Southwest Messenger - February 9th, 2020

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action plan 

By Andrea Cordle 

Southwest Editor 

“We have an opioid crisis. It is killing 

people daily,” said Grove City Chief of 

Police Richard Butsko. 

Therefore, the chief of police has supported 

new legislation from city council. 

On Feb. 3, council approved a resolution 

to form a substance addiction and 

mental health action plan committee. 

“Opioid addiction has become as prevalent 

for us as cancer,” said Christine Houk, 

council president. “This gives us a strategy 

to fight for the health of the community.” 

According to Houk, the committee 

would work on an action plan to deal with 

the crisis by bring together community 

partners from government agencies, education, 

law enforcement, first responders, 

health care providers, mental health clinicians 

and faith communities. 

Part of the action plan would establish 

a pilot program and create a substance 

addiction and mental health advocate 

position in cooperation with the Alcohol 

Drug and Mental Health (ADAMH) Board 

of Franklin County. The advocate would 

assist individuals with addiction and mental 

health illnesses through a variety of 

treatment and service options while serving 

as the primary contact for city staff. 

“A consultant will be assigned to the 

city from ADAMH,” said Grove City Mayor 

Richard “Ike” Stage. “We are going to be 

attacking this on a broader form.” 

According to the legislation, this advocate 

will also assist the city prosecutor 

with referrals from the Grove City Mayor’s 

Court/Municipal Court to the Franklin 

County Recovery Court or other treatment 

options, divert the appropriate individuals 

into treatment versus incarceration, and 

serve as a resource for affected family 

members. 

Butsko said this committee is a step in 

the right direction and expands the division’s 

Retail Operation Program, which 

consists of several officers who investigate 

retail theft, narcotics and prostitution. 

See ACTION PLAN page 6 

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

Spicing up 

the season 

The colors of winter can often be dull 

and one thing that can spice up the season 

is a little green. On Feb. 1, approximately 

30 people throughout Franklin 

and Madison counties came out to the 

Battelle Darby Creek Nature Center to 

learn more about succulents and take 

one – or a few – back home with them to 

spruce up their living quarters. Lindsey 

Krusling, a part-time naturalist at the 

metro park, spent several months raising 

Aloe Vera, Haworthia and Hens-and- 

Chicks in the basement in order for the 

participants in the first-time program to 

take them home and let them thrive. 

Here, Priscilla Harris and her granddaughter, 

Hazel check out the bed of 

succulents before the crowd came over 

to plant them in pots and transport 

them away. The duo from Grove City 

said they love succulents and other 

indoor plants and thoroughly enjoyed 

the program. 

Sue Rowe, Gail Cope and Bill Cope 

show off the Hens-and-Chicks they 

received at the succulents program. 

Gail Cope, of Grove City, admitted she 

has better luck with fake plants but 

believes her new succulent will thrive 

as it is not too fussy. 

Preparing for 

an emergency 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

Donna Bogue believes in preparing for 

emergencies. 

Since becoming a lifeguard at the age of 

15, she has maintained certification in 

CPR and other first aid techniques in the 

event an emergency situation should arise 

in her presence. 

“It has been several decades since I was 

a lifeguard but it was important that I 

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Bethel Lutheran Church, 4501 Hoover 

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kept up with that life-saving knowledge,” she said. “I have always 

been an advocate for safety training — for myself and for others — 

because you never know what is going to happen.” 

With her long-held conviction, it was no surprise when she 

marked a date on her calendar upon learning that a representative 

with Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland 

Security would be presenting an informational emergency preparedness 

session in the village of Urbancrest. 

“I was excited to learn they were coming here,” she said. “The 

information these officials can offer is incredibly beneficial.” 

The informational session was held on Jan. 27 in lieu of the village’s 

monthly health and safety meeting. It was presented by the 

committee members who had invited Christopher Williams, the 

agency’s operation resource manager, to discuss a program that 

encourages residents to take a more active role in emergency situations. 

The Community Education Response Training (CERT) program, 

said Williams, is designed to educate residents about disaster 

preparedness and other hazards that 

may impact their community. 

“It trains them in basic disaster response 

skills such as fire safety, light search and 

rescue, team organization and disaster 

medical operations.” 

He said while first responders do a terrific 

job at responding to emergency situations, 

there are some occasions where they 

may not be able to get there for a length of 

time. 

“We know they always do their best at 

getting there quickly, but in the event they 

are unable you have to be that first 

response,” he told the crowd. 

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through a nine-week 

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first responders and 

other state and federal 

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are offering free tax preparation at the 

Grove City Church of the Nazarene from 

early February through mid-April. 

However, this site is shifting from an 

appointment site to a walk-in site. 

Those interested can arrive at the Grove 

City Church of the Nazarene, 4770 Hoover 

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disaster simulation. 

He said since the agency began offering the program more than 

two decades ago, more than 425 citizens have graduated from the 

program with hundreds of thousands having graduated nationally. 

“We do not and cannot replace first responders,” Williams said. 

“But we can teach people to know what to do in the event of an 

emergency.” 

One such emergency situation brought up at the meeting was 

the derecho that swept across the central Ohio region in 2012. The 

event left thousands without power for weeks, including those in 

the village of Urbancrest. 

In response to the event, which village officials called a “complete 

mess”, the council and administration collaborated to create 

their own emergency preparedness plan. It was adopted in April 

2019 and stresses the importance of residential engagement in 

CERT. 

Alicia Wiggins, a council member who is also on the health and 

safety committee, has been an avid proponent of the program since 

learning of it years ago. 

“The program is beneficial because the more information residents 

have regarding what to do in the event of an emergency, the 

better,” she wrote in an email. “We cannot expect people to act 

solely on instinct. Having the tools, along with practical application, 

is key. 

“We also have to consider that having this knowledge can possibly 

help to avert an emergency; knowing what to look for to prevent 

situations is just as important as reacting to those situations.” 

The plan calls for a small team of residents to go through the 

nine-week course and achieve certification; they will then apply 

their knowledge in local emergency situations such as weather 

events or other man-made or natural disasters. 

The training program is free but it is also a time commitment 

with limited scheduling opportunity; the agency holds the program 

two to three times a year at their headquarters near Gahanna and 

each of the nine unit sessions in the program is roughly three 

hours. 

Wiggins said she knows that the location can be a bit of a drive 

for some residents, but she said they were all neighbors and could 

figure something out. 

Williams said the agency is also open to setting up the course in 

communities but they have to have a firm commitment from at 

least 20 residents. Wiggins said interested parties can email the 

health and safety committee at healthandsafety@villageofurbancrest.oh.us 

The agency is currently accepting applications and inquiries for 

the scheduled CERT program dates in 2020 and 2021. They will 

start a new unit March 26-May 21 and Aug. 20-Oct. 15 in 2020 

with tentative dates of March 25-May 20 and Aug. 26 — Oct. 21 in 

2021. 

For more information, visit www.fcemhs.org. To get a sense of 

what you will learn in the program in greater detail, visit 

www.ready.gov/CERT. 

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on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis. 

Taxpayers are urged to arrive early to register 

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While Tax-Aide’s focus is on low-to-moderate 

income senior citizens, the service is 

available to anyone, regardless of income 

or age. Taxpayers are asked to bring a 

photo ID, last year’s tax return and all 

their tax-related documents. 

You do not need to be a member of 

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A cold day on the farm 

This winter had been somewhat mild 

with many days with temperatures in the 

40 degree range, which for some Ohioans is 

still t-shirt and shorts weather. 

But, by mid-January, dreaded arctic 

cold reached down into Ohio with its icy 

grip. So, in our winter madness my friend 

Marie Kujawski and I thought, what a nice 

day to go for a walk at Metro Parks’ Slate 

Run Living Historical Farm! 

The farm, which is a bustling place in 

the spring, summer, and fall, is quiet in 

winter. There are few visitors and much of 

the agricultural work has slowed. Still, the 

place remains a place that can delight 

one’s senses. 

As we walked the path toward the farmhouse, 

the only sound we heard was that of 

our feet scuffing the ground. 

Marie noted how the farmhouse looks 

like a family homestead from a simpler 

time. 

“There’s no modern intrusion here,” she 

said. 

The wind had a cold bite, so I plunged 

my gloved hands deeper into my heavy 

coat. Marie nestled further into her warm 

coat. 

Slowly more sounds were audible. A 

wooden fence gate creaked in the wind. 

Chickens clucked as they foraged. The 

sound of the stream that flows through the 

farm, not yet frozen, softly rippled. 

Marie noted some gentle smells wafting 

in the wintry air of the farm - hay, burnt 

wood, manure... 

“It’s an aroma of sweet earthiness,” said 

Marie. 

There was so much to see and drink in. 

The brown hues of the fields biding their 

time till spring planting. A grape arbor 

waiting out the winter. The well cared for 

farmhouse, barn, and outbuildings. Best of 

all there were the animals. 

As we came upon the barn, some cows 

were braced against the cold wind. When I 

took their photo they gave me a look that 

Community support 

was overwhelming 

The Southwest Christian Ministerial 

Fellowship thanks all who supported our 

community’s completely volunteer, annual 

White Christmas Program, in which 115 

large food boxes and 51 smaller food boxes 

for senior citizens were distributed to area 

residents in need. This year, we had more 

than 245 volunteers providing at least 934 

charity hours during the six work sessions 

of the Christmas food drive. 

Thanks to Herlihy Moving and Storage; 

Kroger; Grove City Community Club; 

West/Southwest Area Realty Association; 

United Methodist Church Quilters; Grove 

Editor’s Notebook 

Rick Palsgrove 

seemed to say, 

“What are ‘moo’ 

looking at?” 

My ears picked 

up the fluttering of 

bird wings as the 

feathered friends 

swooped into the 

barn to feast on cobs 

of corn hanging 

from the ceiling. 

Then in the general silence, the “tap, 

tap, tap” of hammer on nail could be heard 

coming from the turkey pen. The sound 

came from Slate Run Living Historical 

Farm farmer Mike Huels who was repairing 

the door to the turkey pen. 

“Winter’s a time when we can do some 

small repairs around the farm,” said 

Huels. “We also plan to build a wooden 

wagon to use here on the farm.” 

I asked Huels about the cows I photographed. 

“Those are milking short horn cows,” 

said Huels. “In the 1880s they were used 

for both dairy and beef.” 

Leaving Huels to his work and bidding 

farewell to a flock of friendly bustling 

turkeys, we wandered over to some sheds 

and found a large, sleeping, hog nestled in 

straw and snoring away the winter’s day. 

I looked about and noticed the circular 

dirt path, carved out by the hooves of horses, 

of the threshing area. This is a busy 

spot in summer filled with the sounds of 

the belt driven threshing machine at work, 

but now the area was empty and silent. 

We stood and closed our eyes and listened. 

So much quiet, so much peace. 

Rick Palsgrove is the managing editor of the 

Columbus Messenger Newspapers. 

letter to the editor 

City Masonic Lodge No. 689; Grove City 

Eastern Star Chapter 502; Grove City 

Noon Lions; AmSpirit Business 

Connections, Pinnacle Chapter; and Grove 

City Evening Lions Club for their generous 

monetary or in kind donations; G.C.Parks 

and Recreation Department’s P.A.R.K. 

participants; The Grove City Parks and 

Recreation; OLPH Life Teen; Volunteer 

Involvement Program members; Knights of 

Columbus, Council 4603 and all members 

of the Grove City Food Pantry for their 

assistance. 

Thanks to the students and school coordinators 

of Bolton Crossing, Buckeye 

Woods, Darbydale, East Franklin, 

Highland Park, Monterey, Richard 

Messenger photos by Rick Palsgrove 

These milking short horn cows at Metro Parks’ Slate Run Living Historical Farm seem 

to be saying, “What are ‘moo’ looking at?” to the camera on a frigid January day. Slate 

Run Living Historical Farm farmer Mike Huels said in the 1880s this type of cow was 

used for both dairy and beef. 

Avenue, and J. C. Sommer Elementary 

Schools; Franklin Woods, Holt Crossing, 

Park Street and Hayes Intermediate 

Schools; Jackson, Brookpark and Finland 

Middle Schools; Our Lady of Perpetual 

Help School and OLPH PSR classes; Grove 

City H.S.; Central Crossing H.S.; Franklin 

Heights H.S. and the South-Western 

Career Academy for their efforts collecting 

non-perishable food items and money. 

The 26,685 plus food items collected and 

not needed for this program was donated 

and will help keep the shelves of the Grove 

City Food Pantry filled for several months. 

Thanks also to the volunteers who 

picked up the food at the schools, helped 

sort the food, and packed and distributed 

Turkeys crowd together in the turkey pen. 

the boxes and gifts. 

The support of the community was overwhelming 

and we know the White 

Christmas program has made a difference 

to many families. The needy of our community 

appreciate your help year round. 

Thank you for opening your hearts to share 

your talents. You and Grove City are richer 

for it. 

Patrick Fahy 

White Christmas coordinator 

The Rev. Stan Kirtlan 

Southwest Christian Ministerial 

Fellowship president



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Ready to play ball! 

Grove City Parks and Recreation is registering for 

the spring/summer Little League baseball season 

throughout the month of February. Participants sign 

up at the Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave. The 

office is open weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with hours 

extended until 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25. Registration 

closes Friday, Feb. 28; registering in March results in 

a $20 late fee. 

Per Little League® International, age determination 

is based on the player’s age on Aug. 31, 2020. 

Players born May through August of 2003 may participate 

in the Big League. Fees for residents of Grove 

City or Jackson Township are $70 per player for T-ball 

through Minor 7-8; $90 for Minor 9 through Big 

League. Participants who reside outside the city/township 

corporate limits are eligible to play, but pay an 

additional $10 non-resident fee. 

To register, bring full payment and proof of residency 

to receive the resident fee. Be ready to provide a 

uniform size and emergency contact information. The 

registration form must be signed by a legal guardian. 


A birth certificate must be presented for those participating 

in the Grove City Parks and Recreation baseball 

program for the first time. 

Practices begin Monday, April 6, with the first 

games played Saturday, May 2. All games and practices 

are at Windsor Park, 4330 Dudley Ave./4408 

Broadway. Players in the leagues for ages 9 and older 

should attend an observation Saturday, March 14, to 

assist coaches in drafting players. Players in T-ball, 

Minor 6 and Minor 7-8 leagues are assigned to teams 

and do not have observations. All leagues play games 

twice per week. Postponed games are made up on 

Saturdays; occasional double headers may be scheduled. 

Interested in being a volunteer coach, paid umpire 

or team sponsor? Pick up an application or sponsor 

form at the Kingston Center or download at 

Parks.GroveCityOhio.gov. All coaches must pass a 

background check and complete online training. 

For more information, call the Grove City Parks 

and Recreation Department at 614-277-3050. 

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The Gardens at Gantz volunteers host 

the 2020 Spring Symposium, “A Greener 

Planet, One Garden at a Time,” 8 a.m. to 

3:30 p.m. March 28 at the Evans Center, 

4330 Dudley Ave., Grove City. Join participants 

as they celebrate 50 years of Earth 

Day. 

A host of featured speakers present on 

topics herb enthusiasts are sure to enjoy. 

Lecturer and author Bobbie Schwartz, an 

award-winning landscape designer, will 

speak about summer and fall bulbs as an 

extra dimension for landscaping. Herbalist 

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herbs for essential oils and floral 

waters. MaLisa Spring, the state coordinator 

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Butsko said in most cases, heroin is the 

root cause of these crimes. 

According to the police chief, a heroin 

user needs approximately $50 to $75 per 

day to get their fix for their addiction. He 

said users engage in petty theft to get the 

money to buy heroin. 

The Retail Operation Program is a partnership 

with loss prevention officers from 

local retailers. They connect and share 

information through an invitation-only 

social media chat room managed by the 

Grove City police. 

As part of the program, the officers conduct 

occasional shoplifting blitzes, where 

they apprehend the suspect but have counselors 

on hand so the individual could seek 

treatment instead of going to jail. 

“We are using law enforcement as a tool 

for solutions,” said Butsko. 

of Biological Diversity, will instruct on gardening 

for dragonflies. Greg Payton, director 

of living collections at Dawes 

Arboretum, will demonstrate how to 

choose the best landscape plants for central 

Ohio gardens. 

The Gardens at Gantz Symposium is 

sponsored by the Gardens at Gantz Farm 

Volunteers. The $45 program cost includes 

course materials, continental breakfast 

and a lunch featuring herbal dishes. 

Vendors will be on hand offering an assortment 

of garden products for sale. Pre-registration 

is required by March 13. 

For additional information, call the 

Gantz Farmhouse at 614-871-6323. 

He said the goal is to get the addict to 

choose treatment over dealing with law 

enforcement. 

“The bigger problem,” Butsko said, “is 

how to get them to accept treatment.” 

According to the police chief, when the 

department last held a shoplifting blitz, 12 

individuals were stopped and not one 

accepted the offer of treatment or help. 

Butsko said the programs already in 

place in the city, along with the substance 

addiction and mental health action plan 

committee, sends a message that the city is 

going to do everything possible to help. 

“We are not going to give up.” 

The city’s safety director or his designee 

will serve as the chair of the committee. 

Members from the Jackson Township Fire 

Department will also play an integral role 

in the committee.


In Education 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

In 2012, the South-Western City 

Schools District began using an online portal 

called Infinite Campus which allows 

parents to pay fees, access their child’s academic 

reports and class schedules and 

make real-time adjustments to contact 

information and medical information. 

The parental feedback on the online tool 

was overwhelmingly positive, said district 

officials, but the one complaint they kept 

hearing was the absence of the food service 

department in the Infinite Campus. 

“They had wanted seamless and universal 

access to the system,” said 

Superintendent Dr. Bill Wise at the Jan. 27 

board of education meeting. 

In February of 2019, it was announced 

that the food service department would 

begin the transition to the Infinite Campus 

at the start of the 2019-2020 school year 

barring any unforeseen circumstances. 

Fortunately, said district officials, there 

were no unforeseen circumstances and the 

transition was completed in August. 

“The transition to the Infinite Campus 

was a huge project for the food service 

department,” said supervisor Lisa Hamrick 

at the meeting, “and overall it couldn’t 

have gone any better.” 

Using the online portal, parents will be 

able to notify the district and department 

of food allergies, monitor what their child is 

eating, and check and pay balances. 

Hamrick said if there are low or negative 

balances, the portal will notify the parent 

via automatic messaging or phone 

rather than the head cook at the school. 

“We wanted to take that call out of the 

kitchen,” said Hamrick. “We want our head 

cooks to focus on serving students and not 

on that aspect.” 

Board member Lee Schreiner asked 

about the department policy should a child 

have a negative balance. 

“We always feed them a meal,” she said. 

“We don’t shame our students here.” 

Schreiner said he was glad to hear that 

the students received a full meal rather 

than a modified meal, like a sole peanut 

butter and jelly sandwich. 

“I think we all want our students to be 


Infinite Campus now features food service information 

at their best and in order for them to do so 

they have to have food in their bellies,” he 

said. 

During further discussion on the food 

service department, board member David 

Donofrio inquired about a recent federal 

proposal to scale back school nutrition 

guidelines set forth in 2012. 

“Do you anticipate any major impact on 

the department?” he asked. 

Hamrick said she has not had the time 

to go over the entire proposal but said she 

does not anticipate the department will 

make any changes at this time. 

In related news, Hamrick said the 

department serves 6,900 daily breakfasts 

and 13,400 daily lunches. She added that 

East Franklin Elementary School recently 

began to participate in the breakfast-inthe-classroom 

program, which brings the 

total number of elementary schools 

involved in the program to eight. 

The board of education also heard from 

transportation supervisor Tim Cox at the 

meeting. According to Cox, their fleet of 

more than 200 buses are in good shape and 

safety inspections are currently under way. 

He said he expects all of the buses to be 

inspected by the end of June 2020. 

Bishop Ready seniors Madeline French as Marvalyn and Alex Oswald as Steve in 

‘This Hurts,’ one of the vignettes from “Almost, Maine.” 

Students perform in “Almost Maine” 

The Bishop Ready Theatre 

Department has chosen to present a different 

type of play for its winter theatre 

production. 

John Ciardi’s “Almost, Maine” (adapted 

version), presents a series of eight 

brief scenes or vignettes, each exploring 

various aspects of love. The play takes 

place in the mythical Almost, Maine, a 

place described as “not organized enough 

to be a town, but too populated to be a 

wilderness” on a cold and magical 

Midwinter Night. 

Tied together by a prologue and an 

epilogue, each scene focuses on a story 

and how love plays out for different people. 

The citizens of Almost, Maine, are 

humorous, plain-spoken, thoughtful, and 

sincere and their experiences, while playful 

and surreal, are commonplace in 

Almost. 

The cast of 19 includes students from 

each class, from freshman through 

senior. Each scene involves a different 

couple. 

The adapted version of “Almost, 

Maine,” is suitable for students in grade 

six and higher. Performances are Friday, 

Feb. 14, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, at 2 

p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m. 

Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students. 

For more information, call Bishop 

Ready High School at 614-276-5263.

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Community Focus 

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 

The Building Industry Association of 

Central Ohio (BIA) has announced it will 

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. 

Kiwanis Club to 

host pancake breakfast 

The Kiwanis Club of Grove City will 

postpone the 2020 Parade of Homes and 

use this year to reformat the event to meet 

the needs of both its members as well as 

consumers. As central Ohio and the building 

industry evolve, so too will the parade. 

“For nearly 70 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. “As central Ohio changes so do the 


hold its annual pancake breakfast from 8 

a.m. to noon Feb. 22 at the United 

Methodist Church, 2684 Columbus St. in 

Grove City. It is an all-you-can-eat breakfast 

featuring pancakes, sausage, coffee, 

orange juice and milk. Donations will be 

accepted. Proceeds will benefit the charitable 

activities of the club in the Grove City 

area community. 

Parade of Homes postponed until 2021 

needs of the residential construction industry 

and we have to be cognizant of that.” 

The Parade of Homes was scheduled to 

feature new homes in the Beulah Park 

redevelopment in Grove City. 

“The BIA has initiated its strategic plan 

intended to revamp the organization for 

the new decade and this includes reinventing 

the Parade of Homes, which will return 

in 2021,” said BIA President, Jim Lipnos. 

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Celebrating the Lunar New Year 

The Grove City Library hosted its first Lunar New Year program on Feb. 1 where children 

and adults alike learned about the traditions of the festive holiday popular in 

Asian countries. Here, Grove City residents Jim and Thomas Woods showcase some 

of the animal-themed goods distributed during the program, which was sponsored 

by Panda Express Chinese Kitchen. 

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Pet Corner 

Grove City Arts Council 

The Grove City Arts Council meets the 

club meeting 


third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m at 

Storypoint on Orders Road. For more information, 

call 670-2926. 

Chico is a friendly, 

outgoing boy who 

loves people and 

other dogs. This 

senior guy has lived 

with children of all 

ages and gets along 

great with them. He’s 

social with other 

dogs but likes to 

chase cats. Chico is 

housebroken and he would love to meet you. 

He is up for adoption at the Franklin County 

Dog Shelter. 

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

Weezy, 3, was at the 

shelter last Valentine’s 

Day. And 

here he is again. This 

guy has been in playgroup 

but can be a lot 

of dog and needs to 

learn some manners. 

Weezy should not be 

around cats. He may 

need to be the only 

dog in the home and live with experienced 

dog owners. If you have the right home for 

Weezy, he’ll be in your heart forever! 

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

Art exhibit at City Hall 

Grove City Council’s Art Concern presents 

“Life in Line, Shape and Color,” a collection 

of artwork by Lucila and Diana 

Linik on display and for purchase through 

Feb. 21 at City Hall, 4035 Broadway, in the 

Grove City Town Center. The exhibit features 

a collection of mixed media, watercolors, 

oil paintings and collages. The exhibit 

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

4:30 p.m., or by calling Tami Kelly, clerk of 

council, 614-277-3065 for an appointment. 

The Grove City Art Concern was founded 

in 1991 and is sponsored by Grove City 

Council. It was created to promote arts and 

culture in the Grove City community. 

Volunteers sought at food pantry 

The Grove City Food Pantry is looking 

for volunteers. The pantry is located at 

2710 Columbus St. in Grove City. It serves 

about 250 families each month in Grove 

City, Orient, Harrisburg and Galloway. It 

is open Monday through Friday from 2 to 4 

p.m. and on the third Saturday of the 

month from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are 

needed to work various times and days. 

Food donations are also needed. Those 

interested in volunteering for the Grove 

Miranda is a petite 2- 

year-old girl who is 

extremely loving. She 

is microchipped, 

spayed and up to 

date on vaccines. 

She is now at the 

PetValu store at the 

Mill Run Hilliard location. 

If you’re interested 

in adopting 

Miranda, stop in at the store during open 

hours or fill out an online adoption application 

through Colony Cats and Dogs. 

FYI: www.colonycats.org 

Arthur is a Lab mix 

who is about 3- 

months-old. He is 

going to be a big boy 

as he already weighs 

12 pounds. Arthur 

was brought into rescue 

with his brother. 

Both pups are looking 

for a loving forever 

home and are up for 

adoption through Colony Cats and Dogs. 

FYI: www.colonycats.org 

Community Focus 


City Food Pantry or making a food or monetary 

donation can email 

managers@grovecityfoodpantry.org. 

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. 

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In Entertainment 


Sibling tale falls flat without vision or voice 

Once upon a time in a land called 

Hollywood, the studio executives who 

determine the release dates of their theatrical 

properties got together and declared 

the first month of the year as the perfect 

place to dump the worst of the films on 

their schedule. While no explanation was 

given for their decision — after all, plenty of 

duds are released in the months that follow 

too — January eventually came to be known 

as the place where movies go to die. 

Attempts have been made throughout 

the years to bring life to the month and a 

few successes have been had. The one I just 

saw, however, could not be counted 

amongst them. In fact, the idea for it 

should have been left in the dirt. 

The tale of ‘Hansel and Gretel’ has been 

around for more than 200 years and has 

been adapted in many forms. The story has 

been cleaned up to make it more palatable 

for the younger crowd, turned into dark 

comedies for the middle set and made over 

to create careers as witch hunters for adult 

fare. Its latest iteration pulls bits and 

pieces from all three, but leans more on the 

darkness of the original Grimm Brother 

form. This concoction creates a poorly 

developed and stilted mess of a film that 

grasps around desperately to find an audience. 

But how does it expect to find one 

when it doesn’t know what it wants to do? 

It begins in a time where famine 

abounds and two siblings have just been 

cast out of the home because their mother 

can no longer afford to feed them. With no 

prospect of employment except in the 

household of a lecherous pervert, a 

teenaged Gretel (Sophia Lillis) and her 

younger brother Hansel (Samuel Leaky) 

take to the woods to survive on their own. 

Ill equipped to live off the land, the two 

begin to see cloaked figures in the woods 

and hear whispers fill the air. Is it due to 

hunger? Sleep deprivation? The stress from 

sharing a bed with an unexplained zombie 

monster? It could be all of the above, and it 

could be nothing of the sort. 

Though spooked and on edge from their 

experience, it does not deter the pair from 

shacking up with an unsettling woman 

named Holda (Alice Krige) when she offers 

them shelter from the elements and food to 

eat. As they get to know the elderly woman 

The Reel Deal 

Dedra Cordle 

and become more comfortable in her home 

in the middle of the woods, strange things 

begin to happen to the siblings which causes 

their close bond to strain. 

After a particularly difficult day, Gretel 

dreams she, like her mother before her, 

casts Hansel out in the elements to rid herself 

of the burden of him. Then when she 

wakes, he is gone. 

Despite assurances from Holda that 

running off is just what boys do, Gretel is 

determined to discover what happened to 

her brother and who is to blame. Is it the 

lonely older woman with a skill for casting 

spells, or the lonely younger woman discovering 

her own power? Though the movie 

tries to offer both as suspects, it largely 

sticks to the long-told tale. 

The latter point is where the movie falls 

into a pit of dullness, with its refusal to 

tread a different path. Say what you will 

about 2013’s “Hansel and Gretel: Witch 

Hunters” (note: it’s awful) but at least it 

had its own vision and voice which is more 

than I can say about “Gretel and Hansel.” 

There are elements here to make it an 

interesting coming-of-age story but it collapses 

under the 

weight of a poor 

script and poor 

direction. Not even 

the presence of the 

great Alice Krige 

and the terrific production 

design could 

save it. 

The best thing I can say about the film 

is that it is short (the duration is around 

one hour and 24 minutes) but I also have to 

add that it feels long. Just save your time 

and your money and cast it aside like the 

mother of Gretel and Hansel did at the 

beginning. It really is for the best. 

Grade: D- 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer 

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Levy laid out for township trustees 


By Hannah Poling 

Staff Writer 

Mark Shaw, director of Southwest Public Libraries 

along with Christina Edwards, circulation librarian for 

the Grove City Library, attended the Jan. 28 Pleasant 

Township board meeting to discuss an upcoming 

renewal opportunity for a levy which had been passed 

in 2010. 

Shaw made a presentation at the meeting regarding 

Issue 20, which will be on the ballot in March. Issue 20 

is a one-mill renewal levy. If passed, it would provide 

funding for 10 years. The levy is a straight renewal 

with no tax increase. 

Since the passing of the levy in 2010, the Westland 

Area Library has been expanded and includes a new 

public meeting space and a larger, more interactive 

youth services area. In a partnership with the city of 

Grove City, a new Grove City Library was also built 

and opened in 2016. The renewing of the levy is intended 

to continue the public services and programming at 

the Westland Area Library and the Grove City 

Library. 

This levy provides roughly 37 percent of the 

library’s operating income. The Public Library Fund 

from the state of Ohio provides the majority of the rest 

of the library’s income. 

Pleasant Township resident Sarah Karlsberger also 

attended the meeting to address a flooding issue in her 

neighborhood. 

Karlsberger lives on Avon Drive and said there is a 

property down the road where a resident is trying to 

build a structure on a slope next to Spring Park. The 

resident said with the rain this past spring, she had 

mud flooding into her garage, which caused a partial 

collapse. The building resident had put straw bales up 

to attempt to resolve some of the flooding. 

“It has kind of just diverted the mud down the road 

to the other neighbors but it is eroding so badly that 

it’s building up behind those and if we get rain this 

spring and he hasn’t done anything, it’s going to over 

top it. It took a significant amount of work to get the 

mud out of my garage,” said Karlsberger. 

This building project has not only affected 

Karlsberger, but another neighbor down the road as 

well. Their well was reportedly swamped by the mud 

running off of this property. 

Robert Bausch from the township’s road department 

plans to reach out to soil and water to address 

this concern. 

Funds for 

cancer care 

The Grove City 

Cancer Thrift Shop 

presented its 2019 

donation to the 

Columbus Cancer 

Clinic program of 

LifeCare Alliance. 

The check for 

$48,500 is the highest 

amount raised at 

the shop since its 

inception in 1970. 

The shop is an all 

volunteer, non-profit 

organization that 

supports the 

Columbus Cancer 

Clinic. Pictured here 

is LifeCare Alliance 

CEO Chuck Gehring 

receiving the check 

from Gwen Miller, 

treasurer of Grove 

City Cancer Thrift 

Shop. 

February 9, 2020 -SOUTHWEST MESSENGER - PAGE 11



Recommended reads from Messenger editors 

Looking to curl up with a good book? 

Here are some reading suggestions from 

staffers at the Columbus Messenger Co. 

The company publishes the Madison 

Messenger, Southwest Messenger, 

Westside Messenger, Southeast Messenger 

and Eastside Messenger. 

Kristy Zurbrick 

Madison Editor 

Looking back over my reading journal, I 

realize just how much I diverged from my 

usual penchant for fiction. In fact, I read 

twice as many non-fiction books as I did fiction. 

I chalk it up to the influences of an old 

friend and a new friend, both of whom are 

voracious readers of non-fiction. I picked 

three of my favorites to share here. 

Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage 

Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David 

Grann is about greedy people killing 

Native Americans in Oklahoma in the 

1920s after oil deposits are found beneath 

the tribe’s land. All of it shows how terrible 

people can be, from the government displacing 

Osage tribe members and allotting 

to them what they thought was “nothing” 

land to the people who conspired to and 

were complicit in murdering tribe members 

to get at the wealth that “nothing” land 

produced. 

It is awful that the government assigned 

guardians to manage the wealth of Osage 

tribe members they deemed to be incompetent; 

corruption ran rampant. It is awful 

that law enforcement, initially, didn’t bother 

to investigate the murders or purposely 

botched investigations. It is awful that so 

many of the apparent killers were never 

brought to justice. 

What isn’t awful is that the Osage were 

eventually successful in getting their dire 

situation noticed and their rights protected. 

What isn’t awful is that someone, 

despite grave danger, finally stayed above 

the corrupt fray and brought down the 

kingpin who orchestrated at least two 

dozen of the killings. 

Grann does an excellent job of laying out 

the facts and research and unfolding the 

story. 

If you’ve never been to the Buckeye 

Book Fair, you gotta go. It takes place once 

a year in the fall on the Ohio Agricultural 

Research and Development Center campus 

in Wooster and features 100 authors from 

Ohio. They sit at tables that fill Fisher 

Auditorium and happily talk about and 

sign their books. I went this year and 

walked away with a heavy bagful of books, 

everything from mushroom hunting guides 

to children’s stories. 

Once I got home, the first book I pulled 

from the stack to read was “If I Live to Be 

100” by Neenah Ellis. A decade ago, Ellis 

did a project for National Public Radio for 

which she traveled the country, talking to 

people who were at least 100 years old. She 

put the experience into a book. 

I really enjoyed this one. I read it quickly 

over the course of two days and, as soon 

as I finished it, I knew I wanted to read it 

again soon and more slowly. 

Ellis’s process, trials and errors, growth 

and epiphanies as an interviewer and journalist 

are what made the biggest impression 

on me in this first read-through. I 

could relate to preparing questions and a 

framework for an interview, relying on it to 

a fault and, as a result, faltering when the 

interview goes another way. I know the 

feeling of walking away from an interview 

in which the subject and I were never in 

synch. On the flip side, I also can relate to 

what Ellis describes as “falling,” letting go 

of control and rolling with wherever an 

interviewee or story takes you and being 

happily surprised and sometimes humbled 

by the results. 

Of course, I appreciated Ellis’s actual 

stories about the centennarians, too, and 

they will get my full attention the next 

time around. 

The book that made the biggest impact 

on me this year was The Bills Keep 

Coming, the Grass Keeps Growing: 

Survivor of a Suicide Gets on With Life by 

Sandi Latimer, a long-time reporter for the 

Columbus Messenger Co. 

In the book, which came out last year, 

Sandi tells the very personal story about 

her husband’s death and how she was coping 

with it. She lays bare the circumstances 

surrounding his death and where 

she found support in dealing with it. She 

also writes about the challenges of being a 

widow—of taking care of the mundane but 

necessary tasks that come with the loss of 

a loved one—and what it is like to be on 

your own. 

I was struck by Sandi’s bravery in sharing 

her story and her spirit of helpfulness 

that shone even in the darkness. She offers 

up support group and help line information, 

and much of the book can be seen as a 

practical how-to for widows. 

I also learned from the book how much 

Sandi had overcome in life, including many 

serious health issues. And yet, she kept 

plugging away—always active, always 

engaged, always up for something new or 

enjoyable. 

After reading the book, I’m glad I took 

the time to tell Sandi just how brave and 

resilient I thought she was. Sandi passed 

away this fall. We at the Messenger miss 

her. 

Andrea Cordle 

Southwest/Westside Editor 

The most interesting book I read recently 

was “No Exit” by Taylor Adams. A young 

woman is traveling home from college to be 

with her sick mother. When driving 

through the Rocky Mountains, she encounters 

a dangerous snowstorm and must pull 

off the highway into a rest area, where four 

others are also stranded. She goes outside 

of the rest area to find cell reception to get 

in touch with her family to explain her situation. 

While outside, she sees something 

odd in a van parked in the lot. Upon further 

inspection, she realizes that a child is 

being held in a dog crate in the back of this 

van. One of the people she is stranded with 

is, at the least, a kidnapper. 

Without giving too much away, “No 

Exit” is quite suspenseful and features a 

superb cat-and-mouse game between the 

main character and the perpetrator. The 

characters are well developed, and I 

enjoyed how one person would have the 

upper hand then it would shift. 

I read in bed before I go to sleep. This 

book kept me up, reading longer than I 

intended. I could not wait to find out what 

would happen next. If you choose to read 

this, the book did take a darker turn near 

the conclusion and may be disturbing for 

some readers. 

The only other book I read recently that 

I would recommend is “Everything I Never 

Told You” by Celeste Ng. This is a story 

that asks the question, “How well do you 

really know anyone, even your own family 

members?” 

The book is about a young girl who is 

found dead. What happened? Her family 

tries to come to terms with the answers 

while struggling to relate to one another. 

“Everything I Never Told You” is a 

heartbreaking but poignant story about a 

young girl and her family trying to fit in 

with their peers and meet the demands of 

those they love. It’s a very relatable story. 

We all play roles in life but few people, if 

any, truly know what is going on inside 

your mind or heart. 

Rick Palsgrove, managing editor 

Columbus Messenger Newspapers 

One of the wondrous things about books 

is that they can take on a variety of forms 

in which to present information, provide 

entertainment, and generate insight. 

Two books I enjoyed these past few 

months are examples of how the traditional 

narrative form of a novel or short story 

can be molded into something else entirely 

and be just as delightful and intriguing. 

The books are “Humans of New York: 

Stories” by photographer Brandon Stanton 

and “Notes From a Public Typewriter,” 

edited by Michael Gustafson and Oliver 

Uberti. The strength of both books is that 

they provide personal and philosophical 

insights from everyday people in a mere 

paragraph, or sometimes, one sentence. 

Though short, these passages are, in 

essence, fully formed short stories in their 

own right. 

“Humans of New York: Stories” sprang 

from Stanton’s online blog, “Humans of 

New York.” Over the past few years, 

Stanton has photographed and interviewed 

about 10,000 strangers of all ages he met 

on the streets of New York. Each page of 

the book has a photo of the interviewee and 

some statements from Stanton’s interviews 

with them. It is personal storytelling with 

a face. Stanton’s photos appear to capture 

the personalities of the anonymous people 

being interviewed. 

There’s a photo of a pensive man, who 

looks to be approaching middle age, sitting 

in a park. He observes to Stanton that, as 

we age, there are fewer things to experience 

for the first time and, even when one 

does, the excitement is muted. But he adds 

one also does not feels as hurt. He then 

ponders what it will feel like when he 

reaches age 70. 

Another photo shows a man walking 

with a cat on his head. The man matter-of 

-factly tells Stanton that one can make 

more money with a cat on one’s head than 

if the cat is on one’s shoulder. 

Some of the people’s comments express 

alienation. Some are joyful. Some people 

are forthcoming with their words and others 

are more reticent. Some are sad. Some 

are funny, such as the little girl who told 

Stanton she wanted to be a princess hairdresser. 

When he asked her what the hardest 

part of that job was, she answered that 

it would be cutting Rapunzel’s hair. 

I often make notes in the books I own of 

the page numbers and passages I like and 

will revisit in the future. My copy of 

“Humans of New York: Stories” has dozens 

of such notations. 

The content in “Notes From a Public 

Typewriter” was gathered when a typewriter 

with paper was set up in a Michigan 

book store and people were invited to 

anonymously type a message. Much like in 

“Humans of New York: Stories,” the passages 

in “Notes From a Public Typewriter” 

can be a paragraph, a sentence, or one 

word. Where “Humans of New York: 

Stories” presented storytelling with a face 

filtered through an interview, “Notes From 

a Public Typewriter” brings the typists’ 

thoughts directly to you from their brains, 

through their fingers on the typewriter 

keys, to the typefaced word all can read. 

The many typed messages collected in 

the book are widely varied in temperament 

and can be described as poignant, humorous, 

hopeful, raw, sad, philosophical, 

romantic, questioning, and more. Some 

examples include: someone who typed that 

they race snowflakes to see who falls first; 

a writer comparing their lover’s eyes to 

that of wonderful August skies; another 

noted that they were on a date, but their 

bladder was leaking; and, in what had to be 

more youthful typists, asking where the 

power button is on the typewriter and 

another who wrote if they had to type an 

essay on “this thing” they would quit 

school. 

Both books are a random sampling of 

the thoughts that go through our heads on 

a daily basis. A dominant theme in both 

books is love and relationships which indicates 

the age old battle of loneliness marches 

on. 

One typist’s comment seemed to sum up 

both books’ contents, as well as the human 

condition, as they wrote that, in the end, 

we are all stories.


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and monies over the course of several months. 

The bicycles are of various types and models, as are 

the tools and electronic equipment. All properties are 

held in a secured police facility at all times. If you 

believe you have claim to any of the property and have 

proof of ownership for the property, you may call the 

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property is by appointment only. All items not claimed 

will be sold at public auction, turned over to the Law 

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Qualified organizations may be eligible to receive 

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APPLIANCE REPAIR 

Washer, Dryer, Stove & 

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AUTO SERVICE 

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MIDLAND AUTO 

for all your 

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614-278-9458/778-3864 

A Rating-BBB - 46 yrs. 

American & Foreign Cars 

BASEMENT 

REMODELING 

BASEMENT 

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Framing, Drywall Hanging, 

Drywall Finishing, Doors, 

Trim, Ceilings, Cabinets, 

2-16 A 

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Epoxy Floor, Concrete 

Staining, Waterproofing 

Basement and Beams. 

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CARPET CLEANING 

DIRT BUSTERS 

Any 5 areas $75. Home 

Specializing in Pet Owners 

614-805-1084 

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Holly’s Halos 

Accepting New Clients 

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/ POWER WASHING 

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email: MonesiConstruction@gmail.com 

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Visa/MC accepted 

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 

EDDIE MOORE 

CONSTRUCTION 

Quality Concrete Work 

Lt. Hauling & Room Add., 

Block Work & Excavation 

Stamp Patios, 

Bsmt. Wall Restoration 

35 Yrs Exp - Lic & Ins. 

Free Ests. 614-871-3834 

GUTTERS 

Bates & Sons 

GUTTER CLEANING 

5 ★ Google Reviews 

614-586-3417 

Low Price-Great Service 

5 & 6” Seamless gutters, 

covers, siding, gutter clng. 

Bill 614-306-4541 

EPP 

Seamless Gutters 

Mikey 614-927-9132 

licensed/bonded/insured 

HAULING 

DEAN’S HAULING 

614-276-1958 

SNOW REMOVAL 

DUMPSTER RENTAL 

Hauling Of All Kinds 

Danny, 614-774-2336 

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 

3/1 A 

3/1 A 

HOME 

INPROVEMENT 

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 3-1 

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 

SINCE 1973 

Phil Bolon Contr. 

Windows & Siding 

Decks, Kitchens, Baths 

Room Additions, 

Flooring, Roofing 

Bsmt Waterproofing 

Deal With Small Non-Pressure Co. 

47 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 

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 

Classified Services 

3-1 

A/M 

3-1 A 

3-1 A 

HOME 

MAINTENANCE 

WORRY FREE 

PRIVATE HOME MANAGEMENT 

Let us take care of your 

property while you’re home or 

away. Some services provided, 

check for any damage to your 

property. Checking for frozen or 

broken pipes. Adjusting 

temperature settings for when 

you come back home. Contacting and letting 

contractors in and out. Report suspicious activity. 

− WE DO THE LITTLE THINGS − 

JODY DECKER 614-592-2474 

HOME 

MAINTENANCE 

Finishing Carpenter for all 

your extra home repairs or 

Honey-do-list. over 40 yrs. 

exp. Sonny 614-325-1910 

HOME 

REMODELING 

Professional Drywall 

Finishing Services 

“We Do It All” 

From New Builds to Remodels 

Repair & Patch Work 

Call Now For Est. 

614-202-9152 

LAWN CARE 

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 

PAINTING 

A Job Well Done Again 

A lic. General Contractor 

Some Skilled Services 

Incl: Painting • Stucco, 

Repair•Carpentry•Exterior 

Drainage & Home Maint. 

Call Today! 614-235-1819 

Painter Over 30 Yrs Exp. 

Free Est. Reas Rates 

Daniel 614-226-4221 

Painting - Int./Ext. 

Gutters Clnd. Free Est. 

26 Yrs Exp. Call Dave 

614-270-2369 God Bless 

2-16 A 

HOME 

MAINTENANCE 

PLASTERING 

DRYW 

YWALL & 

PLASTER 

216 

A&M 

REPAIR 

Textured Ceilings 

614-551-6963 

Residential/Commercial 

BIA 

PLUMBING 

ALL IN ONE 

PLUMBING LLC 

“One Call Does It All” 

$25 OFF LABOR 

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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 

POWER WASHING 

Bates & Sons 

Soft Wash & Powerwash 

5 ★ Google Reviews 

614-586-3417 

INFORMATION 

ONLY 

$50.00 

For This Ad In Our 

West & Southwest 

For Info Call 

272-5422 

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 

TREE SERVICES 

BURNS TREE SERVICE 

Trimming, Removal & 

Stump Grinding. 

614-584-2164



Welcome to 7512 Vern Place 

Welcome to 7512 Vern Place located in an exclusive enclave of executive homes. FIRST FLOOR MASTER which is private & one of the largest that you 

will ever see. Luxe bath with a soaking tub, dual vessel sinks, large walk in closet. Chefs dream granite and stainless kitchen with furniture grade cabinets. 

Kitchen looks out into the eating area, as well as the soaring great room. First floor is mostly real hardwood flooring. Great room features a floor to ceiling 

custom fireplace, just steps into your own private oasis with an inground pool, hardscape patio/entertaining areas. Home offers a oversized 3 car garage, 

and a 30x40 outbuilding. Upstairs bedrooms are large and offer plenty of storage. Priced well below duplication. Decor is neutral, condition is superb, 

finishes are exceptional! 

$739,900 MLS#: 220000859 




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