Southeast Messenger - October 20th, 2019

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October 20-26, 2019 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXVII, No. 9 

Hometown Realtor 

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Apple Butter Day 

Messenger photos by Rick Palsgrove 

Groveport resident Brian Casserly stirred fresh apple butter 

as it cooked over an open fire during Groveport’s Apple 

Butter Day festival, which was held Oct. 12 in Heritage Park. 

Several antique tractors were on display at Apple Butter Day, 

including this 1917 Waterloo Boy owned by Dan Thomas of 

Plain City. 

The acoustic folk band Delightful 

Sounds performed in the Groveport 

Log House during Apple Butter Day. 

Sharon Mech of the Columbus 

Weaving and Fiber Arts Guild demonstrated 

how to make yarn on a spinning 

wheel. 

GM Schools hires 

firm to search for 

new treasurer 

By Rick Palsgrove 

Southeast Editor 

The search is on for the next Groveport Madison Schools treasurer. 

On Oct. 10, the Groveport 

“We’re looking for someone 

Madison Board of Education 

who is seasoned and who has a 

approved contracting with the 

background in education finances. 

consulting search firm Finding 

Plus, they need to have strong 

Leaders, which operates out of 

investment skills.” 

Cleveland, to conduct the 

- Bryan Shoemaker 

search for the new treasurer. 

Board president 

The company is a consulting 

firm specializing in the recruitment 

of treasurers and superintendents within Ohio. The contract 

calls for Groveport Madison to pay Finding Leaders $9,500 (plus 

travel expenses and printing and advertising costs to be determined.) 

Groveport Madison Board of Education President Bryan 

Shoemaker said the plan is for Finding Leaders to find suitable 

candidates for the board to conduct first and second interviews 

with in December. 

“We may also include an open community forum in the process, 

but that has yet to be determined,” said Shoemaker. 

He said the goal is to select the new treasurer by January. 

“We’re looking for someone who is seasoned and who has a 

background in education finances,” said Shoemaker. “Plus, they 

need to have strong investment skills.” 

Board member Libby Gray said, “We want somebody who 

understands bonds and investments and who has worked with 

long term budgets.” 

Added board member Chris Snyder, “I want somebody who 

knows how to say, ‘no.’” 

The new treasurer, when found, will replace outgoing 

Groveport Madison Treasurer John Walsh, who resigned on Oct. 

13 to take the position of treasurer at Whitehall City Schools effective 

Oct. 14. Walsh had served as Groveport Madison treasurer 

since June 2015. 

On Oct. 9, the 

board approved hiring 

Groveport Madison 

Assistant Treasurer 

Joyce Disharoon as 

interim treasurer to 

oversee the financial 

operations of the district 

until a new permanent 

treasurer is 

hired. 

She began work 

as interim treasurer 

effective Oct. 14 and 

Shoemaker said her 

salary is still being 

negotiated. 

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Motor vehicle tax considered 

 

 

By Linda Dillman 

Staff Writer 

A Madison Township public hearing on Oct. 8 

regarding a potential motor vehicle tax ended with no 

feedback from the public. 

The hearing was the first of two required by the 

state in order for the township to begin collecting the 

$5 tax next year. If approved, car owners would start 

paying the tax when they buy new license plates or 

renew old ones after July 1, 2020. 

Estimates by the state project future revenue at 

$80,000 for the township’s roads and bridges fund. 

“The permissive motor vehicle tax is only for the 

unincorporated areas of the township,” said Madison 

Township Administrator Susan Brobst. 

A final hearing was scheduled for Oct. 16. The 

trustees are expected to vote on the tax at their Nov. 

12 meeting. 

Natural gas aggregation 

Madison Township’s current natural gas aggregation 

is up at the end of November 2019. Consultant 

Scott Belcastro from Trebel has been monitoring rates 

as they hit an all-time low the end of August, then 

started rising slightly in September. 

Belcastro shared information with the Madison 

Township trustees on a new contract, which allowed 

the township to lock in a fixed rate for 24 months, 

beginning Dec. 1, 2019. The new rate is $.3749/Ccf and 

will remain with Volunteer Energy Services of Ohio. 

According to the Madison Township trustees, the 

current contract is a fixed adder of $.01281 plus the 

NYMEX price (which could vary each month). At the 

time we secured our Dec. 1, 2017 

contract the price was 

$.4241/Ccf. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is no cost to join, no switching fees and budget 

billing is available by calling Columbia Gas at 1- 

800-344-4077. 

Information will be sent to residents in late October 

and they will have two weeks to opt-out of the program, 

as with previous contracts. To participate in the 

program, nothing needs to be done by the resident. A 

follow-up postcard/letter will be sent by Columbia Gas 

which notifies the customer they will be switched (to 

the new program). This is a “second chance,” just in 

case they didn’t want to participate in the new program. 

This step helps prevent door-to-door and phone 

solicitors from switching accounts without authorization 

of the resident. 

Specific questions may be directed to Trebel LLC at 

1-877-861-2772. 

Update on police officer investigation 

In a press release dated Oct. 16, Madison Township 

Administrator Susan Brobst stated, “On Sept. 12, 

(Madison Township Police) Officer Matthew D. 

Kidwell was given notice of departmental charges of 

misconduct. The charges against Officer Kidwell were 

as follows and constituted misfeasance, malfeasance, 

nonfeasance, misconduct in the office, neglect of duty, 

gross immorality, incompetence, or failure to obey 

orders in the performance of official duties: 1) Violation 

of direct order related to administration leave; 2) 

Dishonesty in an internal investigation. In accordance 

with the township’s resolution 202-19, the township 

agrees to no longer pursue charges of misconduct 

against Matthew D. Kidwell and considers the investigation 

closed. The township makes no determination 

regarding any alleged misconduct by Mr. Kidwell. No 

further comment will be provided.” 

Groveport to enforce parking restrictions 

Over the past several months, 

Groveport City Council considered a proposal 

to enforce parking restrictions in all 

neighborhoods of the city by painting curbs 

yellow in sections of every street where 

parking is prohibited. 

According to city officials, council has 

determined that the best route is to erect 

“No Parking” signs at certain locations. 

Council also agrees that more steps must 

be taken to enforce existing parking 

restrictions according to Section 351.03 of 

the Codified Ordinances of the city of 

Groveport. 

Residents should be aware that parking 

is prohibited in the following: 

Messenger holiday 

publication schedule 

The Messenger will alter its print publication 

schedule for the upcoming holiday 

season. The Messenger will publish print 

editions of the newspaper that will be 

delivered to your home on three consecutive 

Sundays on Oct. 20, Oct. 27, and Nov. 

3. The print publication and delivery dates 

for the remainder of 2019 will be: Nov. 17, 

Dec. 1, and Dec. 15. After that, print publication 

will resume every other week following 

the holidays on Jan. 12. Thank you for 

reading the Messenger! 

•Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. 

•On a crosswalk. 

•Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an 

intersection. 

•Within 30 feet of, and upon the 

approach to, any flashing beacon, stop sign 

or traffic control device. 

•At any place where signs prohibit stopping, 

standing or parking, or where the 

curbing or street is painted yellow, or at 

any place in excess of the maximum time 

limited by signs. 

According to city officials, violations of 

these restrictions are considered a minor 

misdemeanor. Repeated offenses will 

result in higher penalties. 

Self-defense for young men 

A “Self-defense for Young Men” class will 

be held Nov. 2 from 9-11 a.m. for young men 

ages 12-17 (age as of Nov. 2, 2019) at the 

Groveport Police Department, 5690 Clyde 

Moore Drive, Groveport. Groveport Police 

officers will be instructors. Class size limited 

to 20. The class teaches how to defend 

oneself if attacked or provoked. Learn 

awareness, how not to be a target, punching, 

striking, kicking, escaping holds, and 

defense from a ground position. Sign-up at 

the Groveport Recreation Center, 7370 

Groveport Road, or online at www.groveportrec.com. 

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


GMHS teacher investigated 



A 37-year-old Groveport Madison High 

School business teacher resigned amid 

allegations she had inappropriate contact 

with a student. 

On Oct. 4, Groveport Madison Schools 

officials delivered a letter to the teacher 

notifying her she was being placed on paid 

administrative leave because of an “allegation 

of conduct unbecoming of a coach/educator; 

and an allegation of improper relationship/physical 

contact with a student.” 

The teacher (who is not being named as 

no charges have been formally filed against 

her at this time) resigned her position on 

Oct. 7. Her letter cited “personal reasons” 

for her resignation. The teacher originally 

began working for the school district in the 

2018-19 school year. 

When asked how old the student is who 

was allegedly involved in the allegations, 

Groveport Madison Communications and 

Community Relations Director Jeff Warner 

said that information could not be released. 

In a press release dated Oct. 7, 

Groveport Madison officials said, “...the 

district was informed that a Groveport 

Madison High School staff member was 

alleged to have had inappropriate contact 

with a student. Groveport Madison Schools 

takes allegations of this nature very seriously 

and we have taken immediate action. 

The staff member was immediately placed 

on administrative leave pending the conclusion 

of internal and police investigations.” 

The teacher was directed to remain off 

school grounds and was also directed not to 

have any contact with students or school 

district employees without the written 

authorization of the superintendent. 

The district’s press release further stated, 

“As required by law, the district has 

notified all appropriate authorities, including 

Groveport Police and Franklin County 

Children’s Services. We will fully cooperate 

with all investigating agencies.” 

Groveport Police Chief Ralph Portier 

said that the Obetz Police Department is 

the law enforcement agency handling the 

case. 

According to a police report provided by 

the Obetz Police Department, the alleged 

incidents occurred this past summer at 

hotels in Obetz and Canal Winchester. 

The case remains under investigation 

by the Obetz Police. 

“No charges have been filed yet,” said 

Obetz Police Chief Mike Confer. “We are 

still in the interview process.” 

Blacklick Haunted Park 

Blacklick Haunted Park is back to scare 

you again! Blacklick Park, 770 Blacklick 

St. in Groveport, will be transformed on 

Oct. 25 and Oct. 26, from 7:30-11 p.m., into 

a frighteningly haunted park. It is very 

scary and parental discretion is advised. 

The event is sponsored by the city of 

Groveport and Groveport residents. 

Proceeds go to Groveport Madison Human 

Needs and the Groveport Food Pantry.Fee 

is $5 per person. For information call 614- 

836-3333. 

Halloween in Groveport 

Trick-or-treat in Groveport will be held 

on Oct. 31 from 5:30-7 p.m. Groveport 

Town Hall, 648 Main St., will serve hot 

dogs, popcorn and drink courtesy of the 

Groveport Police Department, Madison 

Township Fire Department and Groveport 

Town Hall. The block party begins at 7 

p.m. at Main and Front streets. There will 

be a costume contest, Groveport Madison 

High School Band, Cruiserettes, doughnuts, 

and cider sponsored by the Groveport 

Lions Club. Scarecrows from the scarecrow 

contest will be displayed and winners 

announced. 

Groveport leaf pick-up 

Leaf pick-up in Groveport runs through 

Dec. 10. Residents can rake their leaves to 

the grassy area between the curb and the 

sidewalk and city workers will collect 

them. 

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columns 

When hogs once roamed the streets and backyards 

Early in Groveport’s history it is likely 

there were more animals living in town 

than people. 

Editor’s Notebook 

Rick 

Palsgrove 

Groveport in the 

19th century and 

early 20th century 

was an agrarian community. 

The town’s 

businesses provided 

goods to the numerous 

farms in Madison 

Township, but also 

the residents living in 

town were small scale 

farmers themselves. 

Most every yard in 

town had a good sized 

vegetable garden and 

many people raised chickens and hogs. 

People also stabled their own horses to use 

for transportation. 

This agrarian personality of the town 

lasted well into the 20th century. For 

example, a 1920 Franklin County livestock 

audit revealed that within Groveport’s 

town limits lived 14 horses, 16 cows, 4 

sheep, 32 hogs, and 1,543 chickens, ducks, 

and geese. Remnants of this agrarian background 

remain visible today in town as old 

backyard barns and chicken coops have 

been converted into garages and storage 

sheds. 

In the 19th century hogs were numerous 

in Groveport and throughout Ohio. The 

historian George Knepper, in his book, 

“Ohio and Its People,” noted that Ohio in 

1850 was home to the fifth largest population 

of hogs in the United States. There 

were so many hogs living in Groveport in 

the 1850s that the then Groveport Village 

Latest ‘Addams Family’ lacks wit and weirdness 

For an adaptation of “The Addams Family” to truly 

work, there must be a complete embrace of the wit and 

weirdness established by the original creator. While a 

majority of modern adapters have heeded this rule, the 

latest version largely ignores it and offers up a halfhearted 

hug instead. 

This year’s iteration 

of the titular clan comes 

The Reel Deal 

Dedra 

Cordle 

from the makers of 

“Sausage Party,” a.k.a. 

one of the raunchiest 

animated films to ever hit the theaters. 

While I had no desire to see 

this world transformed into something 

akin to that of the aforementioned 

flick, I had hoped there 

would be a little more bite within. 

As it was primarily geared 

toward a more general audience, 

this wacky universe has been 

watered down into a semi-bland 

palatability. That is not to say 

there is nothing worth seeing in 

this animated adaptation but it is a real shame that 

the overwhelming sense of gothic fun has been 

stripped away for market value. 

The dullest parts of the film begin in the opening 

two acts. In it, we meet the recently wedded Gomez 

and Morticia Addams (voiced by Oscar Isaac and 

Charlize Theron) who are on the run from an angry 

mob due to their outwardly differences. After safely 

escaping the ‘old country,’ they stumble upon an abandoned 

asylum in New Jersey and settle there. 

A series of photographs show the passage of time 

and we see that the couple have raised two children 

and offered employment stability to a bodiless hand 

and a very tall butler. No word on their insurance benefits 

but I’m sure they would be well taken care of, 

missing limbs and all. 

While the family does the zany things that they do 

in seclusion — wake up via tree limb, learn about the 

proper use of medieval weaponry, test the bonds of sibling 

love via attempted murder — the town nearby is 

growing. At the heart of the population boom is 

Margaux Needler (Allison Janney), the host of a home 

and garden show who has crafted the town of 

Assimilation into a vision of perfection — her vision, 

that it. In the town, everyone is nice, has jobs, has 

kids, acts the same way, and thinks on the same wavelengths. 

While it is not quite the level of Stepford, it is 

on the path and that is how Margaux wants it. 

Shortly before the live television unveiling of the 

town, Margaux learns that there is a huge eyesore of 

an abandoned asylum sitting on top of the hill (a 

haunted marsh protected it from sight). When she goes 

over to investigate, she discovers that it is inhabited by 

a clan of dark-haired goths. 

Privately seething, she sets her sights on making 

over the spooky palace, but her ire quickly spreads 

when her conformist daughter befriends the nonconformist 

Wednesday Addams (Chloe Grace Moretz). 

Like the live-action version of Debbie in the 1993 film 

“Addams Family Values,” the animated Margaux 

decides that “they have to go.” 

One of the major criticisms directed at this film 

stems from the animation style, which is a mix 

between “Corpse Bride,” “The Nightmare Before 

Christmas,” and a make-up testing station gone horribly 

wrong. It has been called ugly and off-putting and 

while I certainly wouldn’t go that far I can admit it 

won’t be for everyone. It does, however, have its own 

sense of flair. 

The biggest complaint I had about the film was the 

uneven acts and the tempering of the delightfully 

twisted. Though the film brushes upon some of its elements, 

it pulls back way too much in order to sell its 

message of acceptance. “The Addams Family” is meant 

to be fun and weird and dangerous and charming and 

this adaptation doesn’t go nearly as far as it should 

have. That, to me, is the true horror in this mildly 

amusing retelling of a truly fantastic clan. 

Grade: C+ 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer and columnist. 

Council enacted a law that swine were no 

longer allowed to roam free and forage in 

town and the town marshal had the 

authority to confiscate any free roaming 

pig and sell it. 

But hogs were big business in Groveport 

in the 19th century. Jacob Wert, who 

owned a few business enterprises in town 

in the early 19th century, operated a large 

slaughterhouse that once stood along West 

Street south of Cherry Street. His successful 

slaughterhouse drew customers from 

throughout the area. According to the historian 

George Bareis, in his 1902 book, 

“The History of Madison Township 

Including Groveport and Canal 

Winchester,” Wert’s slaughterhouse 

processed and shipped 35,000 hogs in the 

winter of 1834-35, a number comparable to 

what was shipped from much larger communities 

of the time. 

One can only wonder what the town 

smelled like in the 19th century with the 

slaughterhouse operating and clumps of 

animal manure in the residential barnyards 

and streets. 

Lately I’ve been thinking about how 

time is layered with each era overlaying 

itself on past years. As I walk around the 

tidy town Groveport is today, I try to imagine 

what it was like to cross the muddy 

streets of long ago, to see hogs freely wandering 

around, and to hear the sounds of 

clucking chickens, horse hoofbeats, and 

creaking wagons. 

These things, these animals, these 

sounds, and the people who interacted with 

them, were all here at one time, their time. 

Now we are here in ours. 

Rick Palsgrove is editor of the Southeast 

Messenger. 

Our Pictorial Past 

Drug bust, 1978 

Photo courtesy of Ernie Bell 

In this photo from 1978, (from left to right) Chief of 

Detectives Gary Blair, Detective Steve Junkerman, and 

Police Chief Walter Jacklin of the Madison Township Police 

Department examine evidence from a drug bust. According 

to police historian Ernie Bell, the Madison Township Police, 

along with Reynoldsburg Police and the U.S Air Force OSI 

(Office of Special Investigations) conducted a drug trafficking 

investigation. The investigation netted the drugs, cash, 

and pills seen in the photo. The suspect, a captain in the 

U.S. Air Force was arrested and subsequently charged with 

trafficking in drugs. He was sentenced to prison and dishonorably 

discharged from the Air Force. Blair, who 

received a citation from the U.S. Air Force for heading the 

investigation, went on to become Madison Township police 

chief.



Cruisers overpower CW 

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Teays Valley quarterback Tristan McDaniel tries to elude a tackle by Hamilton 

Township’s Gage Blosser (58) during Teays Valley’s 42-0 win over the Rangers on 

Oct. 11. 

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to more than 18,000 households in the Eastside area. 

Messenger photos by Rick Palsgrove 

The Groveport Madison Cruisers unleashed their powerful running attack and formidable 

defense to defeat previously undefeated neighborhood rival Canal 

Winchester 28-0 on Oct. 11 in Groveport. Pictured here is Cruiser Emmanuel 

Anthony on his way to score on a 29-yard touchdown run. Anthony also had a 95- 

yard touchdown run. Cruiser Head Coach Bryan Schoonover called the victory, “A 

great team effort. It’s a huge win for us. Winning this rivalry game means a lot to 

our kids and I’m excited for them. It’s pretty fun!” Schoonover said the players and 

coaches focus on the Canal Winchester game. “We talk about Canal Winchester 

every day in the off season, pre-season, and during the season.” The win upped 

the Cruisers’ record to 6-1 overall and 2-0 in league play. Canal Winchester fell to 

6-1 overall and 1-1 in league play. The Cruisers’ remaining schedule is at Newark 

on Oct. 18, home with Big Walnut on Oct. 25, and at New Albany on Nov. 1. 

Cruiser Emmanuel Anthony celebrates 

with teammates after he scored 

on a 29 yard run. 

Cruiser defenders swarm over and 

bring down a Canal Winchester wide 

receiver. 

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

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The Groveport Madison Marching Cruisers band was joined by the alumni band in 

performing the “National Anthem” prior to the start of the game.



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Between 2010 and 2017, local governments 

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state cuts in revenue sharing. Over the past seven 

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Facts about the Hamilton Township 

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How to make Election 

Day go smoothly 

Election Day gives voters throughout 

the United States a chance to participate 

in their government. The right to vote is 

something to cherish, as many people 

across the globe do not get a chance to elect 

the officials who govern their countries. 

While Election Day is an exciting time, 

voters may find it frustrating if they do not 

take steps to ensure things go smoothly 

when they head to the polls. The following 

tips can help voters prepare for Election 

Day. 

•Confirm your polling location. Polling 

locations may have changed since last 

year, and voters who have moved in the 

past 12 months may now have to vote in a 

new location. 

Voters can contact their local board of 

elections or visit www.Vote411.org to confirm 

the correct polling locations. Voters 

should also learn the hours when the polls 

are open so they do not arrive too early or 

too late to vote. 

•Bring photo identification. Voter identification 

laws vary by state, but voters 

who want to avoid hassles or holdups may 

be able to do so by bringing current photo 

identification with them to the polling 

place. While such identification is not necessarily 

a requirement, voters who bring 

along a driver’s license or state identification 

card may get in and out of the polling 

place more quickly than those who do not. 

•Confirm registration. Voters can confirm 

that they have registered to vote by 

contacting their local board of elections in 

advance of Election Day. 

Sometimes voters’ names may not 

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find themselves in such situations. But voters 

who want to avoid such hassles on 

Election Day can confirm their registration 

beforehand. 

•Be familiar with the candidates and 

issues on the ballot. Voting is a privilege 

and a responsibility, so voters should 

familiarize themselves with the candidates 

and issues on the ballot in the weeks leading 

up to Election Day. 

In addition to national or statewide candidates 

and issues, voters should learn 

about local issues that may have a more 

direct impact on their daily lives. The more 

voters learn about the candidates and 

issues in advance, the more quickly they 

can cast their votes and get to work or 

return home. 

Voting on Election Day is a privilege 

that voters should not take lightly. 

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of Election Day can make it easier for voters 

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Presidential elections may grab the 

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have a big impact on voters’ daily lives. 

Locally elected officials are typically 

much more accessible to voters, whose participation 

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town, provincial, labor union, or school officials. 

•Solidify your stance. The first step to 

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back a particular political party, while 

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important and want addressed in this election. 

Then research the stance each candidate 

takes on the issues that most resonate 

with you. 

•Research the candidates. Conduct 

some preliminary research into each candidate 

running for office. Chances are their 

websites provide background information 

regarding their qualifications as well as 

their stances on certain issues. 

Many times newspapers will offer their 

own round-up on local candidates so you 

can get to know them further. 

Such information can save you the time 

and effort of looking into candidates on 

your own. Delve further when needed to 

see if the facts are correct. Examine public 

records for policies candidates supported to 

confirm if their ideals are similar to your 

own. 

•Ignore the polls. If you strongly support 

a candidate and his or her agenda, 

then stick with your preferences rather 

than relying on the polls. Polls may be used 

to sway indecisive voters. 

However, even though the polls may be 

indicating one thing, the real test of a candidate’s 

mettle is the end result come 

Election Day. 

•Attend a town hall meeting. Many 

local candidates interact with voters at 

informal town hall meetings. 

This is a great chance to assess a candidate, 

and provides voters the opportunity 

to have their voices heard and ask questions 

about the issues that concern them. 

You also may be able to watch candidate 

forums on television or online. 

•Stick to the issues. The best candidate 

is not necessarily the one with the biggest 

campaign war chest. 

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the flashiest signs or the best slogan. Pay 

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Deciphering graduation requirements 

Cruisers on the air 


By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

Recent changes to state graduation requirements will 

present challenges for current and future high school 

students 

Members of the class of 2020 through 2022 will see a 

minimal difference in graduation requirements from 

previous years. Those who are set to graduate in the 

subsequent years, however, will see a number of modifications. 

Requirements for sophomores, juniors and seniors 

will essentially be the same as last year with some 

minor tweaks, but the changes for the class of 2023 and 

beyond will be more significant. 

Members of the class of 2020 through 2022 will have 

to pass all mandatory high school courses and electives 

and continue to meet the standards in a number of pathways 

in order to graduate. 

The first pathway requires the completion of one of 

the following: earning 18 graduation points on end of 

course exams; earning a remediation free score on the 

ACT or SAT; score 14 work ready points on the 

WorkKeys, or earn a 12-point, industry recognized credential 

or group of credentials. 

The second pathway requires students to meet at 

least two of the following options: earn a 2.5 grade point 

average during junior and senior year; complete a 

Capstone project; accumulate 120 hours of work or community 

service; or have three or more credits through 

College Credit Plus. 

Additional options in this pathway including earning 

an industry recognized credential, a WorkKeys score of 

three on each test, an OhioMeansJobs readiness seal or 

credit(s) and score of three or higher on Advanced 

Placement exams. 

The third pathway requires students to complete a 

career technical program and earn either proficiency on 

all WebXams, an approved industry recognized credential 

or accumulate 250 hours of workplace experience. 

Students in the class of 2021 or 2022 who are on 

track to meet one of those pathways may continue to use 

them to satisfy graduation requirements. They may also 

choose to follow the two permanent requirements established 

for the class of 2023 and beyond. 

The two permanent requirements are the passage of 

the state’s Algebra I and English II test, (the state has 

not determined the passage rate at this time) and 

acquiring two “diploma seals,” one of which must be 

state defined. The specifics on the diploma seals have 

also yet to be determined. 

Under the first permanent requirement, students 

who take the Algebra I and English II tests more than 

once and fail to pass can demonstrate “competency” 

through these following options: earning credit for one 

math and/or English course through College Credit 

Plus; demonstrate career readiness and technical skill 

through foundational and supporting options; enter into 

a contract to enlist in the military upon graduation. 

Under the second permanent requirement, students 

can earn any two of these diploma seals: 

OhioMeansJobs Readiness, State seal of Biliteracy, an 

industry recognized credential, a College Ready seal, or 

a military enlistment seal. Additional seals include science, 

honors diploma, technology, citizenship, fine and 

performing arts, student engagement and community 

service. 


The Groveport Sports Network provides live play-by-play 

coverage of some Groveport Madison High School athletic 

contests in football, boys basketball, softball, and baseball in 

2019-20. 

Each broadcast begins 25 minutes prior to the scheduled 

start time with the pre-game show. The pre-game show features 

interviews with the head coach, a scouting report of the 

opponent, the starting line-ups, and more. Tune in after the 

game for interviews with players and the head coach, along 

with a look at the final stats. 

Access the free broadcasts on a computer or handheld 

device. Broadcasts available on demand for 30 days after the 

broadcast date. Rick Cooper is the play-by-announcer. 

To listen live (football only): 

http://war.str3am.com:7570/live 

To watch: www.facebook.com/groveportsportsnetwork. 

Games to be broadcast: Football (all 7 p.m.) - Oct. 18 at 

Newark; and Nov. 1 at New Albany (Per OHSAA rules 

regarding the broadcasts of high school football, all four football 

contests will be broadcast live with audio-only. 

Immediately after each football contest concludes, the game 

will be available with live video “on demand.” All other 

sports - basketball, baseball, and softball - will be broadcast 

with live video.) 

Basketball (all 7:30 p.m.) - Dec. 3 vs. St. Charles (boys); Dec. 

10 vs. Pickerington Central (boys); Dec. 13 vs. Canal 

Winchester (boys); Jan. 10 at Big Walnut (boys); Jan. 14 vs. 

Westerville Central (boys); Jan. 24 at Canal Winchester 

(boys); Jan. 31 vs. New Albany (boys); Feb. 4 vs. Lancaster 

(boys); Feb. 7 at Newark (boys); Feb. 14 vs. Big Walnut (boys); 

Softball (all 5:15 p.m.) -April 8 vs. Canal Winchester; April 

22 vs. Newark; April 23 at Big Walnut; April 29 at Canal 

Winchester; April 30 vs. New Albany; May 4 at Newark; May 

6 vs. Big Walnut; 

Baseball (5 p.m.) - May 8 at New Albany



Village of Lithopolis 

Fairfield County’s “Best Kept Secret” 

Downtown 

Spotlight 

Lithopolis events 

The following community events 

will btake place in the village of 

Lithopolis in the coming months. See 

you in Lithopolis! 

•Dec. 14: Simply Christmas 

events (facebook: Simply Christmas 

in Lithopolis). 

Open Late ‘Til 8! 

See you in Lithopolis for Open 

Late ‘til 8 on the second Thursday, 

(Nov. 14 and Dec. 12). 

Enjoy, shopping, restaurants and 

live entertainment as we head into 

the holidays. 

Lithopolis 

trick-or-treat 

Trick-or-treat in Lithopolis is Oct. 

31 from 6-7:30 p.m. 

Intersection safety upgrades 

The Lithopolis Police have been in discussions 

with the Ohio Department of 

Transportation and the Ohio State 

Highway Patrol, regarding the intersection 

of Winchester-Southern Road (State Route 

674) and Elder Lane/Elder Road. 

According to the Lithopolis Police, this 

intersection has seen an increase in motor 

vehicle crashes, and officials are exploring 

ways to make the intersection safer. Both 

directions of travel on Winchester- 

Southern Road have a blind dip at the 

approaches to the intersection. 

Additionally, there is vegetation that partially 

obscures drivers’ view to the north 

and the south. While the speed limit goes 

from 55 mph to 45 mph between Elder and 

the Pickaway County border to the south, 

the Lithopolis Police state they still see 

several motorists ignoring the reduction in 

the speed limit. 

“We will continue to enforce the speed 

limit along the Winchester-Southern Rd 

corridor in order to protect the safety of 

motorists,” said Lithopolis Police Chief 

W.J. Barton. “You may also see an increase 

in the number of State Highway Patrol 

troopers enforcing traffic laws beyond the 

Lithopolis jurisdiction.” 

ODOT surveyors have been marking the 

roadway right-of-way in preparation for 

safety upgrades. According to the 

Lithopolis Police, the 36 inch stop signs on 

Elder Lane/Elder Road will be replaced 

with 48 inch stop signs, along with new 

stop bars on the pavement. Signs stating 

that cross traffic does not stop will also be 

posted. Beginning the week of Nov. 4, 

crews will remove vegetation in the rightof-way 

along Winchester-Southern Road to 

give motorists crossing over Elder a longer 

field of view. 

“We hope that these upgrades to the 

intersection will lead to a decrease in the 

number of collisions in this area,” said 

Barton. “We will continue to look for ways to 

improve the safety of our residents and 

those who travel through the village. We ask 

that you do your part by obeying the posted 

speed limits and paying close attention 

when crossing through the intersection.” 

On the ballot 

Lithopolis voters will consider the following 

candidates and issues on the Nov. 5 

ballot (information provided by the 

Fairfield County Board of Elections): 

•Lithopolis mayor (vote for one): Eric P. 

Sandine and John W. Stertzer, Sr. (writein). 

•Lithopolis village council (vote for two): 

Amy S. Brown and Amber Daniels (writein). 

•Bloom-Carroll board of education (vote 

for two): D. J. Chapman, Jimmy Johnson, 

Matt Kidwell, and Jen Sherman. 

•Lithopolis village income tax: A proposed 

0.5 percent increase for public infrastructure, 

safety, and parks. 

Photo courtesy of Wagnalls Memorial 

“Matilda” 

Wagnalls Community Theater’s 

“Matilda the Musical” will be performed 

at: 7:30 p.m. Friday (Oct. 25 

and Nov. 1), 7:30 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 

26 and Nov. 2), and 3 p.m. Sunday 

(Oct. 27 and Nov. 3); sensory-friendly 

performance 3 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 2), 

in the Wagnalls Memorial Library auditorium, 

150 E. Columbus St., 

Lithopolis. Tickets: $17 (regular), or 

$12 (for children and senior citizens. 

Pictured here is Juliana Chianese, 9, 

who plays “Matilda.” Email wagnallscommunitytheater@gmail.com. 

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Cruiser boys soccer team wins OCC title 



The Groveport Madison Cruiser boys 

varsity soccer team made their mark on 

history in winning the 2019 Ohio Capital 

Conference Capital Division championship. 

The Cruisers finished 5-0 in OCC play 

and 13-2-1 overall. They now move on to 

tournament play. 

“We are so proud of our boys soccer 

team,” said Groveport Madison Athletic 

Director Steve Petros. “Coach Gleason has 

done a tremendous job of working our guys 

hard and they have gotten better every 

week of the season. You can’t ask more 

from a program than continuous improvement. 

This is also a great milestone for our 

kids who came before. In particular those 

kids who stuck with us and played when 

the program was unfunded about six years 

ago. Those families and unpaid coaches 

kept the program alive and gave us the stability 

to reach the next level. All Cruisers 

should be proud of this program.” 

Cruiser boys varsity soccer head coach 

Tyler Gleason said the team has many 

strengths. 

“We are physically very gifted,” said 

Gleason. “A lot of size and speed on this 

team, but there is also a lot of skill of technical 

ability. Our midfield has been 

tremendous this season 

and is really the 

rallying point for our 

team.” 

He said the team 

also has great attacking 

play and players. 

“Our front six players 

can hang with just 

about any team in central 

Ohio,” said 

Gleason. “Our backline 

has been our ‘weak 

spot,’ but not because 

our guys back there 

aren’t good. Most of 

them are very green 

and new to their roles 

and positions so we’ve 

been growing. Its hard 

to convert attacking 

players into defenders, but some of these 

guys are very selfless. They have started 

to turn it on. If they continue to improve 

and gel, I would be scared as an opposing 

team to play us, especially considering that 

behind our backline is a goalkeeper who is 

very capable of keeping us in games by 

himself.” 

Senior captain Austin Snyder is a 

proven scorer for the team. 

“Austin has scored 58 career goals (as of 

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newspaper press time), 22 of those coming 

thus far this season,” said Gleason. “His 

perfect combination of skill, lightning 

quickness, speed, strength and determination 

make him a force in high school soccer. 

His first step is so quick that its difficult for 

defenders to mark him by themselves. He 

is strong, has great balance and a low center 

of gravity, so he’s hard to push off of the 

ball and he does not go down easily. He has 

a great ability to shoot and sees the field 

well. These things make him a tremendous 

high school soccer player and will make 

him an outstanding college player.” 

Snyder pulls double duty as the placekicker 

for the Cruiser varsity football team. 

“It’s a lot of work for Austin to play both 

soccer and football,” said Gleason. “We 

played a Thursday night game against 

Whitehall in soccer, in which Austin led us 

in a come from behind victory, scoring 

three goals. Near the end of the game he 

had made multiple 60 plus yard sprinting 

runs and was physically gassed. The next 

night the football team beat Pickerington 

Central and there was a lengthy lightning 

delay which meant the game did not end 

until 10:15 p.m. I cannot imagine he got 

home and in bed until at least midnight. 

The next morning we faced Pickerington 

North in a 10 a.m. kickoff. You can imagine 

how hard that could’ve been. It’s physically 

taxing to constantly be on your feet and 

working your body. Whether it is soccer or 

football, he’s always got something he’s 

working on. But he’s a tough guy.” 

Gleason said the boys soccer team has 

many standout players 

“Obviously, Austin Snyder has been a 

huge part of our success,” said Gleason. 

“L.J. Minah (junior) has also been instrumental 

for us. He starts at the center forward 

position and his technical ability and 

quickness make him a nightmare for center 

backs. Edward Olusemo (junior) has really 

turned it on. He is physically strong and 

skilled. He is a powerful player and, as his 

confidence grows, so does our team.” 

In the midfield, Gleason said Melvin 

Escamilla (senior, captain) is an anchor at 

the defensive mid position. 

“He starts our attacks and is tremendous 

at cutting at passes and organizing 

our midfield defensively,” said Gleason. “In 

front of him is a perfect combination of size 

and skill in Jeffrey Asamoah (junior, captain), 

who wins balls out of the air, distributes 

well and can shoot from anywhere. 

David Pascua (sophomore) is a tremendous 

talent. He is slippery with the ball, plays 

quick and always makes great choices with 

the ball. Those three in the middle, with 

Austin and Edward, and L.J. up top, make 

us a formidable, attacking team.” 

Gleason said Foday Camara (junior) is a 

force for at center back. Austin Gautier 

(senior) and Chandler Jones (junior) both 

contributed significant minutes. 

“On the outsides, Caleb Dailey is a 

bright spot,” said Gleason. “He was a forward, 

turned outside back. He selflessly 

accepted his role as a defender for the better 

of the team and has improved at his 

position every step of the way. Sophomore 

Ali Alanfagi shifted from an attacking 

player into an outside defender and helped 

transform this team. In goal Eddie Monroy 

is instrumental in keeping the team in 

games and making big saves in big 

moments.” 

Gleason said a highlight for the season 

was the win against New Albany. 

“That team has owned this division for 

the past four years,” said Gleason. “Not 

only had they not lost an OCC game in four 

years, but they hadn’t surrendered more 

than two goals in any OCC game. That’s 

our bright-spot so far for the season, but we 

are looking to change that in the tournament.” 

The soccer program’s future is bright. 

“As you can see from our key players, 

there are a lot of juniors,” said Gleason. 

“Replacing Austin, Melvin, Eddie, Austin 

Gautier and Caleb, as well as the contributors 

on the bench like Jake Benline, Cesar 

Tobon, Austin Evans, Eusebio Manglona, 

will be tough, but we have a lot of experience 

returning next year and we expect to 

compete for another OCC title.”



Franklin County Children’s Services levy on ballot 

By Christine Bryant 

Staff Writer 

A renewal levy on the Nov. 5 ballot will 

continue funding for a public agency that 

focuses on strengthening families in 

Franklin County. 

The current tax issue that provides 

funding to Franklin County Children 

Services will expire at the end of this year. 

If voters approve the 3.1-mill levy (Issue 

10) in November, they will extend funding 

to the agency for another 10 years. 

Expected to generate more than $85.6 

million annually, Issue 10 currently costs 

property owners in Franklin County about 

$84.50 per $100,000 in valuation. This 

amount would not change if voters approve 

the renewal. 

Deborah Armstrong, communications 

director for Franklin County Children 

Services, says nearly two-thirds of the 

agency’s annual budget of $212 million is 

funded through two levies. In 2014, voters 

approved a separate 1.9-mill, 10-year levy. 

The agency weighed placing a replacement 

levy on the ballet, which would have 

increased the amount property owners 

would pay, but chose instead to pursue a 

renewal levy because of adequate reserves 

in place that can help sustain the agency 

until the previous 1.9-mill levy expires. 

“We felt the agency had enough funding 

to sustain itself until the next levy comes 

up for renewal in five years,” she said. 

Each year, the agency serves more than 

30,000 abused and neglected children. In 

2018, it placed more than 2,300 in foster 

care and almost 2,000 with relatives. The 

remaining number of children are served 

within their own families, she said. 

“One of the things our agency focuses on 

is ensuring family-like settings for all children, 

particularly our older teens,” 

Armstrong said. “That includes working to 

recruit more foster homes for children, 

increasing the number of children who are 

able to be placed in kinship care with other 

family members, and being able to provide 

support to those family members.” 

Areas of focus include the opioid crisis 

and the impact of it on Franklin County 

families, as well as the effects trauma 

events have on children and families. 

“Many of our families and children are 

involved in traumatic situations, from 

domestic violence to mental illness to dealing 

with the stressors that come from 

poverty,” Armstrong said. “All of these are 

very stressful situations for families and 

children, so we’re learning more about that 

impact and trying to develop partnerships 

in the community define resources that can 

help address a lot of these issues we are 

seeing in families.” 

There are many ways the public can 

help, from volunteering with the campaign 

to granting a child’s holiday wish. 

“Our goal is to help educate the community 

about the different ways we protect 

children and all the different partnerships 

we rely on,” Armstrong said. 

•Franklin County Children Services is 

mandated by law to investigate cases of 

abuse, neglect and dependency. Every 

year, Franklin County Children Services 

helps more than 30,000 abused and neglected 

children. The agency offers services 

and support to families in crisis so their children 

can live in stable homes and become 

productive citizens. 

•The agency works at keeping children 

with their birth families but, when that is not 

possible, placement with relatives is the preferred 

choice. Kinship care has grown significantly 

in the last few years. In 2018, FCCS 

placed 1,941 children with kinship caregivers, 

an increase of 74 percent since 2014. 

•For those children who cannot return 

home, Children Services finds loving temporary 

or foster families to provide care. 

•When a permanent solution is needed, the 

agency is successful in securing caring and 

committed adoptive families. More than 800 

children were adopted in the last five years. 

•The opiate crisis has increased the 

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•Traumatic events and exposure to trauma 

disproportionally affect children in child 

welfare and require more intensive services. 

Children Services offers services, such 

as the Therapeutic Arts Program and mentoring 

that help children deal with trauma, 

grow stronger and provide healthy outlets 

for their emotions. 

•Up to 67 percent of the agency’s operating 

funds come from two 10-year levies— 

spread five years apart - a 1.9 mill levy that 

was renewed in 2014 and a 3.1 mill levy, 

passed in 2009 that expires at the end of 

2019. The other 33 percent of funds come 

mainly from state and federal dollars. 

•The 3.1 mill levy accounts for 42 percent 

of the agency’s income. Without continuation 

of this levy, vitally needed services 

to abused and neglected children will be 

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•The Franklin County Commissioners 

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Hamilton Township road levy on ballot 

Voters in Hamilton Township will face a levy request on Nov. 

5 that focuses on improving roads. 

The one-mill, five-year levy would cost the owner of a property 

with $100,000 in valuation an additional $35 a year. If approved, 

it will generate $65,628 annually. 

Over the past seven years, the township lost more than 

$607,000–averaging $86,768.26 per year–in state funding. 

According to township officials, if the township does not secure 

additional funding for the road department, future projects could 

be impacted, as well as current services including paving, 

curb/gutter replacement, park improvements and snow/ice 

removal. 

Currently, there are no road or road associated levies on the 

books. If approved, this would be the first road levy passed by voters 

for a department that covers 18 miles of roadway with a staff 

of two full time workers and one part time employee. 

Operating fund revenue so far this year, channeled through 

the township’s general fund, is $85,000 from a gasoline tax, 

$38,000 from permissive motor vehicle license tax receipts and 

$6,000 from motor vehicle license fees. According to township officials, 

salaries are budgeted at $110,000; supplies such as mowers, 

tools and fuel are $80,000 and maintenance–including road 

repairs–is $90,000. 

In the past, a large portion of the expenses for road maintenance 

was paid out of the general fund, including, but not limited 

to, department salaries. 

Pumpkins float! 

Yes, pumpkins do float! Skip the outdoor pumpkin patch and 

head to the Groveport Recreation Center, 7370 Groveport Road, 

on Oct. 27 from 3-5 p.m. and pick your pumpkin from the indoor 

heated swimming pool. 

Dress in your favorite Halloween costume and compete in the 

costume contest. Don’t forget your bathing suit as you will have 

plenty of time to swim around with your pumpkin. After you get 

out of the pool, stick around and paint your pumpkin and enjoy a 

snack. 

The event is for parents and their kids. Fee is $6 per person 

(includes pumpkin) and $2 per person (no pumpkin). Register 

until Oct. 25. Call 614-836-1000. 

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Cruiser homecoming court 

The 2019 Groveport Madison High School Homecoming Court is: freshman attendants – Mai´Angel 

Thompson and Jaden Hill; sophomore attendants – Trinity Gullatt and Carl Allen; junior attendants – 

Emani Anthony and Elyjah Aekins; senior girl attendants – Annetta Jackson, Madison Newsom, Melanie 

Torres, and Mackenzie Ferguson; senior boy attendants – Emmanuel Anthony, Tyrell Floyd, Austin 

Gautier, and Ryan Burke. 

Scarecrow contest 

A scarecrow contest in Groveport is open for all to 

enter. Visit www.groveport.org for the entry form, 

rules and timeline. Scarecrows will be on display at 

the Halloween Block Party. One $50 gift card will be 

awarded for most original and one $50 gift card will be 

awarded for most unique. Free to enter. Call 614-836- 

3333 for information. 

Drug Take Back Day 

The Groveport Police will host a National 

Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Oct. 26 at the 

Groveport Police station, 5690 Clyde Moore Drive, 

Groveport, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

The event aims to provide a safe, convenient, and 

responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, 

while also educating the general public about the 

potential for abuse of medications. Collectors may only 

accept pills. 

Liquids (including inhalers and their 

refills), as well as needles or sharps, may not be 

dropped off. The service is free and anonymous, no 

questions asked. 

Visit www.DEATakeBack.com for information. 

Drug Drop Box 

The Madison Township Police Department provides 

an opiate prescription “Drug Drop Box” for the community. 

This drop box is located in the lobby of the 

Madison Township Police Department, 4567 Madison 

Lane, and is accessible to the public during normal 

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

Any person can walk-in and dispose of new or old pills, 

including prescription medications, or any other illegal 

substances and place them into this box with no 

questions asked. 

Seeking veterans 

The Groveport Madison High School class of 1973 

will honor all the veterans from its class with bricks 

installed at the Groveport Veterans Park on Veterans 

Day to memorialize their service. Class members are 

creating a list of classmates who served in the Armed 

Forces. GMHS 1973 class members, classmates, or 

their family members and friends with information 

about class of 1973 veterans may call Scott Lockett at 

614-804-0976. 

Baker Creative honored 

Baker Creative, a branding public relations firm 

located in Groveport, won the 2019 Graphic Design 

USA Health + Wellness Award for its work for the 

health insurance agency TAH Benefits. “We appreciate 

GDUSA’s recognition of our work and look forward 

to continuing our relationship with TAH Benefits,” 

said Michele Cuthbert, creative director of Baker 

Creative. 

GriefShare support group 

Groveport United Methodist Church, 512 Main St., 

will offer GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays, from 2- 

4 p.m. on Nov. 9. The program is a seminar for people 

facing the holidays after a loved one’s death. It features 

video interviews with counselors, grief experts 

and others who have experienced the holidays after a 

death. Workbook provided. Registration is not 

required but helpful. Contact 614-836-5968, register 

online 

at 

https://www,griefshare.org/holidays/events/31233, or 

email groveportgriefsharegroup@gmail.com.


Cookies and candy 

Groveport United Methodist Church, 

512 Main St., Groveport, will host its annual 

Christmas Cookie/Candy Sale on Dec. 7 

from 9 a.m. to noon. Homemade holiday 

cookies and candy will be available for purchase. 

Groveport history films 

Two documentary films on the history of 

Groveport, produced by the Groveport 

Heritage Society and Midnet Media, are 

now available for viewing online on 

YouTube. The films are: “Groveport: A 

Town and Its People” and “The Story of 

John S. Rarey and Cruiser.” The films were 

originally made about 15 years ago. 

Groveport history 

The Groveport Heritage Museum contains 

photographs, artifacts, and documents 

about Groveport’s history. The 

museum is located in Groveport Town Hall, 

around the Southeast 

648 Main St., and is open during Groveport 

Town Hall’s operating hours. Call 614-836- 

3333. 

Cruiser eatre Company 

Groveport Madison High School’s 

Cruiser Theatre Company’s 2019-20 performance 

season: “Nooses Off” - Nov. 14, 

15, 16; “The Monologue Show (from Hell)” - 

Jan. 17, 18; Play-in-a-Day: “All I really 

need to Know I learned by Being in a Bad 

Play” - Feb. 15; and “The Addams Family” 

- April 2, 3, 4, 5. All shows at Groveport 

Madison High School, 4475 S. Hamilton 

Road. 

Visit www.cruisertheatre.weebly.com 

for information. 

Groveport Garden Club 

The Groveport Garden Club meets the 

first Tuesday each month at Groveport 

Zion Lutheran Church, 6014 Groveport 

Road. Call Marylee Bendig at (614) 218- 

1097. 

Run Your ‘Stache Off 

The sixth annual Run Your ‘Stache Off 

5K run/walk and 1K kid’s run will be held 

Nov. 19 at 9 a.m. at Canal Winchester 

High School, 300 Washington St. The 

event is a Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office 

fundraiser (that has raised more than 

$20,000 to date) with 100 percent of the 

funding benefitting St. Jude Children’s 

Research Hospital. The race is open to all 

who wish to participate regardless of age 

or mustache growing ability. There will be 

food, music, and Fairfield County Sheriff’s 

Office SWAT Team equipment and vehicles 

on site for viewing. Race day registration 

is from 8-9 a.m. with the 1K for kids 

age 10 and under at 9:05 a.m. and the 5K 

run/walk at 9:15 a.m. 

For entry fee amounts and registration 

information visit the Run Your ‘Stache Off 

5K - FCSO Facebook page or visit runsignup.com/Race/OH/CanalWinchester/Ru 

nYourStacheOff5k. 

Running Scared 5K 

Organizers of the Canal Winchester 

Chamber’s “Running Scared 5K” are set to 

host a thrilling Halloween-inspired race 


and fun run in Canal Winchester on Oct. 

26 at 10 a.m. Participants may race, run 

or walk a 3.1 mile course or a 1-mile 

course. Each course will begin and end at 

Roger Hanners Park, located at 458 

Groveport Road. 

The Running Scared 5K, presented by 

Nationwide Children’s Hospital, encourages 

runners, fitness enthusiasts, and costume-wearers 

of all ages to register early 

and “run for your life.” 

Visit www.runningscared5k.com. 

Special Olympics 

A local chapter of Special Olympics 

Ohio formed in the Groveport/Canal 

Winchester area. 

The mission of Special Olympics Ohio is 

to provide year round sports training and 

competition in a variety of Olympic type 

sports for intellectually disabled individuals. 

For information contact local coordinators 

Penny and Cassandra Hilty at groveportspecialolympics@gmail.com 

or at (614) 

395-8992 or 395-6640. 

Donations may be sent to Groveport 

Special Olympics, P.O. Box 296, 

Groveport, OH 43125. 

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614-649-1200 

BLACKTOP SEALING 

Driveways & Parking Lots 

614-875-6971 

CARPET CLEANING 

DIRT BUSTERS 

Any 5 areas $75. Home 

Powerwash $99 to $200. 

614-805-1084 

Specializing in Pet Odors 

CLEANING 

Looking for Mrs. Clean? 

For excellent cleaning 

services at reas. rates 

w/great refs, depend, 

10% Sr. Disc. Gwen 

614-226-5229. Free Est. 

FALL SPECIAL 

Cleaning-$5 Off for Srs. 20 

yrs exp Judy 614-946-2443 

CONCRETE 

EDDIE MOORE 

CONSTRUCTION 

Quality Concrete Work 

Lt. Hauling & Room Add., 

Block Work & Excavation 

Stamp Patios, 

Bsmt. Wall Restoration 

37 Yrs Exp - Lic & Ins. 

Free Ests. 614-871-3834 

AJ’s Concrete, 

Masonry 

Good Work - Fair Prices 

Block Foundations 

Driveways • Sidewalks 

Epoxy/Overlay Floors 

Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests. 

Now Accepting Credit Cards 

614-419-9932 

ALL-CITY CUSTOM 

CONCRETE 

All Types Concrete Work 

New or Tear Out-Replace 

37 Yrs. Exp. 

(614) 207-5430 

Owner is On The Job! 

10/27 A 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

Building the life you’ve dreamed about! 

MONESI CONSTRUCTION 

Commercial • Residential • Insurance 

CONCRETE • CONCRETE / PAVING / BASEMENTS / PAINTING / KITCHENS / BATHS PATIOS 

DECKS PAINTING / ADDITIONS / PATIOS / DECKS / RENOVATIONS 

/ ADDITIONS 

RENOVATIONS STAINING / WATER / POWER PROOFING WASHING 

/ POWER WASHING 

We Work Year Round 

• FREE ESTIMATES • 

Licensed • Bonded • Insured 

Adrian Monesi • General Contractor 

(614) 218-2570 (614) 588-4568 

• (614) 588-4568 

email: MonesiConstruction@gmail.com 

amonesi@columbus.rr.com 

Visa/MC accepted 

CONCRETE 

D.J. & DAD KIMMLE 

CUSTOM CONCRETE 

10-27 

All Types E/SE 

Free Estimates 

All Work Guaranteed 

614-206-0158 

GUTTERS 

Bates & Sons 

GUTTER CLEANING 

5 ★ Google Reviews 

614-586-3417 

EPP 

Seamless Gutters 

Mikey 614-927-9132 

licensed/bonded/insured 

Low Price-Great Service 

5 & 6” Seamless gutters, 

covers, siding, gutter clng. 

Bill 614-306-4541 

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 

INFORMATION 

ONLY 

$50.00 

For This Ad In Our 

East & Southeast 

For Info Call 

272-5422 

10/27 A 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

CandC 

See The Difference 

Plumbing & Electric 

Install Hot Water Tanks, 

Dishwashers & Disposals 

Also Fencing & A 

Interior/Exterior Painting 

No Job Too Big Or Too 

Small - We Do It All 

614-702-3691 

SINCE 1973 

Phil Bolon Contr. 

Windows & Siding 

Decks, Kitchens, Baths 

Room Additions, 

Flooring, Roofing 

Bsmt Waterproofing 

Deal With Small Non-Pressure Co. 

45 Yrs. Exp. - Refs. Avail. 

Lic.-Bond-Ins. 

Free Est. - Financing Avail. 

Member BBB Of Cent. OH 

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

614-419-3977 

or 614-863-9912 

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 

C&JHandyman 

Services LLC 

Minor Plumbing & 

Electric 

Install Hot Water Tanks, 

Dishwashers & Disposals 

Also Fencing & 

Interior/Exterior Painting 

Free Est. ~ 18 Yrs. Exp. 

614-284-2100 

HOME 

MAINTENANCE 

JOE’S HOME MAINT. 

Home Repairs, Roofing, 

Siding, Gutters, Soffits, 

Misc. Int. Repairs 

Int. Painting 

Call Joe 614-778-1460 

37 Years Exp. 

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 

TABBY’S 

The Lawn Barber 

Fall Clean Up 

Grass Cutting, Leaf Disposal, 

Gutter Clean Out 

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 

MOVING 

A Complete 

Moving 

Reasonable, Reliable 

No Job Too Small 

PUCO #150692-HG 

Free Estimate 

614-878-1179 

Aaron Allen Moving 

Local Moving Since 1956 

Bonded & Insured 

614-299-6683, 263-0649 

Celebrating 60 yrs in business 

PAINTING 

Walker’s Interior Painting 

Free Est. 614-359-4353 

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 

PLUMBING 

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 

All About Drains & Plumb. 

Will snake any sm drain 

$125 + tax. 614-778-2584 

Classified Services 

10-27 

10-27 

A/M 

10-27 A 

10-27 A 

10/27 A&M 

11/10 

POWER WASHING 

MRS. POWERWASH 

Any house wash $149 + tax 

Single deck $69 + tax 

2 Tier deck $99 + tax 

Best Wash In Town 

Over 45,000 Washes 

Ashley, 614-771-3892 

Bates & Sons 

Soft Wash & Powerwash 

5 ★ Google Reviews 

614-586-3417 

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 

Also Stump Removal 

Free Est. - Fully Ins. 

Call 614-235-3791 

Cell 614-738-0682 

A&M 

11/10 

A 

BURNS TREE SERVICE 

Trimming, Removal & 

Stump Grinding. 

614-584-2164 

11/27 

E/SE 

Fast Tree Service 

Tree Removal, 

Stump Grinding 

Free With Access, 

Pruning, Shaping 

Insured, Free Est. 

Payment Plans Avail. 

614-837-8367 

614-863-1522 

Brewer & Sons Tree Service 

• Tree Removal 

• Tree Trimming 10-27 

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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