South Messenger - July 25th, 2021

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July 25-August 7, 2021 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XLII, No. 12 

Neighborhood Realtor 

Diane Todd - SRES, MRP 

580 Main St., Groveport, OH 43125 

(614) 570-0803 

diane.todd@HERrealtors.com 

The Marylee Lee Bendig 

Team 

Messenger photo by Linda Dillman 

It is lunchtime at the Obetz community center and longtime senior center member 

Rosemarie Knight (left) takes advantage of one of the meals served by coordinator 

Mel Ross (right). 

Obetz Senior Center is back! 

By Linda Dillman 

Staff Writer 

Senior citizens can meet face-to-face 

again–without masks required –at the 

Obetz Community Center where hot 

lunches are served twice a week and 

laughter can be heard from game tables 

throughout Stewart Hall. 

“We reopened for senior lunches on 

June 3,” said coordinator Mel Ross, who 

kept the center’s home lunch delivery 

program up and running while older residents 

were confined to the four walls of 

their homes when the center shut down 

due to the coronavirus pandemic on 

March 16, 2020. 

The village of Obetz also continued to 

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Lockbourne to enhance 

trails and is also working 

to preserve its past 

By Rick Palsgrove 

Managing Editor 

The village of Lockbourne is working on 

projects that enhance the present and 

embrace the past. 

Walking trails 

According to Lockbourne Mayor 

Christie Ward, the village of Lockbourne 

will receive $100,000 from the State 

Capital Budget to install a bridge to connect 

the walking paths and signage along 

the village’s trails. 

“The Magnolia Trail consists of two 

loops that is just over two miles in length,” 

said Ward. “The trail is named after one of 

the canal boats owned by William 

Moneypenny who had a distillery in town, 

which produced 100 barrels of whiskey a 

day during the canal days.” 

She said the “Maine” loop (named after 

the last canal boat that came through 

Lockbourne) is located at Locke Meadow 

Park. 

“Walkers can connect to the ‘Nye’ loop 

(named after Pearl Nye, who was a famous 

canal song writer and lived in Lockbourne) 

at the east end of the trail,” said Ward. 

“The goal is to connect the trail to the third 

loop (not open at this time), located along 

the towpath on the south side of Rowe 

Road. We anticipate the ‘Showboat’ loop 

(named after the canal boat that took 

entertainers town to town), which currently 

ends at the Big Walnut Creek in 

Pickaway County, would then extend to 

Lock 31 at Millport and on into Circleville. 

We also plan to connect the trail west to 

Groveport. This would connect the communities 

along the Ohio’s Southern Descent 

Canal Partners.” 

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. 

Once the trail has been established, residents 

and visitors will be able to learn the 

story of this important transportation 

route as they follow the driving trail. 

Creation of the trail, which is expected to 

be launched this fall, is being funded by 

the Canal Society of Ohio and Ohio 

Humanities. 

Old Schoolhouse renovations 

The Old Schoolhouse, now named 

Lockbourne Historical Hall, is located at 

206 Vause St. in Lockbourne’s Town 

Square. 

“Renovations of the second floor are 

underway at this time and are expected to 

be complete by end of the year 2021,” said 

Ward. “The next phase will be installing a 

patio deck and handicap ramp in the back 

of the building, as well as a transom above 

the front door.” 

Ward said long terms plans are to 

install an elevator for access to the second 

floor. 

“The Hall will be available to rent for 

events such as: weddings, receptions, 

showers, reunions, meetings and conferences, 

holiday parties and fundraisers,” 

said Ward. 

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Bixby Road reconstruction 

means drivers must use detours 



Driving on west Bixby Road is going to be different 

for a while. 

A portion of west Bixby Road will be closed to 

through traffic, beginning on or around July 19, for 

approximately 60 days for road and culvert improvements. 

This improvement is part of the west Bixby Road 

reconstruction project, which is being done in two 

phases by the city of Groveport in partnership with the 

Franklin County Engineer’s office. 

“The city’s Capital improvement plan includes the 

reconstruction of Bixby Road under Phase 2, a continuation 

of the 2017 Bixby Road Phase 1 project,” said 

Groveport City Engineer Steve Farst. “The road condition 

is poor and required rehabilitation. The culvert is 

aged and due for replacement.” 

The project begins at the entrance to the Madison 

Christian School and extends east a distance of about 

3,500 feet to the entrance to Three Creeks Metro Park. 

Farst said the improvements will include road reconstruction 

and paving, a shared-use path, and a new 

culvert located near the Madison Christian Church 

under Bixby Road. 

“The road width is not being significantly widened,” 

said Farst. “Work also includes a shared-use paved 

path alongside the south side of the road that will connect 

to the Bixby Road Three Creeks Metro Park 

entrance.” 

According to Farst, in 2019, the Franklin County 

Engineer’s office contacted Groveport officials and 

advised that an existing culvert carrying Hendron 

Ditch was to be replaced by the county in 2021. The 

city and county worked together to package that 

improvement with the city’s Phase 2, Part 1 Bixby 

Road improvement into a single bid package. 

“The city is funding the road improvement while the 

county is funding the culvert replacement,” said Farst, 

who added a portion of the new culvert will be lengthened 

a few feet to accommodate the shared use path, 

which the city will partially fund. 

Farst said funding for Part 1 is from a grant and 

loan to the city from the Ohio Public Works 

Commission, that combined are not to exceed $1.85 

million. 

The funding for Part 2 is funded by the Franklin 

County Engineer’s office and from the Ohio Public 

Works Commission funds for the portion of the culvert 

carrying the shared-use path. 

According to Farst, the total construction contract is 

$1.5 million. Part 1 is $ 971,735 and Part 2 is $ 

The Columbus Metropolitan Library has fully 

reopened most of its 23 locations following more than 

a year of closures and service disruptions due to the 

COVID-19 pandemic. 

To celebrate, CML will hold a community open 

house at each of its 22 open locations on Aug. 21. From 

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors can enjoy special programs, 

activities and refreshments, plus enter raffles for 

prizes. 

CML’s Karl Road Branch is closed ahead of the 

grand opening of the new branch later this summer. 

Face coverings are no longer required for entry into 

609,673. 

Farst said the road handles about 3,000 vehicles a 

day and, with future growth in the area, it’s expected 

traffic will increase to 4,500 vehicles a day. 

Detours 

According to information from the city of Groveport, 

during the project travelers should follow signed 

detour routes. West Bixby Road will be closed between 

its intersections with Hendron Road and Bixby Ridge 

Drive East. Bixby Road will be closed to through traffic. 

The address range of the closure is between 3393 

Bixby Road and 4200 Bixby Road. 

Emergency police and fire services, mail delivery, 

and trash collection will continue throughout the duration 

of the project within the construction zone. During 

the project: 

•Through traffic along Bixby Road will not be 

allowed to pass through the construction zone, as the 

bridge/culvert will be out. 

•Access to properties west of Madison Christian 

Church, 3565 Bixby Road, including visitors to the 

church, shall approach from the west from Groveport 

Road. 

•Access to properties east of the railroad crossing 

(located north of the church), shall be made from the 

east, from State Route 317. These include the following 

facilities/ addresses: Amsted Rail-Griffin Wheel, 3900 

Bixby Road; Three Creeks Metro Park, 3860 Bixby 

Road; AEP Dolan Center and AEP Training Center, 

4100/4001 Bixby Road; and Living Skills Bixby Center, 

4200 Bixby Road. 

•Eastbound through-travelers should follow the 

posted detour route that directs travelers to use 

Groveport Road east to State Route 317, turning left 

and going north toward the Bixby Road/State Route 

317 intersection. 

•Westbound and southbound through-travelers 

should follow the posted detour route that directs travelers 

use State Route 317 in a southerly direction, 

turning right at Groveport Road and going west 

toward the Bixby Road/Groveport Road intersection, to 

access all properties located west of the Madison 

Christian Church. 

•All through-traffic should follow posted the detour 

route and avoid the construction zone. 

•Residents and visitors to local residences, businesses, 

the Metro Parks, and the church/school, should 

follow the above instructions for access to these properties. 

•Dates are approximate and subject to change due 

to weather or unforeseen construction issues. 

Columbus Metropolitan Libraries re-open 

CML locations, however unvaccinated individuals are 

asked to continue to wear them. CML asks that customers 

who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, 

or who recently tested positive for COVID-19, not 

enter any CML buildings. Curbside pickup remains 

available as well. 

CML will continue to follow guidelines provided by 

local, county and state health officials and the Centers 

for Disease Control and Prevention. The safety of customers 

and staff is a priority for the library. Follow 

CML on social media (Facebook, Twitter) and check 

columbuslibrary.org for updates.


Groveport revises pool admittance policy 



The city of Groveport has made further revisions to its policies 

regarding admittance to the Groveport Aquatic Center following 

recent serious incidents at the pool. 

On July 2, Groveport City Council approved limiting admission 

to the pool to individuals and/or families who possess a resident or 

non-resident seasonal pass. Day passes were eliminated. 

However, on July 12, Groveport City Council approved restoring 

the purchase and use of day passes to the pool for Groveport 

residents. 

Groveport residents are defined as those who live within the 

city’s corporation limits. 

The rules for the restoration of day passes are: 

•Group rate 10 packs are not available the rest of the 2021 season. 

•Group outings, defined as organized groups of six or more, are 

not permitted. 

•Groveport residents and up to five guests are eligible to purchase 

day passes. The Groveport resident must accompany the 

guests to the pool. 

•Season pass holders and their guests are eligible to purchase 

day passes and the season pass holder must accompany the guests 

to the pool. 

•Pre-purchased and pre-issued day passes may be used if the 

above criteria are met. 

•Persons who wish to use the Groveport Aquatic Center by 

using day passes must first acquire a Groveport Recreation 

Department issued identification card, which must then be presented 

and scanned at the time of day pass payment and entry. 

These identification cards are free to Groveport residents and will 

Blood shortage continues: Red Cross needs donors 

The American Red Cross continues to 

experience a severe blood shortage and 

donors of all blood types — especially type O 

and those giving platelets — are urged to 

make an appointment to give now. 

The Red Cross needs to collect more 

than 1,000 additional blood donations each 

day to meet current demand as hospitals 

respond to an unusually high number of 

traumas and emergency room visits, organ 

transplants and elective surgeries. 

To thank donors who help this month, 

all who come to give through July 31 will 

receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card via 

email and will also receive automatic entry 

for a chance to win gas for a year (a $5,000 

value). More information and details are 

available at rcblood.org/fuel. Also, all those 

who come to donate throughout the entire 

month of July will be automatically 

entered for a chance to win a trip for four 

to Cedar Point or Knott’s Berry Farm. To 

learn more, visit rcblood.org/CedarFair. 

Schedule an appointment to give blood 

by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, 

visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800- 

RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling 

Blood Donor Skill on Alexa Echo device. 

Upcoming blood donation sites: Canal 

Winchester: July 25: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Gender 

Road Christian Church, 5336 Gender 

Road; and July 31: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., The 

Goddard School - Canal Winchester, 6405 

Canal St. 

cost $2 to non-Groveport residents. The identification card is good 

for two years. 

•Groveport corporate residents are not eligible to buy a day 

pass unless they are a guest of a Groveport resident or a season 

pass holder. 

•The recreation director, after consultation with the city 

administrator, has the authority to change pool classifications, 

rules, policies, and definitions as needed. 

“This is a very good next step,” said Groveport City 

Administrator B.J. King. “This holds people accountable. We’re 

going to know who is in our facility. Other communities are following 

our lead regarding their own pools.” 

Other actions taken by the city to maintain safety at the pool 

include raising the minimum age of individuals permitted in the 

facility without a parent or legal guardian to age 14 (previously it 

was age 10); security cameras are being installed including five in 

and around the breezeway and another at the side gate near the 

concession stand; and a police officer will be assigned to the pool 

during specific times mandated by the police chief after consultation 

with the mayor. 

The actions were taken due to a recent serious of incidents 

where lifeguards were attacked at the pool. On June 30 a group of 

juveniles allegedly assaulted one of the pool’s lifeguards on the 

pool deck, according to the Groveport Police. Four suspects were 

identified and Groveport Law Director Kevin Shannon said 

charges are expected to be filed against them. 

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. Charges are 

expected to be filed against the suspect. 

For information about the pool call 614-836-1000 or 614-836- 

2255. 

Barber Museum 

July 25, 2021 - MESSENGER - PAGE 3 

The National Barber Museum in Canal 

Winchester is located at 135 Franklin St. 

(behind the former CW High School building). 

The museum, housed in approximately 

5,000 square feet, showcases art, artifacts, 

and memorabilia from decades of the 

barbering profession. For information call 

(614) 837-8400. 

Lockbourne Fish Fry 

Thurs. & Fri. July 29 & 30, 2021 

11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

Fish Dinner $10 

Smoked BBQ Dinner $11 

Choice of 2 sides 

Includes drink 

Ala Carte Available 

Eat-In, Carryout or 

Curbside 

For more information or to order 

Call: 

614-738-3430 

Lockbourne Old Hamilton School 

206 Vause St. 

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is sequel was inescapable 

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Success at the box office doesn’t always 

mean a new property is going to receive a 

sequel, but it is more probable if the film is 

a part of the horror genre and it nets a nice 

profit for the distribution studio. 

Horror films are relatively inexpensive 

to make. The studios cast little known 

actors and employ up-and-coming directors 

to keep costs down, and then challenge the 

creative team to get inventive with their 

small budget. They do this because not only 

do they hold the purse, but they know fans 

of the genre are loyal and will come out and 

give just about any thriller a chance. 

One such thriller that was given the 

chance at the 2019 box office was “Escape 

Room.” Working off the popularity of reallife 

escape rooms that, allegedly, allow people 

to bond through solving puzzles in 

order to leave, its premise added a deadly 

twist into the mix. While there was tension 

throughout thanks to a great ensemble 

cast, the impressive thing about that film 

was the set design that saw burning rooms, 

a frozen tundra, and floors that dropped 

out from underneath trembling feet. 

Filmed with a budget of $8 million, it 

was no terrible loss for the studio if this 

film did not profit as much as they would 

have liked. However, it amassed a return of 

more than $140 million throughout its theatrical 

run, making it one of the year’s 

biggest hits based on that ratio. With that 

success in mind, it was no surprise that a 

sequel would be, well, inescapable. 

Though I do not often look forward to 

sequels, I have to say I was looking forward 

to seeing what else this world had to offer. 

The Reel Deal 

Dedra 

Cordle 

It teased 

secret organizations 

run by the 

wealthy who set up 

these games for 

sport, but I was more 

intrigued by the 

prospect of retribution 

against these creators as promised by 

the final boy and final girl. After all, it is a 

modern tale about David and Goliath, the 

haves and the have nots, and the tormented 

versus the tormentors. Perhaps I was 

being too idealistic about where a film like 

this could go, but nonetheless, I wanted to 

see what “Tournament of Champions” 

could bring to the horror table. 

The successes of this film lay firmly at 

the path of its predecessor. The sequel 

builds a great cast of characters around the 

survivors of the first and it comes equipped 

with another fantastically fatalistic set 

design that features electrified subway 

trains, acid rain, and collapsing beaches. 

But where this film runs into problems is 

that it never tries to walk outside of that 

path until it is late — so late you’ve grown 

tired of the scenery and are agitated by the 

people who asked you to come along for a 

trip that was promised to be better. 

When you realize this sequel is just a 

rehash, it is enjoyable thanks to the 

strength of the first couple acts. It begins 

with final boy Ben (Logan Miller) and final 

girl Zoey (Taylor Russell) trying to come to 

terms with the terror that was inflicted 

upon them in the first film. Ben has done 

Look before you run 

what most men do and is suffering in 

silence while Zoey is more willing to share 

her experiences with a therapist. Both 

have a desire to find those responsible for 

their escape room trauma. 

They go to New York City because Zoey 

believes she knows the headquarters of 

Minos Escape Rooms Inc. When they arrive 

they are lured into a sparsely filled train 

car that is not what it seems. Realizing 

they are in another deadly escape room, 

they band together with a new group of 

strangers and solve the clues to escape. 

And here is where the film should have 

branched off into its own thing somehow, 

but it continues to follow the rules set up in 

the original where if you make it through 

one escape room, you go onto the next. 

While the rooms are inventive, it gets to 

the point where enough is enough despite 

liking the thinly developed characters. 

The thing with these escape rooms is 

you never know where the end is, and I feel 

the creators might not know that either. It 

offers a new rule at the end and promises a 

third installment, but, like the characters, 

it’s hard to trust anything when you were 

told one thing but given a different thing 

altogether. 

Though fans of the original, or those who 

go in with little knowledge of its origins, will 

likely find some enjoyment out of 

“Tournament of Champions” you can’t help 

but think it could have been better than just 

the tired retread of a decent indie thriller. 

Grade: C 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer 

and columnist. 

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Years ago I was asked by a member of 

my local board of education to run for an 

open school board seat. I politely declined. 

No amount of flattery, coaxing or background 

(having covered various boards for 

decades) could persuade me. 

My answer was simple. Although somewhat 

knowledgeable about the district, I 

had never attended a meeting of my own 

local school board and did not feel qualified 

to run for the position. Plus, most of my 

work as a journalist takes place on Monday 

nights, the same evening as the majority of 

public meetings. 

I have a long-held standard that a candidate 

needs to know about the group or 

organization for which they are running. 

I have a list I use as a personal reference 

when it comes to pursuing the heavy mantle 

of public service: 

•Have you regularly attended at least 

one meeting a month in the last half year? 

No, I have not been to a single one. Why 

would someone who runs for office not take 

the time to familiarize themselves with the 

organization or municipality for which they 

will be tasked with creating public policy 

and/or managing public funds? 

•Have you served on a committee that 

answers directly to the organization within 

the last two years? 

No, I haven’t. I am 

of the mindset that if 

you see a problem, 

work within the system 

and create 

change from within. 

Don’t jump into the 

fire without first 

warming your feet. 

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•Are you familiar enough with the 

organization that you could take on the 

position, if elected, and not spend the first 

few meetings playing catch-up with basic 

policies and procedures? 

Not really, but I’ve covered many other 

school board meetings as part of my job. If 

you don’t know how a public entity operates, 

you should if you want to become a 

member. Look online and do a little studying 

before walking through the doors. And 

while many things are the same there are 

differences, both minor and major. 

•Are you prepared to deal with off-theclock 

problems that arise, the public calling 

at all hours, having to deal with reporters 

to discuss an issue, or lose a good portion of 

your privacy during your time in office? 

No. No. No and no. 

•Are you running for public office for 

altruistic reasons and because you feel you 

are the best person for the job because of 

your skills, interest in the community 

and/or you perceive flaws in the system for 

which you can offer plausible ideas? 

This is more a case of answerable by 

way of personal reflection and since I have 

no intention of running for public office, it 

did not apply. However, I can say that, in 

my position as president of our high school 

Alumni Association, I could answer yes to 

all of the above if asked by a fellow alumni. 

I applaud the work and countless hours 

public service minded people spend doing 

the people’s business. Do I disagree with 

them? Sometimes, but that is the brilliant 

concept of democracy at work. 

My advice to people who want to run for 

public office is simple. 

Learn not only about the office, responsibility 

and limitations of the position 

itself, but also attend meetings in-person 

before declaring your candidacy and learn 

about the organization itself, its challenges, 

present/future plans and projects 

and its limitations by law. 

You will not only be a better candidate, 

but you will also be a better citizen as well. 

Linda Dillman is a Messenger staff writer.


Our Pictorial Past by Rick Palsgrove 

Farm in 1940 

Photo courtesy of the Groveport Heritage Museum 

This is a view of the barnyard of the Palsgrove family farm on Shannon 

Road in Madison Township as it looked around 1940. The farmhouse in the 

background was built in 1849 by William Whims. The house made from 

bricks taken from clay in a field across the road in front of the house. The 

farm is now gone, but the farmhouse still stands today along Shannon 

Road. For much of the 19th and 20th centuries, Madison Township and 

Hamilton Township were filled with many small family farms such as this. 

Special Olympics 

The mission of Special 

Olympics Ohio and its 

Groveport and Canal 

Winchester Special Olympics 

chapter is to provide year 

round sports training and 

competition in a variety of 

Olympic type sports for intellectually 

disabled individuals. 

Contact local coordinators 

Penny and Cassandra Hilty at 

groveportspecialolympics@gm 

ail.com or at (614) 395-8992 

or 395-6640. Donations may 

be sent to Groveport Special 

Olympics, P.O. Box 296, 

Groveport, OH 43125. 

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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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. 

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, the regular meeting is held on the next 

Tuesday following the holiday. Call (614) 491-1080. 

Southeast Library 

The Southeast Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library 

is located at 3980 S. Hamilton Road, Groveport. 

For information visit For information visit www.columbuslibrary.org 

or call 614-645-2275. 

Dr. Hobbs 

3700 Parsons Ave. 

Columbus, OH 43207 

New Patients & Emergencies Always Welcome 

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WHY TOOTHPASTE? 

Toothpaste not only helps our 

teeth look brighter, it has other 

helpful purposes. Toothpaste 

typically contains a detergent 

compound to penetrate and 

loosen deposits and stains on 

tooth surfaces so they can be 

more easily removed during 

toothbrushing. 

Toothpaste also contains cleaning 

and polishing agents to produce 

a smooth, shiny surface that 

can inhibit the accumulation and 

retention of plaque. In addition, 

flavoring agents found in toothpaste 

can make the mouth and 

breath feel clean. Toothpastes 

containing fluoride can help 

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strengthen the teeth’s outer layer 

- the enamel - to help prevent 

cavity formation. 

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buildup. Other have special tooth 

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Prepared as a public service 

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From the office of: 

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Phone 614-491-5511 

Emergency services in Obetz 

Emergency medical, fire, and rescue 

services in the Obetz area are provided by 

either the Hamilton Township Fire 

Department or Madison Township Fire 

Department depending on your location. 

For non-emergencies, call the Hamilton 

Township Fire Department at (614) 491- 

1013. The Madison Township Fire 

Department may be reached at (614) 837- 

7883. 

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. 

Lockbourne a Tree City 

The village of Lockbourne was named a 

2020 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day 

Foundation in honor of its commitment to 

effective urban forest management. 

Lockbourne achieved the recognition by 

having a tree board or department, a tree 

care ordinance, an annual community 

forestry budget, and an Arbor Day observance 

and proclamation. Visit 

arborday.org/TreeCityUSA for information. 

ENHANCE 

Continued from page 1 

Information about the building will be available on 

the Lockbourne website soon. 

Lockbourne historical exhibit 

The village of Lockbourne is planning to put together 

a historical exhibit at the Rickenbacker Air Force 

Base terminal. 

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Continued from page 1 

operate the food pantry throughout the pandemic. 

All COVID-19 mandates and guidelines were 

dropped by the 2021 opening date, but members are 

encouraged to take whatever actions deemed necessary 

to make themselves comfortable, such as wearing 

a mask. Workers also continue 

to thoroughly clean the building. 

Before the pandemic hit last 

year, there were 27 members of 

the senior center. Currently, 

there are 22 members. 

“Some current members are 

new faces,” said Ross. “Sadly, we 

had a couple deaths and illnesses 

that have lowered our numbers.” 

Rosemarie Knight, who lives 

on the edge of Obetz, is one of 

the nearly two dozen returning 

members. She joined 10 years 

ago because she wanted to get 

involved in center activities 

such as the twice-weekly lunches 

and games. She also volunteered 

for a while to help serve 


Messenger photo by Rick Palsgrove 

Obetz Zucchinifest 

The 2021 Obetz Zucchinifest will be held Sept. 3-6. The 

event will feature food, music, rides, and entertainment at 

Fortress Obetz, 2015 Recreation Trail, Obetz. More information 

about the festival will be released when it is available. 

Visit www.obetzzucchinifest.com. Pictured here is Obetz 

Zucchnifest Queen Jenna Keen making an appearance at 

the Groveport Fourth of July parade on July 3. 

“The exhibit is not complete and the project is on 

hold,” said Ward. “The purpose of the exhibit is to 

highlight the village and to show its connection to 

Lockbourne Air Force Base and why Rickenbacker 

Airport’s call letters are LCK.” 

the meals. 

“You can’t beat their lunches,” said Knight. “You 

get a full meal and it’s only $2. We even have mystery 

lunches where we go out, but we don’t know where 

they are taking us until we get there. It’s a lot of fun. 

I was so happy when I found out they reopened. I’m so 

glad it’s open because I have somewhere to go and 

something to do and I live very close.” 

Senior lunches are served on Mondays and 

Thursdays at noon with after-lunch games. Chair volleyball 

takes place on Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Tuesday 

is Euchre night at 5 p.m. and craft classes are scheduled 

periodically. 

Senior transportation is also available and lunches 

are delivered to homebound seniors. The center staff is 

always looking for ways to expand programming. 

“People are excited and ready to get back to normal, 

see their friends and have an activity outside of their 

homes,” said Ross. “I never sensed any hesitancy. Our 

members were eager to be here. We are excited to 

bring back senior trips and mystery lunches in the fall 

and Alzheimer’s education starting in the winter. To 

sign up for lunches, craft class, or for information, call 

614-496-6119.”



Hamilton Schools make administrative changes 

By Linda Dillman 

Staff Writer 

While the faces are familiar, the positions 

are changing for administrators in 

buildings throughout the Hamilton Local 

School District. 

Here is a rundown of the changes 

according to information from the 

Hamilton Local Schools’ website: 

•Dr. Josh Conley, who guided the elementary 

school first under current 

Superintendent Mark Tyler and then as 

principal himself, is moving up a few 

grades to the high school, where he will 

start serving as principal on Aug. 1. 

His district tenure started in 2002 as a 

student teacher and middle school basketball 

coach. In 2003 he was hired as an 

intermediate school instructor and continued 

coaching at the middle and high school 

level. 

He became the elementary school assistant 

principal in 2007 and later earned his 

doctorate from the Concordia University of 

Chicago. 

Tyler said Conley has proven himself to 

be an instructional leader with great 

knowledge in teaching and learning and 

has a clear understanding of how to balance 

building operations and works in constructive 

ways to help make district-wide 

improvements. 

“I would like to sincerely thank the community 

for their support and trust, as they 

have been very good to me during my 

almost 20 years within the Hamilton Local 

School District,” said Conley. “I assure you 

that I will continue to work tirelessly 

toward instilling high expectations for all. I 

am truly excited to join the Hamilton 

Township High School team and look forward 

to the many things I'm confident we 

can accomplish by working together.” 

Conley’s second in command is Matthew 

O’Hearn, who previously served as the 

high school’s dean of students. He assumes 

full responsibilities as assistant principal 

on Aug. 1, and started out with the district 

as a high school social studies teacher in 

2007. 

•O’Hearn was an AP Government 

teacher, Kids Voting Liaison, social studies 

co-chair and head high school cross country 

coach since 2014. He has also served as a 

varsity assistant track and field coach 

since 2009. 

“Mr. O’Hearn has a charismatic and 

calming personality that meshes well with 

students throughout the district,” Tyler 

said. “I have every confidence that Matt 

will excel in this position, as it is easy to 

trust and believe in him and follow his 

leadership.” 

O’Hearn said he can’t wait to hit the 

ground running when it comes to establishing 

positive relationships, working collaboratively 

with others, and building leaders 

amongst the staff and students. 

“What a great opportunity to work with 

the best administrators, staff, students, 

coaches, secretaries, custodians and cooks 

in central Ohio,” said O’Hearn, who earned 

a master of education from The American 

College of Education in 2014. 

•Sara Tadak is moving from the intermediate 

school to the principal’s position at 

Hamilton Elementary School. She began 

her career in 2002 as a first-grade teacher 

at the elementary building. Tadak then 

transitioned to the intermediate school 

where she taught fourth grade reading and 

fifth grade writing while earning her master 

of education in Educational Leadership 

from Ashland University. 

“During my time at Hamilton Local 

School District, I have witnessed tremendous 

growth and progress in the district, as 

well as the construction of all four buildings,” 

said Tadak, who became the assistant 

principal of the intermediate school in 

2015. “I am excited and honored to have 

the privilege to serve as principal of 

Hamilton Elementary School.” 

Tyler called Tadak an instructional 

leader who has a great understanding of 

curriculum, embraces data driven decision 

making and has a passion and confidence 

toward elementary academics. 

•Jessica Wills, a math teacher and 

administrative support at the high school 

was named the new assistant principal for 

Hamilton Intermediate School. 

“Mrs. Wills has a phenomenal rapport 

with students and their parents and 

guardians,” said Tyler. “I have every confidence 

that Jessica will excel in this position, 

and I am pleased to add an educator 

with her passion to the administrative 

team.” 

Wills was hired in 2009 and served at 

the middle school as the math department 

chair. In 2017, she transitioned to the high 

school as a math instructor and also 

worked as administrative support. In addition 

to these responsibilities, she was a vertical 

team member and a new teacher mentor. 

Outside of the classroom, she was the 

middle school track and field head coach 

from 2010 to 2019, served as the athletic 

department event manager and was the 

Class of 2021 advisor. 

Wills earned a master of education from 

The Ohio State University in 2010 and a 

Master of Education with a focus on school 

leadership from Concordia University 

Chicago in 2016. 

“I am very excited to take on this leadership 

role in our district,” said Wills. “I look 

forward to working with our staff and community 

to help all of our students achieve 

academic and social growth.” 

Cancer support groups 

OhioHealth and Cancer Support 

Community Central Ohio are partnering 

on a free series of virtual support groups 

for newly diagnosed cancer patients and 

their families. 

The six-week sessions will run six times 

during 2021 and will cover a variety of topics 

including: 

•First Steps After You’re Diagnosed: 

Learning a New Language 

•Resources to Partner with Your 

Healthcare Team 

•Communicating with Your Family 

Through Cancer 

•Coping with Side Effects 

•Proper Nutrition and Staying Active 

•Managing the Emotions of Cancer 

Participants are welcome to join the 

group at any point and can join missed sessions 

during another series. The groups are 

led by a licensed social worker from Cancer 

Support Community Central Ohio with the 

support of an OhioHealth cancer nurse 

navigator. 

“We are thankful to Cancer Support 

Community Central Ohio for partnering 

with us to provide this important service to 

our cancer patients,” said Lisa Ahonen, 

OhioHealth system program director, supportive 

cancer care. “Receiving a cancer 

diagnosis is an emotional experience that 

comes with many questions for the patient 

and their family. Joining a support group, 

such as this series, can help them find 

answers and connect with people who are 

experiencing the same thing they are.” 

“We are pleased to be partnering with 

OhioHealth to provide this series of support 

and education programs for newly 

diagnosed cancer patients and their families,” 

said Bev Soult, president and CEO, 

Cancer Support Community Central Ohio. 

“The best cancer treatment combines medical 

treatment with support and education 

to help address with the emotional and 

behavioral concerns that accompany a cancer 

diagnosis. We applaud OhioHealth for 

its commitment to delivering exceptional 

care for cancer patients and their families 

to achieve a better quality of life.” 

The series is free, but those interested 

in joining must register to get a secure 

Zoom link for each event. Registration is 

available by visiting 

cancersupportohio.org/ohiohealth or calling 

614-884-4673. 

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. 

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. 


South


CW Hometown Day 

The Canal Winchester Labor Day Committee is 

making plans for a Hometown Day celebration scheduled 

for Sept. 4 — a small, community event for the 

entire family. 

As was previously announced, the Canal 

Winchester Labor Day Festival Board and Committee 

made the decision to cancel the 2021 Labor Day festival, 

originally scheduled for Sept. 4, 5, and 6. The 

event, which was set to celebrate its centennial year in 

2020, has been a Labor Day weekend mainstay in the 

community since 1920. The group begins planning, 

scheduling, and securing the many moving parts of the 

annual festival in January. At that time this year, 

communities were facing state-mandated COVID-19 

event guidelines with attendance restrictions of 30 percent. 

The three-day Labor Day festival brings almost 

30,000 visitors to to Canal Wincheste and there was no 

feasible way to control the crowd, according to organizers. 

In addition to these restrictions, there were also 

financial concerns. The annual event budget averages 

$80,000 and the festival is solely funded by donations 

and sponsorship. 

Although the city of Canal Winchester provides considerable 

support, including the use city property, 

water and electric, and offers city staff for street closures 

and cleanup, the festival is not a city sponsored 

event. 

Due to the effects the pandemic had on businesses, 

the largest financial sponsors indicated they were 

unable to support the event at the same level as previous 

years. 

Because the festival could not count on major 

donors to support it this year, a three-day event was 

ruled out. 

Hometown Day will be a fun-filled celebration for 

the entire community. The event will kick-off with a 

parade at 11 a.m., full of street and neighborhood 

floats and at least three marching bands. 

High Street and Stradley Place will be filled with 

children’s activities and food trucks, including Amish 

Country Donuts, and musical acts such as Frankie & 

Ranke and The Usual Suspects & Repeat Offenders. 

Additional entertainment, including a special act for 


children, are in the planning stages. 

More details to follow as they become available. 

The Canal Winchester Area Historical Society previously 

announced it will hold its annual Ice Cream 

Social on Sept. 5 from 1-4 p.m. at the Prentiss School at 

10 W. Oak St. 

Labor Day Festival organizers said they recognize 

the importance of the annual three-day Labor Day festival 

to the community and continue to plan for the 

100th Labor Day weekend celebration in 2022. 

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. 

Columbus area residents are encouraged to call 

844-207-4509 to request a virtual education appointment 

and referral to partner agency 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.” 

Central Ohio residents are also encouraged to visit 

SoundTheAlarm.org and pledge to prepare against 

home fires. 

This work is made possible thanks to 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. 

pets of the week 

Bessie is a sweet 6-year-old who is 

heartworm positive and looking for a 

home where she can relax while 

going through treatment - which will 

be handled by the county shelter. 

Bessie will need a quiet home and, if 

there are other dogs in the home, 

they should be on the low-key, quieter 

side as well. If you think you 

might be able to support Bessie, visit the shelter and 

spend some time with this friendly dog. 

FYI: www.franklincountydogs.com 

Grandpaw is a domestic longhaired 

tabby. He’s a very friendly 

guy, and loves wet food and snuggling. 

He had a very hard life on the 

streets. Grandpaw had a dental and 

quite a few teeth were pulled so he’s 

a messy eater, but boy can he eat. 

He is neutered, vaccinated, 

microchipped, and ready for a home 

of his own. He is currently residing at the Petco in Upper 

Arlington, on the corner of Reed and Henderson roads. 

FYI: www.colonycats.org 

Wilber is a 3-month-old mixed 

breed. He is a good listener and 

very sweet. Wilbur is good with 

other dogs and cats and he would 

be great with children as well. He is 

working on potty training. Wilbur is 

up for adoption through Colony 

Cats and Dogs. 


Strawberry is a sweet and spunky 

kitten. She is a playful girl ready to 

find her forever family. Strawberry is 

up to date on vaccines. She is available 

for adoption through Colony 

Cats. 


pets of the week 

These furry friends are available 

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to avoid misunderstandings, 

some advertisers do 

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readers with manuals, directories 

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$49.95 

Free Electronic Leak Testing 

All Makes • All Models 

45 Yrs. Exp. • Senior Discount 

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8/1 A 

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Sealcoating & Services LLC 

Quality Materials Used 

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MESSENGER 

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at reas. rates w/great refs, 

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Driveways & Extensions 

Patio & Walkways, 

Porches & Steps, 

Garage/Basement Floors 

Hot Tub/Shed Pads, 

Stamped/colored concrete 

Sealing of new & 

existing concrete. 

FREE ESTIMATES 

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AJ’s Concrete, 

Masonry 

Good Work - Fair Prices 

Block Foundations 

Driveways • Sidewalks 

Epoxy/Overlay Floors 

Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests. 

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CONSTRUCTION 

Quality Concrete Work 

Lt. Hauling & Room Add., 

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* Waterlines * Drains 

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GUTTERS 

Bates & Sons 

GUTTER CLEANING 

5 ★ Google Reviews 

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HAULING 

DEAN’S HAULING 

614-276-1958 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

C&JHandyman 

Services LLC 

Minor Plumbing 

& Electric 

Install Hot Water Tanks, 

Dishwashers & Disposals 

Also Fencing & 

Interior/Exterior Painting 

Free Est. ~ 18 Yrs. Exp. 

CDC/EPA Approved Guidelines 

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8/1 A 

8/1 A/M 

7/18 A 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

KLAUSMAN HOME 

IMPROVEMENT 

Siding-Windows- 

Doors-Roofing-Soffit- 

Fascia-Gutters-Trim 

Earn FREE Seamless 

Gutters with Siding Over 

1000 Sq. Ft. 

FREE Shutters with 

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EPA Certified 

Member of BBB 

Financing Available 

Over 20 yrs exp. • Free Est. 

Licensed-Bonded-Insured 

Owner & Operator 

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SINCE 1973 

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Windows & Siding 

Decks, Kitchens, Baths 

Room Additions, 

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Bsmt Waterproofing 

Deal With Small Non-Pressure Co. 

47 Yrs. Exp. - Refs. Avail. 

Lic.-Bond-Ins. 

Free Est. - Financing Avail. 

Member BBB Of Cent. OH 

O.C.I.E.B. ID #24273 

614-419-3977 

or 614-863-9912 

HOME 

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Siding, Gutters, Soffits, 

Misc. Int. Repairs 

Int. Painting 

Call Joe 614-778-1460 

37 Years Exp. 

NEED HOME REPAIRS? 

We do it all! Fences, decks, 

home repairs, more Just ask! 

220-465-2602-local # 

HOME 

REMODELING 

Interior Remodels 

Room Additions 

Roofing & Concrete 


614-419-5848 

Handyman Remodeling 

Over 35 yrs exp. 

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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!!!! 

Lawn Cuts, Edging, 

Trees & Shrubs, Garden, 

Mulching, Hauling, 

Garden Pond & 

Home Maint. 

Free Ests. Low Rates 

$20 & Up 

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Classified Services 

8/1 

A/M 

7/18 A 

PESST 

CONTROL 

TERMITE & 

PEST CONTROL 

614-367-9000 

TORCO® 

TERMINATES 

TERMITES 

Locally Owned & Operated. Any Pest. Anytime. 

$ 

50 00 OFF Service 

Expires July 11, 2021 

Free Termite Inspection 

LAWN CARE 

Lawnmasters and 

Landscaping 

Give us a call for your 

yards that need mowing, 

Spring clean-up, weed 

control, paver patios, etc. 


614-378-1237 

MOVING 

Aaron Allen 

Moving 

Local Moving since 1956 

Bonded and Insured 

614-299-6683 

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Celebrating 

over 60 yrs 

in business 

PAINTING 

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Some Skilled Services 

Incl: Painting • Stucco, 

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PLUMBING 

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“One Call Does It All” 

$25 OFF LABOR 

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With This Ad 

A 

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All Major Credit Cards Accepted 

All About Drains & Plumb. 

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CHRIS’ 

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“Plumbing & Drain Professional 

That You Can Count On” 

24 Hrs., 7 Days/Week 

No Overtime Charges 

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Drain Cleaning Field 

Call For A Free Phone Estimate 

$100.00 For Any Small Drain 

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30% OFF with AD 

8/1 A&M 

8/15 A 

PEST 

CONTROL 

PLASTERING 

DRYW 

YWALL & 

PLASTER 

8/15 

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. 

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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 

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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 8/15 

A&M 

• Stump Grinding 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568 

8/1 A 

8/1 A&M

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HYA parade in Hamilton Meadows 

Members of the Rangers baseball team use water guns to help cool off the crowd 

watching the HYA parade of floats and vehicles. 

Messenger photos by Linda Dillman 

Players from teams in an Obetz youth league also joined in the summer fun of the HYA 

parade held on July 10 in Hamilton Meadows. 

One of the team floats in the HYA parade took on a luau theme with the top designs 

awarded for their efforts in a presentation at the park after the parade. 

Players get ready to practice their aim 

throwing candy to parade spectators. 

Players from Obetz helped bystanders fill 

grocery bags with candy tossed from 

their float as they drove down the street.

South Messenger - July 25th, 2021

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