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Volunteers cleanup

the community

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle

More than 100 volunteers braved the chilly temperatures and

strong winds to make a difference in their community during

the Keep Grove City Beautiful Cleanup Day held on March 22.

Hosted by the Keep Grove City Beautiful Committee and the

Adopt-a-Park and Street families, the volunteers spent four

hours walking the city streets and removing hundreds of

pounds of litter found behind local businesses, in the public

right-of-way, and even retention ponds. Shown here dragging a

mini-refrigerator out of a popular gathering place for ducks and

geese is local resident John Smith. Smith, who is a member of

the Keep Grove City Beautiful board, said he has found many

interesting items while picking up trash but this was his first

mini-refrigerator discovery. Michael Murry (below) is full of

good cheer as he carries a bag full of trash to the collection

location. Find more photos of the cleanup at columbusmessenger.com.

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SWCS could lose

millions in state

budget proposal

By Dedra Cordle

Staff Writer

The South-Western City School District

may experience a significant reduction in

funding if the proposed state budget passes

without modifications.

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

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

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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

A Message from the Police Chief

April is 911 Education Month

advocates who

fought for the implementation

of the

Fair School Funding

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of being prepared in emergencies.

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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.

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

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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-to-late 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.

community events

Spring cleanup in Pleasant Twp.

Pleasant Township will host its annual

spring cleanup from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

April 25 and from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April

26 at 5373 Norton Road in Grove City.

Residents can drop off unwanted household

items for disposal. Hazardous waste

will not be accepted. For more information,

call the township at 614-620-3730 or visit

pleasanttownship.com.


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The City Beat

Grove City sets up annual review

process for marijuana retail shops

By Andrea Cordle

Grove City Editor

Grove City Council voted to place new

rules on businesses wishing to sell medical

and recreational marijuana.

To operate a marijuana retail establishment

in the area, one must go through an

extensive state licensing process and

obtain a special use permit from the city of

Grove City. At a recent meeting, the council

amended its original legislation to state

that the special use permits shall now be

subject to an annual review by the city’s

safety director to ensure the business is following

all state and city rules and regulations.

“The purpose of this is to better define

the annual review,” said councilwoman

Jodi Burroughs. “It’s like a liquor permit.

We go check for violations and give them

time to fix it before the license is taken

away.”

According to the legislation, the special

use permit would be revoked if the retail

establishment fails to maintain a license

with the state of Ohio. It could also be

revoked if the establishment violates any

of the city’s rules and regulations.

Last year, the council set its own rules

and regulations for cannabis dispensaries

that wish to operate in the city. City leaders

agreed to not only duplicate the state

guidelines but add a few more restrictions.

The city’s legislation states that no medical

and/or recreational marijuana retailer

shall be located within 500 feet, measured

from the boundary of the parcel, of an opioid

treatment center, a church, public

library, public playground, public park,

school, a childcare facility, and residential

properties. The residential component is

not part of the state law and was added

locally.

The city’s code also states that only two

dispensaries would be permitted to operate

in the area.

So far, two companies have applied to

EcoFest in Grove City

Celebrate Earth Day and help create a

healthier, more sustainable community

with Grove City’s EcoFest. The event will

be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 19 at the

Town Center Park, 3359 Park St.

This event highlights environmental

awareness and sustainable living. It features

interactive family activities and

exhibits with organizations and businesses

that promote environmental sustainability.

Visitors can also learn about pollinators

and participate in a community bike ride

with the city’s mayor.

For more information, visit grovecityohio.gov

or call 614-277-3058.

set up shop in Grove City. Shangri-La

Dispensary (Ohio Holistic Health) applied

for a special use permit to dispense

cannabis at the southeast corner of

Broadway and Southwest Boulevard. That

proposal was rejected. Council members

had concerns about the location. The

cannabis dispensary was also located within

500 feet of a multi-family use property.

The Ohio Cannabis Company applied

for a special use permit to operate at 1947

Stringtown Road, where China Bell is currently

located.

Even though most of the council voted to

waive the rules and approve the special use

permit for this company, Grove City Mayor

Richard “Ike” Stage vetoed the measure

due to the 500 feet rule.

The Ohio Cannabis Company filed a

new application for the same location. The

first reading of this legislation took place

during the March 17 council meeting.

“We really want to go there,” said Brian

Wingfield, with Ohio Cannabis Company.

“It’s a great location. It has good access. It

just checks so many boxes.”

In November 2023, Ohio voters

approved Issue 2, to legalize the cultivation,

processing, and retail sale of recreational

marijuana for those over the age of

21. In Grove City, 56 percent of voters supported

this state issue.

Despite the support, there is still opposition.

During the March meeting, Grove City

resident Keely Thomas said she was concerned

about bringing recreational drugs

into the city. She said Grove City has been

a conservative town and she would prefer

it to be kept that way.

“I don’t want to lose sight of morals in

this town,” said Thomas. “I’m asking you

(council) to think about the kids; to think

about families.”

The second reading a public hearing for

the special use permit for Ohio Cannabis

Company is scheduled for April 7 at 7 p.m.

at City Hall.

community events

Scioto Grove cleanups

Clear Creeks and Byways, an environmental

group that cleans local waterways,

is planning two cleanup events at Scioto

Grove Metro Park in Grove City.

Volunteers are needed to cleanup Mingo

Trail from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 5.

Volunteers can meet at the Hibbs Road

South canoe access area. There will also be

a cleanup event from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.

April 26 at 5172 Jackson Pike. Volunteers

can meet at the Hickory Picnic Area to

cleanup the REI Trail. After the cleanup,

there will be a cookout.

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Exercise can be beneficial in the treatment

of arthritis, say many doctors.

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

Wellness services for seniors

LifeCare Alliance provides a nurse at

First Presbyterian Church, 4227 Broadway

in Grove City, weekly to provide free foot

care and other wellness services for

seniors. To schedule an appointment or for

more information, call the wellness office

at 614-437-2878.

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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.

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Grove City to form health care grant committee

By Andrea Cordle

Grove City Editor

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afford generalized health care,” said Ted

Berry, Grove City councilman. “We’ve got

people serving us in our hotels, restaurants,

and our fast-food establishments

that can’t afford health care. These people

are left alone.”

Berry saw this problem and wanted to

do something about it. He proposed an idea

to create the Grove City Cares health care

grant pilot program. At a recent meeting,

Grove City Council discussed the idea and

decided to move forward with the program.

It was originally proposed to set aside

$75,000 from the general fund for the program,

but the council amended the legislation

to remove that dollar amount. The

council members want to form a committee

to examine an appropriate amount for the

program.

According to Berry, once formed, the

committee will work through program

specifics such as what income levels would

qualify for the program and how much the

city should appropriate for the grants.

The legislation states that a portion of

the city’s population earns less than

$30,000 a year, often making health care

unaffordable. This program would allow

qualifying low-income individuals to apply

for a grant to help purchase health insurance.

“Health care is essential to all citizens,”

said Berry. “My hope is that this program,

once fully designed, will set the example for

all communities to look for ways to assist

residents with basic health care needs.

Citizens cannot wait for the debate to continue

at the national and state level as they

are forced to pack emergency rooms for

basic care and go without prescription

drugs, dental, and mental health care.”

Those who qualify for the program

would have to provide proof of residency in

the city of Grove City’s corporation limits,

through a rental agreement and/or a utility

bill. They would also have to provide proof

of their income level through RITA income

tax records. The amounts of what they

would receive are still in question.

“There are a lot of nuances that need to

be worked out,” said Berry.

Grove City resident Ed Fleming, who

works in the insurance industry, addressed

the council and said while he appreciates

the intent of the program, he believes the

funding amount discussed would not go

very far for someone who has a chronic illness.

He suggested the committee review

Operation Medicine Drop

Dispose of expired and unwanted medications

at the anonymous and free

Operation Medicine Drop. The event will

be held Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to

2 p.m. at the Jackson Township Fire

Station, 3650 Hoover Road.

Prescription medications and over-thecounter

and pet medications in pill, powder

or patch form are accepted. Participants

are asked to place all medications in a

clear, sealed bag. Needles, lancets,

syringes, inhalers, aerosols, liquids,

creams and pastes are not accepted.

For additional information, call 614-

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creating a group captive, or an integrated

health care plan to pool employers from the

city. He said this could benefit the whole

community.

“You need to look at something bigger,”

said Fleming.

Councilwoman Melissa Anderson said

she would like the committee to provide

more research on the topic.

“I’m concerned that a $50 or $100

stipend isn’t even going to move the needle,”

she said.

City leaders also want to work with local

businesses on the grant program. Berry

said there are many businesses in the city

that rely on part-time help. He said the city

would accept donations from employers

who recognize the value of care being

offered under the program.

Regarding the committee to review the

Grove City Cares health care grant pilot

program, Berry said the city’s mayor would

make appointment recommendations to

council in the coming weeks. He expects

that it would take several months for the

committee members to put the details of

the program together and submit a budget

request to council.

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,

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-

Western Career Academy)

•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

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

college or workforce training programs.

For more information, visit

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Prescription drug disposal

The National Association of Drug

Diversion Investigators (NADDI) launched

a program to significantly reduce easy

access to outdated or no longer needed prescriptions.

These drugs are the target of theft by

people who have access to the medicine

cabinets of family and friends. America’s

12- to 17-year-olds have made prescription

drugs their number one substance of abuse,

and much of the supply is coming from the

medicine cabinets of their parents, grandparents

and friends. More adults recognize

the need to remove these substances from

the home.

The following Grove City pharmacies

accept anonymous disposal of medicines.

•CVS, 2565 London-Groveport Road

•Giant Eagle, 2173 Stringtown Road

•Meijer Pharmacy, 2811 London-

Groveport Road

•Wal-Mart Pharmacy, 1693 Stringtown

Road

Accepted items include prescription, pet

news and notes

and over-the-counter drugs including capsules,

pills, powders, herbs and vitamins in

the original packaging or a clear, sealed

bag.

To dispose of items not accepted, refer to

the United States Food and Drug

Administration guidelines at fda.gov.

Steadfast Food Pantry

The Steadfast Helping Hands Food

Pantry is open on Wednesdays from 3 to 6


p.m. by appointment only. The pantry is

located at 4500 Broadway in Grove City. To

set up an appointment, call 614-871-7445.

Free community meal

Bethel Lutheran Church, 4501 Hoover

Road in Grove City, will host a free community

meal every third Saturday of each

month. The food will be served from noon to

1 p.m. For more information, call the

church office at 614-875-0510.

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No Labels. Just Neighbors

Recently, the Ohio legislature made a bold decision to pass Senate Bill

1, which ended state-mandated. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs

in our colleges and universities.

I know this decision is controversial. And I know some are afraid. Afraid

that ending DEI means erasing people. Afraid that voices will be silenced.

Afraid that progress will be undone.

Let me speak directly to that fear: This is not about censure or erasure. It

is not about exclusion. It is about inclusion that transcends labels.

Because DEI has become a system that sorts us—by race, by gender, by

identity—creating a culture where we are defined by our categories instead

of our character. Where we look at each other’s faces instead of listening

to each other’s hearts.

That’s not real inclusion. That’s division with good intentions.

Now is the time for a new vision that moves us from division to unity. A

vision that believes in the power of people over programs. That believes

in true inclusion, not institutional separation.

I dare to believe that we can—and must—build a future where our

care for one another isn’t assigned or mandated but lived out in how we

treat each other every day.

A future rooted in this simple, powerful idea:

No labels. Just neighbors

It’s time to remove the labels.

We can do better. And we must do better. Because we are NEIGHBORS.

What’s good for your family is also good for my family. Mi casa es Su casa.

Your struggle is my struggle. Because we are ONE.

We are Ohioans. We are Americans. We are Neighbors.

The Bible teaches us to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. Therefore,

My success should uplift you, not leave you behind.

In the words of the late great Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Injustice

anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

And that’s what this moment demands—that we stop treating justice

as something to be distributed based on categories and start treating it

as a collective concern that we build together.

Ohio is not a place of boxes. We are a place of people. People with dreams,

fears, goals, and grit.

We are 11 million strong of white, Black, Latino, Asian, rural, urban, gay,

straight, immigrant, and native-born—and all of us belong here.

However, we do not need the DEI bureaucracy to prove that. We need

each other. We need classrooms that teach students to think, not conform.

We need universities that unify, not divide.

And we need a state that says: Your worth IS NOT based on your label—

it’s based on your humanity. While we cannot turn back the clock, we

can turn over the page. To move beyond artificial inclusion and into

something real. To move beyond mediocrity and into meritocracy. Something

that says: You don’t need a program to belong. You belong because

you’re human. Because you’re valued. Because you’re my neighbor.

This is not about doing less for some. It’s about building more for everyone—together.

As we end the era of “us versus them, let us walk forward as Ohioans, as

Americans, and most importantly, as Neighbors. Because in this house,

in this state, at this moment— There are No labels. Just Neighbors.

I call on all leaders to join me in a promise to Ohioans to make this commitment

to our communities, especially those of us with diverse districts,

that we will uplift all Ohioans and leave no one behind.

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

media for updates.

Michele Reynolds is a State Senator in Ohio Senate District 3, which covers

Madison County, Pickaway County, and parts of Franklin County

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Trying to understand the Canada goose

State investment needed to fight hunger

As our elected lawmakers work out Ohio’s next two-year budget,

they are considering cutting funding to pantries and food

banks helping our hungry neighbors. Real Ohioans are struggling

and now is not the time to cut state support for food banks and

take meals off people’s tables.

The need for food assistance in Mid-Ohio Food Collective’s 20-

county service area — including Franklin and Madison counties —

rose by 38 percent from 2022 to 2024. Last year was the busiest

ever in our 45-year history. How can that be? Simply put, we are

still living with the economy of the past few years. Wages rose

after the pandemic, but voters are still dealing with inflation.

Rent, utilities, and medicine cost more. The prices of groceries,

eggs, and meat have gone up. We hope things will improve soon,

letter to the editor


It’s been exhaustive research that’s taken years, but I’m now

prepared to announce my efforts have paid off with a startling scientific

breakthrough. The goal of my study was to gain a basic

understanding of the Canada goose. I accomplished that and more

when I finally cracked their communication codes. I’ll shortly

share the results via a deciphered conversation I recently listened

in on.

I should note, I also stumbled onto another potentially huge scientific

revelation from this study, it needs only a bit more research

before I can make another conclusive ground-breaking announcement.

But all signs point to my long-time contention that today’s

politicians have a direct lineage from the more civilized Canada

goose. They’re both considered to be an intolerable pest by society,

both strut and parade pompously about all day long, honking

worthless gibberish and hissing and bobbing their heads while

accomplishing nothing. Both then display indifference to the chaos

they’ve caused, fleeing the scene and leaving a mess for others to

clean up. It’s just a matter of time before I validate my theory

using data from the current inept Congress and latest invasion of

two-legged honking residents over at the local retention pond. The

only remaining sticking points are trying to rationalize why the

geese didn’t pass down their common sense, work ethic and better

manners to the politicians.

Back to today’s big news. I’ve been walking by fields and retention

ponds in our area for years. There’s rarely been a trip without

seeing Canada geese flocks either overhead, swimming, or strutting

everywhere. They’re always honking away, reminiscent of

what you might hear from a Congressional Hearing. My assumption

has always been they were trying to communicate with each

other, as opposed to the politicians who utilize hot air grandstanding.

But what were the geese saying? By analyzing the inflections

and pauses in their honks, I figured it out. On my last walk I was

able to confirm my findings by successfully decoding one of their

conversations. I documented it for my research and now share

with you. So, look up into the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a flock

of Canada geese….

“Halbert, we’ve been circling around this same stupid retention

pond for hours now. I’m hungry and getting dizzy and tired. We’ve

had more aborted landing attempts than a jet with flat tires in a

blizzard at O’Hare airport during rush hour. Are we ever going to

land?”

“Oh, quiet, Mabel. I’m leading this formation and I’ll decide

when we’ll land. Quit your complaining, find something else to

honk about. And stop your hissing at me and stay in formation!”

“And that’s another thing, Halbert. Why do we always have to

fly in a V formation? It’s boring, can’t we try something new for

once? How about a U or T formation for a change’ That’s it, a

Wing- T formation, I made a joke, get it Halbert?”

“Mabel don’t flatter yourself, that was bad. You know the

Grand Head Honker has designated we must always fly in a V formation.

It’s good for public relations, it

looks impressive to the people down

below. They all look up and think how Dave Burton

beautiful we are before we land and ruin

their lawns and sidewalks. We must respect and obey the Head

Honker’s rules.”

Any research study would be incomplete if I didn’t compliment

it with a few generalities, facts and observations about the Canada

goose. It’s hard to believe their future was in serious peril and

threatened at the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries due to

overhunting and loss of habitat. After legislation to protect them

and even efforts to reintroduce them to other areas, they’ve now

rebounded and are considered to be in the ‘Least Concern’ category

on the ICUN Red List of Threatened Species. I read it was estimated

there were between 4.2 million to over 5.6 million in 2015

and I estimate half of those are in the immediate area of that

retention pond I walk by. Management efforts have now reversed

from protecting them to having hunting seasons to help keep them

in check. Those efforts are obviously not working.

Canada geese are magnificent birds, beautiful to watch flying

the skies in their ‘V’ formations. I enjoy watching their gracefulness

as they land on water. They can fly 1,500 miles in just 24

hours with favorable wind conditions. They used to summer in

northern North America and then migrate to winter in the southern

U.S. and Mexico. Today, with a keen adaptation to a changing

landscape and environment, many just remain and winter much

farther north, as we all know in our central Ohio area.

As beautiful as they are, they’ve also become pests. I remember

seeing more than one race at Beulah Park where Canada geese

flew in front of the charging horses coming down the homestretch.

I’ve read where they caused accidents at other horse tracks. They

take over golf courses, airports, parks, lawns, parking lots, soccer

and softball fields, basically just about everywhere. I’ve even seen

them honking from rooftops. They have few predators, in our area,

predominantly just foxes and a few coyotes.

Now here’s an interesting, make that disgusting, fact - 50 geese

can produce two and a half tons of excrement in a year. After what

I’ve seen over at the retention pond, I’m not surprised. Tie that

into another fact being their average life span in the wild is 24

years. That’s a whole lot of years of excrement. Hmmm, just had a

thought. Another figure I should check against sessions of

Congress to see if that also ties together in my lineage theory?

The Canada geese have been pairing off for weeks. Nest building

will soon be commencing with 2 to 8 eggs in each nest. After a

25-28 day incubation period, hatchlings will soon be following protective

and aggressive hissing adults all over our area. They leave

the nest after just a day or two. They’re such amazing birds. What

a shame they’re such slobs.

Dave Burton is a guest columnist for the Columbus Messenger

Newspapers. He lives in Grove City.

but we know families are hurting now.

In the face of all those challenges, Ohioans are working harder

than ever. We meet caregivers every day who are working fulltime.

Many have multiple jobs. And for seniors, veterans, and disabled

people, working may not be an option. In 2024, three out of

four households we helped included at least one child or senior.

Now is the time for Ohioans to look out for each other, especially

with the federal government considering rolling back national

food programs. Please join me and Ohio’s hunger relief network in

asking our state lawmakers to do their part and restore support

for the food banks that have our neighbors’ backs.

Matt Habash

President/CEO

Mid-Ohio Food Collective

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Government Focus


Tax Time offers free services to qualifying county residents

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

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

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

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The Safari exhibit on exhibit in Grove City

The Awesome Gallery, in partnership with The

Awesome Company, a local screen-printing company

based in Grove City, that employs autistic adults, welcomes

Columbus-based neurodivergent artist Henry

Hondroulis to the gallery space this April.

The exhibit, titled The Safari will run from April 1

through April 26. An opening reception is set for April

5, from 1 to 3 p.m.

The event marks The Awesome Gallery’s fourth

show and offers a new view into the artistic visions of

neurodivergent and autistic artists. For Hondroulis,

art was a way to channel his attention-deficit/hyperactivity

disorder (ADHD) into a creative outlet, which

helped him through the bouts of depression and anxiety

he experienced during his freshman year of high

school. He started drawing and then fell in love with

painting.

“I’m heavily inspired by abstract and pop artists

like Basquiat, Warhol, and Lichtenstein,” said

Hondroulis. “I love learning and experimenting with

new techniques.”

During another challenging time in college,

Hondroulis was reminded how much art helps him and

how much it is a part of his self-identity.

“With my painting, I’m discovering more about

myself every day,” he said. “Through different animals,

intentional symbolism, color, and composition, I’ve

portrayed aspects of my recent journey. A journey that

I like to call The Safari.”

Jacquie Mahan, owner and founder of The

Awesome Company and The Awesome Gallery, is

inspired by her employees and the artists who share

their visions with the public.

“I am a huge fan of Henry as a person and of his artwork.

He is humble, deeply talented, and very openminded,”

she said. “You can see who Henry really is

through his artwork.”

The Awesome Gallery space is adjacent to The

Awesome Company, located at 3400 Southwest Blvd.

in Grove City.

More information can be found at www.theawesomegallery.com.

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These furry friends are available

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Onyx, 1, was part of a

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if you’re ready for a truly top-tier, world-class

cat, Ricky is waiting for you. Adopt him from

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Gunter is a 3-yearold

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Given his breed,

Gunter will need

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Charity is incredibly

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and loves to say hello

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Charity is happiest

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always keep you company, Charity just might

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Have you ever watched a movie and

wondered whether the writer had been

drunk when the idea for the script popped

into their head? That is what I could not

help but ask myself, over and over, when I

watched Alex Scharfman’s “Death of a

Unicorn.”

The premise for the writer-director’s

horror comedy is this: a harried father and

his sullen college-aged daughter go on a

weekend trip to a remote estate where his

wealthy employers live. Despite their

strained relationship, the dad hopes that

highlighting his bond with his daughter

will help him get a promotion and secure

their financial future. On their way to the

nature reserve, the distracted dad accidentally

kills a baby unicorn and sets off a

chain-reaction of immense human greed

and righteous anger from the mythical

beasts. See what I mean about the drunkenness?

This story totally sounds like

something you would dream up in an inebriated

state.

According to interviews conducted by

entertainment publications, Scharfman

was not inebriated while writing the script,

much to my surprise. He said he wrote the

screenplay because he wanted to do something

fun and different, all the while having

mythical beasts attack and kill

humans. I, for one, cannot argue with that

logic and I certainly cannot argue with the

end result. “Death of a Unicorn” is a movie

that should not work. It is just too weird

and crazy. And yet, against all odds and

reason, it does work. Among all of the

weirdness and craziness is a warm beating

heart, one that is not just there for the unicorns

to pull out of bodies with their teeth.

It’s full of humanity, just with a lot of horror

sprinkled throughout.

Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega star as

Elliot and Ridley Kintner, the aforementioned

father and daughter, both of whom

are still reeling from the death of Elliot’s

wife and Ridley’s mother prior to the

events of the film. Since her death, Elliot

has buried himself in work to try to fulfill a

promise to his late wife to “take care” of

their child, whereas all Ridley wants is for

her father to acknowledge their shared sorrow

— and perhaps to ease up on his newfound

obsession with money. When the film

begins, the strained father and daughter

are driving in the rental car through the

lush forest, arguing over Elliot’s role at the

company and the shadiness of his “family

first” employers who run a pharmaceutical

empire. With steam coming from both of

their ears, they are too distracted to see the

baby unicorn standing in the middle of the

road.

With purple blood oozing from its white

body, Elliot cannot believe what he is seeing.

“Is this an endangered species? Will I

go to jail for hitting it?” he asks dumbly. As

he stumbles around the road muttering to

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“Death of a Unicorn” sparkles with horror and humor

himself, Ridley sees that its horn is softly

glowing, almost as if it is regenerating.

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

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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

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.

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SWACO to expand

shrink wrap recycling

SWACO has partnered with the Ohio Clean Marinas program

to expand the Ohio Shrink Wrap Recycling Program to Franklin

County. The program is a partnership between Ohio Sea Grant

and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), and

works to recycle the plastic wrap that boat owners use to winterize

their boats.

SWACO is piloting the program at local Sizzle Marine - which

currently stores nearly 250 boats in the off-season - with the goal

of expanding the program to all Franklin County residents and

marinas in 2026.

Boat shrink wrap is plastic wrapped around a boat as a winterization

method to protect the boat against water, dirt or other

debris during off-season storage. It is one of the physically largest

examples of single-use plastic, weighing in at an average of 25

pounds per boat - the equivalent of more than 2,000 plastic grocery

bags. If not disposed of properly, the plastic can break down

and end up in rivers and lakes and consumed by marine life.

“We know that Franklin County is home to the highest number

of registered boaters in the entire state,” said Joe Lombardi,

SWACO’s executive director. “So we’re glad to be able to step up

and help expand this effort to recycle boat wrap in order to preserve

resources, protect our waterways, and keep plastic out of the

Franklin County landfill.”

More than 125 marinas and greenhouses have participated in

the Ohio Clean Marinas boat wrap recycling program across the

state in recent years, but the program still faces significant challenges,

particularly in the form of contamination at boat wrap collection

points. Nylon straps, necessary to secure the shrink wrap

during the off season, must be completely removed by boaters for

the material to be recyclable, and boat wrap with felt backing isn’t

recyclable at all. Despite these challenges, the Ohio Shrink Wrap

Recycling Program diverted more than 65,000 pounds of marine

shrink wrap away from landfills in 2024.

“We’re excited to see the Ohio Boat Shrink Wrap Program

expanding into central Ohio,” said Tracey Coe, Ohio clean marinas

coordinator for the Ohio River Basin. “This initiative has already

made a significant impact along Lake Erie and across the state,

and we look forward to continuing our efforts with SWACO to help

boaters reduce plastic waste and protect Ohio’s waterways.”

SWACO will monitor the success of this program as Sizzle

Marine begins to de-winterize the stored boats to learn how to best

support a larger boat wrap recycling program open to the public in

central Ohio in the years to come.

To learn more about Ohio’s Shrink Wrap Recycling Program,

how to properly prepare your boat wrap, and where you can recycle

the material, visit OhioDNR.gov/ShrinkWrap. For additional

information and resources about recycling in Franklin County,

visit RecycleRight.org.

news and notes

Rock & Roll exhibit at CML’s Main Library

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. From March 4 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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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

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

MAINTENANCE

RETIRED - 42 Yrs Exp.

HOME REPAIRS

SIDING * GUTTERS

FENCES * DECKS

MISC. REPAIRS

Call Joe - 614-778-1460

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

LANDSCAPING

LAWN CARE

PLUMBING

All About Drains & Plumb.

Will snake any small drain

$145. 614-778-2584

BLESSED

PLUMBING

Flat Rate Basis

All Work Guaranteed

614-863-4227

www.BlessedPlumbing.com

License #PL37705

CHRIS’

PLUMBING

“Plumbing & Drain Professional

That You Can Count On”

24 Hrs., 7 Days/Week

No Overtime Charges

24 Yrs. Exp. in Plumbing &

Drain Cleaning Field

Call For A Free Phone Estimate

$100.00 For Any Small Drain

614-622-4482

30% OFF with AD

Classified Services

4/27 A

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

4/27 A/M

33/30 A

SANTIAGO’S

LANDSCAPING

Spring is Here!

Mulch • Edging

Spring Clean-up

Sealcoating Estimates

614-649-1200

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

5/11 A&M

4/27 A

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

Book Now for Spring

•Homes •Roofs •Gutters

•Driveways •Sidewalks

•Parking Lots

Quality • Free Estimates

Competitive Prices

614-927-8968

INFORMATION

ONLY

$50.00

For This Ad In Our

West & Grove City

For Info Call

272-5422

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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