Westside Messenger - July 10th, 2022

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July 10 - 23, 2022 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XLIX, No. 1 

4220 W. Broad St. 

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Return of the beans 

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

After two years of cancellations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, 

the historic Hilltop Bean Dinner has finally returned. On 

June 25, thousands of people throughout the county traveled 

to Westgate Park to attend the event that featured fun and 

games, live music, and the devourment of hundreds of pounds 

of beans. Hosted by the Hilltop Business Association, organizers 

and participants alike said they were grateful to have this 

beloved tradition back in their community. 

Top right, YMCA employees Joy Cuellar (left) and Sally Meanor 

play a spirited game of Connect 6 during the festivities. 

Historical reenactor John Rummel, (bottom right) who is portraying 

a Confederate prisoner of war, carves rings made of 

bone at the Camp Chase display. Camp Chase served as a 

training camp for Ohio soldiers and later became a POW camp. 

As many as 150,000 Union soldiers and 25,000 Confederate 

prisoners passed through its gates during the Civil War, and 

the Camp Chase Cemetery now sits just southeast of Westgate 

Park. Members of the Hilltop Historical Society said they intend 

to establish a permanent museum to hold all of their collected 

artifacts from that era. 

Kain Kromer, 2, gives some affection to Mattis, a therapy dog 

with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. To see more photos 

from the Bean Dinner, visit columbusmessenger.com. 

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City proposes 

bond package 

The city of Columbus will ask voters to 

approve a $1.5 billion voted bond package 

this fall to finance capital improvements in 

neighborhoods across the city. Mayor 

Andrew Ginther advanced resolutions of 

necessity to Columbus City Council, which 

is the first step in placing the issues on the 

November ballot. The issues will not 

increase taxes for Columbus residents. 

The breakdown of the proposed bond 

package is as follows: 

•Health, safety and infrastructure - 

$300 million 

•Recreation and Parks - $200 million 

•Neighborhood development (housing) - 

$200 million 

•Public service - $250 million 

•Public Utilities - $550 million 

Building off the success of the 2019 

bond package, the city will commit $200 

million from the bond package to increase 

the supply of affordable housing in 

Columbus. 

“Affordable housing is one of the biggest 

challenges facing our region today,” said 

Ginther. “Access to safe, affordable housing 

is critical to a thriving, equitable economy, 

and no resident should pay more than 

30 percent of their monthly income to live 

in a neighborhood of their choice.” 

In 2019, Columbus voters approved a 

$50 million affordable housing bond package 

that leveraged more than $300 million 

in public and private funding to build more 

than 1,300 units at a rate faster than the 

market could provide. Funds from the 2019 

bond package have since been fully allocated, 

and additional investments are needed 

to keep up with the region’s considerable 

population growth — a trend that is expected 

to continue into the foreseeable future. 

Examples of projects funded through 

prior bond packages include more than $87 

million over three years to resurface more 

than 700 streets. Past efforts also financed 

police and fire facilities and equipment, 

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Going camping in the hood 

On June 25, local children participated in the fourth annual Camping in the Hood is Good event at the 

Hilltop Butterfly Garden. Shown here are some of the campers with the adult volunteers. Esther Flores, a 

community activist with 1DivineLine2Health, said she established the overnight outing to bring children 

together and to show them that they are loved. 

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Continued from page 1 

around the westside 

Free lunch at 

CML Hilltop Branch 

Columbus Metropolitan Library has partnered with 

Children’s Hunger Alliance to provide students 18 and 

younger with free lunches and snacks at 17 library 

locations from June 6 through Aug. 23. The lunch at 

the Hilltop Branch will take place Monday through 

Saturday from 12 to 12:30 p.m. For more information, 

visit columbuslibrary.org. 

Mugs and Muffins 

Westgate Neighbors Association will brings back 

Mugs and Muffins. The event will be held from 8:30 to 

10:30 a.m. July 30 in Westgate Park. Coffee and baked 

goods are provided but participants are encouraged to 

bring your own mug. For more information, visit westgateneighbors.org. 

Reading with a Firefighter 

The popular Prairie Township Reading with a 

Firefighter program is back for children. The reading 

program will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. July 14 at station 

243, July 21 at station 241, July 28 at station 243, 

and on Aug. 4 at station 241. Station 241 is located at 

123 Inah Ave. and station 243 is located at 451 

Hubbard Road. For more information, call the fire 

department at 614-878-7100 or email fire@prairietownship.org. 

new recreation centers, parks and pools, and water 

and sewer infrastructure that ensure access to safe, 

clean drinking water. 

Columbus City Auditor Megan Kilgore emphasized 

that a bond package is not a tax increase, but leverages 

the city’s Triple A bond rating to say taxpayer dollars. 

“A voted bond package means that the city is asking 

voters to support the issuance of general obligation 

bonds to finance our traditional capital improvements,” 

said Kilgore. “Voter approved bond packages 

lower the cost of borrowing, and have saved the city 

tens of millions of dollars in recent years.” 

City Council President Shannon Hardin said the 

bond provides the city with necessary funds to 

strengthen neighborhoods. 

“A city that doesn’t invest in itself and its neighborhoods 

falls behind,” said Hardin. “This bond package 

will keep Columbus neighborhoods strong, moving us 

closer to a community where everyone has opportunity.” 

The package will be voted on by Columbus residents 

in the general election on Nov. 8.


Township police department to 

layoff officers and cut third shift 

By Amanda Ensinger 

Staff Writer 

At a recent Franklin Township meeting, 

employees demanded an update from the 

board about what will happen with the 

police department after the latest levy failure. 

Roger Myers said employees of the 

police department have patiently been 

waiting for answers and have heard little 

from the board. 

The township’s current five-year timed 

levy is set to expire in December and residents 

have three separate times rejected 

permanent police levies for the department. 

The department also has two other 

permanent levies it collects from township 

taxpayers. Those levies bring in approximately 

$700,000 a year. 

“We are looking at keeping a total of 

four people after layoffs are completed,” 

said Nick Dunn, fiscal office. 

The department was operating 24 hours 

a day when there was adequate staffing. 

When the recent levy failed, the department 

had 10 full-time and three part-time 

officers. 

“We recommend eliminating part-time 

officers to save money,” Myers said. “Five 

of the eight union members support eliminating 

the part-time officers at this time.” 

However, not all employees of the 

department support this strategy and 

think laying off part-time officers will provide 

less service to residents. 

“Residents feel they are not getting 

what they paid for,” said Sergeant Todd 

Moore. “Instead, we could eliminate the 

lieutenant position to save a bit more 

money.” 

While trustee Jim Leezer said that idea 

was not off the table, trustee John 

Fleshman said they we need to look at any 

tactics that would stretch the money as far 

as they could. 

While the current levy the township is 

trying to replace doesn’t run out until 

December, Dunn said the money is now set 

to run out at the end of October. 

The board approved laying off all parttime 

officers. Trustees Leezer and Ralph 

Horn voted yes, while Fleshman voted no. 

“I voted no because I want to keep as 

many officers on the street as possible,” 

Fleshman said. 

Horn said he understands the impact of 

his vote, which is why he supports asking 

voters to once again to approve a levy. At a 

recent meeting, the board said they would 

like to ask voters for a fourth time to 

approve a police levy. 

The board wants to again ask for a 7.3 - 

mill permanent levy. 

“I am upset that we have to layoff officers 

and am asking everyone to band 

together to get support for the upcoming 

levy,” Horn said. “I want the police department 

to have the best they can possibly 

have.” 

Myers asked if the levy in November 

fails again, would the department continue 

to ask residents for levies. 

“Yes,” Fleshman said. “If we don’t and 

the department has to start over, it will be 

hard to get the same department again.” 

The trustees also announced the department 

would be eliminating third shift 

because of the recent levy failing, something 

Moore also opposed. 

“Ending third shift is a threat to the 

public,” Moore said. 

Prairie examines community center hours 

Township Focus 

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Summer, Sunshine & Savings! 

By Amanda Ensinger 

Staff Writer 

A local township is re-evaluating the 

hours it runs its community center to align 

with customer needs, as well as save 

money on operating costs. 

At a recent board meeting, Prairie 

Township Community Center Director 

Michael Pollack discussed the current 

usage of the center and the direction he 

sees it going in the coming months. 

“During COVID, we had made changes 

to the community center hours to better 

reflect usage, save costs and operate with 

limited staffing,” Pollack said. “In fall 

2021, the community center reinstated the 

5:30 a.m. opening time Monday through 

Friday due to member requests, evaluating 

attendance figures and staffing costs.” 

Pollack said in their current evaluation, 

they have determined the hours are continuing 

to meet the needs of customers and it 

doesn’t make sense to have later hours in 

the summer. According to data from 2019, 

between the hours of 8 to 9 p.m. on Friday 

and Saturday night, attendance is at the 

lowest levels. 

“Since summer tends to have lower 

attendance, we will reevaluate in the fall,” 

Pollack said. “The cost to stay open later on 

Fridays and Saturdays for the remainder 

of the year would be $22,236 in staffing, 

and an additional $3,500 in OPERS and 

Medicare costs. The cost to stay open later 

Monday through Thursday is $9,088 in 

additional staffing, and an additional 

$1,500 in OPERS and Medicare costs.” 

In other news, Prairie Township Road 

Superintendent Dave McAninch asked the 

board to approve $1.1 million in the 2022 

Franklin County Engineers Road Contract. 

“The road district fund has 250,000 in it, 

McAninch said. “We have $54,396 left from 

the increase in gas tax from 2021 and we 

have estimated $120,000 annually from 

the increase in gas tax.” 

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Celebrating Independence Day at the WABA Parade 



The Franklin Heights High School marching band marches in the parade. 

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

The Westland Area Business Association hosted its annual Independence Day Parade 

and Celebration on June 25. For close to an hour, dozens of businesses, high school 

marching bands, dance companies and public safety organizations brought laughter, 

smiles and thousands of pieces of candy to the masses who lined up along West Broad 

Street to see the popular event on the city’s westside. Here, Friends Kaylee Fuller, 

Tiffany Arguello, and Mykia Canady (pictured from left to right) eagerly await the start 

of the parade. 

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The Westland High School mascot made 

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Lady A; Rick Springfield headline Lancaster Festival 

Lady A and Rick Springfield are this year’s 

signature acts appearing on the Wendel Concert 

Stage at the Ohio University Lancaster Campus as 

part of the Lancaster Festival, which takes place 

during the last two weeks of July each summer. 

Tickets are now on sale for these and other events 

taking place during the 10-day celebration of 

music, art and community. 

The July 30 Grand Finale concert will feature 

Lady A, with the Lancaster Festival Orchestra 

opening the evening with selections that highlight 

the 35th anniversary of the orchestra’s creation. 

As a Country-radio staple, the trio has amassed 

record-breaking success ushering in 10 No. One 

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office 

Honor Guard participated in the festivities. 

hits with more than 18 million album units and 34 

million tracks sold and nearly 5 billion digital 

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The July 23 concert will feature Rick 

Springfield with the Lancaster Festival Orchestra. 

The creator of some of the finest power-pop of the 

‘80s, a Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, 

and musician who has sold 25 million 

albums and scored 17 U.S. Top 40 hits. The 

Lancaster Festival Orchestra will open the 

evening with Gershwin Favorites with guest 

Cuban pianist Aldo Lopez Gavilan. 

A full schedule of is available at www.lancasterfestival.org.

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Active Lifestyles 

A bi-monthly feature celebrating the 

wisdom, experience and contributions of our community’s senior citizens 


COAAA Family Caregiver 

Support Program 

Family caregivers tend to the needs of their 

loved ones. Their responsibilities can include, 

but are not limited to, bathing, dressing, administering 

medications, household chores, and transportation 

to medical appointments. This can take 

a toll on the caregiver, which is why it’s important 

for caregivers to know that help is available. 

Along with offering service programs that help 

individuals live safely and independently in the 

home, Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging 

(COAAA) provides information and support to 

caregivers. The Family Caregiver Support 

Program (FCSP) at COAAA helps caregivers 

cope with the complexities of caregiving. 

Whether it’s navigating financial assistance programs 

for long-term care, providing emotional 

support, counseling families on challenging 

issues, or referring individuals to services, FCSP 

assists caregivers with a variety of needs. 

Included in COAAA’s caregiver services is a partnership 

with Trualta, which is a personal, no-cost 

online website that offers information and training 

that supports family members caring for aging 

loved ones living at home. To learn more about 

how COAAA helps caregivers, visit 

www.coaaa.org/caregiver. FCSP is possible 

through the National Family Caregiver Support 

Program, established in 2000 to fund localities to 

assist family and informal caregivers. 


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They are in partnership with OhioHealth, which 

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Outdoor activities that are perfect for seniors 

The great outdoors beckons people of all 

ages. Fresh air can be hard to resist and 

the benefits of spending time outdoors are 

so numerous that it behooves anyone, 

including seniors, to answer the call of 

nature. 

According to researchers with the U.S. 

Department of Agriculture’s Forest 

Service, human beings benefit both physically 

and psychologically from spending 

time in nature. Such experiences can 

reduce stress and help lower heart rates, 

potentially decreasing individuals’ risk for 

cardiovascular disease. In addition, the 

Forest Service notes that spending time 

outside in green spaces has been linked to 

a lower risk of depression. 

Seniors who are retired or even aging 

empty nesters who are still in the workforce 

can make great use of their free time 

by venturing into the great outdoors. The 

following are a handful of senior-friendly 

outdoor activities that provide a great reason 

to get off the couch and take in all that 

Mother Nature has to offer. 

• Hiking: Hiking provides a great workout 

and an ideal opportunity to spend time 

in an idyllic setting. The U.S. National 

Park Service notes that hiking helps individuals 

build stronger muscles and bones, 

improves their sense of balance, has a positive 

effect on heart health, and can 

decrease the risk of certain respiratory 

problems. Hiking is an especially attractive 

outdoor activity for seniors, as many parks 

feature trails with varying degrees of difficulty, 

ensuring there’s a trail for seniors 

whether they’re seasoned or novice hikers. 

• Water aerobics: The Centers for 

Disease Control and Prevention notes that 

water-based exercises can be especially 

helpful individuals with chronic diseases, a 

category many seniors fall into. The CDC 

notes that one study published in the journal 

Arthritis & Rheumatology found that 

improves the use of joints affected by 

arthritis without worsening symptoms. 

The U.S. Department of Health and 

Human Services also notes that swimming 

can lead to improved health for people with 

diabetes and heart disease. Seniors can 

reap these benefits by going for a dip in 

their own backyard pools or a local body of 

water, such as a lake or ocean. Many swim 

clubs also offer discounted memberships to 

seniors, making these another great and 

affordable way to reap the benefits of 

swimming. 

• Fishing: Of course not all outdoor 

activities need to make seniors huff and 

puff. Fishing provides a great reason to get 

outdoors, and many individuals devoted to 

fishing report feeling less stressed after a 

day spent casting for their favorite fish. 

Individuals who consume what they catch 

also can benefit by improving their diets, 

as the American Heart Association notes 

that consuming certain types of fish has 

been linked to a lower risk for heart disease 

and obesity. 

• Volunteering: Local environmental 

groups often sponsor cleanups at parks and 

waterfront attractions like beaches and 

lakes. Volunteering with such organizations 

is a great way to get outside and give 

back, and working with like-minded individuals 

can be a great way for seniors to 

meet new people. In addition, a national 

study sponsored by the Corporation for 

National and Community Service in 2019 

found that 88 percent of Senior Corps volunteers 

who initially reported a lack of 

companionship reported a decrease in feelings 

of isolation after volunteering. 

The opportunities for seniors to enjoy 

the great outdoors are endless. Taking 

advantage of such chances can benefit seniors 

in myriad ways. 



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Franklin County Board of Commissioners: President Erica C. Crawley • Commissioner John O’Grady, and Commissioner Kevin L. Boyce 

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners and The Franklin County Office on Aging join with the Messenger Newspaper in providing this update on aging issues in Franklin County. 

Franklin County Office on Aging Updates Sliding Fee Scale, 

Helping More Residents Access Services at No Cost 

The Franklin County Office on Aging (FCOA) has approved a 

new Sliding Fee Scale which went into effect on May 1, 2022 to help 

residents enrolled in Senior Options receive support services for 

little to no cost. Residents with an income of less than $1,640 per 

month, which is 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, and less than 

$7,500 in liquid assets will receive services for free. 

Seniors must be a Franklin County resident aged 60 or older to be 

eligible for Franklin County Senior Options. Once enrolled, seniors 

are placed on a Sliding Fee Scale based on income and liquid assets 

to determine the co-payment percentage they will be charged. 

Within the first month of when the adjusted Sliding Fee Scale was 

applied, FCOA saw a 15% increase in residents who could get 

Senior Options services for free. 

“The update to the Sliding Fee Scale was long overdue,” Interim 

Director Chanda Wingo stated. “With inflation and the rising cost of 

basic needs, many of our residents simply could not afford a five 

percent cost share for our services. They either accepted the bare 

minimum service or opted out from receiving our services completely. 

I’m excited that by making this change, more residents will be 

able to get the help they need through our Senior Options program.” 

This update comes after recommendation of aligning the Sliding Fee 

Scale with the 2022 Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) 

Waiver Special Income Level (SIL). By aligning the Sliding Fee 

Scale with the HCBS Waiver SIL, it ensures that older residents 

would be able to receive Senior Options services at no cost to them 

and transition to a Medicaid Waiver program with no liability if their 

needs increased. 

“The existing Sliding Fee Scale had remained unchanged while 

costs continued to increase. It was time we recognized the need to 

make considerable adjustments to continue to provide essential 

services to our most vulnerable, older residents,” said Deputy 

County Administrator of Health and Human Services Joy Bivens. 

In addition to helping senior residents afford services, adjusting the 

Sliding Fee Scale allows FCOA to further support the Franklin 

County Board of Commissioners Rise Together Blueprint by 

addressing poverty, social determinants of health, and finding ways 

to help older residents stay in their homes and continue to add value 

to their communities. 

FCOA also adopted additional changes in its financial policy to help 

meet the needs of senior residents, including deducting out-of-pocket 

medical expenses during financial verification and dividing assets 

by two for married couples. 

Franklin County Senior Options has been providing community-based 

services to residents since 1993. Senior Options helps 

Franklin County residents aged 60 and older maintain their independence, 

while also supporting family members caring for an older 

parent, family member, or friend with limited abilities. 

To learn more about Franklin County Senior Options, 

visit officeonaging.org or call (614) 525-6200.


Actor brings “Elvis” to life 

Although some may think 

the following statement to be 

a joke, it is my belief that one 

of the greatest performances 

in the history of film comes 

courtesy of Val Kilmer in the biographical 

musical “The Doors.” 

For more than two hours, Kilmer blows 

through this 1991 movie about the rise and 

fall of the rock band from the 1960s like a 

force of nature, laying waste to everything 

in his path as he inhabits the brief life and 

The Reel Deal 

Dedra Cordle 

career of frontman Jim Morrison. I have seen plenty of great performances 

since, but nothing has really captured my imagination 

quite like his inhabitation in that film. 

And then I saw “Elvis” and was reminded of what it was like to 

experience that feeling again. It’s not quite at that level of magnificence, 

but it’s right at the top. 

The best thing about the biographical musical “Elvis” is the 

performance of Austin Butler, someone who was really only 

known by the masses for whom he has dated and the occasional 

appearance at Coachella. Like Kilmer in “The Doors,” Butler 

blows through this movie like a force of nature, laying waste to 

everything in his path. He is so phenomenal at inhabiting the 

spirit of the musician and it was a real shame the rest of the film 

could not live up to the power he was laying down. 

“Elvis” is not a paint-by-the-number biopic of Elvis Presley’s 

meteoric rise and fall and legendary revival to immortality. 

Instead, Elvis the man largely plays a secondary role to his swindling 

manager Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks, under heavy 

prosthetics) and his attempts to “clear his name.” It’s an odd 

choice from bombastic director Baz Luhrmann and the different 

approach works only on occasion. 

When the film begins, Tom Parker is nearing the end of his life 

and is frustrated by the continued rumors he caused the death of 

“The King.” As Elvis’s manager for more than two decades, he 

states he would never do anything to harm his cash cow, er, friend 

and partner, and takes the audience back to 1955 when he first 

heard Elvis sing on the radio. 

Knowing a great opportunity when he sees, hears, or smells is, 

Tom is immediately taken by the young man’s energy and his 

uncanny ability to drive an audience into a tizzy with his smooth 

voice, dark locks, and infamous “wiggle” that would later get him 

in trouble for causing some stirrings in young women and men 

alike. 

Though just a carnival barker at the time, Tom persuades 

Elvis’s family to allow him to go on tour with the troupe but eventually 

decides to devote himself full-time to making this charismatic 

and handsome man an international star. 

Of course, Tom has no real interest in what Elvis wants — he 

sees someone who can make money, who can make him money, 

but he has no real respect for his artistry or his capabilities as a 

musician, a performer, and a person. Spoiler alert, it never developed 

later in his life either. 

After a truly electrifying and dizzying first half where Elvis 

begins to make his mark in the world, the film starts to sputter, 

focusing instead on Tom Parker’s decades-long malfeasance while 

offering a gently searing look at capitalism and industry. (It could 

and should have gone a lot harder on this topic.) 

With the storylines concentrated elsewhere, a great opportunity 

was missed to plumb deeper into the depths of Elvis Presley the 

man, something that is often shaded by Elvis Presley the icon. 

Butler performed his tail off as the latter, but I think he would 

have been just as excellent at the former if given the chance. 

While “Elvis” may not be for the most ardent of fans — 

Luhrmann plays fast and loose with integral points in Elvis’s life 

and Hanks’s choices for this performance are questionable, to say 

the least — it is a very entertaining film with a very engaging and 

electric lead performance that transports you to another time and 

place. 

Grade: B+ 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer and columnist. 


Pets of the Weeks 

Thomasina is a 

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kitten who is ready 

to find her forever 

home. She would 

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to just about 

any family. She is 

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and enjoys rolling 

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Everyone who 

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Prairie Township Hall, 23 Maple Dr. 

Variance Application No. 671-VA-22 – Parcel No. 240-005523, 1151 Wood Park Drive, 

Galloway, Ohio 43119. To grant a Variance from the provisions of Section 1014 (Fences 

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Variance Application No. 674-VA-22 – Parcel No. 240-004957, 4600-4608 W Broad 

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Bsmt. Wall Restoration 

35 Yrs Exp - Lic & Ins. 

Free Ests. 614-871-3834 

CITY WIDE 

CONCRETE & 

ASPHALT 

Blacktop & Concrete 

Licensed/Bonded 

Quality Work 

Competitive Prices 

7/17 

W/gc 

Since 1981 

Call Craig Lantz 

Local Resident 

614-374-6217 

citywideasphaltand 

construction@gmail.com 

BBB A+ Accredited Contractor 

ALL-CITY CUSTOM 

CONCRETE 

All Types Concrete Work 

New or Tear Out-Replace 

40 Yrs. Exp. 

(614) 207-5430 

Owner is On The Job! 

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 

7/31 W/SW 

7/31 A 

GUTTERS 

Bates & Sons 

GUTTER CLEANING 

5 ★ Google Reviews 

614-586-3417 

HAULING 

DEAN’S HAULING 

614-276-1958 

DUMPSTER RENTAL 

4 Days - $275 & Up 

No Hazardous Materials 

Tires - $10.00 each 

Call 614-254-1131 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

KLAUSMAN HOME 

IMPROVEMENT 

Siding-Windows- 

Doors-Roofing-Soffit- 

Fascia-Gutters-Trim 

Earn FREE Seamless 

Gutters with Siding Over 

1000 Sq. Ft. 

FREE Shutters with 

Soffit & Trim 

EPA Certified 

Member of BBB 

Financing Available 

Over 20 yrs exp. • Free Est. 

Licensed-Bonded-Insured 

Owner & Operator 

James 614-419-7500 

C&JHandyman 

Services LLC 

Minor Plumbing 

& Electric 

Install Hot Water Tanks, 

Dishwashers & Disposals 

Also Fencing & 

Interior/Exterior Painting 

Free Est. ~ 18 Yrs. Exp. 

CDC/EPA Approved Guidelines 

614-284-2100 

SLAGLE 

HOME REMODELING 

Baths, Kitchen, 

Plumbing and Electrical. 

All your Handyman needs 

No Job too Big or Small 

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

Jerry 

614-332-3320 

7/17 A 

7/17 A 

7/31 

SW/W 

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. 

7/31 

A/M 

Free Est. - Financing Avail. 

Member BBB Of Cent. OH 

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

614-419-3977 

or 614-863-9912 

HOME 

REMODELING 

MultiCraft Const. 

& Handyman Services 

All Types Handyman Services: 

Decks, Fences 

Kitchen/Baths 

Window/doors installed 

Interior Painting 

Drywall Repairs 

All Types of Flooring 

Call/Text 614-774-2923 

multicraftconstruction@gmail.com 

AFFORDABLE SAMSTER 

REMODELING 

Flooring, Painting 

Int. Trim, Roof Repairs 

Decks, Concrete, Siding 

Windows & More! 

1 Yr. Warranty on Work 

380-218-7139 

Charlies Handyman 

Service 

Over 40 yrs. exp. 

Hot Water Tanks 

Door Locks 

Kitchen Remodels 

Roofmg * Siding 

Bathrooms and more! 

614-319-6010 

blantoncharles894@gmail.com 

LANDSCAPING 

Mowing, Light Hauling 

Brush & Small Tree 

Removal. 614-619-6903 

ONYX 

LANDSCAPING 

614-407-5214 

www.OnyxLandscapingllc.com 

Full Service 

Lawn Care 

Start with Trust!! 

LAWN CARE 

The Lawn Barber 

Cut, Trim, Blow away 

Hedge Trimming, Edging 

614-935-1466 

Christian’s 

Landscaping 

Full Service Lawn Care 

•Tree/Shrub Trimming 

•Mulching •Tree Removal 

7/31 

•Powerwashing 

w/gc/m 

614-282-4443 

Lawn Mowing-36 yrs exp. 

Weekly cuts $25-up 

Good ref. Free est. 10% 

Sr. Disc. 614-738-9623 

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 

Classified Services 

7/31A 

7/17 W/GC/M 

PEST 

CONTROL 

TERMITE & 

PEST CONTROL 

614-367-9000 

TORCO® 

TERMINATES 

TERMITES 

Locally Owned & Operated. Any Pest. Anytime. 

$ 

50 00 OFF Service 

Free Termite Inspection 

MASONRY 

R&L 

MASONRY 

* Stone * Brick 

* Block 

Masonry Repairs 

614-917-8227 

MOWER REPAIR 

Tremont Mower Repair 

Servicing Lawn Mowers, 

Weed Eaters & Blowers 

Pickup & delivery avail. 

614-357-6204 

LAWN MOWER DR. 

“House Calls Only” 

Overall Checkups 

Oil Change & Filter, 

Spark Plug & 

Blades Sharpened 

MINOR REPAIR 

John 

614-395-7909 

johnellis0333@sbcglobal.net 

PAINTING 

Painter Over 30 Yrs. Exp. 

Free Est. Reas. Rates 

Daniel - 614-226-4221 

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 

7/17 A 

Plaster & Stucco 

NEW AND 

REPAIR 

Established 1917 

Geo. F. Neff & Co. 

614-274-5629 

DRYW 

YWALL & 

PLASTER 

7/31 

A&M 

REPAIR 

Textured Ceilings 

614-551-6963 

Residential/Commercial 

BIA 

7/17 A 

PEST 

CONTROL 

PLUMBING 

All About Drains & Plumb. 

Will snake any sm drain 

$145. 614-778-2584 

CHRIS’ 

PLUMBING 

“Plumbing & Drain Professional 

That You Can Count On” 

24 Hrs., 7 Days/Week 

No Overtime Charges 

24 Yrs. Exp. in Plumbing & 

Drain Cleaning Field 

Call For A Free Phone Estimate 

$100.00 For Any Small Drain 

614-622-4482 

30% OFF with AD 

POWER WASHING 

Bates & Sons 

Soft Wash & Powerwash 

5 ★ Google Reviews 

614-586-3417 

MRS. POWERWASH 

Any house wash $149+tax 

Single deck $69+tax 

2 Tier deck $99+tax 

Best Wash in Town 

Over 45,000 washes 

Ashley 614-771-3892 

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 7/17 

A&M 

• Stump Grinding 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568 

7/31 A&M 

7/17 A



City of Columbus lays out housing strategy 

Mayor Andrew Ginther recently announced the 

Columbus Housing Strategy, which will tackle Columbus’ 

housing shortage to ensure housing affordability for current 

and future residents. 

Joined by partners including Columbus City councilwoman 

Shayla Favor, Ginther outlined how the regional 

shortage of market-rate, workforce, subsidized and affordable 

housing has particularly harmed low-income families 

and people of color, and threatens to cripple economic 

growth. 

“We are experiencing a housing crisis in our city and 

across the region,” Ginther said. “We cannot ignore how 

regional under-production is displacing working families 

and pushing vulnerable residents toward homelessness. 

This strategy outlines our plan for accelerating regional 

housing construction and focusing city resources on ensuring 

housing affordability for households earning less than 

$50,000 per year.” 

WESTGATE UNITED 

METHODIST CHURCH 

61 S. Powell Ave., Columbus,OH 43204 

Come - Let’s Worship Together 

and Meet our New Pastor 

Nancy Day-Achauer! 

Worship Service 9:00 a.m. 

Sunday School 10:00 a.m. 

westgateumc@sbcglobal.net 

614-274-4271 

GLENWOOD UM CHURCH 

2833 Valleyview Dr. 

(Corner of Valleyview & Hague Ave.) 

(614) 274-8469 

Pastor Leo A. Cunningham 

Join us for In-Person 

Sunday Worship at 10:45 a.m. or 

Join us for Online Worship at 

Glenwood UMC YouTube 

http://tinyurl.com/GlenwoodUMC 

At the core of the Columbus Housing Strategy is the 

impetus to build more housing at all price points regionwide. 

It calls for collaboration and investment from regional 

civic leadership, developers and the people who live and 

work in central Ohio to double the number of housing units 

built over the next 15 years. Through the strategy, the city 

of Columbus commits to leading in this charge by reforming 

codes, policies and processes so that units can be built 

faster. 

The strategy also focuses dollars and city resources to 

ensure more equitable outcomes in housing through three 

strategies: 

• Preserve existing housing affordability to minimize 

displacement in growing neighborhoods. Through robust 

tenant protections, strategic acquisitions and home repair 

programs for low-income homeowners, the city will work to 

preserve existing affordable housing and protect residents 

from evictions and displacement. 

• Invest in housing the 

market won’t provide. 

Ginther outlined his 

request for voters to 

approve a new bond package 

that would unleash 

HOGE MEMORIAL 

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 

2930 W. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43204 

Sundays at 10:30 a.m. 

In Person Worship 

Live Streaming Sunday Worship Service 

at 10:30 a.m. on Hoge Facebook Page 

Worship & Free Meal 

Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. 

www.hogemempresby.org 

Please visit the 

Westside Church 

of your choice. 

List your Worship 

Services here. 

For info. call 614-272-5422 

Be a Part of Our Local Worship Guide 

Our upcoming Worship Guide is geared toward celebrating faith and helping readers connect with 

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

this very special section distributed to more than 25,000 households in the Westside area. 

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

614.272.5422 • kathy@columbusmessenger.com 


Westside 

$200 million to build housing 

that is affordable for 

those earning less than 

$50,000 per year. 

• Include everyone by 

addressing racial and economic 

disparities and fostering 

economically diverse neighborhoods. This will be 

achieved through inclusive housing policies, direct investment 

in Black homeownership and alignment of housing 

with transportation plans to ensure long-term connectivity. 

This also includes updates to the Community 

Reinvestment Area (CRA) residential tax abatement introduced 

to Columbus City Council, which will require developers 

to build additional affordable units in high-rent 

neighborhoods in order to qualify for an abatement. 

“Housing is a right for all in the city of Columbus,” said 

Favor. “With this plan, we’re announcing that Columbus 

acknowledges the challenges the housing crisis presents 

and outlining the commitment to finding a viable solution. 

This is a great first step, and I am grateful to Mayor 

Ginther and the Department of Development for prioritizing 

housing. Now our work really begins. We must advocate 

for progressive policies to ensure the success of this 

presented strategy. Housing is a complex, multi-layered 

issue which requires the need for a holistic and creative 

approach while also acknowledging the systems that have 

perpetuated racism and inequity within housing. The 

future of our city depends on ensuring all residents have 

the means and opportunity to find safe and stable housing 

without financial constraints and barriers.” 

The Columbus Housing Strategy aims to provide affordable 

housing options throughout the region. The goal is to 

ensure that every family has access to affordable housing. 

Housing is considered “affordable” if a household spends 

less than 30 percent of its income on housing expenses. 

For more information on the Columbus Housing 

Strategy, visit columbus.gov/development. 

Joyce Ann (Kitchen) Ruff, 73, raised in Lilly Chapel, Ohio, and 

later resided in Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 

Mt. Carmel Hospital in Grove City, Ohio, with her daughter by her side. Joyce 

was born in the former Mt. Carmel Hospital on the west side of Columbus on 

June 17, 1949, to her late father, Jeff Kitchen, and her surviving mother, 

Virginia “Ginnie” (Gillette) Kitchen. She was the youngest of their three 

children. Joyce was preceded in death by her father, Jeff Kitchen, and her 

older, firstborn sister, Judy (Kitchen)Tapp. Joyce is survived by her daughter, 

Babette “Babs” Renee (Ruff) Hall, mother, Ginnie Kitchen, brother Jerry 

(Debbie) Kitchen, many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Joyce wanted 

to express her deep love and appreciation for her friendships with Brenda 

Miller-Black and Debby Tindle. While growing up, Joyce attended Lilly Chapel 

United Methodist Church and participated in many youth activities. In school, 

she was in theater, basketball, Honor Society, and more. Joyce graduated from 

Plains High School in Mt. Sterling, Ohio, on June 1, 1967. After graduating, 

she worked at the State of Ohio Parole Board, an insurance company with her 

friend Debby and a few other positions prior to being hired at a national 

printing company, Treasure Chest Advertising, where she remained for a few 

decades until she retired as a paper control manager. 

Joyce married Charlie Theodore Ruff on March 15, 1968. Together they 

conceived a daughter, Babette, born on October 2, 1975. Although divorced 

in July of 1977, Joyce's endless love provided guidance, communication, and 

support for her daughter. 

Joyce enjoyed bicycling, basketball, badminton, tennis, roller and ice skating, 

hiking, walking in the woods, swimming, reading, knitting, learning, history, 

children, animals, babies, long intimate intellectual chats with those she 

loved, and her solitary peaceful times alone. Joyce was an active, determined, 

committed advocate, and companion always staying true to herself, her 

beliefs and values while trying to do what was best for those she loved. It was 

a true blessing to have known her. When you think of Joyce, know she is at 

peace with her fathers, celebrate the good memories you have of her, and 

know she is still walking within you. 

There will be a service for Joyce at 10:30 am on Friday, July 8, 2022, at 

Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home located at 1355 West Main Street, 

West Jefferson, Ohio 43162. The service will be followed by a graveside service 

located in the Prairie Township Cemetery in Galloway, Ohio. Pastor Tim 

Rash, Jr. will be officiating the services. Fellowship and lunch will follow at 

Trinity United Methodist Church in Lilly Chapel, Ohio. All are welcome and 

encouraged to attend. 

Please visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com to share your 

online condolences with the family. 

Events 

Breakfast at 

the Lodge 

The Westgate 

Masonic Lodge 

#623 is preparing 

breakfasts once a 

month to benefit 

the Special 

Olympics. The 

public is invited to 

have breakfast the 

second Saturday of 

each month at 

2925 West Broad 

St. Adults eat for a 

donation of $6, 

children age 3 and 

above pay $3. 

Serving is from 9 

a.m. to noon. 

Produce 

giveaway 

The Hilltop 

YMCA hosts a 

fresh produce giveaway 

the third 

Wednesday of each 

month from 4 to 6 

p.m. at 2879 

Valleyview Drive 

in Columbus. For 

more information, 

call the YMCA at 

614-276-8224.

Westside Messenger - July 10th, 2022

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