Southeast Messenger - June 2nd, 2019

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June 2-15, 2019 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXVI, No. 25 

Memorial Day in Groveport 

A name you KNOW, 

the name you TRUST 

Groveport Madison 

weighs levy, bond options 

Messenger photos by Rick Palsgrove 

Alyssa Pfaub (left) of the Groveport Madison High School Marching Band plays 

“Taps” at the end of the Memorial Day ceremony in Groveport Cemetery on May 27. 

In the background is the rifle squad from American Legion Robert Dutro Post 486. 

Robert Dutro Post 486 hosted and presented the ceremony. 

Boy Scout Ean Showman of Troop 71 

places a flower on the grave of a veteran 

at the start of the ceremony. There are 

more than 140 veterans buried in the 

Groveport Cemetery and all of them had 

a flag and flower placed on their graves. 

Soldiers stand in prayer during the ceremony. 

Standing with them is U.S. 

Congressman Steve Stivers (left). 

By Rick Palsgrove 

Southeast Editor 

The Groveport Madison Board of 

Education is considering its options following 

the voters’ rejection on May 7 of Issue 

5, the district’s levy/bond issue. 

Passage of Issue 5 would have renewed 

operating funds for the district as well as 

provided funding to build three pre-K-6 elementary 

schools and one middle school for 

grades seven and eight. 

Operating levy 

At the board’s May 22 meeting, 

Groveport Madison Superintendent 

Garilee Ogden recommended the district 

place a request on the Nov. 5 ballot to 

renew the existing, 5-year, 6.68 mill operating 

levy with no tax increase. 

The current operating levy will expire 

on Dec. 31, 2019. According to school officials, 

if the levy is not renewed the district 

will see deficits of $2.7 million in 2020 and 

$5.6 million in 2021. Also, if the levy is not 

renewed, the district’s cash balance by 

June 2023 will be reduced to $3.4 million. 

“We must go back to our voters for operating 

funds in order to continue our programs 

and operations,” said Ogden. 

Ogden said she met with district staff as 

well as community members who supported 

the levy/bond issue and voters who 

opposed the issue to obtain feedback. 

“Both those in favor of Issue 5 and those 

who opposed it felt like their hands were 

tied by combining the levy with the bond 

issue,” said Ogden. 

Added board member Mary Tedrow, “I 

know some voters were upset because the 

issues were combined. I like the idea of not 

having a bond issue with the levy on the 

November ballot because I fear the levy 

would fail if it were combined with a bond 

issue again.” 

Ogden also said both supportive and 

opposition voters do not like the idea of a 

continuing permanent levy and instead 

prefer a levy with a set time limit so voters 

have the opportunity to hold the district 

fiscally accountable. 

Ogden noted Groveport Madison voters 

have only passed one continuing permanent 

operating levy in the past 25 years. 

“Community feedback since the failure 

of Issue 5 is to separate the levy and bond 

issue and go to the Nov. 5 ballot with a 5- 

year renewal on the operating levy,” said 

Ogden. “I feel the voters would feel 

unheard if we went back to the ballot with 

a combined levy and bond issue.” 

Ogden said if the levy is not renewed the 

“consequences could be severe” with potential 

cuts and reductions starting in the fall 

of 2020. What those cuts and reductions 

would be has not yet been determined. 

“We will be as efficient and fiscally 

responsible as we can be,” said Ogden. “If 

the levy fails again, it will have drastic 

impacts on our curriculum and programs.” 

Bond issue for buildings 

Ogden recommended the district not 

pursue a bond issue for new buildings at 

this time. 

“We need to take more time to plan, 

communicate, and determine what impacts 

any changes in state legislation and state 

budgets may have on our future projects,” 

said Ogden. 

She said Groveport Madison is classified 

under the Classroom Facilities Assistance 

Program (CFAP) with the Ohio Facilities 

Construction Commission (OFCC). 

“CFAP requires OFCC funding in its 

entirety before a project begins,” said 

Ogden, who noted the high school was the 

first segment of construction and the elementary 

schools and middle school would 

be the second segment. 

She said potential new language in the 

upcoming state budget bill could allow 

Groveport Madison to switch to being in the 

Expedited Local Partnership Program 

(ELPP). Being an ELPP district would allow 

the district to begin building new schools 

with local revenue and then use state funding 

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She said if the district can become an ELPP district this summer, 

it is conceivable the district could build two schools with local 

dollars and then build two more once a bond issue is approved and 

state money is available. 

But she added, “Right now the OFCC cannot commit to us as to 

when the state funding would be available.” 

She said if Groveport Madison remains a CFAP district, it could 

be a five to six year wait for state funding for new buildings. 

“It would be difficult to go to the voters with a bond issue when 

the OFCC won’t commit to when the state 

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First Tuesday comes to downtown Groveport 



There’s something special happening this summer in downtown 

Groveport. 

Beginning June 4, the first of four First Tuesday events will 

begin for the season in front of Groveport Elementary, 715 Main 

St., and near ACE Hardware. First Tuesday features food trucks, 

live music, vendors, the Farmer’s Market, and activities for all 

ages. Vendors will be in the semi-circle drive at Groveport 

Elementary School and food trucks will be in the green space near 

Ace Hardware on Main Street. 

Each First Tuesday date will have its own theme. The First 

Tuesday schedule (Hours are 4-7 p.m.): 

•June 4 — Family Farm Day featuring sunflowers seeds for the 

first 50 kids to take home and start a garden, petting zoo, old fashioned 

tractors, and adult craft hour. 

•July 2 — Red, White & Kids featuring a kids parade at 6 p.m., 

shaved ice, and bounce house. 

“Celebrate by dressing your children up in red, white, and blue 

and decorate their bikes, scooters, or wagons for the kids parade,” 

said Groveport Community Affairs Director Patty Storts. 

•Aug. 6 — Dog Days including a dog show, pet vendors, and 

adoptable pets. 

•Sept. 3 — Go Cruisers Day featuring the Cruiser marching 

band, Cruiserettes, and cheerleaders. 

“The themes are the same as last year’s themes with the exception 

of Go Cruisers Day,” said Jessica Reeves, Groveport public 

relations/communications coordinator. “Red, White, and Kid’s 

Celebration and Dog Days were both very popular themes last 

year with a great turnout.” 

Reeves said the live music will be acoustic. 

“First Tuesday is an opportunity to bring the community 

together to celebrate hometown pride.” 

- Jessica Reeves 

Groveport communications coordinator 

“The performer on June 4 is Peter Conrad,” said Reeves. “He 

plays oldies, country, and folk.” 

Reeves said the food trucks at First Tuesday will be Curbside 

Dish, Taquitos, Schmidt’s, Queen’s Table, and M & S Grub Hub. 

“There will be different combinations of these food trucks at 

each First Tuesday depending on their availability,” said Reeves. 

In addition to the four First Tuesday events, the Groveport 

Farmers Market will be held every Tuesday from June 4 through 

Sept. 10 from 4-7 p.m. in the grassy area near Ace Hardware on 

Main St. For information call 614-836-3333. 

“Events like First Tuesday and the Farmer’s Market help generate 

interest in the downtown area and create a vitality for the 

district,” said Groveport Development Director Jeff Green. “While 

this event will start on a smaller scale, as it grows, it will hopefully 

incorporate more of the downtown area. These events are just 

another way to put ‘feet on the street.’” 

Green said local businesses are encouraged to participate in the 

First Tuesday event in any way possible. 

“For the first year, at least, we are not charging vendors a fee 

to participate,” said Green. “Businesses may opt to offer a First 

Tuesday special or even set up a table at the event site. It’s really 

up to businesses to find ways to be a part and to get their name 

out to people attending the events.” 

Added Reeves, “First Tuesday is another opportunity to bring 

the community together to celebrate hometown pride, connect 

with local vendors, and potentially attract new businesses to the 

downtown area.” 

a moving target.” 

Before pursuing a bond issue for new 

schools, Ogden said the district needs to 

establish an overall plan that includes the 

look of the buildings, where the building 

would be, the order the buildings would be 

built, and where students transition to 

attend schools while new buildings are constructed. 

“We need a comprehensive plan of exactly 

what we’re going to do,” said Board 

President Bryan Shoemaker. “We have to 

have new buildings.” 

High school addition 

Ogden and district staff recently met 

with the OFCC to discuss the proposed four 

classroom addition to the high school. 

Ogden said OFCC officials recommended 

the district wait to see what state legislative 

changes accompany the upcoming state 

budget because language in the budget bill 

could affect the district’s construction plans. 

Ogden said the current high school 

enrollment is 1,638 while the building was 

built to hold 1,432. The latter figure was 

based on OFCC estimates prior to construction. 

The OFCC arrived at the number by using a combination of 

Ohio Department of Education numbers, the district’s 10 year 

enrollment trend, and the district’s current enrollment at the 

time. 

Ogden said the approximately 200 student increase at the high 

school comes from about 100 former Eastland Career Center students 

returning to the high school to take advantage of the tech 

programs the new school offers; and about 100 students from local 

K-8 charter schools who are now of high school age. 

The district has $2 million in savings leftover from the high 

school construction project, but must get OFCC approval before 

using the funds. 

“The OFCC wants to see a three-year enrollment trend,” said 

Ogden. “They want to know that the current enrollment number 

will sustain over time.” 

Shoemaker said he wants a letter from the OFCC acknowledging 

that their enrollment projections were incorrect. 

“Somebody owes us an apology,” said Shoemaker regarding the 

enrollment projections. 

Existing building repairs 

Assistant Superintendent Jamie Grube is visiting the schools to 

determine the critical building repair priorities. He will present 

this information at the board’s next meeting on June 12. 

“We’ll do what we can with what money we have in the existing 

allocation,” said Grube. “One way or another it’s a band-aid solution. 

The budget is what the budget is, but we still have to prioritize 

repairs.” 

Added Treasurer John Walsh, “It’s about choices.” 

Next steps 

To place an issue on the Nov. 5 ballot, the board must file a resolution 

of necessity to do so by July 8 and a resolution to proceed 

by Aug. 8. The board must decide if it will place an operating levy 

by itself on the ballot and wait to place a bond issue on a future 

ballot; or place a levy and bond issue on the ballot. The board’s 

next meeting is June 12 at 7 p.m. in the District Service Center, 

4400 Marketing Place, Suite B, Groveport.


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Warehouses delayed; others proposed for Saltzgaber 



Traffic issues prompted Groveport City 

Council to postpone a vote on the final 

development plan for two warehouses 

along South Hamilton Road. 

Also, some council members expressed 

concern that the city’s residents do not 

want more warehouses in that area. 

In light of council’s concerns, Phil 

Rasey, vice president of development for 

the Pizzuti Companies requested council 

postpone the vote on the final development 

plan until June 10 so the company and city 

officials can further review the traffic 

issues and explore options. 

The Pizzuti Companies wants to build 

two warehouses on 44.4 acres at 4500 S. 

Hamilton Road. One warehouse would be 

324,000 square feet and the other would be 

252,000 square feet. 

Rasey said the buildings would be “last 

mile” distribution centers with multiple 

tenants. 

“There is a prospect for one of the buildings, 

but I’m not at liberty to discuss it at 

this time,” said Groveport Development 

Director Jeff Green. “Because the buildings 

are considered ‘spec’ buildings, we wouldn’t 

have projected income tax revenue figures 

at this time.” 

Green said the property has a 15 year 

property tax abatement. 

If the two warehouses are built, traffic 

going in and out of the development would 

use the traffic signal at South Hamilton 

Road (State Route 317) and Higgins 

Boulevard/Director’s Boulevard. 

Though a traffic study was done and the 

plan calls for improvements to and modernization 

of the intersection, Councilman 

Ed Didine said there are already lengthy 

traffic back-ups on South Hamilton Road 

at certain times of day and that “now it’s 

proposed two more big buildings be added 

to that area.” 

Added Council President Shawn Cleary 

of the proposed new warehouses, “That’s a 

whole lot of people at one location. The traffic 

situation needs to be improved. I have 

mixed feelings because of the numbers.” 

Councilwoman Becky Hutson and 

Councilman Chad Grashel both noted the 

city’s residents have expressed they do not 

want more warehouses in the area. 

“I’m looking for something else that the 

residents can enjoy there,” said Grashel of 

the area where the warehouses are proposed 

to be built. 

Green said existing zoning allows for 

warehouses to be built on the site and that 

the buildings fit with the city’s Gateway 

Corridor Plan. 

He said if retail businesses were built 

there it would create continuous traffic all 

day on South Hamilton Road. 

“I don’t want to see retail or a strip mall 

there,” said Dildine. “I have no problem 

with the development because it does fit 

there. My issue is with the traffic.” 

The city’s Gateway Corridor Plan 

addresses redevelopment along two of the 

main roadway corridors into town: the 

County to work on township roads 



Franklin County will resurface several 

roads in Madison Township this summer. 

“The work will start in mid-June and be 

done by September,” said Carla Marable, 

director of communications for the 

Franklin County Engineer’s Office. 

Mark Mullenax, engineer technician for 

the Franklin County Engineer’s Office, 

said the resurfacing will involve milling 

and paving. 

“It’s simple mill and fill,” said Mullenax. 

The roads to be resurfaced in Madison 

Township this summer are: Brice Road 

between Winchester Pike and Brice 

Meadow Drive; Front Street between the 

railroad tracks and Ebright Road; 

Hamilton Road between Corbett Road and 

Lowery Court; Hendron Road between 

Glendening Drive and State Route 317; 

and Pontius Road between London- 

Lancaster Road and Rohr Road. 

These five Madison Township roads are 

part of the county’s $3.8 million road resurfacing 

project that includes 10 other roads 

in other parts of the county. 

The project is funded by the motor vehicle 

license and gas tax fund. 

According to Marable, the Madison 

Township roads make up $1.1 million of 

the total project cost. 

The work will be performed by Kokosing 

Construction Company, Inc. 

Mullenax said the roads slated for 

resurfacing were selected by using a pavement 

condition index that measures how 

rough a road has become and by visual 

inspection annually. 

“We also consider how much the county 

maintenance department is spending to 

maintain a road,” said Mullenax. 

Public meeting about Toy Road 

The Franklin County Engineer’s Office, 

the city of Groveport, and Madison 

Township will hold a public meeting about 

Toy Road on June 4 from 5:30-7:30 p.m at 

the engineer’s East Maintenance Facility, 

located at 4801 Herndon Road in 

Groveport. The formal presentation begins 

at 6 p.m. 

The county engineer will talk about 

future road improvements, city of 

Groveport officials will explain why the 

city returned an Ohio Public Works 

Commission grant, and Madison Township 

officials will be there to answer questions. 

South Hamilton Road corridor between 

U.S. 33 and Bixby Road; and the Groveport 

Road corridor from State Route 317 west to 

Swisher Road. 

The Gateway Corridor Plan cites potential 

uses that include an estimated 300,000 

to 400,000 square feet of building space on 

the 44.4 acre 4500 S. Hamilton Road site. 

When asked how The Pizzuti 

Companies’ proposal fits in with the city’s 

vision for the Gateway Corridor Plan in the 

Hamilton Road corridor, Green said, “The 

developers are taking great pains with 

landscaping, buffers and other site features 

to create a more attractive and less industrial 

appearance. Given the fact that these 

buildings will be situated between other 

similar structures, it will be compatible.” 

Warehouses on Saltzgaber Road 

Land along Saltzgaber Road could 

become the home to two new large warehouses. 

Groveport City Council is considering a 

proposal from Paul Hemmer Companies to 

build a 275,000 square foot warehouse and 

a 240,500 square foot warehouse on 37.6 

acres located on the east side of Saltzgaber 

Road south of Groveport Road. 

As part of the proposal, pending an 

approved traffic study, Saltzgaber Road 

could be widened to three lanes with a 100 

foot diameter turnaround placed on the 

south end of the road near Toy Road. 

Also, 225 foot (south) and a 150 foot 

(north) left turn lanes could be provided 

from Groveport Road to Saltzgaber Road. 

Groveport City Administrator Marsha 

Hall said the developer’s traffic study is 

still being reviewed by the city’s traffic 

engineer and Franklin County officials, so 

specific details of what will be expected in 

the way of off-site improvements are not 

yet available. 

“We will require the developer to pay for 

any off-site improvements required for 

their development,” said Hall. “The only 

items we (the city) would pay for are those 

improvements responding to background 

traffic.” 

According to the project’s development 

plan, if the project is approved, work on the 

road improvements and first warehouse 

could begin in the second half of 2019 and 

work on the second warehouse in the second 

half of 2020. 

The city of Groveport planning and zoning 

commission will review the proposed 

Saltzgaber Road warehouse project at its 

June 3 meeting at 6 p.m. in the Groveport 

Municipal Building, 655 Blacklick St. 

After the planning and zoning commission’s 

review, the proposal would be sent to 

Groveport City Council for further consideration.



Groveport’s longest serving policewoman retires 



Groveport Police Officer Carrie Clites- 

Meader is a familiar face to residents as 

she patrols the city’s neighborhoods, but 

now she has retired after 21 years of duty. 

She is the longest serving full time 

policewoman in the Groveport Police 

Department’s history. She began as a 

reserve officer in September 1997 and was 

hired as a full time officer by former Police 

Chief Roger Adams in March 1998. She 

retired on May 15. 

“Chief Adams hired me and without his 

trust in me and giving me this opportunity 

for this honorable career I don’t know what 

I would have done,” said Clites-Meader. “I 

had no second career choice.” 

She became a police officer to carry on 

the legacy of her brother, Columbus Police 

Officer Chris Clites, who was killed in the 

line of duty at age 26 in December 1993. 

“That’s why I chose to retire on May 15 

because it is National Peace Officer 

Memorial Day,” said Clites-Meader. “It has 

true meaning for me and my family.” 

She chose to retire now so she can spend 

more time with her six-year-old son. 

“I don’t want to miss these precious 

years with him because you never get them 

back,” she said. “We’ll go swimming, go to 

parks, and do other fun stuff now that I 

have more time. I also want to volunteer 

more at church and at his school. Retiring 

was not an easy decision. I prayed about 

because I wanted to get it right.” 

She said a memorable aspect of her 

police work was interacting with kids and 

their families while stopping traffic and 

helping at the crosswalks in the school zone 

on Main Street by Groveport Elementary 

in the mornings. 

“We had some close calls, especially with 

distracted drivers on their cell phones,” she 

said. “The kids and parents always said 

‘thank you.’ When I retired the kids sent 

me letters and cards showing their appreciation. 

That meant a lot to me.” 

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Groveport Police Officer Carrie Clites-Meader has retired after 21 years on the force. 

She is the longest serving full time policewoman in the history of the Groveport Police 

Department. 

She said a tough part of the job was 

dealing with overdose, suicide, and natural 

deaths. 

“Life is hard,” she said. “I’m glad I could 

be there to comfort people who experienced 

the loss of a loved one through an unexpected 

tragedy. I’d pray with the families and 

just be there to do what I could for them.” 

She said policing and the equipment 

officers use have changed dramatically 

over the past 21 years. 

“We used to hand write our police 

reports,” she said. “Now it’s all done on 

computers and is more complex and time 

consuming.” 

Criminals also changed how they operate. 

“These days suspects will hide drugs 

and weapons different places on their bodies 

and at traffic stops suspects could have 

weapons in hidden compartments in their 

vehicles. In the old days they just hid stuff 

in their pants or under the car seat. 

Criminals have gotten more sophisticated 

and therefore more dangerous. That’s why 

our training is important because it can 

keep officers from getting injured or killed.” 

As far as equipment changes, Clites- 

Meader notes the addition of body cameras, 

tasser, and in-cruiser computers as significant 

advances for police work. 

“Our cruisers also used to be sedans but 

now we drive SUVs,” she said. 

Also, police weapons have advanced in 

response to increased violence by felons. 

She said some officers carry assault rifles 

to combat potential mass shootings. 

“In the past we just had shotguns and 

our primary duty firearm on our belt,” she 

said. 

She noted Groveport has also changed 

during her time on duty. 

“I can’t say enough good things 

about the city of Groveport, its officials, 

its residents, and the outstanding 

men and women of the Groveport 

Police Department. We’re like a family 

and I’ll always cherish the memories.” 

- Carrie Clites-Meader 

“Well, it grew from a village to a city, 

which means more people and the potential 

for more crime,” she said. “Traffic has 

increased which means more accidents. 

There’s more semi-trucks, too.” 

Though the town has grown, she said 

some aspects remain the same. 

“When I’m on patrol, I like driving 

around and seeing the wonderful homes 

and beautiful flowers in the yards,” she 

said. 

She said police work is rewarding 

because one can provide encouragement 

and positive direction for people. 

“Kind words, patience, and a smile goes 

a long way,” she said. “You have to remember 

that while something in life seems easy 

to you, it may be hard for someone else.” 

She said the 21 years went by in a 

“blink!” 

“I can’t say enough good things about 

the city of Groveport, its officials, and its 

residents. We’re like a family and I’ll 

always cherish the memories. I also 

couldn’t have done this job without the 

Lord’s help, the outstanding men and 

women of the Groveport Police 

Department, and Police Chief Ralph 

Portier,” she said. “They are a fantastic 

bunch. It has been an honor to serve with 

my family in blue.”

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south side of the street who will have all 

Groveport Police statistics 

Safety Town 

Yappy Hour 

the cars in front of their houses,” said 

Councilman Scott Lockett. “I wouldn’t be 

too happy.” 

The ordinance can be reconsidered at 

council’s June 10 meeting if either Cleary 

or Lockett make a motion for reconsideration. 

April crime statistics for the city of 

Groveport, according to the Groveport 

Police: 15 accidents, 6 assaults, 0 burglary, 

1 criminal mischief/trespassing, 8 domestic 

disputes, 3 domestic violence, 1 OVIS and 

alcohol issues, 0 fights, 4 disorderly conduct, 

thefts/robberies, 3 stolen/unauthorized 

use, 1 missing persons/juveniles, 2 

weapon related calls, 0 narcotic related 

offenses, 7 general complaints, 22 school 

related incidents, 0 identity theft, 0 suspicious 

vehicles/persons, 5 parking, 2 

threats, vandalism, 49 traffic citations, 1 

sex related crime, 1 suicide attempts. 

Elm Street parking 

Groveport City Council rejected legislation 

that would restrict parking to the 

south side of Elm Street between West 

Street and College Street. According to 

Groveport City Administrator Marsha 

Hall, the action was being considered 

because of the narrowness of the street in 

that area. 

The vote was 3-2 with council members 

Chad Grashel, Becky Hutson, and Ed 

Dildine voting in favor and Shawn Cleary 

and Scott Lockett opposing it. However, the 

ordinance failed because it needed four 

votes to pass because only five council 

members were present at the meeting as 

Councilwoman Jean Ann Hilbert was 

absent. 

“It’s not so great for the people on the 

Cruiser volleyball 

Groveport Madison High School, 4475 S. 

Hamilton Road, will host a fundamental 

volleyball camp on June 4-5 for third 

through fifth graders from 5-6:30 p.m. Cost 

is $30 with checks payable to Groveport 

Madison Local Schools. It will also host a 

tune-up volleyball camp on June 4-5 for 

sixth through eighth graders from 6:30- 

8:30 p.m. Cost is $35 with with checks 

payable to Groveport Madison Local 

Schools. 

The Cruiser summer volleyball open 

gym schedule for middle school is Mondays 

and Wednesdays from 8-10 a.m. at 

Groveport Madison Middle School Central, 

751 Main St., Groveport. High school volleyball 

open gym is Tuesdays and 

Thursdays from 8-10 a.m. at the high 

school, 4475 S. Hamilton Road, Groveport 

For information on the camps and open 

gym schedule, contact: (middle school) 

Brianna Winebrenner at Breanna.winebrenner@gocruisers.org 

(high school) 

Matthew White at 

matthew.white@gocruisers.org. 

Safety Town will be held June 10-14 

from 6-8 p.m. at the Groveport 

Presbyterian Church, 275 College St. 

Safety Town is a National Safety 

Education Program specifically designed to 

address safety issues for children entering 

kindergarten and first grade. This is a dropoff 

program for registered children only. 

Lessons include home, school, fire, poisons, 

strangers, school bus, water, animal, bicycle, 

and internet safety for the parents. 

Each day students participate in a different 

safety lesson and practice traffic safety by 

riding through a miniature city of Groveport 

complete with streets and signs. A snack is 

provided each evening and a Safety Town 

Graduation is scheduled for the last 

evening. There is no charge for this program. 

The Groveport Presbyterian Church 

sponsors Safety Town, in conjunction with 

the Madison Township Fire and Police 

departments, Groveport Police Department, 

city of Groveport and Groveport Madison 

Schools Transportation Department. 

Contact Margaret Ann Cottrill at 614-599- 

2610 or Cindy Raver at 614-579-6068. 

Military news 

U.S. Air Force National Guard Airman 

1st Class Rafael Persad graduated from 

basic military training at Joint Base San 

Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. 

Persad is the brother of Regina Dilley of 

Etna, and Ryan Persad of Cheyenne, Wyo. 

He is a 2013 graduate of Groveport 

Madison High School. 

It's Yappy Hour for you and your dog at 

Walnut Woods Metro Park, 6716 Lithopolis 

Road, Groveport, on June 6 from 6-8 p.m. 

Food, dogs and beer – come party with 

your dogs at the Walnut Woods Dog Park. 

This is a Friends of Metro Parks event. 

Meet at dog park in the Buckeye Area of 

Walnut Woods Metro Park. 

Women’s self-defense class 

Groveport Police officers will serve as 

instructors at a beginner’s women’s selfdefense 

class on June 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 

p.m. at the Groveport Recreation Center, 

7370 Groveport Road. Ladies must be at 

least age 14 by June 15 to register. Limited 

to 30 participants. Register at the Groveport 

Recreation Center or online at www.groveportrec.com. 

Cost is $10. Call 614-836-1000. 

Wehrle reunion 

The Wehrle High School class of 1974 

holds its 45th class reunion on July 13 from 

6-10 p.m. at JP’s BBQ at Bolton Field, 2000 

Norton Road, Columbus. Dinner and cash 

bar. Cost is $40 per person, $75 per couple. 

Plane rides may be available at an additional 

fee (cost approximately $34 per person 

if three people go up in plane at a time). 

RSVP by June 15. Make checks for the 

reunion payable to Bill Leddy and mail to: 

B & L Vending, P.O. Box 06121, Columbus, 

OH 43206. Let him know your full name, 

guest full name and if you are interested in 

the airplane ride and how many. 

Ladies Self Defense Class 

at the Paddock Pub and Links of Groveport 

Thursday, June 6, 2019 

6:00 - 9:00pm 

$15 per person, prepaid by credit card 

 

Join us as Ralph Portier, Groveport's Chief of Police, teaches you how 

to protect yourself in all situations. 

(local vendor to be announced) 

To make your reservation for this fun night out with the ladies, call 614-610-9688. 

Live Music Every Friday, 6:00 - 9:00 pm 

May 31 - Chris Bullwinkle 

June 7 - Willie Nelson Mandela Jr 

 

June 21 - No Music 

June 28 - Blake Lang


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columns 

“Booksmart” is a fresh and hilarious tale of youth 

When I leave the theater with a smile on 

my face, it is usually because I am so happy 

to be free of some horrible movie I had just 

watched. 

But in the case of “Booksmart,” a comingof-age 

comedy written and directed by a 

team of women, I could not suppress my grin 

because I had seen a genuinely great film. 

If you had not heard of “Booksmart” 

before reading this review, you are forgiven. 

While it is not an obscure feature found 

only through a streaming service, it was 

not heavily marketed by its studio either. 

This I consider a true shame as Annapurna 

Pictures had a complete gem on its hands. 

The film follows best friends Amy and 

Molly (Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie 

Feldstein) whose high school days are coming 

to a close. As freshman, the duo made a 

pact to put studying ahead of partying and 

are rapidly become aware of all the good 

times they may have missed with their 

Our Pictorial Past by Rick Palsgrove 

e town marshal 

peers. 

Wanting to do something out of the 

norm, the two debate the merits of attending 

a party but ultimately decide against it 

after weighing the pros and cons. Then, 

just as they have settled on plans for a solo 

date night, Molly discovers that the peers 

she deemed hard partying slackers are also 

getting into elite universities and her world 

comes crumbling down. 

She laments the fact that she, the class 

president, valedictorian and soon-to-be 

Yale undergrad, has spent so much time 

studying just to compete academically with 

people who crush beer cans on their foreheads. 

She decides something has to be 

done and she and Amy must go to a party 

for the “seminal high school moment.” 

The problem they discover is that no one 

will answer their calls when they ask for 

the address to a shindig hosted by the popular 

guy Nick (Mason Gooding). Though 

Photo courtesy of Ernie Bell 

Groveport Town Marshal Albert Schlosser is seen here talking 

with a couple of local men on Main Street in downtown 

Groveport in 1937. Groveport used a marshal system for law 

enforcement from the 19th century until 1966 when the 

Groveport Police Department was formed. 

To advertise 

in the 

Southeast 

Messenger, 

call Doug 

Henry at 

614-272- 

5422. 

The Reel Deal 

not complete outcasts, 

they figure it is 

because they would 

only call for academic 

reasons thus the lack 

of response. Sporting 

fake ID’s to access academic 

libraries, they 

put their brains to 

good use and scour 

public records for 

“Nick’s aunt’s house.” 

With the possible 

Dedra 

Cordle 

match in their hands, their plans to attend 

the last cool party of the year are put to the 

test by a lonely student looking for friends, 

a potential serial killer, low phone batteries, 

and hidden secrets related to post-high 

school plans that come to light. 

Ever since I was a kid spinning 45 rpm vinyl 

records on a portable record player that had a felt covered 

platter, (Yes, I’m ancient) I’ve wondered why 

some pop and rock songs end by fading out while others 

have a definitive ending. 

I’m not a musician or a record producer, so I’m not 

well versed in the recording process. But someone does 

make a conscious decision on how to end a song, be it 

the songwriter or the producer. 

A few years ago National Public Radio researched 

this topic and reported that it comes down to a couple 

of reasons: 1) the fade out made it easier for radio disc 

jockeys to control the end of a song to allow for commercials, 

etc.; and 2) some artists feel the lingering 

fade out enhances the listening experience by repeating 

the song’s chorus or “hook.” 

That being said, which is better, the fade out or the 

definitive ending? 

I asked an old musician friend of mine, Matt Wyatt - 

who played guitar for the Great Plains and now performs 

with The 3 Speeds - which he preferred: the fade out or 

the definitive ending. 

“My thoughts about fade outs are, does the band feel 

stupid repeating a phrase, knowing it is not gonna be 

completely heard? Wyatt said. “I prefer clipped, sudden 

endings.” 

Fade outs can be long or short. They can trick you 

sometimes by fading out and then coming back before 

fading out again. I’m looking at you, psychedelic era 

Beatles. 

Speaking of The Fab Four, the long fade out on the 

Beatles’ “Hey Jude” works because it is a mesmerizing 

chant. 

Some short fade outs almost serve as an abrupt 

ending, like on Bob Dylan’s “Love Minus Zero/No 

Limit,” which is a song I love. On this song, the fade 

out is tantalizingly short making me wish it could at 

least go on for a few more seconds. 

Some songs that on a recording have a fade out can 

sometimes cause a band problems when performed 

live. It seems like the band does not know how to end 

such a song in a clean way. So during live performances 

they often strum guitars really fast and end the 

song with a “chunk” of drums, bass, and guitar all at 

While comparisons have been made to 

the 2007 coming-of-age comedy 

“Superbad,” I found “Booksmart” to be 

slightly more fun and realistic than its 

genre counterpart. To be clear, neither 

reinvent the wheel for high school debauchery 

but there is a freshness and sincerity to 

“Booksmart” that other similar themed 

movies lack. 

Judging by opening day box office numbers, 

“Booksmart” may not be in theaters 

for long but I would recommend making an 

attempt to see it before its gone. Not only 

would you be supporting something midbudget 

and non-Disney remake, but you 

also get the pleasure of watching something 

that is both hilarious and capable of 

lifting your mood. 

Grade: B+ 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer 

and columnist. 

The long and short goodbyes of songs 

Editor’s Notebook 

once. There are too many 

instances of this to name that fit 

this mold. Come up with an ending! 

A song with good definitive 

ending is like coming to the end 

of a good book. The sound ties up 

neatly and satisfyingly, such as 

with The Who’s “Won’t Get 

Fooled Again.” Some endings can 

be almost jarring, but fit the 

song’s attitude such as The Music 

Machine’s “Talk, Talk,” which 

ends with a bam in a sharp, 

clipped vocal. 

Rick 

Palsgrove 

“No matter what you hear on a record, you’re hearing 

a structured performance in a studio that is worked on to 

get a certain sound, but at the same time the band wants 

you to feel the immediacy of the music,” said Wyatt. 

“When a song is ending, a fade out can snap you out of 

denial because you’re obviously hearing someone going 

away who isn’t really going away.” 

It’s all a musical jumble anyway and the songs we 

like are all so subjective. Ultimately it is up to each of 

us to decide what we like best when listening to our 

favorite tunes and no matter how a song ends, all we 

need to do is replay it to relive the experience. 

I could end this column with a fade out or just stop. 

Rick Palsgrove is editor of the Southeast Messenger. 

Letters policy 

The Southeast Messenger welcomes letters. 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. PLEASE BE 

BRIEF AND TO THE POINT. 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: Southeast 

Messenger, 3500 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, OH 43204; or 

by email to southeast@columbusmessenger.com.



Village of Lithopolis 

Business 

Spotlight 

The Secret Gift Shop 

There’s a special shop nestled 

in historic downtown Lithopolis 

that can fulfill your gift giving 

needs. 

It’s The Secret Gift Shop, 

owned by Lesli Brewer and located 

at 87 E. Columbus St.. 

The Secret Gift Shop is a 

unique, pleasant place where you 

can find a great gift for just about 

anyone, including yourself! 

For information on The Secret 

Gift Shop call 614-578-7787 or 

email Thesecretgs@yahoo.com. 

Come visit us and see what 

we have to offer! 

Lego contest 

Wagnalls Memorial Library, 150 E. 

Columbus St., Lithopolis, will host a Lego 

contest for ages 7-12 on June 24, from 10:30 

a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Register in person at the 

Children’s desk in the library. There will be 

two age groups for judging: 7-9 and 10-12. 

Each contestant must be registered in 

advance of the competition and is responsible 

for bringing in their own Legos for building. 

Contestants will have one hour to 

create their masterpieces on a three foot 

table that is provided. No “Technics” Legos 

are allowed to be used. No one else is allowed 

near the table while the contestant is 

building. No smartphones or cameras allowed. 

Judging by library patrons will take 

place on June 25 and June 26. Awards will 

be given to the top three winners in each 

age group on June 27 when they pick up 

their creations. Creations must be picked up 

on June 27 by 8 p.m. 

For information call 614-837-4765, ext, 

118. 

Lithopolis Garden Club 

Lithopolis Garden Club meets the first 

Tuesday each month at 1 p.m. in the Community 

Building at Wagnalls Memorial in 

Lithopolis. Anyone interested in gardening 

and meeting other gardeners are invited to 

attend the meetings. 

Fairfield County’s “Best Kept Secret” 

“Charlotte’s Web” on 

stage at Wagnalls 

Wagnalls Community Theater, 150 E. 

Columbus St., Lithopolis, is dedicated to 

building a thriving community theater 

that is appropriate for all ages. 

Its mutual partnership with The 

Wagnalls Memorial enables it to hold 

practices and performances in the historic 

Wagnalls Auditorium. 

Wagnalls Community Theater will 

present “Charlotte’s Web” on June 13, 

14, and 15 at 7p.m.; and June 16 at 3 

p.m. 

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for 

children, students, and seniors. (Kids 

age 2 and under admitted free.) 

For information email wagnallscommunitytheater@gmail.com. 

Yesteryear’s 

Antiques, LLC 

614-266-3418 

Always buying antiques & 

collectibles, odd and unusual 

70 E. Columbus St., Lithopolis, OH 43136 

Open 7 Days a Week 11am to 6pm 

Please “Like & Follow” us on Facebook 

At Walnut Woods 

Metro Park 

The following activities will be held at 

Walnut Woods Metro Park, 6716 

Lithopolis Road, Groveport: 

•June 6, 6-8 p.m.: Yappy Hour - Food, 

dogs and beer - enjoy a great night with 

your best furry friends. 

This is a Friends of Metro Parks 

event. Meet at the Buckeye Area Dog 

Park 

•Aug. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Bugstravaganza 

- Discover the wide world of insects 

and their relatives with activities 

and displays for all ages. 

Catch and release bugs, take a tram 

ride, explore the creek, make crafts, see 

insects up close and more. 

Meet at the Buckeye Area. 

Upscale Decor & More 

Affordable, functional home furnishings, 

décor and a lot more! 

Wendy Roush, Owner 

614.314.0481 

44 E. Columbus Street, Rear Bldg. 

Lithopolis, OH 43136 

upscaedecorandmore@yahool.com 

The Secret Gift Shop 

A unique shop, where you can find something 

for just about anyone, including yourself 

Lesli Brewer, Owner 

87 East Columbus St., Lithopolis, OH 43136 

614-578-7787 

Thesecretgs@yahoo.com 

Mention this ad and receive 

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Your Local Realtor celebrating 20 years of 

helping Home Buyers and Sellers! 

Tammy Roof Elliott 

614-226-6953 (mobile) 

TammyRoofElliott.com 

www.pedregalrestaurant.com 

44 E. Columbus Street, Lithopolis, OH 43136 

Hours: 

Mon.-Thur. 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM 

Fri. & Sat. 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM 

Sun. 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM 

Phone: 614-829-2394 Fax: 614-829-2396 

DAILY SPECIALS 

HAPPY HOUR 4PM-8PM EVERYDAY 

Envy 

Nail Shop 

614.829.2428 

Providing professional 

nail & waxing services 

87 E. Columbus St., Lithopolis, OH 43136 

Walk ins welcome, Appointment Preferred 

Mon.-Fri. 10-7 Sat. 10-5 Sun. 11-4 

Mention ad and receive 

10% OFF 

Faler Feed 

Store, Inc. 

Serving Central Ohio Since 1936 

4360 Cedar Hill Rd. P.O. Box 277 

Lithopolis, Ohio 43136 

(P) 614-837-4494 

(F) 614-837-3273 

Falers4360@sbcglobal.net 

FalerFeedStore.com 

www.OldeCountryStoreLithopolis.com 

Family Owned and 

Operated Since 1926 

36 East Columbus Street 

Lithopolis, OH 43136 

(614) 837-4705 

Eileen Law Benson & Kathlynn Benson Moling 

Proprietors 

The Pump House 

Pizza & Burgers 

Spirits 

614-837-6823 • 614-837-9306 

Dine In and Carry Out 

17-21 E. Columbus St. Lithopolis, OH 43136 

Mon. - 4pm-11pm 

Tues.-Sat. 11am-11pm 

www.facebook.com/thepumphouse2017 

Buggy Seat Antiques 

4650 Waterloo Rd. 

Canal Winchester, OH 43110 

(614) 920-1834 

Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Wednesday - Saturday 

Or by Appointment 

edwardrutter@att.net 

Freda Rutter, Owner 

PLEASE SUPPORT THESE BUSINESSES!




County overdose statistics 

From Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2018, the 

Franklin County Coroner’s Office saw 522 

people die of overdoses. This is approximately 

the same number of overdose 

deaths seen in 2017. 

Opiate-related deaths accounted for 

almost 92 percent of overdose deaths for 

2018. Fueling this was fentanyl which 

accounted for 79 percent of all overdose 

deaths. In the same period for 2017, opiates 

accounted for 87.8 percent and fentanyl 

accounted for 61 percent of overdose 

deaths. 

Carfentanil-related overdose deaths 

decreased in 2018 to 1.1 percent, whereas, 

in the same period for 2017 they accounted 

for 18.5 percent. Heroin-related deaths also 

decreased to 12.2 percent from 15.9 percent 

in 2017. 

Cocaine, methamphetamine and benzodiazepine-related 

overdose deaths 

increased in 2018 compared to 2017 with 

cocaine: going to 39.4 percent from 35 percent; 

methamphetamines to 10.3 percent 

from 4.9 percent; and benzodiazepines to 

6.7 percent from 4 percent. 

Looking at race and ethnicity, 22 percent 

of those who died of overdose deaths 

were African American, an increase of 2 

percent from 2017. Hispanics also saw an 

increase in overdose deaths from 1 percent 

in 2017 to 3 percent in 2018. The 

Caucasian population saw a decrease in 

overdose deaths from 78 percent in 2017 to 

74 percent in 2018. 

The number of males dying of overdoses 

continues to be higher than that of females 

with numbers unchanged from 2017, males 

69 percent and females 31 percent. 

The top five zip codes with the highest 

number of overdose deaths for 2018 were 

43207, 43204, 43223, 43206, and 43228. 

Drug Drop Box 

The Madison Township Police 

Department provides an opiate prescription 

“Drug Drop Box” for the community. 

This drop box is located in the lobby of the 

Madison Township Police Department, 

4567 Madison Lane, and is accessible to 

the public during normal office hours 

Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Any person can walk-in and dispose of new 

or old pills, including prescription medications, 

or any other illegal substances and 

place them into this box with no questions 

asked. 


Golden Cruiser Club 

Groveport Madison Schools invites senior 

residents of the district to attend athletic 

and performing arts programs showcasing 

the talents of its students. 

The Golden Cruiser Club is a free program 

for residents of the Groveport 

Madison School District who are age 60 

and older. Club membership provides free 

access to all school and district sponsored 

athletic contests, plays, concerts, and other 

events.To become a member of the Golden 

Cruiser Club, obtain an application at 

www.gocruisers.org, at any of the school 

offices, or call (614) 492-2520. The requirements 

for membership are that applicants 

be age 60 or older and be a resident of 

Groveport Madison Schools (verified by 

the Franklin County Auditor’s website). 

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xPublic Notices 

xAdult Care 

SPECIAL NOTICE: The Groveport Madison Local Schools have received notice 

of their receipt of Federal flow through IDEA-PART B of the Education for the 

Handicapped Act. The maximum entitlement for the school district this year is 

equal to the number of resident handicapped children ages 3 through 21 who 

were provided full and appropriate special education programs by the Groveport 

Madison Local Schools based on the December 1, 2018 child count. 

Suggestions regarding the expenditure of these funds may be directed to Mitzi 

Boyd, Director of Special Education, 4400 Marketing Place., Suite B, Groveport, 

Ohio 43125 or by calling 614/492-2520. The first priority for expenditure of these 

funds must be to provide direct services to Handicapped Children. 

SEARCH FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN UNDER WAY 

School districts across the State of Ohio are participating in an effort to identify, 

locate, and evaluate all handicapped children between the ages of 3 and 21. A 

handicap is defined as a condition such as hearing impairment, visual impairment, 

speech or language impairment, learning disability, behavioral, multiple, or 

severe handicaps; mental retardation, autism, and other health impairments. 

Many handicapped children are not visible because they do not function in the 

mainstream of the community. Also, many unidentified handicapped children are 

preschoolers. Parents may not be aware of programs and services available. If 

you know of a handicapped child, please write to Mitzi Boyd at Groveport 

Madison Local Schools at 4400 Marketing Place., Suite B, Groveport, Ohio 

43125 or call 492-2520. 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

SURPLUS AUCTION 

By Resolution, Madison Township, Franklin County, Ohio will list 

surplus items via online auctions through Govdeals.com. 

During the online auctions the following will be offered from 

8:00 pm. June 17, 2019 through 8:00 p.m. July 1, 2019: 

2012 Chevrolet Caprice 

Vin # 6G1MK5R2XCL617434 

with 100,514 miles with a reserve of $4,125.00 

Complete auction details can be accessed on the 

Govdeals website at Govdeals.com 

All inquiries and questions must go through Govdeals.com 

For step by step instructions on how to find these items on the 

auction site please visit: www.madisontownship.org, click on 

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Pursuant to O.R.C. 505.10, the Madison Township 

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ADVERTISING 

SALES HELPER 

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VEHICLES 

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DATED SALES 

Multi-Family Yard Sale 

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Groveport - June 15, 9-3 

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WANTS TO Purchase 

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BASEMENT 

WATERPROOFING 

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37 Yrs Exp - Lic & Ins. 

Free Ests. 614-871-3834 

AJ’s Concrete, 

Masonry 

Good Work - Fair Prices 

Block Foundations 

Driveways • Sidewalks 

Epoxy/Overlay Floors 

Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests. 

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GUTTERS 

Low Price-Great Service 

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Bill 614-306-4541 

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Bulk Pickups 

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BUCKEYE HAULING 

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614-397-1171 

6-23 A 

6/9 A 

6/23 A 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

LG 

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Full Service Remodeling 

• Bathrooms • Kitchens 

• Tile • Drywall • Flooring 

• Roofing • Siding • Etc. 

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C&JHandyman 

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Minor Plumbing & 

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Install Hot Water Tanks, 

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Also Fencing & 

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Free Est. ~ 18 Yrs. Exp. 

614-284-2100 

KLAUSMAN HOME 

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Siding-Windows- 

Doors-Roofing-Soffit- 

Fascia-Gutters-Trim 

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SINCE 1973 

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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. 

Free Est. - Financing Avail. 

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HOME 

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Home Repairs, Roofing, 

Siding, Gutters, Soffits, 

Misc. Int. Repairs 

Int. Painting 

Call Joe 614-235-6883 

35 Years Exp. 

HOME 

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Finishing Carpenter for all 

your extra home repairs or 

Honey-do-list. over 40 yrs. 

exp. Sonny 614-325-1910 

LANDSCAPING 

DAN’S 

Mowing 

Service 

Quality Work 

Affordable Price 

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Licensed & Insured 

Free Estimate 

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LAWN CARE 

Marty Mack Lawn Svcs. 

Lawn cutting, yard cleanup. 

Small tree & bush 

trimming. Light hauling & 

trash removal 

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LET US MAINTAIN 

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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 

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MOVING 

A Complete 

Moving 

Reasonable, Reliable 

No Job Too Small 

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Free Estimate 

614-878-1179 

Aaron Allen Moving 

Local Moving Since 1956 

Bonded & Insured 

614-299-6683, 263-0649 

Celebrating 60 yrs in business 

PAINTING 

Painter Over 30 Yrs Exp. 

Free Est. Reas Rates 

Daniel 614-226-4221 

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 

PEST CONTROL 

Anthony Pest Control 

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PLUMBING 

ALL IN ONE 

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Classified Services 

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A/M 

6-9 A&M 

6-9 A 

6-23 A 

6/9 

SE 

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6/23 

PLUMBING 

All About Drains & Plumb. 

Will snake any sm drain 

$125 + tax. 614-778-2584 

POWER WASHING 

Home Powerwash from 

$99 & up. Also House 

Painting. 614-805-1084 

MDB POWERWASH 

We Specialize In Decks. 

Clean, stain, reseal, 

revitalize any deck. 

Quality work at fair prices. 

Guarantee All Work 3 Yrs. 

24 Yrs Exp. Free Est. 

614-327-9425 

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 

TOP SOIL 

Alexander Hauling 

Driveways topped w/new 

limestone. We also deliver 

Topsoil - comtil - sandmulch. 

Specializing in 

residential. 614-491-5460 

Bobcat Service Avail. 

TREE SERVICES 

Brewer & Sons Tree Service 

• Tree Removal 

• Tree Trimming 6-9 

A&M 

• Stump Grinding 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568 

6/9 

E/SE 

A&M 

Fast Tree Service 

Tree Removal, 

Stump Grinding 

Free With Access, 

Pruning, Shaping 

Insured, Free Est. 

Payment Plans Avail. 

614-837-8367 

614-863-1522 

TROTT 

TREE & LANDSCAPE 

Tree Trimming 

& Removal 

6/23 

A 

Also Stump Removal 

Free Est. - Fully Ins. 

Call 614-235-3791 

Cell 614-738-0682


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Brighten Up Your Smile 

New Patients Welcome • Convenient Hours 

Preferred Provider for most Insurance 

Payment Plans Available 

A trusted name in dentistry 

Sacheen N. Garrison, DDS. 

Messenger photo by Rick Palsgrove 

Alumni Hall 

of Fame 

rededicated 


The refurbished Groveport 

Madison High School Alumni 

Hall of Fame was rededicated 

during a ceremony on 

May 18. The hall of fame was 

originally located in the former 

high school on South 

Hamilton Road, but when 

that school was torn down 

the hall of fame was moved 

to the new high school’s 

mezzanine area. The 48-member alumni hall of fame includes an astronaut, doctors, 

educators, military heroes, historians, community leaders and more. “Our new high 

school represents new generations, but we would not be here without the support 

of our alumni over the past 120 years,” said Groveport Madison Schools 

Communications Director Jeff Warner. Added Groveport Madison Alumni 

Association member Kathy Frank, who noted the accomplishments of the alumni in 

the hall of fame, “They’ve achieved so much. When I read their biographies I’m at a 

loss for words.” Pictured here is Suzie Price of Groveport as she looks at the hall of 

fame plaque of her family member Louis Haines. 

BETHANY 

LUTHERAN 

CHURCH, LCMS 

1000 Noe-Bixby Rd. 

Columbus, OH 43137 

614-866-7755 

Traditional Worship Service: 9:00 a.m. 

Be a Part of Our 

Local Worship Guide 

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 19,000 households in the Southeast area. 

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

614.272.5422 • kathy@columbusmessenger.com 

southeast 

Photo courtesy of Groveport Madison Schools 

A good year for Cruiser baseball 

Groveport Madison Cruisers Logan Marburger and Austin Gautier congratulate 

Austin Snyder after he scored on Robby Morgan’s (standing on third base in the 

background) first inning triple during the varsity baseball Cruisers’ 4-3 loss to New 

Albany in the Central District tournament on May 20. The team finished with an overall 

record of 13-11 and 10-5 in the Ohio Capital Conference Capital Division. “We are 

extremely proud of the baseball team’s performance this year,” said Groveport 

Madison Athletic Director Steve Petros. “The team exceeded expectations under 

our new, first year head coach Chris McKee. This season was a credit to the time 

and effort put in during the off season in the weight room and then on the field. We 

took sole possession of second place in the league. We beat every team in our division. 

We upset the number one team in the state and came within a couple outs of 

upsetting them in the tournament. It was definitely a year to be proud of!”

Southeast Messenger - June 2nd, 2019

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