Groveport Messenger - February 25th, 2024

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February 25 - March 9, 2024 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XLI, No. 15 

Giant delivery delayed 

By Rick Palsgrove 

Groveport Editor 

The movement of huge and heavy equipment 

along Groveport area roads headed 

for Licking County has been delayed. 

According to Groveport Police Chief 

Casey Adams, the first of potentially 18 to 

20 shipments - possibly over a 36 week 

period in two week intervals - of the giant 

equipment had been expected to crawl 

through Groveport on Feb. 10. But, Adams 

said the delivery was delayed by logistical 

issues elsewhere. 

“The first shipment may come through 

Groveport in late February or early 

March,” said Adams, who added that, as of 

mid-February, the state had not yet issued 

permits for the transport. “The actual days 

of the shipment are still to be determined.” 

However, according to Ohio Department of 

Transportation Press Secretary Matt 

Bruning, there is no set schedule yet for when 

each load will move or at what intervals. 

“What I can tell you about the route is 

that our permits folks do a great deal of 

analysis to ensure the infrastructure can 

handle the loads and that the loads will fit 

vertically and horizontally,” said Bruning. 

Special trucks, ranging from 200 to 250 

feet long, will transport the mammoth 

equipment weighing several tons and towering 

up from 16 to 20 feet tall, from the 

Rickenbacker Airport area to the new, $20 

billion Intel semiconductor chip factory 

complex in Licking County. The equipment 

being hauled will be used in making semiconductor 

chips at the new Intel facility. 

The massive things will pass through 

Groveport several times this year. 

Bruning said these dimensions appear 

accurate for the largest loads, but not all 

loads will be this large. 

“Permits issued will range from 120,000 

pounds gross weight (load and equipment) 

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Bruning, who added that not all of these 

loads are related to Intel. 

The shipments will be accompanied by 

six Ohio Highway Patrol and 13 Columbus 

Police cruisers, according to Adams. 

“We are awaiting weekly updates from 

the Ohio Department of Transportation 

and state officials indicated they will give 

us a week’s notice of the coming of the 

equipment,” said Adams. “It’s all tentative. 

We have nothing in black and white yet. 

It’s like nailing Jello to a wall. There are 

more unknowns than knowns.” 

Adams said he asked for communication 

among all the governments and transport 

partners involved because of the impact 

the delivery of the giant equipment will 

have on Groveport area residents, businesses, 

and schools regarding road closures, 

traffic, and logistics. 

“Our plan is to give as much advance 

notice as possible to key stakeholders and 

the general public,” said Bruning. “We 

want people to be able to plan around these 

loads coming through to help minimize disruption 

as much as possible.” 

Adams said the humongous equipment 

cannot be transported on interstate freeways 

because it will not fit under overpasses, 

so local roads must be used. The equipment 

will be trucked from Manchester, 

Ohio, on the Ohio River and through 

Central Ohio to Licking County. He said it 

could take 10 to 12 days for the equipment 

to travel to the Rickenbacker area after its 

arrival in Ohio. 

Groveport City Administrator B.J. King 

stated at Groveport City Council’s Feb. 12 

meeting that the first shipment was 

recently unloaded at Manchester. 

“But we still don’t know when the shipments 

will be passing through Groveport,” 

said King. 

Bruning said details about the actual 

delivery route are not confirmed and are 

being finalized. 

However, Adams speculated the trucks 

might haul the giant equipment north on 

State Route 317 using the south bound 

lanes so they can avoid the traffic light 

framework. Utility lines would have to be 

moved and some trees trimmed in places 

along the journey so the gigantic equipment 

can pass by. Adams said the trucks 

could park for the night on Old Bixby Road 

before heading out again the next day east 

on Bixby Road to U.S. Route 33. The load 

would travel east bound on U.S. Route 33 

in the west bound lanes to Gender Road. 

See GIANT, page 2 

Messenger photos by Sarah Slayman 

Sweetheart 

Concert 

Groveport Town Hall was filled with 

music from the band Krash Landing as 

well as dancing, food, and fun at the 

annual Sweetheart Concert on Feb. 10. 

At right, Nate Konot, 15, and Faith 

Murphy-Pickett, 15, enjoyed the event 

as well as each other’s company. 

(Below) Bill and Cynthia Boles attend 

the Sweetheart Concert each year and 

are often recognized as the best 

dressed of the crowd. 

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Honoring Black History 

As we celebrate Black History Month, let us not only reflect 

on the past but also commit ourselves to building 

a brighter future. As your State Senator, I am honored 

to stand in solidarity with you during Black History 

Month, a time dedicated to commemorating the resilience, 

achievements, and cultural richness of the 

Black community. This month serves as a poignant reminder 

of the struggles and triumphs that have shaped 

our nation. From the courageous leaders of the Civil 

Rights Movement to the trailblazing innovators who 

have revolutionized every facet of society, Black Americans 

have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. 

Their unwavering determination in the face 

of adversity and their relentless pursuit of justice continue 

to inspire us all. 

However, Black History Month is not merely a time for 

reflection; it is a call to action. At the community level, 

there are countless ways to honor Black History Month 

and contribute to its celebration. Here are a few suggestions: 

Support Black-Owned Businesses. 

Patronize Black-owned businesses in your community 

and amplify their voices through social media and 

word-of-mouth recommendations. By investing in the 

economic success of Black entrepreneurs, we can promote 

economic empowerment and foster a more equitable 

society. 

Attend public hearings and meetings where issues 

affecting black communities are discussed. 

These hearings provide an opportunity for community 

members to voice their concerns, share their experiences, 

and advocate for change directly to lawmakers 

and policymakers. By showing up and speaking out, 

you can ensure all voices and perspectives are heard 

and considered in the decision-making process. 

Engage directly with your elected officials. 

Writing letters, making phone calls, and scheduling 

meetings with local government officials and state legislators 

are all powerful tools for advocacy. Building relationships 

with your elected officials and holding us 

accountable can help drive positive change from the 

ground up. 

Get involved with local organizations and advocacy 

groups actively working to address issues facing 

black communities. 

These groups often have deep connections and relationships 

with state government officials and can provide 

valuable insights and support for your advocacy 

efforts. By collaborating with problem solvers who are 

dedicated to advancing black communities, you can 

amplify your impact and contribute to meaningful 

change in your community and beyond. 

Together, let us strive to create a society where every 

individual is valued, respected, and empowered to live 

up to their fullest God-given potential. By honoring the 

legacy of Black Americans, we can forge a more just and 

unified future for generations to come. 

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James M. Palsgrove 

James M. Palsgrove, 94, of 

Groveport, went home to heaven on 

Feb. 16, 2024. He was preceded in 

death by his beloved wife of 68 years, 

Jeannette (Woods) Palsgrove; his parents 

Millard and Edna Palsgrove; and 

his brothers Robert and Ted Palsgrove. 

He is survived by his sisters Carol 

Shannon and Susie Jones; daughter, 

Sandra Seelenbinder (Greg); his sons 

James Jr. (Connie) and Richard 

Palsgrove; his granddaughters Kristen 

Conkey (Andy) and Kathleen (Jared) 

Van Hoose; and his great-granddaughters 

Charlotte and Addison Conkey. 

James grew up on a farm in Madison 

Township and graduated from 

Groveport Madison High School in 

1947. He was employed by Palsgrove 

Manufacturing and later for many 

years at Columbia Gas of Ohio. James 

was an avid golfer and after retirement 

could be found on the golf course five 

days a week and was still playing as of 

April 2023. He was a long time member 

of Asbury United Methodist Church 

South and a long time resident of 

Groveport, Ohio. He will be greatly 

missed by his family and friends. 

Friends may call at Asbury United 

Methodist Church South on Feb. 24 at 

10 a.m. with funeral service at 11 a.m. 

Interment follows at Franklin Hills 

Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, 

donations may be made to Asbury 

United Methodist Church South, 4760 

Winchester Pike, Canal Columbus, OH 

43232. To leave online condolences, 

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Requests for a zoning change and 

annexation regarding the development of 

the proposed construction of a 212,000 

square foot freezer/cooler facility on 18 

acres on the north side of Groveport Road 

just west of Saltzgaber Road have been 

withdrawn by the applicant. 

The proposed development had also 

included a smaller parcel that could have 

been marketed for retail use. 

As a result of the applicant’s withdrawal, 

Groveport City Council voted to indefinitely 

postpone the legislation regarding 

the requests at its Feb. 12 meeting. 

Nate Green of the Montrose Group told 

Groveport City Council in October that the 

proposed development would be a $42 million 

investment in land and the facility. He 

said the facility could bring 100 jobs to the 

area and generate a possible $166,000 per 

year in income tax revenue for the city of 

Groveport. 

He said the facility could handle items 

such as food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, 

and nutritional products. It would use 

freon as its cooling agent. 

“If and when the applicants are ready to 

come forward again, they can initiate new 

legislation, but the process would start 

completely over,” said Groveport Law 

Director Kevin Shannon. 

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Project postponed; leash law tightened 

Dog leash rule tightened 

Council approved legislation to tighten 

the leash regarding dogs in public places. 

The action amends the city’s general 

offense code 505.01, titled “Dogs and other 

animals running at large” by adding the 

sentence, “Keep the dog under the reasonable 

control of some person by a leash 

when walking upon any public place.” 

Groveport Law Director Kevin Shannon 

said the law is enforceable by the police 

and offenders could be subject to a fine up 

to $150 plus court costs. 

“As we review our codes, it seems like a 

proactive move to make to assure safety of 

the community,” said Groveport City 

Administrator B.J. King. 

King said the term “public place” 

includes parks and publicly owned facilities, 

including sidewalks. He said there is 

no leash length requirement. He said the 

revision to the law does not impact dogs on 

private property. 

“Dogs can be off leash on private property,” 

said King. 

Per another existing city ordinance, people 

are prohibited from bringing animals to 

city sponsored event and festival areas, 

such as Apple Butter Day, Fourth of July 

celebration, and KidsFest. This law does 

not apply to guide or service dogs, police 

dogs, animal exhibits at the events, or pets 

on residential properties within the event 

area. 

GIANT 

Continued from page 1 

Adams said it is uncertain how long it will take the shipments 

to proceed from Rickenbacker to Bixby Road. 

“I’ve been told it could take an hour to an hour and a half, but 

I’ll believe it when I see it,” said Adams. 

Adams said it is possible there will be additional smaller shipments 

after the initial large ones and that he was informed those 

would proceed north on State Route 317 to U.S. 33. 

Groveport city officials are concerned about traffic and utility 

disruption caused by the shipments as well as potential damage to 

the road beds due to the crushing weight of the equipment being 

hauled. 

“The weight scares me,” said Groveport City Councilman 

Shawn Cleary. “We’re not paying for torn up roads.” 

King said a video of the road conditions will be made before the 

shipments pass through and there will be a maintenance clause 

and bond as part of the process. 

Adams noted the Madison Township Fire Department has to 

make arrangements for mutual aid in case its emergency vehicles 

are blocked by the shipments. He added that the haulers will have 

to deal with getting around the Rickenbacker Air Show traffic and 

the Pelotonia bicycle tour on shipments later this year. He said 

there are concerns about how the big trucks with their heavy 

cargo could negotiate the roundabout at State Route 317 and Rohr 

Road. 

City of Groveport officials have requested portable message 

boards be situated on State Route 317, on either end, at least five 

days prior to the movement that will indicate “Expect traffic 

delays - Next ‘X’ days — heavy equipment movement — Expect 

Detours,” or some similar language. 

City officials also require a permit be filed for any tree trimming 

of tree limbs that overhang in the right of way that is under 

the jurisdiction of the city of Groveport. 

According to city officials, no hauls can occur until the Franklin 

County Engineer issues a special/heavy haul permit on behalf of 

the city of Groveport and until all conditions are met.


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Students in Groveport Madison High School’s construction trades program got 

approval to partner with the city of Groveport on future projects 

A city/student partnership 



The city of Groveport and students in 

Groveport Madison High School’s construction 

trades program are moving forward on 

a project to build a shelterhouse in Cruiser 

Park. 

City officials and the construction 

trades program instructor Chad Gibbs 

began discussions last fall about what 

potential building projects the students 

could undertake in the city. They decided 

the first project would be constructing the 

shelterhouse at Cruiser Park, located 

along Bixby Road and Old Hamilton Road. 

The city will fund the materials and the 

students will do the design and construction 

work. 

“The shelterhouse will be 16x20 feet,” 

said Groveport City Administrator B.J. 

King, who added the project will only cost 

the city $3,500 in building materials, 

which is a substantial savings because he 

said it otherwise would cost $15,000 to 

build the shelterhouse. 

A private company will donate the concrete 

for the project, according to King. 

Groveport City Councilman Shawn 

Cleary said the students are “excited” 

about the project. 

“This will help them learn and it will 

also be a nice addition to our park system,” 

said Cleary. 

Added Mayor Lance Westcamp regarding 

the construction trades students and 

their instructor, “It’s a great program for 

the high school.” 

Councilman Ed Dildine said last fall 

that the shelterhouse project could become 

a partnership that could lead to similar 

yearly projects in the city. 

“This is great learning opportunity for 

these students,” said King. “There’s so 

much we can do with them.” 

Gibbs said the reason he wanted the 

students in the program to work with the 

city of Groveport is to get the students 

involved with projects for their community. 

“Doing projects for your city gives you a 

sense of pride and trust,” said Gibbs last 

fall. “I want the city to see all of the hard 

work these students put in daily learning 

to be laborers, journeymen, supervisors for 

the future. I want the community to see the 

good things our students have to offer, not 

just the past bad things. Our students are 

so much more than what people see. This is 

the beginning of a long relationship 

between the city of Groveport and the high 

school for future projects.” 

About construction trades program 

The Groveport Madison High School 

construction trades program, which began 

in 2018, prepares students for careers in 

designing, planning, managing, building, 

and maintaining commercial, industrial 

and residential structures and infrastructures. 

Students in the program may continue 

into registered apprenticeship or traditional 

post-secondary programs. 

The students in the construction trades 

program have built several structures, 

including: the new visitors’ concession 

stand at Cruiser Stadium at Groveport 

Madison High School; a concession stand 

for the high school Cruiser baseball field; 

“cubbies” created in the dugouts of the 

Cruiser softball program where players 

can store batting helmets, batting gloves 

and field gloves; a playhouse for Little 

Cruisers Preschool; a deck at the softball 

concession stand; Adirondack chairs; garden 

sheds; a project for the Groveport 

Madison Area Community Choir; 10x10 

barn sheds; raised planters; birdhouses 

that were donated to the wildlife department; 

projects at the high school for classrooms; 

and personal projects students 

keep. More plans are in the works. 

According to Gibbs, jobs in the construction 

fields are in demand. Companies offer 

paid apprenticeship programs and paid 

post education. He said companies pay 

high dollars for students skilled in the 

trades fields. 

Gibbs said the program helps replenish 

the construction field with “young, motivated 

students who love to build projects 

for others no matter the size.” 

“This gives the student the knowledge 

to be self sufficient and the ability to work 

as a team,” said Gibbs. “Not all students 

are meant to go to college, some go right to 

the work force. This way they will graduate 

with a certificate to work in the field.” 

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Groveport Easter egg hunt 

The city of Groveport will host its annual 

“Easter Eggs-perience” at Heritage Park, 

551 Wirt Road, on March 23 from 10 a.m. to 

noon. Children ages 0-12 years old are invited 

to search for eggs, with several hidden 

throughout Heritage Park in front of the log 

house for ages 0-4 at 10 a.m. and around 

Palm’s Pond for ages 5-12 at 10:10 a.m. 

One lucky winner from each egg hunt 

who finds the egg with the winning ticket 

will receive a marvelous prize. Visit the 

Log House and meet the Easter Bunny and 

his friendly helpers, who will have a 

delightful goodie bag for each child who visits. 

Enjoy the petting zoo, bounce house, 

face painting, and holiday selfie station on 

the stage. Bring your own basket or bag, 

dress appropriately for the weather. 

Papa’s Donut and Coffee truck will be 

available to purchase delicious treats and 

beverages during the festivities. 

Wagnalls Memorial Gala 

The Wagnalls Memorial Foundation 

invites everyone to spend an elegant 

evening at The Wagnalls Memorial, 150 E. 

Columbus St., Lithopolis, to celebrate this 

nearly 100-year-old beauty and historic 

landmark of the community on March 2 

from 7-10 p.m. The “Strings for Spring” 


gala, presented by the Options Medical 

Foundation, features the Bobby Floyd Trio 

(jazz), art, silent and live auctions, and 

includes appetizers and libations. Tickets 

are $100 per person of which a portion is 

tax deductible. Ticket proceeds benefit The 

Wagnalls Memorial Foundation and the 

proceeds from the auctions benefit the 

Wagnalls Memorial Preservation Fund. 

The Wagnalls Memorial Preservation Fund 

was established to perform restorations on 

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Our Pictorial Past by Rick Palsgrove 

Groveport Heritage Society 

to meet at Log House 

The next meeting of the Groveport 

Heritage Society will be held at the Log 

House in Heritage Park, 551 Wirt Road, on 

Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. 

There are several things on the agenda 

as the group approaches the new year with 

ideas to enhance the preservation of 

Groveport’s history. 

Plans are continuing for increased canal 

signage, conducting field trips for elementary 

students in the area, and planning 

programs. 


Irish music concert 

Groveport Town Hall, 648 Main St., will 

host an Irish music concert featuring Irish 

dancers on March 2 from 10:45 a.m. to 

12:30 p.m. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. 

Admission is free. 

The event features Irish-themed 

refreshments. Performers include dancers 

from Richens Timm Irish Dance and the 

enchanting music of Ladies of Longford. 

Spots are limited. 

This event is now at full capacity. 

Call 614-836-3333 to be added to the 

waiting list. 

Photo courtesy of the Groveport Heritage Museum 

Log house renovations in the 1990s 

The1815-era log house located in Groveport’s Heritage Park underwent significant 

historical renovations in 1995-96. The rear kitchen section that was detached when 

the structure was moved in 1975 from its original site at Main and Madison streets 

(where the Post Office now stands) was reattached during the renovations. 

Workers also disassembled the house and rebuilt it to strengthen it structurally. 

The porch was added to the east side of the house and plumbing was installed to 

enable the building to be used for a wider variety of community activities. 

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In its nearly century of existence, 

Wagnalls Memorial Library in Lithopolis 

has compiled quite a collection of books 

and other archival material rich in information 

for those seeking 

knowledge. 

But the latest display 

at the library is 

for seekers of another 

kind - those who have 

lost their stuff. 

Called the 

“Wagnalls Lost and 

Found Collection,” 

library officials 

describe it as, “A compelling 

assortment of 

misplaced moments, 

forgotten fragments, 

and the quiet rediscovery of what was once 

lost and still is.” 

Located in a glass display case on the 

library’s main floor is a collection of odds 

and ends that people have forgotten and 

left behind at the library. Things such as 

toys, hats, shirts, hoodies, a scrunchie, a 

cat ears head band, a sippy cup, a make up 

case, binoculars, a phone charger cord, a 

monthly planner, and more. 

“We have a lot of stuff in our lost and 

found every year,” said Wagnalls Memorial 

Library Manager Sarah Mayzum. “We usually 

donate it all to Goodwill. But this year 

we thought we’d give people a chance to 

pick up their stuff, at least to till the end of 

February. Hopefully people will come claim 

their things so the items won’t be sad sitting 

here waiting for their owners.” 

Mayzum said many of the items are kid 

related. 

“Children are excited to be at the library 

and they get distracted and forget their 

things,” said Mayzum. 

But she said it is not just kids who forget 

things and lose them at the library, 

adults do, too. She said many people hold 

their weddings at Wagnalls and one time 

the librarians found a pair of pants someone 

left behind after they changed clothes 

for the ceremony. 

The lost and found display at Wagnalls 

is set up to look like a museum display case 

complete with information cards describing 

the items. The twist is that the information 

cards contain amusing titles for the 

lost items they are describing such as: 

• “Ducky Disappearance” for a rubber 

ducky; 

• “Find Yo’ Dino” for a stuffed toy 

dinosaur; 

• “Looking for Something” for a pair of 

binoculars; 

• “Off to a Bad Start” for a 2024 monthly 

planner; 

• “A Lost Connection” for a phone 

charger cord; 

• “The Emperor’s Lost Clothes” for a 

Messenger photos by Rick Palsgrove 

Have you lost something at Wagnalls 

Memorial Library? It may be in this display 

case at the library waiting for you to 

claim it. 

This rubber ducky is quacking up at the 

thought of being in a lost and found display 

case. 

collection of hats 

and shirts; and 

• “The Ultimate 

Seek and Find” for 

a toy Seek A Boo 

Memory Game. 

“Sometimes it 

takes awhile for 

people to realize 

something is missing,” 

said 

Mayzum. 

It’s a busy 

world and it is 

easy these days for 

anyone to forgetfully 

leave something 

behind. Well, 

these lost items are 

missing no more 

Is this your dino? 

and they eagerly await the return of their 

owners. For what once was lost, now is 

found. 

Wagnalls Memorial Library is located at 

150 E. Columbus St., Lithopolis. Call (614) 

837-4765 or visit www.wagnalls.org. 

Rick Palsgrove is editor of the Groveport 

Messenger.


February 25, 2024 - GROVEPORT MESSENGER - PAGE 7


Council considers pay raise 



Groveport City Council members are reviewing information 

regarding whether they should get a pay raise, but they have several 

months before they must make a decision on the issue. 

According to the Groveport City Charter, salaries for elected 

officials can be adopted no later than July 1 of each odd numbered 

year and are effective for two years beginning Jan. 1 of the even 

numbered year immediately following the adoption of legislation 

establishing the salaries. 

So in this case council has until July 1, 2025 to decide on the 

issue. 

According to Groveport Law Director Kevin Shannon, the July 

1 deadline in the odd numbered year also allows time for a citizen 

referendum, should one arise, on the issue. 

In 2018, council members, as well as the mayor, received their 

first pay raises in 25 years as council’s annual salary rose from 

$3,000 to $6,000 and the mayor’s annual salary increased from 

$18,250 to $26,000. 

This current round of potential salary increase discussions 

does not include the mayor’s salary. 

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission’s 2023 Annual 

Salary and Fringe Benefit Survey indicates there is a range in 

annual salaries for city council members in Central Ohio. 

According to this survey, here are the annual salaries for some 

area city councils: Canal Winchester, $6,592; Obetz, $6,998; 

Bexley, $6,360; Dublin, $11,250; Grove City, $11,000; Gahanna, 

9,600; Lancaster, $9,500; Pataskala, $5,071; Reynoldsburg, 

$8,657; Sunbury, $8,800; Whitehall, $6,000; Worthington, $7,920. 

Council President Ed Dildine said council members will review 

a summary of council salary information from the Central Ohio 

area compiled by Council Clerk Mindy Kay. He said council will 

discuss the proposed council salary increases in the city’s budget 

discussions this fall. 

Ever since Netflix announced that more 

romantic comedies would be coming to its 

platform back in 2018, the streaming company 

has churned out more than a dozen 

original movies and acquired roughly the 

same amount from traditional movie studios 

who were unwilling to take a risk by 

giving their romantic comedy the theatrical 

treatment. 

For the most part, the romantic comedies 

on the stream have made little impact 

on the general public or the subscriber 

base. The few that have managed to 

become instant favorites — “Always Be My 

Maybe,” “The Kissing Booth,” “To All the 

Boys I’ve Loved Before,” and “Set It Up” — 

have accomplished that feat due to the 

charm of its stars, without which a romantic 

comedy has little hope of success. 

“Players,” the latest original feature in 

this genre to be released on the streaming 

platform, leans heavily on the charisma of 

its primary cast, led by Gina Rodriguez and 

Damon Wayans Jr. With their megawatt 

smiles, puppy dog eyes, and sunny presence, 

the duo manages to take this somewhat 

middling movie that feels as if it 

belongs in the bin of the early 2000s and 

transforms it into something watchable, if 

not downright almost enjoyable. 

While I do not believe it will be considered 

an instant classic like the aforementioned 

films, it does have some appeal 

because of the two 

leads who look as if 

they are having a great 

time with the material 

and each other. 

In the film that was 

released on Valentine’s 

Day, Rodriguez plays 

Mack, a local sports 

reporter who has 

spent the last decade 

with a serious affliction 

— a strong aversion 

to committed relationships. To celebrate 

her stance on the single life, she regularly 

gathers at sports dives with her 

small group of guy friends — Adam 

(Wayans Jr.); Brannagan (Augustus Prew); 

and Little (Joel Courtney) — and comes up 

with elaborate schemes to get strangers 

into the sack and out of the apartment a 

few hours later. 

On the surface, it appears that all is 

going well for Mack but sad music cues as 

she looks at lovey-dovey couples and the 

wistful glances she shares with Adam hints 

to the audience that things are not always 

what they seem. 

While at the office of the unrealistic 

newspaper one morning, she meets Nick 

Russel (Tom Ellis), an acclaimed war correspondent 

who is in town to pick up some 

awards and do research for an upcoming 

book. Taken by his beauty, his accent, and 

his reputation as a “serious journalist,” she 

immediately wants to run a scheme to get 

him interested enough in her so they can 

share a night together. Naturally, when 

she is at his swanky downtown apartment 

that is adorned with pictures of his parents, 

honorifics, and dishes that match, she 

is instantly smitten and wants more than 

just one night together. 

“I want a drawer to put stuff in at his 

place,” she tells her friends who are utterly 

perplexed and a bit repulsed by her desire 

for a genuine relationship. But because 

they love her and want her to be happy, 

they help her come up with a scheme called 

“The Moneyball” to snag the man of her 

dreams. This involves a bit of light stalking 

to collect data on his likes and dislikes; his 

morning, afternoon, and evening routine; 

and the kind of women he is attracted to. 

Once all the information has been gathered, 

it is analyzed via pie charts and 

graphs and dissected in a way that will 

offer Mack the best odds to make Nick see 

that she could be the woman of his dreams 

too. 

Although the scheme may come across 

as a 10 on the creep scale, it is set up by 

screenwriter Whit Anderson and director 


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The Reel Deal 

Groveport Police news 

According to the Groveport Police: 

•At a basketball game in early January at 

Groveport Madison High School, an adult woman was 

charged with disorderly conduct after she told the ticket 

taker that the school’s weapon detection system did 

not work and she had brought a gun into the school. 

She was later confronted by school officials in the presence 

of a police officer and she admitted she did not 

bring a gun into the school but had a keychain that 

looked like a gun. 

•On Jan. 16, numerous windows were broken on 

vehicles in the city’s warehouse district. The suspect 

was driving a stolen vehicle and allegedly stole numerous 

credit cards from the victims’ vehicles. Police identified 

the suspect as a 40-year-old female from 

Columbus and warrants were issued for her arrest. 

•On Jan. 30, Groveport Police detectives assisted 

school resource officers and a patrol officer regarding 

an 18-year-old Columbus male who brought a loaded 

gun to Groveport Madison High School. The .40 caliber 

Glock was loaded with 16 rounds of ammunition. The 

suspect was slated into jail for illegal conveyance of a 

firearm on school grounds, a fifth degree felony. 

Food Pantry says “thanks” 

In a letter to the Groveport Police Department 

dated Jan. 26, the Greater Groveport Food Pantry 

thanked the police department for its donation of 70 

boxes of food, $160 in gift certificates, and $45 in cash 

raised during the police’s annual “Cram the Cruiser” 

food drive last October. 

“We are thrilled that your food drive was so successful 

and we really appreciate your commitment to our 

community and helping those in need,” wrote Rebecca 

Soles, food pantry director. 

Dedra 

Cordle 

Groveport history films 

Two documentary films on the history of Groveport, 

produced by the Groveport Heritage Society and 

Midnet Media, are now available for viewing online on 

YouTube. 

The films are: “Groveport: A Town and Its People” 

and “The Story of John S. Rarey and Cruiser.” 

Groveport Heritage Museum 

The Groveport Heritage Museum contains photographs, 

artifacts, and documents about Groveport’s 

history. The museum is located in Groveport Town 

Hall, 648 Main St., and is open during Groveport Town 

Hall’s operating hours. Call 614-836-3333. 

Groveport city council 

Groveport City Council holds its regular meetings 

at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of the 

month. Council holds its committee of the whole meeting 

on the third Monday each month at 5:30 p.m. 

Meetings are held in the municipal building, 655 

Blacklick St., Groveport. 

School board meetings 

The Groveport Madison Board of Education meets 

the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 

p.m. at the District Service Center, 4400 Marketing 

Place, Suite B, Groveport. The board may also schedule 

special meetings, as needed. 

Groveport Garden Club 

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For meeting and activity information contact groveportgardenclub@gmail.com 

or find them on Facebook. 

Trish Sie like a zippy heist film. It’s a sharp 

and winking at the audience stylistic choice 

and it infuses the story with a bit of 

intrigue as the film works its way through 

to the most reliable trope of the romantic 

comedy: That the real Mr. Right was in 

front of our clueless heroine all along. 

Although there are some miscues in the 

movie — the dialogue is a real issue as it 

often comes across as a bit flat and outdated 

at times — “Players” has a watchable 

quality to it, due in large part to the affable 

nature of the characters and how they are 

portrayed by the equally affable leads and 

secondary characters. 

You get the sense that the actors are 

having fun with their roles and with the 

challenge of making their characters not 

come across as sleazy as they could have 

been. I imagine the cast spent a few weeks 

of pre-filming together bonding over how to 

make their characters likeable and endearing 

to the audience, coming up with the 

“loveable rogue” angles that have worked 

in all genres of films throughout time. 

Overall, their preparation was a success 

and their on-screen fake friendship and offscreen 

chemistry worked to make this a 

romantic comedy that is batting just above 

average. 

Grade: B- 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer 

and columnist.


Eastland-Fairfield 

at DECA Regionals 

On Jan. 30, students from the Eastland- 

Fairfield Career & Technical Schools 

Marketing & Logistics satellite program 

presented their projects at the DECA district 

competition. Seven of those students 

will represent their program at the DECA 

regional competition in March. 

The Marketing & Logistics class, which 

is housed at Groveport Madison High 

School, featured three individual firstplace 

finishers and one first-place team at 

the district competition. Two individuals 

also tallied second-place finishes, as well. 

District champions are senior Eva 

Walton (marketing communications), junior 

Jalia Clark (principle of business management 

and administration), junior Riley 

Pettay (principle of hospitality), and the 

team of seniors Kyger Weston and Trinity 

Tinney (hospitality team), all of whom 

attend Groveport Madison High School. 

Joining them at the regional conference 

will be Groveport Madison seniors Kristian 

Dougherty (automotive service) 

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who placed second in their respective 

events. 

Juniors Isaiah Hayes (Groveport 

Madison) and Marquis Crump 

(Pickerington Central) also medaled, taking 

third in the Sports and Entertainment 

team event. They will serve as alternates 

at Regionals. 

The regional conference will be held at 

the Hyatt Regency in Columbus on March 

8-9. Students will use the time leading up 

to the DECA regional conference to fine 

tune their projects for the competition. 

Eastland-Fairfield 

BPA state qualifiers 

Students from Eastland Career Center will 

compete at the 2024 Business Professionals of 

America Ohio State Leadership Conference. 

Students earned first-place honors in their 

respective events during the regional competition 

held in January. 

Local highlights include: Truth Brooks 

(Canal Winchester), Ethan Carmichael 

(Canal Winchester), Jacob Caron 

(Hamilton Township), and Dayanara 

Channakhon (Groveport Madison) comprised 

the first place Computer Animation 

440 team, which will represent ECC at 

States. The members of the winning 

Administrative Support Team include 

Groveport Madison juniors Reagan Hodge 

and Mackenzie Tyrrell from the Medical 

Office program. Matthew Kuhn, a junior 

from Teays Valley studying Programming 

& Software Development, will round out 

the team that is heading to States. 

Students who advance to the state competition 

will meet on March 7 at the Hyatt 

Regency to vie for tops in Ohio as well as 

the opportunity to compete at the BPA 

National Leadership Conference. The 

awards ceremony be at the Greater 

Columbus Convention Center. 

Students advancing to BPA States 

Slimane Ait Raiss (Groveport Madison); 

Truth Brooks (Canal Winchester); 

Ethan Carmichael (Canal Winchester); 

Jacob Caron (Hamilton Township); 

Dayanara Channakhon (Groveport 

Madison); Ella Dean (Groveport 

Madison); Arlette Feliz (Canal 

Winchester); Reagan Hodge (Groveport 

Madison); Sean Kalb (Hamilton Township); 

Brooklyn Moses (Groveport Madison); 

Mackenzie Tyrrell (Groveport Madison); 

Sydnie White (Groveport Madison). 

Women’s Self-Defense 

The Groveport Police will conduct a 

Women’s Self-Defense class at the 

Groveport Recreation Center, 7370 

Groveport Road, on March 5 from 6-8 p.m. 

Cost is $5 per person. Sign up online or in 

person at the recreation center. For information 

call 614-836-1000 or visit groveportrec.com. 

GM teacher wins grant 

Groveport Madison Schools’ Asbury 

Elementary School kindergarten teacher 

Lauren Foley is the 2024 award winner of 

the Bonnie Chambers Grant. This grant 

supports educators of English Language 

Arts, and will allow her to purchase $2,500 

worth of classroom books. She will receive 

her award at the upcoming OCTELA 

Conference in March. The Bonnie 

Chambers Grant is designed to help teachers 

that use quality literature in their 

classrooms to promote literacy. 

Libraries celebrate 

Black History Month 

The Columbus Metropolitan Library 

will celebrate Black History Month with 

virtual and in-person programs in 

February. Customers of all ages can attend 


concerts and author talks and participate 

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Come for an interactive story telling 

experience. Participate in bringing the history 

and traditions of Africans and African 

Americans to life with books, songs, and 

musical instruments. 

For ages 2 to 10. 

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

Columbus: Singing, Dancing and 

Drumming with BabaaRitah in Feb. 28 at 

5 p.m. Celebrate African history, unity, 

and culture. 

Participate in song, dance and drumming 

from West Africa. Express yourself, 

share and have fun making music. 

For ages 7-11. 

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HERNIA REPAIR? 

Did you receive the Mesh 

Patch between 2018 and 

the present? Was the 

patch removed due to 

complications,you may be 

entitled to compensation. 

Attorney Charles Johnson 

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HELP WANTED 

Licensed Barber & 

Cosmetologist Needed 

Full/Parttime. Booth Rental 

or Commission Located in 

Great Southern Shopping 

Center. Call Cindy for 

more info. 614-239-1976 

Kings Kids Daycare 

in Grove City is hiring Fun, 

Loving Teachers for PT & 

FT shifts. Please email 

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call 614-539-0349 

PETS 

Pure Bred AKC Lab Puppies 

Ready 3/14/24. 740-310-9162 

Great Dane Puppies 

Shots/dewormed. Ready 

to go - 614-639-1235 

WANT TO BUY 

WE BUY JUNK CARS 

Call anytime 614-774-6797 

ANTIQUES 

WANTED 

Antiques * Coins 

Victrolas * Watches 

Clocks * Bookcases 

Jeff 614-262-0676 

or 614-783-2629 

We Buy Junk Cars & 

Trucks. Highest Prices 

Paid. 614-395-8775 

MISC. 

FOR SALE 

Portable Generator for 

sale. Brand new & never 

used. Gasoline engine 

with 12 Hr. run time. 120V 

AC 60 Hz, 33.3 A, 1 

Phase generator. Asking 

price is $575.00. Call or 

text 614-205-1286 

AUTO PARTS 

Nissan 2019 Pathfinder 

running boards, mountings 

& brackets. New 2022 - 

$789.00. Only on car 

August -September 2022. 

Brand new condition. Now 

$389.00 or best offer. 

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RENTALS 

EXELON REALTY 

Property Management, 

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614-538-1007 

James Dillon 

VACATION RENTALS 

Palm Manor Condos 

in Englewood, FL. 

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living & dining rms, kitchen 

dishes, bedding & towels, 

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CARPET SALES 

CARPET 

Gray Saxony 

270 sq.ft. w/6 lb Pad 

$398.00 

Other Carpet AvailableA 

Laminate Flooring 

740-927-3504 

Delivery & Inst. avail. 

CLEANING 

Looking for Mrs. Clean? 

For excellent cleaning serv 

at reas. rates w/great refs, 

dependable. 10% Seniorr 

Disc. Also does Painting. Free 

Est. Gwen 614-226-5229 

WALL WASHING 

CLEANOUTS 

Call Judy 614-746-0273 

CONCRETE 

AJ’s Concrete, 

Masonry 

Good Work - Fair Prices 

Block Foundations 

Driveways • Sidewalks 

Bobcat Grading 

Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests. 

614-419-9932 

EDDIE MOORE 

CONSTRUCTION 

Quality Concrete Work 

Lt. Hauling & Room Add., 

Driveways & Excavation 

Stamp Patios, 

Bsmt. Wall Restoration 

37 Yrs Exp - Lic & Ins. 

Free Ests. 614-871-3834 

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 

614-875-8364 

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DRYWALL 

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YWALL & 

PLASTER REPAIR 

Textured Ceilings 

Popcorn Ceiling Removal 

Call Randy 

614-551-6963 

Residential/Commercial - BIA 

1/7 S/gp 

3/4 A 

10/1 W/SW 

7/30 A&M 

GUTTERS 

Dave’s Gutter Serv. 

Cleaned, Repaired, Installed, 

Gutter Covers & Drains. 

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 

C&JHandyman 

Services LLC 

Minor Plumbing & Electric 

Install Hot Water Tanks, 

Dishwashers & Disposals 

All Interior Remodels 

Also Fencing & 

Interior/Exterior Painting 

Free Est. ~ 18 Yrs. Exp. 

CDC/EPA Approved Guidelines 

614-284-2100 

KLAUSMAN HOME 

IMPROVEMENT 

Siding-Windows- 

Doors-Roofing-Soffit- 

Fascia-Gutters-Trim 

Earn FREE Seamless 

Gutters with Siding Over 

1000 Sq. Ft. 

FREE Shutters with 

Soffit & Trim 

EPA Certified 

Member of BBB 

Financing Available 

Over 20 yrs exp. • Free Est. 

Licensed-Bonded-Insured 

Owner & Operator 

James 614-419-7500 

SINCE 1973 

Phil Bolon Contr. 

Windows & Siding 

Decks, Kitchens, Baths 

Room Additions, 

Flooring, Roofing 

Bsmt Waterproofing 

Deal With Small Non-Pressure Co. 

47 Yrs. Exp. - Refs. Avail. 

Lic.-Bond-Ins. 

10/15 

A/M 

Free Est. - Financing Avail. 

Member BBB Of Cent. OH 

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HOME 

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RETIRED - 42 Yrs Exp. 

HOME REPAIRS 

SIDING * GUTTERS 

FENCES * DECKS 

MISC. REPAIRS 

Call Joe - 614-778-1460 

HANDYMAN SERVICES 

614-235-1819 

10/1 A 

1/7 A 

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REMODELING 

BATH REMODELS 

Expert Craftsmanship 

20 yrs exp - Sr. Discount 

614-633-9695 

LANDSCAPING 

LANDSCAPING 

Spring is Coming! 

Mulch • Edging 

Spring Clean-up 

Sealcoating Estimates 

614-649-1200 

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LAWN CARE 

LET US MAINTAIN 

YOUR LAWN & GARDEN 

FOR YOU 

Summer, Spring, 

Winter or Fall 

WE DO IT ALL!!!! 

Lawn Cuts, Edging, 

Trees & Shrubs, Garden, 

Mulching, Hauling, 

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Home Maint. 

Free Ests. Low Rates 

$20 & Up 

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PAINTING 

BESTQUALITY 

40 yrs exp. I do the Work! 

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BURT PAINTING & 

HANDYMAN SERVICES 

Free Estimates 

614-539-3412 

POWER WASHING 

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PRESSURE WASHING 

•Homes •Roofs •Gutters 

•Driveways •Sidewalks 

•Parking Lots 

Quality • Free Estimates 

Competitive Prices 

614-927-8968 

Classified Services 

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INFORMATION 

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 

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“Plumbing & Drain Professional 

That You Can Count On” 

24 Hrs., 7 Days/Week 

No Overtime Charges 

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Drain Cleaning Field 

Call For A Free Phone Estimate 

$100.00 For Any Small Drain 

614-622-4482 

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ROOFING 

ROBINSON ROOFING 

&REPAIRS 

30 yrs exp. Lifetime Cols 

Resident. Reas. Rates. 

Dennis Robinson 

614-330-3087, 732-3100 

SEWING MACHINE 

REPAIR 

REPAIR all makes 24 hr. 

service. Clean, oil, adjust 

in your home. $49.95 all 

work gtd. 614-890-5296 

TREE SERVICES 

Arbaugh 

Tree Service 

Deadwood Thinning 

& Shaping of Trees 

Removal & 

Stump Grinding 

Bucket Truck Service 

614-837-1316 

Free Estimates 

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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Groveport Police statistics 

January crime statistics, according to 

the Groveport Police: 10 arrests, 13 accidents, 

2 assaults, 2 burglaries, 14 domestic 

related calls, 1 OVI, 15 larceny/robberies, 3 

stolen/unauthorized use, 1 missing persons, 

1 weapon related calls, 3 threats, 8 

vandalism, 5 juvenile complaints, 56/91 

traffic citations/traffic stops, 1 sex related 

crime, 19 school related calls, 23/6 suspicious 

vehicles/persons, 7 suicide 

attempts/mental health calls. 


Apple pie contest planned 

for Apple Butter Day 

Groveport Mayor Lance Westcamp said 

the Apple Butter Day committee is cooking 

up something new for this year’s event, 

which will be held on Oct.12. 

He said this year there will be an apple 

pie baking contest featuring homemade 

pies baked by residents. 

More information about the contest will 

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Income tax revenue 

The city of Groveport’s income tax collections 

year-to-date as of Jan. 31 were 

$3.5 million, which is 43 percent higher 

than the same time in 2022, according to 

Groveport Finance Director Jason Carr. 

Carr noted the general fund balance was 

$16,7 million as of Jan. 31, which is $6 

million higher than the same time last 

year. Income tax revenues year-to-date 

comprised 80 percent of all city revenues, 

the largest part of all the city’s revenues. 

Total Eclipse Party 

The city of Groveport will host a Total 

Eclipse Party on April 8 from 2-3:30 p.m. 

at KidSpace, 630 Wirt Road, Groveport. 

Bring your lawn chair. Special viewing 

glasses and snacks will be provided. For 

information call 614-836-3333. 

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copy. 

Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP) 

is over for 2024, but maybe you still have 

 

- What are the various Medicare Advantage or 

Medicare Supplement plans available to me in 

my area? 

- 

meet with a local representative, and review 

more than 2 or 3 plan options. 

- Review the Five Star plans available in your 

area, Year-round enrollment is available. 

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

after I turn 65, and want to keep my group plan? 

- I need help in paying my Rx copays, any 

assistance available? 

We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently 

we represent 7 organizations which offer 42 plans in your area. 

Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get 

information on all of 

Be confident in your plan 

selection, keep your 

doctors and find low 

copays for your 

medications. 

Call Me Your Local 

Ohio Licensed 

Independent 

Medicare Agent 

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Groveport Messenger - February 25th, 2024

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