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A living history at 

Century Village 

Step back in time and enjoy fall traditions, 

music and community as it was in 

Ohio during the mid-1800s from 1 to 5 

p.m., Sunday, Oct. 6, during the Old-Time 

Harvest Day at Century Village in Fryer 

Park, 4185 Orders Road. 

For most of Ohio’s history, the autumn 

harvest involved neighbors working 

together to reap the fruits of the growing 

season as they prepared for the winter 

ahead. The Southwest Franklin County 

Historical Society and the city of Grove 

City provide an opportunity for families to 

connect with the community’s past. 

See HISTORY page 2 

Inside 

Battle of 

Grove City 

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

The stands at the Central Crossing 

High School football stadium were 

packed as their beloved Comets 

clashed with the Grove City 

Greyhounds on Sept. 13. Though the 

two schools have met infrequently on 

the gridiron, the fan-bases consider the 

winner to be the champion of bragging 

rights until the next time they meet. 

From Sept. 13 on, the Greyhounds will 

hold the title as they won the game 18- 

15. Shown here are a few scenes captured 

at the festive event. 

Above, Grove City quarterback Jared 

Knight has plenty of pass protection. 

At right, the Central Crossing band performs 

at half-time. 

To see more photos, go to page 6. 

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Neighborhood Safety 

Village leaders are trying to keep 

students and residents safe Page 4 

State Report Cards 

See how the local district was graded 

on the state report card Page 8 

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remain in Grove City after graduation. That is still the 

goal, but a requirement that a student must reside in 

Grove City after graduation has been lifted. 

Grove City Council signed off on the change at a recent 

meeting. 

The higher education investment program was 

adopted by the city several years ago. According to 

city legislation, the objective of the program is to 

expand higher education opportunities in Grove 

City, attract economic development, encourage 

investment and employment expansion and support 

workforce training. It also aims to make the 

city a lifetime destination for employment and residency 

for young professionals. 

Per the program, the city offers full-time students 

a $1,000 scholarship each semester or $3,000 

a year. Students can receive a maximum amount of 

$12,000. The amount of the award part-time students 

could receive is $500 per semester or $1,500 

a year. To qualify, the student must be a Grove 

City resident, attend a participating school and 

agree to perform 10 hours of community service. 

There was a requirement that the student remain 

a city resident after graduating but the program’s 

committee recommended that the city drop that 

rule. 

“Forcing them to live here is not realistic,” said 

John Hampson, a former educator and higher education 

program committee member. “It is costing 

the city additional money that is unnecessary.” 

According to Hampson, the administration was 

spending money trying to track down individuals 

who did not fulfill their promise to stay in Grove 

City. 

The students may not stay in the city after completing 

their studies, but Hampson said the city has 

received valuable community service from the students. 

He said the hope of the committee is that the 

students will complete the community service, 

develop ties to the area and want to stay in Grove 

Experience living history with a variety of hands-on 

activities including old-time games, traditional crafts 

and daily chores; including leather tooling, rope weaving, 

butter churning and well water pumping. 

The event also features: 

•Costumed re-enactors and period music. 

•A wagon ride through Century Village. 

•Restored or reconstructed historical buildings 

including a one-room schoolhouse, log cabin, general 

store and barns. 

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The City Beat 

Residence requirement dropped from Higher Education program 

Move with the Mayor 

Grove City Mayor Richard “Ike” Stage is joining 

forces with mayors from across the nation as they 

Move with the Mayor during the month of September 

to boost physical activity and lower the risk of cardiovascular 

disease. The initiative, in partnership with 

the National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke 

Prevention, promotes being active to improve the 

health of individuals in our region. 

Residents are invited to join Mayor Stage for a walk 

at noon on Friday Sept. 27 in Fryer Park at the Eagle 

Pavilion, 3670 Discovery Dr. The group will follow the 

path along the pond to the Discovery Drive path 

HISTORY 

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City. 

“They have to want to be a part of the community,” said 

Hampson. “I think in the long run, you will see most of 

them stay in Grove City.” 

Grove City councilman Ted Berry, who is also a higher 

education program committee member, said the community 

service requirement is significant. 

“The students value the connection to the community 

through that community service,” he said. 

A resident in attendance at the council meeting spoke 

out against the change in the program. Roger Burket said 

the initial purpose of the program, to eliminate educated 

residents from leaving, is gone. 

“This is not going to work,” said Burket. “It was a bad 

idea from the beginning. Tax dollars should not go to scholarships.” 

Grove City Mayor Richard “Ike” Stage said the city has 

rewarded 134 students with scholarships. 

“That is money well spent,” said Stage. 

The mayor said a main objective of the program is to 

secure a permanent institution of higher education within 

the city. 

“We are telling colleges and universities that the city is 

building a pool of students who live here, and we want to 

subsidize their education,” said Stage. 

According to Hampson, a brick and mortar college-level 

facility located in Grove City is the ultimate goal. 

“I know you can see the possibilities,” Hampson said to 

council members. 

Students who receive scholarship funds must attend an 

institute that has a presence in Grove City. The participating 

schools include Columbus State Community College, 

which offers classes at the Career Academy, Ohio 

Christian University at Grove City Church of the 

Nazarene, and Ohio Dominican University, also offering 

classes at the Career Academy. 

To learn more about the Grove City Higher Education 

Investment Program, visit www.grovecityohio.gov. The 

deadline to apply for funding for the winter/spring semester 

is Nov. 1. 

around the southwest 

around the Grove City YMCA. 

“I’m asking residents to join me throughout the 

month of September to get moving,” said Stage. “I hope 

we can inspire others to start a health journey of 30 

minutes of walking or other forms of exercise.” 

Reports show heart disease kills more than 600,000 

Americans each year. Mayors across the country are 

encouraging citizens to take regular walks to improve 

their health. Walking is one of the easiest ways to 

lower one’s chances of heart disease and its risk factors, 

including high cholesterol, high blood pressure 

and diabetes. 

For more information, visit GroveCityOhio.gov. 

•The village herb garden, windmill and antique 

equipment. 

•Metalworking demonstrations on a traditional 

forge in the blacksmith shop. 

Attendance and parking are free. Donations of nonperishable 

food items for the Grove City Food Pantry 

will be accepted at this rain-or-shine event. For a full 

schedule of activities, visit GroveCityOhio.gov or call 

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By Dedra Cordle 

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It is a scene that has become all too 

familiar: A video shows a group of students 

preparing to cross the road to reach their 

school bus when a vehicle comes into view. 

Though the lights on the bus are flashing 

and its stop indicators have extended, the 

vehicles races by and narrowly misses hitting 

the children. 

It is a problem that has occurred 

throughout the country as districts have 

opened its doors to a new school year and 

now one local community says it is dealing 

with the issue as well. 

At the Sept. 10 village of Urbancrest 

council meeting, councilwoman Shawn 

Moore said there has been three reported 

incidents of motorists passes stopped buses 

within the month, one she has seen firsthand. 

“I was at the bus stop with my granddaughter 

when I saw this black truck fly 

right by,” she said. 

She added that all of the bus lights and 

gates were engaged but this motorists 

showed little concern for the children ready 

to enter the bus. 

“It is very dangerous,” she said. 

Mayor Joseph Barnes Sr. asked where 

in the village these incidents were occurring 

and she replied that were taking place 

on First Avenue. Councilwoman Alicia 

Wiggins said she also heard that one took 

place on Central Avenue. 

First and Central Avenues are main 

Cleanup in Jackson Twp. 

The annual Jackson Township Cleanup 

is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 28, at 

the Jackson Township Administration 

Building, 3756 Hoover Road, sponsored by 

Jackson Township, the city of Grove City, 

thoroughfares in the village. Not only are 

they populated residential roads but 

employees from nearby businesses often 

use them as a shortcut to access Broadway. 

In the past several years, council has taken 

a number of steps to reduce traffic and 

speeding issues along these streets. They 

include restricting access between the 

weekday hours of 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. and 

installing a speed capturing sign to establish 

trends for future enforcement purposes. 

Moore said that with all they have done 

to lessen the vehicular dangers posed to its 

residents, she was disheartened to see 

some motorists continue to endanger lives 

by breaking bus passing laws. 

“I would hate to see something happen 

to any of our kids,” she said. 

She asked the street commissioner if 

Keep Grove City Beautiful and Local 

Waste Services. For more information, call 

Jackson Township at 614-875-2742 or the 

Grove City environmental supervisor at 

614-277-3058. 

Hazardous Waste 

collection in Grove City 

The annual Household Hazardous 

Waste (HHW) mobile collection for 

Franklin County residents, hosted by 

SWACO, is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 28 

at the Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston 

Ave. in Grove City. Find a detailed list of 

accepted items at www.swaco.org that 

includes gasoline, lighter fluid, thinners, 

pool chemicals, fluorescent light bulbs, 

propane tanks under 20 pounds, all types 

of batteries and corrosives such as drain 

cleaners. 

Oil-based and spray paint only will be 

accepted. Latex and other water-based 

paint can be disposed with your regular 

trash after drying it by adding paint hardeners, 

cat litter or sawdust and leaving the 

lid off. A $1 fee, per can, will be charged for 

any water-based paint dropped off at the 

event. 

Franklin County residents can also take 

advantage of SWACO’s permanent HHW 

collection site at 645 East 8th Ave. in 

Columbus (the corner of East 8th and 

Essex avenues) open Wednesday, 

Thursday and Fridays. 

5K Rescue Dog Walk/Run 

Grove City Councilman Ted Berry will 

host his annual 5K Rescue Dog Walk/Run 

from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at Breck 

Park, 3005 Demorest Road in Grove City. 

This is a free event but donations of 

unopened dog food or dog toys are encouraged. 

All proceeds raised will benefit animal 

rescue organizations. Last year, there 


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they could purchase signs that bring 

awareness to the children in the area, such 

as ‘We Love Our Children’ signs. 

Commissioner Edward Banks said they 

could purchase the signs but the problem 

will not stop unless there is enforcement. 

“We need the police to come out here,” 

he said. 

Moore agreed, saying it was imperative 

to ask them to step up patrols during these 

times. 

Barnes suggested that when parents or 

grandparents take their kids to the bus 

stop, to bring a pen and paper with them to 

write down a detailed description of the 

vehicle and motorist. He then said to give 

the information to the school district or 

local law enforcement agencies for further 

investigation. 

were 368 human walkers and 157 dogs who 

took part in the event. It raised more than 

$11,000. To register for the walk, visit 

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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. 

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. If you would like 

additional information on other crime prevention 

programs visit police.grovecityohio.gov 

or call 614-277-1765. 

Century Village open house 

The Southwest Franklin County 

Historical Society welcomes groups and 

individuals to Century Village, 4185 

Orders Road. Tour the historic log house 

and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the fourth 

Saturday of each month, May through 

September. For more information or to 

schedule a visit to Century Village, contact 

Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081. 

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.



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This cheekily painted rock was a popular destination for a photo. Here, current and 

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In Education 

The Ohio Department of Education recently released its 

annual report card. The report gives each school district in the 

state an overall grade after factoring in six component grades. 

The South-Western City Schools District earned an overall 

grade of C. 

The components include: 

•Achievement - this represents whether student performance 

on state tests met established thresholds and how well students 

performed on tests overall. South-Western City Schools received 

a D in achievement. 

• Progress - looks at the growth that all students are making 

based on past performances. The district earned an A in 

progress. 

• Gap Closing - is a component that shows how well schools 

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Ohio School Report Card 

Results for South-Western City Schools District 

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are meeting the performance expectations for the most vulnerable 

students in English language arts, math, graduation and 

English language proficiency. South-Western received a B. 

• Graduation Rate - looks at the percent of students who are 

successfully finishing high school with a diploma in four or five 

years. The district received a C. 

• Improving At-Risk K-3 Readers - this component reviews 

how successful the school is at improving at-risk K-3 readers. 

South-Western scored a C. 

• Prepared for Success - looks at how well prepared Ohio’s 

students are for future opportunities. The district earned an F 

in this component. 

To review the report card or for additional information, visit 

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Marching Band Showcase 

The South-Western City Schools 

District Marching Band Showcase will be 

at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Central Crossing High 

School, 4500 Big Run South Road in Grove 

City. For more information, visit 

www.swcsd.us. 

FHHS 5K for 

breast cancer awareness 

Franklin Heights High School will host 

a 5K race to raise funds for breast cancer 

awareness. The race will start at 9 a.m. 

Oct. 5 at the school’s stadium, 1001 

Demorest Road in Columbus. Registration 

begins at 8 a.m. The cost to participate is 

$20 for adults and $10 for students. 

Proceeds will benefit the Stefanie 

Spielman Foundation. To register or for 

more information, visit fhhs5kraceforawareness.weebly.com. 

College Fair 

The South-Western City Schools 

District will host College Fair 2019 from 6 

to 8 p.m. Sept. 25 at Central Crossing High 

School, 4500 Big Run South Road in Grove 

City. The event is free and open to all students 

and their families. It will feature 

representatives from numerous colleges 

and universities, military branches and 

will also include financial aid information. 

For more details, visit www.swcsd.us. 

Tax-Aide volunteers 

needed for tax season 

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program, 

which provides free tax preparation, 

primarily for senior citizens, at the Grove 

City Church of the Nazarene and many 

other locations across the state is seeking 

volunteer tax preparers for next year. 

Anyone who does his/her own taxes on a 

commercially available program is an ideal 

candidate for the volunteer opportunity. 

Volunteers receive IRS-approved training. 

They are asked to work at least one day a 

week during the 10 to 11-week tax season. 

For more information about volunteering, 

contact William Evans at 614-885- 

0938 or wlevans88@gmail.com. Those 

interested may also visit the Ohio Tax- 

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Remembering 

lives lost on 9/11 



The Jackson Township Fire Department, 

in concert with the American Legion 

Paschall Post 164, hosted a September 

11 remembrance service at Station 204. 

The ceremony, which has been held for 

five years, honors the thousands of 

lives lost during the terrorist attack that 

took place 18 years ago. At right, Fire 

Chaplain Jeffrey Whaley rings the bell of 

service. Far right, the American Legion 

Paschall Post 164 Honor Guard stand 

and salute for the national anthem. 

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Monument builders’ artistry on display 

in Gold Star Families Memorial 

While it was dedicated just about 15 months 

ago, the Gold Star Families Memorial Park has 

become a focal point of the intersection of 

Broadway and Columbus streets in Grove City. 

Hannigan Memorials and Modlich Monument 

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“Woody” Williams Medal of Honor Foundation. 

The monument builders at Modlich then turned 

the giant slabs of black granite into a memorial 

that stands seven feet tall and 14 feet long and 

highlights the themes of homeland, family, patriot 

and sacrifice. Modlich also built the benches 

and created the service medallions and title marker 

in the park. 

“We were honored to be a part of creating this 

monument that is a beautiful tribute to families 

who have lost loved ones who were serving their 

country.” said Jonathan Modlich, president of 

Modlich Monument Company, which includes 

Hannigan Memorials. 

Hannigan Memorials is part of the family of 

companies known as Modlich Monument 

Company, which was founded 80 years ago. In 

addition to Hannigan Memorials in Grove City 

and Modlich Monument Company in Columbus, 

the other locations include Darden Memorials, 

Fuller Memorials, Mason Memorials and 

Newark Memorials. 

For more information, go to https://modlichmonument.com/locations/hannigan-memorials/.


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Promoting mental health care 

Informed Aging - By Michelle Missler 

Mental health care should be a critical part of everyone’s overall 

health and well-being. 

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in 

2018 over 45 million Americans experienced a mental health condition, 

more than the populations of New York and Florida combined. 

As for adults age 55 and older, 20 percent have experienced 

some type of mental health condition that is not a normal component 

of the aging process. All too often, mental health challenges 

are overlooked and not addressed under the assumption they are 

a normal part of aging. 

Regrettably, far too often older adults do not access the help 

that they need. Mental health conditions that go undiagnosed and 

untreated can have significant impact on self-care, daily activities 

and health and safety. Depression, anxiety, personality disorders 

and severe cognitive impairment can be major contributors to 

social isolation, which can result in diminished quality of life and 

premature institutionalization. Mental health care is becoming a 

basic part of primary care and should be addressed with the same 

urgency as diabetes, high blood pressure and other physical 

health conditions that can be prevented and treated through a 

combination of medical interventions and behavioral changes. 

The Franklin County Office on Aging recognizes the importance 

of both good mental and physical health while aging in 

place. If you or an elderly loved one is in need of mental health 

care, please contact Senior Options at 614-525-6200 to get connected 

to community resources or contact the Get Connected 

Program with Mental Health America of Franklin County at 614- 

242-4357 or connect@mhafc.org that will help find trusted mental 

health services. It is imperative that no one suffers alone or in 

silence. 

Michelle Missler is the director of the Franklin County Office on 

Aging.




 

 

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Prepared, Not Scared 

Each September, during National Preparedness Month, 

Americans are encouraged and reminded to be prepared for 

disasters or emergencies in their homes, businesses, and 

communities. The 2019 theme is "Prepared, Not Scared." 

Homeowners, families, communities, and businesses can use 

this opportunity to find ways or help others understand more 

about preparing for disasters and reducing risks to health and 

the environment. 

HOW TO PREPARE: 

• Save early for disaster costs - Check your insurance 

coverage to ensure you have appropriate insurance for 

relevant hazards. 

• Make a Plan to Prepare for Disasters – Create an 

emergency plan and practice it. Share your plan with family 

members. Be sure to include pets in your plan. 

• Teach Youth to Prepare for Disasters – Include your 

grandchildren in conversations about preparedness. Discuss 

their role in your support network and how the people in this 

network will assist each other. 

• Get Involved in Your Community’s Preparedness – Every 

community has volunteer organizations that work during 

disasters. Learn what organizations are active in your 

community. Other ways to get involved include taking classes 

in lifesaving skills or simply checking in with neighbors to see 

how you can help each other before or after a storm. 

Additional Suggestions: 

• Direct Deposit - A disaster can disrupt mail service for days 

or weeks. If you depend on Social Security or other regular 

benefits, switching to electronic payments is a simple, 

significant way to protect yourself financially before disaster 

strikes. It also eliminates the risk of stolen checks. 

• Mail order pharmacies – If you take medicines on a daily 

basis subscribe to a mail order service. These services can 

provide a 90 day supply of medicine which will enable you to 

keep at least a week-long supply on hand. However, it’s a 

good idea to place your order at least two weeks before your 

prescription runs out. 

• Weather radio – In the event of severe weather, keep a 

weather radio tuned to your local emergency station and 

monitor TV. Subscribe to or download mobile alerts for 

severe weather warnings in your area. 

Preparing makes sense for older adults. The likelihood that 

you and your family will survive an emergency depends on the 

preplanning and preparation. Our abilities and needs are 

different, but we can all prepare by evaluating our own 

personal needs and those of our loved ones.



Parade of Homes 

The Building Industry Association of 

Central Ohio (BIA) announced on Sept. 11 

that Beulah Park, will be the site of the 

2020 BIA Parade of Homes. 

Once a historic racetrack and now the 

site for the 2020 BIA Parade of Homes, 

Beulah Park and Grove City will play host 

to the BIA Parade of Homes for the first 

time in more than a decade. The Parade of 

Homes will take place in summer and feature 

homes built by Ohio’s premier 

builders. 

“For more than 60 years the Parade of 

Homes has been at the forefront of showcasing 

innovation and the latest trends by 

the homebuilding community of central 

Ohio,” said BIA Executive Director, Jon 

Melchi. “The 2020 Parade of Homes at 

Beulah Park continues that fine tradition 

at a historic location with unparalleled 

accessibility and proximity to amenities.” 

The Beulah Park redevelopment is 

unique in that it provides an opportunity 

for place making with the ability to master 

design 220 acres adjoining the existing and 

established Town Center. The walkability 

to the Town Center and central park is key 

attributes allowing Beulah to serve as a 

gathering place for Grove City and central 

Ohio. 

“What sets Beulah Park apart is its 

location adjacent to an existing established 

town center,” said developer Pat Kelley 

with Falco, Smith and Kelley. “It is proven 

that the connectivity and walkability 

enhances quality of life for future residents, 

not to mention the parade site will 

be adjacent to 58 acres of park land and 

conservation area which connects to Breck 

Park which is another 25 plus acres.” 

The Beulah Park development team 

includes Falco, Smith and Kelley Ltd, 

Townsend Construction, Trucco 

Construction Co., Inc, G2 Land Planning 

and Design, Craig Murdick Architect Ltd., 

Kimley Horn Engineering, Taft Law and 

Plank Law. 

BIA Parade of Homes information is 

available at BIAparade.com. More information 

on Beulah Park can be found at 

Beulahparkliving.com. 


Why fall is the best 

season to buy a home 

By Jaszmine Davis 

Marketing Coordinator, Telhio Credit 

Union 

The spring and summer seasons are notorious 

for hot days and a hot real estate market. But have 

you ever considered buying a home in the fall? 

Potential home buyers are usually more concerned 

with trick-or-treating and pumpkin spiced 

lattes during the autumnal months, when in reality, 

they should be scoping out neighborhoods as 

fall is the best season to find the perfect property. 

Fall is considered the “off-season” in real 

estate and in turn means less competition. Most 

buyers want to find a home during the summer to 

avoid moving districts before the school year 

starts, and if they don’t, they usually drop out of 

the market until after the new year. Buying in the 

fall puts you in the best position possible: less 

competition and a better chance of having an offer 

accepted without getting into a bidding war 

against multiple offers. 

“Besides there being less competition for a 

buyer, there tends to be more inventory available, 

which affects the pricing in the buyers favor,” 

said Igor Babamovski, VP Residential Mortgage 

Lending at Telhio Credit Union. “Also, fall 

weather means more rain and wet conditions. 

This is optimal for buyers because any issues such 

as basement dampness or roof leaks can be discovered 

more easily.” 

Buyers also score better deals in the fall. 

Homes that are put on the market during this season 

are new or repositioned inventory that didn’t 

sell during the spring or summer. This means asking 

prices on new inventory are lower, and repositioned 

inventory are seeing price cuts. Sellers 

are more motivated during this season in order to 

be out before the holidays; they are ready to make 

a deal. Buyers are urged to go in at a lower offer 

and can participate in more aggressive negotiations. 

But before jumping into the real estate pond, 

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first, know their loan options and buying 

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Preparing your yard for winter 

Winter weather can be harsh. 

Homeowners who spend much of the year 

tending to their lawns and gardens may 

worry that winter will undo all of their 

hard work. Though homeowners cannot do 

anything to prevent snow, wind and ice 

from affecting their properties, they can 

take various steps to prepare their lawns 

and gardens for whatever winter has in 

store. 

•Mulch leaves. Falling leaves are a telltale 

sign that winter is coming. In lieu of 

raking leaves as they begin to fall, homeowners 

can mulch them into their lawns. 

Scotts, an industry leader in lawn care, 

notes that mulching leaves is a great way 

for homeowners to recycle a natural 

resource and enrich the soil of their lawns. 

While it might not be possible to mulch fallen 

leaves in late autumn when they begin 

to fall en masse, doing so in the early 

stages of fall should be possible so long as 

the lawn is not being suffocated. 

•Rake leaves as they start to fall more 

heavily. Once leaves begin to fall more 

heavily, rake them up and add them to 

compost piles. 

The resource GardeningKnowHow.com 

notes composting leaves creates a dark, 

rich and organic matter that can add nutrients 

to garden soil and loosen compacted 

earth. Leaving leaves on the lawn once 

they start to fall in great numbers makes it 

hard for grass blades to breathe, and the 

leaves can block moisture from reaching 

the soil, which needs water to maintain 

strong roots. In addition, potentially harmful 

pathogens can breed on damp leaves 

left on a lawn, and such bacteria can cause 

significant damage to the turf over time. 

•Remove annuals from the garden. 

Annuals won’t be coming back in spring, so 

it’s best to remove ones that are no longer 

producing from the garden before the 

arrival of winter. Doing so can prevent the 

onset of fungal diseases that may adversely 

affect the garden in spring. 

Fall is the perfect time for homeowners 

who spend months making their lawns and 

gardens as lush as possible to take steps to 

prepare such areas for potentially harsh 

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Thick grass is often a hallmark of a healthy lawn. If 

grass begins to thin, homeowners may feel as though 

all the time and effort they spent tending to their 

lawns was for naught. 

Thinning grass can be caused by any number of 

things. 

And while it might take a little effort to address, 

thinning grass can be treated if homeowners correctly 

identify that cause of the problem. 

Leaf spot 

The Center for Agriculture, Food and the 

Environment at the University of Massachusetts 

Amherst notes that leaf spot diseases affect both cooland 

warm-season turfgrasses. Various fungi can cause 

leaf spot. Symptoms and the timing of the appearance 

of leaf spot will vary depending on which fungi is causing 

the problem. For example, bipolaris sorokiniana, 

which affects grasses in warm, wet summer months, 

produces small spots that are dark purple to black. 

Dreschslera poae is another fungi that causes leaf 

spot, and it also produces dark purple to black spots. 

However, it tends to appear in the spring when the 

weather is cool and moist. Understanding the different 

fungi and when they typically strike can help homeowners 

identify what is causing their grass to thin. In 

such situations, professional landscapers can be 

invaluable resources as well. 

Stripe smut 

The University of Maryland Extension notes that 

stripe smut primarily poses a threat to Kentucky bluegrass 

that is older than three years. Pale green streaks 

that run parallel to the veins in the leaves and leaf 

sheaths are symptomatic of stripe smut, which tends 

to be noticed in spring and fall, when weather is cool. 

As the disease progresses, stripes turn black or a silvery 

gray, causing the leaf blade to shred and curl. 

After the blades have shred, they turn brown and die. 

The grass thins because stripe smut makes it vulnerable 

to problems like drought. 

Ascochyta leaf blight 

Lawns suffering from ascochyta leaf blight will 

become straw-colored. According to lawn care and pesticide 

experts, when a lawn is affected by ascochyta 

leaf blight, its healthy grass blades will be mixed in 

with diseased grass blades. Most prevalent in the 

spring, this disease can affect grass at any time during 

the growing season. That’s because the ascochyta 

fungi invade leaf blades through wounds, such as 

those that can result from mowing. Dull lawn mowers 

can contribute to the disease, which might disappear 

on its own and can even return after it’s seemingly 

been cured. Various issues can cause grass blades to 

thin. Working with a landscape professional is a great 

way to combat such issues before they compromise the 

look of a lawn. 


Is it time to 

ban the bottle? 

We’ve all heard the popular rule that we should drink eight glasses of 

water every day. One of the main reasons water is so critical to life processes 

is that it is helps the body transport critical substances in and out of living 

cells. Simply put, water is essential to life. 

In an effort to stay healthy and drink the recommended amounts of 

water, more and more people have reached for the convenience of bottled 

water. But the statistics about pollution and plastics are sobering: 

* America’s demand for bottled water uses more than 17 million barrels 

of oil annually, enough to fuel 1.3 million cars for a year. (1) 

* By 2050, there is going to be more plastic in the ocean than fish. (2) 

* The energy we waste using bottled water would be enough to power 

190,000 homes. (3) 

If you are searching for an alternative to bottled water, it’s time to consider 

a home drinking water system. Kinetico Water Systems, headquartered 

in Northeast Ohio, is one of the nation’s premier water-treatment innovators. 

For information on your personal water solution, contact Kinetico at 

800-444-1387 or visit www.kineticocolumbus.com. 

1 Pacific Institute. “Fact Sheet: Bottled Water and Energy – Getting to 

17 Million Barrels.” December 2007. 

2 Sherri A. Mason, Ph.D. 

3 “Not Disposable Anymore.” P.O.V.’s Borders. 2004. PBS.

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Martin is the perfect dog for someone with an active lifestyle. 

Pets of the Week 

He’s a shelter favorite around here, and could use some extra 

TLC. He is a bit dog selective, so we recommend you bring in 

your pup to meet him first. However, he would also be great as 

an only child. Come meet Martin today and fall head over paws. 

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Roger is neutered, 

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He is available 

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In Entertainment 

“Hustlers” showcases humanity and complexity of exotic dancers 

With a plot that revolves around female 

exotic dancers, there was an extremely 

high risk that the film “Hustlers” would 

turn out to be a disaster. Though written 

and directed by a woman, it is a rare occurrence 

when movies portray these people as 

anything other than sexual objects with 

“daddy issues” so you just kind of had to 

hold your breath and hope for the best. 

“Hustlers” was a surprise and in the 

best of ways. Not only did Lorene Scafaria 

showcase the humanity and complexities of 

these characters and their profession, but 

she did so it ways that didn’t feel voyeuristic 

despite the nudity and sexual situations 

depicted within. There are times, however, 

when it does veer into that uncomfortable 

category but those scenes were shot by 

design. 

While showing sensitivity, Scafaria also 

doesn’t shy away from the seedier aspects 

of the clubs where they work, the demeaning 

behavior from the male customers, nor 

does she lessen the blow of the dancers’ 

criminal decisions later on. When I went to 

see this film, I didn’t expect it to be as deep 

as it is, but as I said it was a surprise and 

in the best of ways. 

The film is a fictionalized look at a story 

taken from Jessica Pressler’s 2015 New 

York Magazine article about a group of 

New York City dancers who were arrested 

for drugging men and maxing out their 

credit cards. Names have been changed, for 

obvious reasons, and scenes have been 

embellished for entertainment purposes 

but the fact still remains that this actually 

happened. 

The plot largely centers on a young 

woman named Dorothy/Destiny 

(Constance Wu) who works at various 

clubs in New York to support her grandmother. 

One might think she would be raking 

in the cash, but at the end of the day 

she has to share profits with bouncers, bartenders, 

club owners and disc jockey’s, 

leaving her with little savable income. 

After a particularly rough night, she 

meets Ramona (Jennifer Lopez) and is 

instantly enamored with this more experienced 

dancer who has the club eating out of 

the palm of her hand. Wanting to know all 

of her secrets, Destiny asks Ramona for 

help, and so begins a deeply complex 

friendship filled with love, laughter, support 

and knowledge about which rich guys 

to target. 

As the years pass, they drift apart when 

Destiny moves away and has a child. Then, 

when the recession of 2008 hits and her 

boyfriend takes off, she goes back to New 

York and resumes her friendship with 

Ramona. 

But things have changed in Ramona’s 

world too with the clubs not bringing in as 

much money as they had in the past. Now, 

she is in charge of a little operation where 

a group of dancers (played by Keke Palmer 

and Lili Reinhart) drug rich men, bring 

them back to the club, and then proceed to 

max out their cards while they are under 

the influence. Wanting her friend to share 

in the operation and its profits, she tries to 

recruit Destiny into the scheme but she has 

reservations as to its legality, as she 

should. But after a particularly demoralizing 

encounter with a customer and with 

Ramona in her ear talking about how these 

Wall Street types deserve to be bilked of 

their money, she goes all in. 

With the culture of silence regarding 

men not wanting to talk about crimes perpetuated 

against them by women, the scam 

goes on for years. And then when it doesn’t, 

the scene, set to Lorde’s Royals, is a glorious 

one, probably one of the best scenes 

featured in a movie this year. 

There are times when the momentum 

drags and point of view transitions become 

awkward (it cuts between past and present 

The Reel Deal 

Dedra Cordle 

day via interviews 

with a journalist) 

but overall 

“Hustlers” is a highly 

entertaining film 

rich with humor, 

complicated women, 

an excellent soundtrack 

and engaging performances, particularly 

by Wu and Lopez. 

It is no surprise that Lopez is getting 

rave reviews and some award-season buzz 

for her portrayal as Ramona. She oozes 

charisma and warmth and that edge of 

ruthlessness that make characters stand 

out from the pack, and that is what she 

does in “Hustlers.” She stands out in a film 

that is in of itself a standout, and makes 

this an immensely enjoyable watch. 

Grade: B+ 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff 

writer and columnist. 

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DISH Network $59.99 For 

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We can help 

stop your home from 

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can help you save your 

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xInformation 

SCORE A TOUCHDOWN 

SEPTEMBER GIVEAWAY 

Place a prepaid classified line ad in our paper 

during the month of SEPTEMBER 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 September 30th, 2019 

and the winner will be notified and published 

in our October 6th, 2019 issue . 

GOOD LUCK 

TO EVERYONE!! 

Information


September 22, 2019 - SOUTHWEST MESSENGER - PAGE 17 

CLASSIFIED ADS 

Deadlines: Southeast and West editions, Wednesdays at 5 p.m., • East, Southwest, Madison editions, Tuesdays at 5 p.m. 

All editions by phone, Tuesdays at 5 p.m. • Service Directory, Tuesdays at 5 p.m. • Main Street Mailbox, Tuesdays at 5 p.m. 

xEmployment 

WANTED 

Servers • Dish • Grill 

You Can Work 29+ Hrs. Based on 

Your Availability & Performance 

Immediate Full/Part-time Openings 

• Weekly Pay 

• Paid Training 

• No Tip Sharing 

• Paid Vacation 

We Offer: 

• Employee Meal Discount 

• Position/Salary Advancement Plan 

• Discount Purchase Plan 

Apply online at crackerbarrel.com/careers for 

Grove City Location 614-871-1444 


Wants to purchase minerals 

and other oil and gas 

interests. Send details to 

P.O. Box 13557, Denver, 

CO. 80201 

DISH TV $59.99 FOR 190 

Channels + $14.95 High 

Speed Internet. Free Installation, 

Smart HD DVR 

Included, Free Voice Remote. 

Some restrictions 

apply. Call 1-855-270- 

5098 

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As low as $14.95/ 

month (for the first 3 

months.) Reliable High 

Speed Fiber Optic Technology. 

Stream Videos, 

Music and More! Call 

Earthlink Today 1-855- 

520-7938 


DENTAL INSURANCE 

from Physicians Mutual 

Insurance Company. 

NOT just a discount 

plan, REAL coverage for 

(350) procedures. Call 1- 

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CASH PAYOUT? 70 

years old and kids are 

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life insurance or is a big 

life settlement cash payout 

smarter? Call Benefit 

Advance. 1-877-332- 

9643 

AIRLINES ARE HIRING - 

Get FAA approved hands 

on Aviation training. Financial 

aid for qualified students 

- Career placement 

assistance. Call Aviation 

Institute of Maintenance 

877-818-0783 


READER 

ADVISORY 

The National Trade Association 

we belong to has 

purchased the following 

classifieds. Determining 

the value of their service 

or product is advised by 

this publication. In order 

to avoid misunderstandings, 

some advertisers do 

not offer “employment” 

but rather supply the 

readers with manuals, directories 

and other materials 

designed to help 

their clients establish mail 

order selling and other 

businesses at home. Under 

NO circumstance 

should you send any 

money in advance or give 

the client your checking, 

license ID or credit card 

numbers. Also beware of 

ads that claim to guarantee 

loans regardless of 

credit and note that if a 

credit repair company 

does business only over 

the phone it’s illegal to request 

any money before 

delivering its service. All 

funds are based in US 

dollars. Toll Free numbers 

may or may not 

reach Canada. Please 

check with the Better 

Business Bureau 614- 

486-6336 or the Ohio Attorney 

General’s Consumer 

Protection Section 

614-466-4986 for more 

information on the company 

you are seeking to 

do business with. 


Portable Oxygen Concentrator 

May Be Covered 

by Medicare! Reclaim 

independence and 

mobility with the compact 

design and long-lasting 

battery of Inogen One. 

Free information kit! 

Call 888-609-2189 

SELL YOUR ANTIQUE 

OR CLASSIC CAR. Advertise 

with us. You 

choose where you want 

to advertise. 800-450- 

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.com for details. 

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Gift Card for Switching to 

AT&T! (*Requires wellqualified 

credit. Limits & 

restrictions apply.) 1- 

888-545-5093 


$$OLD GUITARS & AMPS 

WANTED$$ GIBSON • 

FENDER • MARTIN. ALL 

BRANDS. TOP DOLLAR 

PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 

1-866-433-8277 

CHILD CARE 

OFFERED 

Depend. Quality Child care 

in loving hm. Exp. Mom, n- 

smkr, hot meals, sncks, 

playroom, fncd yd. Reas. 

rates. Laurie at 853-2472 

HELP WANTED 

AUTO/FORKIFT 

MECHANIC 

Central Ohio Forklifts 

has an immediate need 

for a Mechanic. We offer 

competitive wages training 

& benefits. REWARD 

offered! $500 to new hire 

mechanic payable after 

90 days. 

Please email Resume to 

cof4150@gmail.com 

or fax to 614-351-5123 

Auto Mechanics 

welcome to apply. 

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 

10/13 A&M 

role is required. 

To apply, please visit 

v-angels/galloway/employment 

Employment 

CRAFT SHOW 

5th Annual 

MISSION FALL BAZAAR 

St. John’s 

Lutheran Church 

3220 Columbus Street 


Handmade & repurposed 

items, food mixes, candles 

holiday arrangements, 

scrapbooking, etc.! 

Shop ‘til you drop and 

have lunch, too! 

Sat., October 12, 

9am-2pm in the FLC 

Proceeds benefit the St. 

John’s Short-term Missions 

DATED SALES 

FREE 

Garage Sale 

Signs 

When You Stop By 

Our Office At: 

3500 Sullivant Ave. 

And Place Your 

DATED SALE AD 

WANTED 

SW CITY SCHOOLS 

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS 

The South-Western City School 

District is currently hiring drivers 

$16.55/HR 

Available positions are for substitute 

drivers that can develop into “Regular” 

positions with benefits. Interested 

individuals should submit an application 

on our website at swcsd.us. Follow the 

employment link. Applicants should have 

an excellent driving record and must 

submit to drug, alcohol, and background 

screening. A high school diploma or 

equivalent is required. 

EOE



xEmployment 

SEARCHING 

for More Qualified Employees? 

October 20 th , 2019 

Deadline: October 14 th , 2019 At 2pm 

Special employment Section Featuring: 

Job Openings 

Job Fairs 

Full and Part Time Employment 

Seasonal Job Opportunities and more 

ALL ADS ARE IN FULL COLOR. Contact us by phone or online to discuss special 

advertising rates that are available for this section as well as combination rate 

discounts for advertising in multiple coverage areas. 

Westside • Southwest • Eastside • Southeast • Madison 

614-272-5422 

Kathy@columbusmessenger.com 

Doughenry@columbusmessenger.com 

DATED SALES 

2983 Woodgrove Dr., 

Grove City. Fri. 9/27 8-4 

& Sat. 9/28 8-12. Snow 

blower, lawn edger, 

countertop refrigerator, 

drop leaf table, collectibles, 

vintage linens, artwork, 

kitchen, garden & 

craft items. 

Garage/Sample Sale 

5665 Quail Run, Gr.City 

9/27, 9-5; 9/28, 9-2 

Fish & Hunt equip samples 

Athletic shoe samples 

Mens size 9, ladies 7 

Clothing, Furniture 

Misc hhold items 

BROADWAY 

ANTIQUES 

2312 Harrisburg Pike 

BUY & SELL! 

Open Sat & Sun, Noon-6 

10/14 

Large Variety W/SW 

614-539-5980 

RUMMAGE SALE 

Brown Road 

Community Church 

1553 Brown Road 

October 5th-12th 

Saturdays 9am-5pm 

Weekdays 10am-3pm 

(No Sundays) 

Most Clothes $1.00 

Multi-Family Garage Sale 

Sept. 28 & 29, 9am-5pm 

778 Hibbs Rd, Lockbourne 

Includes kitch. appls, pots, 

pans, dishware, games, 

movies, Christmas decorations, 

furn. & much more! 

Employment 

DATED SALES 

ESTATE SALE 

Sept. 27-28. 11am-5pm 

191 Jennings Dr, C. Win. 

Christmas & Halloween 

decor, furn, misc tools 

glassware, hshld items. 

Priced to Sell! Cash only 

WANT TO BUY 

WANTS TO Purchase 

minerals and other oil & 

gas interests. Send details 

to: P.O. Box 13557, 

Denver, CO 80201 

We Buy Cars & Trucks 

$300-$3000.614-308-2626 

ANTIQUES 

WANTED 

Victrolas, Watches, 

Clocks, Bookcases 

Antiques, Furn. 

Jeff 614-262-0676 

or 614-783-2629 

We Buy Junk Cars & 

Trucks. Highest Prices 

Paid. 614-395-8775 

$ Cash At Your Door $ 

for junk or unwanted cars 

(Free Tow). Call 

614-444-RIDE (7433) 

MISCELLANEOUS 

FOR SALE 

Large Selection of 

Chandeliers to 

choose from. 

All in working condition. 

Going Out of Business!! 

614-271-2469 

MISCELLANEOUS 

FOR SALE 

Stair Lift, standard 12 step 

size, 12’4” rail, $1100. 

614-224-9991 leave your 

name/number for call back 

TREASURE HUNT 

1092 Parsons Ave. 

614-424-1960 

HOMES FOR SALE 

Move right into your 

new home in Meadow 

Grove of Grove City! 

3 BR, 1.5 Bath, BiLevel 

with Vaulted Entry has 

everything needed on 1 

floor. Lower level has 

a large room for 

possible 4th BR. Half 

Bath, Utility and a 

2 Car Garage. Recent 

updates include a 

beautiful front entry, 

white aluminum porch 

railings, lighting and 

fixtures of brushed 

nickel throughout, with 

new carpeting & vinyl 

flooring, All Season 

porch w/ deck attached. 

Kitchen features white 

Merillat cabinets with 

pull out shelving, full 

size pantry, and a 

43”x58” island. Nice 

eating area. Master 

Bath has a Sterling 

full size shower with 

2 seats and Brass 

fixtures. All appliances 

remain. The price of 

$194,000 is negotiable 

as this is a 

For Sale by Owner 

Realtor Comm. 3% 

Call or Text Laura at 

614-561-8471 to see 

this outstanding home in 

a Great Neighborhood! 

BE YOUR OWN BOSS! 

INDEPENDENT 

CONTRACTORS 

WANTED 

If you have a reliable 

car and would like to 

earn extra money, 

then why not deliver? 

• Deliver 1 or 2 days a week 

• Flexible delivery hours 

• Work close to home - often 

in or near your neighborhood 

CONTACT US 

1-888-837-4342 

www.thebag.com 

• Deliver 7 days a week 

• Delivery before dawn 

• Work close to home - often 

in or near your neighborhood 

CONTACT US 

614-461-8585 

www.dispatch.com/delivery 

INFORMATION 

Have Something 

To Sell? 

Need To Rent 

That Property? 

Try The 

Messenger! 

For Info On Placing 

An Ad Call 

614-272-5422


xCome & Get It! 

September 22, 2019 - SOUTHWEST MESSENGER - PAGE 19 

xClassified Services 

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 

FREE 54” Mitsubishi Big Screen TV Console. Works great! 

Must be able to haul away 

JM - Lithopolis - 614-833-2499 

Ċome 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 

Come & Get It! 

xFocus on Rentals 

HAVE TO RENT THAT APARTMENT 

BEFORE THE SNOW FLIES? 

Advertise It! 

CALL Kathy 

For Rate Information 

Columbus Messenger 

272-5422 

Rentals 

HOMES FOR SALE 

Galloway Home For Sale 

By Owner-Reduced final 

price to $200,000 as is. 5 

BR, fin. bsmt w/2 extra 

bdrms, 4 full bas, big 

garden fully fenced. Most 

appls. 614-465-7763 

MOBILE HOMES 

WANTED: Older mobile 

home to buy at reas. 

price for project. 

614-260-5662 

RENTALS 

Property Management 

We are always available! 

40 yrs. exp in 

Certified Property Mgmt. 

Reas. Fees. Call Now! 

614-783-7464 

631 Evergreen Terrace, 

Columbus, OH 43228 

3 bdrm, 1 ba, fenced in 

backyard, newly remod. 

kitch, flooring & bathrm. 

Stainless appls less than 

2 yrs old - Stove, Refrigerator 

and dishwasher. 

Asking $1100/mo for 

rent. No Pets. 

614-560-1087 

VACATION RENTALS 

Englewood, Florida 

Palm Manor Resort 

Within minutes of white 

sand Gulf beaches, 

world famous Tarpon 

fishing, golf courses, restaurants/shopping, 

Bush 

Gardens. 2 BR 2 BA 

condos with all ammenities, 

weekly/monthly, visit 

www.palmmanor.com 

or call 1-800-848-8141 

APPLIANCE REPAIR 

Washer, Dryer, Stove & 

Refrig. Repair 875-7588 

AUTO SERVICE 

It’s Hot!! Stay Cool! 

MIDLAND AUTO 

AC EVAC DYE & 

RECHARGE - $90.00 

& all your other 

Auto Service Needs! 

614-278-9458/778-3864 

A Rating-BBB - 46 yrs. 

American & Foreign Cars 

BASEMENT 

WATERPROOFING 

Walker’s Basement 

Waterproofing. BBB 

Accredited 614-359-4353 

BLACKTOP 

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 - 20 yrs exp. 

Judy 614-946-2443 

CONCRETE 

GALLION 

CUSTOM CONCRETE LLC 

Specializing in Custom Colors & 

Custom Designs of Concrete. 

Including Remove & Replace 

41 yrs exp & Free Est. 

Licensed & Insured 

Reputation Built 

On Quality 

Ronnie 

614-875-8364 

See Us On Facebook 

www.gallioncustom 

concrete.com 

Buckeye Cement 

Contractors 

Specializing In 

Tearout & Replacing 

Concrete of Any Type 

Licensed • Bonded • Insured 

37th Year in Business 

614-539-5640 

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 

9-29 W/SW 

9/2/ W/SW 

CONCRETE 

AJ’s Concrete, 

Masonry 

Good Work - Fair Prices 

Block Foundations 

Driveways • Sidewalks 

Epoxy/Overlay Floors 

Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests. 

Now Accepting Credit Cards 

614-419-9932 

ALL-CITY CUSTOM 

CONCRETE 

All Types Concrete Work 

New or Tear Out-Replace 

37 Yrs. Exp. 

(614) 207-5430 

Owner is On The Job! 

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 

Bates & Sons 

GUTTER CLEANING 

5 ★ Google Reviews 

614-586-3417 

EPP 

Seamless Gutters 

Mikey 614-927-9132 

licensed/bonded/insured 

HAULING 

Dump Trailer Rental $185 

Misc. hauling, stone, 

mulch, topsoil, firewood, 

small equipment. 

Danny 614-774-2336 

DEAN’S HAULING 

614-276-1958 

HEATING 

HEATING 

Complete System Clean & Check 

$49.95 

Free Carbon 

Monoxide Testing 

Gas-Oil-Electric Heat/Pumps 

All Makes • All Models 

43 yrs exp. • Sr. Discount 

614-351-9025 

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. 

9-29 

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 

9/29 A 

9-29 A 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

Quality is our #1 Priority 

HELMS’ CONTRACTING 

Call For FREE ESTIMATES 

New Kitchens & Baths 

New Replacement Windows 

Basement Remodels 

Room Additions • Roofs 

More than 25 Years Experience 

Licensed • Insured • Bonded 

Bill Helms 614-296-0850 

or 614-801-1801 10-13 

W/SW 

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 

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 

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 

PEST 

CONTROL 

HOME 

MAINTENANCE 

TOM & SONS 

Maintenance Services 

No Job Too Small! 

614-571-0208 

25 yrs exp - Insured 

Finishing Carpenter for all 

your extra home repairs or 

Honey-do-list. over 40 yrs. 

exp. Sonny 614-325-1910 

LAWN CARE 

Fall Clean-Up Specials 

Still accepting new clients 

for lawn care. 

Mulching, leaf removal. 

Free est. Call Patrick 

614-301-3575 

LET US MAINTAIN 

YOUR LAWN & GARDEN 

FOR YOU 

Summer, Spring, 

Winter or Fall 

WE DO IT ALL!!!! 

Lawn Cuts, Edging, 

Trees & Shrubs, Garden, 

Mulching, Hauling, 

Garden Pond & 

Home Maint. 

Free Ests. Low Rates 

$20 & Up 

Kevin - 614-905-3117 

MOVING 

Aaron Allen Moving 

Local Moving Since 1956 

Bonded & Insured 

614-299-6683, 263-0649 

Celebrating 60 yrs in business 

A Complete 

Moving 

Reasonable, Reliable 

No Job Too Small 

PUCO #150692-HG 

Free Estimate 

614-878-1179 

PAINTING 

Painter Over 30 Yrs Exp. 

Free Est. Reas Rates 

Daniel 614-226-4221 

Walker’s Interior Painting 

Free Est. 614-996-4772 

Painting - Int./Ext. 

Power Wash-Gutters Clnd 

Free Est. - 26 Yrs Exp. 

Call Dave 614-270-2369 

God Bless 

TERMITE & PEST CONTROL 

3093 W. Broad St., Cols. 

614-367-9000 

BED BUGS? 

Starting At $ 295 

Pest Control • Rodents • Roaches • Termites 

Monthly & Quarterly Services 

Great Price!! Licensed & Insured 

Visit Us 

“Do It Yourself Pest Control”. 

FREE INSPECTION 

Classified Services 

9-29 A 

9-22 SW 

9-29 A 

PEST 

CONTROL 

9/29 A&M 

PAINTING 

Burt’s Painting 

“Grove City’s Hometown 

Painter.” Free ests. 

614-539-3412 

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 

PLUMBING 

All About Drains & Plumb. 

Will snake any sm drain 

$125 + tax. 614-778-2584 

ALL IN ONE 

PLUMBING LLC 

“One Call Does It All” 

$25 OFF LABOR 

With This Ad 

A 

614-801-1508 

All Major Credit Cards Accepted 

POWER WASHING 

Bates & Sons 

Soft Wash & Powerwash 

5 ★ Google Reviews 

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 

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 

TROTT 

TREE & LANDSCAPE 

Tree Trimming 

& Removal 

10/13 

10/13 

A 

Also Stump Removal 

Free Est. - Fully Ins. 

Call 614-235-3791 

Cell 614-738-0682 

BURNS TREE SERVICE 

Trimming, Removal & 

Stump Grinding. 

614-584-2164 

Brewer & Sons Tree Service 

• Tree Removal 

• Tree Trimming 9-29 

A&M 

• Stump Grinding 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568



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EAST 

LANCASTER 

CHILLICOTHE WEST 

815 S. Hamilton 1251 N. Memorial Dr. 

Bridge St. SUPER STORE 

614-239-7270 614-654-3385 

740-775-1171 W. Broad/Wilson 

REYNOLDSBURG 

Kroger Ctr. 

St. Rt. 256 

614-276-4722 

614-861-4560 



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