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Firefighters, 

flowers, and 

cat fundraisers 

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

What do Pleasant Township firefighters 

have in common with a resilient cat who 

survived five days with a jar stuck on its 

head? They both came together to host 

fundraising events this past weekend for 

the benefit of animals and humans alike. 

On May 10-12, the Pleasant Township 

Fire Department hosted its annual 

flower sale to raise money for its union, 

Local 2937. Using the proceeds of the 

flower sale, the department is able to 

hold a number of events throughout the 

year to teach children fire safety and 

also feed the local community during 

the Breakfast with Santa event. On one 

of the flower sale days, the department 

welcomed Kim Wonacott Hartley with 

Tame A Cat Rescue. She was selling jewelry 

to raise money for the rescue organization 

as they care for their new 

charge, a 5-month-old feline affectionately 

named Jarhead who was found last 

month in the area with a plastic jar stuck 

on its head. Facilitated by Wonacott 

Hartley, Scar Shine with Rico Pet 

Recovery, and a slew of concerned residents, 

they were able to trap the cat after 

he hid in insulation underneath a mobile 

home and bring it back to health. Shown 

here among the flowers at the fundraising 

event On May 11 are Pleasant 

Township Firefighter Josh Krebs and 

Jarhead. Although the department was 

not dispatched for this particular rescue 

mission, the department often rescues 

animals in distress. 

Recovering from the trauma of his recent 

ordeal, Jarhead (right) relaxes and soaks 

in the sight of beautiful flowers. Wonacott 

Hartley said he was given that name in 

honor of the U.S. Marines. “He is resilient, 

just like they are.” Wonacott Hartley is 

currently trying to tame the feral cat and 

transition him to a loving and forever 

home in the future. To keep up with the 

latest news on Jarhead and his fellow 

felines at Tame A Cat Rescue, visit 

Wonacott Hartley’s Facebook page at Kim 

Wonacott Hartley. 

RecSchool rebuild 

cost is over estimate 

By Andrea Cordle 

Grove City Editor 

The plan to construct a new Grove City 

RecSchool building at Gantz Park is moving 

forward, but at a higher cost than originally 

anticipated. 

At the May 6 meeting, Grove City 

Council approved a resolution to waive 

provisions of the Ohio Revised Code to 

accept bids for the RecSchool project. 

According to City Administrator Chuck 

Boso, the city received four bids for the 

building project. All were more than the 10 

percent limit over the estimate. 

“This (legislation) gives us the ability to 

award that contract,” said Boso regarding 

waiving the provisions due to costs coming 

in higher than anticipated. 

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School News 

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Memorial Day Parade and Service 

The Memorial Day parade, hosted by American Legion 

Paschall Post 164 and Veterans of Foreign War 8198, will begin at 

11 a.m. on May 27. The parade will start at Our Lady of Perpetual 

Help Church, 3730 Broadway and travel to City Hall in the Town 

Center. After the parade, there will be a traditional service at 

Grove City Cemetery, 3605 Grove City Road. This is a rain-orshine 

event. Following the service, the American Legion Post 164 

is hosting an open house, 3363 McDowell Road, for the remainder 

of the day. The event is open to the public and includes food and 

beverages. For additional information, call the American Legion 

Paschall Post 164 at 614-875-5106 or visit grovecityohio.gov. 

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Flowers for fire safety 

Hundreds of local residents and those who live in neighboring 

communities came out to purchase beautiful flowers and 

plants during Jackson Township Fire Department’s annual 

flower and plant sale. Taking place from May 8–12, the popular 

fundraiser allows its union, Local 2672, to host a variety 

of events throughout the year that teach children fire safety 

lessons and also provide outreach services to the community. 

Pictured here with a few of the beautiful hanging baskets 

up for sale at the fundraising event on May 10 are (from left 

to right) firefighters Chris Carper, Dustin McCoy, Chad 

Layton, Peyton Strader and honorary firefighter and ambassador 

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RECSCHOOL 

Continued from page 1 

Boso said the bids ranged in cost from $1.9 million to $2.1 million. 

Architects the city had worked with estimated that the project 

would cost $1.2 million. 

Councilman Randy Holt said the bids were significantly higher 

that what was estimated. 

“I just wonder why the architect’s estimate was so far off,” he 

said. 

Boso said city administrators and architects are trying to find 

the answer to that question. 

In March, city council approved a development plan for the 

Gantz Park RecSchool Program Center. This will be a 3,417 

square foot building in Gantz Park (2255 Home Road), the original 

site of the program that aims to educate preschool-aged children. 

The RecSchool program had been held at the Kingston Center 

for the last year. It was previously housed in the big red barn at 

Gantz Park. However, in the summer of 2022, city officials discovered 

that a colony of bats were living in the building and those 

bats caused extensive damage to the barn. 

Though efforts were made to save the barn that had been at the 

park for about a century, the decision was made to demolish the 

building. 

The planned building will be in the same area of the park as 

the former barn and will include a deck off the back of the building 

that overlooks the park. The space will include three classrooms. 

Two of the classrooms will be for educating children and one 

Food Truck Festival and Shop Hop 

The Heart of Grove City Food Truck Festival and Shop Hop 

will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. on May 24 in the Town Center at 

Park Street and Broadway. This event will be held on select 

Friday evenings from May through October. Visit the Heart of 

Grove City website for additional information. 

would be used as a multi-purpose space for play, training, or community 

events. With the extra space, the RecSchool program 

should be able to increase its number of students from 136 to 150. 

The Grove City RecSchool offers a setting where nature is 

incorporated into the lesson plans for the students. 

City officials appropriated over $1.6 million in the 2024 budget 

for the RecSchool Center. At its next meeting, to be held on May 

20, the council is scheduled to vote on an ordinance that would set 

aside an additional $250,000 for the added expense of building the 

center. Once the council approves that legislation, the city can 

award the bid. 

City officials hope to start construction this year. 

May 19, 2024 - GROVE CITY MESSENGER - PAGE 3 

Celebrating 

50 th 

Wedding Anniversary 

Congratulations to 

Ed & Toni Riemenschneider 

of Harrisburg, OH, 

on their 

50th Wedding Anniversary! 

They were married on May 25, 1974 in Grove City, 

OH. They are the parents of 3 children: Sarah Stidham, 

of Kenton; Levi Riemenschneider, of Hilliard; 

and Jordan Riemenschneider, of Clarksburg. They 

are the proud grandparents of 7 grandchildren. Ed 

is retired from Complete General Construction. 

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The Grove City High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) was 

designated as the Most Outstanding Unit of Area 14 for the 2023/24 school year. 

An ‘outstanding’ NJROTC unit 

Blood drives in Grove City 

The American Red Cross will host several 

blood drives in Grove City including: 

•May 24 from10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Drury 

Inn and Suites Grove City, 4109 Parkway 

Centre Drive 

•May 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grove 

City United Methodist Church, 2684 

Columbus St. 

•May 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 

Mount Carmel Grove City, 5300 North 

Meadows Drive 

•May 28 from 12 to 6 p.m. at First 

Baptist Church of Grove City, 3301 Orders 

Road 

•May 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 

Converse Electric, 3783 Gantz Road 

To schedule an appointment, call 1-800- 

448-3543 or visit www.redcrossblood.org. 

News and Notes 

In early May, the Grove City High 

School Navy Junior Reserve Officer 

Training Corps (NJROTC) was designated 

as the Most Outstanding Unit of Area 14 

for the 2023/24 school year. Area 14 comprises 

26 NJROTC units within the region 

(encompassing programming in Indiana, 

Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West 

Virginia) and is one of 23 areas overall 

across the country representing 614 individual 

units. 

“This exhaustive accomplishment is 

incredibly meaningful for the Grove City 

High School program as it underscores our 

commitment to excellence and showcases 

the caliber of talent and dedication within 

our NJROTC cadets,” said unit 

Commander Dustin Martin. “The accomplishment 

speaks volumes about our young 

men and women and their drive for success. 

I am immensely proud of these cadets 

and how their remarkable achievements 

reflect not only their capabilities, but also 

the collective spirit of excellence we strive 

to carry within our program. Their hard 

work, service to their community, and passion 

are truly commendable, and they truly 

represent the best of their generation.” 

Selection criteria for the honors are 

based on each unit’s academic, competition, 

and community service work within their 

area, measured against the efforts of their 

peers in the region. The distinction marks 

the first time since 1998 that the Grove 

City High School unit has received this distinction. 

Camp Invention 

Camp Invention, a nationally recognized 

nonprofit summer enrichment camp 

program, is coming to Richard Avenue 

Elementary School the week of June 10. 

Camp Invention challenges children in 

grades K-6 to tap into their natural curiosity 

and use their creativity to solve problems. 

Through hands-on activities, Camp 

Invention promotes STEM (science, technology, 

engineering and mathematics) 

learning; builds confidence, leadership, 

perseverance and resourcefulness; and 

encourages entrepreneurship – all in a 

fun and engaging environment. 

All local Camp Invention programs are 

facilitated and taught by qualified educators 

who reside and teach in the community. 

Camp Invention serves 118,000 students 

every year and partners with more 

than 2,200 schools and districts across the 

nation. For more information or to register, 

visit invent.org/camp. 

Cemetery Cleanup 

Volunteers are needed to help cleanup 

and plant flowers at Ebenezer M.E. 

Cemetery from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 22. 

The cemetery is located at the corner of 

Johnson and Kunz roads in Pleasant 

Township. This is an effort to beautify the 

cemetery before Memorial Day, as the 

cemetery is the resting place of numerous 

veterans. For more information, contact 

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Summer Sizzle concerts 

Enjoy the charm of the Grove City Town 

Center set to music Friday evenings as 

open-air concerts fill the warm summer air 

during the Grove City Summer Concert 

Series. 

The concerts begin on May 24. From 

May through August, the concerts will take 

place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Through 

September, the concerts will take place 

from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Concerts will be held at 

the Town Center Park, 3359 Park St. 

Summer Sizzle Schedule: 

•May 24 - Grove City Community 

Winds Patriotic marches and jazz 

•June 7 - Marquis 66 

•June 14 - Phantomz 

•June 21 - Blues Therapy 

•July 5 - Columbus Brass Band 

•July 19 - 50 Steps Up 

•Aug. 2 - Rezes-Hall Band 

•Aug. 16 - The Usual Suspects 

•Aug. 30 - These Guys Live 

•Sept. 13 - Simba Jordan Band 

•Sept. 20 - The Twilights 

•Sept. 27 - The Conspiracy Band 

For additional information, call the 

Grove City Parks and Recreation office at 

614-277-3050 or visit grovecityohio.gov. 


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Century Village open house 

The Southwest Franklin County 

Historical Society welcomes groups and 

individuals to Century Village, 4185 

Orders Road. Tour the historic log house 

and school from 2 to 4 p.m. the fourth 

Saturday of each month, May through 

September. For more information or to 

schedule a visit to Century Village, contact 

Steve Jackson at 614-871-0081. 

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Samantha DeCastro 

Monterey student 

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Monterey Elementary School first grader 

Samantha DeCastro has been named a 

National PTA Reflections Art Show winner 

for the 2023/24 school year. DeCastro 

was one of seven students in the state of 

Ohio to take home the prestigious national 

honors and of those seven she was one of 

two to receive their highest mark of excellence. 

Each year, PTA organizations and 

schools team-up to host a Reflections Art 

Show across the country. Following that 

art show, winning art submissions then go 

on to each state’s PTA governing body for 

judging. 

At the local level within the South- 

Western City School District, the district 

council of PTA’s held its annual 

Reflections Art Show on Dec. 5, 2023 at the 

South-Western Career Academy and recognized 

district award winners on March 

19. This year’s theme for the event was “I 

am hopeful because…” calling on young 

artists to draw, perform, sing, or create 

pieces of art that reflect both optimism and 

gratitude in pursuing their dreams. 

Following extensive state judging, 

DeCastro was named one of 31 district students 

who took home Ohio PTA Reflections 

Award honors in late April. Her success 

would ultimately culminate with the 

recent announcement that her submission 

would take home recognition as a National 

PTA Reflections Award winner for 

2023/24. 

DeCastro’s award winning submission 

came through the dance choreography category 

where each submission was judged 

not only by its categorical value, but was 

also judged by the student’s supplementary 

artist statement. Accompanying her 

award winning Irish dance was her artist 

statement that read as follows: “I am hopeful 

because I want other people to learn 

about different cultures and countries. I 

love doing Irish dance and learning about 

the world.” 

DeCastro first started Irish performative 

dance at the age of 4 leading up to her 

preparation for this year’s Reflections 

Award submission. In addition to the 

national acclaim, she will also receive a 

$200 young artist scholarship, a silver 

medallion, and an award of excellence certificate. 

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Managing the legislative work that gets completed 

by the Ohio House of Representatives takes a hierarchy 

of leadership. In a previous column, I described 

the responsibilities of our House Speaker, 

Jason Stephens of Lawrence County. He presides 

over the legislature during our meetings, directs 

legislative procedures, and appoints committee 

chairs and members. Today I will describe the 

remaining House officers and summarize their 

responsibilities. 

The Speaker Pro Tempore becomes the temporary 

Speaker in the absence of the Speaker. The position 

for this General Assembly is held by Scott Oelslager 

of Canton, a 34-year veteran of the legislature. 

The Majority Floor Leader (or, simply, Majority 

Leader) develops and implements the legislative 

agenda of the majority (Republican) caucus. Bill 

Seitz of Cincinnati, a 20-plus year legislator, currently 

holds that position. The Assistant Majority 

Leader assists the Majority Leader in these endeavors. 

Jon Cross of Findlay fills this position. 

The Majority Whip is Jim Hoops, a third-term legislator 

from the northwest corner of Ohio. He is responsible 

for monitoring legislation and securing 

votes for a given bill’s passage. It’s been my experience 

thus far that he keeps a pulse of each representative’s 

support (or lack thereof) of a measure, 

rather than tries to persuade support. I never have 

been instructed to do anything but vote my conscience 

on any bill; the Whip simply keeps track of 

intended votes. The Assistant Majority Whip is 

Sharon Ray of Medina. The term Whip originated in 

the Parliament of Great Britain and derives from the 

”whipper-in” at a fox hunt. 

The leadership of the minority party (Democratic) 

caucus consists of the Minority and Assistant Minority 

Floor Leader and the Minority and Assistant Minority 

Whip. Their roles are similar to those of their 

majority counterparts. The current Minority Leader 

is Allison Russo of Upper Arlington, and the Assistant 

Minority Leader is Dontavius Jarrells of Columbus, 

whose district abuts ours on the north and east. 

The Minority Whip is Dani Isaacsohn of Cincinnati 

(the only freshman legislator in leadership) and the 

Assistant Minority Whip is Michele Grim of Toledo. 

Although the entire House votes on all the leadership 

positions, legislators typically (but not always) 

defer to their respective party selections, especially 

for the Leader and Whip positions. The current 

make-up of the House is 67 Republicans and 32 

Democrats. The Senate manages itself similarly. 

There are 26 Republican and 7 Democratic Senators 

in the 135th General Assembly. 

(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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counseling, mental health support, 

and grief support for struggling youth. 

The duo say that even though they have 

loved each school they have visited, they 

have a special affinity for Westland High 

School. 

Since 2017, Mattis and Metz have been 

serving as the relief school resource officers 

at the high school on the westside. The 

staff say their dedication to the school community 

cannot be understated. 

Wanting to express her support in seeing 

Mattis and Metz as more permanent 

fixtures at the school, guidance counselor 

Christina Shore did something she considered 

to be out of character for her: signing 

up to speak before the district’s board of 

education on its existing ‘animals on district 

property’ policy. 

At a public meeting in January, Shore 

went before the board to seek a reevaluation 

of the policy by including language 

allowing certified therapy dogs to be on 

school premises. She told the board that 

the impact the therapy dog and its human 

handler have had on the school community 

was too important to allow vagueness in 

official policy. 

“Deputy Metz understands our community, 

our student population, and the specific 

needs that are unique to Westland 

High School,” said Shore. “More importantly, 

she wants to be here.” 

In regard to Mattis, Shore said she considered 

him “critical” to the work of school 

counselors as he brings a “calmness” with 

him when he interacts with students who 

are upset or displaying escalating behaviors. 

“I have personally observed the dynamics 

in the room change when Mattis 

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Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce 

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

GCACC supports Logan County tornado relief 

The Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce and greater Grove 

City community came together on short notice to support Logan 

County communities impacted by the late February tornadoes. 

Quickly, this effort came together with the help of the Chamber’s 

partners within the city of Grove City and at E.E. Ward Moving 

and Storage. E.E. Ward served as a donation drop-off site (in addition 

to the Chamber’s own office/garage here on Broadway) and 

additionally contributed the time, labor, and a truck for delivering 

all collected items. With just a few days to both promote the donation 

drive, and collect donations, the response was an unknown but 

hopes were high for filling the truck that would head north by the 

end of the week. 

To put it simply, Grove City showed up for Logan County! 

Contributions of all sizes came from all sorts of places as the community 

banded together to take care of another community as if 

they were our own. But we are all Ohioans after all. The Chamber 

would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who contributed. 

It’s so encouraging to see our community come together in support 

of a cause, in this case another Ohio community. 

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Women encouraging women: WELEAD Forum 

The Grove City Area Chamber of 

Commerce held another WELEAD 

Women’s Business Forum on May 8 at the 

Aladdin Shrine Center in Grove City. 

Women from across industries had a 

great day of learning, mentoring, and networking. 

This year attendees heard from 

Jen Kelley, Sue Hiser, Amy Ankerson, and 

Alex Varney. 

WELEAD Women’s Business Forum 

wouldn’t possible without sponsor. Thank 

you to our sponsors who have committed by 

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Solutions. 

Because our speakers and presenters 

were such a big piece to the Forum, we 

want you to meet all four of them. 

Jen Kelley 

Jen joined My Business Resource, a 

human resources consulting firm headquartered 

in Grove City in 2020 as an HR 

Consultant. She currently serves as Client 

Services Director, where she is responsible 

for leading strategic client conversations, 

guiding the team of HR consultants, developing 

new strategies, and ensuring that 

clients receive exceptional service at every 

touch point with My Business Resource. 

Jen received her Bachelor’s degree from 

Ohio Wesleyan University and her MBA 

from The Ohio State University, and is 

SHRM-CP and PHR certified. In her free 

time, you can find Jen on her Peloton bike, 

digging in the garden, volunteering at CHA 

Animal Shelter, or undertaking any home 

improvement project that doesn’t involve 

plumbing or electrical work. She lives in 

Gahanna with her husband Dan and their 

four badly-behaved cats. 

Presentation Title & Description: 

“From Boomers to Zoomers: Unveiling the 

Dynamics of Workplace Generations” 

We will explore the intricate interplay of 

generational differences within the modern 

workplace, spanning from Baby Boomers to 

Generation Z, colloquially known as 

Zoomers. By examining the unique characteristics, 

values, communication styles, and 

work preferences of each generation, we 

uncover how these dynamics shape organizational 

culture, teamwork, leadership, 

and productivity. By understanding the 

diverse perspectives and expectations of 

Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Zoomers, 

businesses can harness the collective 

strengths of their workforce. This presentation 

will offer practical strategies for bridging 

generational gaps, enhancing intergenerational 

communication, and leveraging 

generational diversity in the rapidly evolving 

landscape of the modern workplace. 

Why do you think it’s important women come 

together for events like the WELEAD Forum? 

Events like the WELEAD Forum play a 

crucial role in fostering a supportive community, 

advancing gender equality, and 

empowering women to reach their full 

potential in leadership roles. Being surrounded 

by other women who have achieved 

success in various fields can be incredibly 

empowering. It offers a supportive environment 

where women can gain confidence, 

share challenges, and celebrate each other's 

accomplishments. 

What message do you hope attendees will 

take home from you? 

I am hoping attendees are empowered to 

navigate generational differences effectively, 

leverage the strengths of each generation, 

and create inclusive workplaces where 

all women can succeed. 

You’re an attendee too, what do you hope 

to learn from others? 

I am always moved by the personal stories 

of struggle and strength that have 

brought these speakers to where they are 

today. From women breaking down barriers, 

to the fearless nature of those who continue 

to fall but never fail to get back up, I 

just love being inspired by those for whom 

"quit" and "failure" are never options. 

Sue Hiser 

As an Organizational Effectiveness professional, 

a corporate facilitator, speaker, 

and a certified leadership coach - Sue 

Hiser’s roles have focused on change for the 

individual, the team, and the organization. 

Central to all of these changes is the need 

for transformation at all levels, but never 

has transformation and awareness been as 

important as it now at the individual level. 

Leadership is needed without a formal title 

to address future needs. 

Her education includes an undergraduate 

degree in Education and a Master’s 

Degree in Administration. Professionally 

she has worked in multiple industries 

including: wellness, executive recruiting, 

outplacement, information technology, 

manufacturing, and healthcare. 

Sue is originally from Upstate New 

York, married and has two dogs. She loves 

to read, write, travel, and exercise. She has 

written three books, and is getting ready to 

publish her fourth book, ‘Travel Far, 

Journey Deep’. 

Presentation title & description: 

"The Generations: How We Are Separated 

and What Will Bring Us Together" 

How do you bridge five generations and 

bring them together for collective success? 

The presentation, "The Generations: How 

We Are Separated and What Will Bring Us 

Together," delves into the dynamics that 

shape our diverse perspectives and behaviors, 

and provides strategies for moving forward 

through connection and understanding. 

Knowledge and strategy together will 

shape the future. 

Why do you think it’s important women 

come together for events like the WELEAD 

Forum? 

Women supporting each other through 

shared growth and connection is needed for 

the future to face the challenges in our 

community and in our world. Women 

always play a vital role and helping each 

other achieve inspires others through 

example. 



How important the role each of us plays 

with our family, friends, and community to 

help all feel empowered to make a difference 

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WE LEAD 



Amy Ankerson 

Amy is the Senior Vice President and 

General Manager at Scioto Downs in 

Columbus, OH. A gaming veteran, Amy 

has worked in the industry since 2005. 

A Wisconsin native, Amy graduated from 

the University of Wisconsin Stout with her 

bachelor’s degree in Hotel, Restaurant and 

Tourism Management. Upon completion of 

college, she took a role at Lady Luck Casino 

- Marquette and spent her first eleven years 

in gaming working in Iowa. In 2016, she 

ventured to Missouri to explore an opportunity 

at Isle Casino in Cape Girardeau where 

she oversaw the marketing operations. 

Excited to get back to the Midwest, she 

moved to Columbus in 2018 to become the 

Director of Marketing at Scioto Downs and 

later serving as the Regional Vice President 

of Marketing for the Central Region within 

Caesars. In May of 2021, Amy stepped into 

the General Manger role at Scioto Downs, 

the first female to hold the title of SVP/GM 

at the property. 

As General Manger, Amy oversees all 

the day-to-day operations of Scioto Downs, 

encompassing a team of over 400 team 

members with an operation consisting of 

over 2,100 VLT machines, live harness racing 

from May-September, a brick and mortar 

sportsbook and three food and beverage 

outlets, soon to be 4 with the addition of 

Guy’s Trattoria, a celebrity chef restaurant 

patterned with Guy Fieri. This will be Guy 

Fieri’s first Italian inspired food outlet. 

In May of 2021, less than a week after 

becoming General Manager, Amy was diagnosed 

with Breast Cancer. She overcame 

the illness after enduring months of 

chemotherapy, radiation and multiple 

surgeries. Along with being a mother and 

wife, she was also able to add survivor to 

her list of accomplishments in life. In her 

spare time Amy enjoys coaching her children 

in sports and when time allows, she 

can be seen cruising the backroads of Ohio 

on her Heritage Classic Harley Davidson 

motorcycle. 


“The Woman in the Arena” 

Amy shares her experience of being a 

female leader in a predominantly male lead 

industry, being a wife and mother, all when 

breast cancer challenged her in multiple 

ways. 


come together for events like the WELEAD 

Forum? 

To share experiences, network and build 

connections and realize that we are all 

more alike and have so many similarities 

than we all think. 



Life is tough, but so are you. In most 

instances when you think it might be so 

easier to give up or throw in the towel, that 

is where you have the ability to prove yourself. 

Most people are so much more capable 

of doing the unexpected than they think. 

You’re an attendee too, what do you hope 

to learn from others? 

To hopefully see that I am not in this 

alone. I don't want to hear about how someone 

has it all together, but I want to hear 

and share real, raw stories that life is hard, 

but it's how you choose to overcome challenges 

in day to day life. 

Alex Varney 

Alex Varney serves as the Vice 

President of Pinnacle Pets Play and Stay, 

Inc., a luxury pet resort located in Grove 

City. Demonstrating exceptional leadership, 

she steered the business through the 

tumultuous challenges of the COVID pandemic, 

driving consistent double-digit 

growth in recent years. 

A proud resident of Grove City and an 

alumna of Grove City High School and The 

Ohio State University, Alex holds a degree 

in psychology and is currently pursuing a 

business degree at Columbus State 

Community College. Alongside her dedication 

to pets and her team at work, Alex 

actively contributes to her community as a 

prominent member of the Grove City Area 

Young Professionals group, a committee 

member of Project Life, and a consultant 

for other businesses in the pet care industry. 

Committed to fostering opportunities 

for her team and empowering young individuals 

to discover their passions, Alex 

aims to expand job prospects in the pet care 

industry while guiding the next generation 

toward growth and success. 


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In today's world, personalization is highly 

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ability to flexibly and empathetically 

engage with individuals, understanding 

their unique aspirations and values. Join us 

as we explore strategies and insights to 

unleash the full potential of personalized 

connections, both for ourselves and those 

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come together for events like WELEAD 

Forum? 

The sense of community that events like 

WE:LEAD fosters is beneficial for all 

women despite age, career, and experience. 

Events like these give support and empowerment 

to women while providing an opportunity 

to network, gain new skills, and feel 

seen. 

What message do you hope attendees 

will take home from you? 

I hope that attendees will take away 

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While waiting for Ohio to decide what 

kind of weather we’ll have for the month (or 

week…or hour…), the Chamber team 

caught up with Becky Moehl, owner of both 

Darby Landscape Supply and Darby Fields 

and Flowers. Darby Landscape Supply is 

ready to work with customers who are 

ready to dive into spring landscaping for 

their home or business. She shared a few 

quick tips with us that are helpful for home 

or business and all skill levels of gardeners 

or landscapers. 

•On the off chance you hadn’t heard… 

Ohio weather is quite unpredictable. A gorgeous 

day for garden work could be followed 

by a freezing night, which we’ve seen 

this year already. Additionally, even if the 

air temperature feels great for you to be 

outside, your ground may still be too cold. 

Her rule thumb is mid-May/Mother’s Day 

to begin planting, which has arrived! 


Quick landscape tips from 

Darby Landscape Supply 

•Humans need nutrients. Animals need 

nutrients. And so does the soil. Becky 

advises fertilizing in the spring to foster 

growth for summer blooms. Not sure what 

fertilizer to look for? Beck recommends an 

all-around fertilizer 10-10-10 that can satisfactorily 

fertilize most any soil. 

•Have a spot in your yard, garden, or 

even business landscape where nothing 

grows, or nothing grows well? Not every 

plant grows well in every type of soil. Soil 

testing can unlock the secrets of what is 

needed to grow a plant in that ground, and 

can even help you make plant selections. 

Becky is a wealth of knowledge when it 

comes to plants, landscaping, and ensuring 

good growth of plants. Feel free to reach out 

to her with additional questions, or to see 

how Darby Landscape Supply can help you 

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Farmers’ Market is underway 

The 35th season of the Grove City 

Farmers’ Market kicked off on May 11 in 

the Historic Town Center of Grove City. 

This year’s market will run every 

Saturday with Sept. 14 being the final date 

for the 2024 season. Availability of produce 

will be determined by the weather and 

growing season of Ohio, with early season 

produce making an appearance, while summer 

favorites such as sweet corn and various 

melons will arrive further into summer. 

In total, over 90 vendors will participate 

at some point in this year’s Farmers’ 

Market. Some vendors may not be at the 

Market every week, but follow along on 

Facebook to stay up with announcements 

or to ask about your favorite vendors: 

https://www.facebook.com/grovecityfarmersmarket 

Many sponsors and volunteers come 

together to make 19 weeks of this year’s 

Farmers’ Market possible, including presenting 

sponsor Mount Carmel Grove City 

and farm-to-table sponsor Wright-Patt 

Credit Union. 

The most up-to-date details on vendors 

and even a market map can be found on the 

Market’s 

website: 

https://www.gcchamber.org/farmers-market/

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HR Essentials: Advice for first time managers 

By Jen Kelley 

My Business Resource 

(Jen was recently the keynote speaker at the 

Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce’s 

WELEAD Women in Business Forum, so a big 

thank you to Jen!) 

It’s finally happened — you put in the 

time and effort and you received that long 

awaited promotion — to manager. Once the 

excitement wears off - for many first-time 

managers - is when the panic sets in. 

You’ve transitioned from a top-notch 

independent contributor, and now find 

yourself (especially if you work in a small to 

mid-sized business) accountable for not 

only your own deliverables, but the deliverables 

of others, as well. 

Not to mention the people you are now 

responsible for guiding, supervising and 

creating an environment where they feel 

empowered to do their best work possible. 

Perhaps you’ve never managed others 

before. 

Or you’ve never delegated tasks. 

Or maybe you’ve never been in a situation 

where the work someone else does is a 

direct reflection of your abilities. 

Pretty scary, right? 

Fear not — with a little time and focus on 

the following three guideposts, what once 

seemed a daunting undertaking will 

become your new norm. 

Ask for — or seek out — a mentor. 

Many companies will have formal programs 

for new supervisors, whereby a seasoned 

manager takes you under their wing, 

and helps guide you through the nuances of 

supervising others and delegating tasks to 

direct reports. 

But often, there are no formal mentoring 

programs for newly minted people or 

process leaders. 

If a program doesn’t exist in your organization, 

seek out a manager you admire 

and respect — and ask for his or her help as 

you navigate the ropes. 

Remember — a mentor’s role is not to tell 

you how they did it — but to offer insight on 

how they may have handled a particular 

situation, and serve as a trusted advisor to 

bounce ideas off of. 

As you are coming into your own, you’ll 

find some of these lessons are spot on — and 

some you’ll need to tweak to fit your unique 

style. That’s exactly what these relationships 

are designed to do. 

Solicit feedback. A colleague of mine 

once said, “Feedback is a gift — you just 

don’t get to choose the package it comes in.” 

When starting a new position — and 

especially a supervisory one - feedback is 

going to be a critical component of really 

understanding what works, and what doesn’t. 

And while we all love positive feedback, 

constructive feedback is often times far 

more important. 

Be open to what is being shared with 

you, ask questions, and commit to trying 

things a new way — even if it feels foreign at 

first. 

The best managers I’ve worked with 

(even the seasoned ones) have a deep desire 

to understand what they can be doing differently 

or better — even if it’s something 

they’ve done a hundred times before. 

Make mistakes! 

People — and this includes managers — 

aren’t perfect. 

That’s why pencils have erasers. 

While new managers have a deep fear of 

doing something wrong, or being incorrect, 

mistakes and missteps should be encouraged 

— as long as we can absorb the lessons 

that are ripe for the taking. 

We learn so much more when plans go 

awry than when things go exactly as 

designed. 

These learning opportunities are pivotal 

as you grow into your new role and have 

the added benefit of helping you discover 

the type of manager you really want to be. 

Striving for excellence, as opposed to 

seeking perfection, should be your goal — an 

exercise that will continue to serve you for 

years to come as your career evolves. 


Foundation scholarships 

The Grove City Chamber Foundation 

awarded its spring round of scholarships in 

late April, with scholarships going to high 

school seniors in the class of 2024, and various 

students affiliated with the Chamber. 

A total of $17,000 was awarded to 33 

students. To date, this brings the total the 

Foundation has awarded since its founding 

in 2012 to $187,000 and 303 recipients. 

These students were awarded the following 

scholarships:. 

•Chamber Affiliate Scholarship recipients: 

Alex Blain, Kaleb Coakley, Ava 

Holser, Nicholas Garcia, Shaina Rowe, 

Abbygail Tier, Kara Wilmoth. 

•Designated/Named Scholarships: 

Heart of the Foundation in the name of 

Sharon Downs: Rohit Basu; Creative 

Mobile Interiors: Aiden Louis Eckel and 

Landon Vandegrift; Credit Union of Ohio: 

Kalyan Henson and Evan Rardon; 

Franklin County Banking Center: Anyelis 

Gonzalez-Guilarte; Fred Jahn Reiner 

Memorial: Abby Fisher; Gary Gabriel: Ava 

Garringer; Grove City Smiles: Hannah 

Rauch; KEMBA: Juan Valle Neito; Shirley 

Spellman Memorial: Savannah Gullion; 

Telhio: Emily Knapp; WELEAD: Madison 

Dunn; WesBanco: Austin Issacs and Jude 

Kasan. 

•High School Senior Scholarships: 

Layne Becerril-Barrera, Bryce Escue, 

Danica Harbin, Aubree Hester, Olivia 

Noonan, Angeliz Rivera-Martinez, 

Katelynn Rock, Stephen Sheets, Jocelin 

Shoopman, Benjamin Turek, Leonela 

Zuniga.

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THERAPY ANIMALS 


arrives,” she said. “He brings a calmness and at times a 

distraction so that we all get a chance to step back, take a 

deep breath, and begin to talk more rationally.” 

She went on to tell the board members that she believes 

certified therapy dogs could be a positive influence at any 

school and she wanted to see Mattis and Metz continue to 

be one at theirs. 

At its regular meeting in early April, the board unanimously 

agreed to revise its ‘animals on district property’ 

policy. It includes clarifying language permitting certified 

therapy dogs to be on school grounds under certain conditions. 

According to Evan Debo, the district’s executive director 

of communications, to qualify as a therapy dog, the canine 

must come with official documentation of certification as a 

therapy dog from one of these organizations: The American 

Kennel Club, Intermountain Therapy Animals (R.E.A.D), 

Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Bright and Beautiful Therapy 

Dogs, Love on a Leash, Pet Partners, Therapy Dogs 

International, or another certification program recognized 

by the AKC. 

Additionally, he said therapy dogs and handlers must 

provide: 

•Documentation of an educational purpose for the therapy 

dog and a regular appraisal period for continuation. 

•Documentation that the therapy dog is not younger 

than 1 year old and is properly licensed according to local 

requirements. 

•Documentation from a licensed veterinarian that the 

therapy dog is current on its vaccinations and immunizations, 

is free from fleas and ticks, is in good health, is 

housebroken, and does not pose a danger to the well-being 

of students or staff. 

•Documentation of an insurance policy that provides 

liability insurance for the therapy dog while on district 

grounds. 

•Documentation that the handler has completed a 

background check consistent with board policy and is prepared 

to be solely responsible for the therapy dog 

and the therapy dog’s care, cleaning, feeding, and 

cleanup while on district grounds. 

•Agreement that the therapy dog and handler 

will abide by school rules and any specific rules for 

the therapy dog’s presence on district grounds. 

While the existing policy was not solely revised 

to accommodate Mattis and Metz, Debo said their 

collaboration with the school staff and community 

did add to the discussion. 

“Through their collaboration with students, 

staff, and programs, K-9 Mattis and Deputy Metz, 

while serving in an interim capacity to start the 

year, quickly accelerated conversations about how 

this dynamic may be used to benefit stakeholders,” 

he wrote in an email. “To date, this tandem continued 

to establish themselves in their first year as 

really the first blueprint on how successful this new 

venture could be in helping students and staff.” 

According to Metz, Mattis averages about 30 

deployments for therapeutic purposes per week, 

helping students “process what they are feeling in a 

given moment” and instead of sending upset students 

home, “are able to retain them and get them 

back to class.” 

She said Mattis’ retention rate is 97 percent. 

Metz said she and Mattis look forward to continuing 

to be a part of the community at Westland. 

“We are thrilled to be a part of the Cougar family,” she 

said in an email. “We want to build positive relationships 

with the students and staff while providing a safe and 

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Alzheimer’s support group 

The Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders 

Support Group meets the fourth Tuesday 

of each month at the E.L. Evans Senior 

Center beginning at 7 p.m. For more information, 

call Paula Taliaferro at 871-4238 

or call the Alzheimer’s Association of 

Central Ohio at 457-6003. 

Parkinson’s support group 

The Grove City Parkinson’s support 

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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’s ‘Office on Aging Day’ 

with the Columbus Clippers 

Scheduled for June 27 

For the past 22 years, the Franklin County Office on Aging has partnered 

with the Columbus Clippers to host their annual Office on Aging 

Day at the award-winning Huntington Park. Office on Aging Day with 

the Columbus Clippers provides seniors aged 60 and older a chance to 

gather with their family and friends for a fun-filled day at the ballpark 

through discounted ticket prices. 

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for Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 12:05 p.m. in which the Columbus 

Clippers will go head-to-head with the Omaha Storm Chasers. Ticket 

prices for seniors will be $5.00 for bleacher seating and $6.00 for 

reserved seating, and those who purchase tickets by Friday, May 31, 

2024, will also receive a free boxed lunch. Seniors who have a group of 

10 or more can also request free transportation through the Office on 

Aging by calling (614) 525-7666 by no later than Friday, May 31. 

This event also provides seniors the chance to connect with various 

community organizations that provide valuable resources to help 

seniors age in place, such as aging resources, caregiver & kinship 

support, mental health resources, financial assistance and more. Franklin 

County Health & Human Services agencies will also be in attendance 

to help residents gain access to food assistance, Medicaid, rental 

assistance, employment opportunities, child support, re-entry support 

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The day’s pre-ceremonial activities will include a ceremonial first pitch 

from Franklin County Board of Commissioner President, Kevin L. 

Boyce. Past local celebrities for the first pitch include former 10TV 

Anchor, Jerry Revish, Professional Baseball Player, Allan Lee Anderson, 

Community Leader and Civil Rights Activist, Don Elder, and the 

Office on Aging’s first African American female Director, Chanda 

Wingo. 

Franklin County seniors who are interested in attending the game can 

purchase tickets several ways. They can mail the order form found in 

the Columbus Messenger to: 

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ATTN: Spencer Harrison 

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Columbus, OH 43215 

Seniors can also purchase tickets by calling the Columbus Clippers 

Box Office at (614) 462-5250 or they can purchase tickets online at 

officeonaging.org. To request transportation for groups of 10 or more, 

call the Office on Aging at (614) 525-7666 by no later than Friday, May 

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In Entertainment 


Caution urged if consuming “Unfrosted” 

Beyond having the distinction as being 

one of the only sugar-filled foods that did 

not make my adolescent skin erupt like a 

volcano, I cannot say that the once frequent 

consumption of the Pop-Tarts breakfast 

pastry added any real value to my life 

when I was younger, particularly in regard 

to actual nutritional needs. As an adult — 

questionably — I cannot say the same when 

it comes to the recent consumption of Pop- 

Tarts related media because it is now twofor-two 

in providing a real sense of happiness 

to my old and weary soul. 

The first instance of this long forgotten 

breakfast staple becoming a beacon of joy 

in my life took place at a collegiate football 

game, of all things. It was at the conclusion 

of an otherwise uneventful bowl game 

between Kansas State and North Carolina 

State and the sponsors had just rolled out 

the float for the trophy presentation ceremony. 

Standing atop of the festively 

adorned structure was a gigantic and sweet 

faced pastry named Strawberry. As the 

official mascot of the inaugural Pop-Tarts 

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Squid is a very 

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who loves attention. 

She enjoys being 

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and giving kisses. 

Squid has been 

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Cats are still a 

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with calm, even-tempered dogs. Squid is up 

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Franklin County Dog Shelter. 

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These furry friends are available 

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Jedi is a loyal companion 

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forever galaxy to call 

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of play, using the 

Force of his adorable 

charm to draw you 

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She also loves naps, and checking out 

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Bowl, the smiling Strawberry whipped out 

a sign declaring “Dreams Really Do Come 

True” and waved manically as it was slowly 

lowered into an industrial sized toaster. 

Although Donna Summer’s hit 1979 

song “Hot Stuff” was blaring throughout 

the Camping World Stadium, gasps could 

be heard in the crowd. Before the guests 

could get too whipped up from having seen 

a high fructose massacre, a secret compartment 

on the float opened to reveal an oversized 

Pop-Tart on the slab, frosted and 

toasted and ready to be consumed by the 

victorious — and apparently ravenous — 

Kansas State players. 

The sacrificial breakfast pastry moment 

immediately went viral on the internet, 

deservedly so. It was one of the funniest 

and most bizarre scenes ever broadcast on 

television and it brought so much happiness 

because of the fact. Nearly six months 

have gone by since that event and I still go 

back and watch the clip whenever I need a 

good laugh. 

The second instance in which the breakfast 

pastry brought a sense of joy to my life 

was during a recent viewing of “Unfrosted,” 

a new movie on Netflix which is extremely 

loosely based on the race to create a shelfstable 

breakfast option. Unsurprisingly, it 

is as absurd as it sounds but unfortunately 

it never comes as close to the level of greatness 

of Strawberry cheerfully sailing into 

the big toaster in the sky. 

In this completely silly and mostly faux 

tale of the creation of the Pop-Tart, noted 

cereal enthusiast Jerry Seinfeld plays Bob 

Cabana, an executive at Kellogg’s who has 

three main concerns in life: paying the 

annual tuition of $200 for his children to 

attend college; saving enough money to 

replace his yard grass with sod; and finding 

a way to beat cereal rival Post to the creation 

of a shelf-stable breakfast pastry that 

could replace cereal as the top breakfast 

choice for kids across the country. 

Although Kellogg’s has been the reigning 

champs of the cereal industry for 

decades now — they constantly sweep the 

annual breakfast award — CEO Edsel 

Kellogg III (Jim Gaffigan) has become 

somewhat paranoid over what Post CEO 

Marjorie Post (Amy Shumer) could have 

baking in the lab. In order to quell his concerns 

that they could be usurped in the 

hearts of sugar-loving children around the 

globe, he orders Bob to assemble a team of 

shrewd individuals to design and build this 

elusive breakfast beast. 

The first person he turns to is former 

colleague Donna “Stan” Stankowski 

(Melissa McCarthy), who left the company 

to join NASA to work on the moon race. To 

get her to come back, Bob ruefully asks 

whether she believes they will really go to 

the moon. When she expressed her belief 

that they would not, she is back on board, 

simple as that. 

With the dynamic duo back together — 

they were responsible for the creation of 

many cereal flavors and the corresponding 

mascots — they recruit a powerful breakfast 

commission that includes bicycle king 

Steve Schwinn (Jack McBrayer), fitness 

guru Jack LaLanne (James Marsden), ice 

cream connoisseur Tom Carrel (Adrian 

Martinez), pasta pro Chef Boy Ardee 

(Bobby Moynihan) and possible former war 

criminal Harold Von Braunhut (Thomas 

Lennon). Since none of these people on the 

Battery recycling at 

Westland Library 

The Westland Area Library will host a 

battery recycling event from 10 a.m. to 12 

p.m. June 15 at 4740 West Broad St. in 

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The Reel Deal 

Dedra Cordle 

breakfast commission 

actually know 

anything about the 

creation of breakfast 

meals, chaos quickly 

ensues. Over the 

course of several 

weeks in the 

Kellogg’s lab, a sentient sea monkey gets 

baked into ravioli, one of the commissioners 

loses his life in a freak taste testing 

accident, and they have to grapple with an 

underground movement led by Frosted 

Flakes mascot Tony the Tiger (a grrreat 

Hugh Grant) to sabotage the breakfast pastry 

movement. 

Based on what I have just written about 

some of the key plot points in this movie, I 

cannot in good faith say that “Unfrosted” is 

a “good” film. By most standards, it is not. 

Seinfeld, making his directorial debut, is 

limited in his vision (it essentially amounts 

to a point and shoot direction) and the 

screenplay he co-wrote with “Bee Movie” 

scribes Spike Feresten, Barry Marder, and 

Andy Robin does not even attempt to tell a 

complete narrative — the third act crumbles 

like a pastry, as if everyone ran out of ideas 

and just decided to throw absurdities at the 

wall. None of these things are promising in 

a movie. And yet…I laughed. A lot. I 

laughed because this movie about the 

invention of the Pop-Tart and its rival, the 

Post Country Squares, is very, very, silly 

and sometimes you just need something 

very, very silly in your life. 

Much like the actual breakfast pastry — 

or any other food stuffed with sugar — I 

urge caution if you want to consume 

“Unfrosted” because I know its humor will 

not be for everyone. It’s completely absurd, 

it completely embraces that absurdity, and 

it completely expects the viewer to do so as 

well. Not everyone can, of course, but the 

viewing experience will be so much better if 

you put seriousness aside. Grade: B 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer 

and columnist. 

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September. For more information or to 

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cmplx IT ecospace. Co-ordnte btwn dvlp and qual 

team in UAT and cutover phase for succful implment 

and deploy. Must be willing to travel to various 

clients at unanticipated locations across the nation 

& perform feasibility studies & evaluate user reqmts. 

Reqd 3 yrs of Software Development Related 

Profession, bachelors degree in Computer science/ 

IT / Electronics related or any foreign degree 

Send resume to: Lambdanets Services LLC 

2929 Kenny Road Suite 220 Columbus OH 43221. 

DO YOU NEED 

SEASONAL EMPLOYEES? 

Call KATHY to ADVERTISE! 

and reach over 40,000 homes in the 

West & Grove City Messengers 

614-272-5422 

kathy@columbusmessenger.com 


Don’t let the stairs limit 

your mobility! Discover the 

ideal solution for anyone 

who struggles on the 

stairs, is concerned about 

a fall or wants to regain 

access to their entire 

home. Call AmeriGlide 

today! 1-833-399-3595 

READY TO BUY, SELL 

OR RENT YOUR 

VACATION HOME OR 

HUNTING CAMP? 

Advertise it here and in 

neighboring publications. 

We can help you. Contact 

MACnet MEDIA @ 

800-450-6631 or visit our 

site at MACnetOnline. 

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Jacuzzi Bath Remodel can 

install a new, custom bath 

or shower in as little as one 

day! For a limited time, 

waving ALL installation 

costs! (Additional terms 

apply. Subject to change 

and vary by dealer. Offer 

ends 6/30/24 Call 1-844- 

826-2535 

Available positions are 

for substitue drivers who 

can be trained to be 

“regular” drivers. $21.39 

once full-time. 

Interested individuals 

can call (614) 801-8550 

to set up an interview. 

SWCSD IS AN EOE 


Replace your roof w/the 

best lookng & longest 

lasting material - Steel 

from Erie Metal Roofs! 3 

styles & multiple colors 

available. Guaranteed to 

last a lifetime! Limited 

Time Offer - up to 50% off 

install + Additional 10% off 

install (military, health & 

1st responders) 1-833- 

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Dental Insurance from 

Physicians Mutual Insurance 

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procedures. Real dental 

insurance - not just a discount 

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com/ads #6258 

Elminate gutter cleaning 

forever! LeafFilter, the most 

advanced debris-blocking 

gutter protection. Schedule 

Free LeafFilter Estimate 

today. 20% off Entire 

Purchase. 10% Senior & 

Military Discounts. Call 1- 

833-610-1936 

Prepare for power outages 

today with a Generac Home 

Standby Generator. Act 

now to receive a FREE 5- 

year warranty with 

qualifying purchase* Call 1- 

855-948-6176 today to 

schedule a free quote. It’s 

not just a generator. It’s a 

power move 

SELL YOUR ANTIQUE 

OR CLASSIC CAR. 

Advertise with us. You 

choose where you want 

to advertise. 800-450- 

6631 visit macnetonline. 

com for details. 

Attention oxygen therapy 

users! Discover oxygen 

therapy that moves with 

you with Inogen Portable 

Oxygen Concentrators. 

Free information kit. 

Call 866-477-9045 

Get DISH Satellite TV+ 

Internet! Free install, Free 

HD-DVR Upgrade, 80,000 

On-Demand Movies, Plus 

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in Gift Cards. Call Today! 

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Employment 

$$ 

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$$ 

MONEY 

The Advertising Department at the 

Columbus Messenger Newspapers 

is seeking a 

Helper in the Sales Department. 

No Experience Necessary 

Salary plus auto allowance. 

Seniors welcome to apply. 

Please send your resume to: 

Doug Henry, Advertising Manager 

Columbus Messenger Newspapers 

4139 West Broad St.,Columbus, Ohio 43228 

or e-mail to doughenry@columbusmessenger.com 


Bath & shower updates in as 

little as 1 day! Affordable 

prices - No payments for 18 

months! Lifetime warranty 

& professional installs. 

Senior & Military 

Discounts available. Call 

877-543-9189 

Water damage cleanup: A 

small amount of water can 

cause major damage to 

your home. Our trusted 

professionals dry out wet 

areas & repair to protect 

your family & your home 

value! Call 24/7: 1-888- 

872-2809. Have Zip Code! 

READER 

ADVISORY 

The National Trade Association 

we belong to has 

purchased the following 

classifieds. Determining 

the value of their service 

or product is advised by 

this publication. In order 

to avoid misunderstandings, 

some advertisers do 

not offer “employment” 

but rather supply the 

readers with manuals, directories 

and other materials 

designed to help 

their clients establish mail 

order selling and other 

businesses at home. Under 

NO circumstance 

should you send any 

money in advance or give 

the client your checking, 

license ID or credit card 

numbers. Also beware of 

ads that claim to guarantee 

loans regardless of 

credit and note that if a 

credit repair company 

does business only over 

the phone it’s illegal to request 

any money before 

delivering its service. All 

funds are based in US 

dollars. Toll Free numbers 

may or may not 

reach Canada. Please 

check with the Better 

Business Bureau 614- 

486-6336 or the Ohio Attorney 

General’s Consumer 

Protection Section 

614-466-4986 for more 

information on the company 

you are seeking to 

do business with. 

Data Scientists sought by 

Central Mutual Insurance Company 

in Dublin, OH 

to contribute to the profitability of the company by 

providing analytical guidance. Also, use languages 

such as SQL, Hive, Pig for queries. Must have relevant 

education & experience. 

Send 2 resumes & cover letter to 

Sheri Rostorfer 

800 S. Washington St., Van Wert, OH 45891 

REF#8641.041 


NEED IRS RELIEF 

$10K-$125K+ Get Fresh 

Start or Forgiveness. 

Call 1-877-705-1472 

Monday through Friday 

7am-5pm PST 

!!OLD GUITARS WANT- 

ED!! GIBSON, FENDER, 

MARTIN, Etc. 1930’s to 

1980’s. TOP DOLLAR 

PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 

1-866-433-8277 

VIAGRA and CIALIS 

USERS! 50 Generic pills 

SPECIAL $99.00. 100% 

guaranteed. 24/7 CALL 

NOW! 888-445-5928 

Hablamos Espanol 

MobileHelp, America’s 

premier mobile medical 

alert system. Whether 

you’re home or away. For 

safety & peace of mind. 

No long term contracts! 

Free brochure! 1-888-489- 

3936 

Prepare for power outages 

today with a GENERAC 

Home Standby Generator. 

Act now ro receive a 

FREE 5-year warranty 

with qualifying purchase. 

Call 1-855-465-7624 today 

to schedule a free quote 

It’s not just a generator. 

It’s a power move. 


Looking for auto insurance? 

Find great deals 

on the right auto insurance 

to suit your needs. 

Call today for a free 

quote! 866-924-2397 

IMPORTANT 

NOTICE 

The following states: CA, 

CT, FL, IA, IL, IN, KY, 

LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, 

NE, NC, NH, OH, OK, 

SC, SD, TX, VT and WA 

requires seller of certain 

business opportunities to 

register with each state 

before selling. Call to 

verify lawful registration 

before you buy. 

CHILD CARE 

OFFERED 

Depend. Quality Child care 

in loving hm. Exp. Mom, n- 

smkr, hot meals, sncks, 

playroom, fncd yd. Reas. 

rates. Laurie at 853-2472 

ADULT CARE 

Loving & Compassionate 

person seeking PT elderly 

care. Refs. upon request 

No lifting & non-smoker. 

614-649-0196 

HELP WANTED 

Kings Kids Daycare 

in Grove City is hiring Fun, 

Loving Teachers for PT & 

FT shifts. Please email 

sarragc@outlook.com or 

call 614-539-0349 


xFocus on Rentals 

HILLTOP SENIOR 

VILLAGE APARTMENTS 

1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS AVAILABLE 

Rents Ranging from $882-$1116 

1 BR - $1058 & 2 BR - $1339 

To qualify applicants must make 

double the rent rate monthly. 

Also accepting housing vouchers. 

Call or Visit Us Today! 1.614.276-3017 

www.nationalchurchresidences.org 

email: 0805@nationalchurchresidences.org 

Affordable living for seniors ages 55+ & up 

Mon. thru Fri. 9 am - 5 pm 

Active Independent Senior Living 

Community 

Spacious floor plans • Controlled access 

24 Hr. Emergency Maintenance • Dishwasher 

Emergency call system • Library 

Meal program affiliate • Private party room 

• Elevator • On-Site Laundry • Air Conditioning 

WEDGEWOOD 

VILLAGE 

SPECIAL 2 BR $500 MONTHLY 

1, 2 and 3 BR Apts. 

Rent Based on Income. 

Call 614-272-2800 or visit us 

at 777 Wedgewood Dr. 

TTY/TDD 711 

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES 

PETS 

German Shepherd Mixed 

Pups, look like 

Shepherds. 4 Mo. old. 

$150 each. 740-281-9437 

AKC Shih Tzu Puppies 

Born Dec. 6, $1200 each 

2 Males, Ready 3/6. 

614-822-1004 

WANT TO BUY 

We Buy Junk Cars & 

Trucks. Highest Prices 

Paid. 614-395-8775 

ANTIQUES 

WANTED 

Antiques * Coins 

Victrolas * Watches 

Clocks * Bookcases 

Jeff 614-262-0676 

or 614-783-2629 

WE BUY JUNK CARS 

Call anytime 614-774-6797 

MISCELLANEOUS 

FOR SALE 

Glass Desk Top Mats 

10 17”x22”- $15.00 each 

1 - 37.5” x 24” - $15.00 

all 1/4” thick 

614-272-5422 

Rentals 

FARM. 

EQUIPMENT 

John Deere Diesel 950 

200 hrs., blade, extra rear 

tire, all the pins-chains. 

Kept in garage. $9000. 

614-230-9271 

AUTO PARTS 

Nissan 2019 Pathfinder 

running boards, mountings 

& brackets. New 2022 - 

$789.00. Only on car 

August -September 2022. 

Brand new condition. Now 

$389.00 or best offer. 

614-272-5422 

pfd1d@aol.com 

RENTALS 

2BR TOWNHOUSE 

Westgate area. A/C, full 

bsmt, w/d hkup, off street 

prkg. No pets. Must pass 

bckgrnd & credit check. 

$1200/mo rent, $1200 

dep. 614-588-4669 lv msg



xClassified Services 

BLACKTOP 

AGM OHIO 

SEALCOATING 

Free Estimates 

Cell 614-512-1699 

SANTIAGO’S 

Sealcoating & Services LLC 

Quality Materials Used 

SUMMER IS COMING! 

Driveway Seal & Repair! 

Top Seal Cracks! 

Reidential & Commercial 

Mulching, Edging 

& Clean-ups 

“Ask for whatever you need” 

BBB Accredited 

6/9 

FULLY INSURED A&M 

Call or text for Free Est. 

614-649-1200 

CLEANING 

HOUSECLEANING 

Homes, Offices, Apts. 

20 Years Experience 

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 

www.hastingsnsons.com 

Driveways & Extensions 

Patio & Walkways, 

Porches & Steps, 

Garage/Basement Floors 

Hot Tub/Shed Pads, 

Stamped/colored concrete 

Sealing of new & 

existing concrete. 

FREE ESTIMATES 

Contact 

614-756-1754 

hastingsandsons. 

columbus@gmail.com 

6/9 W/SW 

CONCRETE 

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 

CHRIS 

RUH 

Cement Contractor 

Celebrating 54 years of 

Serving Central Ohio 

Since 1970 

The Owner Works Here 

Walks, Steps, Driveways 

Member of BBB 

All Types of Concrete 

614-297-7320 

AJ’s Concrete, 

Masonry 

Good Work - Fair Prices 

Block Foundations 

Driveways • Sidewalks 

Bobcat Grading 

Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests. 

614-419-9932 

SHOP THE CLASSIFIEDS!! 

Established in 1974 

Only $1 per line 

❏ Check for one additional FREE week. 

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One word each space. BE SURE YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER OR ADDRESS is included in your 

advertisement. The lessor of 4 words or 22 characters per line. We reserve the right to use abbreviations 

when actual space exceeds amount purchased. 

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❏ Cash 

❏ Check 

❏ Money Order 

❏ VISA ❏ MC 

Credit Card 

Information 

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Credit Card Number 

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Exp. Date 3 digit code 

Minimum Charge $5.00 

5/26 A/M 

5/26 A 

DRYWALL 

DRYW 

YWALL & 

PLASTER REPAIR 

Textured Ceilings 

Popcorn Ceiling Removal 

Call Randy 

614-551-6963 

Residential/Commercial - BIA 

FENCING 

EAZY FENCE 

Chain Link - Wood 

ALSO INSTALL MAILBOXES 

No Job Too Big or Small 

All Repairs ~ Free Est. 

Insured. 614-670-2292 

GUTTERS 

Low Price-Great Service 

5 & 6” Seamless gutters, 

covers, siding, gutter clng. 

Bill 614-306-4541 

HAULING 

DEAN’S HAULING 

614-276-1958 

HEATING & COOLING 

HVAC & A/C 

Fast Service - Licensed 

614-653-3285 

HOME 

MAINTENANCE 

RETIRED - 42 Yrs Exp. 

HOME REPAIRS 

SIDING * GUTTERS 

FENCES * DECKS 

MISC. REPAIRS 

Call Joe - 614-778-1460 

Interior & Exterior 

Painting 

Laminate Floors 

Windows•Doors•More 

Plumbing Services 

614-599-7299 

HANDYMAN SERVICES 

614-235-1819 

HOME 

REMODELING 

BATH REMODELS 

Expert Craftsmanship 

20 yrs exp - Sr. Discount 

614-653-3285 

Charlies Handyman 

Service 

Over 40 yrs. exp. 

Plumbing & Hot Water Tanks 

Doors & Locks 

Kitchen/Bath Remodels 

Dishwasher Installs 

Roofmg & Siding 

Porches & Decks 

614-319-6010 

9/14 A&M 

6/9 A 

PEST 

CONTROL 

Classified Services 

TERMITE & 

PEST CONTROL 

614-367-9000 

TORCO® 

TERMINATES 

TERMITES 

Locally Owned & Operated. Any Pest. Anytime. 

$ 

50 00 OFF Service 

Free Termite Inspection 

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 

5/26 A 

6/9 

SW/W 

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. 

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. 

6/9 

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 

5/26 A 

PEST 

CONTROL 

LAWN CARE 

SOWERS LAW N CARE 

Mowing-mulching-trimming 

Spring cleanup-614-397-0566 

MASONRY 

R&L 

MASONRY 

&CONCRETE 

* Stone * Brick * Block 

Concrete Sealing 

Masonry Repairs 

Powerwashing 

614-917-8227 

MOWER 

REPAIR 

LAWN MOWER DR. 

“House Calls Only” 

Overall Checkups 

Oil Change & Filter, 

Spark Plug & 

Blades Sharpened 

MINOR REPAIR 

John 

5/25 A 

614-395-7909 

johnellis0333@sbcglobal.net 

PAINTING 

PAINTING DONE RIGHT! 

Fall in love with your 

home again with a fresh 

coat of paint! 

Interior * Exterior * 

Drywall/Repair * Texturing. 

Affordable, Honest, Reliable 

30+ Years Experience! 

Call today for a free in 

person or virtual estimate! 

Mention this ad for 10% off! 

Call Mick at 614-833-1499 

or Gavin at 614-276-3568 

Painting & Drywall 

Textured Ceilings, also 

Paint Spraying. Free Est. 

Ref. Fast & Professional. 

Chris Imperatore 

614-740-1774 

(4/21 W & 5/5, 519 gc) 

BURT PAINTING 

Celebrating 25 Years 


614-539-3412 

BESTQUALITY 

40 yrs exp. I do the Work! 

Daniel - 614-226-4221 

5/26 A 

PLUMBING 

PLUMBING 

ROY’S PLUMBING & DRAINS 

30+ years of service 

All plumbing repairs & 

drain services 

Inside gas lines, water lines, 

hot water tanks 

Also main water & sewer line repairs 

Free Estimates - City Licensed 

$25 Off with this ad 

614-738-1669 

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 

614-653-3285 

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 

INFORMATION 

ONLY 

$50.00 

For This Ad In Our 

West & Grove City 

For Info Call 

272-5422 

POWERWASHING 

MRS. POWERWASH 

Any house wash $149+tax 

Single deck $69+tax 

2 Tier deck $99+tax 

Best Wash in Town 

Over 45,000 washes 

Ashley 614-771-3892 

ABURTO 

PRESSURE WASHING 

•Homes •Roofs •Gutters 

•Driveways •Sidewalks 

•Parking Lots 

Quality • Free Estimates 

Competitive Prices 

614-927-8968 

6/9 A&M 

5/26 A 

ROOFING 

ROBINSON ROOFING 

& REPAIRS 

30 yrs exp. Lifetime Cols 

Resident. Reas. Rates. 

Dennis Robinson 

614-330-3087, 732-3100 

RETIRED 

ROOFER 

BBB “A+” Rating 

All Types of Roof Repairs 

• New Roof Installation 

• Flashing 

• Chimneys Rebuilt 

• Flat Roof Specialist 

• Roof Replacement 

avail. upon request 

All Work Guaranteed 

614-352-7057 

retired-roofer.com 


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 5/26 

A&M 

• Stump Grinding 

• 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 


5/12 W/SW 

6/9 A



TRYOUTS 

CULTURE AND CORE VALUES TO 

DEVELOP PLAYERS TO THEIR FULLEST 

POTENTIAL IN SOCCER AND LIFE! 

HIGHLY EDUCATED & QUALIFIED COACHING STAFF 

ELITE U15-19 TEAMS FROM 35+ HIGH SCHOOLS 

YEAR-AROUND PROGRAMMING ALL AGES (6-19) 

STRIVES TO DEVELOP CHARACTER IN PLAYERS 

THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO IMPACT THEIR WORLD! 

ALL PLAYERS need to be registered for 2024-2025 tryouts 

to be considered for team placement 

Tryouts start in May 

Go to www.pridesoccerclub.com 

to register and RSVP for open sessions 

Executive Director: Jeff Krigbaum 

jeffkrigbaum@pridesoccerclub.com 

(614) 738-4169

Grove City Messenger - May 19th, 2024

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