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Family legacy and new

CW Library intertwined

By Theresa Garee

Staff Writer

The plans to build the new Canal

Winchester Library began in 2022, but for

one family it is the extension of a woman’s

life purpose that began long before.

The property at 123 Groveport Road,

where the new Canal Winchester Library

is being built, was originally owned by

German immigrants, Mary and William

Wittmann. The Wittmanns were farmers

who met in an English learning class.

They were farmers who also gathered

scraps from the nearby restaurants and

fed them to their animals, keeping business

truly local.

The Wittmann’s had a daughter, Mary.

Up until early 2023, Mary (Wittmann)

Westinghouse, a retired Columbus City

Schools teacher, visited her childhood

property to monitor the changes taking

place to create the library.

“Teaching was her purpose in life, she

felt she changed students’ lives,” Mary’s

daughter Lori Westinghouse said.

The house Mary grew up in was built in

1853 and the fields were filled with dandelions

and wildflowers. Lori remembers

Mary sharing stories of she and her

friends playing in the fields.

“Her parents taught that working hard

and staying with it meant you were teaching

a blessing and the library is going to

be a blessing to others,” Mary’s husband

Richard Westinghouse said.

The land had two homes on the property

and, when Mary moved out, she and

Richard rented the homes. Richard said

the land was used for a many things over

the years including as an experimental

space for Ohio State University to test

weed killing strategies.

Mary’s family was elated to find that

not only will a library be built on this

memorable piece of historic land, but that

the library decided to retain the original

address, 123 Groveport Road.

See FAMILY, page 2

Messenger photo by Theresa Garee

Richard Westinghouse stands in front of the new Canal Winchester Library with a

photo of his late wife, Mary Westinghouse, and her home that once stood on the

same land.

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New Faith Church to celebrate its 50th year

New Faith Church, 6700 Thrush Drive, Canal

Winchester, will celebrate its 50th anniversary

on Feb. 23 with a special service at 10:30 a.m. followed

by a celebration meal open to members,

past attendees, and their families.

Founded in 1974, New Faith Church has

served as a cornerstone of the Canal Winchester

community, sharing the love of Christ and fostering

fellowship for 50 years. This occasion will not

only honor the past but also look forward to the

future, as the church continues to grow and

impact the lives of individuals and families in the

area.

The special Feb. 23 service will feature a look

back at the church’s history, inspiring worship,

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“A name you know, Experience you can trust”

and a message of hope for the future. The celebration

meal is an opportunity for attendees to

connect, share memories, and celebrate together.

Guests are invited to share their memories

and well wishes via a digital guest book, which

will serve as a keepsake for the church.

“We’re so grateful for the many lives that have

been touched through New Faith Church over

the past 50 years,” said Pastor Rich Vinson. “This

celebration is a time to reflect on God’s faithfulness,

reconnect with one another, and dream

about what the future holds for our church and

community.”

New Faith Church extends an invitation to

former members, attendees, families, and community

members who have been part of its journey.

This event is not only a celebration of the

church’s legacy, but also a chance for those who

have moved away or transitioned to reconnect

and share in this special moment.

As part of the anniversary, the church has

been working on documenting its history, which

will be showcased during the celebration and

available on the church’s website. Guests are

encouraged to contribute photos, stories, and

memories to help complete the narrative of the

church’s journey. RSVP online at: www.newfaithcw.org/50years

For information call 614-837-6178.

Office: (614) 834-1750

Facsimile: (614) 834-9480

25 E. Waterloo St.

Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110

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Continued from page 1

“Sometimes things work out for the best

since the library fits with my mom’s passion

for learning and teaching,” said Lori

Westinghouse, adding that the city of

Canal Winchester had once considered

building a post office on the land.

Learning the final plan of a library,

Mary was more than pleased. Mary passed

in March 2023, but family is sure her life’s

passion will continue with the library.

“The library is a legacy of her love for

learning and knowledge…a safe place for

people to come,” Lori said.

About the CW Library

The current Canal Winchester Library

Photo courtesy of Hamilton Schools

The Hamilton Township High School Ranger boys basketball team won their first Mid-State League championship

since 1991 after defeating Circleville 67-64.

Obetz Youth Sports

The city of Obetz is making youth sports

more accessible to the community.

According to Mayor Angela Kirk and

Obetz City Council, youth sports registration

will now be free for Obetz residents

and all students of Hamilton Local Schools.

This includes baseball, softball, and t-ball

in the spring, as well as football and cheerleading

in the fall.

“I am so happy that we are just a couple

months away from spring sports!” said

Kirk. “I am excited for another year of

youth sports in Obetz, and I can’t wait to

see everyone on the field.”

All youth living in Obetz qualify for free

registration. Hamilton Local Schools students,

even if they’re not Obetz residents,

are eligible.

Students from Groveport Madison

Schools who are not residents of Obetz are

not eligible for this offer because the city of

Groveport offers similar youth sports programs.

Non-residents can still register for

Obetz spring sports at these rates: baseball

and softball: $80 and t-ball: $65.

For information and to register, visit

obetz.oh.us.

Obetz City Council

Obetz City Council meets the second

and fourth Mondays of each month at 6

p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4175

Alum Creek Drive, Obetz. Call (614) 491-

1080.

Branch at 115 Franklin St. is open Monday

through Thursday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and

Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. It

opened in 2016 as an “express branch” to

serve a community that did not previously

have close access to library services. It will

remain open during construction of the

new branch.

The new, stand alone Canal Winchester

Library Branch, under construction at 123

Groveport Road, will be more than five

times the size of the current branch, from

roughly 5,400 square feet to approximately

30,000 square feet. CML expects to open

the new Canal Winchester Branch in 2026.

Vote on housing project postponed

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By Rick Palsgrove

Managing Editor

On Jan. 21, Canal Winchester City Council postponed

a vote on a rezoning ordinance regarding a proposed

large housing development in Canal Winchester.

The legislation also accepts a preliminary plan and

development text for the parcels.

City officials noted the postponement allows for the

opportunity to improve the development and for the

applicant to hear residents’ concerns.

A message released earlier this year by Canal

Winchester City Council President Will Bennett stated,

“The applicant requesting to rezone a portion of

land on the south end of Canal Winchester called

‘Miller Farms’ has asked Ordinance 24-034 be tabled

to allow more time for discussion and review based on

feedback they have received. As Council President and

the sponsor of this ordinance, I intend to move to have

the ordinance tabled. This would delay the approval or

denial of the ordinance until a future city council meeting.”

Background

The developer of the proposed large housing development

in Canal Winchester recently made revisions

to their rezoning application in response to a public

hearing held Dec. 2.

The ordinance seeks to rezone 95 acres of property

located at the corner of Hayes Road, Lithopolis Road,

and Oregon Road from Planned Residential District

and Exceptional Use to Planned Unit District, Wilcox

Communities, LLC as applicant on behalf of property

owner Dwight Imler Revocable Living Trust and

Kenneth Kole, LLC. The development is named “Miller

Farms.” The original proposal called for 35 acres of

open space.

The land is currently agricultural in an area that

the city’s Community Plan has noted as a rural preserve/settlement.

Original plan

According to the original application, the acreage is

made up of six parcels. Lisle Creek runs through the

area. The development would have four sections consisting

of:

•Section A: About 118 single family homes located

in the western portion of the development.

•Section B: About 221 single family apartment

homes located in the central portion of the development.

•Section C: About 105 town homes located in the

eastern portion of the development.

•Section D: About 4.6 acres of neighborhood commercial

use near Lithopolis and Oregon roads.

Revisions to the plan

On Dec. 12, attorney David Hodge of Underhill &

Hodge LLC, who is representing the applicant, sent an

email to city council outlining revisions to the plan

“We thought it important to distribute this email,

and additional information, to make all aware of some

meaningful revisions committed to by the Miller

Farms Applicant Wilcox Communities — and to add

clarity around several issues raised during the Dec. 2,

public hearing with council,” wrote Hodge.

The revisions listed in the email include:

•Town home uses: A commitment is now made that

the town home product will be fee simple lots.

•Commercial uses: Convenience stores and limited

price variety stores are now prohibited uses.

•School impact: The applicant hired a third party

consultant, Bricker Graydon, to estimate the Canal

Winchester school district’s annual real estate tax revenue

from Miller Farms once fully built out. They estimate

that the development would produce a total of

$1.72 million in annual tax revenue to the district, and

this total does not include any additional school district

revenue from income taxes. Utilizing the estimate

of 96 new students and the incremental cost to educate

them, the Miller Farms development would result in a

“substantial economic benefit to the district.”

•Open Space: Clarity that 35.94 +/- acres are preserved

as open space, which is 37.5 percent of the total

land, and 12.5 percent above the minimum code

requirement.

Council accepted these revisions to update the ordinance.

New contract for CW Schools superintendent

South High Library

The Columbus Metropolitan Library’s South High

Branch is located at 3540 S. High St., Columbus.

Visit www.columbuslibrary.org or call 614-645-

2275.

By Rick Palsgrove

Managing Editor

The Canal Winchester Board of Education has

approved a new contract for district Superintendent

Kiya Hunt.

The contract term is from Aug. 1, 2025 to July 31,

2030 and includes an annual salary of $200,650.

Hunt’s previous salary for the 2024-25 school year was

$180,896.

The contract includes a continuity incentive of 3

percent of base salary plus annuity beginning on July

31, 2026. The continuity incentive will increase by 1

percent for each year completed under the contract.

“The continuity incentive is a longevity bonus,

which is paid for Ms. Hunt’s continued service as

superintendent,” said Canal Winchester Schools

Director of Communication Megan Anthony. “The new

contract eliminates a travel stipend that was previously

included in the superintendent’s contract.”

Hunt is completing her third year as superintendent.

She has worked at Canal Winchester Schools

since 2014.

Hunt is a licensed superintendent, principal, and

teacher. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education

from Urbana University, a master’s degree in education

from Marian College, and completed her superintendent’s

licensure coursework at Ohio University.

She is a Certified Professional Human Capital Leader

in Education and a Credentialed Facilitator in culturally

responsive practices. Hunt is a member of the

Ohio Association of School Personnel Administrators,

the American Association of School Personnel

Administrators, the Buckeye Association of School

Administrators, the Buckeye Association of School

Administrators, and the Central Ohio Human

Resources Directors.

CW Library Branch

The Canal Winchester Branch of the Columbus

Metropolitan Library, 115 Franklin St., is located in

the rear portion of the former school at 100

Washington St. For information visit www.columbuslibrary.org

or call 614-645-2275.

Magnolia Trail Hikes

The Magnolia Trail Winter Hike Series will be held at Locke

Meadow Park 154 Commerce St., Lockbourne. The next hike is

Feb. 22 at 11 a.m. Rain date is March 22 at 11 a.m. The hike goes

along the Magnolia Trail, which is a beginner-friendly hike where

participants can enjoy the beauty of the season while looking for

birds, animal tracks, and a variety of trees. Call 614-491-3161.

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Ponderosa Steak House

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Turkey Hill - 3900 S. High St.

Speedway Gas Station

3860 S. High St.

Columbus Library - 3600 S. High St.

CVS Pharmacy

High St. & Williams Rd.

Krogers - 3637 S. High St.

Walgreen’s - High St. & Williams Rd.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet - S. High St.

South High Carry-out

3250 S. High St.

Skyline Chili - 3720 S. High St.

Kelly’s Market - 3453 Parsons Ave.

Dr. Scott Kelly, DDS Office

3700 Parsons Ave.

K & M Market

4305 Andy Groom Blvd.

Sheetz Gas Station

5238 Alum Creek Dr.

Lockbourne City Hall

85 Commerce St.

Lockbourne Post Office

1 Mechanic St.

Marathon Gas Station

5991 S. High St.

Portside Restaurant

6515 S. High St.

Central OH Agency on Aging

3776 St. High St.

Smoke Shop

3221 S. High St.

Abundant Life Apostolic Church

1778 Lisle Ave.

CW Bed Tax Grants

On Jan. 21, Canal Winchester City

Council approved a resolution for the distribution

of the 2025 Transient Occupancy

Tax (Bed Tax) Grant Program funds. The

grant program is open to non-profits or private

organizations located within the city

of Canal Winchester to help fund projects

that will enhance Canal Winchester for

residents and/or visitors to the community.

Grants are funded with the hotel/motel tax

revenue collected by the city of Canal

Winchester.

Canal Winchester has levied a 6 percent

Transient Occupancy Tax (Bed Tax) that is

imposed when lodging is furnished to transient

guests by a hotel, motel, or similar

business. One half (3 percent) of this tax is

contributed to the city’s general fund, and

the remaining half goes into a Bed Tax

Fund. 1.5 percent of the Bed Tax Fund

contribution is allocated to Destination:

Canal Winchester, the designated visitors

and convention bureau for Canal

Winchester. The remaining half is used at

council’s discretion, which includes the Bed

Tax Grant Program. All awards must be

used within the 2025 calendar year.

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Shell Gas Station - 3480 Gender Rd.

Sheetz Gas Station - 761 Winchester Pike

Krogers - Winchester Square

Marie Scramblers - 6402 Winchester Blvd.

Walgreens - Gender & Winchester Blvd.

Dollar Tree - 6430 Winchester Blvd.

Great Clips - 6290 Gender Rd.

Panera - 685 W. Waterloo St.

Sunoco Gas Station - 501 W. Waterloo St.

Rex Barber Shop - 1 W. Waterloo St.

The Wigwam Restaurant

4 South High St.

Shade on the Canal - 19 S. High St.

Coffee on High - 3 S. High St.

Canal Winchester Library

115 Franklin St.

Superior Urgent Care - 3620 Gender Rd.

CW City Hall and Community Center

45 E. Waterloo St.

Harvest Moon - 7 N. High St.

Roman’s Pizza - 17 N. High St.

Firestone - 38 W. Waterloo St.

BP Gas Station - Gender Rd. & Freeway

This year $26,500 in funding was

awarded. Those receiving funding this year

are:

•$500 for Andrew Estabillo of Boy Scout

Troop 103 for an Eagle Scout project for

flag retirement boxes.

•$2,000 for BrockStrong Foundation for

the purchase of shirts and bag tags for the

Labor Day baseball tournament.

•$2,000 for CW After Prom Committee

for inflatable rental or facility rental with

inflatables and security.

•$2,000 for CW Area Historical Society

for promotion of fundraising events.

•$2,000 for CW Art Guild for installation

of five murals.

•$2,000 for CW Chamber of Commerce

(pending reception of report) for Home

Sweet Home and Garden Show marketing

and/or venue costs.

•$2,000 for CW Cross Country Boosters

for Dr. Bender 5K Classic.

•$2,000 for CW Human Services for

community outreach, senior outreach, and

community events.

•$2,000 for CW Joint Recreation

District for financial assistance program

and programming fees.

•$2,000 for CW Young Professionals for

pickleball tournament.

•$2,000 for Canal Village for basic

needs kits to 48 older adults.

•$2,000 for Friends for Life Animal

Haven for City Kitty Round Up - Trap

Neuter Return Adoption Program.

•$2,000 for Miss Canal Winchester

Pageant for food, printing, prizes, awards,

expenses and Queens Luncheon on Labor

Day.

•$2,000 for Veterans of Foreign Wars

Post 10523 for Veterans Day events.


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CW Street Maintenance

Canal Winchester’s $1.4 million 2025

Street Maintenance Program includes the

following improvements:

•Asphalt milling and resurfacing is

planned for Washington Street. from the

Columbus Street intersection to the bridge

over Walnut Creek, just south of Dietz Drive.

•Asphalt pavement milling and resurfacing

is planned for Chesterville Drive and

Pfeifer Drive.

•Pavement repairs followed by pavement

milling & resurfacing for Cormorant

Drive.

•Spot curb and gutter repairs will be

made on Snowberry Lane and the adjacent

courts. Repairs will also be made on

Mistover Lane.

•Median islands will be added to West

Waterloo Street on either side of the

Chesterville Drive intersection.

•Sidewalk program repairs will be done

in the north end of Ashbrook Village.

•Full depth pavement repairs will be

made to the roadway on Buckner Street,

Rosemount Way, and Hemmingford Drive

crack filled. A number of streets will receive

an application of pavement rejuvenator.

•Miscellaneous spot repairs will be

made to curbs and pavements. Some curb

inlet repairs will be performed as well.

Pavement restriping as needed.

Sidewalk replacement work is anticipated

to begin in late April and continue into

early June. Curb replacement is anticipated

in May. Roadway work on West

Waterloo Street is expected to occur in

June. Pavement repairs are anticipated in

late May into June. Paving of Chesterville,

Pfeifer, Cormorant and Washington is

expected in June and July.

Rager Road closure

Per Canal Winchester City

Administrator Matt Peoples’ Jan. 18 report

to Canal Winchester City Council, the Ohio

Department of Transportation announced

it received safety funding to eliminate the

access to Rager Road north of U.S. Route

33 and eliminate the crossover at that

intersection as well. The project is in

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February 9, 2025 - SOUTH & CANAL WINCHESTER MESSENGER - PAGE 5

Calm and communal

By Sarah Huffman

Staff Writer

Elizabeth Wood, a Canal Winchesterbased

yoga teacher, has co-authored an

international best selling wellness book

that aims to inspire others to begin their

own transformations towards well-being.

Wood’s wellness journey began one

morning when she awoke unable to feel the

left side of her body. She spent an extensive

amount of time and finances in medical

offices that ultimately gave her no

diagnosis or conclusive understanding on

what had gone wrong. A multitude of

autoimmune issues and infections with no

known cause invaded her sense of wellness

and demanded change.

“My wake up call was my body telling

me I couldn’t continue things as I had,”

Wood said.

Wood thought she practiced healthy

habits, but the situation invited her to reevaluate.

“I wasn’t being as loving to myself as I

could be,” she said, prompting her to begin

an intuitive process of mindfulness, movement,

and nutrition to restore her health.

She began with simple steps such as sitting

down to eat a full meal. As a new

mother, practices like this seemed to fade

as she fell victim to the notion of neglecting

one’s own well-being to enjoy all the child’s

younger years have to offer. She made a

connection with her lack of nurturing her

own health with the ironic inability to be

active in her child's life to the capacity she

desired.

Yoga had been a practice familiar

to Wood. It was woven throughout

her life and once returned to her as a

tool in restoring her health in early

motherhood. It soon became a

necessity as she watched its effect

play a vital role in her healing.

“You lose some freedom when you don’t

have wellness,” she said.

Diving into holistic wellness can be

stressful, but as her habits built, she

noticed that this way of living felt more

natural to her than before. Aiming for

whole foods, gentle movement, and mindfulness

seemed to cure her more than any

drug. The “incurable” diagnosis seemed to

become background noise. She found medical

professionals who helped lead her

through proper diet and supplementation

changes and she saw improvement. She

was present, nourished, and energized.

Yoga had been a practice familiar to

Wood. It was woven throughout her life

and once returned to her as a tool in restoring

her health in early motherhood. It soon

became a necessity as she watched its

effect play a vital role in her healing.

“It felt very empowering that there were

things I could do to feel better,” she said.

The simplicity of it felt surprising and

she learned a way of discipline that was not

rigid, but soft and kind to her body.

By taking an inventory of her own

needs, she had befriended herself along

the way.

Messenger photo by Sarah Huffman

ELIZABETH WOOD

“I feel younger and more energized now

than I did in my 20’s,” said Wood. “You do

not have to feel bad when you age.”

Her personal practices expanded as an

opportunity to reach her community. The

heartbeat of Wood’s work is service. Even

in her former journalism career, she had

the desire to use storytelling as a means to

be a part of bringing people to healing or

restoration.

That effort continues in a different form

as Wood began teaching in a juvenile

detention center.

She focuses on encouraging the youth to

listen to their bodies and emphasizes how

much there is to learn about your own

needs in stillness. She also teaches yoga

classes at Circleville Middle School, leads

local yoga in the park, guides meditative

sound baths, and hosts wellness retreats -

all gatherings that represent a way that

wellness can be communal.

A teacher of Woods, Vickie Gould, initiated

the collection of transformative testimonies

all building what is now known and

published as, “The Call Within.” As sickness

can be isolating, this collection of 52

stories hopes to help readers feel less alone

in their journey to wellness. The publication

is not a chronological read, but can be

explored to find the particular chapters

that resonate with the reader. The book’s

profits are going to the Brighter Healing

Foundation to provide holistic wellness

resources for people in need. “The Call

Within” can be found on Amazon, Audible,

Barnes & Noble, AppleBooks, and

IndieBound.

Wood’s experience is a testimony to the

power of simplicity when it comes to giving

your body space to heal.

The practice of mindfulness, paying

attention, often experienced through yoga

is an option for those who desire to see

change in their health.

Wood is a nominee for the 2025 Pillar of

the Community Award through the Canal

Winchester Chamber of Commerce.

Visit www.elizabethwoodyoga.com/ for

information.

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A Successful Start in 2025

As we embark on this new year, I want to reflect on 2024

and share my gratitude for the incredible privilege of

serving you in the Ohio Senate. We achieved remarkable

milestones together, and I am optimistic about

what lies ahead. I was honored to take the oath of office

in January as we officially began the 136th General Assembly.

From day one, my commitment has been to

work with my constituents and the great people of

Ohio. I focus on crafting policies that uplift families,

strengthen communities, and create opportunities for

all Ohioans to thrive. Due to redistricting, my district will

now include parts of Franklin, Pickaway, and Madison

Counties. I am excited about this change and the opportunity

to expand my advocacy at the Statehouse to

my new constituents. One of the highlights of 2024 was

attending the Governor’s bill signings on several important

pieces of legislation I championed. It was indeed a

proud moment to see our collective efforts result in

meaningful changes that will positively impact lives

across the state:

● SB 95 – Authorizing the Use of Tele-Pharmacy

Services: This legislation expands access to

pharmaceutical care in underserved areas,

everaging technology to ensure that all Ohioans

have the resources to manage their health effectively.

● HB 8 – The “Parents Bill of Rights: ”A landmark

measure empowering parents with greater

involvement in their children’s education and

ensuring transparency in the decisions that

affect our future generations.

● HB 173 – Designating “Ohio Black Media Week:”

This bill celebrates the vital contributions

of Black media outlets in our state, recognizing

heir role in amplifying voices, sharing stories,

and fostering informed communities. I am pleased

to announce my committee assignments for the

136th General Assembly. These roles position me

These roles position me to address key issues

and advocate for policies that matter most to our

communities:

1. Housing (Chair): Leading efforts to address

housing affordability and accessibility across Ohio.

2. Judiciary (Vice Chair): Supporting a fair and

efficient judicial system.

3. Workforce Development (Vice Chair): Promoting

initiatives to build a skilled and competitive

workforce.

4. Small Business and Economic Opportunity:

Championing small businesses as drivers of

economic growth.

5. Agriculture and Natural Resources: Preserving

Ohio’s agricultural heritage and natural resources.

6. Rules and Reference: Ensuring legislative

priorities eflect the needs of our constituents.

For more information, contact my office at 614-466-

8064 or Reynolds@ohiosenate.gov. Your input and engagement

are invaluable as we stay connected.

Results matter, so let’s work together. Subscribe and follow

me on social media for updates.

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New hours at Wagnalls Memorial

New hours have started for the Wagnalls Memorial Library for

2025. In response to reduced public funding, the library will be

closed on Tuesday evenings.

The new library hours are Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m.

to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2

p.m.

The Wagnalls Memorial will still offer all the programs and

services that it has been offering. To keep up-to-date on all the

events and programs of the library, as well as art and community

programs, visit www.wagnalls.org. For information about the

Wagnalls Memorial Library funding or to make a donation, email

executive director, Deb Silvia, at dsilvia@wagnalls.org or call 614-

837-4765 x132.

Wagnalls Memorial Library is located at 150 E. Columbus St.,

Lithopolis. For information call (614) 837-4765 or visit www.wagnalls.org.

Wagnalls Memorial Gala

The Wagnalls Memorial will hold its third annual Gala, “A

Magical Night,” on March 8 at 6 p.m. The evening presented by

Options Medical Weight Loss and is a fund raiser for Wagnalls

with silent and live auctions supporting restoration projects and a

special auction item for the library.

Entertainment will be provided by Reelin’ in the Years (local

band covering music from the 70’s and 80’s); Michael Griffin,

Greatest Living Escape Artist; strolling magician, and themed

bars.

Tickets include hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and drinks.

Table and auction sponsors are also available and include guest

tickets and publicity. Tickets and sponsorships can be found online

at www.wagnalls.org through the event link near the bottom of the

home page or on the Facebook event at

www.facebook.com/thewagnallslibrary/events. Donations for the

silent and live auctions are also appreciated. For questions or to

donate, contact executive director, Deb Silvia, at 614-837-4765

x132 or dsilvia@wagnalls.org.

Wagnalls Memorial Library is located at 150 E. Columbus St.,

Lithopolis. For information call (614) 837-4765 or visit www.wagnalls.org.

Tax prep for seniors

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to seniors at the Canal Winchester Community Center, 45 E.

Waterloo St., beginning Feb. 6. Appointments are required and

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April 10.

Volunteers will begin scheduling appointments by phone starting

Jan. 13. To make an appointment, call 614-375-2167 to speak

with a volunteer. Appointments cannot be made by calling or visiting

the Community Center. Any questions about the free service

should be directed to the number listed above.

Dr. Bender Scholarship

Canal Winchester City Council announces two $1,000 scholarships

to be awarded in honor of the late Dr. John Bender, who

served as a council member for 17 years. Graduating seniors are

encouraged to review eligibility requirements and submit applications

online at www.canalwinchesterohio.gov. Applications will

also be available in the guidance offices at Canal Winchester High

School and Bloom-Carroll High School. Completed applications

and materials are due by 4:30 p.m. on April 11. Recipients of the

Dr. John Bender scholarship will be recognized at the May 5 city

council meeting.

Sheriff’s Office statistics for CW

December crime statistics for Canal Winchester, according to

the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office: 1 assault, 1 burglary, 31 complaints,

6 disturbance calls, 9 domestic violence, 3 harassment, 2

missing persons, 2 parking, 1 rape, 2 sex offenses, 2 stolen vehicles,

13 suspicious persons, 13 suspicious vehicles, 46 theft, 5

threats, 112 traffic stops, 9 trespass, 7 vandalism, 1 person with

gun, 12 arrests.

CW Charter Review

Commission seeks input

The 2025 Canal Winchester Charter Review Commission is

seeking input from residents regarding the Canal Winchester City

Charter.

The Commission, comprised of 11 members appointed by city

council and mayor, reviews the City Charter every five years and

submits its findings and recommendations for revisions to city

council. The Commission asks residents to provide feedback on

changes they would like the Commission to consider during the

review. Residents may give their input in person by attending a

Charter Review Commission meeting or by completing the public

comment form on the city’s website.

The Charter Review Commission will allow for public comments

at all meetings to provide additional opportunities for public

feedback. All meetings will be held at 6 p.m. in council chambers,

45 E. Waterloo St. Meeting dates: Feb. 19, March 5, March

19, April 2, April 16, May 7, and May 21. To access meeting agendas

and minutes, visit the Agenda Center. Charter Review

Commission meetings will be live streamed on the city’s YouTube

channel and available for replay immediately following.

SOUPer Bowl

Canal Winchester Human Services, 80 Covenent Way, will host

its annual SOUPper Bowl on Feb. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This

special event helps to cover the essential operating costs that keep

their doors open and services running. Savor complimentary soup

tastings and delicious cake, plus learn more about the work

Human Services provides. Check out the silent auction items and

remember that with every $10 donation you’ll receive a unique

ceramic “empty bowl” made by talented students from the Canal

Winchester High School art department.

CW City Council meetings

Canal Winchester City Council meetings are held on the first

and third Monday of every month. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. The

meetings are open to the public.

Council meets in work session at 6 p.m. prior to each city council

meeting to discuss legislative items and other issues of the city

prior to being included on a city council agenda. While each work

session includes specific areas of focus, other items may be

brought before council as needed.


Obetz email transition

The city of Obetz, as part of an effort to

enhance security and ensure transparency

in communications, is transitioning its

email domain from @obetz.oh.us to

@obetz.gov.

This change aligns with federal standards

for government domains, helping the

community identify official correspondence

from the city and confirming the authenticity

of emails from Obetz staff.

The city encourages residents, local

organizations, and partners to update their

records and address books to reflect this

change. Emails sent to @obetz.oh.us

addresses will still be forwarded, but the

city advises you to begin using @obetz.gov

addresses to stay connected.

Winter hikes

Metro Parks is ready to welcome hikers

during its 2024-25 Winter Hike Series.

In February, enjoy hot drinks and treats

from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as follows:

• Feb. 8 at Glacier Ridge;

• Feb. 9 at Quarry Trails; and

• Feb. 15 at Three Creeks.

A season wrap-up celebration will take

place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 23 at

Blacklick Woods Golf Course.

Anyone who hikes at seven or more of

the parks in the series receives a winter

hike patch. Go to

www.metroparks.net/winter-hikes/ to print

a winter hike card, then have a park staff

member stamp the card after each hike.

Anyone who hikes all 19 parks in the series

can earn hike sticks, hiking medallions,

and other swag.

Visit www.metroparks.net for details

and park addresses.

Obetz Ice Rink open

The Obetz Ice Rink, located in Junction

Park, is open on weekdays from 5-8 p.m.

and noon to 7 p.m. on weekends — weather

permitting.

Admission is free for Obetz residents.

Non-residents must purchase a $5 day

pass. You must bring proof of residency

(Obetz Black Card, Obetz water bill, or

recent paystub with Obetz income tax)

with you on your first visit. Minors must

have a parent/guardian sign a waiver on

their first visit. Two hour limits may be

enforced on Saturday and Sunday if the

rink is nearing capacity.

On any given day, the ice rink may shut

down due to weather to preserve the

integrity of the ice. This will be at the staff

member’s discretion and can happen before

or during a skating session. All closures or

delays will be posted to the Obetz Facebook

page as soon as possible.

For information call 614-491-1080.

Obetz Alerts

Obetz is committed to keeping residents

informed about weather updates, important

community news, and events. If you’ve

signed up for weather alerts or hold an

Obetz Black Card, you’re all set to receive

timely email and text alerts straight to

your inbox and phone.

The city of Obetz’s alert system ensures

that you stay updated on critical information,

from severe weather warnings to

exciting local events. All text messages will

come from the dedicated texting number:

+1 (980) 860-9381. Make sure to save this

number in your contacts to recognize

updates quickly.

For information or to sign up visit

obetz.oh.us.


Daddy-Daughter Dance

Obetz’s Daddy Daughter Dance will be

held on Feb. 21 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the

Obetz Community Center, 1650 Obetz Ave,

Obetz. This event is for kids in grades K-6

and their male role models–dads, grandpas,

uncles, or others. It includes dancing,

snacks and desserts, and photo booth.

Dress to impress! You must register both

the adult and child attending. Residents:

$15/person and non-residents: $20/person.

For information call 614-491-1080 or (614)

491-4546.

Hamilton school board

Hamilton Local Board of Education

meetings are held at 6 p.m. at the

Hamilton Local Education Center, 775

Rathmell Road, Columbus. Visit

www.hamilton-local.k12.oh.us.

Hamilton Twp. trustees

The Hamilton Township trustees meet

the second and fourth Wednesdays of each

month at 7:30 p.m. at 6400 Lockbourne

Road, Lockbourne.

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CW’s Kid Zone

The city of Canal Winchester has a

new, free, children’s open play program.

“Kid Zone” at City Hall, 45 E. Waterloo St.,

Canal Winchester. The program takes

place on Wednesday mornings from 9-11

a.m.

Kid Zone offers children age eight and

under a clean, safe space to play freely.

The program came about after local business

Spark Play Café closed, creating an

opportunity for the city.

A variety of play stations such as model

kitchens, grocery stores, and construction

work benches will be set up inside Council

Chambers on Wednesday mornings.

Children may stop in between 9-11 a.m. to

play for free. Adult supervision is required

at all times.

To learn more about the Kid Zone program,

contact Adriana McPherson at 614-

837-8276.

Most popular dog names

in Franklin County

The Franklin County Auditor’s office

released the list of the county’s most popular

dog names in 2024 — and also some of

the more rare ones.

It appears “Bella” once again reigns

queen, with 1,622 dogs registered in

Franklin County bearing that name. Here

are the top five names as of December

2024:

•Bella (1,622)

•Lucy (1,147)

•Max (1,025)

•Daisy (971)

•Charlie (924)

As is often the case, some of this year’s

more interesting names are actually at the

bottom of the list. Coming in with a total

count of one dog to the name are “Stamp

Von Smush Smucher The First,” “Socks the

Wonder Dog,” “Phoenix Rising from The

Ashes,” “Sir Earl Of Clevenger” and “Puck

Stanley Cup Morgan.”

Brutus, with 409 dogs, remains popular

at number 36, while Buckeye with 202

dogs is the 108th most popular. Besides

names from movies, foods, drinks, athletes

and celebrities, Anime proved to be an

inspiration for some dog names this year.

The Dragon Ball franchise (movies and

comic books) inspired owners to name their

dogs Goku (8), Piccolo (5), Trunks (2) and

Gohan (2). One Piece characters might also

have been an inspiration for names: Luffy

(4), Zoro (4) and Nami (4). Smurfs villain

Gargamayle (2) also made the list.

The top five dog breeds across the county

remain similar to last year. Here are the

top five breeds of currently licensed dogs in

Franklin County:

•Mixed Breed (10,089)

•Golden Retriever (2,632)

•Labrador Retriever (2,621)

•Pit Bull (2,492)

•German Shepherd (2,359)

Owners can always purchase or renew a

dog’s license online at doglicense.franklincountyohio.gov,

or at the Franklin County

Auditor’s office license counter, 373 S.


High St., 21st Floor. Counter hours are

Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4

p.m.

Winter Crisis Program

With icy temperatures and severe winter

weather hitting much of Ohio, the state

of Ohio is urging residents to take advantage

of a program designed to keep homes

warm and families safe.

The Ohio Department of Development’s

Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis

Program provides income-eligible Ohioans

one-time assistance managing their home

energy bill. The program runs through

March 31.

“With some of the coldest weather of the

season expected to come our way, it’s more

important than ever to ensure every

Ohioan stays safe and warm,” said Lydia

Mihalik, director of the Department of

Development. “The Winter Crisis Program

is here to provide that critical support in

these bitter and challenging conditions.”

The Winter Crisis Program assists

Ohioans facing service disconnection, those

who have already been disconnected, individuals

needing to establish new service,

those required to pay for a service transfer,

and those with a Percentage of Income

Payment Plan (PIPP) default or who need

to make their first PIPP payment. It also

supports households with 25 percent or

less of bulk fuel in their tank to maintain

service. Qualifying households must have a

gross annual income at or below 175 percent

of the federal poverty level. For a family

of four, that is $54,600. Last year, the

Winter Crisis Program assisted nearly

77,000 households in Ohio, providing a

total of $23.5 million in benefits.

Households serviced by a Public

Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO)-regulated

utility must sign up for PIPP or

another payment plan if there is still an

outstanding balance on the utility bill after

receiving assistance.

Ohioans can start their application

online but must schedule an appointment

with their local energy assistance provider

to complete the application. Depending on

the agency, the appointment may be in

person, on the phone, or remotely. The

application and list of providers can be

found online at energyhelp.ohio.gov.

Clients need to bring copies of the following

documents to their appointment:

•Copies of their most-recent energy

bills, if available

•A list of all household members and

proof of income for the last 30 days or 12

months for each member

•Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency

for all household members

•Proof of disability, if applicable

For more information about the Winter

Crisis Program, visit energyhelp.ohio.gov.

CW school board meetings

The Canal Winchester Board of

Education meets on the second Monday of

each month at 7 p.m. in the Canal

Winchester Education Center, 100

Washington St. on the second floor in room

204/206. The public is welcome to attend.




High and Waterloo

Our Pictorial Past by Rick Palsgrove

Photo courtesy of the Canal Winchester Area Historical Society

The Canal Winchester Area Historical Society holds special events throughout the year, but also works to

preserve the area’s history and artifacts, such as this photo of the southwest corner of High and Waterloo

streets in Canal Winchester as it looked in the early 20th century. These buildings are still in use by businesses

today.

Wagnalls Memorial to

celebrate its centennial


The Wagnalls Memorial, 150 E. Columbus St., Lithopolis, will

turn 100 years old in May 2025.

The communities of Lithopolis, Bloom Township, and surrounding

areas have enjoyed years of library services, visual and

performing arts, and private and community celebrations in this

architectural and historic gem.

Special activities commemorating Wagnalls’ centennial have

been scheduled throughout the year including special art exhibitions

by local artists.

To discover what is planned, see Wagnall’s website,

wagnalls.org, and find the page under the About tab for the

Centennial Celebration. Details will also be shared on Wagnalls

Facebook page and Instagram.

As part of the centennial festivities, The Wagnalls Memorial is

working to build its historical archives for Lithopolis, Bloom

Township, and Wagnalls by collecting stories from current and

past residents and patrons. The Memorial is happy to scan and

return photos and other scrapbook-worthy items as well. See the

same website to learn how to participate or call the library at 614-

837-4765.

The board of directors invite members of the community to join

the ongoing mission of providing a library, cultural arts center,

and community center through donations and sponsorships. The

baton has been passed to the community from Mabel Wagnalls

Jones, the library’s benefactor, to keep this gem thriving.

Information about how to give and the giving levels are on wagnalls.org/page/centennial

or by calling Executive Director Deb

Silvia, at 614-837-4765.

Gifts and recognition are available by giving levels. Centennial

souvenirs are available to purchase in library. The proceeds from

the sale of these mementos support celebration activities.

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This rom-com is more comedy than romance

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

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

Barber Museum

The National Barber Museum in Canal

Winchester is located at 135 Franklin St.

(behind the former CW High School building).

The museum, housed in approximately

5,000 square feet, showcases art, artifacts,

and memorabilia from decades of the

barbering profession. For information

call(614) 837-8400.

Special Olympics

The mission of Special Olympics Ohio

and its Groveport and Canal Winchester

Special Olympics chapter is to provide year

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Jim Caldwell (Ferrell)

and Margot Buckley

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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

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variety of Olympic type sports for intellectually

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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.

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and columnist.

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By Rick Palsgrove

Managing Editor

The Groveport Madison Area

Community Choir will celebrate a decade of

song at its upcoming 10th anniversary

show.

The show, entitled “Back to the Future:

A Musical Variety Show,” will be held on

March 1 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Groveport

Madison High School 4475 S. Hamilton

Road, Groveport.

The group will be pulling out all the

stops for this show with fantastic costumes,

props, and more.

“We picked this theme because we will

revisit some music from past shows, but

also new music as well as we look

to the future,” said Groveport Madison

Area Community Choir Director Terri

Christensen.

She said there will be large displays in

the lobby from past shows created by choir

members.

During the show there will be a special

“memories” video including pictures

of the past 10 years.

“Our GMACC kids, many of whom started

when they were in kindergarten are now

involved in more numbers as they continue

to mature and find their passion for music

and dance,” said Christensen. “Our tap

dancers have become quite popular and

this year we are adding a few men to that

group. You don’t want to miss that!”

Over the past 10 years the Groveport

Madison Area Community Choir has

evolved and grown.

“The GMACC has seen so much growth,

and not just in numbers, these past 10

years,” said Christensen. “The family that

has been formed through the common

love of music and helping the community is

just amazing. Like the song says, ‘We Are

Family’ and we care about each other and

our community. When we started this

adventure with the large shows, we had 32

members and four volunteers. We’ve

grown into a choir of over 90 members and

a

group

of 25 to 30 volunteers. We are proud of our

growth but more proud of the fact that we

are all volunteers. It’s amazing to me”

Want to join in on the fun? Visit the

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for information about joining or reach out

on Facebook.

“I could not be more proud and humble

to lead this group,” said Christensen. “They

show up, put in the time and give 100 percent

in everything they do. The countless

volunteers that it takes to put all of this

together is unbelievable. To our audience,

we hope you enjoy the show and know that

by buying a ticket you are supporting local

charities and supporting the arts in our

community.”

Photos courtesy of the Groveport Madison Area Community Choir

Members of the Groveport Madison Area Community Choir, (from left to right) - Kathy

Frank, Beth Cordle, Cayla Williamson, Bridget Burke-Hale and Lori Motts-Byrd - at a

recent rehearsal.

General admission tickets are $15 and

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p.m. show are sold out, but all other tickets

are available.Tickets can be purchased

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614-296-2347 or in-person at Groveport

Lutheran Church 6014 Groveport Road,

Groveport, Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to noon.

Groveport Madison Area Community

Choir Director Terri Christensen conducting

a recent rehearsal by the group.

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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

614-639-0712

WANT TO BUY

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

We Buy Junk Cars &

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For Info. &

Pricing

MISC.

FOR SALE

Thompson Upright

Freezer, White, 6.5 cu. ft.,

Like New - $300.00 OBO

614-578-6788

Simplex Time Clock,

4 extra ribbons - $25.00

614-272-5422

Glass Desk Top Mats

10 17”x22”- $10.00 each

all 1/4” thick

614-272-5422

AUTO PARTS

PRICE REDUCED

Nissan 2019 Pathfinder

running boards, mountings

& brackets. New 2022 -

$789.00. Only on car

August -September 2022.

Brand new condition. Now

$120.00 or best offer.

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614-272-5422

FARM.

EQUIPMENT

John Deere Diesel 950

200 hrs., blade, extra rear

tire, all the pins-chains.

Kept in garage. $7500.

380-267-6752

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

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

CARPET SALES

CARPET

Gray Saxony

270 sq.ft. w/6 lb Pad

$398.00

Other Carpet AvailableA

vailable

LVP Flooring

740-927-3504

Delivery & Inst. avail.

CLEANING

Looking for Mrs. Clean?

For excellent cleaning serv

at reas. rates w/great refs,

dependable. 10% Seniorr

Disc. Free Est. Call

Gwen 614-226-5229

CONCRETE

AJ’s Concrete,

Masonry

Good Work - Fair Prices

Block Foundations

Driveways • Sidewalks

Epoxy/Overlay Floors

Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests.

614-419-9932

GALLION

CUSTOM CONCRETE LLC

Specializing in Custom Colors &

Custom Designs of Concrete.

Including Remove & Replace

47 yrs exp & Free Est.

Licensed & Insured

Reputation Built

On Quality

614-875-8364

614-419-7721

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concrete.com

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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

DRYWALL

DRYW

YWALL &

PLASTER REPAIR

Textured Ceilings

Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Call Randy

614-551-6963

Residential/Commercial - BIA

3/2 S/gp

7/19 A

2/16 A/M

1/5/25 A&M

HOME

IMPROVEMENTS

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.

Free Est. - Financing Avail.

Member BBB Of Cent. OH

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

614-419-3977

or 614-863-9912

HOME

MAINTENANCE

RETIRED - 42 Yrs Exp.

HOME REPAIRS

SIDING * GUTTERS

FENCES * DECKS

MISC. REPAIRS

Call Joe - 614-778-1460

HANDYMAN SERVICES

614-235-1819

HOME

REMODELING

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

PAINTING

BESTQUALITY

40 yrs exp. I do the Work!

Daniel - 614-226-4221

PLUMBING

All About Drains & Plumb.

Will snake any small drain

$145. 614-778-2584

BLESSED

PLUMBING

Flat Rate Basis

All Work Guaranteed

614-863-4227

www.BlessedPlumbing.com

License #PL37705

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

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POWERWASHING

ABURTO

PRESSURE WASHING

•Homes •Roofs •Gutters

•Driveways •Sidewalks

•Parking Lots

Quality • Free Estimates

Competitive Prices

614-927-8968

ROOFING

ROBINSON ROOFING

&REPAIRS

30 yrs exp. Lifetime Cols

Resident. Reas. Rates.

Dennis Robinson

614-330-3087, 732-3100

MOWER REPAIR

SMITHCO

EQUIPMENT

Mower Repair & Service

Most Makes & Models

Also Snowblowers

7271 National Rd. SW, Etna

740-927-8874

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

Classified Services

2/16

A/M

Handyman - Outdoor &

indoor. Reasonable Rates

614-634-2244

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

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

3/2 A/M

8/2 A

Arbaugh

Tree Service

Deadwood Thinning

& Shaping of Trees

Removal &

Stump Grinding

Bucket Truck Service

614-837-1316

Free Estimates

11/10 s/gp

2/9 A

3/2 A



FRESH

GROUND

BEEF

$

3 99

LB.

CHICKEN

LEG

QUARTERS

SOLD IN 10# AVG BAG

79 ¢ LB.

U.S.D.A Choice Beef

BONELESS

BOTTOM ROUND

RUMP ROAST

$

5 49

LB.

U.S.D.A Choice Beef

BONELESS

STEW

MEAT

$

5 99

LB.

BONELESS

CENTER CUT

PORK LION ROAST

OR CHOPS

$

2 99

LB.

KB BULK

SLICED

BACON

$

19 90

10 LB.

BOX

HOLTEN

SMASHED

SLIDERS

$

9 99

1.5 LB

ECKRICH

KIELBASA OR

SMOKED SAUSAGE

$

3 99

10-14 OZ. ALL VAR.

CURLY’S

BBQ CHICKEN

OR PORK

$

5 00

18 OZ.

VERNON MANOR

SLICED

PEPPERONI

$

5 00

2 LB.

LITTLE HUG

FRUIT

DRINKS

2/ $ 10 00 2/ $ 5 OR 00

$ 5 99 EACH

ALL PEPSI VARIETIES

$ 12 99 2/ $ 6 00 2/ $ 6 00 2/ $ 4 00 $ 6 99

MAXWELL HOUSE

Original - 27.5 Oz.

RED GOLD

CHILI OR KIDNEY BEANS

20 Ct.

8 Oz.

DONKEY

TORTILLA CHIPS

12-PACK

PEPSI

2/ $ 10 00

COLA

11 Oz.

SABRINA'S MINI DANISHES

$

3 99

PRESERVED HARVEST

SALSA - MANY VARIETIES

14.5 Oz.

DUTCH FARMS

SHINGLE CHEESE

COOL WHIP

DESSERT TOPPING

ChiChi’s

SOFT TACO TORTILLAS

2/ $ 3 00 2/ $ 5 00 2/ $ 5 00 2/ $ 7 00

15 Oz. ALL VARIETIES 12 oz. - 10 Ct. ALL VARIETIES

6 Oz. 12 Ct.

LEWIS

BROWN

-N-

SERVE

ROLLS

12 Count

DUTCH FARMS - 4 Ct.

BREAKFAST SANDWICHES

8 Oz. 15-18 Oz.

MURRAY

FRENCH TOAST STICKS

14 Oz.

SEEDLESS

BABY BELLA

CLEMENTINES

$

3 99

3 LB. BAG

GENUINE

IDAHO POTATOES

$

4 99

10 LB. BAG

MUSHROOMS

SLICED OR

2/ $ 4 00 $

6 49

WHOLE - 8 Oz.

LB.

STORE MADE!

CARROTS

2/ $ 3 00

2 LB. BAG

HAM

OFF-THE-BONE

SANDWICH

SPREAD

$

3 99 LB.

PROVOLONE

CHEESE

$

6 99 LB.

SENÒR RICO

GELATIN CUPS

$

3 99 LB.

ASSORTED

12 Ct.

3.5 Oz.Cups

Prices Effective Monday, February 10 thru Saturday, February 22, 2025 ● Quantity Rights Reserved ● We Reserve the Right to Correct Pricing Errors.

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