South Messenger - May 30th, 2021

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May 30 - June 12, 2021 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XLII, No. 8
Your Neighborhood Realtor
Diane Todd
580 Main St., Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 570-0803
diane.todd@HERrealtors.com
The Marylee Lee Bendig
Team
Commercial and retail
development planned
By Linda Dillman
Staff Writer
A prime parcel of more than 18 acres in
Obetz along Groveport Road and Alum
Creek Drive–purchased by the village for
$4 million–is the next major phase in the
village’s development.
Obetz Village Council is moving ahead
with an ordinance authorizing an agreement
between the village, CBRE Group,
and CASTO.
During a May 24 council meeting, council
members approved untabling the 2020
ordinance and sending it forward for further
action under emergency status.
“It is a very intricate deal,” said
Councilman Michael Flaherty, who spearheads
the Obetz Development Committee.
Village Administrator Rod Davisson
said Obetz bought the property, which is
currently a large, paved lot previously used
by the auto auction business to the west of
the site and intends to use it as a planned
commercial district.
Part of the contract between the threeentity
partnership guarantees Obetz a 100
percent return on its investment plus
$800,000 with a build out of the total commercial/retail
project within seven years.
“For a $4 million investment, we get
$4.8 million in return,” said Davisson,
“plus amenities like restaurants. They’re
ready to go. The market is interested. It’s
an exciting project and citizens will make
See DEVELOPMENT, page 6
Groveport Road’s future
By Rick Palsgrove
Managing Editor
Groveport Road has been an important
transportation artery since its beginnings
as a dirt trail leading from Columbus to
southeast Ohio in the early 1800s.
Now in the 21st century, as development
and traffic increases along the west
Groveport Road corridor between
Groveport and Obetz, area officials are
making plans to improve the road to handle
future demands.
Groveport Mayor Lance Westcamp said
Groveport officials plan to meet with village
of Obetz and village of Lockbourne
officials on June 7 to talk about the future
needs and development of busy Groveport
Road.
“A roadway system doesn’t begin
and end in one jurisdiction. In order
for a road system to accommodate
traffic the jurisdictions where the traffic
will travel through must also be
part of the planning process.”
- B.J. King
Groveport city administrator
“With improvements spanning multiple
jurisdictions, it is important to partner
when identifying and planning for those
improvements,” said Groveport City
Administrator B.J. King. “A roadway system
doesn’t begin and end in one jurisdiction.
In order for a road system to accommodate
traffic the jurisdictions where the
traffic will travel through must also be
part of the planning process.”
The city of Groveport contracted with the
IBI Group to create a Groveport Road
Corridor Study to review west Groveport
Road between Groveport and Obetz from
State Route 317 to Bixby Road. The report
was presented to Groveport City Council on
May 17 by Jim Brenneman of the IBI Group.
Brenneman noted that the western portion
of the road located in Obetz is primarily
residential while the eastern portion
located in Groveport is mostly commercial/industrial.
There are several large
See FUTURE, page 6
Messenger photos by Pat Donahue
Graduation day
Hats off to the 2021 graduates of
Hamilton Township High School as they
toss their caps into the air (above) at
the graduation ceremony held at
Fortress Obetz on May 23.
The class of 2021 Hamilton Township
High School graduates (left) head for
their future as they exit Fortress Obetz
after receiving their diplomas.
County considers loan for apartments
The Franklin County Commissioners’
are considering providing a $600,000 loan
to partially fund the construction of a 56-
unit apartment building on Lockbourne
Road to serve low-income residents with
histories of homelessness and disability.
The project is called Touchstone Field
Place Apartments and the Community
Housing Network is the recipient of the
loan, which is made up of funds initially
from the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development.

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Memorial Day observances
By Rick Palsgrove
Managing Editor
Memorial Day is a solemn
and moving tradition for
Americans - whether they live
in big cities, small towns, or the
countryside - dating back to the
day’s origins in the post-Civil
War period.
Local Memorial Day ceremonies
include:
Asbury
In years past, a Memorial
Day ceremony has been held in
Asbury Cemetery, 4760
Winchester Pike, Columbus.
However, as of press time,
American Legion Robert Dutro
Post 486 could not confirm that
a ceremony would be held at
Asbury Cemetery this year.
Canal Winchester
In remembrance of fallen
veterans, VFW Post 10523 will
host Canal Winchester’s annual
Memorial Day ceremony on
May 31 at Union Grove
Cemetery, 400 Winchester
Cemetery Road, at 10:30 a.m.
The ceremony will feature
keynote speaker Col. Gregg
Hesterman, director of Staff-Air
for Joint Force Headquarters,
Ohio. Other ceremony participants will include the
Boy Scouts and the Canal Winchester High School
band. This year the VFW will also present a bench
dedicated to those who have served during the global
war on terrorism.
The public is invited to attend the ceremony. Public
health guidelines, including wearing facial coverings
and social distancing, will be required.
Lockbourne
Lockbourne’s annual Memorial Day Parade and
Celebration will be held May 31 to honor veterans and
to recognize, “The Warrior Legacy: Generations of
Service in the Armed Forces.”
The event begins at noon with a parade through the
village followed by a ceremony directly after the
parade at the new Lockbourne Veterans Park, 95
Landis St. Seniors from Hamilton Local Schools who
have enlisted in the military will also be recognized.
“We will continue to focus on the history of
Lockbourne Air Force Base, as we plan to honor the
generations of service in the military throughout the
region,” said Lockbourne Mayor Christie Ward.
The deadline for submitting nominations for the
Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame is approaching and the
organization wants to hear from those who know former
service members who are excelling and making a
difference in society.
Now in its 28th year, the Hall of Fame recognizes
those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and continue
to contribute to our communities, state, and nation
through exceptional acts of volunteerism, advocacy,
professional distinction, public service, or philanthropy.
Each year, the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame inducts
up to 20 veterans based on recommendations from an
executive committee of veterans from throughout the
The parade will begin at the
east end of Commerce Street, head
west, turn left on Williams Street,
left on Mechanics Street, left on
Vause Street, and ends at the
Veterans Park.
“During the ceremony we will
highlight the generations of military
families in the area,” said
Ward. “Each year, Lockbourne
honors a current or former resident
who served in the military.
This year our honoree is the
McCumber family, who have three
generations of veterans.”
“We anticipate a strong presence
of veterans from the area,”
said Lockbourne Deputy
Administrator Rachel Ricker.
“This event is a central part of
the village, Hamilton Township,
and sur-rounding area. If you are
a part of a military family, please
let us know. We would love to
include your family name in our
Memorial Day Parade and
Celebration.”
To participate in the parade,
contact rachel.crumley@lockbourneohio.us
or call (614) 491-3161.
Groveport
The Memorial Day ceremony in
Groveport will be held May 31 at
1:30 p.m. in the Groveport Cemetery, which is located
on Wirt Road in Groveport near Heritage Park.
The event will be scaled down due to the ongoing
coronavirus pandemic.
“The Memorial Day event will be similar to last
year’s. It will be a small gathering and those in attendance
will socially distance,” said Groveport City
Administrator B.J. King. “There will not be a
Memorial Day parade this year.”
The ceremony will be streamed on the city of
Groveport’s Facebook page. The guest speaker will be
Motts Military Museum Director Warren Motts.
Groveport American Legion Robert Dutro Post 486,
which has played a long time active role in the
Groveport Memorial Day ceremony, is named after
local resident, Private Robert Dutro, who in 1917 at
the age of 15 joined the 6th Marine Regiment during
World War I. He would later die in France on July 19,
1918 during the Aisne-Marne offensive. The Post was
established in 1924. Follow the Post on Facebook @
groveportamerican legion.
Veterans Hall of Fame nominations
state and approval from the governor of Ohio.
The deadline to submit nomination forms for consideration
for the 2021 class of the Ohio Veterans Hall
of Fame is June 1. The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame
accepts nominations for those who would be inducted
posthumously.
To be considered, the veteran must: be a past or
current Ohio resident; have received an honorable discharge;
and be of good moral character.
This Hall of Fame sets the standard for recognizing
Ohio’s veterans for accomplishments beyond their military
service. For information call 614-644-0898 or
email halloffame@dvs.ohio.gov.

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Governor lifts COVID restrictions
Governor Mike DeWine announced the
lifting of coronavirus pandemic health
orders as of June 2.
On May 12, DeWine said the presence of
the vaccine and the ability of Ohioans to
follow safety protocols has lessened the
threat of the pandemic.
“Everyone can now control their own
health. Everyone can now control their own
destiny. So, it is time to end the health
orders,” said DeWine. “Our cases are down
and we have a tested and proven weapon in
the vaccine that all Ohioans 12 and over
can utilize.”
DeWine stressed the importance of getting
vaccinated.
“While we have this great weapon, the
danger of remaining unvaccinated is crystal
clear,” said DeWine. “The virus is still
here. Our cases are down, but that’s only
because 42 percent of our entire population
has now been vaccinated...for those who
are not vaccinated, the virus is just as dangerous
as ever.”
He said it is up to each citizen to decide
whether to get vaccinated or not.
“There comes a time when individual
responsibility simply must take over,” said
DeWine. “Ohio Department of Health
Director Stephanie McCloud will remove
all pandemic health orders, except those for
nursing homes and assisted living facilities,
effective on June 2. This will give anyone
who has not been vaccinated time to
Updates on CW events after governor’s
rescinding of COVID restrictions
By Rick Palsgrove
Managing Editor
The city of Canal Winchester is adapting
to the changing rules regarding the
ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Governor Mike DeWine recently
announced the lifting of coronavirus pandemic
health orders as of June 2.
Labor Day Festival
As of May 25, city of Canal Winchester
officials said they had not heard of any further
updates from the Canal Winchester
Labor Day Committee regarding the status
of the annual festival, which was set to celebrate
its centennial year in 2020, has been
a Labor Day weekend mainstay in the community
since 1920.
In a public statement released May 7, the
committee announced the Canal Winchester
Labor Day Festival, originally scheduled for
Sept. 4, 5, and 6, was cancelled.
Festival organizers noted the inability
to meet Ohio Department of Health regulations
and the lingering effects COVID-19
have had on the entertainment industry
and festival sponsors.
Marie Gibbons, parade organizer, said,
“It is not feasible at this time to put on our
traditional event, which draws families
from all over Central Ohio. The committee
instead has been focusing on a smaller,
one-day event for our community that will
feature rides, food vendors, family-friendly
activities, entertainment, and a non-traditional
parade.”
The one-day event, Canal Winchester
Hometown Day, will be Sept. 4. Details are
pending.
The Canal Winchester Area Historical
Society will hold its annual Ice Cream
Social on Sept. 5 from 1-4 p.m. at the
Prentiss School at 10 W. Oak St.
Labor Day Festival organizers are planning
for the 100th Labor Day Festival
weekend celebration in 2022.
CW swimming pool
In light of the recent amendments to
public health guidelines by both DeWine
and the CDC, the city of Canal Winchester
revised its operational plan for the 2021
swimming pool season.
The Canal Winchester Municipal Pool
will open May 28, at 4 p.m. Pre-paid reservations
are no longer required. The pool
will be open for general admission from
noon — 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays,
and noon — 4 p.m. on Sundays. The pool
season will run through Sept. 5.
According to city officials, membership
and daily admission options will both be
available this year. Details on rates and
discounts can be found on the city’s website.
The pool will be available to rent for
parties on Fridays, Saturdays, and
Sundays during the season. Dates may be
booked during the season on a first come,
first served basis. Check the city’s website
for complete details, including rental fees
and available times.
Guests visiting the pool are encouraged
to bring their own chairs and blankets to
use during their visit as lounge chairs will
be available in limited quantities. A concession
stand is on site, serving hot dogs,
pizzas, nachos, drinks, candy, chips, frozen
treats, and much more. Guests are permitted
to bring their own food and drink,
although absolutely no glass containers or
alcohol are permitted.
Guests who are feeling ill or exhibiting
COVID-19 symptoms should stay home.
Following current health guidelines,
guests that are not vaccinated are asked to
wear a mask when not in the pool. This
includes moving around on the pool deck,
using the restrooms, visiting the concession
stand, and entering/exiting the facility.
Pool memberships and rental sales are
available to purchase on the city’s website.
Visit www.canalwinchesterohio.gov for
information.
CW government public meetings
City officials said public meetings will
reopen to the public on June 2. The first
Canal Winchester City Council meeting
that will be open to the public is June 7.
Masks will still be required until further
notice Meetings will continue to be
streamed online.
get the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine
or the first dose of Pfizer or Moderna
and be well on the way to full immunity.
Now, lifting these orders does not mean the
virus is gone. It does not mean we are all
safe. Each Ohio citizen will make their own
decisions about wearing a mask and social
distancing and when, for them, that’s
appropriate. Ohio businesses and schools,
as well, will make their own decisions
about how to best keep their customers,
employees, and students safe.”
DeWine has directed the Ohio
Department of Health to conform the
remaining health orders to Center for
Disease Control guidance through June 2.
Farmers’ Market
The 2021 Groveport Farmers’ Market is
tentatively scheduled to be open on
Tuesdays from June 29 through Sept. 14
from 4-7 p.m., according to city of
Groveport officials.
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CW Farmers’ Market
The 2021 Canal Winchester Farmers’
Market will begin on Saturday, May 29
and run through Saturday, Sept. 25 from 9
a.m. to noon. For information visit
www.thecwfm.com.
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Picture this: A man and a woman, separated
after a questionable amount of time,
gingerly walk toward each other with longing
in their eyes. As they get closer, soft
whimpers escape their mouths until their
foreheads, their noses, and their lips eventually
touch. After they engage in this display
of affection, the man gets down on his
knees and presses his head up against her
slightly swollen stomach. As he rises to his
feet, signaling the life growing inside her, a
cheer rings across the walls from the adoring
crowd, a true indicator of the love
between the two.
It’s a nice scene, right? A tender
moment between those who have apparently
overcome some adversity to be together.
Now, picture this: The man and the woman
so delicately painted above have gray and
rotting flesh, eyes a vibrant hue with
popped blood vessels and one of their bodies
is partially concave from a likely blow to
the back during a precursor to a zombie
outbreak in their city.
Welcome to Zack Snyder’s “Army of the
Dead,” a.k.a. one of the strangest movies I
have ever seen.
Taken by its premise alone — a rag-tag
team bands together to pull off a $200 million
heist in the middle of a city overrun by
the undead — the film had some promise.
entertainment
“Army of the Dead” is sheer absurdity
The Reel Deal
After all, it is not
often the heist film
intersects with a zombie
film. But there are
too many moments of,
Dedra
Cordle
“What in the world is happening here?” to
make it the magical experience it could
have been.
It starts promising enough with a cold
open. A military convoy loaded with
weapons travels down the Nevada highway,
an odd metal box placed squarely in
the middle. As the special ops team tries to
puzzle out what is inside, they slam headon
with a vehicle driven by distracted newlyweds
and the door to the strange metal
box slowly opens due to the resulting
impact.
The military men are no match for what
is inside — a seemingly unkillable force
with inhuman strength and a real thirst for
man-flesh. It turns out this being also has
the ability to turn those who are bitten into
“alpha” zombies, capable of great speed,
strength, and smarts. Quickly amassing a
new army, they turn their sights onto the
first city they come across — Las Vegas.
After the cold opening, which introduces
us to the main characters of the film as
they fight off a horde in tune with a cover
of Elvis Presley’s famous song about the
town, we see the carnage and the aftermath.
Besides the zombie king and queen
mentioned above, it is the best thing about
this film.
The film then flashes forward a few
years to where the government has the city
walled off, though some still live in tents
nearby for some reason that is not
explained. There, we are reintroduced to
main character Scott Ward (Dave
Bautista), who escaped the initial undead
siege on the strip.
Wanting to never get near that place
again — especially as government leaders
plan to nuke the city — Scott decides to get
near that place again when a hotel magnate
learns that he is the name to go to
when you want to get things done.
And what this magnate (Hiroyuki
Sanada) wants is for Scott to use his military
skills and contacts to gather a team
together and rescue $200 million from his
hotel vault before the bomb is dropped. “If
you can coordinate and communicate, it
should be a simple in and out.”
But nothing is ever that simple, especially
as some members of the crew are
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strangers who have their own agendas. But
the one thing they do have in common,
however, is their lack of knowledge about
the zombies who rule the city and the sweet
love story of the two who found love in a
hopeless place and claimed dominion over
it.
When the crew make it to the city center,
the film simultaneously picks up the
pace and falls apart. While we get action -
an undead tiger, partially funny quips, and
a really cool set piece involving hibernating
zombies - we also get forced dialogue
between Scott and his estranged daughter,
unfunny quips from the secondary characters,
and the introduction of new undead
mythos. (Zombie fetus, anyone?)
But however many faults “Army of the
Dead” has, and there are many to be sure,
it does get points for originality and the
amount of sheer absurdity within. And
while those facts alone are not enough to
get me to recommend it to the general public,
it will probably score higher with fans
of Snyder or those who really just want to
turn off their brains and enjoy a heist film
featuring zombies and a little romance.
The film can be found on Netflix.
Grade: C
Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer
and columnist.
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Bike Night in Obetz
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Bikes lined up for the Q FM 96 Bike Night at Fortress Obetz on May 20. The event
features bands and food trucks each week as well as lots of bikes. The event will
run every Thursday from 6-10 p.m. through September. For information visit
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Historical Farm hours
Metro Parks’ Slate Run Living
Historical Farm, 1375 State Route 674
North, Canal Winchester hours are:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and
Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday and
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The farm is
closed on Monday.
ird ursday
The city of Groveport will host Third
Thursday, a summer festival series featuring
music, food trucks, vendors, and more.
The first Third Thursday will be: June 17 -
“Family Fun Day” with a petting zoo and
kids’ crafts. Hours 5-7:30 p.m. at Cruiser
Park, 4677 Bixby Road.

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Play ball!
Messenger photos by Pat Donahue
Baseball season has begun in Obetz. In action on May 19,
Dawsyn Crawford (left) of the Obetz Pirates is happy to connect
for a hit. Crawford is enjoying her first season on the diamond
Kylee Kerr (right) heads for third base for the Obetz Base
Invaders in a May 19 match up with the Obetz Pirates.
The Base Invaders and the Pirates congratulate each other
(above) after their May 19 T-ball game.
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DEVELOPMENT
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money and get the things they’re asking
for. It will be managed by CASTO and
should be a cool project.”
Law Director Gene Hollins said the
commercial and retail development is a
good plan for Obetz and, because of the
unique nature of the partnership, is a
great example of reintroducing an underutilized
parcel of land back into the commerce
stream.
“We’re a catalyst for the right development,”
said Hollins. “CASTO wants to
bring in restaurants, multi-use tenants,
hotels, retail, commerce and offices. There
aren’t that many places out there doing
things like Obetz.”
Davisson also discussed the direction
the village wants to take regarding the
development of more than 800 acres on the
west side of Obetz along Lockbourne and
Rathmell roads.
A private company hired by the village
is working on a master development plan
for the area.
“The goal is to have it adopted within
60 days,” said Davisson regarding the plan
timeline. “It tells you what should go
where–whether a warehouse or a coffee
shop should go where. It allows us to capital
plan for those projects.”
Mayor Angela Kirk said, while she
knows it is a lot of work in a short period
of time, she is excited about the plan and
knowing that Obetz is in the right place at
the right time.
While Davisson acknowledged plans
are always subject to change as land is
developed, he said, “This attempts to give
you some flexibility. Sometimes people
drag these plans out one to two years.”
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Community yard sales
•The Obetz Community Yard Sale will
be held on June 4, 5, and 6. The village of
Obetz will publish a list of addresses for
the participating households. Names will
not be included. To be included on the list,
email lmoore@obetz.oh.us no later than
May 31. You may also include a brief
description of the items you are selling.
•The Lockbourne Community Yard Sale
will be held June 4 and June 5 from 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
FUTURE
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vacant parcels of land still to be developed
along the road. He said the average
daily traffic count for west Groveport Road
in 2020 was 11,000 to 12,000 vehicles. He
said that number will rise by 55 percent to
17,000 by 2040.
“Traffic is driven by development,” said
Brenneman.
King said west Groveport Road is
important to the city of Groveport’s future
commercial development and its traffic
flow.
“The study is based on the identification
of properties that are still potential commercial
development opportunities,” said
King. “In order to accommodate future
commercial development, it is important
for us to understand what roadway system
improvements will be needed for the additional
traffic created by development.
Roadway system improvements go handin-hand
with development. Also, the identified
improvements will be helpful in identifying
what improvements would be the
responsibility of future developers at the
time a property is developed. It is always
best to be proactive with identifying future
infrastructure needs.”
Eight roads intersect with west
Groveport Road in the study area: Bixby
Road, Knight Street, Gobel Drive, and
Obetz Zucchinifest
The 2021 Obetz Zucchinifest will be
held Sept. 3-6. The event will feature food,
music, rides, and entertainment at
Fortress Obetz, 2015 Recreation Trail,
Obetz. More information about the festival
will be released when it is available. Visit
www.obetzzucchinifest.com.
Obetz Farmers’ Market
The Obetz Farmers’ Market is accepting
2021 vendor applications. The market will
be held on the first Wednesday of the month
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from June to August from 4-7 p.m. Vendor
space is free upon acceptance into the market.
For information call 614-491-4416.
Obetz Village Council
The Obetz Council is made up of six
elected officials who are elected at-large
and serving staggered four-year terms
under the rules of the Charter of the
Village of Obetz. Council meets the second
and fourth Mondays of each month at 6
p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4175
Alum Creek Drive, Obetz.
Prater/Edinburgh Drive in Obetz; Swisher
Road in Franklin County; and Saltzgaber
Road, Greenpointe Drive, and State Route
317 in Groveport.
Currently there are plans to do the following
improvements along this corridor:
•The village of Obetz is improving the
intersection of Groveport and Bixby roads
to include left turn lanes west and east
bound on Groveport Road, signal modifications,
and improving the current condition
of Bixby Road south of the intersection to
the village corporation line. The estimated
cost for these intersection improvements is
approximately $1.6 million and the project
will be funded by the village of Obetz and
partially funded by nearby development.
The project is scheduled for 2021 with completion
expected by late 2021 or early 2022.
•An 165-unit apartment complex will be
built on 22.6 acres located in Obetz on the
northeast corner of Bixby and Groveport
roads, according to village of Obetz officials.
The developer for the project is
Redwood and this land is in the Groveport
Madison school district.
•Later in 2021 the following is expected
to be built at Saltzgaber and Groveport
roads: westbound and eastbound left turn
lanes on Groveport Road, eastbound right
turn lane on Groveport Road, and northbound
left turn lane on Saltzgaber Road.
•For potential construction in 2023 at
State Route 317 and Groveport Road are:
zero offset left turn lanes on both State
Route 317 approaches; a westbound right
turn lane on Groveport Road; a second
eastbound through lane from west of State
Route 317 past the Kroger traffic signal to
the Kroger right turn only entrance; and
signal retiming.
Brenneman said that by 2030 it is recommended
Groveport Road become three
lanes with a center turn lane on the eastern
portion of the road. He said by 2040
Groveport Road is recommended to become
five lanes with a center turn lane on its
western portion. He said traffic signals and
improvements at various intersections can
be looked at as needed in the future.
He said roundabouts were considered
for some intersections, but that idea was
rejected because such roundabouts would
require too much space and too much right
of way in this area.
The proposed various future improvements
to Groveport Road could potentially
cost the village of Obetz an estimated $8.6
million, the city of Groveport an estimated
$2.7 million, and Franklin County an estimated
$3.1 million. Some costs could be
shared by developers.
Area towns have unique names
Our piece of geography in southeastern
Franklin County and northwestern Fairfield
county has the distinct feature of being home
to five towns with unique and interesting
names - Canal Winchester, Groveport, Obetz,
Lithopolis, and Lockbourne.
There may not be any other towns in the
world with these exact names.
The village of Obetz was originally
known as Obetz Junction, in honor of settler
Charles Obetz. The village formed in
1838 as a stagecoach junction and incorporated
in 1928.
(A few years ago I heard of an unofficial
nickname that some people use to refer to
the area located between Groveport and
Obetz. They call this area “Gro-betz.”)
Lithopolis started out with the rather
mundane name of “Centerville” around
1814. The name was changed in 1836 to
Lithopolis, a name from the Greek term
meaning “Stone City.” It is an apt name for
the village because of the large deposits of
Editor’s Notebook
useful stone that
existed there.
Lockbourne came
to be in 1831 and
owes its name to the
several Ohio and Erie
Rick
Palsgrove
The second part of its name refers to Col.
James Kilbourne who helped establish the
village.
Canal Winchester’s original name was
“Winchester” when it was founded in 1828
by Reuben Dove and John Colman. It was
named for Dove’s ancestral hometown of
Winchester, Va.
However, in 1841, when the town got its
post office, the name was changed to Canal
Winchester to distinguish it from several
other towns in Ohio already called
Winchester.
An interesting thing about Canal
Winchester, because of its long name, is
how people will shorten the name at times
when speaking or on social media. Old
timers in the area tend to refer to the town
as “Winchester” while newer residents use
“Canal.” Some shorten it even further to
“CW.”
People began settling in what would
become Groveport around 1812. Groveport
was originally two towns - Wert’s Grove
(acknowledging the apple tree groves in the
area) founded by Jacob Wert; and Rarey’s
Port (because it was a port on the Ohio and
Erie Canal) founded by William Rarey. The
two towns sat side-by-side with College
Street as their common border. This
dual town arrangement proved confusing
for mail delivery as well as Ohio and Erie
Canal shipping schedules, so the townspeople
gathered at a town meeting in 1847 and
combined the two towns.
At that 1847 meeting someone suggested
naming the town “Palo Alto.”
That suggestion was discarded and Dr.
Abel Clark then proposed the name,
“Groveport.” Clark noted this name neither
favored, nor harmed either Wert or Rarey.
Distinct town names coupled with
unique histories help provide a sense of
place.
Maybe the most important thing we call
our communities is, “home.”
Rick Palsgrove is managing editor of the
Messenger Newspapers.
To advertise in the
Messenger, call
Doug Henry at
614-272-5422.

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Our Pictorial Past by Rick Palsgrove
Photo courtesy of the Groveport Heritage Museum
The CW Bank
This is a photo from 1962 of the Canal Winchester Bank,
located on South High Street, when the bank was celebrating
its 75th anniversary. Of note in the photo is the long
since demolished Canal Winchester water tower, which can
be seen rising in the background in the top of the photo.
This building is now home to a branch of the Chase Bank.
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become inspired to pursue careers in public
service for the Buckeye State.”
The student board members advise the
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They serve a one-year term during
which they will participate in activities
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Ohio high school students who will be
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year are eligible to apply for the
Teen Ambassador Board.
Applications are due June 25 and can be
found at www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov.
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Call or text for Free Est.
614-649-1200
CARPET SALES
CARPET
Gray Saxony
540 sq.ft. & 6 lb
Pad & Normal Installation
Only $999.00
Phone or text Ray
740-927-3404
INFORMATION
6/6 A
6/6 e/se
BASEMENT
WATERPROOFING
Walker’s Basement
Waterproofing. LLC
614-359-4353
CLEANING
Looking for Mrs. Clean?
For excellent cleaning serv
at reas. rates w/great refs,
dependable. 10% Senior
Disc. Free Est. Gwen
614-226-5229
CONCRETE
ALL-CITY CUSTOM
CONCRETE
All Types Concrete Work
New or Tear Out-Replace
39 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
www.hastingsnsons.com
Driveways & Extensions
Patio & Walkways,
Porches & Steps,
Garage/Basement Floors
Hot Tub/Shed Pads,
Stamped/colored concrete
Sealing of new &
existing concrete.
Contact Adam
614-756-1754
hastingsandsons.
columbus @gmail.com
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
INFORMATION
LOOK TO
THE PROFESSIONALS
IN OUR
SERVICE DIRECTORY
For Service
“That Is Out Of This World”
6/6 A
6/6 A/M
FENCING
EAZY FENCE
Chain Link - Wood
No Job Too Big or Small
All Repairs ~ Free Est.
Insured. 614-670-2292
HAULING
DEAN’S HAULING
614-276-1958
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
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
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.
6/6
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
PEST
CONTROL
6/13 A
5/23 A
HOME
MAINTENANCE
JOE’S HOME MAINT.
Home Repairs, Roofing,
Siding, Gutters, Soffits,
Misc. Int. Repairs
Int. Painting
Call Joe 614-778-1460
37 Years Exp.
HOME
REMODELING
Handyman Remodeling
Over 35 yrs exp.
Larry 614-376-7006
LAWN CARE
The Lawn Barber
Cut, Trim, Blow away
Hedge Trimming, Edging
Garden Tilling
614-935-1466
Lawnmasters and
Landscaping
Give us a call for your
yards that need mowing,
Spring clean-up, weed
control, paver patios, etc.
Free Estimates
614-378-1237
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
PEST
CONTROL
TERMITE & PEST CONTROL
3093 W. Broad St., Cols.
614-367-9000
TERMITES? PESTS?
BED BUGS?
$100 OFF New Termite Services!
With This Ad
Monthly & Quarterly Pest Services
Great Prices!!
Licensed & Insured
Free Termite Inspection
Classified Services
6/6 A&M
PLUMBING
PLUMBING
CALHOUN
PLUMBING AND
BASEMENTS
We install sump pumps, perimeter
drains, french drains, as well as
repair and install plumbing.
Give us a call, we can do it all!
614-444-1712
MOWER
REPAIR
LAWN MOWER DR.
“House Calls Only”
Overall Checkups
Oil Change & Filter,
Spark Plug &
Blades Sharpened
MINOR REPAIR
John
614-395-7909
johnellis0333@sbcglobal.net
PAINTING
AMOS PAINTING
Insterior/Exterior Painting
Powerwashing
Call Jim 614-323-7819
BudgetPro
“Budget Price
Professional Quality”
SUMMER SPECIAL
Int/Ext. Painting
Full Service
Int/Ext Remodeling
FREE ESTIMATES
Painter Over 30 Yrs Exp.
Free Est. Reas Rates
Daniel 614-226-4221
A Job Well Done Again
A lic. General Contractor
Some Skilled Services
Incl: Painting • Stucco,
Repair•Carpentry•Exterior
Drainage & Home Maint.
Call Today! 614-235-1819
Walker’s Interior Painting
Free Est. 614-359-4353
PEST CONTROL
PLASTERING
5/23 A
614-599-8683
GOT TERMITES?
Anthony Pest Control
Affordable!
614-600-8841
Please leave message
DRYW
YWALL &
PLASTER
6/13
A&M
REPAIR
Textured Ceilings
614-551-6963
Residential/Commercial
BIA
6/20 A
PLUMBING
CHRIS’
PLUMBING
“Plumbing & Drain Professional
That You Can Count On”
24 Hrs., 7 Days/Week
No Overtime Charges
24 Yrs. Exp. in Plumbing &
Drain Cleaning Field
Call For A Free Phone Estimate
$100.00 For Any Small Drain
614-622-4482
30% OFF with AD
All About Drains & Plumb.
Will snake any sm drain
$125 + tax. 614-778-2584
POWERWASHING
MDB POWERWASH
We Specialize In Decks.
Clean, stain, reseal,
revitalize any deck.
Quality work at fair prices.
Guarantee All Work 3 Yrs.
25 Yrs Exp. Free Est.
614-327-9425
MRS. POWERWASH
Any house wash $149+tax
Single deck $69+tax
2 Tier deck $99+tax
Best Wash in Town
Over 45,000 washes
Ashley 614-771-3892
ROOFING
Robinson roofing & repairs
30 yrs. exp. Lifetime Cols.
resident. Lic./bonded/Ins.
Reas rates. Member of
BBB. Dennis Robinson
614-330-3087, 732-3100
TREE SERVICES
Brewer & Sons Tree Service
• Tree Removal
• Tree Trimming 6/13
A&M
• Stump Grinding
• Bucket Truck Services
Best Prices • Same Day Service
614-878-2568
BURNS TREE SERVICE
Trimming, Removal &
Stump Grinding.
614-584-2164
6/6 A
6/13 A
6/6 A&M

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Dr. Hobbs
columbusmessenger.com
There are a lot of ways that
children or adults can chip their
front teeth. No two are ever
exactly the same, but the result
should be considered a dental
emergency which requires immediate
dental care.
When injury exposes the tooth
pulp, it can be serious since the
potential for infection is high. The
pulp is the innermost chamber of
the tooth and contains nerves
and blood vessels.
Temporary treatment of injured
tooth pulp includes the use of a
sedative dressing to cut down
sensitivity in the area.
3700 Parsons Ave.
Columbus, OH 43207
New Patients & Emergencies Always Welcome
(614) 491-5511
www.ScottAKellyDDS.com
CHIPPING TOOTH
Dr. Kelly
If a pulpectomy (removal of the
pulp material) is necessary, it will
be followed by root canal therapy
and the use of a crown or a cap if
the tooth can be preserved.
Until you can get to a dentist
following the injury, keep the
mouth as clean as possible by
rinsing with a solution of salt
water. If there are loose teeth, no
food should be chewed until the
teeth are stabilized in the jaw.
Prepared as a public service
to promote better dental health.
From the office of:
SCOTT A. KELLY, D.D.S.
Phone 491-5511
Madison Twp. Police statistics
April crime statistics from the Madison Township
Police: 78 traffic stops, 28 parking, 18 assist/mutual
aid, 5 assaults, 1 burglary in progress, 24 domestic
complaints, 2 missing persons, 1 narcotics, 10 suspicious
cars, 23 suspicious persons, 16 suspicious persons/vehicles,
18 larceny/thefts, 2 fights, 2 sex offenses,
13 threats or harassment, 3 vandalism, 11 accidents
with injuries, 6 shots fired in area, 4 hit skip
accidents, and 14 property damage accidents.
Lockbourne a Tree City
The village of Lockbourne was named a 2020 Tree
City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its
commitment to effective urban forest management.
Lockbourne achieved the recognition by having a tree
board or department, a tree care ordinance, an annual
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community forestry budget, and an Arbor Day observance
and proclamation. Visit
arborday.org/TreeCityUSA for information.
Lockbourne Veterans Park
The village of Lockbourne is fundraising for its new
Veterans Park. The flag packages for the American
and military flags have been sold, however, the park is
still in need of donations for a gazebo and two pergolas
with swings. If you would like to make a donation, contact
the village office at (614) 491-3161.
Lockbourne Council
Lockbourne Village Council meets the second and
fourth Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. Council meets
in-person at the Lockbourne Historical Hall at 206
Vause St., Lockbourne.
Obetz
history
The village of
Obetz’ population
was 4,532 at the
2010 U.S. Census.
The community
was originally
known as Obetz
Junction, in honor
of settler Charles
Obetz. The village
formed in 1838 as
a stagecoach junction
and incorporated
in 1928.
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