Westside Messenger - August 8th, 2021

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August 8 - 21, 2021 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XLVIII, No. 3 

Unity in the 

Community 

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

Dayday Wynn (left) and Daniel Houston 

(right) jostle for the center spot as they 

partake in a competitive game of tic-tactoe 

during the first annual Unity in the 

Community Family Fun Day hosted at 

the Run the Race Center on the city’s 

westside. For more than a year, the center 

that offers children a safe and fun 

place to learn and play has been closed 

due to COVID-19 restrictions but it was 

finally able to reopen a few weeks ago. 

Rachel Muha, the founder of the Brian 

Muha Memorial Foundation/Run the 

Race Club, said they were excited to be 

able to bring events back for the community. 

“We’ve been waiting for this for a 

long while.” The Unity in the Community 

Family Fun Day was held on Aug. 1. It 

was sponsored by Muha’s foundation 

and Corday’s Golden Heart. 

After learning that his far-away throws 

to take down the bowling pins were not 

working as planned, 3-year-old Jaxson 

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The Westland Area Commission continues 

to pursue the need for a recreation center 

on the westside. 

The issue was discussed at the July 

commission meeting. Commissioner Janet 

Cahill said she spoke to city council members 

in regards to the lack of parks and 

recreation on the westside of Columbus. 

According to Cahill, in their conversation, 

a council member had referred to the westside 

as a recreation desert. 

According to commissioners, a recreation 

center would offer families services 

in their own community. There are not 

many parks on the westside easily accessible 

by foot or by bike. The community 

wants to keep their kids off of the streets 

and engaged in different activities close to 

home. 

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City sets aside funding for crime reduction programs 

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther announced $400,000 

in funding for two crime reduction programs led by 

Franklin County Municipal Court Judge Jessica D’Varga 

and Franklin County Prosecutor G. Gary Tyack. The programs 

receiving funds are designed to ensure public safety 

and reduce recidivism by providing support and resources 

to help mostly non-violent offenders successfully navigate 

and emerge from their time in the criminal justice system. 

“We cannot and will not accept rising crime rates as our 

new normal,” said Ginther. “We must continue to address 

this issue from every angle, which includes working to educate 

and reform our neighbors who engaged in criminal 

behavior. This is a community-wide effort, and the partnerships 

we are supporting represent the kind of innovate 

and thoughtful actions that are needed to build a safer, 

more resilient Columbus.” 

The Unleashing Potential (UP) program in Judge 

D’Varga’s courtroom will receive $200,000 to provide 

transformative justice for young adults with moderate-tohigh 

risk of recidivism, many of whom are still cognitively 

capable of ceasing criminal activities when engaged with 

proper guidance, knowledge and resources. 

Summer lunch program at CML 

Columbus Metropolitan Library has again partnered 

with Columbus Recreation and Parks Department to provide 

students with free lunches and snacks at several 

library locations. 

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longer and includes access to behavioral health services, 

trauma-informed care, parenting support, education and 

workforce development, and other public assistance 

resources. Upon completion, a participant’s case is 

resolved according to a negotiated agreement, which may 

include the reduction or dismissal of charges — enabling 

graduates of the program to become productive, law-abiding 

members of their communities. 

“This program will provide support and stability to our 

justice-involved 18-25 year olds, setting them up for success 

through individualized case management plans that 

will greatly reduce the chance that they will come back 

into our court system and eliminating barriers to their 

achievement. Investing in our youth is an investment in 

this community that I believe will make a meaningful and 

long-term impact for our city,” said D’Varga. 

The city is also allocating $200,000 for the expansion of 

the Gun Violence Reduction Initiative in the county prosecutor’s 

office, which seeks to decrease illegal gun possession 

and, by extension, the resulting gun violence. 

Franklin County is currently trending toward 1,200 illegal 

around the westside 

The summer lunch program runs through Aug. 20. The 

meals are offered from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Hilltop Branch 

and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Franklinton Branch. 

This year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, lunches 

will be distributed as grab and go meals for kids to take 

home. 

Prairie Township Farmer’s Market 

The Prairie Township Farmer’s Market is held 

on Monday afternoons from 4 to 7 p.m. through 

Sept. 27 at the Prairie Township Community 

Center, 5955 West Broad St. in Galloway. On Aug. 

9 the market will feature a free petting zoo. For 

more information, visit prairietownship.org. 

Free lunch at UHMC 

The United Hilltop Methodist Church will host a 

free community lunch every Friday from 11 a.m. to 

1 p.m. The church is located at 99 S. Highland Ave. 

PARKS 

Continued from page 1 

Melissa Green, liaison for the city’s department of 

neighborhoods, said while city leaders explore options 

for additional recreation space in the area, residents 

could utilize the Prairie Township Community Center. 

“The interim has been 20 years,” said commissioner 

Nancy Day-Achauer said in response to using the 

township’s facility. “A promise was made.” 

Commissioners said they are concerned about the 

size of the township’s center, saying it may be too small 

to accommodate many westside residents. 

“I want to make sure that what I am advocating for 

is what the commission wants,” said Green. “We want 

to link youth and families to what is available now to 

keep them off of the streets so that they are safe and 

productive.” 

Possibilities were discussed for a more timely solution 

to the problem such as requiring new housing 

developments and apartment complexes to provide 

green space and a playground for its residents. 

“We are pressing people to come to the westside but 

not giving them anything to do once they get here,” 

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gun possession cases in 2021. 

The city’s support will help the prosecutor’s office 

expand its personnel to more effectively administer illegal 

gun possession cases, which are up 31 percent over 2015 

levels and far exceed peer-county caseloads. Prosecuting 

attorneys in this unit also work on a case-by-case basis to 

determine whether a misdemeanor charge or probation 

may be warranted instead of a harsher sentence to avoid 

negatively impacting future employment and other opportunities 

on a permanent basis. 

“Franklin County Prosecutor Gary Tyack’s Gun Unit 

assesses every case with an eye toward tailoring a result 

that will assist those who are at risk so that they do not 

become a danger to the community, that will protect the 

public from those who are already a danger to the community 

and that will allow those who pose no danger to the 

community to resolve their case without a significant negative 

impact on their lives,” said John Gripshover, the 

unit’s director. 

Columbus City Council approved this funding measure 

at its July 26 meeting. 

Blood drive 

The American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 8 

a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 14 at St. James Lutheran Church, 5660 

Trabue Road. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-448- 

3543 or visit www.redcrossblood.org. 

Openings on the 

Westland Area Commission 

The Westland Area Commission is seeking community 

minded people who live, work, or own property within the 

boundaries of the area to serve on the commission. The 

commission boundaries are west of I-270 from the Conrail 

railroad tracks to the north, Centerline of I-270 and Big 

Run South to the east, Centerline of Grove City Road to 

the south and Hellbranch Creek to the west. Find out more 

information at cbusareacommissions.org/westland-areacommission. 

said commissioner Bill Steimer. 

There is available parkland on West Broad Street, 

however there is no time line for that development. 

“The promises keep coming and the politicians keep 

going,” said commissioner Jeff Tanner. “It’s hard 

enough to hear, let alone getting on another call with 

other city council members to hear the problems with 

their recreation centers and that they want another 

one. We will take your old one. These are things that 

city council doesn’t seem to understand.” 

Day-Achauer relayed to the commission the importance 

of getting westside representation on the parks 

and recreation committee so that the westside has a 

voice. Anyone who would like to apply to be on the committee 

can do so through the mayor’s office. 

In other news, commissioner Shawn Thomas is 

resigning from the Westland Area Commission due to 

other obligations. 

The commission will not have a meeting in August. 

It will resume meeting on Sept. 15 at a to be determined 

location.


By Amanda Ensinger 

Staff Writer 

The Prairie Township Community 

Center is expanding its class offerings. 

At a recent meeting, the township 

trustees approved offering photography 

classes at the center and approved entering 

into a contract with John Conant as a photography 

instructor. Conant will be paid 

$100 per workshop (not to exceed $500). 

The trustees also approved using 

Amazing Athletes as a sports program and 

camp provider with a fixed rate of compensation 

of 70 percent of total registration 

fees (not to exceed $6,000) and Jilaine 

Anderson/Jump Bunch as a sports program 

and camp provider with a fixed rate of compensation 

of 70 percent of total registration 

By Amanda Ensinger 

Staff Writer 

A local township will work with an outside 

contractor for fiscal assistance 

through the summer. 

At a recent meeting, the Franklin 

Township trustees said the township would 

work with Jeff Wilcheck for fiscal office 

support. 

“Jeff continues to work on cleaning up 

issues from previous years. He continues to 

work on bank reconciliations and is doing a 

very good job,” said Nick Dunn, the township’s 

fiscal officer. “I have been learning a 

lot from Jeff and he has been a great asset 

to the township.” 

Wilcheck will be working on getting 

pension reports correct from prior years 

and the township approved an additional 

fees (not to exceed $6,000). These personal 

service contracts are effective through Dec. 

31. 

The community center currently has 

5,289 total members. Of those members, 

approximately 29 percent are township residents. 

The center also is slowly gaining 

back members, with an average of 100 new 

members joining or renewing their membership 

each month. 

Residents did question why the pool was 

still not fully open. Michael Pollack, director 

of the center, said they are now offering 

swim lessons and pool reservations are 

allowed. 

In other news, the board approved hiring 

The Motz Group to design and construct 

the artificial turf for the multi-use 

field at the Galloway Road Sports Complex. 

200 hours for Wilcheck to complete these 

tasks. 

At the meeting Franklin Township Fire 

Chief James Welch also discussed hiring 

issues he is having. 

“We are struggling to hire employees 

due to a very shallow hiring pool,” he said. 

“We hope to be interviewing candidates 

soon.” 

Franklin Township Police Chief Byron 

Smith also provided an update on services 

in the township. 

“We have been stretching services as 

much as we need to and have been able to 

avoid stopping any services to the community,” 

Smith said. “I would like to set a date 

for a special meeting in order to discuss 

putting the levy back on the ballot, obtain 

opinions and answer questions.” 

Recently, the Franklin Township Police 

Department asked voters to approve a 

7.37-mill permanent levy. This would have 

cost residents $737 a year per $100,000 

home valuation. However, the levy failed. 

As a result, Smith said the department 

could have to cut the third shift to operate 

within their means. However, Smith says 

they are trying to do everything they can to 

avoid this. 

 

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Township Focus 

Community Center in Prairie is slowly getting back to normal 

Township staffing discussed at board meeting 

Free produce market 

The Mid-Ohio Foodbank and the 

Knights of Columbus Santa Maria Council 

#2898 will host a free produce market the 

fourth Friday of each month through the 

end of October at St. Agnes Church, 2364 

West Mound St. in Columbus. The food 

pantry will be open from 3 to 5 p.m. For 

additional information, email Kevin Miller 

at km8007@att.net. 


Prairie Township history sought 

The Southwest Franklin County 

Historical Society is in the process of 

updating its website on Prairie Township 

and is looking for historical photographs 

and stories of that area. Individuals who 

are willing to share information or photos 

are asked to email pictures and information 

to grovecityohhistory@gmail.com. Of 

particular interest would be any information 

of old buildings and/or businesses in 

the communities of Alton, Rome or 

Galloway. 

Breakfast at the Lodge 

to benefit Special Olympics 

The Westgate Masonic Lodge #623 is 

preparing breakfasts once a month to benefit 

the Special Olympics. The public is 

invited to have breakfast the second 

Saturday of each month at 2925 West 

Broad St. Adults eat for a donation of $6, 

children age 3 and above pay $3. Serving is 

from 9 a.m. to noon. 

Produce giveaway at YMCA 

The Hilltop YMCA hosts a fresh produce 

giveaway the third Wednesday of each 

month from 4 to 6 p.m. at 2879 Valleyview 

Drive in Columbus. For more information, 

call the YMCA at 614-276-8224. 

“The cost of the project is $978,892,” 

said Rob Peters, township administrator. 

“This is part of the overall sports complex 

paid with contributions and a grant 

through ODNR.” 

Recently, the township celebrated being 

awarded $1.5 million from the Ohio Capital 

Budget. The money will be used to create 

an innovative new field in the township to 

make playing sports more accessible to all. 

“This is the largest award issued by the 

state,” Peters said. “From a programming 

perspective, a lot is going to be happening 

in the township in the next two years.” 

According to Peters, the funds will be 

used for the One Field project. The project 

includes creating an artificial turf field for 

the township that is designed specifically 

for individuals with special needs to experience 

the joy and camaraderie that comes 

from being a part of a team. 

The field will have a hard surface, allowing 

people in crutches or wheelchairs to use 

the field more easily and won’t be as 

restricting for them as a natural field 

would be. The new field will be used for soccer, 

football and other field sports. 

The cost to build the field is approximately 

$880,000, but it is also part of a 

larger project that costs approximately $2 

million. The project also includes the 

Galloway Road widening, turning lane and 

parking lot. 

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Ever-changing technology and business 

strategies keep our fast-paced society moving 

forward in countless ways on a regular 

basis. With each new breakthrough, it’s 

easy to overhear comments echoing off 

walls everywhere, “it’s going to be so much 

easier now.” At the same time, bouncing off 

another wall, you’ll just as often hear, “oh, 

I miss the good old days when everything 

was so much simpler.” I must admit, with 

each passing day, the more I fall into that 

latter group and sometimes feel like shouting 

out, “stop the world, I want to get off!” 

Only a few things seem destined to 

remain as the same needless chaotic mess 

of stress they were years ago and probably 

always will be as our politicians avoid any 

true attempts at simplifications like the 

plague. The complexities of taxes and 

health care come quickly to mind. 

The computer age has given us incredible 

powers but also a never-ending flagged 

notification that the recently updated program 

we struggled to input is already obsolete, 

and we must again install and learn a 

new revision. For years I kept up with the 

computer madness at work and at home. 

But in my retirement, I now continue to 

rapidly lose ground. 

Today’s new cars have become more 

complicated than James Bond’s cars or the 

International Space Station. I just want a 

little zip, a good stereo and a/c. I could care 

less about all the confusing frills that have 

become expensive standard items. I’m betting 

I’m not the only one who is ignorant 

about what half the buttons and switches 

are for or the many new state-of-the-art 

computerized features just waiting to be 

used but probably never will be. One needs 

an engineering degree to drive today’s cars. 

But with all the changes coming from 

Opinion Page 

every angle, none has been more conspicuous 

to me than what I’ve seen in the pet 

food industry. I’ve had dogs all my life but 

having the responsibility of another dog to 

raise from puppyhood to hopefully his senior 

days has brought to light just how complicated 

life has become in the pet food 

realm. 

You can equate it to the changes in the 

grocery store. In days of yore, you’d see a 

small section of an aisle for cereal. You’d 

have the standard handful of different 

cereals to choose from. Today, you’ve got at 

least an entire aisle with every variation of 

a flake, nut, piece of fruit or disguised as 

cereal sugar you can think of. Then, on top 

of that, the store has its own cheaper 

generic brand that’s often even better quality 

than the big-named brand that people 

waste their money on. As the saying goes, 

you can spend a week one day in the cereal 

aisle figuring out which is the best for the 

money. 

Same with the ice cream aisle. Years 

ago, you had just a few options for flavors 

and brands. Today there’s an entire aisle 

with a multitude of both to choose from 

with the store’s generic brand thrown in to 

make the decision even tougher. 

When I was a boy, you’d basically throw 

a bowl of dry food on the ground and the 

slobbering dog would devour it in seconds. 

Dog food in those days had the nutrient 

value of a bag of chips or cookies. There 

were no quality controls. But dogs didn’t 

complain, they gobbled it up and nobody 

thought twice about it or the nutrients they 

were getting. Today, if you put a bowl of 

some of the healthier food options on the 

floor, they’ll give you an evil stare, as if to 

say, “you expect me to eat that slop. I won’t 

and you can’t make me. You eat it and see 

how horrible it is.” 

Then the pet food industry began its 

explosion. Before long, an entire aisle at 

the supermarket was dedicated to dogs. 

There were many varieties of dry or wet 

canned food with enticing names to catch 

the human eye. It became important to 

shop on a full stomach because some 

sounded better than what you’d be having 

for dinner and you didn’t want to be seen 

drooling like a dog in the aisle. 

Dog food became specific, puppy food, 

adult or senior formulas, grain-free, for 

sensitive skin, diet, easy digestion, high 

protein, breed size, more flavors to choose 

from than picking out a donut at a donut 

shop, skin and coat, high-energy, glutenfree, 

chicken-free, organic, vegetarian, high 

fiber. On and on, there was even fresh and 

frozen choices. It took no time for the 

industry to utilize that marketing trick, 

raise the price and shrink the bag. Today, 

if you buy anything with any nutrient 

value at all, you’d better have smelling 

salts nearby at the checkout counter. That 

saying, ‘it’s a dog’s world’ has taken on new 

meaning. 

Thankfully, controls have also tightened 

up a bit. In theory, the USDA, FDA and 

FIC are all involved in ensuring the 

integrity of the pet foods. However, recalls 

are in the news all too often along with sad 

losses of loved pets. There are many studies 

that rank the brands. They list the pros 

and cons of each, best and worst with rankings 

as five stars down to one star, etc. 

Some ingredients all too often come from 

overseas where proper controls are lacking. 

It’s difficult to find one that doesn’t have 

some significant ‘but has…in it’. 

As the grocery store pet food boom took 

place, competing specialized pet stores 


The pet food industry sure has changed over the years 

Years ago, I wanted to keep chickens on 

my acre-plus property, but like many good 

plans, it was not meant to be after a wise 

chicken farmer pointed out amateur mistakes 

I was bound to make. 

For months I scoured do-it-yourself project 

pages for a coop I could handle. Well, I 

should say that my daughter and I could 

handle because she has a natural ability to 

assemble, fix or repair things. She would be 

my executive chef in construction and I 

would be her construction sous chef. 

I showed her various designs from a 

structure worthy of a Victorian manor to 

something little more than a frame covered 

in chicken netting–plain and functional, 

but not for me. 

Hitting a happy medium, I found a simple, 

charming house for hens with an 

enclosed white clapboard structure, ramp 

and a suitable protected outdoor run. 

Nothing extravagant, just manageable. 

I researched the care of poultry and 

skipped over information on breeding. No 

roosters in my henhouse. While I can 

appreciate an early morning chicken wakeup 

call–I probably get up earlier than a 

rooster–I did not want to worry about 

weeding out fertilized eggs. 

I decided to start out with a trio of 

hens–three seemed like a manageable 

number and I sought the advice of a farmer 

before deciding on which breed I wanted to 

purchase after we built the coop. 

Her first question after I shared my 

plans with her: “What are you going to do 

with the hens when they stopped producing 

eggs?” 

Huh? Chickens stop producing eggs 

after a few years? Well, I’ll just get more. 

She again asked, “What are you going to 

do with the chickens that no longer lay 

eggs?” before frankly laying out my 

options–build a bigger cage to accommodate 

more hens or serve the non-producers 

for Sunday dinner to make way for fresh 

hens. 

What? Kill the chickens after they provided 

eggs for my family? No way. I’m sure 

they would all have names and how can I 

dispose of a creature with a cute name, who 

spent her productive life feeding me? 

“Well, then you’re going to eventually 

end up with a coop full of chickens with 

names that no longer lay eggs,” I was told 

in response. 

It was at that moment I saw in my mind 

my beautiful white coop filled with aging 

non-productive chickens living out their 

lives while my refrigerator was stocked 

Guest Column 

Dave Burton 

have sprung up 

everywhere. I read 

where the pet food 

U.S. market is 

expected to be $30 

billion by 2022. It’s 

already over $100 

billion globally. 

Perhaps the 

greatest recent 

innovation I’ve seen in the pet food industry 

is the ability to now order your total pet 

needs online from huge website specialized 

vendors, for dogs or most any kind of pet. 

You can order food, treats, leashes, toys, 

basically anything you need, even pharmaceuticals 

with a prescription from your vet. 

Order one day and it usually arrives at 

your doorstep the next day. No muss, no 

fuss, no lugging and loading or unloading 

on your part. The minimum for free shipping 

is basically the cost of a bag of dry dog 

food. 

Yes, online is a great enhancement for 

the customer, although I’m sure it’s been 

difficult competition for the grocery and pet 

stores. The only drawback, or benefit to 

some, I’ve found is the complexity factor of 

having so many choices is still present. I 

went in to order the other day and there 

were 1,373 options listed under the ‘adult’ 

dry dog food category. You can get lost 

cruising amongst the choices. If dogs could 

only talk to help us out. 

Dave Burton is a guest columnist for the 

Columbus Messenger Newspapers. He 

lives in Grove City. 

My idea for keeping chickens flew the coop 

Places 

Linda Dillman 

with store-bought cartons of eggs. 

A nice idea, but not the end result I 

wanted. So, I threw my design clippings in 

the trash and told my daughter the chicken 

coop plans that I held close to my heart for 

so many years would not happen. 

A few days later, for the first time since 

we moved into our house, two ducks landed 

at the back of our property and wandered 

around for the afternoon. I took it as a sign 

from Mother Nature that she was giving 

me a couple of egg laying creatures to enjoy 

for the day since I will never have my own. 

The earth is always at equilibrium. 

Linda Dillman is a Messenger staff writer.

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Election Results 

Carey and Russo 

win primary race 

for the 15th District 

Republican Mike Carey topped a field of 

11 candidates in the Aug. 3 primary election 

to select candidates to run for Ohio’s 

U.S. 15th Congressional District seat. 

Also, Democrat Allison Russo defeated 

Greg Betts and will run against Carey to 

see who will fill the seat that was left 

vacant when former U.S. Representative 

Steve Stivers, a Republican, resigned on 

May 16 to serve as president and CEO of 

the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. The primary 

winners in their respective parties 

will face off against each other in the general 

election on Nov. 2. 

Carey defeated John Adams, Eric 

Clark, Thad Cooperrider, Ruth Edmonds, 

Ron Hood, Thomas Hwang, Stephanie 

Kunze, Jeff LaRe, Bob Peterson, and Omar 

Tarazi. 

The Ohio 15th Congressional District 

includes Clinton, Fairfield, Hocking, 

Madison, Morgan, Perry, Pickaway, and 

Vinton counties as well as parts of Athens, 

Fayette, Franklin, and Ross counties. 

Wood creations 

are featured at 

American Legion 

Messenger photo by Dedra Cordle 

Ted Scherer, a wood carving artist from 

the westside, works on his latest creation 

at the American Legion Don 

Gentile Post 532 on Demorest Road. As 

a member of the American Legion, 

Scherer initially wanted to carve military-inspired 

artwork throughout the 

grounds but had to reverse course 

when most of the trees were cut down 

before he could work his magic. 

Instead, he decided to go with this 

great horned owl to ward off nuisance 

geese that consider this location their 

gathering spot. “They’re everywhere 

you go,” said Scherer. “I don’t actually 

think it will keep them away, but it’s 

worth a shot.” This creation took 

Scherer more than eight hours to finish. 

To see more photos, visit columbusmessenger.com.


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Celebrating 40 years on the farm 

By Rick Palsgrove 

Groveport Editor 

History will be having a birthday party 

down on the farm. 

Metro Parks’ Slate Run Living 

Historical Farm. - located at 1375 State 

Route 674 North, Canal Winchester - will 

celebrate its 40th anniversary with an “Ice 

Cream Social and Anniversary” program 

on Aug. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. The farm will 

also be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. that day. 

There is no cost for admission or for the 

activities at the working farm, which is a 

historical representation of a typical Ohio 

small farm in the 1880s. 

“There will be games and activities representative 

of the time,” said Ann Culek, 

farm program manager at Slate Run 

Living Historical Farm. “We are delighted 

to welcome storyteller Adele Browne, who 

was one of our original volunteers, to provide 

some entertainment.” 

Culek said the event is an ice cream 

social, so enjoy a scoop! 

“Sorry, it’s not homemade,” said Culek. 

“We hope visitors appreciate the advantages 

of 2021, when you can just run to the 

grocery store and buy a gallon of ice cream 

to keep in the freezer for whenever you 

want it. In the 1880s, ice cream was a special 

treat.” 

Consider all the steps necessary to 

make ice cream in those days. 

“First, a trip to an ice house for a chunk 

of ice harvested from a local pond or canal 

from the previous winter to crush, then 

milking the cow and skimming the cream, 

getting eggs from the chickens to add into 

custard cooked carefully over a wood burning 

cookstove, and then cranking the ice 

cream freezer for about an hour before you 

enjoyed the treat,” said Culek. “Hopefully 

everyone will enjoy their visit here, but, 

along with the fun we hope you have and 

the memories you make, the farm can get 

you thinking, just a bit, about how you live 

now compared to then.” 

The concept for Slate Run Living 

Historical Farm came about after Metro 

Parks purchased the land for it over a period 

of years in the 1960s. 

“The idea of a living historical farm 

started to form around the American 

bicentennial in 1976 and, after research 

and extensive restoration, Slate Run 

Living Historical Farm opened to the public 

in 1981,” said Culek. 

According to Culek, Metro Parks 

opened the farm so the public could compare 

how land in Central Ohio was managed 

through time. 

“Many Ohioans lived on farms throughout 

the 19th century and the time period of 

the 1880s was chosen as a time of great 

transformation in how farming was done 

and before the large migration of people to 

the cities,” said Culek. “It gives visitors a 

glimpse into lifestyles, technology, and 

choices available to a central Ohio farm 

family in the 1880s and a way to compare 

the way we live now with those some who 

came before.” 


Messenger photo by Rick Palsgrove 

Metro Parks Slate Run Living Historical Farm workers Natelle 

Ball (left) and Donna Abel working at the cast iron stove in the 

1880s era farmhouse kitchen. 

Workers at the farm try to show that change is a constant and 

all people from all eras and backgrounds adapt to it. 

“Sometimes changes improve our lives, some aspects complicate 

it,” said Culek. “It makes me chuckle to hear visitors lament 

how life in the 1880s was so hard and they would never have survived, 

and it was very different in some aspects compared to ours. 

But the people who lived on this farm were so proud of their modern 

lifestyle: a cook stove versus a fireplace, the new fangled 

steam engines and improved steel farm equipment that made 

their lives far easier than those of their grandparents era.” 

When asked how the farm has changed over the past 40 years, 

Culek said it has gotten better with age in many ways. 

“When newly opened, the trees were immature, the land bulldozed, 

and new fences installed,” said Culek. “After 40 years it 

looks settled and I think very realistic. Even with 40 years of 

knowledge about a family farm in the 1880s, there is always something 

new the staff and volunteers learn to compare and contrast 

the lifestyles of those from the past to share with modern visitors.” 

She said especially helpful is original source material like 

newspapers and books available on the Internet. 

“The staff once spent hours at in-person auctions and antique 

stores and now we find many items on eBay or through online 

searches,” said Culek. 

The farm is an good place to bring people of all ages as there is 

something for everyone to enjoy and learn. 

“The toys and games, the no admission charge, and the animals 

are some of the main draws,” said Culek. “It is generally a quiet 

place that offers a break from your electronics and a chance to be 

outside and engage with your friends and family. It is heartening 

to see how much fun some families have just shelling corn, poking 

through the garden, and playing on the swing.” 

Culek said a favorite aspect of the farm for all the staff and volunteers 

who work there is the connections made with visitors. 

“Sometimes it is the ‘light bulb’ moment of realizing milk is 

warm when it comes out of the cow,” said Culek. “It is fun to see 

people try something for the first time, like digging a potato out of 

the ground. We also learn from our visitors who come from all 

parts of the community, from around the United States, and sometimes 

the world. Their stories and experiences will be part of history 

some day. We feel it is a privilege to have the opportunity to 

work at Slate Run Living Historical Farm and to have so many 

positive interactions with visitors.”



City’s Triage Pod program showing early success 

Mayor Andrew Ginther recently joined 

City Council President Shannon Hardin 

and leaders from public safety and public 

health to highlight the effectiveness of the 

Alternative Response Pilot Program, which 

aims to provide more robust and precise 

emergency-response experiences citywide 

while reducing reliance on police and fire 

forces in matters where other city or social 

services are better suited to resolve the situation. 

The six-week pilot, announced by 

Ginther in May 2021, imbedded a “Triage 

Pod” consisting of a social worker, emergency 

communications dispatcher and 

paramedic in 9-1-1 dispatch to triage calls 

involving mental health, addiction and 

other social determinants of health. The 

first two weeks of the program focused on 

developing criteria and polices for transferring 

calls to the Pod, training for staff 

members and testing technology. The Pod 

managed live calls during weeks three 

through six. Data from the pilot was collected 

over a span of 72 operational hours 

from June 7 through July 2. 

Of the calls received by the Pod, 62.5 

percent did not require an immediate 

police or fire dispatch. Forty-eight percent 

were either fully resolved by the Pod or 

redirected to local community resources. 

For the calls that were resolved without 

police or fire dispatch, zero called back to 9- 

1-1 or required dispatch within 24 hours of 


Vaccine clinic at Westland High 

OhioHealth will host a COVID-19 vaccination 

clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each 

Tuesday through Aug. 31. The clinic will be 

held at Westland High School, 146 

Galloway Road in Galloway. To schedule 

an appointment, call 614-566-8187. Walkin 

are also accepted. For more information, 

visit ohiohealth.com/covidvaccine. 

their initial contact. When calls required a 

law enforcement response, the Pod actively 

communicated with first responders, providing 

de-escalation and pre-arrival information 

to help ensure a successful outcome. 

“What this program so clearly demonstrates 

is the need to strengthen and diversify 

our front-line responses so that police 

officers can focus on what they were always 

intended to do: address violent crime and 

keep our neighborhoods safe,” said 

Ginther. “There is no ‘one-size-fits-all 

approach’ to public health and safety. We 

must expand our resources and expertise to 

better reflect the needs of our community 

and ensure that even more people are 

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receiving the right care in the right amount 

of time.” 

“Society has long asked safety officers to 

answer every problem in our community, 

whether it is a car crash, homelessness or 

violence,” said Hardin. “This pilot led to 

more follow-up for residents in need of 

resources, no one going to jail, and a better 

deployment of taxpayer dollars. The city 

will continue making improvements to 

build out this program through partnerships, 

research and iteration.” 

Plans are underway to expand the Pod’s 

hours of operation and build additional 

triage and follow-up units. Staff also continues 

to collect and analyze data to further 

inform expansion efforts. 

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Hilltop History & Heritage 

This photo was taken in the 1930s looking southeast from the northwest corner of 

Sullivant Avenue and Central Avenue. The Essex drugstore occupied the featured 

building at the southwest corner. The structure still exists today, has recently been 

painted, and appears to be undergoing renovations with storefronts on the first 

floor and residential apartments on the second. The two buildings in the photo on 

the southeast corner have long since been replaced with a Marathon gas station 

and convenience store. The trolley car is part of the Columbus Interurban, a public 

transportation route that operated in the 1920s and 1930s. The one-way track traveled 

in a loop that went west on Town Street, south on Central, west on Sullivant, 

north on Hague, west on Broad Street to the railroad tracks near Wilson Road, 

where it would turn around, and then back east on Broad to downtown. 

If you have a photo to share, contact Stacy Berndsen-Campbell at stacyberndsen12@gmail.com. 

Submitted by the Hilltop Historical Society. 

GLENWOOD UM CHURCH 

2833 Valleyview Dr. 

(Corner of Valleyview & Hague Ave.) 

(614) 274-8469 

Pastor Leo A. Cunningham 

Join us for In-Person Sunday Worship at 

10:45 a.m. or Join us for 

Online Worship at Glenwood UMC YouTube 

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And be inspired every Monday at 10:00 am 

when “Chapel Guy” (Pastor Leo) shares 

stories for the Children. 

Please visit the 

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High School Football 

Briggs Bruins 

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7 p.m. Aug. 27.................................. Whetstone 

7 p.m. Sept. 3..................... at Franklin Heights 

7 p.m. Sept. 10......................... at Walnut Ridge 

7 p.m. Sept. 17........................ Marion Franklin 

7 p.m. Sept. 24.............. at Columbus Africentric 

7 p.m. Oct. 1.................... at Eastmoor Academy 

7 p.m. Oct. 8....................... Independence High 

7 p.m. Oct. 15.............................. at South High 

7 p.m. Oct. 22........................ West High School 

Central Crossing 

7 p.m. Aug. 20............... at Marion Franklin 

7 p.m. Aug. 27................. Canal Winchester 

7 p.m. Sept. 3...................... Northland High 

7 p.m. Sept. 10....................... at Grove City 

7 p.m. Sept. 17................... Upper Arlington 

7 p.m. Sept. 24............... at Lancaster High 

7 p.m. Oct. 1............... Pickerington Central 

7 p.m. Oct. 8............................... at Newark 

7 p.m. Oct. 15..................... at Reynoldsburg 

7 p.m. Oct. 22............................... Groveport 

Bishop Ready 

7 p.m. Aug. 20.......................... Newark Catholic 

7 p.m. Aug. 27........................... at Woodard High 

7 p.m. Sept. 3.......................... Bishop Watterson 

7 p.m. Sept. 10........................... Buckeye Valley 

7 p.m. Sept. 17................ at Columbus Academy 

7 p.m. Sept. 24.............................. Harvest Prep 

7 p.m. Oct. 1...................... at Whitehall Yearling 

7 p.m. Oct. 8....................... Bexley High School 

7 p.m. Oct. 15...................... Grandview Heights 

7 p.m. Oct. 22........................ at KIPP Columbus 

West Cowboys 

7 p.m. Aug. 20......................... Linden McKinley 

7 p.m. Aug. 27........................ at Columbus East 

7 p.m. Sept. 3........................... Centennial High 

7 p.m. Sept. 10......................... at Independence 

7 p.m. Sept. 17...................... South High School 

7 p.m. Sept. 24..................... Eastmoor Academy 

7 p.m. Oct. 1..................... Columbus Africentric 

7 p.m. Oct. 8............................. at Walnut Ridge 

7 p.m. Oct. 15.......................... Marion Franklin 

7 p.m. Oct. 22...................................... at Briggs 

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Franklin Heights 

7 p.m. Aug. 20................. at Hamilton Township 

7 p.m. Aug. 27......................... at Westland High 

7 p.m. Sept. 3...................... Briggs High School 

7 p.m. Sept. 10...................... Westerville North 

7 p.m. Sept. 17................... at Canal Winchester 

7 p.m. Sept. 24............................ at Big Walnut 

7 p.m. Oct. 1................................. Dublin Scioto 

7 p.m. Oct. 8.................. Worthington Kilbourne 

7 p.m. Oct. 15..................... at Westerville South 

7 p.m. Oct. 22............................ Delaware Hayes 

Westland Cougars 

7 p.m. Aug. 20 .................. Thomas Worthington 

7 p.m. Aug. 27....................... Franklin Heights 

7 p.m. Sept. 3....................... at Delaware Hayes 

7 p.m. Sept. 10..................... Groveport Madison 

7 p.m. Sept. 17............................. at Marysville 

7 p.m. Sept. 24.................... at Gahanna Lincoln 

7 p.m. Oct. 1........................ Pickerington North 

7 p.m. Oct. 8................................... New Albany 

7 p.m. Oct. 15................. at Westerville Central 

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Back - to - School 

The graduation cap has remained a hallmark of ceremonies 

Gymnastics is one of the most rewarding 

physical activities that a child can experience. It 

boosts self confidence, physical fitness, and life 

skills. Fliptastic! Gymnastics has been in the 

Hilliard area for the past 29 years and offers gymnastics 

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Their certified instructors teach both recreational 

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The gym offers a diverse curriculum to 

Graduation ceremonies are a tradition 

that dates back to the first high schools and 

universities. While many aspects of graduation 

ceremonies have evolved over the 

years, the graduation cap has remained a 

hallmark of such ceremonies. 

Graduation caps are one of the most visible 

aspects of graduation dress. Many 

scholars believe the mortarboard style cap 

graduates don was developed from the 

biretta, a similar-looking Italian hat worn 

by Roman Catholic clergy. In the 12th and 

13th centuries, students and teachers typically 

wore clerical clothing because the 

church was highly influential at this time. 

Medieval universities helped inspire academic 

dress, including the familiar graduation 

cap. 

Mortarboards are shaped like a square, 

perhaps to give them a scholarly appearance 

like a book or to represent the shape 

of a quad on the campus of England’s 

Oxford University, where many graduation 

dress customs are believed to have originated. 

Others theorize that the mortarboard, 

which is named after the flat board 

accommodate all levels of interest and abilities. 

The facility has three separate gym areas for age 

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the skill of a master workman. 

Many graduation caps were initially 

black or gray. When color photography 

became the norm in the 20th century, 

schools began to use gowns and caps in different 

shades because they would show up 

in photographs. Schools often coordinate 

caps and gowns so their colors reflect their 

official school colors. 

While certain degrees warrant different 

styles of gown, cowls and hoods, mortarboard 

caps are relatively standard. In addition 

to the cap, there is a single button at 

the top. Tassels hang from these buttons. 

At commencement, tassels are traditionally 

worn on the right side of the cap and 

then moved to the left once graduates 

receive their diplomas. 

Graduation caps are part of the larger 

scope of academic dress that comprises 

school traditions. Millions of graduates 

across the globe will don their caps and toss 

them into the air later in celebration of 

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Westland High School grad finds fulfillment serving in Navy 

A 2018 Westland High School graduate 

is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the 

deployed Independence-variant littoral 

combat ship USS Charleston. Airman Elisa 

Morales joined the Navy as an aviation 

machinist’s mate shortly after graduating 

high school and is a member of Helicopter 

Sea Combat Squadron, which is currently 

assigned to the Charleston. 

“My older brother was in the National 

Guard and I definitely knew I wanted to do 

some form of military so I could go to college,” 

said Morales. “My mentor told me 

about how I could travel and do interesting 

things in the Navy as well as go to college 

after, so I started looking into it.” 

With the help of those close to her, 

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“My parents, mentor and teachers were 

always pushing me,” said Morales. “I think 

being pushed every now and then when I 

needed it is what set me up for success.” 

Now, Morales spends her time working 

on the MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter. Her 

role is critical for flight operations. 

According to Morales, while the Navy 

has not always been the easiest, she is glad 

to be serving. 

“There’s good and bad days, but the further 

I go, the more rewarding it becomes,” 

said Morales. “It made me aware of big 

things that are going out in the world and 

get to take part in them. I didn’t understand 

how the things I do add up to the big 

picture at first. I feel like people need to 

realize that as small as their job is, it contributes 

to something bigger.” 

University of Utah dean’s list 

Joshua Mars, of Galloway, was named 

to the University of Utah’s spring dean’s 

list. Mars is majoring in psychology. 

Cedarville honors 

Theodore Cook of Galloway was named 

to the dean’s list at Cedarville University. 

Cook is studying biology. 

names in the news 

OWU dean’s list 

The following westside area students 

were named to the dean’s list at Ohio 

Wesleyan University: Manga Bauer, Nick 

Eaddy, Taylor Frasure, Mary Kerins, and 

Aaron Mars. 

UA honors 

Richard Blankenbeker of Columbus and 

Ian Noonan of Galloway were named to the 


president’s list at The University of 

Alabama. 

University of Findlay dean’s list 

The dean’s list for the spring semester 

at the University of Findlay has been 

announced. To earn this achievement, a 

student must attain a grade point average 

of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Local students 

include: Garrett Hoffman, Faith Karnes, 

and Alison Shutt. 

Pets of the week 

These furry friends are available 

for adoption at local 

rescues and shelters 

Alpha is a 6-year-old 

boy who hopes to 

find his forever family. 

He loves to go out for 

long walks and loves 

a good game of fetch. 

Alpha is an intelligent 

dog. He is eager to 

learn and even 

knows some commands 

in French. Alpha is available for adoption 

through the Franklin County Dog Shelter. 

FYI: franklincountydogs.com 

Charlie is a 3- 

month-old orange 

tabby who can entertain 

a room full of 

people. She is as fast 

as lightning, will play 

for hours with anything, 

purrs when 

she eats, and has no 

fear of big jumps, 

strange noises, or 

the 15-pound tomcat in her foster home. She 

loves to snuggle and wrestle with her brother, 

Lou. Charlie is spayed, microchipped, and up 

to date on vaccines. She is up for adoption 

through Colony Cats. 

FYI: colonycats.org 

Lou is a completely 

grey kitten (including 

his whiskers and eyelashes 

- yes, he has 

eyelashes!) who 

loves blankets and 

pillows, crinkle balls, 

and stating his opinion. 

He is a little shy 

around strangers and 

crowds, so would do 

well in a home without a lot of commotion. He 

loves to snuggle and play with his sister, 

Charlie. Lou is neutered, microchipped, and 

up to date on vaccines. 

FYI: colonycats.org 

Robin is a playful girl 

who will take all the 

affection she can get. 

This sweet gal is 

about 1 and cannot 

wait to find her forever 

family. She is good 

with other cats and 

dogs and would 

make a great addition 

to any family. Robin is 

up for adoption through Friends for Life 

Animal Haven. 

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In Entertainment 

“Jungle Cruise” embraces fun and silliness 

Dwayne Johnson may get a lot of criticism thrown 

his way for his inability to act on a level beyond ‘pleasant 

man,’ ‘sarcastic man,’ and ‘vaguely annoyed man,’ 

but where he is able to surpass his more talented peers 

is with his ability to sell a movie. 

Since his surprisingly successful transition from 

professional wrestler with a sharp eyebrow game to a 

bona fide movie star and box office draw, he has been 

featured in plenty of trash films but he is almost 

always the best thing about said trash film. 

It could be due to his charisma, which rolls off the 

screen like sweat coming down his well-shaped head 

(or biceps and chest, depending on the film), but I 

think it has more to do with his presentation of the 

material. It always seems like he is having a great 

time doing his job, no matter how awful the plot, dialogue 

or anything else that is giving off a rotten stench. 

Because of this endearing quality of his, I’ll usually 

make it a point to check out his latest project (though 

four years later I still regret wasting my time on 

“Baywatch”) and that is what put me into the path of 

“Jungle Cruise.” 

As it is loosely based on the adventure ride in 

Disneyland, I have to admit I had very low expectations 

for this film. In general, movies based on amusement 

rides raise my bad film antenna so I was immediately 

suspicious of this one, even with the added 

presence of some truly fantastic actors like Emily 

Blunt, Paul Giamatti, Jesse Plemons and Edgar 

Ramirez. 

Shockingly, my initial assessment was mostly 

wrong. Though “Jungle Cruise” is rather dumb, it is 

the best kind of dumb film. It is the kind that knows 

how silly it is, wholeheartedly embraces that silliness, 

and just has fun with the nonsensical twists and turns 

within. The mood in this film is a bit infectious, and I 

couldn’t stop myself from liking it though I really 

wanted to. 

Taking place in the early 1900s, it begins with 

Blunt’s character Dr. Lily Houghton who is on a life’s 

quest to locate an ancient artifact that could lead her 

to a mystical tree in the Amazon. Believing in the legend 

of its incredible healing properties, she has for 

years sought sponsors to fund an expedition in order to 

“revolutionize science” but has been rebuffed at every 

turn solely for her gender. 

Believing her brother MacGregor (Jack Whitehall) 

may have better luck at appealing to the funds of men, 

she enlists him to give her presentation in her stead; 

instead, that plan goes belly up when he 

smudges her notes and nerves start to get 

the best of him. Reminding him via notes to 

stall to give her time, she breaks into the 

antiquities room at the all-male university 

to look for the relic. 

Because this is a movie where things go 

wrong often, things go wrong during her 

quasi heist. Luckily, she is as plucky as 

The Reel Deal 

Dedra Cordle 

Evelyn Carnahan in “The 

Mummy” and is able to snatch 

that treasure before a mysterious 

man with a mysterious 

accent (Plemons) is able to get 

his hands on it. 

Though concerned by this 

turn of events but not too terribly, 

Lily and MacGregor jettison off to the Amazon 

where she enlists swindler Frank Wolff (Johnson) to 

lead them upriver on his boat La Quila. For his part, 

he tries to get Lily to change her mind as the waters 

are treacherous and the legend nothing but a myth, 

but she is undeterred. 

Shortly after beginning their journey, the odd boat 

fellows (the sarcastic man with a love for puns, the 

educated woman who prefer pants, and the other man 

who is far out of his depths and comforts) discover that 

they are not the only ones on this quest to find the 

mystical tree. Now, not only do they have to compete 

with that mysterious man with the mysterious accent 

who mysteriously has a submarine, but also an army 

of cursed conquistadors who are determined to get the 

petals of that tree for their own nefarious purpose. 

There is a lot of exposition on the myths and legends 

featured in this film and, at times, it becomes too 

bogged down in its own storytelling. But despite however 

many times the legend is reiterated, the film manages 

to provide plenty of fun despite those writing hiccups. 

This strength can largely be attributed to the 

cast, and not just its main stars of Johnson and Blunt 

though they are great, and great together in a buddy 

cop kind of way. 

Everyone in this film seems like they are having a 

great time with their roles — whether they are doing a 

cameo bit like Giamatti who plays businessman who 

teaches his parrot to tattle on Frank, or a larger part 

like Plemons who hams up his man of mystery — and 

that, in turn, creates a fun experience for the audience. 

And that is really what “Jungle Cruise” is as its core: a 

willfully fun movie that permits the audience to get on 

in the fun action too. Grade: B 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer and columnist. 

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The Columbus Messenger Co. 

3500 Sullivant Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43204-1887 

(614) 272-5422



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Deadlines: Groveport and West editions, Wednesdays at 5 p.m., • South/Canal Winchester, Grove City, Madison editions, Tuesdays at 5 p.m. 

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xEmployment 

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, female, veteran, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation/gender identity. 

WANTED 

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS 

The South-Western City School 

District is currently hiring drivers 

for the 2021-2022 school year 

WE WILL TRAIN 

Positions are available for substitute 

school bus drivers that can develop into 

regular positions with benefits. Interested 

individuals should submit an application 

at www.swcsd.us and follow the employment 

link. Applicants should have an 

excellent driving record and must submit 

to a drug, alcohol, and background 

screening. A high school diploma or 

equivalent is required. 

EOE 

INFORMATION 

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LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, 

NE, NC, NH, OH, OK, 

SC, SD, TX, VT and WA 

requires seller of certain 

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Employment 

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and looking for talented individuals to join our growing 

truck dealership. 

Diesel Technicians 

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Body Shop Technicians 

Parts Sales 

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xEmployment 

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Our Grove City Messenger 

covers Grove City and 

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Reaches over 30,000 

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To list a job opportunity, contact a 

recruitment advertising specialist today at 

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or 

Kathy@columbusmessenger.com 


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Employment 


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$13.00-$20.00 per hour 

Choose your Schedule and Clients, 

Benefits Available: Pay Advances, 

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One year experience working for an employer 

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To apply, please visit v-angels.com 

or text/call “career” to 

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xPreschool/Daycare 

advertise 

YOUR DAY CARE 

OR PRESCHOOL 

Call Kathy at the 

The Columbus Messenger 

For More Info 

614-272-5422 

Preschool/Daycare


xAdult Care 


xFocus on Rentals 

CARE • COMFORT • COMPASSION 

BETTY’S ELDERLY CARE 

Has An Opening For 

A New Patient 

Private Room • Reasonable Rates 

References • Hot Meals 

& Much More To Make 

Patient Feel Comfortable. 

Call Betty for more info. 614-777-5850 

xCome & Get It! 

COME AND GET IT 

Deadlines are Tuesdays by 5 pm. 

Call For Publication Schedule 614-272-5422 

Need to Get Rid of Something Fast - Advertise It Here For FREE! 

FREE Garden Straw for gardens or bedding. Call for appointment for pickup. 

Circle S Farms, 9015 London-Groveport Road, Grove City, 43123 

Grove City - 614-878-7980 

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

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

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

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

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

are welcome to submit requests for donations of items. 

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

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

Mondays publication. Messenger Newspapers is not responsible for any 

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

Come & Get It! 

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Windsong is committed to providing 

high quality, loving care, and affordable 

home care services to our clients. With our 

assistance, clients can lead 

dignified and independent lives in the 

comfort of their own home. 

Individual needs are carefully assessed, 

understood, and met through the selective 

assignment of quality, trustworthy and 

compassionate service-oriented personnel. 

Give us a call today for a free in-home 

assessment or visit our website at 

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conditions. 1-844-334- 

8353 

READY TO BUY, SELL 

OR RENT YOUR 

VACATION HOME OR 

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Advertise it here and in 

neighboring publications. 

We can help you. Contact 

MACnet MEDIA @ 

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NEED IRS RELIEF 

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Monday through Friday 

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P.O. Box 13557, Denver, 

CO. 80201 

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Attention: If you or aloved 

one worked around the 

pesticide Roundup 

(glyphosate) for at least 2 

years and has been diagnosed 

with non-Hodgkin’s 

lymphoma, you may be 

entitled to compensation. 

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READER 

ADVISORY 

The National Trade Association 

we belong to has 

purchased the following 

classifieds. Determining 

the value of their service 

or product is advised by 

this publication. In order 

to avoid misunderstandings, 

some advertisers do 

not offer “employment” 

but rather supply the 

readers with manuals, directories 

and other materials 

designed to help 

their clients establish mail 

order selling and other 

businesses at home. Under 

NO circumstance 

should you send any 

money in advance or give 

the client your checking, 

license ID or credit card 

numbers. Also beware of 

ads that claim to guarantee 

loans regardless of 

credit and note that if a 

credit repair company 

does business only over 

the phone it’s illegal to request 

any money before 

delivering its service. All 

funds are based in US 

dollars. Toll Free numbers 

may or may not 

reach Canada. Please 

check with the Better 

Business Bureau 614- 

486-6336 or the Ohio Attorney 

General’s Consumer 

Protection Section 

614-466-4986 for more 

information on the company 

you are seeking to 

do business with. 

SETON LONDON APARTMENTS 

350 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE, LONDON, OH 43140 

We are a Senior Housing Community...you must be 62 or better. 

Rent is based on your income. We offer spacious 1 bedroom apartments 

which include: utilities, refrigerator, range, central air, carpet, EMS monitor 

pull cords & a building intercom system. Seton London is professionally 

managed and has 24 hour emergency maintenance services. 

Our residents enjoy: a community room for playing cards, potlucks, 

bingo or visiting with neighbors. We have a large laundry room w/lounging 

area, exercise & meditation room, outdoor patio and balcony areas, 

and an elevator for your convenience. 

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN OUR FRONT LOBBY OR CALL 

740-852-4233 or tty-800-750-0750 FOR AN APPOINTMENT 

DO YOU NEED 

TO RENT 

THOSE EMPTY 

APARTMENTS? 

Call Kathy at 

The 

Columbus 


To Advertise 

Your 

Apartment 

Community 

614-272-5422 


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BATH & SHOWER UP- 

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& professional installs. 

Senior & Military 

Discounts available. Call 

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The Generac PWRcell 

solar plus battery storage 

system. Save money, 

reduce reliance on 

grid, prepare for outages 

& power your home. Full 

installation services. $0 

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Request free no obligation 

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1 BD FLATS FROM $515 - $565 

1 BD FLATS W/BALCONY FROM $625 

2 BD FLATS W/BALCONY FROM $705 

2 BD FLATS W/FULL BSMT FROM $835 

CARPET, APPLIANCES, A/C, GAS, HEAT, 

IN HOUSE LAUNDRY OR WASHER/DRYER HOOKUPS 

SECURITY CAMERAS & LIGHTING 

MOVE-IN SPECIAL IF QUALIFIED 

TUES.-FRI. NOON-6PM, SAT. 10AM-4PM 

(614) 870-7717 

NO PETS 

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VILLAGE 

1, 2 and 3 BR Apts. 

Rent Based on Income. 

Call 614-272-2800 or visit us 

at 777 Wedgewood Dr. 

TTY/TDD 711 

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES 

Rentals 


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xInformation 

August 8, 2021 - WESTSIDEMESSENGER - PAGE 15 

xClassified Services 

The Columbus Test Clinic 

extends an invitation to you 

to be tested 

FREE of any charge. 

Your intelligence and aptitude have everything 

to do with your income, your future, 

your personal relationships and your life. 

Such tests would ordinarily cost you $50. 

They are offered to you FREE OF CHARGE 

if you call (614) 221-5024 to schedule or 

come to the Scientology Testing Center at 

1266 Dublin Road Columbus, OH 43215 

ARE YOU LIMITED 

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by L. Ron Hubbard - $25 

Call (614)221-5024 Or come to 

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Information 

CHILD CARE 

OFFERED 

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in loving hm. Exp. Mom, n- 

smkr, hot meals, sncks, 

playroom, fncd yd. Reas. 

rates. Laurie at 853-2472 

HELP WANTED 

Landscape Company 

looking for drivers and 

non-drivers. Wage negotiable 

depending on exp.. 

Call 614-456-9980, 

Espanol 614-648-8424 

MOTORCYCLE 

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$2,000. 614-406-3021 

WANT TO BUY 

BUYING VINYL RECORDS. 

LPs and 45s - 1950-80s 

Rock, Pop, Jazz, Soul. 

614-831-0383 

We Buy Cars & Trucks 

$300-$3000.614-308-2626 

WANTS TO Purchase 

minerals and other oil & 

gas interests. Send details 

to: P.O. Box 13557, 

Denver, CO 80201 

WE BUY JUNK CARS 

Call anytime 614-774-6797 

We Buy Junk Cars & 

Trucks. Highest Prices 

Paid. 614-395-8775 

ANTIQUES 

WANTED 

Victrolas, Watches, 

Clocks, Bookcases 

Antiques, Furn. 

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or 614-783-2629 

CONDOMINIUM 

WANTED 

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2 or 3 BR Condo in 

Galloway Village between 

Galloway Rd & Hall Rd 

email details to 

huqaA12@gmail.com 

Real Estate Agents 

Welcome 

RENTALS 

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Westgate area 

CA, full bsmt, w/d hookup, 

off st. parkng, appls incl 

ref & stove. Must pass 

background & credit 

check. No smoking inside, 

non-smoker preferred. No 

pets. $800/mo + dep. 1 yr 

lease. Please leave 

message 614-588-4669 

Condo for Rent - 3BR, 

Carport. No Pets - $1050. 

614-557-8883 

Eakin-1 Br Apt, crpt, appls. 

No Pets 614-560-3050 

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Within minutes of white 

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world famous Tarpon 

fishing, golf courses, restaurants/shopping, 

Bush 

Gardens. 2 BR 2 BA 

condos with all ammenities, 

weekly/monthly, visit 

www.palmmanor.com 

or call 1-800-848-8141 

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 

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Free Estimates 

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INFORMATIN 

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SUMMER IS HERE! 

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“Ask for whatever you need.” 

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Call or text for Free Est. 

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Quality Work 

Competitive Prices 

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Since 1981 

Call Craig Lantz 

Local Resident 

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citywideasphaltand 

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BBB A+ Accredited Contractor 

CARPET CLEANING 

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Any 5 areas ONLY $75 

Home Powerwash-$99-$200 

614-805-1084 

Specializing in Pet Odors 

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For This Ad In Our 

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For Info Call 

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CONCRETE 

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Concrete & Excavating 

* Concrete * Foundations 

* Waterlines * Drains 

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excavating@yahoo.com 

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CONSTRUCTION 

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Lt. Hauling & Room Add., 

Block Work & Excavation 

Stamp Patios, 

Bsmt. Wall Restoration 

35 Yrs Exp - Lic & Ins. 

Free Ests. 614-871-3834 

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CUSTOM CONCRETE LLC 

Specializing in Custom Colors & 

Custom Designs of Concrete. 

Including Remove & Replace 

43 yrs exp & Free Est. 

Licensed & Insured 

Reputation Built 

On Quality 

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See Us On Facebook 

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concrete.com 

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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 

Contact Adam 

614-756-1754 

hastingsandsons. 

columbus@gmail.com 

AJ’s Concrete, 

Masonry 

Good Work - Fair Prices 

Block Foundations 

Driveways • Sidewalks 

Epoxy/Overlay Floors 

Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests. 

614-419-9932 

FENCING 

EAZY FENCE 

Chain Link - Wood 

No Job Too Big or Small 

All Repairs ~ Free Est. 

Insured. 614-670-2292 

GUTTERS 

Bates & Sons 

GUTTER CLEANING 

5 ★ Google Reviews 

614-586-3417 

HAULING 

Zane’s Dumpster Rentals 

4 days - $300.00 

to drop off & haul away 

$25 extra/day over 4 days 

Tires - $10.00 each 

No Hazardous Materials 

Contact Zane Tabor 

on Facebook or 

Call 614-254-1131 

8/29 A/M 

8/29 W/SW 

8/29 A 

LANDSCAPING 

(614) 407-5214 

www.OnyxLandscapingllc.com 

Full Service Lawn Care - 

SPRING CLEANUP SPECIAL 

Free Estimates - We Match Quotes 

Start with trust and you will always be satisfied 

HAULING 

DEAN’S HAULING 

614-276-1958 

JUNK REMOVAL 

& MORE 

• Junk Removal 

• Estate Clean-out 

• Interior Demolition 

10% off for Senior Citizens 


Mike Redding 

614-352-0442 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

KLAUSMAN HOME 

IMPROVEMENT 

Siding-Windows- 

Doors-Roofing-Soffit- 

Fascia-Gutters-Trim 

Earn FREE Seamless 

Gutters with Siding Over 

1000 Sq. Ft. 

FREE Shutters with 

Soffit & Trim 

EPA Certified 

Member of BBB 

Financing Available 

8/15 

W/GCM 

Over 20 yrs exp. • Free Est. 

Licensed-Bonded-Insured 

Owner & Operator 

James 614-419-7500 

C&JHandyman 

Services LLC 

Minor Plumbing 

& Electric 

Install Hot Water Tanks, 

Dishwashers & Disposals 

Also Fencing & 

Interior/Exterior Painting 

Free Est. ~ 18 Yrs. Exp. 

CDC/EPA Approved Guidelines 

614-284-2100 

SLAGLE 

HOME REMODELING 

Baths, Kitchen, 

Plumbing and Electrical. 

All your Handyman needs 

No Job too Big or Small 

Over 30 Yrs. Exp. Lic.-Bond-Ins. 

Jerry 

614-332-3320 

7/18 A 

7/18 A 

8/29 

SW/W 

LANDSCAPING 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

Handyman - outdoor & 

indoor. Reasonable Rates 

614-634-2244 

SINCE 1973 

Phil Bolon Contr. 

Windows & Siding 

Decks, Kitchens, Baths 

Room Additions, 

Flooring, Roofing 

Bsmt Waterproofing 

Deal With Small Non-Pressure Co. 

47 Yrs. Exp. - Refs. Avail. 

Lic.-Bond-Ins. 

Free Est. - Financing Avail. 

Member BBB Of Cent. OH 

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

614-419-3977 

or 614-863-9912 

HOME 

MAINTENANCE 

NEED HOME REPAIRS? 

We do it all! Fences, decks, 

home repairs, more Just ask! 

220-465-2602-local # 

HOME 

REMODELING 

Handyman Remodeling 

Over 35 yrs exp. 

Larry 614-376-7006 

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 

LET US MAINTAIN 

YOUR LAWN & GARDEN 

FOR YOU 

Summer, Spring, 

Winter or Fall 

WE DO IT ALL!!!! 

Lawn Cuts, Edging, 

Trees & Shrubs, Garden, 

Mulching, Hauling, 

Garden Pond & 

Home Maint. 

Free Ests. Low Rates 

$20 & Up 

Kevin - 614-905-3117 

Classified Services 

8/29 

A/M 

PEST 

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 

Lawn Mowing-35 yrs exp. 

Weeky cuts $25-up 

Good ref. Free est. 10% 

Sr. Disc. 614-738-9623 

The Lawn Barber 

Cut, Trim, Blow away 

Hedge Trimming, Edging 

Garden Tilling 

614-935-1466 

MOVING 

Aaron Allen 

Moving 

Local Moving since 1956 

Bonded and Insured 

614-299-6683 

614-263-0649 

Celebrating 

over 60 yrs 

in business 

PAINTING 

A Job Well Done Again 

A lic. General Contractor 

Some Skilled Services 

Incl: Painting • Stucco, 

Repair•Carpentry•Exterior 

Drainage & Home Maint. 

Call Today! 614-235-1819 

PLUMBING 

CHRIS’ 

PLUMBING 

“Plumbing & Drain Professional 

That You Can Count On” 

24 Hrs., 7 Days/Week 

No Overtime Charges 

24 Yrs. Exp. in Plumbing & 

Drain Cleaning Field 

Call For A Free Phone Estimate 

$100.00 For Any Small Drain 

614-622-4482 

30% OFF with AD 

All About Drains & Plumb. 

Will snake any sm drain 

$125 + tax. 614-778-2584 

ALL IN ONE 

PLUMBING LLC 

“One Call Does It All” 

$25 OFF LABOR 

8/15 

With This Ad 

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614-801-1508 

All Major Credit Cards Accepted 

8/29 A&M 

8/15 A 

PEST 

CONTROL 

PLASTERING 

Plaster & Stucco 

NEW AND 

REPAIR 

Established 1917 

Geo. F. Neff & Co. 

614-274-5629 

DRYW 

YWALL & 

PLASTER 

8/15 

A&M 

REPAIR 

Textured Ceilings 

614-551-6963 

Residential/Commercial 

BIA 

POWER WASHING 

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 

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 

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 8/29 

A&M 

• Stump Grinding 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568 

8/29 A&M 

8/1 A



LIBERTY FREIGHT 

MATTRESSES & FURNITURE 

FINAL DAYS!!! 

GOING OUT OF BUSINESS 

70% OFF! 

UP TO 

5580 W. Broad St. 

COLUMBUS - 614-851-6979

Westside Messenger - August 8th, 2021

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