Grove City Messenger - January 29th, 2023

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Silver Sneakers off and running 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

Placed in a prime spot on the refrigerator 

in Charlie and Kay Herron’s home is 

a photograph of the couple surrounded by 

all of the friends they made in the Silver 

Sneakers program in Middleburg 

Heights. 

Ever since the duo turned 65 — the age 

most older adults qualify for the free 

health and wellness program through 

their insurance provider — they had spent 

much of their free time with these friends 

at their favorite recreation facility in the 

northeast region, playing catch up as 

they walked around the premises or 

danced the afternoon away in a special 

aerobics class. 

“Being a part of Silver Sneakers was a 

lot of fun because not only did it help us 

stay active, but it also got us out there 

making new friends and acquaintances 

all of the time,” said Kay Herron. 

“Sometimes when you get older and 

retire, those socialization opportunities 

go away so becoming involved with Silver 

Sneakers was a great way to make and 

keep connections.” 

When the Herron’s decided to move to 

Grove City last year, they worried they 

would not be able to find the same support 

system they had while living in the 

Cleveland area. 

Although they were able to find locations 

throughout the region since Silver 

Sneakers is a nationwide program that 

has a presence in more than 15,000 gyms 

and recreation centers, they did not feel 

quite at home at any of them. 

“They were nice but I really prefer just 

to walk now,” said Kay. “This one place I 

went to had a nice indoor walking path 

but it was surrounded by equipment 

which made it feel too cramped.” 

Through a newly formed group of 

friends in their subdivision, they learned 

that the Vaughn E. Hairston Southwest 

Community Center had recently opened 

its doors to members of the Silver 

Sneakers program. Desperately wanting 

a place to walk indoors in the winter, 

Charlie and Kay decided to give it a try. 

What they discovered was a growing 

and “welcoming” community where they 

feel comfortable attending — even if they 

do not have a designated indoor walking 

path. (The perimeter of the gymnasium 

See SILVER SNEAKERS page 6 

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

After a two-year hiatus, the Silver Sneakers program is back in the village of 

Urbancrest. Last month, the Vaughn E. Hairston Southwest Community Center began 

welcoming seniors who qualify for the free health and wellness program into its 

building and aquatics center. Among the area citizens who have made the place their 

fitness home away from home is Tammy Davitz, seen here working on her lower body 

strength and conditioning after a water aerobics session. Although the Grove City 

resident is not yet eligible to participate in Silver Sneakers, she said she purchased 

a membership to the center so she could exercise with her husband Dan, who was 

recently accepted into the program through a qualifying insurance plan. “It is great 

to come here with someone else because it provides that extra motivating factor to 

get off the couch,” she said. The community center, located at 3500 First Ave., is open 

Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The aquatics center is open on Tuesdays 

and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. 

Safety issues halt 

development plan 

By Andrea Cordle 

Grove City Editor 

Safety concerns from Jackson Township 

fire officials have delayed a development 

plan in the city of Grove City. 

At the Jan. 17 meeting, Grove City 

Council voted to postpone a final development 

plan for Seasons Grove, to be located 

at 1050 Lamplighter Drive. The plan calls 

for the Columbus Metropolitan Housing 

Authority to build an 82-unit age restricted 

community on just over four acres of land. 

See DEVELOPMENT PLAN page 2 

Inside 

Pets of the Week ................ 14 

The Reel Deal ...................... 15 

School News 

South-Western City Schools District 

planning on upgrades Page 4 

Students Honored 

Congressman stops in Grove City to 

recognize local students Page 5 

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The Grove City Division of Police is participating in 

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Over the past decade, Project ChildSafe developed a 

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DEVELOPMENT PLAN 

Continued from page 1 

The living units will be inside of a three-story building. 

A preliminary development plan was approved back 

in June of 2021. Shortly before the final plan was 

scheduled to be heard before council, the city’s planning 

commission put forth a stipulation that the developer 

work with the city and Jackson Township Fire 

Department to resolve concerns regarding emergency 

vehicle access. The commission added the stipulation 

after fire officials notified them of the problem. 

According to Jackson Township Fire Chief Randy 

Little, the current development plan does not allow 

access to the back of the building. He said the city and 

developer cannot expect the emergency workers to 

operate on a narrow path. 

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said Little. 

The chief said he believes the plan would jeopardize 

the safety of the residents living in the facility, as well 

as the safety of the firefighters. 

As the plan stands, township officials say fire apparatus, 

including the ladder truck, would not be able to 

maneuver around the property. 

Little said the fire department is part of the planning 

process in the city and he pays a lot of attention 

to senior housing developments, something the city is 

seeing more of. 

“Grove City has a need for senior housing, and we 

welcome that,” said Little. “But we have to make sure 

it’s safe.” 

Township fire officials would like the developer to 

make changes to the plan that would 

include an emergency access road or a way 

for the emergency vehicles to be able to 

maneuver around the entirety of the building. 

The project architect, Rick Krall, with 

Moody Nolan, said they are working 

through options, but the site is already 

“pretty tight.” 

“This certainly threw a curveball at us,” 

said Krall. “Putting a lane all the way 

around the building is nearly impossible.” 

Access to the back of the building is the 

problem, but Krall said near the rear of the 

property, the grading drops, making it very 

difficult to fit a fire lane in that area. 

Little said the fire department is following 

the requirements set forth by the state. 

He said his concern is with safety, not with 

the developer having to invest more money 

or time in the project. 

“You can’t put a price on safety,” said the 

fire chief. 

Council president Ted Berry said the city 

needs to provide housing options for senior 

citizens but said it must be right. 

“We don’t want to make a mistake with a 

building full of seniors,” said Berry. 

Councilman Roby Schottke said this has 

created a dilemma as it has put the developer 

in a tough spot, but said the issues need 

to be resolved before the plan is approved. 

Schottke suggested postponing the vote 

on the development plan until the Feb. 6 

council meeting. The council agreed and 

voted to postpone the measure. 

Little said the township was waiting to 

review a revised plan. 

According to Kyle Rauch, development 

director with the city, per city code, Grove 

City’s fire official is the safety director. 

“The safety director makes the final say 

on these issues,” said Rauch.


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Upgrades planned at 

two elementary schools 


Staff Writer 

The South-Western City Schools 

District will utilize federal dollars to make 

modest upgrades to the interior design at 

two of its elementary school buildings. 

In early January, the board of education 

granted authorization at its regular meeting 

for the district to advertise for bids for 

a contract to replace the partition walls at 

Buckeye Woods and Darby Woods 

Elementary School. The scope of the project 

will include the replacement of the partition 

walls and doors in the buildings with 

masonry walls and solid doors to improve 

air quality in the classrooms. 

According to district officials, the project 

to reconfigure space at the two elementary 

school buildings is budgeted at $3 million. 

Should the district receive and award a bid 

for the project soon, the upgrades will likely 

take place during the summer months 

when students and staff are not in the 

building. 

The reconfiguring of space at these two 

elementary school buildings was a part of 

the district’s initial infrastructure plan to 

determine how the third allocation of federal 

dollars would be spent. Treasurer Hugh 

Garside said the district received an allocation 

of $61.5 million through the third 

phase of the American Rescue Plan and 

The Elementary and Secondary School 

Elementary Relief Fund (ARP-ESSER). 

Under the federal guidelines to access 

these dollars, 20 percent of those funds had 

to be put aside to implement learning loss 

objectives caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

To date, the district has spent nearly 

$12.3 million to combat learning loss by 

hiring additional counselors, intervention 

specialists, social workers and student support 

liaisons; offering online tutoring services; 

building a more robust summer 

school program; providing 

Chromebooks 

to all students; and 

partnering with 

organizations such 

as the YMCA of 

Central Ohio to provide 

social and emotional 

needs for students. 

The ESSER III 

dollars have also 

been utilized to make infrastructure 

upgrades within the district. In addition to 

the planned reconfiguring of space at 

Buckeye Woods and Darby Woods, other 

projects include HVAC renovations at the 

intermediate schools, Central Crossing 

High School, and the South-Western 

Career Academy; an addition to classrooms 

at Hayes Intermediate; sound and lighting 

upgrades at the high school auditoriums, 

additional classroom space at SWCA, and 

various chiller replacements. 

Evan Debo, the district’s executive 

director of communications, said most of 

these projects are currently underway. 

“The Career Academy’s new event center 

expansion is on pace to be completed in 

2024,” he wrote in an email. “As for the 

HVAC work, parts of Hayes Intermediate’s 

HVAC renovation is also underway. The 

remaining phases of these projects will 

take place once students are out of school 

over the summer months. While we are 

optimistic that the HVAC work might be 

completed over the summer, continued 

supply chain issues may affect that anticipatory 

completion date.” 

Debo said the district currently has 

$8.51 million remaining to be encumbered. 

He added that approximately half of this is 

to be used for the remaining construction 

projects not yet contracted while the 

remaining funds will be used to address 

additional learning loss objectives. 

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Congressman recognizes local students 

On Jan. 19, Congressman Mike Carey recognized military academy nominees at a ceremony held at City Hall, in Grove City. The 

nominees are from Carey’s 15th district. Pictured here (from left to right) are Brian Fitzsimmons (Bishop Ready), Colby Forcum 

(Zane Trace), Steventon Wagner (Upper Arlington High School), Zachary Swierz (Bishop Ready), Congressman Carey, Major 

General John Harris, Aidan Eberhardt (Pickerington North), Justin Viau (Fisher Catholic, Ray Soldini (Dublin Scioto), Daniel Reese 

(Teays Valley). In total, 12 military academy nominees were honored. Those not pictured include Isaac Carter and Samantha 

Paduchik of Grove City High School and Luke McCoy from Grove City Christian School. Members of Congress may nominate candidates 

for appointment to the U.S. Military Academy, West Point; the U.S. Naval Academy; the U.S. Air Force Academy; and the 

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. In pursuit of a nomination, students submit an application and are interviewed by Carey’s Military 

Academy Review Board. The board evaluates the students on the basis of academic performance, leadership ability, and community 

involvement. 

Guys in Ties 

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Dave Dobos 

STATE REPRESENTATIVE 

The Work 

Has 

Started… 

By the time this issue of the Messenger is published, 

I will have been sworn in as a member 

of the Ohio House of Representatives. Our 

first session of the 135th Ohio General Assembly 

took place on January 3rd in the 

House Chambers. The main orders of business 

were to swear in members, vote for the 

respective House leadership positions, and 

approve various procedural resolutions so 

the House can operate. The House reconvened 

later in the afternoon in a joint session 

with the State Senate to witness the formal 

announcement of the popular vote results for 

the state executive branch offices of Governor, 

Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, 

Secretary of State, Auditor, and Treasurer. 

Although the House meets in its chambers in 

the State House, House Members are provided 

offices in the Riffe Tower (NW corner of 

High & State Streets—across from the State 

House) to work individually and meet with 

constituents. My office is on the 11th floor, 

my office phone is 614-466-9690, and my 

email address is rep10@ohiohouse.gov (I represent 

the new 10th District). By the end of 

the week, we should have learned our committee 

assignments and begun to meet to 

consider our respective agendas for the next 

two years. 

Each representative is allotted a legislative 

aide. My aide is Bria Meisse (pronounced my’ 

see). She is a recent honors graduate of Ashland 

University, did an internship research 

project with the Federal Reserve Bank of 

Cleveland, and played varsity soccer at the 

university. Her areas of interest are economic 

growth and education. So, our priorities 

match up well. She also can be reached at the 

number and email above and, in most cases, 

probably will be the first of us to respond to 

your questions and concerns. 

In past years, the House of Representatives 

has not convened much in January after the 

first week. That would appear to be different 

for this General Assembly. We have been 

scheduled to meet throughout January, with 

the exception of the week of January 16th. 

The intent is to get a jumpstart on the work 

and to complete some of the unfinished business 

of the last General Assembly. In future 

weeks, I will provide more details about portions 

of that work. 

(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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Township awarded two grants 

By Hannah Poling 

Staff Writer 

Grove City Police News 

January 16, 2023, Grove City Police 

were dispatched to the 2300 block of 

Stringtown Rd. on a report of theft 

from a locker. The victim reported 

he/she placed car keys in a locker and 

when he/she returned, the keys had 

been stolen. A check of the vehicle revealed 

the car was unlocked and the 

wallet stolen. There were already 

charges on the victim’s credit card. 

January 16,2023, Grove City Police 


Reaver Ave. on a report of theft from 

a vehicle. The victim stated there was 

a handgun and cash stolen from the 

vehicle several days prior to the reporting. 


made a traffic stop on Stringtown Rd 

near I-71. The driver was identified 

with an active Domestic Violence and 

Assault warrant. Upon arresting the 

driver officers found a firearm and an 

open bottle of wine in the car. The 

driver received additional charges of 

Improperly Handling a Firearm in a 

Motor Vehicle (F4) and an Open Container 

in a Motor Vehicle. 

Near the end of 2022, Pleasant 

Township Fire Chief Dave Whiting applied 

for two grants through the Ohio Township 

Association Risk Management Authority. 

At a recent board meeting, Whiting 

announced that the township was awarded 

two grants - one in the amount of $1,000 

and the other for $500. The funds were 

used for miscellaneous needs throughout 

the station. 

In other news, the Pleasant Township 

Fire Department has an opportunity to 

send one firefighter to Austin, Texas for 

training in the extensive computer software 

used in the department. According to 

Whiting, although they have had the software, 

the department never received full 

training on all of the software’s many uses, 

and that it would be beneficial to have a 

full understanding of its capabilities. 

“If you pay that kind of money for a program, 

you should really know how it all 

works,” Whiting said. 

The fire chief said that the trip would be 

under $2,000. The Jackson Township Fire 

Department is also sending a representative 

from their department and offered to 

share a room with the member from 

Pleasant Township to cut down on costs. 

Trustee Randi Good said this is an 

invaluable opportunity. 

“We don’t know what all this program 

can do so I think it’s a really good idea,” 

she said. 

community events 

S.A.L.T. at Evans Center 

The Grove City Division of Police host 

Seniors and Law Enforcement Together 

(S.A.L.T.) meetings at 1 p.m. the second 

Tuesday of each month at the Evans 

Center, 4330 Dudley Ave. Adults of all ages 

are welcome to attend. If you would like 

additional information on other crime prevention 

programs visit police.grovecityohio.gov 

or call 614-277-1765. 

Blood drive in Grove City 

The American Red Cross will host a 

blood drive from 12 to 6 p.m. Feb. 3 at the 

Kingston Center, 3226 Kingston Ave. in 

Grove City. To schedule an appointment, 

call 1-800-448-3543 or visit www.redcrossblood.org. 


made a traffic stop near Dorothy Ln. 

and Shirlene Dr. Officers found the 

driver to be intoxicated and when they 

placed the driver under arrest, they 

were told there was a firearm in the 

console. The driver was charged with 

an OVI and Improperly Handling a 

Firearm in a Motor Vehicle (F5). 

January 14,2023, Grove City Police 


Hunting Creek Dr. on a report of Identity 

Theft. The victim stated they 

made a purchase on Etsy but were unable 

to download the purchased documents. 

The victim called what they 

believed to be Etsy customer support 

and worked with an unknown male to 

solve the issue. The male suspect had 

the victim download an app to their 

phone and then make purchases of 

Bitcoin and an Apple gift card. The 

victim was scammed for a total loss of 

$14,700. 

SILVER SNEAKERS 

Continued from page 1 

makes for a good step count, they found.) 

They said they hope to be able to place 

new pictures of new friends on their refrigerator 

in the near future. 

“This is a good place to be,” said Charlie. 

Although the community center in the 

village of Urbancrest has been open to the 

public since September, the facility only 

started to accept members of the Silver 

Sneakers program last month. Due to low, 

but steadily growing, enrollment numbers, 

the facility cannot offer instructor-led 

classes at this time. Instead, what they do 

offer is access to a weight room, a game 

room, the gymnasium where members can 

play basketball or pickleball, and their 

aquatics center. 

Mayor Joseph Barnes Sr. noted that 

there are plenty of chairs and comfortable 

seats around for those who just want to sit 

and chat and play cards. 

“We want this place to be a place where 

social needs are met, not just physical 

ones,” he said. “And if that means seniors 

just want to come here to sit around and 

chat while eating doughnuts and playing 

cards, then they can do that, too.” 

Among those who have found a fitness 

and social home away from home are Grove 

City residents Tammy and Dan Davitz. 

The couple, who have been together for 

more than 40 years, came to the center 

when it opened last fall but started to 

access the facility more when Dan qualified 

for the Silver Sneakers program last 

month. 

He said that although he has always 

tried to eat healthy and be active, he has 

made it a priority to continue down that 

path as he ages. 

“I think it is important to maintain your 

fitness levels because when you get older 

you become less and less flexible and start 

to become unable to do the things you want 

to do,” said Davitz. 

For instance, his father had limited 

range of motion in his neck, making it 

nearly impossible to drive because he could 

not safely turn in order to look for oncoming 

traffic while changing lanes. 

“It became dangerous and I would like 

to be able to continue to do all the things I 

want to do for as long as possible,” he said. 

For her part, Tammy is not yet at the 

age where she can qualify for Silver 

Sneakers but she became a member of the 

community center to exercise with her husband, 

play pickleball, and access the aquatics 

center. 

She noted her love for the therapeutic 

pool and the small water aerobics group 

that has formed since it opened. 

“With water aerobics, we can get in and 

do exercises and movements that we really 

can’t do outside of the water because of its 

buoyancy,” said Tammy. “I just did 200 

jumping jacks in the pool but there is no 

way I could do that on the ground. I also 

just did 100 lunges in the pool and there is 

no way I could do that on the ground.” 

She said she has been trying to get her 

husband to join in on the informal aquatics 


Dan Davitz works on his upper body 

strength in the weight room at the community 

center. Davitz, who just qualified 

to participate in Silver Sneakers last 

month, said he enjoys being a part of the 

program because it helps him stay active 

and get into a regular routine of fitness. 

He said he likes the facility in Urbancrest 

because it is well-maintained and he 

does not have to wait in order to use the 

machinery. 

workouts but has thus far been unsuccessful. 

“I don’t want to go in the pool and exercise 

with the ladies,” he said. 

“Well, maybe start your own group with 

all men,” she quipped. “Whatever you do, 

you have to get in there.” 

Teasing aside, Tammy said being a 

member of the Silver Sneakers program or 

a member of the community center has provided 

plenty of motivation to get out, get 

active, and make new friends along the 

way. 

“I have an autoimmune disease and 

there are some days where I just want to 

sit and stay at home because of my joint 

pain and other issues I am dealing with 

because of it,” she said. “I have decided not 

to do that because I know that I would 

deteriorate and I want to be around for my 

family, my friends, my grandkids, and all 

of our adventures to come.” 

Although most Silver Sneakers members 

participate when the doors open, the 

hours of operation for all members and 

those who purchase a day pass are from 7 

a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

The aquatics center is open only on 

Tuesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 10 

a.m. when there is a lifeguard on duty. 

Monthly membership fees for Urbancrest 

residents are $15 for youth (ages 10-16); 

$30 for adults (ages 17-61); and $25 for 

seniors (ages 62 and older). Monthly membership 

fees for non-residents are $20 for 

youth (ages 10-16); $35 for adults (ages 17- 

61); and $25 for seniors (62 and older). 

Insurance providers cover the cost of membership 

fees for senior citizens if available 

on their individual plan.



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available to help with their home energy bills. 

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) 

helps Ohioans at or below 175 percent of the federal 

poverty guidelines pay their heating bills. 

Applied directly to the customer’s utility or 

bulk fuel bill, the benefit can help manage heating 

costs. Senior citizens may go to their local 

Area Agency on Aging office for help with 

assembling the required documents and completing 

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 

club meetings 

the first Tuesday each month at 7 p.m. at 

St. John’s Lutheran Church, 3220 

Columbus St. For information, pick-up a 

society brochure at the Grove City 

Welcome Center, 3378 Park St. 

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HEAP Assistance 

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), proof of U.S. citizenship or legal 

residency for all household members, and proof 

of disability (if applicable). HEAP benefits are 

applied to an individual’s energy bill after 

January 1st. Applications for the HEAP program 

must be received by May 31, 2023. 

For more information or assistance with 

applying for a HEAP benefit, contact Andy 

Haggard, 614-645-7186. 

To be connected to your local Energy 

Assistance provider, call (800) 282-0880 (hearing 

impaired clients may dial 711 for assistance) or 

visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov. 

Financial help for home energy bills is available to income-eligible 

Ohioans through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). 

Applied directly to the customer’s utility or bulk fuel bill, 

 

3383 McDowell Rd. Grove City, Oh 43123 

614-277-0440 

For more information or assistance with applying for a 

614-645-7186. 

Applications for the HEAP program 

must be received by May 31, 2023. 

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A bi-monthly feature celebrating the 

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

club meetings 

Alzheimer’s support group 

The Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Support Group meets 

the fourth Tuesday of each month at the E.L. Evans Senior Center 

beginning at 7 p.m. For more information, call Paula Taliaferro at 

871-4238 or call the Alzheimer’s Association of Central Ohio at 

457-6003. 

Parkinson’s support group 

The Grove City Parkinson’s support group meets the third 

Wednesday of each month at StoryPoint Grove City, located at 

3717 Orders Road at 1 p.m. The meetings take place in the assisted 

living area of the community, which is located around the back 

of the building. The meetings are open to all who want to learn 

more about Parkinson’s disease. For more information, call Kathy 

Hakes at 614-507-8458. 

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Funeral etiquette: 

What to wear, what to say, and how to help? 

By Modlich Monument Company 

You want to honor a friend and support the bereft family, 

but you don’t want to bring attention to yourself with a misstep. 

Here are some tips to put you at ease. 

What to wear: 

While black is the traditional color of mourning, it is no 

longer mandatory. Any dark or muted color that is understated 

and tasteful is acceptable. No attention-grabbing wardrobe 

choices or overly casual wear like shorts and flip flops to a traditional 

service. 

What to say: 

Your heart is full, but your mind draws a blank on how to 

express yourself to the grieving family. Sharing a fond memory 

is always appreciated and shows how their loved one impacted 

your life. Etiquette expert, Elaine Swann, suggests “My condolences 

to you and the entire family” or “My thoughts are with 

you” are always safe bets. Keep it short and simple. Well intentioned 

statements like “He’s in a better place” or “the pain will 

lessen in time” can feel insensitive. And if the right words don’t 

flow naturally, a hug by itself is often all you need. 

How to help: 

Sympathy cards and food are always appreciated. Flowers, 

when religiously appropriate, or donations to a special cause, 

are extra ways to express your sympathy. Later, when the gatherings 

are over, is often when your friends will need support, so 

check in on them then. 

Be yourself: 

Remember, the grieving family appreciates any act of kindness. 

Be present and sincere, and your compassion will be a 

comfort.


As individuals get older, they may not be able to 

participate in all of the activities they enjoyed as 

youths, but that doesn’t mean older adults must resign 

themselves to sedentary lifestyles. There are plenty of 

entertaining ways to remain physically active that can 

accommodate any limitations a person may have. 

Explore these methods for staying active. 

Explore senior center offerings 

Community senior centers often fill calendars with 

a vast array of activities, some of which can include 

physical activities. Hikes, walking tours, dances, and 

other activities all serve as entertaining 

ways to get out and about while meeting 

some fitness goals. 

Garden or do yard work 

The Office of Disease Prevention and 

Health Promotions says adults should get 

150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. 

Raking leaves, mowing the lawn, digging in 

flower beds, trimming bushes, and other 

outdoor tasks could help a person meet this 

quota in a way that doesn’t seem like exercise 

at all. 

Play games with grandchildren 

Little kids may inspire older adults to be 

more active, as it can be difficult to keep up 

with those youngsters. Take infants or toddlers 

for walks or push them in strollers. 

Attach a child seat or towing carriage to a 

bicycle and ride around the neighborhood. 

Play games that require movement, such as 

hide-and-seek or Marco Polo in the pool. If 

it’s snowing, have a snowball fight or make 


Fun activities for seniors to stay active 

a snowman in the yard. 

Take up a new hobby 

Find hobbies that incorporate physical activity. 

Perhaps learning to salsa dance or taking Zumba will 

be fun? Pickleball has caught on across the nation. The 

sport is a mix of tennis, racquetball and badminton 

that caters to all ages. Joining a bowling team is 

another way to get active and meet new people. 

Physical activity is important at any age. Seniors 

can explore fun ways to stay in shape and be active to 

reap all the benefits of exercise. 


Be confident in your plan 

Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) 2023 is officially over. But 

you still can enroll into a Medicare Advantage Plan that has a 5-star plan rating. 

My name is Terri Curcio, I live in Franklin County, and have over 16 

years’ experience in working with Medicare. You are welcome to contact me 

directly at 614-460-0601 or email me at TERRILCURCIO@GMAIL.COM. 

We could have a virtual meeting, a face-to-face meeting or I’ll mail plan 

information to your attention for review. I am not an operator in a call center 

– you are welcome to call anytime during the year with questions. Also, we 

can complete the online application for Low Income Subsidy, which would 

provide a savings toward your Rx copays and more, if you qualify. I work 

with major insurance carriers available in Ohio and nationally, not just one 

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Select the plan that benefits you for the coming year, lowest possible 

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Programs offer help 

seniors thrive, age in place 

For the last 30 years, the Franklin County Office on Aging has been 

widely known for its exemplary work on behalf of older adults. Adhering to 

its mission in providing centralized access to diverse programs, the Office 

on Aging provides services and programs to approximately 60,000 seniors 

every year. 

Through compassion and empowerment, the agency provides Franklin 

County seniors ages 60 and older individualized services and connectivity to 

community resources to help them age in place. The agency’s most popular 

program, Franklin County Senior Options, offers services such as Home- 

Delivered Meals, Personal Care, Respite Care, Homemaker Services, 

Medical Transportation, Emergency Response Systems and Minor Home 

Repair. These services help ease the minds of family members by connecting 

them to support services in order to provide the best care for their older 

parent, family member or friend with limited abilities. 

The agency also provides Caregiver and Kinship Support programs. 

These programs are in place to assist caregivers and kinship families with 

free, short-term services that are available once a calendar year. Services 

include, but are not limited to, assistance with appliances, mattress and box 

spring sets, as well as utility and rental assistance. 

The Office on Aging also administers Adult Protective Services (APS) to 

protect older adults susceptible to abuse, neglect and exploitation. APS provides 

case planning, monitoring, and evaluation to the older adult, as well as 

link them to the appropriate agencies for services. 

To learn more about the Franklin County Office on Aging and the services 

available, call (614) 525-6200 or visit Officeonaging.org. 

 

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

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

Franklin County Office on Aging 

Extends Free Home-Delivered Meals Program 

Through End of 2023 

The Franklin County Office on Aging has extended its free 

Home-Delivered Meals program through the end of 2023. With 

this extension, Franklin County residents aged 60 and older are 

eligible to receive free home-delivered meals without income 

verification through Dec. 31, 2023. In April 2020, at the start of 

the COVID-19 pandemic, the Franklin County Office on Aging 

paused any income verification requirements for home-delivered 

meals – a service available through the agency’s Franklin 

County Senior Options program. 

“While the pandemic is now more manageable, many older 

adults simply cannot afford the increased price of groceries or 

meals due to their fixed incomes, as well as the impact of inflation,” 

said Interim Director Chanda Wingo. “Extending this 

service through 2023 gives our seniors continued access to 

affordable and nutritious food that is crucial in maintaining 

their health and well-being.” 

through Franklin County Senior Options, which has been providing 

community-based services to residents since 1993. 

Senior Options empowers Franklin County residents aged 60 

and older with the necessary tools needed to maintain their 

independence. Additional services available through Senior 

Options include adult day care, personal care, respite care, 

minor home repair and emergency response systems. The program 

also helps ease the minds of family members by connecting 

them to support services so they can provide the best care 

for their older parent, family member or friend with limited 

abilities. 

To sign up for free home-delivered meals or to learn more about 

the services available through the Franklin County Office on 

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

The agency delivered over 1.1 million meals to FranklinCounty 

seniors in 2022, serving over 7,000 residents – a 25% increase 

from residents served in 2021. 

The Agency’s home-delivered meals program is offered



Health and Wellness 


From the heart – keeping the 

tradition of the private practice alive 

The healthcare landscape has changed significantly 

in recent years, and further complicated by 

a world-wide pandemic. In the Columbus area, 

most of the area cardiologists are now employed 

or had their practices acquired by one of the large 

healthcare corporations. 

In contrast, Ohio Heart Group, led by Dr. 

Manmohan Katapadi, is a private practice that has 

not only survived these market forces, but has 

thrived. This is only possible due to their patients’ 

allegiance, trust, and preference for the personalized, 

efficient, and effective care they receive 

from this practice. 

Dr. Katapadi exudes a passion for excellence 

in care for his patients, and has an impressive 

team of specialized providers and staff with the 

Wellness services for seniors 

LifeCare Alliance provides a nurse at 

Grove City Church of the Nazarene in 

Grove City weekly to provide free foot care 

community events 

same philosophy. This passion has not only 

brought a great personal fulfillment, but has certainly 

well served to the benefit of scores of cardiology 

patients from the central Ohio area over 

the years. Patients are noticeably happy with the 

accessible, affordable, and quality diagnostic cardiology 

care they receive. 

Dr. Katapadi and his staff also opened an 

office in the ever growing Grove City office, and 

the patients enjoy the relaxing, open, and friendly 

atmosphere. Ohio Heart Group is accepting new 

and transfer patients as well as several cardiology 

groups near Grove City are now closed. 

Come see why Dr. Katapadi has been voted 

Top Doc in Cardiology for two years running! 

and other wellness services for seniors. To 

schedule an appointment or for more information, 

call the wellness office at 614-437- 

2878. 


Zangmeister Cancer Center 

provides care in Grove City 

Specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of 

cancer and blood disorders, the Zangmeister 

Cancer Center serves patients from offices in 

Columbus and Grove City, Ohio. The Grove City 

clinic is located at 5500 North Meadows Drive, 

Suite 230. 

Zangmeister medical oncologists providing 

care to patients in Grove City are Drs. Sam 

Mikhail, Jorge Rios, Timothy Moore and Emily 

Whitman. Dr. Mikhail is Board certified in medical 

oncology and hematology and evaluates and 

treats all cancers and blood disorders with a special 

interest in gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Rios is 

Board certified in internal medicine and medical 

oncology and evaluates and treats all cancer types 

and blood disorders with a special interest in lung 

cancer and other thoracic malignancies. Dr. 

Moore is Board certified in internal medicine, 

medical oncology, hematology and hospice and 

palliative care. He treats all cancers and blood 

disorders and has a special interest in melanoma 

and clinical trial research. Dr. Whitman is Board 

certified in internal medicine, medical oncology 

and hematology, and treats all cancer types and 

blood disorders with a specific interest in breast 

and gynecologic malignancies. 

Zangmeister offers state-of-the-art infusion 

therapy including immunotherapy for treating 

cancer and other diseases and conditions, and 

access to clinical trials. The clinic provides an inhouse 

laboratory that performs all routine blood 

work on site and an in-house specialty pharmacy 

providing convenient dispensing and delivery of 

oral cancer drugs. Grove City patients will have 

access to a diverse range of support services 

including 24/7 pharmacy assistance, behavioral 

therapy, nutrition and financial counseling – giving 

them unparalleled access to comprehensive, 

integrated cancer care, close to home. 

For more information, visit ZangCenter.com. 

For Grove City appointments, call 614-347-4939. 

Now in Grove 

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At Zangmeiste er Cancer Center we coll laborate with our 

colleagues in radiation therapy, surgery, genetics, pathology and 

clinical researc ch to ensure each patien nt has a comprehensive 

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Health and Wellness 


Galaxy Health is a 

full-service family practice 

Galaxy Health Family Practice opened Dec. 1, 

2021, at 421 Georgesville Road, between 

Sullivant Avenue and Hollywood Casino. 

Founded by nurse practitioner and CEO Miki 

Watts, a proud 1996 graduate of West High 

School, Galaxy Health exists to serve the Hilltop 

and surrounding communities. 

At Galaxy Health, we pride ourselves on 

being a full-service family practice ready to serve 

your healthcare needs. We have two on-site labs 

for toxicology and blood work. Lab work is done 

the same day with little to no wait – no need to 

schedule an additional appointment. With Miki’s 

10+ year background in addiction and pain management, 

we also offer outpatient addiction treatment. 

We use a powerful full-body test called ANS, 

which measures how well the brain communicates 

to other parts of the body such as heart, 

lungs, kidneys, stomach, and liver and can help in 

the diagnosis of chronic diseases related to the 

heart; blood pressure, blood flow, chronic pain, 

and other physical and mental stresses. 

Galaxy Health is accepting new patients 

today. Find out more and schedule your appointment 

today by visiting GalaxyHealthFP.com, find 

us on Facebook or Twitter @GalaxyHealthFP, 

Instagram @GalaxyHealthFamilyPractice or by 

calling 614-272-7700. We currently accept most 

insurance plans, including CareSource, Molina 

and Medicaid. 

Ask about our patient referral program where 

you can earn unlimited Amazon gift cards and 

every referral allows Galaxy Health to make a 

donation to Rescuing Leftover Cuisine to help 

feed those in need. In 2022, Galaxy Health rescued 

over 10,000 meals for the central Ohio community. 

Club meetings - Lions Club 

The Grove City Lions Club meets at 

6:45 p.m. the second and fourth 

Wednesday of each month at Beautiful 

Savior Lutheran Church, 2213 White 

Road. 

Ohio Heart Group 

Serving Grove City one heart at a time. 

• Convenient, Affordable, Accessible! 

• Same testing services for a fraction of the price 

• Same Day Availability 

• Cardiac Clearances and Occupational Testing 

• Personalized Care and Prompt Results! 

Accepting new patients now!! Will also accept patients needing to transfer their care 

Quality Care for the Heart... From the Heart 

Call and Schedule your appointment at one of our locations today! 


2983 Jackpot Road 

Grove City, OH 43123 

614-594-2920 

Downtown 

800 East Broad St. 

Columbus, OH 43205 

614-252-8300 

Westerville 

68 Westerview Dr. 

Westerville, OH 43081 

614-899-1200 

Newark 

1311 W. Main St. 

Newark, OH 43085 

740-348-0012


Produce giveaway at YMCA 

The Hilltop YMCA hosts a fresh produce 

giveaway the third Wednesday of each 

FOR SALE 

Columbus Messenger is cleaning out back room of items 

we no longer need: 

28 ft. Extension Ladder, new $475, like new condition, 

rarely used - $350, 350 lb. capacity 

10 ft. Aluminum Step Ladder, 280 lb. capacity, new $310, 

like new condition rarely used - $190 

Hose Caddy and 100 ft. of Hose like new, $65 

Floor Machine, includes: all pads plus unopened Betco wax, 

very lightly used machine - $395 

Coca Cola Machine - $799 or Best Offer 

Charcoal Grill, used less than 5 times - $25 

Call 614-272-5422 

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month from 4 to 6 p.m. at 2879 Valleyite 

Drive in Columbus. For more information, 

call the YMCA at 614-276-8224. 

Pet Corner 

Pets of the week 

Whitney is an older 

diva (12 years old) 

who is looking for a 

quiet home where 

she is the main 

attraction. She is shy 

with new people but 

once she gets comfy, 

she will make a great 

movie watching companion. 

Whitney 

enjoys bird watching 

and lots of scratches. She would do best as 

an only cat because she prefers to be the star 

of the house. She would also prefer a home 

without children. Adopt Whitney from Friends 

for Life Animal Haven. 

FYI: fflah.org 

Annie Tanny is 

about 3 months old. 

She came to the rescue 

group as part of 

a litter of eight from a 

high kill shelter in 

West Virginia. Annie 

is a sweet girl that 

loves attention and 

cuddles. She is a 

very good listener. 

Annie loves to play 

with other puppies and is learning to be 

respectful of cats. She is crate trained, 

spayed and current on vaccines. Annie is up 

for adoption through Colony Cats and Dogs. 

FYI: colonycats.org 

Dog license renewal runs 

through March 31 

Dog license renewal season is under 

way, and licenses are now available for 

purchase without penalty at the auditor’s 

office. 

The dog license renewal period will run 

through March 31, an extension of two 

months to increase the rate of licensing. As 

in past years, licenses may be purchased at 

doglicense.franklincountyohio.gov, or at 

the auditor’s office license counter, 373 S. 

High St., 21st Floor in downtown 

Columbus. The counter is open Monday 

through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

One-year, three-year, and permanent 

dog licenses can be purchased through 

March 31. After the deadline, the cost to 

purchase a license doubles. 

The office will also offer licensing at 

expanded locations across the county, 

including at pet vaccination clinics, the 

Franklin County Dog Shelter, and at other 

community events. 

In addition to being required by state 

law, dog licensing ensures that a dog has 

been vaccinated against rabies, which is 

required in Franklin County. It also 

Bluebell is a sweet 

cat who is eager to 

find a forever home. 

This 1-year-old is 

good with other cats 

and good with dogs. 

Bluebell would be a 

great addition to any 

family. Stop by the 

Pet Supplies Plus 

location on Lane 

Avenue to meet this 

curious kitty. 

FYI: colonycats.org 

Hilda is 6 years old 

and would be excited 

to go to a home with 

a family who can continue 

fostering her 

slightly adventurous 

personality, while 

also fully understanding 

that on some 

days, Hilda may prefer 

to stay home 



These furry friends are available 

for adoption at local 

rescues and shelters 

watching reruns 

while snuggled up on 

the couch. Hilda has done well with the children 

she has interacted with. She is great on 

a leash and is house trained. Adopt her from 

the Franklin County shelter. 

FYI: franklincountydogs.com 

ensures any lost dog is returned quickly to 

their owners. License fees help support the 

Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption 

Center. 

Visit doglicense.franklincountyohio.gov 

for more information. 

Tax-Aide volunteers needed 

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, which had 

to scale back operations at the Grove City 

Church of the Nazarene because of the 

pandemic, hopes to return to full strength 

next tax season and is looking for volunteers. 

The all-volunteer program provides free 

income tax preparation to all comers, but 

places a special emphasis on serving senior 

citizens. Before the pandemic, tax-aide volunteers 

prepared tax returns for more than 

800 Grove City area residents each year. 

Volunteers come from all walks of life, 

from accountants to warehouse workers. 

No experience is required. Tax-Aide provides 

training, a computer to work on and 

mentorship throughout the tax season. 

For more information, go to aarpfoundation.org/taxaidevolunteer 

or call 1-888-227- 

7669.

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In Entertainment 

“e Drop” is a biting and clever dramedy 

Has a person you have dated ever said or done 

something that makes you completely re-examine your 

feelings toward them? It didn’t have to be an act of 

betrayal or something beyond the pale either — it was 

just an innocuous comment or a careless accident but 

it made such an impact that it made you want to step 

back from the relationship in order to reflect on what 

their role would be in your life moving forward. 

Whether you have or have not found yourself in 

that situation before, the awkwardness of that 

moment and the soul-searching that takes place immediately 

thereafter is explored to a hilarious degree in 

“The Drop,” a Hulu original that is as side-splitting 

funny as it is cringe-inducing. If you have a limited tolerance 

for secondhand embarrassment be forewarned 

— this movie will probably make you want to curl into 

a ball of discomfort from time to time. 

At the center of this dramedy are Lex and Mani 

(Anna Konkle and Jermaine Fowler), a happily married 

couple who are enthusiastically trying to expand 

their family of two into a family of three. To Mani, Lex 

would make the perfect mother as she is creative, 

warm, and caring. To Lex, Mani would make the perfect 

father as he is level-headed, steadfast, and dedicated. 

They are so sweet together and have such an 

easy rapport that one can’t help but root for all of their 

dreams to come true. But then comes a destination 

wedding where an accident rocks their faith in one 

another and has them contemplating ending their 

partnership once this short trip ends. 

Although the trip itself does not appear to have anything 

nefarious afoot — longtime friends are celebrating 

the wedding of Mia and Peggy (Aparna Nancherla 

and Jennifer Lafleur) and getting to meet their infant 

daughter Ani (Alma Partridge) for the first time — 

awkwardness abounds from the jump when the couples 

sit together in first class and catch up on their 

lives. Shauna (Robin Thede), a D-list actress who is 

funding the excursion, wants everyone to watch her 

truly terrible television show; her husband Robbie 

(Utkarsh Ambudkar), is a television producer who 

thinks everyone needs to hear his terrible pitches for 

upcoming shows and restaurants; their teenage son 

Levi (Elisha Henig) loudly listens to porn without earbuds; 

and the soon-to-be-married couple are bickering 

about Mia’s newfound obsession with weapons to protect 

her family. 

It is a tense flight to Mexico and it is made all the 

more stressful when they go to the “natural hotel” 

operated by fellow pals Lindsey and Josh (Jillian Bell 

and Joshua Leonard) who immediately try to get them 

to timeshare their expansive property that seems to be 

bleeding money. With everyone on edge and not having 

the time to properly breathe, Lex accidentally drops 

their friend’s baby girl she was holding in her arms. 

The lead-up to that moment — where Mani is looking at 

his wife adoringly and imagining the near future 

where this could be happening with their 

child — is brilliantly shot as is the immediate 

frenzy that takes place when awareness 

of the incident rolls over everyone. Even if 

you have seen the trailer that spoils the 

moment, the act is gasp-inducing and it 

sets the stage for everyone to question 

everything and judge, judge, judge. 

Fortunately, Ani is unharmed during 

the accidental drop (she does have to wear 

a helmet for the next four months), but no 

one knows how to assure Lex that these 

things happen, even Mani. Although he 

seems supportive at first, he calls his mother 

during a moment alone to ask whether it is common 

for an adult to drop an infant by accident. 

For her part, Lex is horrified by the incident, largely 

blaming the slippage on a large bee that stung her 

so hard it felt like “knives going into my skin.” It is not 

clear whether anyone is buying her reasoning as she 

has no visible mark from a sting, but she begins to pull 

away from the group as a way to self-exile from the 

embarrassment. And they allow her to do so. 

The morning after has them trying to move past the 

incident — Shauna and Robbie wonder quietly whether 

it would be insensitive to include it in an upcoming 

episode of their terrible television show — but some 

things tend to have an avalanche effect where it all 

goes downhill from there. That is what happens to Lex 

and Mani as little comments and little decisions (some 

made in the past) start to bubble under their skin, like 

little doubts they have had simmering below start 

coming to the surface. Had the film decided to feature 

more of their point of view as their marriage begins to 

unravel, it would have worked much better than the 

finished product. 

The unfortunate problem with “The Drop” is that 

there’s a really great movie in here that could have 

bloomed in the wake of the accident if executed with 

dark wit and more of a focus on Lex and Mani, but that 

gets obscured by the side stories that are far less interesting 

and eat up way too much time of the script. 

Although the ensemble cast is terrifically funny, the 

scenes tend to play as a collection of vignettes rather 

than a cohesive story within a film. All of which is too 

bad because Konkle and Fowler are great together and 

if their implosion was treated with a bit more care 

alongside the wickedly unruly ensemble of characters, 

the outcome of the whole film would have been so 

much better. 

That is not to say that “The Drop” is not a great 

watch regardless — it totally is. The script, co-written 

by Joshua Leonard and director Sarah Adina Smith, is 

biting and cleverly and deftly handled by a great cast. 

But it can grate a bit when the focus is off the main 

characters and onto the idiosyncrasies of the supporting 

cast, no matter how entertaining they are to witness 

during the bizarre events that lead up to Lex and 

Mani questioning the very foundation of their love for 

each other. 

Grade: B 

The Reel Deal 

Dedra Cordle 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer and 

columnist. 

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Jackson Township waits for state decision on road funding 


Staff Writer 

Jackson Township officials will have to 

wait a bit longer to learn whether a grant 

application to repair two of its most welltraveled 

and well-worn roads has been 

approved by the state. 

At its meeting on Jan. 17, Township 

Administrator Shane Farnsworth told the 

board of trustees that the Ohio Public 

Works Commission is still processing applications 

to determine which municipalities 

would receive full to partial funding to 

make infrastructure upgrades through its 

capital improvement program and the local 

transportation improvement program. 

“It is still in the oven and it is going to 

be another couple of months before we hear 

word from the state,” said Farnsworth. 

The board of trustees unanimously 

authorized the approval of the grant application 

to repair Brown Road and Dyer 

Road in the fall. At the time, the township 

officials believed the state would announce 

their decision before the end of the year. 

“It is a little disappointing because we 

want to get this done, but it is not entirely 

unexpected,” said Farnsworth. “These are 

really popular programs with a lot of cities 

and local municipalities vying for grants 

and sometimes things just get tied up.” 

He said he is still confident that the 

township will receive full or partial funding 

to make “much needed” repairs to Brown 

Road and Dyer Road but added that the 

township could look into covering the cost 

of the resurfacing project should they fail to 

receive financial assistance through the 

state. 

“It is something that we will certainly 

think about, but we would love to have a 

grant to help us too,” he said. 

According to Farnsworth, the township 

is seeking a full resurfacing of Brown Road 

and Dyer Road, along with improvements 

at the intersection. Farnsworth said 

stormwater repairs were also requested in 

the initial application as the area tends to 

flood during heavy rain events — much of it 

caused by heavy-load vehicle damage. 

“Much of the stormwater infrastructure 

on Brown and Dyer has been crushed from 

all the dump trucks and other heavy-load 

vehicles that travel through,” said 

Farnsworth. “So what we have now are 

areas where the water just lays there without 

draining and it really affects the neighborhood 

homes.” 

He said infrastructure improvements 

would allow that run-off to drain in a more 

timely manner. 

Farnsworth said he does expect to learn 

whether the state has approved their grant 

application request in April or May. 

“Of course, that might change again but 

it is what we are looking at right now,” he 

said. 

The township’s road department has 

also finalized its list of roads to repair and 

resurface for 2023. According to 

Farnsworth, that list includes: 

•The entire section of Anglebrook Drive 

•Borror Road from the Patzer Ditch to 

State Route 104 

•The entire section of Deer Path Drive 

•The entire section of Edwards Drive 

•W. Hyde Road from the dead end to 

U.S. 62 

•The entire section of Marlane Court 

•The entire section of S. Hoover Spur 

•McComb Road and Home Road to the 

north dead end near Hyde Road. 

There are also plans to chip and seal 

Cabin Road and Thrailkill Road. 

Farnsworth said with the exclusion of 

Cabin Road and Thrailkill Road, all of the 

aforementioned repairs were woven into 

the county engineer’s county-wide road 

resurfacing contract for 2022 but were 

delayed. That resurfacing project was budgeted 

at $150,000. The chip and sealing of 

Cabin Road and Thrailkill Road are estimated 

at $28,000. 

In other news, the trustees approved a 

motion to advertise for a comprehensive 

land use plan request for proposal. The 

motion will allow the administrator to contact 

the county’s economic development 

and planning department to seek consultants 

to review the township’s comprehensive 

land use plan that was last updated in 

2010. 

“What we are wanting to do is update 

our plan, especially taking into account 

plans that the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning 

Commission has in place and Grove City’s 

2050 plan,” said Farnsworth. “So we want 

to make sure our plan compliments these 

vision plans for only for our community, 

the Grove City community, and the 

Urbancrest community, but also for the 

entire region as well.” 

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