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photo by 

Linda 

Dillman 

Hamilton 

Middle 

School 

teachers 

Cole 

Freshkorn 

(left) and 

Jenna 

Berry 

(right) 

help 

stock the 

HERO 

(Helping 

Every 

Ranger 

Out) 

Closet, 

which 

provides 

snacks, 

hygiene 

items, 

and clothing 

to students 

in 

need. 

HERO Closet helps kids 

By Linda Dillman 

Staff Writer 

An in-school resource is helping 

Hamilton Local Middle Schoolers in need 

by providing day-to-day necessities. 

The HERO Closet is the school’s own 

‘rest stop’ where students can pick up 

and take home items such as snack 

food, hygiene products, and clothing 

items. It was founded last year by a pair 

of teachers - Cole Freshkorn and Jenna 

Berry - who saw a need and turned 

their idea into action. 

“The closet is a one-stop spot where 

students have access to essential items 

that they might have limited access to, 

or potentially zero access to, at home,” 

said Freshkorn. 

When Berry and Freshkorn started 

working together, one of the first things 

they connected with and agreed upon 

was putting student-well being at the 

focus of their teaching and everything 

they did at Hamilton. 

“With that of course comes challenges,” 

said Freshkorn. “We understand 

that we work in a tight-knit community, 

and also understand that even 

if they don’t always show it, many of our 

students come from varying walks of life 

and backgrounds. We never fully understand 

what they are dealing with, and 

we want to have the ability to help them 

even after they leave our classroom.” 

In its pilot year, the HERO Closet 

was set up in a classroom cabinet where 

students had access before and after 

school, as well as between classes. This 

year, Berry and Freshkorn are moving 

the closet into a different classroom 

with a larger space in order to expand 

the closet. 

“We had students use it almost every 

single day to take home snacks and 

other supplies,” Freshkorn said. “It 

gave us a good sense of what we need to 

have stocked, and what items the kids 

might not need as much. Though we 

started with a donation from the 

Alumni Association, we saw many 

members of the community, friends, 

and family, as well as fellow staff members 

make contributions to the closet 

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Zucchinifest features big time entertainment 

By Katelyn Sattler 

Staff Writer 

The Obetz Zucchinifest is this Labor Day weekend featuring national 

musical acts, rides, games, a car show, arts and crafts tents, lots of food, a 

beer garden, and, naturally, delicious zucchini baked goods. 

The event will be held from Sept. 2-5 at Fortress Obetz, 2050 Recreation 

Trail, Obetz. Visit obetzzucchinifest.com for information. Parking and 

admission are free. 

According to Obetz Mayor Angela Kirk, “We decided to continue to allow 

free parking again this year, which benefits residents and could help a family 

that wouldn’t be able to come otherwise.” 

There will be rides and games. 

“We have a new ride company because the other ride company retired. 

The new company told us they will be bringing more rides this year than 

we’ve had in the past,” said Kirk. 

The city will publish a food guide on the Zucchinifest website, so residents 

will know what to expect ahead of time. 

This year’s Zucchini Beer is the delicious new Summer Squash Hazy IPA 

by BrewDog USA. 

The event will feature more than 60 vendors, with 22 of them being food 

vendors. 

Kirk said there’s a parade on Sunday, Sept. 4, and “Anyone can sign up 

to be in the parade. We have high school bands, some businesses, some 

youth sports teams, and, of course, some politicians passing out their literature.” 

The more than three-decade festival started small and has grown. 

“When Zucchinifest first started out, it was in a downtown park with a 

couple of pup tents and a church that was selling fried fish and cans of ,” 

said Kirk. “There were no rides. It was all tents.” 

The festival grew and then moved to Memorial Park and now to Fortress 

Obetz. 

“It’s always a good time and it’s like a homecoming for us,” said Kirk. “I 

mean, everybody comes home for that. It’s our thing.” 

Highlights include: 

•On Sept 1, the pageant takes place in the Fortress Courtyard at 6:30 

p.m. 

•On Sept. 2, the festival runs from 5-11 p.m. A car show will be held 

from 6-8 p.m. Concert gates 

open at 6 p.m. Hott Lucy takes 

the stage at 7 p.m. and Great 

White performs at 9 p.m. 

•On Sept. 3, festival hours 

are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Red 

Light Go takes the Courtyard 

stage at 3 pm. Fortress gates 

open at 7 p.m. The tailgate 

viewing party for the Ohio 

State vs. Notre Dame football 

game starts at 7:30 p.m. and 

Boyz II Men takes the stage at 

9 p.m. 

•On Sept. 4, festival hours 

are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. with a 

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for the kids.” 

Berry and Freshkorn said they were amazed at the 

outpouring from fellow Hamilton Township alumni 

once they noticed what they were doing in support of 

students. 

“It speaks to the type of community we have here,” 

said Freshkorn. 

Hamilton Schools Superintendent Mark Tyler said, 

in a former position, he was a middle school health 

teacher and an endeavor like the closet is near and 

dear to his heart. He commended Berry and Freshkorn 

for stepping up and taking the lead on a project that 

serves the needs of Hamilton students. 

The two educators are exploring options for the 

HERO Closet and discussed setting up an email 

address that students can go to if they need something, 

but don’t want to bring attention to themselves. The 

items would be delivered with anonymity. 

As for keeping the closet well stocked, the organizers 

are hoping the Hamilton community will continue 

to support the endeavor. Berry said they need basic 

clothing items such as socks and undergarments for 

both boys and girls. 

According to Berry, shower supplies and deodorant 

for boys and girls are in demand and, during the previous 

school year, socks were the first item to fly off the 

shelves. 

“It's one of the small items that many people don't 

think about, but something our students really need,” 

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“We need community support to help the 

HERO Closet be successful, so that our students 

can be successful. The HERO Closet 

assures us that our students are taken care of 

both in and out of the classroom.” 

- Jenna Berry 

Berry said. “In September, we will be doing a donation 

drive called, ‘Suit up September,’ asking for winter 

coats, jackets, hats and gloves. Many of our students 

struggle to get adequate gear heading into the wintertime. 

We wanted to get ahead of that this year and provide 

students with what they need to stay warm.” 

Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash are in short 

supply. However, the closet is currently well stocked 

with feminine supplies and oral hygiene products. 

Donations are accepted at the middle school during 

school hours, or can be picked up as well by contacting 

Berry or Freshkorn at jberry@hlsd.org or cfreshkorn@hlsd.org. 

“We need community support to help the HERO 

Closet be successful, so that our students can be successful,” 

said Berry. “The HERO Closet is not only 

important to us, but the students count on it for some 

of their basic needs. The HERO Closet assures us that 

our students are taken care of both in and out of the 

classroom.” 

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A bird’s eye view of a past Obetz Zucchnifest. This year’s festival will be held Sept. 2-5 at Fortress Obetz. 

parade at 1 p.m., Billy Starrett and the Hired Guns 

perform on the Courtyard stage at 3 p.m. Jess Kellie 

Adams performs on the Courtyard stage at 5:30 p.m. 

Concert gates open at 6 p.m. North to Nashville at 7 

p.m. and Roots & Boots take the stage at 8:30 p.m. 

•Labor Day hours are noon to 6 p.m. The Cincinnati 

Circus is performing from noon to 5 p.m. and New Ohio 

Wrestling takes the stage from 1-4 p.m. 

“There’s something for everyone in the musical genres 

the Zucchinifest brings in, from eighties rock to 

R&B to country,” said Kirk. “We hope everyone will 

come out and take a look around and enjoy all the fair 

food and the festivities.” 

Anyone age 18 and older who wants to join the 2022 

Obetz Zucchinifest Volunteer Team, email your full 

name and phone number to Kerri Duffy at 

kduffy@obetz.oh.us for a list of available volunteer 

positions and shifts.


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Obetz establishes Buckstone community authority 


Staff Writer 

Obetz City Council approved the creation 

of the new community authority for 

Buckstone. 

Buckstone is a mixed use development 

that will occupy about 800 acres at the corner 

of Lockbourne and Rathmell roads. 

“The new community authority is a separate 

board that operates independently of 

the city,” said Obetz City Administrator 

Rod Davisson. “It’s comprised of members 

from both the city and from the participating 

developers. It is the entity that receives 

the tax distribution.” 

The new community authority also 

receives the 5 mill new community authority 

charge in addition to the tax money for 

the Buckstone area, and has been named 

the “Buckstone Community Authority.” 

“With regard to the improvements, they 

can either contract with the city to make 

those improvements themselves or pay for 

the improvements,” said Davisson. “The 

new community authority is a separate and 

distinct entity. Although, to be fair, it is 

controlled by the city in the sense that your 

representatives are the most numerous on 

the board.” 

Of the nine board members appointed by 

council, four are citizen members, one represents 

local government, and one is a 

developer (since Obetz is also a developer of 

the former Warner farm in Buckstone). So 

council appoints six out of nine board members. 

Each board member council appoints 

will serve two-year overlapping terms with 

two of each of the initial citizen and developer 

members appointed to serve initial 

one-year terms. 

Mowing expenses 

Obetz is looking to reduce expenses by 

contracting out mowing. 

“Our lawn care expenses are running at 

$1.1 million,” said Davisson. “Some of our 

folks took the buyouts that worked on the 

lawn care crew. We were able to continue to 

get through because we have interns who 

work in that department, where we keep 

mowing, then reshuffle some of our other 

guys to help out. All of that's coming to an 

end.” 

Davisson couldn’t get many companies 

interested in a big contract this late in the 

season, but found Davey Tree was interested. 

Davisson said, “They do the tree trimming 

and the neighborhoods and we were 

kind of like, ‘you've been doing a good job 

for us’. They were interested in taking on 

this contract for us for this year. But 

because they have to hire people and buy 

equipment, they would really like an 18 

month contract. So essentially you finish 

out this year and do one more year.” 

The total cost would be $550,000 per 

season with Davey instead of the $1.1 million 

per season the city spends on lawn 

care. 

Zoning issues addressed 


Staff Writer 

A request for a zoning variance for the 

property at 4251 Holstein came before the 

Obetz Planning and Zoning Commission on 

Aug. 10. 

The application is for a variance to construct 

a small shed on the corner of the 

property. The property owner told the city 

that because of the way the property is 

graded, that was the only spot available to 

put a shed. The shed would be two feet 

from the property line on each side. The 

zoning code requires five feet from each 

side. The shed would also be in an easement. 

The homeowners association is 

agreeable to this location. There have been 

no objections from neighbors. 

The city would need access to the utility 

easement, so the shed would need to be 

moveable. 

Council Clerk Stacey Boumis said, “I 

think a lot of these smaller sheds can be 

moved on skids.” 

The property owner is agreeable to that. 

Mayor Angela Kirk said, “As long as it 

can remain moveable so that we can have 

access to the utilities, I’m agreeable to 

that.” 

The motion passed 5-0. 

Other P&Z news 

•The owner of the property at 4125 

Groveport Road is asking for a variance to 

allow a five foot high mesh fence. A mesh 

fence by itself is not permitted in the zoning 

code. Chain link is permitted up to four 

feet, however, mesh fence has only been 

permitted as a filler for typically another 

type of fence. For example, in the Butler 

Farms subdivision, if they have mesh, it is 

to be as part of a split rail fence, like the 

three-rail. 

For this parcel, the fencing is visible 

from Dill Street. 

Boumis thinks the fence should be more 

decorative than the one the owner showed 

the city, like what is permitted in Butler 

Farms. 

The owner indicated that a more decorative 

one is no problem. He also wants to 

put some landscaping on the inside and 

outside of the fence. 

“I think there needs to be a top rung and 

a bottom rung on that fence to make that 

look more like a fence than stockade fencing. 

How quickly are you going to take to 

do this?” asked Kirk 

The owner said he can comply with the 

type of decorative mesh fencing that was 

shown during the meeting. 

The commission approved the variance 

to the zoning code, with the conditions 

being that the city has access to that utility 

easements as well, and that the same or 

similar type fencing be constructed in comparison 

to something like in Butler Farms. 

Davey wanted a three year contract, but 

Davisson said, “My plan would be to let 

them finish this year and do next year, presuming 

everything goes well, bid it next 

summer for the 2024 mowing season.” 

Davisson said Davey wanted to buy the 

city’s equipment, but the city will keep 

their mowers. 

“We have about $20,000 in Scag mowers 

that we’ve already bought and paid for,” 

said Davisson. “If we use those every time 

(for finish mowing of rights-of-way and 

ditches), we won’t have to really buy anymore 

for a while.” 

Davisson also said Jess Griffith, now 

assistant safety director, and Lionel Dean, 

now in the facilities department, will still 

do all of the spray and treatment, which 

will “save the city about $2,000.” 

Davisson estimates it will take about 65 

days for the bidding process, which is why 

he asked council to approve a no-bid contract 

for Davey Tree this season. 

“Sixty five days without mowing grass is 

a problem,” he said. “But the city will save 

about $600,000” off the $1.1 million the city 

spends on mowing. 

Other news 

•Obetz Police Chief Mike Confer said 

that there was not a shooting in Butler 

Farms, even though television news and 

Facebook said there was. 

Mayor Angie Kirk added, “Several 

weeks ago, the Citizen app said there was a 

house on fire, which happens to be my 

brother-in-law’s house. I called him and we 

drove by and it was not on fire.” 

•Anyone 18 years of age and older who 

want to join the 2022 Obetz Zucchinifest 

Volunteer Team, email your full name and 

phone number to Kerri Duffy at 

kduffy@obetz.oh.us for a list of available 

volunteer positions and shifts. 

•Obetz City Council meets the second 

and fourth Mondays of each month at 6 

p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4175 

Alum Creek Drive, Obetz, to review and 

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Sink your teeth into “Day Shift” 

While the mining of stories in the well-worn book on 

vampiric lore has never truly gone out of style within 

the entertainment industry, there has been a shift in 

recent years to make these creatures of darkness more 

humorous, and thus more palatable, to the masses. 

However, there comes a time when the fan of the vampire 

wishes to see something that is edgier than these 

undead lightweights, but still wants the offering to 

maintain an overall sense of dangerous and mischievous 

fun. 

Enter “Day Shift,” a new Netflix original that 

attempts to bring back a more serious type of vampire, 

but not one that is so serious that it makes you dream 

of closing a lid on your still breathing body just to 

escape the banality (see, or rather don’t see, “30 Days 

of Night”). In this film, the majority of the vampires 

rarely speak; instead, they use their rapidly contorting 

bodies to inflict harm, horror, and a healthy dose of 

humor on the audience and on those who dare try to 

kill them in this bizarrely entertaining new universe. 

Leading the charge on those who dare try to kill 

them is Bud Jablonski (Jamie Foxx), a hard-working 

guy who just wants to provide a better life for his 8- 

year-old daughter Paige (Zion Broadnax). On his 

resume — one he freely admits should be updated and 

sent out to more reputable businesses — he is a longserving 

and committed cleaner of swimming pools in 

the San Fernando Valley but it turns out this is just a 

front to hide his primary source of income: hunting and 

killing the vampires who reside in his beloved city. 

In this world, killing vampires is a business — slayers 

earn cash by selling the fangs of the vamps they 

slaughter. And although Bud tends to kill a lot of them, 

his wallet and his savings are not displaying his financial 

rewards. This lack is due to the revoking of his 

membership in the international vampire hunting 

union and the low-ball figures he gets from black market 

dealers. 

Upon finding out that his ex-wife plans to relocate 

to Florida with their daughter in order to save money, 

Bud knows that the only thing that he can do to keep 

them in California is to try to get his union job back 

and kill a bunch of vampires in the process — but by the 

book this time. Although Bud figures the latter will not 

pose an issue, he soon discovers that there are human 

entertainment 

The Reel Deal 

and not-so-human complications at 

play on his mission to earn money 

for fangs. The human complication 

comes in the form of Seth (Dave 

Franco), a quasi-babysitter from 

the union who is meant to oversee 

his work and write down all of the 

code violations, and the not-sohuman 

complication comes in the 

form of Audrey San Fernando 

(Karla Souza), a feared vampiress 

who is not at all impressed with 

Dedra 

Cordle 

Bud’s slaughtering of her kin and the bloody mess he 

leaves behind in his wake. 

Although it is hard to find originality within the 

vampire genre — the undead creatures of the night 

have been around for more than a century and there 

have been just as many interpretations in books, film 

and television shows throughout — this film feels familiar 

yet creatively fresh, and that is due in large part to 

the smart script by Tyler Tice and Shay Hatten that is 

so well-played by Foxx and Franco. 

I have to admit that I wasn’t really feeling this 

movie until the 30 minute mark when Bud and Seth 

meet for the first time. While impressed with the fight 

choreography that takes place prior to this event, the 

human action was lagging until these two started 

butting heads and jockeying to see who could chew the 

most scenery. Though this film likely could have stood 

on its own with this clever script, it is these two who 

really made it so effortlessly entertaining. 

While this film doesn’t always stick the landing or 

pull off plot beats the way it wants to, “Day Shift” is a 

terrific combination of humor, ferocity, and fun. And 

although it won’t be for every fan of the vampire, I 

think it will be a good time for those looking to sink 

their teeth into a fresh action horror that packs a bit of 

a punch. 

Grade: C+ 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer and columnist. 

Lithopolis Honeyfest 

The Lithopolis Honeyfest will be held Sept. 9 from 

3-7 p.m. and Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown 

Lithopolis. Free admission, parking, and shuttle 

service. The event features bee beards, beekeepers, art, 

live music, honey bake-off, Ohio Honey Show, honey 

extracting, hive inspection, junior beekeeping, 

American Honey Princess, food trucks, photo contest, 

honey, and honey tasting. For information call 614- 

769-3824 or visit lithopolishoneyfest.com. 

“Saving the planet, one honey bee at a time!” 

Concert in the Park 

The city of Groveport’s Concert in the Park will be 

held the last Saturday of the month in August in 

Heritage Park, 551 Wirt Road. Bring a picnic dinner, a 

blanket or lawn chair, and invite your friends and family 

to this free concert series. Food Trucks will be available 

to purchase food and non-alcoholic beverages from 

5:30-8 p.m. Bands play from 6-8 p.m. Next performance: 

Aug. 27 - The Outlaw Uprising. For information 

call 614-836-3333. 

Concert at Zion Lutheran 

The Reynoldsburg Community Band will perform 

an outdoor concert on the back lawn of Groveport Zion 

Lutheran Church, 6014 Groveport Road, on Sept. 11 at 

6:30 p.m. 

The performance will include patriotic music and a 

tribute to 9/11. 

There will be a drawing for a $50 Kroger gift card 

that folks can sign up to win. Miller’s Ice Cream Truck 

will serve ice cream. 

CW Labor Day Festival 

The 100th annual Canal Winchester Labor Day 

Festival will be held Sept. 3, 4, 5. Hosted by the CW 

Labor Day Committee in historic downtown CW. Enjoy 

three days of family fun at the oldest and largest Labor 

Day Festival in Ohio. Live music, midway rides, car 

show, parade, and more. 

This year’s Sunday headliner is Uncle Kracker, a 

country pop artist with a number of Billboard 100 hits. 

For information visit www.cwlaborday.org.


Watching for the signs of the seasons 

As summer steams along toward its 

midpoint, I start to look for my purple pal 

in the countryside. 

Specifically, while I am out riding my 

bicycle on the paths of Three Creeks Metro 

Park, my eye scans the meadows as I watch 

for my annual, colorful friend to appear. 

By mid-summer, June’s wildflowers 

have had their day in the sun and have 

waned. The soft, lush bright green grasses 

of spring have transformed into sturdy, 

more coarse blades of faded green as the 

sun ekes away their moisture. The plants 

in the meadows are all taller as July rolls 

by, but their height does not match the 

glory of what is to come. 

In years past, I would not expect to see 

my friend in the fields until August, but in 

recent times I have noticed it gracing the 

meadows in late July. 

I watch for it with each bike ride as July 

begins to blend into August. Then, on July 

26, I saw it, along with many of its purple 

brethren, gracing one of the big meadows 

of Three Creeks Metro Park. Ironweed - 

big, bright, beautiful, and bold - its royal 

purple blooms standing out amongst all 

the green of the fields. 

Ironweed is a tall wildflower that can 

grow three to eight feet high. It’s a naturally 

occurring flower and gets its name from 

its strong stem. It attracts butterflies, 

bees, and other pollinators. 

Ironweed is a seasonal marker for me 

Editor’s Notebook 

Rick 

Palsgrove 

along with lightning 

bugs in June; 

Resurrection Lilies 

(which I inaccurately 

call Day Lilies 

because they shoot up from the ground so 

fast) in July or August; Goldenrod in 

September; pumpkins in October; and 

Peonies in spring. 

Another seasonal clock marker for me is 

noticing how the angle of sunlight changes 

bit by bit from month to month and the 

amount of daylight changes as the solar 

system spins around in its cosmic dance. 

But the first sight of Ironweed remains 

special for me. It is an example of beauty 

and strength. Its bloom lasts a while giving 

each successive bike ride a visual treat. 

When its magnificent purple bloom 

fades, I know that summer is slipping into 

autumn. But as I continue to bike the 

Three Creeks Bike path into the fall and 

early winter, the Ironweed’s spent tall 

stem remains as a promise that it’s glorious 

bloom was once there and that it will 

return again when the air is steamy, the 

bugs are buzzing, and the sun is high in 

the sky. 

Rick Palsgrove is managing editor of the 

Messenger Newspapers. 

Nakita and her brother 

came into rescue after 

their human mom 

passed away. They 

spent much time 

mourning her loss. 

Nakita is still very shy, 

but making progress in 

her foster home. She is 

very sweet, loves head 

scratches, Temptations 

treats, and a fancy feast or two. She would do 

best in a quiet home with someone patient 

enough to earn her trust, but in due time she’ll 

be your best friend. Contact Colony Cats if 

you’d like to meet Nakita. 

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Asher was surrendered 

to rescue after his former 

family experienced 

some serious medical 

issues and couldn’t 

continue to care for him. 

He is at the Colony Cats 

adoption center now 

looking for a new family. 

Asher does have some 

health issues. He is very 

susceptible to upper 

respiratory infections and may have a chronic 

runny nose. He also need a consistent diet to 

help with some skin issues. This guy is so 

friendly and affectionate though that you 

won’t care about those things. Asher lived in a 

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house with other cats and does well with 

them. 

FYI: colonycats.org 

Ivy Rose is a shy girl 

who is looking for someone 

with a quiet home 

and the patience to give 

her the time she needs 

to adjust. Ivy is not a lap 

cat but can be affectionate 

and likes to be near 

you. Her favorite trick is 

to flop on you when she approaches you for 

affection. She gets along with other cats and 

could potentially be good with older children 

who would understand her shyness. Ivy Rose 

needs a home of her very own to flourish in, 

to love a family to her full potential. Adopt her 

from Friends for Life Animal Haven. 

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Wilson is such a cutie. 

From the moment he 

meets you, his tail will 

never stop wagging. He 

loves getting attention 

and is in search of 

someone who will give 

him all the love and 

belly rubs he deserves. 

He would do best as your only furry friend and 

must meet everyone living in his forever home 

prior to adoption. Come meet this handsome 

man today at the county shelter. 

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you qualify for extra help on your prescription copays, along with insulin coverage. Reviewing the plan information over 

the phone or in person, you need to be confident in your decision. Guiding you on the right path to Medicare.


Ranger ticket prices 

The 2022-23 Hamilton Townshi 

Rangers and Mid-State League ticket 

prices are - high school contests: $7 for 

adults and students; middle school contests: 

$5 for adults and students. Senior 

citizens will be admitted free of charge at 

home events. Home event tickets will be 

sold through the link above. No cash tickets 

will be sold. Away games may also only 

offer online ticket sales, depending on the 

opponent and their ticket policy. Ticket 

prices for OHSAA Tournament contests 

will be the ticket rate set by the OHSAA 

and the Central District Athletic Board. 

Blood drive 

Did you know about 62 percent of the 

U.S. population is eligible to give blood, 

but, only about 3 percent does? 

By making an appointment to help save 

lives with the American Red Cross in 

August, donors can pump up the blood supply 

and keep it from falling to shortage levels. 

Platelet donors are especially needed 

now. 

As a thank-you, all who come to give 

Aug. 1-31 will be automatically entered for 

a chance to win gas for a year, a $6,000 

value. There will be three lucky winners. 

Everyone who comes to give blood or 

platelets in August will also receive a $10 

e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Donors 

can schedule an appointment to give using 

the Red Cross Blood Donor app, by visiting 

RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800- 

RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). 

The next local blood drive will be in 

Groveport on Aug. 29 from 1-7 p.m. at St 

Mary’s Church Groveport, 5684 Groveport 

Road. 

9/11 remembrance 

A remembrance ceremony for 9/11 will 

be held Sept. 11 at 1 pm. The program will 

be held at Motts Military Museum at 5075 

S Hamilton Road in Groveport. More information 

will be available soon. 

Library School Help Centers 

The Columbus Metropolitan Library’s 

School Help Centers for grades K-12 open 

Aug. 22 with staff and volunteers are ready 

to help. These after-school spaces give your 

students access to technology, resources 

and the library’s catalog of books and 

materials. 

Visit columbuslibrary.org/school-help 

for information. Hours vary by location. 

Local library School Help Centers are: 

•Southeast Branch, 3980 S. Hamilton 

Road, Groveport. Monday-Thursday from 


4-7 p.m. and Friday from 3-6 p.m. 

•Canal Winchester Branch, 115 

Franklin St., Canal Winchester. Monday- 

Thursday from 3:30-6:30 p.m. and Friday 

from 3-6 p.m. 

•South High Branch, 3540 S. High St., 

Columbus. Monday-Thursday from 3:30- 

6:30 p.m. and Friday from 3-6 p.m. 

Lockbourne Council 

Lockbourne Village Council meets the 

second and fourth Mondays of each month 

at 7 p.m. Council will meet in-person at 

the Lockbourne Municipal Building, 85 

Commerce St., Lockbourne. 

Hamilton school board 

Hamilton Local Board of Education 

meetings are held at 6 p.m. at the 

Hamilton Local Education Center, 775 

Rathmell Road, Columbus. For information 

on meeting dates visit www.hamiltonlocal.k12.oh.us. 

Obetz Farmer’s Market 

The Obetz Farmers’ Market is held on 

the first Wednesday of the month from 4-7 

p.m. through September in downtown 

Obetz (across from 4256 Groveport Road, 

Obetz). It offers a selection of baked goods, 

produce, meats, eggs, and crafts. 

Emergency services 

Emergency medical, fire, and rescue services 

in the Obetz area are provided by either 

the Hamilton Township Fire Department or 

Madison Township Fire Department depending 

on your location. For non-emergencies, 

call the Hamilton Township Fire 

Department at (614) 491-1013. The Madison 

Township Fire Department may be reached 

at (614) 837-7883. 

Splash Pad 

The Splash Pad in Obetz will operate 

until Sept. 5. Use of the facility is free and it 

is open to residents and non-residents. 

Hours are Monday - Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

According to the city of Obetz, “The 

Splash Pad is intended to be used by individuals 

12 years and under. Individuals 

under the age of 12 must be accompanied 

by someone who is 16 years of age or older. 

Individuals that are 13 years of age or 

older may enter the Splash Pad if supervising 

children 6 years of age and under or an 

individual with special needs.” 

The Lancaster Park shelter house is 

available for all Splash Pad visitors. It is 

not available for rentals. 

Call 614-491-1080 for information. 

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Down on the farm 

reshing time 

Messenger photos by Rick Palsgrove 

A golden wheat field is a beautiful sight and its appearance in July means it is grain 

threshing season at Metro Parks’ Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 State Route 

674 N., near Canal Winchester. On July 13-14, the farm workers use a 19th century era 

horse powered threshing machine (at left) to separate the seed heads of wheat, oats, 

barley and rye from straw stalks. Our 19th and early 20th century Central Ohio farming 

ancestors used a machine similar to this. The wheat is planted in October, lies 

dormant in the winter, grows again in the spring, and ripens in July when it is harvested. 

After threshing, the wheat is sold for profit, fed to livestock, and some is saved for 

seed. Pictured here, wheat stalks are tossed into the thresher from the farm wagon. 

Threshing is hot, dusty work. One worker stands atop a wagon piled high with wheat 

and uses a pitchfork to toss the wheat to another who runs it through the thresher. 

After the wheat is separated the straw flies out a chute where another worker piles it 

up. A Slate Run Living Historical Farm worker (above) drives the horses in a circle to 

to drive an apparatus of belts and gears to power the threshing machine.


Eastland-Fairfield free and 

reduced lunch program 

Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical 

Schools announced its 2022-23 program 

year policy for Free and Reduced Price 

Meals for students unable to pay the full 

price of meals served under the National 

School Lunch and School Breakfast 

Program. 

Each school office and the central office 

has a copy of the policy, which may be 

reviewed by any interested party. 

The Federal Income Eligibility 

Guidelines will be used to determine eligibility. 

Children from families whose annual 

income is at or below the federal guidelines 

are eligible for free and reduced-price 

meals. 

Application forms are distributed to all 

homes in a letter to parents or guardians. 

To apply for free and reduced-price benefits, 

households should complete an application 

and return it to the school. 

Additional copies are available at the principal’s 

office in each school. A complete 

application is required. Households that 

currently receive Special Nutrition 

Assistance Program Benefits or Ohio 

Works First funds for a child must provide 

the child’s name, the SNAP or OWF case 

number and signature of an adult household 

member on the application. 

Households that do not receive SNAP or 

OWF funds must provide the names of all 

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the Social Security Number of the adult 

signing the application or state “none” if 

the adult does not have a Social Security 

Number, the amount and source of income 

received by each household member (state 

the monthly income) and the signature of 

an adult household member. If any of this 

information is missing, the school cannot 

process the application. 

Families with children eligible for school 

meals may be eligible for free health care 

coverage through Medicaid and/or Ohio’s 

Healthy Start & Healthy Families programs. 

These programs include coverage 

for doctor visits, immunizations, physicals, 

prescriptions, dental, vision, mental 

health, substance abuse and more. Call 1- 

800-324-8680 for more information or to 

request an application. Information can 

also be found on the web at 

http://jfs.ohio.gov/ohp/consumers/familychild.stm. 

Anyone who has an Ohio 

Medicaid card is already receiving these 

services. 

The information provided on the application 

is confidential and will only be used 

for the purpose to determine eligibility and 

may be verified at any time during the 

school year by school or other program officials. 

To discourage the possibility of misrepresentation, 

the application forms contain 

a statement above the space for signature 

certifying that all information furnished 

is true and correct. Applications are 

being made in connection with the receipt 

of federal funds. Schools or other officials 

may check the information on the application 

at any time during the school year. 

Deliberate misrepresentation of information 

may subject the applicant to prosecution 

under applicable state and federal 

laws. 

Households will be notified of the 

approval or denial of benefits. 

Foster children are categorically eligible 

for free meal benefits regardless of the 

household’s income. If a family has foster 

children living with them and wishes to 

apply for such meals or milk for them, contact 

the school for more information. 

Under the provision of the policy, 

Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical 

Schools will review applications and determine 

eligibility. If a parent or guardian disagrees 

with the decision on the application 

or the result of verification, the decision 

may be discussed with the determining 

official on an informal basis. If a formal 

appeal is desired, the household has the 

right to a fair hearing. A fair hearing can 

be requested either orally or in writing 

from: Eastland-Fairfield Career & 

Technical Schools, Attn: Dr. Kimberly 

Pietsch Miller, 4300 Amalgamated Place, 

Groveport, OH 43125 

The policy contains an outline of the 

hearing procedure. 

Households may apply for benefits any 

time during the school year. If a household 

is not currently eligible and if the household 

size increases or income decreases 

because of unemployment or other reasons, 

the family should contact the school to file 

a new application. Such changes may 

make the children of the family eligible for 

free or reduced-price benefits if the family 

income falls at or below the levels shown 

above. 

In accordance with federal civil rights 

law and U.S. Department of Agriculture 

civil rights regulations and policies, this 

institution is prohibited from discriminating 

on the basis of race, color, national origin, 

sex (including gender identity and sexual 

orientation), disability, age, or reprisal 

or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. 

Program information may be made 

available in languages other than English. 

Persons with disabilities who require alternative 

means of communication to obtain 

program information (e.g., Braille, large 

print, audiotape, American Sign 

Language), should contact the responsible 

state or local agency that administers the 

program or USDA’s TARGET Center at 

(202) 720-2600 or contact USDA through 

the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877- 

8339. 

To file a program discrimination complaint, 

a Complainant should complete 

Form AD-3027, USDA Program 

Discrimination Complaint Form which can 

be obtained online at: 

https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/doc 

uments/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint- 

F o r m - 0 5 0 8 - 0 0 0 2 - 5 0 8 - 1 1 - 2 8 - 

17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by 

calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter 

addressed to USDA. The letter must 

contain the complainant’s name, address, 

telephone number, and a written description 

of the alleged discriminatory action in 

sufficient detail to inform the Assistant 


Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about 

the nature and date of an alleged civil 

rights violation. The completed AD-3027 

form or letter must be submitted to USDA 

by: 

•Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, 

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil 

Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, 

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or 

•Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; 

or 

•Email: program.intake@usda.gov 

This institution is an equal opportunity 

provider. 

No Kidding program 

The Franklin County commissioners 

voted to accept a $1 million grant from the 

U.S. Department of Health and Human 

Services to operate a three-year program to 

address economic mobility and responsible 

parenting with teens and young adults. 

The county’s Child Support 

Enforcement Agency (CSEA) will administer 

the grant and provide instruction using 

the No Kidding Ohio curriculum to promote 

economic mobility, build parenting 

and healthy relationship skills, reduce 

unplanned pregnancies, and prevent relationship 

violence. 

“Each of us commissioners has kids and 

we know that, even in the best of circumstances, 

parenting can be really tough. For 

young people who are still figuring themselves 

and their relationships out, and who 

might not yet have a career or other 

resources to fall back on, it’s even more difficult,” 

said board of commissioners president 

Erica Crawley. “And once you’ve 

started a family, it can be even tougher to 

get ahead, so with this program, we aim to 

help give young people the tools and confidence 

they need to thrive.” 

In addition to material from child support 

experts, the program will use a peerto-peer 

approach, employing young parents 

to augment its lessons with their own firsthand 

experience. It will include a social 

media and digital marketing campaign to 

further the message and reach teens and 

young adults with the knowledge, skills, 

and resources that will help them achieve 

their goals, move up the ladder of economic 

mobility, and to be successful, responsible 

parents. 

Franklin County’s teen birth rate is 

more than twice the state and national 

averages, with 41.6 births per 1,000 women 

aged 15-19. The grant will fund two fulltime 

positions in CSEA, which will partner 

with several other county and community 

agencies to provide a full suite of wraparound 

services to the program participants. 

The new program will be stood up over 

the course of the next year, with programing 

set to begin in the fall of 2023. 

Southeast Library 

The Southeast Branch of the Columbus 

Metropolitan Library is located at 3980 S. 

Hamilton Road, Groveport. For information 

visit www.columbuslibrary.org or call 

614-645-2275.

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•The first township school was located in a log 

State safety training 

Road closure 

cabin on property owned by Thomas Johnson and the 

Per the Franklin County Engineer’s office, Hayes first dedicated school building was constructed on part 

Road between the intersection of Pontius Road and of a farm owned by the Stewart family. Students 

Hayes Road and 7186 Braun Road will be closed for 60 walked to school or rode on horseback. 

days starting July 25 for road widening and resurfacing. 

•There were several grist and sawmills operating 

Detour route: westbound drivers on Hayes Road along township waterways, the first thought to be 

will follow Richardson Road south to London- erected on the Scioto River in the northwest section of 

Lancaster Road, west to Pontius Road, and north to Hamilton Township, and was in operation until the 

Hayes Road. Eastbound drivers will the follow the feeder canal was built linking Columbus to the main 

same route in the opposite direction. 

system at Lockbourne. 

•Dr. Jeremiah Clark was the first doctor to settle in 

Hamilton Twp. historical nuggets 

Hamilton Township after graduating from a Cleveland 

school in 1825. He served local patients until 1846 and 

•The first birth recorded in Hamilton Township passed away in 1865. The first doctor in Lockbourne 

was on Sept. 20, 1800 of Maximilla Fisher, the daughter 

of Michael and Sarah Fisher, who lived along the Shadeville started his practice sometime between 1850 

arrived around 1833 and the first physician in 

banks of the Scioto River. The oldest burial in the and 1851. 

Walnut Hill cemetery on Rathmell Road is the •The village of Shadeville was laid out in 1853, and 

February 1811 burial of John Hornbaker. 

named by A.G. Hibbs in honor of his wife. Her maiden 

•The first township road, which was later abandoned 

and became part of farmland once owned by with Hibbs serving as the first postmaster. As late as 

name was Shade. A post office opened the same year, 

Timothy Sherman, was the Franklin and Chillicothe 1880, the town still contained the post office, a saloon, 

Road. The first township tavern, kept by James hotel, gristmill, shops, church and school. 

Culbertson, was located on the roadway. 

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is reminding Ohio school officials 

that his office provides resources designed to help prevent 

such violence before it happens. 

“Prevention training saves lives,” Yost said. “We help educate 

the men and women who wear the badge to recognize and defuse 

catastrophes before more families are devastated.” 

As part of ongoing efforts by the Attorney General’s Office to 

improve school safety, the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy 

(OPOTA) has developed a course called Single Officer Response to 

Active Threat (SORAT), designed for school resource officers and 

instructors from law enforcement agencies. 

The office also awards grants to schools for use across an array 

of areas to enhance student safety, including certification training 

for school resource officers, active-shooter or school safety training 

or equipment, and training to identify and assist students with 

mental health issues. The school safety fund has about $5.4 million 

remaining. 

More than 1,000 Ohio law enforcement agencies and 100 

schools have taken advantage of the program. 

In addition, the Attorney General’s Ohio School Threat 

Assessment Training Program continues to teach law enforcement 

officers and school officials how to recognize and act on 

behavioral warning signs before they lead to violence. Funding is 

still available for school resource and DARE officers who wish to 

complete the training. 

Yost encourages all law enforcement officers to complete the 

training; to date, 2,200 officers have done so. 

Since 2020, the Attorney General's Office has provided a combined 

$1 million in grant funding for Ohio law enforcement for 

taking Ohio School Threat Assessment Training and conduct vulnerability 

assessments on school buildings. 

For more information, visit ohioattorneygeneral.gov. 

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HELP WANTED 

Kings Kids Daycare 

in Grove City is hiring Fun, 

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PT Helper Needed 

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PETS 

German Shepherd 

Puppies, AKC registered. 

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AKC German Shepherd 

Puppies ready to go 

August 29. Will have 1st 

shots and be dewormed. 

Taking deposits. 765-617- 

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WANT TO BUY 

WE BUY JUNK CARS 

Call anytime 614-774-6797 

ANTIQUES 

WANTED 

Victrolas, Watches, 

Clocks, Bookcases 

Antiques, Furn. 

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or 614-783-2629 

We Buy Junk Cars & 

Trucks. Highest Prices 

Paid. 614-395-8775 

MISC. 

FOR SALE 

Electric Wheelchair - If 

interested, call 614-928-2352 

Toro Lawn Mower & 

Weed Eater - $55.00. 

614-357-6204 

AIR CONDITIONING 

AIR CONDITIONING 

Complete System 

Clean & Check 

$49.95 

BLACKTOP 

AGM OHIO 

ROOFING & 

SEALCOATING 

Free Estimates 

Cell 614-599-0262 

CARPET CLEANING 

CARPET CLEANING 

Any 5 areas ONLY $75 

Home Powerwash $99-$300 

614-805-1084 

Specializing in Pet Odors 

CARPET SALES 

CLEANING 

Looking for Mrs. Clean? 

For excellent cleaning serv 

at reas. rates w/great refs, 

dependable. 10% Seniorr 

Disc. Free Est. Also runs 

Errands - Gwen 614-226-5229 

CONCRETE 

8/28 A 

Free Electronic Leak Testing 

All Makes • All Models 

46 Yrs. Exp. • Senior Discount 

614-351-9025 

BLACKTOP SEALING 

Driveways & Parking Lots 

614-875-7588 

SANTIAGO’S 

Sealcoating & Services LLC 

Quality Materials Used 

FALL IS COMING! 

Driveway Seal & Repair! 

Top Seal Cracks! 

Residential & Commercial 

Mulching, Edging & Clean-ups 

“Ask for whatever you need.” 

BBB Accredited-Fully Insured 

Call or text for Free Est. 

614-649-1200 

9/11 

A/M 

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. 

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 

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CONCRETE 

AJ’s Concrete, 

Masonry 

Good Work - Fair Prices 

Block Foundations 

Driveways • Sidewalks 

Epoxy/Overlay Floors 

Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests. 

614-419-9932 

ALL-CITY CUSTOM 

CONCRETE 

All Types Concrete Work 

New or Tear Out-Replace 

40 Yrs. Exp. 

(614) 207-5430 

Owner is On The Job! 

R&L 

CONCRETE 

&MASONRY 

* Stone * Brick * Block 

Masonry Repairs 

614-917-8227 

EDDIE MOORE 

CONSTRUCTION 

Quality Concrete Work 

Lt. Hauling & Room Add., 

Block Work & Excavation 

Stamp Patios, 

Bsmt. Wall Restoration 

36 Yrs Exp - Lic & Ins. 

Free Ests. 614-871-3834 

GUTTERS 

Bates & Sons 

GUTTER CLEANING 

5 ★ Google Reviews 

614-586-3417 

HAULING 

DEAN’S HAULING 

614-276-1958 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

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. 

8/28 

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 

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 

8/28 A 

9/11 A 

9/11 A 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

C&JHandyman 

Services LLC 

Minor Plumbing & Electric 

Install Hot Water Tanks, 

Dishwashers & Disposals 

All Interior Remodels 

Also Fencing & 

Interior/Exterior Painting 

Free Est. ~ 18 Yrs. Exp. 

CDC/EPA Approved Guidelines 

614-284-2100 

HOME 

REMODELING 

Handyman Remodeling 

Over 35 yrs exp. 

Larry 614-376-7006 

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 

Charlies Handyman 

Service 

Over 40 yrs. exp. 

Hot Water Tanks 

Door Locks 

Kitchen Remodels 

Roofing * Siding 

Bathrooms and more! 

614-319-6010 

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LANDSCAPING 

A-1 QUALITY 

TREE & LANDSCAPE 

Family Owned 

Serving Central Ohio 

Since 2004 

Bed & Yard Maint. 

Weeding, Mulching, etc. 

Hedge/Shrub Trimming 

*Stump Removal 

614-596-9504 

Insured - Free Est. 

LAWN CARE 

The Lawn Barber 

Cut, Trim, Blow away 

Hedge Trimming, Edging 

614-935-1466 

MANNY’S LANDSCAPE 

Free Estimates 

,Mulching, Trees Removed, 

Patios, Powerwashing, etc. 

Call 614-378-1237 

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 

7/17 A 

8/28A 

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 

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* Stone * Brick * Block 

Masonry Repairs 

614-917-8227 

INFORMATION 

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For This Ad In Our 

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& Groveport 

For Info Call 

614-272-5422 

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 

DRYW 

YWALL & 

PLASTER 

8/28 

A&M 

REPAIR 

Textured Ceilings 

614-551-6963 

Residential/Commercial 

BIA 

PLUMBING 

All About Drains & Plumb. 

Will snake any small 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 

9/11 A 

9/11 A 

PEST 

CONTROL 

POOL/SPA 

MAINTENANCE 

K&L Spa Cleaning 

Hot Tub Cleaning and 

Weekly Maintenance 

Keith 614-316-9809 

POWERWASHING 

POWERWASHING 

at Reasonable Rates 

Gwen 614-226-5229 

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 

Bates & Sons 

Soft Wash & Powerwash 

5 ★ Google Reviews 

614-586-3417 

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 

A-1 QUALITY 

TREE & LANDSCAPE 

Family Owned 

Serving Central Ohio 

Since 2004 

614-596-9504 

Insured - Free Est. 

Warren Brewer Tree Service 

• Tree Removal 

• Tree Trimming 9/11 

A&M 

• Stump Grinding 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568 

BURNS TREE SERVICE 

Trimming, Removal & 

Stump Grinding. 

614-584-2164 

8/28 A&M


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