Groveport Messenger - September 24th, 2023

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September 24 - October 7, 2023 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XLI, No. 5 

Messenger photos by Rick Palsgrove 

The Madison Township Fire and Police Honor Guards presented the colors at the 

beginning of the annual 9-11 remembrance ceremony held at Motts Military 

Museum, 5075 S. Hamilton Road, Groveport on Sept. 11. The 9-11 ceremony honored 

and remembered those who lost their lives in the attack and those who 

served in the rescue efforts in the aftermath. 

Remembering 9-11 

By Rick Palsgrove 

Groveport Editor 

It’s been 22 years. A blink of an eye in 

terms of time. But the sorrow lingers. 

On Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists crashed 

hijacked jet airliners into the twin towers 

of the World Trade Center in New York 

City as well as into the Pentagon in 

Washington, D.C. A fourth hijacked jet 

airliner, that officials believe was targeting 

Washington, D.C., crashed in 

Pennsylvania when the plane’s passengers 

fought the terrorists. 

A large crowd of citizens, elected officials, 

firefighters, police, and others gathered 

at Motts Military Museum, 5075 S. 

Hamilton Road in Groveport, on Sept. 11, 

2023 to honor and remember those who 

lost their lives in the attacks and those 

who served in the rescue efforts in the 

aftermath. 

The air was calm and the sky was 

bright and blue during the ceremony, 

much like it was on that sad day 22 years 

ago. 

“Everybody has a place they’re supposed 

to be on 9-11,” said Madison 

Township Assistant Fire Chief Chas 

Adams. “Everybody has a connection to 

9-11.” 

Stephen Spelman, a retired New York 

paramedic and survivor of the 9-11 

attack who was at Ground Zero and who 

was one of the guest speakers at the 

event, said that remembering 9-11 is 

about honoring the 2,977 civilians, military, 

rescue personnel, and law enforcement 

officials “who were murdered on 9- 

11.” 

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Voters in the Groveport Madison school 

district will decide on a 6.68 mill continuing 

operating levy that will appear as Issue 

14 on the Nov. 7 ballot. 

The levy is for current operating expenses. 

As a continuing levy it will essentially 

be a permanent levy since it does not have 

a fixed term. 

School officials said the levy is a “no new 

taxes” renewal of the existing levy and that 

its passage is “crucial to get the financial 

support to maintain our programming for 

our students.” 

If the levy passes, Groveport Madison 

Treasurer Adam Collier said the district 

would continue to receive the $6.3 million 

the existing levy generates annually. It 

would not be additional money. 

“If it passes, we will keep getting what we 

are receiving now,” said Collier. “If it fails, 

we will lose that $6.3 million annually.” 

The district has not received any new 

money since the current expiring 6.68 mill 

expense levy was first approved by voters 

in 2014. That “no new taxes” levy was 

renewed by 67 percent of voters in 2019. 

If the levy is approved in November, the 

district would receive half the funds it generates 

in 2025 and the remainder in 2026. 

District officials said that inflation is 

causing expenses to outpace flat revenues. 

According to the district’s most recent 

five year forecast, this revenue gap could 

grow to $4.8 million next year and $9 million 

the following year. 

In fiscal year 2023, the five year forecast 

shows expenditures are expected to be 

greater than revenue by $1 million. By fiscal 

year 2027, expenditures are projected to 

be greater than revenue by $18.2 million. 

The district would need to cut its fiscal 

year 2027 projected expenses by 16.2 percent 

to balance its budget without additional 

revenue. The district’s cash balance is 

positive at year‐end in fiscal year 2023 and 

is projected to worsen by fiscal year 2027. 

According to district officials, a worsening 

cash balance can erode the district’s 

financial stability over time. 

To ensure the district has the necessary 

resources to keep up its services to students 

and provide additional safety measures, 

officials said the district needs to 

close the revenue gap, which includes: 

spending reductions, renewing the expiring 

levy, and passing a new additional levy - or 

a combination of these actions. 

During the April board meeting, former 

treasurer Felicia Drummey said the district 

could consider $4 million in spending 

reductions to balance the operating budget, 

depending on the board’s comfort level in 

reducing services. 

According the district’s most recent five 

year forecast, 42 percent of its total revenue 

comes from property taxes, 39 percent 

from state funding, and about 20 percent 

from other sources. Salaries make up 52 

percent of expenditures, benefits are 23 

percent, purchased services are 17 percent, 

and supplies/materials are 3.5 percent. 

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Groveport Police statistics 

August crime statistics, according to the Groveport Police: 7 

arrests, 15 accidents, 4 assaults, 7 burglaries, 7 domestic disputes, 

2 domestic violence, 2 OVI and alcohol, 11 thefts/robberies, 

11 stolen/unauthorized use, 11 missing persons, 0 weapon related 

calls, 0 narcotic related offenses, 3 threats, 5 vandalism, 7 juvenile 

complaints, 26 traffic citations, 1 sex related crime, 11 school 

related calls, 29 suspicious vehicles/persons, 5 suicide 

attempts/mental health calls. 

Township Police statistics 

August crime statistics from the Madison Township Police: 7 

assaults, 6 auto accidents/injuries, 21 auto accidents/non-injuries, 

11 animal complaints, 63 Brobst Park security checks, 1 burglary 

in progress, 13 domestic complaints, 2 drunk, 5 fights, 7 impaired 

driving, 15 juvenile complaints, 12 larceny/theft, 6 missing persons, 

7 narcotics, 16 parking violations, 4 person with gun, 2 with 

knife, 1 sex offense, 3 shots fired, 1 shooting, 5 stolen vehicles, 94 

suspicious persons/vehicles, 11 threats or harassment, 173 traffic 

stops, 7 vandalism, 15 firearms recovered off the street. 

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The Groveport Madison Board of Education 

approved an engineering proposal to improve the 

intersection of State Route 317 and Firehouse Lane, 

which is located at the entrance to Groveport Madison 

High School. 

“The board approved the Kleingers Group 

Engineering Roadway proposal at its Sept. 13 meeting,” 

said Groveport Madison Schools 

Communications Director Kaitlin Duncan. “Funding 

has not been decided on, but there are numerous 

grants that could be applied for as well as partnering 

with the city of Columbus for this project.” 

She said the total cost of the project is $80,050 and 

funding is still to be determined. The project does not 

have an expected start date as there are other grants 

to apply for that may push the project back. 

“The changes are needed at the intersection to 

make it a safer intersection,” said Duncan. “The number 

one goal is to create more visible left turns from 

the intersection to make it safer.” 

According to the Kleingers Group proposal, the 

existing southbound left turn lane on State Route 317 

at the intersection would be extended 350 feet and 

include a 50 foot taper. The proposal said the improvements 

would improve sight distance for left turning 

vehicles. 

City of Groveport Engineer Steve Farst said the city 

is in discussion with Groveport Madison Schools 

regarding a traffic study at this intersection completed 

by a consultant the school district engaged to examine 

the intersection and impact from further development 

east of the intersection along Firehouse Lane. 

“The city has reviewed the traffic impact study 

report and, as the route is a State Route, it is prudent 

to receive and consider comments that the Ohio 

Department of Transportation (ODOT) may have 

before we get into a ‘project’ discussion,” said Farst. 

“It is always possible ODOT may recommend that the 

traffic impact study analysis be modified as to how the 

intersection is evaluated. The traffic impact study was 

provided to ODOT last month for their agency review. 

ODOT review comments are expected in the next few 

weeks.” 

Bus purchases 

The board approved the purchase of 14 school buses 

at a cost of $180,000. The buses age in model range 

from 2006 to 2009. 

“The buses being purchased are already being used 

by the district,” said Duncan. “The main concern was 

not having any overcrowding on buses by adding more 

routes. The district now owns 77 buses.” 

The district contracts with Community Bus Service 

for transportation services. 

“Community Bus Service owns hundreds of buses,” 

said Duncan. “CBS buses for more than just our district.” 

Duncan said the district’s goal is to own all the 

buses that are used to transport its students. 

“We never want to be in a position where we previously 

were where we are scrambling to find buses or 

have overcrowded buses,” said Duncan. “It is in the 

best interest of the district to own and have control 

over our own buses.” 

Members of the Groveport 

Madison High School Marching 

Band traveled to Ohio University 

in Athens to visit the Bobcats on 

Sept. 2. The band not only 

watched the Ohio vs. LIU football 

game (won by Ohio 27-10), but 

also performed with Ohio 

University Marching 110’s during 

the National Anthem in pregame, 

and they also performed 

near the end of the halftime 

show. The band was among 20 

other bands that performed. 

Katie Harmon, a 2018 Groveport 

Madison graduate and the current 

Groveport Madison assistant 

band director at GMHS and 

Middle School South band director, 

is a graduate of Ohio 

University where she studied 

Music Education. “This weekend was a blast!” said Harmon. “I have heard nothing but positive reactions 

from our students. It was great to be on the field with my brother (Brandon Cordle, 2021 GMHS Graduate), 

and other GMHS alum who are now apart of this prestigious band at OU. Around Columbus, we tend to 

only see the OSU marching band. But Athens is only an hour away, and the style of the OU Marching 110 

is entirely different from other bands. The choreographed dance breaks make for the most fun you could 

imagine in a marching band show.” Former GMHS band members and students - Bradley Campbell, 

Brandon Cordle, and Andrew Gacnik - are current members of the Ohio University Marching 110. “My 

favorite part of working with our bands at Groveport Madison Schools is watching them grow as young 

musicians,” said Harmon. “I love seeing the excitement the students get when they have a great performance. 

My hope for going to OU’s Band Day was to encourage more students to do college marching band 

regardless of their major. Jonah Angulo-Hurtig, GMHS band director, does a great job of letting me 

express my ideas and act on them. He did everything in his power to get our band to Ohio University this 

weekend and myself and the students are grateful for that.” (Photo courtesy of GM Band.)


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Two members of the Madison Township Fire Department Honor Guard (left) presented 

the memorial wreath. At right, citizens look on as the honor guard raised the American 

flag. (See additional photos online at columbusmessenger.com.) 

“I saw the worst of humanity and the 

best of humanity in a matter of minutes 

(on 9-11),” said Spelman. “Crossing the 

bridge on our way to the scene all we could 

see were billows of smoke where on a normal 

day we would’ve seen the twin towers.” 

Spelman recalled seeing people jumping 

from the World Trade Center towers, some 

holding hands, as they chose to end their 

lives that way rather than to burn to 

death. He lauded the bravery of the rescuers 

who ran into the cloud of debris to 

save people. 

“The dust has not settled,” said Lt. Col. 

Perry Blackburn of the Fifth Special 

Forces Group and 12 Strong and who was 

another speaker at the ceremony. “There 

are still stories to be told.” 

Dan Burill, a registered nurse with the 

Alaska DMAT 1 Team who went to Ground 

Zero to help and who also spoke at the ceremony, 

said when he touched the smashed 

Ladder Truck 18 from the Fire Department 

of New York, that is part of the Motts 

Military Museum’s vast collection of 9-11 

artifacts, the smells and sensations of the 

past all came back to him. 

“I was in the moment again,” said 

Burill. 

Burill recalled treating patients anywhere 

they could, including on banquet 

tables at the Stage Door Inn. 

“Difficulties are overcome with camaraderie,” 

Burill told the audience at the 

ceremony. “Americans have a genetic ability 

to do and say, ‘I am here to help.’ When 

trouble arises, listen to the voice within 

you that tells you, ‘This is where you are 

supposed to be.’” 

Motts Military Museum Deputy 

Director Lori Motts Byrd reminded everyone, 

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Convenience fees 

Groveport City Council is considering 

legislation affecting convenience fees 

charged for utility payments, both through 

the credit card terminal and through the 

city’s website. Per Groveport Finance 

Director Jason Carr, convenience fees 

would be charged a flat 3 percent for terminal/website 

utility payments (current fees 

are 3.75 percent with a minimum fee of 

$3.95 for terminal payments and web payment 

fees of 2.8 percent with a fixed fee of 

$6.99 for web payments between $250 and 

$325 and 3.75 percent for web payments 

exceeding $325.01 per transaction.) In 

addition, a $1.50 fee will be charged for 

Automated Clearing House e-check payments 

processed through Paya. 

“We expect residents to see a cost savings 

for those that pay by debit/credit 

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Groveport Police Chief Casey Adams 

loads food donations at a previous Cram 

the Cruiser event in 2019. 

You can help the Groveport Police stock 

the Groveport Food Pantry by donating 

items to the Cram the Cruiser Food Drive. 

“We haven’t done it in recent years, but 

when we held it the last time (in 2019) it 

went better than anyone anticipated,” said 

Groveport Police Chief Casey Adams. “We 

want to help the food pantry, especially 

with the holidays and winter coming.” 

The Cram the Cruiser Food Drive, 

which is part of National Faith & Blue 

Weekend, will be held Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 

noon at two locations: 449 Main Street 

(near the Little Italy parking lot) and 6031 

Groveport Road (the old 5/3rd Bank parking 

lot). 

Groveport Police officers will be stationed 

at both locations to collect critical 

items, such as canned goods, prepackaged 

foods, and diapers for children. The goal is 

to fill the police cruisers to capacity with 

essential donations to bolster the 

resources of the Groveport Food Pantry in 

order to help those in need 

The Groveport Police joined with local 

churches to spread the word about the 

event among the congregations and community 

in an effort to gather a lot of donations. 

“This event not only demonstrates our 

commitment to community service, but 

also underscores our dedication to building 

a more inclusive and connected community 

in partnership with our local faith leaders,” 

said Adams. 

Types of food and items needed include: 

•canned foods including soups, vegetables, 

fruits, beans, broth, ravioli, chicken, 

and tuna; 

•Grains, beans (including dried beans, 

refried beans, baked beans, kidney beans, 

pinto beans), rice (including brown rice, 

white rice, long grain rice, and flavored 

rice), and pasta (including spaghetti, 

lasagna, pasta shells, macaroni); 

•Packaged groceries such as instant 

potatoes, salad dressing, crackers, condiments, 

peanut butter, and jelly; and baby 

items including diapers and wipes. 

•The food pantry will also accept gift 

cards for groceries for the purchase of 

meat, fresh produce, and bread. 

Do not donate items needing refrigeration, 

expired food, baked goods, leftovers, 

or food with packaging concerns. 

For information, contact the Groveport 

Police Department at its non-emergency 

number at 614-830-2060. 

For information on the Groveport Food 

Pantry, visit groveportfoodpantry.com. 

National Faith & Blue Weekend is an 

initiative that connects law enforcement, 

faith leaders, and the community through 

events nationwide from Oct. 6-8. For information, 

visit https://faithandblue.org. 

cards,” said Carr. 

Income tax revenue 

The city of Groveport’s income tax revenue 

year-to-date as of Aug. 31 was $15.5 

million, which is about 21 percent lower 

than the same time in 2022, according to 

Groveport Finance Director Jason Carr. 

Carr noted the general fund balance was 

$13.7 million as of Aug. 31, which is $5.7 

million higher than the same time last 

year. Income tax revenues year-to-date 

comprised 57 percent of all city revenues, 

the largest part of all the city’s revenues. 

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Active Lifestyles 


A bi-monthly feature celebrating our 

community’s senior citizens 

Eat healthy at age 50 and beyond 

Maintaining a healthy 

diet takes discipline 

A balanced diet is an integral element of 

a healthy lifestyle for men, women and 

children alike. 

But while kids and young adults might 

be able to get away with an extra cheeseburger 

here or there, men and women 

approaching 50 have less leeway. 

According to the National Institute on 

Aging, simply counting calories without 

regard for the foods being consumed is not 

enough for men and women 50 and older to 

maintain their long-term health. 

Rather, the NIA emphasizes the importance 

of choosing low-calorie foods that 

have a lot of the nutrients the body needs. 

But counting calories can be an effective 

and simple way to maintain a healthy 

weight, provided those calories are coming 

from nutrient-rich foods. 

The NIA advises men and women over 

50 adhere to the following daily calorie 

intake recommendations as they attempt 

to stay healthy into their golden years. 

Women: 

•Not physically active: 1,600 calories. 

•Somewhat active: 1,800 calories. 

•Active lifestyle: between 2,000 and 

2,200 calories. 

Men: 

•Not physically active: 2,000 calories. 

•Somewhat active: between 2,200 and 


•Active lifestyle: between 2,400 and 


When choosing foods to eat, the NIA recommends 

eating many different colors and 

types of vegetables and fruits. 

Phytochemicals are substances that occur 

naturally in plants, and there are thousands 

of these substances offering various 

benefits. 

The NIA also advises that men and 

women over 50 make sure at least half the 

grains in their diets are whole grains. 

Numerous studies have discovered the various 

benefits of whole grains, which are 

loaded with protein, fiber, antioxidants and 

other nutrients. 

Another potential hurdle men and 

women over 50 may encounter is a change 

in their sense of smell and taste. 

A person’s sense of smell may fade with 

age, and because smell and taste are so 

closely related, foods enjoyed for years may 

no longer tantalize the taste buds. 

That can be problematic, as many people 

instinctually add more salt to foods 

they find bland. According to the U.S. 

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Promotion, older adults should consume no 

more than 1,500 milligrams of sodium per 

day. 

That equates to roughly 3/4 teaspoon of 

salt. Older men and women should resist 

the temptation to use salt to add flavor to 

foods, instead opting for healthy foods that 

they can still smell and taste. 

Maintaining a healthy diet after 50 may 

require some hard work and discipline. 

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What to do after high blood pressure diagnosis 

Hypertension, a condition marked by abnormally 

high blood pressure, is more common than many people 

may recognize. A 2021 report from the U.S. 

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that nearly half of adults in the United States, or 

roughly 116 million people, have hypertension. And 

hypertension isn’t exclusive to Americans, as the 

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Despite its prevalence, hypertension is not normal, 

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Since the threat posed by high blood pressure is so 

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to do upon being diagnosed with hypertension. The 

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• Eat a healthy, low-salt diet. A diet that’s rich in 

fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, 

skinless poultry and fish, nuts and legumes, and 

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ample nutrition from healthy sources. The DASH 

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• Avoid excessive alcohol consumption. The AHA 

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Canal Winchester Health and Rehabilitation 

focuses on short-term rehabilitative care and 

assisted living while offering a full continuum of 

services. 

That continuum includes post-hospital rehabilitation, 

inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, 

skilled nursing as well as respite care. This gorgeous 

community is nestled on 7.5 acres off 

Gender Road with convenient access to shopping 

necessities and the charm of downtown Canal 

Winchester. 

Residents and families enjoy beautifully landscaped 

courtyards and pond, patios, a private dining 

room, and comfortable lounges to visit with 

each other and fellow residents. Social and recreational 

activities are planned every day of the 

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. 

Garden or do yard work 

Raking leaves, mowing the lawn, digging 

in flower beds, trimming bushes, 

could help a person meet this quota in a 

way that doesn’t seem like exercise at all. 

Play games with grandchildren 

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 


A team approach with 

you at the center 

week, and transportation services make it easy to 

enjoy the surrounding area. 

Dining at Canal Winchester features delicious, 

chef-prepared meals and resident-directed menu 

items. Our dining services team focuses on two 

primary goals: selection and enjoyment. We also 

have registered and licensed dieticians who work 

with residents to create therapeutic diets that 

allow for resident choice. 

Residents are offered flexibility through multiple 

dining locations and times. For special occasions, 

residents can host guests in the dining 

room. Guests are always welcome to dine with 

residents in the main dining room as well. Room 

service is available upon request. 

A team approach, with you at the center. 


or Marco Polo in the pool. If it’s snowing, 

have a snowball fight or make a snowman 

in the yard. 

Get a new hobby 

Find hobbies that incorporate physical 

activity. Perhaps learning to salsa dance or 

Every faith has traditions to help families say 

goodbye. 

When losing a loved one, religious traditions 

honor those lost and help bring us peace. You 

might know how your faith honors loved ones, 

but other faiths may be different. 

Christian: 

Loved ones usually send flowers, cards, or 

food to help a grieving family. Those who passed 

are typically dressed in something nice or their 

favorite clothing. 

Catholicism: 

Catholics mark death in three stages: the 

wake, the funeral mass, and the committal. It is 

tradition for mourners to wear dark clothing. 

Judaism: 

Traditional Jewish funerals are typically very 

simple. The loved one is washed thoroughly and 

is buried wearing linens called a tachrichim. The 

burial must happen within three days. Mourners 

grieve by sitting shiva with loved ones. 

Hinduism: 

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. Join a bowling team. 

Physical activity is important at any 

age. 


Traditions and faith 

Typically, Hindus believe their dead should be 

cremated. Prior to that, the loved one will remain 

in their family’s home. Those attending the funeral 

ceremony will wear white clothing. 

Islam: 

In the Islamic faith, funerals are expected to 

occur as quickly after death as possible, with no 

viewing, wake, or visitation, and cremation is 

prohibited. While some Muslim communities 

allow women and children to attend, typically it is 

just men. 

Buddhism: 

Buddhists believe in samsara, the cycle of life; 

Buddhist funerals help loved ones progress into 

future lives. At the ceremonies, attendees share 

memories of the loved ones and their good deeds. 

It is tradition to leave a loved one’s body 

untouched for four hours so the soul can leave the 

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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. 

Franklin County Office on Aging Presents the 

4th Annual Caring for the Caregiver Expo 

Spencer 4Higher Media LLC recently announced that the Franklin 

County Office on Aging will be the presenting sponsor for the 4th 

Annual Caring for the Caregiver Expo on Saturday, November 4, 2023, 

in Columbus, Ohio at The Boat House at Confluence Park. The 4th 

Annual Caring for the Caregiver Expo runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

The 4th Annual Caring for the Caregiver Expo is a free one-of-kind 

event that allows caregivers, first responders, essential workers, parents, 

grandparents and guardians a chance to enjoy pampering services like 

massages, mini manicures and facials. Attendees can also participate in 

various well-being activities, including yoga, aerobics and meditation. 

Community resources and information from health care organizations, 

businesses and government agencies will be available onsite. In addition, 

the Franklin County Office on Aging has planned a series of informative 

lunch and learn sessions. These sessions will cover a range of 

topics, including kinship services, housing resources, home repair information, 

probate court procedures and steps to ensure your wishes are 

honored, and more. 

"The Annual Caring for the Caregiver Expo marks the beginning of 

National Caregivers Month and I’m delighted to reveal the return of the 

Franklin County Office on Aging as our presenting sponsor," stated 

Brenda D. Spencer, President of Spencer 4Higher Media LLC and 

Founder of the Annual Caring for the Caregiver Expo. "Since its inaugural 

event in 2019, the Franklin County Office on Aging has been an 

ideal partner, steadfastly supporting our mission," Spencer added. 

The Franklin County Office on Aging provides centralized access to 

diverse programs and individualized services for older adults, dependent 

adults and their families so they can preserve their independence 

and stay in their own home. Franklin County residents 60 years old and 

older can access various programs and services through the agency, as 

well as support services for caregivers and kinship families, including 

adult day services, durable medical equipment, caregiver counseling 

and more. 

"The Franklin County Office on Aging is elated to serve as the presenting 

sponsor for the 4th Annual Caring for the Caregiver Expo," stated 

Director Chanda Wingo. "Caregivers often juggle the responsibilities of 

looking after loved ones, maintaining their jobs, and nurturing their own 

families. The tireless commitment and 24/7 care they provide takes a 

toll on their physical, mental and emotional health. This event offers 

them an opportunity to unwind, rejuvenate and recharge, ensuring they 

can continue delivering top-notch care for their loved ones," Wingo 

said. 

For more information about the 4th Annual Caring for the Caregiver 

Expo, call (614) 348-2667 or visit caringforthecaregiverexpo.com. 

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The Franklin County Office on Aging provides centralized access to 

diverse programs and individualized services for older adults, dependent 

adults, and their families so they can preserve their independence. 

Learn more at officeonaging.org and follow FCOA on Facebook, X 

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GMHN celebrates 15 years of service 

The Truth About SB147 

Dear Neighbor, 

I recently introduced Senate Bill 147, legislation 

allowing voters to easily update their 

party affiliation on the voter registration form. 

The idea for this bill came from discussions 

with my constituents, who are concerned 

about their inability to update their voter registrations 

to reflect their values until a primary 

election in even-numbered years. Senate Bill 

147 modernizes voter registrations in Ohio. 

This voter-friendly bill not only empowers voters 

to become more civically engaged, but allows 

voters the flexibility to join a political 

party of their choice at any time, eliminating 

the two-year waiting period. 

Senate Bill 147 allows voters to update their 

party affiliation at any time up to 30 days before 

a primary election. Currently, a voter's 

party affiliation is solely determined by the 

last primary ballot they used. 

While primary elections are traditionally partisan, 

the bill aims to reduce barriers to entry 

by enabling individuals to align with a party 

in real time. The legislation also moves Ohio's 

primary elections to a closed system, which 

means a voter must be registered with a political 

party to vote using that party's ballot. 

This change does not affect the issue of voting 

for unaffiliated voters. 

Senate Bill 147 has now been referred to the 

General Government committee for public 

hearings. I look forward to hearing from you 

as the bill moves forward in the process. 

Results matter, so let’s work together. Subscribe 

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Thousands of individuals and families 

in the Groveport Madison School District 

have benefitted from the work done over 

the years by Groveport Madison Human 

Needs. 

Jeff 

Warner 

Guest column 

Fifteen years ago, 

a group of dedicated 

volunteers, local 

church, school district, 

and civic leaders 

(including council members, trustees, fire, 

and police) formed the Center for 

Groveport Madison Human Needs (now 

known as Groveport Madison Human 

Needs or GMHN). The organization operates 

as a non-profit with a recently updated 

mission: “To create a supportive community 

for all families within the Groveport 

Madison School District to thrive.” 

The GMHN all-volunteer board coordinates 

several annual activities/events in 

the community, including the Christmas 

Adopt-a-Family program, Back-to-School 

School Supply Distribution, Thanksgiving 

Dinner Distribution, and Easter Basket 

Photo courtesy of the Madison Township 

Police 

MTPD honored 

Canal Winchester Mayor Mike Ebert 

and Canal Winchester City Council 

commended Madison Township 

Police officers and a Fairfield County 

deputy for their actions on Aug. 18 at 

the Groveport Madison at Canal 

Winchester high school football 

game. During the incident, three 

modified firearms were confiscated 

from four individuals ages 16 to 18 

after a fight broke out. “The officers 

acted swiftly and decisively in a highly 

stressful environment, with many 

moving pieces and many lives to protect,” 

said Madison Township Police 

Chief Gary York. “Because of their 

intuition and teamwork with the 

school administration, potential 

tragedy was circumvented, and dangerous 

weapons were taken off our 

streets.” The mayor and council 

viewed a four-minute video compilation 

of body cam footage depicting 

the events of that night. A proclamation was read in commendation 

of Sgt. Nick Tiller, Sgt. Angie Gamblin, Officer Brian 

Schwotzer, Officer Keith Mallory, Officer Mathew Deskins, 

Officer Adam Blake, Officer Darrian Jackson, Officer James 

Hummel, and Deputy Matt Baughman, and certificates were 

presented to each. “I couldn’t be more proud of these officers,” 

said York. “As a result of these arrests, the Franklin County 

Juvenile Prosecutors have charged the first-ever juvenile with 

possession of a ‘Glock switch,’ and as of now, the judge has not 

granted bail on that individual. The other three suspects were 

released on bond.” The officers, who represent nearly 100 

years of combined experience, were met with a standing ovation 

at the conclusion of the presentation. The Groveport 

Madison Board of Education also invited the Madison 

Distribution. GMHN also provides last-dollar 

emergency assistance to help individuals 

and families experiencing an unexpected 

financial crises. Examples include preventing 

disconnects and evictions by working 

with utilities and local leasing managers, 

home and auto repairs, and assistance 

with medical expenses. GMHN connects 

people in need to other agencies and 

organizations within our community and 

throughout Franklin County who can provide 

assistance, support, and other 

resources. 

The GMHN Board also participates in 

several community events, including the 

City of Groveport Apple Butter Day, 

Haunted (Halloween) Forest, Accessible 

Trick or Treat, and the Madison Township 

Easter Egg Hunt and National Night Out. 

Throughout 2023, the GMHN Board 

undertook a strategic planning effort to 

realign our mission and vision to better 

meet our community’s needs as they exist 

today — and to ensure the organization’s 

sustainable financial health for the years 

to come. 

Except for a grant from the City of 

Groveport, nearly all the organization’s 

funds come from fundraisers, support from 

Township Police Department to 

its Sept. 13 meeting to honor 

their work during the Aug. 18 

incident. At their Sept. 26 meeting, 

the Madison Township 

trustees will recognize the officers, 

two Groveport Madison 

administrative staff members, 

and a civilian who assisted the 

officers. State Senator Michele 

Reynolds is expected to present 

state-sponsored awards to the 

officers and the civilians who 

stepped in to aid officers. 

the Groveport Community Choir, and the 

generous donations of individuals, businesses, 

and area churches. 

This year, to mark our 15th anniversary 

and encourage greater community engagement, 

GMHN is hosting “An Evening of 

Jazz” at the Paddock Pub from 6-10 p.m. on 

Oct. 21. We’ll have a live jazz band, and 

dinner includes a pasta bar, veggies, soft 

drinks, and dessert. There also will be a 

silent auction, which includes small appliances 

and many other unique items of 

interest. You can purchase event tickets for 

$50 each from a GMHS Board member or 

at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gmhnevening-of-jazz-tickets-694748309897. 

Groveport Madison Human Needs provides 

a vital function in our community by 

assisting those who struggle with meeting 

their most basic needs and those who need 

a small lift to get back on their feet. Please 

consider how you might help in this essential 

community effort. 

Information about Groveport Madison 

Human Needs can be found on our website 

at gmhn.org or Facebook at 

Facebook.com/CGMHN. 

Jeff Warner is a Groveport Madison 

Human Needs volunteer.


Our Pictorial Past by Rick Palsgrove 

Photo courtesy of Groveport Heritage Museum 

Mid-8 champs 60 years ago 

The Groveport Madison Cruisers won the Mid-8 League football championship in 

1963. The team finished 8-0-1, shutting out opponents in four of the victories and 

allowing only one touchdown in the other wins. The only blemish on their record 

was a 14-14 tie with Westerville. Team members were, from left to right: (row 1) 

Coach McCann, Coach Johnston, Cary Stewart, Jerry Ray, Jack Manley, Tom 

McClure, Dan Sims, Mike James, Dave Siddle, Harry Davidson; (row 2) Loyd Karnes 

(manager), D. Gerhold, Bill Root, Dave Roof, Ross Worch, Dave Channell, Charles 

Browning, Steve Montgomery, Chris Graves, Wayne Knapp (manager); (row 3) Scott 

southeast 


(Distribution: 8,000) 

Ruetsch (manager), Brian White, King Baer, Kent Emmers, Charles Wharton, Jim 

Schwarz, Dick Sexton, Jim Rutherford, Tom Reichelderfer; (row 4) Dave Thompson, 

Gordon Johnston, Bob Binns, Jim McKee, Larry Winters, Jeff Higgins, Bruce Boyer 

and Rickey Stimpfle. 

Halloween in Groveport 

Groveport’s annual Halloween Block Party and trick-or-treat will be held Oct. 31 from 

5:30-7 p.m. at Main and Front streets. For information call 614-836-3333. 

Volunteers sought for 

Apple Butter Day 

Volunteers are sought for Apple Butter 

Day, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary 

this year. 

Volunteers will make apple butter on 

Oct. 7, beginning at 6 a.m. and will need 

help stirring until 2 p.m. Any help you can 

give during those hours would be appreciated, 

even if it's only 30 minutes. At 2 p.m. 

the canning process begins and additional 

people are needed to help with ladling, 

labeling, and packing up the jars while others 

keep the remaining kettles going. 

Volunteers are also needed on Apple 

Butter Day on Oct. 14 to sell apple butter 

on bread slices, sell jars of apple and 

pumpkin butter, sell quilt raffle tickets, 

and monitor the 50 year display inside the 

log house. 

For information call Carla Cramer at 

614-580-9099. 

Rick Palsgrove ...................................Groveport Editor 

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MTFD open house 

The Madison Township Fire 

Department will hold a Fire Prevention 

Open House at Fire Station 181, 4567 

Firehouse Lane, Groveport, on Oct. 8 from 

1-4 p.m. There will be an auto extrication 

demonstration, Air Evac helicopter, kids’ 

activities, and more. 

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Voters to decide on Columbus Library levy 



Voters on Nov. 7 will decide on a 1.5 mill 

additional continuing levy (without expiration) 

for the Columbus Metropolitan 

Library. 

According to library officials, if the levy 

is approved, the resulting tax would generate 

$39 million during the first year of collection. 

It would generate $53 for $100,000 

property value per year. 

The Columbus Metropolitan Library is 

funded by two primary sources: the state of 

Ohio’s Public Library Fund and voterapproved 

local property tax levy. 

“In 2010, Franklin County voters 

approved a 2.8 mill continuing property tax 



For the 10th time, the city of Groveport’s 

finance department has received the 

Auditor of State Award of Distinction from 

State Auditor Keith Faber. 

“This award puts your organization into 

a very select group,” Scott Brown, Central 

Region Liaison for the state auditor, said at 

Groveport City Council’s Sept. 18 meeting. 

“This is a very difficult award to get. 

Auditor Faber’s office audits approximately 

6,000 entities per year and less than four 

percent are eligible for this award.” 

According to Brown, this award is presented 

to local governments and school districts 

upon the completion of a financial 

audit that meet the criteria to be considered 

a “clean” audit report. These criteria 

are: The entity must file financial reports 

with the Auditor of State’s office by the 

statutory due date, without extension, via 

the Hinkle System, on the Generally 

Accepted Accounting Principles accounting 

basis, and prepare an Annual 

Comprehensive Financial Report; and the 

audit report does not contain any findings 

for recovery, material citations, material 

weaknesses, significant deficiencies, 

Uniform Guidance (Single Audit) findings, 

or questioned costs, with the opinion dated 

within six months of the entity’s year-end. 

“This award represents the hard work of 

all the city of Groveport’s employees and 

financial staff who make every effort each 

day to attain accounting excellence,” said 

Brown. “I want to recognize the council, 

administration, and finance department 

that have done an outstanding job watching 

over every dollar.” 

Groveport Finance Director Jason Carr 

said the award would not be possible without 

the efforts of his staff, which includes, 

Senior Accountant Anna Krigbaum and 

Accounting Clerk Jason Cooper. 

“It’s a great distinction to receive,” said 

Councilman Shawn Cleary. 

Raver and Hickory alleys 

Council decided not to make any 

changes at this time regarding the handling 

of traffic on Raver and Hickory alleys 

levy,” said Ben Zenitsky, communications 

specialist for the Columbus Metropolitan 

Library. “This levy will stay in place as it 

doesn’t expire. As property valuations 

increase during triennial updates and 

reappraisal periods, Columbus 

Metropolitan Library does not receive additional 

property tax revenue. Instead, the 

voted millage is reduced in order to generate 

the same amount of tax revenue for 

Columbus Metropolitan Library as 

approved by voters in 2010.” 

Zenitsky said that in 2023, the 

Columbus Metropolitan Library’s 2010 2.8 

mill levy now collects at an effective rate of 

2.18 mills. As property values have risen 

over the last 13 years, the millage has been 

west of College Street. 

Area residents have complained about 

the volume of traffic as well as speeding 

vehicles and noise in the alleys since the 

development of the Wert’s Grove building 

at Main and College streets. Some residents 

asked that Raver Alley be made a 

one way alley. Hickory Alley is already one 

way westbound. 

Groveport Police Chief Casey Adams 

said officers monitored traffic on the two 

alleys, in the area between College and 

Center streets and Elm and Main streets, 

for 14 days this summer. 

Adams said during this period, 1,702 

vehicles traveled on Hickory Alley to 

Center Street, which is about 121 per day. 

The average speed was about 9 mph, with 

the fastest vehicle clocked at 20 mph. He 

said a few cars also went the wrong way on 

Hickory Alley. 

“That’s a lot more vehicles on Hickory 

than I thought,” said Councilman Ed 

Dildine. 

He said 693 vehicles traveled north on 

Raver Alley from Hickory Alley, an average 

of 49 per day. The average speed was about 

12 mph with the fastest vehicle clocked at 

33 mph. 

Based on this information council and 

administration decided to make no changes 

to traffic flow in the alleys at this time. 

“I want to make sure all residents are 

taken care of,” said Councilwoman Becky 

Hutson. “Raver Alley is tight, but it is a 

public right of way.” 

Added City Administrator B.J. King, 

“We’ve looked at it and council has to make 

decisions based on what’s best for the 

whole community.” 

However, council members agreed that 

a broad, city wide traffic study is needed. 

“The streets and alleys in town were 

designed more than 200 years ago and 

vehicles aren’t getting any smaller,” said 

Dildine. 

King said staff will look into conducting 

a city wide traffic study and discuss it with 

the city engineer and traffic consultants 

and then report back to council. 

Groveport City Engineer Steve Farst 

reduced to the 2.18 effective rate. Income 

from the 2010 levy has increased an average 

of 0.4 percent per year since the first 

year of collection in 2011. 

“The levy will fund operating expenses 

for continued investments in materials, 

resources, technology, programs and facilities,” 

said Zenitsky. “Like other organizations, 

the cost to operate 24 buildings and 

serve nearly one million residents increases 

over time as materials, supplies, utilities, 

wages and other necessary operational 

costs increase each year. The income from 

the library’s 2010 levy has increased an 

average of 0.4 percent per year since the 

first year of collection in 2011. New revenue 

ensures that the library can sustain 

said a traffic study could take two months 

to complete. 

Other news 

•Groveport City Council holds its regular 

meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the second and 

fourth Mondays of the month. Council 

holds its committee of the whole meeting 

on the third Monday each month at 5:30 

p.m. Meetings are held in the municipal 

building, 655 Blacklick St., Groveport. 

•Apple Butter Day will be held Oct. 14 

from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Groveport’s 

Heritage Park, 551 Wirt Road. For information 

call 614-836-3333. 

•Groveport’s annual Halloween Block 

Party and trick-or-treat will be held Oct. 31 

from 5:30-7 p.m. at Main and Front streets. 

•Groveport’s Veterans Day ceremony 

will be held Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in Veterans 

Park, 421 Main St. 

•Honor a veteran or active military 

operations and avoid a financial deficit.” 

The Columbus Metropolitan Library is a 

county district library system serving the 

residents of Franklin County, except for 

those residents who reside in the service 

areas of the other six library systems within 

the county (Bexley, Upper Arlington, 

Grandview, Southwest, Worthington and 

Westerville). Residents of the Columbus 

Metropolitan Library district will vote on 

the levy. 

If voters reject the levy, library officials 

said the library system’s Board of Trustees 

“will assess the budget implications and 

consider necessary cost reduction measures 

to prevent a financial deficit.” 

City of Groveport finances honored by State Auditor 

Photo courtesy of the city of Groveport 

The city of Groveport finance department received the Auditor of State Award with 

Distinction. Pictured here, from left to right, are Scott Brown, Auditor of State liaison, 

Anna Krigbaum, senior accountant, Jason Cooper, accounting clerk, Jason Carr, 

finance director. 

member with a personalized brick paver in 

Groveport’s Veterans Park or Log House 

Memory Walk. Commemorative bricks may 

be purchased by calling Groveport Town 

Hall at 614-836-3333. Deadline to order is 

Sept. 1. 

•Two documentary films on the history 

of Groveport, produced by the Groveport 

Heritage Society and Midnet Media, are 

now available for viewing online on 

YouTube. 

The films are: “Groveport: A Town and 

Its People” and “The Story of John S. Rarey 

and Cruiser.” 

•The Groveport Heritage Museum contains 

photographs, artifacts, and documents 

about Groveport’s history. The 

museum is located in Groveport Town Hall, 

648 Main St., and is open during Groveport 

Town Hall’s operating hours. Call 614-836- 

3333.



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xPublic Notice 

Notice of Opportunity for a Public Hearing and Notice of 

Availability for Public Commentfor Proposed Improvements at 

Rickenbacker International Airport; Columbus, OH 

The Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) intends to undertake the following proposed 

actions at the Rickenbacker International Airport: 

• The demolition of three existing hangars 

• The construction of a new air cargo facility 

• The construction of access roadway, truck dock areas, and 

automobile parking lots 

We are providing an opportunity for a public hearing. A public hearing will only be held if someone 

requests one. In the event a request for a public hearing is made by the specified date, a 

Notice of Public Hearing will be published in this same newspaper. If a hearing is held, we will 

address the proposed actions potential economic, social, and environmental impacts. In addition, 

we will address the project’s consistency with the goals and objectives of the affected area’s land 

use or planning strategy. 

Those wishing to request a public hearing on the project must make their request by email or 

letter no later than October 2, 2023, to the address below. 

Potentially affected environmental resources include: 

• Department of Transportation Section 4(f ) and Historic Resource: An adverse effect to a historic 

property is being mitigated through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) per Section 106 of 

the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). 

The draft environmental assessment (EA) describing the proposed actions impacts will be available 

for public review until October 17, 2023. The draft EA may be viewed online at 

https://columbusairports.com/airports-and-general-aviation/rickenbacker-international-airport. 

A hard copy of the EA may be mailed upon request. Those wishing to provide comments must 

do so by email or letter to the address below no later than October 17, 2023: 

Morgan Einspahr 

Woolpert, Inc. 

720 South Colorado Boulevard, Suite 1200-S, 

Glendale, CO 80246 

morgan.einspahr@woolpert.com 

or 

Misty Peavler 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Detroit Airports District Office 

FAA Great Lakes Region Airports Division 

11677 S Wayne Rd, Ste 107 

Romulus, MI 48174-1412 

misty.peavler@faa.gov 

Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying 

information in your comment, be advised that your entire comment –including your personal 

identifying information–may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your 

comment to withhold from public review your personal identifying information, we cannot 

guarantee that we will be able to do so. 

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Bid Opportunity 

The Madison Township Fire Department, Franklin County, Ohio is soliciting 

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The National Trade Association 

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check with the Better 

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614-466-4986 for more 

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575 Obetz Road, Cols. OH 43207 

Saturday, October 7, 2023 

9:00am - 3:00pm 

Table reservations $20 (must be paid 

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please call 614-492-0989 

ADVERTISE 

Your Holiday Craft Show 

Bazaar or Bake Sale! 

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For More Info 

CRAFT SHOWS 

VENDORS WANTED! 

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ANNUAL Holiday Bazaar 

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First weekend of November, 

Set up Fri/Sale Sat! 

New contact info: 

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Same rules apply. Limited 

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Bold Penguin Inc. seeks a 

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Subject: Ref#MDE1 

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Subject : Ref#SE1 

WANT TO BUY 

We Buy Junk Cars & 

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Paid. 614-395-8775 

ANTIQUES 

WANTED 

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or 614-783-2629 

WE BUY JUNK CARS 

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Call or text for Free Est. 

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CARPET CLEANING 

CARPET CLEANING 

Any 5 areas ONLY $75 

Home Powerwash-$99-$200 

614-805-1084 

Specializing in Pet Odors 

CARPET SALES 

CARPET 

Gray Saxony 

270 sq.ft. w/6 lb Pad 

$398.00 

Other Carpet AvailableA 

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740-927-3504 

Delivery & Inst. avail. 

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Looking for Mrs. Clean? 

For excellent cleaning serv 

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THE COLUMBUS 

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10/1 S/gp 

CONCRETE 

AJ’s Concrete, 

Masonry 

Good Work - Fair Prices 

Block Foundations 

Driveways • Sidewalks 

Colored/Stamped Concrete 

Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests. 

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Driveways & Extensions 

Patio & Walkways, 

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Hot Tub/Shed Pads, 

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Sealing of new & 

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FREE ESTIMATES 

Contact 

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hastingsandsons. 

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GALLION 

CUSTOM CONCRETE LLC 

Specializing in Custom Colors & 

Custom Designs of Concrete. 

Including Remove & Replace 

45 yrs exp & Free Est. 

Licensed & Insured 

Reputation Built 

On Quality 

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See Us On Facebook 

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CONCRETE 

Small Concrete Jobs 

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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 

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, 

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614-875-9361/614-205-9057 

Low Price-Great Service 

5 & 6” Seamless gutters, 

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Bill 614-306-4541 

10/1 A 

10/1 W/SW 

7/30 A&M 

HAULING 

DEAN’S HAULING 

614-276-1958 

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 

SINCE 1973 

Phil Bolon Contr. 

Windows & Siding 

Decks, Kitchens, Baths 

Room Additions, 

Flooring, Roofing 

Bsmt Waterproofing 

Deal With Small Non-Pressure Co. 

47 Yrs. Exp. - Refs. Avail. 

Lic.-Bond-Ins. 

Free Est. - Financing Avail. 

Member BBB Of Cent. OH 

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

614-419-3977 

or 614-863-9912 

HOME 

MAINTENANCE 

RETIRED - 42 Yrs Exp. 

HOME REPAIRS 

SIDING * GUTTERS 

FENCES * DECKS 

MISC. REPAIRS 

Call Joe - 614-778-1460 

HANDYMAN SERVICES 

614-235-1819 

HOME 

REMODELING 

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, 

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Home Maint. 

Free Ests. Low Rates 

$20 & Up 

Kevin - 614-905-3117 

POWER WASHING 

Classified Services 

10/15 

A/M 

CandC 

Handyman Services LLC 

614-378-7469 

Int./Ext. Remodels, 

Water Heaters, 

Plumbing, Fence, 

Sidewalks, Decks, 

Int./Ext. Paintng 

& Electrical Work 

KLAUSMAN HOME 

IMPROVEMENT 

Siding-Windows- 

Doors-Roofing-Soffit- 

Fascia-Gutters-Trim 

Earn FREE Seamless 

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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 

10/1 A 

10/1 A 

10/1 A 

BATH REMODELS 

Expert Craftsmanship 

20 yrs exp - Sr. Discount 

614-633-9695 

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 

LANDSCAPING 

A-1 QUALITY 

TREE & LANDSCAPE 

Family Owned 

Bed & Yard Maint. 

Weeding, Mulching, etc. 

Hedge/Shrub Trimming 

Payment Plan Available 

614-596-9504 

Insured - Free Est. 

LAWN CARE 

Take Care of Your Ugly 

Grass Problem NOW! 

Lawn & Turf 

Repair & Seeding 


614-596-0504 

PAINTING 

BEST QUALITY 

40 yrs exp. I do the Work! 

Daniel - 614-226-4221 

AMOS PAINTING 

614-732-7852 

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 

10/15 A&M 

PLUMBING 

MYERS 

PLUMBING 

Licensed Expert Plumbing 

New Const. & Fast Repairs 

Water * Sewer * Gas 

614-633-9694 

CHRIS’ 

PLUMBING 

“Plumbing & Drain Professional 

That You Can Count On” 

24 Hrs., 7 Days/Week 

No Overtime Charges 

24 Yrs. Exp. in Plumbing & 

Drain Cleaning Field 

Call For A Free Phone Estimate 

$100.00 For Any Small Drain 

614-622-4482 

30% OFF with AD 

All About Drains & Plumb. 

Will snake any small drain 

$145. 614-778-2584 

POOL/SPA 

MAINTENANCE 

K&L Spa Cleaning 

Hot Tub Cleaning and 

Weekly Maintenance 

Keith 614-316-9809 

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 

Arbaugh 

Tree Service 

Deadwood Thinning 

& Shaping of Trees 

Removal & 

Stump Grinding 

Bucket Truck Service 

614-837-1316 

Free Estimates 

A-1 QUALITY 

TREE & LANDSCAPE 

Family Owned 


614-596-9504 

Insured - Free Est. 

Warren Brewer Tree Service 

• Tree Removal 

• Tree Trimming 10/1 

A&M 

• Stump Grinding 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568 

BURNS TREE SERVICE 

Trimming, Removal & 

Stump Grinding. 

614-584-2164 

10/1 A 

10/15A 

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ASBURY 

SOUTH UMC 

4760 Winchester Pike 

Columbus, Ohio 43232 

Telephone: 614-837-4601 

Rev. Sherri Upchurch Blackwell 

Sunday Worship 10 a.m. 

Inside and Parking Lot 

Sunday School 9 a.m. 

Contact us today to secure your spot in our Worship Guide. 

614.272.5422 • kathy@columbusmessenger.com 

Groveport 


GROVEPORT ZION 

LUTHERAN, NALC 

Christ Centered, Mission Driven 

Traditionally Grounded 

6014 Groveport Rd., Groveport, OH 43125 

(Across from Kroger, main parking in the back) 

PHONE: 614-836-5611 

PASTOR BRIAN MCGEE 

Sunday Worship 11 A.M. 

In person service in sanctuary, or in 

parking lot via radio (92.7) 

Be a Part of Our Local Worship Guide 

Our Worship Guide is geared toward celebrating faith and helping readers 

connect with religious resources in our community. Make sure these readers 

know how you can help with a presence in this very special section distributed to 

more than 19,000 households in the Groveport area. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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want or need for the upcoming year 2024! 

 

- will I have to pay a penalty if I keep working 

after I turn 65, and want to keep my group 

plan? 

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meet with a local representative, and review 

more than 2 or 3 plan options. 

- I need help in paying my Rx copays, any 

assistance available? 

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We do not offer every plan available in your area. 

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