Grove City Messenger - June 13th, 2021

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proposed on 104 

By Andrea Cordle 

Grove City Editor 

play ball! 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

Skylar Murdock does not think of herself 

as a big screamer, but she does admit 

to loving the sensation that comes from 

being able to elevate those pipes. 

“If I’m screaming, it means I’m super 

excited about something,” she said. “I’ll 

only scream if I’m super excited.” 

The great outdoors has always been 

her favorite place to stretch the vocal 

cords, primarily because it meant she 

was providing encouragement to those 

she considers friends. 

As a student at Franklin Heights High 

School, she joined the Special Olympics 

cheerleader team to offer her special 

blend of pep to her beloved Golden 

Falcons and then she became a member 

of the Buddy Ball League of Grove City to 

continue her infectious work. 

“Sports have provided her with so 

many opportunities to scream,” said her 

grandmother, Lori Murdock. “That might 

be why she loves being so involved in athletics.” 

Lately, however, Murdock has not 

found much to scream about. 

It was March of 2020 and she was so 

excited. Not quite at the level of screamworthy, 

but excited nonetheless because 

she was approaching two momentous 

occasions. The first was her upcoming 

graduation where she would finally be 

able to walk across the stage to accept 

her diploma and the second was the 

impending start of a new Buddy Ball season. 

But with the introduction of COVID- 

19 to the country and the accompanying 

lockdown and closure of so many gathering 

places, all of those celebratory plans 

came to a screeching halt. 

What followed was a year of disappointment, 

anxiety, and some stretches 

of loneliness despite the support of her 

family. 

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

After its season was cancelled last year 

due to the prevalence of COVID-19, the 

Buddy Ball League of Grove City has 

finally returned. On June 5, families 

across the state descended upon the 

Mirolo Dream Field at Mount Carmel 

Stadium in Windsor Park to participate in 

the first youth games held in nearly two 

years. Expressing his delight during a 

match against the Reds is Joel Buyer, 

(above) 12, as he adds a run on the 

scoreboard for the Rockies. The youth/allage 

games will be held on Saturday 

mornings through July 10 while the adult 

games will be held on Tuesday evenings 

through July 13. For the current 

spring/summer schedule, visit gcdreamfield.com. 

Hunter Sielschott (right) prepares to 

throw a pitch. More photos can be found 

at www.columbusmessenger.com. 

“I missed being around my friends and 

cheering them on,” said Murdock. “I 

missed being out and playing sports and 

doing the things I usually do.” 

Then, several months ago, she heard a 

bit of news that nearly brought the house 

down. 

See BUDDY BALL page 2 

Another large housing development 

could be on the horizon in Grove City. 

At the June 7 meeting, Grove City 

Council approved a preliminary plan for a 

residential development located on the 

east side of State Route 104 and north of 

London-Groveport Road (State Route 665). 

The proposal, from applicant Pulte Homes 

of Ohio, calls for the development of 307 

single family homes and 90 condominiums 

on about 145 acres of land. 

The preliminary plan was approved 

with a 3-2 vote. Even though most council 

members voted for approval, all council 

members had concerns about traffic and 

infrastructure along State Route 104. 

Councilman Roby Schottke, who voted 

in favor of the legislation, said that area in 

the city has become a desirable place to 

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“I heard her screaming for her mommy and then 

shouting, ‘Buddy Ball was back,’ ‘Buddy Ball was 

back,’” said Lori. “Those were the best things that we 

heard in a long time.” 

The decision to bring Buddy Ball back was not one 

that was taken lightly, said Lisa McCarty, the secretary 

of the Buddy Ball League of Grove City board of 

directors, nor was the decision to cancel the season last 

year. 

“We know how much our families love being a part 

of this league but we also know that we have to do 

everything possible to keep them safe and not put 

their health at risk,” she said. 

McCarty said the board closely monitored the current 

COVID-19 conditions in the county and state and 

followed the guidelines from Governor Mike DeWine 

and the health professionals. 

“We took every piece of information they have 

shared and came to the determination that a season 

could be held safely this year,” she said. 

However, that does not mean the reopening did not 

come with some conditions. 

According to McCarty, the public has been asked to 

continue wearing a mask while near the field area, 

families have been asked to provide their own buddy, 

and there will be staggered starts between the games 

to allow for sanitization of the stands and equipment. 

Additionally, there will be a shortened season of 

just six weeks — the youth/all ages will play on 

Saturday mornings through July 10 at the Mirolo 

Dream Field at Mount Carmel Stadium in Windsor 

Park while the teen/adult teams will play on Tuesday 

evenings through July 13. 

Still, Buddy Ball members and their families said 

having a shortened season is better than having no 

season at all. 

“I’ve really missed this,” said Kaiden Mack, 11, of 

Grove City. “It’s nice to be back out here playing baseball 

with friends and hearing the crowd.” 

Opening day for the youth/all-ages 2021 Buddy Ball 

HOUSING PLAN 

Continued from page 1 

live, which is why several developments are popping 

up. However, further south, in Pickaway County, 

there is excess warehouse space. 

“The truck and warehouse traffic are a concern,” 

said Schottke. “We need to keep trucks from coming 

down 665 to 104.” 

Council president Christine Houk, who voted 

against the proposal, said the truck traffic in that area 

is already significant. 

“The unresolved infrastructure issues should happen 

before we sign off on any more housing,” said 

Houk. 

The developer has agreed to conduct a traffic study 

to assess improvements that would need to be made to 

both roadways adjacent to the proposed development. 

According to city documents, further discussions will 

need to take place regarding the sharp bend on 

London-Groveport Road, along the southeast corner of 

the site. 

“We have an opportunity for a deeper dive on traffic,” 

said Tom Hart, a zoning attorney representing 

Pulte Homes. “This will be a more comprehensive traffic 

study in that area.” 

Several residents attended the council meeting 

with safety concerns about the increased traffic. 

In 2019, council approved a development plan that 

allows for more than 500 housing units on the 

League of Grove City 

took place on June 5 

with three games — 

the Orioles versus the 

Pirates, the Rockies 

versus the Reds, and 

the Cubs took on the 

Braves. 

Before each game, 

the announcer welcomed 

back the crowd 

and said the three 

words they have been 

longing to hear since 

the season ended in 

2019 — “Let’s Play 

Ball!” 

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Skylar Murdock prepares to 

run to first base. 

And play they did. And score. And eat hotdogs and 

popcorn after the game. And, of course, scream and 

cheer throughout. 

For the players, it was a sense of normalcy after a 

difficult and isolating year and for the families it was 

one that provided much comfort for them too. 

Though many of the families have been playing and 

attending games since the inaugural season in 2016, it 

was the first time the Boulter family of Lewis Center 

signed up. 

Kim Boulter said she did not quite know what to 

expect when she brought her 8-year-old son, Aiden to 

participate in his first adaptive sporting event but was 

blown away by the support from the community. 

“We have enjoyed it so much,” she said. “The players, 

coaches and families were so kind and they have 

made this environment so fun for us.” 

Angelia Rodgers, Kaiden Mack’s mother, said that 

supportive base is largely what keeps them coming 

back year after year. 

“There is nowhere else that you can get this level of 

support,” she said. “We have all really become a family 

here.” 

Farmstead-Hancock property, near State Route 104 

and Hawthorne Parkway. In 2020, council gave the 

green light to Pinnacle Quarry, an expansion of the 

Pinnacle development, that will add 180 single family 

homes and 30 condominiums. Last year, council also 

approved plans for a 105-unit apartment complex 

along State Route 104. 

“There are traffic issues,” said councilman Aaron 

Schlabach. “But we cannot not have housing. I am 

pleased to add housing in the area.” 

Councilman Ted Berry said he would prefer the 

area stay as is. 

“My problem is where this is located,” said Berry. 

“My vision of that area is green. It should stay in its 

current state for the park to expand.” 

Berry, who voted against the proposal, was referring 

to Scioto Grove Metro Park, which is near the 

property. 

According to city documents, the preliminary proposal 

includes several areas of open space and multiuse 

paths, which would help with connectivity across 

the site. There is also a potential trail connection to 

Scioto Grove Metro Park, through the Scioto Meadow 

subdivision. 

The developer will still have to come before council 

for final approval of the development plan.


Good oldfashioned 

fun 

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

On June 5, the community came out to 

Century Village in Fryer Park to experience 

a bit of old-fashioned fun during 

the Heritage Celebration. Among the 

newest attractions was the unveiling of 

the recently restored railroad station. 

Top right, Suzanne Gibboney-Rogers, a 

volunteer with the Southwest Franklin 

County Historical Society, breaks all 

kinds of societal norms during that era 

as she not only sits at the desk of the 

stationmaster (who were traditionally 

male) but shows off a little skin at the 

ankle. “People would be very scandalized 

by her behavior,” said historical 

society president Steven Jackson. 

Nancy Pennell (right) joins a jam session. 

She said they often perform folk 

songs at Century Village on Saturdays. 

Jackson Phillips (below) swings at a 

pitch during the vintage “base ball” 

game between the Ohio Village Muffins 

and the Century Village Greyhounds. 

Phillips, 18, was a member of the Central 

Crossing High School baseball team. 

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offer its annual Summer Reading 

Challenge (SRC) in a creative virtual format 

from June 5 through July 31. 

Registration opened on June 5 and participants 

are able to sign up on the library’s 

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READsquared app. 

This year’s theme of “Tails and Tales” 

features animals and stories. 

Offered for all ages, babies through 

adults, SRC focuses on fostering early literacy 

and keeping minds active during the 

summer months, helping to combat learning 

loss known as “summer slide.” This 

refers to the tendency for children to lose 

significant learning gains over the summer 

if they do not partake in reading or other 

enrichment activities while school is out of 

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The library has adapted SRC to continue 

to serve the community safely. 

Programming that is traditionally offered 

live will be presented virtually. SRC participants 

will have the opportunity to track 

their reading, attend virtual programs, do 

online activities, explore library resources, 

complete missions and quests, and more to 

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Activities include: 

•Children’s author Laura Numeroff, 

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“If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” (June 7, 

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•Columbus Zoo (June 14, 10:30 a.m.) 

•TaleWise, a show interweaving stories 

and science (June 21, 10:30 a.m.) 

•Turtle Dance Music, a music and comedy 

show crafted to be inclusive for all children 

including those on the autism spectrum 

(July 12, 10:30 a.m.) 

•Wildlife Encounters, bringing favorite 

animal characters from books to life (July 

19, 10:30 a.m.) 

•Reggie Harris: Music and the 


Underground Railroad (July 26, 10:30 

a.m.) 

In addition, library staff will virtually 

present a host of special programs, storytimes, 

book discussions, and more for all 

ages throughout the summer while also 

providing ample opportunities to get hands 

on with a variety of take-home “Take and 

Make” craft and activity kits. 

SRC is one of the library’s most popular 

programs that is eagerly anticipated by 

participants and staff alike. 

“We are so excited to be able to offer 

another Summer Reading Challenge safely 

this year,” says Meredith Wickham, director 

of Southwest Public Libraries. “Even in 

a typical year, we know what it takes to 

combat the loss of reading skills over the 

summer, and with the pandemic intensifying 

learning loss, it’s become even more 

important. Our staff have spent months 

creating a stimulating program for all ages, 

and we look forward to a fun and readingfilled 

summer together.” 

Details about the library’s Summer 

Reading Challenge can be found at 

swpl.org. Visit the library’s website for a 

full calendar of events. 

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By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

Government Focus 

The village of Urbancrest council has turned down a 

development company’s request for a tax abatement. 

At its meeting on June 8, council denied a 10-year, 50 

percent enterprise zone tax abatement application from 

the Dublin-based T&J Properties with a 5-1 vote. 

According to representatives with the company, they 

sought to build a 100,000 square-foot industrial complex 

on Urbancrest Industrial Court that could have netted the 

village approximately $280,000 in property and payroll 

taxes and brought approximately 40 full-time and parttime 

jobs to the area. 

The members of the council said they rejected the application 

for a variety of reasons. 

Councilwoman Nikky Ziglar-Zimmerman said she voted 

against their request because she did not feel the abatement 

would be a net gain for the community despite the 

financial figures listed in an economic impact study conducted 

by county officials. 

“We have other projects coming in that are not paying 

an abatement,” she said. “Why are we going to entertain it 

when we don’t need it?” 

She added that if the council had approved the application 

as is, the village could have actually seen a reduction 

in those property tax collections as they would have to split 

the revenue gained evenly with the South-Western City 

Schools District. 

“It just didn’t make a lot of sense for me to vote for this,” 

Ziglar-Zimmerman said after the meeting. “It’s an attractive 

property — they even kept saying it was an attractive 

property — so why are we going to settle for an abatement?” 

Councilman Steven Larkins explained his rationale for 

voting against the proposal as fear of occupancy, or 

the lack thereof. 

“I think they have put the cart before the horse,” 

he said. 

During the discussion for the application 

request, R.J. Sabatino, the development administrator 

for T&J Properties, said there is interest in 

the single or multi-tenant industrial building but 

no commitments thus far. 

“That concerns me greatly,” said Larkins after 

the meeting. “I drive past these big, empty warehouses 

all of the time and I do not want to see that 

in or around Urbancrest.” 

Josh Roth, a senior program coordinator at the 

county economic development and planning department, 

said those concerns are valid but feels the 

size of this proposed warehouse would likely meet 

capacity. 

“It’s much easier to fill a space that is 100,000 

square-feet than something that is seven times 

larger,” he said. 

Larkins said though he is not strictly opposed to 

industrial development, he would like to know who 

any potential tenants are before making a decision 

of this magnitude. 

“It’s going to impact our community for generations 

to come,” he said. 

After the tax abatement application was voted 


Village council rejects request for 10-year tax abatement 

down, Sabatino said he was disappointed but appreciated 

the council’s time and consideration. 

“Hopefully, the project happens (in the future),” he said. 

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community events 

Explorers Information Session 

Are you between the ages of 14 and 21 

years old and interested in law enforcement? 

Join members of the Grove City 

Division of Police at an Explorers 

Information Session from 6 to 8 p.m., 

Wednesday, June 9 at the Safety Complex, 

3360 Park St. Explorers participate in 

community service, ride-alongs, workshops 

and other training to prepare for a career 

in law enforcement. Parents are welcome 

and applications will be available to those 

interested. For more information, contact 

the post advisor at 614-277-1754. 

Coffee with a Cop 

The Grove City Division of Police, city of 

Grove City and Grove City Area Chamber 

of Commerce invite you to Coffee with a 

Cop from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 

29 at 3 Brothers Diner, 3090 Southwest 

Blvd. 

Join Police Chief Rick Butsko and officers 

for a unique opportunity to ask questions 

and learn more about the division’s 

work serving the Grove City community. 

The program expands the division’s outreach 

to citizens continuing the Grove City 

community policing philosophy. There is 


no agenda, just a casual opportunity to ask 

questions and share ideas over morning 

coffee. 

Coffee with a Cop is a national initiative 

designed to advance the practice of community 

policing and strengthen relationships 

between police officers and the community. 

Wine and Arts Festival 

The Heart of Grove City will host the 

Wine and Arts Festival in the Grove City 

Town Center. The event will take place 

from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, June 18 and 

from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 19. 

Tickets are available the day of the event 

and start at $25. For more information, 

visit heartofgrovecity.org. 

Blood drives in Grove City 

The American Red Cross will host several 

blood drives in Grove City. The drives 

will take place: 

•June 12 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the 

Grove City Church of the Nazarene, 4750 

Hoover Road 

•June 15 from 12 to 6 p.m. at St John’s 

Lutheran Church, 3220 Columbus St. 

To schedule an appointment, call 1-800- 

448-3543 or visit www.redcrossblood.org. 

Honoring the fallen 

Photo courtesy of the city of Grove City 

The American Legion Paschall Post 164 and Veterans of Foreign Wars 8198 hosted 

the annual Grove City Memorial Day Service on May 31 at Grove City Cemetery. The 

ceremony featured the Placement of the Poppy to honor the fallen and their families 

for their sacrifices made for our country. The event featured (left to right) Nick 

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OhioHealth plans to open 

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OhioHealth is announcing plans to open 

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Three acres of land were purchased along 

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The medical office building will provide 

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“Beulah Park is the perfect location to 

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“We are committed to providing accessible, 

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and are looking forward to opening 

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of 2022.” 

The medical office building will be one of 

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the opportunity to explore and implement 

new and exciting ways to provide services 

that will help enhance the patient 

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City, but throughout the entire OhioHealth 

system. 

“Grove City residents have shown that 

they trust OhioHealth with their care. Our 

urgent care here is the busiest in our system. 

The response to OhioHealth Grove 

City Methodist Hospital has been incredible,” 

said Kim. 

OhioHealth also is also committed to 

many other healthcare services in Grove 

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rehabilitation and WorkHealth services. 

Additionally, OhioHealth partners with 

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news and notes 

GCHS Athletic Hall of Fame nominations 

The Grove City High School Athletic Hall of Fame nomination 

deadline has been extended to June 30 for the 2021 HOF class. 

Forty athletes, four coaches, two teams, two athletic directors, 

and a contributor have been inducted since the Athletic Hall of 

Fame was founded in 2015. The purpose of the HOF is to recognize 

and honor former GCHS athletes, coaches, administrators 

and supporters who excelled in their sport or coaching/support 

role and helped bring honor and recognition to Grove City High 

School. 

The nomination form and eligibility criteria can be found at 

www.gchsgreyhounds.com. Forms can also be picked up in person 

from the high school athletic department. Mail completed forms to 

Grove City High School, Attn: Kris Sander, 4665 Hoover Road, 

Grove City, Ohio 43123. Please include your and your nominee’s 

current contact information. 

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The Franklin County Engineer’s Office announced that Clime 

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five days for railroad crossing repairs. Clime Road will be 

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Bertha is a lovely 

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kids, good with 

dogs, and good with 

cats. She loves people. 

All she wants to 

do is wave hello to 

everyone she 

meets. If you’ve 

been in search of a 

new 72-pound best friend, then what are 

you waiting for? Come meet Bertha. She is 

up for adoption at the Franklin County Dog 

Shelter. 

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Clever is a bit of a 

wallflower. She is a 

6-year-old pit bull 

mix. This shy yet 

charming girl is 

searching for a 

patient owner with a 

relaxed lifestyle. 

Clever could use 

gentle guidance to 

help her out of her 

shell. Treat her sweet and kind and she will 

blossom. Adopt her from the Franklin 

County Dog Shelter. 

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Dr. Honeydew is 

fondly called Doc. 

She is mom to the 

Muppets, who are 

also ready to be 

adopted. Doc is a 

gentle soul. She 

loves hanging out 

by a sunny window. 

She is shy and can 

join a home with 

adults or older teens and a feline friend, 

given the right introduction. Doc is a beautiful 

tabby with gorgeous markings that shine 

in the light and is ready for a comfortable 

home where she can be loved. Doc is up for 

adoption through Friends for Life Animal 

Haven. 

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Daddy Warbucks 

is 2 years old. He 

ended up in rescue 

because his owner 

died. He loves being 

held, brushed and 

purrs like crazy 

when you give him 

pets. He’s currently 

residing at the Pet 

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Consumer Square West Shopping Center. 

Stop in the store if you’d like to meet him or 

contact Colony Cats. Daddy Warbucks is 

neutered, microchipped, and up to date on 

vaccines. 

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www.columbusmessenger.com June 13, 2021 - GROVE CITY MESSENGER - PAGE 15 

Opinion Page 

Driver errors that drive us all nuts! 

We’ve all heard it too many times before and it’s true. 

Life is not always fair and I’m betting many feel it rarely 

is. Play the violin and pass the tissues. And nowhere is it 

more evident than when it comes to all of us sharing in the 

financial, physical and mental anguish of others’ miscues 

on the roadways. 

My career employer was big on safety and rewarded its 

employees for incident free safety performance, on and off 

the job. An employee was sitting at a red light on the way 

home from work when another inattentive driver plowed 

into him from behind. It wasn’t his fault, he did nothing 

wrong, the other driver was cited. But the entire work 

force lost any reward. It made no sense to me, but that was 

the rule. 

It’s by no surprise our auto insurance bills are so high 

as we must all share in picking up the tab for that horrible 

driver we too often see and even for those who might be far 

away on the other side of the country. Every roadway 

blooper that leads to a costly accident becomes a burden to 

us all, even when we have nothing to do with them. 

I thought I’d seen everything over the years, but recently 

saw a new classic. I’m betting the driver already has 

numerous accidents and tickets on his/her record with a 

sure bet another isn’t waiting too far down the road. 

It was after our arctic plunge, with all the accompanying 

snow and ice that enveloped outside parked cars like 

an igloo. I was out walking along, and a car drove by. It 

was completely socked in, snow and ice covering every window, 

the rooftop and hood. The driver had semi-cleared a 

tiny circle on the driver’s side windshield. That’s it. He/she 

obviously hadn’t even attempted to clear anything else. 

He/she was basically like a pilot flying on instruments 

with zero visibility. As it sped by, all I could see was the 

vague shape of a head straining up to the hole and a reflection 

coming off two eyeballs. 

Oh, we all make mistakes on the road from time-totime, 

maybe we’ve even had a major blunder or two in our 

lifetime. Hopefully, our blunders have just been minor 

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waiting to happen every time they take to the roads. They 

send shivers down your spine if you’re unfortunate enough 

to sit in the passenger seat with them driving and leave 

you shuddering hours after the ride. You wonder if they 

sent in five cereal box tops for their license. How could they 

have possibly passed a road test without bribing the evaluator. 

We’ve all held on for dear life with a driver like that 

sometime in our lifetime. They zoom right up to the car in 

front, regardless of what speed you’re traveling or the 

weather and road conditions. They step on the gas, then 

the brake, over and over again. You’re clenching the door 

handle as tight as you can while your right foot is pushing 

down on the floorboard as hard as possible while your 

brain tries to convince you there’s a brake pedal there. You 

begin hoping your foot will break through the floor so you 

can do a Fred Flintstone stop. To the driver, it’s not tailgating 

until you yell out, “back off” and close your eyes and 

start praying and wondering if you sent in your last health 

insurance premium. 

I think what I saw goes right to the top of my always 

highly coveted, ‘Roadway Meathead of the Year’ award list 

and the year has barely begun. It surpasses many other 

traditional and worthy annual candidates on my already 

long-standing established list. I’ll describe just a few frustrating 

roadway situations we possibly share in. 

There’s the driver who slows down for a turn, way too 

far in advance of the turn, then finally turns so slowly you 

feel like yelling out your driver’s window, “you need a 

push?” That goes along with the driver who’s zipping along 

and suddenly slams on the brakes to turn, causing you to 

slam on yours and hope nobody slams into your rear. Then, 

halfway through the turn, the driver finally puts on the 

turn signal. That’s not quite how it’s supposed to work. 

We’ve all seen the Nascar driver. They approach an 

intersection. The traffic light turns yellow far before they 

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Dave Burton 

waving to start the race. They 

excel like they had the pole position 

and zoom through the light. 

Only problem is, it turned red 

long before they passed through 

it. Hopefully, drivers who just 

got a green light going the other 

way are paying attention. 

Taking the Nascar theme a bit 

further. You’re on a highway and 

the car in front is going excruciatingly 

slow, too slow. You signal 

and pull out to pass it. You get up next to it and it speeds 

up. You go faster and so does your now opponent. You’re 

now going faster than you want to, maybe even above the 

speed limit. You’re caught neck and neck in the passing 

lane, left out to dry, and an 18-wheeler truck rolls up 

behind you. He’s impatient, his bumper gets right up to 

yours. The car next to you won’t slow down, you can’t get 

by. You go faster and faster, you’re now in a near panic. 

Finally, you get by and move back into the other non-passing 

lane. You look back and the car you finally got by has 

slowed back down to its snail pace and is backing up the 

traffic again. 

Some drivers seem to have a problem looking beyond 

the car in front of them so they can anticipate up ahead 

better. They literally live for the moment, not the future up 

ahead. They might not see brake lights up ahead, flashing 

lights, or an intersection light getting ready to turn red. 

That, or they just ignore everything to make it more exciting 

and wait until the last second to start hard braking, 

nearly causing a pileup. Everything they do is last-second. 

If you’re a passenger, you feel like you’re in a jet taking off 

and landing the entire trip and start searching for your 

barf bag under the seat. 

That lack of anticipation really hits when the driver 

fails to read the roadway signs telling cars to merge for 

some approaching reason. Instead, they wait until the last 

second and then try to duck into a tiny spot the safe and 

patient drivers have left open. Most backup delays you see 

are needless if drivers would just read and head the signs. 

This one always rattles my patience. You’re in heavy 

traffic and drive along trying to keep a safe distance 

behind the car in front. Inevitably a car flies by and ducks 

in right in front of you causing you to quickly slow up, else 

you’ll be tailgating. If you try to back off and keep a safe 

distance it happens repeatedly. You keep getting shuffled 

back and can’t win unless you too tailgate. 

This morning’s rush hour traffic report showed I-71 at a 

complete standstill once again in the heralded construction 

zone, our own little Bermuda Triangle for too many years 

now. It’s a rare day when there isn’t one there, almost 

always caused by one driver’s miscues. So many other cars 

end up sharing in the needless direct and indirect repercussions. 

My company used to insist all accidents are preventable. 

I’m not sure I agree with that, but I do agree 

almost all are. 

Dave Burton is a guest columnist for the Columbus 

Messenger Newspapers. He lives in Grove City.



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xAuctions 

AUCTION 

Thurs., June 17, 2021 @ 10:00 AM 

5885 Haughn Rd., Grove City, Ohio 43123 

A public auction will be held to settle delinquent storage account. The 

names and last known addresses are listed below. The goods are general 

household items unless other wise noted and will be sold by unit. 

1) Lisa N Hosteriman, 5484 Sutton Dr, Grove Cit,y OH 43123, Unit 141 

2) Chad Wayne Johnson, 6339 Riverveiw loop, Grove City, OH 43123, Unit 240-241 

3) Sara E Salyers, 27875 Jugrun Dr., Frazeyburg, OH 43822, Unit 277 

4) Sabrina M Gilbert, 155 Calahan, Columbus OH 43207, Unit 205. 

Auctions 

xPreschool/Daycare 

holding His hand and theirs for over 30 years… 

NOW ENROLLING – Call (614) 875-1917 

Conveniently located on Hoover Road (between Route 665 and Stringtown Road) 

Infant, toddler, Pre-K, School Age (virtual & blended learning assistance) 

and summer day camp. 

Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack provided - Open 6:30am to 6:00pm. 

childcareinfo@grovecitychristianchildcare.org 

www.grovecitychristianchildcare.org 

Visit us on Facebook or Instagram 

Preschool/Daycare 

xAdult Care 

1 Hr. up to 24 Hr. Care 

We send you the Best Home Caregivers 

Rates as low as $15.21 an hour! 

“We Do Things Your Way” 

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

Call or text for info. www.v-angels.com 

Adult Care 

xPublic Notice 

LEGAL NOTICE 

The Grove City Police Department has recovered 

numerous bicycles, tools, electronic equipment, clothing 

and monies over the course of several months. 

The bicycles are of various types and models, as are 

the tools and electronic equipment. All properties are 

held in a secured police facility at all times. If you 

believe you have claim to any of the property and have 

proof of ownership for the property, you may call the 

Grove City Police Department Property Room at 

614-277-1757. A review and release of any and all 

property is by appointment only. All items not claimed 

will be sold at public auction, turned over to the Law 

Enforcement Fund, or destroyed according to Ohio 

Law. 

CHARITABLE DONATION 

Qualified organizations may be eligible to receive 

bicycles as charitable donations from the City of 

Grove City. Qualified organizations must have a valid 

ruling or determination letter recognizing the taxexempt 

status of the organization, pursuant to Internal 

Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) or (c)(19). 

Representatives may call the Grove City Police 

Department Property Room at 614-277-1757 to 

inquire about the donation process. 

Public Notice 


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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 

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LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, 

NE, NC, NH, OH, OK, 

SC, SD, TX, VT and WA 

requires seller of certain 

business opportunities to 

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before selling. Call to 

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before you buy. 

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Fast free pickup running 

or not - 24 hour response. 

Maximum tax 

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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 

Landscape Company 

looking for drivers and 

non-drivers. Wage negotiable 

depending on exp.. 

Call 614-456-9980, 

Espanol 614-648-8424 


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 

New feature product FREE to you. Participate in a brief survey and see 

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Columbus 

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

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

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

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

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

are welcome to submit requests for donations of items. 

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

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

Mondays publication. Messenger Newspapers is not responsible for any 

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

HELP WANTED 

PTLawn Care, Clean-up, 

Paint, etc to do various 

tasks. No Exp. necessary, 

no tools needed. Call or 

text 614-207-8933. 

NOW HIRING 

Commercial 

Janitorial 

All Shifts 

Full and Parttime 

Call or Text Now 

614-804-1256 

DATED SALES 

Galloway Presbyterian 

Church Rummage Sale 

Sat. June 26, 9-3 

6191 Hall Rd. Galloway 

PETS 

GROOM 

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GO 

Our Mobile Salon 

Comes To You. 

Small Dogs Under 30 lbs. 

“Gentle Hands for Cold 

Noses & Wagging Tails!” 

614-804-1615 

614-695-2424 

WANT TO BUY 

We Buy Junk Cars & 

Trucks. Highest Prices 

Paid. 614-395-8775 

WE BUY JUNK CARS 

Call anytime 614-774-6797 

ANTIQUES 

WANTED 

Victrolas, Watches, 

Clocks, Bookcases 

Antiques, Furn. 

Jeff 614-262-0676 

or 614-783-2629 

Come & Get It! 

7.4 W/SW/M 

7/4 W/S/M 

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. 

TTY/TDD 711 

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES 

WANT TO BUY 

BUYING VINYL RECORDS. 

LPs and 45s - 1950-80s 

Rock, Pop, Jazz, Soul. 

614-831-0383 

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 

MISCELLANEOUS 

FOR SALE 

Large Handicap Ramp for 

Sale - 614-279-8325 

Electric Wheel Chair, HD- 

Edge, ex. cond. 2018 

model, built for larger 

person, very clean & 

durable. Only used 9 mo. 

$5000 obo, discount for 

veterans. 614-864-6389 

Rentals 

MISCELLANEOUS 

FOR SALE 

Gas Lawn Mower, 

works like new - $50.00. 

614-465-7763 

RENTALS 

Condo for Rent - 3BR, 

Carport. No Pets - $1050. 

614-557-8883 

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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xClassified Services 

LANDSCAPING 

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www.OnyxLandscapingllc.com 

Full Service Lawn Care - 

SPRING CLEANUP SPECIAL 

Free Estimates - We Match Quotes 

Start with trust and you will always be satisfied 

AIR CONDITIONING 

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Complete System 

Clean & Check 

$49.95 

7/4 A 

Free Electronic Leak Testing 

All Makes • All Models 

45 Yrs. Exp. • Senior Discount 

614-351-9025 

BASEMENT 

WATERPROOFING 

Walker’s Basement 

Waterproofing. LLC 

614-359-4353 

BLACKTOP 

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CONSTRUCTION 

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Quality Work 

Competitive Prices 

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Since 1981 

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SEALCOATING 

Free Estimates 

Cell 614-512-1699 

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Sealcoating & Services LLC 

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Hollywood has been combing through 

the case files of paranormal investigators 

Ed and Lorraine Warren for ideas for more 

than four decades now, but it wasn’t until 

2013 that anyone thought to make a movie 

centered around the dynamic demon-fighting 

duo of the Northeast. 

In “The Conjuring,” the story revolves 

around their attempt to uncover the origins 

of a haunted farmhouse before it destroys 

the sweet family living within, but it wasn’t 

the tried-and-true horror trope that captured 

the interest of the general public. 

Though considered one of the best supernatural 

films of the decade, what made 

“The Conjuring” such a hit was the chemistry 

between the actors Patrick Wilson 

and Vera Farmiga and their depiction of 

the unwavering faith between their reallife 

counterparts as they fought off demons 

while battling their own. Not only did their 

portrayal add something new to the horrorsphere, 

but it also sparked a newfound 

interest in the couple (along with newfound 

claims of fraud) and kickstarted a multimillion 

dollar franchise and extended universe 

with solo films and spin-offs where 

they play second fiddle to haunted dolls 

and other objects. 

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In their latest venture, “The Conjuring: 

The Devil Made Me Do It,” it sees the two 

take center stage once again as they try to 

prove that a young man accused of murder 

only did so at the behest of evil spirits. 

The film begins in slick and stylized 

fashion as Ed (Wilson) and Lorraine 

(Farmiga) carry out an exorcism on 8-yearold 

David Glatzel (Julian Hilliard) in early 

1980s Connecticut. With thick fog rolling 

through the kitchen and David doing his 

best impression of a human pretzel on the 

dining table to great sound effect, they try 

to get the spirit to leave the boy despite the 

physical and emotional toll it is taking on 

their own bodies. Try as hard as they 

might, this demon is not leaving — until the 

boyfriend of David’s sister invites it into his 

own, that is. 

Not believing that he is now host to an 

evil entity (Ed collapsed after the exorcism 

due to his heart problems and was not able 

to explain that he saw the transference), 

Arne Cheyenne Johnson (Ruairi O’Connor) 

goes about his life none the wiser. But soon 

odd things start to happen — a cereal box 

falls to the floor, he starts to see visions, 

and his once even temper becomes shorter 

and shorter. 

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While helping his girlfriend Debbie 

(Sarah Catherine Hook) do odd jobs around 

the dog kennel where they work one day, 

he “blacks out.” When he finally comes to, 

he is covered in blood and realizes that he 

has stabbed business owner Bruno Sauls 

(Ronnie Gene Blevins) to death. 

Upon hearing the news, a newly awakened 

Ed and his increasingly clairvoyant 

wife Lorraine rush back to the town to try 

to uncover how this happened. Unlike the 

local law enforcement officials, the prosecuting 

attorney and the international 

media, they whole-heartedly believe Arne’s 

claim that the devil made him do it. 

Rather than delve into a straight courtroom 

drama with elements of Satanic 

Panic, the film retraces the case to the 

beginning when Ed and Lorraine first 

heard about David’s possession. Through 

flashbacks, tight shots of dark and dank 

quarters and a jump scare involving a 

waterbed, they determine that someone 

had placed a powerful curse on him, one 

that would have made him kill anyone the 

demon commanded. With that part of the 

mystery solved, they have to figure out who 

placed the curse on him, why, whether it 

has truly transferred to Arne and how far 

this curse-placer is willing to go in order to 

get what they want. 

As the eighth installment in the greater 

Conjuring universe, “The Devil Made Me 

Do It,” ran a real risk of losing the appeal 

that made the latter films so popular — 

Grove City Community Outdoor Movie 

Nights return for the 2021 season. 

Wednesday evenings will be jam-packed 

with free, family-friendly outdoor movies 

shown in partnership with the city of 

Grove City and The Naz Church. Movies 

are displayed on a large screen behind the 

church, 4770 Hoover Road, at 8 p.m. 

The 2021 Grove City Community 

Outdoor Movie Nights schedule: 

•June 23: Frozen 

•June 30: The Lion King Animated 

especially since it is 

based on a real-life 

murder case and not 

just an alleged 

haunting. But, like 

it or not, true crime 

is an increasingly 

popular medium for 

theory and story so in a sense it makes 

sense that the creators wanted to pivot to 

one of Ed and Lorraine’s most controversial 

cases. I’m not certain that will be a lasting 

change in this universe, but it does open 

the doors to explore more avenues in the 

future should they so choose. 

As in the case in the previous 

“Conjuring” films (and some of the spinoffs, 

to be honest), the strength of this one 

lies with the acting, especially with Wilson 

and Farmiga. They once again give a fantastic 

performance, one that carries the 

film through some rough story patches, 

stilted dialogue and questionable decisions 

involving jump scares with waterbeds. We 

former owners of said “beds” know all about 

their evilness. 

Grade: C+ 


In Entertainment 

Strong acting saves another “Conjuring” installment 

Free Community Brown Bag Lunch Drive-through 

Saturday, June 26, 11:00 am- 1:00 pm 

EMMANUEL LUTHERAN 

CHURCH 

80 E. Markison Ave., Columbus, OH 43207 

elclife.org 

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 

8:30 am & 11:00 am 

BIBLE CLASS 

Adult and Youth (K-5) 

9:45 am 

*11:00 service includes a radio broadcast 

in our parking lot on FM 87.9 

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The Reel Deal 

Dedra Cordle 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer 

and columnist. 

Outdoor movies at the Naz 

•July 7: Star Wars: The Force Awakens 

•July 14: D2: The Mighty Ducks 

•July 21: Toy Story 

•July 28: Mary Poppins Returns 

Watch these popular films from your car 

or pack lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy 

a movie under the stars, with family and 

friends. 

For additional information, visit 

GroveCityOhio.gov. Movies may be canceled 

due to adverse weather conditions 

including high winds. 

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southwest@ columbusmessenger.com 

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