Grove City Messenger - August 22nd, 2021

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education at EcoFest 

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

Grove City resident Samantha DeCastro, 4, (top right) is always 

on the look-out for an adventure and she found it just down the 

road as the city hosted its annual EcoFest event in the Town 

Center Park on Aug. 14. Though the primary mission of the 

event is to highlight sustainable projects and programs within 

the community, it also offers a fun time for children and adults 

looking for hands-on activities. Here, DeCastro turns to tell her 

mother her findings after she closely examines a geode at the 

Class2Trail station. Class2Trail specializes in hands-on, discovery 

oriented environmental education programs for children 

in grades 1 through 8. Courses are offered through the 

city’s parks and recreation department (visit parks.grovecityohio.gov 

for more information). 

Travis Sidelinger (bottom right) takes this Atlas Trike out for a 

spin during the event. Josh Stamper, the co-owner of the local 

bike shop Heritage Cycles, said this model is almost always 

out of stock because of its reputation as a reliable mode of 

transportation that is also comfortable for the body. 

Below, Deb Orlando, the president of the Grove City Arts 

Council, helps Sophia Costell put the finishing touches on her 

handmade T-shirt that was decorated with all of her favorite 

animals. Orlando said she was surprised by the number of children 

and adults who came through the Art and Kids Zone to 

make their own T-shirts. “We have had about 100 people make 

their own T-shirts today so it’s been unexpectedly busy but so 

much fun. They all seem to be having a great time making art.” 

To see more photos, visit columbusmessenger.com. 

Mask policy in 

place for SWCS 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

South-Western City School officials say 

the decision to wear a facial covering will 

be left up to the individual. 

In its back-to-school newsletter 

released on Aug. 6, the district announced 

they would no longer require students and 

staff to wear facial coverings at the start of 

the 2021-22 school year. Instead, the district 

will recommend masks be worn to 

protect themselves and others against 

COVID-19 but the policy will not be 

enforced. 

District officials say they came to this 

determination through a “number of conversations 

with public health officials” and 

“the experiences they learned during the 

last school year and throughout the summer.” 

They said they will continue to follow 

layered protocols recommended by public 

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•Aug. 24 from 12 to 6 p.m. at Grove City Elks Lodge No. 

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•Aug. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran 

•Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mount Carmel Grove 

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To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-448-3543 or 

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S.A.L.T. at Evans Center 

The Grove City Division of Police host Seniors and Law 

Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) meetings at 1 p.m. the 

second Tuesday of each month at the Evans Center, 4330 

Dudley Ave. Adults of all ages are welcome to 

attend. If you would like additional information on 

SWCS 

Continued from page 1 

health boards to mitigate the potential spread of 

COVID-19 in their schools. 

“We are continuing many of our practices and protocols 

from last school year, which include but are not 

limited to physical distancing, hand washing and respiratory 

etiquette and cleaning and maintaining 

healthy facilities including ventilation improvements,” 

wrote Sandra Nekoloff, the district’s executive director 

of communications, in an email. 

She added that the district will also continue to follow 

the Ohio Department of Health’s quarantine and 

contact tracing guidelines; recommend but not require 

(COVID-19) vaccines; make appropriate accommodations 

for students with disabilities; and follow federal 

orders on transportation protocols. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 

(CDC) is requiring that all students who take public 

transportation to school wear a facial covering while 

they are on the bus. 

The public reaction to the district’s announcement 

that it would be a ‘mask-friendly’ district for the start 

of the 2021-22 school year on Aug. 25 was mixed. For 

every person who celebrated the decision, there was 

one who expressed disappointment. 

Chandra Fredrick was one of those who were disappointed 

by the district’s decision not to require masks 

for its students and staff. On Aug. 9, she came before 

the board of education at its regular meeting to ask the 

district to reconsider its choice. 

Fredrick said one of her children, a 10-year-old who 

is going into his fifth grade year, is immunocompromised 

and she fears for his safety should she send him 

to school with the current guidelines in place. 

She said prior to the revised mask policy announcement, 

she and her husband had enough confidence in 

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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. Walk-in are also accepted. For more information, 

visit ohiohealth.com/covidvaccine. 

the district’s decision-making process regarding 

COVID-19 protocols last year that they re-enrolled 

their three children after nearly a year of home-schooling. 

“Because our district did such a great job with 

COVID precautions last year, we felt comfortable 

enrolling our kids in school for the fall,” said Fredrick. 

“But now, you’re throwing away the most important 

method of protection for our unvaccinated kids by not 

requiring masks in school. 

“We know that masks work. We know the science. 

You’re an education board, you teach science. We know 

that masks work. We know masks are the reason that 

transmission in our schools was so low last year. You 

can say that you care about all of our kids but your current 

policy demonstrates the opposite.” 

Fredrick said her child wants to go to school, wants 

to catch up with his friends and wants to get involved 

in activities. She said she wants to send him to school 

but is filled with anxiety by the thought of doing so if 

the district maintains its current policy. She said children 

who are immunocompromised or disabled should 

not have to find alternative methods of learning simply 

because “some parents don’t want their kids to wear a 

mask.” 

Shortly before this article went to press, Governor 

Mike DeWine urged school districts throughout the 

state to reconsider their mask policies if they have not 

mandated its use. “At the very least,” he wrote on this 

official Twitter account, “consider requiring masks for 

the next few weeks when we know the spread level will 

be very high.” 

As of press time, district officials maintain they will 

begin the school year with its current requirements 

and protocols in place. They said their policies could 

change if mandates were to change. 

In March, the state legislature passed 

Senate Bill 22 which allows lawmakers to 

rescind health orders like the mask mandate 

via concurrent resolution, which circumvents 

the governor. It also blocks local 

health departments from banning mass 

gatherings or closing schools unless a dangerous 

communicable disease becomes 

unusually prevalent. 

In July, Franklin County Public Health 

and Columbus Public Health recommended 

universal masking policies for all students 

and staff members in the upcoming 2021-22 

school year — even if they are fully vaccinated. 

Children under the age of 12 are not yet 

eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.


By Andrea Cordle 

Grove City Editor 

Many communities throughout the state 

of Ohio have seen the effects of the opioid 

epidemic and Grove City is no exception. 

The state of Ohio and many municipalities, 

including Grove City, have joined 

together in litigation to hold pharmaceutical 

supply chain participants accountable 

for damages they have caused. A proposed 

settlement has been reached with 

AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and 

McKesson. Under the proposal, the companies 

will pay over $800 million to the state 

of Ohio and its communities over 18 years. 

At its Aug. 16 meeting, Grove City 

Council approved a resolution to accept the 

settlement with the pharmaceutical supply 

chain participants for their role in the opioid 

crisis. 

Most of the money will be restricted in 

use and earmarked to combat the opioid 

epidemic. 

“This is the best resolution that we’re 

going to see,” said Stephen Smith, law 

director for the city of Grove City. “The 

reality is that the money is going to go into 

a bunch of different pots — all of them used 

to fight the effects of the opioid crisis.” 

Smith said the city could be eligible for 

payments somewhere in the range of 

$105,000 to $150,000. 

“It isn’t perfect,” said Smith, “but it is in 

our best interest.” 

The law director also said the city could 

submit an application to access more funding. 

Those applications would be considered 

by a review board. 

Ohio is one of several states to share in 

the $26 billion national opioid abuse settlement. 

More than 4,000 entities nationwide 

are part of the overall settlement. 

According to Ohio Attorney General 

Dave Yost, Ohio could get $808 million 

from the distributors. He said this is the 

best opportunity for the many communities 

hit hard by the opioid crisis to begin to 

recover. 

“We need to put these resources to work 

in our local communities for treatment, 

prevention and education,” said Yost. “We 

desperately need this money on the ground 

combatting the opioid epidemic.” 

Under the plan, the settlement money 

would be distributed locally with 55 percent 

going to a foundation created to disburse 

the money and fund programs that 

would benefit Ohioans affected by the 

drugs, 30 percent set aside for community 

recovery programs at the local level, and 15 

percent going to the state. 

The settlement would also require the 

pharmaceutical supply companies to follow 

increased and improved measures to identify 

suspicious orders and pharmacy customers, 

under the oversight of an independent 

third-party monitor. 

According to the Grove City Division of 

Police annual report, there were 167 heroin 

overdoses reported in Grove City in 2020. 

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The City Beat 

Grove City joins the state in an opioid settlement 

Purple Heart Memorial 

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Joseph Barnes Sr. is pictured here 

next to a recently planted memorial 

tree for Arnold Penn, an 

Urbancrest resident who died as a 

POW during the Korean War. 

Barnes took part in Grove City’s 

effort to observe National Purple 

Heart Day with a ceremony honoring 

Purple Heart recipients and 

their families on Aug. 6 at the 

Purple Heart Memorial Walk in 

Henceroth Park. The memorial 

walk, dedicated in 2017, is a heartshaped 

pathway lined with trees 

dedicated to Grove City soldiers 

who lost their lives in battle, in service 

or as a result of injuries sustained 

through their service. 

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and 98 overdoses from prescription medications. 

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In Education 


Staff Writer 

The South-Western City Schools 

District is preparing for its third round of 

federal COVID-19 relief funds. 

At its meeting on Aug. 9, the board of 

education was presented with a projected 

spending plan for its $61.1 million allocation 

through The Elementary and 

Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund 

(ESSER). The plan includes infrastructure 

improvements, learning loss initiatives, 

and the construction of additional classroom 

space at some of its buildings. 

According to Treasurer Hugh Garside, 

this recent allocation comes with the 

requirement that 20 percent of the total 

sum be set aside to focus on student learning 

loss caused during the course of the 

pandemic. 

He said the district’s objective to 

address this issue will be to continue summer 

school programming through 2023, 

partner with the YMCA of Central Ohio for 

social and emotional support for students 

in grades K-6, hire five student support 

liaisons for its four high schools, and allocate 

funds to each school for individual 

building initiatives for tutoring services. 

The district also plans to use this portion 

of funds to purchase additional 

Chromebooks over the course of three 

years. The district’s first round of ESSER 

funds (approximately $6.5 million) primarily 

went toward the purchase of 

Chromebooks to provide each student with 

a laptop to take home. 

The remaining $45.6 million is projected 

to be spent on updating facilities and 

operations. Under the plan, all five of the 

intermediate schools will receive HVAC 

renovations as would Central Crossing 

High School and the South-Western 

Career Academy. The recreational centers 

at Grove City, Franklin Heights, and 

Westland High Schools would also receive 

HVAC renovations. 

Other objectives include adding classrooms 

to Hayes Intermediate and to reconfigure 

space at Buckeye Woods and Darby 

Woods Elementary. There are also plans to 

demolish the greenhouse at the SWCA to 

make room for additional classroom space. 


SWCS to use relief funds for learning 

loss initiatives and infrastructure 

Jackson Township 

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The Jackson Township Bulk Trash 

Drop-off for all Jackson Township, city of 

Grove City and village of Urbancrest residents 

will be open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 

4 p.m. through Sept. 24 at the Jackson 

Township Administration Building, 3756 

Hoover Road. Residents must check in at 

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Board member David Donofrio asked 

why the demolition of the greenhouse was 

necessary. Superintendent Dr. Bill Wise 

said it was because the horticulture program 

has been discontinued at that location. 

“It hasn’t been offered as part of our 

career tech pathway for several years now, 

partially because of student interest and 

partially because of the market and the 

credentialing,” Wise said. 

He said they felt they can make “much 

better use of the space” with the proposed 

demolition of the greenhouse. 

If there are reserves left over from their 

ESSER III allocation, the district plans to 

purchase a facility for a preschool near 

West Broad Street, address the HVAC 

issues at the District Service Center, and 

construct four classroom additions at Holt 

Crossing Intermediate School. 

The board of education had no objection 

to the proposed ESSER III spending plan. 

With the approval, the plan will now be 

sent to the Ohio Department of Education 

for Review. Should the state board raise 

objections with the plan, amendments will 

be made during future meetings. All 

ESSER III funds must be spent by 

September 2024. 

Garside said should they receive 

approval from the state, they will quickly 

move forward with the process to get the 

planned construction started. 

“Due to the economic state we’re in right 

now in the country with inflation and the 

supply chain issues, we’re going to try to 

get moving on these projects as fast as possible 

so we can get the most bang for our 

buck,” he said. 

This will likely be the district’s last allocation 

of federal COVID-19 relief funds. In 

addition to the $6.5 million they received 

during the allocation of ESSER I funds, 

they also received an allocation of $27.2 

million in ESSER II funds during the 2020- 

2021 school year. Those funds were primarily 

spent on establishing the Virtual 

Learning Academy, the purchase of 

Chromebooks and the purchase of cleaning 

supplies and materials. Garside said only 

40 percent (or $10.8 million) of that allocation 

remains but it should be spent by the 

end of fiscal year 2021-22. 

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The following items are not accepted: batteries, 

motors, light bulbs, hazardous 

waste (chemicals, oils, paints), TVs and 

monitors. Throughout the year, residents 

can drop off electronics or e-waste at the 

Jackson Township Administration 

Building, 3756 Hoover Road, weekdays, 8 

a.m. to 4 p.m., except holidays. 

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Township unveils wish list of road improvements 


Staff Writer 

Jackson Township is eyeing infrastructure 

improvements for a number of its residential 

roads. 

At the Aug. 17 board of trustees meeting, 

Township Administrator Shane 

Farnsworth unveiled a ‘wish list’ of subdivisions 

roads they would like to see 

repaired next year through grant funding 

provided by the Ohio Public Works 

Commission. 

Farnsworth told the board that the 

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several months to identify the roads most 

in need of repair and believe they have 

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resurfacing repairs,” he said. 

There are eight subdivisions identified 

on the OPWC proposed resurfacing project 

list, along with three solo roads and boulevards. 

The subdivisions and the subdivision 

roads slated for potential milling and 

resurfacing include: 

•Anglebrook (Anglebrook Drive, 

Mayfair Court N, Mayfair Court S, and 

Mayfair Drive.) 

•Briar Hill (Briarbrook Drive) 

•Briarwood Hills (Berry Hill Drive, 

Hillwood Drive Hunting Creek Drive, 

Gyerwood Court) 

•Grub Farms (Betty Lane, Vern Place) 

•Holton Park Estates (Holton Run 

Court, Rockycreek Drive) 

•Lynnbrook (Karina Court, Lynnbrook 

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•Robin Estates (Christy Lane, Donnie 

Court, Heather Louise Court, Unroe 

Avenue) 

•Southern Grove Estates (Chancellor 

Drive, Eastern Court, Southern Grove 

Drive, Williamsburg Court) 

The three roads and boulevards on the 

proposed resurfacing project list include 

Casa Boulevard and Borror and Edwards 

roads. 

Farnsworth also said the township 

would seek a federal grant through the 

Ohio Department of Transportation to 

repair and resurface the seven streets and 

roads that comprise the Emersonia 

Subdivision. 

Under the terms of the OPWC grant, the 

township would have to provide a local 

match of 25 percent toward the total cost of 

the project. Farnsworth said he did not 

have a projected cost estimated at this 

time. 

Under the terms of the ODOT Township 

Stimulus Program, the department would 

cover the cost of any project up to $250,000. 

Farnsworth said an early estimate of the 

Emersonia road resurfacing project is 

$255,000. 

The township has until September to 

apply for the OPWC grant project and until 

November to apply for the ODOT project. 

He said that should the township 

receive funding for both projects, it will put 

their residential roads in good shape for “a 

long time.” 

“All of our roads would be in good condition 

for the next decade,” he said. 

He told the board if the township is 

granted funding for these projects, the 

resurfacing repair work could start next 

year. 

Fire safety measures taken in Pleasant Township 

Fire safety was discussed at the Aug. 10 

Pleasant Township board meeting. 

The Pleasant Township Fire 

Department has purchased a new hose 

tester. The hose the department received 

last year requires a higher pressure for 

yearly testing to meet the National Fire 

Protection Association’s standard. This 

increases the danger to personnel using a 

fire apparatus pump in the event of a failure. 

This new tester will hold the pressure, 

but in the event of a failure, the pressure 

will immediately reduce to zero. Using a 

fire apparatus pump, during a failure, 

pressure remains in the hose and can cause 

it to whip around potentially injuring 

members of the department. 

“This was purchased to make testing of 

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LABOR DAY 

Unique ways to celebrate Labor Day 

Labor Day was created by the labor movement to shine 

light on the achievements and contributions of workers. 

Without hardworking men and women, the economy would 

not thrive and the prosperity of a nation would be unlikely. 

Like many other holidays, Labor Day’s message may 

play second fiddle to the more widespread celebrations 

that take place. It’s easy to think that Labor Day commemorates 

the unofficial end of summer rather than the North 

American worker, but those who want to celebrate more 

mindfully can consider these ideas. 

• Research local industry and schedule a tour of a factory, 

farm or another place of business that ties into this 

industry. 

• While many people are off on Labor Day, essential 

workers may not be. Bring lunch to a police station or firehouse, 

or simply thank workers you come across, such as 

grocery store employees, for doing their jobs. 

• Active military who are deployed may be missing 

home, especially during national holidays. Send a care 

package to them that they can enjoy overseas. 

• Purchase items made domestically to support national 

industry. 

• Bosses can reach out to employees with words of 

praise and encouragement. Too often employees are told 

what they need to improve rather than what they are 

doing right. A few words of gratitude can buoy spirits. 

• Employers can start the three-day weekend early by 

enabling workers to leave a few hours early on the Friday 

preceding the holiday weekend. 

• Organize a company-based competition, like a chili 

cook-off, pie-eating contest or video game competition. This 

After a one-year delay due to the pandemic, Faith Community 

Church of God returns to the roundabout with a more varied, 

diverse and much wider range of talent for the 2021 Singspiration. 

The headliners this year are the group, InnerVision. 

InnerVision is the duo of life-long friends Genene Blackwell and 

Sam Shepherd. Since 2009 this award-winning band and Nashville 

recording artists have brought joy and inspiration through music to 

thousands with both live performances as well as through their selftitled 

debut CD. 

Since forming in high school, InnerVision has been entertaining 

audiences of all sizes and ages all over Ohio and beyond with quite 

possibly the most diverse song lists of any professional musicians 

in central Ohio. 

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Labor Day is often dominated by backyard barbecues 

and trips to the beach. Those who want to be more in touch 

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Joining them from the Dayton area will be Rich Jones. Rich has 

been writing and performing comedy for over 12 years as he brings 

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on Sunday is a pretty cool, but rare thing. 

One commenter said, “It seems like everyone is a comedian on 

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a funny one, too!” 

Pianist Roxann Reid will accompany groups from area congregations 

that will also perform selections on that day. 

For more information, contact the church at 614-277-8499 or 

email fccog4203@gmail.com.



Labor Day is a celebration of workers 

and the labor movements in the United 

States and Canada. Often considered the 

unofficial end of summer, Labor Day 

prompts many people to travel for one last 

getaway prior to the arrival of fall. 

Labor Day get-togethers with family 

and friends typically include barbecues and 

other outdoor activities, and these gatherings 

may attract loved ones from various 

areas of the country. The National Safety 

Council warns that thousands of people 

will be injured in traffic accidents during 

the upcoming Labor Day weekend. 

In recent years, traffic fatalities over 

Labor Day weekend have averaged around 

15 percent higher than in similar, non-holiday 

periods, says the NSC. In addition, the 

COVID-19 virus is still at large. Travelers 

are urged to remain diligent in regard to 

hygiene and other safety practices. The following 

tips can help Labor Day travelers 

stay as safe as possible. 

• Call ahead and inquire about any 

travel restrictions. Many areas of the country 

have reopened, but it is important to 

LABOR DAY 

Travel safety tips for your holiday weekend 

find out if there are restrictions on crowd 

limits or if certain facilities are closed. 

• Book early and leave time for travel. 

People are increasingly anxious to travel 

once again, and may wait until the Labor 

Day holiday to do so. Hotels and other 

amenities may fill up fast, so book travel 

plans well in advance and leave ample time 

for traveling to account for large crowds 

and busy roadways. 

• Enforce a zero tolerance policy for 

intoxicated driving. Those who are planning 

to drink should never get behind the 

wheel. Also, young drivers are at particular 

risk to be involved in alcohol-related crashes, 

so teens and underage young adults 

should not be allowed to drink at parties. 

• Limit distractions behind the wheel. 

Make a policy that the vehicle is a distraction-free 

zone. This includes keeping the 

radio low, stowing the driver’s cell phone 

out of reach so texts or other notifications 

do not become distractions and helping to 

keep children occupied so they’re not making 

a ruckus. 

• Exercise caution in inclement weather. 

Late-summer storms can roll in and 

cause downpours. Drive slowly and cautiously, 

pulling over until visibility and 

conditions improve, if necessary. 

Following a 14-month touring hiatus due to 

the worldwide pandemic, touring has resumed for 

legendary singer, songwriter and author Bill 

Gaither and his multi-Grammy Award winning 

Gaither Vocal Band. Grove City Church of the 

Nazarene in Grove City will host a spectacular 

evening of music, laughter and encouragement on 

Saturday, August 21 at 6 p.m. 

The Gaither Vocal Band will share timeless 

gospel classics, as well as refreshing, inspiring 

new favorites, embraced by audiences of all ages 

and backgrounds. Over the years, few events have 

had the ability to unite individuals from all walks 

of life the way Gaither concerts have done for 

many years. 

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Bill Gaither. “At this stage in my life, I couldn’t 

be more grateful to have this privilege again.” 

Joining The Gaither Vocal Band in Grove City 

at the Grove City Church of the Nazarene will be 

talented vocalist, Ladye Love Smith and powerful 

vocalist Gene McDonald, as well as guitarist and 

comedian, Kevin Williams. The event begins at 6 

p.m. 

Complete information, including ticket pricing, 

is available by visiting www.gaither.com or 

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“I put my heart and soul in this new location,” said owner Frank Gonzalez. “Everything from the 

cutting table to the cooler is brand new.” 

Frank’s Fish Market 2 also has fresh produce, an exquisite wine collection, and seafood choices 

like no other. 

“Whatever you’re looking for in seafood, it’s here,” said Gonzalez. 

Frank’s Fish Market 2 will not be a restaurant. It will be strictly a retail store. 

Frank Gonzalez has been a wholesale seafood distributor for 43 years, serving stores and restaurants 

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Historical Society 

club meetings 

Help preserve the history of Grove City, Urbancrest and 

Jackson, Pleasant. Prairie and Franklin townships. The 

Southwest Franklin County Historical Society meets the first 

Tuesday each month at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 

3220 Columbus St. For information, pick-up a society brochure at 

the Grove City Welcome Center, 3378 Park St. 

Grove City Arts Council 

The Grove City Arts Council meets the third Tuesday of each 

month at 6:30 p.m at Storypoint on Orders Road. For more information, 

call 670-2926. 

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Local candidates seeking office 

The following local candidates filed with the Franklin 

County Board of Elections to be placed on the Nov. 2 election 

ballot: 

City of Grove City 

Council-At-Large 

(one to be elected) 

John Galasso 

Aaron Schlabach 

Roby Schottke 

Mark Sigrist 

Member of Council - Ward 1 


Ted Berry 

Cara Tauro 

Member of Council - Ward 3 


Christine Houk 

Jackson Township 

Township Trustee 

(two to be elected) 

David Burris 

Jim Rauck 

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Pleasant Township 

Township Trustee 

(two to be elected) 

Randi Good 

Nancy Hunter 

South-Western Board of 

Education 

Member of Board of Education 

(three to be elected) 

Chris Boso 

David Donofrio 

Cathy Johnson 

Kelli Martindale 

Jamie Shumaker 

Village of Urbancrest 

Member of Council 

(three to be elected) 

Donna Bogue 

Stefanie Day 

Katina Hughes 

Steven Larkins 

Shawn Moore 

Lacy Wallace Jr. 

Board of Public Affairs 

Carolyn Willis 

www.columbusmessenger.com


County to increase access 

to mental health services 

Franklin County has launched a new online tool to connect residents 

and families with national and local resources to address 

their mental and emotional health challenges. 

The website, FranklinCountyOhio.CredibleMind.com, allows 

residents to take a self-paced approach to learn about more than 

200 different emotional and mental health topics and find mental 

health providers in Franklin County. 

“The pandemic and economic downturn have had a major toll 

on people’s mental and emotional well-being,” said Joy Bivens, 

deputy franklin county administrator for health and human services. 

“This platform allows us to meet people where they are. It’s 

judgement-free, it’s evidence-based and it’s easy to use — whether 

you’re just looking for some mindfulness exercises to cope with 

stress or searching for a mental health provider.” 

The website was funded by the board of commissioners and 

supports the work of the Rise Together Blueprint to Reduce 

Poverty in Franklin County by increasing access to mental health 

services. It was developed in collaboration with county health and 

human services agencies, including the Department of Job and 

Family Services (JFS), and the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health 

Board of Franklin County (ADAMH). 

“Additional support for well-being is welcomed right now. 

Easily accessible, quality support tools help to bury the stigma 

around asking for help. It is up to all of us to help change the perception 

that asking for help is a sign of weakness. Taking care of 

our mental health makes us stronger,” said Erika Clark Jones, 

CEO for ADAMH. 

The website offers more than a dozen different self-assessments 

to help visitors get a better idea of their mental health profile. 

After completing the assessment, visitors are referred to a 

variety of resources — articles, videos, podcasts and more — all tailored 

based off their results. All the resources are vetted by 

experts and all the assessment tools are confidential. 

The site provides direct links to ADAMH’s network of more 

than 30 local behavioral health providers. Residents can also get 

information about obtaining Medicaid, which covers mental 

health and addiction treatment, through JFS as well as resources 

from other health and human services agencies like Office on 

Aging, Child Support Enforcement and Justice Policy and 

Programs. 

Visit FranklinCountyOhio.CredibleMind.com to learn more. 

American Red Cross 

is in need of volunteer drivers 

The American Red Cross needs transportation specialists in 

central Ohio to deliver blood. These volunteer drivers will either 

pick up blood products from the Red Cross processing facility at 

995 E. Broad Street and deliver the boxes to area hospitals and/or 

pick up blood from drive locations around central Ohio and deliver 

it to Broad Street. 

Transportation specialists help ensure that blood products are 

available when and where they are needed for hospital use such 

as for trauma victims, surgery patients, those receiving cancer 

and sickle cell treatment among other serious medical conditions. 

The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage 

as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective 

surgeries rise — and deplete the nation’s blood inventory. 

“The donation of the blood is the first step in the process,” said 

Wendy Yarbrough, regional donor services executive. “Once the 

blood is collected, we need to ensure it gets to its intended destination 

quickly and safely. That’s why volunteer transportation 

specialists are so crucial to this lifesaving process.” 

No special transportation license is needed for this position. 

Volunteers will drive Red Cross cars or standard mini vans. To be 

eligible, prospective volunteers must have a valid driver’s license, 

three years driving experience and a safe driving record. 

Transportation specialists must be able to lift 45 pounds. 

To learn more about becoming a Red Cross transportation specialist 

go to www.redcross.org/deliver. 


Pets of the Week 

Remy is a sweet, 

7-year-old girl. She 

loves to run around 

and explore. She is 

active and outgoing 

and would benefit 

from a family with a 

similar lifestyle. You 

will love her goofy 

nature. Remy is a 

little uncomfortable 

with other dogs and 

would need to meet any furry friends 

before adoption. Adopt her from the 

Franklin County Dog Shelter. 

FYI: franklincountydogs.com 

Honey Bear, 8, 

makes a fantastic 

furry friend. He is 

great around other 

dogs, but sometimes 

he needs a 

little time to warm 

up to them. He 

struggled with shyness 

when he first 

arrived, but Honey 

Bear has graduated 

from the Shy Dog Program. He likes to 

explore, he comes when called and he is 

fond of attention. Honey Bear is up for 

adoption at the county shelter. 

FYI: franklincountydogs.com 

Claus is a 6- 

month-old boy who 

is currently in foster 

care as he is a bit 

cautious when at 

the adoption center. 

He gets comfortable 

once he 

gets to know you. 

His coat is super 

soft and he has a 

sweet purr when 

you pick him up. Give him a chance. Claus 

is up for adoption through Colony Cats. 

FYI: colonycats.org 

Arco has a nice 

and easy going 

personality. He gets 

along well with 

other dogs but is 

not great around 

cats. Arco knows 

his basic commands 

and is up to 

date on all vaccines. 

He is 75 

pounds of love and 

about 7 years old. Arco is up for adoption 

through Friends for Life Animal Haven. 

FYI: fflah.org



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xEmployment 

MAINTENANCE I 

The South-Western City School District announces a competitive 

exam for MAINTENANCE I. Nature of work and qualifications 

include high school diploma or equivalent, additional mechanical 

training is preferred. Four years as a general maintenance person in a 

specific area, and/or experience and training equivalent to it. Performs all 

maintenance tasks related to building and grounds in a neat, efficient and 

workman like manner. This is a 12 month position working 40 hours per week. 

Position starts at $20.96/hour. 

Applicants are required to request a SWCSD-Grove City Civil Service 

application by emailing kim.snyder@swcsd.us starting August 18, 

2021. The fully completed application must be returned via, email or 

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7/18 A 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

SINCE 1973 

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Moving 

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Quality work at fair prices. 

Guarantee All Work 3 Yrs. 

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30 yrs. exp. Lifetime Cols. 

resident. Lic./bonded/Ins. 

Reas rates. Member of 

BBB. Dennis Robinson 

614-330-3087, 732-3100 

SEWING MACHINE 

REPAIR 

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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 

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Looking for a small, 

friendly church experience? Try 

First Presbyterian Church 

of Grove City 

4227 Broadway, Grove City 

In-person Worship 10 a.m. 

Services will continue on 

Facebook Live at 10 a.m. as well 

www.fpcgc.org 

Free Community Brown Bag Lunch Drive-through 

Saturday, August 28, 11:00 am- 1:00 pm 

EMMANUEL LUTHERAN 

CHURCH 

80 E. Markison Ave., Columbus, OH 43207 

elclife.org 

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 

8:30 am & 11:00 am 

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9:45 am 

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In Entertainment 

Theatrical adaptations of video games 

rarely give supporting characters more 

than a passing glance. Much like the medium 

they are pulling content from, they use 

the secondary players to serve at the whim 

of the leads and to be as disposable as necessary 

(e.g., be harmed, maimed, or killed) 

in order to advance the plot — should there 

be one, that is. But the latest theatrical 

adaptation of a video game turns that common 

practice on its head, asking the question 

as to what would happen if that throwaway 

character took the reins. The result 

is one of the most original and enjoyable 

movies to ever come out of this genre. 

In “Free Guy,” Ryan Reynolds stars as 

the not-so-free Guy, a non-player character 

in an extremely violent open-world shooter 

game called “Free City.” Within the confines 

of this game, which is loosely based 

on the “Grand Theft Auto” franchise, Guy 

and his fellow non-player characters are 

unaware of their artificial reality, happily 

going about their day while humans in the 

real world don avatars (or skins) to cause 

mayhem on their streets so they can level 

up to acquire bigger and better weapons 

and skills. 

Because of the way the NPC’s are coded, 

they do not question that random punch to 

their face, they do not ask why someone 

held up their bank, and they do not 

demand accountability for all of the horrible 

things they see taking place. But that 

passive worldview begins to change, however, 

when Guy has a random encounter 

with a mysterious woman. 

While walking to work with his friend 

Buddy (Lil Rel Howery) and expressing 

their desire for a heist free day at the bank, 

Guy overhears a woman humming a 

Mariah Carey tune. Having never heard 

another person singing this song before, 

Guy strikes up a conversation with her but 

is puzzled by her strange behavior. He 

chalks it up to her being “one of the sunglasses 

people,” but what he does not know 

is that this MolotovGirl (Jodie Comer) is a 

real person who donned an avatar to get 

inside the game. 

Thinking that this encounter was just a 

random glitch in the matrix, MolotovGirl 

(aka Millie) pays Guy little mind and sets 

off to plumb the depths of the game 

because its founder stole her software code. 

But what she does not, could not know, 

was that this was a transformative experience 

for the lovelorn Guy. 

Feeling that there is now “something 

more” out there, Guy decides that he will 

change his routine for the day. He will 

order a different coffee, he will tell a different 

joke, and he will definitely stand up 

when his bank is robbed. 

During the latter action, Guy snatches 

the sunglasses off of the robber’s face and 

discovers the world that humans see while 

playing in front of their screens. There are 

suggestions for how many points can be 


“Free Guy” humorous 

and visually appealing 

The Reel Deal 

Dedra Cordle 

acquired from pushing 

someone in front 

of a car, lighting 

them on fire, stealing 

a kitten, or robbing 

a bank. 

Wanting to know 

what is going on 

with this new world, Guy seeks out 

MolotovGirl and requests her help. In turn, 

he says he can help her with her mission 

but she rebuffs his assistance as he is on 

the lowest level imaginable. When he asks 

what he can do to earn points without 

hurting people, she jokingly suggests that 

he try nice things and see what happens. 

Taking it to heart, Guy stops bank 

heists, returns stolen money, and helps 

that elderly lady find her kittens. His 

efforts do not go unnoticed by the playing 

public as he is soon referred to as “Blue 

Shirt Guy.” He even gains the attention of 

popular vloggers who wonder whether the 

game itself has been hacked. 

While the public is buzzing about the 

non-playable character gone rogue (in the 

kind way), behind-the-scenes drama is taking 

place at the real-life headquarters of 

Soonami, the makers of “Free City” and its 

soon-to-be released sequel. Much of it 

revolves around the lawsuit between Millie 

and “Free City” developer Antwon (Taika 

Waititi, leaning heavily into tech bro 

stereotypes) and the possible stealing of 

data. Though not as visually interesting as 

what is happening in the artificial world, it 

is still engaging due to the actors involved. 

Video games, and even its theatrical 

adaptations, are often thought of as cold, 

even heartless at times, forms of entertainment 

but “Free Guy” is loaded with 

warmth amongst its non-stop jokes and 

visual gags. Though it does point out the 

casual violence of some of the more popular 

open-shooter games, it doesn’t get too 

preachy about the message. Instead, it 

focuses on doing what you can to do good in 

the world. 

To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much 

from “Free Guy” (I thought the trailers 

made it look terrible) but I was surprised 

by how enjoyable it actually was. 

Humorous and visually appealing, it mixes 

up the best of video game playing alongside 

the best of romantic comedies. It’s a 

strange mashup to be sure, but the acting, 

directing and script all worked seamlessly 

together to create an original and endearingly 

fun flick. 

Grade: B 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff 

writer and columnist.

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