Grove City Messenger - September 24th, 2023

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Art lovers unite 

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

The 44th annual Arts in the Alley Music and Arts Festival was 

held on Sept. 15 – Sept. 17. Presented by the Grove City Area 

Chamber of Commerce, the event attracted thousands of individuals 

from across the state who enjoyed three days of live 

music from local musicians and area school show choirs, specially 

dedicated art zones for children and adults, and shopping 

stations at more than 30 artisan booths where people 

could purchase gifts for friends, family, or even themselves. 

Pictured here (top right) enjoying his caricature drawing that 

was commissioned by his parents is 7-year-old Archie Treen. 

The portrait was drawn by Columbus-based artist Zanakqua 

Mason. 

Tony Caputo, (bottom right) of Cap City Leather, works on a 

new holster during the Arts in the Alley Music and Arts Festival 

on Sept. 16. 

Grove City resident Amy Swanson (below) showcases her 

“Toasty the Dragon” quilt on display at the Quilt Show. She 

joked that this particular quilt was a point of contention 

between her two adult children who both wanted to claim it for 

themselves. 

See more photos from the event at columbusmessenger.com. 

City tries to address 

connection problem 

By Andrea Cordle 

Grove City Editor 

The city of Grove City has entered into 

an agreement with Arcadia Infrastructure 

to help address poor cellular service in the 

city. 

Grove City Council approved the legislation 

at the Sept. 5 meeting. 

According to Todd Hurley, the director 

of information systems in the city, Arcadia 

has already identified cellular coverage 

issues. He said council approving this legislation 

moves the process forward, so the 

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Biennium 

Budget Highlights, 

Part 5 

In this part of my series about Ohio’s biennium fiscal 

2024-25 budget, I am highlighting more amendments 

I sponsored and co-sponsored related to K12 

education that the legislature approved, and that 

Governor DeWine signed into law. 

As I mentioned in my last issue’s article, the two 

most important amendments related to K12 education 

funding I co-sponsored were utilizing current 

salary inputs for the Fair School Funding Plan, which 

resulted in over $800 million more for our Ohio public 

schools and the establishment of a statewide task 

force to define the cost of educating economically 

disadvantaged students. In addition to these, 16 

more of my amendments made it into the final 

budget. 

Among them was language to assure that dollars allocated 

to schools for gifted student education get 

used solely for the benefit of these designated 

young people. Too often services for our most able 

students get spent on other needs. A second 

amendment increased funding for high school Advanced 

Placement testing. These two amendments 

will help to ensure that our best and brightest continue 

to be encouraged and challenged. 

Another amendment increased funding by 

$750,000 to the PAST Foundation, an organization 

providing advanced professional development to 

teachers in mathematics and science. This group 

has been successful at helping educators provide 

quality instruction in M/S curriculum. It has a 

proven track record of reaching large numbers of 

teachers (and, therefore, students) cost effectively, 

which has led to increased test scores for affected 

students. I also co-sponsored a measure that increased 

funding beyond the $300 million already allocated 

to career technical school facilities and 

equipment. Yet a third amendment established a 

permanent liaison position for school counseling 

within the Department of Education. 

We also wanted to make sure that our most vulnerable 

students were taken care of adequately. We increased 

funding limits for the Jon Peterson 

Scholarships, which help to fund extra services for 

autistic and other special needs young people. We 

added funding for adaptive sports programs and 

dyslexia professional development to help teachers 

better identify students with vision deficiencies. 

Finally, we relaxed a FAFSA completion requirement 

for high school graduation, instead making it part 

of financial literacy curriculum for high school students, 

and redefined the bus transportation penalty 

to reduce its financial effect on school districts already 

challenged with a shortage of drivers. 

I will highlight successful amendments in other 

areas of the budget in my next communication with 

you 

(Dave Dobos represents the 10th District in the Ohio 

House of Representatives, which consists of parts of 

West, Southwest, and South Columbus, Grove City, 

Urbancrest, and most of Franklin Township. He reports 

regularly on his activities in this position and his 

campaign has paid for this communication with you.) 

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company can build new towers then lease space on the tower to 

cellular providers. 

According to a report by Arcadia, there are pockets of coverage 

issues throughout Grove City. Most of the issues are east of 

Interstate 71, near the shopping center off Stringtown Road and 

Ohio Health Grove City Methodist Hospital. There are also coverage 

issues further down on Buckeye Parkway near the Pinnacle 

and in downtown Grove City. 

“We have a pretty serious cell coverage problem in Grove City 

today,” said councilman Randy Holt. 

The report identified the need for seven to nine cell towers in 

the area. 

“This means we have to put up cell towers in Grove City,” said 

Holt. “If you want improved cell service, there has to be a tower 

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Ohio Magazine calls Grove City best in central Ohio 

Ohio Magazine has named Grove City 

as Central Ohio’s 2023-24 Best Hometown, 

making the community the only Ohio city 

since the program’s inception in 2006, to 

receive this award three times. 

The magazine’s evaluators made visits 

to nominated communities throughout five 

Ohio regions, experiencing first-hand what 

makes each one unique. One Best 

Hometown is selected from each region 

based on the evaluated categories of: 

•Community spirit and entertainment 

Old-Time Harvest Day 

Step back in time and enjoy fall traditions, music, and community 

as it was in Ohio during the mid-1800s from noon to 4 p.m., 

Sunday, Oct. 1, during the Old-Time Harvest Day at Century 

Village in Fryer Park, 4185 Orders Road. 

The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society and the city 

of Grove City provide an opportunity for families to connect with 

the community’s past. 

Experience living history with a variety of demonstrations and 

exhibits of traditional crafts and daily chores including leather 

tooling, quilting, rope making, one- and two-man sawing, corn 

husking, shelling and grinding, tin smithing, butter churning and 

finger knitting. 

Plan to experience: 

•Costumed re-enactors and period music. 

•The Clover Club 4H group animals. 

•Restored and reconstructed historical buildings including a 

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•Education and business environment 

•Culture/heritage, health and safety 

“This is an honor that belongs to the 

welcoming and loyal residents and businesses 

of Grove City,” said Mayor Richard 

“Ike” Stage. “Maintaining a small-town 

character is the number one guiding principle 

in our community planning as we grow 

our beautiful, thriving city. To be named 

Central Ohio’s ‘Best Hometown’ is essentially 

what we work to accomplish every 

day.” 

community events 

Ohio Magazine will feature Grove City 

in both the November/December 2023 and 

July/August 2024 issues of the magazine 

and online at ohiomagazine.com. 

“We are certainly pleased with this significant 

recognition and look forward to 

sharing our exceptional quality of life in 

Grove City,” said City Administrator 

Chuck Boso. “Our community groups, 

schools, and faith-based organizations 

work together to make Grove City a hometown 

we all admire.” 

one-room schoolhouse, log cabin, general store, and barns. 

•The village herb garden, windmill, and antique equipment. 

•Metalworking demonstrations on a traditional forge in the 

blacksmith shop. 

Admission and parking are free. Donations of non-perishable 

food items for the Grove City Food Pantry will be accepted at this 

rain-or-shine event. 

For more information, visit grovecityohio.gov. 

Rescue Dog Walk/Run 

The 6th annual 5K Rescue Dog Walk/Run will be held from 9:30 

a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 8 at Breck Community Park, 3005 

Demorest Road in Grove City. Walkers can sign up for a specific 

starting time slot during online registration. Dogs are encouraged 

to participate and proceeds will benefit animal rescue organizations. 

To sign up or for more information, visit 

tedberryevents.com. 

closer to you. And you may be able to see it.” 

According to Holt, there are 27 different sites in the area that 

are owned by the city, Jackson Township, or the school (SWCS) 

district. The report has identified parks, fire departments, police 

departments, and schools as ideal places for towers. 

“Not all of these places would be a perfect place for a tower,” 

said Holt. 

One of the locations cellular providers identified as an ideal 

spot for a tower is the Jackson Township Fire Station on Buckeye 

Parkway. 

Once Arcadia Infrastructure identifies locations where they 

would like to build a tower, council would need to approve the zoning, 

though the city is limited in its powers. 

Since the Telecommunications Act in the mid-1990s was enacted 

in the United States, local jurisdictions cannot prohibit the 

placement of communication towers. Municipalities can attempt to 

regulate how and where the towers are placed if the impact does 

not preclude wireless service. 

According to Hurley, this will be a one-to-two-year process. 

“This is not going to happen overnight,” he said. 

Hurley said the company will have to identify locations, build 

the towers, then market the site to multiple providers. And this 

will take some time. 

“This is a holistic approach to this problem,” he said. “There is 

a clear need for us to step in and do something.” 

Councilman Mark Sigrist asked if there were any temporary 

measures that could be taken to alleviate the problem until more 

towers can be built. 

Hurley said the three main providers (AT&T, Verizon, and T- 

Mobile) are aware of the issue and have said they would take steps 

to address it, though Hurley said this would act as a band-aid until 

a permanent solution is found. 

Hurley also said this issue is not unique to Grove City. 

“This is a carrier problem all over the country.”


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By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

A multi-phased infrastructure improvement 

project that aims to alleviate ponding 

issues in the village of Urbancrest will soon 

be underway. 

At its meeting on Sept. 12, the village 

council unanimously agreed to enter into a 

contract with the county engineer to install 

stormwater infrastructure along Wallace 

Lane and within the unnamed right-of-way 

between Central Avenue and Third 

Avenue. 

It will be the first of three planned infrastructure 

projects to control the excessive 

collection of rainwater on the connector 

streets in the village. 

According to drainage engineer Jim 

Ramsey, the first project to repair the 

alleyway that runs adjacent to those roadways 

will be small in scope. 

“It’s the easiest of the three we have 

identified (to receive repairs),” he said. 

Ramsey said the county will install 

approximately 150 feet of concrete pipe on 

this stretch of alleyway and incorporate 

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project area to improve the flow of water. 

He added that by grading by alley and 

installing those drainage structures, residents 

whose homes run adjacent to the 

alley should see a dramatic decrease of 

ponding on their properties. 

“After that project is complete, there 

should not be any more public road rightof-way 

that will negatively impact those 

private properties,” said Ramsey. 

Under the terms of the agreement for 

the first phase of the alley infrastructure 

improvement project, the county will cover 

80 percent of the cost. It is estimated at 

$25,365. The village will cover 20 percent of 

the cost, or $5,073. 

The county said the work to repair the 

alley between Central Avenue and Third 

Avenue, and the alley with the crossing 

streets of Broadway and Wallace Lane is 

slated for early November. 

Ramsey said he does not believe it will 

be a lengthy project, nor will there be much 

of an impact on the traffic within the community. 

“It should be relatively quick and easy,” 

he said in an interview after the meeting. 

“That is why we chose to do this project 

first.” 

He estimated that the installation of the 

stormwater infrastructure should take 

roughly a week to complete, weather permitting. 


Stormwater infrastructure planned in village of Urbancrest 

$100 Preventative Maintenance (tune up) 

Due to how the small government grant 

program is structured, the village was 

unable to sign an agreement with the county 

on the other two planned stormwater 

infrastructure improvements at the meeting. 

However, Mayor Joseph Barnes Sr. 

said those alleyways have been identified 

as in need of repair by the county and will 

be fixed as soon as more funding becomes 

available. 

He said the alleys that are slated for 

future repair are: the alley between First 

Avenue and Second Avenue with the crossing 

streets of Augustus Drive and Main 

Street, and the alley between First Avenue 

and Lincoln Road with the crossing street 

at Main Street. 

Barnes added that another reason why 

the council was unable to sign an agreement 

with the county for those two projects 

has to do with right-of-way agreements 

between property owners. 

“They would have to sign a waiver with 

the county so a bit more detail is needed 

with these particular planned improvements,” 

he said. “But I believe that any 

road work done around their properties 

would be fixed by the county and they 

would not even be able to tell that anything 

had happened there — besides seeing the 

lack of ponding around their properties, 

that is.”



Active Lifestyles 

Renew: Care for the Caregiver 

Have you or someone you know ever 

been a caregiver? If so, you know it’s a 

labor of love but can also be a demanding, 

exhausting and emotional journey with a 

loved one. But there is a day, just for caregivers. 

The fourth annual Renew will be held on 

Sept. 23 at Riverside Church, 2701 

Zollinger Road in Upper Arlington. Women 

who are the primary caregiver for a family 

member are invited for a day of respite and 

renewal. There is no cost to attend. 

Learn more and register at 

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A bi-monthly feature celebrating the 

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news and notes 

Wellness services for seniors 

LifeCare Alliance provides a nurse at 

First Presbyterian Church, 4227 Broadway 

in Grove City, weekly to provide free foot 

care and other wellness services for 

seniors. To schedule an appointment or for 

more information, call the wellness office at 

614-437-2878. 

S.A.L.T. at Evans Center 

The Grove City Division of Police host 

Seniors and Law Enforcement Together 

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

Tuesday of each month at the Evans 

Center, 4330 Dudley Ave. Adults of all ages 

are welcome to attend. If you would like 

additional information on other crime prevention 

programs visit police.grovecityohio.gov 

or call 614-277-1765. 

Alzheimer’s support at Ashford 

The Ashford of Grove City Alzheimer’s 

support group meets the third Thursday of 

the month at 2 p.m. at 3197 Southwest 

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Fun ways for senior citizens 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 

Parkinson’s support group 

The Grove City Parkinson’s support 

group meets the third Wednesday of each 

month at StoryPoint Grove City, located at 

3717 Orders Road at 1 p.m. The meetings 

club meeting 

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 place in the assisted living area of the 

community, which is located around the 

back of the building. The meetings are 

open to all who want to learn more about 

Parkinson’s disease. For more information, 

call Kathy Hakes at 614-507-8458. 


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 

Through technology, diet, fitness and medicine, 

adults are active, living healthier and longer. 

Today’s consumer wants choices that meet and 

exceed their lifestyle expectations. After age 55, 

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responsibilities of home ownership. At some 

point, you may begin exploring options for a simpler 

lifestyle that affords more time to pursue 

travel, hobbies, and freedom to be on the go. 

Active adult communities offer the space and 

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While active adult communities are new to 

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Physical activity is important at any 

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Time is of the essence for Franklin 

County property owners who wish to schedule 

a Property Value Review, a process 

which allows property owners to have a 

voice in establishing their property value. 

The reviews are being held throughout 

the month of September at locations across 

Franklin County as well as virtually. The 

process allows property owners to discuss 

their opinion of their property’s new tentative 

value with auditor’s office appraisal 

representatives. 

To schedule a Property Value Review, 

visit the Know Your Home Value website 

or call the auditor’s office at 614-525-3388. 

“I encourage anyone who feels their tentative 

value is too high or too low to schedule 

a Property Value Review and ensure 

your opinion is heard,” said Franklin 

County Auditor Michael Stinziano. 

The reviews are part of the 2023 reappraisal, 

a once-every-six-year comprehensive 

property value update of all properties 

throughout the county that is required by 

state law. 

To prepare for a Property Value Review, 

homeowners are encouraged to provide documentation 

in support of their opinion of 


the property’s value. Documentation can 

include photos of detrimental property conditions, 

a private appraisal, evidence of 

nearby home sales, or a copy of a conveyance 

form or purchase agreement. 

Final value determinations will be sent 


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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 

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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 

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 

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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: 

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. 

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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 

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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 

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

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Sept 10, 2023, Grove City Police were 

dispatched to the 2300 block of Gershwin 

Ave. on a report of a stolen vehicle. 

The victim stated they parked their 

2014 Toyota Rav4 on Sept 9, 2023. 

When the victim returned to where 

the vehicle was parked, they discovered 

it had been stolen. 


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Blvd. on a report of a stolen vehicle. 

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parking lot and went to work. When 

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discovered it had been stolen. Security 

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into the vehicle and driving away. 


dispatched to the 3000 block of Southwest 

Blvd. on a report of a stolen vehicle. 

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their 2003 Ford Ranger in the parking 

lot. When they returned a few hours 

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been stolen. 


dispatched to the 4200 block of Moreland 

Cir. on a recovered stolen 

vehicle. The vehicle was parked in the 

parking lot when a towing company, 

working for the business, was checking 

parking permits, and discovered it. 

The vehicle had no license plates, the 

window was broken out and the 

steering column was peeled. The 

vehicle had been reported stolen by 

the Columbus Police Department. 

Aug 30, 2023, Grove City Police were 

dispatched to the 2600 block of Melane 

Ave. on a report of a stolen vehicle. 

The victim stated their 2003 white 

Ford Explorer had been stolen. The 

victim advised the ignition key is 

stuck in the ignition of the truck. 

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These cases are only a sample of 

crimes under investigation by our 

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Paschall Post 164 and the Veterans of 

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and the thousands of individuals who 

lost their lives during the terrorist attack 

that took place on September 11, 2001. 

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By Andrea Cordle 

Grove City Editor 

The Mid-Ohio Food Collective’s community 

pantry in Grove City is the busiest in 

central Ohio. People in need of food used to 

come into the pantry, located at 3960 

Brookham Drive, to pick up needed goods. 

When the novel coronavirus hit in 2020, 

the food pantry could no longer allow people 

inside, but offered a drive-thru service. 

More than three years later, the drive-thru 

is still going strong. 

According to Mike Hochron, senior vice 

president of communications for the Mid- 

Ohio Food Collective, the drive-thru community 

pantry routinely serves anywhere 

from several hundred to over a thousand 

families each day. It operates 40 hours and 

six days a week. At times, it will be so busy, 

vehicles are lined up around the facility 

waiting for food. 

While those in need of food wait in their 

vehicles, inside volunteers pack up bags 

and boxes of food. They then load the goods 

into the vehicle. People have no say in what 

they get. 

That is about to change. 

This fall, the drive-thru service will 

close and the Mid-Ohio Market at Gantz 

Road will open. This will be the eighth 

market the food collective has opened in 

the Columbus area, and it will be the 

largest. 

According to Hochron, the food collective 

purchased the property near the intersection 

of Gantz and Stringtown roads, where 

the Aldi used to be located. This location is 

less than one mile from the pantry at 

Brookham Drive. 

“This is a better fit,” said Hochron. 

How will the new market in Grove City 

work? Hochron said it will be just like 

shopping at a grocery store. Visitors will 

sign in, get a cart, and shop for what they 

need. 

“Only, they don’t have to pay,” he said. 

Hochron said not only is this more convenient, 

but it also helps to remove the 

stigma that can come with the need for food 

assistance. 

“I had a mother tell me that she loved 

shopping at our markets because she can 

put her child in a cart and shop, just like at 

other grocery stores, and her child did not 

know she was in a food pantry,” said 

Hochron. “This is a more dignified way to 

help families get the food they need.” 

Hochron said the opening of the Mid- 

Ohio Market at Gantz Road has not yet 

been determined, but he said it will be 

sometime this fall. 

“It was a grocery store, so we are 

already set up for what we need,” he said. 

FreshTrak 

According to Hochron, most (or 75 percent) 

of Mid-Ohio customers at the on-site 

community pantry in Grove City travel 

from at least three to six miles away and 

more than half come from six to 10 miles 

away. But they may not need to travel so 

far from home. 

For example, a customer may travel to 

Grove City from the westside of Columbus. 

There are two markets that would probably 

be closer. The Mid-Ohio Market at My 

Project USA is located at 3275 Sullivant 

Ave. on the Hilltop and the Mid-Ohio 

Market at Norton Road is located at 620 

Norton Road. 

Mid-Ohio Food Collective is encouraging 

customers to use freshtrak.com. This 

allows people to input their zip code to find 

food resources closer to home. 

Volunteers Needed 

According to Hochron, the food collective 

relies on volunteers, and they have more 

than 1,000 of them every week. The volunteers 

may sort and pack food, help to register 

customers, and work in the markets to 

assist shoppers. 

“We have a lot of volunteers from Grove 

City,” said Hochron. “They are helping to 

serve their neighbors. But we always need 

volunteers.” 

For more information on volunteering or 

on the Mid-Ohio markets, visit mofc.org. 

Messenger photo by Andrea Cordle 

Rich Green is on his way out of the Mid- 

Ohio Food Collective’s community 

pantry in Grove City so customers in the 

drive-thru can pick up their goods. Green 

was volunteering at the food pantry on 

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the following morning when the community 

parade rolled through town. For more 

than an hour, more than 50 civic associations, 

community groups, marching 

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CRAFT SHOWS 

7th Annual MISSION 

FALL BAZAAR 

St. John’s Lutheran Church 

3220 Columbus St., 

Grove City, OH 43123 

Hand-crafted and 

Repurposed Items, 

Holiday Arragements, 

Jewelry, Plants, 

Embroidered Items, 

Scrapbooking, etc.! 

Shop ‘til you drop 

and have lunch, too! 

Sat., October 7, 9am-1pm 

in the FLC 

Proceeds benefit the 

St. John’s Short-term Missions 

Galloway 

Presbyterian Church 

RUMMAGE SALE 

October 7th - 9-3 

6191 Hall Rd., Galloway 

Crafters/Vendors Wanted 

Fall/Winter Show at FHHS 

Sat., Dec. 2. Email 

fhhsbazaar@gmail.com 

for application. 

FALL FESTIVAL 

Glenwood UM Church 

2833 Valleyview Dr., 

September 30th-10am-4pm 

WANT TO BUY 

We Buy Junk Cars & 

Trucks. Highest Prices 

Paid. 614-395-8775 

ANTIQUES 

WANTED 

Victrolas, Watches, 

Clocks, Bookcases 

Antiques, Furn. 

Jeff 614-262-0676 

or 614-783-2629 

WE BUY JUNK CARS 

Call anytime 614-774-6797 

USED VEHICLES 

96 Ford Thunderbird, 2 dr, 

V8, auto, runs & drives - 

$1400 OBO. 

614-357-6204 

2009 Silverado 5.3l 2 wd - 

20k since motor refresh, 

llots new parts, 221k 

miles, may need 

transmission serviced. 

$4800. call or text 614- 

286-1040 

BLACKTOP 

AGM OHIO 

SEALCOATING 

Free Estimates 

Cell 614-512-1699 

CITY WIDE 

ASPHALT & 

CONCRETE 

Blacktop & Concrete 

Licensed/Bonded 

Quality Work 

Competitive Prices 

Since 1981 

Call Craig Lantz 

Local Resident 

614-374-6217 

citywideasphaltand 

construction@gmail.com 

BBB A+ Accredited Contractor 

Grove City Chamber of Commerce Member 

CONCRETE 

10/1 

W/GC 

SANTIAGO’S 

Sealcoating & Services LLC 

Quality Materials Used 

FALL IS HERE! 

Driveway Seal & Repair! 

Top Seal Cracks! 

Reidential & Commercial 

Mulching, Edging 

& Clean-ups 

“Ask for whatever you need” 

BBB Accredited 

10/15 

FULLY INSURED A&M 

Call or text for Free Est. 

614-649-1200 

CARPET CLEANING 

CARPET CLEANING 

Any 5 areas ONLY $75 

Home Powerwash $99-$300 

614-805-1084 

Specializing in Pet Odors 

CARPET SALES 

CARPET 

Gray Saxony 

270 sq.ft. w/6 lb Pad 

$398.00 

Other Carpet AvailableA 

Phone or text Ray 

740-927-3504 

Delivery & Inst. avail. 

CLEANING 

HOUSE CLEANING 

20 Years Exp. 

Call Judy 614-746-0273 

CITY WIDE 

CONCRETE & 

ASPHALT 

Blacktop & Concrete 

Licensed/Bonded 

Quality Work 


Since 1981 

Call Craig Lantz 

Local Resident 

10/1 

W/GC 

614-374-6217 

citywideasphaltand 

construction@gmail.com 

BBB A+ Accredited Contractor 

Grove City Chamber of Commerce Member 

10/1 S/gp 

CONCRETE 

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 

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 

614-875-8364 

614-419-7721 

See Us On Facebook 

www.gallioncustom 

concrete.com 

www.hastingsnsons.com 

Driveways & Extensions 

Patio & Walkways, 

Porches & Steps, 

Garage/Basement Floors 

Hot Tub/Shed Pads, 

Stamped/colored concrete 

Sealing of new & 

existing concrete. 

FREE ESTIMATES 

Contact 

614-756-1754 

hastingsandsons. 

columbus@gmail.com 

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! 

DRYWALL 

DRYW 

YWALL & 

PLASTER REPAIR 

Textured Ceilings 

Popcorn Ceiling Removal 

Call Randy 

614-551-6963 

Residential/Commercial - BIA 

FLOOR CLEANING 

Call us to Clean & 

Sanitiize your Floors. 

Hardwood, Vinyl, Tile, etc. 

ANCHOR FLOORS & 

TILE - Since 1996 

614-806-6050 

10/1 W/SW 

10/1 A 

7/30 A&M 

FENCING 

EAZY FENCE 

Chain Link - Wood 

No Job Too Big or Small 

All Repairs ~ Free Est. 

Insured. 614-670-2292 

GUTTERS 

Dave’s Gutter Serv. 

Cleaned, Repaired, Installed, 

Gutter Covers & Drains. 

614-875-9361/614-205-9057 

Low Price-Great Service 

5 & 6” Seamless gutters, 

covers, siding, gutter clng. 

Bill 614-306-4541 

HAULING 

DEAN’S HAULING 

614-276-1958 

ZANE’S DUMPSTERS 

614-254-1131 

HEATING & COOLING 

HVAC & A/C 

Fast Service - Licensed 

614-633-9694 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

CandC 

Handyman Services LLC 

614-378-7469 

Int./Ext. Remodels, 

Water Heaters, 

Plumbing, Fence, 

Sidewalks, Decks, 

Int./Ext. Paintng 

& Electrical Work 

BLANTON REMODELING 

Call Bob for any 

Remodeling Work. 

Baths, Kitchen, Basement, 

Small Projects. 40 yrs exp 

Trash Removal. 

614-736-7911 

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 

SLAGLE 

HOME REMODELING 

Baths, Kitchen, 

Plumbing and Electrical. 

All your Handyman needs 

No Job too Big or Small 

Over 30 Yrs. Exp. Lic.-Bond-Ins. 

Jerry 

9/31 

SW/W 

614-332-3320 

10/1 A 

10/1 A 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

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 

Classified Services 

10/15 

A/M 

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 

INFORMATION 

ONLY 

$50.00 

For This Ad In Our 

West & Grove City 

For Info Call 

272-5422 

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 

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. 

10/1 A 

LAWN CARE 

SOWERS LAW N CARE 

Mowing-mulching-trimming 

Fall cleanup-614-397-0566 

Take Care of Your Ugly 

Grass Problem NOW! 

Lawn & Turf 

Repair & Seeding 


614-596-9504 

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 

MOWER 

REPAIR 

TREMONT 

MOWER REPAIR 

10/1 

We service 

W/GC 

Electric & Gas Powered 

Lawn Equipment 

& Snow Blowers 

614-357-6204 

PAINTING 

AMOS PAINTING 

614-732-7852 

BEST QUALITY 

40 yrs exp. I do the Work! 

Daniel - 614-226-4221 

PLUMBING 

All About Drains & Plumb. 

Will snake any small drain 

$145. 614-778-2584 

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 

POOL/SPA 

MAINTENANCE 

K&L Spa Cleaning 

Hot Tub Cleaning and 

Weekly Maintenance 

Keith 614-316-9809 

10/1 A 

POWER WASHING 

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 


614-927-8968 

ROOFING 

ROBINSON ROOFING 

& REPAIRS 

30 yrs exp. Lifetime Cols 

Resident. Reas. Rates. 

Dennis Robinson 

614-330-3087, 732-3100 

RETIRED 

ROOFER 

BBB “A+” Rating 

All Types of Roof Repairs 

• New Roof Installation 

• Flashing 

• Chimneys Rebuilt 

• Flat Roof Specialist 

• Roof Replacement 

avail. upon request 

All Work Guaranteed 

614-352-7057 

retired-roofer.com 


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 

BURNS TREE SERVICE 

Trimming, Removal & 

Stump Grinding. 

614-584-2164 

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 

A-1 QUALITY 

TREE & LANDSCAPE 

Family Owned 


614-596-9504 

Insured - Free Est. 

Arbaugh 

Tree Service 

Deadwood Thinning 

& Shaping of Trees 

Removal & 

Stump Grinding 

Bucket Truck Service 

614-837-1316 


10/15 A&M 

10/15 W/SW 

10/15A



Mention this ad for free installation 

58TH ANNIVERSARY SALE! 

SPECIAL INVITATION TO OUR EXISTING CUSTOMERS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY! 

CELEBRATE OUR 58TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR 

50% OFF SALE ON SELECT MERCHANDISE THROUGHOUT THE STORE. 

ALL SALES FINAL AND FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. 

THANK YOU CENTRAL OHIO! 

~ Jeff & Scott

Grove City Messenger - September 24th, 2023

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