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Sprucing up
Westgate Park
Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle
The Friends of Westgate Park hosted their first spring cleanup
of the season on March 29. For more than an hour, over a dozen
volunteers cleaned out the flower beds and rain gardens to
make way for all of the beautiful flowers that will soon be popping
out of the ground. Pictured here getting ready to hack
away at dead foliage with a pair of very sharp hedge shears is
Dheeman Siad. The local resident said she joined Friends of
Westgate Park because she loves making a difference in her
community. The non-profit organization will host a mulching
event on April 26 at 9 a.m. in conjunction with Earth Day activities.
They will also begin holding their bi-monthly Work Day
sessions at the park starting on May 17. For more information
on upcoming events, visit the Friends of Westgate Park
Facebook page.
Ric Brandel (bottom right) does his part to make the flower
beds more appealing.
Below, the Friends of Westgate Park work to beautify the park.
More photos can be found at columbusmessenger.com.
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By Dedra Cordle
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Gov. Mike DeWine’s proposed state
budget calls for the allocation of $23.4 billion
in education funding, which includes
the final implementation of the fair school
funding formula developed in 2017.
However, under the school funding budget
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Nature Preserve
State awards grant to establish a nature
preserve on the westside Page 3
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proposal, more than half of the state’s public schools
would see a reduction in funding. The projected loss for
South-Western City Schools would be approximately
$11 million over the next two fiscal years.
District Treasurer Hugh Garside said a funding
reduction at that level would be “a pretty big obstacle
to overcome.”
During the March 17 board of education meeting,
Garside said he would be addressing his concerns over
the proposed budget with state lawmakers. The legislators
will have until the end of June to finalize the
budget.
Garside said one of his primary concerns with the
proposed school funding budget is that it uses data
from fiscal year 2022 and does not account for years of
inflation. He said he is also concerned that it will force
the district to come back to property taxpayers for
levies to make up for budget shortfalls. South-Western
City Schools has not asked voters to approve a new
operating levy since 2009.
“We promised at the time that we would stay off the
ballot for four years,” he said. “It is now 2025 and we
have not gone back to our public for more operating
dollars. I am proud to say we have worked really hard
for that, being good stewards of our dollars, and really
trying to work with our stakeholders to make sure we
are providing a good education at a good price. That is
something we are really proud of and it is something
we want to keep that way for as long as we can.”
Garside has been the treasurer of the district for 23
years. He has been involved with the Ohio Association
of School Business Officials (OASBO) for most of his
tenure and has served on the organization’s education
finance committee. Garside was among the hundreds
of school leaders and advocates who fought for the
implementation of the Fair School Funding Plan
(FSFP). He called it one of their “greatest accomplishments.”
The FSFP, which was developed in 2017 and put
into place four years later, aimed to create a more equitable
and constitutional funding system by basing
state funding on a variety of cost sets, or factors, which
include student/teacher ratios, enrollment, demographics,
and assessed property tax values and
income. Under the four fiscal years that the funding
for the FSFP has been phased-in, the district has
received roughly 60 percent of its revenue from the
state. This amounts to approximately $100 million
annually. If the proposed state budget passes without
adjusting those cost sets from fiscal year 2022 to reflect
the current cost sets, the state funding share for the
district would go down to 42 percent.
“That is a pretty big shift from state to local,” said
Garside.
Garside said he believes in the FSFP and wants to
see it fully implemented for all public schools for the
next two fiscal years.
“The formula does not always work in our advantage
all the time, but we signed onto the FSFP because
we thought it was a good plan,” he said. “I have really
been a proponent of it — I think it is fair, it is equitable,
and it is something we can count on and plan for.
“Right now, with (the state) not updating the cost
sets, it’s really not something we counted on and
planned for, so we are working to try to get some
things done.”
Garside said the district will continue to “beat the
bushes” and lobby lawmakers to get something “more
equitable” in place.
According to state budgetary data, updating the
school funding cost sets to current levels would add
approximately $1 billion to the state budget.
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Mark Sigrist, a Grove City High School alum, former
Grove City council member, and current state representative
for District 10, was in attendance at the
March 17 board meeting. He was there to encourage
the community to speak out against the proposed state
budget, which he says will have “long-lasting consequences
for the district and Ohio’s future.”
“If we don’t act now, this gap will directly impact
the quality of education, strain our communities and
administration, and have long-lasting consequences
for our district and Ohio’s future. South-Western City
Schools operates efficiently — well below the state average
for per-student costs — and we can’t absorb these
cuts.”
He said the state has relied too heavily on local
property taxes — the Ohio Supreme Court ruled this
overreliance unconstitutional in 1997 — and worries
taxpayers would not be able to stomach operating
levies to make up for state funding cuts.
“Public education is an investment in Ohio’s future
— over 90 percent of Ohio’s children attend public
schools,” he said. “If we can’t influence the state to
increase our state budgeted amount for inflation, we’ll
face painful budget cuts, which will harm our district
services and force us to cut vital programs and sports.
We likely will need to consider placing a school tax levy
on the ballot, and we know all too well that no one
inside or outside this room has an appetite right now
for school levies.”
He encouraged the community to be “as vocal as
possible” while lawmakers consider the proposed
school funding budget.
“We cannot let the state shift the school financial
burden to local taxpayers,” he said. “If we don’t act, the
state’s funding share for South-Western will drop to its
lowest level in decades, worsening economic inequality
across Ohio.”
South-Western City School advocate and parent
Chandra Fredrick also spoke at the meeting on the
state budget proposal. She encouraged the board to
draft and pass a resolution to show their support for
the FSFP. She also encouraged the board to allow the
district to rejoin a lawsuit challenging the EdChoice
voucher program. DeWine’s proposed state budget
calls for the allocation of $2.4 billion for the state’s five
voucher programs over the next two fiscal years, which
is a 16.5 percent increase over current funding.
She said the board, the administration, and the
community must work together to “fight on behalf of
South-Western City Schools.”
“Our kids deserve a united coalition that puts politics
aside to do what is right for our kids in our community,”
said Fredrick.
Board president Chris Boso said that is something
they can all agree upon.
“I don’t think there isn’t one member of this board
that isn’t worried about what is going on in the
Statehouse,” he said. “We are backing trying to get
(those finances) put back in. This is something we can
all come together on and agree that we need to implement
this fair funding.”
The proposed state budget, or House Bill 96, is currently
being considered by the House. Those hearings
will continue until mid-to-late April, when they will
unveil their amendments and pass the legislation. The
Senate will then hold its own hearings until mid-tolate
June and make its own changes. Finally, a special
committee composed of members of both chambers will
iron out the final details and present the state budget
to Gov. DeWine. The Governor must sign the state
budget by midnight on June 30.

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Community Focus
Westside nature preserve receives funding
By Dedra Cordle
Staff Writer
The Columbus Recreation and Parks
Department has been awarded a state
grant to establish a new nature preserve on
the westside.
The Ohio Public Works Commission has
recently announced a funding allocation of
over $686,000 to the department for the
conservation of a densely wooded area situated
along Eakin Road and Whitethorne
Avenue.
“We are extremely excited to receive the
grant funding for this project,” said recreation
and parks spokesperson Kerry
Francis. “This was a crucial step to be able
to acquire these 48 acres in the Hilltop
community.”
The new nature preserve will be named
Whitethorne Woods. The development of
the area will be limited. The planned scope
of the project will involve the removal of
invasive species, the planting of native
trees, and potentially the creation of trails
and walkways.
The city department has wanted to
establish a new nature preserve on the
westside for years. Francis said this project
was an important undertaking in their
effort to preserve remaining forested land.
“Our mission is to protect significant
natural resources in the city, which
includes trying to preserve large remaining
forested land wherever possible,” she said.
“This property is the last significant large
stand of woodland in the Hilltop community.”
The initial phase of the Whitethorne
Wood Nature Preserve project is slated to
begin later this spring with the department
Blood drives on the westside
The American Red Cross will host a
blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 9 at
the Hilltop YMCA, 2879 Valleyview Drive.
There will also be a blood drive from 8:30
a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 14 at OhioHealth
Doctors Hospital, 5131 Beacon Hill Road in
Columbus. To book a time to give blood or
platelets, visit redcrossblood.org.
Free lunch at Hilltop Methodist
The United Hilltop Methodist Church
will host a free community lunch every
Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is
located at 99 S. Highland Ave.
Hilltop Legal Clinic
The Legal Aid Society of Columbus will
host a Hilltop Legal Clinic every Monday
from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Columbus
Metropolitan Library Hilltop Branch, 511
S. Hague Ave. in Columbus. A legal aid
attorney will be available to answer questions
regarding landlord and tenant issues,
around the westside
performing a site inventory and analysis.
The goal of that initial phase will be to
determine what scale of public access and
development is appropriate for the site.
The department also plans to engage with
the community throughout the process.
Recreation and parks department officials
believes that having a new nature
preserve in the city will be a benefit to the
community.
“Access to recreation and greenspaces is
beneficial to residents’ physical and emotional
well-being,” said Francis. “This project,
supported by the grant, would protect
the largest remaining woodland natural
area in the Greater Hilltop. The site is surrounded
by dense, older neighborhood
development, and over 6,500 residents live
within 10 minutes of the property.”
The department’s initiative to create a
new nature preserve was not the only local
project to receive funding that would benefit
the westside community. The Ohio
Public Works Commission also announced
that a $1.3 million grant was awarded to
Prairie Township for the Hellbranch
Preserve project.
The grant funding will allow the township
to acquire a 57.26-acre tract of land
that is surrounded by residential developments
and agricultural fields and is adjacent
to the Prairie Township Sports
Complex.
According to the township, the space
will be dedicated to passive recreation with
a greater goal of connecting visitors, especially
children, with nature.
Administrator James Jewell expressed
the township’s enthusiasm regarding
future developments of the area.
“Prairie Township is excited to acquire
public benefits, consumer debt, and family
law. To receive free advice, you must have
a gross household income below 200 percent
of the Federal Poverty Level. For more
information, call Legal Aid at 614-241-
2001.
Free legal advice
at Westland Library
The Legal Aid Society of Columbus will
offer free legal advice the third Tuesday of
each month at the Westland Area Library,
4740 West Broad St. Representatives will
be on hand from 4 to 6 p.m. to discuss noncriminal
legal matters like health benefits,
medicare, and landlord issues. For more
information, call 614-878-1301.
Free Sunday Breakfast
Glenwood Methodist Church, located at
2833 Valleyview Drive in Columbus, is
hosting free breakfast for the community
every Sunday from 8 to 9:30 a.m. All are
welcome.
this property,” said Jewell. “As a member
of the Big Darby Accord, Prairie Township
can achieve one of the goals of the Accord
by preserving this land.
“We will be offering the residents an
opportunity to enjoy the property by providing
nature trails. This property can also
be used as an outdoor classroom for the
students at Alton Hall Elementary School.”
The Columbus Recreation and Parks
grant and the Prairie Township grant was
awarded through the Clean Ohio
Conservation Program’s Clean Ohio
Conservation Fund. It is a part of the Clean
Ohio program, which was established by
voters in 2008. The Clean Ohio program is
dedicated to acquiring and preserving natural
areas, enhancing river and stream corridors,
and protecting Ohio’s natural heritage.
Three other environmental projects in
the county were also awarded grants under
the program. They include two projects
with the Columbus and Franklin County
Metro Parks for acquisition of land near
the Big Darby Watershed and Georges
Creek, and another city grant for the Cooke
Woods Preservation Project. More than
$4.9 million in funding was awarded to
these five initiatives for fiscal year 2025.
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This new vehicle will be equipped with
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well as interactive technology. CML staff
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“We are grateful to Battelle for this special
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The pop-up library is expected to make
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CML adding pop-up library
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enhancement of CML’s Summer Reading
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of a new author series for children
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This gift was made possible through the
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Mother’s Cove honored
The Mother’s Cove was recently honored by members of Alpha Kappa Alpha
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receiving the 2025 Empower Our Families Award from members of AKA along with
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Many people think of growing older in a
negative light.
Although there are some side effects of
aging that one may wish to avoid, people
may find that the benefits of growing older
outweigh the negatives.
Seniors are a rapidly growing segment
of the population. With so many people living
longer, it’s time to celebrate the perks
of getting older rather than the drawbacks.
Here are some benefits to growing old.
•Higher self-esteem: The insecurities of
youth give way as one ages, and older people
have less negativity and higher selfesteem.
Qualities like self-control and
altruism can contribute to happiness.
•Financial perks: Seniors are entitled to
discounts on meals, museum entry fees,
movies, and other entertainment if they’re
willing to disclose their ages. Discounts are
available through an array of venues if one
Wellness and foot care
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the Prairie Township Community Center
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speaks up. Seniors also can enjoy travel
perks, with slashed prices on resorts, plane
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2480 West Broad St.,Columbus, OH 43204
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Easter Sunday, April 20 Includes
7:00 a.m. Sunrise Service
at Westgate Park
8:00 a.m. Breakfast at
Hillcrest Baptist Church
Traditional Easter Service
10:15 am
EASTER EGG HUNT
SATURDAY, APRIL 19th - Starts at 9 a.m.
CW CHURCH
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Free Fresh Pancakes 9am
Bible Story during Breakfast
Egg Hunt following Breakfast
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Tax Time offers free services to qualifying county residents
What’s Your E? at GCHS
I Know I Can is hosting What’s Your E?
Week from April 28 through May 2 at
Grove City High School, located at 4665
Hoover Road in Grove City.
This initiative will feature an event dedicated
to each pathway that students may
consider after graduation: Enroll (two-year
college, four-year university, trade school,
With the annual tax filing deadline
quickly approaching, Franklin County is
raising awareness about free tax preparation
services available to thousands of residents.
During their general session last
week, the Franklin County Board of
Commissioners highlighted the Tax Time
program, which serves low- to moderateincome
households.
Earlier this year, the commissioners
approved a contract between the Franklin
County Department and Family Services
and the United Way of Central Ohio, providing
$75,000 in funding for Tax Time, a
coalition of nonprofit, business, and government
partners that aims to help residents
maximize their returns, avoid preparation
fees, and build wealth.
“As a former Tax Time volunteer, I have
seen firsthand the tremendous impact this
program has on our community,” said
board president Erica Crawley. “This initiative
not only empowers our residents to
maximize their tax returns, ensuring they
receive every dollar they are entitled to,
but it also safeguards them from costly and
potentially predatory tax preparation services
that can take advantage of those who
may not be aware of their options.”
Tax Time brings together the United
Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
(VITA) program and AARP’s Tax
technical school), Enlist (armed forces), or
Employ. All events will be open to students
across all grade levels. Below is the schedule
of events:
•Monday, April 28: College Expo (20 colleges
and universities will participate)
•Tuesday, April 29: Career/Trade Fair
•Wednesday, April 30: South-Western
City School District Hiring Expo (South-
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Counseling for the Elderly program under
one comprehensive initiative. This tax season,
residents can access free tax preparation
services both in person and virtually at
multiple locations across Franklin County.
“We encourage all residents to take full
advantage of this service,” said commissioner
John O’Grady. “Every effort has
been made to ensure accessibility, whether
you prefer to meet with volunteers in person
or simply find virtual support more
convenient.”
Tax Time has prepared and processed
more than 189,000 tax returns since its
inception in 2007. Tax Time’s IRS-certified
volunteers prioritize helping families claim
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•Thursday, May 1: Recruiter Day
•Friday, May 2: Senior Honors
Assembly
Currently in its 36th year, I Know I Can
serves more than 30,000 students from
Columbus City Schools, Reynoldsburg City
Schools, South-Western City School
District and Whitehall City Schools. It
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their full refunds.
“Ensuring that every eligible resident
can access free, high-quality tax preparation
is a vital step toward financial empowerment,”
said commissioner Kevin Boyce.
“Tax Time helps families keep more of their
hard-earned money, avoid costly fees, and
claim the credits they deserve. This program
is about strengthening financial
futures and safeguarding economic stability
for all our neighbors.”
Households earning less than $67,000
last year are eligible for free preparation
services. Residents can learn more and
sign up for appointments by calling 211 or
visiting liveunitedcentralohio.org/tax-time.
helps students explore college and career
paths, guides students through college
admissions and financial aid, provides
scholarships and grants, and supports students
after high school as they navigate
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St. John Evangelical
Lutheran Church
2745 W. Broad St., Cols., OH
PALM SUNDAY, April 13
Sunday School - 9:00 a.m.
Worship Service - 10:00 a.m.
MAUNDY THURSDAY, April 17
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GOOD FRIDAY, April 18
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EASTER SUNDAY, April 20
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Westgate United Methodist Church
61 S. Powell Ave., Columbus, OH - 614-274-4271
April 17 - Maundy Thursday
combined worship at Glenwood UMC 6:30 p.m.
April 18 - Good Friday Service combined
worship at Parkview UMC 6:30 p.m.
April 20 - Easter Sunday Service at
Westgate UMC 9:00 a.m.
www.westgateumc.org
Parkview UMC
Across from
Westgate Park
Good Friday, 4-18, 6:30 pm
Tenebrae Service
Easter Sunday, 4-20
10:15 am
344 S. Algonquin Ave.
Columbus
Westminster Presbyterian
Church, PC(USA)
222 Schoolhouse Lane, Columbus
(across from Prairie Lincoln Elementary School)
www.westminstercolumbus.org
Pastor John Carlisle
Maundy Thursday Service, April 17, 5:00 pm
Easter Service, April 20, 10:30 am
both services will include Holy Communion
“a church of many doors valuing the sacred worth of each person.”
2833
Valleyview Dr.
(c
corner of Hague & Va
alley
yview)
(614) 274-8469
Glenw
wood Website: thegumc.org
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wood Email: glenw
woodchu
urch@att.net
PASTOR KEVIN ORR
You are invited
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday April 12th at 10:00 AM
Ages Preschool - 5th grade
This event will be held “Rain or Shine”
1100 S. Hague Ave
Crossroads United Methodist Church
Maundy Thursday Service
Thursday, April 17th, at 6:30 P.M.
2833 Valleyview Drive
Glenwood United Methodist Church
Good Friday Service
Friday, April 18th, at 6:30 P.M.
344 S Algonquin Ave
Parkview United Methodist Church
Galloway Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church (USA)
6191 Hall Road, Galloway 43119
www.gallowaypresbyterianchurch.org
614-878-5015
Palm Sunday, April 13 th , 10:45 a.m.
Maundy Thursday Service, April 17 th
with Communion, 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday Service, April 18 th , 12 noon
Easter Service w/Communion &
Special Music - “does Easter matter?”
Sunday, April 20 th
Thom M. Shuman, Pastor
Alex Toth, Musical Director
Services also on our YouTube Channel
Grace of God Lutheran Church
1000 Demorest Rd., Columbus, OH 43204
614-274-6066
Easter Egg Hunt and Dinner - Tuesday, April 15th
Childrens Friendly Dinner - 6:00 p.m.
Egg Hunt and Program 6:30 p.m. Toddler-5th Grade
Palm Sunday Weekend April 12th Saturday at 4:00 p.m. &
April 13th Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Maundy Thursday April 17th Communion at 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday Service April 18th at Noon
Saturday Easter Vigil Service April 19th 4:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday Services April 20th 8:00 a.m. Traditional Service
Easter Celebration April 20th 11:30 a.m.
Maranatha Deliverance Tabernacle and Grace of God
Easter Breakfast will be served from 8:30-10:30 a.m. freewill offering
United Methodist Church
775 Galloway Rd.
Galloway, OH 43119
614-878-4530
www.wherefriendsaremade.org
Easter Egg Hunt
April 12, 2025 at 10 am
Maundy Thursday - “Is It I?” Drama
April 17, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Good Friday Service
April 18, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Easter Sunday Services
April 20, 2025
9:00 am - Contemporary Service
Free Pancake Breakfast
10:30 am - Traditional Service

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West - 2 BR, Liv, Din, Kit,
Private Balcony, Porch,
Month-to-Month Rent-$975,
Deposit $975. No pets.
License, Realtor
Unique Realty Consultants
614-226-6767
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.
614-272-5422 CEMETERY LOTS
Two Sunset Cemetery
Plots. West half Lot 346/
section 20 - $6500. Text
614-214-1699 or email
masonrodgers1@att.net
Oak Grove Cemetery
2 - side-by-side grave
plots, Sect K Lots 84 & 85
$500 each. Contact Chris
at 614-327-9352
GREAT PRICE!
Two side-by-side plots at
Franklin Hill Memory Gardens.
Call for pricing-614-778-3240
USED VEHICLES
2012 Chevy Cruze, silver,
needs transmission work.
54,000 mi. Clean well kept.
$3500 OBO. 614-746-0273
BLACKTOP
AGM OHIO
SEALCOATING
Free Estimates
Cell 614-512-1699
SANTIAGO’S
Sealcoating & Services LLC
Quality Materials Used
SPRING IS HERE!
Driveway Seal & Repair!
Top Seal Cracks!
Reidential & Commercial
Mulching, Edging
& Clean-ups
“Ask for whatever you need”
BBB Accredited
4/27
FULLY INSURED A&M
Call or text for Free Est.
614-649-1200
CONCRETE
CITY WIDE
CONCRETE &
ASPHALT
Blacktop & Concrete
Licensed/Bonded
Quality Work
Competitive Prices
Since 1981
Call Craig Lantz
Local Resident
614-374-6217
citywideasphaltand
construction@gmail.com
BBB A+ Accredited Contractor
Grove City Chamber of Commerce Member
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
See Us On Facebook
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concrete.com
INFORMATION
4/13
W/GC
4/13 A/M
CONCRETE
www.hastingsnsons.com
Driveways & Extensions
Patio & Walkways,
Porches & Steps,
Garage/Basement Floors
Hot Tub/Shed Pads,
Stamped/colored concrete
Sealing of new &
existing concrete.
FREE ESTIMATES
Contact Adam
614-756-1754
hastingsandsons.
columbus@gmail.com
AJ’s Concrete,
Masonry
Good Work - Fair Prices
Block Foundations
Driveways • Sidewalks
Bobcat Grading
Bonded-Ins. • Free Ests.
614-419-9932
DRYWALL
DRYW
YWALL &
PLASTER REPAIR
Textured Ceilings
Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Call Randy
614-551-6963
Residential/Commercial - BIA
FENCING
EAZY FENCE
Chain Link - Wood
ALSO INSTALL MAILBOXES
No Job Too Big or Small
All Repairs ~ Free Est.
Insured. 614-670-2292
GUTTERS
Dave’s Gutter Serv.
Cleaned, Repaired, Installed,
Gutter Covers & Drains.
614-871-2193/614-205-9057
Low Price-Great Service
5 & 6” Seamless gutters,
covers, siding, gutter clng.
Bill 614-306-4541
INFORMATION
LOOK TO
THE PROFESSIONALS
IN OUR
SERVICE DIRECTORY
For Service
“That Is Out Of This World”
4/27 A
3/30 A&M
HOME
IMPROVEMENTS
KLAUSMAN HOME
IMPROVEMENT
Siding-Windows-
Doors-Roofing-Soffit-
Fascia-Gutters-Trim
Earn FREE Seamless
Gutters with Siding Over
1000 Sq. Ft.
FREE Shutters with
Soffit & Trim
EPA Certified
Member of BBB
Financing Available
Over 20 yrs exp. • Free Est.
Licensed-Bonded-Insured
Owner & Operator
James 614-419-7500
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
SLAGLE
HOME REMODELING
Baths, Kitchen,
Plumbing and Electrical.
All your Handyman needs
No Job too Big or Small
Over 30 Yrs. Exp. Lic.-Bond-Ins.
Jerry
614-332-3320
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
HOME
MAINTENANCE
PLUMBING
All About Drains & Plumb.
Will snake any small drain
$145. 614-778-2584
CHRIS’
PLUMBING
“Plumbing & Drain Professional
That You Can Count On”
24 Hrs., 7 Days/Week
No Overtime Charges
24 Yrs. Exp. in Plumbing &
Drain Cleaning Field
Call For A Free Phone Estimate
$100.00 For Any Small Drain
614-622-4482
30% OFF with AD
BLESSED
PLUMBING
Flat Rate Basis
All Work Guaranteed
614-863-4227
www.BlessedPlumbing.com
License #PL37705
Classified Services
4/27 A
4/27 A/M
4/6
SW/W
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.
4/13
A/M
Free Est. - Financing Avail.
Member BBB Of Cent. OH
O.C.I.E.B. ID #24273
614-419-3977
or 614-863-9912
Complete Home Services
ROOF SPECIAL
Interior/Exterior Painting
Laminate Floors
Windows•Doors•More
Plumbing Services
614-599-7299
20% off for Sr. Citizens
HANDYMAN SERVICES
614-235-1819
LANDSCAPING
SANTIAGO’S
LANDSCAPING
Spring is Here!
Mulch • Edging
Spring Clean-up
Sealcoating Estimates
614-649-1200
LAWN CARE
Rodney’s Lawn Care
Excellent Lawn
Care Service
Free Est.
614-571-3385
SOWERS LAW N CARE
Mowing-mulching-trimming
Sping cleanup-614-397-0566
LAWN MOWER
REPAIR
TREMONT
MOWER REPAIR
4/13
We service W/GC
Electric & Gas Powered
Lawn Equipment
614-357-6204
33/30 A
5/11 A&M
4/27 A
PLASTERING
Plaster & Stucco
NEW AND
REPAIR
Established 1917
Geo. F. Neff & Co.
614-274-5629
POWERWASHING
MRS. POWERWASH
Any house wash $149+tax
Single deck $69+tax
2 Tier deck $99+tax
Best Wash in Town
Over 45,000 washes
Ashley 614-771-3892
ABURTO
PRESSURE WASHING
•Homes •Roofs •Gutters
•Driveways •Sidewalks
•Parking Lots
Quality • Free Estimates
Competitive Prices
614-927-8968
ROOFING
ROBINSON ROOFING
&REPAIRS
30 yrs exp. Lifetime Cols
Resident. Reas. Rates.
Dennis Robinson
614-330-3087, 732-3100
RETIRED
ROOFER
BBB “A+” Rating
All Types of Roof Repairs
• New Roof Installation
• Flashing
• Chimneys Rebuilt
• Flat Roof Specialist
• Roof Replacement
avail. upon request
All Work Guaranteed
614-352-7057
retired-roofer.com
Free Estimates
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
4/27 A&M
3/16 W/SW
4/27 A

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REEL DEAL
Continued from page 9
Upon touching the horn, her mind is transported
to magical land à la the nebulous
scene in the underappreciated 1997 science
fiction movie “Contact.” But before she can
further explore this wondrous place, she is
awakened by her father, who is beating the
baby unicorn with a tire iron to “ease its
suffering” so it can officially pass on to the
otherworld.
Fearing that he will definitely lose his
promotion for causing the death of a unicorn,
Elliot tries to keep this accident a
secret from the Leopolds. Despite the fact
that company founder and family patriarch
Odell (Richard E. Grant) is days away from
succumbing to liver cancer, he is sharp
enough to realize that something is deeply
bothering his “favorite attorney.” When he
does discover what has occurred, however,
he does what the immensely wealthy do; he
tries to turn a profit from the incident,
especially since it was discovered that the
unicorn has magical abilities. Much like
the accident that took place at the start of
the film, this action sets off another chain
reaction that brings bloodthirsty adult unicorns
to their front door.
The horror comedy has a lot going for it,
especially those killer — and completely justified!
— unicorns, but the film succeeds
entirely on the father-daughter chemistry
of Rudd and Ortega, who form a believably
damaged family unit, and the comedic performances
of Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, and
Anthony Carrigan, who plays Odell’s dimwitted
son Shepard, Odell’s boozy wife
Belinda, and Griff, the family’s put-upon
butler, respectively. Whenever the film
stumbles, which increases throughout the
final act, one of these five actors dependably
delivers a joke with precision, or lands
an emotional beat that carries the film to
its next moment. It is the sheer likeability
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of this cast that powers the film to its crazy
finale.
Despite a few tonal misgivings — the
film tries to dip its toes into social satire
with the Leopolds, who are a thinly veiled
take on the Sackler family who owned
Purdue Pharma — “Death of a Unicorn”
delivers on a good concept with good acting
and good special effects for the mythical
beings. It’s not perfect but if you ever wanted
to see a mash-up of “Jurassic Park” and
“Cocaine Bear,” this movie will be a feast
for your eyes, heart, and mind. Grade: B+
Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer
and columnist.
Business Spotlight
Support your Small Businesses in your community -
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
All work guaranteed
www.Blessed Plumbing.com
Bill Dempsey, Owner: 614-863-4227 614-204-5156 • OH #37705
Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm • Please leave a message if we do not answer.
License #PL37705
Roofing • Siding • Gutters • Gutter Protection and Repairs
NEED HELP WITH...
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repair or installation?
We offer affordable pricing and years of experience!
RANDY
614-551-6963
KINGSTON
LANDSCAPE LLC
SPECIALIZING IN: Residential/Commercial Lawn Care
• Landscape Maintenance And Design • Spring & Fall Clean-Up
• Hard Scaping & Patio Design
WE ARE YOUR FULL SERVICE LANDSCAPE COMPANY
CALL US FOR A FREE ESTIMATE
740.642.8051
LANDSCAPING IS MORE AFFORADABLE THAN YOU THINK
CITY WIDE ASPHALT & CONCRETE
Blacktop & Concrete
Licensed/Bonded - Quality Work - Competitive Prices - Since 1981
Call Craig Lantz - 614-374-6217
Local Resident
citywideasphaltandconstruction@gmail.com
BBB A+ Accredited Contractor
Grove City Chamber of Commerce Member
GALLION
CUSTOM CONCRETE LLC
Specializing in Custom Colors &
Custom Designs of Concrete
Including Remove & Replace.
47 Years Exp. & Free Estimate Licensed & Insured
Reputation Built On Quality
614-875-8364 614-419-7721
See Us On Facebook www.gallioncustomconcrete.com
MRS POWERWASH
Any House Wash - $199 + Tax
Single Deck - $79 + Tax
2 Tier Deck - $109 + Tax
Best Wash
in Town!
Over 57,000 Washes
614-771-3892
This space could
be yours!
Call Doug Henry
614-272-5422
doughenry@columbusmessenger.com