Groveport Messenger - July 11th, 2021

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July 11-24, 2021 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXIX, No. 2
Ohio Flags of Honor
Messenger photos by Rick Palsgrove
Independence Day weekend in Groveport featured the Ohio Flags of Honor Traveling Memorial, which
honors the men and women of Ohio who gave 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 was held July 2-5 in a field at Madison Christian Church in Groveport. Pictured
here is Jay Montgomery (above left), who was one of many volunteers who helped set up the flag display.
The field was filled with 960 flags that included American flags, state flags, and service flags. Of those,
302 honor those who gave their lives. The field of flags is shown below.
Gino Zimmer (above right) is shown here driving in stakes that supported the flags. “Driving in the stakes
takes love,” said Zimmer. “It’s important they are perfectly straight.” Zimmer started Ohio Flags of Honor
in 2005 in memory of his son, Nicholaus Zimmer, a U.S. Army SPC who was killed in action in Iraq in 2005.
“He’s here with us spiritually,” said Zimmer. The event at Madison Christian is the last Ohio Flags of
Honor, according to Zimmer. “It’s physically demanding to set up,” said Zimmer. “We do it with 100 percent
volunteers. We’re going to move on now and support the military in different ways.”
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Troubled waters
Changes at pool after incidents
By Rick Palsgrove
Groveport Editor
New restrictions are now in place at the Groveport Aquatic
Center after recent incidents at the popular swimming pool.
Lifeguard assaulted
On June 30 around 6:50 p.m., a group of juveniles allegedly
assaulted one of the pool’s lifeguards on the pool deck, according
to the Groveport Police.
“One of the lifeguards tried to get a group of juveniles to exit
the pool during ‘adult swim,’” said Groveport Police Lt. Josh
Short. “After being verbally insulted, the lifeguard warned them
that they would be made to leave the pool and was then attacked
by one and then several of the girls in the group. A female patron
attempted to help the lifeguard and pushed one of the attackers
away but was then attacked by all of the same girls. All suspects
fled the park prior to an officer arrival.”
Four suspects were identified and Groveport Law Director
Kevin Shannon said charges are expected to be filed against them.
Groveport Police Chief Casey Adams said Groveport Police
Detective Josh Gilbert worked 16 hours to investigate and locate
the suspects. Adams said the suspects, who are all under age 18,
are from Columbus. He said the suspects could be charged with
disorderly conduct, assault, or aggravated criminal trespassing.
He said the suspects are cooperating.
Short said both the lifeguard and female patron received minor
cuts, bumps, and bruises and declined any medical attention from
medics.
“I honestly cannot give any logical reason for why the lifeguard
was assaulted,” said Short. “She did nothing outside of normal
pool policy and was attempting to have these girls follow clearly
established and posted rules.”
Short said the Aquatic Center adult supervisors on duty were
working somewhere at the facility when the incident began.
“I know from first hand observation that their supervisors are
always moving around between the pool areas and the building
constantly monitoring what is going on and helping out and
addressing problems,” said Short.
In addition to the group of juveniles’ assault on the lifeguard,
Shannon said an intoxicated male also recently allegedly assaulted
a lifeguard by pushing the lifeguard into the pool. The suspect
could be charged with
disorderly conduct,
criminal trespassing,
or assault.
Short said he can
only speculate as to
why problems at the
pool are arising.
“With all of these
calls to the pool this
season there is clearly
a lack of respect
toward others and a
disdain of any type of
authority exhibited by
the offending patrons.
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Groveport to grow small businesses downtown
By Rick Palsgrove
Groveport Editor
Now that some restaurants are on board for the two
new commercial buildings planned for downtown
Groveport, city officials are considering using some
space in those structures to nurture new, home grown
businesses.
The proposal is to use the second floors of the Wert’s
Grove building, 480 Main St., and the Rarey’s Port
building, 674 Main St., as “business incubators” in an
entrepreneurship program.
“People have ideas for new businesses, but they
may not know how to get started,” said Groveport City
Councilman Scott Lockett. “Here they can learn how to
go about getting started and then grow their businesses.”
Added Councilman Ed Dildine, “I don’t see too
many other communities being able to do what we can
do with these two buildings. Starting a business is a
big investment.”
At Groveport City Council’s June 28 meeting, Matt
Yerkes, executive director of Cultivate (which provides
educational and advising support to small and emerging
businesses), laid out a business incubator proposal
for council’s consideration. Cultivate proposes to
implement an entrepreneurship support program that
includes workshops, e-learning, advising sessions, and
referrals for potential small businesses.
If council accepts the proposal, the city would pay
Cultivate $50,000 annually for three years starting in
September, as well as $1,500 a month for the Wert’s
Grove building and $1,000 per month for the Rarey’s
Port building for facility and member management. In
return, the city would receive $1,500 per month in rent
for the Rarey’s Port building spaces.
“This program is for people who are trying to start
a business,” said Yerkes. “They may need an office, a
desk, a cubicle, meeting room access, or just a business
mailing address.”
Yerkes said the Wert’s Grove building space would
serve as the business incubator for those who need
start-up or operational office space for their businesses.
He said the Rarey’s Port building space would be
organized into seven large professional retail suites for
businesses like realtors, title companies, or insurance.
Groveport Economic Development Director Jeff
Green said the business incubator proposal “reflects
the realities of today.”
In addition to this proposal, Green said the city will
also continue to pursue larger industrial development,
enhancing business opportunities in the Kroger plaza
on west Main Street, and create more opportunities for
historic downtown development that could include
entertainment options or the consideration of a DORA,
which is a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area that
is an area in a downtown or mixed-use location where
people age 21 and up may purchase alcoholic beverages
from approved restaurants and take their drinks
outside and within the DORA limits.
The eateries
In early June businesses, three restaurants signed
up to occupy the lower levels of the Wert’s Grove and
Rarey’s Port buildings. They include: Delaney’s Diner -
a breakfast, lunch, brunch restaurant that will occupy
4,000 square feet of space with a patio on the west end
of the Rarey’s Port building; Preston’s: A Burger Joint
and Honey’s Fried Chicken, which will occupy a little
under 3,000 square feet on the west end of the Wert’s
Grove building; and
•Mmelo Confectionary & Café - a high-end chocolates
and confections place that also offers breads and
pastries, a full lunch and dinner menu, and made to
order specialties, coffee and espresso - will occupy
around 2,300 square feet, plus patio, on the east end of
the Wert’s Grove building.
About the 1847 Main project
The Rarey’s Port and Wert’s Grove buildings are a
project known as The 1847 Main Project and the city of
Groveport is the developer for both sites.
Construction on the 14,145 square foot Rarey’s Port
building, to be located the northeast corner of Front
and Main streets next to Ace Hardware, is set to begin
the last week of July with completion expected by late
March 2022. Construction of the 12,184 square foot
Wert’s Grove building, to be located at the northwest
corner of College and Main streets, will start in August
with completion expected by April 2022.
“We will be holding a formal groundbreaking for the
1847 Main project on July 27,” said Green.
“Construction will begin on the Rarey’s Port building
on July 28 and Aug. 12 for the Wert’s Grove building.”
The two new buildings will be two-story brick,
mixed-use commercial buildings.
The cost to construct the two buildings is approximately
$7.6 million. It is funded by a combination of
non-tax revenue bonds and tax revenue bonds.
According to Groveport Finance Director Jason Carr,
non-tax revenue bonds equal taxable bonds and tax
revenue bonds equal tax-exempt bonds. He said the
project will be funded by general obligation bonds,
which are bonds from the bond market and are not
property tax bond issues that would be voted on by the
residents.
Madison Township
Police statistics
June crime statistics from the Madison
Township Police: 73 traffic stops, 18 parking,
10 assist/mutual aid, 3 assaults, 34
domestic complaints, 11 fireworks complaints,
6 missing persons, 2 narcotics, 15
suspicious cars, 18 suspicious persons, 23
suspicious persons/vehicles, 14
larceny/thefts, 1 fight, 1 sex offense, 2 animal
complaints, 8 threats or harassment, 4
vandalism, 10 juvenile complaints, 10
property complaints, 6 accidents with
injuries, 6 shots fired in area, 7 hit skip
accidents, and 19 property damage accidents.

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Continued from page 1
It’s repulsive when folks think rules do
not apply to them and escalate their churlish
behavior into physical violence,” said
Short. “Since the opening of this pool season
we have regularly had an officer(s) present
for a while as the gates are opened and
guests are coming in. We also have very regular
patrols throughout the day through the
park lot and on foot in the pool area.”
The city takes action
In light of the recent serious incidents
at the pool, Groveport City Council enacted
the following changes at the outdoor
Aquatic Center effective July 2:
•Admission to the pool is limited to
individuals and/or families who possess a
resident or non-resident seasonal pass.
Day passes are eliminated.
•The minimum age of individuals permitted
in the facility without a parent or legal
guardian is 14. Previously it was age 10.
•Security cameras will be installed in
the breezeway of the facility.
•A police officer will be assigned to the
pool during specific times mandated by the
police chief after consultation with the
mayor.
City officials said these changes are
subject to ongoing review and can be
revised in the future.
“It’s a good plan to improve safety at
the pool,” said Groveport City
Administrator B.J. King. “By limiting it to
season pass holders we will know who is
coming and going.”
ird ursday
The city of Groveport will host Third
Thursday, a summer festival series featuring
music, food trucks, vendors, and more.
The next Third Thursday will be:
•July 15 - “Americana!” with pony rides
and a bounce house.
Third Thursday hours are 5-7:30 p.m.
at Cruiser Park, 4677 Bixby Road.
Madison Township
commits to
transparent policing
On June 22, the
Madison Township
trustees unanimously
passed a resolution
to solidify the township
police department’s
commitment
to transparency.
The resolution
states that body-worn
and dashboard camera footage will be accessible
by the public within 24 hours of an
incident occurring, or as soon as practicable.
Trustee Chairman John Pritchard said,
“While leading the central Ohio area in the
advancements of body-worn and dashboard
camera utilization, it is crucial that we
maintain an evolving commitment to
transparency, including justifiable scrutiny
when critical incidents occur. This resolution
puts our dedication to trust-building
with the community and police department
into writing, to last in perpetuity.”
Added Trustee Vice-Chairman Michele
Reynolds, “In today’s climate, accountability
in public service is critically important.
While we stand behind our officers and
support them fully, this Critical Incident
policy is a commitment to the public for
accountability and transparency in the
Madison Township Police Department.”
Trustee Ed Dildine said, “Passing this
resolution shows how serious Madison
Township is about making sure information
is available to residents.”
“The Madison Township Police
Department is proud to continue our legacy
of transparency in law enforcement,” said
Madison Township Police Chief Gary York.
“A township resolution effectively acts as
law, and will stand the test of time despite
the individual perspectives of future chiefs,
boards, or administrators.”
Independence Day peaceful
“I can truly say that this year’s
Independence Day Celebration was peaceful
and uneventful,” said Groveport Police
Chief Casey Adams. “The parade went off
without a hitch, and the fireworks display
was like a large community picnic where
participants wanted to get out and socialize
with their friends, neighbors, and fellow
community members.”
Adams noted many people viewed the
fireworks from Cruiser Park this year.
“In year's past, Cruiser Park was a secondary
choice where families would sit and
enjoy the evening,” said Adams. “This year
it seemed it was a prime location for our
community to enjoy, and I contribute that
to the Third Thursday success a couple
weeks ago.”
Groveport Police Lt. Josh Short said,
“There were absolutely zero serious incidents
that required police intervention
during the city’s Independence Day festivities.
Additionally, there were no issues at
the outdoor pool that required a police
response. We had officers at the pool when
the gates first open and then again on the
property between 4-7 p.m. and all was relatively
calm. During the opening hours
there were some unhappy patrons that
were unaware of the admission policy
changes but Parks Director Kyle Lund did
a good job of explaining things.”
Short said that during the holiday weekend
officers were continually approached
by people thanking them for their service.
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“Working the Independence Day festivities
has become rather stressful over the
last few years so it was quite a relief that
everyone behaved this time,” said Short.
“Our officers are proud and grateful to get
so much support from this community.”
Movie in the Park
The Groveport Recreation &
Community Affairs departments will host
a free family friendly Movie in the Park on
July 23. Movie will begin at dusk and will
be shown in Groveport Park, 7370
Groveport Road. Bring your lawn chairs,
blankets, picnic basket and bug spray. Kids
under age 14 must be accompanied by an
adult. No alcohol or pets. Food trucks will
tentatively be on-site. Inflatables will be
on-site beginning at 6:30 p.m. In case of
bad weather, the event will be rescheduled
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Groveport history films
Two documentary films on the history
of Groveport, produced by the Groveport
Heritage Society and Midnet Media, are
now available for viewing online on
YouTube.The films are: “Groveport: A
Town and Its People” and “The Story of
John S. Rarey and Cruiser.”
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Cruiser soccer players help Special Olympics
By Rick Palsgrove
Groveport Editor
Some Special Olympics athletes recently
got a real kick out of learning about soccer.
On June 26, the Groveport Madison
Cruiser varsity boys soccer team hosted its
first annual summer soccer camp for
Groveport Special Olympics athletes at
Cruiser Stadium at Groveport Madison
High School.
“Being a new head coach, I wanted to
bring to our program something that would
help create lifelong memories for our players
and community,” said Gerald Holton,
Cruiser head varsity boys soccer coach.
“The boys were excited to make this happen,
but a little nervous as well.”
Holton said the Cruiser soccer players
helped the Special Olympics athletes work
on shooting, passing, and dribbling with
the ball in various stages around the field,
as well as a little scrimmaging.
Though this camp was run by the boys
soccer team, Holton gave a shout out to the
Cruiser girls soccer team for cheering on
the Special Olympians; to Eva Debessay
(sophomore on the girl’s soccer team) for
doing the announcements; and to girls
head coach Mark Coyer for setting up the
field to help make the event happen.
“I think the boys soccer team got a lot
out of the camp as well and it taught them
very important leadership skills,” said
Holton. “This is new to many of them and
they still do not understand what it means
to put on that soccer uniform and have
many young players look up to them. At
the beginning, you could tell a lot of players
were a little nervous about what they
should be doing or how to interact, but, as
time went on, they became more relaxed
and started having fun. At the end, they
told me it was a lot of fun and you could tell
that the Special Olympians played with all
heart. I hope this camp will be carried on
as a tradition for our program and we can
build on it each and every year to come.”
Holton said soccer is a good sport for the
Special Olympians to play.
“Soccer is the most popular sport world
wide and, like every team sport, it has
By Rick Palsgrove
Groveport Editor
Groveport City Council approved legislation
to enable the city to seek reimbursement
for costs when individuals cause
damage to public property, such as damage
from traffic accidents.
“On occasion a traffic accident can
result in damage to public property, such
as guardrails, street signs, and light
poles,”said Groveport City Administrator
B.J. King. “In the past the city has paid for
these repairs. Instead of eating the cost for
the repairs, the city would work with the
individual’s insurance provider to seek
Photo courtesy of Groveport Special Olympics
The Groveport Madison Cruiser varsity boys soccer team recently held a soccer
instructional summer camp for Groveport Special Olympics athletes.
value on and off the field,” said Holton.
“Soccer helps with players getting physically
and mentally fit. It teaches the players
how to play as a team, handle frustrations,
how to win with dignity, setting
goals, leadership and so many of things
that can benefit them in life. Just like
every sports team, when you are working
together toward a common goal, you
become part of a family.”
Holton said the Special Olympics program
is “an amazing opportunity” for it
participants.
“I watched my cousin growing up who
was in Special Olympics with Down
Syndrome and it was such a great program
for him to build his self confidence, feel
part of a group, and compete in sports he
loved,” said Holton. “He was one of the reasons
I got involved working with people
with disabilities and it taught me a lot of
valuable lessons that I still use today.”
Holton thanked the Columbus Crew for
having “SC” the Crew Cat come out and
help make the Special Olympics soccer
camp even better for everyone.
Upcoming boys soccer season
“This has been a roller coaster of a year
reimbursement.”
When asked if this ordinance also
applies when individuals vandalize public
property, King said, “This is geared more
toward damage from traffic accidents, but
if someone intentionally damaged public
property, we will do what we can to seek
reimbursement for the cost of repairs.”
One way alleys
The historic areas in Groveport are
criss-crossed with narrow alleys that have
been in place and used since town’s original
street plats in the 1800s. Currently
some alleys are one way only and others
are not.Council had considered legislation
to make Shoemaker Alley one way west
already,” said Holton. “We lost many valuable
players these last two years because of
graduation and their shoes are hard to fill.
I know we are going to have our struggles
at the beginning of the season as some of
the players learn to take ownership of their
new roles, but I am confident they will continue
to show the true grit of a Cruiser.”
Holton said some standouts to watch on
this coming year’s Cruiser boys soccer
team will be returning seniors David
Lopez-Pascua, Ali Alanfagi, Abdou Diagne,
Jaden Atkinson and Junior Eyobe Teferi.
About Special Olympics
The mission of Special Olympics Ohio
and its Groveport Special Olympics chapter
is to provide year round sports training
and competition in a variety of Olympic
type sports for intellectually disabled individuals.
For information contact local coordinators
Penny and Cassandra Hilty at groveportspecialolympics@gmail.com
or at (614)
395-8992 or 395-6640. Donations may be
sent to Groveport Special Olympics, P.O.
Box 296, Groveport, OH 43125.
Restitution for public property damage approved
and Canal Street one way east, but has
since scrapped that plan.
Instead, council asked city officials to
conduct a broader study of all the alleys in
the city to determine the most effective
traffic patterns for the alley system.
No bouncing around
Council is considering legislation to prohibit
visitors to the city’s parks from having
a bounce house or other inflatable
entertainment items at a park.
Additionally, the legislation would prohibit
the stapling or nailing of signs, flyers, etc.,
to picnic tables, shelter houses, or any park
facility.

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The Fourth of July
The Fourth of July always seems to arrive quickly.
In Ohio we don’t fully shake off the doldrums of
winter until mid-May when the threat of frost finally
goes away. That’s also when I put the screens in my
windows, turn
Editor’s Notebook
Rick
Palsgrove
off the furnace,
put away the
heavy jackets,
and wait for
the glorious pink and white
peonies to grace my sunny backyard.
June brings certain warmth
and we all breathe a sigh of relief
knowing the snow and biting cold
are banished until late fall. The
bright days and warm nights of
June relax us and it feels like
summer will joyfully be here forever.
I know we definitely
thought like that as kids when
school let out and we ran from
our confined classrooms into the
arms of a perceived never-ending summer of ball
games, swimming, lounging, bicycling, odds and ends
chores, and an overall basking in freedom.
Then, seemingly suddenly, June vanishes and the
Fourth of July is upon us with its promise of fun, food,
and fireworks.
Holidays spur memories uniquely their own. We all
recall merry Christmases, happy Halloweens, thankful
Thanksgivings, and more. But the Fourth is special
because it is our celebration of pure freedom wrapped
in fun. The flags are unfurled everywhere, grills are
out, the parades wind through our small towns, and
music fills the air with it all culminating with the
explosion of the colorful lights and sounds of fireworks.
In my many decades of life I have seen fireworks in
a variety of places and ways. A couple of memorable
ones from my youth in the 1960s include:
•Standing on the rails of a board fence with my siblings
and cousins - hamburgers and hot dogs in hand -
at my Uncle Bob Palsgrove’s farm on Williams Road (a
farm that itself is now only a memory) and looking
over the farm’s rich, flat fields to the horizon to see
fireworks being shot off in the distance. We had the
double pleasure of not only seeing fireworks in the distance,
but also the golden lights of nature’s gentle
lightning bugs floating over the farm fields.
•And gathered with my dad and siblings (along
with a crowd of other townsfolk) at Groveport
Elementary where we settled in beside the large baseball
diamond there to watch fireworks being shot off
from the diamond’s far outfield. One could look around
and see the faces of those gathered there illuminated
by the fireworks that lit the night sky.
Two different views of fireworks - one from far away
and one close up. But both rich in memory because
they combined family and a sense of place.
When the Fourth of July fireworks end and the skyrockets’
noise and smoke subside, the night and the
quiet embrace us. The next day is a date not capitalized,
the fifth of July, the first day of the rest of our
summer as we glide through our time in the sun
toward the future. Fall and all its glory then awaits us
with its own colorful show.
Rick Palsgrove is editor of the Groveport Messenger.
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Our Pictorial Past by Rick Palsgrove
Photo courtesy of the Groveport Heritage Museum
Fixing Front Street 10 years ago
Ten years ago this summer Groveport’s historic brick Front Street underwent
repairs when concrete patching was removed and all the brick re-laid to smooth
out the street from Hickory Alley to Main Street. Bricklayers are shown here re-laying
the historic street’s bricks on a hot summer day in 2011. Front Street was the
first paved street in Groveport in 1909. It was one of the main traffic arteries in
Groveport when the town was first platted in the 19th century and the street features
some of the oldest houses in town. The Ohio and Erie Canal coursed just to
the east of the street and during the canal days of the 1800s some of the street’s
homeowners also had businesses that lined the nearby canal bank at the rear of
their lots.

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The Groveport Recreation Department is registering
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The Groveport Madison Alumni Association
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Franklin County Board of Commissioners: President Kevin L. Boyce • Commissioner John O’Grady, and Commissioner Erica C. Crawley
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners and The Franklin County Office on Aging join with the Messenger Newspaper in providing this update on aging issues in Franklin County.
Easing back to pre-pandemic life
As America is easing COVID-19 restrictions, you may feel an overwhelming
mix of emotions about how to move forward. This is
especially true for our older adult population, as they were highly
affected by the pandemic last year. According to Forbes, in 2020,
“the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported
that eight out of 10 Covid-19 deaths in the US had been adults 65
years and older”. Many people had experienced an unprecedented
amount of anxiety trying to remain safe from this virus while adjusting
to a new normal, which included working from home, no large
crowd gatherings, and even restrictions on visitation in nursing
homes. Now, the new normal we have all gotten accustomed to is
changing slightly once again. While there is not one specific way to
feel or process this change, there are tips that can help ease your
mind and continue to make you, your family, and others around you
feel safe and protected.
-Establish boundaries. Although studies have reported that the
COVID-19 vaccination is effective at keeping people safe from
COVID-19, that does not always mean vaccinated individuals will
be ready to take off their masks or gather in large groups. A study
conducted by the “American Psychological Association” found that
49% of adults reported feeling uncomfortable about returning to
in-person interactions when the pandemic ends. Even 48% of those
who have received the COVID vaccine report feeling the same
way”. As we begin going back to our pre-pandemic routines, it is
understandable to abstain from any activity you do not feel comfortable
doing. You can continue to wear masks even if you are fully
vaccinated, and you can limit your interactions to include a small
pod of people. Make the best decision for your health and your associates.
-Communicate the boundaries you have made. If you have decided
to keep on a mask, social distance, or not gather at events, it is
best to articulate those boundaries with the people around you,
including family members, caretakers, or friends. Doing so will
ensure everyone is on the same page, and others will be able to
respect the boundaries you have made.
-Try one activity at a time. In a blog written by Anthem Memory
Care, the author revealed that “there is a tendency, especially with
aging loved ones who are cognitively impaired, to grow impatient
when they are slower to embrace change.” When an older adult feels
comfortable to start easing back into their old routine, begin with an
activity, they used to enjoy. Be patient with them if they decide they
want to keep their mask on or don’t want to participate in the activity
yet fully.
-Keep checking in on others. People will have different circumstances
that may make going back to everyday life easier or harder.
Some may have experienced or witnessed loss causing PTSD; others
may be unable to take the vaccination due to medication complications,
having an organ transplant, or other medical conditions. Some
could be adult caretakers of young children who are not eligible at
this time to receive the vaccination. All these situations can cause
extra stress associated with returning to normal. Simply checking in
on others can help them to feel less isolated and alone. Also, having
a conversation with them may help to come up with a solution for
relieving stress.
Remember, it is not a race to ease back into society. Take your time,
make sure others know where you stand, don’t do anything you feel
uncomfortable doing, and keep checking in on others. If you are a
Franklin County resident age 60 years or older and may need assistance,
please contact the Franklin County Office on Aging at
614-525-6200 to learn about the programs and services available to
you.

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Groveport Fourth of July parade
Messenger photo by Rick Palsgrove
Chalk it up to art
Cristy Duckworth (left) and Kristin
Figliola (right) of the city of
Groveport’s Community Affairs
Department recently created a series
of chalk art images on the walking
path of Groveport Park, 7370
Groveport Road. The idea was for
people to come and pose with the
chalk art and then email their photos
to cduckworth@groveport.org so the
photos could be posted on the
Groveport Town Hall website and
Facebook pages.
Farmers’ Market
The Groveport Farmers’ Market will be
held on Tuesdays through Sept. 14 from 4-
7 p.m. at Groveport Madison Middle School
Central, 751 Main St.
Messenger photo by Marie Kujawski
The “Ladies of Guam” marched in the
parade wearing their traditional costumes.
See additional Groveport
Fourth of July parade photos
at columbusmessenger.com
Messenger photo by Rick Palsgrove
The city of Groveport celebrated the
Fourth of July this year on July 3 with a
parade down Main Street, music, and fireworks.
The American Legion Robert
Dutro Post 486 honor guard lead the
parade.
Messenger photo by Rick Palsgrove
Groveport Madison Cruiser cheerleaders
revved up the crowd during the parade.
Messenger photo by Marie Kujawski
Uncle Sam, Lady Liberty, and
President Abraham Lincoln joined the
parade.
Messenger photo by Rick Palsgrove
Groveport Police Lt. Josh Short and his
sidekick, the Facebook sensation “Bendi,”
delighted the crowd along the parade route.
Messenger photo by Marie Kujawski
A bit of Halloween snuck into the parade
this year as some monstrous characters,
representing the Groveport Haunted Park,
held in October, loomed over the crowd.
Messenger photo by Rick Palsgrove
In recognition of Groveport and Madison
Township’s farming roots, Larry Dowler
drove his vintage John Deere tractor in
the parade.

Recently, the Madison Christian High
School baseball team, coached by Jason
Hovance, wanted to give back to the Obetz
community for its continued generosity and
support of the Madison Christian baseball
teams, especially for the use of the athletic
facilities for their home games during the
spring season for several years now.
According to Madison Christian offi-
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grade and 5th — 6th grade (age/grade as of
cials, after consulting with Madison
KidsFest 2021
2021-22 school year). Cost is $55 for
Christian varsity boys basketball coach
The Groveport Recreation Department , Groveport residents and $65 for non-residents.
Groveport Community Affairs Department,
Practices begin in mid-late August
and the Groveport Police will host KidsFest Games will be played in September and
2021 on Aug. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon in October. Volunteer coaches are needed. For
Groveport Park, 7370 Groveport Road. information contact Kelly Carter at 614-
This free event includes Touch-A-Truck, 836-1000 ext. 1512 or
Cops-N-Kids, Back to School Fest, and document
kcarter@groveport.org.
shredding. For information visit
groveport.rec.com.
Youth soccer
The Groveport Recreation Department
is holding Youth Fall Soccer League registration
between July 1 and Aug. 1 at the
Groveport Recreation Center, 7370
Groveport Road. Online registration is also
available at www.groveportrec.com. The
following divisions are offered: age 4.5 to
kindergarten, 1st — 2nd grade, 3rd — 4th
MOCAL Coach of the Year
Madison Christian School varsity baseball
coach Jason Hovance was recently
named the Mid-Ohio Christian Athletic
League (MOCAL) Coach of the Year. He
was nominated and selected by fellow
coaches.
“Jason is a blessing to the program,”
said Madison Christian School Athletic
Director Andy Scholz. “He has really
focused on using the game of baseball to
teach life skills and has encouraged his
players to use their talents to glorify God.”
Hovance has coached baseball at
Madison Christian School for five years
and also currently serves as a school board
member.
(Information provided by Madison
Christian School for this and the following
news brief.)
MCS baseball team
helps Obetz Food Pantry
Mike Kimbler (who is also a village of
Obetz council member) regarding ways to
give back, the baseball team partnered
with K&M Market in Obetz (owned by
Madison Christian parent, Joe Groom) to
purchase food items for the Obetz Food
Pantry. For information on the Obetz Food
Pantry, call 614-491-4546.
Lithopolis Honeyfest
The Lithopolis Honeyfest will be held
Sept. 10 from 3-7 p.m. and Sept. 11 from 10
a.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown Lithopolis. The
event features bee beards, beekeepers, art,
music, honey bake-off, Ohio Honey Show,
honey extracting, hive inspection, junior
beekeeping, American Honey Princess,
food trucks, photo contest, honey, and
honey tasting. Admission is free. For information
visit lithopolishoneyfest.com.
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Personal Property of
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Groveport Rd., Groveport
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AIR CONDITIONING
AIR CONDITIONING
Complete System
Clean & Check
$49.95
Free Electronic Leak Testing
All Makes • All Models
45 Yrs. Exp. • Senior Discount
614-351-9025
BLACKTOP
AGM OHIO
ROOFING &
SEALCOATING
Free Estimates
Cell 614-512-1699
SANTIAGO’S
Sealcoating & Services LLC
Quality Materials Used
SUMMER IS HERE!
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Mulching, Edging & Clean-ups
“Ask for whatever you need.”
BBB Accredited-Fully Insured
8/1s
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CLEANING
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dependable. 10% Senior
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CARPET CLEANING
CARPET CLEANING
Any 5 areas ONLY $75
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CONCRETE
AJ’s Concrete,
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Block Foundations
Driveways • Sidewalks
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Driveways & Extensions
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Hot Tub/Shed Pads,
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Sealing of new &
existing concrete.
FREE ESTIMATES
Contact Adam
614-756-1754
hastingsandsons.
columbus@gmail.com
Buckeye City
Concrete & Excavating
* Concrete * Foundations
* Waterlines * Drains
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EDDIE MOORE
CONSTRUCTION
Quality Concrete Work
Lt. Hauling & Room Add.,
Block Work & Excavation
Stamp Patios,
Bsmt. Wall Restoration
35 Yrs Exp - Lic & Ins.
Free Ests. 614-871-3834
GUTTERS
Bates & Sons
GUTTER CLEANING
5 ★ Google Reviews
614-586-3417
HOME
IMPROVEMENTS
C&JHandyman
Services LLC
Minor Plumbing
& Electric
Install Hot Water Tanks,
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Also Fencing &
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Free Est. ~ 18 Yrs. Exp.
CDC/EPA Approved Guidelines
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For Service
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KLAUSMAN HOME
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Doors-Roofing-Soffit-
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Over 20 yrs exp. • Free Est.
Licensed-Bonded-Insured
Owner & Operator
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SINCE 1973
Phil Bolon Contr.
Windows & Siding
Decks, Kitchens, Baths
Room Additions,
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Bsmt Waterproofing
Deal With Small Non-Pressure Co.
47 Yrs. Exp. - Refs. Avail.
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or 614-863-9912
HOME
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We do it all! Fences, decks,
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JOE’S HOME MAINT.
Home Repairs, Roofing,
Siding, Gutters, Soffits,
Misc. Int. Repairs
Int. Painting
Call Joe 614-778-1460
37 Years Exp.
HOME
REMODELING
Interior Remodels
Room Additions
Roofing & Concrete
Free Estimates
614-419-5848
Handyman Remodeling
Over 35 yrs exp.
Larry 614-376-7006
LAWN CARE
The Lawn Barber
Cut, Trim, Blow away
Hedge Trimming, Edging
Garden Tilling
614-935-1466
LET US MAINTAIN
YOUR LAWN & GARDEN
FOR YOU
Summer, Spring,
Winter or Fall
WE DO IT ALL!!!!
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Trees & Shrubs, Garden,
Mulching, Hauling,
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Free Ests. Low Rates
$20 & Up
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A/M
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PEST
CONTROL
TERMITE &
PEST CONTROL
614-367-9000
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TERMINATES
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Locally Owned & Operated. Any Pest. Anytime.
$
50 00 OFF Service
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LAWN CARE
Lawnmasters and
Landscaping
Give us a call for your
yards that need mowing,
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control, paver patios, etc.
Free Estimates
614-378-1237
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,
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PLUMBING
ALL IN ONE
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“One Call Does It All”
$25 OFF LABOR
7/18
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All Major Credit Cards Accepted
All About Drains & Plumb.
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24 Hrs., 7 Days/Week
No Overtime Charges
24 Yrs. Exp. in Plumbing &
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Call For A Free Phone Estimate
$100.00 For Any Small Drain
614-622-4482
30% OFF with AD
8/1 A&M
7/18 A
PEST
CONTROL
PLASTERING
DRYW
YWALL &
PLASTER
7/18
A&M
REPAIR
Textured Ceilings
614-551-6963
Residential/Commercial
BIA
POWER WASHING
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
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