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The Groveport Madison High School Divisi A capella Choir performed during the district’s 

State of the Schools celebration on March 14 at Groveport Madison High 

School. The event also featured other student performances, the District Art Show, 

school displays, food from the Eastland-Fairfield Culinary Arts program, and an 

address by Groveport Madison Schools Superintendent Jamie Grube about the 

accomplishments and future of the district. 

By Rick Palsgrove 

Groveport Editor 

The Groveport Madison Board of 

Education continues to work with SHP 

Architects for facility planning regarding 

the potential renovation, expansion, or 

replacement of the district’s existing elementary 

and middle schools, plus a potential 

addition to the high school. 

The Master Facility Plan is a guide to 

the growth and development of school facilities 

— such as potential new buildings and 

building restructuring based on growth of 

the community and possible passage of a 

bond issue. 

Speaking at the district’s State of the 

Schools Celebration on March 14, 

Groveport Madison Superintendent Jamie 

Grube said regarding the Master Facility 

Plan, “We want an environment that is 

safe, welcoming, and conducive to student 

success. We’re shaping the future of the 

community one student at a time.” 

SHP representative Josh Predovich 

spoke at the board’s March 13 meeting and 

said the district is in line to potentially 

receive Ohio Facilities Construction 

Commission funding for 53 percent of the 

cost of a project with local funding providing 

47 percent. 

Earlier this year SHP representatives 

said the district could consider placing a 

bond issue on the November 2024 ballot or 

May 2025 ballot. The Ohio Facilities 

Construction Commission considers 

schools for the next round of state funding 

in July. 

Groveport Madison officials have stated 

overcrowding is a central issue facing the 

district, but other factors to be considered 

in the facilities planning process include 

the age, condition, efficiency, adaptability, 

and cost to maintain the existing elementary 

and middle schools. 

Enrollment and capacity 

School enrollment in Ohio from 2013 to 

2023 is down six percent and is expected to 

decrease another three percent in the next 

10 years, according to SHP. In Franklin 

County enrollment is down one percent. 

However, enrollment in Groveport 

Madison is expected to increase by 626 students 

in the next 10 years, which is about 9 

percent. This increase includes a projected 

72 more students in grades PK-5; 153 in 

grades 6-8; and 401 in grades 9-12 (including 

139 in career tech). 

According to SHP and information from 

a school capacity study by Cropper GIS 

Consulting, the current enrollment and 

capacity configurations for the district’s 

schools are (modular classrooms where 

indicated): 

•Asbury Elementary (includes four 

modulars): enrollment, 506; capacity, 481. 

•Dunloe Elementary (includes four 


•Glendening Elementary: enrollment, 

492; capacity, 480. 

•Groveport Elementary (includes four 


•Madison Elementary: enrollment 362; 

capacity, 359; 

•Sedalia Elementary (includes 12 modulars): 

enrollment, 606; capacity, 656. 

•Middle School Central: enrollment, 

477; capacity, 463; 

•Middle School North: enrollment, 479; 

capacity, 583. 

•Middle School South: enrollment, 463; 

capacity 485. 

•High School: enrollment, 2,009; capacity, 

1,440. 

Predovich noted the high school enrollment 

has been over capacity “since day 

one.” 

According to district officials, the original 

design capacity for the new high school 

was based on the Ohio School Facilities 

Construction Commission’s Facilities 

Master Plan (which included OSFCC 

enrollment projections). When the OSFCC 

shared its enrollment projections, the 

board and the district’s administration at 

the time disagreed with the OSFCC, believing 

the commission’s enrollment projections 

to be substantially low at the high 

school. 

“Despite the district’s objections, the 

high school was constructed for about 1,500 

students,” said Groveport Madison 

Superintendent James Grube in a past 

interview. “Knowing there were already 

1,900 plus high school schools enrolled 

before its opening, the district spent a portion 

of its local share of the project’s budget 

on upgrading the foundation and HVAC 

components of the building to accommodate 

a future addition to the school.” 

District officials said there was almost 

$5 million in funds left over from the high 

school construction project. Of this amount 

$2.4 million was the district’s local share 

and $2.6 million was the state’s share. The 

district believed it should have had those 

state funds, but the OFCC considered the 

project closed and rejected releasing the 

remaining state funds to the school district. 

Master Facility Plan options 

According to Predovich, district officials 

can consider the following Master Facility 

Plan options: 

•Renovations or additions on existing 

elementary and middle schools plus an 


•Constructing all new elementaries and 

middle schools plus an addition to the high 

school. 

•Combination of new construction and 

renovations and additions to the existing 

elementary and middle schools plus an 


Predovich said, according to the OFCC, 

if renovation costs exceed two-thirds the 

cost of replacing a building, the state recommends 

replacing the building. The district 

would have to meet state requirements 

to get a waiver to make renovations 

for buildings above this limit. 

According to 2023 OFCC figures, all of 

the district’s elementaries and middle 

schools exceed this two-thirds limit with 

Asbury at 89 percent; Dunloe at 91 percent; 

Glendening at 83 percent; Groveport at 99 

percent; Madison at 88 percent; Sedalia at 

67 percent; Middle School North at 78 percent; 

Middle School South at 77 percent; 

and Middle School Central at 79 percent. 

Next steps to be considered 

According to Predovich, the next steps to 

be considered include: reviewing all district 

owned sites and identifying buildings that 

can support additions and sites that can 

support new construction that would not 

disrupt ongoing school operations; transportation 

impact; staffing impact; and 

operational impact. 

According to SHP, if the board wants to 

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PAGE 2 - GROVEPORT MESSENGER - March 24, 2024 

Women’s History - Honoring 

The Past and Casting Forward 

Dear Neighbor, 

As we celebrate Women's History Month, it's imperative 

that we not only reflect on the incredible 

accomplishments of women throughout history 

but also take concrete steps to ensure that 

progress continues. We stand on the shoulders of 

trailblazers who fought tirelessly for women’s 

rights. Our duty as a community is to honor their 

legacy by actively supporting and uplifting 

women today. 

Reflecting on the past year, I am proud to have 

sponsored legislation like SB 93 and co-sponsored 

HB 35, which directly address pressing issues 

facing women in our society. These 

initiatives represent crucial steps toward improving 

maternal health and seeking justice for survivors 

of sexual abuse. However, our work is far 

from over. 

To truly advance the cause of women's rights, we 

must remain vigilant and proactive in our efforts. 

It's not enough to simply acknowledge the 

achievements of women; we must actively work 

to dismantle the barriers that still exist. This 

means advocating for policies that promote gender 

equality, providing support and resources for 

women in all aspects of their lives, and fostering 

a culture that values and respects the contributions 

of women. 

As leaders, we have a responsibility to lead by example 

and create opportunities for women to 

thrive. By championing the advancement of 

women, we not only honor the legacy of those 

who came before us and ensure a brighter future 

for generations to come. 

But supporting women isn't just the responsibility 

of those in positions of power – it's something 

everyone can do. Whether through simple acts of 

encouragement, advocating for equal opportunities, 

or challenging stereotypes and biases, we 

all have a role in creating a more equitable 

society. 

So let us use Women's History Month as a catalyst 

for change – a reminder of our progress and the 

work that still lies ahead. Together, we can build 

a legacy of support and empowerment for 

women that will be remembered for generations. 

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place a bond issue on the November 

2024 ballot, a Master Facility Plan must be 

presented to the board by April, the plan 

must go to the OFCC by May, and the 

board must approve a project agreement by 

June. 

Then, to place a bond issue on the 

November ballot, the board must file with 

the county auditor in July and with the 

Franklin County Board of Elections in 

August. If the board wishes to wait to place 

a bond issue on the May 2025 ballot, then 

the ballot filings would be made in January 

and February of 2025. 

Finances 

At the district’s State of the Schools 

Celebration on March 14, Groveport 

Madison Schools Treasurer Adam Collier 

said 44 percent of the district’s general 

fund revenue comes from property taxes 

and 36 percent comes from state funding. 

Regarding expenditures, he said 44 percent 

of the district’s spending goes to 

salaries, 20 percent to retirement and 

insurance, and 17 percent to purchased 

services. 

“These expenses are normal for schools 

because we are a service industry,” said 

Collier. 

Collier added that Groveport Madison’s 

millage tax rate is “the second lowest in 

Franklin County.” 

He said the operating levy that passed 

last November is only the second such levy 

passed in the district that generated new 

money since 1992. 

“We will continue to spend wisely and 

effectively to guarantee the best education 

possible,” said Collier. “But we need a bond 

issue next year for new buildings.” 

Existing school buildings 

These are the current Groveport 

Madison school district school buildings: 

•Asbury Elementary — Built in 1963 

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with additions in 1968 and 1969. 

•Dunloe Elementary — Built in 1967 


•Glendening Elementary — Built in 

1968 with addition in 1974. 

•Groveport Elementary — Built in 1923 

with an addition in the 1930s. Placed on 

the National Register of Historic Places in 

2009. 

•Madison Elementary — Built in 1967 


•Sedalia Elementary — Built in 1969 

with addition in 1974. 

•Middle School North — Built in 1975. 

•Middle School South — Built in 1975. 

•Middle School Central — Built in stages 

as a high school between 1952-56. Placed 

on the National Register of Historic Places 

in 2009. 

•High School, built in 2018. 

The annual 5K race honoring the memory of Alexandria “Alex” 

Goodwin is scheduled for April 21 at Groveport Recreation Center, 

7370 Groveport Road. 

Goodwin passed away in 2016 – at the age of 20 – from undetermined 

natural causes. The shock of that loss deeply impacted 

family and friends. In 2018, her mother, Sara Sherman, launched 

the 5K as a legacy to the short but impactful life of her daughter. 

Proceeds promote random acts of kindness in a variety of ways 

and provide scholarships to local students who mirror Goodwin’s 

high standards of academic achievement, extra-curricular activity, 

and service to others. 

Goodwin was 2014 graduate of Groveport Madison High School 

and a public relations major at Capital University. She was a 

member of Phi Sigma Sigma sorority, executive director of the university's 

Activity Management and Programming, and a team 

leader in for planning and implementing summer orientation and 

Welcome Weekend 2016. 

This year’s race includes a Kids’ Run for those age 10 and under 

at 1:40 p.m., a 5K Run/Walk at 2 p.m., and a Virtual Run/Walk. 

Entry fees are $5 (for the Kids’ Run) and $45 for the Virtual 

option. 

Each participant receives a 2024 event t-shirt, a swag bag, a 

cool finishers medal, and a ticket for a door prize. For serious runners, 

the race is chip timed. The top three male and female finishers 

in each age group (14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50- 

59, 60+) receive additional recognition and awards. 

Race day packet pick-up is at the Groveport Recreation Center 

beginning at 12:40 p.m. 

Plan to arrive early to pick up your race bib, enjoy the pre-race 

activities, and allow time to warm up before the start of the race. 

To register, visit alex5k.org/alex5k. Anyone interested in sponsoring 

the race can contact Sherman at 614-432-2717 or alex.foundation8@gmail.com. 

Groveport Police statistics 

February crime statistics, according to the Groveport Police: 16 

arrests, 9 accidents, 1 assault, 1 burglary, 5 domestic related calls, 

1 OVI, 6 larceny/robberies, 1 stolen/unauthorized use, 1 missing 

person, 2 weapon related calls, 2 threats, 1 vandalism, 7 juvenile 

complaints, 54/93 traffic citations/traffic stops, 2 sex related 

crimes, 35 school related calls, 24 suspicious vehicles/persons, 17 

disabled vehicles/stranded motorists, 8 suicide attempts/mental 

health calls. 

Schools to close for eclipse 

Groveport Madison Schools will be closed on April 8 for the 

solar eclipse. 

This is the first total eclipse visible in Ohio since 1806. 

Groveport is not in the path of totality, but 99 percent of the sun 

will be blocked by the moon that day 

This school closure extends the district’s spring break by one 

day and gives families the opportunity to view this cosmic event in 

a safe way. Looking directly at the eclipse without eye protection 

is dangerous. 

Beginning March 18 you can pick up a pair of free eclipse glasses 

at the Columbus Metropolitan Library. 

Total Eclipse Party 

The city of Groveport will host a Total Eclipse Party on April 8 

from 2-3:30 p.m. at KidSpace, 630 Wirt Road, Groveport. Bring 

your lawn chair. Special viewing glasses and snacks will be provided. 

For information call 614-836-3333.


Groveport city council 

Groveport City Council holds its regular 

meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the second and 

fourth Mondays of the month. Council 

holds its committee of the whole meeting 

on the third Monday each month at 5:30 

p.m. Meetings are held in the municipal 

building, 655 Blacklick St., Groveport. 

School board meetings 

The Groveport Madison Board of 

Education meets the second and fourth 

Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the 

District Service Center, 4400 Marketing 

Place, Suite B, Groveport. The board may 

also schedule special meetings, as needed. 

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Groveport history films 

Two documentary films on the history of 

Groveport, produced by the Groveport 

Heritage Society and Midnet Media, are 

now available for viewing online on 

YouTube. The films are: “Groveport: A 

Town and Its People” and “The Story of 

John S. Rarey and Cruiser.” 

Groveport Heritage Museum 

The Groveport Heritage Museum contains 

photographs, artifacts, and documents 

about Groveport’s history. The 

museum is located in Groveport Town 

Hall, 648 Main St., and is open during 

Groveport Town Hall’s operating hours. 

Call 614-836-3333. 

Photo courtesy of Eastland-Fairfield 

Eastland-Fairfield Information Night 

Adults interested in learning about new ways to multiply their earning power and 

find purpose through their work can explore opportunities for a new career at 

Eastland-Fairfield Adult Workforce Development Information Night on April 25 at 

6:30 p.m. The event will be held at both Eastland Career Center, 4465 S. Hamilton 

Road, Groveport; and the Fairfield Career Center, 3985 Coonpath Road NW Carroll. 

There is not cost to attend. Registration is recommended, but not required. For 

information or to register, visit www.EastlandFairfield.com/infonight or contact 

Deb Fisher at dfisher@efcts.us or call 614-836-4541, ext. 1537. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Golden Cruiser Club 

Groveport Madison Schools invites senior 

residents of the district to attend athletic 

and performing arts programs showcasing 

the talents of its students. 

The Golden Cruiser Club is a free program 

for residents of the Groveport 

Madison School District who are age 60 

and older. Membership provides free 

access to all school and district sponsored 

athletic contests, plays, concerts, and other 

events. 

To become a member of the Golden 

Cruiser Club, obtain an application at 

www.gocruisers.org, at any of the school 

offices, or call (614) 492-2520. The requirements 

for membership are that applicants 

be age 60 or older and be a resident of 

Groveport Madison Schools. 

Boy Scout Troop 71 

Groveport area scouts of Boy Scout 

Troop 71 meet at Groveport United 

Methodist Church, 512 Main St. Cub 

Scouts, boys and girls in grades K-5, meet 

on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts ages 

11-18 meet Tuesdays at 7 p.m. The Girls 

Troop ages 11-18 meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. 

For information visit Beascout.org or contact 

Tina Dillman at 

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First “super load” passes through Groveport 



The first shipment of the giant things 

passed through southeastern Franklin 

County from March 8-10. 

“This first super load was one of the 

smaller ones that will pass through the 

area this year,” said Groveport Police Chief 

Casey Adams. “This one was on its way to 

a project in Hebron, which is not related to 

the Intel project in Licking County.” 

Adams said this first shipment rolled 

through the area from Rickenbacker 

Airport to Old Bixby Road in less than two 

hours. 

“There were no big problems,” said 

Adams. “One stop sign had to be moved 

and the truck and the load went slightly 

over a curb at Opus Drive and Green 

Pointe Drive South.” 

According to the Ohio Department of 

Transportation, these super loads will pass 

through the area several times this year. 

They arrive in Manchester, Ohio, via barge 

and each load will move onto a semi-truck 

and be transported via a predetermined 

route to either New Albany or Hebron. 

Most of the loads are associated with 

Intel’s semiconductor campus in Licking 

County. The other destination is Freepoint 

EcoSystems’ advanced recycling facility 

just north of Hebron. The loads will not 

contain any hazardous material. 

ODOT officials said some of the loads 

will could weigh up to 900,000 pounds, be 

19 feet wide, 24 feet high, and 270 feet 

long. Each oversized and overweight load 

will take approximately 8-15 days to reach 

its destination from Manchester. While no 

long-term closures or detours are planned, 

slow-rolling roadblocks will be necessary 

during transit, and drivers should plan 

ahead for long delays along the route. 

In Groveport, these shipments may 

require southbound traffic to be diverted 

for portions of State Route 317 during 

which some super load trucks will travel 

northbound in the southbound lanes 

between Groveport Road and Bixby Road 

to ensure clearance of utility lines and traffic 

signals. Each super load truck is escorted 

by several Ohio State Highway Patrol 

troopers, vehicles from ODOT, and vehicles 

from the heavy hauler companies. Crews 

will move power lines and traffic signals 

out of the way and resolve other needs that 

arise. 

According to city of Groveport officials, 

the city is collaborating with ODOT, 

Madison Township Police and Fire 

Departments, and other first responder 

partners to ensure emergency vehicles can 

get around the super load trucks. Large 

electronic message boards are placed at 

key locations along the expected travel 

route in advance of each shipment to 

inform motorists of the impending obstacle 

to their commute. 

Visit www.OHGO.com or download the 

OHGO mobile app to review real-time traffic 

updates. For information visit 

www.transportation.ohio.gov. 

The route 

Here is the expected route for the super 

loads in Pickaway, Franklin, and Licking 

counties: 

•Travel north on U.S. 23 to Chillicothe. 

•Take U.S. 35 west to State Route 104 

north. 

•Take 104 north to State Route 762 

near Commercial Point. 

•Travel east on State Route 762 to 

Rickenbacker Parkway. 

•Travel north on Rickenbacker 

Parkway North to Alum Creek Drive. 

•Travel north on Alum Creek Drive to 

Rohr Road. 

•Travel east on Rohr Road to Commerce 

Center Drive. 

•Travel north on Commerce Center 

Drive to Green Pointe Drive South. 

•Travel east on Green Pointe Drive 

South to Saltzgaber Road. 

•Travel south on Saltzgaber Road to 

State Route 317. 

•Travel north in the southbound lanes 

on State Route 317 to Bixby Road. Be 

advised that this maneuver requires southbound 

traffic along State Route 317 to be 

temporarily diverted between Groveport 

Road and Bixby Road. 

•Travel east on Bixby Road to U.S. 33. 

•Travel east in the westbound lanes of 

U.S. 33 to the Gender Road southbound to 

U.S. 33 westbound ramp in Canal 

Winchester. Be advised that this maneuver 

requires westbound travel along U.S. 33 to 

be temporarily suspended. 

•Travel the wrong way on the Gender 

Road southbound to U.S. 33 westbound 

ramp. Be advised that this maneuver may 

require traffic on Gender Road to be temporarily 

halted and the entrance ramp onto 

westbound U.S. 33 from Gender Road to be 

temporary closed to other traffic. 

•Take State Route 674/Gender Road 

north to Brice Road. 

•Take Brice Road north to the intersection 

with Tussing Road/State Route 204 in 

Columbus. 

•Travel east on Tussing Road/State 

Route 204 east to State Route 310. 

•Travel north on State Route 310 to 

U.S. 40 in Etna. 

Loads traveling to New Albany or loads 

traveling to Hebron: 

•Travel west on U.S. 40 to Etna 

Parkway. 

•Travel north on Etna Parkway to State 

Route 16. 

•Travel east on State Route 16 to State 

Route 310. 

•Travel north on State Route 310 to 

State Route 161. 

•Travel west on State Route 161 to local 

roads. 

•Travel east on U.S. 40 to State Route 

79 in Hebron. 

•Travel the wrong way on the State 

Route 79 southbound off ramp to U.S. 40. 

•Travel north in the southbound lanes 

on State Route 79 to local roads. 

Photos courtesy of Councilman Jack Rupp and the Groveport Police Department 

The first of the giant super loads heading to projects in Licking County passed through 

the Groveport area from March 8-10. Pictured here is the first super load as it makes 

the turn at Opus Drive and Green Pointe Drive South heading north to east. 

At Opus Drive and Green Pointe Drive South, the rear portion of the shipment went up 

over the curb. Workers are shown here placing heavy planks on the ground so the 

wheels would not get bogged down in the mud. 

The first super load passes through the intersection of State Route 317 and Groveport 

Road. The shipment switched over to the southbound lanes for the trip to Old Bixby 

Road where it would stop for the day. 

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Income tax revenue 

The city of Groveport’s income tax collections 

year-to-date as of Feb. 29 were $5.2 

million, which is 25 percent higher than 

the same time in 2023, according to 

Groveport Finance Director Jason Carr. 

Carr noted the general fund balance was 

$16.9 million as of Feb. 29, which is $7.3 

million higher than the same time last 

year. 

Income tax revenues year-to-date comprised 

74 percent of all city revenues, the 

largest part of all the city’s revenues. 

At Wagnalls Library 

The following events will be held at 

Wagnalls Memorial Library, 150 E. 

Columbus St., Lithopolis. For information 

call (614) 837-4765 or visit 

www.wagnalls.org. 

•Lithopolis Easter Egg Hunt, March 30: 

The Wagnalls Memorial will partner with 

the Lithopolis United Methodist Church 

and Bloom Baptist Church to host 

Lithopolis’ egg hunt from 10 am to noon. 

Children will be invited to fill an egg carton 

with eggs on the front lawn at their own 

pace and skill to receive a prize. Inside the 

library there will be refreshments, story 

times, and crafts. The Easter Bunny will 

make an appearance and take selfies. 

Donations of non-perishable food items are 

being collected for Blessing Boxes around 

central Ohio. A special sensory-friendly egg 

hunt is available with pre-registration by 

calling the Wagnalls Memorial Library at 

614-837-4765 x118. 

Groveport Garden Club 

The Groveport Garden Club is looking 

for gardeners! 

For meeting and activity information 

contact groveportgardenclub@gmail.com or 

find them on Facebook. 


Levy Estimator estimates 

impact of property taxes 

Franklin County Auditor Michael 

Stinziano reminds homeowners that the 

updated Levy Estimator is available to 

help them understand how proposed levies 

would affect their property taxes. 

Visit the Levy Estimator online at audrapps.franklincountyohio.gov/LevyEstimato 

r. After selecting your home’s location or 

entering a parcel number, the estimator 

will show both your current and estimated 

taxes. 

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GMHS to present 

Little Shop of Horrors 

The Groveport Madison High 

School Cruiser Theatre Company will 

present “Little Shop of Horrors” on 

April 12 at 7 p.m., April 13 at 2 p.m. 

and 7 p.m., and April 14 at 2 p.m. at 

Groveport Madison High School, 4475 

S. Hamilton Road. 

“Little Shop of Horrors” is a popular 

musical comedy, based on a 1960 B- 

grade horror film of the same name. A 

strange and unusual plant seems like 

just the thing to save the troubled Skid 

Row flower shop and its unfortunate 

employees, Seymour and Audrey. But 

when that plant turns out to feed on 

human blood along with plans of world 

domination things get messy. With 

Grammy and Academy Award-winning 

songs, you’ll laugh and cringe at 

this darkly comedic horror musical. 

Tickets can be purchased at: 

https://www.onthestage.tickets/.../6 

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(A story and photo about the show 

will appear in the next edition of the 

Groveport Messenger.) 

BPA Nationals 

Eastland-Fairfield Career & 

Technical Schools is proud to 

announce that 25 students qualified to 

compete at the 2024 BPA National 

Leadership Conference following their 

performance at the recent state competition. 

Among the group, eight students 

were crowned state champions 

and nine were state runners-up. 

Parker Dickerson of Canal Winchester 

was part of a Visual Design Team that 

took first place and will compete at the 

BPA National Leadership Conference, 

held in Chicago between May 10-14. 

Dalton Bartholomew of Groveport 

Madison is part of a Software 

Engineering team that finished top 10 

in the nation and will advance to 

Nationals. 

The following local students finished 

in the top 10 at the 2024 BPA 

National Leadership Conference: 

Parker Dickerson (Canal Winchester); 

Slimane Ait Raiss (Groveport 

Madison); Truth Brooks (Canal 

Winchester); Ethan Carmichael 

(Canal Winchester); Jacob Caron 

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it again as it is one of my favorite photos of Groveport from its 19th century canal days. This 

is a view from around 1900 of the Ohio and Erie Canal in Groveport looking northeast toward 

Main Street approximately from what today is the intersection of Oak Street and Wirt Road. 

The iron bridge on Main Street can be seen in the background at right. The canal route ran 

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today. At left a large hog can be seen in front of a shed. The towpath is on the right. The canal 

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KidSpace’s future in limbo 



Groveport City Council will most likely 

postpone a vote on the future of the 

Crooked Alley KidSpace building until its 

April 8 meeting. 

The delay is because council will not be 

at full strength at its March 25 meeting 

and council members want all six members 

to be present for the vote. 

The 3,100 square foot KidSpace building, 

located at 630 Wirt Road, was built in 

1955 and was originally the Groveport 

Municipal Building for many years and 

later was home to the senior center. 

KidSpace moved into the building in the 

early 2000s after the senior center moved 

to the Groveport Recreation Center. 

Council must decide if it wants to 

demolish the KidSpace building - at an 

estimated cost of $30,000 - or repair it at 

an approximate cost of $800,000. 

According to Groveport Public Services 

Director Brian Strayer, the building needs 

the following: a new roof, new electrical 

panel, upgraded HVAC, exterior brick tuck 

pointing, repairs to a “significant” crack on 

the east side of the building, repairs to the 

main floor which has settled and cracked, 

window replacements, repairs to rusted 

window transoms, new gutters, interior 

and exterior painting, and elimination of 

mold. 

City officials said demolishing the building 

would allow for the creation of expanded 

public parking in the downtown area. 

“We are looking how best to maximize 

the existing parking area,” said Groveport 

City Administrator B.J. King. 

King said several downtown area businesses 

have expressed a need for more public 

parking and the city is looking at 

options. Currently the downtown public 

parking lots south of Main Street along 

Wirt Road are often full. Another downtown 

public parking lot with about 99 

spaces is located on the north side of Main 

Street near Ace Hardware and Delaney’s. 

Council is considering two pieces of legislation 

to address the situation. One 

would authorize King to solicit bids and 

contract for the re-alignment and expansion 

of the existing municipal parking lot 

situated along Wirt Road, Crooked Alley, 

and Cherry Street. 

Groveport City Engineer Steve Farst 

said this proposed parking expansion 

would increase the parking capacity in the 

lot to approximately 100 to 112 spaces from 

the current 60 spaces. 

“If approved, the plan associated with 

this project would include the demolition of 

KidSpace and the closure of a portion of 

Cherry Street to combine these properties 

with the existing municipal parking lot 

property,” said King. 

The second ordinance would authorize 

King to contract with Leukco Construction 

for the buildout of the second floor of the 

Rarey’s Port building on Main Street 

(above Delaney’s Diner). 

“That space is proposed to be used as 

the new location of KidSpace activities as 

well as conference room space,” said King. 

Another option to be considered is to 

either donate or lease the KidSpace building 

to American Legion Robert Dutro Post 

486. 

“We need a home base. We have not had 

a permanent home,” said American Legion 

Robert Dutro Post 486 Commander Josh 

Saunders representing the 50 members of 

the post, which currently meets at the 

Madison Township Community Center. 

The Post hopes to also use the building 

as community space for events and blood 

drives as well as space for satellite offices 

for veterans assistance agencies. According 

to members of the Post, this would make 

veterans assistance more accessible to the 

over 868 veterans and their families in the 

Groveport, Canal Winchester and Madison 

Township areas. The building has also 

served as a voting location. 

Saunders said the Post could have 

repairs made to the building by obtaining 

various grants. 

“Taxpayers would not have to pay for 

the repairs and it would give the building a 

new lease on life,” said Saunders, who 

added there would be no alcohol or gambling 

on the premises. “We can save this 

building that has been in the community 

many years and have it keep serving the 

community.” 

Groveport Law Director Kevin Shannon 

said if the city were to decide to lease the 

building to the Post, details about who 

would make repairs and perform ongoing 

maintenance on the structure would need 

to be specified. 

Councilman Shawn Cleary said that if 

the city decides to lease the building to the 

Post that the city “should not put a dime 

into it” for repairs. 

Councilman Jack Rupp said he would 

like to see city officials explore other 

options in town besides the KidSpace 

building as a potential home for the Post. 

Council President Ed Dildine said he 

respects veterans organizations, but the 

ability to enhance public parking in the 

historic downtown outweighs keeping the 

KidSpace building. 

“I think we can find somewhere in town 

for a home for the veterans group,” said 

Dildine. “We have space, but KidSpace is 

not it. Downtowns die from a lack of parking. 

If we want businesses to thrive we 

need parking. I like to look at the big picture 

of what is needed for the entire community. 

There has to be a compromise 

somewhere to find a home for the veterans 

group.” 

The KidSpace building also includes two 

public art works — a mural on an interior 

wall depicting Groveport during the 19th 

century Ohio and Erie Canal era and a 

Groveport Elementary School student art 

project on an exterior wall. 

Council will most likely vote on the 

issue at its April 8 meeting at 6:30 p.m. in 

the municipal building, 655 Blacklick St. 

Once upon a time, the stories in books 

and movies were filled with meek young 

women, usually a princess or royal of some 

sort, trapped in a bad situation. Sad, alone, 

and defenseless, she would sit atop her 

tower and wait for a strapping man to 

come and save her, whisking her off to a 

happily ever after. 

Nowadays, the stories in books and 

movies are filled with subversions to the 

old fairy tale cliché of the damsel in distress. 

Rather than conveying a message 

that one should sit around and wait to be 

saved, they encourage the bright young 

lasses to pick up a sword (literal or 

metaphorical) and fight to control their 

own destiny. Although these stories have 

become something of a cliché in and of 

themselves, it is never a bad thing to be 

reminded that one can use their wit and 

skill to get out of situations they do not 

want to be in. The latest offering of this 

worthy message comes from Netflix and a 

young star who knows something about 

perseverance. 

In the cheekily titled “Damsel,” Millie 

Bobby Brown plays Elodie, the sweet and 

kind elder daughter of Lord Bayford (Ray 

Winstone). She presides over a community 

in which there is not enough to go around; 

the harsh landscape makes the ground less 

fertile and her subjects often struggle to 

find enough food or heat. To try to make up 

for the lack, she scavenges the forest for 

food and lumber to make sure that her 

family and her people do not starve or 

freeze to death. 

Living in such a barren place can make 

one desperate, which is why her father is 

so willing to turn her over to a suitor from 

a faraway land. “They are offering us food 

and riches beyond our dreams,” Lord 

Bayford tells his daughter. Despite her 

reluctance to marry — she wants nothing 

more than to sail the high seas in search of 

a grand adventure — she is willing to do so 

because of her loyalty to her family and to 

her people. 

Elodie is immediately struck by her new 

home; the air is warm and clean, the land 

is fertile and bountiful, and the homes and 

palaces are wrapped in luxury. The only 

thing more impressive is the fact that her 

suitor, Prince Henry (Nick Robinson) is 

close to her age, handsome, and has a full 

head of lush hair. 

The only thing that truly gives Elodie 

and her stepmother pause is the fierce 

Queen Isabelle (Robin Wright) who is regal 

and remote, rebuffing any attempt at 

friendship from either pair. Lady Bayford 

tells Elodie she does not have to go through 

with the marriage, but the young woman 

knows what she must do: wed, start a family, 

and perhaps work toward a happily 

ever after with her handsome but bland 

husband-to-be. 

After the wedding, Elodie is taken to the 

mountainside where a strange ceremony is 

being conducted. The 

guests are all adored 

with masks a la “Eyes 

Wide Shut” and her 

mother-in-law stands 

at the altar with a dagger 

that is to be used to 

mix the blood of the 

newlyweds. Although 

Elodie is unsure and a 

little freaked out at 


“Damsel” is a mix of 

Cinderella and “Die Hard” 

The Reel Deal 

Dedra 

Cordle 

Oftentimes while watching 

“Damsel,” I found myself wishing that it 

could have had a traditional theatrical 

release, because the settings are 

filled with enticing details that bolster 

some of the weaknesses of the 

screenplay and story. 

this point, she goes with the flow, trusting 

her husband and new family to do right by 

her. But then Prince Henry sweeps her off 

her feet and casually throws her into a 

chasm where a fire-breathing dragon with 

a big grudge against the royal family of 

Aurea awaits. 

Up until this point, this movie was looking 

more like “Damsel: Cinderella” than 

anything else. But when she is thrown into 

the lair it turns into “Damsel: Die Hard” as 

Elodie tries to escape from the exceptionally 

well-designed dragon, played with great 

menace by the smoky voiced Shohreh 

Aghdashloo. At times, it often has the feel of 

a video game where Elodie faces one obstacle 

after another, making some progress but 

not enough. Brown is on her own for a long 

stretch of time, and she is quite effective at 

alternating fear and determination, using 

wit and skill to try to survive the dragon 

lurking around every dark corner. 

The one major complaint I had about 

this dark fantasy written by Dan Mazeau 

and directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo is 

that it does not feel as if there are any 

stakes at play. Although the heroine is 

being stalked and harmed by a dragon, we 

know that no real harm will come to her so 

it lacks that urgency and investment needed 

to sell a fantasy. 

Oftentimes while watching “Damsel,” I 

found myself wishing that it could have 

had a traditional theatrical release, 

because the settings are filled with enticing 

details that bolster some of the weaknesses 

of the screenplay and story. But 

even on the smaller screen, the female-led 

and rage-filled take on the traditional fairy 

tale is ultimately worthy of a watch. 

“Damsel” is now streaming on Netflix. 

Grade: B- 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer 

and columnist.



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This song is either brilliant or an 

incredibly annoying sound to bounce off 

one’s ear drums. 

It’s “Surfin’ Bird” by The Trashmen, 

which made it into Billboard’s top 10 in 

1963 and is known for the repetitive line 

“the bird is the word.” 

Though the song arose during the surf 

music craze of the early 1960s, I am throwing 

this out there for your consideration: I 

think it might be the first punk rock 

record, pre-dating the raucous punk rock 

music era of the late 1970s by more than a 

decade. 

Arguments can be made that Link 

Wray, with his distorted guitar sounds, or 

Dick Dale, with his use of volume and 

reverb, could claim this mantle of the earliest 

punk rock record, or maybe even 

Little Richard with his energetic, frenzied 

sound. But the music created by these and 

others like them is still more polished than 

the crazy cacophony of “Surfin’ Bird.” 

From a bit of research, I’ve found that 

the song is a mash up - by the garage band 

The Trashmen, who hailed from Minnesota 

- of two rhythm and blues songs written by 

The Rivingtons. 

Why do I think The Trashmen’s “Surfin’ 

Bird” is the first punk rock record? Well, it 

shares many of punk rock’s characteristics. 

It’s loud. It’s short. It’s aggressive. It’s simple. 

It has attitude. It means nothing and 

everything at the same time. It’s a bit 

angry. It’s fun. 

Arbor Day in Groveport 

The city of Groveport will hold Arbor 

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Rick Palsgrove ...................................Groveport Editor 

southeast@columbusmessenger.com 

Published every other Sunday by 

The Columbus Messenger Co. 

4139 W. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43228 

(614) 272-5422 

The Columbus Messenger Co. reserves the right to edit, reject or cancel 

any advertisement or editorial copy at any time. The company is not 

responsible for checking accuracy of items submitted for publication. 

Errors in advertising copy must be called to the attention of the company 

after first insertion and prior to a second insertion of the same advertising 

copy. 

Editor’s Notebook 

The lyrics are 

repetitive to the point 

that they get stuck in 

your brain. By lyrics, 

I mean, well, there 

are some words being 

sung, but there are 

also odd vocal noises 

that just seem to fit. 

Musically the guitar 

and bass churn 

and burn the chords 

into your being and 

the drummer powerfully 

propels the song. 

Even the band’s 

Rick 

Palsgrove 

name is punk - The Trashmen. It’s kind of 

gritty and an almost self-admittance that 

what they are doing is trashy. 

The song pops in and out of popularity 

every so often. Punk rockers The Ramones 

and The Cramps did versions of it (and if 

you are a fan of the song I recommend you 

check out their versions of it). 

It’s also appeared in some movies as 

well as on television shows, most notably 

“Family Guy.” 

Songs come and go, but remember, love 

it or hate it, “the bird is the word.” 

Rick Palsgrove is editor of the Groveport 

Messenger. 

Frashier honored 

The city of Groveport recently honored 

Ohio Air National Guard Master Sgt. 

David Frashier. At Groveport City 

Council’s March 11 meeting, Mayor Lance 

Westcamp read a proclamation recognizing 

that Frashier was named Outstanding 

Airman of the Year for his performance as 

a production superintendent with the 

121st Air Refueling Wing of the 

Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base; 

and that he was named Senior Non-commissioned 

Officer of the Year for the state 

of Ohio. Frashier also coaches youth basketball 

and soccer teams in Groveport. 

Letters policy 

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to the editor. Letters cannot be libelous. 

Letters that do not have a signature, address, 

and telephone number, or are signed with a 

pseudonym, will be rejected. PLEASE BE 

BRIEF AND TO THE POINT. The 

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refuse publication of any letter for any reason. 

Opinions expressed in the letters are not necessarily 

the views of the Messenger. Mail letters 

to: Groveport Messenger, 3500 Sullivant 

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