Groveport Messenger - December 25th, 2022

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Spreading joy
Messenger photo by Rick Palsgrove
Volunteer Scott Clinger carries out armfuls of Christmas goods to be given to area families in need as
part of Groveport Madison Human Needs’ Christmas Adopt-a-Family program. “This year we have an
overwhelming response from residents in our community who are asking for help at Christmas and with
rent and utilities,” said Groveport Madison Human Needs Director Christine Boucher. Boucher said 105
families with 325 children will have Christmas under their tree thanks to “the incredible help from others
in our community who contributed by adopting and shopping for families, contributed to our food, coats
and new toy drive, and financially so we can take families in emergency crisis before Christmas shopping.”
Donations of food, toys, clothing, and other necessary items were distributed from Groveport Zion
Lutheran Church on Dec. 16 and 17.
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By Rick Palsgrove
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Police update on problems in the schools
By Rick Palsgrove
Groveport Editor
Groveport Police officials are concerned about the problems in
Groveport Madison Schools that require a frequent police presence.
In his report to Groveport City Council, Groveport Police Chief
Casey Adams said that, in November, officers responded to 42
calls for police to schools within Groveport and that 16 of these
calls were generated from Groveport Madison High School. He
said the calls included assaults, disorderly conduct, officer in trouble,
fights among students, and students with hand guns.
“What goes on in the schools affects how people view our community,”
said Groveport City Councilman Jack Rupp at council’s
Dec. 12 meeting.
Rupp added that, while city council does not have jurisdiction
on what goes on in the schools, he has been attending Groveport
Madison Board of Education meetings to “stay informed.” Other
council members also indicated an interest in attending the school
board meetings.
According to the Groveport Police, a sampling of police calls at
the high school in November included: Nov. 3 - a student had 40
caliber bullet magazines fall out of his pants pocket; Nov. 7 - several
fights among students; Nov. 9 - student arrested for possessing
a hand gun on school property; Nov. 15 - several students fighting;
Nov. 17 - female student assaulted by another female student; and
Nov. 21 - female student assaulted two other female students.
“Some calls resulted in several law enforcement agencies
(including Groveport, Madison Township, Obetz, Franklin
County, and Columbus) taking official action,” said Adams. “This
action ranged from visual presence from officers in the schools to
pepper spray use of force on large groups of individuals assaulting
each other and staff members, and detaining and arresting individuals
with hand guns on school property during the normal
school hours.”
Adams said his department has discussed with Groveport
Madison Schools administrative staff his concerns with “the large
amount of resources these incidents require, which then requires
our police department to divert from normal patrol duties to handle
and monitor the high school when a critical incident occurs on
school property.”
See POLICE, page 3
The city of Groveport’s 2023 budget reflects the rising costs of
the modern economy.
Groveport City Council approved the budget Nov. 14.
“We want to improve and update what we have. It’s a strong
budget,” said Groveport City Administrator B.J. King. “It considers
the increased cost of operations, which includes higher fuel
costs as well as increases in wages and employee health insurance.
We are hopeful we can do some things to lower the health
insurance costs. We are looking into health insurance cost options,
including plans such as Medicare for those who may be eligible.”
Budget overview
King said the 2023 budget targets the need for continued
investment in infrastructure as well as investing in the day-to-day
services provided to city residents and businesses.
“The budget anticipates an increase in a little over $1.2 million
in general fund revenues when compared to 2022,” said King.
“The anticipated combined expenditures for all funds is up $6.1
million compared to 2022. This increase, in part, constitutes an
anticipated double digit increase to health insurance costs, continued
investment in infrastructure improvements, replacement
of aging equipment, and an initial investment in updating our
security and information technology (IT) infrastructure.”
Total estimated appropriations for 2023 are $48.1 million,
which is up from $42 million in 2022.
Total estimated generated revenues for 2023 are $32.7 million,
which is down from $35.8 million in 2022.
The general fund revenue for 2023 is estimated at $17.6 million,
which is up from $16.4 million in 2022. The bulk of this funding
comes from income tax revenue, which is projected to be $15.7
million in 2023 compared to $14.8 million in 2022.
Other estimated 2023 revenues include
$540,000 from property taxes and various other
amounts in other city fund categories that
include grants, taxes, leases, fees, and permits.
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demolition of KidSpace, 630 Wirt Road, and replacing
it with additional public parking at a cost of $500,000.
King said several downtown area businesses have
expressed a need for more public parking and the city
is looking at its options.
He said city officials will not make a decision on
demolishing KidSpace until, “We have a firm home for
the kids’ programs housed there. No KidSpace programs
will be sacrificed.”
He said a possible home for the KidSpace programs
could be Groveport Town Hall at 648 Main St.
Currently the public parking lots south of Main
Street are often full.
“We’re looking at how to fulfill our need for more
parking downtown,” said King.
King said the timing of when the proposed demolition
of KidSpace would take place and when the parking
spaces would be added is to be determined.
“Assuming the budget is approved, we would proceed
with getting design quotes for the project,” said
King. “I anticipate this would occur in mid-summer
2023.”
King said the number of new parking spaces that
would be created is to be determined after all requirements
are put into the plan.
“The plan would be designed once an engineering
firm is hired for the project,” said King.
King said the $500,000 cost is for the entire project,
including demolition of KidSpace and parking lot construction.
The building was built in 1955 and was originally
the Groveport Municipal Building for many years and
later was home to the senior center. KidSpace moved
into the building in the early 2000s after the senior
center moved to the Groveport Recreation Center.
According to King, there are other cost factors to
consider regarding the KidSpace building as the 67-
year-old structure has leaks, needs a new roof at an
estimated cost of $70,000, and the HVAC system
needs to be replaced.
The KidSpace building also includes two public art
works - a mural on an interior wall depicting
Groveport during the Ohio and Erie Canal era and a
Groveport Elementary student art project on an exterior
wall. When asked if these art works would be
saved, King said, “This is all based on the condition of
the murals and the design of the project. This will be
determined during design of the project.”
Wert’s Grove/Rarey’s Port buildings
The budget includes $1.1 million for the interior
construction build out of the second floors of the new
Wert’s Grove and Rarey’s Port buildings ($550,000 for
each).
“The second floors (of these buildings) were funded
by tax revenue (i.e. income tax),” said King “That
being the case, the spaces can’t be directly leased to for
profit companies. The uses must be government
(which is non-profit) or other non-profit organizations.
The first floors were funded by non-tax revenue, so via
the Community Investment Corporation, the spaces
could be directly leased to for profit companies.”
Construction is progressing on the 14,145 square
foot Rarey’s Port (674 Main St.) and the 12,184 square
foot Wert’s Grove (480 Main St.) buildings that are
part of the city of Groveport’s 1847 Main Project.
The potential opening dates of the buildings’ first
floor businesses is expected at the end of 2022 or early
2023.
Delaney’s Diner — a breakfast, lunch, brunch
restaurant — will occupy space in the Rarey’s Port
building. Little Italy Pizza, which has operated at 619
Main St. for 43 years, plans to move into the Wert’s
Grove building.
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“We want to improve and update what
we have. It’s a strong budget.”
-B.J. King
City administrator
Little Italy will occupy the entire first floor of the
Wert’s Grove building. Delaney’s Diner will occupy
4,958 square feet of the first floor of the Rarey’s Port
building on the west end of the building, including the
patio. City officials are seeking tenants for the remaining
2,059 square feet of the Rarey’s Port building’s first
floor.
Other capital improvement projects
“The capital budget is one percent higher than last
year,” said King.
Some significant capital projects and purchases
proposed for 2023 include:
•$550,000 for street maintenance;
“The streets to be included in the street maintenance
program will be determined in early 2023,” said
King. “Our process is to have our engineer and Public
Works Department assess the conditions of roads and
determine costs.”
•$110,000 for street maintenance/stormwater:
•$240,000 for police patrol vehicles and equipment;
•$220,000 for the west Bixby Road pavement rehabilitation;
•$80,000 for IT server upgrade; $50,000 for IT
switch upgrade; and $30,000 for IT firewall upgrade;
King said these information technology upgrades
are important, “To keep us protected from current
cyber threats that exist for all organizations today.
Additionally, to make sure that our systems are compliant,
secure, and seamlessly operational for day-today
business.”
•$80,000 for fitness equipment at the recreation
center;
•$55,000 for Marketing Place reconstruction;
•$40,000 for Degenhart Park playground equipment;
$35,000 for Blacklick Park playground equipment;
and $20,000 for tennis court repairs;
•$225,000 for the golf course entrance driveway;
•$30,000 for sidewalk replacements;
•$63,000 for an all terrain vehicle/snow equipment;
•$62,000 for a utility truck;
•$210,000 for a two and a half ton truck;
•$155,000 for a roadside mowing tractor;
•$107,000 for a rough mower for the golf course;
•$84,000 for a triplex mower for the golf course; and
•$317,384 for recreation and aquatic center maintenance,
repairs, and upgrades.
Budgets in previous years mentioned the proposed
construction of a new additional water tower, but that
project is not included in the 2023 budget.
“The additional water tower, when listed with infrastructure
priorities, was determined to be a lower
need,” said King. “We understand the importance of
redundancy for our water system, however, the system
we currently have in place is sufficient to meet our
needs.”
Other proposed appropriations
The 2023 general fund appropriations are estimated
at $21 million, which is up from $20.1 million in
2022. Some other proposed 2023 appropriations:
•Revenue sharing with Groveport Madison Schools,
$1.3 million; and
•Funding for festivals including $59,450 for the
Fourth of July; $25,000 for Christmas - A Heritage
Holiday; $29,050 for Apple Butter Day; and $21,050
for the Farmers Market and First Thursdays.

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A fight in GMHS classroom
By Rick Palsgrove
Groveport Editor
Another fight broke out at Groveport
Madison High School.
According to Groveport Police Lt. Josh
Short, on Dec. 5, three to four male students
allegedly assaulted another male
student in a classroom.
“We are being told that this fight was in
retaliation for a fight that occurred off
school property during or after the varsity
basketball game on Dec. 2,” said Short,
who added the case remains under investigation.
He said there were no guns or weapons
involved and no injuries were reported at
the time of the incident.
According to Short, three male students
were charged with disorderly conduct for
the initial fight. Another male student was
charged with disorderly conduct for
attempting to fight with the three males
students. A female was arrested for
obstructing official business and resisting
arrest when she attempted to stop the
school resource officer from arresting one
of the male students.
“The school resource officer and school
staff are still investigating the incident
and additional charges are expected,” said
Short. “I cannot speak to what discipline
the school will levy.
Strict process dictates discipline
“From my observations there is an issue
in the high school when it comes to basic
every day respect, decorum, and discipline,”
said Short. “A simple walk through
will give you the distinct impression that
the students are running the building. I
would never have behaved in such a manner
when I navigated the halls of
Groveport Madison High School back in
the 1990s.”
However, Short added that what concerned
district parents need to take a look
at is the laws and regulations that the
Ohio state legislature and state board of
education have put in place that dictates
specifically how school district administrators
can discipline.
“Parents are mistaken if they believe
that a district can simply just suspend or
expel a student whenever and for whatever
they want,” said Short. “There is a very
strict process that districts must follow
and, as with most bureaucracy, it is not
timely. This becomes even more problematic
with a student that has an individual
education plan making ‘regular’ forms of
discipline even more difficult to attain.
There is certainly a significant divide
between what parents think should happen
and what actually can happen. We feel
the same frustration on the law enforcement
side when we criminally charge a
student in one of these significant violent
incidents and the juvenile court metes our
virtually no consequence.”
Safety committee established
In light of several recent incidents of
discipline problems, fights, and the possession
of guns by students at the high school,
district officials are taking steps to
improve security and safety.
One thing among the many safety
improvements being pursued is the creation
of a safety committee. According to
district officials, approximately 25 parents,
staff members, students, and other officials
joined Deputy Superintendent Paul
Smathers at the new safety committee’s
first meeting recently. The group will meet
monthly to discuss various safety-related
issues throughout the school district.
Information from the meetings will be
posted online at
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Safety hotline
Students and adults can anonymously
share information with school officials and
law enforcement about threats to student
safety by calling or texting to 844-SaferOH
(844-723-3764). Calls are answered by the
Ohio Homeland Security’s Threat
Assessment and Prevention Unit. When
action is needed, the TAP Unit immediately
notifies school officials, law enforcement
agencies and others, if necessary.
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and delivery date for the remainder of 2022
will be Dec. 25. After that, print publication
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He said district officials understand and
have “become more proactive” in their
responses. He said school officials are
working with security consultants and
other schools to “find better ways to resolve
incidents before they get out of control.”
The high school uses two school
resource officers, one from the Groveport
Police and one from the Madison Township
Police. He said Madison Township’s SRO
officer will spend more time at the high
school and less time at schools in the
northern portion of the district.
Adams said officers make every attempt
to identify and criminally charge those who
have committed the crime of violence.
“We understand that the police cannot
arrest our way of this problem within our
schools, but our response will send a clear
message that actions have consequences
and we will not tolerate criminal behavior
in our schools that place our students in
danger.”
He added that the Groveport Madison
Schools superintendent’s office has
informed him that the district is taking a
“stronger stance” when it comes to administrative
code violations and “holding students
accountable for their actions.”
Police and district officials meet regularly
to discuss safety and security measures
in the schools.
“Myself and Lt. (Josh) Short have had
several meetings with the school administration,”
said Adams.
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Rec Center now paid for
By Rick Palsgrove
Groveport Editor
Eighteen years ago the city of Groveport
made an investment to enhance the recreation
offerings in the city. It paid off in
facilities that provide fun and fitness and
now the city’s monetary investment is also
paid in full.
Groveport Finance Director Jason Carr
told Groveport City Council on Dec. 12 that
the city has paid off the debt on the
Groveport Recreation Center. The 60,000
square foot recreation center, located at
7370 Groveport Road, was built in 2004.
“On Oct. 1, 2002, the city issued $16 million
income tax revenue bonds for a period
of 20 years to construct the Recreation
Center and outdoor Aquatic Center,” said
Carr.
According to Carr, the original cost to
build each facility was $14.8 million and
$1.9 million for the recreation center and
outdoor aquatic center, respectively.
“These costs do not include repairs,
maintenance, operations, etc. but original
costs,” said Carr. “The bonds were refinanced
on March 1, 2012 to secure a lower
income tax rate but did not change the final
maturity year of 2022. The bonds were
retired based on the stated amortization
schedule.”
Street maintenance program
The city’s 2023 budget includes
$550,000 for street paving/pavement maintenance
and $110,000 for stormwater
improvements associated with the street
program. A list of the streets that will
receive work in 2023 is pending.
Also, the Groveport Municipal Golf
Course driveway will be repaved in 2023. It
will be included in the street maintenance
program bid and remaining funds remaining
from the cart path replacement project
will go towards the driveway project.
“It’s in pretty bad shape,” said
Groveport City Administrator B.J. King,
who added the golf course driveway work
will consist of edging, milling, and resurfacing.
Councilman Shawn Cleary asked if the
driveway could be widened.
City Engineer Steve Farst replied, “If
you widen it people will drive faster on it. It
would also cost more to widen it. It’s an old
road and we don’t know what’s under it.”
Other news
•Council approved a zoning variance
request for property at “0” Hendron Road
(site of the former Groveport Madison
Recreation Club swimming pool site, which
is now a vacant lot) to allow for the construction
of 4,070 square foot veterinary
clinic.
However, council did amend the legislation
to not allow any outdoor kennels or
boarding of animals on the site.
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Cruiser on the move
Photo courtesy of Michelle Nickerson
Groveport Madison Cruiser varsity basketball player Savon Dennis heads down
the court during a game against the Hartley Hawks on Dec. 13 at Groveport
Madison High School. The Hawks topped the Cruisers 71-66.
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children during the holidays
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local elementary
schools, including
Dunloe and Asbury elementary
schools in
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Taylor and Rosehill elementary
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Creating positive school climate
to promote student well being
A positive school climate — where students
feel a sense of safety and belonging
and positive relationships between students
and staff prevail — is our daily focus
in Groveport Madison Schools.
Jamie
Grube
Guest column
Our principals,
teachers, counselors,
social workers, and
support staff work
hard to develop
strong, trusting relationships
with our
students. These relationships
are the core
of our efforts to
improve safety and
promote respect and
inclusion among students
and adults. It’s
also from these relationships
that we
most often learn
about potential safety-related
concerns.
Measuring school climate
It’s one thing to believe your school or
school district has a positive climate and
culture, but hard data is necessary to know
for sure. That’s why twice annually, our
students and staff participate in surveys to
gather each school’s culture, climate, and
safety-related data. The surveys are created
and conducted by a third-party expert in
measuring school climate and other related
metrics. We closely monitor this data and
watch for trends.
Social-emotional support
Studies show that social-emotional
skills — such as problem-solving, self-regulation,
social awareness, and empathy —
help improve academics, reduce negative
social behaviors like bullying, and create
positive classroom climates. Social-emotional
skills also help kids successfully
manage everyday life.
The District has invested heavily in curriculum,
training, and other resources to
help our students develop social-emotional
skills, and provide them with the necessary
strategies and tactics to address their
behaviors, as well as how to respond to the
conduct of others appropriately.
Appropriate interventions
Groveport Madison Schools uses a
Multi-tiered System of Support — a framework
for supporting students’ behavioral,
academic, social, emotional, and mental
health. Family engagement throughout the
process is essential.
Addressing discipline guidelines
and police involvement
Students need to be held accountable for
their actions and each infraction or incident
is unique and must be addressed as
such. The district utilizes a progressive
discipline model where the goal is the prevention
of a recurrence of the negative
behavior by helping students learn from
their mistakes.
We will not tolerate students who are
uncooperative, disrespectful or present a
safety threat to others. In these circumstances,
Ohio law permits a school administrator
to recommend a student (grades 4-
12 only) be suspended for up to 10 days, as
long as the behavior isn’t a result of a disability.
For more severe infractions, Ohio law
allows the superintendent to expel students
from school for up to 80 days and up to one
year if the student has a gun or knife on
school property, makes a bomb threat, or
commits a crime that results in serious physical
harm to another person or property.
In situations where an assault takes
place, a student or adult brings a weapon
onto school property, or other serious safety
concerns, the district will ask the police
to press charges against the individuals in
question.
Our schools are a reflection and representation
of the communities we serve. We
look forward to working in partnership
with our students, families, staff, and community
to create a positive climate and culture
where we all feel safe and welcomed.
Jamie Grube is superintendent of
Groveport Madison Local Schools.
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GMHS students learn
about different trades
In November, sophomores from
Groveport Madison High School tried a
variety of job skills from controlling an
excavator to smoothing concrete at the
Central Ohio Skilled Trades Expo. Skilled
trades jobs are high-demand career
options. Networking with the organizations
represented at the Ohio Army
National Guard Recruiting Center was a
21st century skill set valued in today’s
world.
Instructor Zach Cowan said, “The kids
enjoyed it and were surprised to see all the
options. They didn’t realize how specific
construction jobs are. It was great to see
our students so invested and interacting
with the expo workers. The kids were
engaged and asking questions. The students
were motivated and interested in the
career pathways they were sharing.”
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The Groveport Youth Athletic Association’s Senior Cheerleading Squad recently took first place honors for
the second straight year at the WGP 18th annual Cheer and Dance Challenge. The GYAA team took home
the Senior Non-Mount championship trophy, with more than 30 teams and duets competing in this year’s
competition at Mifflin High School. Many on the squad have cheered together since last year’s championship
run. The team is coached by Lindsay Maggs and Assistant Coach Erica Hale, and members include:
Leilani Ayers, LonDon Ayers, Sky Barlow, Aubree Barnett, Lexi Fox, Addyson Hale, Estell Hale, Maile
Kaltenborn, Ava McDonald, Kaydince McKee, Lauren Morrison, Ava Quinonez, Lexi Rodriguez, Sara
Shearer and Amber Leigh Shelly.
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Income tax revenue
The city of Groveport’s income tax revenue
year-to-date as of Nov. 30 was $20.6
million, which is 22 percent higher than
the same time in 2021, according to
Groveport Finance Director Jason Carr.
Carr noted the general fund balance was
$9.3 million as of Nov. 30 or $1.7 million
higher than the same time last year.
Income tax revenues year-to-date comprise
57 percent of all city revenues, the largest
part of all the city’s revenues.
Groveport Police statistics
November crime statistics, according to
the Groveport Police: 26 accidents, 10
assaults, 3 burglaries, 13 domestic disputes,
0 domestic violence, 0 OVI and alcohol,
9 thefts/robberies, 1 stolen/unauthorized
use, 4 missing persons, 5 weapon
related calls, 2 narcotic related offenses, 4
threats, 1 vandalism, 8 juvenile complaints,
79 traffic citations, 0 sex related
crimes, 42 school related calls, 9 suicide
attempts/mental health.
Groveport city council
Groveport City Council holds its regular
meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the second and
fourth Mondays of the month. Council
holds its committee of the whole meeting
on the third Monday each month at 5:30
p.m. Meetings are held in the municipal
building, 655 Blacklick St., Groveport.
School board meetings
The Groveport Madison Board of
Education meets the second and fourth
Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the
District Service Center, 4400 Marketing
Place, Suite B, Groveport. The board may
also schedule special meetings, as needed.
Podcast honored
The Baker Creative BusHuddle
(Business Huddle) podcast hosted by
Michele Cuthbert was selected for honorable
mention in the website element/podcast
category of the MarCom Awards 2022.
This year’s competition included more
than 6,000 entries from throughout the
United States, Canada and 43 other countries.
Judges awarded entrants exceeding
a high standard of excellence with work
serving as a benchmark for the industry.
Baker Creative was among the 13 percent
receiving honorable mention accolades.
Boy Scout Troop 71
Groveport area scouts of Boy Scout
Troop 71 meet at Groveport United
Methodist Church, 512 Main St. Cub
Scouts, boys and girls in grades K-5, meet
on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts ages
11-18 meet Tuesdays at 7 p.m. The Girls
Troop ages 11-18 meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
For information visit Beascout.org or contact
Tina Dillman at
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Township looks for set electric rates
By Linda Dillman
Staff Writer
The Madison Township trustees
approved an agreement with Archer
Energy for electricity aggregation in hopes
it will help resident save on utility costs
later next year.
The agreement signed on Dec. 15
enables Archer to shop for a fixed 12-
month rate and present their findings to
the trustees no later than June 2023.
Purchasing electricity in the fall and
spring ensures savings versus utility company
default prices.
Treble LLC representative Scott
Belcastro said the township will have a
fixed rate determined by then.
“We are committing to Archer (now),
but we don’t have the actual fixed rate,”
said Madison Township Administrator
Susan Brobst. “This gives both sides the
intent.”
Other Madison Township news
•The trustees approved a fire department
purchase of a new 2025 aerial ladder
apparatus from the Sutphen Corporation.
The purchase price, minus a $38,940 prepayment
discount, is $1.18 million.
Fire Chief Derek Robinson said, by committing
to the purchase now, the township
can save between $300,000 to $400,000. He
said equipment like the 75-foot Quint style
ladder continues to escalate in cost and
build out time grows longer.
The purchase of the ladder truck is necessary,
according to Robinson, because
building heights–such as warehouses and
hotels/motels–are starting to exceed the
reach of current equipment, which forces
the township to rely on mutual aid
resources.
“Our ground ladders cannot reach the
roof of the warehouses,” Robinson said,
“and we will now have the capability. Our
mutual aid partners might be caught up in
a call (delaying response times). It will better
serve our community.”
Trustee John Pritchard said equipment
costs are escalating rapidly and supply
chain issues currently push the purchase
out three years.
“With this (ladder truck) we can take
care of our own,” said Pritchard.
•Trustee Chairwoman Michele
Reynolds is stepping down at the end of the
year to serve as a state senator for District
3 beginning Jan. 1. She said her expectations
for her replacement is to fill the position
with someone not only good for the
township now, but who also intends to run
in the fall to keep the position.
“We have to lay out a timeline,” said
Pritchard. “Thirty days will go by quickly.
I would like a robust process to determine
who the best candidate will be. We’re going
to have an interview process. Give them
situations we deal with and see how they
analyze the process. A background check is
crucial. Hopefully this person will serve
the township for many years.”
The official selection process for
Reynolds’ replacement will not be
announced until January and the position
must be filled by Jan. 30.
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Rick Palsgrove
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Festive inflatables
Paul and Shelly Clark, who operate
Paddock Pub, spread Christmas cheer
each year by sharing their large collection
of holiday inflatables with the community.
This is the third year they have
set up their large display of colorful holiday
inflatables lining the driveway to
Paddock Pub and the clubhouse of the
Groveport Municipal Golf Course, located
at 1005 Richardson Road in
Groveport. Pictured here is Santa Claus
and the Abominable Snowman. Among
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penguins, reindeer, gingerbread men, a
tall toy soldier, Christmas trees, teddy
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I am a hard-core, tradition-driven holiday decorator.
My love of Christmas dates
back decades and many of the
knick-knacks and baubles that
hung on my tree as a child made
the journey through time and
space to the house I call home.
A partially burnt candle in the
shape of a fireplace and chimney,
with a single strand of greenery
and a tiny Merry Christmas banner, has a special
place in a hutch once owned by my grandparents. The
red brick has faded to a light pink, but a small faux fire
decal still shines bright.
Next to the candle is a jumbo pine cone with a face
crafted out of simple cotton and smaller pinecone arms
holding a decorated candle. It was given to me when I
was six years old and spent a summer visiting Vienna
with my mother. The pine cone was plucked from a forest
in Austria and, in the early 1960s when I received
it, was already decades old.
On top of my tree is a celluloid Santa face mounted
on an eight inch round pleated aluminum circle. It
crowned my childhood Christmas trees.
When I got married in the mid-1970s, my beloved
tree topper was passed on to me by my parents. Santa
once had a full curly beard, but lost some of his luster
over the years as the glue holding him to the metal circle
dried and his fiberglass curls fell off.
Last year, the topper got a makeover, but with modern
materials, the beard is not as curly and shiny.
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Linda
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Perched on top of a hutch in another room is a sad
little 18-inch tree that most people–but not me–
would have tossed in the trash years ago. Its 20
branches of a green, cellophane-like material function
as needles mounted on thin wire branches, albeit
noticeably thinner as the years move on.
A block of green painted wood serves as the base
and still bears the original Grants (a long gone S. High
St. store in Great Southern Shopping Center) price
sticker–a princely one dollar.
The sticker is a reminder of my seven-year-old self,
who saved up chore money to buy the little tree. It
traveled across America and the Pacific ocean to Japan
before making it back home to Ohio for good.
Gold garland is draped around the tree in our den–
the one that stands guard over our presents until
Christmas Day–and is another childhood holdover.
The garland, like the little tree from Grants, has also
lost a lot of its original luster. It’s been cobbled back
together over the decades as portions of the string
holding it in one piece become weak and break. It now
sheds more than our dog, but I would never replace the
garland (nor the dog). It is too precious and even in its
state of disrepair,
I continue to see its beauty.
Shiny new ornaments, sturdy modern faux trees,
tree toppers and garlands that don’t shed are nice.
However, there is nothing like looking at their older,
aging counterparts and taking comfort in knowing that
they are a link to the past and a keeper of memories for
the future.
Linda Dillman is a Messenger staff writer.
Our Pictorial Past by Rick Palsgrove
Church sanctuary
Photo courtesy of the Groveport Heritage Museum
This is the sanctuary of the Groveport Zion Lutheran Church as it looked in the early to mid-20th century.
Visible in the photo are the altar, the pulpit, and pews. The congregation formed in 1911 and originally met
for services in Groveport Town Hall and later Bigelow Hall until it built a church on the northwest corner
of Main and Center streets at a cost of $20,000. The church was dedicated in 1918 and served the congregation
until the late 1960s/early 1970s when a new Lutheran church was built at 6014 Groveport Road. The
former Lutheran church at Main and Center streets is now home to the Gateway Church congregation.

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HELP WANTED
Kings Kids Daycare
in Grove City is hiring Fun,
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Licensed Barber Needed
to take over for retiring
barber. Full or Parttime.
located in Great Southern
Shopping Center. Call
Cindy for more info
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Medicare New Benefit
Medicare-Zero Premium
Free Doctor visit, free ride,
free food card, free
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WANT TO BUY
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WE BUY JUNK CARS
Call anytime 614-774-6797
ANTIQUES
WANTED
Victrolas, Watches,
Clocks, Bookcases
Antiques, Furn.
Jeff 614-262-0676
or 614-783-2629
We Buy Junk Cars &
Trucks. Highest Prices
Paid. 614-395-8775
MISC.
FOR SALE
HP PRINTER
CARTRIDGES FOR SALE
HP 901 Color Cartridges (3);
HP 901XL and 901 Color
Multi Pack (1);
HP 901XL Black(1).
$15.00 each.
Columbus Messenger,
3500 Sullivant Ave.
Call Office 614-272-5422
OUT OF TOWN
PROPERTY
5.02 Wooded Acres for
sale near S. Pittsburg. TN.
No utilities. $40K. Can be
seen on Zillow.com.
Private owner.
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USED VEHICLES
1991 Cadillac - runs good
305 Chevy motor ?
1-740-973-3206
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xClassified Services
CARPET CLEANING
CARPET CLEANING
Any 5 areas ONLY $75
614-805-1084
Specializing in Pet Odors
CARPET SALES
CARPET
Gray Saxony
270 sq.ft. w/6 lb Pad
$398.00
Other Carpet AvailableA
Phone or text Ray
740-927-3504
Delivery & Inst. avail.
CLEANING
Looking for Mrs. Clean?
For excellent cleaning serv
at reas. rates w/great refs,
dependable. 10% Seniorr
Disc. Also does Painting. Free
Est. Gwen 614-226-5229
DEEP CLEANING &
WALL WASHING
Call Judy 614-746-0273
INFORMATION
ONLY
$50.00
For This Ad In Our
South/Canal Winchester
& Groveport
For Info Call
614-272-5422
CONCRETE
AJ’s Concrete,
Masonry
Good Work - Fair Prices
Block Foundations
Driveways • Sidewalks
Epoxy/Overlay Floors
Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests.
614-419-9932
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
INFORMATION
1/8 e/se
12/18 A
HAULING
JUNK REMOVAL
AL
AND MORE LLC
• Junk Removal
• Demolition
• Hoarding
614-352-0442
10% OFF FOR
SENIORS & VETERANS
HEATING & COOLING
HVAC
HEATING & A/C
Fast Service - Licensed
614-633-9694
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
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.
12/18
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
INFORMATION
LOOK TO
THE PROFESSIONALS
IN OUR
SERVICE DIRECTORY
For Service
“That Is Out Of This World”
1/8 W
12/4 A
HOME
IMPROVEMENTS
CandC
Handyman Services LLC
“See The Difference”
l
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
HOME
MAINTENANCE
HANDYMAN SERVICES
614-235-1819
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
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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
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
Classified Services
1/8 A
1/22 A
PAINTING
Painter Over 30 Yrs. Exp.
Free Est. Reas. Rates
Daniel - 614-226-4221
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
SEWING MACHINE
REPAIR
REPAIR all makes 24 hr.
service. Clean, oil, adjust
in your home. $49.95 all
work gtd. 614-890-5296
SNOW REMOVAL
GOOD NEIGHBORS
SNOW REMOVAL
SNOW & SALT SERVICE
PLOWING
• Driveways
• Sidewalks
• Parking Lots
WE ALSO DO CHURCHES
Cell-614-937-0658
614-238-9237
Ask For Bob 12/18
E/SE
TREE SERVICES
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
BURNS TREE SERVICE
Trimming, Removal &
Stump Grinding.
614-584-2164
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WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
We really appreciate your patience, cooperation and support through the
Challenges and changes this past year has brought to our community.
Thanks for shopping locally, and may the year ahead be a happy,
healthy and prosperous one!
Merry Christmas
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Marylee Bendig
Hometown Realtor!
We are “Your Southeast Connection.”
580 Main St., Groveport, OH 43125
(641) 218-1097
Thank You For Your Business!
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4444 Professional Parkway
Groveport, OH 43125
www.lisasain.com
614-830-0450
Proudly supporting our troops
and their families.
Remember all those serving
in the Military
that are unable to be home
for the Holidays.
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Happy Holidays!!!
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