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December 25, 2022 - January 14, 2023 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XLIX, No. 13 

A ‘golden’ 

Christmas 

Messenger photos by Sarah Slayman 

Lisa Burgess (top) helps 2-year-old 

Kenny Rodgers of the Hilltop as he 

selects his toys at her non-profit’s third 

annual toy drive at the Hilltop United 

Methodist Church on Dec. 17. Burgess 

founded Corday’s Golden Heart as an 

effort to help stop crime in the community 

in honor of her son who died due to 

violence five years ago during the 

Christmas season. This particular event 

is a part of Corday’s Golden Christmas, 

which includes five days of giving away 

food, toys, clothes, and love to children 

on the westside. “In order for me to overcome 

that trauma, I chose to think outside 

of myself and try to pour my love 

back out into the community,” said 

Burgess. 

As children file into Corday’s Golden 

Christmas toy drive, they are presented 

with many options for the items they 

would like to take home. Here, (bottom 

right) Dionna Zehner helps sisters, 

(from left) Brianna and Bella Osterolh, 

find their favorites. “I just want to help 

kids have a good Christmas,” said 

Zehner. 

Joann Allen and Dannita Campbell volunteer 

at the church’s third annual toy 

drive for the Hilltop community. “Today 

is a great example of good things that 

happen in our neighborhood,” said 

Allen. 

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A one-of-a-kind childhood education 

center is preparing to open its doors to 

future young learners living on the westside. 

On Dec. 12, city officials, county commissioners, 

local business leaders, and 

community advocates gathered to celebrate 

the completion of construction at the 

Hilltop Early Learning Center with a special 

ribbon-cutting ceremony. 

Located at 45 Clarendon Ave., the $22- 

million pre-kindergarten learning facility 

that was partially funded by a voterapproved 

bond issue features a dozen 

classrooms and a variety of wraparound 

services that will benefit not just the children 

enrolled at the center, but their families 

and the greater community as well. 

“This 50,000-square-foot structure is a 

powerful realization of a shared community 

vision that all children deserve access to 

opportunity, education, and support,” said 

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther during 

the ceremony. 

Free to those living 300 percent below 

the poverty level, which equates to an 

income of $54,930 for a household of two 

(e.g. one caregiver, one child) or an income 

of $83,250 for a household of four (e.g. one 

caregiver, three children or two caregivers, 

two children), the center will be open five 

days a week, year-round to host more than 

200 young learners looking to get an early 

start on their path to life-long success. 

Among those who have already enrolled 

their young learner at the center is Jonie 

Johnson, a childhood education advocate 

who works at a nearby school. 

“He keeps asking me when he’ll be able 

to get to go,” she said. “I am so excited 

because he is so excited about this opportu- 

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On Dec. 12, county commissioners, city officials, and community advocates on the westside celebrated the 

completion of construction at the Hilltop Early Learning Center with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. Once 

the center is licensed by the state department of job and family services, it will be able to serve more than 

200 children living on the westside. The Hilltop Early Learning Center is slated to officially open its doors later 

this winter. Pictured here preparing to cut into the ribbon to celebrate the occasion alongside children at the 

Lindbergh Early Childhood Education Center are (left to right) Dr. Gina Ginn, CEO of the Columbus Early 

Learning Centers, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther, Franklin County Commissioner Erica Crawley, and Jonie 

Johnson, caregiver to a future learner at the center. 

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nity. It’s not always that you get to have a child or care 

for a child who is so ready to go learn and at such a 

young age.” 

As the caretaker to her two young grandchildren, 

Johnson and the two boys got a sneak-peek at the facility 

when they attended a city-sponsored Family Fun 

Day in late October. While there, she asked the then 4- 

year-old Isaac Price Jr. his thoughts on the center and 

she received two very enthusiastic thumbs up. 

“I think it was love at first sight when he caught a 

glimpse of that magnificent indoor play area,” she said, 

referring to the expansive nature-based play structure 

that features slides, swings, sensory panels and a 

climbing wall. 

Johnson said she too fell in love with the place when 

she toured the facility and spoke to the staff who will 

be working there when it opens this winter. 

“Isaac has asthma and knowing that he is going to 

be attending a child care facility that has a healthcare 

clinic inside of it with nurses who know how to handle 

his medication and work with him when he has attacks 

just put me completely at ease,” she said. “It means a 

lot to have this kind of facility here because it means I 

don’t really have to worry as much about him getting 

the care and attention that he needs.” 

One of the most unique features at the Hilltop Early 

Learning Center is the 3,000-square-foot healthcare 

clinic that will be operated by staff with Nationwide 

Children’s Hospital. Not only will they be able to treat 

upset stomachs and the occasional bloody knee, but 

they will also be able to provide mental health services, 

physical support services, screening services and 

wellness checks. Most services will also be available to 

families who do not have children enrolled at the center. 

“When we started this project, we didn’t just want it 

to be a site for early childhood education although that 

is at the heart of our mission,” said Dr. Gina Ginn, 

CEO of the Columbus Early Learning Centers. “We 

also wanted to be able to provide families with the 

tools that are needed to be successful.” 

For instance, Ginn said the center will have a fully 

stocked food pantry for the families and the greater 

community to access. Most of the goods will be donated 

by Our Lady of Guadalupe Center, who will also distribute 

a bag of food monthly to families whose children 

are enrolled at the Hilltop Early Learning 

Center. 

“We not only want to surround our children with 

the tools to be successful in school and beyond, but we 

also want that success to be extended to our families 

and the community we serve.” 

Hilltop Early Learning Center officials say they 

hope the facility will be able to open its doors to the 

area’s future young learners this winter, preferably 

sometime in January. 

“We are still waiting to obtain our license from the 

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, but once 

we do, we will be up and running and ready to serve 

240 young learners on the westside,” said Ginn. 

Like so many others, Hilltop Partnership Director 

Paula Neal said she is counting down the days until 

they can welcome in their first pre-kindergarten class. 

“I have spent so much time in this building throughout 

the construction process and the end result is 

absolutely beautiful but it needs to be awakened,” she 

said. “Having the children here is going to do that, as 

will all of the families that this center will serve.” 

To see more information on the Hilltop Early 

Learning Center, including how to enroll your child at 

the facility or how to access its other services, visit hilltopearlylearning.org.


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By Dedra Cordle 

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The South-Western City School 

District’s annual financial review was presented 

at the December board of education 

meeting. 

Although the district saw a decline in its 

general fund revenues and an increase in 

its general fund expenditures, officials say 

the financial outlook of the district continues 

to be strong. 

According to Treasurer Hugh Garside, 

fiscal year 2021-22 saw the overall revenue 

decrease by almost 2 percent. He said the 

panic button need not be hit by that news. 

“Now, before you get shocked by our revenues 

decreasing, overall in the state of 

Ohio there was a pretty significant change 

that happened in the state’s biennial budget,” 

he said. 

Garside explained that the state will no 

longer provide funds for districts to account 

for students who are categorized as community 

school students or scholarship students. 

Instead, he said the state will cover 

the cost rather than provide funds for the 

districts as they have done in previous fiscal 

years. 

He added that the district received 

roughly $15 million through the state for 

its community school and scholarship students. 

Garside said that while the state’s decision 

to fund the programs could have been 

a big financial hit, the move will ultimately 

be considered a wash as the district will no 

longer have to include those programs in 

their expenditures. 

Some of the positive items of note in the 

district’s overall revenues, said Garside, is 

that they have received a number of 

Medicaid reconciliation payments to the 

tune of $1 million each, they have received 

a number of payment in lieu of taxes from 

Hall of Fame nominations 

Mayor Andrew Ginther is asking residents 

to nominate new candidates for the 

Columbus Hall of Fame. For years, the 

Columbus Hall of Fame has honored outstanding 

individuals who, through exemplary 

accomplishments, have gained 

national recognition for themselves and 

have brought credit to this city. 

Those nominating individuals for the 

Columbus Hall of Fame are asked to provide 

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about the nominee as possible, including 

biographies, resumes, articles and letters. 

Please complete a separate nomination 

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settlements with commercial properties, 

and they have a healthy residential and 

commercial tax base. 

“Fifty-five percent of our property tax 

revenues come from our residential and 

agricultural tax base, but this district also 

has a pretty strong commercial industrial 

tax base as well,” he said, noting that 45 

percent of the district’s revenue funds is 

attributed to commercial and industrial 

properties. 

According to Garside, the district’s total 

general fund revenue for fiscal year 2021- 

22 was $288 million, down $5 million from 

the previous fiscal year. 

On the expenditure side, the district 

saw a slight increase of roughly 1.5 percent; 

the total general fund expenditures 

for the 2021-22 fiscal year was $277.37 million. 

Garside said some of the rise in expenditures 

can be attributed to an increase of 

salaries and benefits for the district’s certificated 

and classified employees, the 

“final push” of the Ohio Facilities 

Construction Commission middle school 

build project, and an overall rise in the cost 

of materials and supplies. 

He said he anticipates that the Capital 

Projects Fund will go down in the next fiscal 

year as the district has completed the 

middle school build project. The 2021-22 

fiscal year saw the district spend $86.54 

million to cover the cost of its permanent 

improvement projects. 

Despite the slight decrease in the revenue 

and the slight increase in expenditures, 

Garside said the district’s finances 

are stable and he sees no need for the board 

to request an operating levy at this time. 

He added that the district has maintained, 

and will continue to maintain, a positive 

cash balance of roughly 5 to 10 months 

throughout the next five-years, if not 

beyond that duration of time. 

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Wreaths to honor the fallen 

Residents of the southwest and westside communities gathered at Concord 

Cemetery in Grove City on Dec. 17 to participate in Wreaths Across America, a 

nationwide commemorative event whose mission is to remember the country’s fallen 

veterans, honor those who currently serve, and teach the next generation the 

value of freedom. Among those who laid wreaths at the final resting place of local 

members of the armed forces was Trenton McCall, a freshman at Central Crossing 

High School. McCall is a cadet with the school’s NJROTC program which has sponsored 

the ceremony at the cemetery for the past two years. He is pictured here placing 

a wreath at the gravesite of Oliver Jones, a member of the Army who served in 

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STATE REPRESENTATIVE 

Ohio 

House 

Committees 

The committee structure of the Ohio House of 

Representatives is where the bulk of the legislative 

work gets completed. When a bill is introduced, 

it is referred to the committee that deals 

with its particular subject matter. It is discussed 

publicly by House members. Interested parties 

will testify about the pros and cons of the proposal 

so that House members understand better 

its effects and ramifications. Often times, it will be 

modified to accommodate the concerns brought 

forward in the hearings. If it is voted out of committee, 

it then can be considered by the entire 

House chamber. Should it get approved by the 

House, it is then referred to the Ohio Senate, 

where it undergoes a similar process. Only once 

a bill gains the approval of both legislative chambers 

can it get considered by the Governor for his 

approval. 

There will be 24 committees in the House in the 

135th General Assembly. The committees are as 

follows: 

Agriculture & Conservation 

Armed Services & Veterans Affairs 

Behavioral Health & Recovery Supports 

Civil justice 

Criminal Justice 

Economic & Workforce Development 

Elections & Apportionment 

Energy & Natural Resources 

Families, Aging, & Human Services 

Finance 

Financial Institutions 

Government Oversight 

Health 

Higher Education & Career Readiness 

Infrastructure & Rural Development 

Insurance 

Labor, Commerce, & Pensions 

Primary & Secondary Education 

Public Safety, Corrections, & State Security 

Public Utilities 

State & Local Government 

Technology & Innovation 

Transportation 

Ways & Means 

House members will get assigned to committees 

at the beginning of the General Assembly in early 

January. Members are designating their preferences 

to the new House leadership. I have identified 

three House committees that I feel will enable 

me to contribute the most for our district: Finance, 

Technology & Innovation, and Primary & 

Secondary Education. Alternatively, there are 

three additional committees with which I feel I 

can be helpful: Economic & Workforce Development, 

Higher Education & Career Readiness, and 

Ways & Means. The Speaker determines, based on 

his assessment of a member’s expertise, experience, 

and priorities and the needs of the entire 

chamber, who will serve on each committee. 

(Dave Dobos represents the new Ohio House of 

Representatives 10th District, which consists of 

most of the west and southwest sides of Columbus, 

parts of the south side of Columbus, Grove 

City, Urbancrest, and Franklin Township. He reports 

to us regularly via this column, which is paid 

for by Dobos for Ohio.) 

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It has been more than a decade since 

director James Cameron released his science 

fiction epic “Avatar” and the question 

that has most often arisen throughout this 

duration of time is whether it has any relevance 

within the public sphere. Despite 

fact-based evidence that it became the 

highest-grossing box office hit of all time, 

revolutionized the way computer graphic 

imagery was used within the entertainment 

industry, and somehow made people 

believe that 3D television was the way of 

the future, film critics and pop culture commentators 

alike came to the consensus that 

“Avatar” was but a blip on the radar of the 

zeitgeist, having little to no cultural impact 

on the hearts and minds of the masses. 

As this entertaining, albeit rather pointless, 

debate was taking place, Cameron 

was steadily toiling away, stating his 

intention to make not just one sequel to 

“Avatar” but four additional movies within 

this universe as well. The caveat, however, 

was that none of them would be filmed 

until he believed that visual effect technology 

had caught up to the vision he had in 

his head for the world of his creation. 

When the announcement came nearly 

five years ago that he would officially 

return to Pandora, film critics and pop culture 

commentators across the country 

began to once again question whether anyone 

would even care to revisit the lush 

world that featured nine-foot tall blue catlike 

natives clashing with humans as they 

tried to strip mine their planet for 

resources. Most believed that no one would 

care to revisit that place, that it was a 

waste of money, and that the public had 

moved far away from this world and turned 

to things such as the Marvel Cinematic 

Universe, the streaming revolution, and all 

other kinds of entertainment gamechanges. 

What they seemed to have forgotten, 

along with all that fact-based evidence presented 

in the first paragraph, was that 

“Avatar” created a quiet yet hardcore fanbase 

that had people trying to learn the fictionalized 

language of the native Pandoran 

tribe, making hundreds of trips down to 

Disney World to experience the related 

attraction, and plunking down even more 

money in this economy to see the original 

film when it came back to theaters earlier 

this fall. (Note: it even beat new theatrical 

releases.) But perhaps the most egregious 

oversight from those wondering whether 

people would pay to see this sequel, or any 

sequel thereafter, was that it was helmed 

by Cameron. Say what you want about 

him, but there is no questioning the sheer 

spectacle of his movies. And if there is anything 

the public wants to see, it is a visual 

spectacle to the likes of which they have 

not seen before on the silver screen. 

Ultimately, this is what “Avatar: The 

Way of Water” offers to the public: A 

chance to be immersed in a lush new world 

that is full of wonder, danger, and unimaginable 

beauty. Describing this film can 

sometimes come across like you are blowing 

smoke up the tush, but in its 3D state 

it is one of the most visually dazzling 

movies to ever come on the big screen. The 

picture is crisper, the technology more 

advanced, and the motion-capture aspect 

has improved by leaps and bounds from the 

original film. 

With all of that said, however, this film 

also displays some of Cameron’s worse 

traits, such as his flair for reminding people 

that he is responsible for some of the 

greatest movies of all time, his propensity 

to use the same words repeatedly, and his 

lack of detail to the story that is currently 

being told. He seems to forget that the 

audience wants answers to the questions 

that was raised in the first film, that they 

want answers to some of the questions that 

are bubbling forth in the second, and that 

they do not necessarily want to wait for all 

the answers to be given to them in the slow 

roll out of this franchise. My theory is that 

either he does not care about answering 

them as some threads left in the first film 

were cut completely out of the second or he 

feels secure in the relevancy of his world, 

positive that the masses will come out to 

see his vision regardless of his fast and 

loose approach with the storylines. Sadly, 

he is not mistaken as I know I am a part of 

that segment that will come out and see it 

because I do love this world that this maddening 

man has created. 

The sequel is set nearly two decades 

after the events of the first film where we 

find former Marine Jake Sully (Sam 

Worthington), now fully transported into 

his Na’vi avatar, living his best life with 

his fierce warrior wife Neytiri (Zoe 

Saldana) by his side. Over the years, the 

pair has welcomed three biological children 

— eldest son Neteyam (Jamie Flatters), second-oldest 

son Lo’ak (Britain Dalton), and 

youngest daughter Tuk (Trinity Jo-Li 

Bliss) — and have helped raised two other 

children, the Na’vi-human hybrid Kiri 

(Sigourney Weaver) and the humanhuman 

Miles (Jack Champion) who was 

left behind when Jake and the Na’vi banded 

together to boot the humans back to 

whatever remained of the world they had 

mined to near death. 

Content with their growing family — 

although the attitudes now coursing 

through their teenagers are causing some 

strife — their happiness abruptly ends 

when the humans (aka Sky People) come 

back with a vengeance with several ninefoot 

tall Na’vi clones who were implanted 

with the memories of the military men and 

women who were killed near the end of the 

first feature in tow. 

Uninspiring twist aside, these scenes 

are particularly affecting as it showcases 

the harm humans can do to other worlds in 

the name of advancement. It also serves to 

propel the story to another part of Pandora 

as Jake and the Sully clan flee from the 


In Entertainment 

Welcome to the wonderful world of James Cameron 

The Reel Deal 

Dedra Cordle 

clones now hell-bent 

on their destruction. 

And what a new 

world the place they 

land is. 

After finding 

refuge with the 

Matkayina, a water 

tribe, the Sully family set out to explore 

their new home nestled on the shores of the 

ocean, meeting all sorts of fantastic beasts 

along the way. Cameron spends much of 

the 192-minute run time playing within 

these surroundings, letting the audience 

get to know the new generation of the Sully 

children as they bond with majestic ocean 

animals and members of the new clan. 

Although it can seem indulgent at times, 

as if we are playing in his own personal 

bathtub full of his toys, the underwater 

scenes are quite breathtaking to experience. 

Less thrilling, however, is the written 

story within this film, which is really just a 

retread of the previous film minus the mineral 

that could have saved Earth. While 

the sequel certainly has more depth than 

its predecessor as the stakes are higher 

with children at play now, some of the justifications 

for the military Na’vi clones setting 

off around the Pandoran world just to 

fight Jake and his family is nonsensical at 

times. But that is the risk one takes when 

it comes to movies that are directed and 

written by Cameron — more attention is 

paid to the visual details rather than the 

spoken word and its story. Individually, 

they can be a powerful way to move a story, 

to move an audience, but if they are created 

together in harmony within a film it can 

be even more affecting to the mind and 

heart of the masses. That unfortunately is 

not the case with “Avatar: The Way of 

Water,” raising questions once again about 

its cultural relevance but it will still leave 

quite an impression with its ability to captivate 

the senses through its visual storytelling 

prowess. 

Grade 

Visually: A+, Story: B- 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff 

writer and columnist. 

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their HEAP application. Senior citizens may also 

visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov to apply online or to download 

a copy of the application. 

When applying, individuals need to have copies of the 

following documents: 

• Most recent utility bills 

• A list of all household members (including birth dates 

and social security numbers) 

• Proof of income for the past 30 days for all 

household members (12 months for certain income 

types) 

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household members 

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HEAP benefits are applied to an individual’s energy bill 

after Jan. 1. Applications for the HEAP program must be 

received by May 31, 2023. 

For more information or assistance with applying for a 

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New system will warn consumers 

According to Franklin County Auditor Michael 

Stinziano, a new notification to warn consumers will 

be applied to the scanners of stores that fail multiple 

Weights and Measures inspections. 

Consumers buying products at a scanner with the 

notice, which reads “Warning Nonsealed Scanner 

System,” are urged to check their receipts to make sure 

the price they paid was accurate. The notification 

includes a QR code to get more information about 

weights and measures inspections. 

The new protective measures were created after 

seven area Dollar General stores failed a second 

weights and measures inspection last month because 

their scanners were charging incorrect, higher prices. 

Follow-up inspections at those stores are being conducted, 

and stores that continue to fail inspection will 

have the notice applied to their scanners. 

“Consumers who buy products from stores with the 

nonsealed scanner notice are urged to check prices and 

make sure you pay the price listed on the store 

shelves,” Stinziano said. “Weights and Measures 

Inspectors will be following up with these stores and 

continue to be out in the community protecting consumers.” 

The Ohio Attorney General’s office has filed a consumer-protection 

lawsuit against Dollar General 

because of multiple inspection failures in several Ohio 

counties. 

Anyone who suspects they have been a victim of 

fraud can call the auditor’s office fraud hotline at (614) 

525-7226. 


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The National Trade Association 

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“See The Difference” 

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614-378-7469 

Remodels, 

12/18 

A 

Water Heaters, 

Plumbing, Fence, 

Sidewalks, Decks, 

Int./Ext. Paintng 

& Electrical Work 

Handyman - outdoor & 

indoor. Reasonable Rates 

614-634-2244 

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 

All Interior Remodels 

Also Fencing & 

Interior/Exterior Painting 

Free Est. ~ 18 Yrs. Exp. 

CDC/EPA Approved Guidelines 

614-284-2100 

1/8 A 

12/4 A 

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. 

Free Est. - Financing Avail. 

Member BBB Of Cent. OH 

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

614-419-3977 

or 614-863-9912 

HOME 

MAINTENANCE 

HOME 

REMODELING 

LANDSCAPING 

LAWN CARE 

LET US MAINTAIN 

YOUR LAWN & GARDEN 

FOR YOU 

Summer, Spring, 

Winter or Fall 

WE DO IT ALL!!!! 

Lawn Cuts, Edging, 

Trees & Shrubs, Garden, 

Mulching, Hauling, 

Garden Pond & 

Home Maint. 

Free Ests. Low Rates 

$20 & Up 

Kevin - 614-905-3117 

PAINTING 

Classified Services 

12/18 

A/M 

HANDYMAN SERVICES 

614-235-1819 

Charlies Handyman 

Service 

Over 40 yrs. exp. 

Hot Water Tanks 

Door Locks 

Kitchen/Bath Remodels 

Roofmg * Siding 

Porches & Decks 

614-319-6010 

blantoncharles894@gmail.com 

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 

ONYX 

LANDSCAPING 

614-407-5214 

www/Pmux:amdsca[omg;;c/cp, 

Full Service Lawn Care 

Start With Trust!! 

Painter Over 30 Yrs. Exp. 

Free Est. Reas. Rates 

Daniel - 614-226-4221 

1/22 A 

PLASTERING 

DRYW 

YWALL & 

PLASTER 

12/18 

A&M 

REPAIR 

AIR 

Textured Ceilings 

614-551-6963 

Residential/Commercial 

BIA 

PLUMBING 

All About Drains & Plumb. 

Will snake any small drain 

$145. 614-778-2584 

MYERS 

PLUMBING 

Exp Expert Plumbing 

New Const. & Fast Repairs 

Lic. - Permit AVailable 

Water * Sewer * Gas 

614-633-9694 

CHRIS’ 

PLUMBING 

“Plumbing & Drain Professional 

That You Can Count On” 

24 Hrs., 7 Days/Week 

No Overtime Charges 

24 Yrs. Exp. in Plumbing & 

Drain Cleaning Field 

Call For A Free Phone Estimate 

$100.00 For Any Small Drain 

614-622-4482 

30% OFF with AD 

POOL/SPA 

MAINTENANCE 

K&L Spa Cleaning 

Hot Tub Cleaning and 

Weekly Maintenance 

Keith 614-316-9809 

ROOFING 

RETIRED 

ROOFER 

BBB “A+” Rating 

All Types of Roof Repairs 

• New Roof Installation 

• Flashing 

• Chimneys Rebuilt 

• Flat Roof Specialist 

• Roof Replacement 

avail. upon request 

All Work Guaranteed 

614-352-7057 

Free Estimates 

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 

Warren Brewer Tree Service 

• Tree Removal 

• Tree Trimming 

• Stump Grinding 

1/8 

A&M 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568 

1/8 A 

1.07 W/SW


Hilltop History 

& Heritage 

George’s Coney Island originally was 

located at 3479 West Broad St., east of 

Wilson Road near Great Western 

Shopping Center. The restaurant 

opened in 1948 and the owner was 

George M. Petropoulos. The photo of 

George is from September of 1962. The 

restaurant closed in 2004 and moved to 

Georgesville Road. The restaurant left 

that location and is now George’s 

Coneys & Gyros, in Grove City. If you 

have a photo to share, contact Stacy 

Berndsen-Campbell at 

stacyberndsen12@gmail.com 

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 Dawn Tripp 

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 

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 

Pets of the week 

Arctic is a 4-monthold 

kitty who is looking 

to start the year 

off with a forever 

home, however he 

wants to stay with his 

bonded sibling, 

Glacier. Arctic is very 

sweet and cuddly. He 

is neutered, vaccinated, 

and up for adoption through Colony Cats. 

FYI: colonycats.org 

Glacier is a sweet 

kitty, who needs to be 

with his sibling Arctic. 

The bonded pair of 

long-haired kitties 

needs a home 

together for the holidays. 

Glacier likes to 

cuddle but may need 

a little time to adjust 

to a new home. The 

pair will bring someone 

a lot of love and happiness. You can meet 

them at the Colony Cats cage-free adoption 

center. 



These furry friends are available 

for adoption at local 

rescues and shelters 

Betsy is a 4-monthold 

puppy who is a 

sweet and loyal girl 

that just wants to be 

with her person. She 

does great with other 

dogs and is respectful 

of cats. Betsy is 

current on vaccines. 

She is doing great on 

house training but not quite at 100 percent. 

She is spayed, microchipped and ready to 

find her forever home. Adopt Betsy from 

Colony Cats and Dogs. 


Georgio is a 10-yearold 

pit bull mix who is 

a little bit shy. He has 

been quiet and 

reserved at the shelter 

and may need 

time to adjust to a 

new home, or he may 

relax and become 

more social. Georgio 

needs a person who 

is willing to let him come out of his shell at his 

own time. He has been at the shelter for a 

while and is eager to find a home. 

FYI: franklincountydogs.com 


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