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PAGE 2 - SOUTHEAST MESSENGER - July 12, 2020 www.columbusmessenger.com Fourth of July in Groveport was different this year By Rick Palsgrove Southeast Editor The Fourth of July in Groveport - normally a day of Lung Cancer? Asbestos exposure in industrial, construction, manufacturing jobs, or the military may be the cause. Family in the home were also exposed. Call 1-866-795-3684 or email cancer@breakinginjurynews.com. $30 billion is set aside for asbestos victims with cancer. Valuable settlement monies may not require filing a lawsuit. God Bless Everyone & Stay Safe at Home Malek & Malek ATTORNEYS AT LAW WORK INJURIES WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SAFETY VIOLATIONS WRONGFUL DEATH PERSONAL INJURY SLIP & FALL INJURY DOG BITE INJURY Douglas, Ed, Jim and Kip Malek Ben Churchhill “Hablamos Español” FREE Initial Consultation www.maleklawfirm.com 614-444-7440 1227 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43206 boisterous celebrations, a festive parade, and spectacular fireworks - was a subdued holiday this year after city officials cancelled the day’s traditional events because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The town was eerily quiet on this steamy and hot Fourth of July, except for the occasional crackle and bang of backyard fireworks being set off around town. Normally by the morning of Independence Day people would begin setting out lawn chairs along Main Street to stake out their spots for the parade. By the evening of the Fourth of July each year the town would be filled with people coming to see the fireworks display. Not this year. The streets were empty and ghostly silent throughout the day. One parade float did appear at the corner of College and Main streets as the city parked its traditional float, that usually carries the mayor and council members in the parade, at that site. A sign on the empty float read, “We will see you in 2021. Happy 4th of July!’ Though there was no traditional parade, festival, or fireworks in Groveport, the town’s residents still celebrated the nation’s independence in their own ways. People gathered in small groups of family and friends for backyard parties and cookouts. It was clear no virus could keep Americans from celebrating the nation’s birth. “We miss the fireworks because Groveport always has a magnificent display,” said Groveport resident Steven Thomson at a small gathering his family hosted. “We are still going to celebrate our American heritage and honor our great nation.” At another small backyard gathering, Groveport resident Nicole Prestifilippo said about the cancelled Independence Day festivities, “It’s sad for the kids. The Fourth of July is my kids absolute favorite holiday. People come from all over to celebrate in Groveport on the Fourth. It’s a great community.” Another backyard party was held at the nearby Eberst home “It’s not as much fun this year,” said Groveport resident Joe Eberst as he played a game of cornhole with friends. “We miss the parade and fireworks. It’s all smaller this year. We’ll make the best of it.” A large American flag, accompanied by an array of smaller flags, decorated the front of the Campbell home on Main Street. “I put the large flag out every Fourth, but this year we added a ton of flags in our yard,” said Matt Campbell. “I feel like since there were no standard celebrations, (parade, food, fireworks) that not as many people decorated their houses this year. I wanted any veteran who drove by to know that we appreciate the sacrifices they made to achieve the freedoms we enjoy. A truck pulled up out front this morning while I was on the porch and a man said, ‘Wow, those flags look fantastic, thanks for putting them up, God Bless America!’ We had lots of honking and waving today.” As for the subdued nature of the Fourth, Campbell said, “I saw lots of people hanging out at home versus walking to a food vendor or going to Heritage Park and, while I miss the parade and fireworks, it was nice not having so much traffic on Main Street.” City officials have said they hope to shoot off the fireworks, originally planned for the Fourth of July, on the evening of Apple Butter Day on Oct. 10. As of this date, Apple Butter Day has not been cancelled because of the coronavirus. July 4, 2020 marked 244 years since the United Photos by Marie Kujawski Flags adorned the length of Groveport’s Main Street on the Fourth of July, but the street, normally packed with parade watchers, was empty and quiet this Independence Day because the parade, along with the annual fireworks and the festival along Wirt Road, were cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (See more photos on page 3 and online at www.columbusmessenger.com.) The Campbell home in Groveport displayed a large American flag and an array of smaller flags on the Fourth of July. States declared its independence from Great Britain. A lot of things have happened in 2020 that make it a tough year for everyone, but it is good to know that, in spite of the nation’s difficulties, its citizens still take time to note the country’s birth and to carry on.
www.columbusmessenger.com More photos from July 4 in Groveport, continued from page 2 Visit columbusmessenger.com July 12, 2020 - SOUTHEAST MESSENGER - PAGE 3 Visit columbusmessenger.com The Thomson home in Groveport decked out in red, white, and blue. AUTO HOME BUSINESS LIFE INSURANCE Beplerinsurance.com 614.837.4379 staff@beplerinsurance.com 3246 Noe Bixby Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43232 Photos by Marie Kujawski While the annual city Fourth of July events were cancelled this year, it did not stop many Groveport residents from celebrating the nation’s birth in their own ways with small gatherings of family and friends. Pictured here is Joe Eberst playing cornhole with some friends at a backyard party. The city of Groveport’s empty Fourth of July parade float was parked at the corner of College and Main streets on Independence Day with this message from city officials, “We will see you in 2021. Happy 4th of July!” Our Family Caring For Yours Dr. Sacheen Garrison 5055 S. Hamilton Road Groveport, OH 43125 614-836-0500 www.groveportsmiles.com
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