Southwest Messenger - June 30th, 2019

June 30 - July 13, 2019 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXVIII, No. 19 

Everyone needs 

a good buddy 

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

Sparky the safety dog (right) poses with 

Jackson Township firefighter Curt 

McKinney and siblings Keegan Weber 

and Hailey Blumenthal shortly before 

they took the mound at the Mirolo 

Dream Field at Windsor Park on June 

22. McKinney and several other personnel 

from the fire department and the 

division of police were Buddy Ball volunteers 

during First Responder’s Day. 

Hayden Scholl, 16, (bottom right) celebrates 

after he scores a run during the 

Giants and Orioles match. 

Jackson Township firefighter Dan 

Ashcraft (below) helps his grandson 

Corbin Widmayer line up for the pitch. 

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An explosion of 

fun in Grove City 

Celebrate Independence Day with family 

fun and a community fireworks show in 

Grove City from 6 to 10:30 p.m., Thursday, 

July 4 at Grove City High School, 4665 

Hoover Road. Parking lots open at 5:30 

p.m. 

Free children’s activities sponsored by 

the city of Grove City and the Grove City 

Church of the Nazarene are available from 

6 to 9 p.m., including games, inflatables 

and a rock climbing wall on the Grove City 

High School training field. The fireworks 

show starts at approximately 9:50 p.m. 

Seating is available in the stadium bleach- 

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See INDEPENDENCE DAY page 2 

Inside 

Pets of the Week .................. 13 

The Reel Deal .................. 14 

Bug Off! 

City works with the county to control 

the mosquito population Page 2 

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Music, gnomes and 

more at Grove City parks 

Join the city of Grove City throughout 

July and get your “Game On!” to celebrate 

Parks and Recreation Month with activities 

for residents of all ages and abilities. 

Kick off National Parks and Recreation 

Month, Friday, July 5 at 6 p.m., at the 

grand opening and ribbon cutting of the 

new, all-inclusive, nature-themed playground 

in Gantz Park, 2255 Home Road. 

Children can explore, climb, slide and 

swing on the area designed to emphasize 

the nature around them. 

From 6 to 8 p.m., enjoy the play area, 

walk the paths, tour Gantz Farmhouse and 

Barn, and meet the Gardens at Gantz 

Farm volunteers and Garden Sprouts 

youth gardening group as they share the 

improvements they are making to the 

Gardens at Gantz Farm. Cross the bridge 

to the gazebo at 7 p.m. where the fun heats 

up with a performance by the Central Ohio 

Brass Band - don’t forget a blanket or 

chair. 

New this year, participate in the 2019 

Gnome Hunt. Roam Grove City parks to 

find the homes of up to 20 gnomes. Pick up 

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The City Beat 

Mosquito management program aims to keep residents safe 

By Andrea Cordle 

Southwest Editor 

It’s officially mosquito season. The 

pesky insects are not just annoying, they 

present a potential health risk. Mosquitoes 

can transmit diseases like West Nile Virus 

and encephalitis. 

According to Cindy Fitzpatrick, the 

director of public service for the city of 

Grove City, the city has entered into a contract 

with Franklin County Public Health 

for mosquito control. The city paid the 

county $23,500 this year to trap, count and 

test mosquitoes. 

According to Franklin County Public 

Health, the mosquitoes are collected in 

pools of less than 50. So far this year, 

Grove City has had one pool test positive. 

“We had one in the west region to test 

positive for the West Nile Virus,” said 

Fitzpatrick. 

Fitzpatrick said the county has broken 

the city into four quadrants — north, south, 

east and west. Where the county finds a 

positive test, they spray that area. In 2018, 

the city had 48 pools test positive for West 

Nile Virus — 20 in the north quadrant, 16 in 

the south and 12 in the west. 

This year, the county is using a natural 

botanical pyrethrin, an insecticide derived 

from chrysanthemum flowers. The county 

uses the spray in the evening when a high 

volume of mosquitoes is found. According 

to the county, the spray is safe to be 

applied around organic gardens, farms and 

crops. However, the county does maintain 

a ‘do not spray’ registry of residents who 

request the spray not be used around their 

property. 

Mosquitoes require standing water for 

their young to hatch and develop. Once the 

eggs are laid, the insects can hatch and 

emerge from the water as adults in one 

week. 

“Mosquitoes tend to stay where they 

hatched,” said Fitzpatrick. “So, if you have 

mosquitoes around your house, they were 

likely born there.” 

Eliminating standing water and mosquito 

habitats around your home could 

help to prevent bites and reduce the risk of 

disease. Franklin County Public Health 

offers these tips to control the mosquito 

population on your property: 

• Empty, remove, cover or turn over any 

container that has the potential to hold 

water. 

• Repair leaky pipes and faucets. 

• Make sure gutters and downspouts 

are free of blockage and are properly draining. 

• Change the water in wading pools 

weekly and store indoor when not in use. 

• Properly dispose of old tires. 

• Empty planters that hold water twice 

each week. 

• Empty bird baths twice weekly. 

around the southwest 

INDEPENDENCE DAY 

Continued from page 1 

ers and in the areas outside the fenced-off 

blast zone. 

“Our community truly appreciates 

those who made and continue to make sacrifices 

to protect our freedom and country,” 

said Mayor Richard “Ike” Stage. “This is 

our day to celebrate and give thanks in 

their honor.” 

All carry-in items are subject to search 

by security. Blankets, lawn chairs and 

most other personal items are permitted. 

The following are prohibited: grills, alcohol, 

weapons, personal fireworks including 

sparklers, skates, bicycles, skateboards, 

pop-up tents and canopies, and pets other 

than service dogs. Tailgating with grills is 

prohibited, as are flatbed trailers and 

recreational vehicles. Coolers are not permitted 

in the stadium. Food and beverages 

are available for purchase. 

• Empty your pet’s watering dishes 

daily. 

• Use sand to plug holes in trees where 

water can collect. 

• Drain or fill low areas on your property 

that hold water for more than three 

days. 

• Remind or help neighbors to eliminate 

breeding sites in their property. 

Fitzpatrick also encourages anyone 

going outside around dusk or down to wear 

long sleeves, long pants and wear insect 

repellent. 

The health department sets about 100 

traps each week from mid-May through the 

end of September. 

To report an area of concern in the community, 

call the Franklin County Public 

Health mosquito hotline at 614-525-2483 

or complete a service request form at 

www.grovecityohio.gov. For more information 

about mosquitoes and county’s mosquito 

program, visit mosquito.myfcph.org. 

a Gnome Hunt card; identify the gnome in 

each park for prizes and tickets to enter the 

special grand prize raffle. Visit 

GroveCityOhio.gov for details. 

For more information, call 614-277- 

3050. For event-day weather-related 

updates, call 614-277-3060 and check 

Grove City’s Facebook and Twitter pages 

@GroveCityOhio. 

Blood drive at Kingston Center 

The American Red Cross Blood Drive 

meets in the Kingston Center, 3226 

Kingston Ave., from 1-7 p.m. the first 

Wednesday of each month. To schedule an 

appointment call 1-800-448-3543 or visit 

the American Red Cross Blood Drive website. 

Parking is restricted to one side of the 

street in the following neighborhoods: 

Briarwood, Hoover Crossing, Marthas 

Wood and Clark Drive from 5:30 to 11:45 

p.m. Free parking is available at Grove 

City High School, Grove City Church of the 

Nazarene and Windsor Park. Parking is 

also available at Murfin Fields for a fee, to 

support the Grove City Kids Association. 

For information regarding traffic flow, 

visit www.GroveCityOhio.gov or call 614- 

277-3050. 

For event-day weather-related updates, 

call 614-277-3060 or check Grove City’s 

Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages 

@GroveCityOhio. In case of severe weather, 

the fireworks will be launched Friday, 

July 5. Other activities will not be rescheduled.


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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 

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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 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. 

“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 

Are you, like many, trying to shed some pounds? 

If so, don’t watch television or drive past any fast 

food joints because sabotage is waiting around every 

channel and corner! 

Try eating responsibly when you are faced with a 

grocery bag of burgers or pig trough size dinner plate 

filled to the rim with food. Perhaps I should use the 

term platter instead of plate because, along with 

America’s waistline, the size of our china is growing 

along with our appetites. 

A new chicken commercial touts the deliciousness of 

a bowl with layer upon layer of chicken, gravy, potatoes, 

etc. that looks more like a Jackson Pollack menu 

mash-up. 

When I was a little girl, my parents would drive 10 

miles to a BBF–Burger Boy Food-O-Rama–at the 

corner of Dering Road and High Street on the south 

side of Columbus for a hamburger and fries. It was a 

rare occasion and one our small family indulged in, at 

the most, once a month. 

Back in the 1960s, a normal, adult-size meal consisted 

of a hamburger, small bag of fries, and a small 

soda–pretty much the same components of what is 

now a children’s meal at fast-food restaurants of today. 

Funny thing about the 1960s, people were satisfied 

with a lot less food. 

I do not remember my mother or father feeling like 

they needed to eat more than what the simple meal 

contained. They did not “Super Size” their order with 

more or bigger burgers or slurp down what amounted 

to a six-pack of soda in one cup. 

One hamburger. One bag of fries. One soda. One 

meal. 

Point of View 

Rick Palsgrove 

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 and 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 the managing editor of the 

Columbus Messenger Newspapers. 

Portions can ruin a weight loss plan 

Places - By Linda Dillman 

When did we turn the corner to mega burgers, 

bulging boxes of fries, and pails of soda? Or single 

plates at a buffet house filled with enough food to feed 

a family of four? How often have you seen people push 

themselves away from a table at a buffet, half-eaten 

plates still piled with food? 

My grandma would have said, “Look at that, what a 

waste. Their eyes were bigger than their stomachs.” 

Who needs a country fried steak, mashed potatoes, 

and green beans all swimming in the same sea of milk 

gravy? Why serve a salad with enough greens to feed a 

whole rabbit hutch on a plate the size of an old vinyl 

record? Is it really necessary to dine on a hamburger 

consisting of dual patties, a double dose of cheese, and 

topped by multiple slices of bacon followed by a chocolate 

shake chaser? 

Try going into a restaurant and ordering a normal 

size portion. My mother went to a corner eatery the 

other day and asked about a salad accented with chicken. 

The server admitted the salad size was large 

enough for two, but my mother was a single diner and 

since it was impractical to ask for a doggie bag for a 

salad, half the meal went to waste. 

My advice to restaurants, open up the children’s 

menu to people older than 12 or the senior menu to 

non-seniors (or nearly seniors, like me). Companies 

downsize. Why can’t restaurants downsize their portions? 

Instead of hiking up the price, cut costs by cutting 

portions. Restaurants and diners would both benefit 

with less waste and less waist. 

Linda Dillman is a Messenger staff writer.



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Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

The relationship between the Jackson 

Township Fire Department and the 

Grove City Division of Police has 

always been amicable. That is, until the 

Chief’s Competition at the Farmer’s 

Market rolls around. On June 22, with 

the cook-off series tied 2-2, Police 

Chief Richard Butsko and veteran officers 

Lt. Doug Olmstead and Lt. Eric 

Scott (below) battled Fire Chief Randy 

Little, Assistant Fire Chief Shawn 

Quincel and Battalion Chief Jason 

Burley (right) to see who could make 

the best chili. Team Butsko went the 

more traditional route by creating a 

classic meat chili while Team Little took 

a more seasonal approach with a white 

chicken chili. After much savoring, a 

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“Moore Choices” 

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Grove City Council’s Art Concern presents “Moore Choices,” a 

collection of watercolor artwork by the late Ned T. Moore (1928- 

2019), on display through Friday, July 19 at City Hall, 4035 

Broadway, in the Grove City Town Center. 

After serving as an Army Special Services artist during the 

Korean War, Moore worked as art director for several Columbusbased 

art and advertising agencies and freelanced as an illustrator/designer. 

He spent approximately 27 years as an educator, 

where he was a professor of drawing and fine art at The Ohio 

State University and Columbus College of Art and Design. 

Moore’s work captures every-day life with washes of brilliant 

transparent color, pulling the viewer into the moment with fresh 

and comforting brushstrokes. His work has been published in a 

number of consumer and special interest magazines and exhibited 

in national and international shows as part of traveling exhibits 

sponsored by the Ford Motor Company. 

The exhibit is open to the public weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 

p.m., or by appointment by calling Tami Kelly, clerk of council at 

614-277-3065. 

The Grove City Art Concern was founded in 1991 and sponsored 

by Grove City Council. The Art Concern was created for the 

express purpose of promoting arts and culture in the Grove City 

community. 

This piece, painted by Ned T. Moore, depicts a game day at The Ohio State University. It is part of the collection 

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The Central Ohio Military Museum and 

local first responders will host a 

Harrisburg First responder and Veterans 

Celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 20 

and July 21 at 1010 High St. in the village 

of Harrisburg. 

The event will feature displays of military 

vehicles, first responder vehicles and 

reenactors from the Revolutionary War, 

the War of 1812, the Civil War, Vietnam 

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memorabilia, food trucks and vendors. 

Military enthusiasts can appreciate the 

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the honor and sacrifice of our 

Armed Forces Veterans, through the 

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Downpours make a mess in township 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

On June 19, nearly four and a half inches 

of rain fell within an hour in the city of 

Grove City. Among the properties impacted 

by the rapidly accumulating rainfall that 

night was the Jackson Township administrative 

building.Several emergency vehicles 

within the fire department were also 

impacted. 

According to Township Administrator 

Shane Farnsworth, the administrative 

building took in a fair amount of water 

through a breach in the front and back 

entrances. He said at the June 25 board of 

trustees meeting that the water made its 

way into a closet, under the podium in the 

public meeting room and throughout the 

carpeting. 

Farnsworth told the trustees they were 

unable to contact a carpet cleaning service 

at that time, so he used his own water vacuum 

to suck up the excess water. 

“I think I pulled about 30 gallons of 

water out of the carpet,” he said. 

Farnsworth added that they used box 

fans to dry out the carpeting that was 

soaked near the closet and podium, and 

also opened all the windows to air out any 

mustiness left behind. 

“I think we’re going to have to watch out 

for that for a while,” he said during the 

board’s caucus session. 

Beyond the soaked carpeting, 

Farnsworth said no further damage was 

reported. 

According to Assistant Fire Chief 


Shawn Quincel, there were three emergency 

response vehicles that were impacted 

by the rain. 

“They were all out on runs and just 

came into too much water,” he said, referring 

to Engine 203 and 206 and Medic 203. 

Engine 206 is used primarily as a backup 

vehicle. 

Quincel told the trustees that Engine 

203 had an electrical issue and is now 

fixed, while Engine 206 and Medic 203 are 

“in the shop” being evaluated. 

Trustee David Burris asked Farnsworth 

to contact their insurance agency as the 

township could be looking at a large repair 

bill. 

There was no water damage reported at 

any of the fire stations. 

Jackson Township blood drive 

Jackson Township will host a blood 

drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 5 in the 

township’s administrative office, located at 

3756 Hoover Road. To schedule an appointment, 

call the Jackson Township Fire 

Department at 614-875-5588 or contact the 

Red Cross at 1-800-red-cross or redcrossblood.org. 

Immunizations in Jackson Twp. 

Franklin County Public Health will 

offer adult and childhood immunizations 

on July 8 at the Jackson Township 

Administration Building, 3756 Hoover 

Road in Grove City. 

Most insurance plans are accepted. 

Discounted services are available for those 

with no insurance. 

To schedule an appointment, call (614) 

525-3719 or visit www.myfcph.org. 

Councilman honored for service 

Ted Berry, a resident of Grove City, was 

recently awarded the Ohio Commendation 

Medal by Order of the Governor and 

Adjutant General. Berry serves as the public 

information officer of the 4th Civil 

Support and Sustainment Brigade, Ohio 

Military Reserve, Ohio Adjutant General’s 

Department. Berry has been appointed 

Acting Public Affairs Officer of the Brigade 

effective 10 October 2017. 

The Commendation Award may be 

awarded to any member of the state military 

forces who has distinguished himself/herself 

by meritorious achievement or 

service to the state and accomplished it 

with distinction. It is awarded for exemplary 

behavior, efficiency and fidelity to an 

active service member. 

The proclamation said, “Ted Berry has 

unselfish and untiringly rendering a distinct 

service in furthering 

the interest 

of and in promoting 

the security and 

welfare of the state 

of Ohio.” 

Berry is an elected 

Grove City councilman, 

hosts a 5K 

to help animal rescue 

organizations in 

Ted Berry 

central Ohio, and hosts the annual Grove 

City Cornhole Tournament to benefit the 

city parks. 

Berry works as the business development 

manager of the Byers Corporation 

and is a former director of business development 

and lobbyist for Ohio State 

University.



SUMMER FUN 

The Obetz Zucchinifest is a free, four-day, 

family festival held at Fortress Obetz during 

Labor Day weekend. It is a great end of summer 

tradition for the community. The festival offers 

live entertainment on multiple stages, rides, 

games, and a variety of food and craft vendors. 

Guests can watch the pageant, parade, or browse 

the classic cars at the Car and Motorcycle Show. 

Enjoy a Zucchini beer brewed by North High 

Brewing Co. while listening to the five National 

acts on the Main Stage. The line-up this year 

includes Warrant (8/30), Scotty McCreery (8/31), 

RaeLynn (8/31), Spin Doctors (9/1), and Smash 

Mouth (9/1). Local artists will perform on “Your 

Stage” at various times throughout the weekend. 

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distributed on July 13 to qualified, lowincome 

Franklin County residents. The 

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Baptist Church, 1955 Frank Road, beginning 

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Hollywood Casino Columbus announced its 

annual fireworks show, at 200 Georgesville Road, 

Columbus, on June 29 at 9:45 p.m. 

The event is open to the public and welcomes 

people of all ages for the event. Guests must be 

age 21 to enter the facility. Complimentary selfparking 

is available on surface lots at the property 

and on levels 1–4 in the garage. No outside food 

or beverages will be permitted on property. 

This is the third consecutive year Hollywood 

Casino Columbus has hosted fireworks to celebrate 

the Fourth of July and has become a tradition 

for many westside residents. 

“Everyone loves fireworks and we are excited 

to be able to share this experience with our 

friends and neighbors here on the Westside,” said 

Jason Birney, vice president and general manager 

for Hollywood Casino Columbus. 

Admission is free and guests are encouraged 

to bring a lawn chair. The show will last approximately 

12 minutes and is presented by Rozzi’s 

Famous Fireworks. 

All concerts are FREE! 

Monday is Kids Day featuring the Cincinnati 

Circus Company, COSI, and the Columbus Zoo. 

The midway has plenty of rides and games for 

kids of all ages. 

Start growing your award-winning zucchini 

soon so you can participate in the zucchini judging. 

Prizes are awarded for biggest zucchini; 

smallest zucchini; most unusual; and best 

dressed. 

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please bring a photo ID and your current 

address in Franklin County. You are asked 

to also bring heavy-duty bags, boxes or 

carts to carry the bulk produce home. For 

more information, contact the church at 

614-279- or visit 3115 www.centralbaptistcolumbus.org. 

e Resurrection 

The Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran 

Church will host a fresh produce give-away 

from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Saturday 

Schuman’s Meats 

1440 Harrisburg PikeColumbus, OH 43223 

614-274-2161 | www.schumansmeats.com 

Tues. - Fri.: 7am – 6pm | Sat.: 7am – 5pm 

TASTE THE DIFFERENCE 

July 2nd - July 13th | CLOSED JULY 4th 

of each month at 3500 Main St. in Hilliard. 

The church also operates a food pantry on 

Mondays from 6 to 6:45 p.m. For more 

information, call the church office at 614- 

876-7926. 

YMCA 

The Hilltop YMCA hosts a fresh produce 

giveaway the third Wednesday of each 

month from 4 to 6 p.m. at 2879 Valleyview 

Drive in Columbus. For more information, 

call the YMCA at 614-276-8224. 

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Chicken 

Pork 

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Ohio Grown, 

Naturally Dry Aged 

For Your Satisfaction 

Cut Fresh Daily! 

ALL OUR GROUND 

MEATS AND PATTIES 

ARE GROUND FRESH DAILY 

American Cheese......................................................................................... $3.99 lb. 

Off the Bone Ham......................................................................................... $4.99 lb. 

Deep Fried Turkery Breast........................................................................... $5.99 lb. 

Hard Salami................................................................................................... $4.99 lb. 

Super Hot Pepper Cheese........................................................................... $5.49 lb. 

Garlic Bologna............................................................................................. $6.49 lb. 

Ham Salad.................................................................................................... $5.99 lb. 

Chicken Salad.............................................................................................. $4.99 lb. 

Baked Beans................................................................................................. $2.69 lb. 

Potato Salad (Mayo & Mustard)................................................................. $2.39 lb. 

Cole Slaw...................................................................................................... $3.99 lb. 

Whole Ny Strips (Cut & Wrap Free)......................................................... $8.99 lb. 

Whole Ribeyes (Cut & Wrap Free)......................................................... $10.99 lb. 

Beef Brisket................................................................................................. $5.99 lb. 

Beef Ribs...................................................................................................... $1.99 lb. 

Beef Short Ribs........................................................................................... $5.99 lb. 

Grill Burgers............................................................................................... $2.39 ea. 

Ground Beef (10 lb. Package).................................................................... $23.99 

Ground Beef Patties (20 Patties Per Box)................................................. $16.95 

Coney Dogs (20 Hot Dogs Per Package)...................................................... $5.99 

Pork Spare Ribs.......................................................................................... $2.49 lb. 

Pork Country Ribs...................................................................................... $1.99 lb. 

Bratwurst...................................................................................................... $4.99 lb. 

Boneless Chicken Breast......................................................................... $1.99 lb. 

Whole Chickens......................................................................................... $1.69 lb. 

Chicken Drumsticks.................................................................................... $1.19 lb 

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SUMMER FUN 

To advertise in a Southwest Messenger special 

section, contact Doug Henry at 614-272-5422. 


Summer Jam West 

is still rocking 

This is the sixth year for Summer Jam West and we’re still rocking! 

You’ll find us in Westgate Park on Saturday, July 13 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Our bands are full of energy and local and our 40 artists and crafters are 

talented. We have five food trucks, all with mouthwatering offerings and 

four food carts with everything from ice cream and J-Pops, to cookies and 

kettle corn. 

Where else can you find $1 snow cones and drinks? Did you know we 

still have free face painting and balloon twisting for the kids? Did you know 

about our free tees at the Kids Art Zone (11 – 4)? 

Along with the food trucks and bands, we’ll be bringing you an Art Car 

Corral, The Artists Wrestling League, free bike repairs and helmets for kids, 

a dog cooling station, 40 arts and crafts booths and Community Partners that 

promote peace, acceptance and diversity on the Hilltop. 

This year’s festival theme is “Peace Train” and the mural is going up at 

2322 Sullivant Ave. We’re the only arts and music festival on the Hilltop and 

it’s only once a year, so come out and play with us! 


Get Your Game On! 

This July in Grove 

City Parks 

Warm weather and long hours of sunlight make July perfect for exploring 

the parks in Grove City and beyond. This is why 34 years ago, the 

National Park and Recreation Association (NRPA) chose July to celebrate 

National Park and Recreation Month. With 21 parks encompassing more 

than 320 acres and miles of multi-use paths, Grove City offers many opportunities 

to play outside: attend a special event, take a bike ride, cool off at 

the splash pad or just enjoy a day in a park! 

One way children enjoy parks that never goes out of style is on playgrounds. 

Grove City features 19 playgrounds of various sizes and themes 

including the award-winning, inclusive Dream Field Playground in Windsor 

Park and new equipment at Westgrove and Pinnacle parks. 

The most popular playground destination in Grove City for generations 

is Gantz Park. Last March, work began on a new playground that ensures 

children of all abilities can carry on this tradition. Don’t miss the grand 

opening of the new inclusive, nature-themed Gantz Park Playground at 6 

p.m., Friday, July 5. Stay to officially kick off Parks and Recreation Month: 

explore the Gardens, Farmhouse and Barn then enjoy a concert by the 

Central Ohio Brass Band in the gazebo at 7 p.m. 

summer events 

Famous Fortress Fireworks 

The third annual Famous Fortress 

Fireworks will be held July 4 from 6-10 

p.m. at Fortress Obetz, 2015 Recreation 

Trail in Obetz. The event features games, 

food trucks, inflatables, giveaways, and 

fireworks. 

CW Blues and Ribfest 

The Canal Winchester Blues and 

Ribfest will be held July 26-27 in downtown 

Canal Winchester. Visit www.bluesandribfest.com 

for information. 

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. 

Westgate Park 

Music & Arts 

Festival 

Summer Jam West 

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Community-Friendly 

Live Bands All Day 

Art Sale 

Ohio Chalk Art Guild 

Food Trucks! 

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SUMMER FUN 

Outdoor summer fun at Darby Park 

The following are events scheduled at 

Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park this 

summer. Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park 

is located at 1775 Darby Creek Drive in 

southwest Franklin County. 

•Spiders and Snakes Display, July 4 

from 1 to 4 p.m. - Come discover more 

about these misunderstood creatures. Meet 

at the Nature Center. 

•Stream Quality Monitoring, July 6 at 

10 a.m. - Wade into the river to explore 

stream life and determine stream health. 

Option to become a stream quality monitoring 

volunteer for ODNR‘s Scenic Rivers 

Program. Meet at Indian Ridge. 

•Feed the Stream, July 6 at 1 p.m. - 

Enjoy the fish feeding frenzy as you help 

feed them worms, crickets and minnows. 

Meet at Nature Center. 

•Family Creeking Adventure, July 7 at 

3 p.m. - Get wet as we catch fish, bugs and 

crawdads in Big Darby Creek. Meet at 

Ranger Station. 

•Wildlife Hike, July 10 at 10 a.m. - 

Come and search for wildlife with a naturalist 

on a two-mile hike along the Terrace 

Trail. Meet at Indian Ridge. 

•Disneynature: Born in China, July 12 

at 7 p.m. - Watch Disneynature’s “Born in 

China.” Follow the lives of three animal 

families - snow leopards, giant pandas and 

golden snub-nosed monkeys. Meet at 

Nature Center. 

•Photo Group: Photo Storage/Recover of 

Lost Photos, July 13 at 10 a.m. - Learn the 

latest strategies and processes for the 

quickest access to your photos during editing, 

long term storage and recovering lost 

photos. Meet at Nature Center. 

•All About Slime, July 13 at 11 a.m. - 

Help us in creating and decorating ooey 

gooey slime. Please dress for a mess. Meet 

at Nature Center. 

•Discover Falconry, July14 at 4:30 p.m. 

- Meet and learn about some amazing birds 

of prey from the Ohio School of Falconry. 

Learn about the ancient sport of falconry 

as you watch these raptors take flight. 

Meet at Indian Ridge. 

For more information about the park or 

its programs, call 614-891-0700 or visit 

metroparks.net. 


KANSAS, Sara Evans 

at Lancaster Festival 

Legendary classic rock band KANSAS and 

country music star Sara Evans will perform with 

the Lancaster Festival Orchestra on the Ohio 

University Wendel Concert Stage for the featured 

concerts at the 2019 Lancaster Festival. 

Sara Evans performs on July 20, with 

KANSAS headlining the Festival’s finale on July 

27. 

The now-traditional tribute band concert on 

July 24 will feature Bluffett featuring The Son of 

a Sailor Band – an on-stage tribute to the legendary 

Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band. 

An extra-special opening night concert of 

“Symphonic Photochoreography” will surely 

dazzle the audience when the Lancaster Festival 

Orchestra performs on July 18 at Fairfield 

Christian Church. 

The event will feature three huge screens 

across the front of the stage with specially created 

films by renowned director Nicholas Bardonnay, 

including: films of the National Parks to the 

music of the New World Symphony by Dvorak, 

historical footage of Abraham Lincoln to the 

music of the Lincoln Portrait by Copland, and a 

world-premiere of "FESTIVAL 35!," a film celebrating 

the 35th anniversary of the Lancaster 

Festival to the music of the Festive Overture by 

Shostakovich. 

Also new this summer is FESTIVAL U., a 

free, open, university-style program with talks 

and previews of Festival events to be held at Ohio 

University on July 13 and 14. The program will 

feature Mr. Bardonnay, discussing his new 

Festival film; Kristin Canda, artist; Victor Jones, 

director; and Maestro Sheldon, each giving a preview 

talk about upcoming Festival events. 

Tickets will be available for purchase online at 

www.lancasterfestival.org at the Festival offices 

– 117 West Wheeling St. in Lancaster. 

The 2019 Lancaster Festival will be July 17- 

27.

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Pet Corner 

Pets of the week 

Ciabatta is a 2-yearold 

large mixed breed 

who is a wiggly, 

active pooch. He is 

looking for a loving 

and active place to 

call home. He will 

need daily walks, 

plenty of playtime, 

and tons of cuddle 

time. He looks forward 

to attending our free Monday night training 

classes with you, to learn his basic commands 

and manners through positive reinforcement. 

He is very interested in other dogs, 

but may be too much for some. He should 

meet any potential furry friends before adoption. 

Adopt Ciabatta from the Franklin County 

Dog Shelter. 

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

Suzie is a 5-year-old 

boxer who is a busy 

bee. She is a naturally 

playful, curious, 

and trusting canine. 

Suzie would love a 

home with someone 

who would take her 

out for daily walks or 

give her something to 

do. After the job is 

done, she’ll curl up in front of the fire with you 

in the evenings. Suzie is up for adoption at the 

Franklin County Dog Shelter. 

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

These furry friends are available 

for adoption at local 

rescues and shelters 

Cipher is an adorable 

4-month-old kitten. 

He is playful and just 

tons of fun. Cipher 

has been neutered. 

He is microchipped 

and up to date on all 

his vaccines. Cipher 

is up for adoption 

through Colony Cats 

and Dogs. you can meet him the organization’s 

adoption center, located at 2740 

Festival Lane in Dublin. 

FYI: www.colonycats.org 

Roomba is a sweet 

girl who is about 3 

months old. She 

would make a great 

addition to any home. 

She is a typical kitty 

who enjoys being petted 

and playing with 

toys. Roomba is 

spayed and up to 

date on vaccinations. 

Stop by the Colony 

Cats adoption center to meet her. 


McCain is a very 

handsome and strong 

3-year-old black 

Lab/pit mix with loads 

of energy. He would 

love a human who 

could play with him 

and take him out for 

daily walks. McCain 

gets along with other dogs and cats as well. 

He would love to fin his forever home. Adopt 

McCain from Colony Cats and Dogs. 


Programs to produce homes 

The Franklin County Dog Shelter and 

Adoption Center will offer new programs 

and foster opportunities during the month 

of July. 

On July 13, the shelter will host an 

adoption event featuring long-term residents 

at Homedog Resort and Daycare in 

Columbus from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. These 

long-term residents will be joined by volunteers 

who know the dogs’ behavior and 

potential adopters will be able to speak 

with them and learn why the dogs are special 

and what the right home would look 

like for them. All dog adoptions will be $18 

and every dog will be up-to-date on shots, 

spayed or neutered, microchipped, and 

receive a dog license. 

The shelter has also announced dates 

for the Shelter Running Club Open House. 

This is an opportunity for interested individuals 

from the public to learn more about 

this program and join experienced runners 

with a dog on a short two-mile run. The 

open house dates will be July 6 and July 27 

at 8 a.m. Interested individuals should 

show up at the shelter and be prepared to 

run with a dog. 

Finally, the shelter will support a 

Shelter Vacation program from July 15 

through July 19. During this time, members 

of the public will be able to foster dogs 

from the shelter, welcoming them into 

their homes for the week. All dogs will be 

on a first-come, first-foster basis and preference 

will be given to those dogs who have 

been adoptable for one month or more. 

The Franklin County Dog Shelter and 

Adoption Center is located at 4340 

Tamarack Blvd. in Columbus and is 

opened Monday through Friday from 11 

a.m. to 7 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 

Saturday and Sunday. For additional 

information, visit dogs.franklincountyohio.gov. 


Pleasant View reunion 

Pleasant View High School will have an 

all class reunion on July 26 with a wiener 

roast and July 27 with a pot luck. The 

events will begin at 7 p.m. at CenterPointe 

Church, 2505 Hyde Road in Grove City. 

For more information, contact Tad Lamb 

at 614-875-9691. 

Free community meal 

Bethel Lutheran Church, 4501 Hoover 

Road in Grove City, will host a free community 

meal every third Saturday of each 

month. The food will be served from noon 

to 1 p.m. For more information, call the 

church office at 875-0510. 

St. John’s Evangelical 

Lutheran Church 

3220 Columbus St. 

Grove City, OH 43123 

614-875-2314 www.stjohnsgc.org 

WORSHIP SERVICES 

Saturday - 6:00 pm 

Sunday - Traditional 8:15 am & 11:00 am 

Contemporary - 11:00 am 

Looking for a small, 

friendly church experience? Try 

First Presbyterian Church 

of Grove City 

4227 Broadway 

in Grove City 

Join us on 

Sunday mornings: 

Traditional Worship at 10 a.m. 

Wellness services for seniors 

LifeCare Alliance provides a nurse at 

Grove City Church of the Nazarene in 

Grove City every Tuesday to provide free 

foot care and other wellness services for 

seniors. To schedule an appointment or for 

more information, call the nurse at 740- 

360-4132. 

S.A.L.T. at Evans Center 

The Grove City Division of Police host 

Seniors and Law Enforcement Together 

(S.A.L.T.) meetings at 1 p.m. the second 

Tuesday of each month at the Evans 

Center, 4330 Dudley Ave. Adults of all 

ages are welcome to attend. Visit 

police.grovecityohio.gov for more information. 

Grove City Church of God 

“A Healing Place” 

4235 Harrisburg Pike, Grove City, Ohio 

614-875-7186 

NEW SERVICE TIMES 

Sundays beginning June 9 

9 a.m. Discipleship Classes - 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 

Wednesday Nights Beginning June 12 

Connection Café opens at 5:30 p.m. 

Discipleship Classes begin at 6:30 p.m. 

The Naz 

(Grove City Church 

of the Nazarene) 

4700 Hoover Rd. 

614-875-2551 

Join us Saturday’s at 6PM or 

Sunday’s at 9AM or 11AM 

www.thenaz.church 

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 22,000 households in the 

Southwest area. 

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

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S.A.L.T. at Evans Center 

The Grove City Division of Police host 

Seniors and Law Enforcement Together 

(S.A.L.T.) meetings at 1 p.m. the second 

Tuesday of each month at the Evans 

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All ads received by mail, in person, 

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Drawing will be held July 30th, 2019 

and the winner will be notified 

and published in our August 11th issue 

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Center, 4330 Dudley Ave. Adults of all 

ages are welcome to attend. If you would 

like additional information on other crime 

prevention programs visit police.grovecityohio.gov 

or call 614-277-1765. 

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In Entertainment 

Chucky is back with more 

gore and more ridiculousness 

It was choose a toy at the theaters this 

weekend. The first and more wholesome 

option was “Toy Story,” the fourth installment 

of a beloved animated franchise that 

has garnered the reputation for making 

even the most jaded of adults weep like 

newborns. The second and less familyfriendly 

option was “Child’s Play,” a reboot 

of a beloved slasher that features a murderous 

doll who has garnered the reputation 

for making even the most jaded adults 

weep like newborns. While both were worthy 

options for a variety of reasons, I was 

only in the mood for one. 

“Child’s Play” is not an exact replica of 

the original hit from 1988, so points are in 

order for base creativity. Though both 

share the same ridiculous premise (or is 

it?) of a doll coming to life and murdering 

people, the latest version focuses more on 

the dangers of dependence on technology 

and less on the transference of one’s 

wicked soul into an inanimate object 

meant for children. Whether the latter is a 

deal-breaker is entirely up to you. 

The film opens with low wage workers 

in an overseas manufacturing plant meticulously 

crafting the perfect technological 

doll for consumers around the world. The 

Buddi doll, as it is called, is promised to 

provide a “life-long” companion for children, 

helping them grow and thrive 

through a supportive relationship where 

they are their eyes and ears. Additional 

features include babysitting duties for 

overworked parents, connectively with 

other Kaslan Industries products so the 

Buddi doll can order Kaslan rides and find 

programming on the Kaslan TV’s, and, of 

course, staring at you as you walk across 

the room. (Seriously, their eyes follow you 

everywhere! I don’t know how doll collectors 

do it.) 

Though it is clear not every worker is 

thrilled with the product they are creating, 

or the job they have, they do it day in and 

day out for consumer needs. But one 

evening, a worker is caught daydreaming 

and is promptly fired for envisioning a better 

job somewhere else. Before he can pack 

up his meager belongings, he is ordered to 

finish up his Buddi doll, and finish up he 

does. In an act of disobedience, he strips 

the Buddi doll of all of its safety features, 

including one that removes the anti-violence 

protocol. 

Naturally, this doll is shipped to the 

states where it falls into the hands of a consumer 

who purchased it for her child. 

Luckily for this family, she was able to 

return it due to its “occasional glowing red 

eyes” but it is soon picked up by singlemother 

Karen Barclay (Aubrey Plaza) who 

gives it to her 13-year-old son Andy 

(Gabriel Bateman) as a joke/early birthday 

present. 

The Reel Deal 

Dedra Cordle 

At first, Andy is 

creeped out by the 

waxen doll with the 

voluminous orbs 

and slicked hair, but 

he quickly finds a 

real friend in Buddi, 

now Chucky (voiced 

wonderfully by Mark Hamill). As they get 

to know each other, Andy begins to suspect 

that something is amiss when Chucky gets 

possessive of his time spent with human 

friends. Then things get weirder, more 

dangerous and ultimately deadlier from 

then on out. 

One could say “Child’s Play” is just 

another unnecessary reboot of a beloved 

property from an industry out of ideas and 

they would be right. But this film is also an 

interesting satirical piece about our willingness 

to accept advanced technology into 

our lives for the sake of convenience and 

comfort. Unfortunately, it doesn’t keep 

with that thread throughout as it has to 

make room for the more gruesome elements 

of its predecessor and the overall 

film really does suffer because of that. 

I have to be completely honest and say I 

thought this film was going to be complete 

crap. The trailers looked dumb, Chucky 

looked even more off than he normally 

does, and it just didn’t hit any good note at 

all. But when I saw it, I was surprised at 

how much I was enjoying it. It has some 

dark humor, it pokes fun at itself, it has an 

interesting take on tech and I laughed with 

it just as much as I laughed at it. I know 

this film is not going to be for everyone, but 

it’s a decent time if you’re looking for quality 

ridiculousness. Grade: B- 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff 

writer and columnist. 

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In Education 

Techie 

Camp 

SUMMER 

AUTO DEALS 

This Week’s Features 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

Like many children his age, Preston 

Miller loves computer and video games. He 

said he has learned many skills while playing 

on these mediums and has even decided 

that he wants to make a career out of it. 

“I plan to be a YouTube video game creator,” 

said the fourth grade student at 

Finland Elementary School. 

Knowing that he needed to hone the 

skills required to be a game creator, Miller 

was excited to learn that he would have the 

opportunity to do so at his school. The only 

problem was that it would take place in the 

summer. 

“I love summer break but I really wanted 

to do this,” he said. 

On June 17 at roughly 8:30 a.m., Miller 

found himself back in school for an all-day, 

week-long programming class called Techie 

Camp, which was made possible for students 

at Finland Elementary and Franklin 

Woods Intermediate through a grant from 

Battelle and Tech Corps. 

“Techie Camp is a hands-on program 

that teaches young children the basics of 

programming,” said Tech Corps instructor 

Will Sierzputowski. “For this week, along 

with the one that was held last week (June 

10 -14 at Franklin Woods), they are learning 

how to make an app but with the stipulation 

that they make something that 

benefits others.” 

When the stipulation was announced 

the first day of class, Sierzputowski said 

there were a lot of blank stares. 

“I don’t know if it was because it is the 

summer and they’re in summer mode or if 

they thought they would be making cool 

apps right away,” said the junior at Ohio 

Northern University with a laugh. “Some 

later told me they thought they would be 

doing something that would make them a 

lot of money so I think it might have been 

the second option.” 

But with some prodding, the group of 22 

budding creators brainstormed ways apps 

can help people, watched design and programming 

tutorials, and started putting 

their ideas to code. 

“I am so impressed by what they came 

up with,” said Tech Corps instructor Anna 

Dake. “There has been a lot of variety with 

these groups.” 

Heidelberg honors 

Eric DeVore and Cedric Ebbeler of Grove City were named to 

the dean’s list at Heidelberg University for the spring semester. 

Messenger photo by Dedra Cordle 

Anna Dake, a volunteer with Tech Corps, works with Finland Elementary School students 

Hannah West and Sophia Tope during the final work day of a week-long Techie 

Camp on June 20. More than 35 children at Finland and Franklin Woods Intermediate 

participated in the camp that taught them programming skills to create their own apps. 

West and Tope made an app for parents that tells them the exact moment their children’s 

punishment time is up. 

Olivia Reynolds, 10, she designed an 

app that helps people remember recipes. 

“If people forget, they can just pull it up 

and have the instructions right there,” said 

the Franklin Woods Intermediate student. 

Hector Flores co-created an app for parents 

to tell them the appropriate age for 

their children to do chores. 

“I mow the grass and I’m not sure I 

should be made to do it at my age,” said the 

fourth grader. 

Hannah West and Sophia Tope created 

an “ungrounding app” that counts down 

the exact time they are out of punishment. 

“Parents are always trying to tell you 

that you have more time in punishment,” 

said West. 

“This app will show them that it is not 

true because the countdown tells them the 

time is up,” added Tope. 

Miller, the future game creator, programmed 

an app that allows people to find 

games on Roblox, a popular game creation 

system platform. 

“It breaks it up by skill level too,” he 

said. “If they’re a beginner and want to 

play a game where they find eggs, the app 

shows them where to find it for beginning 

level players.” 

names in the news 

Other app creations include Fortnight 

quizzes, algebra flashcards, origami 

instructions, sports point trackers, and a 

once-a-day reminder to do something nice 

for someone else. 

While the students said there was some 

difficulties learning how to program, they 

were given great instruction and plan to 

continue making apps well into the future. 

“It was a struggle sometimes but I had a 

lot of fun learning how to do this,” said 

Reynolds. “Eventually I would like to put 

something on the app store but I need to 

work on a few more things first before I can 

reach that level.” 

The Techie Camp that was held at 

Finland Elementary and Franklin Woods 

Intermediate marked the first time the 

popular camp was held in the South- 

Western City Schools District. It was 

brought to the school, in addition to the 

grant, due to the efforts of Kira Shade-Ray, 

the Finland Elementary site coordinator 

for Communities in Schools, and Helen 

Cosner, a gifted intervention specialist 

with the district. Shade-Ray said that 

while coding clubs are growing in popularity 

at the schools, they would love to host 

Techie Camp again next summer. 

ODU honors 

Karsen Marioth of Grove City has been named to the Ohio 

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NO CLOTHING. Antiques, 

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furniture, tools, ladders, 

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furniture, student desk, 

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cookbooks, much more, 

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July 12, 13 & 14 

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Drawing will be held July 30, 2019 

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xClassified Services 

INFORMATION 

Look To The 

Professionals 

In Our 

Service Directory 

For 

Quality 

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That Is 

OUT 

OF 

THIS 

WORLD! 

AIR CONDITIONING 

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30 yrs exp. $50 Service 

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Epoxy/Overlay Floors 

Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests. 

Now Accepting Credit Cards 

614-419-9932 

EDDIE MOORE 

CONSTRUCTION 

Quality Concrete Work 

Lt. Hauling & Room Add., 

Block Work & Excavation 

Stamp Patios, 

Bsmt. Wall Restoration 

37 Yrs Exp - Lic & Ins. 

Free Ests. 614-871-3834 

Buckeye Cement 

Contractors 

Specializing In 

Tearout & Replacing 

Concrete of Any Type 

Licensed • Bonded • Insured 

37th Year in Business 

614-539-5640 

7-7 W/SW 

7/7 A 

7/7 W/SW 

FENCING 

EAZY FENCE 

Chain Link - Wood 

No Job Too Big or Small 

All Repairs ~ Free Est. 

Insured. 614-670-2292 

GUTTERS 

Low Price-Great Service 

5 & 6” Seamless gutters, 

covers, siding, gutter clng. 

Bill 614-306-4541 

HAULING 

DEAN’S HAULING 

614-276-1958 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

SINCE 1973 

Phil Bolon Contr. 

Windows & Siding 

Decks, Kitchens, Baths 

Room Additions, 

Flooring, Roofing 

Bsmt Waterproofing 

Deal With Small Non-Pressure Co. 

45 Yrs. Exp. - Refs. Avail. 

Lic.-Bond-Ins. 

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 

7-7 

A/M 

Free Est. - Financing Avail. 

Member BBB Of Cent. OH 

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

614-419-3977 

or 614-863-9912 

LG 

REMODELING 

Interior & Exterior 

Full Service Remodeling 

• Bathrooms • Kitchens 

• Tile • Drywall • Flooring 

• Roofing • Siding • Etc. 

NO JOB TO SMALL 

A+ BBB Rating 

A+ Angie’s List 

Lic. • Bonded • Insured 

614-488-8377 

www.lgroofingcolumbus@gmail.com 

Over 20 yrs exp. • Free Est. 

Licensed-Bonded-Insured 

Owner & Operator 

James 614-419-7500 

Quality is our #1 Priority 

HELMS’ CONTRACTING 

Call For FREE ESTIMATES 

New Kitchens & Baths 

New Replacement Windows 

Basement Remodels 

Room Additions • Roofs 

More than 25 Years Experience 

Licensed • Insured • Bonded 

Bill Helms 614-296-0850 

or 614-801-1801 7-21 

W/SW 

7-7 A&M 

7/21 A 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

C&JHandyman 

Services LLC 

Minor Plumbing & 

Electric 

Install Hot Water Tanks, 

Dishwashers & Disposals 

Also Fencing & 

Interior/Exterior Painting 

Free Est. ~ 18 Yrs. Exp. 

614-284-2100 

SLAGLE 

HOME REMODELING 

Baths, Kitchen, 

Room Additions, 

Plumbing and Electrical. 

All your Handyman needs 

No Job too Big or Small 

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

Jerry 

614-332-3320 

HOME 

MAINTENANCE 

Finishing Carpenter for all 

your extra home repairs or 

Honey-do-list. over 40 yrs. 

exp. Sonny 614-325-1910 

LANDSCAPING 

WE PULL WEEDS! 

No job too big or too small. 

We offer a full range of 

landscape services 

Fast • Affordable • Reliable 

Call Dustin for a 

FREE Estimate today! 

614-357-7847 

LAWN CARE 

FREE ESTIMATES 

The Lawn Barber 

Cut & Trim Starting at 

$22.50 & up 

614-935-1466 

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 

Old Man 

& A Mower 

Lawn Service 

Senior Discount 

Reasonable Rates 

614-282-5176 

Ask for Ed 

7/7 

MOVING 

W/SW 

Aaron Allen Moving 

Local Moving Since 1956 

Bonded & Insured 

614-299-6683, 263-0649 

Celebrating 60 yrs in business 

7-7 A 

6-30 SW 

7-7 w/sw/m 

PEST 

CONTROL 

Classified Services 

TERMITE & PEST CONTROL 

3093 W. Broad St., Cols. 

614-367-9000 

TERMITES? PESTS? 

BED BUGS? 

$100 off new termite services! with this ad 

Monthly & Quarterly Pest Services 

Great Prices!! Licensed & Insured 

Visit Us 

“Do It Yourself Pest Control”. 

Free Termite Inspection 

MOVING 

A Complete 

Moving 

Reasonable, Reliable 

No Job Too Small 

PUCO #150692-HG 

Free Estimate 

614-878-1179 

PAINTING 

Painting - Int./Ext. 

Power Wash-Gutters Clnd 

Free Est. - 26 Yrs Exp. 

Call Dave 614-270-2369 

God Bless 

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 

Painter Over 30 Yrs Exp. 

Free Est. Reas Rates 

Daniel 614-226-4221 

LeVay Painting Co. 

Interior & Exterior painting, 

Wall Repair, 

Wallpaper Removal & 

7-7 

Powerwashing. 

A&M 

Zach 

614-886-8926 

Burt’s Painting 

“Grove City’s Hometown 

Painter.” Free ests. 

614-539-3412 

PEST CONTROL 

Anthony Pest Control 

Eliminate Your Pest For 

Less $$. 614-600-8841 

Anthony Pest Control 

Termite/Bed Bug Work 

at Reasonable Prices. 

614-600-8841 

PLUMBING 

All About Drains & Plumb. 

Will snake any sm drain 

$125 + tax. 614-778-2584 

ALL IN ONE 

PLUMBING LLC 

“One Call Does It All” 

$25 OFF LABOR 

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614-801-1508 

All Major Credit Cards Accepted 

7.7 A&M 

7/21 

POWER WASHING 

Housewash 

Vet/Sr Disc. Call Today!! 

614-586-3417 

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 

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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 

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TREE & LANDSCAPE 

BURNS TREE SERVICE 

Trimming, Removal & 

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614-584-2164 

Brewer & Sons Tree Service 

• Tree Removal 

• Tree Trimming 7-7 

A&M 

• Stump Grinding 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568 

Joe’s Tree & Yard Work 

Trim, thin, shape bushes, 

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hauling. 614-598-6247 

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Tree Trimming 

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Free Est. - Fully Ins. 

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Summer reading 

program comes 

to Urbancrest 

Messenger photo by Dedra Cordle 

Karen Pease, a fourth grade teacher at 

Highland Park Elementary, reads to Lilly 

Pease and siblings Lottie, Ella and 

Millie Rose at the Martin Luther King 

Park in the village of Urbancrest on 

June 19. Pease is a part of a free summer 

program where several staff members 

from the school are available for 

reading instruction for students in 

kindergarten through fourth grade. With 

the exception of July 3, the teachers will 

be on hand from 10 to 11 a.m. each 

Wednesday through Aug. 7 at the open 

shelter house with books, snacks, 

prizes and crafts. The park is located on 

First Avenue, between the Southwest 

Community Center YMCA and the Union 

Baptist Church. 

V I P R E A L T Y 

I N C 

C. GREG SKINNER 


• Only agent offering balanced marketing including Newspapers, Magazines, 

area Postcards, Enchanced Internet and more! 

• 5 Star Rated Columbus Area agent again for 2018 • Discount Fees everytime 

Call Text Email Greg 614-537-1994 

for a FREE marketing presentation, it spells out all I do to sell your home. 


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