Grove City Messenger - October 3rd, 2021

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Harvest Time!
Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle
Lovers of the fall season, or at least the fall season aesthetic,
came out en masse on Sept. 25 to participate in the first of four
Harvest Markets to be held in Grove City this year. Hosted
annually by the Grove City Community Club, the market boasts
more than 20 vendors selling homemade crafts, seasonal
baked goods, and, of course, pumpkins, gourds, and mums.
Here, (top right) 2-year-old Jack Roberts proudly displays two
of the mini pumpkins he personally picked out to take back to
his home in Grove City. Residents who want their own will have
the opportunity to find one of their liking when the market
returns on Oct. 9 and Oct. 16 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 3444 Park
St. in the Town Center.
Dave Stynchula (bottom right) rearranges the variety of mums
for sale.
Grove City Community Club member Judy Fleming (below)
gives the simmering bean soup a good stir as the hungry
crowd awaits. The club will also be selling vegetable soup on
Oct. 9. The Grove City Community Club has been sponsoring
the Harvest Market for 18 years. President LaRae Helsel said
the proceeds they make through sales go directly back into the
community.
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Substitute shortage
solutions in SWCS
By Dedra Cordle
Staff Writer
The South-Western City Schools
District is taking measures to attract and
maintain staff within the transportation
department.
At its meeting on Sept. 27, the board of
education unanimously approved an
hourly rate hike for substitute bus drivers,
effective Sept. 20, 2021.
Under the new action, substitute drivers
will receive $18.25 per hour with the
ability to receive lump sum payments of
$500, $750, and $1,000 should they continue
working with the district after 50 days,
100 days and 150 days, respectively.
Superintendent Dr. Bill Wise said this
measure was needed as the district continues
to struggle to hire and retain drivers.
“We are scrambling to find workers to
fill in for our (regular) drivers,” he said.
He said he is concerned that with the
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By Dedra Cordle
Staff Writer
A local law enforcement agency will continue to provide
security services for the South-Western City Schools
District.
At its meeting on Sept. 27, the district’s board of education
unanimously approved a new agreement with the
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office to provide security
services at Franklin Heights and Westland High
Schools.
Under the terms of the agreement, the district
will pay the department approximately $235,000 for
the use of two deputies (or one at each school) for
the remainder of the 2021-22 school year.
Superintendent Dr. Bill Wise said the importance
of having resource officers at the schools cannot
be understated.
“Those officers are, and have been, an integral
part of our schools,” he said after the meeting.
“They provide answers to students and they provide
support to our staff as well as our students.”
He said all of the resource officers have undertaken
extensive educational training through the
state’s school resource officers association to which
the students and staff benefit immensely through
the sharing of that knowledge.
“The resource officers develop relationships with
these students (through this training) and they
help link the community, the schools and the students
together.”
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Tim Donahue, the principal of Franklin Heights, shared
a similar sentiment, stating that resource officers often go
beyond their duties to provide assistance within the school
and throughout the community.
“Our school resource officer, Deputy Dan Fahy, has
done a tremendous job developing relationships and building
trust with all facets of our school community,” he wrote
in a statement. “Students, parents, and staff all feel very
comfortable reaching out to Deputy Fahy and asking for
his support and guidance.
“Deputy Fahy is a true part of the Falcon Family and is
often found volunteering his time working with our Special
Olympics events, attending school plays, or teaching a student
how to change their tire.”
In addition to providing protection of the building
premises, the resource officers are required to investigate
and document unruly, delinquent and criminal acts within
the school and neighborhood; participate in classroom and
school assemblies; serve as a liaison with neighborhood
businesses and residents in school related problems; and
provide early detection of deviant behaviors in students.
The district’s agreement with the county sheriff’s office
is done on an annual basis. The district also has an agreement
with the Grove City Division of Police to provide
security services at Central Crossing and Grove City High
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winter approaching and staff calling out for illnesses,
the district may not be able to maintain normal transportation
operations in the near future.
“We need to be in a position to fill these spots,” he
said. “This (hourly rate hike) is an attempt to do that.”
South-Western City Schools is not the only district
facing bus driver shortages; in fact, driver shortages
are being felt across the state and throughout the
country.
To address the issue, Massachusetts Governor
Charlie Baker recently activated its National Guard to
drive kids to school amid the shortage. Several districts
in Ohio have called on Governor Mike DeWine to
do the same.
At a press briefing on Sept. 24, DeWine said he and
Attorney General David Yost were committed to prioritizing
background checks for school bus drivers and
others pursuing their Commercial Driver’s License. All
school bus drivers have to have a CDL in order to operate
a school bus.
“This will not solve all of the problems in regard to
bus drivers but it was one of the things that we looked
at that we could actually take some immediate action
and we believe get some results and speed some of this
up,” DeWine said at the briefing.
The district said it will also assist those seeking to
become bus drivers, regular or substitute, obtain their
CDL.
In addition to a shortage of substitute bus drivers,
the district is also experiencing a shortage of substitute
teachers. At the Sept. 27 meeting, the board unanimously
approved an increase of the daily substitute
teaching rates of $155 for retired SWCS teachers, $145
for sub pool substitute teachers, and $130 for day-today
substitute teachers, effective Oct. 1, 2021. Like
substitute bus drivers, substitute teachers will also
receive lump sum payments of $500, $750, and $1,000
after working at the district for 50 days, 100 days, and
150 days, respectively. To become a substitute teacher,
one must have obtained a bachelor’s degree.
To find more information on how to apply to become
a substitute bus driver or substitute teacher, visit the
district’s employment section on its website, swcsd.us.
In other meeting news, Michael Dingeldein, the
director of architecture and planning with the
Community Design Alliance, presented the board with
an update on the middle school construction project.
According to Dingeldein, the project is facing typical
struggles with supply chain issues related to insulation,
foam and steel, but has otherwise not felt a deep
impact with material and supply delays.
“We are right on schedule (with the planned opening
for the fall of 2022),” he said.
He did, however, state that inflation has risen due
in large part to supply chain delays and worker shortages.
For instance, the cost of furniture has risen 40
percent since the build project began. He said they are
currently looking through the district’s inventory to
see if some furniture or classroom furnishings can be
reused at the new sites.
Wise said this particular Ohio Facilities
Construction Commission project has been the district’s
“most challenging round” of school builds due to
supply chain issues and pandemic related delays.
He said despite the challenges, the project continues
to be “on time and on budget, or within our budget.”
In 2018, voters approved a 38-year, $93.4 million
bond issue to pay for its share of the OFCC project
which will replace four of its oldest middle schools and
make renovations to another. Pleasant View Middle
School and Brookpark Middle School will be relocated
to Holt Road and the new Beulah Park Living development,
respectively. The district is currently seeking
community input on renaming those schools. To take
part in their survey, visit their website at swcsd.us.

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By Dedra Cordle
Staff Writer
Whenever Dominic Massenelli would drive through the
gates to access the Beulah Park racetrack, a buzzing sensation
would move throughout his body.
He couldn’t wait to see which horses would be racing
that day, eavesdrop on the bettors as they debated odds,
jostle with the heavy crowd for a great seat in the stands,
and wait for the moment the announcers called out “And
They’re Off.”
The Grove City resident said being a part of that action,
even if he has no money on the line, always gave him
goosebumps, even as the crowds dwindled throughout the
years.
“You would go there for the experience, to soak up the
atmosphere that occurred before, during and after a race,”
Massenelli said.
He could not recall just how many times he visited the
racetrack in his youth and throughout his adult years, but
he said each trip created a new memory.
Like so many throughout the community, Massenelli
was saddened when he learned that the racetrack, which
was Ohio’s first thoroughbred racetrack and premier event
center, was permanently closing in 2014.
“It was a bit heartbreaking that something with so
much history, something that meant so much to so many
people in the city, was going to leave,” he said. “But I guess
that’s life. Times change, things move out, things move in,
and people move on.”
Several years later, investors purchased the 212-acre
property in order to develop a new residential and commercial
space that would connect with the downtown area.
Massenelli and his wife, Cindy were intrigued by the news
but worried the history of the land and all of the memories
created would be forgotten.
That was not to be.
Three years ago, just as the development plans were
getting underway, Beulah Park Living developer Pat
Kelley, of Falco, Smith and Kelley, Will Bunstine, and the
Williams family announced they were commissioning a
public art installation to be placed in the 32-acre park
located within the development.
“We had initially envisioned a typical statute of
two horses grazing on the grass, but clearly that did
not come to fruition,” said Kelley.
Instead, the end result was a massive, 12,000-
pound Corten steel sculpture that has six horses
and their jockeys bursting out of the starting gate.
One gate is empty though the silhouette of the
scratched horse and the assistant leading it back to
the stable can be seen in the background.
Designed and created by artist and architect
Craig W. Murdick, the sculpture aims to memorialize
the history of the racetrack, the dedication of the
trainers, and the beauty and power of the horses.
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“It was designed to capture movement, the excitement
of the moment when the announcers call out “And They’re
Off” and the frenzied rush when the horses leap out of the
gate,” said Murdick, a resident of Upper Arlington.
Like the initial design of the commemorative sculpture,
Murdick was initially not the first artist the Beulah Park
Living developers had in mind.
“We have worked with Craig for more than a decade
(Murdick’s architectural firm, Murdick Creative, designed
the Beulah Place apartments and the Townhomes on
Beulah Park) on various construction projects but we did
not know he had this kind of talent,” said Kelley. “He has
designed a wonderful piece of art that has perfectly encapsulated
the history of this site and the promise of what it
can hold.”
It took Murdick close to three years to complete the
“And They’re Off” sculpture — his first official piece of public
art. It includes an anchoring wall for the heavy steel of
the catapulting horses, sand that was preserved from the
racetrack, and strategically placed cutout designs and
lighting fixtures so that it casts shadows of movement
depending on the time of day.
Cindy Massenelli said she and her husband — who live
on the outskirts of the new development — have been
watching the process of this art installation for months
and are “immensely pleased” with the results.
“We love coming out here to see this sculpture because
it is always changing,” she said. “It is just a beautiful
design, a beautiful way to honor the history of this site and
the impact it has made on this community.”
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The Grove City community came out to the new Beulah Park Living development on Sept. 17 for the dedication
of the public art installation “And They’re Off.” Designed and created by Upper Arlington resident Craig
W. Murdick (pictured here), the 12,000-pound Corten steel structure memorializes the history of the former
Beulah Park racetrack which was in operation from 1923-2014.

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Train depot dedication at Old-Time Harvest Day
Home Road improvements
Beginning Monday, Sept. 27, Home
Road is closed to through traffic between
Gantz and Hoover roads, through mid-
October.
The Home Road improvements project
is progressing and approaching the final
stages. Improvements include full reconstruction
and widening of the pavement at
the intersections of Gantz and Hoover
Roads, pavement reclamation and roadway
widening between the two intersections,
storm drainage improvements and the
news and notes
Step back in time and enjoy fall traditions,
music and community as it was in
Ohio during the mid-1800s from 12 to 4
p.m., Sunday, Oct. 3, during the Old-Time
Harvest Day at Century Village in Fryer
Park, 4185 Orders Road. The Southwest
Franklin County Historical Society and the
city of Grove City provide an opportunity
for families to connect with the community’s
past.
The event opens with the dedication of
the restored 137-year-old train depot built
by the Columbus and Cincinnati Midland
Railroad Company in downtown Grove
City. Visitors are invited to enjoy a tree
dedication and view artifacts in the remodeled
Bob Evans Barn Farm Museum.
Experience living history with a variety
of demonstrations and exhibits of traditional
crafts and daily chores including leather
tooling, quilting, rope making, one- and
two-man sawing, corn husking, shelling
and grinding, tin smithing, butter churning
and finger knitting.
Plan to experience:
•Costumed re-enactors and period
music.
•The Clover Club 4H group animals.
•Restored and reconstructed historical
buildings including a one-room schoolhouse,
log cabin, general store and barns.
•The Village herb garden, windmill and
addition of street lighting to the corridor.
Although the signage will indicate the
road is fully closed, local access within the
closure and access to Gantz Park will be
maintained.
It is anticipated Home Road will open to
two-way traffic in mid-October with final
construction completed by the end of
October. Drivers are encouraged to use
extra care when traveling through the
detour. Detours will be clearly posted. For
additional information, contact the Grove
City Service Department at 614-277-1100.
antique equipment.
•Metalworking demonstrations on a
traditional forge in the blacksmith shop.
Admission and parking are free.
Donations of non-perishable food items for
the Grove City Food Pantry will be accepted
at this rain-or-shine event. For a full
schedule of activities, visit
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In Achievement
Honored for sportsmanship
Pictured here are Mark, Mike, and Jayne
Mayers.
The Ohio High School Athletic
Association has established an annual
state Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity
Award to be awarded by OHSAA member
high schools. Known as the State Award,
this honor is intended to be presented to a
coach, teacher, administrator, booster, or
supporter of the school program.
Grove City High School is thrilled to
have the opportunity to honor Mark
Mayers with this prestigious state award.
In deciding upon honoring Mayers with
this award, the school team concluded that
Mayers met multiple criteria for selection,
including being a person within the school
or community who supports and demonstrates
positive values, has contributed to
the well-being of the youth of the local high
school, and a person who is a positive role
model for others.
In addition to volunteering his time
with the 2021 baseball team as an assistant
coach throughout the season, Mayers
has taken the lead for both the baseball
and the stadium turf projects at Grove City
High School. Not only has he coordinated
and bolstered fundraising efforts, but he
has also worked with the district and contractors
to coordinate both projects, helping
them to move along in a timely manner
and assisting in using financial and volunteer
resources efficiently.
Assistant Principal and Athletic
Director, Kris Sander said, “Mark Mayers
has been humble in not wanting recognition
for these projects. However, without
his coordination, his dedication, his passion
and pursuing quality standards, these
projects would not be fulfilled to the level
they have been.”
With this award, it is the school’s hope
that the student athletes, coaches and
school community recognize Mayers for all
he has done to make sure these two facility
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e day goes to the cadet
Mayor Richard “Ike” Stage proclaimed Sept. 22 as Cadet Caroline Richards Day in
Grove City. Grove City High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Cadet,
senior Caroline Richards, earned the Legion of Valor Award. She was one of two
awardees in the Area 3 Region (Midwest) and 22 awardees of all 78,000 NJROTC
cadets.
Blood drives in Grove City
The American Red Cross will host several
blood drives in Grove City. The drives
include:
•Oct. 6 from 1 to 7 p.m., Grove City
Kingston Center Community Drive, 3226
Kingston Ave.
•Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grove City
Church of the Nazarene, 4750 Hoover
Road
•Oct. 15 from 12 to 6 p.m., city of Grove
City, 3226 Kingston Ave.
•Oct. 19 from 12 to 6 p.m., First Baptist
Church of Grove City, 3301 Orders Road
•Oct. 19 from 12 to 6 p.m., St John’s
Lutheran Church, 3220 Columbus St.
•Oct. 2 from 1 to 7 p.m., Vineyard
Christian Fellowship, 3005 Holt Road
•Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bethel
Lutheran, 4501 Hoover Road
•Oct. 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., St
John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3220
Columbus St.
To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-
448-3543 or visit www.redcrossblood.org.
COVID-19 vaccine clinics
Franklin County Public Health and
Mid-Ohio Food Collective are hosting
walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 8, Oct. 15, Oct. 22 and
Oct. 29 at the Mid-Ohio Foodbank, 3960
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community events
Brookham Dr. No appointment or insurance
required. Anyone 18 and older is able
to receive a Janssen (Johnson & Johnson)
or Pfizer (12+ age) COVID-19 vaccine.
Visit the Franklin County Public Health
website at vax2normal.org/vaccine for
additional information.
S.A.L.T. at Evans Center
The Grove City Division of Police host
Seniors and Law Enforcement Together
(S.A.L.T.) meetings at 1 p.m. the second
Tuesday of each month at the Evans
Center, 4330 Dudley Ave. Adults of all
ages are welcome to attend. If you would
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prevention programs visit police.grovecityohio.gov
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Dr. Morris is a member of the American Optometric Association, the
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On a personal note, Dr. Morris and his wife Tess, enjoy spending time
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Voter’s Guide
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The Grove City Messenger sent
a questionnaire to candidates running
for local office in contested
races in the Nov. 2 election. The
following are their responses. (If
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one was not provided.)
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decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal
opportunity employer.
W
e do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin,
aboriginality, ancestry
, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental
disability
, pregnancy
, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, filiation, or any other non-merit
characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, ences, we make Ardent Mills.
product of its public schools. BA from
Wittenberg University. I’ve served on the
Board of Education the past four years. I
currently work for our fire department, but
have wide-ranging experience in the private
sector, particularly in career development/job
creation.
Goals if elected? I put students first,
always. This nonpartisan role is about
what’s right for kids, not political ideologies.
I am fiscally responsible, and a proactive
communicator, keeping you informed. I
fight for district health, equity, safety and
unity — giving every child equal access to
the American Dream. Learn more:
www.daviddonofrio.com.
• Cathy Johnson, 7475 Opossum Run
Road, London
O c c u p a t i o n :
Retired classroom
teacher
Education/military/
and/or political
experience: BS &
MA in Education,
OSU. Reading
Recovery, OSU.
OSBA Master Board
Member. Member of Cathy Johnson
All-Ohio School
Board. Twenty-year member of the South-
Western City Schools Board of Education.
Goals if elected? Increased student
achievement. Complete the second phase of
Ohio Facilities Construction Commission
project by opening four new middle schools
in 2022. Work with E&A Coalition’s lawsuit
against vouchers. Continue to work
with the SBC Foundation to support student
athletes. Work with other elected officials
to improve public education.
• Kelli Martindale - No response
received
• Jamie Shumaker, 6006 Cork County
Drive, Galloway
Occupation: Union president, Columbus
Public Health
Education/military/ and/or political
experience: Associates degree from Owens
C.C. in dietetics, 19 years at Columbus
Public Health, 3 years as a band booster
parent, AFSCME 2191 president;
Treasurer Area Federation of Labor
Goals if elected? Our district is growing
rapidly. I want to ensure that growth is felt
equitably across our district. As a parent,
communication from the district is key to
me, and I hope to hold regular community
meetings and engage with parents.
Election Day tips
The following tips can help voters prepare
for Election Day.
•Confirm your polling location.
•Bring photo identification.
•Confirm registration.
•Be familiar with the candidates and
issues on the ballot.

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Terri Ehmann
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Shawn Maghie
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Tim Maghie
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Rep17@ohiohouse.gov
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Near I-270 & West Broad
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Art lovers unite
Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle
Thousands of people from across the region descended upon
the Town Center Park from Sept. 17-19 to participate in the
42nd annual Arts in the Alley Music and Arts Festival. The
popular event, sponsored by the city of Grove City and the
Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce, saw more than 20
artisans throughout the state set up booths for attendees to
peruse their handcrafted wares and pick up a gift or two, or
three or four, for themselves and others. Above, Urbana artist
Lindsey Rooney works on a new piece that will become a
mountainous landscape with a nebula overhead. She had several
surrealist paintings that were inspired by nature on display.
See more photos at columbusmessenger.com.
Above, Allen Boyce, of Circleville, cuts
a bar of homemade soap for a patron at
the Elder Forest skincare and wellness
booth.
One of the most popular destinations at
the festival was the Kids Fun Street
where young children like Carson
Weber (left) could make their own
crafts. In this photo, the 5-year-old from
Grove City gets an assist from his aunt
Kendall Weber as he takes a break from
designing a light switch plate to enjoy a
corndog.

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Expansion possible
at the Buckeye Ranch
By Andrea Cordle
Grove City Editor
Expansion plans for the Buckeye Ranch could be on the horizon.
Vickie Thompson-Sandy, president and CEO of the Buckeye
Ranch, spoke on the matter at the Sept. 20 Grove City Council
meeting.
In 1958 a 75-acre farm on Hoover Road in Grove City was purchased
for $27,500. It was then called the Buckeye Boys Ranch.
According to Thompson-Sandy, three years later, the ranch
opened as a treatment center for 10 young men. In 1965, 12 additional
young men came to the ranch for treatment. Today, thousands
of youths are in the care of the Buckeye Ranch in different
locations throughout Ohio. The Grove City campus sees more
than 100 children each year.
The Buckeye Ranch provides emotional, behavioral, and mental
health services for children and families. It offers on-campus
health services including a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, pediatrician,
dietician, and nurses. The ranch uses alternative therapies
like animal, art, recreational, and adventure therapy.
“We restore hope and help heal,” said Thompson-Sandy. “We
are happy to be a partner in Grove City.”
The Buckeye Ranch has 24-hour staffing each day. It employs
about 500 people from central Ohio, including about 200 in Grove
City. According to the president, 52 Grove City residents are
employed at the Buckeye Ranch.
Thompson-Sandy said they would like to “modernize” the
Grove City campus. This includes replacing the older housing
units and adding an educational center.
“We are exploring this possibility,” said Thompson-Sandy.
The ranch is trying to secure funding and reviewing whether
an expansion at the Grove City location is feasible. Thompson-
Sandy said they should have a decision by the end of the year or
early next year.
The Grove City ranch is one of six campuses in the state. The
Buckeye Ranch also has space in Columbus, Whitehall, Newark,
and as far south as Cincinnati.
For more information on the Buckeye Ranch, visit buckeyeranch.org.
Pictorial Past
Pictured here is a street view of Broadway in downtown Grove
City from the 1960s. Can you spot the structures in the picture
with businesses of today? Who remembers the ones from the
1960s? For those interested, the local Grove City Museum has
binders full of old city scenes similar to the one pictured and
many other of our schools and businesses that take a look
back at our rich history. The Grove City welcome Center and
Museum is located at 3378 Park St.
Pets of the Week
Mayble is a sweet
girl looking for the
perfect forever family.
She is good with
kids of all ages and
always gentle with
young children. She
does play a bit
rough with other
dogs and has a tendency
to guard her
food. Mayble would
benefit from an
experienced dog guardian to work with
her on her behavior. Meet Mayble at the
Franklin County Dog Shelter.
FYI: franklincountydogs.com
Turtle is a very
sweet boy but is
quite shy. This 2-
year-old seems to
get along with
everyone, including
people, and other
cats. He is named
Turtle because he
would snuggle
under a blanket and
peek his head out,
like a turtle. This
boy would love to find his forever home.
He is up for adoption through Friends for
Life Animal Haven.
FYI: fflah.org
Paul Stookey is a
sweet boy looking
for the perfect
home to live out his
senior years. He is
9 years old and
likes to hang out.
He enjoys getting
attention and has a
laid back personality.
Paul Stookey is
up for adoption at
Colony Cats and Dogs.
FYI: colonycats.org
Mary Traverse is a
9-year-old lady.
She, along with her
brother Paul
Stookey, were surrendered
to a rescue
group. Their
owner was supposed
to come
back and pick them
up but never did.
Mary Traverse has
a very sweet personality.
She would
make a great addition to any home. Adopt
her from Colony Cats.
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Pam Brown
614-975-9462
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xPublic Notice
LEGAL NOTICE
The Grove City Police Department has recovered
numerous bicycles, tools, electronic equipment, clothing
and monies over the course of several months.
The bicycles are of various types and models, as are
the tools and electronic equipment. All properties are
held in a secured police facility at all times. If you
believe you have claim to any of the property and have
proof of ownership for the property, you may call the
Grove City Police Department Property Room at
614-277-1757. A review and release of any and all
property is by appointment only. All items not claimed
will be sold at public auction, turned over to the Law
Enforcement Fund, or destroyed according to Ohio
Law.
CHARITABLE DONATION
Qualified organizations may be eligible to receive
bicycles as charitable donations from the City of
Grove City. Qualified organizations must have a valid
ruling or determination letter recognizing the taxexempt
status of the organization, pursuant to Internal
Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) or (c)(19).
Representatives may call the Grove City Police
Department Property Room at 614-277-1757 to
inquire about the donation process.
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“e Starling” tends to fly off course
A film must maintain a delicate balance
when its plot revolves around the grieving
process. If it delves too deeply into the subject,
it risks alienating the audience as no
one wants to be hit endlessly by a battering
ram. If it cuts corners to soften the despair,
it runs the risk of making the audience
think its creators did not believe they could
fully handle the content, thus creating a
disconnect between the art and the viewer.
And if it employs the continual use of
melancholy music in lieu of exposition, it
runs the risk of making the audience divest
from the story if they feel they are being
emotionally manipulated through song.
“The Starling” is a film that tries to
thread that delicate balance, but ultimately
fails due in large part to a cutesy and
overwrought script from Matt Harris.
Oftentimes swinging wildly between the
second and third scenario from the paragraph
above, it does not seem to trust its
talented cast to do the emotional heavylifting,
relying instead on overt sentimentality
and original music from The
Lumineers, Nate Ruess, and Brandi
Carlile. This decision makes for a frustrating
view of an otherwise promising movie
that tries to tackle the difficult journey of
people finding hope after suffering a devastating
loss.
The film opens during happier times for
married couple Lilly and Jack Maynard
(played by Melissa McCarthy and Chris
O’Dowd, respectively). They have just welcomed
their first child, Katie into the world
and are already playfully fighting over who
she will be in the future. Jack believes she
will become a famed podiatrist in
Cleveland while Lilly believes she will
become the best vegan butcher in the
world. After agreeing to disagree on the
career path their daughter will take,
instead they state they just want her to be
happy and healthy for as long as they both
live.
Less than a year later, the couple is
reeling from the loss of their daughter from
SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). To
cope with his severe depression, Jack has
checked himself into a mental health facility
while Lilly continues to go through the
motions of life, teetering between apathy
and anger. Their methods of dealing with
their profound loss has put them on different
paths, creating a wide fissure in their
once rock solid relationship.
Once a week, and begrudgingly allowed
by her supervisor at the supermarket
where she works, Lilly travels over an hour
to see Jack at the facility. There, they
engage in awkward talk about what they
have been doing during their time apart
and largely refuse to talk about their emotional
state during group support. “We’re
fine, everything is fine,” Lilly and Jack
repeat, clearly lying to themselves and others.
After a particularly unproductive therapy
session, the group counselor gives Lilly
the name of a local therapist to help with
The Reel Deal
Dedra Cordle
her own repressed
emotional struggles.
Scoffing at his name
— “Dr. Larry Fine?
Like the Three
Stooges?” she quips
— Lilly has no real
intention of going to
see him until the counselor tells her it
could help mend her relationship with her
husband.
When she gets to Dr. Larry’s office (the
character is played by Kevin Kline, always
a delight), she realizes he is no longer practicing
with humans; instead, he has transitioned
to animal care. While sitting in on a
neutering operation with an amorous
French Bulldog, Lilly begins to unload her
emotional state onto Dr. Larry despite constant
reminders that he no longer offers
psychological services. Though she tries to
stay away, she finds a great excuse to keep
coming back when she encounters the titular
bird.
Wanting to undertake a large project to
keep her mind occupied, Lilly commits to
regrowing the neglected garden at her
inherited farmstead. During her first
attempt at clearing the plot, she comes
under attack from a starling, much to her
confusion.
Wishing to rid her property of this flying
beast, she goes to Dr. Larry for advice.
Though their conversations are heavy
handed with avian metaphors about life,
death, and the state of Lilly and Jack’s
marriage, these scenes are easily the best
thing about this movie. They are also the
most frustrating thing about this movie.
Boasting a stellar cast with great rapport,
“The Starling” has actors that are
capable of both dark humor and emotional
exposition. But the script, and some of the
directorial choices from Theodore Melfi,
does not allow them to fully embrace the
challenge, instead pulling them back from
the verge of well-earned character development
in favor of quirky product placement
moments or expertly placed sad songs
meant to tug at heartstrings. Music is
meant to be a compliment to the action, not
in place of telling the story itself.
While “The Starling” can be exasperating
at times, the cast and the actions of the
territorial titular bird are able to elevate
the material enough to make this film
about finding hope about loss watchable, if
not sometimes enjoyable. But it’s hard not
to think about what could have been had
one or two more tweaks been made within
the storytelling process.
“The Starling” is currently in select theaters
and streaming on Netflix. Grade: C
Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff
writer and columnist.