Grove City Messenger - September 5th, 2021

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Council considers 

expanding DORA 

By Andrea Cordle 

Grove City Editor 

Two years ago, Andy Furr, executive 

director of the Heart of Grove City, proposed 

the creation of a Designated Outdoor 

Refreshment Area (DORA) in the Grove 

City Town Center. The goal was to bring 

more foot traffic into the downtown area. 

“Folks in Grove City are very happy 

with the DORA,” said Furr. 

The outdoor refreshment area was 

adopted by city council in 2019. At that 

time, it operated from 2 p.m. to midnight 

See DORA page 6 

ARTS IN THE ALLEY 

Grove City Living 

Pages 9-16 

“Clay Zombies”, the first feature length film from Grove City director Jake Jolley, is set to premiere in true throwback horror fashion 

at 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 2 at the Grandview Theater and Drafthouse, 1274 Grandview Ave. Jolley, pictured here with his clay zombie 

creations, called the live-action and stop-motion animation hybrid an “ode to the silly and heartfelt thrillers” of cinematic yore. 

Grove City director to premier “Clay Zombies” 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

Jake Jolley was never a big fan of the 

traditional horror movie. 

By and large, he found them to be 

rather trite — especially the slice and dice 

slashers made popular in the 1970s and 

1980s. 

His views on the potential of the genre 

began to evolve, however, when his older 

brother Bill introduced him to George A. 

Romero’s 1978 classic “Dawn of the Dead.” 

“It had substance, it wasn’t just Jason 

killing people,” said Jolley, a resident of 

Grove City. “It was a diverse group of people 

who would probably never work/live 

together in normal circumstances, fighting 

a common threat.” 

Blown away by what he had seen, he 

started to metaphorically act as a zombie 

and consumed as many films on the 

undead he could possibly find. 

While the devouring of this sub-genre 

didn’t exactly put Jolley on the path 

toward making his own zombie film, it did 

leave a lasting impression on someone 

who already had their sights set on breaking 

into the entertainment industry. 

Jolley said he was about 7 years old 

when that seed was planted. 

“My father gave Bill and I his VHS 

camera and we just went crazy with it.” 

Initially, he wanted to be an actor but 

he thought it might be wise to try his hand 

at writing and directing in case that didn’t 

work out. 

“Whenever I could get the camera away 

from Bill and his wrestling stunts, I would 

write sci-fi adventures for me and my 

action figures,” he said. “I would then 

spend hours trying to use stop-motion animation 

to bring them to life.” 

As the years went by, Jolley hit the 

pause button on his burgeoning animation 

skills and decided against performing with 

the drama department while attending 

Grove City Christian School. 

“I wasn’t involved in anything like 

that,” he said. “I played in a band for a few 

years so I had some experience with acting 

a part, but that was as close as I got to the 

entertainment world.” 

In his mid-20s and with no industry 

credit to his name, Jolley began to feel as 

if that childhood dream to be in films, or 

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even write and direct his own, was slipping 

away. 

“I had so many ideas of what could work 

as a movie but I was buying into that 

strange societal pressure that said if something 

hadn’t happened by a certain age, it 

was never going to happen,” he said. 

Wanting to cheer his son up, Jolley’s 

father told him of a newspaper announcement 

seeking extras for Aaron Garrett’s 

locally shot film, “False Flag.” He traveled 

to London where it was being filmed, “had 

a total blast” as a member of the cast and 

rekindled his desire to create something 

original. 

After his wife Ashley gave him a crash 

course on the latest technology for budding 

filmmakers, Jolley had a premise for a 

zombie film in mind. Upon consulting a 

makeup artist to determine the cost of 

such an undertaking, he had to modify 

those plans. 

“It was, let’s say, not cost effective for 

my budget,” Jolley said. 

Determined to see it through, Jolley 

thought back to his childhood fondness for 

Ray Harryhausen films and produced a 

short feature with live-action actors acting 

alongside stop-motion creatures. 

In 2016, Jolley’s “Claymation Zombies” 

hit the festival circuit: the low-budget 

“campy zombie apocalypse horror featuring 

green clay monsters” received a warm 

reception from the audience. 

“I think it was because they were tired 

of all the serious films,” he joked. 

With a successful short film under his 

belt, he was told to “move on” from that 

universe by fellow creators, that it would 

be “too much work” to make the transition 

into a full-length feature. 

But Jolley wasn’t ready to leave the 

zombies behind. 

At first, Jolley expanded the verse, creating 

an origin story web series for Dr. 

Clayton Molder, the man who may have 

accidentally brought forth a clay zombie 

apocalypse. In late 2019, he officially 

began the feature length transformation. 

Those plans hit a snag with COVID-19. 

“It gave me time to re-imagine the 

whole thing,” he said. 

While drafting additional plot points 

and points-of-view, Ashley asked him if he 

could have one actor in the film, who would 

he want it to be. 

He said that answer was easy: Diane 

Franklin. 

“She is one of my favorite actresses,” 

said Jolley. “I loved her in “Better Off 

Dead” and “Bill and Ted’s Excellent 

Adventure.” 

Knowing that actors were having a hard 

time getting work due to COVID-19 

restrictions, he sent her a message via 

Facebook and asked if she would be interested 

in taking a small part. Much to his 

surprise, she was. 

“I couldn’t believe it,” he said. “I still 

can’t believe it.” 

He said though he never got to meet her 

— she filmed near her home and sent in the 

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footage — her willingness to be a part of “Clay Zombies” meant the 

world to him. 

“Really, I’m grateful to anyone who was willing to help bring a 

dream of mine to life.” 

While the pandemic did create a few logistical nightmares for 

the locally shot production, Jolley said the cast and crew managed 

to put something together that will be fun for everyone — regardless 

of their general feelings for zombie movies. 

“It has puns, guns, and gratuitous clay zombie violence,” he 

said. 

But that is not all there is to “Clay Zombies,” he said. 

“It goes back to that thread of found friendship, of people coming 

together to help others.” 

In the case of this film, strangers come together to get the word 

out about the clay zombie virus, team up to rescue an abducted 

dog (played by Jolley’s late “sweet girl” Sandy), and fight to stop 

an apparent human baddie from creating more ravenous green 

monsters. 

“There’s a lot going on but I swear it is good and that it makes 

sense,” Jolley said. “Well, as much as a film about clay zombies 

can be good and make sense.” 

“Clay Zombies” will premiere on Oct. 2 at 11:30 p.m. at the 

Grandview Theater and Drafthouse, 1247 Grandview Ave. 

Tickets can be purchased by searching for “Clay Zombies” at 

Eventbrite.com or via direct link through the “Clay Zombies” 

Facebook or Instagram page. The film is also slated to be available 

via Amazon Prime or Tubi in late October. It stars Jake 

Jolley, Bill Jolley, Diane Franklin, David Ogrodowski, Gabe Kirk, 

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In Education 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

The South-Western City Schools District has a fleet of 

more than 200 buses. All are housed as its transportation 

lot located off Southwest Boulevard in Grove City. 

When school is in session, this lot is a hub of activity. 

Not only are buses coming in and out of the depot multiple 

times a day to take students to school and back home, but 

so too are the vehicles of the employees as they start or end 

their scheduled shift. 

When school is not in session, however, this lot is still a 

hub of activity though much of it happens outside of the 

scope of the naked eye. 

As the heavy buses sit on the lot and as the summer sun 

beats down on the ground, miniscule fissures start to grow 

underneath the asphalt, slowly expanding until they make 

their way to the surface. When they do, action has to be 

taken to stop their destructive process before they start to 

pose a problem for the fleet and employee vehicles. 

Recently, these cracks have become a problem. In May, 

the board of education approved a resolution that paved 

the way for $400,000 worth of repairs to be made at the 

transportation lot. These improvements took place over 

the course of the summer but district officials say there is 

more work to be done. 

On Aug. 23, Mark Meadows, the district’s supervisor of 

property services, presented the board of education with 

an overview of the construction project. He said it was so 

expansive that it had to be broken down into three phases 

which will take place throughout 2023. 

Phase one was completed before the start of the 2021-22 

school year, he said. The scope of this phase included the 

removal of the current asphalt and the installation of a 

“roller-compacted concrete” to extend its lifespan so it better 

holds the weight of the buses. 

“This should service us for years to come,” Meadows 

said. 

Additional phase one improvements include the extension 

of car parking to allow for safer bus turning radius 

and the inclusion of additional parking areas for 

both cars and smaller buses. 

According to Sandra Nekoloff, the district’s 

executive director of communications, phases two 

and three will entail additional asphalt replacements 

and resurfacing repairs. She said these 

additional phases still need to go out for bid so she 

does not have an estimate as to how much money 

the entire project will cost. 

Meadows said additional, albeit smaller, projects 

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“Summers are always busy in the facilities and property 

services department, and this summer has proved to be no 

different,” he said. 

According to Meadows, asphalt repairs were also done 

at Buckeye Woods and Darby Woods Elementary, behind 

the recreation center at Westland High School, and at the 

district’s service center. 

He said asphalt improvements are also slated to be 

done at the district’s maintenance yard. 

“This is an effort to get the district on track for a much 

more regular (sealing and striping) routine.” 

Other summer improvements include exterior painting 

of the Bostic Center and Darby Woods; playground renovations 

at Finland, Harmon and Stiles elementary; dugout 

improvements at Westland; gate partition repairs at 

Westland and Grove City high school; and HVAC improvements 

at the preschool. 

Meadows also said a scoreboard was ordered for the 

boys baseball and girls softball teams at Westland. They 

are slated to be delivered in the fall. 

In other meeting news, Carl Metzger, the assistant 

superintendent of personnel, gave a staffing update to the 

board. According to Metzger, the district has 2,773 certificated 

and classified employees. Of that number, 1,748 are 

certificated employees (1,644 teachers, 104 administrators) 

and 1,025 are classified. 

He also added that the district is looking for bus drivers, 

substitute bus drivers, custodians, teacher’s aides, 

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Parents protest SWCS mask policy 

More than 50 parents and children attended the South-Western City Schools Board of Education meeting 

on Aug. 23 to protest the recent decision to require students in pre-kindergarten to sixth grade to wear 

facial coverings at the start of the 2021-22 school year. Attendees said they felt the district was “giving into 

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option to wear a mask if they so choose. Shown here, protesters hold up signs after the meeting where the 

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and intermediate school students.


Art exhibit features watercolors 

Grove City Council’s Art Concern presents 

an exhibit “Recollection,” by Diana 

Linik on display and for purchase through 

Sept. 10 at City Hall, 4035 Broadway, in 

Grove City. The exhibit features a collection 

of mixed media, watercolors and oil 

paintings. 

Linik, an international fine artist, was 

born and raised in Buenos Aires, 

Argentina. She moved to New York City to 

further her studies and exhibited in the 

U.S. and Seville, Spain. She also received 

invitations to display her artwork at COSI 

and Battelle. Art can be purchased by contacting 

Art Concern curator Lucila Linik at 

614-357-3593. 

The exhibit is open to the public weekdays, 

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or by calling 

Clerk of Council Tami Kelly, 614-277-3065 

for an appointment, or exhibits can be 

viewed virtually on the city website at 

bit.ly/gcArtConcern. 

The Grove City Art Concern was founded 

in 1991 and is sponsored by Grove City 

Council. The Art Concern was created for 

the express purpose of promoting arts and 

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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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Building, 3756 Hoover Road, weekdays, 8 

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

The list of accepted items includes: computer 

components, laptops, tablets and 

iPads/PDAs, cell phones, wireless routers, 

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speakers. Monitors and TVs are not accepted. 

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news and notes 

Internet Purchase 

Exchange Zones 

The city of Grove City’s Division of 

Police in cooperation with Jackson 

Township established two Internet 

Purchase Exchange Zones in response to 

safety concerns during person-to-person 

exchanges of sales arranged online. The 

zones are located at City Hall, 4035 

Broadway, and the Jackson Township 

Administration Building, 3756 Hoover 

Road. 

Exchange zones are identified by signage 

next to designated parking spaces at 

each location with video surveillance 24 

hours a day, seven days a week. Residents 

can conduct transactions knowing their 

interactions are recorded. In cases of emergency, 

site users should dial 911 for assistance. 

For more information, contact the Grove 

City Division of Police at 614-277-1710. 

Blood drives in Grove City 

The American Red Cross will host several 

blood drives in Grove City. The events 

will be held: 

•Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 

DORA 


Thursday through Saturday. In 2020, 

council voted to expand the DORA in days 

of operation from Monday through 

Saturday. Now, council will decide if the 

DORA should expand its boundaries. 

According to city legislation, the DORA 

is approximately 15 acres in size. It 

includes areas north of Cleveland Avenue, 

east of Arbutus Avenue, south of Civic 

Place and west behind City Hall. On Sept. 

7, council will vote on a proposal to expand 

the refreshment area to the city-owned lot 

next to the old library site on Park Street 

and to the southeast corner of Civic Place 

and Broadway. 

According to Furr, more community 

events are moving off Broadway, along 

Park Street and this expansion would 

allow patrons to bring their beverage to the 

properties where more events are taking 

place. He said the expansion south on 

Broadway would allow several businesses 

to take part in the DORA, including MOJO 

on Broadway and Mr. Southern Flava. 

“It would increase access for these 

folks,” said Furr. 

The DORA is essentially a waiver of 

Grove City’s open container law for a designated 

area. It allows patrons (age 21 and 

older) to buy an alcoholic beverage, from an 

established permit holder, and take that 

drink outside in the marked areas. The 

beverages are poured into an identifiable 

plastic cup. People can sit outside and 

drink or they can browse the area. 

“We have seen an uptick of use of the 

DORA, especially on Friday nights and for 

events,” said Furr. “It’s a very relaxed 


Grove City Church of the Nazarene, 4750 

Hoover Road 

•Sept. 16 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Vineyard 

Christian Fellowship, 3005 Holt Road 

•Sept. 21 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Grove 

City YMCA, 3600 Discovery Drive 

To schedule an appointment, call 1-800- 

448-3543 or visit www.redcrossblood.org. 

Screenings at Evans 

Amity Care Home Health Services provides 

a nurse at the E.L. Evans Senior 

Center in Grove City to do free diabetic 

screening and blood pressure testing every 

first and third Wednesday of the month 

from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, 

call Amity Care Home Health at 334- 

6800. 

Wellness services for seniors 

LifeCare Alliance provides a nurse at 

Grove City Church of the Nazarene in 

Grove City weekly to provide free foot care 

and other wellness services for seniors. To 

schedule an appointment or for more information, 

call the wellness office at 614-437- 

2878. 

vibe.” 

Furr said he expected this to boost business 

for those establishments that sold 

food and alcohol but said retail shop owners 

have also reported an increase in foot 

traffic. 

“It’s been great to see,” he said. 

Many communities in central Ohio have 

created designated outdoor refreshment 

areas recently. Some communities have 

even reached out to the Heart of Grove City 

for tips. 

According to Furr, Grove City is the 

only community in central Ohio to offer its 

DORA six days a week, year-round. 

When the idea was first proposed in 

Grove City, some were worried about safety 

or patrons becoming unruly from drinking 

too much. 

According to Grove City Division of 

Police Chief Richard Butsko, there has not 

been many problems thus far. 

“The division of police has not experienced 

any notable, frequent, or ongoing 

problems stemming from the DORA. 

Additionally, we have no safety concerns 

with expansion of the boundaries,” said 

Butsko. 

The DORA does not operate on 

Sundays, nor does it operate during the 

annual alumni event, Boo on Broadway, or 

the Christmas Celebration. 

Grove City Council meets at 7 p.m. at 

City Hall. The next meeting was moved to 

Tuesday, Sept. 7 due to Labor Day. 

For more information on the DORA, 

visit grovecityohio.gov.


Police welcome new canine 

By Andrea Cordle 

Grove City Editor 

A new canine officer has joined the 

ranks within the Grove City Division of 

Police. 

Rakka, a 2-year-old Dutch shepherd, 

comes to Grove City from Holland, where 

he was trained as a dual-purpose canine 

officer. He will spend the next six weeks 

training with his new partner, Officer 

Jared Nelson, at Storm Dog K-9 Training 

in Sunbury, Ohio. 

Grove City Division of Police Chief 

Richard Butsko said he is confident Nelson 

will be a terrific canine handler. 

“Officer Nelson has had a tremendous 

performance on the job,” said Butsko. “He 

is hard-working and motivated.” 

According to Lt. Eric Scott, support services 

bureau commander, Nelson volunteered 

to handle Rakka. 

“He has the right home circumstances,” 

said Scott. 

Not only will Nelson and Rakka work 

together, but they will also live together. 

After the initial training period, the pair 

will have ongoing training sessions several 

times per month. 

Rakka joins the police force after the 

death of Max, an 8-year-old Belgian 

Malinois who had been with the department 

since 2015. 

“We closed the canine program for a few 

The City Beat 

months to pay our respects to Max,” said 

Butsko. “It is time to resume the program.” 

Max died unexpectedly in early June 

during an emergency surgery to remove a 

cancerous growth. 

Max’s handler, Officer Brian Kitko, has 

put his support behind Nelson as the division’s 

latest canine handler. 

Rakka will assist in narcotics detection, 

article tracking, and building searches. He 

will also track fleeing suspects or missing 

people. 

“Canines cannot do a lot of the tasks regular 

officers do, but they have very special 

capabilities,” said Butsko. “They are very 

good at maintaining order.” 

The police chief said canine officers do 

very well at security, crowd control, and 

controlling unruly people. He said some 

suspects have no problem confronting a 

group of armed police officers, but they are 

unwilling to challenge a police dog. 

Another aspect of their job is public relations. 

Max became somewhat of a celebrity in 

Grove City. He and his handler participated 

in community events, marched in local 

parades, and spent time educating the public 

about safety issues. 

Scott said they also expect Rakka to 

have a big impact with community relations. 

“He is an overly friendly dog,” said Scott. 

“If all goes well in his training, the community 

should see him out at community 

events.” 

Rakka is scheduled to graduate his 

training course Sept. 17. He should be performing 

regular duties for the city of Grove 

City at the end of the month. 


Photos courtesy of the Grove City Division of Police 

On Aug. 30, the Grove City Division of Police introduced its newest officer, Rakka. The 

2-year-old canine will partner with Officer Jared Nelson. 

“He will be a great addition,” said 

Butsko. “We are looking forward to getting 

him in service.” 

It cost the city $15,500 for Rakka and 

his initial training. It costs about $3,300 

annually to maintain a canine officer. 

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Staff Writer 

The Borror Observatory in the former 

Hoover Y-Park on Rohr Road was once a 

mecca for local stargazers who looked to 

the skies through the lens of a homemade 

10-inch reflecting telescope. 

Built out of concrete blocks in 1961, with 

a 14-foot dome donated by Columbus 

Astronomical Society (CAS) member 

Charles Worch, the observatory was a 

memorial to Ed Borror, who passed away 

in 1960 and whose financial contributions 

made the park possible. 

According to Charles Legg–who spent 

many hours as a teenager volunteering at 

the observatory and served as its de facto 

director–not long after it was built, the 

observatory fell into disuse until Legg was 

approached by a member of the YMCA who 

told him about the situation. 

“When I was16, I volunteered at COSI 

doing planetarium lectures and was a 

member of the CAS,” said Legg, 73. “I met 

Jim Wagner, who worked at the Southside 

YMCA. He told me about the situation with 

the observatory. He expressed concern that 

no one was using the observatory for its 

intended purpose–to provide public open 

houses and its use by amateur 

astronomers. I was fairly ambitious back 

then at 16, so I expressed an interest in visiting 

the observatory, checking the condition 

of the telescope and building, and seeing 

what I could do to help.” 

Legg visited the site and found the 

building dirty, with spider webs everywhere, 

but the telescope was covered and 

in good condition. Wagner met with Legg’s 

parents, who agreed their son could help 

correct the situation, although his mother 

had reservations about her son having a 

key to the observatory. 

“In the end, it all worked out, and there 

was never a problem,” said Legg. 

“However, my dad had to take me to the 

observatory and pick me up until I received 

my drivers' license. Since I was still an 

active member of the CAS, it was not too 

much trouble stirring up interest, primarily 

with the younger members; the 13-17- 

year-olds.” 

According to Legg, the observatory 

became a focal point for younger members 

of the CAS. 

“In some ways, members of the CAS ran 

its operation through me, but there was 

never an official connection to the CAS, we 

were just all members of the CAS,” said 

Legg. “By that time, we had formed the 

Junior Astronomers of Columbus. It was a 

rebellious time in the 1960s. Over time, I 

believe we disbanded and just were once 

again members of the CAS. We would meet 

on Saturday afternoons when we would 

clean up the building and kill the wasps 

who loved to build homes in the dome. They 

did not like the vibrations when we rotated 

the dome.” 

Work parties on occasion addressed 

issues such as painting old wooden chairs 

in the room below the telescope and the 

weathering dome, which also needed a new 

coat of silver paint donated by a local store. 

Legg worked out a deal with a company to 

donate a gas heater for the wintertime and 

the Southside Y to supply the propane. 

The youths were also creative in obtaining 

items such as a blackboard, bookcase, 

and a table through donations. 

“Some Saturday nights, 25 to 50 people 

might show up, especially when something 

astronomical was in the news, such as a 

comet or a meteor shower,” said Legg. 

“Other members and I were on local TV 

shows. It was primarily to promote the 

observatory and get people to visit. We 

were on frequently for a show that followed 

Flippo on Channel 10. We seemed to have 

better attendance for a few weeks after 

doing the publicity. Scout groups were also 

frequent visitors. Some scouts were interested 

in getting their astronomy merit 

badges.” 

Mini-lectures on astronomical subjects 

were often presented before taking visitors 

up to the telescope and CAS members 


The Borror Observatory had visitors looking to the sky 

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would set up their own telescopes around 

the observatory for the public to view 

objects. 

“With the observatory telescope, you 

could see the rings of Saturn, the moons of 

Jupiter and its Great Red Spot, the crescent 

shape of Venus, the white polar cap of 

Mars contrasted with the red surface. All 

these were visible at one time or another 

during a year,” Legg said. “Most visitors 

were just amazed at what they could see 

when looking into the eyepiece of a telescope. 

They would ask, ‘Is that real, or is it 

a photograph?’ We would then put our 

hand in from of the telescope, and the 

object would disappear.” 

Another favorite viewing destination 

was the moon. Legg said everyone sees the 

moon in the night sky all the time, but 

until you look at it through a high-powered 

telescope, you have not seen the moon. 

The theft of the observatory’s original 

homemade telescope was discovered early 

one Saturday evening. Security was always 

a problem since the site was out in the 

country and rather isolated even though a 

caretaker lived nearby. 

“We found broken windows several 

times, but there were not many valuable 

items kept there because of the problem, 

other than the telescope,” said Legg, who 

continued to be in charge of the observatory 

until 1968, when he graduated from 

high school. 

A new, smaller, yet more powerful commercial 

reflecting telescope replaced the 

one stolen, but it, too, was taken after a few 

years. Legg believes after the second telescope 

disappeared, activities stopped at the 

observatory, but is unsure since he was 

attending college and no longer involved 

with the observatory. 

Legg said he had always been a lifelong 

learner, and much of that learning started 

when he was at the YMCA Observatory 

and the COSI Planetarium. The observatory 

was special to him because it allowed 

him to indulge in all of his passions at one 

time. 

“I learned from fellow amateur 

astronomers,” said Legg. “I was doing what 

I enjoyed and educated children and older 

adults every time we had an open house. 

As a side benefit, I made many friends, 

young and old. My strength is an extensive 

technical understanding; my passion is 

learning, doing, and teaching.” 

Photo courtesy of Charles Legg 

This is a rear of the Borror Observatory in the former Hoover Y-Park on Rohr Road back 

in the days when it was operational.

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Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce 

To create a positive environment for the development and success of business 

Arts in the 

Alley: Back to 

Our Roots 

The Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce 

and welcome back an in-person celebration of Arts in the 

Alley Festival and Community Parade. 

This year’s 42nd event will kick-off with an extra evening, Friday, 

Sept. 17 from 5-9 p.m. and continue through Sunday, Sept. 19. 

Arts in the Alley is also going back to its roots in location as well, 

returning to a formerly used location just off Broadway at Park and 

First streets. This area will once again be filled with artisan vendors, 

art displays, food concessions, local entertainment, Kids Fun 

Street, and a vocal competition with their second annual “The Voice 

of Grove City.” 

Friday from 5-9 p.m. will have vendors open for business and the 

opening “live” round of The Voice of Grove City on the Heartland 

Stage. This should make for an exciting and entertaining night out 

in the Town Center. 

Saturday’s festivities begin with the Community Parade, in partnership 

with the Grove City Girls Club, at 9:30 a.m. The parade 

will follow the traditional route departing Southwest Boulevard, 

traveling south on Broadway to Columbus Street. 

On Sunday the festivities will wrap up, but not before art show 

awards are announced, and The Voice of Grove City top three finalists 

and official winner are chosen. (Please see separate articles regarding 

art shows and the Voice of Grove City for more details.) 

Throughout the weekend, the Chamber encourages festival goers 

to make time for Town Center area businesses. Some businesses 

may offer weekend-exclusive specials, some still under development 

or even a surprise. Check with individual businesses to see if they 

have special plans or even extended hours for Arts in the Alley 

weekend. 

The Chamber is grateful to have Heartland Bank return as the 

presenting sponsor for the weekend. Sponsors as of press time include: 

Mount Carmel Grove City (Kid’s Fun Street), OhioHealth 

(Entertainment), Sanderson Automotive Service (Voice of Grove 

City Awards & Finalist Showcase), The Goddard School (Youth Art 

Show), Byers Chevrolet (Photography Show), Kemba Financial 

Credit Union (Craft Show), Eldorado Scioto Downs, Shawan Marquis, 

Broadway Fireplace & Decor, Hirth Norris & Garrison, L&V 

Bookkeeping, McDonald’s, Wilcox-The Residences at Browns Farm, 

Creative Mobile Interiors, Shepherd Insurance, The Antry Isaacs 

Team at Saxton Real Estate, Direct Auto Insurance, Franklin 

County Banking Center, Tru By Hilton, Precision Jewelers, GC Fat 

Quarters Quilt Guild, Grove City United Methodist Quilters. 

There is still time to join the list as a sponsor for those interested. 

Call the Chamber office at (614) 875-9762 for information. 

To learn more about Arts in the Alley, from attending, to entering 

a show or sponsoring, visit: https://www.gcchamber.org/arts/ For 

information about the Voice of Grove City competition, visit: 

www.voiceofgrovecity.com 

Entertainment and games for children will be featured at Arts is the Alley.

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dedicate a new sculpture as a gift to the City 

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of Beulah Park, Ohio’s first thoroughbred 

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that stood in Grove City from 1923—2014 as 

a pivotal landmark. 

Named “And They’re Off,” the sculpture 

depicts and holds the excitement of the beginning 

of a horse race as it would’ve been 

Get ready to shop ‘til you drop at the 

42nd annual Arts in the Alley Festival and 

Community Parade. Artisan vendors are 

back and eager to see you! 

While vendors were able to participate in 

2020’s Arts in the Alley: Home Edition by 

registering to sell online, the return to inperson 

browsing will be most welcomed. Artisans 

will also, in many cases, demonstrate 

how they create a certain piece or may be actively 

creating during the festival. It’s a 

unique time to purchase unique, handcrafted 

items, and meet the artisan (or artisans) 

who did the creating. 

Even though it’s only September, the holiday 

gifting season always sneaks up on us. 

Festival goers are reminded that unique 

artwork makes great gifts. 

Not ready to purchase on the spot? Don’t 

forget to take a business card or other information 

from the artisans you’d like to connect 

with later. Many artisans have online 

presences and would love to engage with 

you on social media; be sure to see how you 

can follow along and watch their pieces 

come to life the other 362 days of the year. 

Need more information about this year’s 

Arts in the Alley festivities? Visit 

https://www.gcchamber.org/arts/ for all of 

the latest updates. 

Sculpture dedication at Beulah Park 

at the previous Beulah Park track. Rich in 

history and tradition of Grove City, the 

sculpture will be formally presented to the 

citizens of Grove City. This beautiful sculpture 

was custom designed and created by 

Craig W. Murdick and has been three years 

in the making. 

The public is invited to attend the dedication 

ceremony and view “And They’re Off” 

in person on Friday, Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. at 

Beulah Park, 3811 Southwest Boulevard, 

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Showcasing vocal talent in 

Voice of Grove City competition 

After a year off, like many summer competitions 

and events, The Voice of Grove 

City is back and ready to crown a new winner. 

Inspired by other well-known singing 

competitions, The Voice of Grove City gives 

Ohio musicians the opportunity to display 

their vocal talents to the community. In 

2019, over two dozen local talents answered 

the call-out and in the end Cameron 

Mitchell was victorious. Mitchell was able to 

be part of several local performances, continue 

to grow as a performer, and is returning 

this year as part of the judging panel. 

In addition, the judging panel includes a 

variety of locals who boast an even wider variety 

of musical backgrounds and industry 

experiences. Additional judges include: 

Hawc Griffin, Rhonda Shappert, Joshua Lee 

Powell Jr., Tracy Sullivan, Kelly Letner, 

Dylan Daniels, Jeremy Johnson, Cierra Lee 

(voice coach) and Blake Soles (MC). Full 

judge bios can viewed at: www.voiceofgrovecity.com 

This year, the competition starts with 

video submissions online that are viewed by 

the judges. They will select the top 20 who 

will perform on the Heartland Stage on Friday, 

Sept. 17 during the kick-off of the 42nd 

annual Arts in the Alley. Each night the 

judges will narrow the winners until there 

are the top three finalists. On Sunday, a 

winner will be chosen. Each day, the Heartland 

Stage will be filled with local talent all 

soaking up the experience and vying for the 

top prize. 

The top prize is $2,500 and ample recognition 

and potential future performance opportunities. 

Second and third place finishers 

will also receive prizes. 

The goal of the competition is not just to 

entertain, though it will, but to allow local 

performers a chance to share their talents 

and perhaps open doors to advance their 

musical aspirations. 

To enter the competition, contestants 

must fill out an online form at www.voiceofgrovecity.com 

along with the $25 entry fee. 

Participants must be at least age 13. Entry 

videos are already being posted and the 

community is invited to check them out as 

a preview of the exciting and talented performances 

in store. 

The Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce 

extends its thanks and gratitude to 

Heartland Bank and Sanderson Automotive 

for their partnership and sponsorship of this 

year’s Voice of Grove City competition. 

Arts in the Alley 

shows and awards 

While the ‘show did go on’ last year in the 

Arts in the Alley: Home Edition, this year 

the festival and its shows are returning to 

their in-person format for locals and visitors 

to enjoy. 

As with previous years, there are five 

shows (craft, fine art, photography, quilt, 

and youth art) and two specialty awards 

(The Grove City Easel Award and the Helena 

McComb Award). To find specific details 

of each show visit the GCACC website 

at www.gcchamber.org/arts 

All shows have entry forms that include 

the rules and requirements that can also be 

found on the website. 

Photography 

For the Professionals level they include 

two categories, Open and Commercial. 

Commercial/Family & Friends Category: 

these can be weddings, senior pictures, class 

pictures, family portraits, group pictures, 

etc. 

Open Category: these can include Sports, 

Landscapes, Sunsets, Flowers, Seascapes, 

etc. 

GCACC’s definition of a professional is: 

a) someone’s main paid occupation; 

b) someone who has received payment 

for photography work such as senior portraits, 

weddings, sports; 

c) if you have a business card soliciting 

photography services. 

There is also an Amateur category and a 

Mobile Phone category that are both open to 

subject matter. 

Submissions will be judged and awarded 

in 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, along with our favorite, 

The People’s Choice award, with 

prizes up to $100 for the first place prize. 

Fine Art 

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for sale, they will be marked accordingly to 

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Once again, the Arts in the Alley Community 

Parade, brought to you in partnership 

with the Grove City Girls Club, will 

step off to begin Saturday’s festivities. 

The parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. and 

follow the traditional route in which it begins 

at Southwest Boulevard. From there, 

it will travel south on Broadway, and then 

make its way onto Columbus Street in the 

Grove City Town Center. 

Many community favorites are expected 

to make their return to the parade after a 

hiatus in 2020. Bands, local organizations, 

and even businesses can be expected to participate. 

In the past the parade has included 

homemade floats, vintage vehicles, and even 

horses. 

Parade entries will compete for several 

awards, such as a People’s Choice Award or 

for best neighborhood theme. 

While entries made after Sept. 6 will be 

considered late, groups who hurry can still 

be accommodated. 

Visit https://www.gcchamber.org/arts/ to 

view the form or call the Chamber office at 

(614) 875-9762 for information. 

The Grove City Chamber of Commerce 

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SHOWS AND AWARDS 



work that is multi-dimensional and can be 

displayed on a table or the floor. When a display 

stand is included, it shall be considered 

integral to the presentation of the piece. 

When no stand is included, the piece shall 

be neutrally displayed by the Exhibit Personnel. 

Restrictions on hanging dimensional artwork 

may apply due to size or manageability 

of the piece. 

AWARDS - PROFESSIONAL FIRST 

PLACE PROFESSIONAL: from either the 

2-D or 3-D Category: $300. 2-D CATEGORY 

3-D CATEGORY 2nd place $150. 2nd place 

$150. 3rd place $50. 3rd place $50. 

AWARDS - AMATEUR FIRST PLACE 

AMATEUR: from either the 2-D or 3-D Category: 

$150. 2-D CATEGORY 3-D CATE- 

GORY 2nd place $75. 2nd place $75. 3rd 

place $25. 3rd place $25. 

PEOPLE'S CHOICE: One $100 will be 

awarded in either 2-D or 3-D Fine Art category. 

Ballots will be collected from the viewing 

public until 2 p.m. Sunday. Winner will 

be announced at Sunday’s Award & Recognition 

Ceremony, 3 p.m., on the Heartland 

Stage, on east Park Street (old Grove City 

Library site). 

Crafts 

Each piece can be entered into only one 

category. The categories are: Needle Art - 3 

Classes: Class 1 - Includes Knitting, Crochet, 

Weaving, Fashion / Fabric 

Class 2 - Includes Cross Stitch, Needlepoint, 

Embroidery, Ribbon Embroidery Decorating: 

Includes Floral, Home Décor, Seasonal 

Painting: Includes China, Ceramics, 

Tole Wood — Small: Includes Hand Carved 

Originals, Wall Hangings, Accessories, Bird 

Houses Wood — Large: Clocks, Furniture, 

Chests All Other Crafts: Includes Clay, 

Dolls, Jewelry / Beading, Paper Craft, 

Leather, Stained Glass Category for each 

entry will be determined by the Show Chair 

at the time of registration. 

Entries made from kits cannot be accepted 

for judging. These items can be registered 

for display purposes only. 

Show Awards: Best of Show: $100. People’s 

Choice: $50 cash award. 1st place: $50 

cash award and ribbon. 2nd place: $25 cash 

award and ribbon. 3rd place: Ribbon 

Quilts 

Sizes for all entries are determined by 

the perimeter measurement of the quilt. 

There will be help to measure at registration. 

The Quilt Show Committee reserves 

the right to determine quilt class and/or 

combine classes if too few entries are received. 

•Duet quilt — top made by one or more 

people and quilted by another person. 

•Solo Hand quilted — top and quilting 

done by one person (Pieced or Applique or 

Embroidered). 

•Solo Machine quilted — top and quilting 

done by one person. 

•Solo Machine mixed techniques (appliqué, 

embroidery, whole cloth, etc.) top 

and quilting done by one o Small ○ Large 

(small award sponsored by Grove City Fat 

Quarters Quilt Guild). 

•1st Time Entry in any Quilt Show 

(Sponsored by Grove City Fat Quarters 

Quilt Guild) Small items — garments, 

purses, totes, table runners, pillows etc. 

Youth up to age 18. 

•Show Awards: People’s Choice Award 

$50. Judge’s Best of Show Award $50. 

(Sponsored by Grove City Fat Quarters 

Quilt Guild). 1st place Ribbon and $25. 2nd 

Place Ribbon and $10. 3rd place Ribbon 

Honorable Mention Ribbon. 1st and 2nd 

place winners will be recognized on the 

Heartland Stage Sunday at 3 p.m. 

Youth Art 

Only three entries of any two-dimensional 

work, three-dimensional work or photography 

will be accepted per student. 

All artwork and photography needs to be 

matted on construction paper or mat board 

and ready to hang. Any entry not meeting 

these standards may not be accepted. 

Grad divisions are as follows: Primary is 

K-Grade 2, Intermediate is Grades 3-5, Middle 

School is Grades 6-8 and High School is 

Grades 9-12. Ribbons and cash prizes will 

be awarded. 

Each year the GCACC awards two specialty 

awards to local artist, The Helena Mc- 

Comb award and The Grove City Easel 

Awards. 


The 18th annual 

Helena McComb Award 

The McComb Family is proud to again 

sponsor an award in memory of one of our 

festival’s founders, Helena McComb. This 

award is in addition to any other award. 

One entry featuring flowers will be nominated 

from each of the five shows and a 

$500 award will be presented to the final 

winner on Sunday at 3 p.m. on the Heartland 

Stage. The winner of this award is selected 

by the McComb Family. 

The Grove City Easel Award 

This annual award is presented for a 

piece depicting Grove City. The winning 

artist will receive $2,000, and the winning 

piece will join the City’s art collection. There 

is also a People’s Choice category with a 

$500 prize value. 

Thanks 

The Chamber wishes to thank the following 

sponsors: The Goddard School (Youth 

Art Show), Byers Chevrolet (Photography 

Show), Kemba Financial Credit Union 

(Craft Show). There is still time to become 

a sponsor, those interested should visit 

https://www.gcchamber.org/arts/ or call the 

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Breaking ground 

The Franklin County Land Bank (COCIC) held a ground 

breaking ceremony in the village of Urbancrest on Aug. 18 to 

announce the first Central Ohio Community Land Trust project in 

Franklin County, outside of the city of Columbus. This development 

in the village of Urbancrest will see the construction of eight 

affordable, community land trust homes that will be sold to low to 

moderate income residents. 

“Tackling the issue of affordable housing is a priority for our 

village as we try to preserve our community and reduce homeownership 

barriers. This type of partnership with our local government 

agencies and the private entities reflects our community 

values and vision for the village of Urbancrest”, said the Mayor of 

Urbancrest, Joseph Barnes, Sr. 

The Central Ohio Community Land Trust was launched by 

COCIC, the Franklin County Land Bank in early 2019. In April 

2020, the Franklin County board of commissioners adopted a resolution 

authorizing an agreement with the Central Ohio 

Community Land Trust to conduct affordable housing development 

activities on behalf of the Franklin County Board of 

Commissioners with a commitment of $2.3 million. 

“The board of commissioners prioritizes the development of 

affordable housing to challenge housing disinvestment and racial 

inequity and it keeps striving to build more equitable communities 

in Franklin County” said Franklin County commissioner, 

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This Browns fan has been let down too many times 

I’ve been thinking about a conversation 

I overheard recently that left me feeling 

unsettled — so much so that I decided to 

step out of my Reel Deal comfort zone to 

share what had occurred. While there was 

nothing unfriendly or threatening about 

this exchange, I was so overwhelmed with 

pity for these individuals for what I 

assumed was their naïve enthusiasm 

regarding the topic at hand. 

What follows is the conversation in 

question, relayed to the best of my ability. I 

ask you, dear reader, whether I am being 

unfair to these people and those of a likemind. 

Individual A, who will henceforth be 

referred to as delusional person one (DPO), 

glances at a hat being worn by another and 

offers a compliment. 

“Hey man,” said DPO, “That’s a great 

hat you’re wearing.” 

“Thanks,” said Individual B, who will 

henceforth be known as delusional person 

two (DPT). “I’ve been a fan of the Cleveland 

Browns my entire life.” 

“Me too,” said DPO. “It’s so exciting that 

they made the playoffs this year and finally 

won a game.” 

“More so because it was against the 

(Pittsburgh) Steelers,” said DPT. 

“It feels like a new era,” said DPO. 

“What do you think of their chances next 

season? I think if we get all our guys back, 

we can make it to the Super Bowl.” 

“I think so too,” said DPT. “I think we’re 

gonna win the whole thing. We’re gonna be 

unstoppable.” 

My immediate reaction to this conversation 

was that they were joking. After all, I 

too love chanting “Super Bowl” when this 

team does something that vaguely resembles 

competency. With slowly dawning horror, 

however, I realized they were being 

serious. Against my better judgement, I 

closed my gaping maw but offered a silent 

Semis should be restricted 

I am responding to the article about why 

it was decided that detouring traffic 

around the neighborhoods of Grove City is 

just not feasible anymore. I totally agree 

but what really needs to happen in downtown 

Grove City is semi trucks need not to 

be allowed to come through the downtown 

unless it is shown that they have a delivery 

in the area of Broadway between Columbus 

Street and Kingston Avenue. 

You cannot even sit out at any of the 

venues on Broadway to have a meal or 

drink without having to pause your conversation 

every few minutes from all the loud 

trucks and intense wind blowing off their 

trailers and then smelling the diesel hanging 

in the air. This problem has only gotten 

10 times worse as Grove City has continued 

on its explosion of new homes and 

letter to the editor 

prayer for their wayward minds. 

“To whatever is out there, please guide 

these poor souls,” I said. “For at their age, 

they really ought to know better.” 

As the weeks wore on, I kept coming 

back to this conversation, especially as the 

chorus of high expectations for the 2021 

Browns spilled out the mouths of professional 

sports analysts. I began to question 

my skepticism, wondering whether I was 

being too harsh on the admittedly 

improved Brownies. Upon reflection, I realized 

I may be acting unfairly toward my 

beloved team but I just cannot give them 

my whole and hopeful heart — not yet at 

least, for they have crushed it many times 

before. 

I was indoctrinated into the Browns fandom 

at birth. Part of it was due to my 

father, a rabid fan, and another part was 

due to the lulling effect the orange painted 

walls of our living room had on my psyche. 

It was oddly soothing though I wasn’t sad 

to have painted over it in the future. 

I was very young when the Browns were 

in their competitive 80s era, but I do 

remember how their losses (especially “The 

Drive” and “The Fumble”) impacted my 

father. He was absolutely crushed and 

though I may have been too young to 

understand what all was going on, I knew 

that he was hurting and thus I was too. 

Wanting him to be happy, I cheered on 

the Browns and cursed the teams they battled. 

Then I would turn coat and root on 

those teams, but only if their win would 

improve the Browns’ standings. This went 

on until The Betrayal, which was a dark 

time for fans throughout the country. 

I don’t want to rehash their revival era, 

mostly because it is sad and depressing. 

But I will say it gave me some great opportunities 

to laugh, especially when one of 

our many quarterbacks became trapped 

under a giant American flag. 

increased traffic. 

Area businesses and business leaders 

say they want the foot traffic and visitors to 

establishments a mere 10 feet from where 

these semis are often speeding past, but I 

for one have often decided to look elsewhere 

for a Happy Hour or stroll in a quieter 

area, sometimes outside of my own 

city. 

We can and should do something about 

this problem. Have signs that route all 

trucks to I- 270 like they do for Walmart 

warehouse trucks and have signage that 

indicates truck traffic only for mandatory 

deliveries in the marked areas. 

We have totally lost our hometown feel 

in our downtown outdoor areas. 

Jim Bucher 


Having given up expectations for this 

team a long time ago, I did not have much 

optimism for the reign of General Manager 

Andrew Berry and Head Coach Kevin 

Stefanski though it felt like adults were 

finally in the room. But then something 

bizarre started to happen — they overcame 

challenges (in an odd turn, most not selfimposed) 

and started to win. 

When they made the playoffs for the 

first time since 2002, it was a pleasant surprise 

— even more so when they thrashed 

the Steelers in the Wild Card game and 

made Ben Roethlisberger cry. They gave us 

hope in the second round against a tough 

opponent in the Kansas City Chiefs but 

ultimately came up short. 

With the entire coaching staff returning, 

the entire starting offensive returning, and 

a “re-vamped” defense led by Myles 

Garrett, Denzel Ward and veteran newcomers 

Jadeveon Clowney and John 

Johnson III, it is no wonder why fans and 

pundits alike are abuzz with positive chatter 

as the start of the 2021 season 

approaches. Though I want to hold hands 

and join in on this peculiar sensation, I 

can’t — I just can’t. 

For me, there is a cloud of strangeness 

that always hangs 

over the Browns 

(case in point, 

promising rookie 

linebacker Jeremiah 

Owusu- 

Koramoah dropped 

a weight on his head and can’t put on a helmet 

because of his stitches) and I cannot in 

good faith believe in good things to come. I 

hope that good things happen; I begrudge 

none of you who can believe, but I do so 

wish you could keep it to yourself. You may 

have overcome the past, but what you are 

saying is scary and unfamiliar and we have 

enough of that in the non-sporting world 

already. 

(The Cleveland Browns begin the 2021 

season at Kansas City on Sept. 12 at 4:25 

p.m. They have not won a season opener 

since 2004.) 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer 

and columnist. 

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Rentals 


Wants to purchase minerals 

and other oil and gas 

interests. Send details to 

P.O. Box 13557, Denver, 

CO. 80201 

The Generac PWRcell 

solar plus battery storage 

system. Save money, 

reduce reliance on 

grid, prepare for outages 

& power your home. Full 

installation services. $0 

down financing option. 

Request free no obligation 

quote. Call 1-855- 

270-3785 

Pest Control 

Find Pest Control Experts 

Near You! Don’t let 

pests overtake your 

home. Protect your loved 

ones! Call to find great 

deals on Pest Control 

Services - 833-872-0012 

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forever! LeafFilter, the 

most advanced debrisblocking 

gutter protection. 

Schedule a FREE LeafFilter 

estimate today. 15% off 

Entire Purchase. 10% Senior 

& Military Discounts. 

Call 1-855-791-1626 


Directv Now. No Satellite. 

$40/mo 65 Channels. 

Stream news, live 

events, sports & on demand 

titles. No contract/ 

commitment. 1-866-825- 

6523 

SELL YOUR ANTIQUE 

OR CLASSIC CAR. 

Advertise with us. You 

choose where you want 

to advertise. 800-450- 

6631 visit macnetonline. 

com for details. 

BATH & SHOWER UP- 

DATES in as little as 

ONE DAY! Affordable 

prices - No payments for 

18 months! Lifetime warranty 

& professional installs. 

Senior & Military 

Discounts available. Call 

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GENERAC Standby 

Generators provide 

backup power during 

power outages, so your 

home & family stay safe & 

comfortable. Prepare now. 

FREE 7-yr extended 

warranty $695 value! 

Request a free quote 

today. Call for terms & 

conditions. 1-844-334- 

8353 

READY TO BUY, SELL 

OR RENT YOUR 

VACATION HOME OR 

HUNTING CAMP? 

Advertise it here and in 

neighboring publications. 

We can help you. Contact 

MACnet MEDIA @ 

800-450-6631 or visit our 

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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. 

LEGAL NOTICE 

The Grove City Police Department has recovered 

numerous bicycles, tools, electronic equipment, clothing 

and monies over the course of several months. 

The bicycles are of various types and models, as are 

the tools and electronic equipment. All properties are 

held in a secured police facility at all times. If you 

believe you have claim to any of the property and have 

proof of ownership for the property, you may call the 

Grove City Police Department Property Room at 

614-277-1757. A review and release of any and all 

property is by appointment only. All items not claimed 

will be sold at public auction, turned over to the Law 

Enforcement Fund, or destroyed according to Ohio 

Law. 

CHARITABLE DONATION 

Qualified organizations may be eligible to receive 

bicycles as charitable donations from the City of 

Grove City. Qualified organizations must have a valid 

ruling or determination letter recognizing the taxexempt 

status of the organization, pursuant to Internal 

Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) or (c)(19). 

Representatives may call the Grove City Police 

Department Property Room at 614-277-1757 to 

inquire about the donation process. 

The Urbancrest Community 

Improvement Corporation (UCIC) 

is holding a Public Meeting on 

September 8 & October 6, 2021 at 6:00 pm 

This meeting will be held at 

Union Baptist Church 

3452 First Ave., Urbancrest 43123 

Email info@urbancrestcic.org 

for more information. 

Public Notices 


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plan. Get your free 

dental Info kit! 1-888- 

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Elminate gutter cleaning 

forever! LeafFilter, the most 

advanced debris-blocking 

protection. Schedule 

Free LeafFilter Estimate 

today. 15% off Entire 

Purchase. 10% Senior & 

Military Discounts. Call 1- 

855-995-2490 

IMPORTANT 

NOTICE 

The following states: CA, 

CT, FL, IA, IL, IN, KY, 

LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, 

NE, NC, NH, OH, OK, 

SC, SD, TX, VT and WA 

requires seller of certain 

business opportunities to 

register with each state 

before selling. Call to 

verify lawful registration 

before you buy. 

ASSOCIATION AD 

Life Alert. One press of a 

button sends help fast 

24/7! At home and on 

the go. Mobile Pendant 

with GPS. Free first aid 

kit (with subscription). 

877-537-8817 Free brochure 

GENERAC Standby Generators 

provide backup 

power during utility power 

outages, so your home 

and family stay safe and 

comfortable. Prepare 

now. Free 7-year extended 

warranty ($695 value!). 

Request a free 

quote today! Call for additional 

terms and conditions. 

1-855-465-7624 

New authors wanted! 

Page Publishing will help 

self-publish your book. 

Free author submission 

kit! Limited offer! 866- 

951-7214 

CHILD CARE 

OFFERED 

Depend. Quality Child care 

in loving hm. Exp. Mom, n- 

smkr, hot meals, sncks, 

playroom, fncd yd. Reas. 

rates. Laurie at 853-2472


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xCome & Get It! 


xClassified Services 

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 

Pick-up Load of Rocks, small to none larger than a bowling ball; 30-35 Birds and 

Blooms Magazines from the last 3-4 yeers, like new condition; Kimball Baby 

Grand Piano with bench, needs tuning, may need other work, mahoghany wood. 

NA - Grove City - 614-875-8860 

Sauder Computer Desk with hutch and chair. Lots of storage, light wood tone, 

good condition. Partially assembled. 

JG - Columbus - 614-279-9753 

. 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 

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Mondays publication. Messenger Newspapers is not responsible for any 

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

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xInformation 

Dianetics is a proven and 

workable method of 

returning self-determination 

and freeing you from 

depression. 

by L. Ron Hubbard 

Start the adverture - of you - $25 

Call (614)401-0664 Or come to 

1266 Dublin Road, Columbus,Ohio 

Information 

HELP WANTED 

OFFICE needs an organized 

fulltime person who can 

multitask in our shop office. 

Assist customers, phone, 

purchasing, billing, etc. 

QuickBooks exp. a plus. 

Send resume with pay history 

to: cewa@att.net or fax to 

614-294-3731 or mail to: 

Columbus Electrical Works 

1854 S. High St., 

Columbus, OH 43207 

614-294-4651 

NOW HIRING 

Commercial 

Janitorial 

All Shifts 

Full and Parttime 

Call or Text Now 

614-804-1256 

7.4 W/SW/M 

MOTORCYCLE 

HONDA 2002 VT 600 M/C 

$2,000. 614-406-3021 

DATED SALE 

Garage Sale 

Fri-Sat, Sept 10-11,9am-? 

Rain date following weekend 

1272 Hathersage Pl 

Laurel Green of Norton Rd 

Housewares, Fiestaware, lawn 

mower & weedeater, Frig, 

womens/mens clothes & misc. 

PETS 

HOMING PIGEONS 

$5.00 ea. 614-662-8655 

MISCELLANEOUS 

FOR SALE 

Large 3-part Handicap 

Ramp. 614-279-8325 

WANT TO BUY 

BUYING VINYL RECORDS. 

LPs and 45s - 1950-80s 

Rock, Pop, Jazz, Soul. 

614-831-0383 

CASH PAID for Ohio 

State and old sports 

items, records, postcards, 

old photos, jewelry & more 

614-477-5590 

We Buy Cars & Trucks 

$300-$3000.614-308-2626 

We Buy Junk Cars & 

Trucks. Highest Prices 

Paid. 614-395-8775 

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 

ANTIQUES 

WANTED 

Victrolas, Watches, 

Clocks, Bookcases 

Antiques, Furn. 

Jeff 614-262-0676 

or 614-783-2629 

RENTALS 

Condo for Rent - 3BR, 

Carport. No Pets - $1050. 

614-557-8883 

VACATION RENTALS 

Englewood, Florida 

Palm Manor Resort 

Within minutes of white 

sand Gulf beaches, 

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 

BLACKTOP 

SANTIAGO’S 

Sealcoating & Services LLC 

Quality Materials Used 

SUMMER IS HERE! 

Driveway Seal & Repair! 

Top Seal Cracks! 

Residential & Commercial 

Mulching, Edging & Clean-ups 

“Ask for whatever you need.” 

BBB Accredited-Fully Insured 

Call or text for Free Est. 

614-649-1200 

CONCRETE 

9/26 A 

Free Electronic Leak Testing 

All Makes • All Models 

45 Yrs. Exp. • Senior Discount 

614-351-9025 

BLACKTOP SEALING 

Driveways & Parking Lots 

614-875-6971 

AGM OHIO 

ROOFING & 

SEALCOATING 

Free Estimates 

Cell 614-512-1699 

CARPET CLEANING 

GALLION 

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 

Ronnie 

614-875-8364 

See Us On Facebook 

www.gallioncustom 

concrete.com 

EDDIE MOORE 

CONSTRUCTION 

Quality Concrete Work 

Lt. Hauling & Room Add., 

Block Work & Excavation 

Stamp Patios, 

Bsmt. Wall Restoration 

35 Yrs Exp - Lic & Ins. 

Free Ests. 614-871-3834 

AJ’s Concrete, 

Masonry 

Good Work - Fair Prices 

Block Foundations 

Driveways • Sidewalks 

Epoxy/Overlay Floors 

9/12 

A/M 

CARPET CLEANING 

Any 5 areas ONLY $75 

Home Powerwash- $99-$200 

614-805-1084 

Specializing in Pet Odors 

Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests. 

614-419-9932 

9/26 W/SW 

9/26 A 

CONCRETE 

Buckeye City 

Concrete & Excavating 

* Concrete * Foundations 

* Waterlines * Drains 

*Catch Basins 

614-749-2167 

buckeyecityconcreteand 

excavating@yahoo.com 

www.hastingsnsons.com 

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 

FENCING 

EAZY FENCE 

Chain Link - Wood 

No Job Too Big or Small 

All Repairs ~ Free Est. 

Insured. 614-670-2292 

FLOORING 

• Tile • Hardwood 

• Laminate • Vinyl 

9/12 

614-806-6050 

SW 

Sales • Installation • Free Est. 

GUTTERS 

Bates & Sons 

GUTTER CLEANING 

5 ★ Google Reviews 

614-586-3417 

HAULING 

DEAN’S HAULING 

614-276-1958 

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 

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 

9/26 A/M 

9/12 A 

7/18 A 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

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 

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 

HOME 

REMODELING 

Handyman Remodeling 

Over 35 yrs exp. 

Larry 614-376-7006 

LAWN CARE 

The Lawn Barber 

Cut, Trim, Blow away 

Hedge Trimming, Edging 

Garden Tilling 

614-935-1466 

LET US MAINTAIN 

YOUR LAWN & GARDEN 

FOR YOU 

Summer, Spring, 

Winter or Fall 

WE DO IT ALL!!!! 

Lawn Cuts, Edging, 

Trees & Shrubs, Garden, 

Mulching, Hauling, 

Garden Pond & 

Home Maint. 

Free Ests. Low Rates 

$20 & Up 

Kevin - 614-905-3117 

MOVING 

Aaron Allen 

Moving 

Local Moving since 1956 

Bonded and Insured 

614-299-6683 

614-263-0649 

Celebrating 

over 60 yrs 

in business 

Classified Services 

9/26 

A/M 

Handyman - outdoor & 

indoor. Reasonable Rates 

614-634-2244 

9/26 

SW/W 

HOME 

MAINTENANCE 

NEED HOME REPAIRS? 

We do it all! Fences, decks, 

home repairs, more Just ask! 

220-465-2602-local # 

9/26 A&M 

PEST 

CONTROL 

TERMITE & 

PEST CONTROL 

614-367-9000 

TORCO® 

TERMINATES 

TERMITES 

Locally Owned & Operated. Any Pest. Anytime. 

$ 

50 00 OFF Service 

Expires September July 11, 2021 30, 2021 

Free Termite Inspection 

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 

All About Drains & Plumb. 

Will snake any sm drain 

$145. 614-778-2584 

CHRIS’ 

PLUMBING 

“Plumbing & Drain Professional 

That You Can Count On” 

24 Hrs., 7 Days/Week 

No Overtime Charges 

24 Yrs. Exp. in Plumbing & 

Drain Cleaning Field 

Call For A Free Phone Estimate 

$100.00 For Any Small Drain 

614-622-4482 

30% OFF with AD 

ALL IN ONE 

PLUMBING LLC 

“One Call Does It All” 

$25 OFF LABOR 

9/12 

With This Ad 

A 

614-801-1508 

All Major Credit Cards Accepted 

POWERWASHING 

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 

Bates & Sons 

Soft Wash & Powerwash 

5 ★ Google Reviews 

614-586-3417 

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 

9/12 A 

9/26 A&M 

8/1 A 

PEST 

CONTROL 

INFORMATION 

ONLY 

$50.00 

For This Ad In Our 

West & Grove City 

For Info Call 

272-5422 

PLASTERING 

DRYW 

YWALL & 

PLASTER 

REPAIR 

Textured Ceilings 

614-551-6963 

Residential/Commercial 

BIA 

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 

9/12 

A&M 

SEWING MACHINE 

REPAIR 

REPAIR all makes 24 hr. 

service. Clean, oil, adjust 

in your home. $49.95 all 

work gtd. 614-890-5296 

Kevin’s s Stump 

Grinding & More e LLC 

Veteran Owned & Insured 

Stump, Roots, 

Bush Removal 

Handyman Services 

Provided: 

Plumbing & Fixture Repair 

Tile Backsplash & more 

Kevin Burke 

614-325-2649 

BURNS TREE SERVICE 

Trimming, Removal & 

Stump Grinding. 

614-584-2164 

Brewer & Sons Tree Service 

• Tree Removal 

• Tree Trimming 9/26 

A&M 

• Stump Grinding 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568 

2-22 A&M


Pets of the week 


These furry friends are available 

for adoption at local 

rescues and shelters 

Blondie is currently 

available for adoption. 

This 7-year-old 

lovely lady had some 

dental issues that 

may have been causing 

her distress. 

Those issues have 

been addressed at 

the shelter. She has 

lived with cats and prefers women. If you have 

a quiet home and are looking for a companion 

that may take some time to trust you and her 

new surroundings, meet with Blondie. She is 

worth your love and is up for adoption at the 

Franklin County Dog Shelter. 

FYI: franklincountydogs.com 

Blue Jay was wandering 

the streets in 

Ironton, Ohio before 

someone rescued 

him. He is a sweet 

boy who loves people 

and loves attention. 

He doesn’t 

understand personal 

space and likes to run fast. If you’re looking for 

a cuddle buddy, contact Colony Cats about 

adopting Blue Jay. 

FYI: colonycats.org 

Han Solo is a funny 

boy. When he was in 

a foster home, he 

took a liking to socks. 

He would steal all his 

foster mom’s socks 

and collect them. In 

addition to his fondness 

for socks, Han 

Solo is a super affectionate guy. He is about 5 

years old and eager to find a loving forever 

family. Adopt him from Colony Cats. 

FYI: colonycats.org 

Willow is a very 

sweet and loving girl. 

This 5-month-old kitten 

is very affectionate. 

She loves belly 

rubs and ear scratches. 

Willow gets along 

well with children and 

other cats. She would 

make a lovely addition 

to any home. Adopt Willow from Friends 

for Life Animal Haven. 

FYI: fflah.org 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looking for a small, 

friendly church experience? Try 

First Presbyterian Church 

of Grove City 

4227 Broadway, Grove City 

Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 

In-Person and live Facebook 

www.fpcgc.org 

EMMANUEL LUTHERAN 

CHURCH 

80 E. Markison Ave., Columbus, OH 43207 

elclife.org 

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 

8:30 am & 11:00 am 

BIBLE CLASS 

Adult and Youth (K-5) 

9:45 am 

*11:00 service includes a radio broadcast 

in our parking lot on FM 87.9 

Be a Part of Our Local Worship Guide 

Our Worship Guide is geared toward celebrating faith and helping reader connect with religious 

resources in our community. Make sure these readers know how you can help with a presence in 

this very special section distributed to more than 22,000 households in the Southwest area. 

Contact us today to secure your spot in our Worship Guide. 

614.272.5422 • kathy@columbusmessenger.com

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