Westside Messenger - May 17th, 2020

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May 17 - 30, 2020 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XLVI, No. 23 

Caravan of Cool 

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

The westside community was treated to a bit of fun, flare and 

fashion as a caravan of uniquely adorned vehicles rolled 

throughout the area on May 9. The Cruising the Hilltop Art Car 

Parade, which was organized by Patti Von Niessen of Summer 

Jam West and renowned art car enthusiast Greg Phelps, featured 

more than 10 vehicles decked out in paint, doll parts, 

trinkets, coins and just about anything else one can think of. 

The intent of the event, said Von Niessen, was to bring a joy 

and happiness to the Hilltop community as they spotted the 

vehicles making their rounds. 

Top right, Danny Peterson, a Summer Jam West board member, 

gives a wave by the Grape Escape, the official vehicular 

mascot of the non-profit organization. 

Bottom right, the glove compartment of Micki B. Pike’s vehicle 

was made to resemble the fairy garden outside of her home. 

The westside resident said she has been adding adornments 

onto her Jeep Compass as a tribute to artist Haider Ali, who 

she credited with sparking her interest in car art. Ali painted 

peacocks and other decals on her vehicle more than three 

years ago and Pike said she has not stopped adding items to 

it since. 

City tries to curb 

illegal dumping 

By Andrea Cordle 

Westside Editor 

The city of Columbus is reaching out to 

the public with the question, “Do you know 

this dumper?” 

On May 6, the Columbus Department of 

Neighborhoods hosted a virtual Westside 

neighborhood update, where Adam Gray 

with the division of refuse announced the 

new program to curb illegal dumping. 

According to Gray, the ‘do you know this 

dumper’ campaign started this month and 

it shares images of those caught littering 

See ILLEGAL DUMPING page 2 

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The Reel Deal ..................... 8 

Pets of the Week ................. 12 

School News 

District officials discuss finances and 

plans for senior graduation Page 4 

Library Plans 

Library looks to state and study before 

launching a safe reopening Page 5 

Greg Phelps, a resident of Clintonville, stands beside his 2009 

Nissan Versa that he transformed into a homage of different 

interests. Phelps is what art car enthusiasts refer to as a “daily 

driver,” meaning he drives his art car to work and to do 

errands. He said he likes seeing how his car can elicit smiles. 

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Township officials review single trash hauler plan 

By Amanda Ensinger 

Staff Writer 

Residents in a local township may soon 

have uniform trash collection. Officials in 

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idea of joining a consortium. 

Called the consortium two, the agreement 

is being negotiated by the Solid 

Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO). 

The agreement would bring together several 

jurisdictions to have one trash and recycling 

contract. 

“Some of the communities that would be 

involved in the consortium include the village 

of Brice, Clinton Township, Madison 

Township, Pleasant Township, Sharon 

Township and Truro Township,” said Mark 

Potts, administrator for Franklin 

Township. “We would each have the same 

trash and recycling hauler and get a better 

deal for residents by negotiating together 

on a contract.” 

Potts said the township would not have 

to agree to recycling with the contract and 

could only chose trash collection as part of 

the agreement if they would like. He said 

the decision to proceed with the agreement 

will depend on pricing and will be up to the 

trustees. 

Currently township residents contract 

with their own trash hauler and the township 

has no township-wide agreement with 

Produce giveaway at YMCA 

The Hilltop YMCA hosts a fresh produce 

one hauler. Potts said as a result of this, 

the township has a lot of illegal dumping. 

“The hope is this contract will reduce littering 

and this dumping issue in the township, 

which we have a huge problem with,” 

Potts said. “Having a trash hauler will 

really discourage illegal dumping and clean 

up the township.” 

The township used to have township 

wide trash collection with Local Waste 

Services, but chose not to renew their 

agreement several years ago. 

“Everyone would have to be a part of 

this program if the trustees approve the 

contract,” Potts said. “Also, if residents didn’t 

pay, the township could add their bill to 

their property taxes, ensuring everyone 

pays their bills.” 

Potts said if the township adopts the 

trash contract, residents would most likely 

see lower rates than they are currently 

paying. He added that residents may not be 

in favor of recycling, but he thinks the 

majority will support having a townshipwide 

trash contract again. 

Currently residents can drop off their 

recycling at SWACO drop boxes throughout 

the township or can pay for recycling 

around the westside 

giveaway the third Wednesday of each 

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

ILLEGAL DUMPING 

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on the social media pages for the department 

of public services. The hope is that 

the public can help identify the offender. 

“We want to make sure we are holding 

these people accountable,” said Gray. 

Gray said he recognizes that illegal 

dumping is a big problem on the westside, 

particularly in the Hilltop. 

“This is our second full year of aggressively 

attacking illegal dumping,” said 

Gray. 

One way the city is tackling the problem 

is through its trash collection employees. 

“Our route drivers and route supervisors 

are always on the lookout for something 

amiss,” said Gray. 

He said if the drivers see illegal dumping, 

they do report it to the city and several 

tips from drivers have resulted in investigations. 

Another method to address the issue is 

the city’s plan to replace the 300-gallon 

trash containers with 90-gallon containers. 

According to Gray, some areas on the 

westside have already made the switch. 

Others will see the switch in June or 

August. The city will notify residents in 

advance via letters with details about the 

date and placement areas. 

The city of Columbus has placed numerous 

cameras in alleyways throughout the 

area to catch criminal activity, including 

illegal dumping, however some say the 

themselves. 

Also, at a recent meeting, Potts discussed 

the ongoing need for free food services 

in the township, including the need to 

open a food pantry. 

“Before this COVID-19 pandemic, 

hunger was a major issue in our community,” 

Potts said. “As a result, we will be partnering 

with Franklin County Public Health 

to offer another food drive in the township.” 

The township has one produce drive 

that is open once a month on the second 

Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at Central 

Baptist Church. 

“This food service will be open later in 

the month to continue to help and will also 

take place at Central Baptist Church on a 

Saturday,” Potts said. “We will help staff 

the event and pass out food to those in 

need.” 

The idea for the additional food drive 

came from the Franklin County Public 

Health Community Action Team and will 

offer fresh produce and staple food for 

those in the need. It will be open on the 

fourth Saturday of every month from 10 

a.m. to noon at Central Baptist Church, on 

Frank Road. 

Drive in Columbus. For more information, 

call the YMCA at 614-276-8224. 

cameras do not work well. 

“There would have to be thousands of 

cameras placed, hundreds of investigators 

and dozens of courts to prosecute all the 

folks who are dumping,” said Lisa Boggs, 

with the South Central Hilltop Block 

Watch. 

Boggs has been a Hilltop advocate for 

many years and sees illegal dumping as 

one of the biggest issues on the westside. 

She said there needs to be an overhaul of 

how trash is picked up. 

“They should assign roving trash trucks 

to small areas and hold that refuse worker 

responsible for keeping that area clean,” 

said Boggs. 

According to Gray, the division of refuse 

works closely with the city attorney’s office 

to identify and prosecute those caught 

dumping. But he said he needs help from 

the public. 

“We need you to be our eyes,” said Gray. 

Gray asked westside residents to report 

illegal dumping to the city’s 311 service 

center at https://311.columbus.gov. 

Each year, Boggs helps to organize the 

South Central Hilltop Cleanup. This year 

is the 19th year for the event. It was scheduled 

for May 2, but due to the coronavirus 

outbreak, the event was postponed until a 

later date. Boggs does encourage citizens to 

take initiative and pick up trash on their 

own.


Community Focus 

Prairie pool expected to open 

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By Amanda Ensinger 

Staff Writer 

A local township is optimistic that it will be able to 

reopen facilities and continue with some activities as 

planned. With the closure of several outdoor community 

pools this summer, the Prairie Township 

Community Center plans to open its indoor pool. 

Michael Pollack, director of the community center, 

said one advantage the township has is that its pool 

can open anytime of the year as opposed to outdoor 

pools that only open for a short period of time. 

Communities like Hilliard have closed their pools for 

the summer. 

“The outdoor pools are only open for three months a 

year and if they don’t open at the beginning of their 

season, it doesn’t make sense for them to open,” said 

Pollack. “Memorial Day is a big day for outdoor community 

pools, so if they can’t be open by that date, it 

would be hard for them to open later in the season.” 

Pollack said the township’s pool doesn’t have this 

sense of urgency and can open in late summer or even 

the fall because it is inside. 

“We don’t have to worry about different seasons; 

that is the advantage of having an indoor pool,” 

Pollack said. “However, when we do reopen, we may 

have to limit how many people can be in the building 

or the pool. We may have very limited capacity numbers, 

so we will have to figure that out once we get the 

OK to reopen.” 

The township hopes to reopen the pool when the 

community center opens, but officials will have to wait 

May the Fourth 

Be With You 

Messenger photo by Dedra Cordle 

Three years ago, Duane McVay, a life 

group leader at the Columbia Heights 

United Methodist Church in Galloway, 

established a Star Wars event as a community 

outreach project that benefits 

both children and adults alike. It was, in 

his words, a great success. “I was 

impressed by the turnout at each event 

we held, as well as the dedication of the 

children and adults who came wearing 

the outfits of their favorite characters.” 

When it came time to organize this 

year’s ‘May the Fourth be with You’ 

event, however, there was some doubt 

as to whether it would be safe to hold. 

Despite the great disturbance in the 

force, McVay and several other members 

of the church’s congregation 

decided to move forward with their 

plans and invited the community to 

drive-thru and pick up build-your-own 

lightsaber packets and Popfold paper 

figures on May 3. Those who came even 

got to see the great Obi-Wan Kenobi 

(McVay) and Queen Padme Amidala 

(Diane Davis) on her throne. 

until Ohio Governor Mike DeWine gives them more 

direction. 

Pollack hopes to start registering students for summer 

swim classes in May if they are provided direction 

on when they can reopen. However, the center will not 

start swim registration until officials know when they 

can reopen. 

Pollack also gave an update on full-time and parttime 

employees working at the community center. 

“We still have our five full-time community center 

staff working,” Pollack said. “The center is closed and 

everyone is working from home.” 

Pollack said if you call the community center and 

leave a message, the voicemail is sent to staff and they 

return all calls from home. However, Pollack said some 

maintenance staff and part-time employees are still 

working to clean the building. 

“We are still waxing, painting, polishing and doing 

other much-needed maintenance and deep cleaning,” 

Pollack said. “We also are working on landscaping and 

other outdoor cleanup. We are being very productive.” 

The community center is offering 7 to 8 shifts a 

week for part-time employees. These employees are 

getting about 12 hours a week. Pollack added that the 

part-time staff the township has had to furlough plan 

on coming back once the center reopens. 

“We aren’t concerned about hiring once the center 

reopens, most of our employees are eager and excited 

to come back,” Pollack said. “I don’t foresee hiring 

being an issue once we reopen as most of our staff voluntarily 

were furloughed and were OK with being off 

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after all. 

With the approval of the state department 

of health and the state board of education, 

the South-Western City Schools 

District announced that graduation ceremonies 

would be held but in a manner that 

ensures the safety of the students, staff 

and community. 

It will not look like the traditional ceremonies 

of the past where students and 

guests are packed into an auditorium, said 

district officials, but there will be a ceremony 

held at each of the four high schools to 

honor individual achievements. 

According to Superintendent Dr. Bill 

Wise, a drive-thru ceremony will be held on 

May 23 with attendance staggered 

throughout the day. Students will receive 

correspondence from their school this week 

regarding their allocated time. 

“We anticipate it could take upwards of 

five to six hours to get through the number 

of graduates and the individual cars,” he 

said, referring to the entire ceremony. 

Each graduate is permitted to bring one 

car with four guests inside. When their 

name is called (and if they desire to exit 

their vehicles), they will get out and walk 

across the raised platform, receive their 

diploma covers and have their picture 

taken. Those who did not order their caps 

and gowns will still be permitted to take 

part in the ceremony. 

“We know it is not what they envisioned 

when we started this school year,” said 

Wise, “but we believe this is the best way to 

honor their individual achievements while 

maintaining protocols to ensure the safety 

of everyone involved.” 

On the following Saturday (May 30), a 

virtual ceremony will be held for each of 

the school’s graduating classes in a way 

that feels a little more traditional, said 

Wise. 

There will be prerecorded speakers, 

speeches from the valedictorian, salutatorian 

and class president, as well as the 

singing of the national anthem and the 

school’s anthem. There will also be 

slideshows representing shared memories 


In Education 

Financial forecast holds steady despite state cuts 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

South-Western City School officials say 

the financial outlook in the district is stable 

despite the loss of millions of dollars in 

state aid. 

At the May 11 board of education meeting, 

Treasurer Hugh Garside presented the 

five-year forecast, which is a hypothetical 

representation of the district’s financial 

future based on historical trends and 

known facts. He said even with the reduction 

in aid, the district will continue to 

have a positive cash balance through fiscal 

year 2024. 

According to Garside, the district 

receives 60 percent of its funding through 

the state, which recently announced more 

than $300 million in cuts to the education 

sector in order to balance its budget. Under 

the reductions, the district will see a loss of 

$3.4 million for the upcoming fiscal year. 

He warned that there may be more cuts to 

follow but said that will largely depend on 

how fast the economy recovers from the 

novel coronavirus that closed schools and 

businesses for months. 

“We are fortunate to be in the (financial 

situation) we are right now, but we are not 

out of the water yet,” he told the board via 

a virtual meeting on Zoom. 

He said what has helped offset some of 

the loss in state aid is the funding the district 

received through the Elementary and 

Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds, 

which is a component of the Congressionalapproved 

Coronavirus Aid, Relief and 

Economic Security Act. 

“We received $6.4 million which will be 

available to spend through the end of fiscal 

year 2022,” Garside said. 

He added that the ESSERF dollars can 

be used broadly, which means the district 

can use the funds to shore up budget or revenue 

deficiencies should the need arise. 

Garside also discussed property tax collection 

delinquencies, which are attributed 

to the temporary closure of businesses due 

to COVID-19, as well as the income tax collection 

that was pushed back to July 15. 

“I think the collection and distribution 

will catch up eventually but the timing and 

how and when it happens will be the question,” 

he said. 

He said the district will be closely monitoring 

the economic situation in the state. 

In addition to the positive cash balance, 

which is projected to be $216.9 million in 

fiscal year 2020, $211.4 million in fiscal 

year 2021 and $164.6 million in fiscal year 

2022, the district is also forecasted to experience 

a decline in revenue and an increase 

in expenditures. 

According to projections, the district’s 

revenue will be $286 million, $274.5 million 

and $265 million in fiscal years 2020, 

2021, and 2022, respectively. The forecast 

also projects the district’s expenditures will 

be $270 million, $279 million and $302 million 

in fiscal years 2020 through 2022. 

With the expenditures expected to outpace 

the revenue, board member David 

Donofrio asked whether the district would 

be seeking to place an operating levy on the 

ballot in 2023 or 2024. 

Garside said asking voters to approve an 

operating levy in the future has not been 

discussed. 

“It doesn’t currently necessitate that,” 

he said. 

However, he did say that the district 

will need to look at areas that could be 

“reduced or maintained.” 

Drive-thru graduation planned in South-Western 

throughout the years. 

“We believe that graduation is both an 

individual and collective experience,” said 

Wise. “With the drive-thru ceremonies, we 

are able to honor that individual component 

and with our virtual ceremonies we 

are able to honor that collective component.” 

He said the drive-thru ceremony would 

likely not have been realized without the 

assistance of student leaders. 

When the state order was made in 

March to close all school buildings to slow 

the spread of a novel coronavirus, it put 

senior milestones like prom and graduation 

ceremonies in jeopardy. With the slight 

relaxation of guidelines last month, the 

state department of education allowed for 

some ceremonies to take place. Due to the 

size of the district, officials and students 

knew that it was not likely to happen in the 

traditional sense. To ensure that something 

could, student leaders at each of the 

schools requested a work group be formed 

to discuss options on how to safely hold a 

graduation ceremony. 

“They were incredibly creative with 

their brainstorming and receptive to the 

information relayed to them by the state 

and county health departments,” he said. 

“We all have a great appreciation for their 

work, their determination and the way 

they balanced competing interests without 

putting people’s health at risk.” 

Relatedly, board of education member 

Anthony Caldwell offered praise and 

thanks to the student leaders at the May 

11 meeting. He said his daughter, who is a 

senior at Westland High School, is grateful 

for the opportunity to have a public ceremony. 

“She could not be more excited about the 

work that they have done,” he said.

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SPL carefully considers reopening 

Southwest Public Libraries (SPL) has 

extended closure of its two locations, Grove 

City Library and Westland Area Library, 

as leaders continue to work out plans for a 

safe reopening. 

Timing remains dependent on evolving 

state and federal guidelines, the results of 

a Battelle study investigating the longevity 

of COVID-19 on library materials, and 

acquisition of appropriate sanitation supplies 

and personal protective equipment 

(PPE) for the safety of patrons and staff. 

Proper protocol for safe handling of 

library materials is essential to reopening, 

which is why SPL and other central Ohio 

libraries are eagerly anticipating the 

results of Battelle’s study. The study is the 

result of a partnership between Battelle, 

the Institute of Museum and Library 

Services, and OCLC, a global library cooperative 

headquartered in Dublin. The specific 

conclusion date of the study is 

unknown, but results are not expected for 

several weeks. SPL has current plans for a 

phased reopening beginning with limited 

curbside service. Until libraries know the 

results of the study, however, complete 

plans cannot be finalized. 

“We’re anxious to reopen our doors and 

serve our patrons in person again, but we 

must do so safely and responsibly,” says 

SPL Director Mark Shaw. “Patron and 

staff safety remain of great priority.” 

Even as SPL prepares for a safe reopening, 

the library continues to serve patrons 

digitally and expand digital offerings. 

Patrons are invited to enjoy new digital 

programming including virtual storytimes 

and library live chats with staff. WiFi 

access hours from library parking lots have 

been extended to be available 24/7. Signal 

strength cannot be guaranteed; SPL apologizes 

for any inconvenience. Digital 

resources such as e-books, e-audiobooks, 

streaming music and movies, and more are 

available at the library’s website swpl.org. 

Patrons are encouraged to visit SPL’s 

social media and website for the latest 

updates and resources. 

Book drops remain closed currently, and 

hold and due dates have been readjusted. 

Patrons are asked to hold on to materials 

and disregard any due notices they receive 

at this time. While the library is closed, 

nothing is due, no fees will accrue, and 

reserves will not be sent back. 

Southwest Public Libraries serves 

southwest Franklin county and surrounding 

areas through its two branches, the 

Grove City Library and Westland Area 

Library. The library system provides 

access to millions of items through a consortium 

partnership with 17 central Ohio 

libraries and offers an array of services 

including public PCs, meeting rooms, and 

vibrant programs for all ages. 

For more information, visit 

www.swpl.org. 

Governor plans budget cuts 

Due to the economic impact of COVID- 

19, Governor Mike DeWine announced 

$775 million in reductions to Ohio’s 

General Revenue Fund for the remainder 

of fiscal year 2020 which ends on June 30. 

At the end of February and prior to the 

onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, state 

revenues for the fiscal year were ahead of 

estimates by over $200 million. As of the 

end of April, Ohio’s revenues were below 

the budgeted estimates by $776.9 million. 

Because Ohio is mandated to balance its 

budget each year, and in addition to identifying 

areas of savings, the following budget 

reductions will be made for the next two 

months: 

• Medicaid: $210 million 

• K12 Foundation Payment Reduction: 

$300 million 

• Other Education Budget Line Items: 

$55 million 

• Higher Education: $110 million 

• All Other Agencies: $100 million 

“Decisions like these are extremely difficult, 

but they are decisions that are part of 

my responsibility, as your governor, to 

make,” said DeWine. “We believe that 

instituting these cuts now will provide the 

most stability moving forward, however I 

am greatly concerned about the cuts we 

must make in education. We have an obligation 

to our schools to give them as much 

predictability as we can, but if we don’t 

make these cuts now, future cuts would be 

more dramatic.” 

The budget reductions are in addition to 

DeWine’s March 23 directive to freeze hiring, 

new contracts, pay increases, and promotions 

at all state agencies, boards and 

commissions. 

The new budget reductions will not 

apply to critical services available to 

Ohioans or COVID-19 pandemic services. 

Money to balance the fiscal year 2020 

budget will not be drawn from Ohio’s 

rainy-day fund. 

“I know that I have said that ‘it’s raining,’ 

but we do not want to tap into the 

rainy-day fund yet,” said DeWine. “The 

‘rain’ is not a passing spring shower - it 

could be a long, cold, lingering storm, and 

we should not use the fund until it is necessary.” 

Projections by Ohio Office of Budget and 

Management Director Kim Murnieks indicate 

that the state’s revenues will continue 

to be below estimates in the coming 

months as Ohio moves through the 

COVID-19 crisis. DeWine, Lt. Governor 

Husted and Murnieks will continue to 

work with the Ohio General Assembly to 

identify ways to continue supporting Ohio’s 

economy through the COVID-19 crisis. 

For more information on Ohio’s 

response to COVID-19, visit 

coronavirus.ohio.gov or call 1-833-4-ASK- 

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Online Services 

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physicians and pharmacies since 1989. 

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understand how to use their medical equipment, as this is fundamental 

in ensuring the product improves quality of life. 

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While we are sheltering in place, the Franklin County Office on 

Aging is working to make sure residents 60 or over who are struggling 

to access food know that home delivered meals are available 

to them. 

Now through July 1, 2020, Franklin County Senior Options is 

making it easier than ever to receive hot or frozen home delivered 

meals with no income verification required. To spread the word 

to residents in the 43204 zip code, the agency is partnering with 

Memorial Baptist Church, 2435 Eakin Road. 

The staff at Memorial Baptist Church will help answer questions 

about the emergency home delivered meals and direct interested 

seniors to Franklin County Senior Options. For more information 

about home delivered meals in the 43204 zip code call 

Memorial Baptist Church at (614) 274-7551 on Monday, 

Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

To request home delivered meals outside of the 43204 zip code, 

and other available services, call Senior Options at 614-525-6200, 

Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Senior Options is a levy 

funded program administered by the Franklin County Office on 

Aging and helps Franklin County residents age 60 and older 

maintain their independence. It also supports family members 

with the often-overwhelming task of caring for a frail older parent, 

family member, or friend with limited abilities. 

Senior Options has been providing community-based services 

since 1993. These services can include home-delivered meals, 

homemaker services, personal care, respite care, adult day care 

emergency response systems and minor home repair. 

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Franklin County Board of Commissioners: Commissioner John O’Grady, President • Commissioner Marilyn Brown • Commissioner Kevin L. Boyce 

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners and The Franklin County Office on Aging join with the Messenger Newspaper in providing this update on aging issues in Franklin County. 

Older Americans Month 2020: Make Your Mark 

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s 

observance of Older Americans Month. The theme for the 2020 Older 

Americans Month is "Make Your Mark." 

This theme was selected to encourage and celebrate countless 

contributions that older adults make to our communities. Their time, 

experience, and talents benefit family, peers, and neighbors every day. 

Communities, organizations, and individuals of all ages are also 

making their marks. This year’s theme highlights the difference 

everyone can make – in the lives of older adults, in support of 

caregivers, and to strengthen communities. 

During this pandemic while we are encouraged to stay at home, here 

are some creative ways to “Make Your Mark” in May and all year long: 

Volunteer your time. Many large organizations now offer formal online 

volunteer programs and opportunities. Here are a few: 

• United Nations: The UN runs a virtual program connecting 

volunteers to organizations worldwide where they can help 

with short and long-term writing and editing, translation, 

technology services, research, and advocacy opportunities. 

• Red Cross: During times of disaster, the Red Cross utilizes 

volunteers to monitor online discussions to find people who need 

help, and to share important updates on social media 

• Smithsonian Institute: Needs virtual volunteers to help with 

transcribing historical documents and updating relevant 

Wikipedia pages. 

• Nonprofits and advocacy groups need volunteers to share 

personal stories of overcoming life struggles that may inspire 

others. Check Idealist.org for volunteer listings that may spur your 

interest. 

Share your story. We can make a mark on people’s lives with the 

stories we share. There are so many ways to do this, from telling your 

grandkids about your old neighborhood to writing a book. Or, assemble 

a photo album of important moments in your life. Stories can be told 

over the phone, on the computer, over the backyard fence. They can 

be told in letters, in pictures, in headlines and photographs collected 

from newspapers. We don’t have to be together to share our stories 

and build each other up. 

Get involved by inspiring your community. Encourage individuals to 

share stories with the people they live with, in writing, in pictures, or by 

phone or video call. Make the following ideas your own and promote 

them through social media, check-in phone calls, a flyer handed out 

with home-delivered meals, or another way you are connected to your 

community. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Emergency Home Delivered Meals - Now through July 1st, Franklin 

County residents 60 years of age and older can request Senior Options 

home delivered meals without income verification. Contact Senior 

Options at (614) 525-6200, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is June 15th - The 

purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities 

around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and 

neglect of older persons by raising awareness of its impact on society. 

Experts fear the COVID-19 pandemic is putting older adults at risk for 

more than just a deadly disease. It is increasing the risk of incidents of 

physical, emotional and financial abuse. If you suspect you or someone 

you know is a victim of elder abuse in Franklin County contact 

Adult Protective Services at (614) 525-4348.



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In Entertainment 

While the transformation of the kind 

but lonely teenager to popular fire-breathing 

nightmare has been mined on film and 

television before, rarely have they been 

infused with as much heart, humor and forgiveness 

as “How to Build a Girl.” 

This odd combination of rooting for the 

protagonist turned antagonist is due in 

part to the talent of screenwriter Caitlin 

Moran, who adapted the material from her 

semiautobiographical novel of the same 

name. Using a light but deft hand, she 

showcases the gradual change of the lead 

character based on hidden traits and situational 

awareness of circumstance. It’s a 

strange rollercoaster of a film, which is 

actually the intention as it is meant to 

reflect how one goes about changing their 

life during those formative teenage years. 

The film is centered on Johanna 

Morrigan (Beanie Feldstein), a poor, 16- 

year-old girl living in close quarters with 

her wannabe rock star father (Paddy 

Considine), postpartum depressed mother 

(Sarah Solemani) and four brothers of 

varying ages. Like most teens, she wants 

out of her cramped life and dreams of the 

day when she can move to London and 

become one of the greatest writers the 

world has ever known. 

She believes she has achieved this 

chance at premature stardom when she is 

selected to recite a poem on a local television 

show. In her mind, she’ll kill it and be 

recognized for her talent, but in reality she 

clams up and starts barking in a showcase 

of love for her dog Bianca, whom the poem 

was based upon. Her mortification is continued 

as her peers chase her through the 

halls howling, her father’s van is spraypainted 

with ‘Scooby-Doo,’ and the family 

television is repossessed as she accidentally 

let slip their secondary income of breeding 

border collies. 

To atone for the latter’s grave offense, 

her slightly older brother Krissi (Laurie 

Kynaston) tells her of an indie rock magazine 

that is looking for music reviewers. 

Knowing little about rock music, or how to 

review the art, she writes up a homage to 

the soundtrack ‘Annie’ and sends it in. 

Inexplicably, she is granted an interview. 

When she arrives at the magazine’s 

headquarters, she learns that the all-male 

staff only invited her as a lark. Crushed, 

she heads out with a pity gift, but then that 

streak of determination bubbles up and she 

demands to be given an opportunity. 

Inexplicably, she is given a chance by 

staff writer Tony (Frank Dillane) who says 

he’s tired of listening to no-talent artists. 

Her first review, set in her point-of-view, is 

a semi-hit with readers and she is hired on 

a part-time basis. 

To fit her new profile as serious music 

journalist, she dyes her hair flaming red, 

sports a black top hat, black jacket, black 

shorts, net stockings and combat boots and 

begins calling herself Dolly Wilde. 

As her new alter ego, she is confident 

and capable, garnering enough money to 

get their repossessed television back, purchase 

a van without graffiti, and request 

features rather than reviews. On her first 

feature assignment, she meets budding 

star John Kite (Alfie Allen) and falls in love 

with him through hours of interviews. 

When she turns in her assignment, it is a 



Coming of age story embarrassing and entertaining 

The Reel Deal - By Dedra Cordle 

true puff piece and she is fired for her complete 

sincerity. “Our job is to napalm the 

(music) parasites,” Tony reminds her. 

With the prospect of losing her income 

and her dream of becoming a real writer, 

she promises to be “better” and transforms 

herself into a ruthless destroyer of musical 

acts. 

While her cleverly written cruelty does 

not garner her any fans in the music industry, 

it garners her fans of a different kind. 

With a standout performance from 

Feldstein and a fun cast of secondary characters, 

“How to Build a Girl” is a great look 

at how one decision can cause a series of 

decisions that put you on a path toward 

something you never thought you could be. 

It is also a great look at allowing someone 

to make mistakes and offering them the 

space to grow. 

With humor, poignancy and heaps of 

second-hand embarrassment, “How to 

Build a Girl” is altogether a really decent 

movie about the difficulties of those 

teenage years and how they can shape you 

as a person for the better — and worse. 

“How to Build a Girl” is rated R and is 

available on demand and through the IFC 

website. Grade B- 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer 

and columnist. 

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45 Yrs. Exp. • Senior Discount 

614-351-9025 

APPLIANCE REPAIR 

Washer, Dryer, Stove & 

Refrig. Repair 875-7588 

Summer’s Coming! 

MIDLAND AUTO 

AC EVAC DYE & 

RECHARGE - $110.00 

& all you other Auto 

Service Neds! 

614-278-9458/778-3864 

A Rating BBB - 47 yrs, 

American & Foreign Cars 

BASEMENT 

WATERPROOFING 

Walker’s Basement 

Waterproofing. LLC 

614-359-4353 

CARPET CLEANING 

DIRT BUSTERS 

Any 5 areas $75. Home 

Powerwash $99 to $200. 

614-805-1084 

Specializing in Pet Odors 

CLEANING 

Holly’s Halos 

Accepting New Clients 

Under $100 

Bonded-Ins. 614-426-3624 

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 

CONCRETE 

GALLION 

CUSTOM CONCRETE LLC 

Specializing in Custom Colors & 

Custom Designs of Concrete. 

Including Remove & Replace 

42 yrs exp & Free Est. 

Licensed & Insured 

Reputation Built 

On Quality 

Ronnie 

614-875-8364 

See Us On Facebook 

www.gallioncustom 

concrete.com 

Buckeye Cement 

Contractors 

Specializing In 

Tearout & Replacing 

Concrete of Any Type 

Licensed • Bonded • Insured 

38th Year in Business 

614-539-5640 

ALL-CITY CUSTOM 

CONCRETE 

All Types Concrete Work 

New or Tear Out-Replace 

37 Yrs. Exp. 

(614) 207-5430 

Owner is On The Job! 

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 

Buckeye City 

Concrete & Excavating 

* Concrete * Foundations 

* Waterlines * Drains 

*Catch Basins 

614-749-2167 

buckeyecityconcreteand 

excavating@yahoo.com 

FENCING 

EAZY FENCE 

Chain Link - Wood 

No Job Too Big or Small 

All Repairs ~ Free Est. 

Insured. 614-670-2292 

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 

INFORMATION 

LOOK TO 

THE PROFESSIONALS 

IN OUR 

SERVICE DIRECTORY 

For Service 

“That Is Out Of This World” 

5-24 W/SW 

5.24/ W/SW 

5/24 A 

6.7 A/M 

HAULING 

DEAN’S HAULING 

614-276-1958 

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 5-24 

W/SW 

KLAUSMAN HOME 

IMPROVEMENT 

Siding-Windows- 

Doors-Roofing-Soffit- 

Fascia-Gutters-Trim 

Earn FREE Seamless 

Gutters with Siding Over 

1000 Sq. Ft. 

FREE Shutters with 

Soffit & Trim 

EPA Certified 

Member of BBB 

Financing Available 

Over 20 yrs exp. • Free Est. 

Licensed-Bonded-Insured 

Owner & Operator 

James 614-419-7500 

SLAGLE 

HOME REMODELING 

Baths, Kitchen, 

Room Additions, 

Plumbing and Electrical. 

All your Handyman needs 

No Job too Big or Small 

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

Jerry 

614-332-3320 

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. 

5-24 

A/M 

Free Est. - Financing Avail. 

Member BBB Of Cent. OH 

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

614-419-3977 

or 614-863-9912 

C&JHandyman 

Services LLC 

Minor Plumbing & 

Electric 

Install Hot Water Tanks, 

Dishwashers & Disposals 

Also Fencing & 

Interior/Exterior Painting 

Free Est. ~ 18 Yrs. Exp. 

CDC/EPA Approved Guidelines 

614-284-2100 

6-7 A 

5-31 SW/W 

6-7 A 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

BOB’S HANDYMAN 

REPAIR. 614-736-7911 

J.A.F. HANDYMAN 

& Remodeling Services 

Jim A Ferbrache 

614-271-5793 

LANDSCAPING 

LANDSCAPING 

Mulch • Edging 

Spring Clean-up 

Sealcoating Estimates 

614-649-1200 

WE PULL WEEDS! 

No job too big or too small. 

We offer a full range of 

landscape services 

Fast • Affordable • Reliable 

Call Dustin for a 

FREE Estimate today! 

614-357-7847 

LAWN CARE 

FREE ESTIMATES 

The Lawn Barber 

Cut & Trim Starting at 

$28 & up 

614-935-1466 

onyxlandscapingllc.com 

We can Mow, Edge, 

Trim & Seed your grass, 

Clean, Mulch or Design 

Your Flower Beds. 

We do Spring & 

Fall Cleanup & 

Snow Removal. 

We match quotes. 

Call 614-407-5214 

Lawn Mowing-39 yrs exp 

Weekly cuts $25 & up. 

Good ref. Free est. 10% 

Sr. Disc. 614-738-9623 

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 

SOWERS LAWN CARE 

Mowing-mulching-trimming 

Free Est. 614-397-0566 

MOVING 

Aaron Allen Moving 

Local Moving Since 1956 

Bonded & Insured 

614-299-6683, 263-0649 

Celebrating 60 yrs in business 

INFORMATION 

ONLY 

$50.00 

For This Ad In Our 

West & Southwest 

For Info Call 

272-5422 

5-24 A&M 

5-24 w/sw/m 

MASONRY 

#1 in CENTRAL OHIO 

GILBERTS 

Masonry/Restoration Co. 

614-946-8871 

Lic.-Bonded-Insured 

32 Years in Business 

• Brick • Block • Stone 

• Cultured Stone • Stucco 

• Concrete • Tuck Pointing 

• Chimney Work 

• Glass Block Windows 

• Basement Waterproofing 

Free Estimates 

PAINTING 

Painter Over 30 Yrs Exp. 

Free Est. Reas Rates 

Daniel 614-226-4221 

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 

★ ★ ★ 

Painting - Int./Ext. 

Powerwash - Free Est. 

30 Yrs Exp. Call Dave 

614-270-2369 God Bless 

PEST CONTROL 

Anthony Pest Control 

Termite/Bed Bug Work 

at Reasonable Prices. 

614-600-8841 

Please Leave Message 

PLASTERING 

Plaster & Stucco 

NEW AND 

REPAIR 

Established 1917 

Geo. F. Neff & Co. 

274-5629 

PLUMBING 

ALL IN ONE 

PLUMBING LLC 

“One Call Does It All” 

$25 OFF LABOR 

6/7 

With This Ad 

A 

614-801-1508 

All Major Credit Cards Accepted 

Classified Services 

MASONRY 

PLUMBING 

All About Drains & Plumb. 

Will snake any sm drain 

$125 + tax. 614-778-2584 

CHRIS’ 

PLUMBING 

“Plumbing & Drain Professional 

That You Can Count On” 

24 Hrs., 7 Days/Week 

No Overtime Charges 

24 Yrs. Exp. in Plumbing & 

Drain Cleaning Field 

Call For A Free Phone Estimate 

$100.00 For Any Small Drain 

614-622-4482 

30% OFF with AD 

POWER WASHING 

MRS. POWERWASH 

Any house wash $149 + tax 

Single deck $69 + tax 

2 Tier deck $99 + tax 

Best Wash In Town 

Over 45,000 Washes 

Ashley, 614-771-3892 

MDB POWERWASH 

We Specialize In Decks. 

Clean, stain, reseal, 

revitalize any deck. 

Quality work at fair prices. 

Guarantee All Work 3 Yrs. 

24 Yrs Exp. Free Est. 

614-327-9425 

Bates & Sons 

Soft Wash & Powerwash 

5 ★ Google Reviews 

614-586-3417 

6/7 A/M 

PEST 

CONTROL 

TERMITE & PEST CONTROL 

3093 W. Broad St., Cols. 

614-367-9000 

TERMITES? PESTS? 

BED BUGS? 

$100 OFF New Termite Services! 

With This Ad 

Monthly & Quarterly Pest Services 

Great Prices!! 

Licensed & Insured 

Free Termite Inspection 

PLASTERING 

NEED HELP WITH... 

RANDY 

614-551-6963 

ROOFING 

Drywall, Plaster, Textured 

or Popcorn ceiling removal, 

repair or installation? 

We offer affordable pricing and 

years of experience! 

614-927-9132 

• Roofing 

• Free Estimates 

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 - sand - mulch. 

Specializing in residential. 

614-491-5460 

Bobcat Service Avail. 

PEST 

CONTROL 

PLASTERING 

ROOFING 

TREE SERVICES 

Brewer & Sons Tree Service 

• Tree Removal 

• Tree Trimming 5-24 

A&M 

• Stump Grinding 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568 

BURNS TREE SERVICE 

Trimming, Removal & 

Stump Grinding. 

614-584-2164 

TROTT 

TREE & LANDSCAPE 

Tree Trimming 

& Removal 

5/24 

A 

Also Stump Removal 

Free Est. - Fully Ins. 

Call 614-235-3791 

Cell 614-738-0682


Veterans Hall of Fame seeking applications 

The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame is 

accepting nominations to recognize those 

who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and 

continue to contribute to our communities, 

state, and nation through exceptional acts 

of volunteerism, advocacy, professional distinction, 

public service, or philanthropy. 

Each year, the hall of fame inducts up to 

20 former service members based on recommendations 

from an executive committee 

of veterans from throughout the state 

and approval from the governor of Ohio. 

To be considered, the veteran must meet 

the following criteria: 

• Be a past or current Ohio resident 

• Have received an honorable discharge 

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May Giveway 

Place a prepaid classified line ad in our paper 

for the month of May and be registered to win a 

$50 Gift Card from 

The Columbus Messenger Newspapers. 

All ads received by mail, in person, 

email or phone will be included in the drawing. 

Drawing will be held May 27th, 2020 

and the winner will be notified 

and published in 

our May 31st issue 

GOOD 

• Be of good moral character 

Sam Felton Jr., honored at the Ohio 

Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2019 

Induction Ceremony said, “This Hall of 

Fame sets the standard for recognizing 

Ohio’s veterans for accomplishments 

beyond their military service. In addition, 

it is a fitting way to say thank you for your 

service to our nation and thank you for 

your continued service to our communities.” 

The nomination deadline is June 1. 

Guidelines, a sample nomination, and 

more information are available at 

dvs.ohio.gov. 

LUCK! 

Pet Corner 

Pets of the week 

Carmella is an 8- 

year-old pit bull who 

is a true sweetheart. 

Mostly she just wants 

to be a part of whatever 

you’re doing. 

She loves to run 

around outside and 

play fetch. She’s fully 

housebroken. Carmella is friendly and affectionate 

toward all people and loves attention. 

She is reactive toward other dogs, so she 

would do best as an only pet. Carmella is 

available for adoption through the Franklin 

County Dog Shelter. 

FYI: www.franklincountydogs.com 

Princess is an 8- 

year-old pit bull mix. 

She is always up for 

a walk but also 

enjoys just hanging 

out. She loves soft 

blankets, belly rubs, 

being as close to her 

people as possible 

and treats. She 

knows sit, shake, and back legs, where she 

will sit on just her back legs. Though she loves 

people, she does not always get along well 

with other dogs. With time and training, 

Princess may come around and warm up to 

another dog. Adopt her from the Franklin 

County Dog Shelter. 

FYI: www.franklincountydogs.com 

The Franklin County Dog Shelter’s 

Community Pet Food Pantry is open and 

accessible to residents of Franklin County. 

To get food, individuals need to visit the 

shelter during regular hours - Monday, 

Pet Pantry 


These furry friends are available 

for adoption at local 

rescues and shelters 

Doc Miller was 

found injured at the 

side of the road in 

front of Doctor’s 

Hospital - hence his 

name. Doc Miller is 

blind. This could be 

due to trauma from 

being hit by a car but 

his rescuers are not 

sure if that is the 

cause. What they do know is that this guy 

loves to snuggle and navigates his foster 

home very well. He uses his litterbox and can 

jump up on the bed and climb steps. Doc 

Miller is 6 to 7 years of age. He is available for 

adoption through Colony Cats. 

FYI: www.colonycats.org 

Ramses is a 1-yearold 

who loves all the 

attention. This sweet 

boy deserves a family 

who will love and 

cherish him. He is 

good with other cats 

and is eager to find 

his forever home. He 

is neutered and up to 

date on vaccines. 

Ramses is up for 

adoption through Colony Cats. 

FYI: www.colonycats.org 

Tuesday, and Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

The shelter is located at 4340 Tamarack 

Blvd. in Columbus. For more information, 

call 614-525-3647.

Westside Messenger - May 17th, 2020

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