

614-299-6683, 263-0649 

Celebrating 60 yrs in business 

A Complete 

Moving 

Reasonable, Reliable 

No Job Too Small 

PUCO #150692-HG 

Free Estimate 

614-878-1179 

PAINTING 

A Job Well Done Again 

A lic. general contractor. 

Some skilled services 

incl: painting, stucco, 

repair, carpentry, exterior 

drainage & home maint. 

Call Today! 614-235-1819 

Time to Get Ready for the 

Holidays! Burt’s Painting 

Free ests. 614-539-3412 

Painting - Int./Ext. 

Power Wash-Gutters Clnd 

Free Est. - 25 Yrs Exp. 

Call Dave 614-270-2369 

God Bless 

Classified Services 

11/25 w/sw/m 

12/9 A&M 

PEST CONTROL 

Anthony Pest Control 

Eliminate Your Pest For 

Less $$. 614-600-8841 

PLUMBING 

All About Drains & Plumb. 

Will snake any sm drain 

$115 + tax. 614-778-2584 

ALL IN ONE 

PLUMBING LLC 

“One Call Does It All” 

$25 OFF LABOR 

With This Ad 

A 

614-801-1508 

All Major Credit Cards Accepted 

POWER WASHING 

MRS. POWERWASH 

Any house wash $149 + tax 

Single deck $69 + tax 

2 Tier deck $99 + tax 

Best Wash In Town 

Over 45,000 Washes 

Ashley, 614-771-3892 

ROOFING 

Robinson roofing & repairs 

30 yrs. exp. Lifetime Cols. 

resident. Lic./bonded/Ins. 

Reas rates. Member of 

BBB. Dennis Robinson 

614-330-3087, 732-3100 

SEWING MACHINE 

REPAIR 

REPAIR all makes 24 hr. 

service. Clean, oil, adjust 

in your home. $39.95 all 

work gtd. 614-890-5296 

TREE SERVICES 

BURNS TREE SERVICE 

Trimming, Removal & 

Stump Grinding. 

614-584-2164 

Joe’s Tree & Yard Work 

Trim, thin, shape bushes, 

hedges, stump grinding, 

hauling. 614-598-6247 

Brewer & Sons Tree Service 

• Tree Removal 

• Tree Trimming 12-9 

A&M 

• Stump Grinding 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568 

INFORMATION 

Look To The 

Professionals 

In Our 

Service Directory 

For 

Quality 

Service 

That Is 

OUT 

OF 

THIS 

WORLD! 

11/25


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