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PAGE 4 - SOUTHWEST MESSENGER - December 16, 2018 Follow the Southwest Messenger on Facebook and Twitter JEFFREY P. COMPTON ATTORNEY AT LAW General Practice Personal Injury • Domestic Probate • Wills Power of Attorney Healthcare Documents FREE CONSULT & PARKING 614-875-7233 Fax: 614-875-7207 3894 Broadway, Grove City www.jeffreypcompton.com Email: jcompton@jeffreypcompton.com By Dedra Cordle Staff Writer In Education The presentation of the annual financial review for the South- Western City Schools District took place at the Dec. 10 board of education meeting. According to Treasurer Hugh Garside, the fiscal year 2017/18 saw an increase in revenue, an increase in expenditures and the projected stability of the district’s financial outlook. “I would say we’re in good shape financially,” he said. There was a rise in revenue in fiscal year 2017/18 of 5.4 percent, which roughly translates to an additional $13.7 million in the general fund. Garside said the general fund operation budget is supported by revenues from real estate taxes, state funding, property tax allocations, public utility personal property tax and other sources. The largest source of revenue, he said, comes from the state of Ohio. “The state accounts for 52.4 percent of our general fund revenue source.” Garside said the allocation is determined on a per pupil basis, and reiterated that the district is considered a capped district per the state funding allocation formula. Upon presenting the five-year forecast in both May and October, Garside said the district would receive an additional $11 million in funding if they were removed from the capped district classification. www.columbusmessenger.com Treasurer says district is in good shape Historical Society Help preserve the history of Grove City, Urbancrest and Jackson, Pleasant. Prairie and Franklin townships. The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society meets the first Tuesday each month at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 3220 Columbus St. For information, pick-up a society brochure at the Grove City Welcome Center, 3378 Park St. Garside said another reason for the increase of general fund revenue had to do with a return on investments. “Our investments are gaining steam,” he said. There was an increase of 5.1 percent, or roughly $11.9 million, in expenditures for fiscal year 2017/18. He said the increase was primarily due to additional staffing and an increase in gas prices. He added that of the expenditures, 66 cents out of every dollar is devoted to instructional activities, and 7 cents out of every dollar is spent for instructional support. “We are spending 73 cents out of every dollar on instructional support, which means it is going directly into the classroom.” He also said the capital projects fund is going to be seeing “a lot of activity” due to the recent passage of Issue 7, which allows for the construction of new middle schools, the renovation of an additional middle and elementary school, and upgrades and/or paving to several others. Garside told that board that the district is stable financially and should continue to be so well into 2023. “I can see no need for an operating levy currently.” In other news, Kevin Scott, the classified personnel director, presented a draft of the school year for calendar years 2019/2020 and 2020/21. According to the draft, the 2019 school year will begin Aug. 21 with an end date of May 28. The following year’s start date will be Aug. 26 with an end date of June 4. The board will likely hold a vote for the calendar year approval at its Jan. 28 meeting. The board of education will hold its tax budget hearing for fiscal year 2019/2020 Jan. 7 at 6:45 p.m. Immediately following, the board will hold its organizational meeting and then regular meeting starting at 7 p.m. club meetings Women’s Civic Club The Women’s Civic Club of Grove City meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month, except January and February, at the Grove City Library. The philanthropic group begins its evenings with a speaker, followed by a business meeting and refreshments. If interested in attending, contact Carol Bonder at 614- 558-6138. THANK YOU YOU NOVEMBER MAY 2018 2017 2018 CUSTOMERS Breannah Carol Stacia DiSanto Barkley Faris Christine Tyler Jeffrey Prevatt Ford Rowe Anthony Paige Angelo Klempner Hudson Woodley William Thomas Lisa Browning Sayers Sztybel Quintin Porter Ashley Jean Stuller Smith Austin Steele Lamont Megan Hinton, Coyan Jr. Richard Hurt Justin Vickie Keith Rotroff Broersma Germack Jeremiah Joshua Danny Hausberger Heise Rayburn Ralph Yount, Jr. David John Godby Beavers Rachel Carl Brian Woodrow Burfield Hudson George Lizbeth Payne Quiroz Mark Northup Jr. Kevin Bridget Williams Stephenson Karamoh Don Michael Heard Burks Marah II William Rodney Antoine Simmons Gallaher Summers Jeff Sofia Sherry Tincher Rudakevych Bonner Nalee Marquis Earl Carter Custer March 2081 Harrisburg Pike, Grove City 875-1811 Sarah Sean Brandon Dingle, Beach McKenzie Jr. Barbara Kenard Janna Maderia Prunty, Newman Jr. Lavonna James Eric Ward Thompson Cline Katelynn Cristin Nicole Egbert Deleon Walker Kayla Stanley Jennifer Ralph Cossin Heck Robbin Kemp Helen Jean Summers Brushart David Mays Micquel Wendy Nathan Engram Blake Michael Lori Teresa Michael Bennett Hildebrand Allison Paige Klempner Don Tina Heard Chaffin James Eldridge Phillip Joseph Hight Hammonds Sherry Timothy Powell Walters Heather Harshaw Donald Larry Dust, PerryII Michelle Patrick Nile Frazier Bruffy Williams Noemi Tanisha Stephanie Lockhart Giving Tackett Cheryl Kathleen Ricky Akers Kincannon Franco Wendy Erin Nancy Hall Walters Peterson Stacey Brian Danny Merritt Hanna Cline, Sr. Steve Douglas James Evans Hall Trimble Zackery Jennifer Carl Saultz Fulton Watkins Richard David Michael Staton Given Newhouse Cynthia Davazia Joel Brofford, Wilson LindsayJr. Joyce Ola Kimberly Jean HornMoore Perdue Eric Dennis Jason Boyer Young Etter Joseph Matthew Myranda FordLangstaff Keel Cheryl Lytle Amanda Morrison Timothy Allison Zinn Crabtree Charles Rare Gibson Robinson Ishasia Halleck Tyler Burns Dakota Juan Fajardo Sorrell Heather Juan Luna, Mullen III Charles Finks Robert Bown Betty Decker Sequin De’Aryaunn FanninMartin Darlene Jerrad James Gainey Winkle, II Mulpas Scott Allman Cathy Kaho Ichihashi Loudner Delores Carl Preston Runyon Ford Chara Joe Weaver Davin Alaniz Kizer Kathy Johnston Savage Gwendolyn Eugene Hammond Looney Frederick Pace, Jr. Sherry Hanners Danielle Rebecca Raver Morse Dale Areon Deffenbaugh Mayle Allyson Kannon Wotring Whitson Hannah Aubrey Whittaker Lazzara Sarah Graber Tyler Auflick Richard Marvin Lochbihler Williams Richard Richard Sturgill Dumont Lisa Charles Gary Dennis Jordan Julie Schroeder Britt Misty Bloom Deffenbaugh Langley Randolph Ralph Phillip Garnes Bisciotti Skaggs IV Jamilah Lenora Cantrell Chapman Philip John Brittany Koontz Pratt Hall Jerry Joseph Miller Parsley Margarita Dylan Lena Smith Jones Salgado Thank You! “BEST NEW YEARS PARTY IN TOWN” CELEBRATE Per Couple Prices Overnight Package - $299 Party Only Packages - $235 Single Overnight - $199 14 th Annual Mike ALbert and The Big E. 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www.columbusmessenger.com Opinion Page December 16, 2018 -SOUTHWEST MESSENGER - PAGE 5 “A Christmas Story” experience Places - By Linda Dillman The “A Christmas Story House” in Cleveland is a wonderful holiday destination, especially if it happens to be the midpoint in your first experience in participating in a 10K run. Make that the first time ever participating in any kind of organized running event. That was me on Dec. 1 when I donned a full-length elf costume, laced up my 5-yearold pink athletic shoes and joined thousands of others in downtown Cleveland for a race taking us from the former Higbee’s department store to the famed “A Christmas Story” movie location in the Tremont neighborhood. I am not a runner, although I am a swimmer and jogger. I routinely walk three miles with my dog on the weekends. When it came time to decide whether to participate in the “A Christmas Story House” 10K/5K, I decided to go for broke and marked the 10K box. After all, my 62- year-old body was used to working out and three more miles seemed more of a challenge than an insurmountable hurdle. My daughter - who participates in marathons - my two granddaughters and I stood at the starting point under cloudy skies and 37 degree temperatures along with a group of fun runners, weekend warriors, elite athletes and a bevy of dogs. Many of the participants were in costume ranging from the off-the-shelf onesie I wore, to handmade costumes honoring movie moments, such as a group of black and white-striped pseudo criminals, a trench-coated Ralphie wannabe, “fragile” boxes, angry elves, a smattering of Santas and two women wearing faux plates of meatloaf and mashed potatoes. If you are familiar with the “ A Christmas Story” film, you will recognize the costumes from key scenes. If not, you really are missing out on a movie that is a timeless holiday classic. Turn your television to TBS anytime on Christmas and watch it - the movie is on a 24-hour cycle on Dec. 25. A message of thanks from the Lions Club The Grove City Lions Club wish to thank all who supported our recent pancake breakfast. This charitable fundraiser enabled our club to provide funds for our sight saving projects and to Pilot Dogs, Inc for their use in training guide dogs for the blind. The financial support of those attending made this event a success. letter to the editor A special thank you extended to the following companies for their donations; Bob Evans Farms, Inc. Bussman’s 2B Printed, Giant Eagle Stores, Grove City Kroger Stores on Hoover Road and Stringtown, Meijer Stores, Schoedinger Grove City Chapel Funeral Home. Duane Shaul Grove City Lions Club Three miles to go at the 10K mid-way point at the Christmas Story House in Cleveland. The 10K run stepped off at 9 a.m. and it took my daughter and me five minutes to make it to the starting point. Once I crossed that electronic line, I was committed. My daughter bid me farewell - she runs a 12 minute or less mile and I hover around 17 minutes - and took off as I jogged and walked my way across a windy bridge and through old neighborhoods to the midway point. Many people participated in the 5K, which ended directly in front of the “A Christmas Story House.” I was diverted away from the yellow-sided house and back downtown to the end of the run. At the start, I was surrounded by thousands of people and pets, but once I made that left turn away from the house, the crowd dramatically thinned out and there were long expanses of roadway with only one or two people ahead of me. As I jogged and walked - very fast, remember? - I enjoyed seeing the sights and architecture of a city with a vibrant core. Up ahead, I knew my daughter and granddaughters were waiting for me. I rounded a corner and ahead of me was the finish line with its electronic timer ticking away the seconds. I was determined to finish in under an hour and 45 minutes and I crossed the line at 1:44:56. Race volunteers handed out red-ribboned medals and I happily accepted mine as my family rushed out and hugged me. My first response was, “I did it.” Elite runners, those who were already on their way back to the finish line when I was still more than a mile away from the mid-point, will not be impressed with my time, but for me, it was all about being able to finish a challenge I gave myself. And the “A Christmas Story House” was a great carrot to get me to participate in the annual event. It is a wonderful day-trip destination. The house, which served as the family home location for the movie, is outfitted in a perpetual holiday celebration. Looking for the Red Ryder BB gun? It’s behind the tree. A bar of Lifebuoy hangs in the bathroom and you can pretend to “eat like a piggy” in the 1940s-era kitchen. Across the street is a museum that pays homage to the movie, its cast and creator. You can even buy your own leg lamp in a Letters policy The Southwest Messenger welcomes letters to the editor. Letters can be of any topic as long as they are not libelous. Letters that do not have a signature, address, and telephone number, or are signed with a pseudonym, will be rejected. The Messenger reserves the right to edit or refuse publication of any letter for any reason. Opinions expressed in the letters are not necessarily the views of the Messenger. Mail your letters to: Southwest Messenger, 3500 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, OH 43204; or by email to southwest@columbusmessenger.com gift shop. It is a place of memories. For me, those memories now include a red number 1309 racing bib and a medal that hangs proudly on my Christmas tree. Linda Dillman is a Messenger staff writer. southwest Messenger (Distribution: 21,678) Andrea Cordle...................................Southwest Editor southwest@ columbusmessenger.com Published every other Sunday by the The Columbus Messenger Co. 3500 Sullivant Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43204 (614) 272-5422 The Columbus Messenger Co. reserves the right to edit, reject or cancel any advertisement or editorial copy at any time. The company is not responsible for checking accuracy of items submitted for publication. Errors in advertising copy must be called to the attention of the company after first insertion and prior to a second insertion of the same advertising copy.
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