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The Theatre Department at Central 

Crossing High School is ready to stage a 

loving lampoon of William 

Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies 

with their upcoming spring production, 

“I Hate Shakespeare.” Written by Steph 

DeFerie, the fast-paced comedy will 

cover some of the classics and instill 

them with modern day twists such as 

allowing Othello, Desdemona, and Iago 

to hash out their complicated relationship 

on an episode of The Jerry Springer 

Show and having an individual from the 

audience try to talk some sense into 

Hamlet before he allows the apparent 

ghost of his father to destroy multiple 

lives – including his own. Potential spoiler 

alert for the production: the intervention 

does not go according to plan as 

showcased here by Carlos Pagan (left), 

who plays Hamlet, and Noah Martin 

(right), who pulls double duty as 

Claudius and Polonius. The opening 

night for “I Hate Shakespeare” will take 

place at the school, located at 4500 Big 

Run South Road in Grove City, on March 

8 at 7 p.m. It will be followed by shows 

on March 9 at 7 p.m. and March 10 at 2 

p.m. To purchase tickets for the play, 

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squabble on the set of The Jerry 

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Feb. 13. The students are portraying 

Othello, Steve Wilkos, director of security 

for The Jerry Springer Show, and 

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By Andrea Cordle 

Grove City Editor 

Grove City’s administration introduced 

legislation that would put a moratorium on 

marijuana sales and cultivation in the city 

limits. 

At a recent meeting, Grove City Council 

voted against this measure. 

Councilman Randy Holt said he does 

not want to take Grove City out of the running 

for the social equity and jobs programs 

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“By putting a moratorium on it, those places will 

look elsewhere,” said Holt. “I don’t want to send that 

signal. If they’re here, they can be here, and we can do 

business in Grove City.” 

In November of last year, Ohio voters approved 

Issue 2, which allows adults to buy, possess, and grow 

marijuana for recreational use. This law went into 

effect on Dec. 7. 

Grove City Mayor Richard “Ike” Stage said the legislation 

introduced by the administration would just 

buy time so city officials could understand the rules. 

He said passing the legislation would have sent a message 

to state lawmakers that Grove City leaders were 

 

 

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church office at 614-875-0510. 

S.A.L.T. at Evans Center 

The Grove City Division of Police host Seniors and 

Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) meetings at 10 

a.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the 

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frustrated with the lack of progress on the issue. 

Stage suggested placing a drop date on the legislation, 

so the moratorium would end in March of 2025, 

though he said that date could change based on state 

advancement of the issue. 

According to Stephen Smith, the city’s law director, 

recreational marijuana is technically legal, however no 

licenses have been issued and there is no framework in 

place by the state on how to issue the license. 

“It appears legislators are planning to make substantive 

changes to the law,” said Smith. “If anything, 

I think it’s become more unclear. This (legislation) 

would in essence just put it on hold until we knew 

what the state was going to do.” 

While the passage of Issue 2 legalizes the 

recreational use of marijuana, it does not 

amend the constitution, giving legislators 

the ability to make changes to the law. 

Smith said the legislation would buy the 

city time to understand the rules when it is 

decided. 

“It is legal to use marijuana that was purchased 

from a legal place, but there are no 

legal places in Ohio right now,” said Smith. 

Dr. Marie Schiff, who attended the meeting 

representing the drug prevention program 

Start Talking Grove City, said she supports 

placing a moratorium on the cultivation, 

processing, and retail sales of marijuana. 

“There is no community in this country 

that has not been touched by addiction,” she 

said. 

Though the measure failed to advance in 

Grove City, two council members (Rodney 

Dew and Christine Houk) voted in favor of 

the moratorium on marijuana sales and processing. 

Council president Houk said many residents 

have questions on the topic but no one 

has the answers. 

“We don’t know the mechanics and we 

don’t know the framework. We have no business 

greenlighting something today until we 

get the answers,” said Houk. 

The rest of the council members disagreed. 

“If the council puts layers in place, people 

will see this as once again government subverting 

the will of the people,” said councilman 

Mark Sigrist. 

Council members did discuss postponing 

the legislation until July, but decided to 

move forward without delay.


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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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Prescription drug disposal 

The National Association of Drug 

Diversion Investigators (NADDI) launched 

a program to significantly reduce easy 

access to outdated or no longer needed prescriptions. 

These drugs are the target of theft by 

people who have access to the medicine 

cabinets of family and friends. America’s 

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drugs their number one substance of 

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Accepted items include prescription, pet 

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aerosols, liquids, creams, pastes and other 

non-solids; inhalers; mercury thermometers; 

medications that contain iodine; and 

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In Education 


South-Western Schools to buy 10 new school buses 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

South-Western City School officials 

have ordered new vehicles for one of its 

most vital service departments. 

At its meeting on Feb. 12, the board of 

education announced it had accepted a bid 

from Cardinal Bus Sales and Service Inc. 

that will allow the district to obtain 10 new 

school buses for the transportation department 

at a cost of $1.18 million. 

Under the terms of the agreement, the 

district will receive: 

•Four 78-passenger school buses 

•Three 48-passenger buses with lifts 

•Two 30-passenger buses with lifts 

•One 30-passenger bus 

The board will also allocate an additional 

$29,400 to provide radio mounting services 

with programming and digital video 

systems for each of the new school buses. 

The resolution to approve the purchase 

of 10 new school buses does not mean there 

is an immediate need to replace any of the 

buses within the fleet, say district officials. 

Instead, the move to purchase new school 

buses is part of the annual replacement 

cycle to maintain the strength of the fleet. 

“While the oldest bus in our fleet currently 

dates back to 2006, it is important to 

continue to cycle in new models that will 

come with less routine maintenance needs 

and generally increased safety features,” 

said Evan Debo, the district’s executive 

director of communications. 

The district believes the new buses 

could arrive next year but they have not 

received a specific time frame from 

Cardinal Bus Sales and Service Inc. as it 

pertains to the actual delivery. 

“At this juncture, lead times on the production 

and delivery of new buses vary 

based on the type,” said Debo. “Some may 

be in a few months, while others may be 

well into 2025; however, starting the ordering 

process now helps to ensure that we do 

not extend such wait times moving forward 

and stay on time with our vehicle replacement 

cycle.” 

Overall, the district says the transportation 

department’s school bus fleet is in good 

condition. 

“The current state of the fleet itself is in 

relatively great shape thanks to the district’s 

ability to leverage grant and financial 

resources over time with our natural 

replacement cycles,” said Debo. “In particular, 

heading into the 2021 school year we 

were able to replace approximately 13.8 

percent of our fleet most recently.” 

According to Debo, the district currently 

has 210 school buses in its fleet. They 

include: 

•66 84-passenger buses 



•47 ADA accessible buses 

•Eight Microbuses 

•Three 65-passenger buses 

A majority of the fleet was built after 

the year 2015. 

In other news related to the transportation 

department, the district is seeking 

substitute bus drivers for the current 

school year and for the upcoming school 

year. 

At its meeting last month, transportation 

supervisor Tim Cox reported that the 

district currently has 18 substitute bus drivers 

— eight of which are solely designated 

as field trip drivers. 

The district is currently covering a 

majority of the expenses to help those seeking 

employment as a substitute bus driver 

obtain their Commercial Drivers License. 

They are currently offering full-time bus 

drivers $21.39 per hour. Substitute bus drivers 

currently receive $19.32 per hour with 

lump sum bonuses of $500, $750, and 

$1,000 if they are on the job for 50 days, 

100 days, and 150 days, respectively. 

Those who have an interest in becoming 

a substitute bus driver are encouraged to 

reach out to the district through its website 

at swcsd.us for job opportunities. 

In other news from the Feb. 12 meeting, 

the board approved a resolution authorizing 

the district to seek bids for a contract to 

replace the walk-in cooler and freezer at 

Jackson Middle School. According to Debo, 

the district will utilize funds from the food 

services department to cover the cost of the 

project. It is expected that the project will 

cost at least $50,000. 

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Promoting literacy 

Photo courtesy of South-Western City Schools 

Earlier this month, West Franklin Elementary School second-graders got a special 

visit from Ohio State students who came to read to them as part of the 2nd & 7 

Foundation. The mission of 2nd & 7 is to promote reading by providing free books 

and bringing positive role models to students. The day was made extra special 

when a few of the characters featured in the books they were reading stopped by 

as part of the visit.


Government Focus 


Traffic calming measures discussed in village of Urbancrest 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

Could the installation of traffic calming measures be 

the solution to the vehicular speeding problems that have 

been plaguing the village of Urbancrest? Officials say they 

would like to conduct a study to determine whether they 

would be a help or a hindrance. 

At a recent meeting, the village council heard from a 

resident who shared her concerns over the safety of the 

children in the area due to the excessive speeding that has 

been taking place on the residential roads. 

“We have several young children out playing in the 

yards and these guys just go flying through,” said Cindi 

Donoho. 

She said she does not know if motorists travel down the 

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streets at unsafe speeds because they are flat and straight, 

but she does get the sense that it is only a matter of time 

before a preventable accident occurs in the village. 

“Something needs to be done about this,” she said. 

Donoho told the council that she would like to see the 

placement of additional street signs that encourage 

motorists to watch for children. She also said she would 

not be averse to the placement of additional speed humps 

like the ones that are on the road in front of the Bending 

Brook Apartment Complex. 

“I know my husband would hate it but I personally 

would love to see more speed bumps (in the village),” she 

said. 

Street commissioner Jerome Johnson said the installation 

of speed humps is “certainly an option.” 

“I think we really need to act on this because people 

have been racing down our streets for years now,” he said, 

noting that motorists have recently been seen going in 

excess of 90 miles per hour down Augustus Drive. “We 

have a lot of children in the village and we have a lot of 

seniors who use those motorized carts to get around. We 

need to make our streets safer for them.” 

Johnson said he would be contacting the Franklin 

County Sheriff’s Office to request more patrols in the area. 

He also said he could reach out to the county engineer’s 

office to discuss the feasibility of the installation of traffic 

calming measures. 

One of the primary concerns Johnson said he had 

regarding the installation of speed humps or speed tables 

is whether they could negatively impact the rapid response 

times of emergency services vehicles. 

“That is something that needs to be considered but we 

will look into all scenarios and try to come up with a good 

solution,” he said. 

News and Notes 

Project ChildSafe 

The Grove City Division of Police is participating in 

a nationwide free gun lock giveaway program to help 

protect families from unnecessary tragedy. 

Over the past decade, Project ChildSafe developed a 

comprehensive program for firearm owners to be safe 

and responsible – preventing accidents and keeping 

firearms out of the wrong hands. 

Free, cable-style gun locks and firearm safety information 

are available at the Grove City Safety 

Complex, 3360 Park St. The free gun lock giveaway is 

part of the national Project ChildSafe Initiative, ensuring 

safe and responsible firearm ownership and storage. 

Funding for the locks is provided by a grant from 

the U.S. Department of Justice. 

For more information, contact the division of police 

at 614-277-1710. 

Steadfast Food Pantry 

The Steadfast Helping Hands Food Pantry is open 

on Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. by appointment only. 

The pantry is located at 4500 Broadway in Grove City. 

To set up an appointment, call 614-871-7445. 

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News and Notes 

Internet Purchase 

Exchange Zones 

The city of Grove City’s Division of 

Police in cooperation with Jackson 

Township established two Internet 

Purchase Exchange Zones in response to 

safety concerns during person-to-person 

exchanges of sales arranged online. The 

zones are located at City Hall, 4035 

Broadway, and the Jackson Township 

Administration Building, 3756 Hoover 

Road. 

Exchange zones are identified by signage 

next to designated parking spaces at 

each location with video surveillance 24 

hours a day, seven days a week. Residents 

can conduct transactions knowing their 

interactions are recorded. In cases of emergency, 

site users should dial 911 for assistance. 

For more information, contact the 

Grove City Division of Police at 614-277- 

1710. 

Wellness services for seniors 

LifeCare Alliance provides a nurse at 

First Presbyterian Church, 4227 

Broadway in Grove City, weekly to provide 

free foot care and other wellness services 

for seniors. To schedule an appointment or 

for more information, call the wellness 

office at 614-437-2878. 

Going for a ride 


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Central Ohio has not had much snow so far this winter but 5-year-old Ava Oxley was able to take advantage of the snowfall on 

Feb. 18 at Big Run Park. Oxley, and other sledders, were out over the weekend riding down the popular big hill at the park. 

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Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce 

To create a positive environment for the development and success of business 

Annual meeting marks end of a great year, kick-off of the next 

The GCACC held its Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration on 

Feb. 7 in celebration of a successful 2023 and to launch into an 

exciting new year. 

A morning gathering with the goal of celebrating before businesses 

open, the favorite breakfast buffet kicked off the morning 

and gave attendees plenty of opportunity to visit with familiar 

faces and network with new people. With over 200 in attendance, 

plenty of socializing could be done! 

Remarks about the previous year for the Chamber, Chamber 

Foundation, and even the City of Grove City were provided for 

those in attendance to see growth and the opportunities that lie 

ahead. Ohio Magazine was also on hand for the presentation of a 

Best Hometown award for Grove City. In an exchange of Board 

leadership, Chris Moscato wrapped up his 2023 term of leadership 

and Katie Antry-Fleming officially began her year. 

Celebrating award recipients is a key part to the Annual 

Meeting and Awards Celebration. In the rest of this issue, we’ll 

meet each business and individual who was recognized. Below are 

those recognized at this year’s event: 

•Business of the Year and Best Place to Work (50+ employees): 

Tosoh. 

•Lifetime Achievement Award: Marilyn Reiner. 

•Best Place to Work (up to 50 employees): Stepping Stone 

Child Care. 

•Spirit of the Chamber: Izzy Benjamin. 

•Ambassador of the Year: Lenny Frazzitta. 

•Heartland Bank Heart of the Chamber: Creative Mobile 

Interiors. 

The GCACC thanks this year’s sponsors: OhioHealth 

(Presenting Sponsor), Auto Service Experts OH by Sanderson 

Automotive, Shawn Marquis Agency, Wright-Patt Credit Union, 

Elford, Health Markets, and Personal Healthcare Concierge. 

Grove City Mayor Richard “Ike” Stage speaks to the crowd at the GCACC Annual Meeting and Awards 

Celebration. 

Members and guests gathered for the GCACC’s Annual Meeting 

and Awards Celebration on February 7 at the Ballroom at The 

Pinnacle. 

Representatives from Creative Mobile Interiors were on hand to accept the Heartland Bank Heart of the 

Chamber Award.


Business of the Year 

Located on Gantz Road, Tosoh is a humble 

business that quietly and generously 

supports multiple nonprofits, local businesses 

and the Grove City community. 

As a Japanese-owned company, Tosoh 

has created undeniable value through its 

focused efforts to blend traits and values 

effectively and successfully from both 

American and Japanese cultures. Through 

this effort, they have created a blended 

work culture and environment that values 

people above everything else. 

Tosoh’s local roots go back to 1988 when 

they occupied their first Grove City location 

next to City Hall. With rapid growth 

and anticipated additional growth, Tosoh 

moved to its current location on Gantz 

Road in 1991. Expansion after expansion 

has brought them to the size they are 

today, with about 350 employees and a 

massive and well-respected footprint in the 

manufacturing technology space. With 

Intel and Samsung as two of Tosoh’s 

biggest customers since the 1980s, they are 

looking forward to more growth in the coming 

years. 

When the Tosoh leadership team was 

asked why they thought Tosoh was voted 

as Business of the Year, the answer was 

quick and unanimous — the people. Above 

all else, the employees are the most essential 

piece of the big picture at Tosoh. Their 

employees know the end goal at Tosoh, and 

how they fit into the path to get them 

there. 

A substantial percentage of Tosoh’s 

workforce is from Grove City. When Tosoh 

employees have great work experience, 

they talk about that experience with people 

in their circles and the word about Tosoh 

being a great place to work spreads organically. 

Leadership at Tosoh truly values 

employees, taking the time to get to know 

them and their families. Most importantly, 

Tosoh values its employees’ input and 

takes them very seriously, supporting them 

and their teams greatly. 

In addition to a healthy work culture, 

Tosoh’s substantial benefits help attract 

and maintain great talent. Some of the 

benefits of working for Tosoh are tuition 

reimbursement, stability and access to cutting-edge 

manufacturing technology and 

state-of-the-art laboratories. These benefits 

blended with a culture of family, safety, 

stability, respect and support makes Tosoh 

a place where employees want to come, and 

most importantly, stay. 

In addition to growing its employees, 

Tosoh hopes to grow its already superior 

intern program by reaching students from 

the community who are in college, high 

school or local trade schools that are looking 

to learn about manufacturing. Tosoh 

will be a strong partner in the GCACC’s 

Manufacturing Day this year. 

Tosoh would like to give a big thanks to 

the Grove City Area Chamber of 

Commerce, the City of Grove City, Grove 

City Council, Grove City Division of Police, 

Jackson Township Fire Department, the 

Turkey Wattle and Arts in the Alley for 

providing opportunities for employees and 

the company to serve and give. 

In closing, Tosoh America President Jan 

Top and Tosoh SMD President Joe 

Buckfeller said, “If you were to ask us, ‘If 

we had a magic wand that would allow us 

to pick Tosoh up and place it anywhere in 

the world, where would we put it?’ Our 

answer would be that we would not move 

it. Tosoh loves Grove City and is happy to 

be here and stay here.” 

Congratulations to our 2023 Business of 

the Year - Tosoh. 

Best Place to Work - Large Category 

(over 50 employees) 

One of our newer award categories, Best 

Place to Work, (Large and Small categories) 

will be given to the business receiving 

the most votes in their category from 

the public. For the second year in a row, 

the winner in the Best Place to Work — 

Large Employer category is…Tosoh! 

The Tosoh philosophy is quite simple yet 

impactful — the people matter most. Tosoh 

has created undeniable value through its 

focused efforts to blend traits and values 

effectively and successfully from both 

American and Japanese cultures. Through 

this effort, they have created a blended 

work culture and environment that values 

people above everything else. 

Each employee is recognized and treated 

as an essential piece of Tosoh’s vision, 

knowing how their jobs fit into working 

toward organizational goals. Through 


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onboarding, training and access to cuttingedge 

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importantly, stay. 

The leadership team at Tosoh knows 

that each employee is a valuable brand 

ambassador, and they live by this great 

motto: “We don’t ask our people to promote 

us, we treat our employees right and trust 

that they will give their honest opinion.’’ 

Congratulations to our dear friends at 

Tosoh, we’re proud of you and happy for 

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Spirit of the Chamber Award 

The Chamber is honored to present our 

Spirit of the Chamber Award to Izzy 

Benjamin. 

Many of you will know Izzy from 

Heartland Bank where she works as a 

Universal Banker, or from her previous 

place of employment, WesBanco. You 

might recognize her as a volunteer at the 

Farmers’ Market, Arts in the Alley, the 

Gardens at Gantz, the Chamber 

Foundation, Mid-Ohio Food Collective, and 

at events all around town. Izzy also works 

as a part-time event coordinator for 

‘Storybook Assistance’. There certainly 

isn’t much downtime for this young lady — 

if she isn’t working, volunteering or serving 

somewhere in the community, she is 

dabbling at painting or following her passion 

of reading. 

The criteria for the Spirit of the 

Chamber Award is: “The person who best 

exemplifies the mission and values of the 

Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce.” It 

certainly didn’t take long for Izzy’s name to 

rise to the top of our candidate list; Izzy is 

truly the representation of that definition. 

Izzy tells us that when she was in high 

school, she was known as the ‘nice’ one, the 

one who always had an ear to listen and a 

caring, compassionate heart that would 

bring comfort. Not much has changed 

since elementary school. Izzy describes 

herself as “pretty goofy,” but also a person 

who genuinely loves and cares about people. 

She attributes her kind character and 

giving personality to her parents and her 

family who she tells us ‘Modeled those 

attributes every day.’ 

Izzy will tell you that she doesn’t do 

anything because she has to, she does the 

things that she does because she wants to. 

Izzy wants to see the GCACC Young 

Professionals Program grow, to continue to 

serve the community by volunteering and 

offering herself to those who have a need. 

I have had the pleasure of working with 

Izzy for many years and I know without a 

shadow of a doubt what her superpower is 

— it’s building, nurturing, and growing 

relationships. And as a representative for 

the GCACC isn’t that the perfect match? 

We certainly think that it is — thank you 

Izzy for being you and for sharing yourself 

with the Chamber and with our community. 

2023 Ambassador of the Year 

Lenny Frazzitta is someone that you’re 

going to want to get to know. 

While Lenny is a bit newer to the 

GCACC scene he has already made an 

indelible and valuable mark on the 

Chamber and the community. Lenny is the 

VP of Regional Business Banking 

Relationship Manager for Huntington 

Bank. He moved to Grove City a number of 

years ago after having lived in several 

places along the East Coast. What brought 

him here, you might ask - Beulah Park 

horse racing! Lenny spent more than 13 

years as a jockey, racing and winning in 

Ohio, Kentucky, and throughout the racing 


Spirit of the Chamber Award and Ambassador of the Year 

Lenny Frazzitta was recognized with the Ambassador of the Year Award. 

Izzy Benjamin was recognized with the 

Spirit of the Chamber Award. 

circuit. Lenny quickly fell in love with all 

things Grove City and when injuries took 

him out of racing, it was a quick decision to 

stay in Grove City Lenny has one daughter, 

the love of his life, and spends much of 

his free time playing hockey and not to lose 

his connection to horse racing, he still owns 

several racehorses. 

When Lenny joined the Chamber, he 

immediately connected with the staff to 

find out how he could get involved. Lenny 

joined the Ambassador team, the Benefits 

Committee, and the Marketing Committee, 

and this year we are excited to welcome 

Lenny to our Board. Lenny is passionate 

about helping people and in particular, he 

loves working with new businesses and is a 

master at connecting people. 

As an Ambassador, Lenny does exactly 

what he’s good at — he makes connections. 

He connects people and businesses with 

the Chamber and with each other, and 

through those connections, he provides 

solutions. 

Thank you, Lenny, for sharing your 

gifts, talents, and time with the Chamber, 

and congrats on earning Ambassador of the 

Year!


2023 Heartland Bank 

Heart of the Chamber - 

Creative Mobile Interiors 


The Heartland Bank Heart of the 

Chamber award was established in 2016 

to honor and recognize a Chamber member 

business that exemplifies the mission 

and values of the GCACC. 

This year’s winner now sits alongside 

past winners who have brought undeniable 

value to the community, the 

Chamber, and to those with whom they 

work each day. Please join me in congratulating 

our 2023 Heartland Bank Heart of 

the Chamber Award winner - Creative 

Mobile Interiors. Welcome to this prestigious 

family of businesses. 

Grove City can comfortably boast that 

we are home to some of Central Ohio’s 

most amazing businesses. Some large, 

some small, some highly recognizable, 

some less well known, but all contribute to 

the amazing community of Grove City. 

One of our superstar businesses just happens 

to be the Chamber’s 2023 Heart of 

the Chamber Award winner, Creative 

Mobile Interiors (CMI). Specializing in 

unique vehicle interiors, you may have 

seen their projects featured at local 

parades and car shows, or at their facility 

right off I-71. 

CMI was started by Owen Connaughton 

in 1999. Working in the custom vehicle 

conversion industry for many years, Owen 

stepped out on his own to start a business 

based on his spoken mission: “To never sacrifice 

quality and operate with the highest 

levels of professionalism, integrity, and 

passion for our work which allows us to 

exceed our client’s expectations and sets 

the standard in our industry.” If that driving 

standard doesn’t reflect the mission 

and value of the GCACC, I’m not sure what 

does. 

When the Connaughton and CMI families 

lost Owen to a sudden illness in 2013, 

the loss was deep and palpable — but 

greater, was the desire to honor Owen and 

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Creative Mobile Interiors is recognized this year with the Heartland Bank Heart of the Chamber Award. Photo provided by Creative 

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his legacy by pushing through. And that’s 

exactly what they did. Owen’s wife Stacey 

took over as CEO and appointed Chief 

Engineer, Josh Gifford, as the new 

President. Together, they and every 

employee at CMI, including Owen’s son, 

Nick Connaughton who serves as CMI’s 

controller, rededicated themselves to CMI’s 

mission and grew even stronger. 

The talented designers, engineers, and 

craftsman who work on the conversions 

and customizations have an average tenure 

of 14 years, with several being with the 

company 20 years or more. Building on 

Owen’s vision, Stacey, Josh and Nick maintained 

a culture of pride, compassion, community 

involvement, charitable giving and 

fun. Designing and building highly customized 

conversions for businesses-large 

and small, non-profits, adventurers, families, 

and celebrities - including restoring 

Johnny Cash’s tour bus, which is on display 

at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - 

CMI loves the challenges and excitement 

that come with each unique project. 

CMI was acquired by Airstream last 

year, but the work continues — holding to 

Owens’ standards of service, quality and 

integrity. Something must be working; 

CMI has been featured on the Travel 

Channel’s ‘Extreme RVs’, and DIY 

Network’s ‘Man Caves’ — just to name a few 

- and they are looking forward to potential 

expansion as a result of the acquisition. 

Nick Connaughton has been on the 

Chamber Board and the Executive 

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Lifetime Achievement Award 


As the new year begins, the Grove City 

Chamber Foundation has some news to 

share to wrap up a successful 2023 and 

dive into the promising future that is 2024. 

2023 in Review 

After another successful year, which 

included an increase in scholarship dollars 

awarded and scholarship recipients from 

2022, the Foundation is pleased to report 

the following highlights: 

•In 2023, $23,500 awarded in scholarships 

with 45 scholarship recipients. 

•Since 2012, over $168,000 awarded in 

scholarships, with 265 scholarship recipients. 

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In this world, we can divide people into 

two groups - the “Givers’ and the Takers.” 

While we will find ourselves in each of 

those categories during different times in 

our lives, those who stand faithfully in the 

“Giver” line make the world a much better 

place. Today we celebrate someone who has 

enriched and blessed countless lives by a 

direct or indirect encounter with our 

favorite “Giver” and the 2023 Lifetime 

Achievement Award Winner — Marilyn 

Reiner. 

Marilyn will be quick to let you know, 

along with her trademark wink and smile, 

that while she’s worked for the Chamber 

for a very long time — she’s not as old as the 

Chamber building. She has worked in multiple 

capacities; part-time administrative 

assistant, office coordinator, bookkeeper, 

AP, AR, receptionist, member services, 

newsletter creator, restroom cleaner, gardener, 

snow shoveler, and master problem 

solver - just to name a few! 

Most of us know Marilyn through her 

work as Events Manager for the GCACC. 

She has attended and managed nearly 

every Farmers’ Market for the past 20 

years — that’s around 360 Saturdays — 

arriving at 6:30 a.m. and never leaving 

before 1 p.m. While Arts in the Alley lasts 

just one weekend per year, the hours devoted 

to preparing for the event, the Parade, 

the Shows, the vendors, concessions, and 

entertainment are nearly immeasurable; 

spending the night in the Chamber office in 

preparation for the Community Parade has 

become a cherished annual tradition. 

Whether working for the Chamber, 

serving as a charter Lioness with the GC 

Lions Club, playing the organ at her 

church, or serving as the GCACC staff liaison 

to the Chamber Foundation, the 

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WE:LEAD Program, or leading the SW 

Community Leadership Class, Marilyn 

always displays character, integrity, drive, 

and dedication, to Grove City and the 

GCACC. Her sense of humor and infectious 

laugh brighten the lives of all who know 

her. 

Please take the time to congratulate 

Marilyn on this very special and very wellearned 

award. Her passion, love, and loyalty 

put her firmly in that ‘Givers’ space, 

reserved for those who love and encourage 

others. 

Marilyn; you have led us, taught us, 

modeled character and integrity to us. You 

have, and will continue to serve the 

Chamber and Grove City and no one is 

more deserving to receive our Lifetime 

Achievement Award than you. We love you! 

Chamber Foundation news 

fundraiser raised over $28,000 with 125 

tickets sold. 

•The 2023 Silverbridge Coffee fundraiser 

raised approximately $4200 from in person 

and online sales. 

Additionally, the Foundation looks forward 

to “Fall for the Foundation” later in 

2024 on Oct. 11, and the 2024 Farmers’ 

Market season for in-person Silverbridge 

Coffee sales. In the “off season”, 

Silverbridge is available for purchase 

online and is a great way to support the 

Foundation while enjoying a local coffee: 

https://gccfcoffee.square.site/ 

Welcome new board members 

The Foundation and the Foundation 

Board is excited to welcome three new 

members to the Board for 2024. Welcome 

to: Dawn Lowther (WesBanco), Matt 

Rogers (Dignified Home Loans) and 

Christy Yoak (Valmer Land Title Agency). 

Scholarship deadlines 

The GCACC Board, staff, multiple 

Focus Groups, industry experts, and advisors 

spent most of 2023 listening to our 

members, researching, exploring, planning, 

and developing our Strategic Plan — 

the document that will guide us into our 

future, and will “Future proof” Chamber 

and Community leaders for years to come. 

Be sure to visit our website, follow us on 

Social Media, and read our E-Magazine, 

Newsletter, and business newspaper to 

keep informed, and to learn about the ways 

you can get involved in building the future 

of our Chamber and our Community. 

On behalf of the Board, staff, and 750 

members of the GCACC, congratulations 

to our 2023 award winners: 

•Business of the Year - TOSOH. 

•Best Place to Work — Small -Stepping 

Stone Child Care. 

•Best Place to Work — Large - TOSOH. 

Chamber Events Manager Marilyn Reiner 

was recognized with the Lifetime 

Achievement Award. 

The first scholarship application deadline 

for 2024 is fast approaching. March 15 

is the deadline for the High School 

Scholarship and the first of four deadlines 

for the Chamber Affiliate Scholarship. 

To recap eligibility–For the High 

School Scholarship: The applicant should 

be graduating from a school in the South- 

Western City School Attendance area (public 

or private), or be graduating from a 

school outside that attendance area but 

reside in Grove City. For the Chamber 

Affiliate Scholarship: The applicant should 

be a current employee of a Chamber member 

company, an existing individual 

Chamber member, or an immediate family 

member of such an employee or individual 

Chamber member. 

Additional criteria, applications, and 

online submission directions can all be 

found 

at: 

https://gcchamberfoundation.org/scholarships/ 

Building Our Future Together 

•Heartland Bank Heart of the Chamber 

-Creative Mobile Interiors. 

•Spirit of the Chamber — Izzy 

Benjamin. 

•Ambassador of the Year — Lenny 

Frazzitta. 

Our first-ever Lifetime Achievement 

Award goes to our very own Marilyn 

Reiner. For over 20 years Marilyn has 

served the GCACC and the City of Grove 

City and we couldn’t be more honored to 

present her with this very special award — 

we love and appreciate you, Marilyn! 

Read more about all our award winners 

in our Annual Program Meeting Guide, in 

our February edition of Chamber Business 

Connection, and in our business newspaper, 

Grove City Living, and make it a point 

to stop by these amazing member businesses 

and say congratulations!

Best Place to Work - Small Category (under 50 employees) 

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In a community of countless businesses, large and small, with 

thousands of employees working each day, childcare — available, 

safe, affordable, high quality, excellent, childcare is a critical and 

vital component to the success of those businesses and our community. 

The Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce is very proud to 

announce the winner of our 2023 Best Place to Work — Small 

Category (under 50 employees), is Stepping Stone Child Care. 

Congratulations to owners and sisters, Ghaida Aqel and Maysa 

Aqel and to their staff, team, and families. 

This small business with a big vision and an even bigger heart 

opens its doors each day to over 65 children ages 6 weeks to 5- 

years-old. Each member of this dedicated staff is CPR Certified, 

and First Aid Certified, and has passed multiple background 

checks. While Stepping Stone is designed as more of a daycare 

than a traditional school, every child, from the youngest baby to 

the oldest, is taught by an expert teacher who must follow a 

detailed, specialized, structured curriculum created and designed 

for their age group. 

Ghaida, educated in HR and Business Management, and sister 

Maysa Aqel impart the vision to their staff of 15 teachers, a facility 

assistant, a cook, floaters, and other part-time team members 

and continue to encourage and support them. In late 2020 and 

early 2021, they began to search for a facility, but it seemed that 

every door was closed to them — too big, too small, not zoned for 

childcare, too expensive, and on and on. When the location on 

Stringtown Road opened, they jumped on it, and with a few more 

twists and turns, the rest is history. 

This family loves Grove City and they love what they do. 

Ghaida says that as she looks back, everything seems very clear — 

things work together, and everything happens for a reason. This 

very successful sister team is self-taught and continues to 

embrace the idea that if you want something and you work hard, 

Stepping Stone Childcare was awarded Best Place to Work: Small Category (fewer than 50 employees). Photo 

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follow your dreams, and be patient, it will happen for 

you. Isn’t that a life motto that we would all love our 

children to follow? 

When asked why they think they won this very special 

award, Ghaida said, “We take care of our team, 

good pay and benefits, a safe, clean place to work and 

we treat them like family. Same thing for all the children 

and their families — we are all family. We get 

together outside of work, have regular potluck’s, and 

we laugh, cry, and encourage each other.” 

The vision for the future is pretty clear: continue to 

maintain our reputation for excellence, grow the business 

by word of mouth, fill the daycare to compliance 

capacity, don’t take too many things too personally, 

and possibly consider additional locations. If you want 

it summed up, this female-owned and all-female staff 

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Frisch’s Big Boy - Broadway & I-270 

Dollar General - 3065 Broadway 

Speedway Gas Station 

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Memories Restaurant 

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Mobile Gas Station - Broadway & Paul St. 

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Grove City Library - 3959 Broadway 

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less than one bill out of ten ultimately 

become law), or with a constituent. The latter 

is the case with HB364. David Donofrio, who served 

our community ably as a member of the South- 

Western City Schools Board of Education, currently 

serves as the vice president of the Ohio Prairie Association 

(OPA), a non-profit volunteer organization 

that promotes the conservation of Ohio’s prairies. 

The group has wanted to distribute milkweed seeds 

among its membership and to other interested individuals 

to increase potential habitats for monarch 

butterflies when they reach Ohio during their annual 

migration from Mexico. Unfortunately, current state 

law prohibits any such distribution of milkweed 

seeds. This bill addresses and corrects the situation. 

Mr. Donofrio brought this issue to my attention. In 

talking with officials of the Ohio Department of Agriculture 

(ODA), we learned that they were concerned 

about widespread, unregulated, commercial distribution 

of various plant seeds and how this could 

alter ecosystems throughout the state. We helped 

bring together representatives from OPA and ODA 

to determine what language could be rewritten that 

would simultaneously address the concerns of both 

groups. They were able to agree on Ohio Revised 

Code wording that allowed for limited noncommercial 

seed sharing that promotes habitats for endangered 

or threatened species, while continuing to 

prohibit widespread commercial practices that 

might have unintended consequences. 

HB364 was filed with the House Clerk’s office in January. 

The House Rules and Reference Committee, 

which determines which of the 27 House standing 

committees is best equipped to consider the measure, 

assigned it to the House Agriculture Committee. 

The bill will need to undergo three hearings (one 

each for sponsor, proponent, and opponent testimony) 

in that committee before its members vote to 

have it considered by the entire House of Representatives. 

Sponsor testimony is scheduled for early 

February. 

Stay tuned for periodic updates on the progress of 

HB364. 

(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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In the film that was released on 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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screenwriter Whit Anderson and director 

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 

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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 

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it, due in large part 

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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 

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CLEANING 

WALL WASHING 

CLEANOUTS 

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 

614-875-8364 

614-419-7721 

See Us On Facebook 

www.gallioncustom 

concrete.com 

EDDIE MOORE 

CONSTRUCTION 

Quality Concrete Work 

Lt. Hauling & Room Add., 

Driveways & Excavation 

Stamp Patios, 

Bsmt. Wall Restoration 

36 Yrs Exp - Lic & Ins. 

Free Ests. 614-871-3834 

AJ’s Concrete, 

Masonry 

Good Work - Fair Prices 

Block Foundations 

Driveways • Sidewalks 

Bobcat Grading 

Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests. 

614-419-9932 

DRYWALL 

DRYW 

YWALL & 

PLASTER 

3/15 

A&M 

REPAIR 

Textured Ceilings 

614-551-6963 

Residential/Commercial 

BIA 

FENCING 

EAZY FENCE 

Chain Link - Wood 

No Job Too Big or Small 

All Repairs ~ Free Est. 

Insured. 614-670-2292 

GUTTERS 

Dave’s Gutter Serv. 

Cleaned, Repaired, Installed, 

Gutter Covers & Drains. 

614-875-9361/614-205-9057 

HAULING 

DEAN’S HAULING 

614-276-1958 

HEATING & COOLING 

HVAC & A/C 

Fast Service - Licensed 

614-633-9694 

10/1 W/SW 

3/4 A 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

KLAUSMAN HOME 

IMPROVEMENT 

Siding-Windows- 

Doors-Roofing-Soffit- 

Fascia-Gutters-Trim 

Earn FREE Seamless 

Gutters with Siding Over 

1000 Sq. Ft. 

FREE Shutters with 

Soffit & Trim 

EPA Certified 

Member of BBB 

Financing Available 

Over 20 yrs exp. • Free Est. 

Licensed-Bonded-Insured 

Owner & Operator 

James 614-419-7500 

SLAGLE 

HOME REMODELING 

Baths, Kitchen, 

Plumbing and Electrical. 

All your Handyman needs 

No Job too Big or Small 

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

Jerry 

614-332-3320 

1/7 A 

3/17 

SW/W 

C&JHandyman 

Services LLC 

Minor Plumbing & Electric 

Install Hot Water Tanks, 

Dishwashers & Disposals 

All Interior Remodels 

Also Fencing & 

Interior/Exterior Painting 

Free Est. ~ 18 Yrs. Exp. 

CDC/EPA Approved Guidelines 

614-284-2100 

SINCE 1973 

Phil Bolon Contr. 

Windows & Siding 

Decks, Kitchens, Baths 

Room Additions, 

Flooring, Roofing 

Bsmt Waterproofing 

Deal With Small Non-Pressure Co. 

47 Yrs. Exp. - Refs. Avail. 

Lic.-Bond-Ins. 

10/15 

A/M 

Free Est. - Financing Avail. 

Member BBB Of Cent. OH 

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

614-419-3977 

or 614-863-9912 

HOME 

MAINTENANCE 

RETIRED - 42 Yrs Exp. 

HOME REPAIRS 

SIDING * GUTTERS 

FENCES * DECKS 

MISC. REPAIRS 

Call Joe - 614-778-1460 

HANDYMAN SERVICES 

614-235-1819 

HOME 

REMODELING 

BATH REMODELS 

Expert Craftsmanship 

20 yrs exp - Sr. Discount 

614-633-9695 

10/1 A 

INFORMATION 

CAN YOU PICTURE YOUR AD? 

For Display Advertising Rates 

in the Service Directory, Call 

THE COLUMBUS MESSENGER 

272-5422 

LANDSCAPING 

LANDSCAPING 

Spring is Coming! 

Mulch • Edging 

Spring Clean-up 

Sealcoating Estimates 

614-649-1200 

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, 

Garden Pond & 

Home Maint. 

Free Ests. Low Rates 

$20 & Up 

Kevin - 614-905-3117 

PAINTING 

BESTQUALITY 

40 yrs exp. I do the Work! 

Daniel - 614-226-4221 

BURT PAINTING & 

HANDYMAN SERVICES 

Free Estimates 

614-539-3412 

PLUMBING 

All About Drains & Plumb. 

Will snake any small drain 

$145. 614-778-2584 

MYERS 

PLUMBING 

Licensed Expert Plumbing 

New Const. & Fast Repairs 

Water * Sewer * Gas 

614-633-9694 

CHRIS’ 

PLUMBING 

“Plumbing & Drain Professional 

That You Can Count On” 

24 Hrs., 7 Days/Week 

No Overtime Charges 

24 Yrs. Exp. in Plumbing & 

Drain Cleaning Field 

Call For A Free Phone Estimate 

$100.00 For Any Small Drain 

614-622-4482 

30% OFF with AD 

Classified Services 

3/17 A&M 

1/7 A 

INFORMATION 

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. 

service. Clean, oil, adjust 

in your home. $49.95 all 

work gtd. 614-890-5296 

SNOWBLOWER 

REPAIR 

TREMONT 

MOWER REPAIR 

1/7 

We service 

W/GC 

Electric & Gas Powered 

Snow Blowers 

& Lawn Equipment 

614-357-6204 

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 

3/17A



WELCOME TO 49 Hawthorne Drive 

IN-CONTRACT 

Located in the always popular Ashton Crossing. This huge family sized home is absolutely immaculate and shows like a 

new build. As you enter you will enjoy a private den/office with glass french doors for privacy. Walking into the expansive 

great room you notice the gas log fireplace as the focal point. Chefs dream granite kitchen boasts white cabinetry and full 

stainless appliance package. Kitchen looks into the great room as well as the optional four seasons dining space. Upstairs 

is a whole another world. Four large bedrooms, plenty of walk in closets AND an extra large loft area! Private Owners 

Retreat featuring a walk in closet and a dual sink bath with an upgraded shower . Full basement and a tandem three car 

garage for plenty of storage space. PRICE: $419,900.00 MLS # 224002935 


VIP REALTY 

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614-537-1994 614-546-8354

Grove City Messenger - February 25th, 2024

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