Westside Messenger - March 10th, 2024

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March 10 - 23, 2024 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. L, No. 16 

Learning with 

Lower Lights 

4220 W. Broad St. 

(Across from Westland Mall) 

614 272-6485 open 7 days a week 

Featuring 

our 

famous 

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Vacate date set for 

Galloway Village 

By Andrea Cordle 

Westside Editor 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

The Lower Lights Ministries has a new mission on the westside: 

to enrich the lives of children through educational and 

recreational programming. 

The push to bring more activities and learning opportunities 

to the area youth came via an assessment of outreach services at 

the non-profit organization, said CEO Emmalyn Jerome. 

“We believed that we could be doing more to provide resources 

to the most underserved communities,” she said. 

To be able to provide those additional resources, Jerome 

explained that the non-profit had to determine what were the 

greatest areas of need within a specific community. On the westside, 

it was determined that the greatest areas of need were services 

that would benefit the youngest children. 

“The whole nation is in a child care crisis right now and it is 

hitting the underserved communities the hardest,” she said. “It 

is a challenge to find quality, accessible, and affordable child care 

and a lot of low income families are having to make a difficult 

choice: Do they spend their whole paycheck on child care or do 

they stay home? I believe a lot of folks want to work but child 

care is so expensive and out of reach for many families on the 

westside.” 

Knowing the importance of early childhood education — “it 

lays the cognitive and behavioral foundation for the rest of their 

development and learning,” said Jerome — the leadership with 

Lower Lights Ministries began to assess how they could improve 

child care in the region. Their solution would slowly morph into 

the creation of a variety of educational and recreational programs 

that would benefit children of all ages. 

“We want to be here for these kids when they are in diapers 

and we want to be here for them when they are getting their 

diplomas,” stated Jerome. 

The Lower Lights Child Enrichment Center 

Knowing they had to address the lack of “quality, accessible, 

and affordable” child care on the Hilltop, the non-profit set out to 

build a new child care center. In 2022, the Lower Lights 

Ministries purchased a former grocery store at 2323 Sullivant 

Ave. and began the renovation process. Director Donna Wilson 

thought it would never be completed. 

“This building was a disaster,” she said. “There was mold on 

the walls and the ceiling was leaking. It was just not something 

you could initially picture ever improving.” 

With the help of Summit Construction and nearly $1.4 million 

in grants and donations, the once dilapidated building transformed 

into a bright and clean facility with indoor play stations, 

an outdoor playground, and ample room to accommodate nearly 

50 infants and small children once the Child Enrichment Center 

(CEC) is fully operational. 

“We are so excited to be able to offer this program to the community,” 

said Wilson. 

According to Jerome, the enrichment center will be opened in 

phases. In late March, the CEC will be able to accommodate children 

aged 18 months — 5 years. Later this summer, the CEC 

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

The Lower Lights Ministries recently hosted an open house 

and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Child Enrichment Center, 

2323 Sullivant Ave. According to director Donna Wilson (pictured 

here), the child care facility will not open until late March 

but they are accepting enrollment applications for children 

aged 18 months – 5 years through lowerlights.org. They will 

begin accepting applications for infants aged 6 weeks and 

above in the summer. In addition to addressing the educational 

and recreational needs of the youngest children in the area, the 

non-profit organization will also offer programs for older children 

and young adults. On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 

p.m., the Community Learning Center at 2300 Sullivant Ave. will 

open its doors to middle and high school students and offer a 

safe space to learn, play, and study. On Thursdays from 4:30 to 

6:30 p.m., the Lower Lights Community Church at 1066 Bellows 

Ave. will host its Bright Lights Kids Youth Mentoring program 

for children aged 6-15. The students will meet with an adult 

mentor to build relationship skills and promote educational 

success. Bright Lights Kids is currently enrolling for the mentorship 

program. 

should be able to accommodate children aged 6 weeks and above. 

Wilson said the CEC is still in the process of obtaining its 

license through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services 

to accommodate infants. 

“It’s moving but it is taking a bit longer than we hoped,” she 

said. “We’ll get there — hopefully sooner rather than later.” 

The child care facility will be open Monday through Friday, 6 

See LOWER LIGHTS page 6 

In late January, the Prairie Township 

trustees held a special hearing where they 

decided to demolish the Galloway Village 

Apartments. Now, remaining residents 

have until March 18 to vacate the property. 

According to James Jewell, Prairie 

Township administrator, the owners of the 

property had until Feb. 24 to appeal the 

trustees’ decision. 

“The owner did not appeal, and the 

township did not receive a formal proposal 

from the owner to repair the site,” said 

Jewell. 

Now, Jewell said, the township is currently 

working to obtain an estimate for 

demolition. 

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Lunch time 

litter cleanup 

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Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

Every Friday from noon to 1 p.m., a 

group of dedicated volunteers meet at 

the southwest corner of S. Harris 

Avenue and Sullivant Avenue to undertake 

a massive challenge: cleaning up 

one of the most littered corridors on the 

westside. Organized by community 

advocate Lisa Boggs, the lunchtime 

cleanup crew traverses approximately 

27 blocks, picking up all kinds of litter 

with their grabbers in order to beautify 

the area and get trash off the street. 

“Even though we all know these roads 

will be partially full of trash later today, 

we keep coming out because we know 

that the stuff we have in our bags right 

now will be off our streets forever,” said 

Boggs. Pictured here after another successful 

lunchtime cleanup event on 

March 1 are (from left to right) Bill 

Hedrick, Lisa Boggs, and Jim Boggs. 

Although not pictured at the completion 

of the event, included in the afternoon 

cleanup crew were Janine Bourdo, 

Carla Carr, and Gale Gray. Boggs 

encouraged those who may have a free 

hour on Friday afternoon to come out 

and join their cleanup efforts. Trash 

grabbers, trash bags, gloves, and vests 

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around the westside 

South Hilltop 

Spring Litter Cleanup 

Formerly, the Walsh Avenue Spring 

Cleanup, join the Friends of Walsh 

Avenue, Hilltop Connections, and Friends 

of Hauntz Park to get litter off of the 

streets on March 30 from 11 a.m. to 12 

p.m. Participants will start at the home of 

Dean and Emily Smith (1517 Walsh Ave.) 

and focus on nearby areas based on need.


GALLOWAY VILLAGE 

Continued from page 1 

“Once that is complete, we will be applying 

for funding,” he said. 

Late last year, the Franklin County 

Board of Health declared the apartments, 

located on North Murray Hill Road, a public 

nuisance and designated all the buildings 

on the site as unfit for human habitation. 

Inspectors found mold, bed begs, rats, 

needles, feces, and numerous fire code and 

safety violations on the premises. The sheriff’s 

office was also called to the complex 

hundreds of times last year. 

The owners of the property, the Chetrit 

Group based in New York, sent an attorney 

to the hearing in January to ask the 

trustees for more time to find a resolution. 

After years of dealing with safety concerns, 

and with little to no communication from 

the owners, the trustees decided to move 

forward with legislation to remove the complex. 

According to Jewell, the property has 

already been assessed nearly $166,000 by 

the township for trash removal. It will cost 

just over $32,000 for the township to install 

temporary fencing to secure the buildings. 

Blood drive at Glenwood UMC 

Glenwood United Methodist Church 

will host a blood drive, in partnership with 

the American Red Cross, on March 27 from 


This cost will also be assessed to the property. 

“The township does not own the property,” 

said Jewell. “We are securing the property 

and moving forward with the removal 

of the structures.” 

Galloway Village Apartments were built 

in the 1960s. It has 36 buildings that 

include more than 350 apartments and 96 

town homes. About 90 tenants were living 

in the complex when it was deemed unfit 

for occupation. 

Jewell said there are estimated to be 

about 20 units that are still occupied. 

The Franklin County Public Health 

Care Coordination team held several meetings 

in the township to provide support and 

resources to those still living in the apartment 

complex. The county commissioners 

allocated $1 million in funding to provide 

relocation assistance, transportation assistance, 

and health care to the residents of 

Galloway Village. 

Remaining tenants can call Franklin 

County Public Health at 614-525-4802 for 

information on rehousing accommodations. 

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2833 Valleyview Drive 

in the in the Fellowship Hall. To schedule 

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Highlighting 

Young 

Constituents’ 

Achievements 

One of the best benefits of my office is that I learn 

about the achievements of individuals who live 

or go to school in our district. I will highlight four 

students who have made noteworthy accomplishments 

during the last few months. 

Connor Chaffin, a junior at Grove City High 

School, has become the best high school bassoon 

player in Ohio. He has played in the Ohio 

Music Educators Association All-State Orchestra 

for three years and won concerto competitions 

held by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, the 

Dayton Philharmonic, and the New Albany Symphony 

Orchestra. He also has been featured on 

the National Public Radio program “From the 

Top”. In addition, Connor is a straight-A student, 

is one of the field commanders for the awardwinning 

Grove City HS Marching Band, and has 

combined with his brother Camden to capture a 

Grove City team pickleball championship. He aspires 

to attend the Juilliard School of Music in 

New York City. 

Nate Palaia, a senior at Grove City High School, 

has been named one of Ohio’s five finalists for a 

career education Presidential Scholar designation. 

He also is a straight-A student and currently 

is enrolled in the engineering and robotics lab at 

the South-Western Career Academy, is president 

of the student council there, and played varsity 

football team for Grove City HS last fall. 

Zach Swierz, a Bishop Ready High School graduate 

and current freshman at the United States 

Military Academy (West Point), finished the first 

semester ranked in the top one-third of his class 

there. He also represents West Point on its college 

Model United Nations and club fencing 

teams. 

Richmond Honkpo, a freshman at Otterbein University 

and recent graduate of Franklin Heights 

High School, qualified for the NCAA Division III 

National Indoor Track Championships in the long 

jump. He has posted one of the top 20 leaps 

among DIII student athletes during the indoor 

season at 23’ 6-3/4” and is traveling to the national 

competition in Virginia March 7-9. Richmond 

formerly earned All-Ohio recognition in 

the long jump as a high school senior. 

We should be quite proud that our community is 

producing young people that are achieving at 

extremely high levels. 

(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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around the 

westside 

Free tax preparation 

at Glenwood UMC 

Glenwood United Methodist Church 

Tax Ministry is now taking appointments 

for free tax preparation. The Tax Ministry 

will take place in the Church Parlor every 

Saturday, from through April 6 from 9 a.m. 

to -3 p.m., and every Monday through 

April 8 from 12 to 6 p.m. The church is 

located at 2833 Valleyview Drive in 

Columbus. To schedule an appointment, 

call 614-274-8469. 

Battery recycling at 

Westland Area Library 

The Westland Area Library will host a 

battery recycling drop-off event from 11 

a.m. to 1 p.m. March 23 at 4740 West 

Broad St. All disposable and rechargeable 

batteries will be accepted. No vehicle (leadacid) 

batteries. For more information, contact 

the library at 614-878-1301. 

Chamber Singers are 

“Celebrating 35 Years” 

The Grove City Chamber Singers will 

celebrate the group’s 35th anniversary 

with their spring concert “Celebrating 35 

Years,” on March 17 at 3:30 pm. The concert, 

which features a variety of music, will 

take place at The Grove City United 

Methodist Church, 2684 Columbus St. 

Doors open at 3 p.m. and admission is free 

and open to all. 

Free eclipse glasses at CML 

Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) 

will offer central Ohioans free eclipse 

glasses beginning March 18 ahead of the 

near total solar eclipse on April 8. 

Glasses will be handed out at all 23 

CML locations while supplies last and will 

be limited to four per person. Those interested 

are encouraged to call ahead at 614- 

645-2275 to check availability. 

Also beginning March 18, all 23 CML 

locations will offer free COSI-supplied 

solar kits, each of which includes a pair of 

eclipse glasses and activities that customers 

can do at home. Due to the items 

included, the kits will only be available to 

adults 18 and older. Limit four per adult, 

while supplies last. 

Central Ohioans are also invited to 

attend a special eclipse watch party on 

Monday, April 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Main 

Library, 96 S. Grant Ave. Representatives 

from COSI will join CML staff on the front 

lawn for science activities before and after 

the eclipse. 

At 3:10 p.m. on April 8, central Ohio 

will experience a near total solar eclipse — 

with totality lasting around 3 to 4 minutes. 

Safe glasses are essential for viewing this 

celestial phenomenon.

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The American Red Cross Central and 

Southern Ohio Region is kicking off its 

annual Red Cross Month celebration in 

March to honor local community heroes 

who help ensure their neighbors never face 

crises alone. 

Red Cross Month is a national tradition 

that began in March 1943 when President 

Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first Red 

Cross Month proclamation – and each 

U.S. president has followed ever since. 

Governor Mike DeWine has declared 

March as Red Cross Month in Ohio with an 

March proclaimed Red Cross Month in Ohio 

official proclamation. 

Join the Red Cross Month celebration by 

visiting redcross.org to make a financial 

donation, give blood or platelets, become a 

volunteer or take a lifesaving skills course. 

Those who donate at redcross.org/givingday 

on March 27 will be part of the 10th 

annual Red Cross Giving Day, which aims 

to rally 30,000 supporters nationwide to 

help provide shelter, food, relief items, 

emotional support and other assistance for 

people affected by disasters big and small. 

As the final weeks of winter approach, 

the public is urged to book a time to donate 

blood or platelets to continue to strengthen 

the blood supply heading into spring. As a 

thank-you for providing comfort during 

Red Cross Month, all who come to give 

blood or platelets from now through March 

24 will get a $10 e-gift card to a pet supply 

merchant of choice, plus automatically be 

entered for a chance to win a $3,000 gift 

card. See rcblood.org/Pets for details. 

Volunteers comprise 90 percent of the 

national Red Cross workforce to power its 

lifesaving mission, along with generous 

blood, platelet and financial donors; people 

trained in skills like first aid and CPR; and 

other supporters. 

Home fires are the most frequent disaster 

response for the Red Cross, which is 

also working to help families stay safe by 

installing free smoke alarms during its 

Sound the Alarm home fire safety campaign. 

Volunteers are needed for events all 

throughout the region from April 13 to May 

4. To learn more, visit the regional Sound 

the Alarm hub. For more information, visit 

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LOWER LIGHTS 

Continued from page 1 

26th Annual 

“Best Fish Dinner in Town!” 

Baked Cod and Fried Perch 

ST. MARGARET OF CORTONA CHURCH 

Fridays in Lent: February 16th - March 22nd, 4:30 - 7:30 PM 

Fried Ocean Perch or Baked Cod with choice of two sides: 

• Baked Potato • Sweet Potato • Macaroni & Cheese 

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WESTGATE UNITED 

METHODIST CHURCH 

61 S. Powell Ave., Columbus,OH 43204 

Rev. Dr. Don Wallick 

Let’s Worship Together! 

Worship Service - 9:00 a.m. 

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. 

Join us on Facebook 

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ALKIRE ROAD 

CHURCH OF CHRIST 

2779 Alkire Road, Grove City, OH 43123 

614-875-1028 

Sunday Morning Bible Class: 9:30 AM 

Sunday Morning Worship: 10:30 AM 

Sunday Evening Worship: 6:00 PM 

Wednesday Evening Bible Class: 7:00 PM 

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a.m. to 6 p.m. They will offer three payment 

options for families: publicly funded 

through organizations like the ODJFS; 

sliding scale for those who did not meet federal 

requirements; and private payment. 

Wilson said families who use the sliding 

scale payment option will still be given a 

reduced rate. 

“They could be 

looking at anywhere 

between $50 to $100 

per week, which is 

greatly reduced 

from most child care 

centers.” 

The CEC is currently 

accepting 

enrollment applications 

through 

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GALLOWAY 

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 

6191 Hall Road 

Galloway, OH 43119 

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Where every single one of 

God's children is welcome! 

GLENWOOD UM CHURCH 

2833 Valleyview Dr. 

(Corner of Valleyview & Hague Ave.) 

(614) 274-8469 

Rev. Dr. Kevin Orr 

Join us for In-Person 

Sunday Worship at 10:45 a.m. or 

Join us for Online Worship at 

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www.lowerlights.org. For more information 

on the amenities, financial assistance, or to 

request a tour, call 614-228-3855. 

The Lower Lights 

Community Learning Center 

The slow process to obtain permits to 

build the new child care facility left the 

non-profit leadership with plenty of time on 

their hands. One of the ways they passed 

the time was by getting to know the local 

business owners in the area. 

They formed a relationship with the 

Buckners, who owned the Buckner & Sons 

Masonry building at 2300 Sullivant Ave. 

Through conversation, the Buckner family 

told their new friends that they would be 

relocating across town and were looking for 

someone to lease the space. 

“It was like God was leading the way for 

us,” said Jerome, referring to the fact that 

the future child care center was directly 

across the street. 

Although their primary focus was to 

bring early childhood education to the 

Hilltop, the delay in construction caused 

the non-profit to begin brainstorming 

measures they could take to enrich the 

lives of older children, especially those in 

middle and high school. Their solution was 

to renovate the masonry building and 

transform it into an educational and recreational 

space. 

Hunter Winey, the director of the 

Community Learning Center (CLC), was 

tasked with making it an appealing, fun 

and safe space for teens to exercise, hang 

out, and continue their learning — but in a 

fun way. 

“They basically gave me the keys to a 

building and told me to do whatever,” he 

said. 

With the help of the ministry and community 

volunteers, they transformed the 

upper level into a space for reading, studying, 

and exploration. There are rooms for 

art, music, math and sciences. There is also 

a quiet room to decompress. 

The second floor was transformed into a 

more active space. It has foosball tables, 

soccer nets, dart boards (with felt tips) and 

a gaming room. There is even a small space 

for weight training, mostly at the pull-up 

bar right now. 

“What we really wanted to do with this 

space was to empower teenagers and allow 

them to discover who they are, what they 

are interested in, and expose them to different 

opportunities and fields they might 

never have known they were interested in,” 

Winey said. “That is kind of the heart of 

this building and the center of this program. 

We want to be a safe place where 

teenagers are able to hang out, be kids, but 

also learn about themselves and grow 

holistically.” 

The CLC opened its doors in November. 

There has been gradual growth in attendance. 

Currently, the CLC is open every 

Tuesday and Thursday from 3-6 p.m. To 

accommodate the upcoming spring break 

for Columbus City School students, the 

building will be open from noon — 2 p.m. for 


Aubrey Shaffer and Hunter Winey play a 

game of foosball in the middle and high 

school youth activities building. 

teens to hang out. There will be special 

themes for each day that are educational 

and recreational. 

“That way they can still be learning but 

it doesn’t feel so rigidly academic,” said 

Winey. 

For more information or to learn how to 

become a volunteer adult supervisor at the 

CLC, visit lowerlights.org or call 614-228- 

3588. 

Bright Lights Kids 

Youth Mentoring Program 

Unlike the enrichment center and the 

learning center, the Bright Lights Kids 

Youth Mentoring program is not new to the 

area. 

Created in 2010, the educational and 

recreational program pairs children aged 6- 

15 with an adult mentor. Once a week for 

an entire school calendar year, the youth 

and mentor meet at the LLM Community 

Church, 1066 Bellows Ave. for one or two 

hours to practice building relationship 

skills, encourage community involvement, 

and promote educational success. 

For the first year in the program together, 

the youth and adult mentor will stay onsite, 

working under the supervision of the 

Brights Lights Kids and the LLM. 

Gradually, the adult mentor can take the 

student off-site to locations like a local ice 

cream shop, the library, the neighborhood 

park, or places of enrichment such as the 

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical 

Gardens or the Center of Science and 

Industry (COSI). 

Bright Lights Kids Director Aubrey 

Shaffer said the ministry strongly believes 

in this mentorship program. 

“Having one positive adult in a child’s 

life can greatly impact their development,” 

she said. 

The program currently has more mentors 

than it does young mentees. The program 

would like to boost those numbers. 

Jerome said they are looking for students 

who might be struggling academically or 

emotionally or just want to do something 

new. 

“We want them to know that someone 

will be there to walk alongside them.” 

The program is hosted every Thursday 

from 4:30-6:60 at the community church on 

Bellows Avenue. Bright Lights Kids is currently 

enrolling students for the 2024-2025 

youth mentoring program. For more information, 

visit www.lowerlights.org, call 

614-228-2855, or email Aubrey Shaffer at 

ashaffer@lowerlights.org



Active Lifestyles 

A bi-monthly feature celebrating the 

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

Fun ways for senior citizens to stay active 

Physical activity is an important component 

of overall health. Health experts 

advise that exercise can increase lean body 

mass, prevent conditions like diabetes and 

cardiovascular disease, improve balance, 

and positively affect mental health/cognition. 

Exercise also can foster socialization 

with others, helping people overcome boredom 

and isolation. 

As individuals get older, they may not 

be able to participate in all of the activities 

they enjoyed as youths, but that doesn’t 

mean older adults must resign themselves 

to sedentary lifestyles. There are plenty of 

entertaining ways to remain physically 

active that can accommodate any limitations 

a person may have. Explore these 

methods for staying active. 

Explore senior center offerings 

Community senior centers often fill calendars 

with a vast array of activities, some 

of which can include physical activities. 

Hikes, walking tours, dances, and other 

activities all serve as entertaining ways to 

get out and about while meeting some fitness 

goals. 

Garden or do yard work 

The Office of Disease Prevention and 

Health Promotions says adults should get 

150 minutes of moderate exercise per 

week. Raking leaves, mowing the lawn, 

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Do you love the thought of growing a garden 

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There are many unique containers and 

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Contain the joy of gardening 


The trick to keeping soil inside these 

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Plants in containers are especially prone to 

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Mix the suggested amount of crystals into 

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You can use containers to avoid costly 

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Hilltop History & Heritage 


The West High School Marching Band participated in the Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif. on New Year’s 

Day in 1969. This photo, taken in front of the Ohio Statehouse and with only a portion of the 160-member 

group, features then Governor Jim Rhodes at the podium and band director Jim Hill on the right in front 

of the band. The West Marching Band was the only all-brass band in Columbus City Schools and one of 

the few in the entire state. It mimicked The Ohio State University Marching Band in both instrumental make 

up and military style precision marching. During the 1960s and 1970s, more Ohio State Marching Band 

members came from West High School than from any other high school. The West band also featured the 

Weskets Drill Team. If you have a photo to share, contact Stacy Berndsen-Campbell at stacyberndsen12@gmail.com. 

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Franklin County Board of Commissioners: 

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

Franklin County Board of Commissioners and The Franklin County Office on Aging join with the Messenger Newspaper in providing this update on aging issues in Franklin County. 

Franklin County Office on Aging Supports 

‘National Nutritional Month’ 

Through Support Services & Events 

March is National Nutritional Month, a month dedicated to teaching individuals 

how to make informed and healthy choices. This month-long campaign 

strives to start healthy habits and make nutritious choices that last 

all year long. 

While healthy habits are important for everyone, they’re especially 

important for seniors. Small actions in your everyday life can go a long 

way to support healthy aging, and can benefit your physical, emotional, 

and mental well-being. 

It’s never too late to adapt healthy habits into your lifestyle. For many 

older adults, good health ensures independence, security and productivity 

as they age. There are many risk factors that can come from an unhealthy 

lifestyle, including the increased risk of chronic conditions, fall risks and 

behavioral health issues. 

Some simple ways for seniors to live a healthy lifestyle include supporting 

their physical health by staying active, eating healthy and getting plenty of 

sleep. Taking care of your mental health is another important aspect in 

maintaining a healthy lifestyle, which can be done by interacting with 

friends and family, practicing gratitude and by participating in activities 

you enjoy. 

It’s important to remember that these habits should be incorporated all 

year round, not just during the month of March. The Franklin County 

Office on Aging (FCOA) offers numerous services and programs that 

promote and support healthy aging among its senior residents such as 

providing access to nutritious meals. FCOA offers free home-delivered 

meals to any Franklin County resident aged 60 and older. These meals not 

only help seniors maintain their independence but also support a healthy 

and nutritious lifestyle. Many risks associated with aging can be 

conquered through clean and healthy eating. 

FCOA also supports a healthy lifestyle among its older adults by encouraging 

them to participate in regular physical activity, which can help 

improve and maintain a senior’s fitness, strength and balance. FCOA 

hosts several physical fitness events throughout the year – providing 

seniors a chance to learn from local wellness experts on how to incorporate 

healthy fitness habits into their daily routine. One of FCOA’s 

fitness-inspired events, Spring Forward, is taking place on Thursday, May 

2 at the Whitehall Community Park YMCA from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This 

free event will offer various community resources, educational sessions, 

fitness activities and a produce giveaway for seniors in the Whitehall area. 

While National Nutritional Month serves as a reminder to cultivate 

healthy habits, the importance of sustaining healthy living goes far 

beyond the month of March. FCOA's commitment to supporting seniors 

underscores the value of prioritizing health and vitality in the aging community 

– creating a lasting impact on their overall quality of life. 

To learn more about the Franklin County Office on Aging and the services 

available, call (614) 525-6200 or visit Officeonaging.org.


Pets of the Week 

Raphael is almost 1 

and is one spunky 

dude who will 

always make you 

laugh with his tomfoolery. 

He can be a 

rowdy guy, he loves 

to wrestle and play 

chase with his foster 

siblings. He would 

do best in a home with other cats that can 

keep up with him. When he finally gets 

tired, his sweet side comes out and he 

loves to snuggle. Raphael would prefer to 

be adopted with his foster brother, Eugene. 

If interested, contact Friends for Life Animal 

Haven. 

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Goodman is a shy 

3-year-old boy who 

loves to sit on top of 

cat trees and survey 

his surroundings. 

He was rescued as 

a stray and is still 

getting comfortable 

being around people. 

He would love a 

patient adopter who will take the time to 

really get to know him. You can come meet 

him in the Colony Cats den where he currently 

resides. 

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Jeanie came to 

Colony Cats from 

another shelter that 

no longer had space 

for her. She is a 

sweet low-key girl 

and a good option 

for anyone looking 

for an easy going companion. At about 4 

years old, she has plenty of life left. She 

would love to spend that time with you. 

Come meet her today to see if she could be 

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He is content chilling 

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he is lounging in the sun or enjoying his 

daily adventures, Gilbert brings joy wherever 

he goes. Adopt him from the Franklin 

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FYI: franklincountydogs.com 

The Franklin County Commissioners 

approved their annual grant to the Greater 

Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) to the tune 

of $4 million. Last year was GCAC’s 50th 

anniversary, and the commissioners have 

supported the organization and the artists 

with which it works for many years, including 

to provide access to the arts for people 

of all cultural backgrounds, economic status, 

sexual orientation, age, and physical 

ability. 

“The arts are for everyone, and having a 

thriving local arts and music scene helps 

make Franklin County into the kind of 

place that families want to be,” said board 

of commissioners president, Kevin Boyce. 

“Having art in public spaces beautifies our 

community, and supporting the artists 

themselves also supports our local economy.” 

The Greater Columbus Arts Council 

produces the free Columbus Arts Festival 

each summer, and provides grants, residencies, 

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Franklin County to invest in the arts 

community events 

Produce giveaway at YMCA 

The Hilltop YMCA hosts a fresh produce 

giveaway the third Wednesday of 

each month from 4 to 6 p.m. at 2879 

Valleyview Drive in Columbus. For more 

information, call the YMCA at 614-276- 

8224. 

In addition to supporting local artists, 

GCAC also recently published a report 

called the State of Public Art for Columbus 

and Franklin County that was partially 

funded by the commissioners last year and 

which analyses the current public art 

ecosystem and where central Ohio stands 

in relation to its peer cities when it comes 

to art in public spaces. 

“Franklin County is so fortunate to have 

county commissioners who understand the 

value that the arts bring to our community,” 

said Tom Katzenmeyer, president and 

CEO of the Greater Columbus Arts 

Council. “The county’s investment in the 

creative sector through GCAC supports 

nearly 11,000 jobs, helps people of all ages 

experience the arts, encourages dialogue 

and the sharing of diverse voices and perspectives, 

and builds a culturally and economically 

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Campbell’s performance is 

“Lovely, Dark, and Deep” 

Georgina Campbell has been steadily 

working in the movie and television industry 

for close to 15 years now, but it wasn’t 

until the English actress starred in the 

2022 box office hit “Barbarian” that the 

general public began to take notice of her 

talent. 

In the sharp quasi-haunted house horror 

written and directed by Zach Cregger, 

she had the audience in the palm of her 

hand — and likely had a few wishing they 

could reach through the screen to hold onto 

hers during frightening moments — as her 

character tried desperately to battle, outrun, 

and outwit beings hellbent on her 

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With its mixture of comedy and terror, 

thrills and chills, “Barbarian” shot up to 

the top of many ‘Best of’ lists that year, but 

it was Campbell and her portrayal as a 

young woman caught up in a wrong place, 

wrong time situation that proved to be the 

genuine standout in an otherwise excellent 

film. 

In the weeks and months that followed 

the release of the movie, Campbell started 

to generate a lot of online buzz as to 

whether she could take the title as the next 

great Scream Queen. She made a case for 

that argument when she proved to be the 

only good thing about “Big Box: Barcelona” 

and her performance as a guilt-ridden park 

ranger in the eerie new movie “Lovely, 

Dark, and Deep” could further cement her 

status as the next big star in the horror 

genre. Or maybe even the next big star, 

period. 

The titular lines come from “Stopping 

by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” a Robert 

Frost poem that focuses on balancing an 

appreciation for nature with the obligations 

of duty. The theme within that short 

but memorable poem offers some insight 

into the character of the protagonist, 

Lennon (Campbell). For an unknown number 

of years, Lennon has been working as a 

ranger at the fictional Arvores National 

Park, taking guests on guided tours of the 

beautiful and vast forest. While she seems 

to take real delight from being out among 

the mountains and trees, she believes she 

would be better suited for a less public facing 

role. That is why she has been so dead 

set on an assignment at a remote outpost 

during the busiest season of the year — or 

so she tells her bosses. 

Although her superiors have known for 

a while how badly she wants the job, they 

are hesitant to allow her the opportunity 

because that is where her younger sister 

vanished without a trace decades earlier. 

But with no other ranger wanting to take 

the position, they have no choice but to 

grant her wish. 

When Lennon arrives at the cabin in the 

forest, she immediately puts up a map of 

the park and begins to mark the last 

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known location of her sister and all the 

other people who have mysteriously disappeared 

in the park over the years. While 

she doesn’t exactly spend all of her time 

there acting as an amateur sleuth, it is 

clear she has put her duty as a ranger on 

the backseat and allowed grieving big sister 

to have control over the rest of the car. 

As the days and nights progress, so too 

does Lennon’s anxiety. Having always 

taken a bit of comfort in the land, she now 

fears the sounds and shadows, certain that 

predators lurk around every corner, waiting 

to snatch the next victim. She wouldn’t 

be wrong about that either. 

While the performance of Campbell as 

the emotionally unraveling protagonist is a 

genuine highlight of “Lovely, Dark, and 

Deep,” it is not the only element that 

makes this film so successful. Writer/director 

Teresa Sutherland has a real knack for 

creating atmosphere in her films, saturating 

natural elements with an air of menace. 

While that might not be hard to do 

with the forest, she did it with the prairie 

in the underappreciated 2019 film “The 

Wind.” 

Watching that movie and this one is like 

experiencing a hallucination — you’re not 

exactly sure what is going on but you can 

feel the unsettlement creeping over you 

like a fog. Couple that sensation with the 

sweeping cinematography by Rai Pocas 

and the auditory weirdness of the score by 

Shida Shahabi and this film is a near masterclass 

in how to create dread and slowburning 

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Although I would not go as far as to 

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Weir classic “Picnic at Hanging Rock,” it 

does share many of the same qualities that 

make the Australian mystery thriller so 

memorable. They both revolve around persons 

who vanish without a trace, they both 

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and they are both filmed in a way that elicits 

dread in the viewer. While I do not 

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is as strong as the one adapted from the 

acclaimed Joan Lindsey novel, the film 

itself and the performance within is one 

that will stick in your mind for quite a 

while. 

“Lovely, Dark, and Deep” is now available 

to rent or purchase on demand. 

Grade: B- 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff 

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AGM OHIO 

SEALCOATING 

Free Estimates 

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Blacktop & Concrete 

Licensed/Bonded 

Quality Work 

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Since 1981 

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CLEANING 

WALL WASHING 

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CONCRETE 

EDDIE MOORE 

CONSTRUCTION 

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Lt. Hauling & Room Add., 

Driveways & Excavation 

Stamp Patios, 

Bsmt. Wall Restoration 

36 Yrs Exp - Lic & Ins. 

Free Ests. 614-871-3834 

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CUSTOM CONCRETE LLC 

Specializing in Custom Colors & 

Custom Designs of Concrete. 

Including Remove & Replace 

46 yrs exp & Free Est. 

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Quality Work 


Since 1981 

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Local Resident 

10/1 

W/GC 

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construction@gmail.com 

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Grove City Chamber of Commerce Member 

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concrete.com 

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Driveways & Extensions 

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Hot Tub/Shed Pads, 

Stamped/colored concrete 

Sealing of new & 

existing concrete. 

FREE ESTIMATES 

Contact Adam 

614-756-1754 

hastingsandsons. 

columbus@gmail.com 

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 

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 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

KLAUSMAN HOME 

IMPROVEMENT 

Siding-Windows- 

Doors-Roofing-Soffit- 

Fascia-Gutters-Trim 

Earn FREE Seamless 

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1000 Sq. Ft. 

FREE Shutters with 

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EPA Certified 

Member of BBB 

Financing Available 

Over 20 yrs exp. • Free Est. 

Licensed-Bonded-Insured 

Owner & Operator 

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3/4 A 

3/15 

A&M 

1/7 A 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

C&JHandyman 

Services LLC 

Minor Plumbing & Electric 

Install Hot Water Tanks, 

Dishwashers & Disposals 

All Interior Remodels 

Also Fencing & 

Int./Ext. Painting 

Free Est. ~ 18 Yrs. 

Exp. 

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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 

HOME 

MAINTENANCE 

HANDYMAN SERVICES 

614-235-1819 

HOME 

REMODELING 

INFORMATION 

Classified Services 

10/1 A 

3/17 

SW/W 

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. 

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

614-419-3977 

or 614-863-9912 

Interior & Exterior 

Painting 

Laminate Floors 

Windows•Doors•More 

Plumbing Services 

614-599-7299 

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 

LAWN CARE 

SOWERS LAW N CARE 

Mowing-mulching-trimming 

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& CONCRETE 

* Stone * Brick * Block 

Concrete Sealing 

Masonry Repairs 

Powerwashing 

614-917-8227 

MOWER 

REPAIR 

TREMONT 

MOWER REPAIR 

3/31 

We service 

W/GC 

Electric & Gas Powered 

Lawn Equipment 

&Snowblowers 

614-357-6204 

PAINTING 

BURT PAINTING & 

HANDYMAN SERVICES 


614-539-3412 

BESTQUALITY 

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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 

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3/31 A 

1/7 A 

INFORMATION 

PLASTERING 

Plaster & Stucco 

NEW AND 

REPAIR 

Established 1917 

Geo. F. Neff & Co. 

614-274-5629 

POWER WASHING 

ABURTO 

PRESSURE WASHING 

•Homes •Roofs •Gutters 

•Driveways •Sidewalks 

•Parking Lots 

Quality • Free Estimates 


614-927-8968 

ROOFING 

ROBINSON ROOFING 

&REPAIRS 

30 yrs exp. Lifetime Cols 

Resident. Reas. Rates. 

Dennis Robinson 

614-330-3087, 732-3100 

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 

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 

Arbaugh 

Tree Service 

Deadwood Thinning 

& Shaping of Trees 

Removal & 

Stump Grinding 

Bucket Truck Service 

614-837-1316 


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