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Alumni step up to the plate
Messenger photo by Linda Dillman
Hamilton Township Fire Department firefighters recently practiced on how to extricate
victims from crashed vehicles during a training exercise at the Lockbourne
Road fire station.
Life or death in a matter of minutes
By Linda Dillman
Staff Writer
In an emergency situation, minutes
are critical and ongoing training helps
first responders hone their skills when
the alarm rings and emergency vehicles
are dispatched to save a life.
For the Hamilton Township Fire
Department and training officer Lt. Rafe
Britton, a 26-year veteran of the fire service
with 14 years at Hamilton Township,
firsthand training with actual vehicles
enhances the learning experience.
“The more realistic we can make a
training, the more proficient we become
at our craft,” said Britton, who is also a
fire and EMS instructor. “Imagine trying
to teach auto extrication using plastic
model cars instead of real ones. You
would not be prepared for how metal
reacts to the extrication tools, how it
bends or rips or about action and reaction.
It would be like telling a driver you
want them to race a car in a NASCAR
race and you gave them a radio control
car to train with. When race day came,
they would not have a clue how a real car
reacts to speed and the track. They would
lose or crash, endangering other drivers
around them. You have to train real
world. You have to learn what to expect.”
During a June 15 extrication training
session, a donation of scrapped cars from
a Groveport Road business helped
Britton lead fellow firefighters through
the intricacies of dismantling a car in
order to gain access to and provide emergency
care for victims of an auto accident.
“Pick-N-Pull contacted Hamilton and
said they wanted to be more involved in
the community and asked what they
could do,” said Britton. “I immediately
told them we needed cars for extrication
training. In the past, Ken’s Atlantic towing
has been very good at providing
Hamilton with cars for training.”
See LIFE, page 9
By Linda Dillman
Staff Writer
A recent collective donation to Hamilton
Local Schools from 39 Hamilton alumni
cleared debts owed by senior students for
lunch served in the high school cafeteria.
“The total amount of the donation to
clear school lunch debt at Hamilton
Township High School was $2,318. Thanks
to the incredible generosity of other alumni,
the check arriving is for $2,818.
Consider it a payment in good faith that I'll
commit to never having a senior class face
lunch debt,” wrote HTHS alumni Jeremy
Taylor, who spearheaded the fundraiser.
In an email, Taylor told the Hamilton
Schools Board of Education he stayed connected
on Facebook with fellow graduates
and friends from high school and recently
shared a post that he planned to clear the
lunch debt at the school. He invited others
to join in his effort.
“I thought there has to be others who
feel similar to me,” said Taylor. “I was
floored to see the amount of people who
contributed in just 24 hours. Thirty-nine
graduates contributed via PayPal, Venmo
and CashApp. Hamilton Local Schools has
the support of stellar humans.”
Board member Wally Obert expressed
his appreciation to the graduates for their
kindness in banding together to take care
of the seniors’ lunch bill.
“It’s kind of special that people who
have been through our school system still
participate in that kind of thing,” said
Obert, “and I want to say a special thank
you to them.
Overseas trip
Hamilton High School science teacher
Jennifer Avery wants to take students on
an educational trip to Europe for a firsthand
look at World War II locations in
England, France and Germany they learn
about in the classroom.
Avery asked the board to consider
approving the 10-day, $4,660 June 2023
excursion, which includes air and ground
transportation, hotel accommodations,
meals, guided sightseeing, full-time tour
director and admission to sites including
Rouen Cathedral, Ardennes American
Cemetery and Memorial, Imperial War
Museum, Cabinet war rooms and Caen
Memorial.
“The company (Education First
Educational Tours) has been used previously
by HTHS for student travel internationally
and domestically. All high school
students are invited to attend this trip,
although they will be held to strict academic
and behavioral standards,” wrote Avery
in a letter to the board.
Avery is leading a similar student
excursion this year to Belize.
Avery said she is most excited about
taking students to the Omaha Beach
memorial.
“This trip will enable students to get out
of their comfort zones and experience different
cultures while learning about world
history,” said Avery. “Also, students have
the opportunity to earn high school credit
or college credit.”
Fundraising opportunities will help
reduce the cost of the trip for students and
for every six who sign up, a chaperone position
will be gifted to the board from
Education First.
“I think that’s fantastic,” said Obert
when the European trip was presented for
approval. “Two of my kids got to travel to
Europe in their senior year and they still
talk about it. To visit that type of history
about their grandparents and great-grandparents…I’d
really like to see that happen.”
Finances
District financing is going to save taxpayers
in the Hamilton Local School district
money on their property tax bills,
according to Hamilton Schools Treasurer
Adam Collier, who is refinancing bonds
because of lowered interest rates.
“We’re going to save the community
over $500,000 by refinancing some of the
few bonds we have left,” Collier said.
“We’re in fantastic shape with debt. We
only have $15 million in debt and that’s
from the 2005 big bond we did for the
buildings. That’s fantastic compared to
other districts who have over $100 million
in debt.”

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Library offers summer lunches
By Linda Dillman
Staff Writer
For many kids, a school meal is the
only guarantee they will not go hungry,
but what happens when school
doors close for the summer and stomachs
go empty?
The federal government steps in
with its Summer Food Service
Program, which is as close as a neighborhood
library.
Free summer lunches in the form
of a grab-and-go meal are distributed
free of charge Monday through Friday
at library locations throughout central
Ohio including the Southeast,
3980 S. Hamilton Road, (from 11:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m.) and South High,
3540 S. High St. (from 11 a.m.-1p.m.)
branches.
“In partnership with the Columbus
Recreation and Parks Department,
we started serving summer lunch in
2002 at four branches,” said Mary
Ann Crago, Youth Services Manager
of Columbus Metropolitan Library’s
Southeast Branch, who oversees the
summer lunch partnership this year.
“The service has since grown to 15
locations. At Columbus Metropolitan Library, we recognize
the value in providing all children access to
nutritious meals in a safe, friendly community space
over the summer months.”
Grab-and-go lunches are fresh meals, delivered
daily, that contain one serving of milk, two or more
servings of vegetables or fruit, one serving of grain and
one serving of meat or meat alternative.
Meals often contain a wrap or sandwich along with
fruits, vegetables and milk and are for ages one
through 18.
South High branch customer service specialist
Abdulrahman Alruwaishan said response has been
good for the summer meal program.
“People are glad we’re here,” said Alruwaishan. “It
makes a big difference. I look forward to having the
kids here.”
Adults do not need to accompany children picking
up lunch, however an adult may pick up a lunch for a
child who is not present. Children under age seven
must be accompanied by a caregiver who is at least
age16.
Other summer lunch sites in the area
According to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service,
in addition to the library locations, summer meal sites
are also available at:
•Indian Meadows, 4050 Southpoint Boulevard,
Heritage of Hannah Neil, 301 Obetz Road, and Scioto
Southland Community Center, 3901 Parsons Avenue.
•Glendening Elementary, 4200 Glendening Drive,
Degenhart Park, and Groveport Madison Middle
School Central, 751 Main St.
•Indian Trail Elementary School, 6767 Gender
Road, Winchester Trail Elementary School, 6865
Gender Road, Canal Winchester Middle School, 7155
Parkview Drive, and Canal Winchester High School,
300 Washington St.
Also at the South High Library
The South High branch is also offering Summer
Reading Challenge outdoor activities such as a Large
Farm Animal Visit, June 29 1-3 p.m., with chickens,
ducks, turkeys, rabbits, sheep, goats and a mini-pig
Messenger photo by Linda Dillman
South High Library customer service specialist Abdulrahman
Alruwaishan prepares Grab-and-Go meals to hand out to kids visiting
the library.
“People are glad we’re here. It makes a
big difference. I look forward to having the
kids here.”
- Abdulrahman Alruwaishan
South High Library
customer service specialist
providing a real-life farm experience for all ages.
On July 17 from 1-3 p.m., all ages can get a glimpse
of West Africa through drumming and dance, colorful
costumes, musical instruments, rhythms and songs
with Sogbety Diomande.
If you missed the farm animals in June, they are
back on July 24 from 1-3 p.m.
“It’s a great opportunity for children to engage in
summer reading fun and pick up a grab-and-go meal.
Check in with staff to see what’s happening,” said
Crago.
For information about USDA’s Summer Food
Service Program sites close to you, visit
www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks
or
www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids.
Columbus Metropolitan Library’s all-online
Summer Reading Challenge runs through July 31 and
is designed keep young readers from losing critical literacy
skills–the Summer Slide–during the summer
months.
“This pandemic has deeply impacted our young
minds and their ability to learn,” said CML Public
Services Director Kathy Shahbodaghi. “Helping them
get back on track starts with books and reading. This
is especially critical during the out-of-school months.”
CML will mail participants a game board with
activities and a free book while supplies last.
Participants complete reading goals in order to be
entered into raffle drawings for gift cards and other
prizes. A raffle at the end of the program includes kids’
bikes, helmets and locks for the five-11 age group.
Visit a local branch or www.columbuslibrary.org for
information about the online Summer Reading
Challenge.

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MORPC honored
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning
Commission (MORPC) and Atlanta
Regional Commission were named the
recipients of a 2021 Achievement Award by
the National Association of Regional
Councils for their facilitation of a Racial
Equity Conversation Series for staff and
board members at regional councils
throughout the United States.
The National Association of Regional
Councils serves as the national voice for
regions by advocating for regional cooperation
as the most effective way to address a
variety of community planning and development
opportunities and issues. The
organization is based in Washington, D.C.
and presented the award on June 16, 2021,
during its annual conference.
“MORPC and the Atlanta Regional
Commission are like-minded partners; we’re
both passionate about more inclusive, accessible
futures for our growing regions.
MORPC is grateful for Doug Hooker and his
team's leadership and friendship.” MORPC
Executive Director William Murdock said.
“The Racial Equity Conversation Series was
a natural next step for our collaboration,
allowing us — and many other regional councils
— to be more deliberate in eliminating
systemic racism, elevating diversity and
equity, and understanding the role that
regional councils have in creating better,
fairer outcomes for residents.”
MORPC and ARC began the conversation
with other regional agencies after recognizing
the need to have what many may view as
uncomfortable conversations about race.
What started as a conversation between two
colleagues turned into a six-week conversation
series that worked to facilitate racial
learning, healing and equity building.
Through their outreach efforts, MORPC
and ARC were joined by more than 30
regional councils from across the country to
hear concerns, share best practices and create
steps to eliminate racism.
“ARC’s partnership with MORPC began
in 2014 and has deepened through the years.
That partnership and my respect for William
Murdock made it natural, almost an imperative,
to partner with them in this timely and
critical conversation,” ARC Executive
Director Doug Hooker said. “The Racial
Equity Conversation Series has been just the
latest of several, meaningful collaborations
with our trusted partners in Columbus.”
Through their engagement with the
National Association of Regional Councils,
the two organizations have hosted peer
exchanges to share staff learning and leadership
related to sustainability, diversity,
mobility and more. They also partnered on
MORPC’s annual Summit on
Sustainability in 2020 to elevate the environmental
conference and reach a growing
audience from both regions.
The Racial Equity Conversation Series
led to the development of a resource guide
for regional agencies, which serve as a
starting point in having important conversations
with board members and staff to
eliminate racial barriers.
To download a copy of the Racial Equity
Conversation Series resource guide visit
www.morpc.org/eliminateracism.
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Ohio BWC Board
Private employers covered by the Ohio
Bureau of Workers' Compensation will pay
$71.5 million less in premiums next policy
year due to a rate reduction BWC’s Board
of Directors approved today.
The board approved a net 7.1 percent
decrease to private employer rates and
assessments during its regular monthly
meeting this morning, affecting approximately
220,000 employers across the state.
The reduction goes into effect July 1, the
start of the 2021 policy year.
The board’s action marks the fourth consecutive
rate reduction for private employers
since 2018 and the twelfth since 2008.
It also follows a 10 percent reduction for
Ohio’s public employers (cities, counties,
schools, etc.) that went into effect Jan. 1.
The 7.1 percent rate cut represents an
average statewide change to premiums.
The actual premium paid by individual private
employers depends on several factors,
including the expected future claims costs
in their industry, their company’s recent
claims history, and their participation in
various BWC programs.
Fish fry fun
Messenger photo by Linda Dillman
Lockbourne Village Councilwoman and volunteer Tammy Langley (left) helps Greg
Kehlmier (right) pick out a dessert during a village fish fry fundraiser on June 17.
Diners feasted on freshly fried fish and smoked brisket in support of the
Lockbourne community. Kehlmier, a Groveport resident, said he enjoys the fish
served by the crew of volunteers and has regularly attended the event for years.
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More housing needed
Regarding the article, “Commercial and
retail development planned for Obetz,”
that appeared in the May 30 South
Messenger, I would agree that we need
more restaurants in this area, but we also
need a lot more housing. So many big companies,
but their employees have to live in
other areas because there is just not
enough housing. So, I would say housing
such as apartments and homes with some
nice shops or restaurants.
Patty Corfman
Obetz
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‘Hitman’ sequel is not a hit
One of the more pleasant cinematic surprises
of 2017 was the release of “The
Hitman’s Bodyguard,” a silly and violent
oddball comedy that placed Ryan Reynolds
in the role of the harried bodyguard and
Samuel L. Jackson as the footloose hitman
on a self-serving missing to take down a
war criminal at an international tribunal.
Despite the dumb premise, which it
whole-heartedly embraced, this film managed
to become a sleeper hit across at the
domestic and global box office and that was
due in large part to the chemistry between
the two actors.
As individuals, they have great actioncomedy
personas but they function at completely
different frequencies. Reynolds is
known more for his droll talking sarcasm
whereas Jackson is better known for his,
let’s say, colorful turn of phrases. Their
unique styles work for them separately — it
has definitely served them well throughout
their careers — but putting them together
in a movie where they verbally and physically
spar was nothing short of lighting in a
bottle.
Wanting to recapture that essence, the
studio quickly greenlit a sequel, brought
back most of the cast and crew (it retained
director Patrick Hughes and screenwriter
Tom O’Connor with an assist from
Brandon Murphy and Phillip Murphy) and
probably crossed their fingers hoping for
some more magic. Having seen “The
Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard,” however, I
can say the follow-up definitely lost some
luster.
Rather than lean back into the pairing
that made the first film so delightfully
absurd, the sequel sees them separated for
much of the action, especially in the first
half.
When it opens, our harried bodyguard
Michael Bryce (Reynolds) is deep into a
therapy session where he recounts a recurring
dream of being stripped of his “Triple
A” rating and permanently losing his
license thanks to his assassin frenemy
Darius Kincaid (Jackson).
Feeling that she has heard this story
one too many times, his therapist tells him
to take a break from the “bodyguarding
business” and go relax on a beach somewhere
and think about what his future
holds.
Following her advice, he jets off to the
pristine beaches in Italy where he plans to
immerse himself into Rhonda Byrne’s popular
self-help book “The Secret” and take a
long sabbatical from guns and violence.
Those plans last approximately one day as
he is accosted by Darius’s equally violent
wife Sonia (Salma Hayek, expanding her
well-received cameo into a co-leading role)
who needs his help.
According to Sonia, who is a notable con
artist, Darius has been abducted by an
international crime syndicate and has
specifically requested she find Michael and
get his assistance.
Against his better judgment, Michael
decides to help Sonia rescue Darius from
what he believes is just a run-of-the-mill
vengeance deal — after all, Darius has
racked up quite a long list of enemies. But
they soon discover that this is a part of a
larger, much more dangerous plot that
involves cyber terrorism, global markets
and wreaking devastating havoc across an
entire continent.
Knowing the severity, they have to
decide whether they can keep each other
alive long enough to stop this from happening.
As is the case with most sequels, “The
Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard” is bigger and
louder than its predecessor, and packed
with more action sequences and more violence,
especially at the
hands of Sonia who desperately
wants her husband
alive so they can
start a family. But
where the sequel is
found lacking is with
the humor and sense
of fun felt throughout
the first one.
Though Reynolds
and Jackson are
together throughout the second part of the
film, their chemistry does not quite crackle
the way it did before.
It could be because of the dumber plot,
the studio mandated cut to the running
time, the ‘focus on the family ‘thread
between Darius or Sonia, or just lazier dialogue
but their verbal digs just do not connect
the same way they did in “The
Hitman’s Bodyguard.”
Despite that disservice to the audience,
there are some solid laughs to be found
within — the ending with the surprise
“baby” was genuinely funny — but it does
not compare to what whipped throughout
its predecessor.
So, if you were a big fan of the first film,
beware of the dampening of a good time in
the second.
But if you’re looking for something that
is kind of humorous, extremely violent and
“turn your brain off” escapist fare, well,
this might be a decent flick for you.
Grade: C
The Reel Deal
Dedra
Cordle
Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer
and columnist.
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Record months for international cargo
Rickenbacker International Airport set
a record for international cargo arrivals.
For the month of April, Rickenbacker
Aviation handled 142 international allcargo
arrivals, eclipsing the prior record of
120 arrivals set in June 2020.
And for the first four months of 2021,
international all-cargo arrivals were up
nearly 60 percent.
Unlike the pandemic-related shipments
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Ty Thomas holds the game ball that has an inscription documenting his recent
unassisted triple play.
Thomas makes unassisted triple play
By Rick Palsgrove
Managing Editor
Ty Thomas, age 10, did something rare
in a youth recreation league baseball
game that many Major League baseball
players have never even done - he completed
an unassisted triple play.
Thomas is a member of Obetz Team
Yellow and he made his triple play in a
recent game against Canal Winchester
Team White.
“Ty was pitching and caught a ball
that was somewhere between a fly ball
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and line drive,” said his father, Aric
Thomas. “The bases were loaded and he
tagged out the kid running from second to
third base and then went over and
stepped on third base after Coach Alwood
reminded him of that potential out, as
well. It was an unassisted triple play. He
was excited to turn the triple play and
jogged off the field with his teammates,
grinning the whole time.”
The league includes teams from
Groveport, Hamilton Township, Obetz,
and Canal Winchester.
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The Southeast Branch of the Columbus
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Hamilton Road, Groveport.
Call 614-645-2275 for information.
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Celebrating the Fourth!
By Rick Palsgrove
Managing Editor
The Fourth of July celebrations are
back!
Obetz
“Our annual Famous Fortress
Fireworks event is back this year and it’ll
be bigger and better than ever!” said Obetz
Mayor Angela Kirk. “There will be live
music, food trucks, inflatables, games, and,
or course, fireworks.”
The event will be held on July 2 at
Fortress Obetz, 2015 Recreation Trail,
starting at 6 p.m. fireworks will start at
approximately 9:50 p.m.
“I am excited that we are able to have
the event this year at Fortress Obetz,”
said Kirk. “Our community always enjoys
celebrating this holiday with family and
friends. This past year has been extremely
hard on all of us. Being able to come
together and celebrate as a community
again makes this year even more special
and exciting for us all.”
Groveport
The city of Groveport will hold its
Independence Day celebration on July 3,
which will feature a parade and fireworks.
The parade will start at 11 a.m. at
Richardson Road and travel west on Main
Street, then turn right onto Hendron Road
and end at Glendening Elementary.
The fireworks will be launched at dusk
on July 3 from Palm Pond in Heritage Park
on Wirt Road.
Musical entertainment begins in the
parking lot along Wirt Road with the
Sirens from 7:30 p.m. until 8:15 p.m. and
McGuffey Lane from 8:30 p.m. until 9:40
p.m. There will be food vendors.
The children’s parade will be held on
June 29 at 6 p.m. The children’s parade
will begin at Middle School Central, 751
Main St., then proceed west on Main
Street to Crooked Alley, south to Wirt
Road, east along Wirt Road back to 751
Main St.
Ohio Flags of Honor
The Ohio Flags of Honor Traveling
Memorial honors the men and women of
Ohio who have given their lives in service
to their country. Specifically, those fallen
in the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and the
war on terrorism since Sept. 11, 2001
The Ohio Flags of Honor Traveling
Memorial event will be held July 2-5. The
opening ceremony is July 3 at 2 p.m. and
the closing ceremony is July 5 at 11:50 a.m.
The event will be held at Madison
Christian School, 3565 Bixby Road,
Groveport.
Set up day for the flag display at
Madison Christian Church’s soccer field
will be July 2 from 7 a.m. to noon.
Volunteers are welcome to join.
The flag display will be open to the public
beginning at noon on July 2 and will
remain open until the closing ceremony on
July 5.
Lockbourne
“We do not have any events around the
Fourth of July,” said Lockbourne Mayor
Christie Ward. “But Phase 1 of the
Historical Hall renovations should be completed
soon and we will be planning other
events.”
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The certification provides NAR’s members
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Lancaster Festival
The Lancaster Festival is held July 23-31 in Lancaster, Ohio. This year’s music line
up includes The Band Perry, the Lancaster Festival Orchestra, Byron Stripling
Band, Bobby Floyd, Dancing Dream, and Don Felder (formerly of the Eagles). For
information visit www.LancasterFestival.org or call 740-687-4808.
Today the Lancaster Festival Board of
Directors announced that tickets for the Lancaster
Festival are now on sale!
The Board anticipates that tickets will sell
quickly and may sell out due to COVID-19 space
limitations as mandated by the state of Ohio. This
year’s highlighted performers include:
•July 24: Opening Night with The Band Perry
and the Lancaster Festival Orchestra.
•July 26: Monday Night Jazz with the incomparable
Byron Stripling Band and special guest
Bobby Floyd on piano.
•July 27: Lancaster Festival Orchestra
“Soloists Spotlight.”
•July 28: Dancing Dream an ABBA Tribute
Band.
•July 29: Family concert, “A Musical Zoo”
with the Lancaster Festival Orchestra.
•July 31: Grand Finale Don Felder, formerly
of the Eagles, in collaboration with the Lancaster
Festival Orchestra.
For a full list of ticketed and free events, visit
lancasterfestival.org. Tickets are on sale now on
the website, by calling the Festival office at 740-
687-4808 or by visiting the Festival office at 117
W. Wheeling Street. Tickets are also on sale at
both Lancaster Kroger locations.
The 2021 Lancaster Festival will be held with
adjustments being made to accommodate
COVID-19 safety protocols and processes. The
Festival dates will be shortened to nine days and
will include the Festival’s signature events held at
the Wendel Concert Stage in the outdoor
amphitheater at Ohio University Lancaster and a
series of live events downtown. The Lancaster
Festival Orchestra under the direction of Maestro
Gary Sheldon will return, although it will be
smaller to accommodate safety guidelines. Due to
COVID-19 safety guidelines and protocols all
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Rangers athletics rose to the challenge of pandemic
By Rick Palsgrove
Managing Editor
The Hamilton Township Ranger athletic program has
weathered the past year’s coronavirus pandemic and its
accompanying restrictions.
Hamilton Township Schools Athletic Director Ryan
Fitzgerald said that, during the pandemic, player participation
in a few sports was down, but was up in others.
“For those athletes who did participate, you could sense
the appreciation that they had for the opportunity to play
when some schools and surrounding states did not have
the same opportunity,” said Fitzgerald. “It is hard to correlate
the participation numbers directly to the pandemic,
but it certainly could have been a factor.”
He said, overall, the Rangers’ athletic revenue during
the pandemic was reduced by nearly 50 percent, mainly
due to spectator limitations.
When asked which sports suffered the most because of
the pandemic restrictions, Fitzgerald said, “Once winter
sports’ season started and COVID case numbers increased
statewide, winter sports suffered more due to more limitations
indoors and protocols put in place to follow.”
The pandemic presented many hurdles to players,
coaches, and staffs.
“The past 15 months were certainly challenging due to
not knowing what each day will bring regarding contact
tracing and quarantines for both our athletes and our
opponents,” said Fitzgerald. “Positively, I believe it
allowed for greater collaboration between our district’s
coaches and also athletic directors within the Mid-State
League. Looking back throughout the year, I am appreciative
that we were able to give the opportunities to studentathletes
during a time of continued uncertainty.”
Fitzgerald said it is the Rangers’ goal to return to normal
athletics operations for the 2021-22 school year.
“But we will continue to follow guidance from Franklin
County Public Health, the Ohio Department of
Health and the OHSAA,” said Fitzgerald.
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Columbus, OH 43207
New Patients & Emergencies Always Welcome
(614) 491-5511
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WHAT IS GUM DISEASE?
Most people don’t realize how
common periodontal disease (also
known as gum disease) is. Three
out of every four adults have some
form of the disease. In its early
reversible stage, called gingivitis,
gums can become red, swollen and
bleed easily. When the disease
progresses to the bone, which
supports the teeth, it is called
periodontitis. At this point it can
cause irreversible damage. In the
advanced stages of the disease, the
bone and soft tissues which
support the teeth are destroyed
and this may cause the teeth to
become loose, fall out, or have to
be removed by a dentist.
Dr. Kelly
Except in rare cases, gum disease
can be prevented by thorough
daily plaque removal by brushing
and flossing, eating a balanced diet
and by regularly visiting your
dentist for professional cleanings.
When plaque is not removed, it
hardens into a rough porous
deposit called tartar. Tartar is what
causes most of the eventual
damage and can only be removed
by a dental professional.
Prepared as a public service
to promote better dental health.
From the office of:
SCOTT A. KELLY, D.D.S.
Phone 614-491-5511
Messenger photo by Pat Donahue
Hamilton Township Ranger Avery Jones (left)
wins this battle for the ball with Groveport
Madison’s Jasmine Hylton during a varsity soccer
game played last September.
To advertise in the
Messenger, call
614-272-5422.
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. The public may join the
meeting virtually through Microsoft
Teams. To join the meeting, go to the village
website at www.lockbourneohio.us
and click on the link to the meeting.
Obetz Farmers’ Market
The Obetz Farmers’ Market is held on
the first Wednesday of the month through
August from 4-7 p.m. For information call
614-491-4416.
Lockbourne a Tree City
The village of Lockbourne was named a
Photo by Ashley Brady
Hamilton Township senior Stephan Mikell (24) runs
away from Newark’s Trey Robinson (18) and Tyler
Shafer (52) for a big gain during a varsity football game
played last fall.
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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 community
forestry budget, and an Arbor Day observance
and proclamation. Visit
arborday.org/TreeCityUSA for information.
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
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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, to review and
pass legislation and hear concerns from the
residents.
If the meeting date occurs on a holiday,
LIFE
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Real world training with actual vehicles
prepares firefighters and paramedics
respond to an accident and get a patient to
the hospital within the “golden hour,” a
term often used in trauma to suggest that
an injured patient has 60 minutes from
time of an injury to receive definitive care,
after which morbidity and mortality significantly
increases.
The hour includes time to call 911, time
for dispatching responders, the time it
takes to get to the scene, time to assess the
situation and the patient, time to extricate
if necessary, time to get the patient to a
medic to start care and travel time to get to
the hospital.
“With Hamilton being on the south side,
we have a further distance to a Level 1
trauma center,” Britton said. “With all
these in mind, it gives us about 10 minutes
from the moment we arrive on scene to the
the regular meeting is held on the next
Tuesday following the holiday. Call (614)
491-1080.
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.
moment the medic starts to response to
hospital. This is what we refer to as the
Platinum Ten Minutes.”
According to Britton, trauma is the leading
cause of death under the age of 40. It is
also a major killer of older age groups,
behind heart disease and cancer.
Emergency responders can decrease scene
time through training to become more proficient.
“The more you train, the more you learn,
the faster we become and learn to function
as a team,” said Britton. “Training can literally
mean the difference between life and
death. We do online training for fire and
EMS once a month, which is assigned by
me. We then do a monthly departmental
fire training that is hands-on and the shifts
will do a company training at least once a
month with their crew.”
Splish splash
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Two-year-old Reagan found a great place to beat the heat at the Obetz Slash Pad,
located at 4390 Lancaster Avenue in Obetz. It is open daily till Labor Day 11 a.m. to 7
p.m. to both residents and non-residents and the cost is free. For information visit
the village of Obetz website.
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Sound the Alarm
American Red Cross volunteers will
Sound the Alarm in Columbus as part of a
national effort to educate 100,000 people
about home fire safety in high-risk neighborhoods
this spring.
Call 844-207-4509 to request a virtual
education appointment and referral for
installation of free smoke alarms.
“Home fires remain the most frequent
disaster, yet most of us don’t realize we have
just two minutes to safely escape,” said Cory
Paul, executive director of the Greater
Columbus Ohio Chapter. “Our volunteers
can help residents create personal home fire
escape plans and provide them with the critical
information they need to protect themselves
from these everyday disasters.”
Visit SoundTheAlarm.org and pledge to
prepare against home fires.
This work is made possible by financial
donations from Red Cross’ regional partners:
American Electric Power Foundation,
Columbia Gas of Ohio, Dayton Power & Light
Foundation, Duke Energy, and NetJets.
Sound the Alarm is part of the larger
Home Fire Campaign. Since launching the
campaign in 2014, the Red Cross has
helped save 864 lives across the country by
helping families create escape plans and
installing free smoke alarms. This work is
made possible with Red Cross’ partners,
who have helped make more than 900,000
households safer in at-risk communities.
Historic canal trail
The Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail, Inc.,
and its partner communities announced
the development of the new Ohio and Erie
Canal Southern Descent Heritage Trail
from Buckeye Lake to Portsmouth.
The 114 mile driving trail begins at the
southern edge of Buckeye Lake in Fairfield
County. It includes Bibler lock 8 in
Baltimore; locks 11, 12, and 13 in
Lockville; lock 22 in Groveport; locks 26,
27, 29, and 30 in and near Lockbourne; and
remnants of the Columbus Feeder just
west of Lockbourne in Franklin County.
In Pickaway County the trail passes
lock 31 in Millport and includes Canal
Park in Circleville. In Scioto County the
trail continues south through Rushtown at
lock 48 and lock 50 in West Portsmouth
and ends at lock 55, west of downtown
Portsmouth at the Ohio River.
All of these canal locks, with the exception
of lock 55, are listed in the National
Register of Historic Places. Work to list
lock 55 is underway.
Once the trail is established, visitors
can learn the story of this transportation
route as they follow the driving trail.
Creation of the trail, which will be
launched next fall, is funded by the Canal
Society of Ohio and Ohio Humanities.
For information about the Ohio and
Erie Canal Southern Descent Heritage
Trail, contact Cathy Nelson at cathyd.nelson@gmail.com.
Pohorilla honored
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Photo by Greg Istt and courtesy of Motts Military Museum
In a ceremony on June 12, Motts Military Museum dedicated a flagpole to World War
II veteran and museum board member Lt. Mike Pohorilla. “We dedicated a flagpole
that Mike purchased for the museum,” said Motts Military Museum Director Warren
Motts. “During the ceremony, Mike talked about his experiences as a navigator on a
B-17 in World War II. We also gave special recognition to him and ‘The Greatest
Generation’ for all they had done for this great country during and after the war.”
The raising of the colors, 21-gun rifle salute, and “Taps” were performed by
Pohorilla’s VFW Post 10523 of Canal Winchester at the ceremony. Pohorilla signed
a model of the museum’s B-17 and Lenora Hause presented Pohorilla with a beautiful
handmade quilt. Pictured here, from left to right, are Motts Military Museum
Director Warren Motts, Motts Military Museum Assistant Director Lori Motts Byrd,
and veteran Mike Pohorilla as the marker for the dedicated flagpole is unveiled.
Messenger photo
by Pat Donahue
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held on
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Fostering dogs
The Franklin County Dog Shelter and
Adoption Center will begin offering individuals
in Franklin County the opportunity
to foster shelter dogs while they are still
available for direct adoption. While fostering
a dog, it is possible to learn more about
how that dog will act in a home setting,
increase the dog’s network of potential
adopters, and give them time out of the
shelter to decompress. Many dogs enter
the shelter as stray dogs, so virtually
nothing is known about them. Foster
homes provide the opportunity to learn
important details about dogs in the shelter’s
care.
“Fostering is an important and rewarding
experience,” said Kaye Persinger,
director of the Franklin County Dog
Shelter. “We don’t know the history of so
many dogs in our care, and foster families
can help fill-in the blanks, letting us know
how these dogs will behave around people,
children, other dogs and pets, and how
they generally exist in a home setting.”
Thee dogs also become Instagram and
Facebook stars, and the shelter can learn
information that will help find the dog
their perfect forever home.
“The shelter has been working on our
foster program for months and we are
excited to welcome interested parties to
join with us in support of the dogs in our
care,” said Persinger.
Those interested in learning more
about the program, and possibly participating,
should visit the shelter website,
www.franklincountydogs.com. To speak to
someone directly about the program,
email foster@franklincountyohio.gov.
The shelter is beginning the program
by offering long-term resident dogs (at the
shelter for over a month) initially to interested
homes. Foster candidates at the
shelter include both dogs with medical
issues and those who would benefit from
time outside the shelter environment.
Movie in the Park
The Groveport Recreation Department
will host a free Movie in the Park in
Groveport Park, 7370 Groveport Road, on
July 23 at dusk. The movie will be “Toy
Story 4.” For information visit
groveport.rec.com.
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pets of the week
Carson is a handsome guy who lived on the
streets for a couple years before someone
decided he needed a better life. Now, he is eager
to find his forever family. Carson was born in
2017 and is neutered, microchipped, and up to
date on vaccines. If you would like to meet
Carson, contact Colony Cats.
FYI: www.colonycats.org
Strawberry is a sweet and spunky kitten. She
and her sister are young and playful but ready to
find their forever families. Strawberry is up to date
on vaccines. She is available for adoption through
Colony Cats.
FYI: www.colonycats.org
Apricot is the sister of Strawberry. She was born
around the beginning of April. Like her sister,
Apricot is a sweet gal with a lot of kitten energy.
The pair visited the vet this week and are ready
for adoption. If you would like to meet Apricot,
contact Colony Cats.
FYI: www.colonycats.org
Angel is a 5-year-old lady at the county shelter.
This sweet pitbull has had a rough past. She has
healed broken bones and was raised in a crate
that was too small for her, causing her legs to
grow incorrectly. Her tail is even bent. She has
been shy at the shelter, but working with staff, has
learned to trust folks and even started wagging
her tail. If you’re interested in meeting Angel,
schedule your appointment today at the Franklin
County shelter.
FYI: www.franklincountydogs.com
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Franklin County Fair set to open on July 19
Beginning July 19, the Franklin County
Agricultural Society (FCAS) is excited to
host the 104th Franklin County Fair in
Hilliard, Ohio.
New this year, the fair will host the
Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show, showcasing
a team of world-famous dog trainers and
their adopted dogs. This troupe of rescue
dogs and their talented trainers, as seen on
the current season of NBC’s “America’s Got
Talent,” will perform several free shows
daily.
Live music also returns to the fair this
year featuring outdoor concerts on The
Main Stage. Free with fair admission, the
stage will feature a variety of local and popular
artists and bands, including Shucking
Bubba Deluxe, Dan Wallace and the
Decoys, Rock House, and North to
Nashville. Guests are invited to bring a
blanket as concerts are lawn seating only.
New and returning grandstand events
will feature MTRL’s Monster Truck Thrill
Show, Harness Racing, Central Ohio Truck
and Tractor Pull Circuit, KOI Drag Racing,
and Smash It Demolition Derby. Select
grandstand events require an additional
$10 ticket for bleacher and pit seating.
Classic county fair contests and events
will take place all week and showcase the
talent and effort of Franklin County youth
within a range of livestock, cooking, gardening,
art, and engineering projects. The
annual Junior Fair Livestock Sale will take
place July 24, beginning at 10 a.m. As in
past years, livestock buyers can choose to
donate purchased meat to the Mid-Ohio
Food Bank, helping connect hungry neighbors
to fresh, nutritious food.
Food enthusiasts can look forward to the
third annual Farm to Table Taste Off on
Friday, July 23, at 6 p.m., featuring breweries
and restaurants from across Franklin
County.
Senior Day will take place July 20.
Advance tickets for Senior Day are $6 and
can be purchased at the fair office or by
calling (614) 876-7235. These tickets will
be limited to 325 so those interested in
attending this day are encouraged to purchase
in advance.
“After a challenging year, our Fair
Board is excited to once again open up the
Franklin County Fair to the public and
offer guests an outstanding lineup of
attractions for all interests and ages,” says
FCAS President Gary Fellure. “We are also
working tirelessly to ensure our fair meets
all county and state guidelines to protect
the health and safety of fairgoers and our
staff.”
The 7-day event will be held at the
Franklin County Fairgrounds, 5043
Northwest Parkway in Hilliard, Ohio. For
more information, visit www.FCFair.org.
Franklin County Public Health will be
offering COVID-19 vaccinations at the fair.
Exact dates and times will be made available
closer to the event.
Tickets are available for purchase at all
gates. Daily admission is $8 (children 2
and under are free). Parking is free.
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xPublic Notices
Public Notice of Invitation to Bid:
The Arts & College Preparatory Academy is accepting bids to
provide food and ingredients to the LEA’s Nonprofit School
Nutrition Program(s) for a twelve-month period beginning
August 1, 2021 and ending July 30, 2022 with options to renew
the Contract for one (4) additional term of one year.
Interested vendors should contact Kati Nelson at (614) 986-9974
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and specifications. Sealed bids must be submitted by 9:00 a.m.
on July 9, 2021, to The Arts & College Preparatory Academy, 4401
Hilton Corporate Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43232. A public bid
opening will be held at 12:00pm on July 9th via livestream.
Local Ombudsman Program Seeking Volunteers
By: Samantha Cummins
The Central Ohio Long-Term Care Ombudsman program is seeking volunteers
to connect to residents in long-term care settings such as nursing homes,
assisted livings and homes in the community. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman
program advocates for excellence for people receiving long-term care wherever
they live. These volunteers would maintain a regular presence in the facilities,
educate the residents and their families about the Ombudsman program and
their rights, and assist the staff investigating complaints. The goal would have
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Central Ohio. Those that are interested in volunteering will receive training
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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
Remodels/Room Additions
Roofing & Conctete
Free Estimates
614-419-5848
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
Classified Services
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
MOVING
Aaron Allen
Moving
Local Moving since 1956
Bonded and Insured
614-299-6683
614-263-0649
Celebrating
over 60 yrs
in business
PAINTING
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
AMOS PAINTING
Insterior/Exterior Painting
Powerwashing
Call Jim 614-323-7819
PLUMBING
ALL IN ONE
PLUMBING LLC
“One Call Does It All”
$25 OFF LABOR
7/18
With This Ad A
614-801-1508
All Major Credit Cards Accepted
All About Drains & Plumb.
Will snake any sm drain
$125 + tax. 614-778-2584
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
7/4 A&M
7/18 A
PLUMBING
PLASTERING
DRYW
YWALL &
PLASTER
7/18
A&M
REPAIR
Textured Ceilings
614-551-6963
Residential/Commercial
BIA
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
Bates & Sons
Soft Wash & Powerwash
5 ★ Google Reviews
614-586-3417
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
BURNS TREE SERVICE
Trimming, Removal &
Stump Grinding.
614-584-2164
Brewer & Sons Tree Service
• Tree Removal
• Tree Trimming 7/18
A&M
• Stump Grinding
• Bucket Truck Services
Best Prices • Same Day Service
614-878-2568
7/4 A
7/4 A&M

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