Westside Messenger - January 28th, 2024

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January 28 - February 10, 2024 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. L, No. 13 

It takes 

a village 

By Christine Bryant 

Staff Writer 

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Brione’ Prince is the new director of the Hilltop Early Learning Center. 

It takes a village. Though the proverb 

has helped motivate communities for 

centuries, it’s one that Brione’ Prince 

holds close as he strives to set young children 

up for educational success in the 

future. 

In 2017, Columbus Mayor Andrew 

Ginther created the Hilltop Early 

Childhood Partnership to help increase 

the number of children enrolled in quality 

early learning programs. As part of 

the initiative, the Hilltop Early Learning 

Center opened in summer 2023. 

Along with a focus on pre-K education, 

the center on Clarendon Avenue includes 

a healthcare facility, food security 

resources, counseling and more. 

In November, the Hilltop Early 

Learning Center welcomed Prince as its 

new director. Prince graduated from 

Central State University and brings 

experience in education and mental 

health. 

Prince’s professional journey spans 

education, entrepreneurship, and community 

advocacy. After graduating with 

a degree in English education, he began 

his teaching career in the K-12 system, 

but soon found that early childhood education 

was his true passion. 

The Westside Messenger asked Prince 

about his vision for the center, the challenges 

he faces in his role, and his plans 

for creating a safe space that the entire 

community can benefit from and enjoy. 

Answers have been edited for clarity and 

length. 

Can you share how your educational 

background and experience have 

shaped your approach to early childhood 

education? 

I feel that my education and background 

has given me a vast number of 

vantage points when it comes to education, 

and because of this, I approach education 

and the way it’s taught and 

received with open arms. We have 

groomed today’s leaders with yesterday’s 

ways and now as we embark upon new 

age technology, we must adjust the way in 

which we teach to keep up with the speed 

of an ever-evolving community and world 

- we as a collective. I plan to incorporate 

all the things that we possibly can to 

make sure our students, parents and community 

have all the tools necessary to be 

successful. 

What is your vision for Hilltop Early 

Learning Child Center, and how do you 

see it evolving under your leadership? 

My vision is to see the Hilltop Learning 

Center becoming a staple in the community, 

a place of education for families, not 

just children - a place where families in 

need can seek a variety of services comfortably 

without judgement. 

Given your passion for community 

engagement, what strategies do you 

have in mind to strengthen the center’s 

ties with the local community? 

I plan on being at the Hilltop community 

meetings, recreation centers and any 

programming that is Hilltop-related. I feel 

that in order to be effective in the community, 

you have to be among the community, 

see the community from the inside and 

hear the voices of the people who reside in 

it. It is my goal to make the Hilltop 

Learning Center a staple in the community 

that all feel welcome to patron. 

See HILLTOP ELC page 2 

4220 W. Broad St. 

(Across from Westland Mall) 

614 272-6485 open 7 days a week 

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Featuring 

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famous 

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Prairie hopes to 

clean up complex 

By Andrea Cordle 

Westside Editor 

Prairie Township officials are hoping to 

finally find a resolution to the ongoing 

issues at Galloway Village Apartments. 

Last month, the Franklin County Board 

of Health declared the apartments, located 

on North Murray Hill Road, a public nuisance 

and designated all the buildings on 

the property as unfit for human habitation. 

Earlier this month, the Franklin 

County Public Health Care Coordination 

team held several meetings in the township 

to help provide support and resources 

to tenants of the complex. These resources 

included relocation assistance, transportation 

assistance, and health care. The 

Franklin County Board of Commissioners 

set aside $1 million in funding to provide 

this support for the Galloway Village residents. 

“Franklin County Public Health will 

continue to work with the Franklin County 

Board of Commissioners, Prairie 

Township, and other local officials and 

community partners to ensure the 

See PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP page 3 

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The Reel Deal ........................ 16 

District Investigation 

School principal is under investigation 

in South-Western Page 4 

Sharing the Love 

Organizations work together to keep 

kids warm in Prairie Township Page 6

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HILLTOP ELC 

Continued from page 1 

How do you envision the center contributing to the 

overall well-being and development of the families it 

serves, particularly those from low-income backgrounds? 

I see the center being a safe place and a conduit to 

programs that the community may not be aware of, 

such as father-to-father programs that help fathers 

who come from broken homes to be more emotionally 

aware of the effects of broken homes, how to navigate 

this new age and how they can successfully be dads to 

their children. Other examples are mother-to-son programs 

for single mothers who are struggling for whatever 

reason dad may not be around, as well as family 

programs that assist in simple communication and 

family therapies. We want to become one of the go-to 

places for community uplift in the Hilltop area, and 

with the drive and dedication that the staff and all the 

partners have, I am more than confident we will be 

just that. 

Are there any innovative programs or approaches 

you plan to introduce at Hilltop Early Learning Child 

Center? 

There are many initiatives and programs that I 

would like to bring to the Hilltop and look forward to 

doing so, but again this is a community-based program, 

so I will seek out the partnerships, community 

leaders, parents and all those who it would potentially 

impact to make sure such programming is needed, 

wanted and can be made accessible to all those in need 

or who want to simply partake. 

How do you plan to foster a collaborative and 

inclusive environment among the staff, parents and 

community partners? 

I plan to foster collaborative relationships by way of 

transparent communication. I feel it is necessary to be 

open to all thoughts and practices so that we may 

achieve our common goal. I am a firm believer in the 

saying “It takes a village” and to me that village has no 

particular look and bares no individual logo. We are a 

collective, and I plan on using all the resources provided 

to me, whether it be input from teachers, parents, 

community partners or a passerby. If it will benefit the 

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community, our children and all those we serve or may 

potentially be able to serve, then I will use it to its 

fullest potential. 

How will you measure the success of your leadership 

at Hilltop Early Learning Child Center, and what 

key performance indicators do you find most important 

in assessing the center’s impact? 

I will measure my success by a few different things, 

the first being the growth of our children and their 

families. Our foundation is based on community education 

and that is not only extended to our children but 

to their entire families as well. 

The second measure is the cultivating and implementation 

of programs that we successfully bring to 

the Hilltop that will help further adult education such 

as ESL classes, resume and job readiness workshops. 

Our job as a community-based education center is to do 

just that - educate the community. So my success to me 

will be graded by how the community around us starts 

to flourish from the strong seeds we have planted from 

within. 

For the preschoolers enrolled in our program, we 

assess their developmental progress several times and 

adjust lesson plans to address individual and classroom 

needs. Our children’s kindergarten readiness 

and how well they do in school will demonstrate our 

success and prove the critical importance of early education. 

What potential challenges do you anticipate in 

your role, and how do you plan to address them? 

The potential challenges that may occur are us not 

having enough classrooms and or space to provide all 

this great education we have to offer. I feel that once 

people know that we are here, all the communitybased 

programs and partnerships that we provide will 

have a line out the door. 

We are also looking for the absolute best early educators 

in the city, state and country. We want to get 

the word out that this premium center has been built 

by the city of Columbus, and those with passion for 

early childhood education should bring their talent to 

this incredible facility that is right here in the Hilltop.


News and Notes 

Southwest Public Library extends Centennial 

Anthology Writing and Art Contest 

Calling authors, artists, photographers, and other creatives. 

There’s still time to digitally submit your written works or works 

of visual art - photograph, drawing, painting, sculpture, or anything 

else that can be captured in 2-D - for the Southwest Public 

Libraries’ Centennial Anthology Writing and Art Contest, featuring 

cash prizes. SPL has received many entries thus far and 

extended the contest due to continued interest. 

Submissions are open now through Jan. 31. Submit entries digitally 

via email to mwickham@swpl.org. 

Contest categories include Short Story, Poetry, Essay, Creative 

Nonfiction, Photograph, and Electronic image of visual art in any 

medium that permits 2-D representation (e.g. drawing, painting, 

sculpture, etc.) 

Contest overview: 

•Contest open to adults and youth ages 10 and up in the South- 

Western City Schools District or who use SPL as their primary 

library. 

•Works must be submitted digitally and relate to life, people, 

or places in the local community, present or past. 

•Cash prizes awarded for best written work and best work of 

art in each age group (10-13, 14-17, 18+), plus two $500 grand 

prizes. 

•All whose work is selected for inclusion in the anthology will 

receive a free print copy of the book once published. 

See full contest rules and details at swpl.org. 

Produce giveaway at YMCA 

The Hilltop YMCA hosts a fresh produce giveaway the third 

Wednesday of each month from 4 to 6 p.m. at 2879 Valleyview 

Drive in Columbus. For more information, call the YMCA at 614- 

276-8224. 

PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP 

Continued from page 1 

Galloway Village tenants find a safe and healthy place 

to reside,” said Joe Mazzola, Franklin County Public 

Health commissioner. 

According to Prairie Township, Galloway Village 

Apartments were built between 1962 and 1964. There 

are 36 buildings that include more than 350 apartments 

and 96 town homes. About 90 tenants were living 

in the complex when it was deemed unfit for occupation. 

Administrator James Jewell said Prairie Township 

has been dealing with issues at the apartment complex 

for well over a year. He said around that time, trash 

started to pile up and the township was over there 

picking up trash and bulk items left out. 

“It got really bad about a year ago,” said Jewell. 

The apartment complex, owned by the Chetrit 

Group out of New York, owes the township over 

$115,000 for trash removal services. 

Jewell said inspectors found mold, bed bugs, rats, 

needles, feces, and numerous fire code violations. 

According to Prairie Township Fire Marshal Matt 

Powers, many of the buildings did not have working 

smoke detectors and fire extinguishers were missing or 

outdated. 

In a letter to officials, Powers said, “Exit doors and 

egress components are non-reliable. The roofing components 

of some of the buildings have been deteriorated 

and compromised, which now poses the possibility 

of collapse during the event of potential fire involvement. 

Egress windows are boarded up with the use of 

screws, which is considered a life safety hazard to the 

occupants and firefighters. There are multiple holes in 

January 28, 2024 - WESTSIDE MESSENGER - PAGE 3 

the walls and ceiling which poses the possibility of significant 

fire spread. There is open electricity in common 

paths of travel, some of which are high voltage 

where children travel to school.” 

This apartment complex is near Prairie Lincoln 

Elementary School. It is also close to a retirement community. 

In addition to the fire and health safety hazards, 

Jewell said the county sheriff’s office has been called to 

the complex more than 400 times and there have been 

two arsons in the past year. 

Jewell said he is concerned about the number of 

times first responders are called to the complex. 

“It’s putting our firefighters in danger,” he said. 

The board of health has given the property management 

30 days to remedy the conditions at the apartment 

complex. 

The property owners could invest in the needed 

repairs, sell the property to a company willing to make 

the improvements, or turn the property over to the 

township for demolition. 

“We just want to make sure it’s as safe and secure 

as possible,” said Jewell. 

The property owners are scheduled to have a hearing 

with township officials on Jan. 25. (Note, this date 

is before publication of the Messenger, but after the 

deadline.) After the hearing, the trustees will have 30 

days to decide what to do with the property. 

The Messenger reached out to Galloway Village for 

comment, but as of press time, communication was not 

returned. 

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SWCS conducts investigation on school principal 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

The South-Western City Schools Board 

of Education has placed the principal at 

Buckeye Woods Elementary School on 

unpaid administrative leave for reportedly 

violating district policies. 

The motion to approve the recommendation 

by the district superintendent in 

regard to Jenniffer Kauffeld’s employment 

status was made at the Jan. 8 meeting. Its 

members also agreed to consider the termination 

of her new five-year contract that 

began on July 27, 2023. 

District spokesman Evan Debo said considering 

a termination is a “two-pronged 

process” in which Kauffeld will be given the 

opportunity to have a hearing with either 

the board or an impartial referee to “review 

the facts of the investigation conducted by 

the district.” After the proceedings have 

taken place, it will then be determined 

whether sufficient cause exists to terminate 

her contract. 

Debo was unable to give a time frame as 

to when a decision on the future employment 

of Kauffeld may be rendered. 

“It can be a lengthy process,” said the 

district’s executive director of communications. 

An investigation into the conduct of 

Kauffeld, who has been the principal at 

Buckeye Woods Elementary School since 

2011, was launched after the district 

learned of an alleged incident that took 

place during school hours on Nov. 14. 

According to the investigative report 

that was provided by the district after a 

public records request was made, an educator 

at the school reported to Kauffeld their 

concerns about the welfare of a 5-year-old 

student. 

The report states that Kauffeld contacted 

the school nurse, who is not being 

named at this time as they have not been 

charged with a crime or otherwise publicly 

identified by the district. The school nurse 

was not in the building at the time but 

came to the school after receiving the call 

from the principal. In an eight-page memorandum 

sent to the district by Kauffeld, 

she stated she did not consider the situation 

to be an emergency and told the school 

nurse that it could be addressed the following 

day. 

According to the report, the school nurse 

performed a “visual inspection” of the student 

in the school health clinic with 

Kauffeld present in the room. Neither 

Kauffeld nor the school nurse obtained the 

consent of the parents before the visual 

inspection took place. The parents were 

only notified that the visual inspection had 

occurred after the fact and by the school 

nurse. 

The report also stated that neither 

Kauffeld nor the school nurse contacted 

county children services or local law 

enforcement agencies with any concerns. A 

provision in the Ohio Revised Code legally 

requires some professionals to report 

known or suspected child abuse and neglect 

to a public children services agency or 

law enforcement agency — even with no 

physical proof or other ways to validate the 

abuse. 

The district said it immediately placed 

Kauffeld and the school nurse on paid 

administrative leave when they were told 

of the reported incident that took place. 

The parents of the student filed a police 

report with the Grove City Division of 

Police. A press release sent out by the division 

said that the investigator referred all 

case information to the Franklin County 

Prosecutor’s Office. No charges have been 

filed as of Jan. 17. 

The police department also notified the 

Ohio Board of Nursing and made a referral 

to the Ohio Department of Education and 

Franklin County Children Services. 

The district investigation into the 

reported actions of Kauffeld and the school 

nurse was completed last month. The district 

states in the report that it has concluded 

that Kauffeld had “acted inconsistent 

with her job duties and training and 

her role as the principal of the building” 

and that she did not follow board and district 

policies when she facilitated a “visual 

inspection” of the student “all without a 

guardian’s direct consent and in the 

absence of a medical emergency or necessity,” 

and when neither she nor the school 

nurse “contacted Children’s Services.” 

The school nurse, who has been with the 

district since 2000, was also found by the 

district in the report to be in violation of 

the same policies. The school nurse sent 

the district a letter of resignation last 

month but revoked that resignation after 

the Jan. 8 board meeting. 

The district was not able to comment on 

any pending action regarding the employment 

of the school nurse. 

During the meeting, the board appointed 

Timothy Barton to serve as the interim 

principal at Buckeye Woods Elementary. 

He has over three decades of experience as 

an educator and administrator and has 

also served as the principal at Alton Hall 

Elementary School and Galloway Ridge 

Intermediate School. 

Also during the meeting, the board 

heard from the Buckeye Woods Elementary 

School community who came out to show 

their support for Kauffeld. Some in the 

packed room at the district service center 

waved signs urging the board to “Reinstate 

Jenniffer Kauffeld.” 

Among the night’s speakers was Simone 

Amsden, a building substitute at the 

school. She said she has known and worked 

alongside Kauffeld for the last eight years 

and called her the “epitome of how an educator 

should perform and conduct themselves 

day-to-day.” 

She praised Kauffeld for helping 

Buckeye Woods achieve recognition by the 

U.S. Department of Education with their 

Blue Ribbon Schools Program and also for 

improving student academic scores 

throughout her 12 years at the school. 

Amsden asked the board to consider giving 

Kauffeld “a second chance.” 

“You would be giving a second chance to 

someone who tried to protect a student,” 

she said. “Perhaps protocol was not properly 

addressed but let’s also be human and 

understand that no one is perfect and we 

all make mistakes. Mistakes are ultimately 

lessons that help us learn and grow to 

become better the next time around.” 



Messenger photo by Dedra Cordle 

Buckeye Woods staff and community members attended the Jan. 8 South-Western City 

Schools Board of Education meeting to show support for Principal Jenniffer Kauffeld, 

who is under investigation for violating board policy.

ODNR to host Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp art contest 

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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division 

of Wildlife is calling on artists to get ready for the next Ohio 

Wetlands Habitat Stamp contest. Established in 1982, Ohio’s 

duck stamp program is one of the nation’s longest running and 

most successful. 

Submissions for the next Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp competition 

will be accepted Feb. 1-15. The winner of the competition 

will have their work featured on the 2025 Ohio Wetlands Habitat 

Stamp and receive a service contract of $4,000. 

Sales of the Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp have produced more 

than $11 million for wetland habitat protection and conservation. 

Proceeds fund vital wetland projects in Ohio which are important 

to many resident and migratory waterfowl species, other wetland 

birds, and amphibians. 

Ohio is one of the few states that still features hand-painted 

artwork on the state wetlands stamp. 

Artists can choose to depict any of Ohio’s native waterfowl 

species other than American wigeon, canvasbacks, or lesser scaup, 

which were featured on the previous three stamps. All artists ages 

18 and older who reside in the United States are encouraged to 

enter the competition. Artwork will be judged on Feb. 17 by a 

panel of five judges with a conservation background. 

The winning entry will feature a qualifying species of Ohio 

waterfowl. The design may not exceed 18 inches wide by 13 inches 

high, should be displayed on a single white mat of 2½ inches 

width, and be protected by a removable acetate or cellophane 

cover. All two-dimensional art mediums other than digital art and 

photographs are accepted. 

For contest rules, including a list of qualifying species, read the 

Ohio Wildlife Wetlands Stamp Design Contest Rules and Artist 

Packet at wildohio.gov. 

Hunters aged 18 and older are required to purchase an Ohio 

Wetlands Habitat Stamp to hunt waterfowl or migratory birds in 

Ohio, and many wildlife enthusiasts voluntarily purchase a 

Sam Timm’s painting of an American wigeon pair was selected as the winner of the 2023 Ohio Wetlands 

Habitat Stamp Design Competition. 

stamp. Those looking to support wetland restoration 

can purchase the Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp for 

$15 at wildohio.gov. 

The mission of the Division of Wildlife is to conserve 

and improve fish and wildlife resources and their habitats 

for sustainable use and appreciation by all. ODNR 

ensures a balance between wise use and protection of 

our natural resources for the benefit of all. 

Visit ohiodnr.gov for additional information. 

Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) 

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Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

Renne Meyer, an employee at the Prairie 

Township Community Center, shops for 

new coats for her nieces, ages 6 and 7, 

during the Subaru Loves to Help Coat 

Giveaway on Jan. 16. Hosted at the 

westside recreation facility, children 

and families were able to pick out new 

coats and winter accessories with the 

assistance of helpful deputies with the 

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the 

employees at Byers Automotive. The 

warm winter gear was made and distributed 

by Operation Warm, a national 

non-profit organization that facilitates 

the distribution of thousands of coats 

and shows to children across the country. 

Right, Chief Jim Gilbert packs up extra 

coats to distribute to children who live 

in a nearby housing complex. 

Below, despite being involved in a fierce 

game of pickup basketball moments 

before, friends (from left to right) 

Cameron Overstreet, Saalim Abdi, Zane 

Gibbs, Luke Hunley and Blake Bilger 

temporarily halted the action to shop 

for new winter gear for their siblings. 

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Active Lifestyles 

A bi-monthly feature celebrating the 

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

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 

activities all serve as entertaining ways to 

get out and about while meeting some fitness 

goals. 

Garden or do yard work 

The Office of Disease Prevention and 

Health Promotions says adults should get 

150 minutes of moderate exercise per 

week. Raking leaves, mowing the lawn, 

digging in flower beds, trimming bushes, 

and other outdoor tasks could help a person 

meet this quota in a way that doesn’t 

seem like exercise at all. 

Play games with grandchildren 

Little kids may inspire older adults to be 

more active, as it can be difficult to keep up 

with those youngsters. Take infants or toddlers 

for walks or push them in strollers. 

Attach a child seat or towing carriage to a 

bicycle and ride around the neighborhood. 

Play games that require movement, such 

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

If it’s snowing, have a snowball fight or 

make a snowman in the yard. 

Take up a new hobby 

Find hobbies that incorporate physical 

activity. Perhaps learning to salsa dance or 

taking Zumba will be fun? Pickleball has 

caught on across the nation. The sport is a 

mix of tennis, racquetball and badminton 

that caters to all ages. Joining a bowling 

team is another way to get active and meet 

new people. 

Physical activity is important at any 

age. Seniors can explore fun ways to stay in 

shape and be active to reap all the benefits 

of exercise. 

How women can protect against osteoporosis 

A bone disease that occurs when the 

body loses too much bone, makes too little 

bone or both, osteoporosis can be debilitating. 

According to the National Osteoporosis 

Foundation, osteoporosis is responsible for 

two million broken bones each year, a figure 

that experts predict with rise to three 

million by 2025. 

While anyone can suffer from osteoporosis, 

women are more likely than men to 

develop the disease. Studies suggest that 

while up to one in four men age 50 and 

older will break a bone due to osteoporosis, 

one in two women age 50 and older are 

likely to suffer such a fate. 

The NOF notes that osteoporosis is 

often referred to as a silent disease, with 

many people not even realizing they have 

it until they suffer a fracture. Because of 

the silent nature of osteoporosis and their 

increased vulnerability to it, women may 

want to take the following measures to 

protect themselves against this potentially 

debilitating disease. 

The NOF notes calcium and vitamin D 

are vital to building strong, dense bones 

when you’re young, and both calcium and 

vitamin D keep bones strong and healthy 

as the body ages. Women age 50 and 

younger need 1,000 milligrams of calcium 

each day, while those 51 and older need 

1,200 milligrams each day. Calcium-rich 

foods include dairy products like low- or 

non-fat milk, yogurt and cheese. Women 

age 50 and younger need between 400 and 

800 international units of vitamin D each 

day, while those age 50 and older need 

between 800 and 1,000 IU each day. The 

body can get vitamin D from sunlight and 

supplements or multivitamins. Vitamin D 

is naturally available in just a few foods, 

such as fatty fish like wild-caught salmon 

or tuna. 

Weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening 

exercises help women build and maintain 

bone density. Weight-bearing exercises 

include dancing, high-impact aerobics, 

jogging/running, and tennis, among others. 

Muscle-strengthening activities include 

weightlifting and elastic band exercises. 

The NOF notes that certain positions in 

exercises such as yoga and pilates may not 

be safe for people with osteoporosis or 

those at increased risk of broken bones. 

Speak to a physical therapist about which 

positions or exercises to avoid. 

It’s not just the foods you eat that can 

help or hurt you in the fight against osteoporosis. 

Heavy consumption of alcohol can 

contribute to bone loss, while drinks that 

contain caffeine, including coffee, tea and 

sodas, can decrease calcium absorption 

and contribute to bone loss as well. Drink 

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Why it pays for seniors to maintain good credit 

The benefits of maintaining good credit 

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home. Those rewards can benefit anyone, 

but they’re especially enticing to young 

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That could be a byproduct of years 

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• Home buying and borrowing: Buying a 

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completely out of the real estate market. In 

its 2020 State of the Nation’s Housing 

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Studies of Harvard University reported 

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Maintaining strong credit after retirement 

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Funeral etiquette: What to wear, 

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No attention-grabbing wardrobe choice or overly 

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Your heart is full, but you mind draws a blank 

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Franklin County Board of Commissioners: 

President Kevin L. Boyce • Commissioner John O’Grady, and Commissioner Erica C. Crawley 

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 

Offers Programs to Help Seniors 

Thrive, Age in Place 

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

has been widely known for its exemplary work on behalf of 

older adults. Adhering to its mission in providing centralized 

access to diverse programs, the Office on Aging provides 

services and programs to approximately 60,000 

seniors every year. 

Through compassion and empowerment, the agency provides 

Franklin County seniors ages 60 and older individualized 

services and connectivity to community resources to 

help them age in place. The agency’s most popular program, 

Franklin County Senior Options, offers services such 

as Home-Delivered Meals, Personal Care, Respite Care, 

Homemaker Services, Medical Transportation, Emergency 

Response Systems and Minor Home Repair. These services 

help ease the minds of family members by connecting them 

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

older parent, family member or friend with limited abilities. 

programs. These programs are in place to assist caregivers 

and kinship families with free, short-term services that are 

available once a calendar year. Services include, but are not 

limited to, assistance with appliances, mattress and box 

spring sets, as well as utility and rental assistance. 

The Office on Aging also administers Adult Protective Services 

(APS) to protect older adults susceptible to abuse, 

neglect and exploitation. APS provides case planning, 

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

link them to the appropriate agencies for services. 

To learn more about the Franklin County Office on Aging 

and the services available, call (614) 525-6200 or visit 

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At Family Practice WestCare, our patients get 

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At the dawn of a new year, it’s not 

uncommon for people take inventory of 

their personal health and strive to make 

positive changes. Being more conscientious 

of the foods they put into their bodies is a 

start, but some individuals may wonder if 

supplementation can help them go one step 

further. 

Nutrition Insight reports that 77 percent 

of American adults consume dietary 

supplements, and Nutraceuticals World 

indicates 98 percent of adult supplement 

users are taking vitamins and minerals. 

Individuals considering supplements 

should always discuss them with their 

physicians prior to including them in their 

health regimens. Even those who haven’t 

considered supplements can discuss them 

with their physicians, as Harvard Health, 

MedlinePlus and the U.S. National 

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can provide some significant benefits. 

•Vitamin A (retinoids/carotene): Beta 

carotene can be converted into vitamin A 

as needed. It plays an important role in 

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also is involved with bone growth. 

•Vitamin B1 (thiamin): Helps convert 

food into energy, and is essential for brain 

health and nerve function. 

•Vitamin B2 (riboflavin): This works 

with other B vitamins by promoting 

growth and the production of red blood 

cells. 

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How different vitamins affect the body 

food into energy. It’s also essential for 

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•Vitamin E (tocopherol): An antioxidant 

that helps the body form red blood 

cells and use vitamin K. Scientists also are 

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The Year of the Ohio State Parks 

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has officially 

declared 2024 as the Year of Ohio 

State Parks. This declaration marks the 

75th anniversary of Ohio State Parks and 

underscores the state’s commitment to preserving 

its natural wonders and expanding 

outdoor adventures. 

“Ohio’s state parks, where admission is 

always free, give visitors an opportunity to 

gain a deeper appreciation of Ohio’s natural 

heritage,” said DeWine. “The Year of 

Ohio State Parks is the perfect time to visit 

one or more of Ohio’s 75 state parks, experience 

our state’s natural beauty, and 

actively participate in the preservation of 

these treasured lands.” 

Ohio’s state parks and waterways are 

renowned for their breathtaking landscapes 

and diverse recreational opportunities. 

The Ohio Department of Natural 

Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and 

Watercraft plays a pivotal role in safeguarding 

these resources, ensuring that 

Ohioans can continue to enjoy the many 

Free legal advice 

The Legal Aid Society of Columbus will 

offer free legal advice the third Tuesday of 

each month at the Westland Area Library, 

4740 West Broad St. Representatives will 

be on hand from 4 to 6 p.m. to discuss noncriminal 

legal matters like health benefits, 

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“We are excited to celebrate what we 

believe to be the best state park system in 

the country,” ODNR Director Mary Mertz 

said. “We have exceptional employees who 

show a passion for our parks day in and 

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Park staff serve as stewards and caretakers 

of the parks, preserving the state’s 

natural and cultural history. The Year of 

Ohio State Parks is an historic celebration, 

emphasizing the outstanding opportunities 

statewide to honor and appreciate some of 

the world’s most iconic outdoor destinations. 

“We are proud of our parks, and everything 

they have to offer to Ohioans and 

those who travel across state lines,” 

Division of Parks and Watercraft Chief 

Glen Cobb said. “For 75 years we’ve welcomed 

visitors, and we encourage them 

now to join in this statewide celebration.” 


Blood drive 

The American Red Cross will host a 

blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 

DeWine’s proclamation highlights the 

pivotal role state parks have played to 

expand access to the outdoors for people of 

all backgrounds. Through a variety of safe 

and equitable outdoor activities and 

events, state parks foster stronger social 

ties, celebrate Ohio’s rich culture, and 

showcase the state’s remarkable ecosystem. 

Ohio started designating properties as 

official state parks in 1949 when lawmakers 

created the Ohio Department of 

Natural Resources. ODNR is also celebrating 

a department-wide 75th anniversary 

throughout 2024 by highlighting the 

achievements of all 12 divisions, including 

the Division of Parks and Watercraft. 

For more information and to stay updated 

on the 75th anniversary celebration 

events and activities as well as all the programming 

the state parks have to offer, 

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2024 Election 

Plans 

Revealed 

It is not my intention to be a candidate for reelection 

to the Ohio House of Representatives 

in 2024. I soon will notify the Franklin County 

Board of Elections of my withdrawal from the 

upcoming Republican primary. 

Although I value the work I have helped to accomplish 

this past year, it has been an immense 

challenge to balance legislative activities with 

the business I manage. I feel that I have not 

done and cannot do both well. 2020 was to 

have been my business’s breakout year—when 

COVID hit. By mid-2022, when we had sufficiently 

recovered from COVID, I became a lastminute 

candidate for this position when Laura 

Lanese opted not to run for reelection. Business 

expansion plans again were put on hold. The 

window of opportunity may close if I don’t act 

soon. In addition, two different major publishers 

have approached my business colleagues 

and me to write a definitive study guide for the 

new digital SAT. (My company partners with 

high schools in several states to provide quality 

SAT and ACT preparation for students at very affordable 

prices.) 

Making my decision easier is the appearance of 

two excellent individuals who have filed for my 

party’s primary—Shafi Shafat and Brian Garvine. 

Shafi has an accomplished business background, 

founded the Somali Columbus Chamber 

of Commerce, and, as a new American, is 

trying to bring others into the Republican frame 

of thought of limited government, free market 

capitalism, and common-sense values. Brian, a 

local attorney in private practice, has a long history 

of civic involvement and elected experience. 

A former Ashville City Councilman, he has 

served on local, state, and national boards for 

various organizations. 

It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve in the 

Ohio General Assembly. It is an awesome responsibility 

with which I have been entrusted 

and one I take very seriously. The opportunity 

to do good and make a difference for our community, 

as well as for the citizens of the State of 

Ohio, is unsurpassed. For the remainder of my 

term, which runs through December 31 of this 

year, I will continue to do my best to represent 

our community in a responsive and effective 

manner and to advocate for all of us in the Ohio 

House of Representatives. 

(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 portions of Franklin 

and Jackson Townships. He reports regularly on 

his activities in this position and his campaign has 

paid for this communication with you.) 

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Kings Kids Daycare 

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PETS 

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COLLECTIBLES 

Old Collectible 45 & 78 

Records & Books. 

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MISCELLANEOUS 

FOR SALE 

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cartridge, new extra drum 

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RENTALS 

HILLTOP DOUBLE 

3 BR, off street parking, 

Rent $1000/mo, dep. same 

2 BR Upper Unit, balcony 

Rent $900/mo, dep. same 

Bill Weygandt Realtor 

614-226-6767 

Eakin-1 Br Apt, crpt, appls. 

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xClassified Services 

CLEANING 

HOUSE CLEANING 

20 Years Exp. 

Call Judy 614-746-0273 

CONCRETE 

GALLION 

CUSTOM CONCRETE LLC 

Specializing in Custom Colors & 

Custom Designs of Concrete. 

Including Remove & Replace 

46 yrs exp & Free Est. 

Licensed & Insured 

Reputation Built 

On Quality 

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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 

AJ’s Concrete, 

Masonry 

Good Work - Fair Prices 

Block Foundations 

Driveways • Sidewalks 

Colored/Stamped Concrete 

Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests. 

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Need Help With W 

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Plaster Repair 

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Metal Studs 

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Custom Home Builders 

Commercial Projects 

Affordable Prices 

Call Randy 

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Residential/Commercial - BIA 

GUTTERS 

Dave’s Gutter Serv. 

Cleaned, Repaired, Installed, 

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614-875-9361/614-205-9057 

HAULING 

DEAN’S HAULING 

614-276-1958 

HEATING & COOLING 

HVAC & A/C 

Fast Service - Licensed 

614-633-9694 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

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 

614-332-3320 

KLAUSMAN HOME 

IMPROVEMENT 

Siding-Windows- 

Doors-Roofing-Soffit- 

Fascia-Gutters-Trim 

Earn FREE Seamless 

Gutters with Siding Over 

1000 Sq. Ft. 

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SW/W 

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Owner & Operator 

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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 

7/30 A&M 

1/7 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. 

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614-419-3977 

or 614-863-9912 

HOME 

MAINTENANCE 

BATH REMODELS 

Expert Craftsmanship 

20 yrs exp - Sr. Discount 

614-633-9695 

LAWN CARE 

LET US MAINTAIN 

YOUR LAWN & GARDEN 

FOR YOU 

Summer, Spring, 

Winter or Fall 

WE DO IT ALL!!!! 

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Mulching, Hauling, 

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Home Maint. 

Free Ests. Low Rates 

$20 & Up 

Kevin - 614-905-3117 

PLASTERING 

Plaster & Stucco 

NEW AND 

REPAIR 

Established 1917 

Geo. F. Neff & Co. 

614-274-5629 

Classified Services 

10/15 

A/M 

HANDYMAN SERVICES 

614-235-1819 

HOME 

REMODELING 

PAINTING 

BESTQUALITY 

40 yrs exp. I do the Work! 

Daniel - 614-226-4221 

A C 

PAINTING 

15 Years Exp. 

No Job 

Too Small! 

Call for Free Quote 

Aaron 

614-625-6543 

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 

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24 Hrs., 7 Days/Week 

No Overtime Charges 

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Call For A Free Phone Estimate 

$100.00 For Any Small Drain 

614-622-4482 

30% OFF with AD 

POOL/SPA 

MAINTENANCE 

K&L Spa Cleaning 

Hot Tub Cleaning and 

Weekly Maintenance 

Keith 614-316-9809 

POWER WASHING 

ABURTO 

PRESSURE WASHING 

•Homes •Roofs •Gutters 

•Driveways •Sidewalks 

•Parking Lots 

Quality • Free Estimates 

Competitive Prices 

614-927-8968 

ROOFING 

ROBINSON ROOFING 

&REPAIRS 

30 yrs exp. Lifetime Cols 

Resident. Reas. Rates. 

Dennis Robinson 

614-330-3087, 732-3100 

SEWING MACHINE 

REPAIR 

REPAIR all makes 24 hr. 

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SNOW BLOWER 

REPAIR 

TREMONT 

MOWER REPAIR 

1/7 

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Electric & Gas Powered 

Snow Blowers 

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TREE SERVICES 

Warren Brewer Tree Service 

• Tree Removal 

• Tree Trimming 

• Stump Grinding 

1/7 

A&M 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568 

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Al-Anon 

Al-Anon meetings are taking place from 

6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at West 

Jefferson United Methodist Church, 36 S. 

clubs and meetings 

Center St. Al-Anon is a fellowship of relatives 

and friends of alcoholics who share 

their experiences, strength, and hope to 

solve their common problems. 


In Entertainment 

A wildly absurd story 

in “Self Reliance” 

ALKIRE ROAD 

CHURCH OF CHRIST 

2779 Alkire Road, Grove City, OH 43123 

614-875-1028 

Sunday Morning Bible Class: 9:30 AM 

Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 AM 

Sunday Evening Worship: 6:00 PM 

Wednesday Evening Bible Class: 7:00 PM 

www.alkirechurchofchrist.org 

GLENWOOD UM CHURCH 

2833 Valleyview Dr. 

(Corner of Valleyview & Hague Ave.) 

(614) 274-8469 

Rev. Dr. Kevin Orr 

Join us for In-Person 

Sunday Worship at 10:45 a.m. or 

Join us for Online Worship at 

Glenwood UMC YouTube 

http://tinyurl.com/GlenwoodUMC 

Please visit the 

Westside Church 

of your choice. 

List your Worship 

Services here. 

For info. call 614-272-5422 

Be a Part of Our Local Worship Guide 

Our upcoming Worship Guide is geared toward celebrating faith and helping readers connect with 

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this very special section distributed to more than 25,000 households in the Westside area. 

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

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GALLOWAY 

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 

6191 Hall Road 

Galloway, OH 43119 

(614) 878-5015 

Worship @10:45 a.m. 

Where every single one of 

God's children is welcome! 

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS UMC 

775 Galloway Rd., Galloway 

Telephone: 614-878-4530 

www.wherefriendsaremade.org 

9:00am - Contemporary Worship 

10:30am - Traditional Worship 

SPAGHETTI DINNER 

Feb. 10 @ 5pm 

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE 

Feb. 14 @ 7pm. 

On Jan. 19, 1924, Collier’s magazine 

published a short story titled “The Hounds 

of Zaroff,” better known today as “The 

Most Dangerous Game.” Written by 

Richard Connell and illustrated by 

Wilmont Emerton Heitland, it centers 

around a big game hunter who ends up 

being hunted for sport by his fellow man. 

Widely considered to be one of the most 

influential short stories ever written, it 

would inspire thousands of authors and 

screenwriters to put their own spin on the 

wealthy hunting the less fortunate solely 

for their own entertainment. 

One such screenwriter who found inspiration 

in the original short story that 

debuted a century ago was actor Jake 

Johnson, who is best known as the endearingly 

schlubby bartender Nick Miller in 

Fox’s hit sitcom “New Girl.” While putting 

pen to paper during the pandemic lockdown 

of 2020, he envisioned a slightly happier 

tale of the award-winning short story, 

complete with a romantic element and a 

message about the positives of human connection. 

Although the story within the film 

itself can be a little hit and miss, “Self 

Reliance” is overall an amusing watch, 

albeit wildly absurd. 

In the movie, which is now streaming on 

Hulu, Johnson plays Tommy, a 30-something-year-old 

man whose life is a constant 

cycle of mundane tasks. He wakes up in 

the morning at 7 a.m., hops on his elliptical, 

hate watches the news, goes to work, 

heads out for an evening drink solo, and 

goes home to his mother’s house to do it all 

over again. The only occasional change in 

this well-worn pattern is when Tommy 

stops by his ex-girlfriend Theresa’s 

(Natalie Morales) house where he thinks 

about knocking to finally ask what went 

wrong in their relationship but leaves 

before he can put his fist to the door. 

Tommy is not so obtuse that he does not 

know that he is stuck in an abyss-sized rut, 

but he also doesn’t know what he can do to 

get himself out of it. Then comes a once-ina-lifetime 

encounter with an actor who 

offers him a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity 

to change his ways. The only caveat is that 

it just might end up with him being killed. 

While out for a walk one evening, 

Tommy is approached by Andy Samberg 

(playing a parodic version of himself) who 

tells him about a dark web reality show 

where hunters stalk a willing individual 

for 30 days. If they catch the individual, 

they die. If they do not, the individual collects 

$1 million. At first, Tommy doesn’t 

see the appeal of the game — “My life sucks 

but I don’t want to die,” he states — but 

then he is offered a somewhat attractive 

loophole: The only way he can be killed is if 

he is found alone. 

The Reel Deal 

Dedra Cordle 

To Tommy, the 

loophole seems like 

an easy enough way 

around an almost 

certain demise; just 

keep someone by 

your side at all 

times and collect a 

nice paycheck for the effort. So he agrees to 

the terms of the game but is horrified to 

learn that no one in his immediate family 

is willing to stick by his side every second 

of the day for a month straight. (Note: It is 

not that they do not want to — although it 

can be debated — but it is more like they do 

not believe him and the rules of this 

absurd game.) 

Using what little money he has left, 

Tommy pays a sweet, unhoused man 

named James (a brilliant Biff Wiff) to 

shadow him day and night but he turns out 

to be somewhat unreliable on the job. 

Feeling as if he needs a backup plan, he 

meets a woman named Maddy (Anna 

Kendrick) who tells him she is also a participant 

in this twisted reality show. 

Believing that the odds will be in their 

favor should they stick together, the two 

recluses form a quick bond but things may 

not be as they seem with the woman who 

appeared in Tommy’s life virtually out of 

nowhere. 

Although “Self Reliance” might seem too 

far-fetched to pull off on paper, its execution 

is deceptively competent and confident, 

most of it largely due to the amiable 

skill of the actors involved. Johnson and 

Kendrick work well together, and all the 

secondary characters seem to bring a wink 

and a smile to the ridiculous story within 

the movie. The sense of fun they seem to be 

having with the material is infectious, as is 

the charm they bring to this oddball movie. 

Despite the heaviness of the century-old 

source material, there is no such darkness 

that lurks within this movie. On occasion, 

it makes you feel as if it will venture into 

some shadowed corners but it pulls up at 

the last moment to offer a laugh or an 

absurd observation instead. While that 

may annoy those who are looking for something 

more serious, it’s sometimes nice to 

watch something light and weird instead. 

Grade: C+ 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff 

writer and columnist.

Westside Messenger - January 28th, 2024

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