Grove City Messenger - September 20th, 2020

September 20 - October 3, 2020 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXIX, No. 25 

Preserving History 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

The last thing that typically draws the attention of Francesca 

Lanese when she is scrolling through Instagram are advertisements. 

“I usually breeze right past them,” admitted the 16-year-old 

from Grove City. 

Imagine her surprise, however, when one managed to draw 

her in. It wasn’t the flashiness of the ad that caught her eye but 

rather it was the question that it posed: Are you a teenager 

interested in history? 

If someone would have asked Lanese that question more than 

a year ago, the answer would have been more muted. 

“I have always liked learning about history,” she said, “but I 

couldn’t say that I cared about it as much as I do now.” 

What prompted the sudden shift from casual interest to full 

blown interest was a history course taught by her mother, 

Laura, during her sophomore year of high school. 

As a student who splits her time between in-person learning 

at Grove City High School and being home-schooled, Lanese said 

she believes she started taking to the subject more because her 

mother began using a variety of methods to get her engaged. 

“It wasn’t a traditional course,” she said. “We would watch 

documentaries from Ken Burns, we would visit local historical 

sites like Camp Chase and she would allow me to read historical 

fiction books (in conjunction with more traditional books).” 

She would also encourage her daughter to research beyond 

the textbook, to look into the lives of some of the human subjects 

of American history. 

“That was my favorite aspect, to be honest,” said Lanese. “I 

liked learning about how they acted, the things they said. I love 

to read about their flaws. It somehow makes them more human.” 

She said taking that unit last year really sparked a newfound 

love for history and a desire to learn more, so when she saw that 

question presented in the ad, the answer was a resounding ‘Yes.’ 

However, she didn’t click on it right away. 

“I wanted to learn more about the organization that was posting 

the ad,” she said. “But then I forgot to write down the name 

and of course the ad didn’t pop up again.” 

So she began to search for words like “teenager”, “history” 

and “battlefield.” Eventually the ad began to pop back up on her 

phone and computer. What she discovered was that the ad was 

for the American Battlefield Trust, a nonprofit organization 

whose mission is to preserve the country’s hallowed battlefields 

through advocacy and education, and that they were looking for 

history loving teens to become involved in their youth leadership 

team. 

Those who are selected act as the youth face and voice for the 

historical preservation movement, said Connor Townsend, the 

trust’s manager of audience development and the youth leadership 

team project lead. 

“These are teens who want to make a change in their communities,” 

she said. 

Messenger photo by Dedra Cordle 

Francesca Lanese was recently selected to be one of 15 youth 

ambassadors for the American Battlefield Trust, a nonprofit 

organization whose mission is to preserve the nation’s hallowed 

battlegrounds through advocacy and education. As a 

member of its youth leadership team, the 16-year-old resident 

of Grove City will spend the next year engaged in a number of 

advocacy campaigns that will culminate in a planned documentary 

with local descendants of Civil War veterans. 

Upon their selection, the teens spend a year learning about 

the importance of land preservation, learning how to talk to legislators 

and the public regarding its importance, and learning 

how to use their voices to advocate for historic preservation, education 

and heritage tourism initiatives. They are also given a 

stipend to create an individual project for historical advocacy. 

See HISTORY page 2 

City CARES for 

small businesses 

By Andrea Cordle 

Grove City Editor 

The city of Grove City will use its 

Coronavirus Aid, and Economic Security 

(CARES) Act funds to help small businesses. 

At the Sept. 8 meeting, Grove City 

Council approved an ordinance to enact 

the Small Business Working Capital Grant 

Program. 

Grove City Mayor Richard “Ike” Stage 

said the city’s administration has been discussing 

ideas to help local business owners 

See SMALL BUSINESS page 2 

Inside 

Pets of the Week ................. 11 

The Reel Deal ...................... 11 

Student Fees 

SWCS board of education votes to 

reduce student fees Page 5 

Skilled Trades 

Council approves changes to city’s 

skilled labor award Page 5

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Household hazardous 

waste drop-off event 

SWACO and the city of Grove City will 

host a household hazardous waste drop-off 

from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 26 at the 

Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave. in 

Grove City. Those interested can drop off 

items like old batteries, lawn chemicals, 

motor oil, old gasoline, propane tanks and 

more. For a list of accepted items, visit 

www.swaco.org. 

SMALL BUSINESS 

Continued from page 1 

around town 

Grove City Paper Shredding Day 

The Paper Shredding Day is Sept. 26 

from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Park Street 

Intermediate School, 3205 Park St. The 

event is for Grove City, Jackson Township 

and Urbancrest residents only. No business 

shredding will be accepted. There is a 

limit of four boxes or four trash bags per 

car. Residents must empty their boxes or 

bags of paper into the bins and retain 

empty bags and boxes. For additional information, 

call 614-277-3058. 

Fall Harvest Market 

The Grove City Community Club will 

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host the Fall Harvest Market from 9 a.m. 

to 1 p.m. Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Oct. 10 and Oct. 

17. The event will be located in the downtown 

Grove City area where the farmers 

market has been held. Pick up farm-fresh 

produce, fresh baked goods and a variety of 

food and craft items at Harvest Market. 

There will also be a weekly raffle. Call 614- 

875-9968 for additional information. 

since the start of the novel coronavirus pandemic. 

“We have to try to help our small businesses,” he said. “I’m anxious 

to see what kind of requests we get.” 

The grant program was developed to provide businesses with 

temporary relief to offset operational costs to reopen, reestablish 

operations and return employees to work. 

Council has voted to set aside $100,000 of the city’s CARES Act 

funds to use for the program. Grants are available in an amount 

up to $2,500 per eligible business. 

According to the program guidelines, an 

eligible small business is considered a forprofit 

business employing a maximum of 25 

full-time associates. The business must be 

locally owned and operated within the corporation 

limits of Grove City. It must conduct 

most of its business on-site and be 

reliant on customers patronizing its brick 

and mortar establishment. The business 

must employ workers who are unable to 

perform their jobs remotely, like those in 

the service industry. This program is not 

intended for national retail or restaurant 

establishments. 

Kyle Rauch, development director for 

Grove City, said those receiving the grant 

funds can use the money to buy inventory, 

purchase personal protective equipment or 

buy sanitizing/cleaning products. Business 

owners may also use the funds on advertising 

or marketing expenses, technology 

upgrades to benefit customer interaction, 

and building modifications that help the 

business comply with public health safety 

measures like physical distance recommendations. 

HISTORY 

Continued from page 1 

When writing her application to become a potential 

candidate of its youth leadership team, Lanese envisioned 

her individual project would involve the creation 

of an interactive website to tell the history and 

stories of the Union and Confederate soldiers interred 

at Camp Chase on the westside. 

“I wanted to draw more attention to this historical 

place that is often forgotten,” she said. 

Upon her selection however — she was one of 15 

teenagers across the country recently chosen to be a 

youth ambassador — she changed her website idea to a 

planned documentary with local descendants of Civil 

War veterans, primarily those from the Grove City and 

westside communities. 

“I thought it would be interesting to hear the viewpoint 

from their living relatives,” she said. “I want to 

know their thoughts on the American Civil War, I 

According to city officials, this program could offer up to 40 

grants to small businesses. The city has until Nov. 20 to distribute 

the funds. 

City Administrator Chuck Boso said Grove City has received 

$1.3 million from the CARES Act. After using what the city needed, 

it has more than $750,00 left from the stimulus fund. 

Councilman Roby Schottke suggested doubling the grant 

amount to businesses to $5,000 and using $200,000 for the program 

overall. 

“That is not a large sum; $2,500 is a drop in the bucket,” said 

Schottke. 

Council members agreed to approve the program, but said city 

leaders would discuss further funding measures to help the community 

recover. 

To receive funds through the Small Business Working Capital 

Grant Program, the business must prove its loss of business or 

revenue that can be contributed to the pandemic. Applications will 

be reviewed in the order they are received until program funds are 

depleted. The city began accepting applications on Sept. 10. 

For more information on the grant program or to apply, visit 

www.grovecityohio.gov or call the development department at 

614-277-3004. 

Council also signed off on a resolution to share $25,000 of the 

city’s CARES Act funds with LifeCare Alliance. 

Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, congregate dining centers 

in Ohio have been closed, including the dining area at 

LifeCare Alliance. Clients of the organization were offered homedelivered 

meals during the stay-at-home order. LifeCare Alliance 

recently began offering drive-through cookouts and lunches. It 

still operates its meals-on-wheels program. 

The money will help the organization continue to feed the elderly 

or homebound in the community. 

“It is money well spent,” said Stage. “I’m not sure why more 

cities are not doing this.” 

want to hear stories about their relatives if they have 

them and I want to incorporate how that war (and its 

reverberations) relate to today.” 

Lanese said she has recently started the search for 

local descendants of local Civil War veterans but has 

not had much luck thus far. She said she hopes for further 

engagement with the community and that she 

will be able to do the subject and all of these veterans 

justice. 

“I will know if I have accomplished this goal if I am 

proud of the product,” she said. “I want to get the point 

across that history isn’t all done, that it is still living. 

“To this day we are still finding out new things 

about the Civil War and still discussing its impact on 

this country and in our communities. I want to get 

more people interested in talking about this and keeping 

all of these voices alive.”


September 20, 2020 - GROVE CITY MESSENGER - PAGE 3


I’ve had a long relationship with rabbits, dating 

back to the late 1970s. 

My first was a tiny white angora puffball baby 

bunny I bought for our now 40ish daughter who was 2 

at the time. 

Wendell, a name that suited him well, had the run 

of our house at a time when most bunnies lived out 

their lives in cages. I don’t know why we did that– 

which is the norm today–but somehow Wendell had 

free range, except when he chewed through electrical 

cords and was banished to the mud room for a little 

while. 

If you rattled a Dorito bag in the living room, he 

would fly through the kitchen (sometimes colliding 

with the cabinets on a bad turn) and race to wherever 

you were, to sit up and beg for a chip. 

Our daughter carried him around like a rag doll, 

but he didn’t care. Sadly, we could not take him with 

us to our next duty station, so we found him even better 

digs with a fully fenced-in backyard and a family 

that loved him as much as we did in the two years he 

lived with us. 

When we returned to the states, we adopted our 

first dog and shortly thereafter we welcomed another 

rabbit into our home. Barney was a velvety soft mini 

Rex that looked a lot like a real-life version of Bugs 

Bunny and lived outside in a grand hutch my father 

built. 

While he spent part of his days in the hutch, our 

younger daughter brought him inside at every opportunity. 

He became so tame, he would sit in the passenger 

seat in our mini-van on the drive to pick her up 

from school. 

A couple of years later, Noel joined our family and 

was a companion for Barney when he wasn’t in the 

house. The happy couple produced a whopping firsttime 

litter of 10 baby bunnies before Barney made a 

quick visit to the vet to prevent further surprises. 

Those little ones spent a lot of time running around 

our living room in an effort to hand tame them before 

they went to a 4-H club for a junior fair project. 

It was a long time in between bunnies after Barney 

and Noel crossed the Rainbow Bridge. 

Nearly nine years ago, my husband surprised me at 

Christmas with a rabbit that first lived in my studio 

and then had free run of our screened-in patio. Frank 

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Bunnies always keep me hopping 

Places 

Linda Dillman 

was a bunny with a personality 

more like a cat–you were there 

to serve him and if he paid 

attention to you, you counted 

yourself lucky. 

His best friend was our 

German shepherd and from day 

one, Frank and Hudson were 

inseparable. When I woke up in 

the morning, Hudson would 

race to the patio door and pace back and forth until I 

let him out to see Frank, who would do the same on the 

other side of the door. 

I loved that little four pound bundle of energy so 

much that when he passed away this spring, I couldn’t 

hold back the tears as I cradled him in my arms as he 

left to join Wendell, Barney and Noel. 

I knew it would take a while to fill his big void in my 

heart. I guess I didn’t realize how big a void Frank’s 

passing left in Hudson’s heart as well until I brought 

home Paul, who quickly became Hudson’s best buddy. 

I knew our next little furry friend would be an 

adoptee–too many homeless bunnies out there–and I 

had been following Paul on the Columbus Humane 

website for weeks after seeing him in person in June. 

Paul had half a nose and scars on his face as the 

result of attacks by other bunnies in a hoarding situation. 

Sitting in his cage at the humane society, he was 

small and white with reddish blue eyes. 

Other bunnies came and went, but little Paul 

remained, a plain little damaged poster child. I 

couldn’t get him out of my mind. I’m the kind of person 

who picks the Charlie Brown Christmas tree because 

I’m afraid no one will take it home for the holidays. 

Finally, I made an appointment in late July and 

drove to Columbus Humane, intent that something 

between Paul and me would click and I would bring 

him home to show him what love actually felt like. 

Today, Paul has free passage throughout my studio, 

where I spend a lot of time writing and crafting and 

avoiding him as he dashes in and out under my feet, 

Hudson and his bunny friend. 


around my desk and over Hudson, who whines when he can’t see 

Paul. 

While he is still learning that gentle pets from people are a 

good thing, Paul freely gives love of his own by cuddling up when 

someone sits on the floor or sitting up and nuzzling my leg with 

that pink, wet, little half nose of his. 

He goes nose-to-nose with Hudson, who likes to lick his head, 

and is very adept at maneuvering around the big 80-pound dog. 

Paul is, by far, the most social of any bunny I’ve ever had the 

pleasure to know...like every wonderful trait of every wonderful 

bunny that has lived with us all rolled into one. 

I am a very lucky girl, indeed, and I hope I have made a difference 

in Paul’s life–he deserves to be happy and safe and loved. 

Sometimes the most rational decisions are not made by the head, 

but in the heart. 

Linda Dillman is a Messenger staff writer. 

Pictorial Past 

Pictured here is Motel Broadway from 

about 1960, located on U.S. 62. Many 

years ago, hotel and motel choices 

were very limited. This is a postcard, 

on the reverse side it reads “Private, 

Quite, Comfortable Rooms - Free TV - 

Reasonable Rates.” Today the area has 

16 hotels and motels to select from. 

The photos and information in the 

Pictorial Past are provided by Don 

Ivers, curator of the Grove City 

Welcome Center and Museum. 

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Staff Writer 

The South-Western City Schools 

District has reduced its student fee schedule 

for the 2020-2021 calendar year. 

At the Sept. 14 meeting, the board of 

education unanimously approved the 

reduction, which calls for a majority of the 

fees to be slashed by 50 percent. 

The decision, officials said, was two-fold. 

According to Superintendent Dr. Bill 

Wise, the alteration was needed due to 

changes to in-person instruction and the 

loss of some competitive opportunities. 

“We just aren’t putting as many buses 

on the roads and kids may not have as 

many opportunities to participate so some 

of those expenses have gone away,” he told 

the board while issuing the proposal at the 

meeting last month. 

He added that with the students not 

having the typical five-day physical presence 

in the building, it did not make sense 

to charge them full price for an annual consumable 

fee. 

Board member Anthony Caldwell said it 

also offered parents a financial break in 

this current environment. 

“We recognize the challenges these 

times are having on families,” he stated. 

Under the modified fee schedule, the 

instructional fee, or consumable fee, will be 

set at $10 rather than the typical $20. 

Other fee reductions for courses include the 

arts, the sciences and several career technical 

electives and programs. Art courses 

offering one credit lab courses will be 

$17.50, half-credit courses are set at $10, 

and science fees are $5. Those taking family 

and consumer science courses, such as 

principles of food, culinary fundamentals 

and textiles and interior design will be 

charged $10. 

Students involved in extracurricular 

activities will also see a fee reduction of 50 

percent. Families with children who participate 

in athletics at the middle school level 

will be asked to pay $37.50 per student, per 

sport; families with children who participate 

in athletics at the high school level 

will be asked to pay $75 per student, per 

sport. 

Fees for marching band participation is 

$50; club participation is $5; and the family 

cap is set at $250. 

High school parking fees are $25 but the 

fee can be waived if a parking pass was 

purchased at Columbus State Community 

September 20, 2020 - GROVE CITY MESSENGER - PAGE 5 

In Education 

South-Western City Schools slashes student fees 

Council approves changes 

to city’s skilled labor award 

Food waste is a complex issue that impacts the 

health of our community, economy, and environment 

in ways many people don’t realize. That’s 

why SWACO and more than 150 partners in the 

Central Ohio Food Waste Initiative teamed up to 

create and launch “Save More Than Food, Make 

a Difference,” a consumer education campaign 

aimed at cutting food waste - in homes, schools, 

restaurants and businesses - in half by 2030. 

Each day, central Ohio residents and businesses 

throw out a million pounds of food. Food waste 

is the largest portion of the waste stream and 

accounts for 15 percent of all material in the 

Franklin County Sanitary Landfill. That’s food 

that could be feeding hungry people or returned to 

the earth in the form of a nutrient-rich soil 

enhancement. 

In addition to being the top material thrown 

out each day, food waste also presents one of the 

College for on-campus courses. Proof of a 

current pass must be presented in order for 

the fee to be waived. 

Wise said that students or parents who 

have already paid at the regular price will 

be offered a refund or have the credit 

applied for the future. 

PAID ADVERTISING 

“Save More Than Food” 

best opportunities to increase Franklin County’s 

diversion rate and reach 75 percent by 2032, a 

goal set by SWACO in 2017. 

In 2018, SWACO convened non-profit, education, 

government and business entities to work 

together to reduce food waste in central Ohio. 

Calling itself the Central Ohio Food Waste 

Initiative, the group published the Central Ohio 

Food Waste Action Plan in May 2019 with the 

ultimate goal to cut food waste in half by 2030. 

When food goes to waste, so does all of the 

time, money and resources that went into producing 

it. Wasted food accounts for an estimated 

$106 million in economic loss in central Ohio. In 

addition, 22 million gallons of gas and 41 billion 

gallons of water are used every year to grow and 

transport food that never gets eaten. 

For information visit SaveMoreThanFood.org. 

By Andrea Cordle 

Grove City Editor 

Grove City Council has made some 

changes to the city’s skilled labor award. 

The changes, approved at the Sept. 8 meeting, 

are designed to expand the program, 

and provide more opportunities for residents. 

The original legislation allowed awards 

of $700 per year for those who have been 

accepted into a trade school or apprentice 

program, with a maximum of $2,100 per 

student. The amendment approved by 

council allows students to receive $700 per 

term, instead of per year. The maximum 

amount for a student remains the same. 

The language of the award was also 

softened, to include those seeking a licensure 

or certification in a skilled trade occupation 

and/or an apprenticeship program. 

Amy Schakat, a committee member of 

the Grove City Higher Education 

Investment Program and the coordinator 

of career-technical programs at South- 

Western City Schools, said this amendment 

to the award could help students 

fund equipment, certification, and tools for 

the job. 

“Workers in the skilled trades are 

essential,” said Schakat. “This will provide 

more opportunities.” 

The skilled labor award is designed to 

assist Grove City residents seeking a 

career in a skilled trade, like an electrician, 

mechanic, or plumber. This is part of the 

city’s Higher Education Investment 

Program. 

Any resident in the city of Grove City 

corporation limits may apply if they have 

been accepted into an education program 

leading to a license or certification in a 

skilled trade and/or an apprenticeship program. 

The program must be approved by 

the state of Ohio and approved by the city’s 

higher education committee. 

“The need is high in the skilled trade 

industry,” said councilman Ted Berry. 

“This is the only program like this in the 

country.” 

There is also a volunteer component to 

the award. The applicant must complete 

the equivalent of 2.5 volunteer service 

hours per month for each term to the city 

through the Keep Grove City Beautiful 

program, the VIP program or volunteer at 

the Gardens at Gantz or the Citizens Police 

Academy. The idea behind this is to maintain 

skilled trade workers as Grove City 

residents and have them contribute to the 

community. 

For more information on the skilled 

labor award, visit www.grovecityohio.gov. 

Applications must be mailed to the Clerk of 

Council, at City Hall, 4035 Broadway in 

Grove City or dropped off in-person. The 

deadline to apply for the winter/spring 

term is Nov. 1.



Staff Writer 

By Hannah Poling 

Staff Writer 

Pleasant Township residents will have 

easy access to recycling with at-home bins. 

At the Sept. 8 meeting, the board of 

trustees approved a motion to purchase the 

SWACO recycling bins. 

According to 

trustee Nancy 

Mowing the lawn and pulling the weeds 

do not rank high on the list of fun things to 

do but neglecting these chores could cause 

some residents in the village of Urbancrest 

to see an increase on their tax bill. 

At its regular meeting on Sept. 8, council 

discussed a proposal that could allow 

the county to assess tax liens against property 

owners should the village be forced to 

go onto their lot to maintain proper grass 

length or implement weed control measures. 

According to code enforcement officer 

Randall Bogue, between 30 and 50 homeowners 

have been issued orders to maintain 

their properties through the months of 

May to September and a majority of those 

homeowners are repeat offenders. 

“This is quite a few (problem lots) for a 

village of this size,” he said. 

He explained that what is compounding 

this issue is current village codes which 

allows the length of grass to be “no higher 

than 12 inches.” 

Bogue said in addition to that being too 

high, it is not in compliance with current 

codes established in Jackson Township. 

“Their code states that grass length can 

be no higher than nine inches,” he said. 

“We should not be able to go looser than 

that.” 

The council members agreed that the 

length was too high and said they would 

look at lowering the allowance of grass 

height in the village. 

Council also discussed measures that 

could be taken to quell the number of properties 

that are overgrown with grass and 

weeds, which brought about the topic of 

assessing tax liens against repeat offenders. 

Council members said they would be 

willing to hire either an independent contractor 

or have village employees to go onto 

properties in order to maintain proper 

grass length or implement weed control 

measures. 

Mayor Joseph Barnes Sr. said he was 

more in favor of the former rather than the 

latter as it is an issue of liability. 

“What if one of our (street department) 

workers hit a gas line or did damage to 

their property?” Barnes asked. “The village 

could be liable for that.” 

He said if they contract with a third 

party, not only could the village be covered 

financially, but there would also be a paper 

trail so the village could recoup the proper 

amount of assessed funds. 

Council did not vote on the proposal at 

Hunter, each household who takes regular 

trash collection through Local Waste will 

get a roll-out recycle cart. 

The township will use grant funds to 

purchase the bins. It will cost $42.50 for 

each bin but using the grant will take the 

cost down to $5 a piece. The township can 

purchase the bins for residential use and 

would make one payment a year for three 

years to pay for the bins. The township 

Fall cleanup in Pleasant Township 

Pleasant Township will host its annual fall cleanup 

from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 2 and from 7:30 a.m. 

to 4 p.m. on Oct. 3. Residents can drop off items at 

5373 Norton Road. Large items are accepted. There is 

a five tire per household limit. Hazardous waste will 

not be accepted. For more information, visit 

www.pleasanttownship.com. 

Blood drive 

The American Red Cross will 

host a blood drive from 12 to 6 

p.m. Sept. 25 in the Kingston 

Center, 3226 Kingston Ave. in 

Grove City. To schedule an 

appointment, call 1-800-448- 

3543 or visit www.redcrossblood.org. 

Grove City Food Pantry 

calls for food delivery 

volunteers 

Delivery volunteers are 

needed for the Grove City Food 


Government Focus 

Village officials grow tired of code violations 

the meeting. Councilwoman Deborah 

Larkins-Jackson said she would like to see 

the proposal in legislative form sooner 

rather than later. 

“It is a problem,” she said, “especially 

now that our streets have been repaved. It 

makes it stand out even more.” 

In other news, the community liaison 

officer with the Franklin County Sheriff’s 

Office is scheduled to attend the Sept. 21 

health and safety committee meeting. 

Councilwoman Alicia Wiggins said the 

public is welcome to attend. She said if 

they are not comfortable doing so, questions 

can be submitted to her, Larkins- 

Jackson or Alicia Skinner via email 

through the village’s official website at 

www.villageofurbancrestoh.us. The health 

and safety meeting will take place at 7 p.m. 

at the administrative building, 3492 First 

Ave. 

Pleasant Township uses grant for recycling bins 

around town 

plans on purchasing extra bins so they will 

have enough for spares. 

The trustees did not decide on a number 

of bins to purchase. That will be decided in 

the near future. 

The recycling bins will hold 65 gallons of 

material and will have SWACO’s name 

printed on them. According to Hunter, the 

township should receive the carts in April 

2021. 

Pantry during the month of June. Volunteers use contact-free 

delivery methods to provide food to the area’s 

most vulnerable families. Shifts normally last less 

than an hour. Volunteers should have a vehicle that 

fits four to six medium sized boxes. Volunteers will 

need to arrive at the food pantry during the scheduled 

time in order to deliver food to customers before 5 p.m. 

For more information, visit www.grovecityfoodpantry.org. 

Internet Purchase Exchange Zones 

The city of Grove City’s Division of Police in cooperation 

with Jackson Township established two Internet 

Purchase Exchange Zones in response to safety concerns 

during person-to-person exchanges of sales 

arranged online. The zones are located at City Hall, 

4035 Broadway, and the Jackson Township 

Administration Building, 3756 Hoover Road. 

Exchange zones are identified by signage next to 

designated parking spaces at each location with video 

surveillance 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

Residents can conduct transactions knowing their 

interactions are recorded. In cases of emergency, site 

users should dial 911 for assistance. 

For more information, contact the Grove City 

Division of Police at 614-277-1710.



Active Lifestyles 

A bi-monthly feature celebrating the 

wisdom, experience and contributions of our community’s senior citizens 

Remembering Antonia Carroll 

Antonia “Toni” Carroll was the first Director 

of the Franklin County Office on Aging and 

retired in 2017 after 33 rewarding years. 

When state funding for the predecessor of 

Senior Options was halted, she and a brave band 

of supporters spearheaded an effort to create a 

new program funded by a property tax levy and 

became what we now call Senior Options. This 

new program innovatively met in-home service 

needs through partnerships with for profit and 

nonprofit entities and educational and human services 

agencies. Under her leadership that levy 

successfully passed six times and grew from a 

client base of 3,000 to over 8,000. Through an 

agreement with the Ohio Department of Job and 

Family Services, Adult Protective Services was 

added in 1999 and expanded the agency’s reach to 

protect and assist the most vulnerable members of 

our community. 

Toni was a pioneer in the aging field and 

served as a mentor, teacher and friend to many. 

She tirelessly advocated for the rights of older 

adults to age in place with dignity. 

Known for her quick wit and sense of humor 

she was also respected for her wisdom and leadership 

skills. The aging profession has lost a crusader 

whose indelible imprint will not be forgotten. 

A celebration of life is planned for October 

and details will be shared soon. 

Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) 

2021 will officially start October 15, 2020 and 

run through December 7th. As expected, the 

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Shopping for assisted living facilities 

As people age, oftentimes their living 

arrangements need to be adjusted. Needs 

evolve as children move out or other situations 

arise. One of the scenarios that may 

come to pass as a person ages is the need 

for more specialized help that just isn’t 

possible at home. 

When failing physical or mental health 

affects one’s ability to be independent and 

live safety at home, moving into an assisted 

living facility may be the next step. The 

National Center for Assisted Living indicates 

assisted living offers the little bit of 

help some people need when they can no 

longer manage living alone. Typically 

these facilities provide assistance with 

bathing or dressing, medication management 

and other care, while also catering to 

people who may not require the aroundthe-clock 

medical care most often associated 

with nursing homes. 

Vetting is an important component of 

finding assisted living facilities. Family 

caregivers need to educate themselves 

about services, costs and other resources 

provided by assisted living facilities. 

AARP says assisted living facilities provide 

residents with a range of services that 

can include supervision, meals, housekeeping, 

laundry, and personal care. Residents 

usually have their own apartments or private 

rooms. Because they are mostly regulated 

at state level in the United States, 

there is a lot of variety among these facilities. 

That means family caregivers need to 

assess their needs and desires in a facility 

to find the right one that fits. Assisted living 

facilities offer a home-like environment, 

and the amenities available vary 

based on cost. 

Paying for assisted living differs from 

paying for nursing homes. Largely government-subsidized 

health programs like 

Medicare and Medicaid pay for nursing 

home care. Those who would be best serviced 

by assisted living may find they may 

not qualify for government support, nor 

may the facilities accept anything other 

than private payment or long-term care 

insurance to cover room and board. 

Potential residents and their families 

should visit various assisted living facilities 

to get a feel for what they are like. 

Speak with the staff and residents, request 

a meal and get a sense of the environment. 

Apart from cost, how the home feels is one 

of the most important factors in shopping 

around for this type of residence. 


Hannigan Memorials manager takes 

pride in serving community 

When Chad Sothard joined Hannigan 

Memorials in April 2019 as branch manager, he 

was no stranger to the community. A graduate of 

Westland High School, Sothard has lived in 

Grove City for seven years, and his wife’s family 

roots stretch back many years in the city’s history. 

Why did you choose to make your home in 

Grove City? “Grove City keeps expanding, yet it 

seems like everyone knows everybody. It’s also 

peaceful, and you can feel safe here.” 

What is your favorite place to go to in the 

city? “Grove City has lots of outdoor areas, but 

one of our favorites is Scioto Grove Metro Park. 

Dogs on leashes are allowed in the park, and we 


A Connection to Care 

and Independence 

Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging 

(COAAA) is a local resource that helps older 

adults and individuals with disabilities remain 

independent and safe in their homes. With the 

assistance of area providers, COAAA connects 

people to long-term care services that help with 

daily living including personal care, home-delivered 

meals, transportation, homemaking, adult 

day services, emergency response systems, and 

minor home modification. COAAA can help 

address the concerns and needs of caregivers, 

those who help loved ones with health needs. 

COAAA staff can advise caregivers on senior 

housing, professional in-home help, and respite 

care that provides temporary relief to caregivers. 

like to go there and walk the dogs.” 

What is it about your work at Hannigan 

Memorial that fulfills you? “Hannigan Memorials 

has been a staple in the community. My own parents 

used Hannigan when our family was in need. 

I like that we are very customerfocused. We 

understand the reasons why someone has come 

into our business, and we know that we are helping 

them with their grieving process. We work to 

give each customer the same service: From the 

smallest memorial to the largest, every customer 

has to matter. And when we deliver the monument, 

you can hear the excitement and relief in 

their voice, and it’s gratifying knowing that 

you’ve helped them.” 

COAAA is here to assist individuals during 

and after the health crisis by finding services and 

supports that enable individuals to live independently. 

If residents need help at home or if one 

needs information about services and resources 

for their loved ones, COAAA can be reached by 

phone at 800-589-7277 Monday through Friday 

from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

For more information about COAAA, visit 

www.coaaa.org. COAAA manages services for 

10,500 people and funds services for another 

25,000 older adults in eight counties: Delaware, 

Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Licking, Madison, 

Pickaway, and Union.







Coronavirus scammers often target senior citizens 

Restrictions implemented to prevent the 

spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 

have saved untold numbers of lives. The 

world has adjusted to such restrictions, 

and many parts of the world have relaxed 

measures as case numbers have declined. 

As communities begin returning to some 

semblance of normalcy, the Centers for 

Disease Control and Prevention has 

warned people against letting their guard 

down. While many of those warnings pertain 

to the importance of continuing to 

practice social distancing as economies 

reopen, advisories also include notices 

about fraud schemes related to COVID-19. 

The U.S. Department of Health and 

Human Services Office of the Inspector 

General has advised the general public 

about scams involving Medicare fraud. 

Governor DeWine announced over 60 percent 

of COVID-19 deaths are related to LTC facilities 

and families are scrambling to avoid the risk of 

infection when needing to go from the hospital to 

rehab or questioning the decision to transition to 

assisted living. There is a great difference when 

your loved one only needs to squeeze a hand 

instead of pushing a button to have their needs 

taken care of. 

Usually 7-12 hours of home care a day is the 

same as the out of pocket expense for a facility. 

Visiting Angels is dedicated to helping families 

fill the gaps that they are unable to help with. 

Since 2005 the Grove City Visiting Angels has 

provided millions of hours of care to our community 

and are more prepared than ever to continue 

keeping our aging population safe, healthy, and 

thriving. Delivering piece of mind to the family 

Such schemes are targeting Medicare beneficiaries 

in an assortment of ways, including 

through text messages, social media, 

telemarketing calls, and even door-to-door 

visits. When perpetrating such frauds, 

scammers seek beneficiaries’ personal 

information, which they then use to fraudulently 

bill federal health care programs, 

potentially leaving their victims on the 

hook for costly unapproved tests related to 

COVID-19. 

The CDC notes the importance of being 

aware of such schemes. Awareness can 

help consumers avoid being victimized by 

scammers, and the following are some 

additional measures people can take to protect 

themselves from COVID-19-related 

fraud. 

• Do not share personal account information. 

Scammers need their victims’ personal 

information to perpetrate their 

fraudulent schemes. The CDC cautions 

beneficiaries to be suspicious of unsolicited 

requests for their Medicare or Medicaid 

numbers. 

• Do not take callers or visitors at face 

value. Unsolicited callers or visitors 

requesting Medicare or Medicaid information 

should be met with extreme caution. 

Be suspicious of any unexpected calls or 

visitors offering COVID-19 tests or supplies. 

Compromised personal information 

may be used in other fraud schemes. 

• Never click on links in emails or text 

messages. Do not respond to, or open 

hyperlinks in, text messages or emails 

about COVID-19 from unknown individuals. 


Visiting Angels provides care for our community 

members is our goal for their loved ones. Even in 

a facility, the average resident only receives less 

than three hours of 1-on-1 attention a day and the 

rest of the time is minimally monitored leaving 

fall risk and other exposures highly possible. 

Whether you need one hour a month for 

respite or 24 hours 7 days a week support we are 

here to help. Call us at 614-802-6435 for more 

information. 

• Ignore offers or advertisements for 

COVID-19 testing or treatments on social 

media sites. Offers or ads for testing are 

one of the ways scammers are accessing 

personal information. Only a physician or 

other trusted healthcare provider should 

assess your condition and approve any 

requests for COVID-19 testing. 

The COVID-19 outbreak has made it 

easy for criminals to exploit consumers 

concerned about their health. Consumers 

who suspect COVID-19 fraud can contact 

the National Center for Disaster Fraud 

Hotline at (866) 720-5721 or visit 

Justice.gov/DisasterComplaintForm to file 

a complaint. 

around town 

Wellness services for seniors 

LifeCare Alliance provides a nurse at 

Grove City Church of the Nazarene in 

Grove City weekly to provide free foot care 

and other wellness services for seniors. To 

schedule an appointment or for more information, 

call the wellness office at 614-437- 

2878.


In Entertainment 

Romantic comedy offers warmth and humor 

The opening act of “The Broken Hearts Gallery” 

unspools as if it were a setup for a horror film: After a 

night of heavy drinking that culminates in a public 

embarrassment, an emotional young woman steps into 

an idling vehicle she believes to be her ordered ride. 

Rather than listen to the male driver as he repeatedly 

tells her she entered the wrong car, she tells him to 

shut up, launches into her sob story and demands to be 

taken home so she can be comforted by her supportive 

roommates. As he takes her to her destination, 

allegedly, she receives a text from the actual driver of 

the actual car she was supposed to claim. Realizing her 

error, she looks at the wrong driver as he glances into 

the rearview mirror, they make eye contact, and she 

gives a small scream. 

“The Broken Hearts Gallery,” however, is not a horror 

movie, though it does point out quite capably the 

danger of the situation through witty banter and 

barbed comments. Instead, this is a new romantic comedy 

and the interaction between the two strangers is 

something they like to call a “meet cute” but with a 

more potentially endangering edge. 

The contrivance of its opening could put some off of 

this film immediately but that would be a mistake — 

not as big as getting into a cute stranger’s car, but a 

mistake nonetheless. Despite its starting point, this is 

a film that is full of charm, humor and genuine 

warmth; it’s kind of the equivalent of a comforting 

blanket that is a little frayed around the corners. 

In the film, Geraldine Viswanathan, the scene 

stealer from “Blockers” (2018) and “Miracle Workers” 

(2019), plays Lucy Gulliver, the emotional young 

woman who gets into a stranger’s car and whose 

breakdown propels him to do her bidding. When her 

day started off, she was employed as an assistant at an 

art gallery, dating a fabulous and sophisticated older 

man named Max (Utkarsh Ambudkar) and ready to 

impress the notable curator Eva Woolf (Bernadette 

Peters) at an exhibit later that night. When it ends, 

however, she is without a job, without a boyfriend and 

driving around New York City with a mysterious 

stranger and a growing headache to boot. 

After wallowing in self-pity for several weeks, she is 

encouraged by her roommates, the lawyer Amanda 

(Molly Gordon) and the “stay at home model” Nadine 

(Phillipa Soo), to move on with her life, or at least get 

in the shower. They also tell her that she needs to get 

rid of the trinkets she collected from her relationship 

with Max, all potential triggers for her despite them 

Pet Corner 

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likes to follow you around. She loves being the 

center of attention and is eager to find her forever 

home. Fran is spayed, microchipped and 

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being odd things like ties and keys. (Her collections are 

a plot thread throughout the film). 

While doing so, or at least trying to, she runs into 

Max and his new flame and is saved from another publicly 

embarrassing scene by Nick (Dacre Montgomery), 

the handsome stranger who safely got her home. 

Feeling some sort of connection to this man, Lucy follows 

him to an abandoned hotel (she is sometimes full 

of bad ideas) that he is struggling to rehab and falls in 

love. Not with him, of course, or at least not so soon, 

but with the potential of the hotel. She is struck by an 

idea and runs it by him: allow her space to run an 

exhibit for purged relationship items, or a broken 

hearts gallery, and she will help him raise enough 

funds to finish his money pit of a project. 

Desperate for any spark to breathe new life into his 

dream hotel, he relents and the two form a partnership 

which slowly becomes a friendship. And because this is 

a romantic comedy, you know what follows after but 

with some twists along the path toward eternal happiness. 

Teetering on the verge of being too cutesy at times, 

what balances this film is the performances from all of 

the actors but most notably the charming 

Viswanathan and Montgomery. They make a great 

pair and have such revolving chemistry that they really 

sell their characters transition from strangers to 

business partners to friends to something more. 

The one thing that will likely keep people away 

from this film is that it is only being released in theaters 

at this time. I’m not advocating that people rush 

out to see this — it would be a great stay-at-home movie 

— but I feel pretty confident that the theaters won’t be 

packed for this film as it has barely received any 

advertising. Still, it’s up to you to decide your comfort 

level at the theaters, but if you should ever stumble 

across this film in the future, be sure to give it a 

chance. Its warmth and deft humor could provide a bit 

of light if you ever need a nice escape. 

Grade: B 

The Reel Deal 

Dedra Cordle 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer and columnist. 

Cody is a naturally 

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to go out for daily 

walks and loves to 

cuddle with his people. 

Cody is a deaf 

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learn hand commands 

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While they will never 

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they are just as trainable and obedient and 

make great pets. Cody is available for adoption 

at the Franklin County Dog Shelter. 

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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 

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BEFORE THE SNOW FLIES? 

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CALL Kathy 

For Rate Information 

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Wants to purchase minerals 

and other oil and gas 

interests. Send details to 

P.O. Box 13557, Denver, 

CO. 80201 

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NE, NC, NH, OH, OK, 

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before selling. Call to 

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before you buy. 

Rentals 

GENERIC VIAGRA and 

CIALIS! 100 Pills $99.00 

FREE Shipping! 100% 

guaranteed. 24/7 CALL 

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Cross Country Moving, 

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move $799 Long Distance 

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APPLIANCES 

Air Conditioners New, 

Scratch & Dent, Friedrich 

Model KCM18A30A 

18,000 BTU Reg. Price 

$1,400, Now Only $400 

Call for Delivered Price 

Slate Rd. Supply 717- 

445-5222 

Need IRS Relief $10K - 

$125K+ Get Fresh Start 

or Forgiveness Call 1- 

877-378-1182 Monday 

through Friday 7AM-5PM 

PST 


AUTOMOTIVE 

Get cash for your used 

or junk cars today. We 

buy all cars, trucks & 

SUVs. Free pick up. Call 

888-368-1016 

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 

DATED SALES 

YARD SALE 

Sept. 24 & 25, 9am-4pm 

3368 Cameron St. 


Tools, Longaberger 

Antiques, hshld goods, 

furniture, Matchbox cars 

GARAGE SALE 

Oct. 1, 2 & 3, 9am-5pm 

3428 Reaver Ave. 


Boy teen clothes, hshld 

& lots more! 

FREE 

Garage Sale 

Signs 

When You Stop By 

Our Office At: 

3500 Sullivant Ave. 

And Place Your 

DATED SALE AD 

Misc. for Sale 

xPreschool/Daycare 

advertise 

YOUR DAY CARE OR PRESCHOOL 

in the West and Grove City Messengers 

and reach over 30,000 homes 

Call Kathy For More Info 

614-272-5422 

Preschool/Daycare 

DATED SALES 

“MOVING SALE” 

Fri.-Sat., Sept. 25-26, 

9-5, 4855 Carrimore Ln. 

Household items, China, 

washer, dryer, work 

bench, tools, antique tools, 

Avon bottles, doll collection, 

3 plate collections, 

yard tools. 

GARAGE SALE 

Sept. 25 & 26, 9am-4pm 

4335 Joyce Rd. 


misc items, craft supplies 

WANT TO BUY 

WE BUY 

Almost Anything except 

clothing. 614-557-3536 

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gmail.com 

We Buy Junk Cars & 

Trucks. Highest Prices 

Paid. 614-395-8775 

WANT TO BUY 

WE BUY JUNK CARS 

Call anytime 614-774-6797 

We Buy Cars & Trucks 

$300-$3000.614-308-2626 

ANTIQUES 

WANTED 

Victrolas, Watches, 

Clocks, Bookcases 

Antiques, Furn. 

Jeff 614-262-0676 

or 614-783-2629 

WANTS TO Purchase 

minerals and other oil & 

gas interests. Send details 

to: P.O. Box 13557, 

Denver, CO 80201 

MISCELLANEOUS 

FOR SALE 

3 Shelf TV stand 15”x45” 

$120. 614-783-3067 

Lawn Mower, works 

great $60. 614-465-7763 

FINANCIAL SERVICES 

Business Debt Solutions 

Call 614-270-1149 

FINANCIAL SERVICES 

Debt Solutions Available 

Call 614-270-1149 

RENTALS 

Half Double Hilltop 

3 BR $900 mo, $900 dep. 

Bill Weygandt Realtor 

614-226-6767 

SHARED LIVING 

Senior white male looking 

to rent a bedroom in 

your home or apartment. 

Available early October. 

614-579-9315 

VACATION RENTALS 

Englewood, Florida 

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



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APPLIANCE REPAIR 

Washer, Dryer, Stove & 

Refrig. Repair 875-7588 

AUTO SERVICE 

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 

SANTIAGO’S 

Sealcoating & Services LLC 

Quality Materials Used 

Get it Done before the 

Seasons Over!! 

Driveway Seal & Repair! 

Top Seal Cracks! 

Residential & Commercial 

Mulching, Edging & Clean-ups 

“Ask for whatever you need.” 

BBB Accredited-Fully Insured 

Call or text for Free Est. 

614-649-1200 

BLACKTOP SEALING 

Driveways & Parking Lots 

614-875-6971 

CARPET CLEANING 

DIRT BUSTERS 

Any 5 areas plus sofa, 

loveseat & chair $300. 

Powerwash $99 to $200. 

614-805-1084 

Specializing in Pet Odors 

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 

Buckeye City 

Concrete & Excavating 

* Concrete * Foundations 

* Waterlines * Drains 

*Catch Basins 

614-749-2167 

buckeyecityconcreteand 

excavating@yahoo.com 

AJ’s Concrete, 

Masonry 

Good Work - Fair Prices 

Block Foundations 

Driveways • Sidewalks 

Epoxy/Overlay Floors 

Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests. 

614-419-9932 

10/11 A/M 

10/11 A 

CONCRETE 

ALL-CITY CUSTOM 

CONCRETE 

All Types Concrete Work 

New or Tear Out-Replace 

37 Yrs. Exp. 

(614) 207-5430 

Owner is On The Job! 

EVANS 

Complete Concrete. 

Facebook Evansconcrete 

(Schedule Now) 

• Foundations • Additions 

• Block • Driveways 

• Patios • Sidewalks 

• Colored & Stamped 

(Free Estimates) 

614-554-7457 

Ins./Bonded • 32 Yrs. Exp. 

Pour It Right, The First Time 

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 

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concrete.com 

Buckeye Cement 

Contractors 

Specializing In 

Tearout & Replacing 

Concrete of Any Type 

Licensed • Bonded • Insured 

38th Year in Business 

614-539-5640 

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 

HEATING 

HEATING 

Complete System Clean & Check 

$49.95 

Free Carbon 

Monoxide Testing 

Gas-Oil-Electric Heat/Pumps 

All Makes • All Models 

43 yrs exp. • Sr. Discount 

614-351-9025 

10-25 A 

10-11 W/SW 

10/11 W/SW 

4-11 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 

10-11 

A/M 

Free Est. - Financing Avail. 

Member BBB Of Cent. OH 

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

614-419-3977 

or 614-863-9912 

C&JHandyman 

Services LLC 

Minor Plumbing & 

Electric 

Install Hot Water Tanks, 

Dishwashers & Disposals 

Also Fencing & 

Interior/Exterior Painting 

Free Est. ~ 18 Yrs. Exp. 

CDC/EPA Approved Guidelines 

614-284-2100 

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 

8-23 

SW/W 

614-332-3320 

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 10-11 

W/SW 

Over 20 yrs exp. • Free Est. 

Licensed-Bonded-Insured 

Owner & Operator 

James 614-419-7500 

9-27 A 

9-27 A 

HOME INSPECTIONS 

Home Inspections 

“Welcome Home” 

Inspection Services 

Licensed 

InterNACHI/CPI 

Certified 

Free Estimates & 

Discounts 

Cell 614-316-9600 

LANDSCAPING 

WE PULL WEEDS! 

No job too big or too small. 

We offer a full range of 

landscape services 

Fast • Affordable • Reliable 

Call Dustin for a 

FREE Estimate today! 

614-357-7847 

LAWN CARE 

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 

FREE ESTIMATES 

The Lawn Barber 

FALL CLEAN-UPS 

Cut & Trim Starting at 

$28 & up. Hedge Clipping, 

Edging, Yard Clean-up & 

Hauled Away. 

614-935-1466 

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 

9/27 

A&M 

REPAIR 

Textured Ceilings 

614-551-6963 

Residential/Commercial 

BIA 

9-27 w/sw/m 

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PLUMBING 

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Will snake any sm drain 

$125 + tax. 614-778-2584 

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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 

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 

9/27 A/M 

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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 

TROTT 

TREE & LANDSCAPE 

Tree Trimming 

& Removal 

Also Stump Removal 

Free Est. - Fully Ins. 

Call 614-235-3791 

Cell 614-738-0682 

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Minimum Charge $5.00 

10/11 

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• Tree Removal 

• Tree Trimming 9-27 

A&M 

• Stump Grinding 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568



Fundraising 

efforts benefit JM 

Messenger photo by Dedra Cordle 

Friends of Elizabeth “Elle” Dean gathered 

at Cimi’s Bistro on Sept. 7 to celebrate 

after they helped raise more than 

$15,000 for charity during the inaugural 

Grove City Firecracker 5K that took 

place virtually throughout the Fourth of 

July weekend. The proceeds raised for 

the Elizabeth Dean Foundation will benefit 

Cure JM, the national Juvenile 

Myositis foundation that is spearheading 

research for the treatment and 

potential cure of the rare autoimmune 

condition that afflicts their 6-year-old 

pal. Elizabeth Hewitt, Elle’s aunt and the 

co-founder of the Elizabeth Dean 

Foundation, said she and her husband, 

Joel Wichtman, established the charity 

to raise awareness for the disease and 

raise funds for organizations researching 

treatments and cures for children 

diagnosed with unknown pathologies. 

Cure JM was selected by the Dean 

Family, who reside in Grove City, to be 

the benefactors of this year’s fundraising 

efforts. “Elle was upset she was 

unable to attend either event,” said 

Hewitt, “but she said it would make her 

happy to see all of her friends accepting 

the check on her behalf.”

Grove City Messenger - September 20th, 2020

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