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May 17-30, 2020 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXVII, No. 24
Messenger photo by Rick Palsgrove
Groveport Police Officer Forrest Benner narrowly escaped serious injury on May 10 after a large tree fell
and crushed the rear portion his police cruiser on Front Street between Elm and Blacklick streets during
a strong storm.
A narrow escape
By Rick Palsgrove
Southeast Editor
Groveport Police Officer Forrest Benner narrowly
escaped serious injury on May 10 after a large tree
fell and crushed the rear portion his police cruiser
on Front Street between Elm and Blacklick streets.
An unusual fast moving storm with winds of up
to 60 to 70 mph hour uprooted the approximately 40
foot tree and sent it falling into the street just as
Benner was driving by while on a police run.
“I saw the tree start to fall and I hit the throttle,”
said Benner. “I’ve never seen anything like this happen
in my lifetime.”
Benner said the only injury he suffered was a
bump on the head. His quick action in accelerating
his police cruiser saved him from possibly more serious
injury because, if he had not, the tree might
have crushed the driver’s section of his vehicle
rather than the rear portion.
Surveying his crushed cruiser, Benner said,
“That tree will make some good firewood.”
The fallen tree also struck electric wires and
pulled an electric meter from a nearby house.
Witnesses said when the tree struck the electric
wires sparks flew and a small flame temporarily
could be seen. AEP crews worked to repair the electric
lines. The Groveport Public Works Department
quickly arrived on the scene and cleared the road of
the fallen tree and its debris.
“Officer Benner only received a minor bump on
Councilman wants old, large trees
on Front Street examined
In light of the accident, Groveport City
Councilman Shawn Cleary said he was concerned
about more potential damage from the
large, old trees on Front Street.
“We need to have a professional come look
at some of the other trees on Front Street, especially
three of them near where this tree fell,” said
Cleary. “Some of these old, big trees look tired. If
we have to take them out we can replace them.”
Groveport City Administrator B.J. King suggested
the city could hire an arborist to examine
the condition and health of the large, old trees
on Front Street and offer recommendations
about them.
his head when the tree hit his cruiser,” said
Groveport Police Captain Kurt Blevins. “He was
checked by medic 181 on the scene and was determined
to be OK. He had to take extra care extricating
himself from the cruiser as well because of the
downed power lines. Sgt. Adams did an exceptional
job contacting the Groveport city crews and AEP to
coordinate the clean up efforts. Sgt. Adams also was
able to salvage some of the equipment, such as
radios from the demolished cruiser once the tree was
lifted off the cruiser. We are all very thankful that
Officer Benner is okay.”
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Groveport cancels
July 4 celebration
By Rick Palsgrove
Southeast Editor
Normally on the Fourth of July Groveport is a bustling, festive
place, but not this year as city officials have cancelled the annual
Independence Day fireworks, parade, and celebration due to the
ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
However, all is not lost as the city hopes to hold the fireworks
display the night of Apple Butter Day on Oct. 10. The fireworks
would be shot off from Groveport Park near the Groveport
Recreation Center, 7370 Groveport Road.
On May 11, city of Groveport officials released the following
official statement regarding the cancellation of the city’s Fourth of
July celebration:
“After careful consideration, the city of Groveport has cancelled
all events related to the 2020 July 4th celebration. This decision
was made due to the uncertainty caused by the ongoing COVID-
19 pandemic. The health and safety of our residents is a top priority
and we are all doing our part to slow the spread of COVID-19
by adhering to social distancing practices. Mayor Westcamp and
the city council continue to consider all available information
when making these difficult decisions. Determinations on other
annual events and activities, that have become part of our community,
will be based on current information and with the health and
safety of our community as our primary concern. We are hopeful
to have a fireworks show during our Oct. 10 Apple Butter Day
event. Decisions regarding Apple Butter Day will be made later
this year. The city of Groveport looks forward to hosting an even
bigger and better event in 2021 and wishes to thank the community
and our sponsors for your continued support.”
At Groveport City Council’s May 11 meeting, resident Wayne
White expressed his desire that the Independence Day celebration
still be held by stating, “I think people’s spirits are being broken.
People need a little bit of hope.”
He said city officials should wait before cancelling the event,
adding, “Who knows what could happen in a few weeks or month
to change things.”
Councilwoman Jean Ann Hilbert replied, “We’re all feeling the
same stress and we’re trying to do what is best for our residents
and everyone’s safety.”
Added Councilman Ed Dildine, “Whatever decision we make
will make half the
people mad.”
Councilman Scott
Lockett observed,
“Everyone wants to
get back to normal.
Cancelling the event
is a tough decision.”
Mayor Lance
Westcamp said the
decision to cancel the
Independence Day
celebration was made
after weeks of deliberation.
He cited that
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Groveport trash pick-up
rates could increase
under new contract
Groveport City Council is considering renewing its trash pickup
contract with Local Waste Services, however at a higher price
to the 2,300 trash customers in the city.
Local Waste Services and Rumpke bid on the contract with
Local Waste Services coming in with the lower bid. Currently customers
are paying $41.75 per quarter for trash pick-up.
Under the same existing plan, the price with Local Waste
Services would rise to $59.40 per quarter.
If the city opts to go with a 96 gallon trash cart option the price
per quarter would be $56.40, with a 64 gallon cart it would be
$53.40, and with a 48 gallon cart it would be $50.40. If a cart
option is chosen, residents would receive one trash cart and one
recycling cart per household.
Residents could rent additional carts for $2 each per month.
If the cart option is chosen, residents could no longer place
their trash for pick-up in the city’s alleys because the trash trucks
for this option are too big to fit in the alleys.
All trash pick-ups would have to be made at front curbside.
Council will discuss the trash contract further at its committee
meeting on May 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the municipal building, 655
Blacklick St.
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Columbus cancelled its “Red, White, and Boom” event
and other communities have also cancelled their
Fourth of July celebrations.
“I feel we have know other choice in light of this
pandemic,” said Westcamp. “The health and safety of
our residents comes first. I don’t know how we could
institute social distancing in things like a parade. At
least we have a back-up plan for our fireworks on
Apple Butter Day. We’re taking this all one day at a
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Obetz officials plan for a June 1 village reopening
By Ris Twigg
Staff Writer
Obetz officials are planning for a soft June 1 village
reopening, pending any additional orders from
Governor Mike DeWine.
To facilitate the reopening of businesses and government
operations, Obetz Village Council appointed
Jess Griffith, currently the grounds superintendent, to
the newly established deputy safety director position.
“Currently, the safety director works closely with
the police department as well as the other departments
just like (the ordinance) says, to ensure the safety
not only internally of our operations but of the community
as well,” Stacey Boumis, director of community
services, said during the May 11 virtual council meeting.
Mayor Angie Kirk said Griffith submitted a postpandemic
recovery plan to her that she’ll review virtually
with him this week. That plan includes staggered
reopenings similar to those ordered by DeWine, a plan
for purchasing and distributing personal protective
equipment (PPE) to organizations that need it, sanitation
plans for public spaces and additional emergency
management protocols, among other things.
“We had put in a start-up day of about June 1
because we figured that would get us through the governor’s
reopening of things he’s reopening,” Kirk said.
“We’re doing all the little soft openings of things and
hopefully the next council meeting will be live instead
of virtual.”
Even if the next council meeting is in person, Kirk
said her team will still host a virtual meeting for folks
to attend if they feel uncomfortable or unsafe gathering
in groups, or for those who have a high risk of contracting
the coronavirus.
Obetz’s coronavirus cases rose by two since the last
council meeting on April 27 for a total of four cases, but
Credit card fees placed
on water payments
Groveport City Council approved applying a credit
card convenience fee to water/sewer payments and to
building and zoning department payments effective
with the July 1 billings.
According to City Finance Director Jason Carr, the
credit card convenience fees to be assessed are structured
so the city will not profit from these charges, but cover
the cost of transactions caused by fees placed on the city
for payments made through credit card companies.
Payments made for water/sewer bills and to the
building and zoning department at the department’s
windows by credit card will have a convenience fee of
3.75 percent with a $3.95 minimum fee. Website payments
for water/sewer bills by credit card will have a
convenience fee of 2.8 percent for payments up to $325
with a variable rate of 3.75 percent assessed for credit
card payments starting at $325.01. Cash and check
payment options remain unchanged.
out of those four cases, two people have recovered and
one person’s results are pending, Kirk said.
“I think we’re going to get through this. I do,” Kirk
said. “I feel comfortable that we’ve only had four
reported and two of them are recovered, which makes
me, I’m very grateful for that. So that’s why I know
that our people have taken it seriously.”
Obetz made major changes to how the village is
operating during the pandemic. Obetz staff are working
in staggered shifts to maintain social distancing.
No one has been furloughed, and if staff are not in the
office on the clock, they’re at home completing online
training and certifications. Obetz officials have
enforced a rule that employees take one to two hours of
“self-care” time each day, Kirk added.
“We’ve required them (to get training) because we
have throughout this continued to pay them,” Kirk
said. “These people need their jobs just like everyone
else in America and we are fortunate enough to be able
to keep them here. We’re trying to make sure we’re
doing the right thing mentally and financially.”
Police officers switched to 12-hour shifts to cut
down on officer rotation and the potential for crosscontamination,
and are required to complete at-home
training as well.
For Kirk, the pandemic is giving her a challenge in
her first four months on the job as Obetz’s mayor.
Every day, she’s on calls with the governor’s office, the
Franklin County Health Department, Representative
Joyce Beatty and other municipal mayors to determine
the best way to get Obetz through the pandemic.
“This has been baptism by fire,” she said. “Luckily I
had that little bit of background there for the past six
years being on council. I will tell you I have probably
learned more in the past four months than I ever
expected to learn.”
Water bill waivers
Groveport City Council approved temporary measures
to ease water bill payments for residents suffering
economic pressures due to the ongoing coronavirus
pandemic.
Council approved suspending the following rules for
the duration of the current State of Emergency
declared by Governor Mike DeWine or by Dec. 2,
whichever comes first:
•Suspending the rule that only one hardship
arrangement application may be made once every four
billing cycles. This allows hardship applications for
residents who have already submitted a hardship
application within the past four billing cycles.
•Suspending late fees for late payments.
•Suspending the shut off charges of $50 for nonpayment
and $25 for notification of non-payment.
During the ongoing crisis, city officials indicated
there are no plans to shut off water to any residents
due to non-payment
time.”
Added Councilman Shawn Cleary, “The fireworks
on Apple Butter Day gives us something to look forward
to.”
“It’s all about hope,” said Westcamp.
In a related matter, a decision on whether or not to
open the Groveport Aquatic Center swimming pool
because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is still
pending. The pool has been filled with water.

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Groveport Madison feels financial pinch
By Rick Palsgrove
Southeast Editor
State budget cuts and the ongoing coronavirus
are having an impact on Groveport
Madison Schools’ finances.
“Due to the impact of COVID-19 on our
economy, the state announced current year
reductions to state aid just last week,” said
Groveport Madison Treasurer Felicia
Drummey. “The reduction to state aid has
propelled the district toward an operating
deficit.”
According to its most recent five year
forecast, the district was in a strong financial
position in January 2020.
“However, the March 2020 pandemic has
negatively impacted our overall financial
picture with a 2.7 percent or $1.1 million
reduction in state aid imposed upon us with
less than two months to close the fiscal
year,” said Drummey. “We are also expecting
further reductions in state aid beginning
July 1. The state has not yet announced
those reductions, but experts predict it
could be reduced by upwards of 10 percent.”
Drummey said the district is forecasting
a 4 percent reduction to state and has modeled
the 10 percent reduction to conduct
internal “what if analysis.”
“Clearly, we are entering a cycle of
financial pressure brought on by the
impact of COVID-19 on our local economy,”
said Drummey. “Some federal relief under
Ogden gets extension
GARILEE OGDEN
By Rick Palsgrove
Southeast Editor
In a split 3-2 vote, the Groveport
Madison Board of Education approved
extending Superintendent Garilee Ogden’s
contract.
The extended contract will run from
Aug. 1, 2021 through July 31, 2024. The
contract calls for her annual salary to be
$148,881.
Ogden has been the district’s superintendent
since she was originally awarded a
three-year contract by the board on Aug. 1,
2018 at an annual salary of $140,000.
Board members Libby Gray, Nancy
Gillespie, and Chris Snyder approved the
contract while Bryan Shoemaker and
Kathleen Walsh opposed it.
“The Ohio Revised Code gives the board
of Education the ability to reemploy a current
superintendent up to 18 months prior
to the current contract expiration date,”
said Board President Libby Gray. “This
gives the board the ability to retain and
show the superintendent their support of
the work that they have accomplished in
the district. The board feels that
Superintendent Ogden has been doing a
great job for the Groveport Madison School
District and recognizes the hard work, dedication
and great leadership especially
during the current COVID-19 crisis. We
are pleased to renew her contract for period
of three years for the school years Aug.
1, 2021 — July 31, 2024.”
Ogden previously served as the director
of curriculum, instruction and professional
development for Groveport Madison
Schools for two years before becoming
superintendent. She has bachelor’s degree
in journalism and mass communication
from New Mexico State University in 1994,
and a master’s degree in curriculum and
instruction from New Mexico State in
1997. She received her educational administration
certification and superintendent
license from New Mexico State in 2000 and
2017.
the CARES Act is also expected that may
offset the reduction of state aid. New information
emerges daily so the district administration
and board of education are poised
to meet regularly over the next several
months to model the impact of new information
and identify action steps that might
be necessary to lower the projected operating
deficits.”
Revenues
According to the five year forecast, the
district’s general fund revenue for fiscal
year 2020 is $84.6 million, which is 0.58
percent lower than was projected last
November.
The district receives 53 percent of its
revenue from state funding. Real estate
property taxes make up 37 percent of the
revenue with the remaining 10 percent
coming from other local sources.
Disharoon reported the district received
additional state funding in fiscal years
2016-17 and 2018-19.
Expenses
According to the forecast, the district’s
expenditures for fiscal year 2020 are $83.8
million, which is slightly above last
November’s projection.
District employee wages and benefits
account for 64 percent of the district’s
expenditures. Purchased services make up
30 percent of expenses while materials are
4 percent, capital is 1 percent and miscellaneous
is 1 percent.
Purchased services expenses include
payments for contracted services, utilities,
gas, electric, property insurance, and
transportation. A significant percentage of
purchased services expenses comes from
Groveport Madison being required to make
payments to community (charter) schools.
Likewise, the Educational Choice Voucher
program and open enrollment schools are
also expenses.
What’s ahead
Drummey said district officials must be
mindful and watch each future state budget
carefully.
“There are many risks and uncertainties
that will need to be considered in future
planning as there are two new state biennium
budgets that could affect us positively
or negatively for fiscal years 2022-24, especially
with the COVID-19 pandemic reducing
the district’s state foundation payments
in fiscal year 2020 and projected
decreases in 2021.”
Drummey added the district will receive
$1.9 million in CARES Act funding for help
due to COVID-19.
“However, we have not received how
these funds will be dispersed or if they will
be included with the district’s five year fore
cast. We will monitor this and all other
funding that is affecting our financial forecast
from the pandemic.”
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Groveport history films
Two documentary films on the history of
Groveport, produced by the Groveport Heritage
Society and Midnet Media, are now available
for viewing online on YouTube.The films are:
“Groveport: A Town and Its People” and “The
Story of John S. Rarey and Cruiser.”
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Coming of age story embarrassing and entertaining
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. At the same time, she
has the audience watching this change while cringing and conversing
with the screen that they’re just making everything worse. It’s
a strange roller coaster 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. (We all dream big at that age.)
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 spray-painted 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 of a T-shirt but then that streak of determination
bubbles up and she demands to be given an opportunity
regardless of her inexperience.
Inexplicably, again, 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 rock 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
The Reel Deal
capable, garnering enough money to get their
repossessed television back, purchase a van
without graffiti, and request features rather
than plain reviews. On her first feature
assignment, she meets budding star John
Dedra
Cordle
Kite (Alfie Allen) and falls in love with him through hours of interviews.
When she turns in her assignment, it is a true puff piece
and she is promptly 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 —
hangers on and those who care more about her newfound fame
than who she is as a person. That attention, in turn, again transforms
her into something new, and something her loves one don’t
fully like or understand.
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.
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The rockin’ world of the Torch-A-Go-Go
There has been nothing in Groveport like the Torch-A-Go-Go
and I remain disappointed that I never got to experience it.
The tropical themed dance club for teenagers offered live rock
and roll bands and featured a 10,000 square foot dance floor of
sand with another 5,000 square foot hardtop dance floor.
Plus the Torch-A-Go-Go was lit with flaming “tropical torch
lighting,” and featured an island and beach decor that reflected
the 1960s craze in America for tiki culture as well as a fascination
with the newly admitted island state of Hawaii.
The Torch-A-Go-Go, which operated in the summer for just a
couple of years starting in 1966, was located at 5073 S. Hamilton
Road just north of what was then the old Big City Garden Center
(which is now Motts Military Museum). Memberships to the club
were sold at the door and dances were held every Friday and
Saturday all summer.
An ad announcing the grand opening of the club on June 3,
1966 (the ad did not show the year, I found it by using a perpetual
calendar and looking for a year in the 1960s when June 3 fell on a
Friday). The ad stated the featured rock band on opening night
was The Vandels. The ad boasted that the mysterious “Love Potion
#Nine” would be available, and also listed these specific rules
patrons to the club must follow: “no intoxicating beverages on
premises, no fighting, no profanity, no hotrodding or burning of
rubber in or around
premises or any other
type of misconduct,
dress neatly. Anyone
in violation of rules will be expelled from
membership.”
I love the references to “hotrodding” and
“burning rubber” in the ad. It’s like mischief
with cars was the most serious offense one
could commit at the time.
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Palsgrove
“No fighting! I’m glad they were clear on that,” laughed Matt
Wyatt after recently reading the old ad.
Matt, who grew up next door to me in Groveport, and I were
slightly too young to enter Torch-A-Go-Go when we were kids, but
boy did we want to! We loved rock music and to us the local
teenagers seemed like magical, cool creatures who inhabited a
world of freedom and who always seemed ready to embrace the
next big thing in the culture.
“We (the Wyatt family) occasionally drove past Torch-A-Go-Go,
and I was sure something wonderful and forbidden was going on
in there,” said Wyatt.
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The parent/guardian must be a resident of Groveport Madison Schools (proof of residency is required at
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Complete and sign all forms and upload your required documents.*
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After completing and signing all forms, an enrollment specialist will review
your application and uploaded documents.
3. Once the enr
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Alyssa Pfaub (left) of the Groveport Madison High School Marching Band plays
“Taps” at the end of last year’s Memorial Day ceremony in Groveport Cemetery. In
the background is the rifle squad from American Legion Robert Dutro Post 486.
Groveport to hold limited
Memorial Day ceremony
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Memorial Day in Groveport will be
different this year due to the coronavirus
pandemic.
A ceremony following social distancing
and crowd limit requirements will be
held on May 25 at 1:30 p.m. in the
Groveport Cemetery, but the traditional
parade will not take place this year.
“The Memorial Day recognition will
be very brief. It will be a very scaled
back version of the normal ceremony,”
said Groveport City Administrator B.J.
King. “We will video record it and share
it on our social media sites for the public
to watch. The event will include no more
than 10 people. We do not encourage the
public to attend. Social distancing and
other COVID-19 safety requirements
will be enforced.”
The plans and decisions regarding
this year’s Memorial Day ceremony
were arrived at following a meeting
between Mayor Lance Westcamp,
American Legion Commander Brad
Beatty, Motts Military Museum
Director Warren Motts, and City
Administrator B.J. King.
This year’s Memorial Day ceremony
in the Groveport Cemetery will include:
•Opening remarks by American
Legion Commander Brad Beatty;
•A prayer lead by the American
Legion chaplain;
•The playing of the “National
Anthem” and the reciting of the “Pledge
of Allegiance;”
•Mayor Lance Westcamp will recognize
veterans who will have banners
hung along Main Street in their honor;
•Comments by Motts Military
Museum Director Warren Motts; and
•The playing of “Taps.”
The Groveport Cemetery is located on
Wirt Road in Groveport near Heritage
Park.
Groveport American Legion Post 486
is named after local resident, Private
Robert Dutro, who in 1917 at the age of
15 joined the 6th Marine Regiment during
World War I. He would later die in
France on July 19, 1918 during the
Aisne-Marne offensive. The Post was
established in 1924. It can be followed
on Facebook @ groveportamerican
legion.
No Memorial Day events
at two local cemeteries
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic
has caused the cancellation of Memorial
Day ceremonies at two local cemeteries.
According to Village of Lockbourne
Mayor Christie Ward, there will not be
a formal Memorial Day ceremony at
Fernwood Cemetery in Lockbourne this
year.
Also, according to the American
Legion, there will not be a formal
Memorial Day ceremony in Madison
Township at the Asbury Cemetery,
located on Winchester Pike at Noe-
Bixby Road.
However, flags will be placed on veterans’
graves at these cemeteries and
people may pay their respects informally
by visiting these cemeteries and practicing
social distancing.

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No disciplinary action
against GM Schools on
election complaint
By Rick Palsgrove
Southeast Editor
In its annual audit of Groveport
Madison Schools, the State Auditor’s Office
noted district officials did not follow Ohio
law concerning some election campaign
practices used in connection with the district’s
May 7, 2019 bond issue/levy campaign.
However, in a letter dated March 19,
2020, State Auditor Keith Faber noted the
state would take no disciplinary action
against the district regarding the complaint
filed by a member of Citizens for
Better Groveport Madison Schools, which
opposed the combined levy/bond issue.
Faber’s letter cited Ohio law that states
school officials cannot use “public funds to
support or oppose the passage of a school
levy or bond issue or to compensate any
school district employee for time spent on
any activity intended to influence the outcome
of a school levy or bond issue election.”
Faber noted that, during the May 2019
election campaign, Groveport Madison
posted two videos featuring the district’s
superintendent “asking for support for the
district’s operating levy.”
In his letter, Faber advised that, in the
future district officials, “should consult
with legal counsel before posting videos
accessible to the public to ensure they are
in compliance with state and federal
requirements.” He further stated the district
should develop procedures “to ensure
activities are for a proper public purpose.”
Groveport Madison issued the following
statement in regards to Faber’s findings:
“In the May 2019 levy campaign, a complaint
was filed with the Ohio Ethics
Commission alleging the Groveport
Madison school district misused taxpayer
dollars, when in an informational video, it
was stated, ‘We ask for your support for
the bond issue on May 7, 2019.’ The Ohio
Ethics Commission did not make a ruling
on the allegation, but instead referred the
matter to the Ohio Auditor of State. In
receiving the allegation, the Auditor’s
Office did not make an initial ruling, but
stated it would review the complaint as
part of its annual audit of the school district.
As soon as the district was made
aware of the complaint/allegation, we
immediately removed the video from our
website and issued a public statement
acknowledging the allegation and providing
a response. In March 2020, the state
concluded the district’s annual audit. The
Auditor’s Office determined there was no
cause for disciplinary action, nor did they
prescribe any penalties nor findings for
recovery as a result of the infraction. The
audit noted only that the district should
ensure systems are in place to prevent a
reoccurrence of the incident mentioned
above.”
Groveport Madison Schools
Superintendent Garilee Ogden said district
officials have worked hard over the
past two-and-a-half years to rebuild trust
and confidence in the school district.
“While our statement in the video was
intended only to thank the community for
their support of Issue 5, we understand it
was in error, and we have put in place
measures to safeguard against any reoccurrence
of this incident in the future,”
said Ogden.
In May 2019, voters in the Groveport
Madison school district rejected the combined
operating levy and bond issue by 54
percent to 46 percent.
In November 2019, the voters did
approve the district’s 6.68 mill, five year
replacement operating levy by 67 percent
to 33 percent.
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
• 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.
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Active Lifestyles
A bi-monthly feature celebrating our
community’s senior citizens
Senior Options and Memorial Baptist Church
partner to provide meals to Westside seniors
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
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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
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Our Pictorial Past by Rick Palsgrove
Elmont Hotel, 1950
Photo courtesy of the Groveport Heritage Museum
This is a view from Main Street of the Elmont Hotel in Groveport just prior to its
demolition in 1950. The grand hotel was once located where Groveport Madison
Middle School Central now stands. Originally built in 1863 as the mansion home of
the internationally famous horse trainer John S. Rarey, the structure became a
magnificent hotel in the early 20th century that featured black marble mantel
pieces, large square rooms, a fine dining area, and a spacious ballroom. In addition
to serving as a hotel, the Elmont hosted weddings, special dinners, Rarey
family reunions, and other social events of all occasions. Fraternities and sororities
from The Ohio State University and Capital University held dances there, arriving
in Groveport on special electric interurban railway traction line charters.
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Volunteers needed to deliver meals
By Dedra Cordle
Staff Writer
As the chief executive officer of LifeCare
Alliance, Charles Gehring recognizes the
vital role of volunteers.
Since taking the reins nearly two
decades ago, he said he has seen a number
of similar social service organizations
throughout the state and country fold due
to the lack of volunteers needed to support
their programs.
“We just cannot survive without them,”
he said.
During his tenure, Gehring said he
made the recruitment of volunteers a priority
in the five counties the organization
serves. He said to this day he remains
grateful for the overwhelming support they
have shown.
“We have thousands of active volunteers
participating in our programs and services,”
he said. “I cannot thank them enough
for all that they do.”
While the numbers of volunteers fluctuate
before and after the major holidays,
Gehring said they have been fortunate to
have their active volunteers ready to provide
assistance as need be. Now, he said,
those active volunteers are needed more
than ever and the organization is requesting
new volunteers to assemble.
“They are desperately needed to help
provide services in several of our programs,”
said Gehring.
Like most businesses and organizations,
LifeCare Alliance has been impacted
by the emergence of a novel coronavirus.
The organization, said Gehring, has taken
steps to weather the outbreak but changes
have had to be made.
“We have had to close all 40 of our dining
centers throughout the counties we
serve,” he said, resulting in many new
home deliveries.
In addition to the hundreds of new
clients requiring home deliveries, the
organization is also adding 50 new clients
each day.
To meet the growing demand, Gehring
said the organization needs volunteers for
three of its programs. Those programs
include Groceries-on-the-Go where volunteers
pack meals at their pantry for cancer
patients and those living with AIDS, weekend
pet food deliveries to their eligible
clients and Meals-on-Wheels.
Due to the increase of community members
wanting to remain active or get out of the
house during stay-at-home orders, Gehring
said the organization has been incorporating
daily training sessions at its central location
at 670 Harmon Ave. in Columbus.
To volunteer call 614-444-6325 or visit
www.lifecarealliance.org.
Background checks are required to
become a Meals-on-Wheels volunteer.

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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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Groveport history
The Groveport Heritage Museum contains
photographs, artifacts, and documents
about Groveport’s history. The
museum is in Groveport Town Hall, 648
Main St. Call 614-836-3333 for operating
hours.
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Madison Twp. approves motor vehicle tax
By Linda Dillman
Staff Writer
After months of deliberation and a recommendation
from a citizen action committee,
the Madison Township trustees moved
forward with adding a $5 permissive motor
vehicle tax for 2021.
At their May 12 meeting, the trustees
discussed voting on the tax, which was
postponed from the April meeting, and
were told by Fiscal Officer Laurie Vermeer
if action took place after the July 1 deadline,
collections would not begin until 2022.
“If we delay it, you’re really pushing it to
make the deadline,” said Vermeer. “We
started this process in October and we’ve
Groveport Madison
purchases computers
The Groveport Madison Board of
Education approved the purchase of 1,000
Dell non-touch Chromebook computers
for students in grades 6-9. The purchase
includes four years of accident and damage
protection for $302,900. The board
also approved the purchase of 500 Dell
touch screen Chromebooks for students in
grade 1 for $129,875.
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put it off and off, but for a very good reason.”
The tax only applies to vehicle owners
living in unincorporated Madison
Township and is collected when new
license plates are purchased or renewed.
The township also collects a gas tax.
“This tax isn’t collected until January,”
said Trustee Chairman John Pritchard. “If
we wait, we’re risking not collecting until
2022.”
Public Works Superintendent Dave
Watkins said the additional $5 motor vehicle
tax would annually bring in approximately
$80,000 in additional revenue and
used for township road work and improvement.
Township Police statistics
April crime statistics
for Madison
Township, according
to the Madison
Township Police: 42
assist/mutual aid, 1
animal complaint, 1
burglary, 21 domestic
complaints, 4 missing
persons, 6 suspicious
persons, 10 larceny/thefts, 4 assaults, 5
threats or harassment, 16 traffic stops, 11
property damage accidents, 7 shots fired in
area, 5 3 vandalism, 3 hit-skip accidents, 2
officer in trouble, 38 parking, 12 juvenile
complaints, 1 driving under the influence.
TORCH
Continued from page 4
Sometimes, when the sun began to set
on those hot, summer weekend nights, I’d
ride my bike the short distance from my
home to the Torch-A-Go-Go. I’d see the
light from the dancing flames and thought
of the dancers inside. When I heard the
music from the electric guitar (the instrument
that my generation most identified
with), the pounding of the drums, and the
throbbing of the bass emananting from the
club, it made me wish all the more I was a
few years older so I could get inside and
absorb all the sights and sounds.
Carla (Rarey) Cramer was a teenager at
the time and therefore old enough to enter
and enjoy the Torch-A-Go-Go.
“I remember being dropped off and
walking back the gravel drive to the
entrance of the Torch, with its flaming
torches glowing brightly,” said Cramer.
“The area was surrounded by a stockade
type fence with torches all around and
shelf-like benches that ran all along the
inside.”
She said most of the area was sand and
there was a blacktop “dance floor” up by
the stage.
“The elevated stage hosted a lot of local
bands as well as some of the more famous
bands from Ohio, like the Dantes and Sir
Timothy and the Royals. A local band that
was there a lot was The Rebounds. They
Watkins stated previously he was
unsure of gas tax collections for 2020
because of the impact of the coronavirus on
the driving public.
“I know that every township is hurting,”
said Trustee Michele Reynolds.
The motion to adopt the $5 tax was
unanimously approved by the trustees.
In other discussion, Township
Administrator Susan Brobst said the township
sold another vacant lot under its ownership
on Clearwater and there is interest
on another lot owned by the township.
“We’re very pleased with our progress,”
Brobst said. “We seem to be doing one (lot)
a month. We’re moving right along.”
Drug Drop Box at
Madison Twp. Police
The Madison Township Police
Department provides an opiate prescription
“Drug Drop Box” for the local community.
This drop box is located in the lobby of
the Madison Township Police Department,
4567 Madison Lane, and is accessible to
the public during normal office hours
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Any person can walk-in and dispose of
new or old pills, including prescription
medications, or any other illegal substances
and place them into this box with
no questions asked.
“We (the Wyatt family) occasionally
drove past Torch-A-Go-
Go, and I was sure something
wonderful and forbidden was
going on in there.”
- Matt Wyatt
were very popular,” said Cramer.
She said the stage had two “Go-Go
Boxes,” one on each side.
“Girls would voluntarily get in the boxes
and dance,” said Cramer. “I was in the
younger age group, but I didn’t feel intimidated.
The place was large enough that you
could stay with your own group and not be
bothered by others. Going to the Torch
was special because it felt like this magical
oasis that could set you apart from the rest
of the world.”
I never did get to see the inside of the
Torch-A-Go-Go because by the time I was
old enough to enter the club it had closed,
its torch light flames extinguished and the
music gone. But maybe my being too young
to experience it is why the special mystery
of the place remains for me and keeps its
short life a wonderful memory in my mind.
Rock on, Torch-A-Go-Go!
Rick Palsgrove is editor of the Southeast
Messenger.

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Obetz to host cross country championships
The Ohio High School Athletic Association cross
country state championships are moving to Fortress
Obetz, a 50-acre multi-purpose sports complex with a
6,500-seat grandstand located on the southeast side of
Columbus, OHSAA Executive Director Jerry
Snodgrass announced April 29.
Fortress Obetz opened in 2017 on the former site of
the Columbus Motor Speedway. The racing that will
now take place there in early November represents one
of the largest high school cross country events in the
country, with more than 11,000 fans.
Of significance, much of the course will be visible
from the 6,500-seat grandstands, which will lead to a
greater experience for fans and participants.
“We can’t wait for our student-athletes and Ohio’s
entire cross country community to experience the state
championships at Fortress Obetz,” said Snodgrass.
“This facility is so impressive, from the course layout
for the competitors to being more spectator friendly for
the fans and we are thrilled to sign a five-year agreement.
We would like to thank National Trail Raceway
for hosting the state championships for the last nine
Golden Cruiser Club
Groveport Madison Schools invites senior
residents of the district to attend athletic
and performing arts programs showcasing
the talents of its students.
The Golden Cruiser Club is a free program
for residents of the Groveport
Madison School District who are age 60
and older. Club membership provides free
access to all school and district sponsored
athletic contests, plays, concerts, and other
events.
To become a member of the Golden
Cruiser Club, obtain an application at
www.gocruisers.org, at any of the school
offices, or call (614) 492-2520. The requirements
for membership are that applicants
years and doing an outstanding job as our host.”
Fortress Obetz was built to host sporting events,
concerts, festivals and more. It was the home of the
Ohio Machine professional lacrosse team from 2017-
19. The facility has five video boards, concessions, restrooms
and a huge parking lot.
“The village of Obetz is extremely proud and excited
to partner with the OHSAA,” said Steve Adams,
National Director of Athletic Operations and Facilities
Promotion. “We feel our Memorial Park and the
Fortress is perfectly suited for the OHSAA Cross
Country State Tournament. We have created a safe
and challenging course for the runners and kept the
spectator experience in mind as well.”
The grandstand includes 1,100 flip-down seats,
2,000 bench-back seats and 3,400 bleacher seats.
Scioto Downs, located just south of Columbus, hosted
the OHSAA cross country state championships from
1985 through 2010 before the facility added a casino.
National Trail Raceway in Hebron, 20 miles east of
Columbus, hosted the state championships from 2011
through 2019.
be age 60 or older and be a resident of
Groveport Madison Schools (verified by
the Franklin County Auditor’s website).
Special Olympics
A local chapter of Special Olympics Ohio
formed in the Groveport/Canal Winchester
area. The mission of Special Olympics Ohio
is to provide year round sports training
and competition in a variety of Olympic
type sports for intellectually disabled individuals.
For information contact Penny
and Cassandra Hilty at groveportspecialolympics@gmail.com
or at (614) 395-
8992 or 395-6640. Donations may be sent
to Groveport Special Olympics, P.O. Box
296, Groveport, OH 43125.
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Garee at
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5422.
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According to Groveport Police, on May 8 at about 8:30 a.m. the box truck pictured
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Church works to
recover from flood
Asbury South United Methodist Church
would like to update our friends in the
community about how our church is doing
after the flood of March 20.
First, though, we want to thank everyone
who has helped and supported us during
this challenging time. We are blessed
to be part of such a caring community.
Work on our damaged sanctuary is
slowly proceeding. There has been much
behind-the-scenes activity - planning, identifying
contractors, and lining up materials.
We are starting to do some of the projects
involved in restoring the sanctuary,
but we have a long way to go. Our work is
compounded not only by the costs of the
restoration, but also by the challenges presented
by the pandemic. Physical safety is
paramount for a church. In spite of the
obstacles, we are hopeful that we will make
steady progress.
We are also hopeful that our outreach
ministries, including the Community
Lunch, Community Store, and Friday
Morning Breakfast, will be a priority as we
rediscover what the new normal will be.
We recognize the importance of these ministries
and want to be certain that, when
they reopen, they are operated in accordance
with the health and safety guidelines
of that new normal.
We will continue to keep people
informed as we move into our future. If you
would like to contribute to our sanctuary
restoration, please send donations to the
church at 4760 Winchester Pike Columbus,
OH 43232. They will be promptly and
safely handled. Thank you.
Marcia Cooper, chair
Church Council
Libraries remain closed
With the safety of our customers and
staff our top concern, we continue to keep a
close eye on the news coming out of the
governor’s office, as well as guidelines from
local, state and national health officials as
this pandemic continues to evolve.
In response to Governor DeWine’s
recent framework, we are preparing for a
phased-in approach to reopening. We are
finalizing a plan to open a few locations in
May with limited services. Specific timing
is subject to the availability of appropriate
personal protective equipment (PPE) for
our staff and guidelines for customers. We
will provide advance notice and specifics of
locations and services as soon as possible.
Until then, the closure of all 23 of our
library locations will continue.
As part of our ongoing planning, we’re
coordinating with public libraries around
the country to share best practices and
ways we can better serve you. Last week
we announced a unique partnership with
Battelle and OCLC, two industry-leading
institutions in central Ohio, to learn more
about how long the COVID-19 coronavirus
lives on different types of library materials.
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The work we do here will have far-reaching
implications for public libraries around the
state, country and even the world, ensuring
that the vital services libraries provide
to communities can resume in a way that is
safe for everyone.
Visit columbuslibrary.org for information.
date with what we’re doing.
We’re eager to reopen our doors and see
you again in person when it is safe to do so.
Thank you again for your trust and support
as we all continue to navigate this new
way of living and learning together.
Patrick Losinski, CEO
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Continue sustainability
To protect the health of American citizens,
we need to stop the spread of coronavirus
as quickly as possible.
In working to achieve this goal, we’ve
seen a temporary reduction in pollution,
energy consumption and waste production.
The closure of schools, universities,
businesses and other commercial facilities
has resulted in a reduction in the amount
of recyclable and waste material that’s
being created. In fact, the amount of material
coming to the sanitary landfill is down
8 percent, or approximately 2,000 tons a
week, from just a few weeks ago.
I encourage you to continue the sustainability
practices you’ve always engaged in
and, if you’re inspired, to adopt a few more.
With coronavirus forcing many of us to
work from and spend more time at home,
we’re consuming more products packaged
in glass, plastic and cardboard. These
materials are all recyclable, and Franklin
County’s curbside pick-up and drop-off
recycling programs make recycling as easy
and safe as possible.
Recycling right has never been more
important. The reduction in the amount of
available material has also created an
increase in the demand for recyclables like
paper and cardboard. Recycled newspapers,
magazines, envelopes and school
papers are needed to create products like
paper towels and the toilet paper that’s
been so hard to find. And recycled cardboard
is used to make new boxes so we can
avoid shopping in person and instead have
goods shipped to our homes.
If we all prioritize recycling now and
into the future, we’ll not only help our environment,
but we’ll also help our economy.
Whether you recycle, compost or just turn
off lights, your actions matter.
I’d like to express my gratitude to the
first responders, healthcare workers and
others on the front-line of this battle. This
includes SWACO’s very own employees
who are working hard every day to keep
the landfill open for the health and safety
of our community as well as all of the sanitation
workers who, day in and day out,
are putting their health at risk to ensure
our waste and recyclables are collected and
disposed of.
Thank you to all of them!
Ty Marsh
WACO executive director

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Restaurants, bars,
personal care services
reopen
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt.
Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton,
MD, MPH, announced the next phase of
the Responsible Restart Ohio plan as it
relates to restaurants, bars, and personal
care services.
DeWine reminded Ohioans that COVID-
19 is still dangerous and stressed the
importance of continuing to exercise safe
health habits as different sectors of the
economy begin to reopen.
“Reopening Ohio is a risk, but it’s also a
risk if you don't move forward,” said
DeWine. “We’re on a dangerous road that
has never been traveled before in Ohio and
the danger is that we relax and stop taking
precautions. All of us collectively control
this. I ask you to take calculated risks and
make good judgments. Continue social distancing,
washing your hands, and wearing
face coverings. If you are’'t concerned with
what happens to you, do it for others.”
•Restaurants and bars in Ohio will be
permitted to reopen as follows: outdoor dining:
May 15 and fine-in service: May 21.
To ensure these establishments operate
in the safest manner possible, DeWine’s
Restaurant Advisory Group created a
detailed list of guidelines and best practices
for restaurant and bar owners to follow.
The full list of mandatory and recommended
best practices can be found at coronaviurs.ohio.gov.
•Personal care services such as hair
salons, barbershops, day spas, nail salons,
and tanning facilities may reopen on May
15.
To ensure these establishments operate
in the safest manner possible, DeWine’s
Personal Services Advisory Group created
a detailed list of guidelines and best practices
for personal care service providers to
follow. The full list of mandatory and recommended
best practices can be found at
coronaviurs.ohio.gov.
There are 22,131 confirmed and probable
cases of COVID-19 in Ohio and 1,271
confirmed and probable COVID-19 deaths.
A total of 4,140 people have been hospitalized,
including 1,167 admissions to intensive
care units. In-depth data can be
accessed by visiting coronavirus.ohio.gov.
For more information on Ohio's
response to COVID-19, visit
coronavirus.ohio.gov or call 1-833-4-ASK-
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IRS warns about scams
The Internal Revenue Service urges taxpayers
to be on the lookout for a surge of
calls and email phishing attempts about
the coronavirus. These contacts can lead to
tax-related fraud and identity theft.
Taxpayers should watch not only for
emails but text messages, websites and
social media attempts that request money
or personal information.
Taxpayers should not provide their
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direct deposit or other banking information
for others to input on their behalf into the
secure portal.
The IRS reminds taxpayers that scammers
may ask you to do the following, do
not act on these requests.
•Emphasize the words “Stimulus
Check” or “Stimulus Payment.” The official
term is economic impact payment.
•Ask the taxpayer to sign over their economic
impact payment check to them.
•Ask by phone, email, text or social
media for verification of personal and/or
banking information saying that the information
is needed to receive or speed up
their economic impact payment.
•Suggest that they can get a tax refund
or economic impact payment faster by
working on the taxpayer’s behalf. This
scam could be conducted by social media or
even in person.
Visit the Internal Revenue Service website
at www.irs.gov for more information.
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The Current Owner has been in the business for over 20 years and wants to
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
You are hereby notified that the City of
Groveport will be holding a Public
Hearing on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the
Groveport Municipal Building, 655
Blacklick Street, Groveport, Ohio for:
ORD. 2020-010 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP AS TO APPROXIMATELY 9.158 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OF
THE FOLLOWING TRACT OF LAND, LOCATED WEST OF
EBRIGHT ROAD, PARCEL NUMBER 185-001601 OWNED BY,
MARONDA HOMES INC OF OHIO FROM PLANNED LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (PR-6) TO SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (R-4)
AND
Ord. 2020-020 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL
PLAT FOR EBRIGHT ROAD, HICKORY GROVE SECTION 3B,
EMH&T APPLICANT, PARCEL NUMBERS 185-001601 AND
185-001602
All regular and special meetings of Council are open to
the public. The application for this zoning request is on
file in the office of the Clerk of Council for review.
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covers, siding, gutter clng.
Bill 614-306-4541
Bates & Sons
GUTTER CLEANING
5 ★ Google Reviews
614-586-3417
HOME
IMPROVEMENTS
C&JHandyman
Services LLC
Minor Plumbing &
Electric
Install Hot Water Tanks,
Dishwashers & Disposals
Also Fencing &
Interior/Exterior Painting
Free Est. ~ 18 Yrs. Exp.
CDC/EPA Approved Guidelines
614-284-2100
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
Drywall, Plaster, Textured
or Popcorn ceiling removal,
repair or installation?
We offer affordable pricing and
years of experience!
5-24
A/M
6-7 A
6-7 A
PLASTERING
HOME
IMPROVEMENTS
J.A.F. HANDYMAN
& Remodeling Services
Jim A Ferbrache
614-271-5793
Walker’s Basement
Waterproofing. LLC
614-359-4353
HOME
MAINTENANCE
JOE’S HOME MAINT.
Home Repairs, Roofing,
Siding, Gutters, Soffits,
Misc. Int. Repairs
Int. Painting
Call Joe 614-778-1460
37 Years Exp.
LANDSCAPING
LANDSCAPING
Mulch • Edging
Spring Clean-up
Sealcoating Estimates
614-649-1200
LAWN CARE
FREE ESTIMATES
The Lawn Barber
Cut & Trim Starting at
$28 & up
614-935-1466
GOOD NEIGHBORS
LAWN CARE
Mowing, Mulching, Pruning
Light Landscaping
Weeding & Edging of Flower Beds
Taking on New Accounts
Res. / Comm.
Lic./Ins. BBB Member
614-238-9237
614-937-0658
$10 Off 1st Service for New Customers
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
ROOFING
Classified Services
5-24 A&M
6/7 E/SE
ROOFING
614-927-9132
• Roofing
• Free Estimates
MOVING
Aaron Allen Moving
Local Moving Since 1956
Bonded & Insured
614-299-6683, 263-0649
Celebrating 60 yrs in business
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
PEST CONTROL
Anthony Pest Control
Termite/Bed Bug Work
at Reasonable Prices.
614-600-8841
Please Leave Message
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
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
POWER WASHING
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
6/7 A/M
POWER WASHING
MRS. POWERWASH
Any house wash $149 + tax
Single deck $69 + tax
2 Tier deck $99 + tax
Best Wash In Town
Over 45,000 Washes
Ashley, 614-771-3892
Bates & Sons
Soft Wash & Powerwash
5 ★ Google Reviews
614-586-3417
ROOFING
Robinson roofing & repairs
30 yrs. exp. Lifetime Cols.
resident. Lic./bonded/Ins.
Reas rates. Member of
BBB. Dennis Robinson
614-330-3087, 732-3100
SEWING MACHINE
REPAIR
REPAIR all makes 24 hr.
service. Clean, oil, adjust
in your home. $39.95 all
work gtd. 614-890-5296
TOP SOIL
Alexander Hauling
Driveways topped w/new
limestone. We also deliver
Topsoil - sand - mulch.
Specializing in residential.
614-491-5460
Bobcat Service Avail.
TREE SERVICES
BURNS TREE SERVICE
Trimming, Removal &
Stump Grinding.
614-584-2164
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
TROTT
TREE & LANDSCAPE
Tree Trimming
& Removal
5/24
A
Also Stump Removal
Free Est. - Fully Ins.
Call 614-235-3791
Cell 614-738-0682

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Preschool
& Kindergarten
Registration Now Open
HAMILTON
HAPPENINGS
News
fro
rom across th
he Ha
amilto
on Local School Distri
rict
HTHS Item Exchange
Dates,
Cap & Gown Distribution,
Class
of 2020 Clap Out Scheduled
Residents of Hamilton Local Schools can
now registe
r
their children fo
or pr eschool and kinderg
arten for the
2020/2021 school year.
Tuesday , May 19
! SENIORS ONLY
! from 10:00 a.m.
- 2:00 p.m.
Yo
ou can get registr
ation instructions and other details
online at www.h
.hlsd.org/registration.aspx
• Exchange
items in the front of the building - Enter off f of
Rathmell Road entr
ance.
If you hav
ve any questions about kinderga
rten
• Jostens will be on hand to distribute Caps and Gowns as well.
registr
ation, please contact our student registration
office
at 614-491-8044 ext 1239.
• District employe
ees hav
ve planned a Clap Out parade event for
the Class of 2020 on
May 19, 2020.
If you hav
ve questions about register ing yo
ur child for We
ednesday , May 20
Hamilton Preschool, please contact their main off
fice
GRADES 9-11 ONLY
! from 9:00 a.m.
- 3:00 p.m.
at
614-491-8044 ext. 1231.
• Students with ! last
names beginning g with A-L will exchange
We
look forward to havin
ving yo
our little Rangers with us
their items in
the front
of the building !- Enter off f of Rathmell
this year.
Road Entrance
• Students with ! last
names beginning g with M-Z will exchange
their items in
the re
ar of the building !- Enter off f of Lockbourne
terial Exchange Dates
Road Entrance
Ma
Scheduled for
May 18-20
The district will be accepting re
turn of any loaned
property (Chromebooks, library books, and other
items borrowo
wed from school), and we will be
distributing stude
nt items that students left at school
since our district closed in March.
DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE:
MONDAY
Y,
MAY 18 - HAMILTON PRESCHOOL
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - AM Students only
12:00 p.m.
- 3:00 p.m. - PM Students only
All Day preschool students can pick
up items at either
distribution time.
TUESDAY
Y,
MAY 19 &
WEDNESDAY
Y,
MAY 20
HMS,
HIS, and HES Buildings
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
TUESDAY
Y,
MAY 19 - Only serving last names that start
with A-L.
WEDNESDAY
Y,
MAY 20 - Only serving last names that
start
with M-Z
Incoming Fre
shmen Scheduling
Instructions and Info Available
Students wh
ho are incoming Fre shmen at Hamilton Town
wnship High
School and make up th
e Class of 2024 can now view instructions on
how to create their schedule
s.
Our counselors also share information about high school credits,
College
Credit Plus, Phys.
Ed. requirements, and details about
e lectives so yo
ou are ready t
o develop yo
our first
schedule as a student
at Hamilton Town
wnship High School.
View the video at this link:
https://youtu.be/sgD7thdX49A
If yo
ou have any questions,
please contact our counselors directly.
If
your last name starts with A-L,
yo
ou will contact Mrs. Steele at
m steele@hlsd.o rg.
If your last
name starts with M-Z, you will contact
Miss Stevens at cstevens@ s@ hlsd.org.
Questions? Call
us at 614-491-8044