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New Metro Park coming to Hamilton Twp. area

By Rick Palsgrove

Managing Editor

A new Metro Park is taking shape near

Obetz and Lockbourne

Metro Parks officials say they hope to

open Bank Run Metro Park, located at

1570 Rohr Road, Lockbourne, sometime

later this year.

According to Jill Snyder, Metro Parks

Visitor Engagement Manager/Public

Information Officer, work is being done to

get water and sewer utilities to the park.

“It’s a challenge, but we’re making

progress,” said Snyder.

Metro Parks purchased the 56 acre former

Hoover Y Park site in 2020 to create

the new Bank Run Metro Park for $1.5 million.

Metro Parks also purchased the

neighboring 105 acre quarry site for about

$2 million to make it part of the new park.

The purchases were made with Metro

Parks levy funds.

“Bank Run is actually the type of rock

taken from the quarry on this property,”

said Snyder. “It is essentially the

unscreened rock and gravel taken from the

river banks. It is used as the foundation

under the foundation and the very beginning

of many construction projects. The

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name Bank Run also makes sense as this is

not going to be a typical Metro Park. The

park will primarily be an event space and

we expect to hold many 5K runs at this

location along the banks of Big Walnut

Creek.”

Snyder said obtaining the quarry site

was key to making a difference on what

could be offered at the new park.

“It will be a unique space that is different

from our other Metro Parks,” said

Snyder. “We can hold events there that we

cannot hold in our other parks such as 5K

runs, festivals, large picnics...these are

things that are difficult to accommodate in

our other parks.”

She said Bank Run will feature a new

80 by 80 foot shelterhouse that can accommodate

300 people and that two existing

lodges on the property are being renovated.

There will also be a stage for music and

presentations.The park will feature a 5K

running loop, walking trails, and a meadow

trail.

“It’s not going to be like our other parks

as there will be limited availability as

spaces will be reserved. We’re still ironing

that out,” said Snyder.

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Miller Farms housing project in CW revised

By Rick Palsgrove

Managing Editor

In response to community feedback, Wilcox

Communities has revised its plan for the proposed

Miller Farms housing project.

At a public open house held Feb. 19 in the Canal

Winchester Community Center, representatives of

Wilcox Communities presented the changes made to

the development. The open house attracted a good

sized crowd of area residents.

Canal Winchester City Council is considering an

ordinance that seeks to rezone 95.7 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 i the applicant on behalf

of property owner Dwight Imler Revocable Living

Trust and Kenneth Kole, LLC. The development is

named “Miller Farms.” The legislation also accepts a

preliminary plan and development text for the

parcels. The land is currently agricultural in an area

that the city’s Community Plan has noted as a rural

preserve/settlement.

The revised plan now calls for:

•The elimination of the commercial buildings

original slated to be built near the corner of

Lithopolis and Oregon roads. This adds an additional

3.5 acres of open space to the project, expands the

park land along Lithopolis Road, preserves more

existing trees, and creates a continuous view corridor

from the corner of Lithopolis and Oregon roads to

the wooded stream that flows through the property.

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Canal Winchester Human Services raised $14,511 at its recent

SOUPer Bowl. The event helps to cover operating costs that keep

Human Services’ services running. It featured complimentary

soup tastings and cake as well as a silent auction. Every $10

donation received a unique ceramic “empty bowl” made by students

from the Canal Winchester High School art department.

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Existing lodges at Bank Run Metro Park are being renovated.

She said the quarry site will offer a water access for

paddleboards, canoes, kayaks, and non-motorized

boating. The quarry site also has a large osprey nest

that visitors can see.

A special feature of the old Hoover Y Park is also

returning - the giant slide.

Many people remember the giant Granddaddy

Slide, which started at the top of a rise in the park and

took riders on a wild ride to the bottom of the hill.

Snyder said the giant slide will be set up where it

was before. It will be 100 feet long with a 25 foot elevation

change. She said the slide will include new safety

features, such as taller sides.

Photos by Liz Christian

“People remember the big slide and we’re bringing

it back,” said Snyder.

Snyder said Bank Run Metro Park helps fulfill a

promise Metro Parks made with the passage of its levy

to create three new parks.

“This is one of those new parks,” said Snyder. “This

area does not have a Metro Park. This enables us to

reach more people in a developing area. The park will

also help protect the riparian corridor of Big Walnut

Creek. It will offer event space. It fills a need.”

Visit metroparks.net for information on Metro

Parks.

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As we grow older, a number of factors

may cause gums to recede, leaving the

upper portion of the root exposed and

vulnerable. Although this shrinking of

the gums, called gingival recession, is

age-related, it is not found in every

older adult and varies in degree with

each individual.

Gum recession and exposed roots

may be the ultimate result of a build-up

plaque that was not adequately removed.

Also, improper or aggressive

tooth brushing can irritate the gums

and gradually cause them to recede. A

patient’s root sensitivity can range from

mild to severe and be triggered by heat,

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The new 80 by 80 foot shelterhouse at Bank Run Metro Park.

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Hamilton Township police levy on ballot

By Rick Palsgrove

Managing Editor

Voters in Hamilton Township will decide on a 3.75

mill, five year police levy on May 6. It is a renewal levy.

According to the Hamilton Township trustees, the levy

is remaining a 3.57 mill levy which amounts to $57 for

each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value.

Currently Hamilton Township contracts with the

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for police coverage. A

police substation is maintained at 6400 Lockbourne Road.

According to the trustees, sheriff’s office provides

one cruiser covered by all three shifts per day, seven

days a week and an additional cruiser covered for 16

hours, seven days a week.

The trustees indicated that, if the police levy fails, it

prevents Hamilton Township from having designated

deputies to patrol the community. This means increased

response time and less frequent patrols, which will statistically

reduce overall safety for residents.

Lockbourne viewpoint

The police coverage includes not only unincorporated

Hamilton Township but also the village of

Lockbourne.

“The township pays for two deputies (one full time

and one part time) to patrol the entire township,

including Lockbourne,” said Lockbourne Mayor

Christie Ward.

When asked what the impact would be on the village

of Lockbourne if this levy fails, Ward said, “There

would be no active patrolling in the township, including

Lockbourne. Deputies would only respond to calls

within the village and township. The response time

PROJECT

Continued from page 1

“Eliminating the commercial sub-area

also significantly reduces the projected

traffic from the development and reduces

the overall density of the project by 11 percent,”

said Wilcox Communities Managing

Partner Jonathan Wilcox.

•118 single family homes with front

porches and two garages. These homes

start at $500,000

•221 single family, single story apartment

homes. These are two bedroom residences

with two car garages and would

rent starting at $2,000 per month. Wilcox

said these residences are attractive to

“empty nesters.”

•105 two story condo style town homes.

These homes start at $300,000.

•About 40 acres of open space.

•A 7.3 acre park at Hayes and

Lithopolis roads that includes a pond and

fountain, gazebo, benches, and pedestrian

paths that link to other areas of the development

for a total of about two miles in

walking paths.

•A community club house.

“We think Canal Winchester is a wonderful

community,” said Wilcox, who added

that the proposed development would benefit

the city by adding to Canal

Winchester’s housing stock to provide more

homes and by making roadway improvements

to help traffic flow.

Wilcox also noted that his firm is in contract

to purchase neighboring farm land

that is located in Madison Township so it

could control what type of development

would take place on that land in the future.

would increase tremendously because the deputies

would not be patrolling in the township. Currently, the

response time is very short because there is at least

one deputy in the township at all times.”

She said there is also a chance that EMS response

times would be delayed.

“It is our understanding that if EMS arrives on a

scene that could put them in danger, they have to wait

for law enforcement to arrive on scene first,” said Ward.

She said the police levy is important to Lockbourne.

“Our residents want to continue to feel and be safe,”

said Ward. “The deputies are familiar with our community

and have a presence in town throughout the day.”

Ward said the common types of crime in

Lockbourne are theft and domestic violence and that

speeders and semi-truck traffic in town happen daily.

Roads

Last November, Hamilton Township voters rejected a

five year road levy by a vote of 1,104 against and 875 in

favor. If the road levy had passed, the monies would have

been used for road projects and day to day operations.

When asked if the township would consider placing

a road levy back on the ballot this November, the

Hamilton Township trustees stated their main priority

at this time is the safety of the residents, so the police

levy is their current focus.

“That’s not to say we won’t ever try again for a road

levy, because maintaining and improving our road

infrastructure is crucial for the well-being of our community,”

the trustees said in a statement. “However,

we need to ensure our immediate safety needs are

addressed. We will continue to evaluate the needs of

our township, and if a road levy becomes a priority, we

will consider placing it

on the ballot.”

Regarding Miller Farms impact on

Canal Winchester Schools, a third party

consultant, Bricker Graydon, estimated

that the Canal Winchester school district’s

annual real estate tax revenue from Miller

Farms, once fully built out, 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.”

The developer made the changes in

response to community concerns expressed

at earlier pubic hearings and meetings.

These concerns included: the development

was contrary to the Community Plan; traffic

issues; potential flooding and drainage

issues; potential harm to existing area residents’

water wells; loss of natural space;

potential crime issues; and rapid growth

that could hurt the “small town feel” of

Canal Winchester.

A citizen at the open house asked about

the impact the development would have on

the water wells of existing nearby residents

and the water table once excavation

begins on the project. Representatives of

the developer responded that there are

“means and methods” of addressing the

water situation, one of which is not to “over

pump.”

Canal Winchester City Council will consider

the revised plan and rezoning ordinance

at a future meeting.

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Update on CW projects

By Rick Palsgrove

Managing Editor

Canal Winchester’s Winchester

Boulevard improvements project will go

out for bid in March.

“It is currently estimated at $2.7 million

construction cost,” said Canal Winchester

Construction Services Director Bill Sims.

“The project is funded with local funds and

a grant from the Ohio Public Works

Commission for 33 percent of the project up

to $999,999.”

Sims said the project will include a

roundabout to be installed at the second

entrance into Winchester Square Shopping

Center, which is aligned with the main

entrance into the Inn at Winchester.

“Once the roundabout is operational,

the traffic signal at Prentiss School Drive

will be removed and the side roads

(Prentiss School and the first entrance to

the shopping center) will become rightin/right-out,”

said Sims.

When asked why the improvements are

needed, Sims said, “With the additional

Winchester Boulevard traffic that has been

added in the last few years, the proximity

of the Prentiss School/Winchester

Boulevard traffic signal to Gender Road is

By Rick Palsgrove

Managing Editor

The village of Lockbourne is returning

to the ballot on May 6 with the second

attempt in six months to get voters’

approval for a proposed income tax.

Last November voters rejected a proposed

income tax by a vote of 55 against

and 42 in favor, according to the Franklin

County Board of Elections.

Lockbourne Mayor Christie Ward said

the proposed income tax on the May 6 ballot

is the same one that was defeated last

November.

According to Franklin County Board of

Elections, Lockbourne’s proposed tax issue

placed on the May 6 election ballot is for a

proposed income tax increase from 1 percent

to 2.5 percent and allowing for a 1.5

percent credit for income paid to an

employer jurisdiction.

When asked why village officials decided

to place the issue before the voters

again, Ward said, “We feel it is important

to raise the income tax rate to 2.5 percent

to match the income tax of Columbus and

surrounding communities in preparation of

future development. We will continue to

inform the residents on the importance of

the issue and are hopeful that we will gain

more support.”

Ward said that, if the issue is approved,

the village would be able to make improvements

to its infrastructure, streets and

parks. The taxes would be collected

through RITA (Regional Income Tax

Agency).

“We could also address safety issues

that residents are concerned about,” said

causing the intersection to perform poorly.

It has been anticipated for several years

that improvements would need to be made

further west of Gender Road to help accommodate

the current and future increases in

traffic.”

Sims said the work on the project is

expected to occur from May to October of

this year.

High Street project

Finishing touches will be completed

soon on Canal Winchester’s High Street

project.

“There is small amount of work needed

to adjust manholes and water boxes to the

pavement grade,” said Sims. “We will also

be installing a ‘CW’ logo on the pavement

in the center of the High Street and

Waterloo Street intersection under a separate

contract. The city will also be

installing new trees on East Waterloo

Street to replace the ones that were

removed with the project.”

The new sidewalks, paver crosswalk,

and pavement resurfacing are completed.

The final construction cost of the High

Street project is $971,00 and it is funded

with local funds.

Lockbourne income tax on ballot

Ward said that, if the issue is

approved, the village would be able

to make improvements to its infrastructure,

streets and parks. The

taxes would be collected through

RITA (Regional Income Tax Agency).

Ward.

If voters reject the proposed income tax,

Ward said the village would continue to

collect 1 percent income tax, but not the

full 2.5 percent, from anyone working in

town.

“That will include any road or construction

projects that may happen in the future

and could be a significant amount of revenue

lost,” said Ward.

When asked how many Lockbourne residents

would be subject to the full tax

increase, Ward said, “Initially there would

be approximately 20 residents subject to

the full increase, including the mayor, six

council members and seven staff members.”

Ward said there are approximately 10 to

20 people working in the village who are

not residents.

Village residents who work in another

municipality and pay income tax to that

municipality would not be subject to the

increase.

Not all residents are subject to the village’s

income tax, which is collected on

earned income only. Residents receiving a

pension or Social Security are not subject

to the income tax.


A look at broadcast tv

In the spring of 1961, the chairman of

the Federal Communications Commission

Newton Minow gave a speech at a meeting

of the National Association of Broadcasters

in Washington, D.C., where he told those

gathered there that, “When television is

good, nothing – not the theater, not the

magazines or newspapers – nothing is

better. But when television is bad, nothing

is worse.” He went on to characterize television

broadcast programming as “a vast

wasteland.”

That was in the days when there were

only three major television networks,

which is nothing like today when there are

seemingly endless channels, streaming,

and other options, all of which have their

price and varying levels of enjoyment and

quality.

Recently, I took some time to take a look

at watching free broadcast television and it

has been an interesting experience.

First off, you cannot escape the commercials

on regular broadcast television by fast

forwarding through them or skipping

them. Some of these commercials are long,

too.

What I have noticed is that these commercials

mostly peddle products that fall

into these categories: health, senior citizen

issues, and financial.

You can get several channels on free

broadcast television, but the offerings are

slim.

Here are some of the other programs

I’ve seen available on free broadcast television:

•Game shows. Things like “Jeopardy”

and “Wheel of Fortune.” “Jeopardy” is fun

because its clues/questions can make you

feel brilliant and stupid all within the

same half hour.

•Reruns of fairly recent shows. There’s

a lot of these, such as “Big Bang Theory,”

“Dog the Bounty Hunter,” “Stargate,” and

“Grimm,” (which has some kind of demon

monsters). I try to avoid all those. And

then there’s “The X-Files.”

“The X-Files” is a tough one for me. I

loved the show when it originally ran in

the 1990s, though I soured on it in its last

couple of years when it lost its way narratively.

But back then I liked the space

alien/government conspiracy episodes the

best. However, those now just seem weak

and I now much prefer the stand alone

episodes such as “Jose Chung’s From

Outer Space,” “The Ghosts Who Saved

Christmas,” “The Unnatural,” and “All

Things.” Time does change our perspective

on old shows.

•Police/crime procedurals. So many!

•Reruns of much older shows, usually

old situation comedies. These shows are

kind of a time capsule where you can see

cool old cars (which were new cars when

the shows first aired) and other cultural

changes. Some hold up fairly well, like

“The Andy Griffith Show.” Others show

their age and the humor is dated.

•Westerns. The 1950s and 1960s produced

so many television westerns (My

Editor’s Notebook

personal favorite is

“The Wild, Wild

West” because it was

so much fun. Lots of

action, some humor,

and the best villain,

Dr. Miguelito

Quixote Loveless!).

Everything seems so

clean in these old tv

westerns - the

clothes, the buildings,

the people, the horses,

the streets...

everything is tidy

Rick

Palsgrove

including who the villains and heroes are.

A fun thing to do when watching these

old westerns is to look for actors who later

became big stars and who took roles on

these shows when they were young and

just starting out in the acting business. I’ve

spotted actors like James Coburn, Charles

Bronson, Lee Van Cleef, Suzanne

Pleshette, and most notably Clint

Eastwood who went on to much, much bigger

things.

It struck me that the people writing

these old westerns must have thought of

horses like they were cars. Probably

because the post World War II years saw

an explosion in the number of cars on the

roads. You see people riding beautiful horses

on these shows, they pull up and park

them at hitching posts, and just leave them

there like you would a car in a parking

space. They also unbelievably ran these

horses at top speed all over the place in

these stories going miles and miles with no

rest.

•Live sports. Though many live sporting

events are on pay television, you can

still find a lot of games, both college and

pro, on free broadcast tv. I wonder how

much longer that will last?

•Public Broadcasting System (PBS) is a

safe haven from the barrage of commercials

on the other channels. You can find

documentaries, news programs, kids programs,

and other odds and ends there.

•Old cartoons. A wonderful discovery

one day was when I came across a channel

showing old Warner Brothers cartoons

from its 1950s golden era featuring Bugs

Bunny, Daffy Duck, and their pals.

The jokes still crack me up even though

they might have some obscure references

for today’s audiences. For instance,

Foghorn Leghorn, the blowhard rooster

known for his insults, let a joke rip that

had both a historical reference and insult

within it that made me laugh. He said,

referring to a hen who was pursuing home

matrimonially, “That gal is like Paul

Revere’s ride, a little light in the belfry.”

Good stuff.

Rick Palsgrove is managing editor of the

Messenger Newspapers

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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 scholarship will be recognized

at the May 5 city council meeting.

Tax prep for seniors

AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will offer

free tax preparation services to seniors at

the Canal Winchester Community Center,

45 E. Waterloo St. Appointments are

required and will be available from 9 a.m.

to 2:30 p.m. on Thursdays through April

10. Call 614-375-2167 to speak with a volunteer.

Appointments cannot be made by

calling or visiting the Community Center.

Madison Township

Recycle Toter Grant

According to Madison Township officials,

the Solid Waste Authority of Central

Ohio reviewed the Recycle Toter Grant in

which the township would commit to purchasing

and providing all township residents

in the unincorporated areas of the

township with a recycle toter at no charge.

The grant costs the township about $5 per

toter. Under this program, the current

green 15 gallon bins would be discontinued.

The new toters are 64 gallons and will

be distributed in the fall of 2025 along with

educational materials.

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Obetz updates water,

sewer, and refuse rates

Obetz City Council has approved legislation updating

water, sewer, and refuse rates effective March 1

that will be reflected on your April bill.

“This decision ensures that our city can continue to

maintain high-quality infrastructure and meet financial

obligations, as the cost of water and sewer services

from the city of Columbus has steadily increased,” said

Obetz Public Relations Manager Kaitlin Duncan.

Why are rates changing?

•Rising costs from Columbus: Obetz relies on

Columbus for 65 percent of its water supply and 100

percent of its sewer services. Columbus has consistently

raised rates, but Obetz has not increased its rates

since 2012.

•Maintaining infrastructure: Over time, the rising

costs have outpaced revenue, making it necessary to

adjust rates to sustain operations.

What to expect

•New rates begin March 1: The updated rates are

outlined in Exhibit B of the ordinance.

•Transparent adjustments: Future rate changes

will be published on customer bills at least one billing

cycle in advance.

•Property owner responsibility: Water, sewer, and

refuse charges will remain the responsibility of the

property owner, even if a tenant contracts for service.

•New annual adjustment formula: Starting in 2026,

water and sewer rates will be adjusted annually to

reflect Columbus’ rates plus 2 percent to ensure Obetz

can cover its costs.

Visit obetz.oh.us under “news” to see the new rates.

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The Wagnalls Memorial Performing Arts Series

presented by RedOne Realty-Gilmore Group presents

Toadstool Shadow on April 5 at 6 p.m. Toadstool

Shadow is a folk trio from Chillicothe, Ohio. Their alloriginal

songs are about things like horses, mermaids,

and corn, all sung in sunshiny two-part female harmony.

Mixing music and humor, Toadstool Shadow seamlessly

synthesizes the silly, the serious, and the surreal.

Their goal is to provide family-friendly entertainment

that is fun for both kids and adults. Tickets are

$20 per family (1 adult and up to 3 children) and $10

per adult. Tickets are available online following the

link at www.wagnalls.org or at

www.facebook.com/thewagnallslibrary/events and at

the door. All seating is general admission. Doors to

Wagnalls open at 5:30 p.m. and the auditorium doors

open at 5:45 p.m. Wagnalls Memorial Library is located

at 150 E. Columbus St., Lithopolis. For information

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

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.

For information call Adriana McPherson at 614-

837-8276.

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.

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Wagnalls Memorial

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Annually since 1948, The Wagnalls Memorial Foundation has

administered and awarded scholarships to area students including

scholarships through Walker-Hecox-Hickle American Legion

Post 677 in Lithopolis. This year 13 scholarships are available for

$25,000. For most scholarships, applicants must be from Bloom

Township and be graduating high school seniors. The deadline to

apply is March 15. Visit www.wagnalls.org/page/scholarships,

email executive director Deb Silvia, at dsilvia@wagnalls.org, or

call 614-837-4765 x132 for information.

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PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN

Across the country, parents, teachers, and

lawmakers are coming together to demand

stronger protections for our children

in school. We have seen far too many

tragedies unfold in schools across the nation

and Ohio is not immune. In 2024

alone, there were 46 deaths and more than

100 injuries from school shootings across

the country. These numbers are staggering,

and they serve as a stark warning that

we must act.

February 14, 2025 marked “Make Our

Schools Safe Day”-a nationwide effort

across nearly 20 states to advocate for

school safety laws. As a state senator, one

of my top priorities is public safety and the

well-being of Ohio’s children. That’s why I

recently introduced Senate Bill 105, also

known as Alyssa’s Law, named after Alyssa

Alhadeff, a 14-year-old killed in the 2018

Parkland, Florida, school shooting. Under

my bill, all Ohio public and charter schools

would be required to equip staff with

wearable panic alert systems that instantly

notify first responders in the event of an

emergency.

Delayed response times cost lives, and this

technology is a life saving measure. SB 105

ensures that teachers and school staff can

instantly notify law enforcement, eliminating

unnecessary delays. These silent

alarms are directly linked to first responders

with GPS functionality, ensuring that

law enforcement can respond quickly and

efficiently by cutting through the bureaucracy

and confusion. With an estimated

$25 million implementation cost, Ohio can

leverage $11 million in state safety grants

to help schools afford these life-saving

measures. Alyssa’s Law has already been

enacted in multiple states, and now Ohio

has an opportunity to lead in this movement

and be part of a growing national effort

to improve school safety.

School safety isn’t a partisan issue—it’s a

responsibility. We must act now.

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More growth on horizon for Groveport

By Rick Palsgrove

Managing Editor

The size of the city of Groveport could

soon grow significantly.

At its Feb. 24 meeting, Groveport City

Council approved a resolution outlining the

nature of services to be provided to approximately

295 acres, consisting of six parcels

currently located in Madison Township,

upon the potential annexation of these

parcels to the city. The request was made by

Ebright Investment Co., LLC.

The land is currently unzoned farm land

that is located east of Ebright Road, south of

Sims Road, north of the railroad tracks, and

west of Decker Nursery. It also includes

some land north of Sims Road.

The types of services outlined in the resolution

include Groveport Police, fire and

emergency service (Madison Township Fire

Department), water, sanitary sewer, storm

sewer, road maintenance, and city staffing

service.

Groveport Economic Development

Director Michael Loges said the resolution is

“an initial step in the process.” He said

issues to be evaluated include potential traffic

impact, water and sanitary sewer services

(most likely to be provided by the city of

Columbus), and drainage. Before any annexation

can take place it must receive approval

from the city of Groveport, Franklin County,

and city and county engineering.

Groveport city officials said it is not yet

known what is being planned to be developed

on the site or what the future zoning of the

area would be.

Loges said any rezoning request for the property most likely

would not be made until the third quarter of 2025.

“Development is going to happen,” said Groveport City

Administrator B.J. King. “I will never begrudge any property

owner of their rights to annex and sell their property.”

King said if Groveport did not accept the potential annexation

request then some other municipality would, such as Columbus or

Canal Winchester. He said if the property were to be annexed into

Groveport, then the city of Groveport would have control as to

Tentative agreement

on OAPSE strike


Map courtesy of the Franklin County Auditor’s Office and the city of Groveport

The approximately 295 acres that could potentially be annexed to the city of Groveport

is outlined in red. The land is currently unzoned farm land and is located east of

Ebright Road, south of Sims Road, north of the railroad tracks, and west of Decker

Nursery. It also includes some land north of Sims Road.

According to Eastland-Fairfield Career &

Technical Schools officials, a tentative

agreement has been reached between

Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical

Schools and members of OAPSE Local #686.

The agreement will be voted on for approval

at a special Eastland-Fairfield Board of

Education meeting to be held on March 8.

On Feb. 24, members of the OAPSE 686

and Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical

Schools negotiating teams met for their

sixth mediation session. The session was

facilitated by SERB (State Employee

Relationship Board). A tentative agreement

was reached between OAPSE 686

and EFCTS.

On Feb. 26, school officials said the

agreement was reviewed, voted on, and

ratified by OAPSE 686 membership.

The Eastland-Fairfield Board of

Education will hold a special Board meeting

on March 8, at which the agreement

will be presented and voted on for approval.

A return-to-work plan for all staff is in

development to ensure a continued positive

climate and culture across the district as

well as a smooth transition of services.

More information will be available following

the board meeting on March 8.

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.

what would be developed there as well as its associated benefits.

“Hopefully it would help us expand other economic opportunities

in our area,” said King. “Nobody likes change, but if someone

wants to be part of Groveport because they know what we can

offer, then the city should embrace it. We can get on board or else

lose out and get no benefits from any potential development.”

Added Loges, “They’re (the petitioners) willing to opt into our

community. They see the benefits of coming here. They see the

value in consultation and partnership that can be a guide toward

making better decisions for the city and residents.”

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: 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.

Obetz rankings

At the Jan. 27 Obetz City Council meeting,

City Administrator Rod Davisson

announced that the city of Obetz ranks

246th out of 926 municipalities in Ohio in

population and that the city ranks ninth in

the state in government revenue per resident.



It’s maple syrup time!

Messenger photos by Sarah Huffman

Metro Parks’ Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1375 State Route

674 North, Canal Winchester held its Maple Syrup Time program

where visitors took a short hike through the sugarbush to

learn about tapping trees and collecting sap. They then went to

the farmhouse to watch sap boiling and sample a sweet maple

treat. Pictured here is Slate Run Living Historical Farm farmer

Dave Trotter placing a tap in one of the farm’s maple trees that

could fill a bucket with sap within 24 hours weather permitting.

Slate Run Living Historical Farm farmer

Herb Wasserstrom identifies the tap

placed in a trunk of wood to identify the

maple extracting process. It takes 40 gallons

of sap to produce one gallon of

maple syrup.

Slate Run Living Historical Farm farmer Dave Trotter explains

how to identify a maple tree’s branches as he leads an educational

walk for visitors on the intricate process of creating pure

maple syrup.

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Active Lifestyles


A bi-monthly feature celebrating our community’s senior citizens

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Did you know that in Ohio alone, 1.46 million

caregivers provide $21 billion worth of unpaid

care? That’s a $4.2 billion increase since the 2019

AARP report. This staggering number reflects the

sacrifices of family caregivers who support loved

ones every day—often without recognition.

At the Franklin County Office on Aging, we see

their dedication firsthand. Caregivers juggle responsibilities,

make sacrifices, and pour love into

their role. As someone who has been a caregiver

myself, I know how rewarding—and challenging—it

can be. That’s why we’re committed to offering

support, whether it’s through respite care,

durable medical equipment, or simply being a

trusted resource.

One way we’re doing that is through our upcoming

iCare: Caregiver Legal Clinic on March 20,

2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Champion’s Golf

Course (3900 Westerville Rd, Columbus, OH

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with refreshments. Caregiving comes

with tough legal and financial decisions—this

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they need. If you or someone you know is providing

care, we encourage you to join us.

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Senior safety in the home

Feeling safe and secure at home is a priority for any

homeowner. But safety is of particular concern for

aging men and women who are at greater risk of being

involved in accidents at home than younger men and

women.

Accidents at home are among the leading causes of

injury and death in the United States. The chances for

fatalities increases as one ages, and by age 75 and

older, men and women are almost four times as likely

to die in a home accident as people a decade younger.

As people age, their balance, eyesight and general physical

abilities can begin to diminish.

Furthermore, a fall or incident that may only bruise a

younger individual can cause more serious breaks or damage

for seniors, resulting in potentially lengthy recovery

times.

The Home Care Assistance organization says that

one million elderly people are admitted to the emergency

room for injuries every year. People concerned

about the safety of their homes or the homes of their

aging loved ones can retrofit such properties to make

them safer.

According to The Senior Social Club, which offers care

and community services to seniors, falls are the most common

accidents affecting seniors. One out of every three

seniors aged 65 and older falls at least once a year.

In addition to working with doctors to improve

mobility and modify medications that may cause

unsteadiness, changes around the home can help.

Grab bars placed in bathrooms and high-traffic areas

can help seniors get stay more stable when changing

from sitting to standing positions.

Potential tripping hazards should be assessed. Area

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extension cords that extend into walking areas, and

uneven flooring pose tripping hazards. Anti-slip coatings

can be added to floors to reduce the risk of tripping.

Poorly lit staircases and entryways also can contribute

to falls. Consider the installation of motionactivated

lighting so that dim areas can be automatically

brightened when necessary. A nightlight or LED

lights placed near molding can help guide seniors to

the bathroom during midnight visits.

Arthritis can impede seniors’ ability to turn on and

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tools. Kitchen and bathroom modifications can include

the installation of ergonomic and user-friendly handles

and spigots.

Task lighting can make it easier to prepare meals,

and appliances that automatically turn off after a certain

period of time can be a safety feature for forgetful individuals.

Reorganize kitchen cabinets to make commonly used

items as accessible as possible.

Friends or family members can have greater control

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This way they can remotely adjust thermostats, control

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much more without having to be at the home.

This can seniors allow seniors to maintain their independence

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Arthritis and exercise

Physical activity can reduce stiffness and increase muscle

strength and flexibility. It also has overall health benefits, such as

improving cardiac fitness and physical endurance. Three types of

exercise are most appropriate for those who have arthritis:

•Strength training: Strong muscles help support and protect

joints affected by arthritis. Lifting weights can provide this.

•Range of motion exercises: Dancing, tai chi, Pilates, swimming,

and other activities that push the body to stretch and move

help maintain normal joint motion and relieve stiffness.

•Aerobic activities: Activities such as brisk walking, bicycle

riding, skating and more are good for the heart. They also moderate

weight, which in turn puts less strain on joints, particularly

the knees. Some studies show that aerobic exercise can reduce

inflammation in some joints.

Before beginning an exercise program, discuss with your doctor

what activities might be right for you.

Tips to make baking more healthy

Though baked goods may never rival vegetables in nutritional

value, there are ways for amateur bakers to make these beloved

foods a little more healthy.

• Replace sugar with a fig puree. Figs are nutrition-rich fruits

that serve as significant sources of calcium, potassium and iron.

WebMD notes that figs also are excellent sources of fiber. Soaking

eight ounces of figs in water can soften them before they’re pureed

with water.

• Make it a ‘dates’ night. Much like figs, dates can be pureed

and serve as a sugar substitute. One cup of pureed pitted dates

with one cup of water can replace as much as half of the sugar a

recipe calls for.

• Replace butter with avocados.

• Replace white flour with whole wheat flour.

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“e Monkey” is a tribute to deliberately campy gore-fests

As much as I appreciate the new wave of

horror movies that incorporate social commentary

and deep metaphors to make us

look at the world around us, sometimes I

just want to watch an absurd and deliberately

campy gore-fest that will rid my mind

of all thought.

If you happen to be in search of the same

thing too, I am happy to say that I found

just the movie to satisfy your craving in an

over-the-top black comedy horror called

“The Monkey.”

This loose adaptation of a 1980 short

story by Stephen King has been brought to

blood-soaked life by Osgood Perkins, a former

child actor turned writer-director who

has been making quiet and contemplative

horror films for over a decade.

While most of his work has flown under

the radar, he broke out in the mainstream

last year with his serial killer sleeper hit

“Longlegs.”

The success of that movie garnered him

a slew of new fans, most of whom had

hoped he would continue to elevate the

genre.

The individuals who laid those hopes at

his feet will likely be disappointed by his

latest project, which is an absolutely

bonkers revisioning of a story about a monkey

figurine who indiscriminately kills.

With this movie, Perkins gleefully sheds

his reputation of structural elegance and

creating moody atmospheres in favor of a

Looney Tunes-level of violence and gore.

It is certainly a turn of events for the

writer-director, but like I said before sometimes

we just want to have a bit of chaotic

The Reel Deal

fun in our horror

movies.

The chaotic fun

starts at the very

beginning with a blazingly

good cold open

featuring Adam Scott

as a frantic, blood

drenched pilot trying

to offload a vintage

Dedra

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drumming monkey

figurine on an unsuspecting

pawn shop owner.

The pilot, Petey Shelburn, fails to get rid

of the figurine — it is never to be referred to

as a toy — and then disappears, leaving

behind a wife, Lois (Tatiana Maslany) and

twin sons, Hal and Bill (played as children

by Christian Convery).

The remaining members of the Shelburn

family never recover from his abandonment,

and it fractures the tenuous relationship

between the boys, one of whom is

sweet natured while the other is a budding

psychopath.

During a quasi-bonding session that

takes place while looking through their

dad’s belongings, the boys come across a

box labeled “Organ Grinder Monkey.” They

are equally repulsed and obsessed by the

demented primate that encourages (commands?)

them to “turn the key and see

what happens.”

After discovering that turning the key

results in sudden and violent death to

someone nearby, the boys band together for

the first time in their lives to get rid of the

cursed figurine that has brought destruction

to their home.

Their action of tossing the monkey down

a well works for about 25 years, but then

suddenly the deaths start up again. In the

present day, Hal and Bill are now grown

and played by Theo James, helpfully wearing

glasses to distinguish between the

twins.

In the years that have passed, the brothers

have become estranged, and Hal has

followed in the footsteps of his father by

mostly abandoning his teenage son Petey

(Colin O’Brien).

I use the word mostly because Hal

schedules a visitation with his son for one

week only throughout the year. The second

half of “The Monkey” takes place during

this brief visit, which is just as awkward as

being a guest at a family dinner that

descends into utter chaos.

The not-quite-father-son-bonding-week

is interrupted by a phone call from Bill,

who tells Hal that the monkey has been

activated and that they need to come

together to get rid of it once and for all.

What follows is a blood-soaked romp

through family bonding, family betrayal,

and familial reconciliation.

While Perkins has obviously decided to

embrace his demented side with the level of

gore and violence in this movie, there is a

small thread within “The Monkey” that is

more aligned with his previous work of contemplative

storytelling.

Granted it is deeply buried within the

This is not a horror movie that

demands, or even wants, to be

taken seriously. It should be

looked at as a loving tribute to

absurd and deliberately campy

gore-fests such as “Final

Destination” and “Slumber Party

Massacre 2.”

blood and viscera, but it has those quiet

parts that speak of generational trauma

and attempts to overcome the past.

A helpful hint for those who are thinking

about seeing “The Monkey,” whether it

be during the theatrical run or when it

comes to a streaming service: do not take

this film seriously.

This is not a horror movie that

demands, or even wants, to be taken seriously.

It should be looked at as a loving

tribute to absurd and deliberately campy

gore-fests such as “Final Destination” and

“Slumber Party Massacre 2.”

It is not trying to be high art, but movies

do not always have to be in order to be

enjoyable. “The Monkey” is a movie that

wants to have fun and it wants the audience

to have fun too.

It delivers on that promise of giving us

occasional sickos a good time too.

Grade: B

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Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical

Schools students in the Business

Professionals of America (BPA) career

technical student organization showed well

at the Region 14 in February. More than 90

students qualified to compete at the BPA

state conference.Students who qualify for

the BPA State Leadership Conference will

compete on March 10 and March 11 for the

opportunity to advance to the BPA

National Leadership Conference.

The following is a list of area students

who won their respective events and/or

qualified for the BPA State Conference.

Darrell Ferrell (Canal Winchester,

Multimedia); Brooklyn Moses (Groveport

Madison, Medical Office) - 2nd place; Seray

Sidibay ( Canal Winchester, Medical Office)

- 7th place; Josaulyn Orton (Canal

Winchester, Medical Office) - 8th place;

Arlette Feliz (Canal Winchester, Medical

Office) - 1st place; Tessah Anastasia

(Groveport Madison, Medical Office) - 5th

place; Sydnie White (Groveport Madison,

Medical Office) - 9th place; Durati Liban

(Hamilton Twp., Medical Office) - 4th place;

Peter Msami (Canal Winchester,

Programming & Software Development) -

8th place; Assane Ba (Groveport Madison,


10th place; Blessing Mensah (Groveport

Madison, Programming & Software

Development) - 1st place; Violet McGraw

(Hamilton Twp., Programming & Software

Development) - 3rd place; Karim Basse

(Canal Winchester, Programming &

Software Development) - 7th place; Violet

McGraw (Hamilton Twp., Programming &

Software Development) - 1st place; Shylee

Knight (Canal Winchester, Medical Office),

Kaylia Chung * (Canal Winchester,

Programming & Software Design), Brayden

McMillen (Hamilton Twp., Programming &

Software Design) - 1st place; Cory Barr

(Teays Valley, Medical Office), Lilah

Mwansa (Canal Winchester, Medical

Office); Lauren Dickensheets (Groveport


Design), Adrienne Woods (Groveport

Madison, Medical Office) - 4th place; Shawn

Theobald (Teays Valley, Programming &

Software Development) - 3rd place; Elijah

Crye (Teays Valley, Programming &

Software Development) - 1st place; Gabriel

Llewellyn (Groveport Madison,


3rd place; Matt Kuhn (Teays Valley,


4th place; Kelise Smith (Groveport


Development) - 4th place; Jolie Kingrey

(Groveport Madison, Interactive Media) -

1st place; Solomon Mccray (Groveport

Madison, Multimedia) - 4th place; Sean

Kalb (Hamilton Twp., Programming &

Software Development) - 1st place; Micchon

Moorehead (Groveport Madison,

Interactive Media) - 1st place; Blessing

Mensah Abrampah (Groveport Madison,


1st place; Mariam Doucoure (Groveport

Madison, Medical Office) - 3rd place;

Andrea Greyer (Hamilton Twp., Medical

Office) - 4th place.

Middle School Career

Exploration Camp

Eastland-Fairfield will host its annual

middle school summer camp for career exploration

on June 3 and June 4 at Eastland

Career Center, 4465 S. Hamilton Road,

Groveport. Registration for the free summer

camp is open and can be completed online.

Eastland-Fairfield’s Middle School

Career Exploration Camp is an opportunity

for students in grades 6-8 to have fun

while learning about and exploring different

career pathways over two days.

Students must live in one of the 16 associate

school districts that Eastland-Fairfield

serves. The camp is designed to allow students

to choose up to two sessions and

attend each once per day. These sessions

may be linked to a specific industry, academic

subject topic, or general career

exploration.

Morning session runs from 9-11:30 a.m.

Afternoon session runs from 12:30-3 p.m.

Students may choose one (half day) or

two sessions (full day) that they are interested

in. Each student will spend a half day

in the session they choose.

For a full list of programs available at

Summer Camp, visit

www.EastlandFairfield.com/summercamp

and click on the PROGRAM LIST button.

To register your child for summer camp

go to www.EastlandFairfield.com/summercamp,

click on the “Register Today” button,

and complete the form in its entirety then

click submit.

There is no cost to register or attend the

Eastland-Fairfield Middle School Career

Exploration Summer camp. The only thing

families need to provide their students is a

sack lunch, transportation, and any selfcare

items such as sunscreen, snacks,

water, or medications.

Visit www.EastlandFairfield.com/summercamp

for information or contact the

Career Development Team via email

(careerdevelopment@efcts.us) or by phone

(614-836-4530, ext. 1528).

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 scrapbookworthy

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.

PEACE FREE

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28 Elm St., Canal Winchester

614-837-6689 www.peacecw.org

Pastor Steven Carlson

Our mission is to "joyfully serve, praise,

and reach out for Jesus" .

Sunday Services: 8:00am and 10:30am

Sunday School: 9:15am

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Lockbourne Council

Lockbourne Village Council meets the

second and fourth Mondays of each month

at 7 p.m. at the Lockbourne Event Center,

206 Vause St., Lockbourne.

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. For information

on meeting dates visit www.hamiltonlocal.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. Special meetings held

as needed.

ABUNDANT LIFE

APOSTOLIC CHURCH

1778 Lisle Ave., Obetz

614-491-6390

PASTOR JOE STIERHOFF

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

Community Center

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March 11, 2025

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All text messages will come from the

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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.

Rock and Roll exhibit

Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML)

is partnering with the Rock & Roll Hall of

Fame in Cleveland to connect CML customers

with some of rock music’s iconic

artifacts.

Through May 22, central Ohioans are

invited to CML’s Main Library to experience

an exhibit of real, working rock pinball

machines, along with a drum set used

by KISS and photos of rock stars, including

a collection of images by Rolling Stone photographer

and Columbus native Baron

Wolman.

To coincide with the exhibit, CML will

host rock-themed programs for customers

of all ages, including storytimes, crafting

and music programs for kids, as well as

trivia and history programs for adults.

This exhibit is supported by the

Columbus Metropolitan Library

Foundation, with additional support from

the Ohio History Connection.

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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.

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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.

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Our Pictorial Past by Rick Palsgrove


Photo by Wilbur Motts and courtesy of Warren Motts

Palsgrove Manufacturing

Palsgrove Manufacturing was located on Winchester Pike east of its intersection

with Shannon and Ebright roads and west of Brice Road. The company was operated

for many years in the 20th century by Merlin, Maurice, Leo, and Millard

Palsgrove and primarily made farming equipment.

Harvesting a hickory

Photo courtesy of Slate Run Living Historical Farm

Workers from Metro Parks Slate Run Living Historical Farm are shown here using a

two man saw to cut up a hickory tree. The farm’s workers demonstrated how a hickory

log could be transformed into handy farm items using basic woodworking tools

from the 1880s. Slate Run Living Historical Farm is located at 1375 State Route 674

North, Canal Winchester. For information about the farm call 614-833-1880 or visit

metroparks.net.


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Cookie time is almost over

Members of Girl Scout Troop 7164 braved the cold on March

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Refugee roads in Pickerington. The troop, composed of

kindergartners and first graders from both Canal Winchester

and Pickerington, plans to use funds raised by selling cookies

for outings including a visit to the Columbus Zoo and

Aquarium. Pictured, from left to right, are Arabia (Madison

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The deadline to submit nomination forms for consideration for

the 2025 class of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame is June 1.

The Hall of Fame also can accept nominations for those who

would be inducted posthumously.

To be considered, the veteran must meet the following criteria:

•Be a past or current Ohio resident

•Have received an honorable discharge

•Be of good moral character

This Hall of Fame sets the standard for recognizing Ohio’s veterans

for accomplishments beyond their military service. In addition,

it is a fitting way to say “thank you for your service to our

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April 5, 9am-3pm

Food also available

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FOR SALE

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AUTO PARTS

PRICE REDUCED

Nissan 2019 Pathfinder

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August -September 2022.

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RENTALS

New 2nd Floor 1500 sq ft

Studio+ Apt for Rent.

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area. Utilities &W/D incl

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VACATION RENTALS

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USED VEHICLES

2012 Chevy Cruze, silver,

needs transmission work.

54,000 mi. Clean well kept.

$3900 OBO. 614-746-0273

BLACKTOP

AGM OHIO

SEALCOATING

Free Estimates

Cell 614-512-1699

CARPET SALES

CARPET

Gray Saxony

270 sq.ft. w/6 lb Pad

$398.00

Other Carpet AvailableA

LVP Flooring

740-927-3504

Delivery & Inst. avail.

CLEANING

Looking for Mrs. Clean?

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dependable. 10% Seniorr

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CONCRETE

AJ’s Concrete,

Masonry

Good Work - Fair Prices

Block Foundations

Driveways • Sidewalks

Bobcat Grading

Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests.

614-419-9932

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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

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Specializing in Custom Colors &

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Including Remove & Replace

47 yrs exp & Free Est.

Licensed & Insured

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3/30 A

2/16 A/M

DRYWALL

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YWALL &

PLASTER REPAIR

Textured Ceilings

Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Call Randy

614-551-6963

Residential/Commercial - BIA

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IMPROVEMENTS

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Windows & Siding

Decks, Kitchens, Baths

Room Additions,

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Bsmt Waterproofing

Deal With Small Non-Pressure Co.

47 Yrs. Exp. - Refs. Avail.

Lic.-Bond-Ins.

2/16

A/M

Free Est. - Financing Avail.

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614-634-2244

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Install Hot Water Tanks,

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All Interior Remodels

Also Fencing &

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Free Est. ~ 18 Yrs. Exp.

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IMPROVEMENT

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Doors-Roofing-Soffit-

Fascia-Gutters-Trim

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Financing Available

Over 20 yrs exp. • Free Est.

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Owner & Operator

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3/30 A&M

3/30 A/M

3/30 A

HOME

MAINTENANCE

RETIRED - 42 Yrs Exp.

HOME REPAIRS

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FENCES * DECKS

MISC. REPAIRS

Call Joe - 614-778-1460

Complete Home Services

Interior/Exterior Painting

Laminate Floors

Windows•Doors•More

Plumbing Services

614-599-7299

20% off for Sr. Citizens

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

INFORMATION

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For This Ad In Our

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LANDSCAPING

LANDSCAPING

Spring is Coming!

Mulch • Edging

Spring Clean-up

Sealcoating Estimates

614-649-1200

LAWN CARE

PAUL’S RESIDENTIAL

LAWNCARE

Professional Service

Mowing, Trimming,

Edging, Cleanup

Call 614-565-5668

for a quick free quote

MOWER REPAIR

SMITHCO

EQUIPMENT

Mower Repair & Service

Most Makes & Models

Also Snowblowers

7271 National Rd. SW, Etna

740-927-8874

Classified Services

33/30 A

3/3 A&M

11/10 s/gp

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

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Call For A Free Phone Estimate

$100.00 For Any Small Drain

614-622-4482

30% OFF with AD

POWERWASHING

ABURTO

PRESSURE WASHING

Now taking Appts.

for Spring

•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

in your home. $49.95 all

work gtd. 614-890-5296

TREE SERVICES

Arbaugh

Tree Service

Deadwood Thinning

& Shaping of Trees

Removal &

Stump Grinding

Bucket Truck Service

614-837-1316

Free Estimates

3/30 A

3/30 A



FRESH

GROUND

BEEF

$

3 99

LB.

U.S.D.A Choice Beef

BONELESS

BOTTOM ROUND

RUMP ROAST

$

5 49

LB.

CHICKEN

DRUMSTICKS

OR THIGHS

$

1 99

LB.

CORNED

BEEF

BRISKET

$

4 99 LB.

LB.

PURNELL’S PORK

SPARE

RIBS

Frozen 10 lb. Box

$

11 95

PORK SHOULDER

BOSTON BUTT

ROAST

$

1 99

LB.

U.S.D.A Choice Beef

BONELESS

STEW

MEAT

$

5 99 LB.

WHOLEY

LAKE

PERCH

$

5 99

12 Oz.

BOB EVANS

SAUSAGE

PATTIES

$

6 99

40 Oz.

BALL PARK

BUNSIZE

15 Oz.

BEEF FRANKS

S5

BUDGET

$

TRETCHERS

6-PACK 1/2 LITERS

PEPSI

COLA 3/ $ 12 00

ALL VARIETIES OR $ 4 99 EACH

PREGO

PASTA SAUCE

DORITOS

2/ $ 6 00 4/ $ 3 00

24 Oz.

HUNT’S

SNACK PACK

JIFFY

CORN MUFFIN MIX

8.5 Oz.

VELVEETA OR KRAFT

SHELLS & CHEESE

2/ $ 8 00

OR $ 6 29 EACH

ZESTA

SALTINE CRACKERS

4/ $ 5 00 2/ $ 7 00 2/ $ 5 00 $

3 99

VELVET

ICE

CREAM

WOW!

48 Oz.

$

9 99

2/ $ 5 00 2/ $ 5 00

GHOST

ENGERY DRINKS

TOTINO’S

PIZZA ROLLS

16 Oz. 48.8 Oz.

12 Oz.

THOMAS

ENGLISH MUFFINS OR

BAGELS

4 Ct. 12-14 oz.

16 Oz. 13-20 Oz.

BUDGET

S5

$

TRETCHERS

DUTCH FARM

CHEESE SINGLES

SIMPLY DONE

FACIAL TISSUE WITH LOTION

2/ $ 3 00

65 Ct.

GREEN

RED

CABBAGE

POTATOES

79 ¢ $

LB. 2 99

3 LB. BAG

EXTRA LARGE

GREEN OR $

2 2/ $ 2 99

49 RED GRAPES

LB.

GREEN

PEPPERS

KB

BOLOGNA

$

2 99

LB.

PARTY SIZE

STORE MADE

SUPER SUB

$

11 99

SERVES 4

OUR OWN

STORE MADE $

3 99

SANDWICH SPREAD

LB.

GUGGISBERG

BABY SWISS

CHEESE

LB.

$

6 99

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

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