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PAGE 6 - GROVEPORT MESSENGER - December 25, 2022 www.columbusmessenger.com Groveport Messenger BEST COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER in Groveport FREE Pick-Up At These Locations: Groveport Senior Village - 5124 Hendron Madison Township Office - 4575 Madison Lane Paddock Pub/Groveport Golf Ctr. - 1005 Richardson Rd. Southeast Library - 3980 S. Hamilton Rd. Asbury Methodist Church - 4760 Winchester Pike Groveport Municipal Building - 655 Blacklick St. Groveport Town Hall - 648 Main St. Flyers PIzza/Groveport - 296 Main St. Ace Hardware - 726 Main St. Little Italy Pizza - 619 Main St. Huntington Bank/Groveport - 556 Main St. Groveport Recreation Center - 7370 Groveport Rd. Krogers - Main St. Groveport Methodist Church - 512 Main St. READ US ONLINE: www.columbusmessenger.com GYAA cheer champs 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. Our Family Caring For Yours Website:Expert-hvac.com Phone:614-946-8461 Experthvacllc@gmail.com FREE ESTIMATES on system installs $100 Preventative Maintenance (tune up) Expert service - affordable prices - Locally owned from Groveport Mention this ad and get $20 off a $110 service call. Dr. Sacheen Garrison 5055 S. Hamilton Road Groveport, OH 43125 614-836-0500 www.groveportsmiles.com 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 christinadillman@aol.com.
www.columbusmessenger.com 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. Messenger photo by Rick Palsgrove Merry Christmas! Santa Claus says, “A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to one and all!” December 25, 2022 - GROVEPORT MESSENGER - PAGE 7 Website:Expert-hvac.com Phone:614-946-8461 Experthvacllc@gmail.com FREE ESTIMATES on system installs $100 Preventative Maintenance (tune up) Expert service - affordable prices - Locally owned from Groveport Mention this ad and get $20 off a $110 service call. Messenger photos by Rick Palsgrove 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 the collection are snowmen, The Grinch, penguins, reindeer, gingerbread men, a tall toy soldier, Christmas trees, teddy bears, a unicorn, various animals, holiday television and movie characters, and many more. ASBURY SOUTH UMC 4760 Winchester Pike, Columbus, Ohio 43232 Telephone: 614-837-4601 Rev. Sherri Upchurch Blackwell Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Inside and Parking Lot Sunday School 9 a.m. SAVE THE DATE New Year’s Eve - December 31, 2022 Come Celebrate With Us At 8:00 p.m. A night for family, food, music & fun! Be a Part of Our Local Worship Guide Our 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 19,000 households in the Groveport area. Contact us today to secure your spot in our Worship Guide. 614.272.5422 • kathy@columbusmessenger.com Groveport Messenger REDEMPTION CITY CHURCH 11573 Lithopolis Rd NW Lithopolis, Ohio 43136 Is moving to 3919 Brice Rd. Canal Winchester, OH 43110 Our 1st Service at this new location is CHRISTMAS DAY at 6:00 p.m. Pastor Jeff Clay will be preaching
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