Westside Messenger - March 24th, 2019

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March 24 - April 6, 2019 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XLV, No. 19 

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(Across from Westland Mall) 

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Featuring 

our 

famous 

STEAK 

COMBO!! 

Rat workshops 

held in Prairie 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

Katie Roush was certain she was still in 

a dream. 

It was late in the night when an urge to 

quench her thirst roused the Prairie 

Township woman out of bed. As she poured 

her water into a cup, she noticed a shadowy 

movement near the base of her 

kitchen floor at the corner of her eye. 

Drawn to the atypical disturbance, she 

blinked once, twice, three times rapidly to 

try to rid her mind of the vision of a foot- 

See RATS page 2 

Inside 

Page 11 

A message 

for students 

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

Cap City Kidz, an educational arts production 

company that specializes in 

puppetry, brought a fun message on 

serious topics to the students at Darby 

Woods Elementary School on March 11. 

The company, which is in its second 

year, held two 45-minute presentations 

at the school to address ways to deal 

with bullying and make safer choices 

when meeting strangers. Shown above 

on the far left and right are co-founders 

Frances and Tim Irvin, respectively, with 

first grade students Khadijo Khalid and 

Roosevelt Spillman and, of course, the 

puppets. At right, the Professor (left) 

speaks to Keyshawn (aka his younger 

self) about bullying. 

Pets of the Week ................. 11 

The Reel Deal ..................... 16 

Traffic Cameras 

Community members question traffic 

camera system in township Page 3 

Special Skills 

Special Olympics students from SWCS 

compete on the hardwood Page 12 

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community hours to listen to the issues and 

concerns of Columbus residents. The event 

will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

March 30 at Amy’s Donuts, 650 

around the westside 

RATS 

Continued from page 1 

long rat making itself at home in her dwelling. 

“At first I thought that this can’t be happening, that 

I was still in that dream state,” she said. 

But Roush realized she was not dreaming. 

“I backed my way out the kitchen and walked down 

the hallway as quietly as I could, shut my door, put a 

towel under it, grabbed my dogs and just sat on my bed 

in a state of grossed out shock.” 

After finally coming to the realization that it really 

was a rat, she turned on her phone and got to work. 

“I couldn’t sleep, so I immediately started researching 

ways to get rid of them,” said Roush. “I texted my 

husband and told him to bring as many rat traps home 

as he could, then I called Orkin and told them to come 

out as soon as they could. After they came out and told 

me I had entryways into my house, I bought concrete 

mix, silicon caulk, boards, anything. 

The Prairie Township resident then ordered ultrasonic 

pest repellers. 

“I wanted them out, I wanted them gone and I 

wanted them to stay gone.” 

In the weeks after her first incident in February of 

last year, she found seven rats total — five outdoors and 

two indoors. Fortunately for Roush, she has not 

encountered any more rats since fortifying her home 

but the same cannot be said for many other people living 

in the area. 

Since being made aware of the growing rat infestation 

problem last summer, the township has been collaborating 

with Franklin County Public Health 

(FCPH) to try to get a foothold on the issue. 

“It’s not a quick fix; it’s going to be a slow process, 

but we’re trying,” said Zoning Inspector Connie 

Swisher. 

One measure the partners have taken is to establish 

a Rat Prevention and Elimination Workshop, 

which is a free educational program for the community. 

There, the residents learn how to identify entry 

points, take steps to fix them and the means that can 

be used to eliminate them. The first session was held 

on March 19 with roughly 45 people in attendance. 

One identifying feature of a rat problem on your 

property, said Sarah Fink, a mosquito management 

and vector programs specialist with FCPH, are burrow 

holes under brush or alongside the foundation. 

“They want to feel protected and having burrows in 

these places make them feel right at home,” she 

explained. 

Since burrows can often be used by other animals 

such as snakes or chipmunks, she suggested crumpling 

up a piece of paper, placing it in the hole and 

monitoring whether the paper has been displaced. 

“If it is, the chances are that you have an active rat 

hole.” 

She suggested patching up any possible entry 

points — even the easily overlooked openings like dryer 

vents — with silicone caulk or steel wool and wire. 

“The steel wool and wire are good options, but I 

have to mention that rats can chew through hard 

materials,” said Fink. 

She said if fortifying the foundation, be sure to put 

any sheeting at least two feet into the ground. As for 

homes, she recommended rat traps with greasy, protein 

rich foods like peanut butter, bacon, and Slim 

Jims. She did warn the residents that they are dealing 

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Georgesville Road. Community hours gives 

residents more opportunities to talk with 

council members about what is important 

to them and how council can help. All members 

of the community are encouraged to 

attend. For more information, contact 

Kevin McCain at 614-645-5829. 

with highly intelligent and suspicious animals. 

“It may take them a few days to feel comfortable 

going up to investigate,” Fink said. 

She said rodenticides can be used, but be mindful of 

who or what is also living in your homes. 

“If you have small children or pets, be aware of the 

risks,” she said. “If a dog eats a rat that had been poisoned, 

they’ll have eaten a rat with poison in it. You’ll 

have to take them to the veterinarian or an emergency 

animal hospital to be checked out.” 

She also went over other elimination suggestions, 

such as dry ice in burrows — she warned not to use 

these close to the foundation as you do not want CO2 

coming into your home — as well as clove oil and Coca- 

Cola in burrows. 

“Those haven’t been proven scientifically but some 

people said they have found success with those methods.” 

Fink did not, however, recommend live traps. 

“I don’t think it’s a good idea,” she said. “You run 

the risk of catching a pathogen and then you have to 

think about where you would release it. I mean, how 

many people would be happy if they saw you release a 

rat near their property?” 

She also said if you are facing an infestation, only 

licensed, professional help from a pest control specialist 

will do. 

The issue of trash left out in bags was discussed at 

the workshop, especially after the public health representatives 

said to use alternative means, such as thick 

plastic or sturdy metal cans. 

Residents said they feel the elimination of bags left 

on the curb for collection, or just outside in general, 

could greatly quell the rat problem. 

“We cannot allow people to keep leaving garbage 

bags out,” said one resident. “It’s disgusting and 

attracts rats, among other things. I’ve seen them chewing 

through them on multiple occasions.” 

Swisher said she and Township Administrator Rob 

Peters have discussed the collection issues but said it 

was ultimately up to the trustees to make that decision. 

During this discussion, one resident mentioned 

commercial trash and faulty bins, to which Swisher 

said they were also trying to address. 

Due to the scale of the problem, the workshop will 

be held for the community twice more in April, once on 

the 1st at 1 p.m. and once on the 3rd at 6:30 p.m. It will 

be held at the Prairie Township Hall, 23 Maple Drive. 

Swisher said she hopes that the community will 

attend the workshop and learn more about prevention 

and elimination topics and then spread the word 

amongst their families, friends and neighbors. 

“We all have to do our part to combat the issue,” she 

said. “It’s not going to take a small handful of people to 

do it, it’s going to take all of us.” 

As for Roush, who attended the workshop, she said 

she still has lingering paranoia about her rat 

encounter one year ago. 

“I’ve done what I can but I still have this fear that 

I’m going to come home one day and they’re chilling in 

my kitchen, eating crackers,” she said. “I don’t want 

that to happen, so I have to stay vigilant and make 

sure my house isn’t attractive to them.”


Government Focus 

Community concerned about speed cameras 

By Amanda Ensinger 

Staff Writer 

As Franklin Township cracks down on speeders in the area, 

several residents are taking issue with the new processing, saying 

the township has turned into a speed trap. 

Late last year, Franklin Township introduced a new handheld 

camera system that allows them to more efficiently enforce speed 

limits and reduce traffic accidents. Using the handheld cameras, 

deputies have been positioned at high traffic areas where there 

has been increased speeding and accidents. Among these locations 

is Frank Road. 

However, several residents have expressed concerns about the 

new ticketing process, saying they are being unfairly targeted, and 

the township is using the new system as a way of generating revenue 

and not protecting residents. 

Franklin Township Police Chief Byron Smith said this couldn’t 

be further from the truth. 

“We have two major complaints - drugs and speeding,” Smith 

said. “We only have so many tax dollars to work off of and this new 

system allows us to use our resources in the most efficient ways 

possible. We have the highest overdose rate in the county and one 

of the highest in the state, this new system allows us to focus on 

these issues even more.” 

Smith said on average it takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes 

per traffic stop. By using a camera system during peak speeding 

hours, the township is able to stretch their resources further 

because officers are eliminating time on traffic stops. 

The handheld camera system is used by one officer during the 

school hours, which is peak speeding time, according to Smith. 

Typically, the township has four officers on first shift, four officers 

on second shift and three officers on third shift. 

Residents are ticketed for going 10 miles per hour or more over 

the speed limit, according to Smith. Several residents complained 

about getting tickets for going slightly over the speed limit, something 

Smith and township leadership adamantly deny. 

“The township has never issued a citation for any less than 12 

miler per hour over the speed limit,” Smith said. “If anyone is getting 

a ticket for going less than 10 miles over the limit, please contact 

me because that means there is an issue with our system. Our 

system is setup to not send tickets to anyone for going less than 10 

mile per hour over the speed limit.” 

Trustee John Fleshman echoed this saying he would love to see 

if anyone has gotten a ticket for going less than 10 mile per hour. 

Township selling properties 


Staff Writer 

Franklin Township is unloading some 

property they have accumulated in an 

effort to bring more funds into the area. At 

a recent meeting, the board of trustees 

approved the sale of several properties. 

Realtor Laura Esterline gave an update 

to the board about the sale of properties 

the township currently possesses due to 

unpaid taxes. Among these properties was 

the sale of 1439 Little Avenue and the parcel 

at 867 Hart Road. 

The township reduced the price for the 

home on Little Avenue and accepted an 

offer of $34,900 and accepted an offer for 

$32,000 for the parcel on Hart Road. 

Also, at the meeting, the board discussed 

the need for more security at township 

hall. 

“I would recommend we have better 

security in our building,” said Bryon 

Smith, police chief for Franklin Township. 

“When someone leaves, we have to replace 

keys. If we have a digital locking system, it 

will be easier to deal with security when 

we have turnover.” 

Trustee John Fleshman said he recommended 

some sort of badge system where 

employees can scan a badge to access the 

building. 

Smith, as well as Franklin Township 

Road Superintendent Jim Stevens agreed 

to examine this more and present options 

to the board in an upcoming meeting. 

In other news, the board discussed 

offering township employees Hepatitis A 

and B vaccines. 

The township plans to partner with Mt. 

Carmel Hospital and setup booths to give 

employees the vaccines in the coming 

weeks. 

“If someone can show me a ticket they got for going less than 10 

miles per hour, I will pay it myself,” Fleshman said. “Speeding is 

a big issue in this township and we have had multiple deaths as a 

result of it. We need to address this safety issue.” 

However, Fleshman said they are not enacting this new system 

in an effort to generate more revenue. 

“If we never write another ticket again and everyone goes the 

speed limit, we would be happy,” Fleshman said. “We started 

using these cameras to protect residents and have been transparent 

about this entire process.” 

The township has issued more than 3,800 tickets from 

December 2018 to mid-March 2019. This has resulted in approximately 

$104,000 in revenue for the township. As of mid-March, 

these funds were broken up and distributed to the general fund, 

road department, police department and a scholarship fund. 

“Sixty percent of the received fines goes to the police department. 

This money helps with equipment and manpower to address 

the other major complaint we have,” Smith said. “Ten percent of 

the money is diverted to roads, 2 percent of the money received is 

put away for a scholarship fund for graduating seniors at Franklin 

Heights and 28 percent of the money received goes to the general 

fund to be used for community projects.” 

According to Smith and Fleshman, community projects could 

include a new community center for the region, sidewalk additions 

or improvements, creating another community garden or sponsoring 

more community clean-ups. 

Each speeding ticket is priced at a flat $100 fee, according to 

Smith. This, he said, is lower than the average speeding ticket in 

Ohio, which starts at about $140 and goes up with an increase in 

speed. 

“After receiving a ticket, a person has 30 days to contest it or 

pay it,” Fleshman said. “A magistrate will hear arguments for 

tickets and determine 

if the person 

should pay the ticket, 

have the ticket 

reduced or thrown 

out.” 

For more information 

on the speed 

monitoring system, 

visit www.franklintownship.com. 

March 24, 2019 - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - PAGE 3 

community events 

Free meal at Lamb of God 

The Church of the Lamb of God will 

host a free community meal from 11 a.m. 

to 2 p.m. the fourth Saturday of each 

month at 272 Fernhill Ave. in Columbus. 

For additional information, call 614-706- 

4945. 

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21st Annual 

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Six Fridays during Lent: March 8 th -April 12 th 

4:30 - 7:30 PM 

Fried Ocean Perch or Baked Cod, with French Fries, Baked 

Potato or Sweet Potato, Macaroni & Cheese, Cole Slaw, 

Applesauce, Roll & Butter, homemade desserts. FREE COFFEE! 

ADULTS: $10.00 • SENIORS $9.50; 

CHILDREN (10 & UNDER) $5.00 (Free under 3) 

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GOOD 

By Josh Jordan 

Staff Writer 

A non-profit company, comprised of Ohio State University students, 

is trying to make an impact on the small businesses of the 

Hilltop. 

Ascent wants to make that difference through lending, financial 

education and advising using the resources of Ohio State. 

Colin Caniglia is the CEO of Ascent and a sophomore at OSU 

studying chemical engineering. He presented Ascent’s plan to the 

Greater Hilltop Area Commission. 

“A lot of people are distrustful of financial institutions,” said 

Caniglia. “Our goal is to try to bridge that gap, be completely 

straight forward and transparent with our process and try to give 

as much aid and help that we can to small businesses.” 

These services are not just for the Hilltop. The company’s mission 

is to reduce financial inequality in all of Columbus, but they 

are focusing on areas with the highest inequality including the 

Hilltop, Franklinton and Linden. 

“How can you trust a college student who’s coming over here to 

lend money to small businesses?” asked Caniglia. “We have a 

board of directors that is very competent and we model our organization 

off of other organizations who have done this well in other 

cities.” 

The board of directors includes a professor at the Fisher College 

of Business at OSU, an employee of the Boston Consulting Group, 

and the owner of a small business lending institution in Nashville, 

Tenn. 


Staff Writer 

Local leaders have agreed to continue a popular program aimed 

at recognizing service members. At a recent Prairie Township 

meeting, the board agreed to continue the Military Hometown 

Hero Banner Program. 

The program is a tribute to recognize Prairie Township residents 

and graduates of Westland High School who are serving, are 

veterans or died in the line of duty while serving the United States 

Armed Forces. 

“The program 

started last year and 

honors local residents 

who have severed 

our country,” 

said Rob Peters, 

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Drawing will be held May 1st, 2019 

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township administrator 

for Prairie 

Township. “For the 

program this year, 

we are asking for 

guidance on the 

number or banners 

you want to have 

and the cost of each 

banner.” 

In 2018, the township 

had 15 banners 

and the cost was $85 

per banner for residents. 

“This year we 

have bandwidth to 

do more banners and 

the cost needs to be 

slightly adjusted,” 


Community Focus 

Non-profit offers aid to small businesses 

Ascent’s lending program focuses on micro-loans of $500 to 

$5,000 with an annual percentage rate between 4 and 8 percent, 

much lower than most small business loan options. 

“Our target customer is a small business owner that would go 

to other financial institutions, a credit card, or a bank to get their 

means for funding,” said Caniglia. “We are a non-profit, so our goal 

is help as many small businesses as possible to avoid lenders.” 

Their team of advisors has been helping businesses in other 

communities but is now making a push to receive applications for 

assistance from the Hilltop. 

“The goal of our advisory team is to use Ohio State as a 

resource,” said Emily Hovis, a business advisor at Ascent. “We 

take students who have skills in special areas that businesses 

need help with, and we pair them up.” 

Their advisory services can vary from financial advising to website 

design, a project Hovis just finished up with a Linden business. 

Ascent also offers financial education courses and has teamed 

up with the Westgate Community Recreation Center and the 

Greater Hilltop Area Shalom Zone to host these classes. Residents 

can contact Ascent or the host sites for more information. 

The commission seemed optimistic about the program and welcomed 

the business to the Hilltop. 

“I think what they are trying to do is great,” said commissioner 

J.D. Groves. “But I hope they can take it a step further and identify 

and approach businesses in the community with a specific 

need.” 

For additional information, visit www.ascentmicrofinance.org. 

Township honors Hometown Heroes 

Peters said. “The actual cost to create the banners was $109, so I 

recommend we adjust the price to reflect the actual cost.” 

The board agreed to hang up to 45 banners in 2019, as well as 

make this price adjustment. However, they did make some exceptions 

for residents. 

“I think if someone participated last year and isn’t making any 

changes to their banner, we should rehang those banners at no 

cost to them,” said Steven Kennedy, township trustee. “I also think 

we should continue to give participants the banners after we take 

them down.” 

Last year, the township kept the banners up during the warmer 

summer months and took the banners down when the weather 

started to change. The township is planning to display the banners 

from May to August. 

The banners will continue to be hung on street lamps on West 

Broad Street in the township and will include the service member’s 

name, image, military branch and rank. 

“The spots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis,” 

Kennedy said. “Currently, there are about 14 spots available.” 

There are three different types of banners participants can get 

- an active duty, veteran and memorial banner. An active duty 

banner is designated with a blue star, the veteran banner has a 

white star and the memorial banner has a gold star. Memorial 

banners will be designated for those who have died in the line of 

duty. 

This year, the township also hopes to create a walking tour 

guide with photos and information about those honored on the 

banners. 

“We would like to have this guide on the township’s website, as 

well as in the township office,” Peters said. 

For those who can’t afford a banner, but want to recognize a 

service member, the township will be collecting donations to pay 

for banners for families that cannot afford them. Residents also 

can sponsor a specific banner if they desire. 

Nominations for banner recognitions are due April 1. For more 

information, visit www.prairietownship.org/294/Military- 

Hometown-Hero-Banner-Program.

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Active Lifestyles 

A bi-monthly feature celebrating the 

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

Senior citizens are frequent targets of scammers 

Fraud is a massive problem for older 

Americans. 

A report recently released by the U.S. 

Senate Special Committee on Aging estimates 

they lose an incredible $2.9 billion a 

year to financial exploitation schemes and 

scams. Seniors are targeted by foreign and 

domestic criminals who want to rob them of 

their hard-earned retirement savings. 

They are being exploited by strangers over 

the phone, through the mail, and online. 

Unfortunately, the committee notes, far too 

many seniors are targeted by family members 

or by other people they trust. 

Older adults are most vulnerable to 

fraud within three years of suffering a life 

altering event such as loss of a loved one, 

illness or while facing an imminent foreclosure. 

Scammers scour various sources 

gathering this information and approach 

the victim offering comfort and solutions to 

their problems. 

Beware of phishing emails used to collect 

usernames, passwords, Social Security 

numbers, and other personal information. 

No legitimate organization will ever ask for 

your password or other personal information. 

If you receive such a message, delete 

The benefits of aging 

Many people think of growing older in a 

negative light. 

Although there are some side effects of 

aging that one may wish to avoid, people 

may find that the benefits of growing older 

outweigh the negatives. 

Seniors are a rapidly growing segment 

of the population. With so many people living 

longer, it’s time to celebrate the perks 

of getting older rather than the drawbacks. 

Here are some benefits to growing old. 

•Higher self-esteem: The insecurities of 

youth give way as one ages, and older people 

have less negativity and higher selfesteem. 

Qualities like self-control and 

altruism can contribute to happiness. 

•Financial perks: Seniors are entitled to 

discounts on meals, museum entry fees, 

movies, and other entertainment if they’re 

willing to disclose their ages. Discounts are 

available through an array of venues if one 

Disabled American Veterans 

The Disabled American Veterans 

Chapter 144 meets at 6 p.m. on the fourth 

Tuesday of every month at The American 

Legion Post 532, 1571 Demorest Road. Call 

Will Davis at 309-0171. 

club meetings 

Informed Aging - By Michelle Missler 

speaks up. Seniors also can enjoy travel 

perks, with slashed prices on resorts, plane 

tickets and more. 

•Reasoning and problem-solving skills: 

Brain scans reveal that older adults are 

more likely to use both hemispheres of 

their brans simultaneously something 

called bilateralization. This can sharpen 

reasoning skills. 

•Less stress: As people grow older, they 

are able to differentiate their needs from 

wants and focus on more important goals. 

This can alleviate worry over things that 

are beyond one’s control. Seniors may realize 

how little the opinions of others truly 

mean in the larger picture, thereby feeling 

less stress about what others think of 

them. 

Growing older may involve gray hair or 

wrinkling skin, but there are many positive 

things associated with aging. 

American Legion Post 799 

American Legion Post 799 holds its 

monthly meetings on the second Thursday 

of each month at 7 p.m. at the Prairie 

Township Fire Station, 123 Inah Ave. 

Anyone interested in joining the legion 

should attend. For information, contact 

Commander Vernon Hall at 878-9914. 

it without replying, opening any attachments, 

or clicking on any links within the 

email. 

Based on calls to the Senate Aging 

Committee’s Fraud Hotline, these are the 

10 most-reported scams of 2018: 

1. IRS Impersonation Scam 

2. Robocalls/Unsolicited Phone Calls 

3. Sweepstakes Scam/Jamaican Lottery 

Scam 

4. Computer Tech Support Scams 

5. Elder Financial Abuse 

6. Grandparent Scams 

7. Romance Scams 

8. Social Security Impersonation Scam 

9. Impending Lawsuit Scams 

10. Identity Theft 

If you receive a suspicious call, hang up 

and call the U.S. Senate Special Committee 

on Aging’s Fraud Hotline at 1-855-303- 

9470. Victims of financial exploitation, over 

age 60 and residents of Franklin County, 

can call the Franklin County Adult 

Protective Services program at 614-525- 

4348. 

Michelle Missler is the director of the 

Franklin County Office on Aging.


Active Lifestyles 


 

 

Franklin County Board of Commissioners: Marilyn Bown • John O’Grady • Kevin L. Boyce 

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. 

Are You Considering Moving To A Smaller Home? 

Are you considering moving to a smaller home or maybe one that is more “senior friendly”? 

Have the hardships of Ohio winters made you vow to never shovel another snowy 

sidewalk? Studies have shown that more than 85% of adults over 65 would like to stay in 

their home as they age. What you have to examine carefully is whether the decision to stay 

put is practical and feasible. 

To Move or Not to Move 

Deciding to stay at home or move to a more supportive environment can be a difficult and 

emotional decision. Older adults who relocate usually do so as a result of retirement, the 

loss of a spouse or health changes. 

If you are a homeowner and are considering moving, here are some points to consider: 

• Does your house need major work in the next few years (a new roof, windows or doors, 

furnace, exterior updating)? 

• Will the layout accommodate you as you get older? Are there too many stairs and no 

main-floor bathroom? 

• Does the community lack the resources you need, such as adequate health care, 

shopping and public transit? Accessible public transportation is vital to independent 

living. Could you stay in your current home if you or your spouse could no longer drive? 

• Is there smaller, less expensive but suitable housing in your neighborhood, so you can 

remain near friends and relatives? 

“Ask yourself many questions about the physical practicality of the house and of your plans 

to stay in it,” says Toronto author P.J. Wade in Have Your Home and Money Too (John Wiley 

& Sons, 1999). 

“As you age, so does the house. Will it age well? What do you really love about living there? 

Make a list of your needs and desires. Could you satisfy those needs and desires and 

perhaps others as well with other housing?” 

Assess the cost of major repairs and modernizations that may become necessary over the 

next 10 years. These upgrades – and any resulting increases in property taxes – must be 

factored into your budget when you’re deciding whether to stay or move. 

“As we age, services become more important,” Wade goes on to say. “Assess your chosen 

community and the variety of services it has to offer when you are analyzing whether to age 

in place.” 

Making Due with Less 

It isn’t always feasible to move a lifetime of memories with you. With proper planning, you 

can be sure to select the most meaningful items and eliminate the rest. If you haven't used 

something in a year or two decide if you really need it. It may be more difficult to part with 

collectibles, so concentrate on paperwork. Consult your tax adviser to see how long you 

must keep tax records and receipts and toss everything else. If you continue to store your 

children’s belongings years after they have moved out, ask them to help you pare these 

down to a few precious items. 

Tips for purging the excess: 

• Hold a garage sale to get rid of extra belongs and earn cash to help may finance your 

move. 

• Consider working with a consignment shop to sell gently used items. 

• Donate items to family, friends and charity --- particularly nontraditional charities that 

service fire victims, immigrants or the homeless. 

• Consider holding an auction to sell furniture or large items of value. 

Explore all Your Options 

Many options are available if the escalating cost of homeownership is a primary reason for 

your move. 

• Inquire about government programs that may help relieve the financial burden. In 

Franklin County property tax payment plans allow older and low-income homeowners to 

establish payment arrangements that fit their budgets and possibly leave more income 

for daily living. Call the Franklin County Treasurer’s office at (614) 525-3438 for more 

information. 

• You may qualify for home renovation grants or loans to help with needed repairs. For 

more information call the City of Columbus at (614) 645-8526 or your city’s development 

department. 

• Using the equity in your home to make needed repairs or modifications might also be an 

option. Check with you current mortgage lender or the Better Business Bureau for tips 

on selecting these services. 

Moving a houseful of memories can be overwhelming, but careful planning can offset much 

of the stress. Seek advice from other seniors who have recently moved. View this as 

another adventure to add to your impressive list of lifetime achievements.



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Make sure your resume doesn't cost you a job 

Many a night's sleep has been lost 

worrying about an upcoming job interview. 

Questions like "Will I make 

a good impression?" or "Am I qualified 

for the job?" can make for a 

restless night's sleep on the eve before 

a job interview. 

Writing a resume is another aspect 

of the job hunt that can stoke your 

nerves. Men and women may pour 

over job timelines and skill summaries 

for hours in an effort to ensure 

they have included the right 

mix of information to get noticed. 

Though resume writing has 

changed considerably over the 

years, some conventional wisdom 

about resumes still prevails, and 

how closely potential applicants adhere 

to these rules goes a long way 

toward determining if they earn a 

chance at an interview. 

* Me, myself and I: While the resume 

should showcase your professional 

accomplishments, it also 

should showcase how your skills relate 

to the job you're applying for. 

This way the company understands 

you have researched the position 

and are in tune with what they're 

looking for in an applicant. 

* One document for all responses: A 

resume is not a static document. It 

needs to change depending on the 

job you're applying to. Although 

there will be certain information 

that can remain the same, update 

the skills and other information 

based on each position. 

* One page is best: Applicants were 

long told to keep their resumes concise, 

limiting the document to just 

one page. However, if your experience 

is extensive or one page cannot 

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Building a business wardrobe 

The transition from college 

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Those changes include updating 

your wardrobe to give it a 

more professional feel. Clothing 

that's acceptable for a 

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Just what constitutes a professional 

wardrobe has 

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the guidelines for such attire 

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once were. But it still behooves 

a woman to add some 

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When selecting base pieces, 

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gray, black, and blue so that 

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without being noticed. 

Accessories and blouses 

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If no such restrictions 

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Many employers have 

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Jennifer is a 10-year-old collie looking for a 

quiet retirement home. She does have arthritis 

in one knee and will need to find a home 

where her family is knowledgeable about her 

condition and can help her thrive. She may not 

be able to chase a ball like she used to, but 

she still has tons of love left to give. Jennifer is 

available for adoption at the Franklin County 

Dog Shelter. 

FYI: 614-525-3647 or www.franklincountydogs.com 

Arthur has been at the shelter since February. 

He’s a 4-year-old puppy, eager to take long 

walks with you and then cuddle up on the 

couch and watch TV. Arthur is easy going and 

prepared to meet his forever family and leave 

the shelter behind. Adopt him from the 

Franklin County Dog Shelter. 

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Sugar Cookie is a lovely gal. She came in 

from a rather rough life on the streets with an 

eye injury. Cookie lost her eye but is getting 

along just fine without it and is really looking 

forward to a home of her own. She would do 

best as an only cat in a quiet home. Cookie is 

available for adoption through Colony Cats 

and Dogs. 

FYI: www.colonycats.org 

These furry friends are 

available for adoption 

at local rescues and 

shelters 

Champ is a 2-yearold 

beagle mix who 

loves to play with 

other dogs. He loves 

toys and snuggling 

on the couch. Champ 

enjoys going for 

walks and car rides. 

He was kept tethered 

all the time by his 

previous owner so Champ can be a little shy 

around people when you first meet him. The 

good news, he warms up quickly. Champ is 

up for adoption through Colony Cats and 

Dogs. 

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Donny (aka Spazzy) 

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chasing his brother and sisters. Donny needs 

some space because he is a big boy. He is 

good with other cats and older kids. Snap up 

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WESTSIDE MESSENGER - March 24, 2019 PAGE 11 

Get outdoors at Darby 

The following are events scheduled at Battelle Darby Creek 

Metro Park this spring. Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park is located 

at 1775 Darby Creek Drive in southwest Franklin County. 

• Composting Display, April 6-20 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Stop 

by and view an interactive display and learn how you can help the 

environment by composting at home. Held in the Nature Center. 

• Bison, April 6 at 6 p.m. - Not a cow, not a buffalo, it’s a bison. 

Join us for a one-mile hike as we learn about this 2,000-pound 

mammal. Meet at the Nature Center. 

• Preschoolers: Trash to Treasurer, April 9 at 9:30 or 11 a.m. - 

Learn how you can use composting to turn everyday scraps into 

gardening gold. Meet at the Nature Center. 

• Photo Group, April 13 at 10 a.m. - Learn new techniques that 

produce exceptionally high-quality, high-impact black and white 

images. Meet at the Nature Center. 

• Yoga in the Park, April 13 at 11:30 a.m. - Learn movements 

in an outdoor setting to help rejuvenate your mind and body. 

• Coffee and Composting, April 14 at 1 p.m. - Join us for a cup 

o’ Joe while you learn about the process of composting and the different 

ways that you can set up your own composting system. 

Meet at the Nature Center. 

For more information about the park or its programs, call 614- 

891-0700 or visit metroparks.net. 

On the attack 

Messenger photo by Pat Donahue 

Bishop Ready senior Andrew Halko is on the attack in his second round win over Brookeville junior, 

Devon Meyers. The wrestlers took part in the 82nd annual State Wrestling Individual Tournament, held 

March 7-9 at the Jerome Schottenstein Center. Halko qualified for his Division III 145-pound spot in the 

tournament by finishing second in the District Tournament held March 2. Halko was joined on the state 

stage by teammate, 120-pound sophomore Aiden Aiello. 

LIST YOUR 

PALM SUNDAY, GOOD FRIDAY AND 

EASTER WEEK SERVICES 

ON OUR EASTER CHURCH PAGE 

in The Westside or Southwest Messenger 

The page will print in our April 7th issue 

The deadline for the Easter Church Page is 

Friday, March 29th at 2:00 pm. 

Call Kathy for 

More Information 

614-272-5422 

Grace Ministries 

464 Rathmell Rd., Columbus, OH 43137 

Visit us at www.graceministries.org 

Easter Sunday, March 27th 

Sunrise Communion Service - 7:00 am 

Easter Service - 10:30 am 

Easter Egg Hunt immediately following 10:30 service 

with over 5,000 eggs and prizes


In Education 


A showcase 

of skills 

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

To cap off the end to another successful 

season on the hardwood, the Special 

Olympics basketball coaches in the 

South-Western City Schools District held 

the first skills competition on March 6. 

For more than an hour, the athletes who 

played on the Special Olympics basketball 

squads at Central Crossing, Franklin 

Heights and Grove City High School 

showcased their talents at specialized 

events such as the Spot Shot, Speed 

Dribble, 3-Point Shot and Target Pass. 

Erin Henschen, one of the coaches at 

Franklin Heights, said judging from the 

reaction of the athletes and their fans, 

they hope to make this skills competition 

an annual event. Here were some of the 

scenes captured during the competition. 

Top right, The cheerleaders from Franklin 

Heights had much to cheer about. 

Bottom far right, Trumain Foster, of 

Franklin Heights, is all smiles during the 

Spot Shot event despite a few hitting the 

rim. 

Bottom right, Falcon Ben Hart competes 

in the Speed Dribble. 

Comets player Noah Williams receives a 

medal at the end of the competition. 

Williams competed in the 3-Point Shot.



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IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR MONONA COUNTY 

IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF THOMAS KORN AND STEPHANIE KORN 

UPON THE PETITION OF 

THOMAS KORN, 

Petitioner, 

AND CONCERNING 

STEPHANIE KORN 

Respondent. 

EQUITY NO. CDCD001867 

APPLICATION TO PUBLISH NOTICE 

COMES NOW, Petitioner, Thomas Korn, by and through his 

attorney of record, Matt M. Minnihan, and states to the Court as 

follows: 

1. A Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, for the above referenced 

case, was filed of record on May 5, 2018. 

2. The present whereabouts of the Respondent, Stephanie Korn, 

are currently unknown. 

3. The parties have been estranged and without communication 

for a period of ten (10) consecutive years. 

4. Petitioner has performed a diligent search in an effort to locate 

said Respondent, for the purpose of serving notice of the filed 

petition. 

5. The last known whereabouts of the Respondent is Columbus, 

Ohio. 

6. It is the request of Petitioner that notice of the petition be 

published in a publication relevant and proximal to the last 

known whereabouts of the Respondent, for two consecutive 

weeks. 

WHEREFORE, for the foregoing reasons, Petitioner prays to the 

Court for permission to serve notice by publication in this matter. 

MATT M. MINNIHAN 

MINNIHAN LAW FIRM 

906 9th Street 

Onawa, Iowa, 51040 

(712) 423-2006; (712) 423-2014 fax 

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minerals and other oil & 

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RENTALS 

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No Pets 614-560-3050 

1/3/4 BR homes-fncd yd 

bsmt. $500-$900 

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quiet dead end street. 

Newer kitchen & bath 

with full bsmt. Close to 

170/Central Point shopping 

& COTA. $750/mth. 

Call Carolyn at 

614-373-9329 

SHARED LIVING 

Working person to share 

home with elderly working 

person. No pets or 

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INFORMATION 

Look To The 

Professionals 

In Our 

Service Directory 

For 

Quality 

Service 

That Is 

OUT 

OF 

THIS 

WORLD! 

APPLIANCE REPAIR 

Washer, Dryer, Stove & 

Refrig. Repair 875-7588 

AUTO SERVICE 

SPRING INTO 

MIDLAND AUTO 

for all your 

auto service needs! 

614-278-9458/778-3864 

A Rating-BBB - 46 yrs. 

American & Foreign Cars 

BASEMENT 

WATERPROOFING 

Walker’s Basement 

Waterproofing 

Free Est. 614-359-4353 

CARPET CLEANING 

Dirt Busters Tile/Floor-Any 

3 Rms - $44.95. Pet odor 

treatment. 614-805-1084 

CLEANING 

Haley’s Cleaning Service 

10 yrs. exp. Resid.& Business 

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Cleaning, 20 yrs. exp. 

Call Judy 614-946-2443 

CONCRETE 

EDDIE MOORE 

CONSTRUCTION 

Quality Concrete Work 

Lt. Hauling & Room Add., 

Block Work & Excavation 

Stamp Patios, 

Bsmt. Wall Restoration 

37 Yrs Exp - Lic & Ins. 

Free Ests. 614-871-3834 

Buckeye Cement 

Contractors 

Specializing In 

Tearout & Replacing 

Concrete of Any Type 

Licensed • Bonded • Insured 

36th Year in Business 

614-539-5640 

ALL-CITY CUSTOM 

CONCRETE 

All Types Concrete Work 

New or Tear Out-Replace 

37 Yrs. Exp. 

(614) 207-5430 

Owner is On The Job! 

4/14 W/SW 

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 

GALLION 

CUSTOM CONCRETE LLC 

Specializing in Custom Colors & 

Custom Designs of Concrete. 

Including Remove & Replace 

41 yrs exp & Free Est. 

Licensed & Insured 

Reputation Built 

On Quality 

Ronnie 

614-875-8364 

See Us On Facebook 

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concrete.com 

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 

614-816-6680 

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 

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 3-17 

W/SW 

4/14 A 

4-14 W/SW 

4/14 A 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

C&JHandyman 

Services LLC 

Minor Plumbing & 

Electric 

Install Hot Water Tanks, 

Dishwashers & Disposals 

Also Fencing & 

Interior/Exterior Painting 

Free Est. ~ 18 Yrs. Exp. 

614-284-2100 

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. 

HOME 

MAINTENANCE 

LAWN CARE 

4-14 

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 

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 

Retired Finishing Carpenter 

for all your extra home 

repairs. over 40 yrs. exp. 

Sonny 614-325-1910 

Rodney’s Lawn Care 

Excellent Lawn Care Services 

Mowing, Trimming, 

Edging, Mulching, 

Shrub Trimming & Removal, 

Driveway Sealing 

4/14 

Free Est. W/SW 

614-571-3385 

Accepting New Clients 

Lawn maintenance including 

mowing, plant 

trimming, installation, 

mulching. Free Estimate. 

Call 614-301-3575 Patrick 

WE PULL WEEDS! 

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 

4-14 A 

4-14 A&M 

4-14 w/sw/m 

LAWN CARE 

SOWER’S LAWN CARE 

Mowing-trimming-mulching 

Free Est. 614-397-0566 

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 

Proof in Pictures helping 

you in retaining your security 

dep. 614-562-1567 

MOWER REPAIR 

LAWN MOWER DR. 

“House Calls Only” 

Overall Checkups 

Oil Change & Filter, 

Spark Plug & 

Blades Sharpened 

MINOR REPAIR 

John 

614-395-7909 

johnellis0333@sbcglobal.net 

PAINTING 

PAINTING 

614-702-3017 

3-31 A 

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 

LeVay Painting Co. 

Interior & Exterior painting, 

Wall Repair, 

Wallpaper Removal & 

4-14 

Powerwashing. 

A&M 

Zach 

614-886-8926 

Painting - Ext. & Int. 

17 Yrs. Exp. 

Clif 614-508-3742 

Painting - Int./Ext. 

Power Wash-Gutters Clnd 

Free Est. - 26 Yrs Exp. 

Call Dave 614-270-2369 

God Bless 

4/14 A&M 

PLASTERING 

Plaster & Stucco 

NEW AND 

REPAIR 

Established 1917 

Geo. F. Neff & Co. 

274-5629 

PLUMBING 

All About Drains & Plumb. 

Will snake any sm drain 

$125 + 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 

Spring Housewash 

Vet/Sr Disc. Call Today!! 

614-586-3417 

Classified Services 

TERMITE & PEST CONTROL 

3093 W. Broad St., Cols. 

614-367-9000 

TERMITES? PESTS? 

BED BUGS? 

$100 off new termite services! with this ad 

Monthly & Quarterly Pest Services 

Great Prices!! Licensed & Insured 

Visit Us 

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Free Termite Inspection 

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PEST 

CONTROL 

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 

West ___ Southwest ___ East ___ Southeast ___ Madison___ 

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SEWING MACHINE 

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REPAIR all makes 24 hr. 

service. Clean, oil, adjust 

in your home. $39.95 all 

work gtd. 614-890-5296 

Credit Card 

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TREE SERVICES 

BURNS TREE SERVICE 

Trimming, Removal & 

Stump Grinding. 

614-584-2164 

TROTT 

TREE & LANDSCAPE 

Tree Trimming 

& Removal 

Also Stump Removal 

Free Est. - Fully Ins. 

Call 614-235-3791 

Cell 614-738-0682 

Joe’s Tree & Yard Work 

Trim, thin, shape bushes, 

hedges, stump grinding, 

hauling. 614-598-6247 

Brewer & Sons Tree Service 

• Tree Removal 

• Tree Trimming 4-14 

A&M 

• Stump Grinding 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568 

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3/31 

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Westgate 

United Methodist Church 

61 S. Powell Ave. 

Columbus, Ohio 43204 

614-274-4271 

westgateumc@sbcglobal.net 

9:00 a.m. Worship Service 

10:00 a.m. Sunday School 

11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 

WESTGATE 

BAPTIST CHURCH 

4234 Clime Road North, Columbus, OH 43228 

614-279-6395 

9:30 AM Sunday School 

10:45 AM Worship Services 

6:30 PM Sunday Evening 

7:00 PM Wednesday Bible Study 

FREE Food Giveaway on 

March 31st from 3 pm to 5pm 

West Broad 

Church of the Nazarene 


Galloway, OH 43119 

614.465.2766 

9:30 A.M. Sunday School 

10:30 AM Worship Service 

6:00 PM Sunday Evening 


www.westbroadnazarene.org 

Be a Part of Our 

Local Worship Guide 

westside 

Parkview United 

Methodist Church 

344 S. Algonquin 

Columbus OH 43204 

614-274-8431 

pvumc1@att.net 

Sunday School - 9:15am 

Worship - 10:15am 

Wednesday Bible Study 

6:30pm in Soild Rock 

WEST BROAD 

CHURCH OF CHRIST 


9:30 AM Sunday Bible Study 

10:30 AM Worship Service 

3:30 PM Worship Service 


www.westbroadchurch.com 

Our upcoming Worship Guide is geared toward celebrating faith and helping 

readers connect with religious resources in our community. Make sure these 

readers know how you can help with a presence in this very special section 

distributed to more than 25,000 households in the Westside area. 

Contact us today to secure your spot in our Worship Guide. 

614.272.5422 • kathy@columbusmessenger.com 

Afternoon Rap with 

former OSU player 

Faith Community Church of God will 

host a Sunday Afternoon Rap from 3 to 5 

p.m. April 7 at 4203 Alkire Road in Grove 

City. The event, for children 13 and older, 

will feature former Ohio State University 

defensive tackle Doug Worthington who 

will speak about his football career and his 

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In Entertainment 

“Captive State” explores 

human life after aliens win 

community events 

The Reel Deal 

Dedra Cordle 

The thread of hope in the aftermath of 

an extraterrestrial attack is predominant 

in invasion movies. In most, if not all of 

these films, the humans overcome insurmountable 

odds by successfully fighting off 

these technologically advanced beings and 

then come together to rebuild a more perfect 

world. With the latest product in this 

disaster sub-genre, however, that thread is 

burned and there is no hope to be found in 

the cinders. 

In “Captive State,” we witness the aftermath 

of an invasion where the aliens have 

won. Brief clips of news footage shows a 

valiant fight after the initial event, but the 

humans falter in the face of a more 

advanced species. To lessen the threat of 

complete annihilation, the governments of 

the world reach a treaty with the aliens 

wherein they work for them in exchange 

for the promise of “human unity.” 

In the years since the signing of the 

treaty, government leaders and their families 

and friends have profited immensely 

by creating surveillance networks to catch 

any suspected unity dissenters. Gone are 

the days when people would willingly 

share their private lives and in its place is 

a hyper-surveilled state where every single 

moment of your life is tracked and monitored 

by the police, the government and our 

apparent alien overlords. 

Income inequality has also reached its 

highest levels to date (the film is set in the 

“near” future) and the less fortunate work 

for minimal gain with little hope of upward 

mobility. Among those in the latter wealth 

bracket is Gabriel Drummond (Ashton 

Sanders), a teenager who lost his mother 

and father during the initial invasion, and 

most recently his brother, who was one of 

the leaders in a defeated underground 

resistant movement known as Phoenix. 

Because of his familial ties, Gabriel is 

more vigilantly monitored but he takes 

risks here and there because of his desire 

for a better life. While trying to make a little 

bit more money on 

the side one day, he 

discovers that news 

reports of the demise 

of Phoenix have been 

greatly exaggerated. 

Now, he has to decide 

whether to follow in the footsteps of his 

elder brother Rafe (Jonathan Majors) and 

fight against the aliens and their government 

supporters, or eke out a life under a 

state of hyper-surveillance and unequal 

rule. 

“Captive State” is a film that mines elements 

from previous invasion movies while 

also making it feel relevant to today’s 

world and original in the world movie. The 

problem is there are too many ideas and 

not enough coherence to follow them 

through. While Gabriel is technically the 

main role in this film, it splinters into 

points-of-view from a cop of dubious loyalties 

(played by John Goodman) and various 

members of Phoenix as they try to pull off 

an attack. While these POV’s are interesting 

— if you ever wanted to see how “terrorist” 

cells work, this would be the film to 

watch — they create a muddling effect with 

the overall movie, making it feel far more 

tedious than it actually is. 

If you’re looking for an alien invasion 

movie that is action packed and full of 

witty repertoire, “Captive State” is not it. 

In fact, there is barely any humor or levity 

to be found within. But if you’re interested 

in seeing a movie in this sub-genre that is 

original albeit muddled, it might be worth 

a watch in the future on a streaming service. 

Grade: C 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff 

writer and columnist. 

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