Southwest Messenger - July 26th, 2020

July 26 - August 8, 2020 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXIX, No. 21 

Baseball 

is back! 

The youth of Grove City are heading 

back to the diamonds as practice began 

July 13. The season, which officially 

begins Saturday, Aug. 8, will follow the 

format of the traditional spring-summer 

season. Games will be played in August, 

September and October at Windsor Park, 

4408 Broadway, and Fryer Park, 3899 

Orders Road. Grove City Buddy Ball at 

the Dream Field has been postponed 

until 2021. 

In addition to the change in dates, several 

modifications are being implemented 

to enhance the safety of participants and 

the community. These measures include 

additional cleaning and sanitizing of 

equipment, ensuring individual usage of 

items and appropriate distancing of participants 

when possible. 

Volunteer coaches are the backbone of 

youth baseball in Grove City, and Grove 

City Parks and Recreation is grateful for 

their commitment to the community’s 

See BASEBALL page 2 

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

Shortstop Alejandro Espinosa tags runner Timothy Cole between second and third 

base during the Grove City Cardinals (ages 9-10) practice on July 18. 

Blended learning 

planned in SWCS 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

As a new school year approaches, there 

are a number of questions that have been 

at the forefront of the minds of administrators, 

parents, students and staff members. 

Among those are whether in-person 

instruction will be allowed and if so, what 

will it look like? Will it be safe to attend? 

And what adjustments will be made 

should the state once again order buildings 

closed to slow the spread of a novel coronavirus? 

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Inside 

See SWCS page 2 

After scooping up a ground ball, Eli Lee 

prepares to throw it to first base. 

Look for more photos at www.columbusmessenger.com 

(under Southwest). 

Jimmy Neiser, the head coach of the Cardinals, gives some tips to baseball newcomer 

Marcus Thompson. Neiser said he is thankful the city has allowed youth baseball 

to resume. “It is something we all have needed,” he said 

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Flooding in Grove City 

City leaders consider a program that 

would help flooded residents Page 4 

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Summer meals in SWCS 

South-Western City Schools will be providing summer meals 

through Aug. 7 from 11:30 a..m to 1 p.m. at West Franklin 

Elementary School (3501 Briggs Road, Columbus) and from 3 to 5 

p.m. at Westland High School (146 Galloway Road, Galloway) on 

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The South-Western City Schools Educational 

Foundation is hosting a mask and water bottle drive to 

BASEBALL 

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children through their willingness to take on the additional 

responsibilities placed on them for the 2020 season. 

“The patience and flexibility players, parents and 

coaches displayed as plans were prepared to ensure 

youth baseball in Grove City occurred in 2020 is truly 

appreciated,” said Mayor Richard “Ike” Stage. 

SWCS 

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benefit district students. The foundation is collecting 

new face masks and reusable water bottles. Those 

interested in donating can drop the items off at any of 

the fire stations located within the school district. 

For information regarding Grove City Parks and 

Recreation offerings including youth sports, visit 

GroveCityOhio.gov or call 614-277-3050. Weather cancellation 

information is available by calling the hotline 

at 614-277-3060 or viewing GroveCityOhio.gov or city 

Facebook and Twitter accounts. 

The answers to these questions are complex and 

fluid, say district officials, but an attempt to give clarification 

on the upcoming 2020/21 school year was 

made at the South-Western City Schools board of education 

meeting in July. 

The opening of the district will largely follow guidelines 

recommended by the Ohio Department of Health. 

Recently, the department created a color coded warning 

system that aims to show prominence of the virus 

in each county, thereby making it easier to implement 

additional closures or measures on a county basis. 

Under the system, there are four levels: yellow, 

orange, red and purple. Under their guidance, the district 

will close buildings and go to a virtual-only format 

should the county reach level 4, or purple; have blended 

learning instruction at level 3, or red; and go to 100 

percent face-to-face instruction at levels 2 or 1 (or 

orange and yellow). 

As the county is currently under a level 3, the district 

intends to open the new school year on Aug. 27 in 

a blended learning model. 

According to Superintendent Dr. Bill Wise, the student 

body at each building will be divided into two 

groups as determined by an algorithm through the 

Infinite Campus. 

“One group will have face-to-face instruction on 

Mondays and Tuesdays, and the other group will have 

face-to-face instruction on Thursday and Fridays,” he 

said while presenting the opening of schools draft to 

the board. 

Those who are not physically in the building on 

their designated days will receive instruction either 

through materials sent home with them or remotely as 

they did from mid-March to the end of the 2019/20 

school year. 

The buildings will be closed on Wednesdays so there 

can be a “deep cleaning” of the rooms and its furnishings. 

The district has committed to two deep cleanings 

and frequent daily cleaning of high touch areas such as 

door knobs and bathrooms. 

Occasionally, there will be weeks where a holiday 

lands on a Monday or Friday. Deputy Superintendent 

Dave Stewart said the groupings will move either the 

days before or after the holiday, and the holiday will be 

spent deep cleaning. 

In relation to the groups, Stewart said families will 

be kept together and parents can request their students 

be moved into the other grouping if it best fits 

their work schedule. 

Within a month of implementing the blended learning 

model, Wise said they should have a clearer picture 

as to whether it is feasible to move to the 100 percent 

face-to-face instruction format. He said they would like 

to move to that model on Sept. 21. 

Parents who do not want their children to attend inperson 

instruction this year are being offered an alternative 

pathway through the Virtual Learning 

Academy. 

The Virtual Learning Academy, explained Wise, 

will be taught primarily by a district instructor or supplemented 

by educators through the Jefferson County 

Educational Service Center, which has partnered with 

the district for more than a decade in a variety of 

capacities. 

Stewart said upperclassmen taking this pathway 

will be able to take electives though some elective 

courses may be limited due to staffing. 

One caveat of this pathway, said Wise, is that once 

a parent commits their child/children to the Virtual 

Learning Academy, they are doing so for the entire 

2020/21 school year. 

Enrollment for the Virtual Learning Academy 

began on July 20 and runs through Aug. 7. 

Applications can be found at the district’s website. 

District officials said they are more prepared now to 

run the virtual only model should need be than they 

were when building closures were mandated in March. 

Wise said that in the case of these models, there is 

a level of risk to each of them. 

“At the end of the day, there is not a way forward 

that does not involve some level of risk, either with 

social and emotional learning or health consequences 

for our school and staff,” he said. 

He added that the district will do all they can to 

maintain current safety protocols to “minimize the 

impact” to the greatest extent possible. 

The district will also be requiring students and staff 

to wear a face mask or facial covering while in the 

building. Exceptions will be made for those who have a 

medical condition with a note from a licensed physician 

or school nurse. 

The younger students will be allowed “mask 

breaks” as determined by the teacher or at recess. 

They will also have to wear them while riding the bus. 

While the district encourages students to bring their 

own masks, they will be provided if one forgets to bring 

it. 

Additional safety measures include hand sanitizing 

stations in each classroom; the limitation of shared 

classroom supplies; the partitioning of the school’s 

clinic to separate suspected COVID-19 cases; the elimination 

of overnight field trips until late November and 

the minimization of others; the encouragement to 

bring individual water bottles to limit water fountain 

use; and a grab-and-go style in the cafeteria. Kitchen 

staff will also be using barcode scanners in lieu of student 

ID number punch in’s. The district said they will 

still be offering breakfast and lunch to the student 

groups on their designated remote learning days.


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Wet basement program considered in Grove City 

By Andrea Cordle 

Southwest Editor 

Grove City councilman Roby Schottke 

remembers flooding in the area back in the 

1970s when he was first buying a home. He 

said in the early 2000s he remembers not 

being able to get to work on Park Street 

due to water in the downtown area. Then 

Schottke fielded calls from concerned residents 

about their properties flooding due to 

a 10-year rain event in March of this year. 

“This is not a brand-new thing,” said 

Schottke at the March 20 council meeting. 

“This flooding issue is not going away, and 

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Schottke introduced legislation that 

would enact a wet basement grant program. 

The plan is to set aside $200,000 

from the city’s sidewalk program to fund 

the wet basement program. The program is 

designed to help property owners with 

flooding issues in their homes. 

According to the legislation, grant 

money would be provided as a one-time 

reimbursement and matched at 50 percent 

of private investment up to a maximum of 

$5,000. Homeowners eligible would be in 

historic flood prone areas within Grove 

City bounded by Parlin Drive on the north, 

Hoover Road in the east, Casa Boulevard 

on the south, and Demorest Road through 

Rockledge Street on the west. 

Those who apply for the program must 

submit an inspection report and estimate 

by either a plumber, home inspector or contractor. 

Applicants also must be current in 

their real estate property taxes and must 

be in good standing with local, regional, 

state, and federal taxing authorities. 



Grove City Council approved two pieces 

of legislation that would clear a path for 

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Some of the projects that would be covered 

are measures that would prevent 

basement flooding like installing a backflow 

prevention device or replacing a sump 

pump. 

In May, Cindi Fitzpatrick, the city’s service 

director addressed flooding concerns 

and potential solutions after a severe rain 

event in March, which dumped several 

inches of water in the area in a short 

amount of time. After that event, the service 

department received about 100 calls or 

emails from residents who reported water 

in their basements. 

According to Fitzpatrick, the older 

neighborhoods in Grove City saw the most 

impact from the storms due to an aging 

stormwater drainage system. 

“Most of the flooding occurred in areas 

where sewers were built before 1960,” she 

said. 

Fitzpatrick said she supports a program 

to help residents with flooding issues. 

However, she believes the proposed wet 

basement program should have a narrower 

the Pinnacle developer to build more 

homes. 

The actions were discussed at the July 

20 meeting though not all council members 

were on board with the plans. 

With a 3-2 vote, council approved the 

annexation of approximately 74 acres 

located west of State Route 104 and south 

of White Road. The property was in 

Jackson Township and was annexed into 

the city so the developer, Joe Ciminello, 

could build a residential subdivision that 

would include 180 single family homes and 

29 condominiums on about 60 acres of land. 

The proposal also calls for a 10-acre park. 

According to Ciminello, this housing 

development would be an extension of the 

Pinnacle Club development. 

Council president Christine Houk and 

councilman Ted Berry voted against the 

annexation ordinance. 

Berry said the area along State Route 

104 and White Road is already cramped 

and overcrowded. 

“We just keep on developing in that 

area,” he said. 

Berry said he would like to see more 

park land and natural areas in the city. 

Houk said she is concerned about 

adding more of a burden to the schools and 

township emergency workers. She is also 

concerned about the added traffic and the 

city not having infrastructure improvements 

in place. 

“We seem to be chasing something I 

can’t quite define,” said Houk. “It’s frustrating 

to watch it happen.” 

With a 4-1 vote, council also approved a 

scope and target the areas most affected by 

flooding. 

The city’s administration has been evaluating 

a private property protection grant 

program that would be like the dry basement 

project in the city of Columbus. This 

grant program would support the installation 

of backflow preventers in private residences. 

Grove City Mayor Richard “Ike” Stage 

said he wants to take care of health risks 

and take care of people but sees the wet 

basement program as “far reaching.” 

Schottke said he does not see the program 

as being any different than the city’s 

sidewalk program or the Town Center commercial 

grant program where the city 

matches funds to help the property owner 

with maintenance issues. 

To clarify the intent of the wet basement 

program, council agreed to delay the vote 

on the legislation and discuss it again in 

August. 

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pre-annexation and development agreement 

with Ciminello regarding the property 

along 104 and White Road. Houk voted 

against the measure. 

According to Chuck Boso, the city’s 

administrator, this agreement would use 

funds generated through the Pinnacle TIF 

district to make infrastructure improvements 

along White Road and State Route 

104. The new homes would then be added 

to the TIF district already in place. 

The original TIF agreement was enacted 

in 2003 when the Pinnacle was first 

built. Ciminello said the funds from the 

property have already helped the city fund 

infrastructure improvements along 

Buckeye Parkway. 

“We have paid forward,” said the developer. 

“We can’t proceed with the development 

without White Road and State Route 

104 infrastructure improvements.” 

According to the legislation, the city 

would use $9 million to widen White Road, 

install a traffic signal at the White Road 

and State Route 104 intersection (with 

approval from ODOT), put turn lanes on 

White Road and State Route 104, and 

extend water lines along the roadways. 

Boso said the improvements would be 

completed in phases. 

Houk voted against the measure with 

concerns that the city is paying for all the 

improvements and she said she fails to see 

where the developer is contributing. 

“This is a considerable amount of 

money,” said Houk. “Why are we not asking 

the developer to contribute?” 

Wednesday of each month. To schedule an 

appointment call 1-800-448-3543 or visit 

the American Red Cross Blood Drive website.



Slow-pitch softball in Grove City 

Grove City Parks and Recreation is 

offering adult slow-pitch softball leagues 

for a late summer/fall season featuring a 1- 

1 starting pitch count instead of the onepitch 

format used in most fall leagues. 

Register by team through July 31. 

Leagues playing one night per week are 

available for women’s, men’s and co-rec 

teams at competitive and recreational levels. 

The women’s league plays Mondays; 

men’s leagues play Tuesdays, Wednesdays 

or Thursdays; and co-rec leagues play 

Fridays or Sundays. The registration fee is 

$290 per team for an eight-game season 

that begins the week of Aug. 16. Teams 

play at Fryer Park, 3899 Orders Road, as 

daylight permits. Monday through Friday 

leagues move to Windsor Park, 4330 

Dudley Ave., to play under the lights once 

needed. 

Registration is by team with payment 

due in full by the managers’ meeting Aug. 

6. To register, call the parks and recreation 

office at 614-277-3050. For more information, 

call the Grove City Parks and 

Recreation office or visit 

GroveCityOhio.gov. 

Mask-a-on 

The South-Western Council of PTA will 

host a Mask-a-Thon from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Aug. 8. Residents are asked to drop off 

new/unused over-the-ear disposable or 

homemade cloth face masks to any of the 

four South-Western City Schools high 

schools (Grove City, Central Crossing, 

Franklin Heights and Westland). 

Monetary donations will also be accepted. 

The masks will be given to students in the 

district. 

Drive-by cookout 

LifeCare Alliance will host a drive-by 

cookout at the E.L. Evans Senior Center. 

Lunch will be grilled and then passed 

through the vehicle’s window from 11:30 

a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 29 and on Aug. 5. 

This event is for those 60 and older. There 

is no cost for the lunch but donations are 

welcome. The Evans Center is located at 

4330 Dudley Ave. in Grove City. For more 

information, contact Leah Bunck at 614- 

437-2854 or lbunck@lifecarealliance.org. 

Food Truck Festival 

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The Heart of Grove City is hosting the 

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to 9 p.m. Aug. 7. Patrons can enjoy a summer 

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Name Only on Honor Roll List: $10 00 

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Division of Police creates position to help the elderly 




Teri Ruslander worked for the Grove 

City Division of Police for 33 years; 24 of 

those years were spent as a detective. She 

has worked violent crime cases like homicides, 

rapes, and robberies. However, she 

said it was the exploitation cases targeting 

the elderly that were some of her most difficult 

cases to work. 

“Scammers pick on this population,” 

said Ruslander, adding that the consequences 

can be devastating for the victims. 

That is why Ruslander was chosen for 

the newly created position of elder services 

coordinator with the Grove City Division of 

Police. 

Ruslander retired from the police 

department in 2019. Now, she will serve in 

this civilian role on a part-time basis. 

According to Grove City Mayor Richard 

“Ike” Stage, this position has been in the 

works for several years due to the increase 

of scams that target the more vulnerable 

population. 

“It’s been an evolution,” said Stage. “We 

knew there was a need for this kind of 

focus, and we felt it was in the best interest 

of our citizens.” 

The mayor said Ruslander was a perfect 

fit for the position because of her experience 

working with the elderly as a detective. 

While working for the police department, 

she became a leading state expert in 

elder abuse cases and dedicated her time to 

helping the elderly population protect 

themselves. In addition, Ruslander serves 

as a liaison for the E.L. Evans Senior 

Center. 

“This position will go over and above 

what we do at the senior center,” said 

Stage. “It is well deserved for the senior 

population in the city.” 

According to Ruslander, she will help 

senior citizens and their families connect to 

resources they may not know are available 

to them. She will work to educate seniors 

and those working on behalf of seniors, 

including clergy and assisted living 

employees. 

“We want the families to know we are 

here to help them,” said Ruslander. “They 

are not by themselves anymore.” 

Stage said the position has already been 

proven a success. He said the department 

already received a call from a senior citizen 

asking for help with a neighbor who was 

reportedly harassing the resident. 

“Teri worked with the people involved 

and the incident has been resolved,” said 

the mayor. 

If a senior citizen is the victim of a 

crime, that would be reported to the division 

of police and possibly forwarded to the 

detective’s bureau. Ruslander would also 


Teri Ruslander is an elder service coordinator with the Grove City Division of Police. 

be contacted so she could put the victim 

and their family in touch with resources to 

help. 

“I just love working with this population,” 

said Ruslander. “I get so much out of 

it.” 

Ruslander started this new position in 

late May. She encourages anyone with 

questions or concerns to reach out to her. 

“I want this program to grow and I just 

want to help people,” she said. 

For more information about the elder 

services coordinator or to speak with 

Ruslander about concerns for the elderly, 

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PAGE 8- SOUTHWEST MESSENGER - July 26, 2020 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

Jackson Township trustees review more options for fire levy 

While a determination has yet to be 

made regarding the placement of a fire levy 

on the November ballot, the Jackson 

Township board of trustees are now 

mulling a new option. 

At the July 21 meeting and by a 2-1 

vote, the board approved a resolution of 

necessity that would allow the county auditors 

to certify current total tax valuations 

and dollar amounts that would be generated 

by a new 4-mill fire levy that would 

expire in five years. 

The millage and temporary levy was 

proposed by trustee Jim Rauck who said he 

wanted to offer the township voters a different 

method to fund the fire department. 

He added that several fire departments 

that are roughly the same size have placed 

temporary measures on the ballot. 

Trustee Dave Burris, who voted against 

the resolution, said it rarely stays as a temporary 

measure. 

“Most townships don’t drop it off after 

five years,” he said. 

This latest exploration of funding for the 

fire department comes on the heels of two 

additional resolutions that have been 

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the board approved a resolution allowing 

the auditor’s office to certify total current 

tax valuations and dollar amounts generated 

by a 7-mill renewal levy, and on July 7 

the board approved a resolution allowing 

the auditor’s office to certify total current 

tax valuations and dollar amounts generated 

by a 7-mill replacement levy. 

Fiscal officer Ron Grossman said it is 

not uncommon for trustees to send in multiple 

resolutions related to old mills and 

new mills to explore estimated revenue. 

“They can send in as many requests as 

they want,” he said. “They usually do it all 

at once, but they can do it as many times as 

they want before the deadline (to place a 

measure on the ballot).” 

Grossman said the auditor’s office told 

them that more than $8 million would be 


generated annually should the trustees 

place the 7-mill replacement levy on the 

ballot. He added that it would raise taxes 

as it brings property tax evaluations to current 

levels. 

He said the township is currently collecting 

2.6 mills of that 7-mill permanent 

levy that was approved by voters in 1985. 

The township is also collecting on five additional 

levies, all collected at different effective 

millage rates. 

Burris said that one reason he voted 

against the motion, as well as the one 

approved on July 7, is because he feels the 

department has enough funds to get 

through a 18-24 month period. 

Trustee Ron McClure said they are just 

presenting the options to the voters and 

that they would determine the outcome. 

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Back - to - School 

names in the news 

Fairfield University dean’s list 

Nathanael Rivera of Columbus was 

named to the dean’s list at Fairfield 

University for the spring semester. 

Muskingum University honors 

• John Yoder of Galloway has been 

named to the spring president’s list at 

Amazing Kids Academy was founded 

September 2002 to meet the needs of Grove City 

children who needed a small individualized 

preschool environment. We offer small classes 

with degreed teachers to meet the needs of your 

child as they develop. 

Our school has a rich learning environment 

using High Scope curriculum which allows us to 

be diverse in our learning approach. We have 

many “indoor” field trips where groups come to 

the school to talk with the children. Each year the 

Muskingum University in New Concord, 

Ohio. 

• The following students have been 

named to the spring dean’s list at 

Muskingum University: Alea Lawton and 

Caleb McManaway of Columbus and Leah 

Bucy and Kathryn Golden of Galloway. 

PAID ADVERTISING 

A rich learning environment at 

Amazing Kids Academy 

fire dept., police dept., Columbus Zoo, dentist, 

Shelly Stone with their big equipment, Grove 

City brought a snow plow and this year a lady 

who had attended astronaut camp came to visit. 

Amazing Kids Academy will help prepare 

your child both socially and emotionally for their 

first school experience along with their academic 

needs. We are located in the Bethel Lutheran 

Church at 4501 Hoover Rd. Grove City, Ohio and 

you may call for more information, 614-539- 

4800. 

Fall Session 

Registration 

Kick-Off 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 ST - 10:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. 

This is the first day to register for Fall Session 

which starts the week of August 24th 

RDC Dance Center 

3048 Southwest Blvd., Grove City | (614) 875-1044 

AMAZING KIDS 

ACADEMY PRESCHOOL 

4501 Hoover Rd., 

Grove City, OH 43123 

Bethal Lutheran Church 

614-539-4800 

REGISTERING 

NOW FOR FALL! 

3-5 YEARS, M-W-F, T., TH, 5 Morning 

AND 3 AFTERNOON CLASSES 

We DANCE again August 31st 

We hope to meet you and have you in our dance classes! 

TAP JAZZ BALLET TUMBLING LYRICAL & COMBO CLASSES 

for Ages 3 & 4 

We accept ages 3 and up, boys and girls! 

OPEN HOUSE AUGUST 24th, 25th, 26th 

With the current COVID-19 crisis. I will have to run open house differently 

than the previous 36 years. 

1. Please email to register for Open House 

2. Decide the day you wan and a 15 minute time slot between 4:00 - 7:30 on 

any of the dates listed. 

3. I will confirm with you immediately and sent out a reminder when it gets 

close to the date. 

I know that this is an inconvenient situation however, I have to practice the social 

distancing. Please be understanding and sign up for your time slot by emailing 

rdc5678@att.net 

Class sizes are limited and once filled, I will have to go to a waiting list. 

www.RDCdance.com 

DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE DANCE


Correction 

In the July 12 edition of the Southwest 

Messenger in the photo package “Birthday 

of the century,” the Messenger reported 

that Cathy Caldwell organized the birthday 

parade. The parade organizer and 

Grand Conductress of the Order of the 

Eastern Stars No. 502 is Cindy Chadwell. 

The Messenger regrets the error and apologizes 

for the mistake. 


Keep tabs on the latest news. 

Follow the Messenger on Facebook. 

Jeffrey E. Buskirk 

& Associates 

Attorneys At Law 

4178 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123 

Serving the Community for over 30 years 

Social Security, Wills, 

Estates, Probate 

614-875-7220 

jbuskirk2125@yahoo.com 

614-875-0480 Fax 

A Starlight Rider 

Messenger photo by Dedra Cordle 

Grove City resident Emilia DeVoe, 16, and her horse Simon Says 

Jump, competed in the Over Fences 2’ Hunter event. The 

Starlight Rider participated in and placed first in multiple events 

on the first day of equine competitions, held at the Madison 

County Fair on July 13. 

Showing off a grand champion 

Ellie Edwards, a 2020 graduate of Central Crossing High 

School, raised the Grand Champion Pen of three broilers at 

the Madison County Fair this year. Edwards also placed first 

in the 17-18 year old poultry showmanship class. This is her 

eighth year showing poultry. 

Pets of the week 

These furry friends are available 

for adoption at local 

rescues and shelters 

Looking for a small, 

friendly church experience? Try 

First Presbyterian Church 

of Grove City 

4227 Broadway, Grove City 

In-person Worship resumes 

at 10 a.m. on June 21st. 

Services will continue on 

Facebook Live at 10 am as well 

Grove City Church of God 

“A Healing Place” 

4325 Harrisburg Pike, Grove City, Ohio 43123 

Office Hrs. Mon.-Thurs. 9am - 3pm 

www.gccog.net - 614-875-7186 

Sunday Morning Worship 

Live Services at 10:30 a.m. 

Doors Open at 10:00 a.m. 

Also on Facebook - 10:30 a.m. 

@ Grove City Church of God 

“A Healing Place” 

Be a Part of Our Local Worship Guide 

Our Worship Guide is geared toward celebrating faith and helping reader connect with religious 

resources in our community. Make sure these readers know how you can help with a presence in 

this very special section distributed to more than 22,000 households in the Southwest area. 

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

614.272.5422 • kathy@columbusmessenger.com 

Roxanne came to 

the shelter after her 

owner passed away. 

This sweet 9-yearold 

should not be in a 

home with smaller 

animals and is selective 

with dogs her 

own size. Roxanne 

does have some medical conditions, including 

hip dysplasia and joint disease that will 

have to be monitored by her primary vet. Do 

you think you might have the perfect home for 

this senior lady? Book an appointment and 

bring any future dog companions to the county 

shelter and meet her. 

FYI: www.franklincountydogs.com 

Riley came to the 

Franklin County Dog 

Shelter with injuries. 

She may have been 

struck by a vehicle. 

Whatever caused her 

injury, Riley had her 

front leg amputated. 

She is now ready to 

find a new home 

where she can gain confidence walking and 

learning to live the three-legged life. Before 

coming to the shelter, Riley lived with other 

dogs and children. Schedule an appointment 

to meet her today. 

FYI: www.franklincountydogs.com 

Fearless is a 3- 

month-old kitten who 

is fun loving and 

ready for adoption. 

She loves to play and 

enjoys getting her fair 

share of attention. 

Fearless is spayed, 

microchipped, and up 

to date on vaccines. 

She is up for adoption 

through Colony Cats. 

FYI: www.colonycats.org 

Bellows is a wonderful 

girl and would be 

the perfect addition to 

any home. She gets 

along well with other 

cats and loves attention. 

Bellows is FIV 

positive. FIV positive 

cats can live harmoniously 

with FIV negative 

cats. Bellows is 

up for adoption 

through Colony Cats. 

FYI: www.colonycats.org


July 26, 2020 - SOUTHWEST MESSENGER - PAGE 11 

CLASSIFIED ADS 

Deadlines: Southeast and West editions, Wednesdays at 5 p.m., • East, Southwest, Madison editions, Tuesdays at 5 p.m. 

All editions by phone, Tuesdays at 5 p.m. • Service Directory, Tuesdays at 5 p.m. 

xEmployment 

COOK 

The South-Western City School District announces a 

competitive exam for COOK. Nature of work and 

qualifications include high school diploma or 

equivalent, knowledge of proper food preparation, 

serving procedures and ability to operate the equipment 

in a school lunchroom, and some heavy lifting. This is a 9-month 

position working 3 to 6 hours per day. Position starts at 

$15.74/hr. 

Applicants are required to request a SWSCD-Grove City Civil 

Service application by emailing amy.blankenship@swcsd.us 

starting July 27th. The fully completed application must be 

returned via fax, email or postal mail by August 7th. 

A competitive written exam will be given on 

Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. 

EOE 

xInformation 

BACK TO SCHOOL 

AUGUST GIVEAWAY 

Place a prepaid classified line ad in our paper 

during the month of AUGUST and be registered 

to win a $50 Gift Card from 

The Columbus Messenger 

Newspapers. 

All ads received by mail, in person, e-mail or 

phone will be included in the drawing. 

Drawing will be held August 28th, 2020 

and the winner will be notified and published 

in our September 9th, 2020 issue . 

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!! 

Information 

Want To Know The Cost of Your Ad?? 

Email Us At: 

classified@columbusmessenger.com 

Include name & phone number with ad 

and we will call or email you back! 

INFORMATION 

Keep Cool With a 

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For An Appt. 

For a New Haircut/Style 

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3387 McDowell Rd. 

Grove City 

Don’t Have 

A Lot Of Money and 

Your Washer Just 

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Check out the 

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in the Classifieds! 

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NOW HIRING! 

Local High Volume Pharmacy 

Immediate 2nd & 3rd shift 

positions available for 

Pharmacy Clerks and Technicians. 

Looking for energetic associates 

in a fast pace environment. 

$13.00 Eff. Rate 

Please apply at: 

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Use Zip Code 43217 

Must be 18 years of age & have high school diploma or GED. 

Call 614-333-5012 for more details. 

Pointplus Personnel 

is looking for 100 people for 

fulltime and partime jobs. 

We opened a new office and 

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• Forklift • Warehouse • Landscape 

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Book manuscript submissions 

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SC, SD, TX, VT and WA 

requires seller of certain 

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before selling. Call to 

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before you buy. 

Employment 

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• Tuition reimbursement 

Due to current safety guidelines, 

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xEmployment 

WANTED: Window & Siding Installers! 

Interested? Give us a call Today! 888-492-1404 

WANTED 

SW CITY SCHOOLS 

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS 

The South-Western City School 

District is currently hiring drivers 

for the 2020-2021 school year 

$16.55/HR 

Available positions are for substitute drivers 

that can develop into “Regular” positions with 

benefits. Interested individuals should submit 

an application on our website at swcsd.us. 

Follow the employment link. Applicants should 

have an excellent driving record and must 

submit to drug, alcohol, and background 

screening. A high school diploma or equivalent 

is required. 

EOE 

BE YOUR OWN BOSS! 

INDEPENDENT 

CONTRACTORS 

WANTED 

If you have a reliable 

car and would like to 

earn extra money, 

then why not deliver? 

• Deliver 1 or 2 days a week 

• Flexible delivery hours 

• Work close to home - often 

in or near your neighborhood 

CONTACT US 

1-888-837-4342 

www.thebag.com 

HIRING? 

Let us help you recruit the qualified employees you need to make 

your business succeed. With a print and online audience of more 

than 39,000 readers, our employment section is your key to meeting 

local job seekers where they look first for fresh career opportunities. 

Our Westside Messenger 

covers Lincoln Village, 

Galloway, Franklin Township 

Our Southwest Messenger 

covers Grove City and 

Southwest Columbus 

Reaches over 35,000 

household in these 2 area 

To list a job opportunity, contact a 

recruitment advertising specialist today at 

614.272.5422 

or 

Kathy@columbusmessenger.com 


READER 

ADVISORY 

The National Trade Association 

we belong to has 

purchased the following 

classifieds. Determining 

the value of their service 

or product is advised by 

this publication. In order 

to avoid misunderstandings, 

some advertisers do 

not offer “employment” 

but rather supply the 

readers with manuals, directories 

and other materials 

designed to help 

their clients establish mail 

order selling and other 

businesses at home. Under 

NO circumstance 

should you send any 

money in advance or give 

the client your checking, 

license ID or credit card 

numbers. Also beware of 

ads that claim to guarantee 

loans regardless of 

credit and note that if a 

credit repair company 

does business only over 

the phone it’s illegal to request 

any money before 

delivering its service. All 

funds are based in US 

dollars. Toll Free numbers 

may or may not 

reach Canada. Please 

check with the Better 

Business Bureau 614- 

486-6336 or the Ohio Attorney 

General’s Consumer 

Protection Section 

614-466-4986 for more 

information on the company 

you are seeking to 

do business with. 

Wants to purchase minerals 

and other oil and gas 

interests. Send details to 

P.O. Box 13557, Denver, 

CO. 80201 


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Cross Country Moving, 

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move $799 Long Distance 

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SELL YOUR ANTIQUE 

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DISH TV $59.99 FOR 190 

Channels + $14.95 High 

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Some restrictions 

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SELLING A FARM OR 

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MEDIA @ 800-450- 

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BUILDING MATERIALS 

Metal Roofing, Siding 

for houses, barns, 

sheds. Close outs, returns, 

seconds, overruns, 

etc. at Discount 

Prices. Huge inventory in 

stock. Slate Rd Supply 

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advertise 

YOUR DAY CARE 

OR PRESCHOOL 

Call Kathy at the 

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For More Info 

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July 26, 2020 - SOUTHWEST MESSENGER - PAGE 13


xCome & Get It! 

xFocus on Rentals 


xMisc. for Sale 

COME AND GET IT 

Deadlines are Tuesdays by 5 pm. 

Call For Publication Schedule 614-272-5422 

Need to Get Rid of Something Fast - Advertise It Here For FREE! 

FREE Garden Straw for gardens or bedding. Call for appointment for pickup. 

Circle S Farms, 9015 London-Groveport Road, Grove City, 43123 

Grove City - 614-878-7980 

Outdoor Christmas Lights - NON-LED 

C-7 and C-9 multi color lights with replacement bulbs 

Icicle clear lights 

JM - Lithopolis - 614-833-2499 

. Come and Get It! is a bi-weekly column that offers readers an opportunity to pass 

along surplus building materials, furniture, electronic equipment, crafts, supplies, 

appliances, plants or household goods to anybody who will come and get them - as 

long as they’re FREE. NO PETS! Just send us a brief note describing what you want to 

get rid of, along with your name, address and phone number. Nonprofit organizations 

are welcome to submit requests for donations of items. 

Send information to The Columbus Messenger, Attention: Come and Get It, 3500 

Sullivant Ave., Columbus, OH43204. Deadline is Tuesdays by 5 pm for following 

Mondays publication. Messenger Newspapers is not responsible for any 

complications that may occur. Please contact us when items are gone. 272-5422 

Come & Get It! 

xAdult Care 

Senior Home Care 

by ANGELS 

Same day care while you wait for your 

facility to accommodate your loved one. 

Prepared and Ready but still operating COVID Free. 

Very Reasonable Rates 

“We Do Things Your Way” 

614-80-ANGEL (614-802-6435) 

Call or text for info. 

www.v-angels.com 

advertise 

YOUR ADULT 

CARE SERVICES 

Call Kathy 

at The Messenger 

For More Info 

272-5422 

Adult Care 


BUILDING MATERIALS 

COMPOSITE DECKING, 

30 Truck Loads available, 

20 Colors $1.79 Linear 

Foot. Fiberon White 

Railing 6’ $110, 8’ $140. 

Slate Rd Supply 717- 

445-5222 

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- 25mbps starting 

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Data FREE Off-Peak Data. 

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speeds. WiFi built in! 

FREE Standard Installation 

for lease customers! 

Limited Time, Call 1-855- 

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Call Empire Today® to 

schedule a FREE inhome 

estimate on Carpeting 

& Flooring. Call 

Today! 1-855-404-2366 

CHILD CARE 

OFFERED 

Depend. Quality Child care 

in loving hm. Exp. Mom, n- 

smkr, hot meals, sncks, 

playroom, fncd yd. Reas. 

rates. Laurie at 853-2472 

HELP WANTED 

MASONS & LABORERS 

Commercial Mason Contractor 

Accepting Applicatons. 

Reply to Voicemail: 

614-469-8544 

or email: 

employinfo2@gmail.com 

EOE 

RECREATIONAL 

VEHICLES 

For Sale: 19 ft. Premier 

Travel Trailer. Includes 

sway bars, all hoses, upgraded 

mattress, other 

extras. Very good cond. 

Asking $16,000. E-mail 

msurry@aol.com or text 

614-266-2678 to see. 

WEDGEWOOD 

VILLAGE 

1, 2, and 3 BR Apts. 

Rent Based on Income. 

Call 614-272-2800 or visit us 

at 777 Wedgewood Dr. 

DD/TTY 1-800-567-5857 

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES 

ATTENTION: 

APARTMENT MANAGERS 

Advertise Your 

Apartment 

Community 

In Our Papers! 

CALL KATHY TODAY 

And Ask About Our 

Rental Ad Special! 

614-272-5422 

RECREATIONAL 

VEHICLES 

2015 25 foot Crossroads 

Sunset Travel Trailer; 

dining/couch slide out; 

outdoor kitchen/grill. Like 

new. $15,900. Call Jay 

at 623-889-1091 

DATED SALES 

3 Family Garage Sale 

2968, 2976, 2983 Woodgrove 

Dr, Grove City. Fri. 

July 31, Sat. Aug.1, 9a-4p. 

Misc. furn., dining rm table 

& chairs, 9x13 ft. Vintage 

rug, misc. dishes, hand 

tools & elec. rototiller 

FREE 

Garage Sale 

Signs 

When You Stop By 

Our Office At: 

3500 Sullivant Ave. 

And Place Your 

DATED SALE AD 

WANT TO BUY 

WANTS TO Purchase 

minerals and other oil & 

gas interests. Send details 

to: P.O. Box 13557, 

Denver, CO 80201 

ANTIQUES 

WANTED 

Victrolas, Watches, 

Clocks, Bookcases 

Antiques, Furn. 

Jeff 614-262-0676 

or 614-783-2629 

Rentals 

WANT TO BUY 

We Buy Cars & Trucks 

$300-$3000.614-308-2626 

We Buy Junk Cars & 

Trucks. Highest Prices 

Paid. 614-395-8775 

MISCELLANEOUS 

FOR SALE 

Avalir 2 Kirby Sweeper, 

1 year old, ex cond. all 

attachments incl. - $500 

OBO.614-747-6950 

Lawn mower/microwave/ 

senior walker tricycle-all 

work great $60 each. 

614-465-7763 

HOMES FOR SALE 

For Sale-2 Story House. 

4 Bdrm, $89,500. 

Buckeye Comm. R.E. 

614-783-7464 

RENTALS 

Property 

Management 

We are always available! 

40 yrs. exp in 

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2-3 BR house for rent, gar, 

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VACATION RENTALS 

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Palm Manor Resort 

Within minutes of white 

sand Gulf beaches, 

world famous Tarpon 

fishing, golf courses, restaurants/shopping, 

Bush 

Gardens. 2 BR 2 BA 

condos with all ammenities, 

weekly/monthly, visit 

www.palmmanor.com 

or call 1-800-848-8141 

Misc. for Sale 

xInformation 

CLASSIFIED TIPS 

REFRIGERATOR/ 

FREEZER: General 

Electric, 19 cu.ft., 3 years 

old, auto icemaker & 

defrost. Like new condition. 

$400 or best offer! 

Moving, must sell fast. Call 

Saturday between 8am 

and 11pm. 000-0000. 

How 

to Write an 

Ad that 

Sells 

1. Use a KEYWORD.This immediately tells the reader exactly 

what it is you have to sell. 

2. Make your description CLEAR and FACTUAL. State the year, 

make, model, color, size, and tell what condition the item is. Also 

state the special features. 

3. State the PRICE. Successful Classified advertisers have 

learned that the price in an ad helps increase the chances for 

results. 

4. If there’s a genuine sense of URGENCY, say so. The words 

“We’re Moving” or “Must Sell Fast”suggests that readers 

respond immediately. 

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and often generate immediate sales. If you cannot be available 

to answer the phone at all times, be sure to specify calling times 

such as “AFTER 6 PM” or “BEFORE 11 AM.” 

If you need assistance, ask one of our 

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xClassified Services 

AIR CONDITIONING 

AIR CONDITIONING 

Complete System 

Clean & Check 

$49.95 

AUTO SERVICE 

CONCRETE 

8/16 A 

Free Electronic Leak Testing 

All Makes • All Models 

45 Yrs. Exp. • Senior Discount 

614-351-9025 

APPLIANCE REPAIR 

Washer, Dryer, Stove & 

Refrig. Repair 875-7588 

Stop Getting 

Ripped Off! 

MIDLAND AUTO 

AC EVAC DYE & 

RECHARGE - $85.00 

Seniors/Veterans - 

$65.00 

& all you other Auto 

Service Needs! 

614-278-9458/778-3864 

A Rating BBB - 47 yrs, 

American & Foreign Cars 

BLACKTOP 

BLACKTOP SEALING 

Driveways & Parking Lots 

614-875-6971 

SANTIAGO’S 

Sealcoating & Services LLC 

Quality Materials Used 

FULLY INSURED 

Driveway Seal ( by broom) 

Hot Fill Crack, Asphalt Repair 

Call or text for Free Est. 

614-649-1200 

CARPET CLEANING 

DIRT BUSTERS 

Any 5 areas plus sofa, 

loveseat & chair $300. 

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 

ALL-CITY CUSTOM 

CONCRETE 

All Types Concrete Work 

New or Tear Out-Replace 

37 Yrs. Exp. 

(614) 207-5430 

Owner is On The Job! 

Buckeye Cement 

Contractors 

Specializing In 

Tearout & Replacing 

Concrete of Any Type 

Licensed • Bonded • Insured 

38th Year in Business 

614-539-5640 

8/16 W/SW 

CONCRETE 

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 

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 

AJ’s Concrete, 

Masonry 

Good Work - Fair Prices 

Block Foundations 

Driveways • Sidewalks 

Epoxy/Overlay Floors 

Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests. 

614-419-9932 

Buckeye City 

Concrete & Excavating 

* Concrete * Foundations 

* Waterlines * Drains 

*Catch Basins 

614-749-2167 

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excavating@yahoo.com 

FENCING 

EAZY FENCE 

Chain Link - Wood 

No Job Too Big or Small 

All Repairs ~ Free Est. 

Insured. 614-670-2292 

GUTTERS 

Low Price-Great Service 

5 & 6” Seamless gutters, 

covers, siding, gutter clng. 

Bill 614-306-4541 

Bates & Sons 

GUTTER CLEANING 

5 ★ Google Reviews 

614-586-3417 

HAULING 

DEAN’S HAULING 

614-276-1958 

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 

8-16 W/SW 

8/16 A 

8/16 A/M 

7-5 A 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

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. 

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, 

Plumbing and Electrical. 

All your Handyman needs 

No Job too Big or Small 

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

Jerry 

LANDSCAPING 

8-16 

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 

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 8-16 

W/SW 

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 

8-16 A 

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SW/W 

614-332-3320 

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614-272-5422 

8-2 w/sw/m 

MASONRY 

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 

LAWN CARE 

FREE ESTIMATES 

The Lawn Barber 

Cut & Trim Starting at 

$28 & up. Hedge Clipping, 

Edging, Yard Clean-up & 

Hauled Away. 

614-935-1466 

LET US MAINTAIN 

YOUR LAWN & GARDEN 

FOR YOU 

Summer, Spring, 

Winter or Fall 

WE DO IT ALL!!!! 

Lawn Cuts, Edging, 

Trees & Shrubs, Garden, 

Mulching, Hauling, 

Garden Pond & 

Home Maint. 

Free Ests. Low Rates 

$20 & Up 

Kevin - 614-905-3117 

MOVING 

Aaron Allen Moving 

Local Moving Since 1956 

Bonded & Insured 

614-299-6683, 263-0649 

Celebrating 60 yrs in business 

PAINTING 

★ ★ ★ 

Painting - Int./Ext. 

Powerwash - Free Est. 

30 Yrs Exp. Call Dave 

614-270-2369 God Bless 

A Job Well Done Again 

A lic. General Contractor 

Some Skilled Services 

Incl: Painting • Stucco, 

Repair•Carpentry•Exterior 

Drainage & Home Maint. 

Call Today! 614-235-1819 

Painter Over 30 Yrs Exp. 

Free Est. Reas Rates 

Daniel 614-226-4221 

PLASTERING 

DRYW 

YWALL & 

PLASTER 

REPAIR 

Textured Ceilings 

614-551-6963 

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Will snake any sm drain 

$125 + tax. 614-778-2584 

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24 Hrs., 7 Days/Week 

No Overtime Charges 

24 Yrs. Exp. in Plumbing & 

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Call For A Free Phone Estimate 

$100.00 For Any Small Drain 

614-622-4482 

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POWER WASHING 

Bates & Sons 

Soft Wash & Powerwash 

5 ★ Google Reviews 

614-586-3417 

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 

Not Valid for Garage Sales 

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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 

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 

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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. 

TROTT 

TREE & LANDSCAPE 

Brewer & Sons Tree Service 

• Tree Removal 

• Tree Trimming 8-2 

A&M 

• Stump Grinding 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568 

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Tree Trimming 

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Also Stump Removal 

Free Est. - Fully Ins. 

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