Southeast Messenger - June 16th, 2019

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June 16-29, 2019 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXVI, No. 26 

Hometown Realtor 

Marylee Bendig 

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Saltzgaber warehouse 

plan faces opposition 

First Tuesday 

Messenger photos by Rick Palsgrove 

Singer, guitarist, and songwriter Peter Conrad (above) performed at the city of 

Groveport’s initial First Tuesday event of the year on June 4. First Tuesday is a 

free event in downtown Groveport. It takes place in front of Groveport 

Elementary, 715 Main St., across from ACE Hardware and features food trucks, 

live music, vendors, Farmer’s Market, and activities for all ages. Vendors are on 

the front lawn at Groveport Elementary School and food trucks are near the green 

space by Ace Hardware. The upcoming First Tuesday schedule is : July 2 – Red, 

White & Kids featuring a kids parade, shaved ice, and bounce house; Aug. 6 – Dog 

Days including a dog show, pet vendors, and adoptable pets; and Sept. 3 – Go 

Cruisers Day featuring the Cruiser marching band, Cruiserettes, and cheerleaders. 

Hours are 4-7 p.m. The Groveport Farmers Market is held every Tuesday 

through Sept. 10 from 4-7 p.m. near Ace Hardware on Main Street. Terri 

Christensen (below) arranges some tasty, fresh strawberries that were for sale at 

First Tuesday. Christensen was one of many vendors at the event. 

By Rick Palsgrove 

Southeast Editor 

Two warehouses proposed for 

Saltzgaber Road have hit a snag. 

On June 3, the Groveport Planning and 

Zoning Commission voted 3-2 to not recommend 

a proposal from Paul Hemmer 

Companies to build a 275,000 square foot 

warehouse and a 240,000 square foot warehouse 

on 37.6 acres located on the east side 

of Saltzgaber Road south of Groveport 

Road. 

The proposal now goes to full Groveport 

City Council for consideration where it 

would need five votes out of six for 

approval since the planning and zoning 

commission did not recommend the project. 

Council will vote on the ordinances regarding 

the project at its June 24 meeting. 

As part of the proposal, Saltzgaber 

Road could be widened to three lanes with 

a 100 foot diameter truck turnaround culde-sac 

placed on the south end of the road 

near Toy Road. Also, a 225 foot (westbound) 

and a 150 foot (eastbound) left turn 

lane could be provided from Groveport 

Road to Saltzgaber Road as well as an 125 

foot (northbound) left turn lane on 

Saltzgaber at Groveport Road. 

Groveport City Engineer Steve Farst 

said about 440 feet of Saltzgaber Road is 

within the city of Groveport while the 

remaining portion of the road is in Madison 

Township. The road has a 48 foot right of 

way and the proposed improvements would 

widen the right of way to 60 feet. The proposed 

cul-de-sac would not be a dead end 

as cars and emergency vehicles could still 

pass through. 

The developer would pay for the road 

improvements. 

“We would require the developer to pay 

for any off-site improvements required for 

their development,” Groveport City 

Administrator Marsha Hall said previously. 

“The only items we (the city) would pay 

for are those improvements responding to 

background traffic.” 

Adam Hemmer, of Paul Hemmer 

Companies, said the road improvements 

would take place while the warehouses 

were being built and that these improvements, 

as well as the accompanying water 

and sewer amenities, would enhance the 

area. He also said the design of the buildings 

calls for the buildings to have a retail 

appearance rather than “an industrial 

look.” 

“We did our best to mitigate the buildings’ 

visual impact,” said Hemmer. 

According to the Saltzgaber Road warehousing 

project’s development plan, if 

council approves the project, work on the 

road improvements and first warehouse 

could begin in the second half of 2019 and 

work on the second warehouse could start 

in the second half of 2020. 

Speaking at the planning and zoning 

meeting, Toy Road resident Laurie Lyles 

said she and her neighbors have worked 

with officials for 15 years to try control 

traffic on Toy, Saltzgaber, and Swisher 

roads. She said this proposed project would 

compound the area’s traffic problems. 

“When do the residents become more 

important than warehouses?” asked Lyles. 

Groveport Mayor Lance Westcamp, who 

is chairman of the planning and zoning 

commission, said he voted against the proposal 

due to traffic and safety concerns. 

“It would put a lot of people and traffic on 

Groveport Road and other nearby roads,” 

said Westcamp. “I like the proposed road 

improvements, but I don’t think they solve 

the problems of congestion and truck traffic.” 

Councilwoman Becky Hutson, who 

serves on the planning and zoning commission, 

said she opposed the plan because she 

feels it does not comply with the city’s 

Gateway Corridor Plan for the area. 

“Plus, our residents are telling us they 

don’t want any more warehouses and that 

they want something different from warehouses,” 

said Hutson. 

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Levy, bond issue, or both? 

Plus, school building repairs 

and open classroom updates 



The Groveport Madison Board of Education plans to 

decide at its June 26 meeting whether to place a levy, 

levy and bond issue, or a bond issue on the November 

ballot. 

“A decision has to be made by the next meeting in 

order to make it onto the November ballot,” said 

Groveport Madison Schools Superintendent Garilee 

Ogden. 

Ogden recommended the board place a request on 

the Nov. 5 ballot to renew the existing, 5-year, 6.68 

mill operating levy with no tax increase. She said the 

district could then consider placing a bond issue on 

either the May 2020 or November 2020 ballot to obtain 

funding for potential new buildings. 

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. 

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. 

Ogden has 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 

SALTZGABER 

Continued from page 1 

The city’s Gateway Corridor Plan 

addresses redevelopment along two of the 

main roadway corridors into town: the 

South Hamilton Road corridor between 

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

Groveport Road corridor from State Route 

317 west to Swisher Road. 

The west Groveport Road corridor currently 

is a mix of warehouses, small businesses, 

and residences. It features two 

areas for redevelopment: Groveport Road 

from Swisher Road to State Route 317; and 

Saltzgaber Road from Groveport Road 

south to Toy Road. The 37 acre tract on the 

east side of Saltzgaber Road at Groveport 

Road is “one of the few remaining vacant 

parcels in the immediate area,” according 

“We will be as efficient and fiscally responsible 

as we can be.” 

- Garilee Ogden, superintendent 

Groveport Madison Schools 

programs.” 

To place an issue on the Nov. 5 ballot, the board 

must file a resolution of necessity to do so by July 7 

and a resolution to proceed by Aug. 7. 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 26 at 7 p.m. in the 

District Service Center, 4400 Marketing Place, Suite 

B, Groveport. 

Repairs to existing school buildings 

Groveport Madison Deputy Superintendent Jamie 

Grube said roofing repairs are being made to the district’s 

schools where needed. 

“We have roof leaks in lots of different places,” said 

Grube. 

He said roof leak repairs have been made so far at 

Middle School Central and Groveport Elementary. 

“Groveport Elementary is not leaking right now,” 

said Grube. “But we’re assessing to see if the curved 

metal vents on the roof are still necessary and to see if 

they could be a source of leaks.” 

Grube added the district is obtaining quotes for 

blacktop and concrete repairs and for painting work. 

Grube said building maintenance and repairs, as 

well as preventative maintenance, have been ongoing 

and that 98 percent of the specific repair work requests 

have been completed this year. 

“We’re trying to make our current facilities as functional, 

safe, and as pleasant as possible,” said Grube. 

“We’re doing our best to maintain what we have.” 

Upon hearing Grube’s report about building repairs 

and the work’s positive impact on the learning environment 

in the schools, board member Nancy Gillespie 

said, “I love it - safe, dry, and warm.” 

Open classrooms at middle schools 

Grube said district officials looked into constructing 

walls in the open classroom areas of Middle School 

North and Middle School South, but found the idea to 

be costly and not feasible. 

“If you enclose the rooms by adding walls, because of 

legal restrictions you must add sprinklers or add fire 

rated corridors,” said Chris Dumford of VSWC 

Architects. “Both options are expensive and hard to do.” 

to the Gateway Corridor Plan. 

Groveport Finance Director/Assistant 

Administrator Jeff Green has stated the 

Gateway Corridor Plan helps the city 

address: recommended land use, appropriate 

zoning, overall aesthetic, what types of 

commercial development would best complement 

the existing industrial development, 

and what the best uses are for 

vacant land. 

The Gateway Corridor Plan considers 

commercial development that would be 

compatible with existing industrial and 

commercial development. This could 

include restaurants, gas stations, last-mile 

logistics providers and mixed-use flex 

space.


Another solution proposed for Toy Road 



Another plan is underway to improve 

road conditions and traffic congestion on Toy 

Road, Swisher Road, and Saltzgaber Road. 

“We’re proposing roadway and drainage 

maintenance improvements,” said Fritz 

Crosier, chief deputy of engineering for 

Franklin County Engineer Cornell 

Robertson. 

Representatives from the Franklin 

County Engineer’s Office, the city of 

Groveport, and Madison Township met 

with area residents on June 4 to discuss 

the plan. 

Residents living on Toy Road, 

Saltzgaber Road, and Swisher Road have 

been frustrated for several years by the 

poor conditions of these roads as well as the 

heavy traffic from nearby commercial warehouses 

that use these narrow, formerly 

rural roads. The residents are seeking relief 

from the vehicle and semi-truck traffic they 

say damages the roads, tears up yards, 

knocks over mailboxes (one resident said he 

has replaced his mailbox 11 times due to it 

being damaged by traffic), causes noise, 

generates trash, and creates congestion. 

The three roads have the added problem 

of falling within several different government 

jurisdictions including Madison 

Township, the towns of Groveport and 

Obetz, and Franklin County. The three 

roads total 2 miles with 1.5 miles in 

Madison Township and a half mile in 

Groveport. 

“All three roads are in poor condition,” 

said Crosier. 

Crosier said the plan is to resurface all 

three roads, improve drainage, consider 

installing speed humps in places to slow 

down traffic, and construct back-to-back 

cul-de-sac bulbs on Toy Road just east of 

Centerpoint Parkway. 

The cul-de-sacs will close Toy Road, 

except for emergency vehicles. The closure 

is not permanent and the county is not 

vacating that portion of the road that will 

be closed. Crosier said the closure will 

allow the county to see how it impacts the 

surrounding area. 

“The cul-de-sac bulbs will keep truck traffic 

to the west and residential traffic to the 

east,” said Crosier. “It separates commercial 

Toy Road from residential Toy Road.” 

Additionally, Crosier said the speed 

limit on Swisher Road was reduced from 45 

mph to 40 mph in April. Toy Road and 

Saltzgaber Road have a 35 mph speed 

limit. Crosier said the county could have an 

opportunity to go back and “take another 

look” at the Swisher Road speed limit in 

the future. 

Crosier said the county is designing the 

plan, developing cost estimates, seeing how 

utilities and property owners would be 

impacted, and seeking funding sources. 

The plan will need the approval of the 

Franklin County Commissioners and resolutions 

of support from Groveport, Madison 

Township, and Obetz. Funding sources 

could include the Ohio Public Works 

Commission and local funds. 

“We’re not waiting on developers for 

funding any more,” said Crosier. “We will 

also need an intergovernmental agreement 

(between the county, city of Groveport, and 

Madison Township) to determine who pays 

for what.” 

Crosier said he anticipates construction 

on the project would begin in 2020. 

Previous plan scrapped 

Last summer a $2.8 million proposal 

was made to reconstruct about a half mile 

of Toy Road that is located in the city of 

Groveport from Centerpoint Parkway to 

Swisher Road. The plan included a cul-desac 

on Toy Road west of Swisher Road. 

The city of Groveport had applied for, and 

received, approval for an Ohio Public Works 

Commission grant of $1.1 million plus a 

$433,254 loan to help fund the city’s portion 

of the project’s cost. The county was set to 

contribute $218,757 of in-kind monies. A 

prospective developer had proposed to kick 

in $1 million towards the project. 

However, according to Groveport City 

Engineer Steve Farst, the developer had a 

condition that it had to be successful in 

acquiring real estate in the area before it 

would provide its share of the funding. 

“The developer could not obtain the purchase 

agreements, realized it could not 

make it happen, and withdrew their $1 

million,” said Farst. “The city could not 

make up the difference. We were disappointed.” 

In April, Groveport officials notified the 

OPWC the city could not proceed with the 

project without a private financial partner 

and so had to decline the OPWC funding. 

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column 

The functional art of street drains 

A few years ago I wrote a column about 

the interesting decorative designs that 

appear atop a variety of manhole covers on 

Groveport’s streets and how these objects 

were examples of functional art. 

Editor’s Notebook 

That column included 

photos of some 

of the manhole covers 

and it received an 

Rick 

Palsgrove 

amazingly positive response from readers. So 

much so that some readers over the years 

suggested I write a similar column about - 

wait for it - the functional art of street drain 

covers! This column is for all of you. 

Much like the manhole covers, the 

street drain covers have an artistic nature 

about them while still fulfilling their role of 

helping water drain away. They come in 

various shapes and sizes with their slot 

openings, which allow water to pass 

through, mostly arranged in grid patterns. 

(See photos with this column.) 

One of my favorites is a cone shaped 

drain cover with web-like holes whose peak 

rises a few inches. It’s the only cone shaped 

drain cover like it I could find in town. It 

looks a lot older than many of the other 

street drains in town, but it’s still here 

doing it’s job. This drain cover is located in 

a parking lot so I can only guess that its 

peak was designed to prevent vehicles from 

driving over the drain. 

Messenger photos by Rick Palsgrove 

This cone shaped drain is located near a 

parking lot. It appears to be very old. 

A drain cover I came across in an alley, 

and which I like the design of, is much 

smaller than the other drain covers around 

town. It’s circular with narrow slots in the 

center of the circle. Its design reminds me 

of the look of a small 45 rpm vinyl record. 

But then again, I wonder if this drain cover 

is actually some sort of vent cover because 

nearby there’s a larger square drain cover. 

There are several kinds of rectangular 

as well as square drain covers around town 

with varying kinds of slot patterns. The 

older ones on Blacklick Street have symmetrical 

slots in horizontal rows parallel to 

the outer shape of the whole cover. The 

newer rectangular drain covers have slots 

that run across the rectangular cover and 

the slots are angled to enhance water flow. 

I did find one rectangular drain cover 

with oval shaped slots that looked quite 

old. I found a square drain cover with wavy 

shaped slots that mimic the movement of 

water. There are also large, circular drain 

A wavy grid drain in an alley. 

covers in various places with rows of rectangular 

slot openings arranged within the 

circle in geometric harmony. 

The main difference between the artistic 

merits of the drain covers when compared 

to the manhole covers I wrote about 

years ago is that the manhole covers have 

more decorative flourishes manufactured 

into them while the more plain drain covers’ 

pleasing aspects have more to do with 

the simplicity of their shapes. (I remember 

one manhole cover that was covered with 

stars Sadly, I think this cover was later 

broken when a vehicle ran over it while 

making a turn. Other manhole covers had 

diamond shaped lines etched into them, 

another looked like a waffle, and so on.) 

Beauty is all around us, even in iron, 

man-made industrial objects below our feet 

and vehicle tires. We only need to be aware 

and watch for this beauty to appreciate it. 

Rick Palsgrove is editor of the Southeast 

Messenger. 

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At the Elmont 

Photo courtesy of the Groveport Heritage Museum 

Pictured here in a photo from the early 1900s are some ladies gathered on the front porch of the Elmont 

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FAA grant for Rickenbacker Airport 


Rickenbacker International Airport is 

slated to receive $15 million from the 

Federal Aviation Administration for airport 

improvements, including runway 

upgrades, that will support a projected tenfold 

increase in cargo activity over the next 

20 years. 

“The FAA grant and these improvements 

align with Rickenbacker’s growth 

strategies over the next two decades,” said 

Joseph R. Nardone, President & CEO of 

the Columbus Regional Airport Authority 

which oversees the cargo-focused airport. 

“We are grateful to our Ohio congressional 

delegation and U.S. Secretary of 

Transportation Elaine Chao for recognizing 

Rickenbacker’s economic importance to 

the region and its critical role in international 

commerce.” 

“Infrastructure is the shot in the arm 

our economy needs to continue its growth, 

and this investment in Central Ohio is no 

exception,” Congressman Steven Stivers 

said. “Rickenbacker is a critical component 

of our community for tourism and business, 

and maintaining their facilities is in 

everyone’s best interest. I’m glad to see 

that the FAA understands that and is committed 

to fulfilling the full grant amount 

that was requested for these crucial 

repairs.” 

Rickenbacker is among a select group of 

airports to benefit from the Bipartisan 

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at Three Creeks Metro Park 

The following activities will be held at 

Three Creeks Metro Park, 3860 Bixby 

Road, Groveport (Meet at Confluence Area 

unless otherwise noted): 

•June 25, 10 a.m.: Calling All Kids: 

Scavenger Hunt - Look for natural and 

unnatural items as we explore the natural 

play area. For ages 3-12. 

•June 29, 7 p.m.: Stories Around the Fire 

- Toast marshmallows over the fire then 

listen to stories from around the world. 

•July 6, 8:30 p.m.: Bats and Lightning 

Bugs - Observe hunting bats and learn how 

to call in lightning bugs. Bring a small 

flashlight. 

•July 7, 9 a.m. : Barking and Breakfast - 

Enjoy breakfast snacks for you and your 

dog then take a 2.5 mile walk.


Township needs road money 

By Linda Dillman 

Staff Writer 

The Madison Township trustees are 

finding it difficult to maintain and improve 

roadways without an infusion of additional 

cash into the road department budget. 

According to Madison Township 

Administrator Susan Brobst, the township 

ran a 3-mill, five-year road levy in 2002 

that lost in all township precincts except 

one. They came back three years later with 

a 2.9-mill levy, which lost by only nine 

votes. 

“So, every vote does count,” Brobst said 

during a June 11 trustees’ meeting. 

Township Trustee Chairman John 

Pritchard presented four different options 

the trustees are considering, including 

running a general fund levy impacting all 

township residents, including those in 

Canal Winchester and Groveport; place a 

bridge fund levy on the ballot affecting 

only residents in the unincorporated areas 

of the township; doing nothing; or administratively 

raise taxes through inside millage. 

The last option would not involve a ballot 

issue since the township has the ability 

to increase millage up to a certain threshold. 

In this case, there is less than half a 

mill available. 

Pritchard said if the trustees choose the 

fourth option of raising inside millage, 

there are two methods they could use– 

raise it by itself or use part of a potential 

$10 million fire department budget carryover 

by rescinding old levies. 

“We’re investigating to see if it’s smart 

to do that for the entire township,” said 

Pritchard, who said rescinding old levies 

would in no way impact service. “The bottom 

line is something’s got to be done. 

We’ll look at everything and come to a conclusion.” 

In May, Public Works Superintendent 

Dave Watkins said it costs approximately 

$150,000 per mile to renovate a road, 

which is money the township does not have 

in its budget for areas like Blacklick 

Estates or rural areas. 

Township officials indicated that the 

longer the wait, the more work and more 

expensive the situation becomes. If nothing 

is done, Watkins said the roadways could 

turn to gravel. 

Summer trustee meeting schedule 

The trustees are starting their summer 

round of two meetings per month starting 

June 25 and possibly lasting into 

September. 

“We’ll have two meetings a month on an 

as-needed basis,” said Brobst. “There won’t 

be any presentations or service awards 

during the second meeting of the month, 

but there could board action and we’ll still 

have public comments.” 


Warehouses still on hold 



Groveport City Council’s vote on a proposal 

by the Pizzuti Companies to build 

two warehouses on South Hamilton Road 

has been postponed until June 24. 

Council plans to discuss the project with 

at its June 17 committee of the whole 

meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the municipal 

building located at 655 Blacklick St. 

Concerns about the potential for 

increased traffic on South Hamilton Road 

generated by the project prompted council 

to postpone the vote on the final development 

plan for the two warehouses. Also, 

some council members expressed concern 

that the city’s residents do not want more 

warehouses in that area. The postponement 

allows Pizzuti Companies officials and 

city staff to 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. Groveport Development 

Director Jeff Green said the property has a 

15 year property tax abatement. 

Phil Rasey, vice president of development 

for the Pizzuti Companies, said the 

buildings would be “last mile” distribution 

centers with multiple tenants. 

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. A traffic 

study was done and the plan calls for 

improvements to and modernization of the 

intersection. 

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. 

The city’s Gateway Corridor Plan 

addresses redevelopment along two of the 

main roadway corridors into town: the 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. These buildings 

will be situated between other similar 

structures, it will be compatible.” 

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Westerville, the historic heart of the community, 

just to name a few. SWACO is offering additional 

funding opportunities for local organizations this 

summer. 

Beginning in July, applications for projects 

occurring in 2020 will be accepted as part of 

SWACO’s Community Waste Reduction grant program. 

Franklin County schools, universities, nonprofits 

and local governments including parks are 

eligible and projects submitted should implement 

long-lasting and innovative sustainability practices. 

Applications will be accepted between July 1 

and Sept. 30. Applications will be considered 

based on how well they will divert materials from 

the landfill by either reducing the amount of waste 

that will be created, facilitating reuse, recycling, 

composting or providing outreach and education. 

Grants range from $5,000 to $35,000 and can 

be used to purchase recycling or other diversion 

equipment, supplies, materials and services. 

Grant recipients are required to contribute 25% 

toward the cost of the project. 

Visit SWACO.org/CommunityGrants 

Is your non-profit, school, university or local government eligible 

for a RECYCLING or COMPOSTING GRANT? Most Likely. 

Messenger photo by Rick Palsgrove 

A visit from our animal friends 

Animals and their handlers from the Columbus Zoo, Ohio Wildlife Center, as well 

as The Turtle Lady, visited Groveport’s Heritage Park on June 8. Pictured here, 

Ashton Jerger of the Columbus Zoo (right) tells Groveport resident Suzie Price 

about Otis the screech owl. See more photos online at columbusmessenger.com 

(look under Southeast News). 

On July 1, 2019 SWACO will begin accepting 

applications for grant funding from non-profits, 

schools, universities, and local governments in 

Franklin County for projects occurring in 2020! 

Eligibility details and information available at: 

SWACO.org/CommunityGrants


Leak temporarily closes the 

Groveport swimming pool 

The Groveport Recreation Department 

announced that the Groveport Aquatic 

Center (outdoor water park) temporarily 

suspended operation on June 6. 

According to city officials, the facility 

will remain closed until an outside firm 

locates the source or sources of a substantial 

water leak and can make necessary 

repairs. City officials said the water level at 

the outdoor pool was fine at the end of the 

2018 outdoor pool season. A leak was found 

in mid-May during the fill of the 450,000 

gallon pool. City staff along with scuba 

divers could not locate the leak. A firm was 

hired to locate the leak(s), but was not able 

to fit Groveport into their schedule until 

early June. The city of Groveport decided to 

open the pool despite the leak to give residents 

and customers an opportunity to use 

the facility. The city will notify season pass 

holders when the pool is back open for use. 

Visit www.groveportrec.com and Facebook 

page for updates. The city of Groveport will 

calculate time lost and provide season pass 

holders with a pro-rated refund. 

“We apologize for this inconvenience,” 

the city stated in an official statement. 

“This is the first time in our 16 years of 

operation that we have experienced such a 

leak. Although unpreventable, they are 

common, especially given the size and age 

of our facility, and the freeze thaw cycle in 

our Ohio winters.” 

Groveport Recreation Director Kyle 

Lund said thus far the leak detection company 

has found some small cracks in the 

pool bottom and repaired those cracks. 

“On June 8, the leak location company 

located actual water line breaks which feed 

the zero-depth entry leisure pool,” said 

Lund. “Staff has excavated around the 

areas, and is waiting for the leak detection 

company to return to the site and run a 

camera in the lines to check for additional 

line breaks within the same lines. At this 

point, we are not sure when the facility we 

re-open.” 

Relay For Life 

Canal Winchester and Groveport residents 

will join together at the American 

Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Canal 

Winchester and Groveport. 

The event runs from 4 p.m. until midnight 

on June 22 at Canal Winchester High 

School, 300 Washington St., Canal 

Winchester. Relay teams, which independently 

fund raise throughout the year, connect 

with one another at Relay for Life to 

raise funds and awareness together, to celebrate, 

and to focus on creating a world 

without cancer. 

Featured activities will include a “Miss 

Relay” Pageant Walk for male contestants, 

theme laps, inflatable games for kids, and a 

silent auction. A luminaria ceremony will 

take place at 10 p.m. The luminaria ceremony 

honors cancer survivors and those 

who have lost the battle to cancer as well. 

During the ceremony, Canal Winchester 

Mayor Mike Ebert, who recently battled 

two forms of cancer, is expected to share 

some thoughts with the audience. 

Local cancer survivors are invited to 

take part in the Relay for Life opening ceremony 

and “Survivors’ Lap” just after 4 

p.m. Survivors are then invited to attend a 

special "Survivors’ Dinner” beginning at 5 

p.m. in the high school cafeteria. 

Visit 

www.relayforlife.org/canalwinchester-groveport 

for information. 

“A Walk Down Main St.” 

The Groveport Heritage Society will 

present “A Walk Down Main Street” on 

June 25. The walk begins at Groveport 

Town Hall, 648 Main St., at 7 p.m. You will 

have the opportunity to walk, physically or 

virtually, down Main Street listening to 

stories and facts about the many businesses 

and residents that called that street 

home. 

It allows long-time residents the 

chance to reminisce, while providing information 

to newer residents about the historical 

relevance of buildings they pass by 

daily. It is a perfect way to end your visit 

to the Groveport Farmer’s Market. 

Township Police statistics 


April crime statistics for Madison 

Township, according to the Madison 

Township Police: 9 assist/mutual aid, 8 

assaults, 4 burglary, 25 domestic complaints, 

12 driving under the influence, 6 

juvenile complaints, 7 miscellaneous incidents, 

1 missing persons, 3 recovered vehicle, 

1 robbery, 6 stolen vehicles, 3 suspicious 

persons, 18 thefts, 1 threats or 

harassment, 149 traffic offenses, 8 vandalism, 

6 hit-skip accidents, 7 vehicle accidents 

- with injury, 19 property damage 

accidents, 3 vehicle impounds, 2 rapes, and 

414 dispatched calls. 

Electric conference 

AEP is the host for the Institute of 

Electrical and Electronic Engineers’ biannual 

ESMO (Engineering Safety Maintenance 

Overhead Lines) Conference June 24-27. 

The conference attracts attendees from 16 

different countries and more than 600 participants 

are expected. As part of this conference, 

demonstrations of new line practices 

will be held at AEP’s Transmission 

Training Center facility on west Bixby Road 

in Groveport on June 25 and 27. 

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.



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Many lives were touched by this organ donor 

By Linda Dillman 

Staff Writer 

When Andrea Taylor needed a new 

heart in 2017 to replace one damaged by a 

virus years earlier, little did she know a 

teenager she was praying for to recover 

from a motorcycle crash would be the one to 

give her new life. 

Taylor, a Groveport Madison High 

School graduate and former Groveport 

Madison teacher, never had a heart issue 

until her junior year in college. The virus, a 

simple cold, got into her bloodstream and 

settled in her heart. 

“A fluke, if you will,” Taylor said. 

“Unfortunately, this fluke caused me to 

need a pacemaker with a defibrillator to 

get me through the next 17 years.” 

She graduated from Ohio Dominican 

University and began a teaching career 

that spanned 10 years before learning in 

February 2015 her heart was failing. A 

year later, she suffered a stroke and was so 

weak she slept up to 20 hours a day. 

First Baptist 

Church of 

Groveport 

5521 Groveport Road 


www.1FBCG.com 614-491-8236 

Sunday Small Groups - 9:00 a.m. 

Sunday Service - 10:30 a.m. 

southeast 

“Her daughter’s choice of being 

an organ donor saved so many people 

at such a devastating time in her 

family’s life. This gives her mother 

comfort in knowing that her daughter’s 

heart is five minutes from her. 

She can listen to her daughter’s 

heart. She can see the impact her 

daughter has made in my life and in 

the lives of my family.” 

- Andrea Taylor 

“On Jan. 21, 2017, I was listed on the 

heart transplant list,” said Taylor. In the 

meantime, she learned on Facebook of the 

crash involving 18-year-old Lydia Stewart, an 

Eastland-Fairfield Career Center graduate. 

“I prayed so hard for her. She was so 

young. She had her whole life ahead of 

her,” said Taylor. 

On March 6, 2017, Taylor received a call 

from the transplant coordinators telling 

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her that they had found a heart for her. 

Before going into surgery, she again 

posted on Facebook asking for prayers for 

herself, her family, the doctors and the 

donor’s family. A message came through 

asking Taylor what she thought were the 

chances that Lydia was her donor. 

Stewart had succumbed to her injuries 

and donated her organs including her eyes 

and tissue. According to Taylor, Lydia 

saved three people by donating her heart, 

kidneys, pancreas and liver. 

Two people in Egypt were able to see 

again with cornea donations and 50 people 

could have a better life because of Lydia’s 

tissue donations. 

It was not until eight weeks after the 

heart transplant that Taylor learned 

Stewart was her donor. 

“I received a letter in the mail from 

Lifeline of Ohio,” recalled Taylor. “I was so 

excited to open it. I was standing at the end 

of the driveway. I stood there with tears 

streaming down my face as I read it.” 

Taylor met Lydia’s mother, Kelly, the 

day after Mother’s Day in 2017. When 

Kelly arrived, she told the family they previously 

met each other when Lydia was 

only six years old and the Stewarts bought 

a camper from Taylor’s family. 

Kelly said she was buying the camper 

for Lydia because she showed horses in 4-H 

and they spent a lot of time at the fair. 

“What are the chances? She slept in the 

same bunks I had slept in,” said Taylor. “I 

understand my case may not be the norm 

for organ donation, but her daughter’s 

choice of being an organ donor saved so 

many people at such a devastating time in 

her family’s life. This gives her mother 

comfort in knowing that her daughter’s 

heart is five minutes from her. She can listen 

to her daughter’s heart. She can see the 

impact her daughter has made in my life 

Special Olympics 

A chapter of Special Olympics Ohio 

formed in the Groveport/Canal Winchester 

area. The mission of Special Olympics Ohio 

is to provide year round sports training and 

competition in a variety of Olympic type 

sports for intellectually disabled individuals. 

For information contact local coordinators 

Penny and Cassandra Hilty at groveportspecialolympics@gmail.com 

or at (614) 

395-8992 or 395-6640. Donations may be 

sent to Groveport Special Olympics, P.O. 

Box 296, Groveport, OH 43125. 

At Slate Run Living 

Historical Farm 

The following activities will be held at 

Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 

State Route 674 North, Canal Winchester: 

•June 29, 2-4 p.m.: Built to Bake - Learn 

how a wood burning stove works and 

browse through our collection of 19th-century 

cookbooks,while we prepare baked 

goods. Meet at the Farmhouse. 

around the Southeast 

Messenger photo by Linda Dillman 

Groveport resident and heart transplant 

recipient Andrea Taylor holds a picture 

containing memorabilia from her donor, 

18-year-old Lydia Stewart. 

and in the lives of my family.” 

According to Donate Life Ohio, every 10 

minutes someone is added to the national 

transplant waiting list. One organ donor 

can save up to eight lives and one tissue 

donor can heal more than 50 lives. 

For information on registering as an 

organ donor, visit DonateLifeOhio.org/register 

or register at the BMV when you 

apply for a driver’s license or state I.D. You 

are never too old or too young to donate. 

•July 2-7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: A Hunting 

We Will Go - Pick up a scavenger hunt list 

at the farmhouse and enjoy searching 

around the farm. 

•July 13-14, 1-3 p.m.: Horse Powered 

Grain Threshing - See how horses power 

machinery that separates grain from 

straw. Weather and crop permitting. 

Wagnalls Gardens 

Looking for some exercise and outdoor 

time? Wagnalls Memorial Gardens, 150 E. 

Columbus St., Lithopolis, are in need of 

volunteers to maintain community beauty. 

Please consider attending any of the work 

sessions below. If you are interested in 

adopting a small garden bed, call Tami 

Morehart at 614-837—4765, ext 120 or 

email tmore@wagnalls.org and give your 

name and phone number. 

Following is the remaining dates for the 

2019 work schedule from 8:30-10:30 a.m.: 

June 20, June 25, July 2, July 11, July 16, 

July 25, Aug. 1, Aug. 8, Sept. 3, and Sept. 

12. All dates are weather permitting.



“Dark Phoenix” is a boring mess of wasted potential 

It is inevitable that any theatrical adaptation 

of the ‘X-Men’ comics is going to try 

to bring the “Dark Phoenix” saga to life. 

For those unfamiliar with the comics, it 

is a beloved arc that depicts the struggle of 

the mild mannered mutant Jean Grey as 

mind and ability merge with that of an allpowerful 

cosmic force capable of mass 

destruction. It is an enduring storyline for 

the devastation wrought, the mental 

anguish she and her loved ones go though, 

and the showcasing of the unmistakable 

love the X-Men have for each other despite 

the horror they can inflict. 

In 2006, the third installment in the 

original ‘X-Men’ movie franchise attempted 

to bring this complex arc to the silver 

screen and failed spectacularly. Instead of 

depicting Jean (played then by Famke 

Janssen) as a good woman struggling with 

her humanity, she is this wordless, scowling 

being who stands in the background 

glaring evilly and breaking stuff. 

To this day, I still harbor so much 

loathing for the film’s creators for failing to 

deliver on what should have been a great 

story. 

So, when the ‘X-Men’ movie-verse was 

rebooted in 2011, I braced myself for the 

eventual reintroduction of Jean Grey and 

another attempt at the “Dark Phoenix” storyline. 

And then when she came onto the 

scene in the abysmal Apocalypse five years 

later, I hoped they would do right by the 

character and actress (played by “Game of 

Thrones” star Sophie Turner) and take the 

time to fully develop the thread. Alas, my 

hopes were dashed shortly thereafter when 

it was announced that not only would their 

next film be the Phoenix storyline, but it 

would be written and directed by Simon 

Kinberg, the man who wrote the screenplay 

for “The Last Stand.” 

Since the ‘X-Men’ is like the 

‘Terminator’ franchise to me, I cannot find 

it within myself to fully quit these movies 

so I had to see what fresh horror was done. 

To be clear, it is as bad as I thought it 

would be but it is a slight step up from “The 

Last Stand.” And by slight I mean in the 

slightest sense of the word. 

Splash N’ Cinema 

Splash N’ Cinema, held in Obetz’ 

Lancaster Park, 4390 Lancaster Avenue, 

will be June 21, July 19, and Aug. 9 with 

free family friendly movies beginning at 

dusk and splash pad hours extended to 9 

p.m. Films include “Ralph Breaks the 

Internet” on June 21; “Incredibles 2” on 

July 19; and “Mary Poppins Returns” on 

Aug. 9. 

Obetz Farmers Market 

The Obetz Farmers Market is held the 

first Wednesday of the month from June to 

September from 4-7 p.m. in the parking lot 

next to Veteran’s Park in downtown Obetz. 

The Reel Deal 

It begins with a 

phone call from the 

president who is 

requesting the assistance 

of the X-Men 

when the lives of astronauts 

onboard a shuttle 

are endangered. 

Team leader Raven 

(Jennifer Lawrence, 

continuing to look 

incredibly done with 

this role) is worried 

Dedra 

Cordle 

entertainment 

about the risky mission and begs Professor 

Xavier (James McAvoy) to turn down the 

request. As usual, he overrides her concerns 

and then tells her to bring some of 

the youngest members to assist for experience 

sake. 

While up in space, the fears of Raven 

are justified when they discover that a 

“solar flare” is threatening to destroy 

everything in the vicinity. 

Then, just when it appears when the 

mission is over and they all made it 

through unscathed, an accident befalls 

Jean and she is nearly killed in the process. 

Afterward, her telepathic and telekinetic 

abilities are amplified way past 11 and 

she complains of feeling as if something 

new is living inside her. While she tries to 

get back into her normal schedule, she 

begins to experience uncontrollable urges 

and power surges. 

Scared, she runs away believing she is a 

danger to herself and others. While on the 

lam (she runs afoul of the law when she 

blasts a helicopter out of the sky), she runs 

into a woman called Vuk (Jessica 

Chastain) who shows no fear of her or her 

abilities. In fact, she tells Jean she can harness 

that power and create new universes 

where she can be safe. But when the X-Men 

learn Vuk is not who she claims to be (are 

they ever?), they race to save Jean before 

she destroys the world and her humanity 

in the process. 

There are many problems with this film, 

Famous Fortress Fireworks 

The annual Famous Fortress Fireworks 

will be held July 4 from 6-10 p.m. at Fortress 

Obetz, 2015 Recreation Trail, Obetz. The 

event features games, food trucks, inflatables, 

giveaways, and fireworks. 

Obetz Zucchinifest 

The Obetz Zucchinifest will be held Aug. 

30 to Sept. 2 at Fortress Obetz, 2015 

Recreation Trail. This free family friendly 

event features rides, food, games and 

music. Bands this year include Warrant on 

Aug. 30, Scotty McCreery on Aug. 31, and 

Spin Doctors and Smash Mouth on Sept. 1. 

Visit obetzzucchinifest.com. 

most stemming from the lackluster writing 

and uninspired direction from Kinberg. I 

don’t know why he was given another 

chance with this arc but he once again 

failed to do anything creative or do it justice. 

While the plot within is slightly more 

coherent than “The Last Stand,” “Dark 

Phoenix” is still a boring mess of wasted 

potential. 

If there is one saving grace for this film, 

it is the acting, which is not all that great. 

While a vast majority of the older cast have 

already checked out (Lawrence, McAvoy, 

Michael Fassbender and Nicolas Hoult), 

the newest cast (Turner, Tye Sheridan and 

Kodi Smit-McPhee) try their best to elevate 

the crap given to them. They largely succeed 

and make this film vaguely watchable. 

With the end of “Dark Phoenix” comes a 

new chapter with the X-Men, and by that I 

mean Disney has snatched up 20th 

Century Fox and Marvel will now have control 

of the property. 

While I have serious concerns at how 

powerful Disney has become in the movie 

world, I do think the Marvel Cinematic 

Universe will do these characters justice. 

Eventually. I hope. 

Grade: D+ 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer 

and columnist.



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xEmployment 

The Madison Township Fire Department is currently creating an eligibility list for 

the position of Part-time Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic. Must be 18 years of age at 

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xFocus on Rentals 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

SEALED BID 

The Madison Township Board of Trustees will accept sealed bids for the 

2016 John Deere 4 Wheel Drive Tractor. The Board will accept sealed 

bids until 6:00 p.m. on July 9, 2019 and bids will be opened directly 

thereafter at the Regular Board of Trustees meeting to be held on July 

9, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Upon bid opening and tabulation, the Board will 

sell the tractor to the highest bidder, except the Board may reject all 

bids and hold another sale as authorized by R.C. 505.10. Each sealed 

bid shall be submitted to the Madison Township Administrator at the 

Madison Township Administration Office at 4575 Madison Lane, 

Groveport, Ohio 43125, and will be accepted until 6:00 p.m. July 9, 2019. 

Late bids will NOT be accepted. 

Bid submissions MUST clearly include a contact name, business name 

if applicable, address, contact phone number, and the amount of the 

bid. 

2016 John Deere 4 Wheel Drive Tractor Model 5085E with 

approximately 241 hours. 

1LV5085EVGG100221. Item is sold as is, where is, and without warranty. 

Information also posted on website at www.madisontownship.org 

under Public Works and Administration 

PLANNING AND 

ZONING COMMISSION 

***NOTICE OF MEETING*** 

MONDAY, JULY 1, 2019 6:00 P.M. 

GROVEPORT MUNICIPAL BUILDING 

COUNCIL CHAMBERS—2ND FLOOR 

#2019-07 A request by Jeffrey Finegan for a Use 

Variance at 341 Main Street, Parcel #185-000204. 

#2019-08 A request by Bobby Sykes for a Rezoning 

at 0 Hamilton Road, Parcel #185-001164. 

The public is invited to attend and participate. 

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LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, 

NE, NC, NH, OH, OK, 

SC, SD, TX, VT and WA 

requires seller of certain 

business opportunities to 

register with each state 

before selling. Call to 

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before you buy. 


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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

You are hereby notified that the City of 

Groveport will be holding a Public 

Hearing on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 

6:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers of 

the Groveport Municipal Building, 655 

Blacklick Street, Groveport, Ohio for: 

ORD. NO. 19-022 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 

ZONING MAP AS TO APPROXIMATELY 37.68 ACRES, 

MORE OR LESS, OF THE FOLLOWING TRACT OF LAND, 

LOCATED AT 5770 SALTZGABER ROAD, PARCEL 

NUMBER 185-002541 OWNED BY, DMH FARMS LLC 

FROM RURAL (UNZONED) TO PLANNED INDUSTRIAL 

PARK (PIP) 

and 

ORD. NO. 19-023 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE 

FINAL PLAT FOR 5770 SALTZGABER ROAD, PAUL 

HEMMER COMPANIES, APPLICANT (PARCEL NUMBER 

185-002541) 

All regular and special meetings of Council are open 

to the public. The applications for these zoning 

requests are on file in the office of the Clerk of 

Council for review. 

Ruthanne Sargus Ross, CMC 

Clerk of Council 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

You are hereby notified that the City of 

Groveport will be holding a Public 

Hearing on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 

6:10 p.m. in the Council Chambers of 

the Groveport Municipal Building, 655 

Blacklick Street, Groveport, Ohio for: 

RES. 19-001 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TAX 

BUDGET FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2020. 

All regular and special meetings of Council are 

open to the public. 

Ruthanne Sargus Ross, CMC 

Clerk of Council 

LEGAL 

Personal Property of: 

Charlie Scott A1; Terry 

Robinson A22; Jerry 

Corne A24; Melinda Garbrandt 

A26; Zachary 

Sweigart B9; Tamala J. 

Weaver B22; Heather M. 

Langham B27. B37; Ted 

West C8, F19; Johney 

Brock C11; Michael Zarzand 

C14; Pamela Davis 

C21; Mark Tipton C23; 

Janice Clark C25; Jeremy 

Davis C35; David 

Blamble D5; Charles 

Stephenson D14, P101; 

Michael O’Conner E11, 

E14; Anna & David 

Harber E12; Christopher 

Collins E30; Amanda D. 

Christie F3; Allen Rogers 

F9; Betty Whitt F27; William 

Kesterson G4; Crystal 

Walters G24; Keith 

Ames H42; Anastasia 

Patridis I12, J8;Stephen 

Sagar I42; Adam Arcand 

P4; Jack Putnam P46; 

Douglas Dawes P48; 

Luis Garcia P58; Zachary 

Sizemore P76 to be 

auctioned at Noon, Sat., 

June 29, 2019 at Access 

Storage Ohio, Inc, 5625 


Public Notices 

INSURANCE 

Guaranteed Health and 

Life Insurance, Prescription 

Disc. Drugs. State Lic 

Broker 614-805-1084 

HELP WANTED 

Auction Auto Detailers 

FRANK’S DETAIL OHIO 

Immediate Openings 

$500-$650 per week 

Will Train / FT Benefits/ 

Weekly Pay 

Monday-Saturday 7am 

w/overtime available 

Valid Driver’s License Req 

Apply in person 

at our location or 

make an appt. 

Located: Manheim Ohio 

3905 Jackson Pike 

Grove City, OH 

(Parking at 

1394 Stringtown Rd.) 

Call: 614-871-6820 

Human Resources - 

Attention: Leisa Kincaid 

franksdetailohio.com 

HELP WANTED 

Home Health Aides 

$13.00/hr. after 90 days 

$15.00/hr. Premium Shifts 

Performance Bonus and 

Paid Time Off after 1 yr. 

One yr. experience working 

for an employer in a caregiver 

6/23 A&M 

role is required. 

To apply, please visit 

v-angels/galloway/employment 

ADVERTISING 

SALES HELPER 

The Advertising Dept. at 

the Columbus Messenger 

Newspapers is seeking a 

Helper for 

the Sales Department. 

No Experience Necessary 

Duties include: 

Set Appomtments, Make 

Calls, Run Errands, etc. 

Senior Citizens and 

welcome to apply. 

Please send your 

resume to: 

Doug Henry, 

Advertising Mgr. 

Columbus Messenger 

Newspapers, 

3500 Sullivant Ave., 

Columbus, OH 43204 

or email to doughenry@ 

columbusmessenger.com 

RECREATIONAL 

VEHICLES 

2018 Forest River 

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furnished plus extras. 

Set up in park in Circleville. 

Ready to start 

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Focus on Rentals 

DATED SALES 

Great Yard/Garage Sale 

Sat, June 22-8am-4pm 

3491 First Ave., 

Urbancrest 

across from YMCA 

Nice things (some brand 

new) - Multi-family, Hsld 

items, tools, baby 

clothes/items, motorized 

wheel chair, walker, other 

health aid items, clocks 

and other assorted 

opportunities! 

INDOOR-OUTDOOR 

COLLECTIBLE 

TAG SALE 

SAT., JUNE 22, 9-5 

OFF E. BROAD ST. 

TO MCNAUGHTEN IN 

LAUREL CANYON 

43213 

46” JUKE BOX 8 TRACK 

“SOUNDESIGN” W/RE- 

VOLVING DISCO BALL, 

ACCENT, WICKER, MET- 

AL TABLES, “SENTRY” 

SAFE, STEREO, APPLE 

COMP., MOWER, DECO 

METAL HD.BOARDS, 

ART, PEZ COLLECTION, 

ANTIQUE TW. BEDS, 

60’S LIONEL TRAIN, 

TOOLS, “GOTHAM” 

ELECTRIC HOCKEY 

GAME, LEATHER 

BENCH, 2002 BLK. 

CORVETTE CON.VT. 

CALL BILL FOR 

EARLY PREVIEW 

614-530-3720 (SALE 

WILL CONTINUE TIL 

END OF JUNE) 

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JUNE GIVEAWAY 

Place a prepaid classified line ad in our paper 

during the month of JUNE and be registered 

to win a $50 Gift Card from 

The Columbus Messenger 

Newspapers. 

All ads received by mail, in person, e-mail or 

phone will be included in the drawing. 

Drawing will be held June 26th, 2019 

and the winner will be notified and published 

in our June 30th, 2019 issue . 

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!!! 

Information 

DATED SALES 

YARD SALE 

June 21 & 22, 9-3 

537 Elm St., Groveport 

Oriental items - Ivory & 

porcelain figurines, chest, 

flower pots, vases, tables, 

Elephant statue-other misc 

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COME AND GET IT 

Deadlines are Tuesdays by 5 pm. 

Call For Publication Schedule 614-272-5422 

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

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

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

Grove City - 614-878-7980 

Six Foot Sofa Bed Couch, good condition except has some damage to arms, 

can cover, brown/green/beige/rust color. 

AM - Canal Winchester - 614-837-3109 

Concrete Goose. approx. 30” tall. Has several outfits 

CB - Galloway - 614-878-7511 

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

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

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

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

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

are welcome to submit requests for donations of items. 

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

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

Mondays publication. Messenger Newspapers is not responsible for any 

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

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WANTS TO Purchase 

minerals and other oil & 

gas interests. Send details 

to: P.O. Box 13557, 

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WANT TO BUY 

CASH FOR CARS 

614-276-2597 

We Buy Cars & Trucks 

$300-$3000.614-308-2626 

ANTIQUES 

WANTED 

Victrolas, Watches, 

Clocks, Bookcases 

Antiques, Furn. 

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or 614-783-2629 

We Buy Junk Cars & 

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$ Cash At Your Door $ 

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(Free Tow). Call 

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MISCELLANEOUS 

FOR SALE 

Large Selection of 

Chandeliers to 

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All in working condition. 

Going Out of Business!! 

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REAL ESTATE 

SERVICES 

Property Management 

We are always available! 

40 yrs. exp in 

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Complete System 

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$49.95 7/7 A 

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All Makes • All Models 

45 Yrs. Exp. • Senior Discount 

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Air Conditioning 

Installation & Repairs 

30 yrs exp. $50 Service 

Fee. R22 recharge avail. 

614-226-0982 

APPLIANCE REPAIR 

Washer, Dryer, Stove & 

Refrig. Repair 875-7588 

BASEMENT 

WATERPROOFING 

Walker’s Basement 

Waterproofing. BBB 

Accredited 614-359-4353 

BLACKTOP 

J & J Asphalt, 

Concrete, Sealcoating 

10% OFF Summer Special 

Commercial/Residential 

Bonded/Insured 

*Asphalt *Concrete 

*Tear Outs *Grading 

*Seal Coating 

*Gravel Lots 

*Paint Stripping 

*Gravel Orders 

*Pot Hole Patching 

*Free Quote 

JJ - 740-506-7861 

Joseph - 614-818-8139 

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BLACKTOP SEALING 

Driveways & Parking Lots 

614-875-6971 

SANTIAGO’S 

Sealcoating & Services LLC 

Quality Materials Used 

FULLY INSURED 

Driveway Seal ( by broom) 

Hot Fill Crack, Asphalt Repair 

Call or text for Free Est. 

614-649-1200 

CARPET CLEANING 

DIRT BUSTERS 

Any 5 areas $75. Home 

Powerwash $99 to $200. 

614-805-1084 

Specializing in Pet Odors 

CLEANING 

Cleaning-wash walls 20 yrs 

exp. 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 

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 

EVANS 

Complete Concrete. 

Facebook Evansconcrete 

(Schedule Now) 

• Foundations • Additions 

• Block • Driveways 

• Patios • Sidewalks 

• Colored & Stamped 

(Free Estimates) 

614-373-1013 

Ins./Bonded • 32 Yrs. Exp. 

Pour It Right, The First Time 

D.J. & DAD KIMMLE 

CUSTOM CONCRETE 

6-23 

All Types E/SE 

Free Estimates 

All Work Guaranteed 

614-206-0158 

ALL-CITY CUSTOM 

CONCRETE 

All Types Concrete Work 

New or Tear Out-Replace 

37 Yrs. Exp. 

(614) 207-5430 

Owner is On The Job! 

GUTTERS 

Low Price-Great Service 

5 & 6” Seamless gutters, 

covers, siding, gutter clng. 

Bill 614-306-4541 

HAULING 

DUMPSTER RENTALS 

Bulk Pickups 

Estate Cleanouts 

You Load or We Load 

Open 7 Days - Visa/MC 

BUCKEYE HAULING 

and DUMPSTERS 

614-397-1171 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

J&E 

Renovations 

Interior & Exterior 

Room Additions, Garages, 

Insurance Claims & Handyman 

Free Estimates 

740-272-6421 

7/7 A 

6-23 A 

6/23 A 

7-7 SE 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

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 

KLAUSMAN HOME 

IMPROVEMENT 

Siding-Windows- 

Doors-Roofing-Soffit- 

Fascia-Gutters-Trim 

Earn FREE Seamless 

Gutters with Siding Over 

1000 Sq. Ft. 

FREE Shutters with 

Soffit & Trim 

EPA Certified 

Member of BBB 

Financing Available 

Over 20 yrs exp. • Free Est. 

Licensed-Bonded-Insured 

Owner & Operator 

James 614-419-7500 

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. 

Free Est. - Financing Avail. 

Member BBB Of Cent. OH 

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614-419-3977 

or 614-863-9912 

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 

HOME 

MAINTENANCE 

Finishing Carpenter for all 

your extra home repairs or 

Honey-do-list. over 40 yrs. 

exp. Sonny 614-325-1910 

JOE’S HOME MAINT. 

Home Repairs, Roofing, 

Siding, Gutters, Soffits, 

Misc. Int. Repairs 

Int. Painting 

Call Joe 614-235-6883 

35 Years Exp. 

LANDSCAPING 

DAN’S 

Mowing 

Service 

Quality Work 

Affordable Price 

Groveport Resident since 1979 

Licensed & Insured 

Free Estimate 

614-598-2545 

LAWN CARE 

Marty Mack Lawn Svcs. 

Lawn cutting, yard cleanup. 

Small tree & bush 

trimming. Light hauling & 

trash removal 

614-589-7841 

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 

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Free Estimate 

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PAINTING 

A Job Well Done Again 

A lic. General Contractor 

Some Skilled Services 

Incl: Painting • Stucco, 

Repair•Carpentry•Exterior 

Drainage & Home Maint. 

Call Today! 614-235-1819 

LeVay Painting Co. 

Interior & Exterior painting, 

Wall Repair, 

Wallpaper Removal & 

7-7 

Powerwashing. 

A&M 

Zach 

614-886-8926 

PEST CONTROL 

Anthony Pest Control 

Eliminate Your Pest For 

Less $$. 614-600-8841 

PLUMBING 

ALL IN ONE 

PLUMBING LLC 

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$25 OFF LABOR 

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Classified Services 

7-7 

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6-23 A 

7-7 A 

7/7 

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6/23 

PLUMBING 

All About Drains & Plumb. 

Will snake any sm drain 

$125 + tax. 614-778-2584 

POWER WASHING 

MRS. POWERWASH 

Any house wash $149 + tax 

Single deck $69 + tax 

2 Tier deck $99 + tax 

Best Wash In Town 

Over 45,000 Washes 

Ashley, 614-771-3892 

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. 

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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 

7.7 

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 

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BURNS TREE SERVICE 

Trimming, Removal & 

Stump Grinding. 

614-584-2164 

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TREE & LANDSCAPE 

Tree Trimming 

& Removal 

6/23 

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Also Stump Removal 

Free Est. - Fully Ins. 

Call 614-235-3791 

Cell 614-738-0682 

Brewer & Sons Tree Service 

• Tree Removal 

• Tree Trimming 7-7 

A&M 

• Stump Grinding 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

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Village of Lithopolis 

Business 

Spotlight 

Envy 

Nail Spa 

Envy Nail Spa has just 

opened and it is 

Lithopolis’ first nail salon. 

We offer a wide range of nail 

services including manicures, 

pedicures, and acrylic nails. 

We also have waxing and 

facial services on the weekends. 

We are no ordinary shop as 

we have a rustic chic vibe, 

hardly any wait times, and we 

are family friendly. 

Mention our ad and receive 

10% off your next visit! 

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. 

Bugstravaganza 

Bugstravaganza will be held at Walnut 

Woods Metro Park, 6716 Lithopolis Road, 

Groveport. on Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

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. 

Fairfield County’s “Best Kept Secret” 

Lithopolis Honeyfest 

The 13th annual Honeyfest in downtown 

Lithopolis promises to be bigger 

and better than ever and embraces the 

theme, “Saving the planet, one honeybee 

at a time.” It will be held Sept. 6 from 3- 

7 p.m. and Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Admission is free and a shuttle will be 

available. 

The Honeyfest features live music, 

bee beards, beekeepers, honey and honey 

tasting, mead competition, Honeyfest 

Queen Pageant, honey bake off, Ohio 

Honey Show, honey extracting, hive inspection, 

junior beekeeping, the American 

Honey Princess, mead and wine 

tasting, foods made with honey, kids 

crafts, photo contest, art, honey beer garden, 

and the Bloom-Carroll Kiwanis. 

Call 614-829-7355 for information. 

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 

Summer art festival at 

the Wagnalls Memorial 

The Wagnalls Memorial, 150 E. 

Columbus St., Lithopolis, is hosting its 

first outdoor summer art festival, “Art at 

the Wagnalls,” on Aug. 10. 

The event features fine artists and artisans 

specializing in painting, photography, 

ceramics, glass, jewelry, 

furniture, sculpture, wood, metal, and 

other mixed media. 

Vendors may secure their space now 

for $100. Prizes for art entry awards are 

$600 first place, $250 second place, and 

$150 third place. 

Deadline is June 28. 

For information, contact Alexis via 

email at socialmedia@linearcreative.com 

or call 216-741-1533. 

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 

10% DISCOUNT 

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 Spa 

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!

Southeast Messenger - June 16th, 2019

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