Groveport Messenger - October 31st, 2021

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October 31-November 13, 2021 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXIX, No. 10
Suspects caught in
two recent crimes
By Rick Palsgrove
Groveport Editor
Groveport Police were involved in the solving of two recent
crimes and are also working to stem the recent thefts of catalytic
converters from vehicles.
Restaurant robbery
According to the Groveport Police, on Sept. 27 around 6:30 p.m.
a male wearing gray sweatpants and a black jacket allegedly committed
robbery the Subway restaurant at 6029 Groveport Road.
The suspect left the scene on foot after allegedly stealing about
$226 from the restaurant. No one was injured in the incident.
Groveport Police Detective Mike Sturgill said the suspect
allegedly told the restaurant employees he had a gun, but he said
witnesses indicated the suspect did not show a gun.
Sturgill said the 23-year-old suspect, who is from Columbus, is
linked to 24 other similar robberies in Whitehall, Reynoldsburg,
and Columbus.
According to Sturgill, the suspect was identified after a
Columbus Police analyst went through surveillance videos and
then put the information through a police data base.
“It was determined it was (allegedly) the same guy,” said
Sturgill.
“This suspect was arrested by Whitehall Police in reference to
robberies in their jurisdiction and Detective Sturgill received a
confession from the suspect regarding our robbery,” said
Groveport Police Chief Casey Adams. “We are waiting on the
Franklin County Grand Jury to come down with an indictment
from our case and the other robberies that this person of interest
committed in the central Ohio area.”
Trailer theft
Also, according to the Groveport Police, on Oct. 11 a white,
2020 carry on, 16x9 foot cargo trailer, owned by Skills USA and
valued at $7,500, was reported stolen from the Eastland Career
Center parking lot, 4465 S. Hamilton Road.
“The trailer contained around $46,000 worth of items for career
center students,” said Groveport Police Detective Josh Gilbert.
“The property was only valuable to the students as they were
awards for the kids.”
See SUSPECTS, page 2
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Happy Halloween!
Darren Roberts hangs up a scary ghoul as volunteers
worked to set up this year’s Blacklick Haunted Park. The
scary event, sponsored by the city of Groveport and
Groveport residents, was held Oct. 22, 23, and 24 in
Groveport’s Blacklick Park. Proceeds from the event will go
to Groveport Madison Human Needs and the Groveport
Food Pantry.
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GM band in
state finals
By Rick Palsgrove
Groveport Editor
The Groveport Madison High School
Marching Cruisers make beautiful music
and delight audiences with precise formations.
Because of these talents, the band is
headed to the state marching band finals.
The Marching Cruisers, as well as more
than two dozen other bands, will perform
in the state finals on Nov. 7 at Dayton’s
Welcome Stadium. The Cruiser band will
perform its competition show, “La Nouba
from Cirque du Soleil.”
At the state finals, all bands are rated
based on general effect, visual quality, and
music execution.
The Marching Cruisers last qualified
for the state finals in 2018 and the band
program has a long tradition of qualifying
for state finals.
See BAND, page 2
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Former church has a new owner
By Rick Palsgrove
Groveport Editor
Some smaller scale development plans are being
made in the area of Groveport’s historic downtown.
Historic former church sold
According to Groveport Development Director Jeff
Green, the historic former Groveport Presbyterian
Church, 275 College St., has been purchased by Mark
Ours of MODE Architects.
In a written report to Groveport City Council,
Green said MODE Architects is currently located in
German Village in Columbus and Ours plans to move
the business into the former church once renovations
are completed.
“Plans are to restore the interior to its original state
and use the space for studios, meeting space, and
offices,” said Green.
The Groveport Presbyterian Church congregation
conducted its final worship services in the building last
July. The church had served the community since 1853.
Former hot rod shop
In a written report to Groveport City Council,
Green said Dr. Alec Land of the Groveport-Canal
Animal Hospital, purchased the former Floyd’s Hot
Rod Shop building, which is located on the southwest
corner of Main Street and Wirt Road.
Green indicated Land is working with Avery Ward
BAND
Continued from page 1
“Our big strength this year is the wonderful work
ethic and determination of the students,” said the
Groveport Madison High School band director. “They
receive critique, work hard to improve, and their hard
work continues to pay off. Our students are truly
proud, ecstatic, and are determined to keep working
hard through the remaining time until state finals.”
Reaching the state band finals after the challenges
SUSPECTS
Continued from page 1
Gilbert said the suspect, a 36-year-old Columbus
man, was located by partnering with other law
enforcement agencies from areas where he had
allegedly stolen other trailers, sharing information to
include surveillance images and other intelligence, as
well as tracking the suspect through the locations of
his cellular phone.
“This suspect is linked to numerous enclosed trailer
thefts across three different counties,” said Gilbert.
“Charges will be filed.”
According to Gilbert, the suspect allegedly admitted
during an interview that he shaves off the VIN from
the trailers, paints them with exterior housing paint,
and sells them, usually making any where from $2,000
to $4,000 per trailer.
“Detective Gilbert obtained a confession regarding
this large dollar theft of a trailer and tools from
Eastland Career Center and, again, we are waiting on
the Franklin County Grand Jury to go through the
indictment reading process to officially charge the suspect,”
said Adams.
When asked how people can secure trailers so
thieves cannot drive off with them, Gilbert said, “Most
of these trailers contained locks on them in an attempt
to stop the suspect from hooking up to them, but he
would simply cut the lock. It’s recommended to place
something in front of your trailer so thieves can’t back
up to it or secure it indoors or a fenced in area. This
suspect checks them for GPS tracking units and would
of Little Italy restaurant to develop plans for the former
hot rod shop site.
“Avery has an interest in expanding the restaurant
and Dr. Land has interest to expand his practice as
well as provide some additional retail, office, and possibly
residential space,” wrote Green. “The primary
impediment to moving forward with any development
of the site is parking.”
Green said city staff is meeting with Land and Ward,
as well as their architects, to discuss “ways to address
the issue and allow the development to proceed.”
Income tax revenue
The city of Groveport’s income tax revenue year-todate
as of Sept. 30 was $13.1 million, which is 10 percent
higher than the same time in 2020, according to
city of Groveport Finance Director Jason Carr. Income
tax revenues year-to-date comprise 61 percent of all
city total revenues. Carr also noted the city’s general
fund balance as of Sept. 30 is nearly $1.9 million higher
compared to the same time last year.
Upcoming legislation
Groveport City Council is considering legislation
that would increase greens fees and golf cart rental
rates at the Groveport Municipal Golf Course as well
as increases to the non-resident rate to the outdoor
Aquatic Center pool. Both items will be discussed at
council’s Nov. 15 committee meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the
municipal building, 655 Blacklick St.
of dealing with the COVID pandemic for an extended
time is a big accomplishment for the band. It will also
be the first time appearing in the state finals for the
sophomore and freshman students.
“Our students’ work ethic will continue to push us
through having a successful year and continuing the
tradition of a successful band program,” said the band
director.
cut them from the trailer after stealing them.”
Catalytic converter thefts
Recently thieves have been stealing catalytic converters
by cutting them off of vehicles and then selling
them for the metals the devices contain.
“Catalytic converters contain three precious metals
- platinum, palladium and rhodium - which are
extremely valuable at scrap yards,” said Gilbert.
Gilbert said the thieves typically like to target box
trucks and other commercial vehicles as their catalytic
converters are more valuable and usually each vehicle
has two catalytic converts. On personal vehicles they
target SUVs and trucks because they are easy to crawl
under to get to the catalytic converters. He said the
catalytic converter thefts are occurring mainly in
Groveport’s warehouse districts, but some thefts have
happened in residential neighborhoods and at the
Groveport Recreation Center.
“This is an extremely difficult crime to stop as the
suspects hit random vehicles and there is no link
between the suspect and the victims,” said Gilbert.
“Using a battery powered saw the crime is very quick
and virtually impossible to stop.”
Gilbert said there is legislation working its way
through the Ohio Statehouse to attempt to regulate
the scrapping of catalytic converters without some
form of proof of ownership as well as limit the scrap
yards from giving cash for the converters.

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Groveport’s 2022 budget reflects streamlined finances
By Rick Palsgrove
Groveport Editor
The city of Groveport’s 2022 budget is
leaner than in year’s past.
However, city officials said there will be
no loss of services nor are any projects
being postponed.
Budget overview
“The proposed 2022 budget reflects continued
investment in public infrastructure
improvements and the continuation of quality
services provided to the community,”
said Groveport City Administrator B.J.
King. “All combined, the 2022 budget shows
a reduction of nearly $8 million when compared
to the overall budget for 2021.”
Total estimated appropriations for 2022
are $41.9 million, which is down about 16
percent from $49.9 million in 2021.
Since there will be no loss of services or
projects in the reduced budget, what kinds
of things were cut instead?
“This budget cycle directors did a
tremendous job of identifying budgets they
can operate within,” said King.
“Discussions were held with each director
to determine how critical certain items for
their budget. We will still have an annual
road improvement program, will complete
sidewalk repairs, will continue brush and
leaf pickup, and so on…This budget truly
targets the needs of the city.”
Total estimated generated revenues for
2022 are $35.7 million, which is down 7.9
percent from $38.8 million in 2021.
“The anticipated combined revenue for all
funds is down $3.1 million,” said King.
“However, the issuance of debt last year,
which is considered revenue, skews the total
estimated revenue for 2021. The reduced
revenue is attributed to the reduction of debt
proceeds issued in 2021 for the construction
of the two new Main Street buildings. Debt
proceeds must be reflected in a budget as
revenue, which was the case in 2021.”
The general fund revenue for 2021 is
estimated at $16.4 million, which is up
from $15.7 million in 2021. The bulk of this
funding comes from income tax revenue,
which is projected to be $14.8 million in
2022 compared to $14.2 million in 201.
Other estimated 2022 revenues include
$514,800 from property taxes and various o
amounts in other fund categories including
Funds budgeted for interior of
the new Main Street buildings
By Rick Palsgrove
Groveport Editor
Groveport City Council plans to appropriate
an additional $1.2 million towards
the completion of the two new mixed use
commercial buildings being constructed on
Main Street.
The money will fund the interior build
outs of the structures.
“The city is providing basic fixed equipment
that will stay in the building in the
event one of the tenants leaves,” said
Groveport Development Director Jeff
Green. “The tenants will provide most of
their own equipment.”
Green said the type of equipment the
city is purchasing includes hoods, sinks,
and walk-in coolers.
“The city is not paying for interior
design,” said Green. “The city has negotiated
with the tenants to provide a ‘warm
vanilla shell’ that will include restrooms
and drywall. Then tenants will pay for
their own designs and ‘front of house’ finishes
and all furniture and fixtures.”
When asked why the additional $1.2
million cost was not appropriated at the
start of the project, Green said, “Because in
our negotiations with the tenants, it
became clear that their expectations were a
lot more than our contract with Miller-
Valentine (the contractor) provided. This
has been the final point of our tenant negotiations
- trying to determine ‘Landlord’s
Work vs. Tenants’ Work.’ Miller-Valentine
is constructing the basic shell.”
Green added that the second floor interior
of the buildings will be completed once
the first floor is complete and the tenants
are moved in and in operation.
“We anticipate part of the basic finishing
of the second floors will be part of the
2023 budget,” said Green.
Green said construction is progressing
on the 14,145 square foot Rarey’s Port (674
Main St.) and the 12,184 square foot Wert’s
Grove (480 Main St.) buildings that are
part of the city of Groveport’s 1847 Main
Project. Construction is expected to be completed
on the buildings in the spring of
2022.
The steel skeleton of the Rarey’s Port
building is visible and the steel framing
began on the Wert’s Grove structure.
In a written report to Groveport City
Council, Green said steel arrived on the
Wert’s Grove site slowly and the steelworkers’
union is “experiencing serious labor
shortages” due to the volume of construction
work going on nationwide that has
increased demand on “a workforce already
spread thin.”
“For this reason, progress on both our
buildings has been slower than anticipated
because of the number of workers they’re
able to have on this job,” wrote Green in his
report to council. “Once the roof decking is
complete on the Rarey’s Port building, (the
contractor) anticipates they will be able to
pull some workers of that project and start
erecting steel at Wert’s Grove.”
About the 1847 Main Project
The cost to construct the two, two-story
buildings is approximately $7.6 million. It is
funded by a combination of non-tax revenue
See MAIN, page 12
grants, taxes, leases, fees, and permits.
Capital improvement projects
Significant projects and purchases proposed
for 2022 include:
•$300,000 for street maintenance;
•$185,000 for a two and a half ton snow
truck and $140,000 for a front end loader;
•$1 million for cart path replacement
and $600,000 for a maintenance building at
the Groveport Municipal Golf Course;
•$420,000 for the Hickory and Brook
alleys storm alley drainage project;
•$188,000 for safety improvements at
Groveport Road and State Route 317;
•$30,000 for sidewalk replacements;
•$70,000 for curb ramp upgrades on
Main Street;
•$15,000 for Marketing Place reconstruction
and $15,000 for Director’s
Boulevard reconstruction;
•$1.2 million for interior build outs on
the new Rarey’s Port and Wert’s Grove
buildings on Main Street.
Other proposed appropriations
The proposed 2022 general fund appropriations
are estimated at $20.1 million,
which is up from $18.2 million in 2021.
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The Groveport Garden Club meets the
first Tuesday each month at Groveport Zion
Lutheran Church, 6014 Groveport Road.
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Some other proposed 2020 appropriations:
•Revenue sharing with Groveport
Madison Schools, $1.3 million;
•Various parks improvements, $75,000;
•Funding for festivals in 2022 includes
$50,275 for the Fourth of July; $19,000 for
Christmas - A Heritage Holiday; $25,086
for Apple Butter Day; and $4,000 for the
Halloween block party; and
•$25,000 donation to Motts Military
Museum.
“The Motts Military Museum is a
tremendous asset for the community as it
serves as a tourist destination,” said King.
Council is considering authorizing an
annual $25,000 donation to Motts Military
Museum for each of the next five years.
Groveport City Council will vote on the
2022 budget at its Nov. 8 meeting.
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This didn’t make me many friends among people
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Review budgeting, spending reports for fiscal
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I want to be your voice
If elected my priority will be what is best for
Groveport residents.
I will listen to residents concerns whether they
are at meetings, in person or on social media.
Affordable senior residential living space is a concern
I intend to look into. We need to take a hard
look at how many more warehouses will be built
in Groveport. Spending will be looked at and possible
adjustments made. This past summer there
were problems at the swimming pool, city staff
has worked to remedy those problems. I have
LaToya Dowdell-Burger is running for
Groveport Madison School Board. She brings
leadership, innovation, and service to the board.
She has experience as she currently serves on the
board as the Vice President. She is presently the
only parent on the board and represents a large
segment of our district. She is an army veteran.
And most important of all, knows there is still
work to do to ensure we are the best school district
we can be.
She's been a member of the Groveport
Community before she was officially a member
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It is an honor to serve on Groveport City
Council. I’m finishing my first elected term and
seeking re-election. I’m proud of Groveport and
the services we offer such as: excellent police,
snow removal, brush removal, sidewalk repair,
tree maintenance program, Recreation Center,
Golf Course, Aquatic Center, parks, Senior
Transportation, and Senior Center.
I’m excited to be a part of bringing new developments
to our historic downtown, which
includes three restaurants.
Groveport continues on solid financial ground
with the growing income stream in a healthy
rainy day fund.
I graduated from Groveport High School. I
received a bachelor’s degree from Capital
spoke with Seth Bowers the aquatic manager
about adding a resident entrance into the pool (no
more long lines) and trying to make the pool more
affordable for residents. I want to continue funding
infrastructure upgrades something all residents
benefit from. I want to continue giving our
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Thank you
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If elected I hope: to keep the city of Groveport
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Voting update
Early and absentee voting began Oct. 5
and will continue through Nov. 1.
As a reminder, mail-in absentee ballots
must be postmarked by Nov. 1 or dropped
off at the Board of Elections office at 1700
Morse Road, Columbus, by 7:30 p.m. on
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• Funding for a New High School
• Major Repairs to Existing Buildings
• Programming to Prepare Students beyond High School
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Vote Pro-Public Education Candidates
Bowers • Dowdell-Burger • Gray
A lifelong member of the community and parent, Seth is focused on positive
growth and continuing to move the district forward in order to ensure all students
have the same opportunities for success. Seth has actively helped on levy and bond
campaigns and has a vested interest in our schools.
LaToya is a strong advocate for education, youth, diversity and inclusion
and understands first hand the needs for our special education and gifted
students. Her problem-solving skills are a great asset to the district as we
have seen unprecedented challenges over the past few years. Helping
prepare our students for success after high school is LaToya’s top priority.
Libby has lived in the district for over 27 years, and her extensive background
in accounting and taxation law will help ensure fiscal accountability. She has
helped move the district from financial distress and having to borrow from
incoming tax revenue to financial stability. She is a strong advocate for the
pathways program at the high school so students have other options for
success beyond graduation.
Groveport Madison Local Education Association supports Seth, LaToya and LIbby.
Their combined skill set will continue the district’s forward momentum. Vote on Noveber 2 nd

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Groveport history films
Two documentary films on the history
of Groveport, produced by the Groveport
Heritage Society and Midnet Media, are
now available for viewing online on
YouTube. The films are: “Groveport: A
Town and Its People” and “The Story of
John S. Rarey and Cruiser.”
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Historic fountain restored by students’ efforts
By Rick Palsgrove
Groveport Editor
Water is flowing once again through the historic stone fountain
in front of Groveport Elementary School.
The 92-year-old fountain has had periods when it operated nicely
with water gently cascading down its stone pillars and other
times when it has been dry after it developed leaks. Now, through
the fund raising efforts and research of the Groveport Elementary
Student Council and their teacher advisors Carole McGonigal and
Stephanie Escue, the fountain is restored to its former glory.
“The masonry work has been completed,” said McGonigal. “It
was sanded and sealed. The stones on the outside of the fountain
were cleaned and repaired where needed. The pump was replaced
and is working well. There is no work remaining on the fountain
other than keeping it clean and free of debris. Our student council
for the year will work on the upkeep while we are in school. We are
debating about exactly what we want to do for the summer
months. We will definitely need community involvement for the
summer months if the fountain remains open for the summer.”
McGonigal said the restoration work was done by J & P
Caulking Inc. DBA J & P Roofing Division at a cost of $8,000.
“It was paid for by Student Council Fundraisers, Paul Atkins,
The Historical Society, Go Fund Me, the Groveport Madison
School District, city of Groveport, the Groveport Madison Class of
1970, and various community members,” said McGonigal.
She said they are estimating that “a big ceremony” for the fountain
will be held in the spring.
“We plan to shut it down just before Thanksgiving break for the
winter,” said McGonigal. “We also have landscaping to complete so
we are not ready for our big reveal just yet.”
She said student council completed several fundraisers to raise
money for the fountain.
“If people still want to donate they can do so by dropping the
donation off at the school office,” said McGonigal. “If they are writing
a check it needs to be written to Groveport Elementary
Student Council. We have the cost of the fountain covered any
additional monies collected will be for the maintenance (clean supplies,
skimmers, etc,) and upkeep of the area. Our current plan is
to plant more grass with some butterfly bushes since we are a butterfly
sanctuary area.”
She said the students are “very enthralled with the history of
the fountain and were very anxious to get it to restored for everyone
to enjoy both at school and the community members.”
According to McGonigal, the community was “extremely excited”
to hear that student council took on this project.
“We had such a tremendous outpouring of encouragement and
support,” said McGonigal. “We even received mail donations from
other states. It was so interesting to hear the stories that were
included with the donations. This fountain means a lot to many
Messenger photo by Rick Palsgrove
The historic fountain in front of Groveport Elementary has been
restored and its waters are flowing once again.
people and it was really awesome to be a part of restoring this icon
for our school.”
Fountain history
The fountain is believed to have been constructed around 1929.
It was given to the Groveport Madison school district by the first
four graduating classes (1925, 1926, 1927, and 1928) to graduate
from Groveport High School (now Groveport Elementary). The
three story red brick Groveport School, located at 715 Main St.,
was built in 1923 and first opened for classes in 1924-25. The
school housed all 12 grades for many years.
The oval shaped fountain is 17 feet wide and 13 1/2 feet across
at its exterior points. It is less than a yard deep at its deepest
point, though, when operating, the water level is kept much lower.
It is made of limestone and shale with four stone pillars rising
from its center.
The four pillars represent the four graduating classes who
donated the fountain and their year of graduation is etched into
the base of the pillars along with the words, “A memorial of gratitude
from the first four classes to graduate from the Groveport
Madison High School.”
The fountain’s stones are a symbol of sturdy strength and the
foundation of knowledge. Its waters represent life itself and the
journeys we all undertake as we flow through life. The fountain
reminds us of simple truths in words that are etched into the fountain’s
stone to use as guideposts in life — “Know Thyself” and
“Knowledge is Power.”
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Mayor says he did not
endorse candidate
In all of my years as an elected official
serving the great city of Groveport, I have
never publicly endorsed any candidate for
Madison Township trustee. The statement
on Mr. John Kershner’s recent campaign
literature should not be attributed to me. I
have never provided statements of support
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Lance Westcamp, mayor
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Special Olympics
says thanks
Groveport Special Olympics would like
to thank the city of Groveport and surrounding
area for their tremendous support
at our annual Cash Drop, held on Oct.
16. One hundred percent of the money collected
goes to support the athletes’ sports
training and competition. We greatly
appreciate the Groveport community’s support
of our Special Olympic program and
are proud to call Groveport home.
Penny Hilty, coordinator
Cassandra Hilty, co-coordinator
Groveport Special Olympics
Campaign literature
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While campaigning I ran into Mayor
Lance Westcamp and he informed me that
I had his support and I could put a sign in
his yard.
When I met him in his yard, I asked him
for a quote I could use, which is used in my
literature. He has since told me that he
intended that to be used privately not publicly.
Had that been made clear at the time I
would not have used it.
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A golden project
Photo courtesy of Bumgardner family via Groveport Town Hall
Girl Scout Roni Bumgardner is shown here with the benches that were created from plastic bottle caps
she collected from the community. The project was for her Girl Scouts Gold Award. According to Cristy
Duckworth, Groveport Town Hall program coordinator, the city of Groveport’s Trees and Decorations
Committee supported her project and purchased one of the benches. “Roni and her Girl Scout Troop -
along with her mother, Rosie, who is troop leader - are always very generous with their time and volunteered
countless hours doing things like face painting at Apple Butter Day. Our community has definitely
benefited from their service, not only with Roni’s project but as a whole troop,” said Duckworth.
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October 31, 2021 -GROVEPORT MESSENGER - PAGE 11
xClassified Services
BLACKTOP
SANTIAGO’S
Sealcoating & Services LLC
Quality Materials Used
FALL IS HERE!
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Lt. Hauling & Room Add.,
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Stamp Patios,
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ERRAND SERVICE
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Reas rates. Member of
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Best Prices • Same Day Service
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Trimming, Removal &
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10/24 A&M

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Groveport Police statistics
September crime statistics, according to the Groveport Police:
10 arrests, 20 accidents, 4 assaults, 0 burglary, 3 domestic disputes,
5 domestic violence, 0 OVI and alcohol, 21 thefts/robberies,
1 stolen/unauthorized use, 1 missing persons, 1 weapon related
call, 1 narcotic related offense, 13 Groveport Madison Schools
criminal reports, 1 parking, 2 threats, 2 vandalism, 1 juvenile
complaint, 11 traffic citations, 2 sex related crimes, 1 suicide
attempt/DOA.
Veterans Day
Groveport will hold its traditional Veterans Day ceremony on
Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in Veterans Park, 421 Main St. The guest
speaker will be Motts Military Museum Director Warren Motts.
Twenty memorial bricks with the names of veterans will be added
to the Veterans Park plaza.
MAIN
Continued from page 3
bonds and tax revenue bonds. According to Groveport Finance
Director Jason Carr, non-tax revenue bonds equal taxable bonds
and tax revenue bonds equal tax-exempt bonds. He said the project
will be funded by general obligation bonds, which are bonds
from the bond market and are not property tax bond issues that
would be voted on by the residents.
Three restaurants will occupy the lower levels of the Wert’s
Grove and Rarey’s Port buildings. They include: Delaney’s Diner -
a breakfast, lunch, brunch restaurant that will occupy 4,000
square feet of space with a patio on the west end of the Rarey’s Port
building; Preston’s: A Burger Joint and Honey’s Fried Chicken,
which will occupy a little under 3,000 square feet on the west end
of the Wert’s Grove building; and Mmelo Confectionary & Café - a
high-end chocolates and confections place that also offers breads
and pastries, a full lunch and dinner menu, and made to order specialties,
coffee and espresso - will occupy around 2,300 square feet,
plus patio, on the east end of the Wert’s Grove building.
GriefShare group
The Groveport United Methodist Church
GriefShare group will host a special event
on Nov. 18 at 7 p.m, at the Groveport
United Methodist Church, 512 Main St.,
Groveport. “The Surviving the Holidays”
video seminar is for people who are grieving
a loved one’s death. The video seminar is
combined with support group discussion of
the materials presented during the video.
There is no cost for the seminar. To register,
call the church office at 614-836-5968 or
sign up at https://www.griefshare.org/holidays/events/39197.
School Help Centers
The Columbus Metropolitan Library’s
School Help Centers are now open offering
K-12 students after-school help, plus 24/7
access to free tools and resources.
Plus, students can get connected with
virtual tutors for one-on-one help Monday
through Friday from 2-11 p.m. using
HelpNow.
Masks are required to visit School Help
Centers. Hours vary by library location.
Visit columbuslibrary.org/school-help for
information.
Southeast Library
The Southeast Branch of the Columbus
Metropolitan Library is located at 3980 S.
Hamilton Road, Groveport. For information
visit For information visit
www.columbuslibrary.org or call 614-645-
2275.
www.columbusmessenger.com
Our Pictorial Past by Rick Palsgrove
Photo courtesy of the Groveport Heritage Museum
Downtown changes
For most of the 20th century the land on the north side of
Groveport’s Main Street just east of Front Street was home to
two gas stations, a realty office, a dry cleaner, a ceramics
shop, and a doctor’s office. In this photo, a gas station, which
was once a Sohio station and was also a Marathon station, is
the white building in the forefront on the northeast corner of
Main and Front streets. A Sunoco service station sat just
east of this station. The Sunoco gasoline pumps can be seen
along Main Street in the center of the photo. Not visible in the
photo are the Ken Realty office just east of the Sunoco station,
the dry cleaner (which later became a ceramics shop),
and the doctor’s office. Groveport Elementary can be seen in
the upper right side of the photo.