Westside Messenger - October 3rd, 2021
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
<strong>Messenger</strong><br />
<strong>Westside</strong><br />
<strong>October</strong> 3 - 16, <strong>2021</strong> www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XLVIII, No. 7<br />
4220 W. Broad St.<br />
(Across from Westland Mall)<br />
614 272-6485 open 7 days a week<br />
Featuring<br />
our<br />
famous<br />
STEAK<br />
COMBO!!<br />
Substitute shortage<br />
solutions in SWCS<br />
By Dedra Cordle<br />
Staff Writer<br />
The South-Western City Schools<br />
District is taking measures to attract and<br />
maintain staff within the transportation<br />
department.<br />
At its meeting on Sept. 27, the board of<br />
education unanimously approved an<br />
hourly rate hike for substitute bus drivers,<br />
effective Sept. 20, <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
Under the new action, substitute drivers<br />
will receive $18.25 per hour with the<br />
ability to receive lump sum payments of<br />
$500, $750, and $1,000 should they continue<br />
working with the district after 50 days,<br />
100 days and 150 days, respectively.<br />
Superintendent Dr. Bill Wise said this<br />
measure was needed as the district continues<br />
to struggle to hire and retain drivers.<br />
“We are scrambling to find workers to<br />
fill in for our (regular) drivers,” he said.<br />
He said he is concerned that with the<br />
winter approaching and staff calling out<br />
SEE SWCS page 2<br />
Time for a story<br />
<strong>Messenger</strong> photos by Dedra Cordle<br />
It has been the question most frequently asked by patrons of<br />
the Southwest Public Libraries: When is Storytime coming<br />
back? Throughout the pandemic, youth service librarians at<br />
the Grove City Library and the Westland Area Library have<br />
been hosting the program virtually but they have recently transitioned<br />
to in-person setting – albeit in a location outdoors.<br />
Weather permitting, the Grove City Library will host Storytime<br />
at the Town Center Park at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays while the<br />
Westland Area Library will host their Storytime event on<br />
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. at Carl Frye Park and<br />
at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Prairie Township Community<br />
Center. The outdoor program will run through <strong>October</strong>. The<br />
staff hope to be able to transition to in-person indoor events in<br />
November. Pictured here, Jess Smith, a youth services assistant<br />
at the Westland Area Library reads “I Went Walking” by<br />
Sue Williams to a group of children at Carl Frye Park on Sept.<br />
29. She said she was thrilled to be able to bring Storytime back<br />
to the children in the community.<br />
Kathy Cothern (right) and her granddaughter, Hallee Kendrick,<br />
have fun playing with the colorful scarves provided by the<br />
library. In addition to reading to children, the staff also sing<br />
songs and encourage movement.<br />
BROAD ST.<br />
PHYSICAL REHAB<br />
3072 W. Broad St., Cols., OH 43204<br />
3072 W. Broad St., Cols., OH 43204<br />
614-725-4720<br />
614-725-4720<br />
NEW<br />
NEW<br />
CLIENTS<br />
ONLY<br />
RE-ELECT<br />
CATHY<br />
SCHMELZER<br />
FOR<br />
PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE<br />
Paid for by Cathy Schmelzer for Prairie Township Trustee<br />
$<br />
29.95<br />
$<br />
29.95<br />
ONE HOUR MASSAGE (Reg. $60.00)<br />
LaToyia Rose<br />
Licensed Massage Therapist<br />
Dr. Evan Plante<br />
Chiropractic Physician
PAGE 2 - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - <strong>October</strong> 3, <strong>2021</strong><br />
By Dedra Cordle<br />
Staff Writer<br />
A local law enforcement agency will continue to provide<br />
security services for the South-Western City Schools<br />
District.<br />
At its meeting on Sept. 27, the district’s board of education<br />
unanimously approved a new agreement with the<br />
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office to provide security services<br />
at Franklin Heights and Westland High Schools.<br />
Under the terms of the agreement, the district<br />
will pay the department approximately $235,000<br />
for the use of two deputies (or one at each school)<br />
for the remainder of the <strong>2021</strong>-22 school year.<br />
Superintendent Dr. Bill Wise said the importance<br />
of having resource officers at the schools cannot<br />
be understated.<br />
“Those officers are, and have been, an integral<br />
part of our schools,” he said after the meeting.<br />
“They provide answers to students and they provide<br />
support to our staff as well as our students.”<br />
He said all of the resource officers have undertaken<br />
extensive educational training through the<br />
state’s school resource officers association to which<br />
the students and staff benefit immensely through<br />
the sharing of that knowledge.<br />
“The resource officers develop relationships with<br />
these students (through this training) and they<br />
help link the community, the schools and the students<br />
together.”<br />
Tim Donahue, the principal of Franklin Heights,<br />
www.columbusmessenger.com<br />
In Education<br />
Board OKs contract for security at high schools<br />
Serving Your Community<br />
Malek &<br />
ATTORNEYS AT LAW Malek<br />
Proudly Announcing<br />
Adding New Attorneys<br />
To Serve You!<br />
WORKERS’<br />
COMPENSATION<br />
PERSONAL INJURY<br />
WRONGFUL DEATH<br />
SLIP & FALL INJURY<br />
DOG BITE INJURY<br />
Since 1972<br />
Douglas, Ed, Jim<br />
and Kip Malek<br />
“Hablamos Español”<br />
FREE Initial Consultation<br />
www.maleklawfirm.com<br />
614-444-7440<br />
1227 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43206<br />
SWCS<br />
Continued from page 1<br />
for illnesses, the district may not be able to maintain<br />
normal transportation operations in the near future.<br />
“We need to be in a position to fill these spots,” he<br />
said. “This (hourly rate hike) is an attempt to do that.”<br />
South-Western City Schools is not the only district<br />
facing bus driver shortages; in fact, driver shortages<br />
are being felt across the state and throughout the<br />
country.<br />
To address the issue, Massachusetts Governor<br />
Charlie Baker recently activated its National Guard to<br />
drive kids to school amid the shortage. Several districts<br />
in Ohio have called on Governor Mike DeWine to<br />
do the same.<br />
At a press briefing on Sept. 24, DeWine said he and<br />
Attorney General David Yost were committed to prioritizing<br />
background checks for school bus drivers and<br />
others pursuing their Commercial Driver’s License. All<br />
school bus drivers have to have a CDL in order to operate<br />
a school bus.<br />
“This will not solve all of the problems in regard to<br />
bus drivers but it was one of the things that we looked<br />
at that we could actually take some immediate action<br />
and we believe get some results and speed some of this<br />
up,” DeWine said at the briefing.<br />
The district said it will also assist those seeking to<br />
become bus drivers, regular or substitute, obtain their<br />
CDL.<br />
In addition to a shortage of substitute bus drivers,<br />
the district is also experiencing a shortage of substitute<br />
teachers. At the Sept. 27 meeting, the board unanimously<br />
approved an increase of the daily substitute<br />
teaching rates of $155 for retired SWCS teachers, $145<br />
for sub pool substitute teachers, and $130 for day-today<br />
substitute teachers, effective Oct. 1, <strong>2021</strong>. Like<br />
substitute bus drivers, substitute teachers will also<br />
receive lump sum payments of $500, $750, and $1,000<br />
after working at the district for 50 days, 100 days, and<br />
150 days, respectively. To become a substitute teacher,<br />
shared a similar sentiment, stating that resource officers<br />
often go beyond their duties to provide assistance within<br />
the school and throughout the community.<br />
“Our school resource officer, Deputy Dan Fahy, has<br />
done a tremendous job developing relationships and building<br />
trust with all facets of our school community,” he wrote<br />
in a statement. “Students, parents, and staff all feel very<br />
comfortable reaching out to Deputy Fahy and asking for<br />
his support and guidance.<br />
“Deputy Fahy is a true part of the Falcon Family and is<br />
often found volunteering his time working with our Special<br />
Olympics events, attending school plays, or teaching a student<br />
how to change their tire.”<br />
In addition to providing protection of the building premises,<br />
the resource officers are required to investigate and<br />
document unruly, delinquent and criminal acts within the<br />
school and neighborhood; participate in classroom and<br />
school assemblies; serve as a liaison with neighborhood<br />
businesses and residents in school related problems; and<br />
provide early detection of deviant behaviors in students.<br />
The district’s agreement with the county sheriff’s office<br />
is done on an annual basis. The district also has an agreement<br />
with the Grove City Division of Police to provide<br />
security services at Central Crossing and Grove City High<br />
Schools.<br />
one must have obtained a bachelor’s degree.<br />
To find more information on how to apply to become<br />
a substitute bus driver or substitute teacher, visit the<br />
district’s employment section on its website, swcsd.us.<br />
In other meeting news, Michael Dingeldein, the<br />
director of architecture and planning with the<br />
Community Design Alliance, presented the board with<br />
an update on the middle school construction project.<br />
According to Dingeldein, the project is facing typical<br />
struggles with supply chain issues related to insulation,<br />
foam and steel, but has otherwise not felt a deep<br />
impact with material and supply delays.<br />
“We are right on schedule (with the planned opening<br />
for the fall of 2022),” he said.<br />
He did, however, state that inflation has risen due<br />
in large part to supply chain delays and worker shortages.<br />
For instance, the cost of furniture has risen 40<br />
percent since the build project began. He said they are<br />
currently looking through the district’s inventory to<br />
see if some furniture or classroom furnishings can be<br />
reused at the new sites.<br />
Wise said this particular Ohio Facilities<br />
Construction Commission project has been the district’s<br />
“most challenging round” of school builds due to<br />
supply chain issues and pandemic related delays.<br />
He said despite the challenges, the project continues<br />
to be “on time and on budget, or within our budget.”<br />
In 2018, voters approved a 38-year, $93.4 million<br />
bond issue to pay for its share of the OFCC project<br />
which will replace four of its oldest middle schools and<br />
make renovations to another. Pleasant View Middle<br />
School and Brookpark Middle School will be relocated<br />
to Holt Road and the new Beulah Park Living development,<br />
respectively. The district is currently seeking<br />
community input on renaming those schools. To take<br />
part in their survey, visit their website at swcsd.us.
www.columbusmessenger.com<br />
Township Focus<br />
Property maintenance code debated in Prairie<br />
By Amanda Ensinger<br />
Staff Writer<br />
Residents in Prairie Township voiced<br />
frustration about not having a property<br />
maintenance code. The issue was discussed<br />
at a recent board meeting.<br />
“One property has trash, cars, gutters<br />
hanging down and there are worries of<br />
someone getting hurt,” said Roger Spencer,<br />
township resident.<br />
Trustee Steve Kennedy said nothing can<br />
be done because they must follow the Ohio<br />
Revised Code. However, Trustee Cathy<br />
Schmelzer said she disagrees and believes<br />
more could be done.<br />
“I want to get things cleaned up,”<br />
Schmelzer said. “However, I can only do so<br />
much with one vote as a trustee.”<br />
Trustee Doug Stormont believes it<br />
should be on the ballot for residents to vote<br />
on, while Kennedy does not think the township<br />
should have one.<br />
“I personally don’t believe in having a<br />
property maintenance code,” Kennedy said.<br />
“Governments should not have a say in<br />
how homes are kept or in people’s lives.<br />
The vote went to the residents 15 years ago<br />
and it was voted down.”<br />
Kennedy added that the zoning department<br />
costs the township approximately<br />
$400,000 per year and if there was a property<br />
maintenance code implemented, the<br />
zoning department’s budget would need<br />
increased to manage the increased flow.<br />
“The aging population is big in the township<br />
and if it is implemented, can the aging<br />
homeowners be able to have the work<br />
done,” Kennedy questioned.<br />
In other news, residents expressed concerns<br />
about the city of Columbus hoping to<br />
build a recreation center on the westside<br />
that could be seen as competition to the<br />
township’s community center.<br />
At a recent Westland Area Commission<br />
meeting, the need for a recreation center on<br />
the westside dominated the conversation.<br />
Commissioner Janet Cahill said she<br />
spoke to city council members regarding<br />
the lack of parks and recreation on the<br />
westside of Columbus. According to Cahill,<br />
in their conversation, a council member<br />
had referred to the westside as a recreation<br />
desert.<br />
According to commissioners, a recreation<br />
center would offer families services in<br />
their own community. There are not many<br />
parks on the westside easily accessible by<br />
foot or by bike. The community wants to<br />
keep their kids off the streets and engaged<br />
in different activities close to home.<br />
While residents in Prairie Township<br />
agree there is a need, they worry about the<br />
impact this proposed center could have on<br />
the Prairie Township Community Center,<br />
which is also on the westside and attracts<br />
most of their membership from Columbus<br />
and other surrounding communities.<br />
“What impact could the building of this<br />
center have on our community center,”<br />
asked resident Joe Meyer.<br />
Leadership said they are not focused on<br />
this as no center is currently in the works.<br />
Instead, officials want to focus on continuing<br />
to increase membership and getting<br />
visitors back to center. The center currently<br />
has over 5,400 members, with more than<br />
70 percent being non-residents. They are<br />
also averaging approximately 130 new<br />
membership or renews a month and have a<br />
98 percent retention rate.<br />
Some of the successful programming<br />
they have offered includes group fitness<br />
classes, basketball, pickleball, soccer camp,<br />
swim lessons, flag football camp, t-ball and<br />
the farmer’s market.<br />
The board also discussed allowing cameras<br />
at the Galloway Road Sports Complex<br />
baseball fields. According to Prairie<br />
Township Administrator Rob Peters, these<br />
cameras will allow parents to watch the<br />
games if they were not able to be there.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 3, <strong>2021</strong> - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - PAGE 3<br />
JEFFREY P. COMPTON<br />
ATTORNEY AT LAW<br />
General Practice<br />
Personal Injury • Domestic<br />
Probate • Wills<br />
Power of Attorney<br />
Healthcare Documents<br />
FREE CONSULT & PARKING<br />
614-875-7233 Fax: 929-474-9475<br />
1665 London-Groveport Rd., Grove City<br />
www.jeffreypcompton.com<br />
Email: jcompton@jeffreypcompton.com<br />
ELECT<br />
ROD PRITCHARD<br />
FOR PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE<br />
Paid for by Rod Pritchard for Prairie Township Trustee<br />
VOTE<br />
Tom Sussi<br />
For Columbus City Council<br />
More than 30 years ago, I left Youngstown, moved to Columbus, and opened<br />
Frank’s Fish & Seafood Market.<br />
Over the years, I’ve met a lot of people including local reporters. One of them is<br />
Tom Sussi who I call a friend. I always admired how Tom fought for people in his<br />
reports and called out the nonsense with our local public officials and politicians.<br />
My friend is fighting for a seat on Columbus City Council, and if you know anything<br />
about the corrupt political machine that has “ruled” our city for more than two decades,<br />
then you understand it won’t be an easy fight.<br />
We need a guy who supports law and order and fights for lawabiding citizens. We<br />
need a guy who will always put our best interests ahead of the fat cats and big<br />
businesses that bankroll political campaigns.<br />
We need a fighter, not another politician. We need Tom Sussi.<br />
I urge all my friends and customers to support Tom in his run for<br />
City Council and vote Sussi on November 2.
PAGE 4 - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - <strong>October</strong> 3, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Voter’s Guide<br />
www.columbusmessenger.com<br />
The <strong>Westside</strong> <strong>Messenger</strong> sent a<br />
questionnaire to candidates running<br />
for local office in contested races in the<br />
Nov. 2 election. The following are their<br />
responses. (If there is no photo by a<br />
candidate, one was not provided.)<br />
South-Western City<br />
Schools Board<br />
of Education<br />
(Three seats up for election)<br />
• Chris Boso - No response received<br />
• David Donofrio, 4699 Snowy Meadow<br />
Dr., Grove City<br />
O c c u p a t i o n :<br />
Office of the Fire<br />
Department for<br />
Prairie Township<br />
Education/military/<br />
and/or political<br />
experience: I am<br />
a lifelong resident of<br />
central Ohio, and<br />
product of its public<br />
schools. BA from<br />
W i t t e n b e r g<br />
David Donofrio<br />
University. I’ve served on the Board of<br />
Education the past four years. I currently<br />
work for our fire department, but have<br />
wide-ranging experience in the private sector,<br />
particularly in career development/job<br />
creation.<br />
Goals if elected? I put students first,<br />
always. This nonpartisan role is about<br />
what’s right for kids, not political ideologies.<br />
I am fiscally responsible, and a proactive<br />
communicator, keeping you informed.<br />
I fight for district health, equity, safety and<br />
unity — giving every child equal access to<br />
the American Dream. Learn more:<br />
www.daviddonofrio.com.<br />
• Cathy Johnson, 7475 Opossum Run<br />
Road, London<br />
O c c u p a t i o n :<br />
Retired classroom<br />
teacher<br />
Education/military/<br />
and/or political<br />
experience: BS<br />
& MA in Education,<br />
OSU. Reading<br />
Recovery, OSU.<br />
OSBA Master<br />
Board Member.<br />
Cathy Johnson<br />
Member of All-Ohio<br />
School Board.<br />
Twenty-year member of the South-Western<br />
City Schools Board of Education.<br />
Goals if elected? Increased student<br />
achievement. Complete the second phase of<br />
Ohio Facilities Construction Commission<br />
project by opening four new middle schools<br />
in 2022. Work with E&A Coalition’s lawsuit<br />
against vouchers. Continue to work<br />
with the SBC Foundation to support student<br />
athletes. Work with other elected officials<br />
to improve public education.<br />
• Kelli Martindale - No response<br />
received<br />
• Jamie Shumaker, 6006 Cork County<br />
Drive, Galloway<br />
Occupation: Union president, Columbus<br />
Public Health<br />
Education/military/ and/or political<br />
experience: Associates degree from Owens<br />
C.C. in dietetics, 19 years at Columbus<br />
Public Health, 3 years as a band booster<br />
parent, AFSCME 2191 president;<br />
Treasurer Area Federation of Labor<br />
Goals if elected? Our district is growing<br />
rapidly. I want to ensure that growth is felt<br />
equitably across our district. As a parent,<br />
communication from the district is key to<br />
me, and I hope to hold regular community<br />
meetings and engage with parents.<br />
Columbus City<br />
Schools Board<br />
of Education<br />
(Three seats up for election)<br />
• Mohamed Ali - No response received<br />
• Michael Cole, 6088 Whitman Road,<br />
Columbus<br />
Occupation: Education administrator<br />
Education/military/ and/or political<br />
experience: Bachelor’s degree: The Ohio<br />
State University/International studies,<br />
Masters: Seton Hall University/Master of<br />
arts in strategic communications and leadership,<br />
former area commission of Greater<br />
Hilltop, former executive director of J.<br />
Ashburn Jr. Youth Center.<br />
Goals if elected? I will continue my servant<br />
leadership endeavors to strengthen<br />
accountability, curriculum, transparency<br />
and safety for students and staff in CCS.<br />
• Kevin S. Hairston, 754 N. 6th Street,<br />
Columbus<br />
Occupation: Clergy, Living Word Bible<br />
Fellowship<br />
Education/military/ and/or political<br />
experience: Dr. Kevin Hairston is the<br />
Pastor of Living Word Bible Fellowship in<br />
Columbus, Ohio, graduating from<br />
Independence High School. Received a<br />
degree in Political Science from The Ohio<br />
State University. Attended Trinity<br />
Lutheran Seminary obtaining a master’s<br />
degree in theological studies. Received his<br />
Doctorate in Ministry from United<br />
Theological Seminary.<br />
Goals if elected? Providing the services<br />
that children and youth need to help them<br />
better manage and support their mental<br />
health needs at school can be quite challenging.<br />
If the appropriate services are put<br />
in to support a young person’s mental<br />
health needs, we can maximize success and<br />
minimize negative impacts for students.<br />
• James Ragland - No response received<br />
• Ramona Reyes - No response received<br />
• Christina Vera - No response received<br />
Columbus City<br />
Council<br />
(three to be elected)<br />
• Nick Bankston - No response received<br />
• Lourdes Barroso de Padilla - No<br />
response received<br />
• Sheila Ann Eubanks, 1696 Burley<br />
Drive, Columbus<br />
O c c u p a t i o n :<br />
Field Specialist<br />
Sedgwick Claim<br />
M a n a g e m e n t<br />
Service<br />
Education/military/<br />
and/or political<br />
experience:<br />
Sheila Ann<br />
Eubanks<br />
Lifelong resident-<br />
Columbus Ohio.<br />
Attended Columbus City School, Ohio<br />
State and Columbus State. I work for<br />
Sedgwick CMS. I have 36 years’ experience<br />
in Insurance. I am currently Chairwomen<br />
of the Trustees -Marion Franklin Civic<br />
Association and Director at Genesis of<br />
Good Samaritan. I work hard to serve the<br />
Southfield Community.<br />
Goals if elected? I stand on communities<br />
and the forgotten people. I want to<br />
bring the communities to the table. Often<br />
communities are left behind. It is all about<br />
big money in Columbus. I want to make<br />
sure that our communities are being heard<br />
and the concerns are being addressed.<br />
• Shannon Hardin - No response<br />
received<br />
•Tom Sussi, 234 Neruda Ave.,<br />
Columbus<br />
Occupation: Selfemployed<br />
(thesussireport.com).<br />
Education/military/<br />
and/or political<br />
experience: I<br />
have worked professionally<br />
in newspaper,<br />
radio and television<br />
for more four<br />
decades, about 30<br />
years in TV news as<br />
Tom Sussi<br />
an Emmy-Award<br />
winning Investigative Reporter. I currently<br />
produce, thesussireport.com. I have<br />
degrees from Michigan State University<br />
(Journalism) and Mott Community College<br />
(Criminal Justice).<br />
Goals if elected? It’s insane that for two<br />
decades one party has called the shots in<br />
Columbus. There must be a dissenting<br />
voice at City Hall to challenge the politicians<br />
who tow the party line. There must<br />
be a watchdog to check the backdoor politics<br />
and represent the best interests of the<br />
people.<br />
Auditor offers<br />
levy estimator<br />
In advance of the November general<br />
election, Franklin County Auditor Michael<br />
Stinziano reminded voters that the auditor’s<br />
office online levy estimator tool is<br />
available to help residents understand how<br />
the levies and bond issues on their ballot<br />
will impact their property taxes.<br />
Levies and bond issues are on the ballot<br />
in several jurisdictions across the county,<br />
including: Franklin Township, Minerva<br />
Park, Reynoldsburg City School District,<br />
Truro Township, Upper Arlington, and<br />
Valleyview. The auditor’s levy estimator<br />
has been updated to reflect the potential<br />
tax impact of the passage of these issues.<br />
“As the former director of the board of<br />
elections, I want everyone to understand<br />
the value of their vote by using the levy<br />
estimator. Make sure your voice is heard<br />
this November and go vote,” Stinziano<br />
said.<br />
To use the levy estimator, visit<br />
apps.franklincountyauditor.com/LevyEsti<br />
mator. After entering your home’s address<br />
or parcel number, the estimator will show<br />
both your current and estimated property<br />
taxes if a levy or bond issue in your jurisdiction<br />
passes in the November election.<br />
Early and absentee voting began Oct. 5<br />
and will continue through Nov. 1. As a<br />
reminder, mail-in absentee ballots must be<br />
postmarked by Nov. 1 or dropped off at the<br />
Board of Elections office at 1700 Morse<br />
Road by 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 2.<br />
Election Day is Nov. 2, and polls across<br />
the county will be open from 6:30 a.m.<br />
until 7:30 p.m.<br />
Election Day tips<br />
The following tips can help voters prepare<br />
for Election Day.<br />
•Confirm your polling location.<br />
•Bring photo identification.<br />
•Confirm registration.<br />
•Be familiar with the candidates and<br />
issues on the ballot. Voters should familiarize<br />
themselves with the candidates and<br />
issues on the ballot in the weeks leading<br />
up to Election Day.
www.columbusmessenger.com <strong>October</strong> 3, <strong>2021</strong> - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - PAGE 5<br />
Government Focus<br />
Trustees in Franklin Township discuss progress of JEDD<br />
By Amanda Ensinger<br />
Staff Writer<br />
Residents in Franklin Township want a<br />
progress report regarding a proposed Joint<br />
Economic Development District (JEDD)<br />
and trustees addressed the issue at a<br />
recent board meeting.<br />
Trustee Ralph Horn explained the background<br />
of the JEDD and how the township<br />
hopes to proceed.<br />
Horn said he was involved with the<br />
JEDD at the infancy stage with Fire Chief<br />
James Welch, as well as a previous trustee.<br />
He said the township was under the<br />
impression that the city of Columbus would<br />
partner with them.<br />
“When the initial JEDD was presented,<br />
the city declined to partner with the township<br />
and at that point the JEDD was put on<br />
hold,” Horn said.<br />
Trustee John Fleshman said that when<br />
the casino developers came in, an agreement<br />
was made between the township and<br />
the city of Columbus granting the township<br />
permission to establish a development district.<br />
“With a JEDD the township is splitting<br />
the cost of the money,” Horn said. “A percentage<br />
of the money goes to the city and<br />
another percentage would go to the township.”<br />
Fleshman said the township pursued a<br />
JEDD board with the city that would<br />
require 70 percent of the money coming in<br />
to be used in the development district.<br />
“There would also be residents, as well<br />
as one trustee on a JEDD board and they<br />
would meet at the township hall,”<br />
Fleshman said. “After a considerable<br />
amount of money was used when the township<br />
hired a gentleman to get the JEDD<br />
through working with businesses and talking<br />
to residents, they allowed us to go<br />
through the entire process and then turned<br />
us down.”<br />
Fleshman said city officials explained<br />
that they did not promise the township a<br />
Commissioners push for more<br />
affordable housing on the westside<br />
By Hannah Poling<br />
Staff Writer<br />
The members of the Westland Area<br />
Commission would like see more affordable<br />
housing on the westside.<br />
The topic was discussed at the commission’s<br />
September monthly meeting.<br />
“There is a stigma against affordable<br />
housing,” said Melissa Green, a westside<br />
neighborhood liaison for the city of<br />
Columbus. “Data doesn’t support affordable<br />
housing lowering the value of property.<br />
Franklinton is a perfect example as to<br />
not price people out. Their values are continuing<br />
to increase.”<br />
Green recommended that the commission<br />
revamp its planning committee and<br />
invite some of the affordable housing companies<br />
to the table to discuss options.<br />
“They don’t want to fight tooth and nail<br />
with a community that doesn’t want them<br />
there,” said Green. “They want welcomed<br />
participation.”<br />
According to Mike McKay, the Westland<br />
Area Commission has tried to promote step<br />
up housing for as long as he has been on<br />
the commission.<br />
“We have a lot of entry level housing.<br />
What we don’t have is what’s next. For people<br />
who can afford a little bit more for<br />
when they start a family or get a promotion,”<br />
said McKay.<br />
Green suggested that when a developer<br />
comes to the commission to get site<br />
approval, they could negotiate in some<br />
affordable housing as part of the process.<br />
“I think developers would be agreeable<br />
to that,” said Green.<br />
The commissioners also addressed<br />
potential locations for a recreation center.<br />
Commissioner Janet Cahill said the<br />
city of Columbus has stated that they are<br />
not interested in purchasing the Blauser<br />
Farm as a site for a recreation center.<br />
However, she was made aware that the<br />
property at 5300 Crosswind Drive is up for<br />
sale. This facility could contain everything<br />
needed for a recreation center, including<br />
tennis courts and baseball diamonds.<br />
“It is beautiful and sitting there idle,”<br />
said Cahill.<br />
The Capital Strategic Planning Team<br />
for Parks and Recreation has agreed to<br />
come to the November meeting of the<br />
Westland Area Commissioners.<br />
Cahill, along with others, are continuing<br />
to come up with strategies so when they<br />
meet with the city about the westside’s<br />
needs, they have the data needed to back<br />
up their requests.<br />
In other news, the Halloween event<br />
Trick-or-Treat Trail will be held on<br />
Saturday, Oct. 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the<br />
Westland High School parking lot. This<br />
will be a walk-up event.<br />
Local businesses and vendors will be<br />
provided with a booth and table they can<br />
decorate and use to pass out candy and literature<br />
to families in attendance. This will<br />
be a free event, which in the past had more<br />
than 1,000 participants.<br />
WESTGATE UNITED<br />
METHODIST CHURCH<br />
61 S. Powell Ave., Columbus,OH 43204<br />
614-274-4271<br />
Come - Let’s Worship Together!<br />
Worship Service 9:00 a.m.<br />
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.<br />
Visit Our Facebook Page for our<br />
Livestream Worship<br />
www.spreaker.com - Kevin Orr Show<br />
or Kevinsreflections.blogspot.com<br />
westgateumc@sbcglobal.net<br />
GLENWOOD UM CHURCH<br />
2833 Valleyview Dr.<br />
(Corner of Valleyview & Hague Ave.)<br />
(614) 274-8469<br />
Pastor Leo A. Cunningham<br />
Join us for In-Person Sunday Worship at<br />
10:45 a.m. or Join us for<br />
Online Worship at Glenwood UMC YouTube<br />
http://tinyurl.com/GlenwoodUMC<br />
And be inspired every Monday at 10:00 am<br />
when “Chapel Guy” (Pastor Leo) shares<br />
stories for the Children.<br />
JEDD. The city stated that the township<br />
could have a JEDD, but they were not<br />
interested in a partnership.<br />
“With all of that said, the township had<br />
to look for a new dance partner,” Fleshman<br />
said. “The township looked at different<br />
places that had an existing JEDD. The<br />
township went to Grandview, and we are<br />
now very close to getting everything done.”<br />
The trustees added that they feel confident<br />
the JEDD will move forward with<br />
Grandview. Trustee Aryeh Alex said that<br />
he has had conversations with the mayor of<br />
Grandview and a majority of their council<br />
members, as well as the township administrator<br />
has worked with their development<br />
director.<br />
In other news, residents voiced concerns<br />
about ongoing trash issues in the township.<br />
Residents asked if they could establish<br />
neighborhood clean-up.<br />
“The township is in partnership with<br />
Franklin County where they bring non-violent<br />
offenders to help pick up trash and<br />
other needed tasks to work off community<br />
service hours,” said Jim Stevens, road<br />
superintendent for Franklin Township.<br />
Stevens said if residents would like to<br />
get their neighborhoods added to the clean<br />
up list to let the township know.<br />
HOGE MEMORIAL<br />
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH<br />
2930 W. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43204<br />
Sundays at 10:30 a.m.<br />
In Person Worship<br />
Live Streaming Sunday Worship Service<br />
at 10:30 a.m. on Hoge Facebook Page<br />
Worship & Free Meal<br />
Saturdays at 5:00 p.m.<br />
www.hogemempresby.org<br />
Please visit the<br />
<strong>Westside</strong> Church<br />
of your choice.<br />
List your Worship<br />
Services here.<br />
For info. call 614-272-5422<br />
Be a Part of Our Local Worship Guide<br />
Our upcoming Worship Guide is geared toward celebrating faith and helping readers connect with<br />
religious resources in our community. Make sure these readers know how you can help with a presence in<br />
this very special section distributed to more than 25,000 households in the <strong>Westside</strong> area.<br />
Contact us today to secure your spot in our Worship Guide.<br />
614.272.5422 • kathy@columbusmessenger.com<br />
<strong>Messenger</strong><br />
<strong>Westside</strong>
In Education<br />
PAGE 6 - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - <strong>October</strong> 3, <strong>2021</strong><br />
www.columbusmessenger.com<br />
Students work to reduce use of plastic bottles<br />
By Christine Bryant<br />
Staff Writer<br />
Eliminating one plastic bottle at a time.<br />
That’s the goal of the Solid Waste<br />
Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) and<br />
Columbus City Schools, which are working<br />
together to reduce the number of single-use<br />
plastic water bottles being used.<br />
The program is just one of many that is<br />
3374 Sullivant Ave., Columbus, OH 43204 614-488-9951<br />
www.shiffletautocare.com<br />
SEARCHING<br />
for More Qualified Employees?<br />
aimed at teaching children about sustainability.<br />
SWACO recently provided a grant<br />
to the school system to install refillable<br />
water bottle stations at Westgate<br />
Elementary, West Broad Street<br />
Elementary and Valleyview Elementary.<br />
“SWACO is on a mission to help the<br />
Columbus region reduce its reliance on the<br />
landfill by reducing waste and improving<br />
our recycling efforts,” SWACO communications<br />
manager Hanna Greer-Brown said.<br />
“One of the best ways we can do that is by<br />
educating residents on the many benefits<br />
these activities have for our economy, environment<br />
and community.”<br />
These education efforts include working<br />
with local students, who Greer-Brown says<br />
play an important role in continuing longterm<br />
sustainability efforts.<br />
“In order to ensure these learnings are<br />
held well into the future, we’re working<br />
with our community’s youngest residents<br />
now with the goal that the region’s sustainability<br />
remains a long-term priority for<br />
them as they move into decision-making<br />
roles in the future,” she said.<br />
Educators at Westgate Elementary<br />
School are looking forward to seeing how<br />
the students react to the new water bottle<br />
filling station, principal Angela Martin<br />
says.<br />
“We are excited about the opportunity to<br />
reduce the number of single use water bottles<br />
we use,” Martin said. “Sustainability is<br />
important to both our students and our<br />
community. We will use this opportunity to<br />
reinforce the difference one person can<br />
make when it comes to saving our natural<br />
resources and sustainability.”<br />
The program is just one of the ways the<br />
school has incorporated environmentallyfriendly<br />
initiatives into its curriculum.<br />
“Our kindergarten classes will be heading<br />
up the recycling program inside the<br />
building,” Martin said. “They will provide<br />
each classroom with a list of things that are<br />
recyclable and ensure each classroom<br />
makes appropriate use of the recycling bins<br />
in their space.”<br />
The kindergarten classes also will be<br />
responsible for collecting the baskets and<br />
ensuring the contents are placed in the<br />
appropriate containers outside, she said.<br />
For schools that are considering implementing<br />
similar programs or parents who<br />
are looking for ways to work with young<br />
learners at home, SWACO offers a variety<br />
of programs for educators and caregivers.<br />
“For example, we can provide funding<br />
and technical support to help a school<br />
implement a recycling program, and we<br />
offer classroom worksheets and activities<br />
for teachers to use,” Greer-Brown said.<br />
Supporting the implementation of sustainability<br />
activities at local schools is also<br />
critical to meeting SWACO’s diversion<br />
goals as a region, she said.<br />
“Franklin County’s commercial sector,<br />
including area schools, sends the most<br />
material to the landfill today,” Greer-<br />
Brown said.<br />
Yet nearly 75 percent of all current<br />
landfill material could be reused, recycled<br />
or composted, she said.<br />
“So if we want to reach a 75 percent<br />
diversion goal by 2032, we need these commercial<br />
sector partners to be successful in<br />
their sustainability efforts,” she said.<br />
“SWACO is here to help them.”<br />
Other options for children wanting to<br />
learn more about ways they can help protect<br />
the environment include visiting<br />
SWACO’s website and engaging in online<br />
games and activities located in the “Kids<br />
Corner,” as well as taking a tour of the<br />
landfill either in person or virtually.<br />
“When you see all of the material that<br />
comes to the landfill and connect that to<br />
how we all share in the responsibility, it<br />
really makes an impression,” Greer-Brown<br />
said.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 17 th , <strong>2021</strong><br />
Deadline: <strong>October</strong> 8 th , <strong>2021</strong> At 2pm<br />
Special employment Section Featuring:<br />
Job Openings<br />
Job Fairs<br />
Full and Part Time Employment<br />
Seasonal Job Opportunities and more<br />
ALL ADS ARE IN FULL COLOR. Contact us by phone or online to discuss special<br />
advertising rates that are available for this section as well as combination rate<br />
discounts for advertising in multiple coverage areas.<br />
Canal Grove Winchester City • • Groveport City •• Groveport Madison • Madison • South • • South <strong>Westside</strong> • <strong>Westside</strong><br />
614-272-5422<br />
Kathy@columbusmessenger.com<br />
Doughenry@columbusmessenger.com<br />
Refillable water station located in select schools.
www.columbusmessenger.com<br />
community events<br />
Public meeting to<br />
discuss parks and recreation<br />
The Westland Area Commission Parks<br />
and Recreation Committee will meet at 6<br />
p.m. Oct. 6 at the Auto Boutique, 1800<br />
Georgesville Square Drive in Columbus.<br />
Residents are encouraged to attend to discuss<br />
the need for parks and recreation<br />
space on the westside of the city.<br />
Historical community gathering<br />
The community is invited to join local<br />
historian Bea Murphy for reflections and<br />
conversations regarding Hilltop history.<br />
The gathering will be held from 1 to 3 p.m.<br />
Oct. 24 at the enclosed Westgate shelterhouse.<br />
Blood drives<br />
The American Red Cross will host several<br />
blood drives on the westside. The<br />
drives include:<br />
•Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at<br />
Columbia Heights United Methodist<br />
Church, 775 Galloway Road<br />
•Oct. 14 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at<br />
Norton Middle School, 215 Norton Road<br />
•Oct. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at<br />
Ohio Health Doctors Hospital, 5131<br />
Beacon Hill Road<br />
To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-<br />
448-3543 or visit www.redcrossblood.org.<br />
Breakfast at the Lodge<br />
to benefit Special Olympics<br />
The Westgate Masonic Lodge #623 is<br />
preparing breakfasts once a month to benefit<br />
the Special Olympics. The public is<br />
invited to have breakfast the second<br />
Saturday of each month at 2925 West<br />
Broad St. Adults eat for a donation of $6,<br />
children age 3 and above pay $3. Serving is<br />
from 9 a.m. to noon.<br />
Free lunch at UHMC<br />
The United Hilltop Methodist Church<br />
will host a free community lunch every<br />
Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is<br />
located at 99 S. Highland Ave.<br />
Free produce market<br />
The Mid-Ohio Foodbank and the<br />
Knights of Columbus Santa Maria Council<br />
#2898 will host a free produce market the<br />
fourth Friday of each month through the<br />
end of <strong>October</strong> at St. Agnes Church, 2364<br />
West Mound St. in Columbus. The food<br />
pantry will be open from 3 to 5 p.m. For<br />
additional information, email Kevin Miller<br />
at km8007@att.net.<br />
Produce giveaway at YMCA<br />
The Hilltop YMCA hosts a fresh produce<br />
giveaway the third Wednesday of<br />
each month from 4 to 6 p.m. at 2879<br />
Valleyview Drive in Columbus. For more<br />
information, call the YMCA at 614-276-<br />
8224.<br />
TOGETHER, WE MAKE<br />
ARdENT MILlS<br />
<strong>October</strong> 3, <strong>2021</strong> - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - PAGE 7<br />
Recycling and pool policy discussed in Prairie<br />
By Amanda Ensinger<br />
Staff Writer<br />
Residents in a local township can continue<br />
to get their recycling picked up<br />
despite it not being a part of the new trash<br />
collection program.<br />
At a recent board meeting, Prairie<br />
Township residents asked if recycling<br />
would be impacted by the new trash collection<br />
program. The program, which started<br />
Want to make something truly special? Join Ardent Mills, th e<br />
premier can<br />
ma flour-milling and ingredients company. With us, you ke products that exceed customer expectations. Make communities<br />
healthier and play a critical role in feeding the world.<br />
We’re looking for<br />
Multiple le production team members<br />
to join our Columbus, OH team!<br />
Walk-In Hiring Event (no rsvp required)<br />
Tuesday, Oct. 5 from 10 AM - 2 PM<br />
On-site offers + $5,000 Starting bonus!<br />
Qualification for Successful Candidates:<br />
• High School Diploma or GED<br />
• Strong verbal and written communication skills<br />
• Possess curiosity and always look for ways to improve procedures<br />
• Flexibility regarding work hours. Able to occasionally work all shifts<br />
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50lbs<br />
• Must be able to work in various conditions and different heights<br />
• Must be able to read, follow and retain detailed instructions for numerous<br />
different tasks and maintain records according to instructions<br />
• Basic computer skills<br />
• Moderate level of mechanical skills<br />
Benefits of Working at Ardent Mills include:<br />
• Competitive wages<br />
• An annual bonus<br />
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits<br />
in the spring, strives to provide more unification<br />
to trash collection in the township.<br />
While residents can pick their own trash<br />
haulers, as long as they are registered with<br />
the township, they have certain days a<br />
week trash will be collected. However, recycling<br />
was not a part of this program.<br />
The trustees said they had no issues<br />
with recycling continuing to be picked up<br />
and have no desire to stop it.<br />
In other news, the board approved the<br />
• Retirement benefits<br />
• Vacation policy<br />
To learn more or apply, use QR Code to the right,<br />
or email your resume directly to: Talent@ar<br />
alent@ardentmills.com<br />
new Prairie Township Community Center<br />
Pool Reservation Policy.<br />
“This policy addresses rules for the pool<br />
area, age requirements, missed reservations<br />
and cancelled reservation policies,”<br />
said Michael Pollack, director of the community<br />
center. “Members 10 years and up<br />
can use the pool and everyone must have a<br />
booked reservation. However, we are anticipating<br />
some relaxation on the restrictions.”<br />
At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. W<br />
e are committed to providing an environment<br />
of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the<br />
decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal<br />
opportunity employer.<br />
W<br />
e do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin,<br />
aboriginality, ancestry<br />
, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental<br />
disability<br />
, pregnancy<br />
, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, filiation, or any other non-merit<br />
characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, ences, we make Ardent Mills.
PAGE 8 - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - <strong>October</strong> 3, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Safety Focus<br />
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) accepted the city<br />
of Columbus’ invitation to review the Columbus Division of<br />
Police and provide assistance through its Community<br />
Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office. This is the first<br />
time in the city’s history that the DOJ has been involved<br />
with the city under its COPS Office.<br />
“This is an important day for the future of policing in<br />
Columbus,” said Mayor Andrew Ginther. “This is not about<br />
one particular officer, policy or incident; rather,<br />
this is about reforming the entire institution of<br />
policing in Columbus. I am confident in the partnership<br />
and the additional tools the DOJ’s COPS<br />
Office will bring to our city.”<br />
“We ask our officers to constantly train to be better,<br />
to strive for the next level of skill and excellence.<br />
This is no different,” said Police Chief Elaine<br />
Bryant. “Our work is too important, the stakes are<br />
too high, for us to ever be satisfied with the status<br />
quo.”<br />
The areas identified by Bryant as potential focus<br />
www.columbusmessenger.com<br />
New safety director aims to build more community trust<br />
Prepare for unexpected<br />
power outages with a<br />
Generac home standby<br />
generator<br />
REQUEST A FREE QUOTE!<br />
844-334-8353<br />
FREE<br />
7-Year Extended Warranty*<br />
A $695 Value!<br />
Limited Time Offer - Call for Details<br />
Special Financing Available<br />
Subject to Credit Approval<br />
*To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase,<br />
install and activate the generator with a participating dealer.<br />
Call for a full list of terms and conditions.<br />
Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced the<br />
appointment of Robert Clark as the director of public safety<br />
effective on Sep. 26.<br />
“Director Clark will bring both a fresh perspective and<br />
a wealth of experience to public safety,” said Ginther. “He<br />
has 35 years of local, federal and international law enforcement<br />
experience — including in the Los Angeles Field<br />
Office of the FBI. He has a proven track record in community<br />
service collaborations and brings strategic, data-driven<br />
results.”<br />
A former Youngstown, Ohio, police officer, Clark spent<br />
much of his career working with the U.S. Department of<br />
Justice FBI Los Angeles Field Office as an assistant special<br />
agent in charge. He led more than 350 agents and task<br />
force officers from 10 agencies focused on disrupting gangs,<br />
drug cartels and violent crime. He also collaborated with<br />
community leaders to build a youth outreach and intervention<br />
program to mentor young people living and going to<br />
school in neighborhoods plagued by crime. Most recently,<br />
Clark was the senior superintendent for the Trinidad and<br />
Tobago Police Service, helping to build infrastructure,<br />
upgrade policies and develop strategies to combat violent<br />
crime and improve community relations.<br />
“I got my start in public safety in Ohio and I am thrilled<br />
to be returning,” said Clark. “I am grateful to Mayor<br />
Ginther for the opportunity to serve in this position at such<br />
an important time for our city. I<br />
look forward to working with Police<br />
Chief Elaine Bryant and Fire Chief<br />
Jeffrey Happ to advance changes,<br />
build community trust and keep<br />
Columbus neighborhoods safe.”<br />
Clark is a doctoral candidate in<br />
organizational leadership and<br />
social justice at Adler University in<br />
Chicago.<br />
Robert Clark<br />
Department of Justice to review Columbus Division of Police<br />
opportunities include policy reviews and evaluation, officer<br />
and leadership training, recruitment, technology and<br />
establishing an early intervention system for officers.<br />
“This partnership has great potential to improve our<br />
community’s policing practices,” said City Attorney Zach<br />
Klein. “The resources and expertise of the DOJ will provide<br />
ways to improve the division of police, while supporting<br />
officers and giving them the tools to increase public<br />
safety for all Columbus residents, which is our ultimate<br />
goal.”<br />
The COPS Office is the federal component of the DOJ<br />
responsible for advancing community policing nationwide.<br />
For decades, COPS has been providing assistance and<br />
resources to reduce crime and build trust between law<br />
enforcement and communities.<br />
The engagement with the city begins immediately.<br />
<br />
A FREE ESTIMATE<br />
15 10 5<br />
YOUR ENTIRE<br />
PURCHASE *<br />
1-855-995-2490<br />
% % %<br />
OFF + OFF + OFF<br />
<br />
<br />
SENIOR & MILITARY<br />
DISCOUNTS<br />
YEAR-ROUND<br />
CLOG-FREE GUARANTEE<br />
TO THE FIRST<br />
50 CALLERS! **<br />
| Promo Number: 285<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Photos courtesy of the Prairie Township Firefighters Association<br />
Gaining valuable experience<br />
On Sept. 25, firefighters with Prairie Township conducted a training fire at the home on Tamara Avenue.<br />
The firefighters had assistance from crews in Columbus, Jefferson and Pleasant townships, and Pleasant<br />
Valley Joint Fire District. Firefighters said they gained valuable experience from the training exercise.
www.columbusmessenger.com<br />
WESTSIDE MESSENGER - <strong>October</strong> 3, <strong>2021</strong> PAGE 9<br />
United we stand in the fight against breast cancer because we are stronger together!<br />
These local businesses support breast cancer awareness.<br />
George Buttrick<br />
Owner<br />
Westway<br />
Paint & Body Shop<br />
2888 Fisher Road, Columbus, OH 43204<br />
614-274-9311 614-276-5833<br />
Fax 614-276-1942<br />
Pam Brown<br />
(614)975-9462<br />
3656 Broadway,<br />
Grove City, OH 43123<br />
Terri Ehmann<br />
Real Estate Agent, HER, REALTORS®<br />
614-216-7977<br />
terri.ehmann@herrealtors.com<br />
Shawn Maghie<br />
President<br />
Tim Maghie<br />
Vice President<br />
In Business Since 1928<br />
JONES LUMBER & MILL-<br />
WORK COMPANY<br />
57 North Sylvan Ave., Columbus, OH 43204<br />
Phone 274-1109<br />
jones-lumber.com<br />
TWO TWO LOCATIONS TO<br />
SERVE YOU!<br />
5266 WEST BROAD ST.<br />
5266 West COLUMBUS, Broad St., Columbus, OH 43228OH<br />
614-878-7353 and and<br />
9901 US RT. 62<br />
9901 ORIENT, US Rt. 62, OH Orient, 43146 OH<br />
614-877-9187<br />
Summer Hours: : Mon.-Sat. 10 10am-9pm,<br />
- 9 Sun. 12 Noon-9 pm - Orient only<br />
Sun. 12 Noon-9pm - Orient only<br />
10% OFF<br />
10% OFF Next Purchase<br />
Next Purchase<br />
3374 SULLIVANT AVE., COLUMBUS, OH 43204<br />
614-488-9951<br />
MAJOR/MINOR REPAIRS<br />
Towing • Wheel Balancing • Front End Alignment<br />
Complete Tune-Up • Carburetor Service<br />
Brake Service • Transmissions<br />
www.shiffletautocare.com<br />
2752 London Groveport Rd., Grove City, Ohio 43123<br />
www.precisionjewelersllc.com<br />
E-mail: precisionjewelersllc@gmail.com<br />
Tues - Fri: 10am - 6pm Sat: 10am - 6pm<br />
Phone: 614-317-7755<br />
Custom on Site Remounting - Jewelry & Watch Repair<br />
Ginger Thrush<br />
“Experience Counts -<br />
Call Ginger to SELL your house!”<br />
gingerthrush@gmail.com<br />
(614) 214-2522<br />
Adam C. Miller<br />
State Representative House District 17<br />
77 South High St., 10th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215<br />
Office: (614) 644-6005 Fax: (614) 719-6963<br />
Rep17@ohiohouse.gov<br />
Eric Snider<br />
Insurance Agency, Inc.<br />
4911 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43228<br />
Near I-270 & West Broad<br />
(614) 851-1300<br />
eric@eric4cars.com
PAGE 10 - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - <strong>October</strong> 3, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Old-Time Harvest Day<br />
Step back in time and enjoy fall traditions, music and community<br />
as it was in Ohio during the mid-1800s from 12 to 4 p.m.,<br />
Sunday, Oct. 3, during the Old-Time Harvest Day at Century<br />
Village in Fryer Park, 4185 Orders Road. The Southwest Franklin<br />
County Historical Society and the city of Grove City provide an<br />
opportunity for families to connect with the community’s past.<br />
The event opens with the dedication of the restored 137-yearold<br />
train depot built by the Columbus and Cincinnati Midland<br />
Railroad Company in downtown Grove City. Visitors are invited to<br />
enjoy a tree dedication and view artifacts in the remodeled Bob<br />
Evans Barn Farm Museum.<br />
Experience living history with a variety of demonstrations and<br />
exhibits of traditional crafts and daily chores including leather<br />
tooling, quilting, rope making, one- and two-man sawing, corn<br />
husking, shelling and grinding, tin smithing, butter churning and<br />
finger knitting.<br />
Plan to experience:<br />
•Costumed re-enactors and period music.<br />
•The Clover Club 4H group animals.<br />
•Restored and reconstructed historical buildings including a<br />
one-room schoolhouse, log cabin, general store and barns.<br />
•The Village herb garden, windmill and antique equipment.<br />
•Metalworking demonstrations on a traditional forge in the<br />
blacksmith shop.<br />
Admission and parking are free. Donations of non-perishable<br />
food items for the Grove City Food Pantry will be accepted at this<br />
rain-or-shine event. For a full schedule of activities, visit<br />
GroveCityOhio.gov or call 614-277-3050.<br />
COVID-19 vaccine clinics<br />
Franklin County Public Health and Mid-Ohio Food Collective<br />
are hosting walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics from 9 a.m. to 1<br />
p.m. Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Oct. 22 and Oct. 29 at the Mid-Ohio<br />
Foodbank, 3960 Brookham Dr. in Grove City. No appointment or<br />
insurance required. Visit the Franklin County Public Health website<br />
at vax2normal.org/vaccine for additional information.<br />
Hilltop History & Heritage<br />
This photo features students at John Burroughs Elementary<br />
School on Sullivant Avenue. Lois Neff-Rowland is pictured<br />
front row, fourth from the left. The photo was taken in front of<br />
the school in 1942. Notice that the girls all wore dresses to<br />
school. John Burroughs Elementary School was built in 1921<br />
at a cost of $417,000. The Columbus Public Schools<br />
Superintendent at the time was Jacob G. Collicott, who<br />
served from 1920 to 1937 and led the district through a time<br />
of significant growth and construction of new schools. If you<br />
have a photo to share, email stacyberndsen12@gmail.com.<br />
www.columbusmessenger.com<br />
Pets of the Week<br />
Mayble is a sweet<br />
girl looking for the<br />
perfect forever family.<br />
She is good with<br />
kids of all ages and<br />
always gentle with<br />
young children. She<br />
does play a bit<br />
rough with other<br />
dogs and has a tendency<br />
to guard her<br />
food. Mayble would<br />
benefit from an<br />
experienced dog guardian to work with<br />
her on her behavior. Meet Mayble at the<br />
Franklin County Dog Shelter.<br />
FYI: franklincountydogs.com<br />
Turtle is a very<br />
sweet boy but is<br />
quite shy. This 2-<br />
year-old seems to<br />
get along with<br />
everyone, including<br />
people, and other<br />
cats. He is named<br />
Turtle because he<br />
would snuggle<br />
under a blanket and<br />
peek his head out,<br />
like a turtle. This<br />
boy would love to find his forever home.<br />
He is up for adoption through Friends for<br />
Life Animal Haven.<br />
FYI: fflah.org<br />
Paul Stookey is a<br />
sweet boy looking<br />
for the perfect<br />
home to live out his<br />
senior years. He is<br />
9 years old and<br />
likes to hang out.<br />
He enjoys getting<br />
attention and has a<br />
laid back personality.<br />
Paul Stookey is<br />
up for adoption at<br />
Colony Cats and Dogs.<br />
FYI: colonycats.org<br />
Mary Traverse is a<br />
9-year-old lady.<br />
She, along with her<br />
brother Paul<br />
Stookey, were surrendered<br />
to a rescue<br />
group. Their<br />
owner was supposed<br />
to come<br />
back and pick them<br />
up but never did.<br />
Mary Traverse has<br />
a very sweet personality.<br />
She would<br />
make a great addition to any home. Adopt<br />
her from Colony Cats.<br />
FYI: colonycats.org
www.columbusmessenger.com<br />
<strong>October</strong> 3, <strong>2021</strong> - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - PAGE 11<br />
CLASSIFIED ADS<br />
Deadlines: Groveport and West editions, Wednesdays at 5 p.m., • South/Canal Winchester, Grove City, Madison editions, Tuesdays at 5 p.m.<br />
All editions by phone, Tuesdays at 5 p.m. • Service Directory, Tuesdays at 5 p.m.<br />
xCome & Get It!<br />
xPublic Notice<br />
xAuction<br />
COME AND GET IT<br />
Deadlines are Tuesdays by 5 pm.<br />
Call For Publication Schedule 614-272-5422<br />
Need to Get Rid of Something Fast - Advertise It Here For FREE!<br />
FREE Garden Straw for gardens or bedding. Call for appointment for pickup.<br />
Circle S Farms, 9015 London-Groveport Road, Grove City, 43123<br />
Grove City - 614-878-7980<br />
Sandbox Full of Sand; Small Bookcase - Fair Condition.<br />
MB - Columbus - 614-308-1064<br />
. Come and Get It! is a bi-weekly column that offers readers an opportunity to pass<br />
along surplus building materials, furniture, electronic equipment, crafts, supplies,<br />
appliances, plants or household goods to anybody who will come and get them - as<br />
long as they’re FREE. NO PETS! Just send us a brief note describing what you want to<br />
get rid of, along with your name, address and phone number. Nonprofit organizations<br />
are welcome to submit requests for donations of items.<br />
Send information to The Columbus <strong>Messenger</strong>, Attention: Come and Get It, 3500<br />
Sullivant Ave., Columbus, OH43204. Deadline is Tuesdays by 5 pm for following<br />
Mondays publication. <strong>Messenger</strong> Newspapers is not responsible for any<br />
complications that may occur. Please contact us when items are gone. 272-5422<br />
Come & Get It!<br />
PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP<br />
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS<br />
PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION<br />
<strong>October</strong> 12, <strong>2021</strong> at 7:00 P.M., at the<br />
Prairie Township Hall, 23 Maple Dr.<br />
Variance Application No. 662-VA-21 – Parcel No.<br />
240-000038, Trabue Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228. To grant<br />
a Variance from the provisions of Section 930 Table 2<br />
(Dimensional Requirements); to permit the owner to split<br />
a parcel that will not meet Resolution requirements in the<br />
M-2 (heavy manufacturing) District.<br />
Variance Application No. 663-VA-21 – Parcel No.<br />
240-001945, 463 Woodlawn Avenue, Columbus, Ohio<br />
43228. To grant a Variance from the provisions of Sections<br />
930 Table 2 (Dimensional Requirements) and 1007<br />
(Garages and Driveways in Residential Districts); to permit<br />
the owner to construct a new home with less side setbacks,<br />
greater lot coverage, and with a smaller garage than<br />
is required by the Resolution in the R-6 (medium density<br />
residential) District.<br />
INFORMATION<br />
CHICKEN NOODLE<br />
DINNER<br />
<strong>October</strong> 16th, 4-6:30pm<br />
Carryout Only<br />
Adults $12 & Kids $6<br />
Harrisburg UM Church<br />
1160 High St.<br />
FALL INTO<br />
A NEW HAIR STYLE!!<br />
Come See Me At<br />
My New Location!<br />
Call Marilyn Weaver<br />
For An Appt.<br />
For a New Haircut/Color<br />
614-348-6670<br />
Relax Wellness<br />
3663 Broadway<br />
Grove City<br />
DON’T<br />
BE<br />
LEFT OUT!<br />
Deadline Is<br />
Tuesdays by<br />
5pm<br />
For Following<br />
Mondays Paper<br />
614-272-5422<br />
ASSOCIATION ADS<br />
Replace your roof with the<br />
best lookng and longest<br />
lasting material! Steel<br />
from Erie Metal Roofs!<br />
Three styles and multiple<br />
colors available.<br />
Guaranteed to last a<br />
lifetime! Limited Time<br />
Offer - $500 Discount +<br />
Additional 10% off install<br />
(for military, health<br />
workers & 1st responders)<br />
Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-<br />
855-338-4807<br />
Update your home with<br />
beautiful new blinds &<br />
shades. Free in-home<br />
estimates make it<br />
convenient to shop from<br />
home. Professional<br />
installation. Top quality -<br />
Made in the USA. Free<br />
consultation: 877-212-<br />
7578. Ask about our<br />
specials!<br />
HughesNet - Finally, superfast<br />
internet no matter<br />
where you live. 25 Mbps<br />
just $59.99/mo! Unlimited<br />
Data is Here. Stream<br />
Video. Bundle TV &<br />
Internet. Free Installation.<br />
Call 866-499-0141<br />
ASSOCIATION ADS<br />
Attention Active Duty &<br />
Military Veterans! Begin a<br />
new career & earn a<br />
Degree at CTI! Online<br />
Computer & Medical<br />
training available for<br />
Veterans & Families! To<br />
learn more, cal 888-449-<br />
1713.<br />
Donate your car to kids.<br />
Your donation helps fund<br />
the search for missing<br />
children. Accepting trucks,<br />
motorcycles & RV’s too!<br />
Fast free pickup - running<br />
or not - 24 hr response -<br />
maximum tax donation -<br />
Call 888-515-3813<br />
Don’t let the stairs limit<br />
your mobility! Discover<br />
the ideal solution for<br />
anyone who struggles on<br />
the stairs, is concerned<br />
about a fall or wants to<br />
regain access to their<br />
entire home. Call<br />
AmeriGlide today! 1-844-<br />
317-5246<br />
HOME BREAK-INS take<br />
less than 60 SECONDS.<br />
Don’t wait! Protect your<br />
family, your home, your<br />
assets NOW for as little as<br />
70¢ a day! Call 866-409-<br />
0308<br />
Never pay for covered<br />
home repairs again!<br />
Complete Care Home<br />
Warranty covers all major<br />
systems & appliances. 30-<br />
day risk free. $200.00 off<br />
+ 2 free months! 1-866-<br />
395-2490<br />
Public Notice<br />
ASSOCIATION ADS<br />
Long Distance moving.<br />
Call for a free quote from<br />
America’s Most Trusted<br />
Interstate Movers. Let us<br />
take the stress out of<br />
moving! Speak to a<br />
relocation specialist! Call:<br />
888-721-2194<br />
ATTENTION SENIORS:<br />
The average funeral cost<br />
is $9000+ Don’t leave<br />
your family to pay your<br />
debts. State Approved,<br />
Final Expense Life<br />
Insurance Plans are now<br />
avaiilable as low as $25 a<br />
month. Hurry and call<br />
before enrollment ends. 1-<br />
877-761-1796. M-F 9am-<br />
6pm EST<br />
Become a Published<br />
Author. We want to Read<br />
Your Book! Dorrance<br />
Publishing Trusted by<br />
Authors Since 1920 Book<br />
manuscript submissions<br />
currently being reviewed.<br />
Comprehensive Services:<br />
Consultation, Production,<br />
Promotion and Distribution.<br />
Call for Your Free Author’s<br />
Guide 1-866-482-1576 or<br />
visit http://dorranceinfo.<br />
com/macnet<br />
Have Something To Sell?<br />
Need To Rent That Property?<br />
Try The <strong>Messenger</strong>!<br />
For Info On<br />
Placing An Ad Call<br />
614-272-5422<br />
Auction<br />
xFall Sales<br />
ADVERTISE<br />
Your Fall Craft Show<br />
Bazaar, or Bake Sale!<br />
Call Kathy<br />
614-272-5422<br />
Fall Sales<br />
Hoge Memorial Presbyterian<br />
Fall Sale<br />
2930 W. Broad St.<br />
<strong>October</strong> 8 & 9 - 9am-1pm<br />
Flea Market, Books, Games,<br />
Toys, Clothing & Bake Sale Items
PAGE 12 - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - <strong>October</strong> 3, <strong>2021</strong><br />
www.columbusmessenger.com<br />
xEmployment<br />
BE YOUR OWN BOSS!<br />
INDEPENDENT<br />
CONTRACTORS<br />
WANTED<br />
If you have a reliable<br />
car and would like to<br />
earn extra money,<br />
then why not deliver?<br />
Jefferson<br />
Local Schools<br />
NOW HIRING<br />
BUS DRIVERS<br />
Training Provided<br />
Minimum Regular Driver Starting Pay $17.89/hr<br />
Sub Drivers $16.00/hr.<br />
Must have valid driver’s license and able<br />
to pass BCI/FBI background check<br />
Apply at 906 W. Main St., West Jefferson, OH 43162<br />
Contact 614-879-7654 ext. 1120<br />
REPORTER<br />
WANTED<br />
Part-time Reporter wanted to cover<br />
community meetings in the evenings and<br />
write various feature and news stories.<br />
Photography experience helpful.<br />
Please send a resume and<br />
three writing samples to:<br />
Rick Palsgrove, Managing Editor,<br />
Columbus <strong>Messenger</strong> Newspapers,<br />
3500 Sullivant Ave.,<br />
Columbus OH 43204 or email<br />
southeast@columbusmessenger.com<br />
No Phone Calls!<br />
ASSOCIATION ADS<br />
Stroke & Cardiovascular<br />
disease are leading<br />
causes of death according<br />
the AHA. Screenings can<br />
provide peace of mind or<br />
early detection! Call Life<br />
Line Screening to<br />
schedule a screening.<br />
Special offer 5 screenings<br />
for $149.. 1-833-549-4540<br />
ATTENTION DIABETICS!<br />
Save money on diabetic<br />
supplies! Convenient<br />
home shipping for<br />
monitors, test strips,<br />
insulin pumps, catheters &<br />
more! To learn more, call<br />
now! 877-810-0063<br />
• Deliver 1 or 2 days a week<br />
• Flexible delivery hours<br />
• Work close to home - often<br />
in or near your neighborhood<br />
CONTACT US<br />
1-888-837-4342<br />
www.thebag.com<br />
• Deliver 7 days a week<br />
• Delivery before dawn<br />
• Work close to home - often<br />
in or near your neighborhood<br />
CONTACT US<br />
614-461-8585<br />
www.dispatch.com/delivery<br />
WANTED<br />
• Retail Sales • Back-Up Cooks<br />
• Dishwashers • Servers • Grill<br />
• Host/Hostess<br />
You Can Work 29+ Hrs. Based on<br />
Your Availability & Performance<br />
Immediate Full/Part-time Openings<br />
We Offer:<br />
• Weekly Pay<br />
• Paid Training<br />
• No Tip Sharing<br />
• Paid Vacation<br />
• Employee Meal Discount<br />
• Position/Salary Advancement Plan<br />
• Discount Purchase Plan<br />
Apply online at crackerbarrel.com/careers for<br />
Grove City Location 614-871-1444<br />
ASSOCIATION ADS<br />
Internet &WIFI Starts at<br />
$49 Call us Today to Get<br />
Started. Find High-Speed<br />
Internet with Fiber Optic<br />
Technology No Credit<br />
Check, No SSN Required.<br />
Call us Today 866-396-<br />
0515<br />
DISH TV $64.99 190<br />
Channels + $14.95 high<br />
speed internet. FREE installation,<br />
Smart HD DVR<br />
included. Free Voice Remote.<br />
Some Restrictions<br />
apply. Promo Expires<br />
1/21/22. 1-833-872-2545<br />
!!OLD GUITARS WANT-<br />
ED!! GIBSON, FENDER,<br />
MARTIN, Etc. 1930’s to<br />
1980’s. TOP DOLLAR<br />
PAID. CALL TOLL FREE<br />
1-866-433-8277<br />
ASSOCIATION ADS<br />
GET UNLIMITED<br />
ACCESS TO AMERICA’S<br />
BEST SHOPPING CLUB<br />
AND CLAIM YOUR FREE<br />
$50 TARGET OR<br />
WALMART GIFT CARD<br />
TODAY. OFFER ONLY<br />
AVAILABLE TO THE<br />
FIRST 500 CALLERS OF<br />
THIS AD! CALL TODAY,<br />
DON’T DELAY! CALL 1-<br />
800-207-6290. ASK<br />
ABOUT HOW YOU CAN<br />
GET A FREE $50<br />
TARGET OR WALMART<br />
GIFT CARD THAT YOU<br />
CAN USE TODAY WITH<br />
YOUR SHOPPING CLUB!<br />
LIMITED OFFER. DON’T<br />
WAIT. CALL 1-800-207-<br />
6290 NOW.<br />
Employment<br />
OPEN INTERVIEWS<br />
ON WEDNESDAYS 10AM-1PM<br />
UP TO $ 19.00/HR + NO MANDATORY OT<br />
$<br />
2000 SIGN ON BONUS + INCENTIVE OPPORTUNITIES<br />
1568 Georgesville Rd. Columbus 43228<br />
APPLY PRIOR @ JOBS.MSCDIRECT.COM<br />
Applicants must sucessfully pass a background check and drug screen.<br />
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, female, veteran, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation/gender identity.<br />
ASSOCIATION ADS<br />
Wesley Financial Group,<br />
LLC Timeshare Cancellation<br />
Experts Over<br />
$50,000,000 in timeshare<br />
debt & fees cancelled in<br />
2019. Get free<br />
informational package &<br />
learn how to get rid of<br />
your timeshare! Free<br />
consultations. Over 450<br />
positive reviews. 888-965-<br />
0363<br />
DENTAL INSURANCE<br />
from Physicians Mutual<br />
Insurance Company.<br />
Coverage for 350 plus<br />
procedures. Real dental<br />
insurance - NOT just a<br />
discount plan. Do not wait!<br />
Call now! Get your FREE<br />
Dental Information Kit with<br />
all the details! 1-877-553-<br />
1891<br />
www.dental50plus.com/<br />
macnet#6258<br />
Donate Your Car To<br />
Veterans Today! Help and<br />
Support our Veterans.<br />
Fast - FREE pick up.<br />
100% tax deductible. Call<br />
1-800-245-0398<br />
SEARCHING<br />
for More Qualified Employees?<br />
<strong>October</strong> 17 th , <strong>2021</strong><br />
Deadline: <strong>October</strong> 8 th , <strong>2021</strong> At 2pm<br />
Special employment Section Featuring:<br />
Job Openings<br />
Job Fairs<br />
Full and Part Time Employment<br />
Seasonal Job Opportunities and more<br />
ALL ADS ARE IN FULL COLOR. Contact us by phone or online to discuss special<br />
advertising rates that are available for this section as well as combination rate<br />
discounts for advertising in multiple coverage areas.<br />
Grove City • Groveport • Madison • South • <strong>Westside</strong><br />
614-272-5422<br />
Kathy@columbusmessenger.com<br />
Doughenry@columbusmessenger.com
www.columbusmessenger.com<br />
<strong>October</strong> 3, <strong>2021</strong> - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - PAGE 13<br />
xEmployment<br />
EARN EXTRA<br />
$$$ $$$<br />
MONEY<br />
The Advertising Department at the<br />
Columbus <strong>Messenger</strong> Newspapers<br />
is seeking a Salesperson.<br />
No Experience Necessary.<br />
Base salary plus commissions, auto allowance.<br />
Seniors welcome to apply.<br />
Please send your resume or call:<br />
Doug Henry, Advertising Manager<br />
Columbus <strong>Messenger</strong> Newspapers<br />
3500 Sullivant Ave.<br />
Columbus, Ohio 43204<br />
614-272-5422<br />
or<br />
e-mail to doughenry@columbusmessenger.com<br />
ASSOCIATION ADS<br />
AMERICAN & FOREIGN<br />
CLASSIC CARS AND<br />
MOTORCYCLES<br />
WANTED. $$PAYING<br />
CA$H$$ Corvettes,<br />
Mustangs, Jaguars, Austin<br />
Healeys, Broncos,<br />
Blazers, Ram Chargers,<br />
AMX, and Triumphs<br />
KRMiller1965@yahoo.com<br />
717-577-8206<br />
Best satellite TV with 2<br />
year price guarantee!<br />
$59.99/mo with 190<br />
channels and 3 months<br />
free premium, movie<br />
channels! Free next day<br />
installation! Call 844-842-<br />
4469<br />
The bathroom of your<br />
dreams for as little as<br />
$149/month! BCI Bath &<br />
Shower. Many options<br />
available. Quality<br />
materials & professional<br />
installation. Senior &<br />
Military Discounts<br />
Available. Limited Time<br />
Offer - FREE virtual inhome<br />
consultation now<br />
and SAVE 15%! Call<br />
Today! 1-877-540-2780<br />
ASSOCIATION ADS<br />
Want Faster & Affordable<br />
Internet? Get internet<br />
service today with<br />
Earthlink. Best internet &<br />
WiFi Plans. Call us Today<br />
to Get Started. Ask<br />
about our specials! 866-<br />
396-0515<br />
HughesNet Satellite Internet<br />
- Finally, no hard<br />
data limits! Call today for<br />
speeds up to 25mbps as<br />
low as $59.99/mo! $75<br />
gift card, terms apply. 1-<br />
844-863-4478<br />
DISH TV $64.99 FOR 190<br />
Channels + $14.95 High<br />
Speed Internet. Free Installation,<br />
Smart HD DVR<br />
Included, Free Voice Remote.<br />
Some restrictions<br />
apply. Promo expires<br />
1/21/22. 1-855-270-5098<br />
Employment
PAGE 14 - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - <strong>October</strong> 3, <strong>2021</strong><br />
www.columbusmessenger.com<br />
xFocus on Rentals<br />
Homes for Sale<br />
SETON WEST APARTMENTS<br />
3999 CLIME ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH 43228<br />
We are a Senior Housing Community...you must be 62 or better.<br />
Rent is based on your income. We offer spacious 1 bedroom apartments<br />
which include: utilities, refrigerator, range, central air, carpet, EMS monitor<br />
pull cords & a limited access building entry system. Seton West is professionally<br />
managed and has 24 hour emergency maintenance services.<br />
Our residents enjoy: a community room for playing cards, potlucks, bingo<br />
or visiting with neighbors. We have two laundry rooms & game room,<br />
library, outdoor patios and an elevator for your convenience.<br />
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN OUR FRONT LOBBY OR CALL<br />
614-274-8550 OR TTY-800-750-0750 FOR AN APPOINTMENT.<br />
WEDGEWOOD<br />
VILLAGE<br />
1, 2 and 3 BR Apts.<br />
Rent Based on Income.<br />
Call 614-272-2800 or visit us<br />
at 777 Wedgewood Dr.<br />
TTY/TDD 711<br />
EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES<br />
xAdult Care<br />
614-991-0652 614-376-9761<br />
Welcome<br />
Carolyn’s Cottage<br />
Private Assisted Living<br />
3036 Woodgrove Dr.<br />
Grove City, OH<br />
advertise<br />
YOUR ADULT<br />
CARE SERVICES<br />
Call Kathy<br />
at The <strong>Messenger</strong><br />
For More Info<br />
272-5422<br />
Adult Care<br />
Rentals<br />
ASSOCIATION ADS<br />
SELL YOUR ANTIQUE<br />
OR CLASSIC CAR.<br />
Advertise with us. You<br />
choose where you want<br />
to advertise. 800-450-<br />
6631 visit macnetonline.<br />
com for details.<br />
GENERAC Standby Generators<br />
provide backup<br />
power during utility power<br />
outages, so your home<br />
and family stay safe and<br />
comfortable. Prepare<br />
now. Free 7-year extended<br />
warranty ($695 value!).<br />
Request a free<br />
quote today! Call for additional<br />
terms and conditions.<br />
1-855-465-7624<br />
Protect your home w/home<br />
security monitored by<br />
ADT. Starting at $27.99/<br />
mo. Get free equipment<br />
bundle including keypad,<br />
motion sensor, wireless<br />
door & windows sensors.<br />
833-719-1073<br />
HEARING AIDS!! Bogo<br />
free! High-quality rechargeable<br />
Nano hearing<br />
aids priced 90% less<br />
than competitors. Nearly<br />
invisible! 45-day money<br />
back guarantee! 833-<br />
669-5806<br />
The Generac PWRcell, a<br />
solar plus battery storage<br />
system. SAVE money,<br />
reduce your reliance on<br />
the grid, prepare for power<br />
outages and power<br />
your home. Full installation<br />
services available. $0<br />
Down Financing Option.<br />
Request a FREE, no obligation,<br />
quote today. Call<br />
1-855-900-2894<br />
FREE CABLE/WIFI<br />
WEST-LINCOLN VILLAGE S.<br />
1 BD FLATS FROM $515 - $565<br />
1 BD FLATS W/BALCONY FROM $625<br />
2 BD FLATS W/BALCONY FROM $705<br />
2 BD FLATS W/FULL BSMT FROM $835<br />
CARPET, APPLIANCES, A/C, GAS, HEAT,<br />
IN HOUSE LAUNDRY OR WASHER/DRYER HOOKUPS<br />
SECURITY CAMERAS & LIGHTING<br />
MOVE-IN SPECIAL IF QUALIFIED<br />
TUES.-FRI. NOON-6PM, SAT. 10AM-4PM<br />
(614) 870-7717<br />
NO PETS<br />
HAVE TO RENT THAT APARTMENT<br />
BEFORE THE SNOW FLIES?<br />
Advertise It!<br />
CALL Kathy<br />
For Rate Information<br />
Columbus <strong>Messenger</strong><br />
272-5422<br />
ASSOCIATION ADS<br />
Eliminate gutter cleaning<br />
forever! LeafFilter, the<br />
most advanced debrisblocking<br />
gutter protection.<br />
Schedule a FREE LeafFilter<br />
estimate today. 15% off<br />
Entire Purchase. 10% Senior<br />
& Military Discounts.<br />
Call 1-855-791-1626<br />
VIAGRA & CIALIS! 60<br />
pills for $99. 100 pills for<br />
$150 FREE shipping.<br />
Money back guaranteed!<br />
1-844-596-4376<br />
Pest Control<br />
Find Pest Control Experts<br />
Near You! Don’t let<br />
pests overtake your<br />
home. Protect your loved<br />
ones! Call to find great<br />
deals on Pest Control<br />
Services - 833-872-0012<br />
The Generac PWRcell<br />
solar plus battery storage<br />
system. Save money,<br />
reduce reliance on<br />
grid, prepare for outages<br />
& power your home. Full<br />
installation services. $0<br />
down financing option.<br />
Request free no obligation<br />
quote. Call 1-855-<br />
270-3785<br />
HEARING AIDS!!<br />
Buyone/get one FREE!<br />
Nearly invisible, fully rechargeable<br />
IN-EAR<br />
NANO hearing aids<br />
priced thousands less<br />
than competitors! 45-day<br />
trial! Call1-877-436-0234<br />
ASSOCIATION ADS<br />
READER<br />
ADVISORY<br />
The National Trade Association<br />
we belong to has<br />
purchased the following<br />
classifieds. Determining<br />
the value of their service<br />
or product is advised by<br />
this publication. In order<br />
to avoid misunderstandings,<br />
some advertisers do<br />
not offer “employment”<br />
but rather supply the<br />
readers with manuals, directories<br />
and other materials<br />
designed to help<br />
their clients establish mail<br />
order selling and other<br />
businesses at home. Under<br />
NO circumstance<br />
should you send any<br />
money in advance or give<br />
the client your checking,<br />
license ID or credit card<br />
numbers. Also beware of<br />
ads that claim to guarantee<br />
loans regardless of<br />
credit and note that if a<br />
credit repair company<br />
does business only over<br />
the phone it’s illegal to request<br />
any money before<br />
delivering its service. All<br />
funds are based in US<br />
dollars. Toll Free numbers<br />
may or may not<br />
reach Canada. Please<br />
check with the Better<br />
Business Bureau 614-<br />
486-6336 or the Ohio Attorney<br />
General’s Consumer<br />
Protection Section<br />
614-466-4986 for more<br />
information on the company<br />
you are seeking to<br />
do business with.<br />
Equal Housing Opportunity Statement: “We are pledged to the letter and spirit of the U.S. policy for the achievement of<br />
equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support affirmative advertising and marketing<br />
program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status<br />
or national origin.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.<br />
Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity<br />
basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll free at 1-800-669-9777.x<br />
ASSOCIATION ADS<br />
New authors wanted!<br />
Page Publishing will help<br />
self-publish your book.<br />
Free author submission<br />
kit! Limited offer! 866-<br />
951-7214<br />
Attention oxygen therapy<br />
users! Inogen One G4 is<br />
capable of full 24/7 oxygen<br />
delivery. Only 2.8<br />
pounds. Free info kit.<br />
Call 877-929-9587<br />
Train online to do medical<br />
billing! Become a<br />
Medical Office Professional<br />
at CTI! Get trained<br />
and certified to work in<br />
months! 888-572-6790.<br />
(M-F 8-6 ET)<br />
Life Alert. One press of a<br />
button sends help fast<br />
24/7! At home and on<br />
the go. Mobile Pendant<br />
with GPS. Free first aid<br />
kit (with subscription).<br />
877-537-8817 Free brochure<br />
NEED IRS RELIEF<br />
$10K-$125K+ Get Fresh<br />
Start or Forgiveness.<br />
Call 1-844-431-4716<br />
Monday through Friday<br />
7am-5pm PST<br />
Looking for auto insurance?<br />
Find great deals<br />
on the right auto insurance<br />
to suit your needs.<br />
Call today for a free<br />
quote! 866-924-2397<br />
Directv Now. No Satellite.<br />
$40/mo 65 Channels.<br />
Stream news, live<br />
events, sports & on demand<br />
titles. No contract/<br />
commitment. 1-866-825-<br />
6523<br />
Homes for Sale<br />
ASSOCIATION ADS<br />
DENTAL INSURANCE-<br />
Physicians Mutual Insurance<br />
Company. Covers<br />
350 procedures. Real<br />
insurance - not a discount<br />
plan. Get your free<br />
dental Info kit! 1-888-<br />
623-3036 . www.dental50plus.com/58<br />
#6258<br />
GENERAC Standby<br />
Generators provide<br />
backup power during<br />
power outages, so your<br />
home & family stay safe &<br />
comfortable. Prepare now.<br />
FREE 7-yr extended<br />
warranty $695 value!<br />
Request a free quote<br />
today. Call for terms &<br />
conditions. 1-844-334-<br />
8353<br />
BATH & SHOWER UP-<br />
DATES in as little as<br />
ONE DAY! Affordable<br />
prices - No payments for<br />
18 months! Lifetime warranty<br />
& professional installs.<br />
Senior & Military<br />
Discounts available. Call<br />
855-761-1725<br />
Thinking about installing<br />
a new shower? American<br />
Standard makes it<br />
easy. FREE design consulation.<br />
Enjoy your<br />
shower again! Call 1-<br />
833-769-0995 today to<br />
see how you can save<br />
$1,000 on installation, or<br />
visit www.newshowerdeal.com/mac<br />
Elminate gutter cleaning<br />
forever! LeafFilter, the most<br />
advanced debris-blocking<br />
protection. Schedule<br />
Free LeafFilter Estimate<br />
today. 15% off Entire<br />
Purchase. 10% Senior &<br />
Military Discounts. Call 1-<br />
855-995-2490<br />
ASSOCIATION ADS<br />
Attention: If you or aloved<br />
one worked around the<br />
pesticide Roundup<br />
(glyphosate) for at least 2<br />
years and has been diagnosed<br />
with non-Hodgkin’s<br />
lymphoma, you may be<br />
entitled to compensation.<br />
855-341-5793<br />
READY TO BUY, SELL<br />
OR RENT YOUR<br />
VACATION HOME OR<br />
HUNTING CAMP?<br />
Advertise it here and in<br />
neighboring publications.<br />
We can help you. Contact<br />
MACnet MEDIA @<br />
800-450-6631 or visit our<br />
site at MACnetOnline.<br />
com<br />
AT&T Internet. Starting<br />
at $40/month w/12-mo<br />
agmt. 1 TB of data/mo.<br />
Ask how to bundle &<br />
SAVE! Geo & svc restrictions<br />
apply. 1-888-796-<br />
8850<br />
Wants to purchase minerals<br />
and other oil and gas<br />
interests. Send details to<br />
P.O. Box 13557, Denver,<br />
CO. 80201<br />
VIAGRA and CIALIS<br />
USERS! 50 Generic pills<br />
SPECIAL $99.00 FREE<br />
Shipping! 100% guaranteed.<br />
24/7 CALL NOW!<br />
888-445-5928 Hablamos<br />
Espanol<br />
Donate your car to kids!<br />
Fast free pickup running<br />
or not - 24 hour response.<br />
Maximum tax<br />
donation. Help find missing<br />
kids! 877-831-1448
www.columbusmessenger.com<br />
xInformation<br />
<strong>October</strong> 3, <strong>2021</strong> - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - PAGE 15<br />
xClassified Services<br />
Marriages break down<br />
because of incompatible<br />
personalities.<br />
If you and your marital partner are<br />
having trouble, come in and get your<br />
Personality and IQ checked as this<br />
may be the reason for your disputes.<br />
The Church of Scientology of Central Ohio<br />
1266 Dublin Road<br />
Columbus, OH 43215<br />
Information<br />
ASSOCIATION ADS<br />
IMPORTANT<br />
NOTICE<br />
The following states: CA,<br />
CT, FL, IA, IL, IN, KY,<br />
LA, MD, ME, MI, MN,<br />
NE, NC, NH, OH, OK,<br />
SC, SD, TX, VT and WA<br />
requires seller of certain<br />
business opportunities to<br />
register with each state<br />
before selling. Call to<br />
verify lawful registration<br />
before you buy.<br />
CHILD CARE<br />
OFFERED<br />
Depend. Quality Child care<br />
in loving hm. Exp. Mom, n-<br />
smkr, hot meals, sncks,<br />
playroom, fncd yd. Reas.<br />
rates. Laurie at 853-2472<br />
HELP WANTED<br />
Personal Homecare Aide<br />
Wanted in Grove City,<br />
Friday-8 hrs & Sat-Sun - 5<br />
hrs each. Call 248-803-<br />
3335<br />
Kings Kids Daycare in<br />
Grove City is hiring fun,<br />
loving teachers for PT&<br />
FT shifts. Pleaes email<br />
sarragc@outlook.com or<br />
call 614-539-034,<br />
REPORTER<br />
WANTED<br />
Parttime Reporter wanted<br />
to cover community<br />
meetings in the evenings<br />
and write various feature<br />
and news stories.<br />
Photography Exp. Helpful.<br />
Please send resume &<br />
3 writing samples to:<br />
Rick Palsgrove,<br />
Managing Editor<br />
3500 Sullivant Ave.,<br />
Columbus, OH 43204<br />
or email:<br />
southeast @<br />
columbusmessenger.com<br />
DATED SALES<br />
ESTATE SALE<br />
Sat, Oct. 9, 9am-4pm<br />
291 S. Brinker Ave.<br />
Columbus 43204<br />
Furniture, rugs, housewares<br />
linens, china, cut glass,<br />
jewelry, decorative items &<br />
standup arcade game<br />
MOTORCYCLE<br />
2000 H. Springer Harley<br />
Davidson 2,500 mi,Suede<br />
green no rides $10,500.<br />
614-330-3673<br />
PETS<br />
HOMING PIGEONS<br />
$5.00 ea. 614-662-8655<br />
WANT TO BUY<br />
Good Clean Toys, Video<br />
Games, Small Furniture<br />
No Dealers. 614-557-3536<br />
BUYING VINYL RECORDS.<br />
LPs and 45s - 1950-80s<br />
Rock, Pop, Jazz, Soul.<br />
614-831-0383<br />
WANTS TO Purchase<br />
minerals and other oil &<br />
gas interests. Send details<br />
to: P.O. Box 13557,<br />
Denver, CO 80201<br />
We Buy Cars & Trucks<br />
$300-$3000.614-308-2626<br />
WE BUY JUNK CARS<br />
Call anytime 614-774-6797<br />
We Buy Junk Cars &<br />
Trucks. Highest Prices<br />
Paid. 614-395-8775<br />
ANTIQUES<br />
WANTED<br />
Victrolas, Watches,<br />
Clocks, Bookcases<br />
Antiques, Furn.<br />
Jeff 614-262-0676<br />
or 614-783-2629<br />
RENTALS<br />
Condo for Rent - 3BR,<br />
Carport. No Pets - $1050.<br />
614-557-8883<br />
Eakin-1 Br Apt, crpt, appls.<br />
No Pets 614-560-3050<br />
1/3/4 BR homes-fncd yd,<br />
bsmt.$600-$1200<br />
614-530-8097<br />
VACATION RENTALS<br />
Englewood, Florida<br />
Palm Manor Resort<br />
Within minutes of white<br />
sand Gulf beaches,<br />
world famous Tarpon<br />
fishing, golf courses, restaurants/shopping,<br />
Bush<br />
Gardens. 2 BR 2 BA<br />
condos with all ammenities,<br />
weekly/monthly, visit<br />
www.palmmanor.com<br />
or call 1-800-848-8141<br />
BLACKTOP<br />
AGM OHIO<br />
ROOFING &<br />
SEALCOATING<br />
Free Estimates<br />
Cell 614-512-1699<br />
SANTIAGO’S<br />
Sealcoating & Services LLC<br />
Quality Materials Used<br />
FALL IS HERE!<br />
Driveway Seal & Repair!<br />
Top Seal Cracks!<br />
Residential & Commercial<br />
Mulching, Edging & Clean-ups<br />
“Ask for whatever you need.”<br />
BBB Accredited-Fully Insured<br />
Call or text for Free Est.<br />
614-649-1200<br />
INFORMATION<br />
CONCRETE<br />
9/12<br />
A/M<br />
BLACKTOP SEALING<br />
Driveways & Parking Lots<br />
614-875-6971<br />
CARPET CLEANING<br />
CARPET CLEANING<br />
Any 5 areas ONLY $75<br />
Home Powerwash-$99-$200<br />
614-805-1084<br />
Specializing in Pet Odors<br />
CARPET SALES<br />
CARPET<br />
Gray Saxony<br />
540 sq.ft. & 6 lb<br />
Pad & Normal Installation<br />
Only $999.00<br />
Phone or text Ray<br />
740-927-3404<br />
FOR ONLY<br />
$74.00<br />
You Can Reach<br />
Over 42,000 Homes<br />
In Our<br />
West & Grove City<br />
Areas<br />
For Info Call<br />
272-5422<br />
GALLION<br />
CUSTOM CONCRETE LLC<br />
Specializing in Custom Colors &<br />
Custom Designs of Concrete.<br />
Including Remove & Replace<br />
43 yrs exp & Free Est.<br />
Licensed & Insured<br />
Reputation Built<br />
On Quality<br />
Ronnie<br />
614-875-8364<br />
See Us On Facebook<br />
www.gallioncustom<br />
concrete.com<br />
10/24 A/M<br />
10/24 W/SW<br />
CONCRETE HEATING<br />
LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING<br />
EDDIE MOORE<br />
CONSTRUCTION<br />
Quality Concrete Work<br />
Lt. Hauling & Room Add.,<br />
Block Work & Excavation<br />
Stamp Patios,<br />
Bsmt. Wall Restoration<br />
35 Yrs Exp - Lic & Ins.<br />
Free Ests. 614-871-3834<br />
Buckeye City<br />
Concrete & Excavating<br />
* Concrete * Foundations<br />
* Waterlines * Drains<br />
*Catch Basins<br />
614-749-2167<br />
buckeyecityconcreteand<br />
excavating@yahoo.com<br />
ALL-CITY CUSTOM<br />
CONCRETE<br />
All Types Concrete Work<br />
New or Tear Out-Replace<br />
39 Yrs. Exp.<br />
(614) 207-5430<br />
Owner is On The Job!<br />
AJ’s Concrete,<br />
Masonry<br />
Good Work - Fair Prices<br />
Block Foundations<br />
Driveways • Sidewalks<br />
Epoxy/Overlay Floors<br />
Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests.<br />
614-419-9932<br />
www.hastingsnsons.com<br />
Driveways & Extensions<br />
Patio & Walkways,<br />
Porches & Steps,<br />
Garage/Basement Floors<br />
Hot Tub/Shed Pads,<br />
Stamped/colored concrete<br />
Sealing of new &<br />
existing concrete.<br />
FREE ESTIMATES<br />
Contact Adam<br />
614-756-1754<br />
hastingsandsons.<br />
columbus@gmail.com<br />
FENCING<br />
EAZY FENCE<br />
Chain Link - Wood<br />
No Job Too Big or Small<br />
All Repairs ~ Free Est.<br />
Insured. 614-670-2292<br />
GUTTERS<br />
Bates & Sons<br />
GUTTER CLEANING<br />
5 ★ Google Reviews<br />
614-586-3417<br />
HAULING<br />
DEAN’S HAULING<br />
614-276-1958<br />
Zane’s Dumpster Rentals<br />
4 days - $300.00<br />
to drop off & haul away<br />
$25 extra/day over 4 days<br />
Tires - $10.00 each<br />
No Hazardous Materials<br />
Contact Zane Tabor<br />
on Facebook or<br />
Call 614-254-1131<br />
10/24 A/M<br />
10/24 A<br />
HEATING<br />
Complete System Clean & Check<br />
$49.95<br />
Free Carbon<br />
Monoxide Testing<br />
Gas-Oil-Electric Heat/Pumps<br />
All Makes • All Models<br />
45 yrs exp. • Sr. Discount<br />
614-351-9025<br />
HOME<br />
IMPROVEMENTS<br />
C&JHandyman<br />
AJ’s Services Concrete, LLC<br />
Masonry<br />
Minor Plumbing<br />
Good Work & Electric - Fair Prices<br />
Install Block Hot Foundations Water Tanks,<br />
Dishwashers Driveways •& Sidewalks Disposals<br />
Epoxy/Overlay Also Fencing Floors &<br />
Interior/Exterior Bonded-Ins. • Free Painting Ests.<br />
614-419-9932<br />
Free Est. ~ 18 Yrs. Exp.<br />
CDC/EPA Approved Guidelines<br />
614-284-2100<br />
SLAGLE<br />
HOME REMODELING<br />
Baths, Kitchen,<br />
Plumbing and Electrical.<br />
All your Handyman needs<br />
No Job too Big or Small<br />
Over 30 Yrs. Exp. Lic.-Bond-Ins.<br />
Jerry<br />
614-332-3320<br />
KLAUSMAN HOME<br />
IMPROVEMENT<br />
Siding-Windows-<br />
Doors-Roofing-Soffit-<br />
Fascia-Gutters-Trim<br />
Earn FREE Seamless<br />
Gutters with Siding Over<br />
1000 Sq. Ft.<br />
FREE Shutters with<br />
Soffit & Trim<br />
EPA Certified<br />
Member of BBB<br />
Financing Available<br />
Over 20 yrs exp. • Free Est.<br />
Licensed-Bonded-Insured<br />
Owner & Operator<br />
James 614-419-7500<br />
10/10 A<br />
10/24<br />
SW/W<br />
SINCE 1973<br />
Phil Bolon Contr.<br />
Windows & Siding<br />
Decks, Kitchens, Baths<br />
Room Additions,<br />
Flooring, Roofing<br />
Bsmt Waterproofing<br />
Deal With Small Non-Pressure Co.<br />
47 Yrs. Exp. - Refs. Avail.<br />
Lic.-Bond-Ins.<br />
Free Est. - Financing Avail.<br />
Member BBB Of Cent. OH<br />
O.C.I.E.B. ID #24273<br />
614-419-3977<br />
or 614-863-9912<br />
4/11 A<br />
10/24 A<br />
10/10 A<br />
10/24<br />
A/M<br />
(614) 407-5214<br />
www.OnyxLandscapingllc.com<br />
Full Service Lawn Care -<br />
FALL CLEANUP SPECIAL<br />
Free Estimates - We Match Quotes<br />
Start with trust and you will always be satisfied<br />
INFORMATION<br />
ONLY<br />
$50.00<br />
For This Ad In Our<br />
West & Grove City<br />
For Info Call<br />
272-5422<br />
HOME<br />
MAINTENANCE<br />
Minor Maintenance<br />
Small Jobs Done Quick<br />
614-649-8045 - Joe<br />
HOME<br />
REMODELING<br />
Handyman Remodeling<br />
Over 35 yrs exp.<br />
Larry 614-376-7006<br />
LAWN CARE<br />
SOWERS LAWN CARE<br />
Mowing-mulching-trimming<br />
Fall cleanup-614-397-0566<br />
Lawn Mowing-35 yrs exp.<br />
Weeky cuts $25-up<br />
Good ref. Free est. 10%<br />
Sr. Disc. 614-738-9623<br />
The Lawn Barber<br />
Cut, Trim, Blow away<br />
Hedge Trimming, Edging<br />
Garden Tilling<br />
614-935-1466<br />
LET US MAINTAIN<br />
YOUR LAWN & GARDEN<br />
FOR YOU<br />
Summer, Spring,<br />
Winter or Fall<br />
WE DO IT ALL!!!!<br />
Lawn Cuts, Edging,<br />
Trees & Shrubs, Garden,<br />
Mulching, Hauling,<br />
Garden Pond &<br />
Home Maint.<br />
Free Ests. Low Rates<br />
$20 & Up<br />
Kevin - 614-905-3117<br />
MOVING<br />
Aaron Allen<br />
Moving<br />
Local Moving since 1956<br />
Bonded and Insured<br />
614-299-6683<br />
614-263-0649<br />
Celebrating<br />
over 60 yrs<br />
in business<br />
Classified Services<br />
10/24 A&M<br />
PAINTING<br />
PAINTING<br />
614-657-5017<br />
A Job Well Done Again<br />
A lic. General Contractor<br />
Some Skilled Services<br />
Incl: Painting • Stucco,<br />
Repair•Carpentry•Exterior<br />
Drainage & Home Maint.<br />
Call Today! 614-235-1819<br />
PLASTERING<br />
Plaster & Stucco<br />
NEW AND<br />
REPAIR<br />
Established 1917<br />
Geo. F. Neff & Co.<br />
614-274-5629<br />
DRYW<br />
YWALL &<br />
PLASTER<br />
10/10<br />
A&M<br />
REPAIR<br />
Textured Ceilings<br />
614-551-6963<br />
Residential/Commercial<br />
BIA<br />
PLUMBING<br />
Walraven’s Plumbing<br />
24/7 Emergency Services<br />
Includes:<br />
Sewer/Drain Cleaning,<br />
Faucet Repairs &<br />
Replacements, Toilets,<br />
Sump Pumps, Disposals<br />
& Water Heaters<br />
10/10<br />
W/GC<br />
Senior Discounts<br />
614-279-5815<br />
All About Drains & Plumb.<br />
Will snake any sm drain<br />
$145. 614-778-2584<br />
MYERS<br />
PLUMBING<br />
Exp. Expert Plumbing<br />
New Work & Fast Repairs<br />
Lic. - Permit Available<br />
Water • Sewer • Gas<br />
614-633-9694<br />
PLUMBING<br />
CHRIS’<br />
PLUMBING<br />
“Plumbing & Drain Professional<br />
That You Can Count On”<br />
24 Hrs., 7 Days/Week<br />
No Overtime Charges<br />
24 Yrs. Exp. in Plumbing &<br />
Drain Cleaning Field<br />
Call For A Free Phone Estimate<br />
$100.00 For Any Small Drain<br />
614-622-4482<br />
30% OFF with AD<br />
ALL IN ONE<br />
PLUMBING LLC<br />
“One Call Does It All”<br />
$25 OFF LABOR<br />
With This Ad<br />
A<br />
614-801-1508<br />
All Major Credit Cards Accepted<br />
POWERWASHING<br />
Bates & Sons<br />
Soft Wash & Powerwash<br />
5 ★ Google Reviews<br />
614-586-3417<br />
ROOFING<br />
Robinson roofing & repairs<br />
30 yrs. exp. Lifetime Cols.<br />
resident. Lic./bonded/Ins.<br />
Reas rates. Member of<br />
BBB. Dennis Robinson<br />
614-330-3087, 732-3100<br />
TREE SERVICES<br />
Brewer & Sons Tree Service<br />
• Tree Removal<br />
• Tree Trimming 10/24<br />
A&M<br />
• Stump Grinding<br />
• Bucket Truck Services<br />
Best Prices • Same Day Service<br />
614-878-2568<br />
BURNS TREE SERVICE<br />
Trimming, Removal &<br />
Stump Grinding.<br />
614-584-2164<br />
10/10 A<br />
10/10<br />
MRS. POWERWASH<br />
Any house wash $149+tax<br />
Single deck $69+tax<br />
2 Tier deck $99+tax<br />
Best Wash in Town<br />
Over 45,000 washes<br />
Ashley 614-771-3892<br />
SEWING MACHINE<br />
REPAIR<br />
REPAIR all makes 24 hr.<br />
service. Clean, oil, adjust<br />
in your home. $49.95 all<br />
work gtd. 614-890-5296<br />
Arborists Rn<br />
Tree Experts LLC.<br />
For all your<br />
trimming needs.<br />
•Removals,<br />
•Trimming,<br />
•Pruning,<br />
•Thinning,<br />
•Stump Grinding<br />
Give us a call today!<br />
614-483-3204<br />
10/24 A&M
PAGE 16 - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - <strong>October</strong> 3, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Get out in front of<br />
the <strong>2021</strong> Election<br />
START ADVERTISING NOW<br />
Community Advertiser Get The VOTES You NEED!<br />
Dates to Advertise before the Election:<br />
10/17—Ad with Free Story • 10/31—Ad with Free Story<br />
BEST BUY FOR YOUR<br />
ADVERTISING DOLLARS<br />
Our papers reach over 81,000 households!<br />
200 Word Story<br />
With Your Ad<br />
Call or Email Doug Henry<br />
Phone: (614) 272-5422<br />
Email: doughenry@columbusmessenger.com<br />
In Entertainment<br />
www.columbusmessenger.com<br />
“e Starling” tends to fly off course<br />
A film must maintain a delicate balance<br />
when its plot revolves around the grieving<br />
process. If it delves too deeply into the subject,<br />
it risks alienating the audience as no<br />
one wants to be hit endlessly by a battering<br />
ram. If it cuts corners to soften the despair,<br />
it runs the risk of making the audience<br />
think its creators did not believe they could<br />
fully handle the content, thus creating a<br />
disconnect between the art and the viewer.<br />
And if it employs the continual use of<br />
melancholy music in lieu of exposition, it<br />
runs the risk of making the audience divest<br />
from the story if they feel they are being<br />
emotionally manipulated through song.<br />
“The Starling” is a film that tries to<br />
thread that delicate balance, but ultimately<br />
fails due in large part to a cutesy and<br />
overwrought script from Matt Harris.<br />
Oftentimes swinging wildly between the<br />
second and third scenario from the paragraph<br />
above, it does not seem to trust its<br />
talented cast to do the emotional heavylifting,<br />
relying instead on overt sentimentality<br />
and original music from The<br />
Lumineers, Nate Ruess, and Brandi<br />
Carlile. This decision makes for a frustrating<br />
view of an otherwise promising movie<br />
that tries to tackle the difficult journey of<br />
people finding hope after suffering a devastating<br />
loss.<br />
The film opens during happier times for<br />
married couple Lilly and Jack Maynard<br />
(played by Melissa McCarthy and Chris<br />
O’Dowd, respectively). They have just welcomed<br />
their first child, Katie into the world<br />
and are already playfully fighting over who<br />
she will be in the future. Jack believes she<br />
will become a famed podiatrist in<br />
Cleveland while Lilly believes she will<br />
become the best vegan butcher in the<br />
world. After agreeing to disagree on the<br />
career path their daughter will take,<br />
instead they state they just want her to be<br />
happy and healthy for as long as they both<br />
live.<br />
Less than a year later, the couple is<br />
reeling from the loss of their daughter from<br />
SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). To<br />
cope with his severe depression, Jack has<br />
checked himself into a mental health facility<br />
while Lilly continues to go through the<br />
motions of life, teetering between apathy<br />
and anger. Their methods of dealing with<br />
their profound loss has put them on different<br />
paths, creating a wide fissure in their<br />
once rock solid relationship.<br />
Once a week, and begrudgingly allowed<br />
by her supervisor at the supermarket<br />
where she works, Lilly travels over an hour<br />
to see Jack at the facility. There, they<br />
engage in awkward talk about what they<br />
have been doing during their time apart<br />
and largely refuse to talk about their emotional<br />
state during group support. “We’re<br />
fine, everything is fine,” Lilly and Jack<br />
repeat, clearly lying to themselves and others.<br />
After a particularly unproductive therapy<br />
session, the group counselor gives Lilly<br />
the name of a local therapist to help with<br />
The Reel Deal<br />
Dedra Cordle<br />
her own repressed<br />
emotional struggles.<br />
Scoffing at his name<br />
— “Dr. Larry Fine?<br />
Like the Three<br />
Stooges?” she quips<br />
— Lilly has no real<br />
intention of going to<br />
see him until the counselor tells her it<br />
could help mend her relationship with her<br />
husband.<br />
When she gets to Dr. Larry’s office (the<br />
character is played by Kevin Kline, always<br />
a delight), she realizes he is no longer practicing<br />
with humans; instead, he has transitioned<br />
to animal care. While sitting in on a<br />
neutering operation with an amorous<br />
French Bulldog, Lilly begins to unload her<br />
emotional state onto Dr. Larry despite constant<br />
reminders that he no longer offers<br />
psychological services. Though she tries to<br />
stay away, she finds a great excuse to keep<br />
coming back when she encounters the titular<br />
bird.<br />
Wanting to undertake a large project to<br />
keep her mind occupied, Lilly commits to<br />
regrowing the neglected garden at her<br />
inherited farmstead. During her first<br />
attempt at clearing the plot, she comes<br />
under attack from a starling, much to her<br />
confusion.<br />
Wishing to rid her property of this flying<br />
beast, she goes to Dr. Larry for advice.<br />
Though their conversations are heavy<br />
handed with avian metaphors about life,<br />
death, and the state of Lilly and Jack’s<br />
marriage, these scenes are easily the best<br />
thing about this movie. They are also the<br />
most frustrating thing about this movie.<br />
Boasting a stellar cast with great rapport,<br />
“The Starling” has actors that are<br />
capable of both dark humor and emotional<br />
exposition. But the script, and some of the<br />
directorial choices from Theodore Melfi,<br />
does not allow them to fully embrace the<br />
challenge, instead pulling them back from<br />
the verge of well-earned character development<br />
in favor of quirky product placement<br />
moments or expertly placed sad songs<br />
meant to tug at heartstrings. Music is<br />
meant to be a compliment to the action, not<br />
in place of telling the story itself.<br />
While “The Starling” can be exasperating<br />
at times, the cast and the actions of the<br />
territorial titular bird are able to elevate<br />
the material enough to make this film<br />
about finding hope about loss watchable, if<br />
not sometimes enjoyable. But it’s hard not<br />
to think about what could have been had<br />
one or two more tweaks been made within<br />
the storytelling process.<br />
“The Starling” is currently in select theaters<br />
and streaming on Netflix. Grade: C<br />
Dedra Cordle is a <strong>Messenger</strong> staff<br />
writer and columnist.