South & Canal Winchester Messenger - March 26th, 2023

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March 26 - April 8, 2023 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XLIV, No. 3 

CW administrator job on hold 

By Linda Dillman 

Staff Writer 

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Canal Winchester City Council put the 

brakes on legislation creating a city administrator 

position, who would be appointed 

by the mayor as outlined in the city charter. 

The ordinance made its way out of a 

work session before being tabled after its 

first reading at council on March 20. 

Council previously approved tabling a 

resolution in the work session outlining the 

mayor’s salary with compensation based on 

if and when the city administrator’s position 

is created. 

According to a draft description of the 

administrator’s position, the administrator 

is responsible for day-to-day city management, 

including directing and coordinating 

departments. They are also responsible for 

multiple city programs and activities in 

accordance with city codes, ordinances and 

statutory requirements. 

Minimum qualifications for the position 

include a bachelor’s degree in public 

administration or a related field and five to 

seven years of relevant experience; or any 

combination of education, training and 

work experience providing the required 

skill sets in order to perform the job as 

administrator. 

The city requires the administrator to 

be familiar with strategic business planning 

and operational/organizational analysis; 

a knowledge of applicable laws, rules 

and regulations related to city departments; 

personnel management; customer 

service; municipal budgeting and finance 

and familiarity of community, capital and 

economic development programs. 

The city administrator would directly 

supervise the law, finance and development 

directors; construction services 

administrator; and the technology and 

human resources coordinators. 

Other CW news 

•Council also tabled changes to the pay 

scale for council members, including the 

president and vice president position for 

2024. According to the resolution, from 

Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, the compensation 

for council is $6,790. The president would 

receive $7,469 and the vice president 

would receive $7,129. 

All positions include opt in/out for single 

medical/hospital coverage and an option to 

pay for dental and vision coverage. 

•Council started the legislative process 

approving the 2023 street program after 

the first reading of a $1.23 million contract 

with Decker Construction for work on 

Woodsview Drive. The engineer’s estimate 

was $1.29 million. 

•The first of three readings was also 

held for a $3.7 million note/bond financing 

package for the municipal building, McGill 

Park, and participation in the Ohio Market 

Access Program for credit enhancement. 

•Public Service Director Matt Peoples 

shared information with the council on 

plans for the second phase of McGill Park, 

See CW, page 2 

State wrestling tournament 

Neighborhood Realtor 

Diane Todd 

580 Main St. 

Groveport, OH 43125 

(614) 570-0803 

dianetodd@howardhanna.com 

The Marylee Bendig Team 

Messenger photos by Pat Donahue 

Hamilton Township junior Sienna Sanborn (left) claimed her first win of the Ohio 

High School Athletic Association State Wrestling Girls Tournament held March 10- 

12 at the Jerome Schottenstein Center with a 6-4 victory over Liberty Johnson of 

Batavia Clermont Northeastern. Sanborn won four of her six matches and finished 

fifth in the state, matching her accomplishment at last year’s tournament. She finished 

with a season record of 42-6. 

Canal Winchester freshman Razilee Wisseh (right) did well at the Ohio High School 

Athletic Association Girls Wrestling State Tournament, held March 10-12 at the 

Jerome Schottenstein Center. She competed in the 140 pound class and started 

with a victory in her first match, but lost two close matches. She finished her freshman 

season with a record of 28-11. 

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Obetz City Council 

The Obetz Council meets the second and fourth Mondays of 

each month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4175 Alum 

Creek Drive, Obetz, to review and pass legislation and hear concerns 

from the residents. If the meeting date occurs on a holiday, 

the regular meeting is held on the next Tuesday following the holiday. 

Call (614) 491-1080. 

Lockbourne Council 

Lockbourne Village Council meets the second and fourth 

Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lockbourne Municipal 

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New cell phone law to begin 

By Katelyn Sattler 

Staff Writer 

Obetz Police Chief Mike Confer said April 4 is the 

day the hands-free cell phone law goes into full swing. 

“So, if you don’t have your Bluetooth connected to 

your car, make sure you get it done,” Confer said at 

Obetz City Council’s March 13 meeting. “It’s a primary 

offense now, so all you have to do is be holding your 

phone in your hand while your car is in motion and you 

can get pulled over, unless it’s up to your ear. But you 

messing with your phone or even holding your phone 

and it’s not up to your ear won’t be good.” 

According to a press release from Governor Mike 

DeWine’s office, under the new law, a driver may still 

use their device in specific circumstances, such as 

when their vehicle is parked or stopped at a red light. 

Drivers are also permitted to swipe their phones to 

answer a call and to hold their phones to their ears 

during phone conversations. Emergency calls are also 

permitted in all circumstances. Law enforcement will 

issue warnings to drivers found violating the law for 

the first six months following the effective date of April 

4. After this six-month grace period, law enforcement 

will have the authority to issue citations. 

Penalties include a fine of up to $150 for a driver’s 

first offense and two points on their license unless a 

distracted driving safety course is completed. 

Increased penalties can occur if the driver is a repeat 

offender. 

Confer also stated that in the past month the Obetz 

Police had 852 calls for service, patrolled 3,415 miles, 

had 45 moving violations, (five of which were speeding), 

one felony arrest, cited a semi-truck being in the 

neighborhood, 12 offense reports, eight crashes and 

one domestic violence incident. 

Executive sessions 

Obetz City Administrator Rod Davisson addressed 

questions regarding closed executive sessions and how 

they work. 

“With respect to economic development, it’s fairly 

simple,” said Davisson. “When you’re dealing with 

some of these companies and you’re trying to arrange 

for them to come into town, they often don’t want anybody 

to know that. So you can have private discussions 

CW 

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which includes pickleball courts, additional parking, a 

walking path along Winchester-Lithopolis Road crossing 

over the bridge and tying into a future dog park. 

Cost for the additions is $630,000. 

•An agreement was reached with Kent Power to 

occupy a portion of the unused east side of the municipal 

building. A resolution authorized the mayor to 

“enter a lease agreement with the Canal Winchester 

Industry and Commerce Corporation” who would then 

lease with Kent Power for a two year term. 

“They primarily provide services to electric transmission 

companies and natural gas pipeline companies,” 

said Development Director Lucas Haire. 

“They’ve landed a number of large contracts and need 

to expand.” 

The rent is $15 per square foot for 4,100 square feet, 

which is approximately $61,000 per year. The company 

anticipates 20 to 25 office and administrative positions 

at the site and is responsible for finishing out the 

space. The city would be left with 3,700 square feet of 

useable space. 

•A resolution authorizing the mayor to enter into a 

development agreement with Violet Township, 

Fairfield County, the Fairfield County Port Authority, 

“It’s a primary offense now, so all you have to do 

is be holding your phone in your hand while your car 

is in motion and you can get pulled over, unless it’s 

up to your ear.” 

- Mike Confer 

Obetz Police chief 

about what that looks like. We are dealing with a number 

of companies. It’s unfortunate that we have to have 

those executive sessions so frequently, but that’s ultimately 

how we get those companies to come.” 

He said any resulting legislation has to be approved 

or rejected in open council. 

According to Ohio’s Sunshine Laws, only certain 

matters may be discussed in executive session. A board 

may only discuss the following six topics in executive 

session: the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, 

promotion, demotion or compensation of an 

employee or official, or the investigation of charges or 

complaints against an employee, official, licensee or 

student, unless the employee, official, licensee or student 

requests a public hearing; the purchase of property 

for public purposes or the sale of property at competitive 

bidding; conferences with the board’s attorney to 

discuss matters which are the subject of pending or 

imminent court action; preparing for, conducting or 

reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with 

employees; matters required to be kept confidential by 

federal law or rules or state statutes; specialized 

details of security arrangements. Executive sessions 

are for the purpose of deliberations only. No action 

may be taken during an executive session. 

Zucchinifest update 

Mayor Angela Kirk said work on this year’s 

Zucchinifest is progressing. 

For Sunday night, the opening act is Matt Schuster, 

who is Tik-Tok famous with over 500,000 followers. 

The main act is one of country music’s biggest stars, 

Brantley Gilbert. 

Kirk said, “We are still working on our Saturday 

night show. We don’t have a Friday night show, yet, 

but if we get something that falls into our lap and is 

very cheap or free, we’ll let you know.” 

Pickerington Local School District and Excel and 

declaring an emergency was approved by the council 

during their regular session. 

The city was asked to become party to the agreement, 

contemplating a development within Violet 

Township. The township plans to petition for the creation 

of or become a part of a joint economic development 

district. 

•Canal Winchester is also working with fellow entities 

to coordinate infrastructure agreements in the 

U.S. Route 33 and Basil-Western Road. 

•Canal Winchester City Council meetings are held 

on the first and third Monday of every month. 

Meetings begin at 7 p.m. The meetings are open to the 

public. 

Council meets in work session at 6 p.m. prior to 

each city council meeting to discuss legislative items 

and other issues of the city prior to being included on 

a city council agenda. The first work session of the 

month focuses on finance/economic development items 

and the second monthly work session focuses on service/safety 

items. While each work session includes specific 

areas of focus, other items may be brought before 

council as needed.


CW embraces recycling efforts 


Staff Writer 

Canal Winchester residents are embracing recycling 

in a big way by keeping boxes, paper, glass, and 

plastic containers from bogging down landfills. 

“We were regularly hearing from residents that 

wished we offered a curbside solution,” said Canal 

Winchester City Events and Communications 

Coordinator Hannah Woodruff. “Now that we are offering 

it, we’ve heard from several residents that say 

they’ve found themselves filling their recycling bin 

more than their trash bin each week. When you look at 

the numbers, it is clear our residents appreciate and 

utilize the service.” 

In 2021, Canal Winchester residents recycled 575.3 

tons of material. In 2022, the number rose to nearly 

650.7 tons. Residents are charged one fee - $19.50 per 

month - for recycling and trash collection. 

The city entered into a contract with Rumpke in 

October 2020 for both residential waste and recycling 

services. Prior to the contract, the city itself used 

Waste Management for waste only. However, there 

were resident-led and student-led initiatives in the 

community, including a bi-weekly collection at the 

high school. 

Rumpke operates a “single stream” recycling system. 

Residents can recycle all of their items in one bin 

instead of sorting them out. Each resident is provided 

a 65-gallon recycling cart. If a resident has extra recyclables, 

the cart can be exchanged for a 95-gallon cart. 

“We have heard a lot of positive feedback from the 

community since implementing the program,” said 

Canal Winchester Public Service Director Matt 

Peoples, who said there are 2,823 residential recycling 

containers in use throughout the city. “We have recycling 

containers in our offices and encourage staff to 

recycle when they can. The most common materials we 

recycle are paper and cardboard. We have a large recycle 

dumpster at our public works facility that Rumpke 

regularly picks up.” 

As for hiccups, Peoples said the company reported 

there are a few recycling issues seen in all communities 

they service, mostly related to unacceptable items 

such as clothing, batteries, or other hazardous materials 

that make it to the recycling center. Other common 

issues include bagging recyclables and not breaking 

down cardboard boxes. 

“We plan to continue educating residents on the 

program to improve our overall recycling efforts while 

also continuing our year-over-year growth,” said 

Peoples. “During the brief time we’ve contracted with 

Rumpke, there have been a lot of changes to the program. 

In the last two years they added new acceptable 

materials–plastic tubs, and aluminum and plastic 

cups. 

Peoples said the city tries to provide reminders 

about recycling, including acceptable materials and 

any schedule changes due to holidays, via social media, 

newsletters, and the city’s website. 

Residents can sign up to receive alerts from when 

the collection schedule changes due to holidays. 

Rumpke also sends out an annual notice with “recycling 

right” information. For the most up-to-date information, 

visit rumpke.com or call 1-800-828-8171. 

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Hamilton students at 

All-OhioArmed Forces celebration 

Hamilton Township High School seniors Hannah Sandlin and 

Christopher Miller took part in the All-Ohio U.S. Armed Forces 

Career Commitment Celebration on March 7 at the National 

Veterans Memorial and Museum. 

Sandlin signed her commitment to the Army during her junior 

year of high school, and Miller signed his commitment to the Navy 

this year. 

The ceremony honors high school students who committed to 

joining the armed forces upon graduating high school this year. 

Students were recognized for their commitment to the military 

and received thanks from military veterans, active duty, and 

reserve members. The veterans, active duty and reserve members, 

gave the new members their first salute, promoting intergenerational 

relationships between veterans and future service members 

and providing an opportunity for new recruits to honor those that 

came before them. 

Pickleball players unite! 

The Lancaster-Fairfield Pickleball Association was established 

in January 2023 and currently has a membership of over 50 players 

and is growing. 

Pickleball has expanded not only in Lancaster and Fairfield 

County, but around the world. Soon the Lancaster Parks and 

Recreation Department will add eight courts at Olivedale Senior 

Center and currently the Fox Family YMCA of Lancaster offers 

open play with six pickleball courts at the Rec Plex and provides 

a league for all types of pickleball players of all ages. (Check with 

the YMCA for days and times.) 

For information about the LFPA, please visit its Facebook 

page, Lancaster-Fairfield Pickleball Association and print a member 

registration form or send an email to 

LFPApickleball@gmail.com.


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Sophie Coffenberry, 

a senior at 

Hamilton Township 

High School and a 

programming & 

software development 

student at 

Eastland Career 

Center, has been 

involved with the 

Groveport Special 

Olympics since 

2017. She recently 

went from active 

athlete to intern 

thanks to the skills she’s learned in the Eastland- 

Fairfield program. Penny Hilty, coordinator of 

Groveport Special Olympics, said the organization 

is on Facebook, but since the chapter started eight 

years ago, she has wanted a website to help spread 

awareness and recruit more athletes. When 

Coffenberry approached her with the idea, it was an 

easy “yes” from Hilty. Coffenberry built the pages. 

Coffenberry chose Eastland-Fairfield Career & 

Technical Schools so she could get a head start on 

her career path. This project gave her a leg up by 

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learned. “Now when I go to college, I won’t be trying 

to learn all new skills but building on the ones I 

already know,” she said. “I chose programming & 

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Dog license renewal season 

Franklin County Auditor Michael 

Stinziano announced the dog license 

renewal period runs through March 31. 

The renewal period deadline, which is 

normally Jan. 31, was extended two 

months. 

Licenses may be purchased online 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. 

The office also offers licensing at 

expanded locations across the county, 

including at pet vaccination clinics, the 

Franklin County Dog Shelter, and at other 

community events. 

Owners can change addresses, download 

forms, and update dog information via 

the online licensing system. 

One-year, three-year and permanent 

dog licenses can be purchased without 

penalty through March 31. 

After the deadline, the cost to purchase 

a license doubles. 

In addition to being required by state 

law, dog licensing ensures that any lost dog 

is returned quickly to their owners. 

License fees help support the Franklin 

County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center. 


software development because I know that computers 

are already big in our world and will only get 

bigger. I saw that there weren’t many females in the 

program and thought I could make a difference.” 

This fall, she will attend Columbus State 

Community College where she will pursue a degree 

in web development and design. With the Groveport 

Special Olympics, she’s played volleyball, bowling, 

and basketball, and competes in swimming and 

track & field. Last year, she was named co-emcee of 

the Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games, hosted 

by The Ohio State University. She participates in the 

Hamilton Township Marching Band as a percussionist. 

You can see the all-new website at groveportspecialolympics.org. 

Special Olympics 

The mission of Special Olympics Ohio 

and its Groveport and Canal Winchester 

Special Olympics chapter is to provide year 

round sports training and competition in a 

variety of Olympic type sports for intellectually 

disabled individuals. 

For information contact Penny and 

Cassandra Hilty at groveportspecialolympics@gmail.com 

or at (614) 395- 

8992 or 395-6640. Donations may be sent 

to Groveport Special Olympics, P.O. Box 

296, Groveport, OH 43125. 

Library School Help Centers 

The Columbus Metropolitan Library’s 

School Help Centers for grades K-12 are 

open and ready to help. These after-school 

spaces give your students access to technology, 

resources and the library’s catalog of 

books and materials. 

Visit columbuslibrary.org/school-help 

for information. Hours vary by location. 

Local library School Help Centers are: 

•Canal Winchester Branch, 115 

Franklin St., Canal Winchester. Monday- 

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

from 3-6 p.m. 

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

Columbus. Monday-Thursday from 3:30- 

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


Messenger photos by Sarah Slayman 

CW ready to “Play ball!” 

Canal Winchester varsity softball player Kendall Rudd connects 

for a hit in a scrimmage against Liberty Union on 

March 16. 

Canal Winchester pitcher Grace Brinker fires in a fastball 

during the March 16 scrimmage against Liberty Union. 

Canal Winchester’s 

Grace Markoff runs 

to first with an RBI 

groundout during 

the March 16 

scrimmage against 

Liberty Union with 

the teams. 

Ranger athletes honored 

The following Hamilton Township High School Ranger winter 

sports athletes received these Mid-State League honors: 

•First team all-league: Jovon McBride - boys basketball; 

Michael Brooker - boys bowling; Chase Crawford - boys bowling; 

Bryson Short - boys bowling; Emily Welch - girls bowling; Kayla 

Groce - cheerleading; Emarie Summerville - cheerleading; Olivia 

Taylor - cheerleading; 

•Second team all-league: Ziann Payne - girls basketball; Aiden 

Jordan - boys bowling; Collin McKenzie - boys bowling; Savannah 

Madden - girls bowling; Brooklynn Rader - girls bowling; Lilian 

Mills - cheerleading; Bobby Nolen - boys wrestling; 

•Honorable mention: Joshua Woods - boys basketball; Alexis 

Wooten - girls basketball; Tara Hall - girls bowling; Kieran Shaw 

- boys swimming; Carter Ferrell - boys wrestling; Michael Moro - 

boys wrestling; 

•Academic all-league: Varsity letter winners during winter 

season, 3.5 or greater cumulative GPA through most recently 

completed grading period: Jovon McBride - boys basketball; 

Trenton Renz - boys basketball; Jersey Baker - girls basketball; 

Myke-Kila Dean - girls basketball; Lannie Hunt - girls basketball; 

Ziann Payne - girls basketball; Alexis Wooten - girls basketball; 

Tara Hall - girls bowling; Alexia Conrad - cheerleading; Rylea 

DeLong-Tiller - cheerleading; Shawnelle Ward - cheerleading; 

Kieran Shaw - boys swimming; Jayden Frazier - boys wrestling; 

Jesse Ferrell - boys wrestling; Michael Moro -boys wrestling; 

James Rogers - boys wrestling; Tyler Steverding - boys wrestling; 

and Hannah Sandlin - girls wrestling. 

Trout Fishing Derby 

The city of Obetz hosts its annual Fishing Derby at Dixon 

Quarry on April 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. All trout caught can be 

kept, but all other fish are catch and release. Participants are 

expected to bring their own fishing equipment, buckets/coolers, 

and bait. Fishers are not permitted to chum the waters with corn 

or other bait. Fishers are not permitted to use nets. Fishers may 

use non-motorized boats such as kayaks. Judging at Dixon 

Quarry Pavilion at noon for longest trout and most trout caught. 

All participants must be registered, and waivers signed to be 

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King Tut exhibit comes to Columbus 

Obetz Spring Clean-up 

Obetz’s annual Spring Clean-up will be 

held May 12. Waste Management will 

send extra trucks to pick up additional 

household waste. Tire disposal will be held 

May 12 from 4-6 p.m. and May 13 from 9- 

11 a.m. Tire disposal will take place in the 

dumpster at the Obetz Street Department 

building at 4100 Orchard Lane. 

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COSI hosts fantastic display 

Ancient Egyptian culture - with its royalty, treasures, and monumental 

structures - is fascinating. 

One can experience this rich history with a visit to the 

“Tutanhkamun: His Tomb and his Treasures” exhibition at COSI, 

333 W Broad St. in Columbus, and imagine oneself at Howard 

Carter’s side when he discovered “wonderful things” in the tomb in 

1922. 

The young King Tut ascended the throne at age nine and a 

decade later he was gone. Despite the short duration of his reign, 

his legacy to the world, created more than 3,300 years ago, 

endures in the artifacts found in the Valley of the Kings on Feb. 

16, 1922. 

The Tut exhibit, housed in a 15,000 square foot gallery space at 

COSI until Sept. 4, started traveling the world a decade ago, but 

COSI is its only stop in the United States during the 100-year 

anniversary celebration of Carter’s discovery. 

A childlike wonder fills visitors when they enter the gallery 

space and see a true-to-scale reproduction of the vision that first 

greeted Carter when he and his workers broke through a stone 

entrance. A feeling of amazement rises when the lights come up on 

the golden and alabaster replicas - ones that accompanied a boy as 

he grew into a man before he was interred with them for what was 

hoped to be eternity under the sands of Egypt. 

An adjacent room presents a series of graduated gold shrines 

and a quartzite sarcophagus situated like inscribed nesting dolls. 

They lead to three coffins of precious metals and stones once 

stacked inside the sarcophagus. The walls, like those in the actual 

tomb, were embellished with reproductions of depictions of the 

netherworld in colors delicately first rendered in the 18th dynasty. 

And then there is a replica of the iconic 22 pound solid gold 

funerary mask of Tutanhkamun, which was originally adorned 

with real lapis lazuli, carnelian, turquoise and obsidian. It was a 

work of art handcrafted by modern Egyptian artisans with the 

painstaking accuracy of the original. 

Turning a corner, artifacts filled the next gallery–there are a 

total of 1,000 throughout the full exhibit–such as heirlooms in the 

form of tiny gold coffins commemorating Tutankhamun’s infant 

daughters, jewelry and breastplates that adorned the king’s 

mummy and four alabaster Canopic jars 

holding Tut’s embalmed organs. 

The jars were interred in a gilded 

canopic shrine guarded by four goddesses 

articulately dressed in bright gold with 

hands outspread. The full size replicas also 

include a breathtaking royal seat carved 

out of wood and covered in gold and silver 

with semi-precious stones and colored glass. 

Funerary fans flank the chair–thought to 

be a possible throne. 

A full scale replica of a state chariot (one 

theory proposes Tut died as a result of complications 

from a chariot accident) stood 

exactly as it was discovered in the tomb, 

with broken straps and worn paint. It sat 

regally alongside sandals featuring images 

of Tut’s vanquished enemies on the soles of 

the shoe. 

The originals are national treasures, 

fragile and are not on display while Egypt 

awaits the late 2023 opening of their Grand 

Egyptian Museum. However, the replicas 

are as exquisite and worth more than one 

trip to the exhibit. 

Kelli Kinzig, COSI’s senior project manager, 

said everything in the exhibit, from 

the tiniest piece of jewelry to the golden 

Photos courtesy of Shannon Elise Dillman 

A replica of the iconic 22 pound solid gold funerary mask of 

Tutanhkamun is one of 1,000 artifacts on display at the exhibit, 

“Tutanhkamun: His Tomb and his Treasure,” at COSI. 

A meticulous reproduction of Tut 

on a boat. 

shrines, is an exact replica 

that allow visitors to get 

close without glass cases 

hindering the way. 

According to Kinzig, the 

project was 18 months in 

development from an online 

survey of possible exhibitions 

to opening the doors to 

the public on March 18. 

When asked about 

mounting an endeavor like 

“Tutankhamun: His Tomb 

and His Treasures,” Kinzig 

said, “It was a 14-day installation 

with 15 people such as 

riggers, audio-visual, lighting 

techs, artists, and 

painters, working on it.” 

A crew of experienced 

workers travels with the 

exhibit, which most recently 

appeared in Belgium. 

“It’s traveled all over the 

world for multiple years,” 

said Kinzig. “It’s produced by 

Semmel, which is a German 

company. It’s the same company 

that created and produced 

the Marvel exhibition (which ran for six months at COSI in 

2021-22). I feel this exhibition is for all ages. I’m sure people will 

see something unique.” 

General admission combined with timed admission for the 

Tutankhamun exhibit is $40 for ages 13 and up; $15 for teachers 

with identification; $38 for military and ages 60 and older; $33 for 

youth ages 2-12 and free for children under age 2. Reservations 

available online at cosi.org/exhibits.


March 26, 2023 - SOUTH & CANAL WINCHESTER MESSENGER - PAGE 7



Go fly a kite! 

The March winds have blown in memories 

of decades ago of fun flights of fancy 

made of paper and wood - kites! 

As a kid, for me the first warm touches of 

spring fueled a desire to get outside and take 

to the air with these low-tech gems. 

In the 1960s, for a few coins you could buy 

the perfect kite at Ackerman’s Drugs on 

Groveport’s Main Street. That is if the temptations 

of the store’s candy shelf, comic book 

rack, and hot roasted peanuts did not claim 

your coins first. 

The kites often featured graphic designs 

of rockets, jets, and shooting stars. But even 

as a kid I had a historical bent to my brain, 

so I rejected the flashy atomic space age 

images in favor of a kite featuring a pirate’s 

skull and cross bones - the Jolly Roger. 

The kites were easy to put together, just 

unroll the paper kite from around its cross 

poles, run the string through the cross pole 

notches, grab a rag or two for the tail (every 

respectable garage or shed always had a few 

random rags laying around) and you were 

ready to go. 

One had to find a place to fly a kite away 

from the potential danger of power lines and 

kite eating trees. I preferred the open spot on 

the Groveport Elementary playground where 

the two softball diamonds now are (back 

when the outfield fences were not there). 

True, there used to be a few power lines there 

for the lights that once illuminated the big 

baseball diamond, but those were easily 

avoided because the area was spacious. Plus 

it was a good spot to catch the wind. 

It often took a few running tries to get the 

kite up in the air, but once it did you let the 

string out and let it soar. The wind hitting 

the airborne paper kite made a crackling 

sound that made it seem like the high flying 

Editor’s Notebook 

Jolly Roger was cackling 

at the earthbound 

people below. 

Once you got the 

hang of it, you could 

make your kite go in 

circles or make it dip. 

You were flying it! 

Sometimes it was nice 

to merely hold the 

string and let the wind 

buffet the kite and take 

it wherever it wanted. 

Reeling in the kite 

took patience because 

the wind put a lot of 

Rick 

Palsgrove 

tension on the string. There was always the 

fear the string could snap, but that made flying 

the kite more exciting because at any 

minute it could free itself and explore the 

clouds on its own. 

If you successfully landed the kite you 

were free to fly it another windy day until by 

spring’s end the kite was either in tatters, 

had been spirited away by the wind, or eaten 

by a wayward trip into a tree. 

You can fly a kite any time of the year. All 

you need is wind and space. But March is 

special for being kite flying time. A time 

marking that winter is fading and the promise 

of spring and summer lie ahead. The high 

flying kite was a flag leading the charge to all 

the freedom and fun to come in the balmy 

days of youth as the sky beckoned, the grass 

turned green, and the sun smiled upon us. 

Rick Palsgrove is managing editor of the 

Messenger Newspapers. 

Legacy of Love 5K 

Alex’s Legacy of Love 5K will be held at 

the Groveport Recreation Center, 7370 

Groveport Road, on April 23 at 2 p.m. 

Register at www.thealga.org. This chiptimed 

5K features music, finisher medals, 

awards, swag 

bags, and an 

online raffle. 

The Virtual 5K 

is back this year 

as well. Walk or 

run at a time 

and location of 

your convenience 

and the 

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ALGA Team 

will deliver or 

mail your packet 

to you. Alex’s Legacy of Love 5K is a 

fundraiser for the Alexandria Leigh 

Goodwin Angel Foundation, an organization 

committed to creating a positive, loving 

world through random acts of kindness. 

Created in the memory of Alexandria 

“Alex” Goodwin (pictured here), a 2014 

graduate of Groveport Madison High 

School, who had just finished her sophomore 

year at Capital University at the 

time of her unexpected passing in 2016. To 

date, the foundation has given over $7,000 

in scholarships to Groveport Madison 

grads and Capital University students,and 

thousands more to various organizations 

and causes throughout central Ohio. For 

information visit www.thealga.org. 

Rangers excel 

According to Matt Thompson, Hamilton 

Township Schools director of athletics, the 

following Hamilton Township Ranger athletes 

made these accomplishments: 

•Sienna Sanborn placed fifth in the 

state at the OHSAA State Girls Wrestling 

Tournament. 

•The Girls Bowling team was named 

Mid-State League Champions for the third 

year in a row. 

•Savannah Madden and Emily Welch 

qualified to compete in the Girls District 

Bowling Tournament. 

•The Boys Bowling team placed second 

at the Mid-State League Tournament and 

qualified to compete in the District 

Tournament.


Alum Creek Drive project 

Brad Foster, chief deputy of operations 

for the Franklin County Engineer’s office, 

said a proposed project improving Alum 

Creek Drive from State Route 317 to 

Groveport Road, has a projected construction 

time frame of 2028 to 2029. 

The estimated cost is $58.5 million, with 

80 percent covered by federal dollars and 

the remaining 20 percent from $11.5 million 

in local money, including public and 

private funds. 

Replacing the bridge crossing Big 

Walnut Creek and adding additional lanes 

to Alum Creek Drive without major interruptions 

to traffic are key pieces of the project. 

Foster said many of the shipments 

heading to the new Intel facility in Licking 

County will pass in and out of the 

Rickenbacker airport. 

“Alum Creek Drive is a major thoroughfare,” 

said Foster. “We need all stakeholders 

(Columbus, Groveport, Obetz and 

Madison and Hamilton townships) on 

board.” 

Eastland-Fairfield camp 

Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical 

Schools will host its annual Career 

Exploration Summer Camp for local mid- 


dle school students on June 6-7. camp. 

Registration is now open to families interested 

Early registration is encouraged. There 

in participating. 

is no cost to register or attend the camp. 

Families with middle school students This year’s program lineup will allow students 

currently in grades 6-8 and who reside 

to explore careers in fields such as 

within the Eastland-Fairfield Career & (but limited to) cosmetology, cyber security, 

Technical planning district are encouraged construction, architecture, engineering, 

to explore the opportunities at the camp, animal health, dentistry, law enforcement, 

held at Eastland Career Center, 4465 S. firefighting, computer programming, 

Hamilton Road, Groveport. 

graphic design, and more. 

The camp allows students to sign up for For information or to register, visit 

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300 middle school students attended the

ActiveLifestyles 



A bi-monthly feature celebrating our community’s senior citizens 

Here are some fun ways for seniors to stay active 

Physical activity is an important component 

of overall health. 

Health experts advise that exercise can 

increase lean body mass, prevent conditions 

like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, 

improve balance, and positively affect 

mental health/cognition. 

Exercise also can foster socialization 

with others, helping people overcome boredom 

and isolation. 

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 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 

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ways for amateur bakers to make these 

beloved foods a little more healthy. 

• Replace sugar with a fig puree. Figs 

are nutrition-rich fruits that serve as significant 

sources of calcium, potassium and 

iron. WebMD notes that figs also are excellent 

sources of fiber. Soaking eight ounces cup of pureed avocados. WebMD warns 

of figs in water can soften them before avocados have more water than butter, so 

they’re pureed with water. 

bakers may want to reduce the temperature 

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Franklin County Board of Commissioners: President John O’Grady • Commissioner Kevin L. Boyce, and 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. 

Play Ball! Office on Aging Day with the 

Columbus Clippers Scheduled for June 8 

For the past 21 years, the Franklin County Office on Aging has partnered 

with the Columbus Clippers to host their annual Office on Aging Day at 

the award-winning Huntington Park. Office on Aging Day with the 

Columbus Clippers provides seniors aged 60 and older a chance to gather 

with their family and friends for a fun-filled day at the ballpark through 

discounted ticket prices. 

This year’s Office on Aging Day with the Columbus Clippers is scheduled 

for Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 12:05 p.m. in which the Columbus Clippers 

will go head-to-head with the Louisville Bats. Ticket prices for seniors 

will be $5.00 for bleacher seating and $6.00 for reserved seating, and the 

ticket price also includes a boxed lunch as well as a chance to win a variety 

of raffle prizes. Seniors who have a group of 10 or more can also 

request free transportation through the Office on Aging by calling (614) 

525-8832 by no later than Monday, May 8. 

This event also provides seniors the chance to connect with community 

organizations that provide resources to older adults. In the past, seniors 

have been able to get connected to resources regarding tax preparation, 

kinship support, mental health and other valuable services that make 

aging in place possible. This year seniors and their families will once 

again be able to connect to a variety of resources from community providers 

that help support aging in place, including Mid-Ohio Food Collective, 

the Franklin County Auditor’s Office, and the Veterans Service Commission 

among others. Franklin County’s Health & Human Services mobile 

unit will also be in attendance, which includes representatives from the 

Office on Aging, Job and Family Services, Justice Policy & Programs, and 

Child Support Enforcement Agency. The mobile unit helps residents get 

the assistance they need all in one place, including help with food assistance, 

Medicaid, rental assistance, employment opportunities, child 

support, re-entry support and more. 

Lastly, the day will also include pre-ceremonial activities including a 

warm welcome from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners’ President, 

John O’Grady, as well as a ceremonial first pitch. Past local celebrities 

for the first pitch include former 10TV Anchor, Jerry Revish, Professional 

Baseball Player, Allan Lee Anderson, and Community Leader and 

Civil Rights Activist, Don Elder. This year fans can expect to see the 

Office on Aging’s first African American female director, Chanda Wingo, 

to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. 

Franklin County seniors who are interested in attending the game can 

purchase tickets several ways. They can mail the order form found in the 

Columbus Messenger to: 

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Seniors can also order tickets by calling the Columbus Clippers at (614) 

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Hamilton Township prepares for baseball season 

Hamilton Township’s James Hennan beat the tag when he re-thought his idea to head 

for second base and headed back to first. 

Messenger photos by Pat Donahue 

The Hamilton Township Rangers varsity baseball team played their first scrimmage on 

March 16 that resulted in a 7-6 win for the Rangers over Bishop Hartley. Ranger Kaden 

Kiser was the first of seven pitchers to take the mound against Bishop Hartley and he 

also had three hits. Hamilton Township will get their regular season under way against 

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Library celebrates its 150th birthday 


Staff Writer 

Little did the organizers of the first 

Columbus Public Library–housed in a 

single room in city hall in 1873–know 

their efforts would blossom into the 

multi-branch, multi-programming 

Columbus Metropolitan Library 

(CML) system of today. 

On March 4, CML celebrated its 

150th birthday from the Main Library 

to the Hilltop, Canal Winchester, and 

beyond. 

The architecturally rich Main 

Library, located at 96 S. Grant Avenue 

in Columbus, was built in 1907 

through a $200,000 gift from Andrew 

Carnegie and expanded throughout 

the years, evolving into the modern 

complex of today with a newly renovated 

east plaza opened last year. 

In 1928, the Columbus City Council 

appropriated $30,000 for the library to 

build its first branches–Hilltop, 

Parsons, Linden, and Clintonville. The South High branch opened 

in 1992, followed by Southeast in 2000 and Canal Winchester in 

2016. 

“Our Hilltop branch just reopened in 2021 after a major transformation,” 

said CML Library Media Specialist Ben Zenitsky. 

Today there are 22 branches, with the newest one in Gahanna 

opening on March 4. 

In 1950, bookmobile services started throughout the central 

Ohio area and the Martin Luther King branch was the first in the 

nation in 1968 to be named after the civil rights leader. 

Computers were first put into service in 1977 and First Lady 

Barbara Bush helped dedicate a Main Library expansion in 1991. 

The library system stopped charging fines for overdue books 

and materials in 2017 to remove access barriers. 

“We’re planning to build a new standalone library branch at 

123 Groveport Road,” said Zenitsky. “We held a virtual community 

meeting with Canal Winchester residents on Jan. 10 to get a 

better sense of what they’d like to see in their new branch. Now 

we’re working closely with the architects to design a 21st century 

library tailor-made for Canal Winchester — one we’re confident 

CW Library Branch 

The Canal Winchester Branch of the 

Columbus Metropolitan Library, 115 

Franklin St., is located in the rear portion 

of the former school at 100 Washington St. 

For information visit www.columbuslibrary.org 

or call 614-645-2275. 

Southeast Library 

The Southeast Branch of the Columbus 

Metropolitan Library is located at 3980 S. 

Hamilton Road, Groveport. For information 

visit www.columbuslibrary.org or call 

614-645-2275. 

South High Library 

South High Branch of the Columbus 

Metropolitan Library is located at 3540 S. 

High St., Columbus. For information visit 

www.columbuslibrary.org. 

Wagnalls Memorial Library 

Wagnalls Memorial Library is located 

at 150 E. Columbus St., Lithopolis. Call 

(614) 837-4765 or visit www.wagnalls.org. 

will serve its residents for decades to 

come. We hope to cut the ribbon in 

2025.” 

The 150 year celebration did not 

begin and end on March 4. 

It continues throughout the year at 

the Main Library and all its branches, 

along with Partner Days with free or 

discounted admission to events, museums 

and musical events. 

The Sesquicentennial Passport program 

enables customers of all ages to 

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and programs. 

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The Columbus Metropolitan Library’s 150th birthday 

celebration featured a birthday “cake” made of 

passes for admission to Columbus 

books. 

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for us all to be born and create our own 

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sharing information regarding new legislation 

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in a press conference, I announced 

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will reduce the infant mortality rate and 

make it affordable for low-income families to 

receive the best possible care throughout 

their pregnancy and thereafter. This bill is a 

bi-partisan effort that addresses infant mortality 

and maternal health. I believe we must 

develop common-sense solutions that make 

Ohio a safe place to give birth. Ohio is currently 

above the national average goal (6.0 or 

fewer deaths per 1,000 live births), being 6.7 

per 1000 live births in 2020. The data has 

shown tremendous success for Doulas, which 

is why all moms deserve access to the best 

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As a mother, I am encouraged by this effort 

that keeps women and children safe. 

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There’s magic in this film 

I do not often watch animated movies, 

but when I do I tell myself afterward that I 

should watch more animated movies. 

Dedra 

Cordle 

The Reel Deal 

Not only do I find 

the art design pleasing 

to the eye, but they 

almost always feature a 

story with an uplifting 

message that I need to 

hear — or that I need 

to remember. 

Because I do not 

usually heed my own 

advice, I often neglect 

my vow to watch more 

animated movies when I have the chance 

and I frequently pass over the opportunity 

to review them in favor of a live-action 

(read: more adult, allegedly) option. But I 

have to admit that out of all of the new theatrical 

releases that were presented to me 

this weekend, there was just something 

about “The Magician’s Elephant” that I 

could not say no to. 

As someone whose interaction with children 

is limited to work assignments at 

libraries and schools, I had not heard of the 

beloved 2009 novel by Kate DiCamillo on 

which this film is based, but the promotional 

trailers attached to the material 

made it look warm and inviting for people 

of all ages — even the ones without little 

humans running around the house. 

Although the tale within and the way it 

is written and depicted on screen by scribe 

Martin Hynes and director Wendy Rogers 

is quite simple, the movie as a whole is 

enchantingly endearing and one cannot 

help but fall under its spell of sweetness. 

The film is set in a vaguely European 

town called Baltese where the aftermath of 

a recent war has brought despair and stagnation 

to a community and a people that 

was once lively and robust and full of 

promise and hope. Then one day, a young 

orphan boy by the name of Peter (voiced by 

Noah Jupe) finds a mysterious tent in the 

middle of the town square with a sign 

Dr. Bender Scholarship 

Canal Winchester City Council 

announced two $1,000 scholarships will be 

awarded in honor of the late Dr. John 

Bender, s former council member for 17 

years. 

Graduating seniors can review eligibility 

requirements and submit applications 

online at www.canalwinchesterohio.gov. 

Applications are also available in the 

guidance offices at Canal Winchester High 

School and Bloom-Carroll High School. 

Completed applications and materials are 

due by 4:30 p.m. on March 31. 

Recipients of the Dr. John Bender scholarship 

will be recognized at the April 17 

Canal Winchester City Council meeting. 

attached that says it will give an honest 

answer to a hard question for anyone who 

dares to ask. When Peter enters the tent, 

he finds a fortune teller (voiced by Natasia 

Demetriou, who also narrates the story) 

who speaks in riddles, but tells him that 

the sister he thought to be dead is still 

alive. In order to find her, she says, all he 

has to do is “follow the elephant and she 

will lead you there.” 

Since Baltese is a town without a zoo — 

it doesn’t even have sunshine thanks to 

strange and ominous clouds that hang 

overhead — Peter is not sure where exactly 

to begin looking for this mythical elephant 

but he recognizes that he has started to 

feel something he had not felt in quite 

some time; pure, unadulterated hope. 

As Peter’s guardian, a strict former soldier 

named Vilna (Mandy Patinkin), tries 

to dissuade his charge from living with 

such a dangerous emotion, a terrible magician 

(voiced by Benedict Wong) performing 

across town accidentally conjures an elephant 

out of thin air. This disturbance in 

the force, if you will, not only takes Peter 

on an adventure filled with once-thought 

impossible tasks to find his long lost sister, 

but it also inspires the people living in the 

town to start shedding the hollowness that 

has been inside of them since the start of 

the war. 

Although the movie can sometimes feel 

a bit overbaked with sentimentality, there 

is more mature content within the tale — 

mostly revolving around the elephant 

which had been pulled from its herd in a 

faraway land — it manages to balance out 

the saccharine message that sometimes 

tries to overtake “The Magician’s 

Elephant.” 

With a rich visual design that is brought 

to life with dynamic and varied human 

characters and animals, “The Magician’s 

Elephant” is a warm and engaging movie 

about trying to believe in the impossible 

and being brave enough to take a step forward 

to find something that brings you 

happiness. 

Grade: B+ 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer 

and columnist. 

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HELP WANTED 

CORPORATE, 

SENIOR BUYER 

HFI, LLC 

(Canal Winchester, OH) 

The role will oversee 

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developing sources of 

supply and monitoring 

supplier performance, 

verifying receipt of items, 

authorizing payment and 

managing and controlling 

inventory. Please mail 

resumes to Josh Orlandi, 

HFI, LLC, 59 Gender Rd, 

Canal Winchester, OH 

43110 ref job #AT219181 

HOME INSTEAD 

is hiring Caregivers 

to provide in home 

care for Seniors. 

We offer 

competitive pay and a 

week of paid vacaton. 

Shift and hours 

can be flexible. 

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Kings Kids Daycare 

in Grove City is hiring Fun, 

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PETS 

AKC German Shepherd 

puppies. Call for details 

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WANT TO BUY 

WE BUY JUNK CARS 

Call anytime 614-774-6797 

Want to Buy Ham Radio 

Equipment. Paying Cash 

740-751-8626 

ANTIQUES 

WANTED 

Victrolas, Watches, 

Clocks, Bookcases 

Antiques, Furn. 

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or 614-783-2629 

We Buy Junk Cars & 

Trucks. Highest Prices 

Paid. 614-395-8775 

MISC. 

FOR SALE 

Baldwin Acrosonic Piano, 

ex cond - $1200. Call if 

interested 614-360-7615. 

2 Nail Guns - call for price 

Stereo - works good - $50 

740-973-3206 

HP PRINTER 

CARTRIDGES FOR SALE 

HP 901 Color Cartridges (3); 

HP 901XL and 901 Color 

Multi Pack (1); 

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$10.00 each. 

Columbus Messenger, 

3500 Sullivant Ave. 

Call Office 614-272-5422 

4/2 A/M 

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xClassified Services 

BLACKTOP 

SANTIAGO’S 

Sealcoating & Services LLC 

Quality Materials Used 

SPRING IS HERE! 

Driveway Seal & Repair! 

Top Seal Cracks! 

Residential & Commercial 

Mulching, Edging & Clean-ups 

“Ask for whatever you need.” 

BBB Accredited-Fully Insured 

Call or text for Free Est. 

614-649-1200 

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 

CONCRETE 

AJ’s Concrete, 

Masonry 

Good Work - Fair Prices 

Block Foundations 

Driveways • Sidewalks 

Colored/Stamped Concrete 

Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests. 

614-419-9932 

ALL-CITY CUSTOM 

CONCRETE 

Small Concrete Jobs 

& Excavation 

41 Yrs. Exp. 

(614) 207-5430 

Owner is On The Job! 

EDDIE MOORE 

CONSTRUCTION 

Quality Concrete Work 

Lt. Hauling & Room Add., 

Driveways & Excavation 

Stamp Patios, 

Bsmt. Wall Restoration 

36 Yrs Exp - Lic & Ins. 

Free Ests. 614-871-3834 

DRYWALL 

4/16 

A/M 

DRYW 

YWALL & 

PLASTER REPAIR 

Textured Ceilings 

Popcorn Ceiling Removal 

Call Randy 

614-551-6963 

Residential/Commercial - BIA 

GUTTERS 

Dave’s Gutter Serv. 

Cleaned, Repaired, Installed, 

Gutter Covers & Drains. 

614-875-9361/614-205-9057 

4/2 S/gp 

4/7 A 

3/5 A&M 

HAULING 

DEAN’S HAULING 

614-276-1958 

A-1 QUALITY 

COMPLETE HAULING 

We Load. Starting at $145 

614-596-9504 

JUNK REMOVAL 

AND MORE LLC 

• Junk Removal 

• Demolition 

• Hoarding 

614-352-0442 

10% OFF FOR 

SENIORS & VETERANS 

HEATING & COOLING 

HVAC & 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 

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 

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. 

4/16 

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 

4/30 a/m 

3/5 A 

4/2 A 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENT 

CandC 

Handyman Services LLC 

614-378-7469 

Int./Ext. Remodels, 

Water Heaters, 

Plumbing, Fence, 

Sidewalks, Decks, 

Int./Ext. Paintng 

& Electrical Work 

HOME 

MAINTENANCE 

Retired - 42 Yrs Exp. 

Siding Repairs, 

Gutters - New, Cleaned, 

Screened & Repaired; 

Shower Bars, 

Hand Rails, etc; 

Deck & Fence Repair. 

Call Joe - 614-778-1460 

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 

multicraftconstruction@gmail.com 

Charlies Handyman 

Service 

Over 40 yrs. exp. 

Plumbing & Hot Water Tanks 

Doors & Locks 

Kitchen/Bath Remodels 

Dishwasher Installs 

Roofmg & Siding 

Porches & Decks 

614-319-6010 

LAWN CARE 

LAWN MOWING 

614-833-6913 

www.mcgovernlandscape.com/ 

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 

LANDSCAPING 

A-1 QUALITY 

TREE & LANDSCAPE 

Family Owned 

Bed & Yard Maint. 

Weeding, Mulching, etc. 

Hedge/Shrub Trimming 

614-596-9504 

Insured - Free Est. 

PAINTING 

AMOS PAINTING 

614-732-7852 

Classified Services 

3/19A 

2/19 A 

PLUMBING 

MYERS 

PLUMBING 

Licensed Expert Plumbing 

New Const. & Fast Repairs 

Water * Sewer * Gas 

614-633-9694 

All About Drains & Plumb. 

Will snake any small drain 

$145. 614-778-2584 

CHRIS’ 

PLUMBING 

“Plumbing & Drain Professional 

That You Can Count On” 

24 Hrs., 7 Days/Week 

No Overtime Charges 

24 Yrs. Exp. in Plumbing & 

Drain Cleaning Field 

Call For A Free Phone Estimate 

$100.00 For Any Small Drain 

614-622-4482 

30% OFF with AD 

POOL/SPA 

MAINTENANCE 

K&L Spa Cleaning 

Hot Tub Cleaning and 

Weekly Maintenance 

Keith 614-316-9809 

POWER WASHING 

POWERWASHING 

at Reasonable Rates 

Gwen 614-226-5229 

MRS. POWERWASH 

Any house wash $149+tax 

Single deck $69+tax 

2 Tier deck $99+tax 

Best Wash in Town 

Over 45,000 washes 

Ashley 614-771-3892 

ABURTO 

PRESSURE WASHING 

•Homes •Roofs •Gutters 

•Driveways •Sidewalks 

•Parking Lots 

Quality • Free Estimates 

Competitive Prices 

614-927-8968 

ROOFING 

ROBINSON ROOFING 

&REPAIRS 

30 yrs exp. Lifetime Cols 

Resident. Reas. Rates. 

Dennis Robinson 

614-330-3087, 732-3100 

SEWING MACHINE 

REPAIR 

REPAIR all makes 24 hr. 

service. Clean, oil, adjust 

in your home. $49.95 all 

work gtd. 614-890-5296 

TREE SERVICES 

A-1 QUALITY 

TREE & LANDSCAPE 

Family Owned 

614-596-9504 

Insured - Free Est. 

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 

4/16 A&M 

4/2 A


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