Grove City Messenger - December 12th, 2021

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Grove City 

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Fiscal standing 

strong in SWCS 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

The presentation of the annual financial 

review for the South-Western City 

Schools District took place at the Dec. 6 

board of education meeting. 

According to Treasurer High Garside, 

the fiscal year 2020-21 saw a slight 

increase in revenue, a slight decrease in 

expenditures and the projected stability of 

the district’s financial outlook. 

“I would say our fiscal standing is 

See SWCS page 2 

Inside 

Kickoff to Christmas 

Messenger photos by Theresa Garee 

Santa (above) waved to children and adults alike during the 

Grove City Community Parade on Dec. 3 in the city’s Town 

Center. The parade kicked off the two-day Grove City 

Christmas Celebration. The festive activities were sponsored 

by the city of Grove City and Heart of Grove City. 

The Grove City High School Marching Band (right) marches in 

festive lights and wrapped instruments during the Grove City 

Community Parade. 

The Central Ohio Balloon Club (below) had the hottest float as 

its members pulled their burners to light up the night. It also 

warmed the parade watchers. 

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Old-fashioned holiday 

Residents gather in Century Village 

for a Christmas Celebration Page 5 

Appropriations Budget 

Township officials expect to spend 

more in the coming year Page 6 

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The American Red Cross will host several blood drives 

in Grove City. The events will be held: 

•Dec. 16 from 1 to 7 p.m., Vineyard Christian 

Fellowship, 3005 Holt Road 

•Dec. 17 from 12 to 6 p.m., Kingston Center 

•Dec. 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Our Lady of 

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SWCS 

Continued from page 1 

strong in the South-Western City Schools District,” he 

said. 

There was a rise in revenue in fiscal year 2020-21 of 

1 percent, which roughly translates to an additional $3 

million in the general fund. The district’s total general 

fund revenue for that fiscal year was $292.6 million. 

Garside said the general fund operation budget is 

supported by revenues from real estate taxes, state 

funding, property tax allocations, public utility personal 

property tax and other sources. 

The largest source of revenue, he said, comes from 

the state of Ohio. 

“Just a little over 50 percent of our funds come from 

the state, the state’s funding formula.” 

Garside explained that the allocation is determined 

on a per pupil basis and said the district is no longer 

considered a capped district per the state funding allocation 

formula. He projects the district will receive 

additional funding due to the passage of the Fair 

School Funding Plan (FSFP) but added those dollars 

are only in the budget for two years. 

The district could receive upwards of $151 million 

annually in state aid should the FSFP be fully funded 

over a six-year period. 

Garside said some of the flatness of the revenue 

could be contributed to lower than expected interest 

earnings. 

“Interest earnings were down $4.6 million due to 

very weak interest rates from the pandemic and all the 

things that happened with that,” he said. “It really 

hurt the bottom market as far as what we can get and 

what we can invest our dollars in.” 

The treasurer said he modeled those lower earnings 

in the future forecast to make sure the district is not 

expecting more than they will actually receive. 

There was a decrease in the overall expenditures by 

2.8 percent in fiscal year 2020-21; the total general 

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fund expenditures for this fiscal year was $271.4 million. 

Garside said much of that decrease was due to offsetting 

costs from the America Rescue Plan’s 

Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief 

Fund. 

Of the general fund expenditures, Garside said 64 

cents, or 64 percent, out of every dollar is devoted to 

instructional activities and 8 cents, or 8 percent, out of 

every dollar is spent for instructional support. 

“Seventy two cents of every dollar goes to instructional 

support; that is really where the rubber meets 

the road,” he said. 

He said the capital projects fund will see more activity 

in the 2021-22 fiscal year as they put the finishing 

touches on the $193 million Ohio Facilities 

Construction Commission Middle School Build Project. 

Garside added the district was not hit hard with 

inflation costs for this building project as the costs and 

fees were contracted years ago. 

“We really dodged a bullet there with this project,” 

he said after the meeting. 

He said there was one anomaly with the enterprise 

funds, which consist of food service, uniform school 

supplies, Rotary funds, and summer school funds. 

“Our food service department actually spent more 

than it brought in (during the 2020-21 fiscal year),” 

said Garside. 

He said that was due to the duration when students 

were in the virtual learning format. 

“We actually spent less on purchasing food that 

year, but we also had to continue to pay our staff their 

wages and benefits,” said Garside. 

He said the department remained stable financially 

because they have retained positive cash balances. 

Garside credited supervisor Lisa Hamrick for pulling 

the department through that brief period when the 

expenditures surpassed the revenue. 

District officials project the food services 

department will see an increase in revenue 

in the upcoming fiscal year. 

Garside said though the district’s overall 

revenue is flat, they continue to maintain a 

positive cash balance of 5 to 10 months. He 

said the district sees no need to request an 

operating levy at this point in time. 

In other news, the board of education 

approved the hiring of Evan Debo and Dr. 

Susan Hayward to the positions of executive 

director of communications and community 

relations and assistant superintendent 

of personnel, respectively. 

The board also set the date and time for 

the tax budget hearing for fiscal year 2022- 

23 at 6:45 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 3 with the 

organizational meeting immediately following.


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Having an old-fashioned holiday in Grove City 

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

Jeffrey May, (top right) a volunteer with the Southwest Franklin 

County Historical Society, adds another log to the fire at the 

Haines-Black House in Century Village. The holiday event at 

Century Village was part of the Grove City Christmas 

Celebration held on Dec. 4. 

SWFCHS volunteers (bottom far right) Ruth Osborne (left) and 

Linda Crews (right) were in charge of keeping the cookie trays 

and wassail cups filled at the Kegg-Kientz Log House. All of the 

tasty treats were made by members of the SWFCHS. 

Asher Ren, 4, (bottom) gets a ride from Trigger (and an assist 

from Horse-N-Round Fun handler Deonna Haight) at the celebration. 

Mrs. Claus (aka Barbara Howison) proves she can also attract 

an adoring crowd as she poses with Abigail Warren at the Grove 

City Christmas Celebration on Dec. 4. 

Gary Gardner uses tin snips to put the finishing touches on this 

homemade star ornament. The SWFCHS volunteer has been tin 

crafting since 2007.


Township Focus 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

Jackson Township trustees have 

approved the annual appropriations budget 

at its meeting on Nov. 23. 

The 2022 budget calls for the appropriation 

of nearly $30 million, an increase of 

more than $8 million from the previous 

year. 

According to township officials, the rise 

in appropriated dollars are attributed to 

planned wage increases for all of its 

employees, the rising cost of inflation for 

capital improvement project materials, and 

the likely purchase of a ladder truck for the 

fire department. 

In the $30 million budget, the largest 

financial appropriations come at the fire 

department, which will spend approximately 

$16 million on salaries and benefits 

for its staff of close to 100. Those monies 

also include a board approved 6.6 percent 

cost-of-living raise and the hiring of new 

staff. The board of trustees approved the 

hiring of one new full-time firefighter and 

the cost-of-living increase at its meeting on 

Dec. 7. 

Fiscal officer Ron Grossman said the 6.6 

percent wage increase was determined by 

the latest figures in the consumer price 

index. 

Additional fire department expenses 

included in the 2022 budget are: $235,000 

for HazMat meters and equipment; 

$225,000 in fleet vehicle and fire apparatus 

repairs; $120,000 for station vehicles; 

$45,000 for a battalion truck; $29,000 for 

fire hose replacement; and $18,500 for 

turnout gear maintenance. 

Deputy Fire Chief Shawn Quincel said 

the department also plans to purchase a 

$1.5 million ladder truck but payments on 

the ladder will not likely start until the following 

year. 

Other capital improvements slated for 

the fire department include new lockers at 

Station 201 and 202; new flooring and a 

new sprinkler system at Station 201; concrete 

replacement in the bays at Station 

203 and a kitchen remodel at Station 202. 

Grossman said many of these purchases 

and repairs were only made possible due to 

the passage of Issue 19, a limited term fire 

replacement levy that voters approved in 

2020. 

“The 4-mill levy really put the fire 

department in a good shape financially,” he 

said. 

He said the department will collect 

between $4.9 and $5.8 million annually 

throughout the duration of the five-year 

term. 

He added that the fire department, as 

well as every other department in the 

township, will continue to put aside money 

for future reserves. 

The budget calls for the appropriation of 

$4.1 million in the general fund. 

According to Township Administrator 

Shane Farnsworth, the township has budgeted 

for a variety of projects, large and 

small. 

“This entire budget is really all about 

maintenance,” he said. “We are maintaining 

our roads, we are maintaining our 

buildings, we are providing upgrades to our 

fire stations that were put aside under 

deferred maintenance when we were 

unsure about the health of our fire fund. 

“We are not spending an exorbitant 

amount of money in this budget, but we do 

have to spend to maintain the life of these 

buildings and roads and projects for years 

to come.” 

Included in the capital improvements 

are $30,000 for the parking lot resurfacing 

and bike trail maintenance at Tanglebrook 

Park, $20,000 to seal the parking lot blacktop 

at the administrative office; $2,500 for 

technology upgrades at the administrative 

office; and $20,000 for a pavilion at 

Tanglebrook Park. 

The latter project, said Farnsworth, 

may be more of a “wish-list” item than an 

actual expense for 2022. 

“We will see how that could work,” he 

said. “We have not yet looked at what the 

design could be, how it should be used, and 


Trustees approve annual appropriations budget 

Fire officials see benefit in 

medication vending machine 

how we could secure the property when not 

in use.” 

Additional appropriations include 

$50,000 for miscellaneous capital improvement 

projects and $30,000 for a new website. 

Farnsworth said the administrative 

building is slated to receive new windows 

as the ones currently in place have lived 

beyond their usefulness. 

“They are really difficult to open and the 

gears inside are shredded,” he said. 

He said the goal is to purchase energyefficient 

windows and have them installed 

by the spring. 

The road and bridge fund has appropriations 

of $875,254 for wage increases, 

equipment upgrades, and planned maintenance 

projects. 

Farnworth said the township continues 

to make debt payments on repairs to 

Borror, Hiner and White roads. He added 

they will continue to seek grants to help 

offset repair or resurfacing costs to township 

roads. 

He said the township is hoping to hear 

from the Ohio Public Works Commission 

soon regarding small government funding 

approval for repairs to a number of subdivision 

streets. 

By Hannah Poling 

Staff Writer 

A medication vending machine has 

been delivered and is ready for use at the 

Pleasant Township Fire Department. 

The announcement was made at a 

recent board of trustees meeting. 

According to township officials, the 

machine will make restocking supplies 

after runs easier for the firefighters. The 

vending machine will be used after 

returning from runs to restock with necessary 

items such as medication prior to 

going out on the next emergency. The 

machine will dispense the medication and 

all of the tracking of the medications is 

done right inside the machine, which is 

also tied into the station’s Internet and 

systems. 

The vending machine will help streamline 

the process for dispensing these necessary 

supplies in a timely fashion to the 

department. 

In other news, Pleasant Township’s 

annual Pancakes with Santa has been 

cancelled this year. The fire station will 

still be accepting and providing toys for 

the Firefighter for Kids drive. Donations 

of toys can be dropped off at the Pleasant 

Township Fire Department. Individuals 

in need of assistance for the holidays, can 

contact the fire department during regular 

business hours at 614-877-4375. 

The Pleasant Township trustees have 

been receiving complaints from residents 

about not having their recyclables picked 

up. The trustees want to remind residents 

that all trash and recyclables must be put 

out by 7 a.m. on their appropriate pickup 

day in order to be collected. 

The Solid Waste Authority of Central 

Ohio is looking to potentially do a nonfranklin 

county rates change. They will be 

using a public approval process and will 

be creating a southwest rate advisory 

board, which would invite participation 

from one individual to represent each 

community on the board. Trustee Ed 

Sheets will be representing Pleasant 

Township. 

Photo courtesy of Pleasant Township 

The Pleasant Township Fire Department has a new medication vending machine.



 

 

 

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Happy Holidays 

community events 

Santa’ s Mailbox 

Santa’s Mailbox will be located at the 

Prairie Township Community Center 

through Dec. 17. Children who hand deliver 

their letters to Santa’s care in his special 

mailbox receive a reply from Santa. To 

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name, complete address with zip code and 

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Instead of pitching unwanted 

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REDUCE FOOD WASTE 

Save money and landfill space by 

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creative ways to use leftovers! 

Get out of the house and ring in 2022 at a New 

Year’s Eve party that is rated one of the best in 

Columbus. 

The Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6500 Doubletree 

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at this 15th annual New Year’s Eve bash. 

Albert is an award winning “Elvis Presley 

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Early check in is at 1 p.m., ballroom doors 

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dinner at 7 p.m. The show kicks off at 9 p.m. 

“Mike’s New Year’s Eve show is like no 

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Homemade wreaths can help to brighten the holiday 

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From the Heart – Keeping the 

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The healthcare landscape has changed significantly 

in recent years, and further complicated by 

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By Andrea Cordle 

Grove City Editor 

Several businesses in the Grove City Town Center are 

making improvements and the city is helping. 

At the Dec. 6 meeting, Grove City Council approved two 

pieces of legislation that will grant an exceptional circumstance 

and increase the maximum award amount under 

the Town Center Commercial Revitalization Grant 

Program. 

The Town Center Commercial Revitalization Grant 

Program is a reimbursement program designed to assist 

business and property owners with improving commercial 

buildings and properties for the betterment of the city. The 

program typically holds a maximum grant amount of 

$10,000, though some grant awards are in the amount of 

$5,000. 

According to the program guidelines, any property 

owner or business owner within the Town Center core may 

apply for the grant program. Eligible improvements 

include exterior updates to facades, exterior updates to 

maintain downtown character, utility improvements, and 

improvements that would protect the life, safety, and welfare 

of the building occupants. All applicants must be up to 

date with their real estate property taxes and be in 

good standing with all local, regional, state, and 

federal taxing authorities. 

Kyle Rauch, development director for the city of 

Grove City, said the property owner of Grove City 

Brewing Co. and Plum Run Winery was seeking 

special consideration for a $30,000 grant for the 

renovation of the property. 

According to the grant program guidelines, an 

exceptional circumstance could be made if the 

improvement would substantially enhance the 

vitality and appearance of the Town Center and 

Broadway corridor. The project for the property at 

3946 Broadway results in the enhancement of the 

appearance of the Town Center through facade and 

patio updates. The owners also upgraded the HVAC 

system for an overall cost of $60,300. 

Rauch said the eligibility application for the project 

was approved near the end of 2020, but COVID- 

19 had disrupted the grant approval process. This 

grant award will be for 2020 and the applicant has 

agreed to give up grants for program years 2021 and 2022. 

The property owner of 4326 Broadway, known as Bill’s 

on Broadway, was also granted an exceptional circumstance 

for a complete renovation of the property. The property 

owner was granted an award of $10,000 from the city. 

For more information on the Town Center Commercial 

Revitalization Grant Program, visit grovecityohio.gov. 

In related news, Christie Laffin, owner of The Farm to 

Table business in the Town Center, asked council to consider 

a change to the Buy Local Certificate Program, also 

known as Hometown Dollars. 

In the fall of 2020, council approved $75,000 in public 

funds for the gift certificate program. In April of this year, 

council set aside an additional $50,000 for the program. 

The Buy Local Certificate Program aims to support and 

market businesses by encouraging patrons to shop and 

dine at local establishments. It was created to help small 

business owners offset the financial effects of the pandemic. 

The program allows consumers to purchase a buy one, 

get one certificate from the Grove City Area Chamber of 

Commerce, who manages the program. There is a limit of 

two $25 certificate purchases per household. 

Laffin suggested increasing that amount to $50 so a 

household could get up to $100 in goods or services from 

local establishments. She said there are unused funds for 

the program that could be utilized. 

Though council did not act on the matter, councilman 

Ted Berry did suggest that the chamber help to spread the 

word that there is money left to spend. 

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In Entertainment 

“Single All the Way” is sure to warm the heart 

I am not someone who makes fun of 

those who enjoy an escape into the 

enchanting land of the holiday romantic 

comedy, but I am also not someone who 

typically wants to spend time in that world 

either. 

In my opinion, they are the schmaltziest 

romantic comedies put on steroids — triple 

the fluff, quadruple the sentimentality, and 

raise the level of sweetness to an intolerable 

degree. They are very much too much, 

which I am beginning to suspect may be a 

part of the general appeal. 

With these closely-held feelings in mind, 

it came as a big surprise to me when I 

found myself desiring a journey into the 

world of unnatural holiday romantic comedy 

escapist fare. I think I might have to lay 

the blame at the feet of Wham! 

It was a few weeks back when the band’s 

poppy albeit sad hit “Last Christmas” 

spent hours running through my head, 

which in turn made me want to revisit the 

aptly titled 2019 British film that was 

inspired by this song and the work of the 

late and great George Michael. Since it 

wasn’t streaming for free on any platforms, 

I placed “Last Christmas” into my queue at 

the library and then was suddenly compelled 

to look for more of its kind until my 

mental list of “holiday romantic comedies 

to watch” started to rival that of the 24- 

hour lineup on the Hallmark channel. 

During this bizarre snowball effect to 

which I had little control of my burgeoning 

holiday romantic comedy impulses, I came 

across a new film on Netflix called “Single 

All the Way.” While I quickly realized that 

news and notes 

Volunteers sought at food pantry 

The Grove City Food Pantry is looking 

for volunteers. The pantry is located at 

2710 Columbus St. in Grove City. It serves 

families in Grove City, Orient, Harrisburg 

and Galloway. Volunteers are needed to 

work various times and days. Food donations 

are also needed. Those interested in 

volunteering for the Grove City Food 

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can email managers@grovecityfoodpantry.org. 

I am not exactly the target demographic for 

this movie — it is directed more toward gay 

men — it just looked so sweet that I couldn’t 

resist its lure. 

“Single All the Way” does not break any 

new ground in regard to the material within 

the traditional holiday romantic comedy, 

but it is groundbreaking in a way because 

it does not succumb to the popular tropes 

that so many films that feature gay people, 

or specifically gay couples, do. In this film, 

there are no unaccepting friends or families, 

nor are there any awkward coming out 

moments. There are no side eyes or harmful 

words tossed their way when out and 

about with their potential partners, showing 

affecting in public as others do. Instead, 

“Single All the Way” is just an unapologetically 

happy flick that is funny and delightful 

and a true holiday gift for all. 

Infusing the film with most of its potent 

charm is Michael Urie and Philemon 

Chambers who play longtime friends and 

roommates Peter and Nick, respectively. 

Despite having a “meet cute” moment upon 

their arrival in L.A. years prior, they have 

decided to keep their relationship strictly 

platonic though both have harbored crushes 

on the other from time to time. 

When the film begins, the perpetually 

single Peter is finally in a romantic relationship 

with a dreamy cardiologist who is 

quickly stealing his heart (lots of heart pun 

jokes to start the film — always a good sign). 

Believing their relationship to be serious, 

he invites Tim (Steven Lund) to join him in 

New Hampshire for Christmas with his 

family and is ecstatic when he accepts the 

request. 

As things are apt to do, real life (and 

uncovered lies) brings an abrupt end to 

Peter’s blossoming new relationship, leaving 

him brokenhearted and wavering in 

going back to see his well-intentioned but 

meddling loved ones. “They always see (his 

singleness) as a problem to be solved,” he 

laments to Nick. 

Knowing that Nick has no plans for the 

holidays, Peter begs him to travel to across 

the country in order to pretend to be a couple 

to appease his family, a fantastic 

ensemble cast led by Kathy Najimy who 

plays his mother Carole (as in “Christmas 

Carole”), Jennifer Coolidge as his eccentric 

Aunt Sandy, and Jennifer Robertson as his 

upbeat and uptight sister Lisa. 

When the duo arrive in the small ski 

town that runs primarily on holiday cheer, 

their plans of romantic subterfuge crumble 

when Carole announces that she has 

already set Peter up on a blind date with 

her personal trainer James (Luke 

Macfarlane). Knowing his mother’s obsession 

with his dating life, Peter agrees to go 

on what is sure to be a disastrous date. But 

just as Peter realizes that time spent with 

James might not be all that bad, the rest of 

his family becomes convinced that Nick is 

the right man for Peter — and they are 

going to do everything in their power to 

make sure these two realize they are in 

love. 

What makes “Single All the Way” such a 

fun watch is how it combines some of the 

best tropes in romantic comedies, not just 

holiday themed ones. It has meddling families, 

squabbling 

families, families 

coming together for 

a singular purpose, 

longing looks, a 

wrench in the plan, 

homesickness, and 

the delightful 

friends to lovers aspect. In this film, however, 

there is some question as to whether 

Peter and Nick will get together as both 

have reservations about possibly losing 

their friendship should any potential 

romantic relationship go sour. 

While we all ultimately know how it will 

end, the cast makes it a blast to get to that 

point, infusing the film at nearly every 

scene with warmth and humor and joy. You 

can tell that everyone is having a great 

time on this set, and that sense of enjoyment 

translates to the viewer as well. 

Though not a perfect film — there are 

pacing issues and some clunky dialogue — 

“Single All the Way” is an infectiously joyful 

movie, one that is sure to warm the 

heart of any true holiday romcom lover, 

and possibly even the ones who are slowly 

thawing to its awesome powers of feelgoodness. 

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Metro Parks kicks off 49th annual Winter Hike Series 

By Kristy Zurbrick 

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Go on your own time or join other hikers 

at designated times—or do both! The 49th 

annual Winter Hike Series offers lots of 

options for getting out into nature during 

the year’s colder months. 

Hosted by Columbus and Franklin 

County Metro Parks, the upcoming hike 

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of 18 parks in the system, three of which 

cross over into Madison County. The program 

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While participants can hike any park at 

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In December, the featured parks are 

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Sundays at these parks. Additionally, 

evening lantern walks and hot chocolate 

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18. 

In January, the featured parks will offer 

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days: Blendon Woods (Jan. 8, chicken 

noodle soup), Sharon Woods (Jan. 9, shredded 

chicken sandwiches), Scioto Audubon 

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doughnuts), Prairie Oaks (Jan. 23, cinnamon 

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a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays. 

Anyone who completes hikes at seven or 

more of the parks earns a hiking patch. It’s 

a new patch this year, featuring a fox 

design. Anyone who completes all 18 hikes 

and signs up to be a Friends of the Metro 

Parks member ($10) earns a hiking stick 

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park visits, pick up a hike card at 

any of the parks featured in December, 

then flag down a park ranger to stamp the 

card after each visit. 

Patches, sticks and medallions will be 

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celebration at Blacklick Woods Golf 

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27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors can hike 

the trails at the course, enjoy hot chocolate 

and a campfire, and borrow skates to glide 

around the ice rink. 

This year’s Winter Hike Series rewards include a new hiking patch featuring a fox 

design. Anyone who completes hikes at seven or more of the featured parks earns a 

patch. 

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Daycar 

xPublic Notices 

xAdult Care 


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. 

Public Notices 

xPreschool/Daycare 

advertise 

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and reach over 30,000 homes 

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Southwest Public Libraries 

seeks a qualified candidate to fill a 

vacancy on the Board of Trustees. 

The term expires on December 31, 2027. 

A trustee must be at lest 18 years old 

and a resident of the 

South-Western City School District. 

All library trustees serve without 

compensation. Interested candidates 

should submit resumes and cover 

letters by Dec. 15, 2021 to: 

Library Director Board Candidate Search 

Southwest Public Libraries 

3959 Broadway Grove City, Ohio 43123 

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Call Kathy 

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Adult Care 


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high quality, loving care, and affordable 

home care services to our clients. With our 

assistance, clients can lead 

dignified and independent lives in the 

comfort of their own home. 

Individual needs are carefully assessed, 

understood, and met through the selective 

assignment of quality, trustworthy and 

compassionate service-oriented personnel. 

Give us a call today for a free in-home 

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614-820-5000 


SELL YOUR ANTIQUE 

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Advertise with us. You 

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IMPORTANT 

NOTICE 

The following states: CA, 

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

LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, 

NE, NC, NH, OH, OK, 

SC, SD, TX, VT and WA 

requires seller of certain 

business opportunities to 

register with each state 

before selling. Call to 

verify lawful registration 

before you buy. 

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Attention: If you or aloved 

one worked around the 

pesticide Roundup 

(glyphosate) for at least 2 

years and has been diagnosed 

with non-Hodgkin’s 

lymphoma, you may be 

entitled to compensation. 

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LONG DISTANCE MOVING: 

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READER 

ADVISORY 

The National Trade Association 

we belong to has 

purchased the following 

classifieds. Determining 

the value of their service 

or product is advised by 

this publication. In order 

to avoid misunderstandings, 

some advertisers do 

not offer “employment” 

but rather supply the 

readers with manuals, directories 

and other materials 

designed to help 

their clients establish mail 

order selling and other 

businesses at home. Under 

NO circumstance 

should you send any 

money in advance or give 

the client your checking, 

license ID or credit card 

numbers. Also beware of 

ads that claim to guarantee 

loans regardless of 

credit and note that if a 

credit repair company 

does business only over 

the phone it’s illegal to request 

any money before 

delivering its service. All 

funds are based in US 

dollars. Toll Free numbers 

may or may not 

reach Canada. Please 

check with the Better 

Business Bureau 614- 

486-6336 or the Ohio Attorney 

General’s Consumer 

Protection Section 

614-466-4986 for more 

information on the company 

you are seeking to 

do business with.


xCome & Get It! 

. 

COME AND GET IT 

Deadlines are Tuesdays by 5 pm. 

Call For Publication Schedule 614-272-5422 

Need to Get Rid of Something Fast - Advertise It Here For FREE! 

FREE Garden Straw for gardens or bedding. Call for appointment for pickup. 

Circle S Farms, 9015 London-Groveport Road, Grove City, 43123 

Grove City - 614-878-7980 

WOOD from two trees that we cut down two years ago. FREE. 

Call me and let me know when you canp ick it up. 

TH - Canal Winchester - 614-949-8963 

Come and Get It! is a bi-weekly column that offers readers an opportunity to pass 

along surplus building materials, furniture, electronic equipment, crafts, supplies, 

appliances, plants or household goods to anybody who will come and get them - as 

long as they’re FREE. NO PETS! Just send us a brief note describing what you want to 

get rid of, along with your name, address and phone number. Nonprofit organizations 

are welcome to submit requests for donations of items. 

Send information to The Columbus Messenger, Attention: Come and Get It, 3500 

Sullivant Ave., Columbus, OH43204. Deadline is Tuesdays by 5 pm for following 

Mondays publication. Messenger Newspapers is not responsible for any 

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

Come & Get It! 

xFocus on Rentals 

WEDGEWOOD 

VILLAGE 

1, 2 and 3 BR Apts. 

Rent Based on Income. 

Call 614-272-2800 or visit us 

at 777 Wedgewood Dr. 

TTY/TDD 711 

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES 

APARTMENT MANAGERS! 

Did This Catch Your Eye? 

ADVERTISE YOUR APARTMENT 

COMPLEX IN THIS SPACE 

And Get Results! 

Call Kathy For More Info & Rates 

The Columbus Messenger 

614-272-5422 


VIAGRA & CIALIS! 60 

pills for $99. 100 pills for 

$150 FREE shipping. 

Money back guaranteed! 

1-844-596-4376 

Rentals 


Wants to purchase minerals 

and other oil and gas 

interests. Send details to 

P.O. Box 13557, Denver, 

CO. 80201 


Looking for auto insurance? 

Find great deals 

on the right auto insurance 

to suit your needs. 

Call today for a free 

quote! 866-924-2397 

Donate your car to kids! 

Fast free pickup running 

or not - 24 hour response. 

Maximum tax 

donation. Help find missing 

kids! 877-831-1448 

Protect your home w/home 

security monitored by 

ADT. Starting at $27.99/ 

mo. Get free equipment 

bundle including keypad, 

motion sensor, wireless 

door & windows sensors. 

833-719-1073 

GENERAC Standby Generators 

provide backup 

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outages, so your home 

and family stay safe and 

comfortable. Prepare 

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Request a free 

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terms and conditions. 

1-855-465-7624 

New authors wanted! 

Page Publishing will help 

self-publish your book. 

Free author submission 

kit! Limited offer! 866- 

951-7214 

CHILD CARE 

OFFERED 

Depend. Quality Child care 

in loving hm. Exp. Mom, n- 

smkr, hot meals, sncks, 

playroom, fncd yd. Reas. 

rates. Laurie at 853-2472 

ADULT CARE 

BETTY’S 

ELDER CARE 

Private Home/Private Room 

Hot Meals, Laundry 

Visiting Physicians 

Years of Exp. - Reas. Rates 

614-777-5850 

12 

w/sw 

INFORMATION 

See... 

You Looked! 

Newspaper 

Ads Catch 

The Eye! 

Call 

272-5422 

For Info. & 

Pricing 

HELP WANTED 

Private Home 

Caregiver Needed FT/PT 

Working with the elderly. 

Some experience, 

Transportation and 1/2 

W/SW 

references required. 

614-777-5850 

WANT TO BUY 

WE BUY JUNK CARS 

Call anytime 614-774-6797 

BUYING VINYL RECORDS. 

LPs and 45s - 1950-80s 

Rock, Pop, Jazz, Soul. 

614-831-0383 

We Buy Cars & Trucks 

$300-$3000.614-308-2626 

We Buy Junk Cars & 

Trucks. Highest Prices 

Paid. 614-395-8775 

WANTS TO Purchase 

minerals and other oil & 

gas interests. Send details 

to: P.O. Box 13557, 

Denver, CO 80201 

ANTIQUES 

WANTED 

Victrolas, Watches, 

Clocks, Bookcases 

Antiques, Furn. 

Jeff 614-262-0676 

or 614-783-2629 

MISC. 

FOR SALE 

Truckload of 

Hygiene Items for sale 

614-817-1472 lv message 

VACATION RENTALS 

Englewood, Florida 

Palm Manor Resort 

Within minutes of white 

sand Gulf beaches, 

world famous Tarpon 

fishing, golf courses, restaurants/shopping, 

Bush 

Gardens. 2 BR 2 BA 

condos with all ammenities, 

weekly/monthly, visit 

www.palmmanor.com 

or call 1-800-848-8141 

December 12, 2021 -GROVE CITY MESSENGER - PAGE 19 

xClassified Services 

CARPET CLEANING 

CARPET CLEANING 

Any 5 areas ONLY $75 

Home Powerwash- $99-$200 

614-805-1084 

Specializing in Pet Odors 

CARPET SALES 

CARPET 

Gray Saxony 

270 sq.ft. w/6 lb Pad 

$398.00 

Other Carpet AvailableA 

Phone or text Ray 

740-927-3504 

Delivery & Inst. avail. 

CONCRETE 

www.hastingsnsons.com 

Driveways & Extensions 

Patio & Walkways, 

Porches & Steps, 

Garage/Basement Floors 

Hot Tub/Shed Pads, 

Stamped/colored concrete 

Sealing of new & 

existing concrete. 

FREE ESTIMATES 

Contact Adam 

614-756-1754 

hastingsandsons. 

columbus@gmail.com 

AJ’s Concrete, 

Masonry 

Good Work - Fair Prices 

Block Foundations 

Driveways • Sidewalks 

Epoxy/Overlay Floors 

Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests. 

614-419-9932 

FENCING 

EAZY FENCE 

Chain Link - Wood 

No Job Too Big or Small 

All Repairs ~ Free Est. 

Insured. 614-670-2292 

INFORMATION 

1/2 a/m 

12/19 A 

GUTTERS 

Bates & Sons 

GUTTER CLEANING 

5 ★ Google Reviews 

614-586-3417 

HAULING 

DEAN’S HAULING 

614-276-1958 

HEATING 

HEATING 

Complete System Clean & Check 

$49.95 

Free Carbon 

Monoxide Testing 

Gas-Oil-Electric Heat/Pumps 

All Makes • All Models 

45 yrs exp. • Sr. Discount 

614-351-9025 

INFORMATION 

ONLY 

$50.00 

For This Ad In Our 

West & Grove City 

For Info Call 

272-5422 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

SLAGLE 

HOME REMODELING 

Baths, Kitchen, 

Plumbing and Electrical. 

All your Handyman needs 

No Job too Big or Small 

Over 30 Yrs. Exp. Lic.-Bond-Ins. 

Jerry 

12/12 

SW/W 

614-332-3320 

INFORMATION 

LOOK TO 

THE PROFESSIONALS 

IN OUR 

SERVICE DIRECTORY 

For Service 

“That Is Out Of This World” 

12/19 A 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

KLAUSMAN HOME 

IMPROVEMENT 

Siding-Windows- 

Doors-Roofing-Soffit- 

Fascia-Gutters-Trim 

Earn FREE Seamless 

Gutters with Siding Over 

1000 Sq. Ft. 

FREE Shutters with 

Soffit & Trim 

EPA Certified 

Member of BBB 

Financing Available 

Over 20 yrs exp. • Free Est. 

Licensed-Bonded-Insured 

Owner & Operator 

James 614-419-7500 

SINCE 1973 

Phil Bolon Contr. 

Windows & Siding 

Decks, Kitchens, Baths 

Room Additions, 

Flooring, Roofing 

Bsmt Waterproofing 

Deal With Small Non-Pressure Co. 

47 Yrs. Exp. - Refs. Avail. 

Lic.-Bond-Ins. 

Free Est. - Financing Avail. 

Member BBB Of Cent. OH 

O.C.I.E.B. ID #24273 

614-419-3977 

or 614-863-9912 

LAWN CARE 

LET US MAINTAIN 

YOUR LAWN & GARDEN 

FOR YOU 

Summer, Spring, 

Winter or Fall 

WE DO IT ALL!!!! 

Lawn Cuts, Edging, 

Trees & Shrubs, Garden, 

Mulching, Hauling, 

Garden Pond & 

Home Maint. 

Free Ests. Low Rates 

$20 & Up 

Kevin - 614-905-3117 

MOVING 

Aaron Allen 

Moving 

Local Moving since 1956 

Bonded and Insured 

614-299-6683 

614-263-0649 

Celebrating 

over 60 yrs 

in business 

Classified Services 

12/5 A 

12/19 

A/M 

C&JHandyman 

Services LLC 

Minor Plumbing 

& Electric 

Install Hot Water Tanks, 

Dishwashers & Disposals 

Also Fencing & 

Interior/Exterior Painting 

Free Est. ~ 18 Yrs. Exp. 

CDC/EPA Approved Guidelines 

614-284-2100 

11/7 A 

12/19 A&M 

PAINTING 

A Job Well Done Again 

A lic. General Contractor 

Some Skilled Services 

Incl: Painting • Stucco, 

Repair•Carpentry•Exterior 

Drainage & Home Maint. 

Call Today! 614-235-1819 

PLASTERING 

DRYW 

YWALL & 

PLASTER 

1/2 

A&M 

REPAIR 

Textured Ceilings 

614-551-6963 

Residential/Commercial 

BIA 

PLUMBING 

All About Drains & Plumb. 

Will snake any sm drain 

$125 + tax. 614-778-2584 

MYERS 

PLUMBING 

Exp. Expert Plumbing 

New Work & Fast Repairs 

Lic. - Permit Available 

Water • Sewer • Gas 

614-633-9694 

CHRIS’ 

PLUMBING 

“Plumbing & Drain Professional 

That You Can Count On” 

24 Hrs., 7 Days/Week 

No Overtime Charges 

24 Yrs. Exp. in Plumbing & 

Drain Cleaning Field 

Call For A Free Phone Estimate 

$100.00 For Any Small Drain 

614-622-4482 

30% OFF with AD 

POWER WASHING 

Bates & Sons 

Soft Wash & Powerwash 

5 ★ Google Reviews 

614-586-3417 

ROOFING 

Robinson roofing & repairs 

30 yrs. exp. Lifetime Cols. 

resident. Lic./bonded/Ins. 

Reas rates. Member of 

BBB. Dennis Robinson 

614-330-3087, 732-3100 

SEWING MACHINE 

REPAIR 

REPAIR all makes 24 hr. 

service. Clean, oil, adjust 

in your home. $49.95 all 

work gtd. 614-890-5296 

TREE SERVICES 

BURNS TREE SERVICE 

Trimming, Removal & 

Stump Grinding. 

614-584-2164 

Brewer & Sons Tree Service 

• Tree Removal 

• Tree Trimming 11/21 

A&M 

• Stump Grinding 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568 

12/19 A&M 

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