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By Dedra Cordle
Staff Writer
It was minutes before the morning bell
rang, and Bo Shaw was eagerly anticipating
his first day at Central Crossing High
School. With his hair neatly groomed and
sporting a cute bow tie around his neck,
he sat by the main entrance of the building,
ready to greet his new friends.
At the same time across town, Luna
Eads was preparing for her first day at
Franklin Heights High School. While not
as ready to be the center of attention as
Bo, she peered through the glass doors of
the main office, wanting to see the people
who might become her new friends.
Although most of the students who
walked by looked as if they already had a
lot on their minds, they couldn’t help but
stop, stare, and then smile as they saw
the furry creatures staring back at them
with unconditional love.
“These are the reactions we had hoped
to see; this is what it is all about,” said
Pat Shaw, the school resource officer at
Central Crossing. “These animals are
here to make our students smile and to
change someone’s day.”
Bo and Luna made their first appearance
at their respective campuses in the
South-Western City School District last
week. They are therapy dogs with local
law enforcement agencies and they are a
part of the district’s ongoing efforts to
support student well-being while creating
positive connections between school officials,
students, and police officers.
“Our students face a variety of challenges,
and we are committed to providing
resources that promote their mental
health and well-being,” said Deputy
Superintendent Dr. Jamie Lusher.
“Expanding our therapy dog program in
partnership with local law enforcement is
an innovative way to connect with students
and provide them with additional
care and support.”
Meet the new dogs
Bo is a 3-year-old Great Pyrenees who
will be stationed at Central Crossing. He
will work alongside his handler, Grove
City Police Officer Pat Shaw.
See CANINES page 2
Messenger photo by Dedra Cordle
The South-Western City School District recently welcomed two new therapy dogs to
a few of its high school campuses. Luna, (above) a 4-month-old Greater Swiss
Mountain dog, will be assigned to Franklin Heights with her handler, Deputy Rebecca
Eads from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Bo, a 3-year-old Great Pyrenees, will
be assigned to Central Crossing with his handler, Officer Pat Shaw from the Grove
City Division of Police. Shaw and Eads serve as the school resource officers at
Central Crossing and Franklin Heights, respectively. The photo of Bo was provided by
Officer Shaw.
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The South-Western City Schools Board
of Education has purchased new vehicles
for the transportation department.
During the meeting on Jan. 27, the
board unanimously approved a resolution
to acquire 14 school buses from Cardinal
Bus Sales and Service Inc. at a cost of $1.9
million.
Under the terms of the agreement, the
district will receive:
•Eight 78-passenger school buses
•Six 48-passenger school buses
The school buses will be equipped with
digital video systems. The cost of the REI
digital video systems is included in the
$1.9 million expenditure.
The capital purchase will come from the
permanent improvement fund.
The resolution to approve the purchase
of more than a dozen school buses does not
mean there is an immediate need to
replace over a dozen school buses in the
fleet. Instead, what the resolution signifies
is the continuation of an annual replacement
cycle to maintain the health of the
vehicles, said district officials.
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Bo has been a certified therapy dog since the age of
1. Shaw believes he was born to serve in this role.
“What makes Bo a great therapy dog is that he is
very patient, he does not lick, and his movements are
extremely slow,” he said of the 120-pound dog. “He is
very calm and he has been that way since he was a
puppy, which I thought was odd.”
Shaw said he initially believed there was something
wrong with Bo, perhaps an undiagnosed medical condition
that made him appear lethargic. He soon discovered
that was just his natural state of being.
“That has just been his temperament since day
one,” said Shaw.
Serving as a therapy dog at Central Crossing and
becoming the first official therapy K9 with the Grove
City Division of Police, Bo was known as the star of the
aptly named “Books with Bo” literacy program at the
Grove City Library. Shaw said even though Bo has a
new job, he will still make appearances at the local
library system.
“I don’t see us giving that up anytime soon,” he said,
noting their next scheduled event on Feb. 20 at 4:30
p.m.
Although Bo has only been working at the high
school since Jan. 23, he has been deployed several
times to help students in emotional distress. Shaw said
watching Bo work his magic by simply being in the
room is awe-inspiring.
“It’s very difficult to be in a learning environment
and it’s very difficult to be in a learning mindset when
you’re distraught or you’ve had a bad day, sometimes
even before you get to school,” said Shaw. “And so my
goal with Bo is to give these kids the opportunity to
feel better and have a different day so that the learning
environment is increased and they leave with a
smile on their face because they deserve it.”
Luna is a 4-month-old Greater Swiss Mountain dog
who will be stationed at Franklin Heights. She will
work alongside her handler, Deputy Rebecca Eads,
with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
Luna is the newest therapy K9 in the county program.
She is still in training. Eads said this “sassy”
girl who is still growing into her body is full of potential.
“I think she is going to be a great therapy dog
because she is so stinking smart, she is just on it,” said
Eads, who is also the school resource officer at
Franklin Heights. “She’s only been doing this for a
week-and-a-half and she’s already following commands
we’ve only been practicing for a few days.
“She also has a very loving demeanor and she just
loves these kids. She wags her tail when she comes
into the building in the morning, and we have been
able to progress her very quickly because she is tolerant
of everything.”
Like Bo, Luna is already making a positive impact
on the students and staff at the westside school. She
has been deployed to help students with panic attacks
and to offer comfort for students with physical, emotional,
or mental disabilities.
Principal Tim Donahue said he is excited that a
therapy dog has been assigned to Franklin Heights.
“I think this is another wonderful resource in our
tool box,” he said. “Some kids need different things to
get through with them and sometimes it’s not always a
person who can reach them.”
He said he is equally excited that the therapy dog
program could be a boon for the school resource officer
program.
“I am a big fan of school resource officers and I think
having a therapy dog with them will open up even
more avenues for kids to connect with Deputy Eads.
We want them to
know that they are
in this school to
help them. That is
what they do and
that is what we do.”
Remembering
Mattis
The district’s
board of education
revised its therapy
animal policies last
year, paving the
way for Bo and
Luna to serve at
the schools. The
policy change was
sparked by
Christina Shore, an
employee at
Westland.
As a counselor
at the high school,
she observed the
benefits a therapy
dog and their law
enforcement handler
could bring to
the community. At
that time, Sgt.
Darrah Metz with
the Franklin
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Although she is still in training,
the 4-month-old Luna has
already brought comfort to the
students and staff at Franklin
Heights.
County Sheriff’s
Office was serving as a relief resource officer with her
partner, Mattis K9.
Mattis was an English Labrador retriever who
became the agency’s first law enforcement therapy dog
in 2017. Known for his intelligence, calm demeanor,
and affection for humans, he comforted victims of
crime and inspired other law enforcement departments
to establish their own therapy dog programs.
He even inspired Shore to request the change in policy
so more schools in the district could benefit from
therapy dogs and their handlers. The board also recognized
the benefits of the law enforcement tandem, voting
unanimously to change its policies in order to
advance the program.
Before he could start a new school year at Westland,
Mattis died on June 28, 2024 due to liver failure. He
was 7 years old.
In recognition of this pioneering canine, Shaw
designed emblems for the collars of Bo and Luna to
commemorate the life and service of Mattis.
“He was the first law enforcement therapy dog in
the state of Ohio and it’s important that we remember
how we all got here,” said Shaw. “We have to carry on
his legacy and we get to carry on his legacy here at
South-Western City Schools.”
Sgt. Metz is currently overseeing the agency’s
school resource officer program. She said she is proud
that the new generation of therapy dogs will strive to
“be like Mattis” while shaping the lives of students and
staff alike.
“I’m proud, I’m humbled, and it makes me want to
cry,” she said.
District spokesperson Evan Debo said that
Westland is expected to have a new therapy dog within
the next year or two. Currently, there are no plans to
station a full-time therapy dog at Grove City High
School; however, Bo and Officer Shaw can be deployed
there or at any Grove City school if the need arises.

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In Education
More funding provided for Columbus Promise
Leaders from the city of Columbus, Columbus State
Community College (CSCC), Columbus City Schools
(CCS), I Know I Can (IKIC), and the Columbus
Partnership came together on Feb. 3 with private partners
to announce a campaign to fund the next phase of
the Columbus Promise.
The Columbus Promise is a groundbreaking program
that allows Columbus City Schools graduates to
go to college for free at Columbus State Community
College, and it has dramatically impacted college
access and success. Promise has been an invaluable
resource in helping students at CCS overcome the
challenges they face in pursuing higher education.
Promise Scholars reflect the diverse backgrounds of
the community: Nearly 80 percent are Pell-eligible,
representing students from low-income families; more
than 60 percent identify as Black or Latino; and over
half are part-time students and/or the first in their
families to attend college.
The first phase of the program, announced in fall
2021, lasted three years. It enrolled cohorts of graduating
Columbus City Schools students into Columbus
State Community College in the fall of 2022, 2023, and
2024 – more than doubling the number of CCS graduates
enrolling in CSCC from an average of 313 students
a year in 2021, before Promise began, to 858 students
in the year 2024.
The program covers tuition and fees, offers a $500
per semester stipend, and provides academic and
career support services. It was a public-private partnership,
with $5 million committed by the city of
Columbus and $5.6 million raised from over 25 private
and philanthropic partners.
Phase two is also a public-private partnership, with
three-fifths of the $25 million goal already pledged.
Leaders from Columbus committed $10 million, a first
installment of which they expect to legislate later this
year. Promise leaders celebrate pledges from multiple
lead donors to the campaign totaling $5.5 million.
Nearly half of the money raised from this campaign
will fund tuition, fees, and stipends for students, and
the remaining portion will go toward programming for
HeatShare grants available
The Salvation Army, in partnership with Columbia
Gas of Ohio, wants to remind community members
about a vital initiative that provides critical assistance
to Ohioans struggling to keep their homes warm during
the winter months.
Eligible customers of Columbia Gas of Ohio can
apply for HeatShare grants through The Salvation
Army’s online portal at SAHelp.me or by contacting
their local Salvation Army office. Caseworkers will
assist applicants in completing the required forms and
documentation.
Since the late 1990s, Columbia Gas of Ohio and The
Salvation Army have worked together to meet essential
human needs. The HeatShare program reflects
this shared dedication, ensuring vulnerable populations
have access to warmth and safety when they
need it most.
For more information contact Nathaniel Powell at
Nathaniel.Powell@use.salvationarmy.org or 614-437-
2154.
Produce Market at St. Stephen’s
Alianza614 has partnered with the Mid-Ohio Food
Collective to distribute more than 800 pounds of fresh
around the westside
CCS students and Promise scholars.
This next phase of the program will cover the
remaining costs for the initial three cohorts and fully
fund an additional three cohorts into the fall of 2025,
2026, and 2027, which is expected to include another
2,250 students.
Throughout the three-year pilot, the initiative has
had profound impacts on college-going rates in
Columbus, and each new cohort matched or exceeded
performance across key indicators compared to prior
cohorts:
•About one-third of the CCS graduating class now
become Promise Scholars, contributing to the district
reaching a 50 percent college-going rate in 2023, up
from 32 percent in 2020. That rate has held steady in
2024.
•In the fall of 2024, the program set a new enrollment
record with 790 CCS students becoming Promise
Scholars and 14 CCS high schools have more than doubled
the number of graduates enrolling at Columbus
State Community College after graduation.
“We’re bringing good jobs to central Ohio, but
unless kids raised in Columbus neighborhoods can get
the education to fill them, then our region’s growth will
leave long-time residents and families behind. The
Columbus Promise is how everyone gets a piece of our
prosperity,” said Columbus City Council president
Shannon Hardin.
“The Columbus Promise continues to be a transformative
opportunity for our students, breaking down
barriers to higher education and opening doors to
brighter futures. As we launch Phase two of this
groundbreaking program, I am proud to see our community
unite, investing in our scholars’ success,” said
Dr. Angela Chapman, Columbus City Schools superintendent
and CEO. “The impressive progress we’ve
achieved, for example, by doubling college enrollment
rates, demonstrates the power of this partnership to
support students academically and prepare them for
tomorrow’s workforce.”
For more information on the Columbus Promise,
visit cbuspromise.com.
fruits and vegetables to families in the community.
This market provides access to healthy food and reinforces
a commitment to improving the well-being of
those who need it most. The market began in January
and will continue every month on the fourth
Wednesday. It runs from 1 to 5 p.m. at St. Stephen’s
Church, 4131 Clime Road in Columbus.
Breakfast at the Lodge
to benefit Special Olympics
The West Gate Masonic Lodge #623 is preparing
breakfast once a month to benefit the Special
Olympics. The public is invited to have breakfast the
second Saturday of each month at 2925 West Broad St.
Adults eat for a donation of $7 and kids can have a
meal for $3. Serving is from 9 a.m. to noon. For more
information, email westgate623@gmail.com.
Blood drive
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive
from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Hilltop YMCA,
2879 Valleyview Drive. To schedule an appointment,
call 1-800-448-3543 or visit redcrossblood.org.
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“The district targets a purchase of 10 to 15 school buses each
year to maintain a strong fleet,” said board member Camille
Peterson.
According to the most recent numbers released by the transportation
department, the district currently has 210 school buses
in its fleet. More than half of those buses have model years
between 2014 and 2024.
District spokesperson Evan Debo said all of the buses in the
fleet have passed inspection by the state highway patrol.
The new buses are slated to arrive during the summer.
The board of education also approved the purchase of two additional
buses to replace the ones that were totaled in accidents in
2024. The district will receive one 78-passenger school bus and
one 48-passenger school bus at a cost of $267,063.
The capital purchase will be made with insurance proceeds and
from permanent improvement funds.
In other news, the board approved a resolution to replace the
boilers at Jackson Middle School. The boilers will be replaced by
General Temperature Control at a cost of $111,370.
Peterson said the heating unit is working in the building.
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Health information possibly compromised in city cyberattack
As part of the city of Columbus’ ongoing
investigation into the July cyberattack on
the city, a limited amount of protected
health information (PHI) for less than
1,000 individuals has been identified in a
Division of Fire database as involved in the
cyberattack.
This database contained dispatch and
other records of the Division of Fire. A
small number of these records include brief
notes about emergency medical services
(EMS) services that were provided at the
location of a Division of Fire call. The information
in these notes was not the same for
everyone. The data may include a combination
of individuals’ first and last name,
address, date of birth, date of service,
and/or brief notes on the EMS service provided.
A very small number of Social
Security numbers were also contained in
the PHI.
It was discovered on Dec. 12, 2024 that
the impacted database contained this data
that could be considered PHI. The database
was then reviewed and analyzed to ascertain
the individuals whose PHI was present
at the time of the attack. There is no
evidence that the Division of Fire’s encrypted
electronic medical record system that
separately holds its treatment records was
compromised, nor is there evidence that
financial account information was
involved. The division and city are
unaware of any actual or attempted misuse
of personal information or PHI for identity
theft or fraud.
As a result of this review, the Division of
Fire will be mailing letters to the individuals
whose PHI was contained in the
impacted database. These individuals
already qualify for two years of free
Experian credit and dark web monitoring
services, which includes $1 million of protection
against fraud and identity theft;
they will have 90 days from when the letter
is sent to enroll.
This service also remains available
through March 31 to residents and individuals
who may have shared their personal
information with the city of Columbus.
To sign up, go to columbus.gov/cyber.
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One Door initiative streamlines
access to health and human services
On Jan. 21, the Franklin County
Commissioners launched the opening of
One Door, an initiative designed to streamline
access to essential Health and Human
Service resources. The program was
unveiled with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at
the Michael J. Dorrian Building, where the
One Door office is now open to serve residents
on the first floor of the county government
complex.
The One Door initiative marks a pivotal
advancement in serving Franklin County’s
1.4 million residents. By consolidating
services from five key agencies, the Office
on Aging, Child Support Enforcement
Agency, Job and Family Services, Justice
Policy and Programs and Veterans
Services, into a single, integrated system,
the office is purposely tailored to meet the
diverse needs of the community with efficiency
and care.
“One Door isn’t an ordinary transactional
resource, it’s a philosophy rooted in equity
and designed to empower every resident,”
said commission president Erica
Crawley. “This initiative is a game changer,
meeting residents where they are with
dignity, compassion, and opportunities to
thrive.”
Residents often face barriers when navigating
multiple agencies to access crucial
services, resulting in time-consuming and
frustrating experiences. One Door simplifies
this process by offering a holistic
Resource Center
The Hilltop United Methodist Men will
host a CPR Resource Center every Friday
at 99 S. Highland Ave. in Columbus. This
center will provide a resource link to help
those in need with the cost of gas, electric,
and rent. There will also be a medical clinic,
job referral information, and free legal
assistance.
Adrian McKinney, 29, of Columbus, was
sentenced in U.S. District Court to 84
months in prison for illegally possessing a
firearm and narcotics near a local school.
According to court documents, in March
2024, law enforcement agents executed a
search warrant at McKinney’s apartment
in the Wedgewood Village Apartment
Complex, which is within 1,000 feet of
Wedgewood Middle School.
The westside apartment complex has
700 units and is near multiple schools. This
case was investigated by the Wedgewood
Enforcement Team, which was developed
by the Columbus Division of Police beginning
in October 2023 and is dedicated to
addressing the consistently high crime
around the westside
method to prioritize needs under one roof.
Through a unified system and a shared
electronic needs assessment tool, this
approach ensures seamless coordination
between agencies, enabling faster and
more comprehensive support for residents
and their entire household.
“While many in our community continue
to face challenges, One Door is about
breaking down barriers and building a system
that works for everyone,” said commissioner
John O’Grady. “This initiative is a
direct investment in helping families and
creating pathways to success.”
In addition to simplifying access, One
Door promotes economic mobility,
improves communication across agencies,
and is grounded in measurable outcomes.
With coordinated public policies and unified
messaging, the initiative embodies the
commissioners’ commitment to innovation
and community welfare.
“This initiative reflects Franklin
County’s dedication to serving residents in
transformational ways,” said commissioner
Kevin Boyce. “The One Door approach creates
a healthier, more resilient community
by ensuring critical services are accessible,
efficient, and impactful.”
One Door services are now open to the
public, Monday through Friday, from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m., on the first floor of the
Michael J. Dorrian Building, located at 369
S. High St., Columbus.
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Westside resident sentenced for
having guns and drugs near school
level at the apartment complex.
While searching McKinney’s apartment,
officers located a loaded multi-caliber
firearm, fentanyl and cocaine. As a previously
convicted felon, McKinney is prohibited
from possessing firearms or ammunition.
McKinney has been convicted of various
state narcotics crimes in the past and
was under court supervision when he committed
these latest offenses.
McKinney pleaded guilty in August
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cocaine near a school, illegally possessing a
firearm as a convicted felon, and possessing
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Community Focus
Music part of Culture Pass Program
Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) has partnered
with Chamber Music Columbus to make a select
number of tickets available for library customers to
check out for free.
Two Chamber Music Columbus Culture Passes are
now available at each of CML’s 23 locations. Each pass
admits two individuals to select performances.
CML offers its cardholders free admission to select
central Ohio cultural institutions. The Culture Pass
program enables CML customers to borrow passes just
as they would a book: using their library card. This
onetime pass, which must be checked out in person,
grants customers limited free access to institutions
that would otherwise charge admission fees.
CML piloted the program in 2018, offering Culture
Passes to Franklin Park Conservatory and the Wexner
Center for the Arts. Since then, CML has worked to
expand the number of participating organizations.
“With the help of our community partners, we’re
working to expose all central Ohioans to the many
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There was a time when a romantic comedy
starring Will Ferrell and Reese
Witherspoon would have been a major theatrical
release.
The box office prognosticators would
have projected the opening weekend at $65
million and there would be an expectation
that the film would eventually surpass the
$200 million mark based on name recognition
alone. But these days? No one in the
movie industry seems to know the value of
a romantic comedy at the box office, which
is why so many movie studios are unwilling
to release them in the theaters.
A romantic comedy going directly to
home video — or any movie, for that matter
— used to be seen as a horrific event in
Hollywood. Having this designation
attached to your film meant it was so bad
that it had to be relegated to the backwoods
of the industry, never to be seen from,
heard from, or acknowledged ever again.
Thankfully, there has been a shift in this
narrative due to the prevalence and popularity
of streaming services so finding a
home and an audience via non-traditional
methods is not the death knell it once was.
Still, there is something to be said about
having that theatrical experience when it
comes to watching movies that fall within
this genre.
Even if the movie itself left something to
be desired, it was always a special experience
to watch a romantic comedy with an
audience. You would laugh together, groan
together, sigh together, and maybe even
share a sob together.
As I was watching “You’re Cordially
Invited” on Amazon Prime the other day, I
couldn’t help but wish for that collective
experience. While this is not a movie that
will make you cry, it did have some great
laugh-out-loud moments, some irresistibly
cheesy moments, and a few groan-worthy
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movies that would have been fun to see and
hear with a big crowd. Alas, this charmingly
bizarre romantic comedy starring Ferrell
and Witherspoon can only be viewed and
experienced on a streaming platform.
While I will not go as far as to tell you to
grab your credit card and give the billionaire
Jeff Bezos even more of your money, I
will say they do have a trial subscription
that can be cancelled any time. So, if you
are looking for a good way to escape via
funny movies, spending a few bucks on this
flick and the other comedies currently on
the service wouldn’t be a complete waste of
your money.
The opening of the film introduces us to
Jim Caldwell (Ferrell) and Margot Buckley
(Witherspoon), two strangers living on
opposite ends of the country. At first
glance, they do not have anything in common
but we quickly discover that they both
share a love for their families — or a select
few members, that is. For Jim, the person
he loves most in the world is his daughter,
Jenni (Geraldine Viswanathan). Ever since
his wife died, making Jenni happy has
become his entire reason to live. So, when
he learns her boyfriend Oliver (Stony
Blyden) has asked for her hand in marriage,
Jim makes it his mission to make
sure Jenni gets everything she wants for
her big day. This includes scrambling to
book a date in the exclusive resort where
he and his late wife got married decades
ago. For Margot, the person she loves most
in the world is her
younger sister, Neve
(Meredith Hagner).
Ever since she realized
their mother
and their siblings
were unnecessarily
critical people, making
“the perfect angel” Neve happy became
her entire reason to succeed in life.
So, when she learns that her boyfriend
Dixon (Jimmy Tatro) has asked for her
hand in marriage, Margot makes it her
mission to make sure Neve gets everything
she wants for her big day. This includes
scrambling to book a date in the exclusive
resort where they spent magical summers
with their beloved grandmother.
A scheduling error puts these two lonely
souls on a collision course with destiny — or
a lengthy hospital stay. When they first
meet and discover the double booked
venue, there is a lot of initial “It’s my
venue!”/”No, I was here first!” back and
forth between Jim and Margot. When cooler
heads prevail, both wedding parties
agree to share the island. This tentative
truce is soon put to the test when weather
events, nosy friends, and warring family
members inevitably get involved in each
other’s business. There’s some amusing
sabotage that takes place, but that’s not
the film’s primary driving force. While Jim
initially bonds with Margot’s family, as the
weekend unfolds, Margot reconnects with
her own estranged family — united by their
common enemy in Jim.
Writer and director Nicholas Stoller
(“Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” “The Five-
Year Engagement”) has created something
quite silly with this film and it mostly
works. Ferrell is at his most Ferrell — playing
a bridezilla dad whose eyes turn black
at certain moments. And Witherspoon
cranks her old Tracy Flick energy up to 11,
first attempting to grin her way through
the weekend before fully gnashing her
teeth while embracing full-blown revenge.
The pairing of these two cinema stars click
in a comedic sense, but they do lack a certain
romantic chemistry that would have
made this movie work a little bit more.
While “You’re Cordially Invited” is not
quite on the level of the two films it evokes
the most — “Wedding Crashers” and “Sweet
Home Alabama” — it’s about as good as a
major studio can deliver. I had an enjoyable
time watching this, laughed more
than a few times.
Grade: B-
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Rents Ranging from $882-$1339
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CHILD CARE
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smkr, hot meals, sncks,
playroom, fncd yd. Reas.
rates. Laurie at 853-2472
HELP WANTED
Seeking a Keyborad
Musician for Westside
Church. We would
welcome a mature person
or someone who is
developing their skills.
This is a volunteer
position only.
614-284-1167
LOVE KIDS?
Kings Kids Daycare
in Grove City is hiring Fun,
Loving Teachers for PT &
FT shifts. Please email
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PETS
Non-mating Cockatiel pair.
Adorable, friendly. Approx
2 yrs old. 2 cages
included, food, toys, cage
liners. Serious inquirIes
only. Refs. req. $500 obo
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Antiques * Coins
Victrolas * Watches
Clocks * Bookcases
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FOR SALE
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Like New - $300.00 OBO
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Glass Desk Top Mats
10 17”x22”- $10.00 each
all 1/4” thick
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CEMETERY LOTS
NEED TO SELL!
Two side-by-side plots at
Franklin Hill Memory Gardens.
Call for pricing-614-778-3240
RENTALS
New 2nd Floor 1500 sq ft
Studio+ Apt for Rent.
White Rd., Grove City
area. Utilities &W/D incl
plus private deck. Firm
non smoking. $1400/mo +
deposit. 380-270-8800
West - 2 BR, Liv, Din, Kit,
Private Balcony, Porch,
Month-to-Month Rent-$975,
Deposit $975. No pets.
3 BR, Liv, Din, Kit,
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Deposit $1250, No pets.
License, Realtor
Unique Realty Consultants
614-226-6767
Eakin-1 Br Apt, crpt, appls.
No Pets 614-560-3050
VACATION RENTALS
Palm Manor Condos
Englewood, Florida
2 BR, 2 BA, fully equipped
kitchen, all linens, living and
dining room, screened lanai,
includes cable/ internet & all
taxes. Available monthly or
for 3 month 2025 winter
season. 2nd floor unit B-203.
Was $4350/month
NOW $3,800/month.
614-579-3048 and/or
pfd1d@aol.com. Lease &
Security deposit required.
USED VEHICLES
2012 Chevy Cruze, silver,
needs transmission work.
54,000 mi. Clean well kept.
$3900 OBO. 614-746-0273
CONCRETE
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CUSTOM CONCRETE LLC
Specializing in Custom Colors &
Custom Designs of Concrete.
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Block Foundations
Driveways • Sidewalks
Epoxy/Overlay Floors
Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests.
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Driveways & Extensions
Patio & Walkways,
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Hot Tub/Shed Pads,
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272-5422
DRYWALL
DRYW
YWALL &
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Textured Ceilings
Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Call Randy
614-551-6963
Residential/Commercial - BIA
FENCING
EAZY FENCE
Chain Link - Wood
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All Interior Remodels
Also Fencing &
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614-634-2244
SLAGLE
HOME REMODELING
Baths, Kitchen,
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All your Handyman needs
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Over 30 Yrs. Exp. Lic.-Bond-Ins.
Jerry
614-332-3320
PAINTING
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PLASTERING
Plaster & Stucco
NEW AND
REPAIR
Established 1917
Geo. F. Neff & Co.
614-274-5629
PLUMBING
All About Drains & Plumb.
Will snake any small drain
$145. 614-778-2584
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PRESSURE WASHING
•Homes •Roofs •Gutters
•Driveways •Sidewalks
•Parking Lots
Quality • Free Estimates
Competitive Prices
614-927-8968
ROOFING
ROBINSON ROOFING
&REPAIRS
30 yrs exp. Lifetime Cols
Resident. Reas. Rates.
Dennis Robinson
614-330-3087, 732-3100
SEWING MACHINE
REPAIR
REPAIR all makes 24 hr.
service. Clean, oil, adjust
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work gtd. 614-890-5296
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Classified Services
8/2 A
3/2 A/M
2/9
SW/W
SINCE 1973
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Windows & Siding
Decks, Kitchens, Baths
Room Additions,
Flooring, Roofing
Bsmt Waterproofing
Deal With Small Non-Pressure Co.
47 Yrs. Exp. - Refs. Avail.
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Doors & Locks
Kitchen/Bath Remodels
Dishwasher Installs
Roofmg * Siding
Porches & Decks
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Arbaugh
Tree Service
Deadwood Thinning
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Removal &
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Bucket Truck Service
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Wellness and foot care
for senior citizens
LifeCare Alliance provides a nurse at
the Prairie Township Community Center
weekly to provide free foot care and other
wellness services. To schedule an appointment
or for more information, contact the
wellness office at 614-437-2878.
Produce giveaway at YMCA
The Hilltop YMCA hosts a fresh produce
giveaway the third Wednesday of
each month from 4 to 6 p.m. at 2879
Valleyview Drive in Columbus. For more
information, call the YMCA at 614-276-
8224.
Free legal advice
at Westland Library
The Legal Aid Society of Columbus will
offer free legal advice the third Tuesday of
each month at the Westland Area Library,
4740 West Broad St. Representatives will
be on hand from 4 to 6 p.m. to discuss noncriminal
legal matters like health benefits,
medicare, and landlord issues. For more
information, call the library at 614-878-
1301.
Free lunch at Hilltop Methodist
The United Hilltop Methodist Church
will host a free community lunch every
Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is
located at 99 S. Highland Ave.
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completed. The hospital first served the needs of infants and children, later adding
inpatient and emergency facilities. In addition, the Mount Carmel School of
Nursing is located on the grounds. The inpatient services were moved to the
Mount Carmel Grove City location in 2019 and most of the hospital facilities have
been demolished. It now serves as an outpatient and emergency facility. If you
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