Grove City Messenger - November 22nd, 2020

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Council debates
plan for city parks
By Andrea Cordle
Grove City Editor
The city of Grove City has several park
projects in the works. At the Nov. 16 meeting,
Grove City Council discussed the creation
of a comprehensive park plan.
According to councilman Randy Holt,
this comprehensive plan would incorporate
Beulah Park, the old library site, Breck
Park, Pinnacle Park, and the entrance to
Beulah Plaza.
See PARK PLAN page 2
Inside
Inspired by Nature
Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle
On Nov. 13, a virtual artist’s reception for Lucila Linik took
place at Grove City Hall to celebrate her latest collection,
“Tree Time with Ducks.” The collection, which features a variety
of mediums such as watercolor, mixed media and oil
paintings, was inspired by Linik’s fascination with nature. The
native of Argentina and current resident of Orient said she
began creating her 32-piece exhibit in March as a way to cope
with the shutdown caused by a novel coronavirus. She dedicated
several of her pieces to those who lost their lives to the
virus. Here, Linik looks at her creation, ‘El Botanico Garden,’
during the event. The Art Concern, which was founded in
1991, is sponsored by Grove City Council. The curator is currently
working on editing a video of the exhibit, which can be
viewed online on their Facebook page or at their website
www.grovecityohio.gov/city-council/the-art-concern.
At right, is the piece ‘Stormy Weather.’ To see more photos of
the exhibit, visit www.columbusmessenger.com.
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The Reel Deal ...................... 12
School Safety
School board approves new contract
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Prairie Burning
Metro Parks burn through prairies to
maintain natural health Page 6
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White Christmas food distribution
Over 45 years ago, distribution of food boxes at Christmas to
local area residents in need was begun. The program was named
White Christmas. Each box contains enough food to help families
make their Christmas season a little brighter.
Online registration will run through Dec. 4 at www.cognitoforms.com/JacksonTownship2/WhiteChristmasRegistration2020.
The White Christmas food program is open to any resident of
43119, 43123, 43126 and 43146 zip codes with a financial need.
Only one box per address.
Participating families must provide a
valid photo ID, proof of current residency,
phone number, names and ages of residents,
reason for request, and name of
church, if referred.
Distribution of food will be Dec. 19 in
front of Grove City United Methodist
Church, 2684 Columbus St., Grove City,
from 12 to 4 p.m. For additional information,
call 614-875-3322 ext: 309.
PARK PLAN
Continued from page 1
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anksgiving Wattle
The ninth annual Thanksgiving Wattle
5K Run/Walk and 12-mile Rotisserie Roll
Bike Ride will be held on Nov. 26 at Grove
City High School, 4665 Hoover Road. This
year, this will be a hybrid event with in-person
and virtual options. Those participating in the in-person
run/walk will have a rolling start time, separated in 10 minute
intervals beginning at 8 a.m. and going through 10 a.m. Virtual
participants can do the run/walk anytime from Nov. 25-26.
Proceeds raised will benefit the Grove City Food Pantry. For more
information, visit thanksgivingwattle.com.
Firefighters for Kids registration and collection
Online registration will be available through Dec. 4 for the
Jackson Township Firefighters for Kids program at
cognitoforms.com/JacksonTownship2/FirefightersForKidsRegistra
tion2020.
In-person registration will be available for those without
Internet access at the Jackson Township Fire Administration
Office, 3650 Hoover Road in Grove City. A current photo identification,
birth certificates and proof of residency are required to register.
New, unwrapped toys are being accepted at all Jackson
Township fire stations through Dec. 15. Contact the Jackson
Township Fire Administration office at (614) 875-5588 or
fire.admin@jacksontwp.org for more information.
Blood drive at Grove City Library
The Grove City Library and the Red Cross will host a blood
drive from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 27 at 3959 Broadway, in
Meeting Room A. Schedule an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org.
“We need to look at this holistically,” said Holt.
During the meeting, council had its first reading of
an ordinance to set aside $250,000 from the general
fund to remove a portion of Arbutus Avenue for the
Town Center Park, which would be located at the old
library site. The second reading and public hearing is
scheduled in December. Holt said the Town Center
Park should be minimal with some green space. He
believes the city should put more focus and resources
into the 30-acre Beulah Park, which would include an
amphitheater.
“We don’t need two big parks in that area,” said
Holt.
The current concept for Beulah Park is estimated to
cost around $11 million. The projected cost for the
entrance to Beulah Plaza is $2 million.
Holt said financing options could include an inside
millage increase, an increase in city income tax, or a
bond.
“Once the TIF from Beulah comes in, the city can
start paying back those funds,” said Holt.
The Beulah TIF runs for 15 years.
“It is important to act immediately on Beulah
Park,” said Holt. “It’s a benefit to the community.”
Pat Kelley, the Beulah developer, urged council to
move forward with the park at a previous meeting.
Council president Christine Houk said city leaders
need to take into consideration that amount of debt
already tied to the redevelopment of Beulah. She said
the property owner purchased the land for $4.9 million.
According to Houk, the city has already invested
$3 million in racetrack redevelopment funds, $6 million
in bonds for the Columbus Street extension, $5
million for infrastructure on the site and more for land
to relocate Brookpark Middle School.
In addition, Houk said council does not need to
address a comprehensive park plan.
“We have a parks and recreation department with a
plan for our parks,” said the council president.
The park brainstorming session also included a concept
for Pinnacle Park. One of the ideas mentioned was
to build an indoor athletic facility that could include an
aquatics center, indoor tennis and pickleball courts,
basketball courts, and senior space. This concept could
cost upward of $20 million plus annual staffing and
maintenance costs.
Holt said this could be funded without residential
tax increases.
“There is $4 million generated a year through the
Pinnacle TIF,” said Holt. “Let’s start using that
money.”
The comprehensive park plan also includes a proposal
to add a gazebo, paths, and a pavilion at Breck
Park.
Councilman Ted Berry wanted to clarify that the
comprehensive plan was a brainstorming session.
“This is nothing concrete,” said Berry. “But we want
to move the ball forward.”
In other news, Tony Collins, the CEO of YMCA of
Central Ohio attended the meeting to thank the city
for using CARES Act funds to help the Grove City
YMCA. The city used $76,000 of its federal coronavirus
aid funds to benefit the Grove City and Vaughn E.
Hairston YMCAs.
Collins said the YMCA was able to reopen in June.
“We are now getting our feet underneath us,” he
said.
According to Collins, the Grove City YMCA is one of
the most well attended facilities in central Ohio.
Before the pandemic, the facility saw an average of
1,100 members visit daily. Now, the facility averages
around 300, which Collins says is still the most in the
area.
The CEO said the YMCA hopes to expand hours of
operation in Grove City.
Council also approved a resolution to distribute $1.2
million in CARES Act funding to the Mid-Ohio Food
Collective, Jackson Township and Franklin County
Public Health. The organizations must utilize the
funds by the end of the year.

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Community Focus
Township takes in e-waste
By Dedra Cordle
Staff Writer
If you take an inventory of the items in
your home, chances are high that you will
have a number of electronic devices that
have reached the end of its life cycle. And
no matter how long they have been sitting
there, or tucked away in some dark drawer
collecting dust, chances are also high that
is where it will remain because you just
don’t know what to do with it.
Realizing that this situation has become
an issue in many households, a local
municipality recently decided that it was
time to partner with an e-waste recycling
company to bring relief to its residents who
are looking to unload those unusable items
hanging around the home.
“We wanted to do something that would
make life a little bit easier for our residents,”
said Shane Farnsworth, the administrator
of Jackson Township.
At the end of October, the township
began accepting a limited scope of e-waste
items at its administrative building, located
at 3765 Hoover Road. Residents of the
township, along with those who reside in
the city of Grove City and the village of
Urbancrest, will be able to drop off laptops,
tablets, cellphones, and printers during the
regular business hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
on Mondays through Fridays year-round.
Farnsworth said that this location will
not be able to accept stand-alone computer
monitors or television screens at this time.
The idea to host a drop-off site at the
township administrative office began to
formulate during the summer clean up
series. To slow the spread of a novel coronavirus,
the township modified its traditional
one-day clean up event to a prolonged
summer format to help residents get rid of
unwanted items while also staying safe.
“During these drop-offs, we had many
residents inquire about their old electronic
devices and how they could safely dispose
of them,” said Farnsworth. “This new program
is a result of those inquiries and our
desire to help make it happen within a
short distance of their homes.”
According to Farnsworth, there will be a
special bin located at the administrative
office where residents can drop off their
unwanted electronic items. At the end of
each business day, those items will be
taken to a secured location on the property
and then handed over to their partner, I
Recycle, for safe disposal.
Farnsworth recommended that residents
wipe their devices of sensitive information
if at all possible.
He also added that residents should
contact the administrative office at 614-
875-2742 for any additional questions
regarding the e-waste program.
According to the Solid Waste Authority
of Central Ohio, e-waste is the fastest
growing waste sector in the country and
there are a number of local companies that
accept end of life cycle electronics and
appliances. For those not within the township’s
boundaries, visit their website recycleright.org
to find the nearest location to
safely dispose of these items.
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Blood drives at Kingston Center
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In Education
SWCS OKs contract for resource officers
By Dedra Cordle
Staff Writer
Law enforcement officials will continue to be a presence
at the local high schools when in a non-virtual
model.
At the Nov. 16 meeting, the South-Western City
Schools board of education unanimously approved a
new agreement with the Franklin County Sheriff’s
Office to provide resource officers at Franklin Heights
and Westland High Schools.
Under the terms of the agreement, the district will
only be required to pay for services when a blended
learning model or a full face-to-face model has been
initiated. According to the contract, the monthly
invoice will be prorated based on the number of days in
such models, and the board will only be required to pay
for the services when the deputy is on-site. The daily
per-diem is $1,327.62 based on 177 student days and
five paid holidays in the school year. The board will
pay approximately $244,000 for the total cost of having
one deputy serve at each high school.
Tim Donahue, the principal at Franklin Heights,
said the school resource officers are an invaluable fixture
at the district schools as they provide a sense of
security for its students and the community at large.
He went on to add that they often go above and beyond
their duties at the school.
“Deputy (Dan) Fahy has become a part of our school
community,” he said in a written statement. “Our students
and families see him as a very positive resource
in their school. He is present at a lot of our community
events and volunteers his time with our Special
Olympics and athletics programs.
“Franklin Heights benefits in so many ways from
his presence and support.”
In addition to providing protection of the building
Southwest Public Libraries have joined eight other
central Ohio library systems in a partnership to promote
a community reading of “Stamped: Racism,
Antiracism, and You” by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason
Reynolds as part of a Let’s Talk About Race: One Book
— One Community initiative.
Let’s Talk About Race: One Book — One Community
kicked off on Nov. 9 and continues through Jan. 24,
2021 when the libraries will host author Jason
Reynolds in a virtual author talk at 4 pm. Geared
toward teens and adults, the initiative is designed to
cultivate dialogue about race and social justice
through shared reading experience and discussion.
During this 11-week program, each library will
work with local schools and other community partners
to promote reading and discussion of “Stamped:
Racism, Antiracism, and You.” Registration for the
free virtual event with Jason Reynolds will begin in
early January.
“This timely initiative invites everyone to participate
and deepen their appreciation of reading while
reflecting on social issues and connecting with friends,
family, and neighbors through shared experiences and
community conversations,” said Michele Lowe, assistant
director of Westland Area Library. “At a time
when the country seems so divided, we hope readers
will find opportunities here to come together, listen,
learn, and find common purpose to help strengthen
our community.”
premises, the resource officers are also required to
investigate and document unruly, delinquent and
criminal acts within the school and neighborhood; participate
in classroom and school assemblies; and serve
as a liaison with neighborhood businesses and residents
in school related problems.
The district’s agreement with the Franklin County’s
Sheriff’s Office is reviewed annually. The agreement
that was voted on at the meeting was for the remainder
of the 2020/21 school year. The district also has an
agreement with the Grove City Division of Police to
provide security services at Central Crossing and
Grove City High Schools.
The board of education also renewed an agreement
with the college readiness program, I Know I Can.
Under the terms of the agreement, the district will pay
$85,000 for the organization’s services for the 2020/21
school year.
The program, which began as a pilot program at
Franklin Heights and Westland in 2018, places a college
advising manager at each of the four high schools
to help juniors and seniors prepare for post-high school
education.
In addition to helping the students figure out their
goals and potential career paths, the college advising
managers also assist them with the admissions
process, application essays, campus tours and financial
aid packages.
Brad Faust, the district’s assistant superintendent
of curriculum, said the district is fortunate to be a
partner in this program.
“Our partnership with I Know I Can has been beneficial
in helping students dream big,” he said. “For
many, college may have seemed out of reach. With the
personalized attention of IKIC, our students gain the
confidence to know that their goals of higher education
and technical training are attainable.”
One Book - One Community initiative
SPL and partner libraries have purchased hundreds
of additional copies of “Stamped: Racism,
Antiracism, and You” as well as prepared various programs
and resources to support this community read.
More information can be found at swpl.org.
About Jason Reynolds
Jason Reynolds is an American New York Times
bestselling author who writes novels and poetry for
young adult and middle-grade audiences. He is a
Newbery Award Honoree, a Printz Award Honoree,
National Book Award Honoree, a Kirkus Award winner,
a two-time Walter Dean Myers Award winner, an
NAACP Image Award Winner, and the recipient of
multiple Coretta Scott King honors.
The Partnership
In addition to sharing resources, central Ohio
libraries have a history of collaboration. A discussion
that began in July 2020 of how to work together to
increase community understanding and promote constructive
dialogue on the topic of race in America
resulted in this One Book — One Community program,
which encourages friends, families and neighbors to
share their personal experience while reading the
same book. Participating libraries are: Bexley Public
Library, Columbus Metropolitan Library, Grandview
Heights Public Library, London Public Library, Plain
City Public Library, Southwest Public Libraries,
Upper Arlington Public Library, Westerville Public
Library and Worthington Libraries.

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Government Focus
Residents support livestock ban
By Dedra Cordle
Staff Writer
A recent survey conducted by members
of the village of Urbancrest’s health and
safety committee has found that a majority
of residents do not want to live among farm
animals of any kind.
At the Nov. 10 council meeting, committee
chairwoman Alicia Wiggins reported
that 60 percent of residents interviewed in
the door-to-door survey stated that they
were in favor of proposed legislation that
would prohibit livestock from being raised
in their community.
The comments in favor of the ban
ranged from concern about animal waste,
the projected future growth of the human
population, and the negative perception
that sometimes follows urban areas that
allow farm animals to be raised within
their borders, said Wiggins.
“Some were afraid that it would make
the village look too “country,”’ she told the
council.
The survey was conducted throughout
the week of Nov. 2 and more than 100
households were interviewed, said fellow
committee member Deborah Larkins-
Jackson. The members of the committee
did not interview those living in the
Bending Brook apartment complex.
Among the comments made by the 37
percent in favor of allowance, several stated
they found the presence of small farm
animals such as chickens, ducks and goats
to be acceptable as long as their presence
Cram the Cruiser
The Grove City Division of Police will
host its Cram the Cruiser holiday drive
from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at Grove City
United Methodist Church, 2684 Columbus
St. Instead of toys, the officers are asking
for donations of gift cards, books, hats,
gloves and scarves. This will be a drivethrough
event and will benefit children
under the care of Franklin County
Children Services.
Christmas cookie sale
The Grove City United Methodist
Women will hold its annual Christmas
Cookie Sale on Dec. 12. There will be five
different kinds of cookies on each tray.
Each tray will cost $12 and will hold
approximately 24 assorted cookies.
To place an order by Dec. 6, call Sue
Flowers at 614-357-7935 or email Peg
Addington at maddin0952@sbcglobal.net.
The cookie order can be picked up on
Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. by driving up
to the entrance and giving your name. The
money will be collected at that time. Mask
and all CDC requirements will be in place.
around town
would not have a negative effect on the surrounding
area.
Wiggins said it was important that this
survey be conducted as the council has
been mulling the issue of raising farm animals
in the village for months now.
“We needed to hear their voices on this
issue,” she said.
In July, village council held its first
reading on legislation that would prohibit
the possession of farm animals and livestock
within the village. Under the ordinance,
the definition of farm animals
include, but are not limited to, pigs, mules,
donkeys, miniature horses, ostrich, fox,
chickens, pheasant, and chinchillas, to
name a few. In regard to livestock, the definition
is determined as horses, sheep,
goats, poultry, or any other animals that is
raised or maintained domestically for food
or fiber.
During that meeting, resident Donna
Bogue said that while she was in favor of
some of the language, she thought the prohibition
of animals such as chickens and
chinchillas was “pushing it a bit too far.”
At the following meeting, the legislation
was tabled upon the recommendation of
village law director Rodd Lawrence as it
needed modification in regard to formatting,
legal clarification, and federal
statutes related to the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
The legislation has not been brought
back to the table since. Wiggins said it is
currently “being tweaked” and will be
brought back at a future date.
Volunteers sought at food pantry
The Grove City Food Pantry is looking
for volunteers. The pantry is located at
2710 Columbus St. in Grove City. It serves
about 250 families each month in Grove
City, Orient, Harrisburg and Galloway. It
is open Monday through Friday from 2 to 4
p.m. and on the third Saturday of the
month from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteers
are needed to work various times and days.
Food donations are also needed. Those
interested in volunteering for the Grove
City Food Pantry or making a food or monetary
donation can email
managers@grovecityfoodpantry.org.
Free holiday dinner
St. Aloysius Community Outreach is
continuing its decades-long tradition of
providing a full, free Thanksgiving Day
dinner on Nov. 26. Due to the coronavirus
pandemic, this year’s dinner will be takeout
only. Distribution of boxed up holiday
meals to go will start at 12 and run until
1:30 p.m. (or until out of food). Dinners will
be given out from the building in back of
St. Aloysius Church, located at 2165 W.
Broad St.
Welcome Center reopens
The Grove City Welcome Center and
Museum reopened to the public on Oct. 6.
The museum is located at 3378 Park Street
Looking for a small,
friendly church experience? Try
First Presbyterian Church
of Grove City
4227 Broadway, Grove City
In-person Worship 10 a.m.
Services will continue on
Facebook Live at 10 a.m. as well
www.fpcgc.org
Free Community Brown Bag Drive-through Lunch
Saturday, November 21, 11:00 am- 1:00 pm
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p.m., Wednesday through Friday from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m.
to 12 p.m. The museum has been closed to
the public due to the coronavirus.
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Metro Park prairies rise from the ashes
By Rick Palsgrove
Managing Editor
Winter’s cold is coming, but some Metro
Parks are in for a hot time.
Prairie areas in a few of the area Metro
Parks will undergo what is described as a “prescribed
burn,” where controlled fires are set to
“inhibit invasive species and boost new growth
of native plants in prairies, grasslands, and oak
woods,” according to Metro Parks Assistant
Resource Manager Carrie Morrow.
Metro Parks Public Information Manager
Peg Hanley said two such burns recently took
place at Pickerington Ponds and Battelle Darby
Creek. She said Prairie Oaks had a prescribed
burn earlier this year.
“We burn in the spring and fall in the dormant
seasons - spring before plants and grasses
have grown and fall after the frost has killed
the plants above ground,” said Hanley.
“Prairies recover quickly. After an early spring
burn, it will green up almost immediately.
Nature is resilient.”
Hanley said the burns are conducted by
members of the burn team, which is made up of
park technicians and staff from the resource
management team.
According to information provided by Metro
Parks, the prescribed burns:
•Maintain the health of existing natural
areas, restore nutrients, habitat restoration,
control invasive plants and shrubs, and encourage
new growth of native vegetation.
•Are better than mowing because they are a
natural management tool used throughout history
and are a force much like wind or water
that imitates nature. Native Americans and
pioneers in the past set controlled prairie fires
to help the land. Also, prairie habitats developed
over centuries where natural fires played
a role in maintaining areas for a diversity of
species.
In an online blog written for Metro Parks,
Morrow stated the prescribed burns are performed
on a rotating basis in selected parks
every two to five years. The burned areas promote
new growth and germinating seeds, as
well as eliminate young trees, shrubs, and other
invasive plant species. The fires allow prairie
wildflowers and grasses to rejuvenate and
spread.
When asked how the prescribed prairie
burns affect the wildlife in the burn areas,
Hanley said, “To protect wildlife, our staff conducts
a walk through of the site before burning
which causes some animals to exit the area. We
begin slow and light the main head fire last.
Birds simply fly off. Deer and other mammals
can scurry and bound away quickly and mice
and voles can burrow in the ground.”
For information on Metro Parks, visit
metroparks.net.
Photo courtesy of Tina Copeland
A worker sets a controlled prairie burn in one of the Metro Parks.
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Do I qualify for
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Pet Corner
Pets of the week
Vanity is waiting to
meet her new best
friend. Most recently,
Vanity was brought
back to the county
shelter as she
doesn’t get along
with cats and chickens.
But she loves
dogs and is another
pup once she is outside the shelter. If you’re
looking for a cuddle monster who is ready to
instantly make herself at home, schedule an
appointment at the Franklin County Dog
Shelter.
FYI: www.franklincountydogs.com
Loki is a friendly, 75-
pound guy who is
ready to meet his forever
family. This
handsome 2-yearold
may seem a little
standoffish when you
first meet him, but
once he recognizes
you, you’re an instant
member of his squad
and you’ll receive all the love you’ve ever
needed. Loki is available for adoption through
the Franklin County Dog Shelter.
FYI: www.franklincountydogs.com
These furry friends are available
for adoption at local
rescues and shelters
Stevie is a girl on the
go. She can play all
day. Her favorite
activities include
wrestling with her siblings,
chasing string,
and naps. Dislikes
are an empty food
dish and not getting
enough snuggles.
Love nose kisses? She does too. This outgoing
girl is hoping to find a cuddle buddy she
can call her own. Stevie is 5 months old,
spayed, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines.
She is up for adoption through Colony
Cats.
FYI: www.colonycats.org
Mittens likes to think
she is the boss, especially
with other cats.
That’s why she would
do best as an only
cats. She will let anyone
pick her up, even
kids, but for a short
while. She wants to
be put back on the
floor to supervise the household and walkabout.
Mittens is up for adoption through
Friends for Life Animal Haven.
FYI: www.fflah.org
Downsizing?
November 22, 2020 - GROVE CITY MESSENGER - PAGE 7
Buying or Selling?
Combining Families?
Moving Out of Town?
Wanting to Build?
Let me lead you through
the New Complicated World
of Real Estate.
Rise Realty Co.
CALL TODAY!
GARY DEAN
740-207-7742
garydean.riserealtyco.com
Just hangin’ out!
Messenger photo by Dedra Cordle
If they are lucky, visitors of Gantz Park in Grove City may spot this rare white squirrel
while out on the walking trail.

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Book features stories from Grove City
Author J. Larry Simpson has published
“No Excuses, The True Life
Adventures of a Little Trailer Boy” that
features several stories about his life in
Grove City. The book is about Simpson’s
life as an adventurous boy from 1951
through 1961, traveling across America,
living in a mobile home.
“Grove City was my back to the future
town,” said Simpson. “Wonderful kids,
the football team, and elected to being
the president of the sophomore class, all
in my five and a half months, in the fall
of 1959. I want Grove City to know someone
loved them, and now 60 years later, I
journey back in soul to them.”
“No Excuses, The True Life
Adventures of a Little Trailer Boy” can
be found online through Amazon or
Barnes and Noble.
Home Buyers Guide
New to Grove City with 25 years experience
Kim A VanDerk
ar
5825 Coneflower Drive, Grove City $349,900
Desirable Meadow Grove is the setting for this lovely 4 bedroom, 2 story
located on quiet, low traffic court. Open great room has vaulted ceiling
which opens to the second floor. Enjoy warmth from the stone fireplace
this winter! Large dining room, eat-in kitchen w/all stainless steel
appliances. Owners bedroom suite has an additional private room for
workout, yoga, or even a home office! Private custom bathroom too-IT IS
AWESOME! 2,900 sq. feet of living area with added storage in basement.
New concrete drive in 2019 leads to 4 car garage.
Ginger Thrush
REALTOR ® 614-214-2522
gingerthrush@gmail.com
Pam Brown
614-975-9462
Thinking about
selling your home?
Call An Experienced Realtor!
40 Years of “Service with a Smile”
GREAT SELLING MARKET!
3656 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123
614.871.1000 • www.era.com
3703 Broadway, Grove City
, OH 43123
Next Edition
December 6
Deadline December 1st
Contact Doug Henry:
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November 22, 2020 - GROVE CITY MESSENGER - PAGE 9
CLASSIFIED ADS
Deadlines: Groveport and West editions, Wednesdays at 5 p.m., • South, Grove City, Madison editions, Tuesdays at 5 p.m.
All editions by phone, Tuesdays at 5 p.m. • Service Directory, Tuesdays at 5 p.m.
xEmployment
FREE TRAINING TO BECOME A
REGISTERED PHARMACY TECH
WHILE YOU WORK!
Kroger Pharmacy Warehouse
in the Rickenbacker area is
Direct Hiring all shift.
First (M-F), Second (S-Th.) and Third (Sat.-W)
Shifts available.
Starting pay for first shift is $12.50 per hour.
Starting pay for second and third shift is $14.00.
Must be 18 years of age, have a high school
disploma or GED, pass a mandatory drug and
FBI/BCI background screening.
These are entry level positions, packing, sorting, RF
scanning, shipping in a fast paced environment.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds with or without
accommodation. Please apply at:
jobs.kroger.com
Search using Zip Code 43217
Call 614-333-5011 for more details.
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
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• Deliver 7 days a week
• Delivery before dawn
• Work close to home - often
in or near your neighborhood
CONTACT US
614-461-8585
www.dispatch.com/delivery
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
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INFORMATION
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NEW HAIR STYLE!
Call Marilyn Weaver
For An Appt.
For a New Haircut/Style
614-277-1921
Indulgence Hair Salon
3387 McDowell Rd.
Grove City
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Do you owe $10,000+ to
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taxes? Get tax relief
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Fri 10am-8pm EST)
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xCome & Get It!
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
ATTENTION: Come & Get It will be ending
in our 11-22-20 issue and will resume in
April 2021. Thanks to all that used it!
Ċome 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
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We send you the Best Home Caregivers
1 Hr. up to 24 Hr. Care
Prepared and Ready but still operating COVID Free.
Rates as low as $15.21 an hour!
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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
ASSOCIATION ADS
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.
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apply)
xFocus on Rentals
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
WANT TO RENT THAT APARTMENT
BEFORE THE SNOW FLIES?
Advertise It!!
CALL KATHY
For Rate Information
at the Columbus Messenger
614-272-5422
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Call 1-866-586-
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CARS/TRUCKS WANT-
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Rentals
ASSOCIATION ADS
AUTOMOTIVE
Get cash for your used
or junk cars today. We
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SUVs. Free pick up. Call
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DISH TV $59.99 FOR 190
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SELL YOUR ANTIQUE
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Advertise with us. You
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INSURANCE
Medicare, Health & Life
Insurance 614-805-1084
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
Real Mechanic Needed
30% of Labor
Free lunch & drinks
Apply at Midland Auto
2433 Midland Ave., Cols
614-278-9458
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xMisc. for Sale
HELP WANTED
NOW HIRING
Commercial
Janitorial
All Shifts
Full and Parttime
Call or Text Now
614-804-1256
WANT TO BUY
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
We Buy Cars & Trucks
$300-$3000.614-308-2626
We Buy Junk Cars &
Trucks. Highest Prices
Paid. 614-395-8775
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Business Debt Solutions
Call 614-270-1149
Debt Solutions Available
Call 614-270-1149
HOMES FOR SALE
For Sale-2 Story House.
4 Bdrms, $89,500.
Buckeye Comm. R.E.
614-783-7464
RENTALS
Hilltop Twin/Half Dble
3 BR Rent $900 dep $900
2 BR Rent $700 dep $700
W. Weygandt Realtor
614-226-6767
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
Misc. for Sale
11/29 W/SW/M
xInformation
DECEMBER GIVEAWAY
Place a prepaid classified line ad in our paper
during the month of DECEMBER 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 December 29th, 2020
and the winner will be notified and published
in our January 3rd, 2021 Madison paper
and our January 10th, 2021 issue
of the Columbus papers.
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!!!
Information
THANKSGIVING GREETING
THANKSGIVING GREETING
To All Our Readers
& Customers
Thank You For Your
Patronage.
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November 22, 2020 - GROVE CITY MESSENGER - PAGE 11
xClassified Services
INFORMATION
LOOK TO
THE PROFESSIONALS
IN OUR
SERVICE DIRECTORY
For Service
“That Is Out Of This World”
APPLIANCE REPAIR
Washer, Dryer, Stove &
Refrig. Repair 875-7588
AUTO SERVICE
Don’t Get Stuck in Cold
WINTERIZE NOW!
Midland Auto Service
for all you auto serv needs
I give FREE advice if you
need help with your car.
614-278-9458/778-3864
A Rating-BBB 47 years
American/Foreign Cars
CARPET CLEANING
DIRT BUSTERS
HOLIDAY SPECIAL!
Any 5 areas $75.
614-805-1084
Specializing in Pet Odors
CONCRETE
Buckeye City
Concrete & Excavating
* Concrete * Foundations
* Waterlines * Drains
*Catch Basins
614-749-2167
buckeyecityconcreteand
excavating@yahoo.com
ALL-CITY CUSTOM
CONCRETE
All Types Concrete Work
New or Tear Out-Replace
37 Yrs. Exp.
(614) 207-5430
Owner is On The Job!
AJ’s Concrete,
Masonry
Good Work - Fair Prices
Block Foundations
Driveways • Sidewalks
Epoxy/Overlay Floors
Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests.
614-419-9932
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
11/15 A/M
12/13 A
INFORMATION
FENCING
EAZY FENCE
Chain Link - Wood
No Job Too Big or Small
All Repairs ~ Free Est.
Insured. 614-670-2292
GUTTERS
Gutter Cleaning, most
homes. $50.00. Leave
message, will call back.
Thanks 614-402-6615
Low Price-Great Service
5 & 6” Seamless gutters,
covers, siding, gutter clng.
Bill 614-306-4541
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
INFORMATION
ONLY
$50.00
For This Ad In Our
West & Grove City
For Info Call
272-5422
HOME
IMPROVEMENTS
Quality is our #1 Priority
HELMS’ CONTRACTING
Call For FREE ESTIMATES
New Kitchens & Baths
New Replacement Windows
Basement Remodels
Room Additions • Roofs
More than 25 Years Experience
Licensed • Insured • Bonded
Bill Helms 614-296-0850
or 614-801-1801 12-13
W/SW
12/13 A
HOME
IMPROVEMENTS
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
614-332-3320
CandC
See The Difference
Plumbing & Electric
Install Hot Water Tanks,
Dishwashers & Disposals
Also Fencing & A
Interior/Exterior Painting
No Job Too Big Or Too
Small - We Do It All
614-702-3691
11-29
SINCE 1973
Phil Bolon Contr.
Windows & Siding
Decks, Kitchens, Baths
Room Additions,
Flooring, Roofing
Bsmt Waterproofing
Deal With Small Non-Pressure Co.
47 Yrs. Exp. - Refs. Avail.
Lic.-Bond-Ins.
Free Est. - Financing Avail.
Member BBB Of Cent. OH
O.C.I.E.B. ID #24273
614-419-3977
or 614-863-9912
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
11-29 A
12-13
SW/W
12-13
A/M
11-29 A
HOME INSPECTIONS
Home Inspections
“Welcome Home”
Inspection Services
Starting at $185
Licensed
InterNACHI/CPI
Certified
Free Estimates &
Discounts 12-13 A
Cell 614-316-9600
LAWN CARE
FREE ESTIMATES
The Lawn Barber
FALL CLEAN-UPS
Leaf Removal, Flower
Beds Cleaned, Yard
Waste & 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 and Insured
614-299-6683
614-263-0649
Celebrating
over 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
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PAGE 12 - GROVE CITY MESSENGER - November 22, 2020
A film that features a body switch is all
about the transformation process. After the
initial magic is activated to transport one’s
soul and personality into another individual,
the rest is all about those people realizing
stuff and things about themselves
and trying to change for the betterment —
for the most part. The latest film to explore
this premise does not veer far from that
well-trodden path, but it does shake up the
routine by including an extremely high
body count.
Shown only in theaters at this time,
“Freaky” is equal parts body switch horror,
a love letter to the 1980s slasher, and a
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message about finding hidden strength
through life’s challenges. While taken at
face value, these themes appear to be at
odds with each other, but they all come
together to create one of the most bizarrely
entertaining films of the year.
The main protagonist of the movie is
Millie Kessler (Kathryn Newton), a very
shy and sensitive teenager who is still coming
to terms with the death of her father
the year prior. With her conservative dress
and meek manner, it makes her a target for
the popular crowd at school, but she is not
without a small and loyal group of friends
and fellow outcasts.
Upon suffering a public embarrassment
at the hands, or drinking cups, of a few
football players at a homecoming game,
Millie’s day only gets worse as her mother
forgets to pick her up after the festivities.
Wearing half of her beaver mascot (she
tells her friends extracurriculars look good
on transcripts), she spots a masked man
standing underneath the dim lights of the
parking lot. Suitably freaked out by this
strange encounter, it dawns on her that
this is not a mere masked man trying to
scare her; it is the urban legend serial
killer known as the Blissfield Butcher
(played by Vince Vaughn).
After a slightly tense but hilarious chase
throughout the bleachers and football field
(she is still wearing half of that beaver costume),
she is caught by the Butcher who
appears to be wielding some ancient dagger.
As he goes in for the kill, he is distracted
by the appearance of her police officer
sister but manages to get a good puncture
to the shoulder. Inexplicably, as her shoulder
starts to bleed, so does his and thus
begins the magical transformation process.
When Millie wakes up the following
morning, she is in the lumbering body of
the man whose body count is triple that of
her age. Realizing that if she is in his body,
then he is in hers, she sets off to confront
herself before more harm can be done.
Unfortunately for her, however, the
Butcher is starting to realize he likes
inhabiting this body. He enjoys that Millie
appears too weak to speak up for herself
and uses that to his advantage. This new
look Millie, now sporting a fierce red
leather jacket and tight ponytail, is free of
the constraints of her former and meeker
self.
Knowing something is not quite right
with their friend Millie, Nyla and Josh
(Celeste O’Connor and Misha Osherovich,
respectively) try to hash out what has happened
to their sweet pal and, while doing
so, come face to face with the Butcher. At
first, they are disbelieving that a magical
body switch happened but when all signs
point to the mythical, they are determined
to do whatever is illegal and necessary to
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help their friend
before the switch
becomes permanent.
Charm and good
acting do not often
go hand-in-hand
with traditional horror
films, but
“Freaky” has both thanks to its cast members
and its message about a person being
so much more than their exterior. The latter
doesn’t beat the audience over the head
with the message — the film much prefers
to beat the heads of others in with various
tools — but at its core it is a story about a
girl who lacks confidence finding her voice
when it is taken away from her. It is oddly
heartwarming, in a nice bloodbath kind of
way.
As noted above, “Freaky” is only playing
in theaters at this time but it is slated to
come to video on demand in December. If
you’re a fan of slashers and slasher comedies,
I would highly recommend watching
this bizarrely sweet and gory film when
you get the chance. Grade: B+
Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer
and columnist.
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