Madison Messenger - December 2nd, 2018

Madison-Plains • pages 10-11 

Shekinah • page 11 

West Jefferson • pages 12-13 

WINTER SPORTS REPORT 

London • pages 14-15 

Jonathan Alder • pages 16-18 

Southeastern • pages 19-20 

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December 2, 2018 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXIV No. 2 

Now Taking Reservations for 

HOLIDAY PARTIES 

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TAVERN 

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Turkey, ham and all the fixings for over 500 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

What makes for a good Thanksgiving 

meal? Is it the turkey and gravy? The 

mashed potatoes and stuffing? The rolls and 

butter? Or better yet, the assortment of 

pies? 

If you’re thinking about what is on and 

to the side of the plate, perhaps all of those 

are the answer. But for the dozens of volunteers 

who came out to Phat Daddy’s Pizza 

bright and early on Thanksgiving day, the 

most delicious treat is preparing hundreds 

of meals to make people happy. 

“This day means everything to us because 

we know it means everything to others,” 

said Roger Roberts, brother of Angie 

Harris, owner of the London restaurant. 

The mission to feed and deliver meals to 

the greater Madison County community on 

Thanksgiving began more than six years 

ago when one long-standing service organization 

could no longer afford to do the same. 

“We started doing this when the HELP 

House announced they wouldn’t be able to 

one year,” explained Harris. “I was talking 

with my girlfriend, Anna [Bingman], about 

what a shame that was and then we just 

looked at each other and said, ‘Well, why 

can’t we do it?’” 

Shortly after their spur of the moment 

decision, they began sending out feelers to 

gauge the community’s interest in a free 

Thanksgiving meal and then began seeking 

donations to prepare the feast. Harris said 

their first try at preparing and delivering 

meals was something of a disaster. 

“We were so disorganized,” she said with 

a laugh. “We didn’t know exactly what we 

were getting ourselves into.” 

They tried again the following year after 

receiving positive feedback from those who 

received meals at their homes and at the 

restaurant. 

“It makes me so emotional thinking 

about how people reacted,” Roberts said. 

“Some people told us they were going to 

spend this day alone and without a cooked 

meal if it wasn’t for us coming to see them 

[to deliver a meal and talk]. Hearing that 

just makes all this effort completely worth 

it.” 

As the years passed and the meal orders 

went up, so too did the need for volunteers. 

Looking for a family service project, London 

resident Heather Peters decided this event 

would be the perfect thing to do with her 

husband and young children. 

“I thought doing this would be a wonderful 

thing for my kids,” she said, referring to 

her now 12-year-old daughter, Lauren, and 

9-year-old son, Jack. “It teaches them how 

to help out, and it teaches them how to be 

grateful for what they have.” 

Fellow parent volunteer Lisa Jackman 

said volunteerism is what the holiday and 

community is all about. 

“What I love about this community is 

that we look out for each other,” she said. 

“When someone is in need, we lend a hand.” 

While pie slicing volunteers worked the 

day before Thanksgiving, the majority of the 

volunteers involved in the effort put their 

time in on Thanksgiving day. 

“Some of us got here at 5:30 a.m. to get 

started,” Harris said. 

Early morning duty included preparing 

the ham, green beans, mashed potatoes, 

corn and stuffing. The crew stirred, supervised 

and prayed they wouldn’t flip circuit 

breakers. Meanwhile, more volunteers 

began arriving at 7 a.m. to stuff bags full of 

pie, rolls, butter, and utensils. Lauren and 

Josh Peters and their friend, Justin Jackman, 

manned the roll and butter station. 

“Being in charge of the rolls is the best,” 

said Josh Peters. 

“Yeah, we just sit here and put in the 

bread and butter,” added Justin Jackman, 

11. 

“But we’re hard workers,” said Josh. 

Nearby, their parents were speed walking 

through the rectangular dining room, 

placing other goods in bags. 

“We’ve been doing this for a few years 

now,” said Lisa Jackman, “so we’ve almost 

got this down to a science.” 

For more than two hours, the families repeated 

this scene for the cold meals and 

drinks while the hot meal volunteers continued 

to stir, prepare and pray. Around 9:30 

a.m., the first of seven sets of drivers came 

to deliver meals to hundreds of residents 

throughout the county. 

“We do this because it’s a good thing for 

the community,” said Erin Harris, Angie 

Harris’s daughter-in-law who delivers 

meals, “and because it [personifies] what 

Thanksgiving is all about.” 

In total, the volunteers at Phat Daddy’s 

Messenger photo by Dedra Cordle 

Early on Thanksgiving morning, dozens of volunteers gathered at Phat Daddy’s Pizza in 

London to prepare more than 500 meals for residents in the greater Madison County 

area. Here, Rachel Jackman, 9, carefully bags up slices of pumpkin pie. 

Pizza helped to prepare, deliver and serve 

more than 500 hot and cold meals to residents 

who would otherwise not have a traditional 

Thanksgiving meal. Angie Harris 

said they hope for even more next year. 

“Our goal every year is to grow,” she said, 

adding that she has no worries about meeting 

the demand. “We have a community 

that will be there for us, just like we will be 

there for them.”

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Superintendent sets dates for listen/learn tour 

By Sandi Latimer 

Staff Writer 

When he was named superintendent of Madison-Plains Local 

Schools earlier this year, Chad Eisler set a goal to quickly familiarize 

himself with the district. 

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“I’ve been meeting with people within in the school district, but 

I want to get out and meet with people in the community, too,” he 

said at the Nov. 20 school board meeting. 

Towards that goal, he is coordinating a “listening and learning 

tour,” a series of meetings at which he will welcome input and questions 

from the public. 

The first three meetings are set: 

• Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Range Township firehouse, 13715 Main 

St., Sedalia; 

• Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Mount Sterling Community Center, 164 

E. Main St., Mount Sterling (Pleasant Twp.); 

• Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Fairfield Township 

building, 9100 Big Plain-Circleville 

Road, London. 

“This is an opportunity for the public to 

talk to me and let me know their thoughts 

on the district,” Eisler said. 

The meetings will be informal. Topics 

discussed will depend on the interests and 

concerns of the people who show up. 

Eisler said he will be listening for feedback 

on the district’s strengths and weaknesses, 

as well as opportunities and threats. 

Examples of opportunities are use of data to 

drive instruction and increased communications. 

Examples of threats are the budget 

crisis, aging facilities, and staff retention. 

“I hope to do one of these meetings in 

each of the district’s townships,” Eisler said. 

Student recognition 

The school board recognized several students 

for their accomplishments, including 

11/26/18 to 12/16/18 

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Members of the Martha Geib Memorial Cruise-In committee present a $4,000 check to the Madison-Plains 

Scholastic Boosters for scholarships for graduating seniors: (from left) Madison-Plains Superintendent Chad 

Eisler, Christina Finney, Val Eades, Connie Dwyer, Melissa Canney, Stephanie Huddleston, Marshall Geib and 

Madison-Plains school board President Mark Mason. 

the group that worked on the annual 

Martha Geib Memorial Cruise-in that raises 

money for scholarships for Madison-Plains 

and London students. 

“(Martha) was a doctor who treated a lot 

of Madison-Plains kids,” Eisler said. 

Kudos went to sixth-graders who worked 

safety patrol for the second nine-week period. 

They include Madason Dixon, Teegan Eyerman, 

Brayden Evans, Mackenna Mitchell, 

Dafne Perez Cortez and Holly Schiering. 

Senior Ryan Goodman was recognized for 

serving as state treasurer in Business Professionals 

of America, a group he joined at 

Tolles Career and Technical Center where 

he attends part-time. 

The board congratulated the eighthgrade 

football team and the eighth-grade 

volleyball team, each of which won Ohio 

Heritage Conference titles this fall. 

Board business 

The board approved an overnight trip for 

Civic English II students to Philadelphia 

and New York for March 27-30. The trip is 

designed to broaden students’ knowledge of 

the Enlightenment, the Revolution, immigration, 

urbanization and industry. Students 

and their families will cover all 

expenses. 

The board named Patricia Baynes as a 

member of the Mount Sterling Public Library 

board. 

This will be an exciting time for you and your little ones, and 

YES! your child will get a personalized letter back from Santa 

himself! Please make sure to include a return address! 

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Madison-Plains Junior High’s eighth-grade football clinched the 2018 Ohio Heritage Conference 

South title. Battling through some injuries early in the season, the players learned 

what it takes to rally and overcome adversity. A few key seventh-graders played up, helping 

to put the Eagles on track to finish the season 5-0 in league play and 5-1-1 overall.

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on and around Main Street in downtown London. Light snow fell throughout the evening. 

Passengers enjoy a ride on a horse-drawn carriage traveling from Cowling Park on North 

Main Street to First Street and South Main Street. 

Messenger photos by Jeff Pfeil 

Larry Peters entertains the public with 

Christmas tunes on the tuba inside Fine 

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One-year-old Owen Johnson (left) and 6- 

year-old Tegan Schook sit for a picture and 

Christmas gift ideas with Santa. 

The Music Men barbershop quartet strolls the streets singing Christmas carols. 

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West Jeff’s ‘19 budget $2 million less than ‘18 

By Sandi Latimer 

Staff Writer 

Next year, the village of West Jefferson will operate 

on a budget of $2 million less than it did this year. 

The reason: the village’s water plant improvements 

are nearly complete. The project accounted for $4 million 

of the budget in 2018. 

“We don’t have any projects of that scale projected 

for 2019,” said Rebecca Arnott, finance director. 

On Nov. 19, village council unanimously approved a 

budget of $9 million for 2019. The ordinance was approved 

on the first reading. Council President Steve 

Johnston said budget details were worked out in committee 

sessions and special council meetings prior to the 

vote. 

Council approved pay rates for village employees, including 

a 3 percent cost of living raise. Pay rates for the 

following positions remain unchanged: mayor, $14,000 

per year; clerk of council, $300 per meeting; council 

president, $175 per meeting; council vice president, 

$150 per meeting; and council members, s$125 per 

meeting. 

The budget and pay rates take effect Jan. 1, 2019. 

In other business, council: 

* authorized the issuance of $1 million of a special 

obligation income tax revenue note for work on State 

London FFA named three-star chapter 

London High School FFA members were among 65,000 youths who took part in the 91st National FFA Convention 

& Expo in Indianapolis. London was recognized as a three-star chapter, the highest honor in the 

chapter award program. The honor goes to FFAs that improve operations using national quality standards 

and a program of activities that emphasizes growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture. 

London City Schools Superintendent Dr. Lou Kramer and Principal Michael Browning drove to Indianapolis 

to witness award presentation. Chapter members toured the National FFA Center, visited the 

career show, and attended the World’s Toughest Rodeo. –Submitted by Luke Peart, FFA reporter 

Help out Little Lambs 

HELP House, 122 E. Center St., London, is hosting the following 

Christmas events. To volunteer, contact Chandra Kelly at (614) 

202-1741 or chandrakelly@outlook.com. 

• His Little Lambs Christmas Party. HELP House Community 

Outreach, 122 E. Center St., London, will host their annual Christmas 

party from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 9. The event focuses on the birth of 

Jesus instead of stories about Santa. Activities, stories, snacks and 

goodie bags are planned. For the party, HELP House is collecting 

children’s hats and gloves. Also needed are juice boxes for 100 children. 

Volunteers are needed on Dec. 9: noon-2 p.m. for set-up, 2-4 

p.m. for the party, and 4-5:30 p.m. for tear-down. 

• His Little Lambs Shopping Day. HELP House’s annual shopping 

day is Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parents and guardians 

can choose gifts for their children. The goal is to have one new gift 

and three or four used gifts per registered child. Organizers estimate 

they will serve 500 children this year. 

Donated gifts are due by noon Dec. 12. Needed items are: new 

or gently used, unwrapped gifts for newborns through teens (jewelry, 

personal items, stocking stuffers, jackets, sweatshirts, shoes, 

toys, games), new underwear and socks, wrapping paper, tape and 

bows. Larger items, like bikes and electronics, will be raffled off. 

Volunteers are needed to help clean and repair donated toys, as 

well as set up and run the shopping day event. 

- Dec. 5, Dec. 6, Dec. 12 and Dec. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m., repair, clean 

and restore gently used toys and gifts 

- Dec. 12, noon-2 p.m., set-up 

- Dec. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m., stocking stations 

- Dec. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m., stocking stations 

- Dec. 15, 8:30-11 a.m. or 11-1:30 p.m., managing stations, assisting 

clients, carrying bags to cars. 

Route 29. The ordinance was deemed an emergency, and council 

approved it unanimously. 

* approved vacating an unnamed alley between Twin and West 

streets. The unanimous vote came after a public hearing at which 

no one spoke. 

* authorized Mayor Ray Martin to contract with Choice One Engineering 

for $14,700 for engineering work on next year’s road 

paving projects. The village plans to repave North Franklin and 

South Franklin streets and Pearl Street between Garfield Avenue 

to Chester Street. The budget for the work is $258,000. 

Dr. Kathleen Jones ND 

Dr. Kathleen Jones, Elements of Health’s director, 

is a naturopathic and chiropractic physician who 

has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. 

Jones’ core philosophy is the guiding principle at 

Elements of Health: a dedication to helping 

patients stay well and active. As caring as she is 

knowledgeable, Dr. Jones acts as your coach. She 

helps you put the pieces together for long-term 

recuperation and a healthy life. Elements of Health practitioners are 

carefully selected for their qualifications, talent, empathy and understanding. 

They include a holistic psychotherapist, licensed dietitian, 

licensed acupuncturist and licensed massage therapists. 

Dr. Jones will now be consulting one day a month out of our office here 

at Dwyer Chiropractic. If you are tired of being tired, tired of more 

drugs, want to gain as much of your health back as possible then allow 

us to team up together for YOU! Dr. Jones can find many different ways 

to help you find balance in your body to help you regain your health. 

Your chiropractic care will keep your nervous system functioning optimally 

to take advantage of Dr. Jones’ work. As a team you can find the 

best version of you and unleash your true health potential. 

To schedule with Dr. Jones please contact her office at 

614-985-1435 

Appointments will be held at 

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Sheriff shares tips for safe, secure holiday season 

If there is one item that gets overlooked 

on most Christmas shopping lists, it’s your 

personal security. 

Personal security, especially at this time 

of the year, goes beyond making sure that 

the house, barn, and car doors are locked. It 

means safeguarding yourself from becoming 

a victim. Anyone “from 1 to 92” (as the 

Christmas carol says) can become a victim 

“many times and many ways” and not just 

being threatened face-to-face by a thief. 

Thieves are pretty smart and pretty good 

at what they do. While it is our responsibility 

in law enforcement to serve and protect 

the well-being of our citizens, we also want 

to help reduce the risk of innocent citizens 

becoming victims by advising them on precautions 

to take to avoid falling prey to 

these unscrupulous individuals called 

thieves. 

So, let’s go on a Christmas security shopping 

adventure. 

Getting there 

The cell phone: Don’t leave home without 

it. It is the most important part of the shopping 

experience because you never know 

where you’re going to be, the mall or Main 

Street, when you may need assistance and 

your cell phone is your connection for help. 

Go as a group: There’s safety in numbers. 

Set out as a couple or with family members 

or with friends. Thieves are less likely to 

target a group than they are to prey on a 

lone individual. 

The parking lot: Stop, look and listen. 

Look around the area where you see a parking 

spot. If you notice a suspicious looking 

individual, pull away and find another spot. 

In the evening, make sure that the area is 

well lit. Make a note of where you’ve parked. 

Look for and remember the nearest light 

poles with aisle markers so that you can go 

directly to your vehicle after shopping. You 

are easy pickin’s for a thief who notices you 

with your arms full, walking aimlessly in 

the parking lot looking for your car. 

In the stores 

Paying for gifts - 1: 

Put a card where your 

cash would be. Credit 

and debit cards are 

preferred over cash when checking out. If 

used wisely, a credit card, even with its interest, 

eliminates the need to carry large 

amounts of cash. With a debit card, you 

don’t pay interest and you can only spend 

up to the amount you have in your account. 

Paying for gifts — 2: Swipe and hide. 

When using your credit or debit card, hold 

on to it. Never let the card leave your hand. 

A clerk could easily jot down your account 

number and later rack up unexpected purchases 

on your account. When swiping your 

card, cover up some of the digits in your account 

number because someone in line may 

be watching you and your card (and it won’t 

be Santa Claus). Thieves are trained to 

memorize card account numbers faster than 

you can imagine. 

Paying for gifts — 3: Pinning the debit. 

With a debit card, you must enter your personal 

identification number (PIN). Your 

PIN will show up on the screen as four Xs, 

but that trained card reader standing behind 

you can follow your fingers as you 

input your PIN. Hunch or lean over the 

ATM or check-out scanner as you input your 

PIN. 

Paying for gifts — 4: Checks are out at the 

check-out. Try not to use a check. The clerk 

will ask you for personal identification 

which he or she will jot down on the face of 

your check such as your license number or 

telephone number. This information along 

with your address and bank routing number 

that are already on the face of the check can 

get into the wrong hands and could result in 

a raid on your account. 

Wandering and browsing: Bagging the 

buys. Sure, you’ll want to see what other departments 

or stores have to offer. Don’t set 

your bags down and forget about them as 

something else catches your eye. A thief can 

guest column 

Sheriff Jim Sabin 

land an easy catch if 

you let him. Keep your 

hands on your bags or 

put them on the 

counter in front of you. 

If you have too many bags, take them back 

to your car and go back for a second round 

of shopping. 

Mom’s advice: Don’t talk to strangers. If 

you are approached by an individual seeking 

money, don’t go into your pocket. While 

you may be moved to help, you could be aiding 

that individual’s drug or alcohol addiction. 

Instead of money, offer to buy that 

person a sandwich or to purchase something 

they may need. 

Back to the car 

Safeguard your treasures: Everything’s 

alright, out of sight. Since you know where 

you parked your car, head straight for it 

with your purchases, but be aware of what’s 

going on around you. A slick thief may be 

watching where you’re headed and how 

you’ll put your purchases in your car. Place 

your purchases out of sight, ideally in your 

trunk. Or, put them on the floor and under 

a blanket to discourage curiosity seekers. 

Home at last 

Go straight home: Follow that GPS. After 

leaving the mall, you’ll probably want to go 

home anyway or stop at a restaurant for a 

bite to eat. Remember that you have several 

items in the car. If you have to stop for gas 

or for that extra something, don’t leave your 

car unattended. The best idea is to return 

home with those treasures and get them inside 

ASAP. Then, head out for eats knowing 

that everything is home safe and secure. 

Home security -- 1: There’s no place like 

home. Make sure your car, home or barn 

doors are locked whether you’re home or 

not. Dead bolts on doors provide an extra 

level of security and serve as deterrents. 

The lock on that sliding glass door is usually 

less than adequate. Get something like a 

broom handle, a length of pipe, or a good 

size stick and position it in the door track to 

prohibit the door from being opened. 

Home security — 2: Make the season 

bright. Leave a few interior and exterior 

lights on if you plan to return after dark. 

Putting lamps and lights on timers is a good 

idea as well as leaving a radio on while 

you’re out. 

Home security — 3: Locked and loaded. A 

home security system is yet another deterrent 

to a thief. Most systems immediately 

notify area law enforcement when security 

is breached. They also set off a loud and 

sometimes piercing alarm that causes the 

would-be thief to immediately flee for fear 

of being discovered and apprehended. 

Home security —4: Put it in the box. Get 

those valuables out of the sock drawer, out 

from under the mattress, or out of ceiling 

closets and into a safety deposit box at a 

local financial institution. A thief knows 

where to look for cash and valuables in your 

home. Only you can access a safety deposit 

box. 

After Christmas 

Properly dispose of boxes: Look what 

they got! Big screen TV and computer boxes 

or any container that shows what was inside 

placed out on trash day are like billboards 

informing thieves that high-priced 

items are in the house. Before tossing those 

boxes to the curb, cut them up and place 

them out in a manner that won’t indicate 

that a 50-inch HD TV is at this address. 

Something or somebody unusual: That’s 

not right. If you notice something or somebody 

unusual on your property or in your 

neighborhood, call 9-1-1 and report it immediately. 

Your call will be routed to the 

proper law enforcement agency for response. 

And don’t take it upon yourself to 

investigate. Remain indoors behind locked 

doors until an officer arrives on the scene. 

On behalf of the Madison County Sheriff’s 

Office, I wish you and your family a safe 

and happy holiday season. 

Jim Sabin is sheriff of Madison County. 

Counties work together to benefit children, families 

As good neighbors, each of our county 

Family & Children First Councils want to 

provide some clarifying information related 

to ongoing partnership and collaboration between 

the Union County and Madison 

County councils for our community members 

in response to the article “Change in 

Early Intervention” published in the Madison 

Messenger on Oct. 30, 2018. 

To date, our counties have partnered together 

creatively for the benefit of families 

and children in both Madison and Union 

counties, sharing of a council coordinator, 

supporting shared services to implement 

early intervention, 

many combined trainings 

hosted through 

both counties and ongoing learning communities. 

This collaboration continues and 

adapts to the framework that is forever 

changing at the state level to meet mandates, 

etc. 

As programs and services have grown 

over the years, the need for individual 

county dedicated staff and program supervision 

has become necessary. An example of 

this growth was seen in late 2017 when the 

shared coordinator position ended, resulting 

letter 

in the creation of fulltime 

Union and Madison 

Family Council 

coordinators. This change has been to the 

benefit of families and children in both 

counties and continues to strengthen our 

partnership through the shared Strong 

Families, Safe Communities OMHAS grant 

that supports Wraparound services for 

multi-system youth, focusing on gaps individual 

to each county. Wraparound bridges 

these gaps, focusing on strengths and community 

connections. 

We continue to be committed to working 

together to the benefit of children and families 

in both counties and want to offer reassurance 

to families and children served, 

community partners and organizations that 

our partnership is strong. The county line 

doesn’t diminish the need for services or 

deter our efforts to work together towards 

solutions when there is an opportunity. 

Jenn Coleman, Madison County Family 

& Children First Council 

Jason King, Council for Union County 

Families & Children


Mental Health Board dubs Dhume as exceptional 

Madison County Commissioner David 

Dhume received the Jon “Charlie” Alder 

Award at the Mental Health & Recovery 

Board (MHRB) of Clark, Greene & Madison 

Counties Annual Exceptional People 

Awards. 

The award recognizes individuals who 

have made outstanding contributions to alcohol, 

drug, and mental health services in 

Madison County. 

“David’s ability to connect and share resources 

championing prevention goals in 

our county has been of the utmost importance 

and has positively impacted many 

lives,” said Amanda Hampton, family services 

and prevention education programs 

manager for Madison County. 

“I am continually amazed at his passion 

and depth of knowledge, and his dedication 

to going above and beyond to champion preventative 

efforts in Madison County, the 

state of Ohio, and nationally so that preventative 

activities become part of our everyday 

culture.” 

Dhume reinvigorated Family Council to 

pool dollars and address community needs 

of families and children, according to Greta 

Mayer, chief executive officer of MHRB. He 

also advocates for data-informed planning 

and service needs and delivery. 

The primary role of the MHRB is to plan, 

fund and monitor services for people with serious and persistent 

mental illness and alcohol and other drug addictions throughout 

the three-county area. In collaboration with more than 20 member 

agencies, the board advocates for and supports a system of effective 

treatment, prevention and supportive services for residents. 

Roger Roberts (right), a former member of the Mental Health & 

Recovery Board of Clark, Greene & Madison Counties, congratulates 

Madison County Commissioner David Dhume (left) on receiving 

the Jon “Charlie” Alder Award. 

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Reading from the rooftop 

On Nov. 7 in honor of National Young Readers Week, John Riley (left), London Elementary 

School principal, and Roy Ohr, dean of students, read to students from the 

roof of the building. The Pizza Hut Book It program challenges the country’s school 

administrators to read to students in creative settings. 

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Cottonwood top tree for 2018 

In 2008, The Ohio State University Extension 

adopted a “Why Trees Matter” campaign and that 

same year, the Madison County Master Gardeners 

started a Heritage Tree program. 

The program recognizes trees located in Madison 

County and of an age and size deemed a “heritage 

tree.” 

Past winners have included a burr magnolia, 

sugar maple, swamp oak and sycamore. 

This year’s winner is an Eastern cottonwood 

owned by Dan Siesel and located at 207 E. High 

St., London. The tree is estimated at 80-plus feet 

tall and measures 17 feet in circumference at five 

feet off the ground with a crown spread at 75 feet. 

According to Siesel, “The original owners of the 

property were Hiram and Emaline Richmond in 

1870. The Richmonds opened the property to the 

London citizens most weekends for picnicking and 

relaxing. Emaline called the property ‘Elm Grove’ 

because of the massive elms that covered the 

property before the Dutch elm disease decimated 

the species here and throughout the country. The 

designation of this tree seems appropriate as a 

continuation of the original owners’ admiration 

and honor to the property history.” 

Eastern cottonwood, populous deltoids, can 

reach a mature height of 70 to 100 feet with a life 

span of 50 to 200 years. Clad in gray bark with 

deep flat furrows, cottonwoods are trees of riverbanks 

and wet areas and are best known for the 

massive release of seed-bearing “cotton” in the 

spring, hence its name. 

Think you have a Heritage Tree? Contact the 

Extension Office at (740) 852-0975 for a 2019 

Master Gardener Heritage Tree nomination form. 

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Madison County’s Heritage Tree for 2018. 

Space and time to stretch creativity 

Maker Mondays are offered at London Public Library. It is a 

place where young people can make, create and explore. 

Themes include making designs with perler beads, erecting 

structures made of straws and connectors, origami, scratch 

art and construction of spinning tops. Drop in the Children’s 

Room on select Mondays between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Specific 

dates are announced at www. mylondonlibrary.org and on the 

library’s Facebook page, @londonpubliclibrary. 

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Giving to genealogy 

The Timeless Treasures Mothers’ Club Treasurer Sue Mosier 

and President Karen Amling (second and third from left, respectively) 

present a donation to the Genealogy Society of 

Madison County. Accepting the donation are Yvonne Hiteshue 

(far left) and Grace Yerian (far right). The Genealogy Society 

is located in the newly renovated London City Hall on Walnut 

Street. The Timeless Treasures Mothers’ Club met recently in 

the Genealogy Society research room. Hiteshue and Yerian 

shared interesting facts about London at the meeting. Both 

are available on Wednesdays to help visitors with researching 

their family histories. 

Purse donations 

The Timeless Treasures Mothers’ Club and Coover Society are 

donating purses filled with personal products for women. The 

purses will be distributed at area food pantries and the Welcome 

Table. 

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Messenger photo by Jeff Pfeil 

West Jefferson High School’s cheerleaders: (front row, from left) 

Abbie Branham, Shilia Doherty; (second row) Ashleigh Armentrout, 

Addie Branham; (back row) Taylor Fry, A.J. Hymiller and Macy Eitel. 

Photo courtesy of Peters Photography 

London High School’s cheerleaders: (front row, from left) Gracie Gaston, Savanna Burke, Emma Stucke, 

Olivia Rinesmith, Alexis Dunigan; (back row) Alexis Harrison, Kylee Long, Makenna Payton, Cadence Doughman, 

Gabby Mounts, Allie Handley, Chloe Fender and Addison Leach. 


Madison-Plains High School’s cheerleaders are: (front row, from left) Skyler White, Carmen 

Davis, Kaylee Hart; (back row) Maddison Mullins, Mikayla Sibley, Mackenzie Wilson, 

Abby Alley, Shelby Jones and Katie LeGault. 

Photo courtesy of Diane Spagnuolo Photography 

Jonathan Alder High School’s cheerleaders: (front row, from left) Sophie VanKirk, Morgan 

Hess; (second row) Lauren Abend, Eva Boeckl, Lindsey Potter; (back row) Bella Petzinger, 

Emma Bilger and Chloe Scott.


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Madison-Plains High School’s girls’ basketball team: (front row, from left) Coach Frank Stid, Kerrigan Kelley, Sierra Lapasky, Brooklynne 

Ellison, Abby Alley, Coach Macy McCollister; (back row) Ellie Call, Serenity Huffman, Adriel Owens, Samantha Powell, Coach 

Aaron Stewart, Kadence Little, Hope Fetherolf, Rylee Davis and Alyssa Preece. 


Madison-Plains High School’s boys’ basketball team: (front row, from left) Paul Bryant, Wesley Stires, Adyn Gammell, Ryan Ernst, 

Chris Ernst, Matthew Johnson, C.J. Crawford; (back row) Coach Dean Glispie, Coach Nathan Warner, Logan Stephenson, Gabe Garrison, 

Anthony Holbrook, Parker Wright, Coach Justin Henry and Coach Jake Vallery. 

Madison Plains 

Girls’ Basketball 

Dec. 4 ........@ Grandview Heights (6 p.m.) 

Dec. 6 ....................Greeneview (6 p.m.) 

Dec. 8 ........................@ Greenon (6 p.m.) 

Dec. 13 ..........................@ Westfall (5:15) 

Dec. 15 ..................@ Southeastern (6:00) 

Dec. 20 ..............Catholic Central (6:00) 

Dec. 22 ..............West Jefferson (11:00) 

Dec. 26/28......Holiday Tny. @ Greeneview 

Jan. 3..................@ Mechanicsburg (6:00) 

Jan. 5..........................Fairbanks (11:00) 

Jan. 9 ......................@ East Clinton (6:00) 

Jan. 10 ................................@ Triad (6:00) 

Jan. 12 ........West Liberty Salem (6:00) 

Jan. 17 ..................@ Northeastern (6:00) 

Jan. 19 ......................Cedarville (11:00) 

Jan. 22 ........Amanda Clearcreek (6:00) 

Jan. 26 ....................@ Greeneview (6:00) 

Jan. 31............................Greenon (6:00) 

Feb. 2 ..................Southeastern (11:00) 

Feb. 9 ................@ Catholic Central (6:00) 

Start times shown are for junior varsity. 

Varsity plays 90 minutes later. 


Boys’ Basketball 

Dec. 1 ..................................@ Ridgemont 

Dec. 7 ..........................@ Catholic Central 

Dec. 8 ....................................@ Cedarville 

Dec. 14 ............................@ Southeastern 

Dec. 15..............................................Triad 

Dec. 18..................................Greeneview 

Dec. 21 ....................................@ Greenon 

Dec. 27/29 ..................Holiday Tournament 

@ Miami Trace (6:30-varsity) 

Jan. 4 ......................@ West Liberty Salem 

Jan. 5 ..........................................Westfall 

Jan. 8........................................Fairbanks 

Jan. 11 ..........................@ Mechanicsburg 

Jan. 18................................Northeastern 

Jan. 19................................Mount Gilead 

Jan. 22............................@ West Jefferson 

Jan. 25 ..........................Catholic Central 

Feb. 1 ......................................Cedarville 

Feb. 5 ................................Southeastern 

Feb. 8 ..................................@ Greeneview 

Feb. 15........................................Greenon 

Feb. 16 ......................................@ London 

Freshmen games start at 4:45 followed by 

junior varsity at 6:00 and varsity at 7:30. 

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Madison-Plains High School’s wrestling team: (front row, from left) Joshua Warnock, Joey Grigsby, Anthony Roby, Ken Shafer, Jacob 

Lawler, Brandon Matson, Roger Doughman; (back row) Coach Jordan Cramer, Jerry Slagle, Travis Reed, Jonathan Martin, Nathan 

Adams, Chase Kelly, Paul Errett, Isaiah White, Logan Bills and Coach Ryan Browning. 

SHEKINAH FLAMES 


Wrestling 

Dec. 6 ........2x4 @ Columbus Acad. (5:30) 

Dec. 8 ..Harry Steele Inv. @ London (9:00) 

Dec. 19....................East Clinton (12:30) 

Dec. 20 ........@ Groveport-Madison (5:00) 

Dec. 28-29....@West Jefferson Inv. (10:00) 

Jan. 5......@ Logan Elm Invitational (10:00) 

Jan. 12 ........Golden Eagle Duals (9:00) 

Jan. 19 Robin Drumm Inv. @ Heath (10:00) 

Jan. 31..............@ Circleville/Adena (5:00) 

Feb. 2 ............................Madison-Plains 

Junior Varsity Tournament (9:00) 

Feb. 6 ....................@ Mount Gilead (6:00) 

Feb. 9 ......@ Canal Winchester Inv. (10:00) 

Feb. 16 ........@ Ohio Heritage Conference 

Tournament (10:00) 

Feb. 23 ........................OHSAA Sectionals 

@ Madison-Plains (TBA) 

March 1-2........................OHSAA Districts 

@ Buckeye Local (TBA) 

March 7-9 ..............OHSAA State Tourney 

@ Value City Arena (TBA) 

Photo courtesy of Photograph-X Sports & Events 

Shekinah’s girls’ basketball team: (front row, from left) Brooke Cooley, Mandi 

Scheffel, Savannah Kilzer, Kloe Yutzy; (back row) Assistant Coach Kaley Yutzy, 

Shelby Dawson, Line Lindstroem, Kelsey Beachy and Coach Ernie Yutzy. 

Shekinah Girls’ Basketball 

Nov. 27 ..............................@ Triad (6:00) 

Dec. 6 ..........@ Madison Christian (7:15) 

Dec. 8 ............@ Horizon Science (2:30) 

Dec. 10 ..........@ Newark Catholic (7:30) 

Dec. 13....................@ Tree of Life (7:30) 

Dec. 15 ........@ Granville Christian (6:00) 

Dec. 18......@ Grove City Christian (6:30) 

Dec. 21 ......@ Northside Christian (6:30) 

Feb. 3 ..................Bishop Ready (6:30) 

Feb. 5..........@ Delaware Christian (6:00) 

Feb. 10....................................@ Calvary 

Christian/Bellefontaine (7:30) 

Feb. 17 ........Madison Christian (7:15) 

Feb. 22 ........Granville Christian (7:30) 

Feb. 25 ......Northside Christian (7:30) 

Feb. 28......................Tree of Life (7:30) 

Jan. 31-Feb. 2 ....Rosedale Invitational 

Feb. 5 ..........Delaware Christian (7:30) 

Feb. 8 ..............Genoa Christian (6:00) 

Feb. 16......@ New Hope Christian (6:00) 

Photo courtesy of Photograph-X Sports & Events 

Shekinah’s boys’ basketball team: (front row, from left) Kent Gingerich, Alex Lynn, Ben Hershberger, 

Clay Showalter, Andrew Yutzy; (back row) Coach Keith Lambert, Anthony Conte, Joel 

Headings, Josh Showalter, Shay Greenwell, Connor Slabaugh and Assistant Coach Brock Yutzy. 

Shekinah Boys’ Basketball 

Dec. 4 ......Mechanicsburg (JV-6:30; V-7:30) 

Dec. 8 ....@ Horizon Science (JV-1:15; V-4:00) 

Dec. 13..............................Tree of Life (7:30) 

Dec. 15 ................@ Granville Christian (7:30) 

Dec. 17Delaware Christian (JV-6:00; V-7:30) 

Dec. 21@ Northside Christian (JV-5:00; V-8:00) 

Jan. 3 ......................@ Liberty Christian (7:30) 

Jan. 5 ..................@ Delaware Christian (7:30) 

Jan. 10 Madison Christian (JV-6:00; V-7:30) 

Jan. 14 ....@ KIPP Columbus (JV-6:00; V-7:00) 

Jan. 17 ..@ Fairfield Christian (JV-6:30; V-7:30) 

Jan. 22 ....................................@ Heath (7:30) 

Jan. 29 ............................@ Tree of Life (7:30) 

Jan. 31-Feb. 2 ............Rosedale Invitational 

Feb. 5......Marburn Academy (JV only-6:00) 

Feb. 7..Granville Christian (JV-6:00; V-7:30) 

Feb. 8 ......................Genoa Christian (7:30) 

Feb. 12 @ Madison Christian (JV-6:00; V-7:30) 

Feb. 16..............................@ New Hope (7:30) 

Feb. 19Northside Christian (JV-6:00; V-7:30)


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West Jeff Girls’ Basketball 

Nov. 27..........@ Hamilton Township (6:00) 

Dec. 1 ....................Northeastern (6:00) 

Dec. 4........................Greeneview (6:00) 

Dec. 6......................Triad (6:00 - V only) 

Dec. 8 ................Mechanicsburg (6:00) 

Dec. 15........................@ Fairbanks (6:00) 

Dec. 20 ........West Liberty Salem (6:00) 

Dec. 22 ..............@ Madison-Plains (6:00) 

Jan. 3 ..........................Cedarville (6:00) 

Jan. 5 ................@ Catholic Central (6:00) 

Jan. 9 ..........................Cristo Rey (5:30) 

Jan. 12 ..................@ Southeastern (6:00) 

Jan. 17............................Greenon (6:00) 

Jan. 19 ................@ Northeastern (10:00) 

Jan. 22 ........................@ Whitehall (6:00) 

Jan. 24..........................Fairbanks (6:00) 

Jan. 26....................@ Triad (6:00 - V only) 

Jan. 28 ..............................@ Heath (6:00) 

Jan. 31 ..............@ Mechanicsburg (6:00) 

Feb. 6....................................Kipp (6:00) 

Feb. 9 ..........@ West Liberty Salem (6:00) 

Junior varsity games start at 6 followed by 

varsity (V) games, unless otherwise noted. 

West Jeff Boys’ Basketball 

Dec. 1 ........................@ Northridge (4:45) 

Dec. 7 ..........................@ Fairbanks (4:45) 

Dec. 11 ......Mechanicsburg (6:00-JV/V) 

Dec. 14 ....................Northeastern (4:45) 

Dec. 15 ......@ Worthington Christian (4:45) 

Dec. 18..........West Liberty Salem (4:45) 

Dec. 21 ..................................Triad (4:45) 

Dec. 28 ................@ Greenon (4:45-JV/V) 

Dec. 29..............@ Linden McKinley (4:45) 

Jan. 4 ........................Greeneview (4:45) 

Jan. 5 @ Grove City Christian (4:45-F only) 

Jan. 8 ............@ Southeastern (4:45-JV/V) 

Jan. 11 ................ Cedarville (6:00-JV/V) 

Jan. 12......@ Bishop Ready (10:00-F only) 

Jan. 15 ..................................Elgin (4:45) 

Jan. 18 ..............@ Catholic Central (4:45) 

Jan. 22 ................Madison-Plains (4:45) 

Jan. 25 ..........................Fairbanks (4:45) 

Jan. 29 ........Columbus Academy (4:45) 

Feb. 1 ........@ Mechanicsburg (4:45-JV/V) 

Feb. 5 ................................@ Northeastern 

Feb. 8............@ West Liberty Salem (4:45) 

Feb. 12 ..............................London (4:45) 

Feb. 13 ................................@ Triad (4:45) 

Freshmen (F) games start at 4:45, 

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WEST JEFFERSON ROUGH RIDERS 

Messenger photo 

by Jeff Pfeil 

West Jefferson 

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School’s 

girls’ basketball 

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(front row, 

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Brooke 

Roberts, Lexi 

Bowman, 

Carlie Powell, 

Zoe Hiss; 

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Taylor 

Roberts, 

Gabbie King, 

Megan Mc- 

Clish, Coach 

Tim Converse, 

Maddi 

Gaus, Erica 

Lewis and 

Emma Crace. 


West Jefferson High School’s boys’ basketball team: (front row, from left) Cade Brintlinger, Scott Hunter, Mike Fuller, Kyle Mason, 

Joe Thompson, Brendan King, Conner Jeffers, Ben Casey; (back row) Coach Curt Thompson, Coach Sam Seggerson, Tyler Oberle, 

Dylan Lambert, Riley Stone, Justin Hooker, Gabe Jones, Trent Kincade, Coach Nate Overmyer and Coach Todd Roberts. 

SPORTS NEWS 

Local players make All-Ohio teams 

The Division IV and Division V high football All-Ohio 

teams were announced Nov. 26. The teams were selected 

by members of the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association. 

Several Madison County players made the list: 

First-team offense/running backs: K.J. Price, a 5-10, 

185-pound senior from London; 

First-team offense/linemen: Jack Gould, a 6-0, 260- 

pound senior from London High School; 

First-team defense/linebackers: Bricker Thiel, a 6-0, 

220-pound senior from London High School; 

Second-team offense/running backs: Brennen Spiess, a 

6-3, 203-pound senior from London High School; 

Second-team defense/linemen: Brennan Blain, a 6-2, 

205-pound senior from Jonathan Alder High School; 

Second-team defense/backs: Wyatt Dillion, a 5-11, 176- 

pound senior from West Jefferson High School; 

Third-team offense/quarterbacks: Garret Proxmire, a 6- 

0, 180-pound junior from Jonathan Alder High School; 

Third-team offense/running backs: Gabe Jones, a 5-11, 

160-pound junior from West Jefferson High School; 

Special mention: Isaac Puckett of Madison-Plains; J.T. 

Keith and Connor Morgan, both from Jonathan Alder; 

Justin Williams, Hunter Braithwaite, and Sam Bumgarner, 

all from West Jefferson High School. 

Jonathan Alder and London are in Division IV. Madison-Plains 

and West Jefferson are in Division V.


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West Jefferson High 

School’s wrestling team: 

(front row, from left) Bryce 

Keckley, Anthony Speakman, 

Kyle Heiser, Joey 

Buckland, Willem George, 

Juan Santiago; (back row): 

Coach C.J. Blevins, Coach 

Nick Christopher, Chet 

Lohr, Jonathon Rickenbacker, 

Gavin Frybarger, 

Colton Forrest, Cole Curry, 

A.J. Keyt, Hunter Braithwaite, 

Coach Rick Ratcliff 

and Coach Josh Doherty. 

West Jefferson Wrestling 

Dec. 5 ........................London Dual (1:30) 

Dec. 8..............................@ London (10:00) 

Dec. 15 ..............................@ Xenia (10:00) 

Dec. 19 ......................@ River Valley (6:00) 

Dec. 28-29 ......West Jefferson Inv. (9:00) 

Jan. 5 ....................Steve Yinger Invitational 

@ Nelsonville-York (10:00) 

Jan. 19 ............Ron Thomas Sr. Invitational 

@ Jonathan Alder (10:00) 

Jan. 24 ..........................@ Academy (5:00) 

Jan. 26 ..............................@ Celina (10:00) 

Jan. 31 ..............West Jefferson Tri (6:00) 

Feb. 2..........................@ State Duals (5:00) 

Feb. 5 ................@ Bishop Hartley Tri (6:00) 

Feb. 10......................@ State Duals (10:00) 

Feb. 13 ..............@ Teays Valley Dual (6:00) 

Feb. 16@ Ohio Heritage Conference (10:00) 

Feb. 23 ......................@ Sectionals (10:00) 

March 1..................@ Buckeye Local (4:00) 

March 2................@ Buckeye Local (10:00) 

SPORTS NEWS 


West Jeff wins 

West Jefferson High School’s girls’ basketball 

team opened its 2018-19 season 

at home with a 50-35 victory over North 

Union on Nov. 23. Freshman Taylor 

Roberts goes up for another basket over 

the defense of North Union and led all 

scorers with 18 points. 

West Jefferson Youth 

Athletic Association 

The West Jefferson Youth Athletic Association 

(WJYAA) will hold its annual reorganizational 

meeting at 6 p.m. Jan. 6 at the 

WJYAA Savings Bank Youth Operation 

Center, 1740 Cumberland St., London. The 

agenda includes ratification of articles of incorporation, 

passage of bylaw changes, and 

election of the following offices: president, 

assistant treasurer, fundraising director, 

director of youth operations trustees, and 

building and grounds trustee. The monthly 

meeting will follow. 

Powerlifting meet at 

Madison-Plains Dec. 8 

Madison-Plains High School, 800 Linson 

Road, London, will host its first ever powerlifting 

meet on Dec. 8. The Iron Eagle 

Classic lift time is 9:30 a.m. Doors open at 

8 a.m. 

Open gyms in London 

First Baptist Church, 250 Toland St., 

London, holds open gym from 6 to 8 p.m. on 

Mondays for volleyball, 9-square, basketball 

and, sometimes, softball. The open 

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London Girls’ Basketball 

Nov. 28 ............................................................@ Briggs 

Dec. 1..................................Central Crossing (12:00) 

Dec. 5 ....................................................@ North Union 

Dec. 8 ........................................................@ Tecumseh 

Dec. 12 ..................................................Northwestern 

Dec. 15 ..........................................................Shawnee 

Dec. 19 ..............................................@ Jonathan Alder 

Dec. 22 ........................................River Valley (12:00) 

Dec. 26/28 .................. Holiday Tourney @ Greeneview 

Jan. 3 ........................................................@ Lakewood 

Jan. 5 ....................................................@ Bellefontaine 

Jan. 9 ................................................................Bexley 


London High School’s girls’ basketball team: (front row, from left) Kelsey Boggs, Malorie Colwell, Coach Kevin 

Long, Karlie Alexander, Alicia Alderman; (back row) Coach Renae Zabloudil, Rachael Alexander, Elli Trimble, 

Hannah Jones, Lexi Zabloudil, Darcy Mitchell, Autumn Mitchell and Coach Ryan Billings. 

Jan. 12 ..................................................Kenton Ridge 

Jan. 16 ..........................................................@ Urbana 

Jan. 19 ........................................................Tecumseh 

Jan. 23 ..............................................Benjamin Logan 

Jan. 26 ........................................................@ Shawnee 

Jan. 30 ................................................Jonathan Alder 

Feb. 2......................................................Bellefontaine 

Feb. 6 ..................................................@ Kenton Ridge 

Feb. 13 ............................................................@ South 

JV games are 6 p.m. and varsity games are 7:30 p.m., 

unless otherwise noted. 

London Boys’ Basketball 

Nov. 30 ....................................................Shekinah 

Dec. 1 ............................................Mechanicsburg 

Dec. 4 ......@ Buckeye Valley (JV at 4:30; varsity at 6) 

Dec. 7 ..............................................@ Kenton Ridge 

Dec. 11 ....................................................Circleville 

Dec. 14 ....................................................Shawnee 

Dec. 21 ..............................................Bellefontaine 

Dec. 27/29................Holiday Tourney @ Miami Trace 

Jan. 4 ....................................................@ Tecumseh 

Jan. 8 ................................................Northwestern 

Jan. 11 ..........................................@ Jonathan Alder 

Jan. 15 ..............................................@ North Union 

Jan. 18 ..............................................Kenton Ridge 

Jan. 22..................................................Indian Lake 

Jan. 25....................................................@ Shawnee 

Jan. 29......................................................@ Graham 

Feb. 1 ..............................................@ Bellefontaine 

Feb. 8 ......................................................Tecumseh 

Feb. 12 ..........................................@ West Jefferson 

Feb. 15 ..........................................Jonathan Alder 

Feb. 16 ..........................................Madison-Plains 

JV games are at 6 p.m. and varsity games are 

at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. 

London Bowling 

Nov. 29 ..................Urbana @ Southwest Bowl (4:00) 

Dec. 3 ........................................Indian Lake (4:00) 

Dec. 6 ..................................Madison-Plains (4:00) 

Dec. 7 ......................................Bellefontaine (4:00) 

Dec. 8..........Alder Tourney @ Plain City Lanes (9:00) 

Dec. 10 ....Jonathan Alder @ Plain City Lanes (4:00) 

Dec. 11 ............North Union @ Dragon Lanes (4:00) 

Dec. 14..........................Tecumseh @ Century Lanes 

Dec. 17 ............................................Graham (4:00) 

Dec. 22 ....Urbana Tourney @ Southwest Bowl (9:00) 

Dec. 26 ..............................Benjamin Logan (3:00) 

Dec. 28 ....................................Northeastern (3:00) 

Jan. 4 ....................Shawnee @ Victory Lanes (4:00) 

Jan. 8 ........................Northwestern @ Victory Lanes 

Jan. 11 ....................Bellefontaine 2 TP Lanes (4:00) 

Jan. 18 ......Kenton Ridge @ Northridge Lanes (4:00) 

Jan. 21..........................................Tecumseh (4:00) 

Jan. 25 ................................Jonathan Alder (4:00) 

Jan. 28 ....................................Kenton Ridge (4:00) 

Feb. 1..............................................Shawnee (4:00) 

Feb. 4 ..................................Madison-Plains (4:00) 

Feb. 8 ..............CBC Tournament @ TP Lanes (9:00) 

Home matches take place Madison Bowling Lanes.


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LONDON RED RAIDERS 

London Swimming 

Dec. 9 ....Kenton Ridge Cougar Invitational 

@ Wittenberg University (1:00) 

Dec. 15 ......Springfield Wildcat Invitational 


Dec. 19 ........................@ Trotwood (6:30) 

Dec. 29 ..................Bellefontaine Chieftain 

Invitational @ Bellefontaine YMCA (9:00) 

Jan. 5 ......Springfield Shawnee Invitational 

@ Wright State University (1:30) 

Jan. 9............................@ Trotwood (6:30) 

Jan. 11 ....................Bellefontaine/Urbana 

@ Bellefontaine YMCA (7:00) 

Jan. 26 ........Central Buckeye Conference 


Feb. 3......Springfield Catholic Central Irish 

Invitational @ Wittenberg University (12:30) 

Feb. 8-9 ....................................Sectionals 

@ Columbus Academy 

London Wrestling 

Dec. 8............London Invitational (9:00) 

Dec. 21-22......@ Blanchester Duals (5:00) 

Dec. 28 ..........................@ West Jefferson 

Invitational (10:30) 

Dec. 29 ..........................@ West Jefferson 


Jan. 4 ............................@ Granville (6:00) 

Jan. 11 ..........................@ Licking Heights 


Jan. 12 ........@ Licking Heights Inv. (10:00) 

Jan. 25 ................Sally George Invitational 

@ Pleasant (5:00) 

Jan. 26 ................Sally George Invitational 

@ Pleasant (10:00) 

Feb. 6..............................Mechanicsburg 

and Northwestern (6:00) 

Feb. 13 ........@ Amanda Clearcreek (6:30) 

Feb. 16 ......................CBC Championship 

Editor’s note: 


London High School’s swim team: (front row, from left) Liam Comer, Elizabeth Zacharias, 

Ashley Kaskocsak, Coach Lou Kramer; (back row) Haley Redding, Tori Bennett, Zack 

Kaltenbach, Cameron Tran and Emily Bennett. 

Because London High School’s football team 

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the state playoffs, some winter sports team 

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Nov. 27 ................@ Bishop Ready (7:00) 

Nov. 29 ........West Liberty-Salem (7:30) 

Dec. 5 ............................@ Graham (7:30) 

Dec. 8 ....................Kenton Ridge (7:30) 

Dec. 12 ............................Urbana (7:30) 

Dec. 15 ..................@ Bellefontaine (7:30) 

Dec. 19 ............................London (7:30) 

Dec. 22 ........St. Francis DeSales (1:30) 

Dec. 29 ....................@ Teays Valley (4:30) 

Jan. 5 ..........................@ Tecumseh (7:30) 

Jan. 8 ..........................@ Fairbanks (7:30) 

Jan. 12 ......Springfield Shawnee (7:30) 

Jan. 15 ............................Pleasant (7:30) 

Jan. 16 ..................@ Northwestern (7:30) 

Jan. 19 ..................@ Kenton Ridge (7:30) 

Jan. 23 ......................Indian Lake (7:30) 

Jan. 26 ....................Bellefontaine (7:30) 

Jan. 30 ............................@ London (7:30) 

Feb. 4 ..............Bishop Watterson (7:30) 

Feb. 6 ........@ Springfield Shawnee (7:30) 

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Ridder, Sydnie Bushong; (second row) Sydney Bourquin, Jillian Jakse, Maddie Wilson, Corinne Parker, Abby Jones, Marie Ferrito; 

(back row) Emma Shepherd, Coach Steve McGhee, Coach Steve Cawley, Coach Megan King and Melissa Walbom. 

Nov. 30 ........................@ Fairbanks (7:30) 

Dec. 4 ................Franklin Heights (7:30) 

Dec. 7 ......................Bellefontaine (7:30) 

Dec. 14 ........................Tecumseh (7:30) 

Dec. 21 ......Springfield Shawnee (7:30) 

Dec. 22..............South-Columbus (4:40) 

Dec. 28..................Bobcat Holiday Classic 

@ Grandview Hts. (6:00) 

Jan. 4 ....................@ Kenton Ridge (7:30) 

Jan. 8 ........................Indian Lake (7:30) 

Jan. 11 ............................London (7:30) 

Jan. 15 ..........................@ Graham (7:30) 

Jan. 18 ..................@ Bellefontaine (7:30) 

Jan. 22 ..............................Urbana (7:30) 

Jan. 25 ........................@ Tecumseh (7:30) 

Jan. 29 ..............@ Benjamin Logan (7:30) 

Feb. 1 ........@ Springfield Shawnee (7:30) 

Feb. 5 ..........St. Francis DeSales (8:00) 

Feb. 8 ....................Kenton Ridge (7:30) 

Feb. 12 ............................@ Hilliard Darby 

Feb. 15 ............................@ London (7:30) 

Feb. 19 ............Bishop Watterson (7:30) 

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Jonathan Alder High School’s boys’ basketball team: (front row, from left) Jackson Izzard, Daniel Heinig, Nick Zuro, Henry Walker, 

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Jonathan Alder High School’s boys’ varsity bowling team: (front row, from left) Joshua 

DeVore, Levi Honigford, Jackson Lane, Nathan Clark, Luke Honigford; (back row) Coach 

Jim Walter, Jacob Schrock, Coach Rusty Walter, Andrew Clark and Coach Matthew 

Honigford. 

Jonathan Alder Boys’ and Girls’ Bowling 

Nov. 20 ....................Union County Kickoff 

Nov. 26 ..............Tecumseh @ Victory Lanes 

Nov. 30 ......North Union @ Marysville (4:00) 

Dec. 1 ..........................State Kickoff Classic 

@ Palace Lanes Columbus (12:00) 

Dec. 3 ........................Northwestern (4:00) 

Dec. 7 ....Kenton Ridge @ Northridge (4:00) 

Dec. 8....Pioneer Baker Invitational (9:00) 

Dec. 10 ................................London (4:00) 

Dec. 11 ..........Graham @ Coral Lanes (4:00) 

Dec. 17......Shawnee @ Victory Lanes (4:00) 

Dec. 18 Benjamin Logan @ TP Lanes (4:00) 

Dec. 28..............Bellefontaine Holiday Baker 

@ TP Lanes (10:00) 

Jan. 4 ........Bellefontaine @ TP Lanes (4:00) 

Jan. 7....................................Urbana (4:00) 

Jan. 10 ..........................Indian Lake (4:00) 

Jan. 14 ......................Kenton Ridge (4:00) 


Jonathan Alder High School’s girls’ varsity bowling team: (front row, from left) Josie 

Campbell, Jenise Jordan, Lana Kirts; (second row) Chloey Boyer-Burns, Kadie Walter; 

(back row) Coach Rusty Walter, Cierra Clark and Coach Michael Walter. 

Jan. 18 ..Tecumseh @ Century Lanes (4:00) 

Jan. 21................Pioneer Classic/Lima-boys 

@ Westgate (10:00) 

Jan. 21 ................Pioneer Classic/Lima-girls 

@ 20th Century (10:00) 

Jan. 24 ..............................Shawnee (4:00) 

Jan. 25 ......London @ Madison Lanes (4:00) 

Jan. 26 ................Jaguar Baker Tournament 

@ Wayne Webb (10:00) 

Jan. 29........................Bellefontaine (4:00) 

Feb. 8 ..........................CBC League Tourney 

@ TP Lanes (4:00) 

Feb. 11 ..........Pioneer Super Quad (4:30) 

Feb. 15 ..............Sections-girls @ HP Lanes 

Feb. 16............Sectionals-boys @ HP Lanes 

Home matches (listed in bold) take place 

at Plain City Lanes.


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Photo courtesy of Diane 

Spagnuolo Photography 

Jonathan Alder High 

School’s wrestling 

team: (front row, from 

left) Henry Sivillo, 

Owen Crabtree, Pryce 

Watson, Landon 

Carsey, David Meredith, 

Nick Finke; (second 

row) Coach Tony 

Watson, Frank Kempf, 

Reece Chapman, Luke 

Stalnaker, Austin 

Yates, Zach Yates, 

Coach Nick Fluty; 

(back row) Brendan 

Liford, Josh Kaeser, 

Michael Boggs, Blake 

Caldwell, Braiden 

Leisure, Lane Devier 

and Coach Matt Hammons. 

Jonathan Alder Wrestling 

Dec. 6 ........................ Super Quad (5:00) 

Dec. 8 ............@ Big Walnut Classic (9:00) 

Dec. 15 ..................................@ East Knox 


Dec. 20 ......................Power Quad (5:00) 

Dec. 28 @ West Jefferson Invitational (7:00) 

Jan. 5 ....Steve Yinger Memorial Invitational 

@ Nelsonville-York (9:30) 

Jan. 9 ............................@ Fairbanks (5:30) 

Jan. 19 ........Ron Thomas Sr. Inv. (10:00) 

Jan. 26 ..............................@ Utica (10:00) 

Feb. 16 ........................@ CBC Tournament 


Jonathan Alder High School’s competition cheerleading team: (front row, from left): Kara 

McKelvey, Chloe Scott, Emma Bilger, Bella Petzinger; (second row) Hannah Belau, Maddy 

McBride; (back row) Emily Smith, Lauren Abend and Eva Boeckl. 

Jonathan Alder Swimming 

Dec. 9 ................Kenton Ridge Invitational 


Dec. 15 ....................Springfield Invitational 


Dec. 15 ............Quad (London, Mech’burg, 

Graham, Triad) @ Champagne YMCA (TBD) 

Dec. 29 ................Bellefontaine Invitational 

@ Hilliker YMCA (12:30) 

Jan. 5 Shawnee Inv. @ Wright State (12:00) 

Jan. 11-13 ........Quad (London, Mech’burg, 

Graham, Triad) @ Champagne YMCA ( TBD) 

Jan. 19..............................Marysville (TBD) 

Jan. 26 ......................CBC Championships 


Feb. 8-9 ....................Boys/Girls Sectionals 

Feb. 15-16 ....................Boys/Girls Districts 

Editor’s note: Jonathan Alder High School’s swim team was not available for a photo 

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SOUTHEASTERN TROJANS 

Photo courtesy of Getz Photography 

Southeastern High School’s bowling team: (front row, from left) Micah Deal, Nick Reilley, 

Travis Adkins, John Finney; (second row) Troy Knox, Alexis Neave, Zach Gregory; (back) 

Coach Randy Davis. 

Southeastern Bowling 

Nov. 20..................@ Madison-Plains (4:30) 

Nov. 26 ..........................................London 

@ Madison Bowling Lanes (4:30) 

Nov. 29 ............................Mechanicsburg 


Dec. 4 ..........................West Liberty-Salem 

@ South West Bowl (4:30) 

Dec. 11....................................Northeastern 

@ Northridge Lanes (4:30) 

Dec. 13 ......................................Fairbanks 


Dec. 18....................................Greeneview 


Dec. 20 ..........................................Graham 


Dec. 22 ..........................Urbana Southwest 

Baker Shootout @ South West (9:00) 

Jan. 10 ..................Madison-Plains (4:30) 

Jan. 12 ............Clark County Championship 

@ Northridge Lanes 

Jan. 15..........................................Fairbanks 

@ Marysville Lanes (4:30) 

Jan. 22 ..............Greenon @ Bowl 10 (4:30) 

Jan. 28 ....................Springfield Shawnee 


Jan. 29 ............................Northeastern @ 

Madison Bowling Lanes (4:30) 

Jan. 30..........Graham @ Coral Lanes (4:00) 

Feb. 9 ................Ohio Heritage Conference 

@ Beaver-Vu Bowling (12:30) 

Southeastern Wrestling 

Nov. 21..........@ Kettering Fairmont (10:00) 

Dec. 1 ........@ Westfall Tournament (10:00) 

Dec. 15@ Tippecanoe with 11 others (9:00) 

Dec. 20 ..............@ Northeastern Tri (6:00) 

Dec. 28 ..........@ West Jefferson Inv. (7:00) 

Jan. 3..................Southeastern Tri (5:30) 

Jan. 5 ..........@ Springfield Shawnee (9:00) 

Jan. 19 Southeastern Invitational (9:00) 

Jan. 25 ........@ Benjamin Logan Inv. (5:30) 

Jan. 26 ......@ Benjamin Logan Inv. (11:00) 

Jan. 30..................@ Waynesville Tri (6:00) 

Feb. 16..............Ohio Heritage Conference 

@ Mechanicsburg (10:00) 

Photo courtesy of Getz Photography 

Southeastern High School’s wrestling team: (front row, from left) Lane McCombs, Luke 

Barclay, Aiden Hartman, Logan Barclay; (second row) Zach Moore, Broc Hamilton, Duke 

McCombs, Tanner Stoops, Brady Spears; (back row) Coach Joe Hall, Hudson Barclay, 

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from left) Peyton 

Isaac, Brooklyn 

Skeens, Madison 

Newman, Leslie 

Flores, Lily 

Bertemes, Raelyn 

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Mills, Trinity 

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Southeastern 


Dec. 1......................Greeneview (12:30) 

Dec. 3 ....................Troy Christian (7:30) 

Dec. 6 ................Catholic Central (7:30) 

Dec. 8 ........................@ Cedarville (1:00) 

Dec. 15 ..............Madison-Plains (1:30) 

Dec. 20 ........................@ Greenon (7:30) 

Dec. 22 ..................Kenton Ridge (1:30) 

Dec. 29 ........................Fairbanks (1:30) 

Jan. 3 ..................................@ Triad (6:00) 

Jan. 5 ..........West Liberty-Salem (1:30) 

Jan. 10 ..................@ Northeastern (7:30) 

Jan. 12 ................West Jefferson (1:30) 

Jan. 17 ..............@ Mechanicsburg (7:30) 

Jan. 19 ......................Greeneview (1:30) 

Jan. 26 ..............@ Catholic Central (7:30) 

Jan. 31 ........................Cedarville (7:30) 

Feb. 2 ..............@ Madison-Plains (12:30) 

Feb. 7 ........Springfield Shawnee (7:30) 

Feb. 9..............................Greenon (1:30) 

Start times shown are for varsity. In most 

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Cooper Bair, 

Tucker Eriksen, 

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Dec. 1............................Tri-Village (7:30) 

Dec. 7 ........................Greeneview (7:30) 

Dec. 8 ........@ Springfield Shawnee (7:30) 

Dec. 11..........................@ Greenon (7:30) 

Dec. 14................Madison-Plains (7:30) 

Dec. 18 ........................Cedarville (7:30) 

Dec. 21 ..............@ Catholic Central (7:30) 

Dec. 27 ..................Kenton Ridge (7:30) 

Dec. 28................Mechanicsburg (7:30) 

Jan. 4 ....................@ Northeastern (7:30) 

Jan. 8 ..................West Jefferson (7:30) 

Jan. 11 ................................@ Triad (7:30) 

Jan. 18 ........West Liberty-Salem (7:30) 

Jan. 22 ........................@ Fairbanks (7:30) 

Jan. 25 ....................@ Greeneview (7:30) 

Feb. 1 ..............................Greenon (7:30) 

Feb. 2 ..........@ Emmanuel Christian (5:30) 

Feb. 5..................@ Madison-Plains (7:30) 

Feb. 8..........................@ Cedarville (7:30) 

Feb. 9 ....................@ Northwestern (7:30) 

Feb. 15 ..............Catholic Central (7:30) 

Feb. 16 ..........................@ Bradford (7:30) 

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By Kristy Zurbrick 

Madison Editor 

“I tell my friends from out of town that if they want to feel like 

they’re in the middle of a Hallmark movie, they should come to 

Christmas in South Charleston,” said Jennifer McKee, chair of this 

year’s event, set for 4-8 p.m. Dec. 5. 

“People are in and out of businesses, music is playing, there are 

lights and decorations, treats and activities. The businesses reach 

out to the community, and the community is really good about 

reaching back.” 

The South Charleston Community Club presents the annual 

event, now in its 22nd year. Along with tried and true traditions, 

many new features are part of this year’s festivities, including expanded 

vendor spaces. 

Previously, crafters, sellers of handmade items, and other small 

business owners set up shop at First Presbyterian Church. This 

year, they’ll also be at Gilbert’s Youth Center. 

“We’re in a growth period, and we’re trying to fill in all over 

town,” McKee said. 

The Community Club also is trying something new with decorating. 

They are asking residents and businesses on routes 41 and 

42, which intersect, to decorate their windows, houses and/or yards 

with white lights for White Light the Village. 

“If we get a lot of participation, we want to send a drone up to 

see if the lights form a cross,” McKee said. 

The Community Club’s longstanding raffle is back with its biggest 

grand prize ever—$500 in cash. More than 65 other prizes are up for 

grabs, as well, including cash, gift certificates, and merchant services. 

The drawing is set for 8 p.m. during Christmas in the Village. Tickets 

are $1 each or six for $5 and can be purchased in advance at Village 

Cup or the night of the drawing at various locations. 

Children have a chance to win cash prizes, too, through “village 

passport.” Participants visit as many businesses as possible to have 

their passports stamped, then turn the passports in at First Presbyterian 

Church where a drawing will be held. One boy and one girl will 

win $50 each. Passports will be available at participating businesses. 

Santa is the star of a parade that steps off at 5:30 p.m. from Journey 

of Faith Church and travels to Sunrise Co-op. Afterwards, 

Santa will spend the rest of the evening at town hall listening to 

children’s wishes and posing for photos. 

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(From left) Sisters Harmony Arendt, Rue Arendt, Gemma Arendt 

and Leslie Arendt will present a Christmas Around the World live 

music program at Houston Library during Christmas in South 

Charleston on Dec. 5. 

• Charleston Pharmacy, 127 S. Chillicothe—Christmas train display; 

book giveaway (two per child); 

• South Charleston Post Office, 125 S. Chillicothe—Write and 

send a letter to Santa (stationery provided) or bring your own; 

• Shoemaker’s Grocery, 111 S. Chillicothe—Play bean bag toss in 

the parking lot; prizes for the first 200 children; 

• Security National Bank, 102 S. Chillicothe—Hot chocolate and 

cookies inside, dulcimer music outside; 

• Gilbert’s Youth Center, 65 S. Chillicothe—Vendors and crafters; 

restrooms available; 

• Chillicothe Street Pizza, 54 S. Chillicothe St.—Enter a drawing 

to win one or two extra-large, two-topping pizzas; outdoor music 

provided by American Legion Post 176; 

• Catholic Parish Hall, 31 S. Chillicothe—Sandwiches, soups and 

pie for eat-in or takeout, 4-7 p.m.; restrooms available; 

• First Presbyterian Church, 15 N. Chillicothe—Vendors and 

crafters; a reading of the Christmas story at 5 p.m. followed a live 

nativity (weather permitting) and caroling; 

• Village Chic/Village Cup, 17 S. Chillicothe—Free shots of coffee, 

gift basket drawing, and candy canes for children who stop by with 

their passports; 

• All In Flavor, 9 S. Chillicothe—Open for supper with a limited 

menu, drinks and sweet treats; 

Christmastime at the library 

Houston Library, 5 W. Jamestown St., South Charleston, is hosting 

the following events. Call (937) 462-8047 for details. 

• Christmas Song Trivia. Adults are invited to stop in the library 

now through Dec. 14 to test their knowledge for a chance to win a 

$10 gift card. 

• Christmas in South Charleston. In conjunction with the village’s 

Christmas festivities on Dec. 5, the library will host “Christmas 

Carols from Around the World.” The Arendt sisters will 

perform live music at 4:30, 5, and 6:30 p.m. Also that night, visitors 

can enter to win a Christmas DVD, tour the bookmobile, and visit 

with King Kandy from the Candy Land game. 

• Christmas Storytime. 11 a.m. Dec. 6, for children ages 2-4 and 

their parents or caregivers. Participate in stories, singing, movements 

activities, and crafts. Call the library to sign up. 

• Small Town Roots Hair & Tanning 

Salon, 11 S. Chillicothe—Popcorn and coloring 

with Mrs. Claus; raffle drawing for children 

and a gift basket drawing for adults 

(tickets available for purchase during the 

event); 

• United Methodist Church, 15 E. 

Jamestown—Cookie walk, pick out cookies 

for Santa; 

• Houston Library, 5 W. Jamestown, 4:30, 

5 and 6:30 p.m., Christmas carols from 

around the world, music and singing by the 

Arendt sisters (voice, harp, guitar, violin, 

mandolin and accordion); drawings for 

Christmas DVDs; tour the bookmobile and 

visit King Kandy from the Candy Land game; 

• Corner of Jamestown and Chillicothe 

streets—Bonfire and raffle to support the 

Madison Township Emergency Services Association’s 

breakfast with Santa; purchase a 

s’mores kit and make s’mores by the fire 

with Dan Dean, self-proclaimed s’mores 

world champion; Kleinfelder Hots and Brats 

food truck; wagon rides, 6-8 p.m. (donation 

of one non-perishable food item per person 

per ride requested); 

• Christian Brothers Meat Co., 109 N. 

Chillicothe St.—Food truck at the Polar Bar; 

• Village Hair Designs & Spa, 164 N. 

Chillicothe—Decorate a cookie at Mrs. 

Claus’s Cookie Shop; Cinnamon Roll food 

truck in the parking lot; 

• The Purple Monkey—25 W. Mound St.— 

Serving dinner, pizza and ice cream; 

• South Charleston Town Hall, 35 S. 

Chillicothe—Visit with Santa, bring your 

own camera for photos, make-and-take 

snowman project for children; 

• Southeastern High School, 195 E. 

Jamestown—School band and choir performance 

at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. 

• Raffle and Children’s Passport drawing 

at Presbyterian Church, 15 N. Chillicothe— 

8 p.m., entrants need not be present to win. 

Christmas in South Charleston is the 

main fundraiser for the South Charleston 

Community Club, which funds Community 

Park. 

Christmas concerts 

The 31st Annual Christmas at the Opera 

House will take place at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and 

2 p.m. Dec. 2 at South Charleston Town 

Hall, 35 S. Chillicothe St. Both concerts feature 

the South Charleston community adult 

choir and piano solos by Deanna Mattinson 

and Sally Riker. Special features on Saturday 

are Jacob Hitt and The Charleston 

Brass. On Sunday, the Holiday Quartet 

(John Eichelberger, Deanna Mattinson, Janine 

Miller and Jeff Miller) and the Southeastern 

High School concert band will 

perform. Admission is free. Donations for 

the South Charleston Heritage Commission 

will be accepted. Call (937) 462-8709.


community calendar 


Art Exhibit 

The London Visual Arts Guild is hosting 

its annual Members Holiday Gift Show 

through Dec. 22 at Gallery On High, 5 E. 

High St., London. Purchased items are 

available immediately to take home. 

Gallery hours are: Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 

p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday, 11 

a.m.-2 p.m. 

Breakfast with Santa 

Trinity United Methodist Church, 8530 

Lilly Chapel Georgesville Road, London, is 

hosting Breakfast with Santa from 9 to 11 

a.m. Dec. 8. 

Deercreek Township Meetings 

The Deercreek Township trustees meet 

at 7 p.m. at the township hall, 75 Middle 

St., London. Meetings dates are as follows: 

Dec. 3 and Dec. 17. 

HBMLibrary 

Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, 270 

Lilly Chapel Road in West Jefferson, can be 

reached at (614) 879-8448. 

• Storytimes. Storytimes are on Wednesdays 

and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. 

• Toy Drive. The library is a drop-off location 

for the Jefferson Township Firefighters 

Toy Drive. Bring new unwrapped toys 

for children ages 0-9 and gift cards for teens 

ages 10-16. All checks must be made 

payable to: Firefighters Toy Drive. Last day 

for donations is Dec. 19. 

• Crafty Christmas. The library is hosting 

a make-it-take-it craft program for 

adults Dec. 3-22. A different craft is featured 

each week: Week 1, cupcake liner 

trees; Week 2, ornament bulbs; Week 3, 

clothespin snowman. 

• LEGO Builders Club. The group will 

meet at p.m. Dec. 5. Call the library to register. 

Health District Board 

The Madison County London City 

Health District Board will meet at 5 p.m. 

Dec. 10 at 306 Lafayette St., London. 

London Library 

London Public Library is located at 20 E. 

First St. Call (740) 852-9543 or go to 

www.mylondonlibrary.org for details. 

• Olde Fashioned Christmas. Enjoy holiday 

activities and refreshments starting at 

6 p.m. Nov. 26. 

• Story Times. Toddler Time runs from 

10 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and features stories, 

songs and fingerplays for ages 0-3 

years old. Preschool Story Time runs from 

11 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and features stories, 

songs, fingerplays and a letter project 

for ages 3-6 years old. The next session is on 

Dec. 4. 

• Levi at the Library. Register your child 

for a 10-minute time slot in which they read 

to Levi, a certified therapy dog. Levi visits 

the library every Tuesday from 4 to 5 p.m. 

The next session is on Dec. 4. 

• Play Date. The next session of bookthemed 

socializing, messy art, toys, and 

sensory table fun is at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 6. 

Caregivers must be present the entire time 

their children are at the library. 

Madison County Historical 

Society Open House 

The Madison County Historical Society, 

260 E. High St., London, will hold a Christmas 

open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 9. The 

public is invited to visit with Mr. and Mrs. 

Claus, listen to music by pianist Steve Rath, 

and enjoy punch and homemade cookies. 

Madison County Senior Center 

The Madison County Senior Center, 280 

W. High St., London, offers the following activities. 

Lunch is served daily from 11:30 

a.m. to 1 p.m.; the public is welcome. For information, 

call (740) 852-3001. 

Dec. 3: 8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercises; 

9 a.m., chair volleyball; 9:30 a.m., 

knitting, crochet, needle crafts; 10:30 a.m., 

sitting exercises and strengthening; 1 p.m., 

euchre; 5 p.m., Delightful Dining trip departs 

Dec. 4: 9 a.m., quilting; 9:30 a.m., Tuttle 

Mall trip leaves; 10 a.m., bowling; 1:30 p.m., 

Rays of Hope support group; 5 p.m., cards 

and billiards; 5:30 p.m., line dancing 

Dec. 5: 8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise; 

9 a.m., chair volleyball; 10:30 a.m., aerobics/strengthening 

class; 12:05 p.m., 

bridge; 12:30 p.m., winter blues talk by 

Cedarville Nursing students 

Dec. 6: 9 a.m., chair volleyball; 9 a.m., 

fun bingo 

Dec. 7: 8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercises; 

9 a.m., painting class; 10 a.m., chimes; 

1 p.m., movie. 

Mt. Sterling Community Center 

The Mount Sterling Community Center 

is located at 164 E. Main St., (740) 869-2453. 

Dec. 3: Chair exercises, 10 a.m.; Zumba, 

6-7 p.m.; open gym basketball for high 

schoolers and adults, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 

Dec. 4: Food/clothing pantry, 4-7 p.m.; 

Take Pounds Off Sensibly, 5-6 p.m.; boot 

camp exercises, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; volleyball 

for high schoolers and adults, 7:30-9 p.m.; 

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8-9 p.m.; 

Dec. 5: Adult sewing, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Dec. 6: Food/clothing pantry, 9 a.m.-1 

p.m.; boot camp exercises, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; 

volleyball for high-schoolers and adults, 

7:30-9 p.m. 

Dec. 7: Christmas bake sale at Milton 

Bank, 9 a.m. 

Dec. 8: Sewing for all ages and abilities, 

10 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Dec. 20: Columbus Children’s Theater 

will present “Mr. Scrooge” at 1 p.m. Dec. 20 

(the first day of winter break from school) at 

the center. Sponsored by the Mount Sterling 

Public Library, the show is free and recommended 

for children of all ages. 

Mount Sterling Library 

Mount Sterling Public Library is located 

at 60 W. Columbus St., (740) 869-2430. 

• Storytime. Storytimes are held on Mondays 

at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 2-5 

years old. There will be no storytimes on 

Dec. 24 or Dec. 31, then after a short break, 

they will resume on Jan. 28. 

• Around Town Book Club. The group 

will discuss “A Cherry Cola Christmas” by 

Ashton Lee at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 in front of the 

fireplace at Deercreek Lodge. Participants 

are asked to bring a previously read, 

wrapped book in good condition for a book 

exchange. Refreshments will be served. 

• Mr. Scrooge. Columbus Children’s Theater 

will present “Mr. Scrooge” at 1 p.m. 

Dec. 20 (the first day of winter break from 

school) at the Mount Sterling Community 

Center. The show is free and recommended 

for children of all ages. 

• Victorian Sweetheart Tea. This annual 

event is set for 2-4 p.m. Feb. 16 at Mount 

Sterling First United Methodist Church. 

Discounted pre-sale tickets are on sale now. 

Seating is limited to 100 people. 

• Ornament Sale. Due to popular demand, 

the Friends of the Library has extended 

the order period for their annual 

ornament sale. The designs feature local 

schools—Madison-Plains, Westfall, Miami 

Trace, Washington Courthouse and Ohio 

State University. Order forms are available 

at the library and some businesses. Each ornament 

costs $10. Payment of cash or check 

is due upon placing an order. The later in 

December orders are placed, the less likely 

they will arrive before Christmas. Proceeds 

go to library programs and materials. 

• Bookmobile. The bookmobile has concluded 

its winter outreach, but the library 

will continue to make deliveries to patrons 

in South Solon and Midway, as long as they 

notify the library. A staff member will 

travel via personal vehicle to deliver at the 

regular locations. 

Plain City Historical Society 

The Plain City Historical Society board 

meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each 

month except December at the museum, 

105 W. Main St. Meetings are open to the 

public. The museum is open Tuesdays and 

Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon, and Thursdays, 

noon-3 p.m. Visit plaincityhistoricalsociety.org 

for details. 

Plain City Library 

Plain City Library is located at 305 W. 

Main St. For details or to register for a program, 

call (614) 873-4912 or visit 

www.plaincitylib.org/calendar. 

• Storytimes. Toddler storytimes (ages 

18-36 months old) are on Wednesdays, 

10:30 a.m. Preschool storytimes (ages 3-6 

years old) are on Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Allages 

storytimes (ages 6 and younger) are on 

Mondays, 10-10:30 a.m. Baby Lapsit storytimes 

(ages 6-18 months old) are on Mondays, 

11 a.m. 

Range Township Trustees 

The Range Township trustees will meet 

at 9 a.m. Dec. 3. Meetings will then resume 

their regular schedule of 8 p.m. the first and 

third Mondays of the month at the Sedalia 

fire house. Meetings are open to the public. 

Rays of Hope Support Group 

Rays of Hope for Seasons of Life Support 

Group meets for 90 minutes starting at 1:30 

p.m. every Tuesday at the Madison County 

Senior Center, 280 W. High St., London. 

Life issues are shared in this safe place. For 

more information, call Donna Wharton, lay 

faith based general counseling, at (740) 490- 

5936 for details. Once a month, the group 

meets at Cappy’s Pizza in London for food 

and fellowship following the meeting. 

Retired Teachers 

The Madison County Retired Teachers 

Association will meet Dec. 10 at Brennan 

Loft, above Wilson Printing & Graphics, 

158 S. Main St., London. Lunch is at 11:30 

a.m. followed by Christmas and musicthemed 

program at 12:30 p.m. 

Somerford Township Trustees 

The Somerford Township trustees meet 

at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each 

month at 91 State Rte. 56 NW in the former 

Somerford school building. 

Sterling Joint Ambulance 

District Board Meeting 

The next Sterling Joint Ambulance District 

meeting is set for 8 p.m. Dec. 5. Starting 

in January, meetings will resume their 

regular schedule of 8 p.m. the second 

Wednesday of each month. Meetings are 

open to the public. 

Visit with Mrs. Claus 

The Madison County Health Department, 

306 Lafayette St., London, invites the 

public to visit with Mrs. Claus between 3:30 

and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12. Refreshments and 

crafts are planned. 

Warm Your Heart Festival 

The Madison-Plains PTO will host a 

Winter Warm Your Heart Festival from 10 

a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Madison-Plains 

elementary/intermediate building. Santa, 

doughnuts, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, Secret 

Santa Shop, games and more are 

planned. 

Women to Women 

Support Group 

The Women to Women Support Group 

meets at 5:30 p.m. once a month on a Sunday 

in London. The next meeting is March 

18. Contact Donna Wharton, lay faith based 

general counseling, at (740) 490-5936 for 

dates and locations.


Furbees practice conservation, earn honors 

The Furbee Family Farm was recognized 

as the Madison Soil and Water Conservation 

District (SWCD) Cooperator of the 

Year at the district’s annual meeting on 

Nov. 15. The family received a cooperator 

sign in appreciation for their efforts. 

The Furbee Family Farm, which operates 

under the brand name Food Raised 

Right, is in Madison County, south of London. 

Bradford Creek flows through the 

property and merges with Deer Creek north 

of Deer Creek Lake, then eventually flows 

into the Scioto River. 

The Furbee Family Farm was honored for 

their hard work and dedication to installing 

practices on the farm that are conservation 

minded and help improve water quality in 

Bradford Creek. The farm is enrolled in the 

Natural Resources Conservation Service Environmental 

Quality Incentives Program, 

which has provided engineering plans and 

cost-share dollars during the construction of 

the conservation practices. 

Through this contract, the Furbees installed 

a covered dry stack manure storage The Furbee Family Farm was recognized as Cooperator of the Year at the Madison Soil 

facility in conjunction with a covered heavy and Water Conservation District (SWCD) annual meeting: (from left) Matt, Samantha, 

use protection area. This helps to prevent Kristin, Laura, Luke, Diane, Nick and Francis Furbee, with Ramona Porter, SWCD supervisor, 

and Deba Mohler, district conservationist. 

excess nutrients in manure from running 

Soil & Water election and awards 

off fields and into the creek and allowed the 

Furbees’ sacrificial pasture to be restored 

and used for grazing. They have also fenced 

out cattle from unlimited access to the creek 

and installed stream crossings, stabilizing 

the stream bed and banks. 

“The Cooperator of the Year award is 

part of a state program sponsored by the 

Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation 

Districts. We will forward their 

names for consideration as State Cooperator 

of the Year,” said SWCD Supervisor Ramona 

Porter. “The Furbee Family Farm has 

done an outstanding job of conserving our 

natural resources and is worthy of the 

recognition.” 

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Bob Hunter and Jonathan Francis won the election for supervisor 

at the Madison Soil and Water Conservation District annual 

meeting and banquet on Nov. 15 at Der Dutchman in Plain City. 

Eric Rife also ran. Forty people attended the banquet which celebrated 

accomplishments in local land stewardship. Two awards were 

given at the banquet. 

West Jefferson High School’s Envirothon team was recognized as 

the top ranked Madison County team in this year’s competition. 

Caleb Arteaga and team advisor, Mike Harkleroad, accepted the rotating 

plaque. The Envirothon is a competitive, academic, outdoor 

team event for high school students that tests their knowledge in 

forestry, aquatics, current environmental issues, soils and wildlife. 

West Jefferson placed 11th out of 92 teams in southwest Ohio. 

Supervisor Ramona Porter, supervisor, recognized the Furbee 

Family Farm as the 2018 District Cooperator of the Year. The 

award is part of a state program sponsored by the Ohio Federation 

of Soil and Water Conservation Districts to recognize individuals 

who have made significant contributions to the conservation of natural 

resources. Additionally, Ohio Senator Bob Hackett of London 

presented the Furbees with a proclamation for their contributions 

to agricultural conservation. 

The banquet concluded with a presentation by Fred Yoder, 

fourth generation farmer, about his recent trip to China and the 

impact of tariffs on agriculture. David Dhume won the door prize, 

a succulent plant donated by the Open Gate Garden Club. 

Bob Hunter (left), Madison County Soil and Water Conservation 

District supervisor, presents the rotating plaque to West Jefferson 

High School for being the top ranked team from Madison County 

at the Southwest Ohio Envirothon. Caleb Arteaga (center) and advisor, 

Mike Harkleroad, accept the plaque on behalf of the team. 

Animal behavior expert speaks Dec. 5 

Dr. Stephen Boyles will present an animal behavior, 

handling and transportation program at 6 p.m. Dec. 5 

in the Della Selsor Building at the Madison County 

Fairgrounds, London. The program is relevant to animal 

owners and county fair participants. For more information, 

call the Madison County/Ohio State 

University (OSU) Extension Office at (740) 852-0975. 

Boyles grew up on farms in West Virginia and Ohio. 

He received his bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech in 

animal science, a masters degree from The Ohio State 

University in reproductive physiology, and a doctorate 

degree in ruminant nutrition from Kansas State University. 

Upon graduation, Boyles worked at North 

Dakota State University as a livestock extension specialist. 

His current area of focus is beef quality assurance, 

animal handling and facility design. He is a 

member of the Bovine Emergency Response Program 

that trains law enforcement and emergency response 

personnel for livestock emergencies in highway situations. 

His research program involves forage systems. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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How much candy does the London Federation of Women’s Club 

sell at its annual candy sale? Try 8,000 pounds! 

The pop-up sweets store is back in action for 2018 at the Masonic 

Temple, 65 N. Main St., London. Hours are 

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.- 

4 p.m. Saturday. Closing day is Dec. 23. 

Customers can choose from 64 varieties 

of candy, including sugar-free options. Dark 

chocolate is occupying more shelf space 

than in years past, covering everything 

from cranberries and peanuts to sea salt 

caramels and cherry slices. Also new this 

year are Chick-o-sticks (similar to Zagnuts) 

and milk chocolate covered marshmallows. 

The shop’s most popular offerings, according 

to candy sale committee member Barbara 

Lynch, are vanilla clusters, double-dip 

Messenger photo by Kristy Zurbrick 

(From left) Ginny Edwards, Rheba Smith, Barb Lynch and Nancy Smith show off some of the many goodies 

available at the London Federation of Women’s Club Christmas candy sale. 

8,000 pounds of yumminess 

peanuts, peanut brittle and orange slices. 

Candy can be purchased by the pound, 

in gift trays, or as customized gift baskets 

and treat bags. 

Volunteers from the Federation’s various 

clubs staff the temporary shop. They sort 

and weigh the candy, assemble custom orders, 

and wait on walk-in customers. 

Proceeds from the sale go toward the upkeep 

of the Federation’s home base, the 

Coover Club House on North Main Street. 

The organization’s clubs are the Career 

Women’s Community Club, Coover Society, 

Daughters of the American Revolution, Delphians, 

Happy Hour Needle Club, London 

Bridge, TAC Bridge and the Twentieth Century 

Club. 

Knights donate to toy drive 

The Knights of Pythias in Mount Sterling donated money raised by their fish fry events 

throughout the year to the Mount Sterling Community Center food bank, the Community 

Center, Christmas in the Village, and the Tri-County Fire Department. The donation 

to the fire department is for their annual holiday toy drive. Pictured here presenting 

a check to Dave Taylor (second from left), chief of the Tri-County Fire Department, are 

Knights of Pythias members Dave Caudill, Dusty Parker and Jim Davis.


Clothing Giveaway 

United Church, 30 E. 

What it 

Columbus St., Mount Sterling, 

holds a clothing giveaway 

9 to 11 a.m. the second 

takes to 

Saturday of each month. Use 

the side door on High Street 

to enter the church basement. 

Take what you need; 

run city 

no limit and no questions 

asked. If you plan to donate 

or pick up clothing, call 

ahead to Kathy Endres at 

(740) 869-3755 or Mary 

Alkire at (740) 604-1213. 

London Mayor Patrick 

Closser spent an entire 

school day on Nov. 7 

speaking with sixth-grade 

students in Joe Watson’s 

social studies classes at 

London Middle School. 

Each class is running its 

own local government with 

mayors and department 

heads. Closser spoke 

about the mechanics of 

government, the role of a 

mayor, problem solving 

and life lessons. 

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Dancing in ‘e Nutcracker’ 

(From left) Madison County residents Pablo Guardia Pérez, Lauren Hart and Lucía 

Guardia Pérez will perform in BalletMet’s “The Nutcracker” at the Ohio Theatre in 

Columbus. They are students in the BalletMet Dance Academy. BalletMet is presenting 

18 performances of the holiday classic between Dec. 7 and Dec. 23. The show invites 

the audience inside the dreams of young Clara as she journeys with the Nutcracker 

Prince to meet the Sugar Plum Fairy. For details, visit balletmet.org. 

Free legal clinic set for Dec. 18 

Need to speak to an attorney but can’t afford 

one? Visit the Madison County Legal 

Clinic at Madison County Job & Family 

Services, 200 Midway St., London. Clinics 

are held from 2 to 4 p.m. the third Tuesday 

of the month. The next one is set for Dec. 18. 

Volunteer attorneys are available to answer 

legal questions about issues regarding 

landlords and tenants, public benefits, consumer 

debt, expungement, and family law. 

To receive free advice, a participant must 

have a gross household income below 200 

percent of the federal poverty level: one-person 

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THOMPSON 

Carol Ann Thompson, 63, of Orient, died 

on Nov. 20, 2018, after a long illness. Born 

in Columbus, Ohio, to the late John and 

Carrie Ellis, Carol was also preceded in 

death by: her daughters, Roseanna Cassady 

and Lori Carpenter; her grandmother, Rosemary 

Ellis; and her brother, Richard Sheets. 

Carol is survived by: her loving husband of 

42 years, Mike Thompson; her children, 

Darcie (Chad) Tripp of Columbus, David M. 

(Marie) Thompson II of West Chester, Ohio, 

James Thompson of Washington Court 

House, and Joshua Thompson of Washington 

Court House; her grandchildren, Rocky 

(Verna) Ellis, Rachelle Thompson, Travis 

(Sheree) Mays, Thomas Daniels, Tony 

(Chloe) Daniels, Stephanie (Raymond)Rose, 

Charles King, Troy Thompson and Lauren 

Thompson; her brothers and sisters, Brenda 

(Woody) Frazier of Logan, Ohio, Hilda 

(Dave) Harper of New Holland, Ohio, Billy 

Sheets of Tennessee, Marlin (Amy) Sheets 

Jr. of Columbus; and her many great-grandobituaries 


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Funeral services were held Nov. 28 at Porter-Tidd Funeral 

Home, Mount Sterling. Burial followed at Highlawn Cemetery in 

Washington Court House. 

ROWLEY 

Cynthia Rowley, 60, of Grove City died on Nov. 21, 2018, at her 

residence, surrounded by her family and friends. 

She is survived by: her loving husband and best friend of 35 

years, Scott; sons, Jason, Andrew and Ryan; granddaughter, Olivia; 

siblings, Debbie (Tony) Murry and John (Michelle) Underhill; and 

nieces and nephews, Shawn, Sherri, Danielle and Tony Jr. Cynthia 

was very close to Taz and Ace, her longtime pets. She was preceded 

in death by her parents, Delores and John Underhill. 

Cindy was an active mother who attended all of her sons’ sporting 

events. She loved nature, animals and going to the beach with 

her husband and granddaughter, Olivia, despite a hectic schedule. 

She loved her home life and was an immaculate housekeeper, and 

she loved preparing meals especially during the holidays. Family 

was foremost in her life. The family wishes to thank everyone who 

helped with her care in her final days. 

A memorial visitation was held Nov. 28 at Community Freewill 

Baptist Church, Galloway, followed by a service officiated by Pastor 

Jerry Newman. The family was assisted by Rader McDonald Tidd 

Funeral Home, West Jefferson. Memorial donations may be made 

to Kobacker House. 

SHIPLEY 

Annette Marie Shipley, 54, of London died on Nov. 21, 2018, at 

Madison Health, London. Annette was born on May 14, 1964, in 

London, a daughter of Elmer and Victoria (Buchanan) Clifton. She 

had been employed at Madison Senior Living Community and 

Madison County Hospital. She also had been a candy striper at Arbors 

of London. Annette immensely enjoyed spending time at Myrtle 

Beach with her family and being a “mimi” to her grandchildren. 

She is survived by: her mother, Vickie Clifton of London; her loving 

husband of 33 years, Bob Shipley; loving children, Kevin Shipley 

of Galloway, and Brittany (Zachary) Earles, Dalton (Chelsie) 

Shipley, all of London; grandchildren, Sophia Shipley, Seth Shipley, 

Ayleah Campbell, Hunter Scott Earles, baby Earles, Maizie Shipley; 

sisters, Barbara Wiggins-Clifton, and Destiny, Mariana, and 

MacKenzie Clifton, all of London; brothers, Jerry (Leane) Clifton of 

Galloway and Justin Clifton of London; numerous nieces and 

nephews; and many friends. Annette was preceded in death by: her 

father; Uncle Richard; maternal grandmother, Ferrell Jean 

Hutchinson; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Ima 

Jean Shipley. 

A funeral service was celebrated at Rader-Lynch & Dodds Funeral 

Home & Cremation Service, London, 

on Nov. 26. An interment service followed 

at Range Township Cemetery, Sedalia. 

SMITH 

Carl Adrian Smith, 81, of West Jefferson 

died peacefully at home, surrounded by his 

family, on Nov. 21, 2018. Carl was born in 

South Webster, Ohio, to the late Beryl and 

Minnie Smith. He retired from the Kroger 

Co. in 1999 after 25 years of service. 

In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded 

in death by his brother, Archie B. 

Smith. He is survived by: his beloved wife 

of 60 years, Dorothy Smith; his children, 

Alevia (Glen) Durban of Hilliard, Robin 

Quinn of Columbus, Sharon (James) Cordle 

of West Jefferson, and Beryl Smith of West 

Jefferson; his seven grandchildren and 18 

great-grandchildren; brothers, Marvin 

(Linda) Smith of Xenia, Larry (Kathy) Smith of Centerburg, and 

Mike (Susie) Smith of West Jefferson and their families, including 

Carl's special nephew, Dwayn Smith; the extended Kammer and 

Smith families; and his many friends. 

A funeral service was held Nov. 27 at Rader McDonald Tidd Funeral 

Home, West Jefferson, with burial following at Hampton 

Cemetery, West Jefferson. Memorial contributions be made to 

Carl’s favorite charities: Loving Care Hospice, 56 S. Oak St., London, 

OH 43140, www.lovingcare.us; or St. Jude Children’s Research 

Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, 

www.stjude.org. 

OGLE 

Martha Wanetta Ogle, 86, of Mount Sterling, Ohio, died peacefully 

on Nov. 25, 2018, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. 

She was preceded in death by: her husband, Ned P. Ogle; her parents, 

Howard and Famie Norris; and sister, Evelyn (Herman) Kull. 

She is survived by: step-children, Julie (John) Smrtnik; grandchildren, 

Ethan, Evan and Seth, Charlie (Donna) Ogle, grandchildren 

Nathaniel, Natalie and Abigail, Debbie Ogle (Sam Dunlap), and 

grandchildren Izzy and Ian; sisters, Annabel (Walt) Spangler, 

Naomi (Dorwin) Hay; and brother, Darrell (Janet) Norris. 

Martha was born on Feb. 22, 1932, on a farm that she grew up 

on, near Ringgold, Ohio. Martha was a dedicated employee at the 

Ohio Department of Natural Resources for 30 years. She was an 

avid Ohio State fan. She enjoyed boating, crafts, reading, puzzles, 

square dancing and the Circleville Pumpkin Show. Martha had a 

special fondness for dogs. 

Memorial donations may be made to Pickaway County Dog Shelter, 

21253 Ringgold Southern Rd., Circleville, OH 43113. A memorial 

service was set for Dec. 1 at Porter-Tidd Funeral Home, Mount 

Sterling. Burial will take place at a later date in Pleasant Cemetery, 

Mount. Sterling. 

CRONENWETT 

Mary Jane Cronenwett, 102, of London died at her home on Nov. 

25, 2018. Mrs. Cronenwett was born on Nov. 20, 1916, in Winchester, 

Ind., a daughter of John and Margaret (Cummings) Williams. 

She was a longtime member of Saint Patrick Church and was a 

member of the Madison County Senior Citizens and Lake Choctaw 

Senior Citizens. She had been in partnership with the Calico Mini 

Mall in London and had been employed with United Transportation 

in Columbus for 45 years. 

She is survived by: her daughter, Teresa Shaw of London, with 

whom she resided; grandchildren, Gail Miller, Steven Shaw and 

Lisa Briskett; five grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren; 

nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, 

John Marvin Cronenwett, and son, John Michael 

Cronenwett. 

A funeral mass was celebrated Nov. 30 at Saint Patrick Church, 

London, with Father Michael J. Hinterschied officiating. Mrs. Cronenwett’s 

funeral arrangements were entrusted to Rader-Lynch & 

Dodds Funeral Home & Cremation Service, London. 

BAILEY 

Sharon Kay Bailey, 69, of Mount Sterling died on Nov. 26, 2018. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, three sons, two sisters, 

and grandson. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, 

William G Bailey, three sons, 15 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, 

many nieces and nephews, and numerous friends. 

Sharon was a hairdresser for more than 35 years and an avid 

quilter. She was a volunteer instructor and quilter at the Mount 

Sterling Community Center. She was loved by her church family, 

community and all who knew her. 

Calling hours are from 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 2 at Porter-Tidd Funeral 

Home, Mount Sterling, where funeral services will take place at 11 

a.m. Dec. 3 with Pastor J.D. Bowman officiating. Interment will 

follow in Grove City Cemetery.


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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE 

OHIO REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26 

THE STATE OF OHIO, MADISON COUNTY 

JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., Plaintiff 

vs. 

Kevin C. Rawlings et. al., Defendant 

Case No. CVE20180045 

Parcel No. 07-00745.000 & 07-00575.001 

Address: 8620 Lilly Chapel Georgesville Rd. 

West Jefferson, OH 43162 

In pursurance of an order of sale in the above entitled action, 

I will offer for sale at public auction, at the door of the courthouse 

in London, Ohio. The above named property was 

appraised at $83,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than twothirds 

of that amount on Friday, 14th day of December, 2018, 

at 10:00 o’clock a.m. If no bids at that time, the property will 

be offered up again on Friday, 28th day of December, 2018. 

There will be no minimum bid for the second sale. Any 

additional costs and taxes owed for the action that are not 

covered by the sale, will be collected within 30 days of the 

confirmation from the purchaser. However, the Plaintiff has 

the right to redeem the property within 14 days of the sale 

by paying the full purchase price to the clerk of courts, and 

will be considered the successful purchaser of the sale. 

The complete legal description can be found in the office of 

the Madison County Recorder, in the Madison County Courthouse 

located at 1 N. Main Street, London, OH 43140. 

Being the same property conveyed by deed recorded in 

volume 137, page 449 of the Madison County Ohio Records. 

Last known owner: Kevin C. Rawlings et. al 

Said premises located at: 8620 Lilly Chapel Georgesville Rd. 

West Jefferson, OH 43162 

All properties sold at Sheriff’s Sale are on an “as-is” basis and 

have no warranty or guarantee. The appraisal may or may not 

have been an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff 

nor the appraisers are liable for the condition of the property 

that was appraised. 

Terms of Sale: $5,000.00 will be due the day of the sale, 

balance due within 30 days of confirmation. 

Additional fees to be paid to the Sheriff, include, transfer tax 

& conveyance fees which will be added to the balance due. 

All funds paid to the Sheriff must be in cash or certified check. 

Delinquent taxes will be paid by the plaintiff, current taxes 

prorated to the purchaser to the date of the auction. The 

purchaser assumes all taxes from the date of the auction. The 

purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and 

taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. 

James P. Sabin, Sheriff 

Tina J. Sabin, Deputy 

Madison County, Ohio 

Reimer Law Co., Attorney 

P.O. Box 39696, Solon, OH 44139 

MM NOV. 18, 25 & DEC. 2, 2018 

MM2018357 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 

OF MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 

PROBATE DIVISION 

CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN, JUDGE 

1 North Main Street, Room 205 


Case No. 20171088A 

Carol J. Dennis, Administrator, Plaintiff 

vs 

Loraine Stevens, et al, Defendants 

To the following Defendants of the above 

captioned case whose addresses are unknown: 

Loraine Stevens, John Stevens, Kenny Ray Stevens 

Carol J. Dennis, Administrator of the Estate of 

William Stevens, has filed a Complaint to Sell Real 

Estate. The purpose of such Complaint is to properly 

sell, transfer, and/or convey the Decedent’s real 

property as described therein. On November 7, 

2018, this Court has Ordered that Administrator 

make service via Publication. 

You are required to answer the above Complaint 

within twenty-eight (28) days of the date of the last 

publication, which will be December 23, 2018. 

By: Carol J. Dennis, Administrator, c/o Aaron P. Miller, 

Esq., Flax Miller Law Firm LLC, 117 W. High St., Suite 

105, London, OH 43140, (740) 852-3000. 

Christopher J. Brown, Judge 

MM NOV. 18, 25, DEC. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2018 


NOTICE OF BID 

Sealed bids will be received by the Auditor’s 

Office of the City of London, State of Ohio at 

102 South Main St., London, Ohio until 10:00 

a.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 for the 

Sale of the real estate located at 6 East Second 

St. respectively in the City of London, Ohio. 

Parcel ID No. 31-03274.000. 

City of London 

102 South Main St., London, Ohio 43140 

Lora A. Long, Auditor 

MM Nov. 18, 25 & Dec. 2, 9, 16, 2018 

Ordinance 2018-62: An ordinance adopting 

procedures and methodologies for the payment 

of water and sewer bills 

Resolution 2018-63: A resolution authorizing 

Courtney Bricker, Fiscal Officer to create line 

items 1000-725-225 and 1000-320-225, make 

adjustments between line items pursuant to a 

request from the state auditors and declaring 

an emergency 

Courtney Bricker, Fiscal Officer 

Village of Mt. Sterling 

MM NOVEMBER 25 & DECEMBER 2, 2018 



PROBATE COURT OF 

MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 

CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN, 

JUDGE 

IN RE: CHANGE OF NAME 

OF 

Christopher Eugene Henry 

to 

Kaylee Kay Eugene Henry 

Case No. 20186045 

NOTICE OF HEARING ON 

CHANGE OF NAME 

[R.C. 2717.01] 

Applicant hereby gives notice to 

all interested persons that the 

applicant has filed an Application 

for Change of Name in the 

Probate Court of Madison 

County, Ohio, requesting the 

change of name of Christopher 

Eugene Henry to Kaylee Kay 

Eugene Henry. The hearing on the 

application will be held on the 

24th day of January, 2019, at 2:00 

o’clock P.M. in the Probate Court 

of Madison County, located at 1 

North Main Street, London, Ohio 

43140. 

MM DEC.2, 2018 


Public Notice 

A meeting will be held by the 

Somerford Township Board of 

Zoning Appeals on Monday, 

December 3rd at 7:00 P.M. at 

the Somerford Township Hall. 

The public is invited to attend. 

Brian Knowles 

Somerford Township Zoning Inspector 

MM NOV. 25 & DEC. 2, 2018 

PROBATE COURT OF MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 

CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN, JUDGE 

ADOPTION OF MACKENZIE LYNN POLEN 

CASE NO. 20185011 

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR ADOPTION 

Notice must be served not less than 20 days before the date of the hearing 

[R.C. 3107.11] 

To: Ryan Andrew Henderson - Unknown Address 

You are hereby notified that on the 13th day of November, 2018, Joseph Michael Polen II, 

filed in this Court a Petition for Adoption of Mackenzie Lynn Henderson, a minor, whose date 

of birth is 09/11/2010, and for change of the name of the minor to Mackenzie Lynn Polen. 

This Court, located at 1 North Main Street, London, Ohio 43140 will hear the petition on the 

24th day of January, 2019, at 2:30 o’clock p.m. 

It is alleged in the petition, pursuant to R.C. 3107 .07, that the consent of Ryan Andrew 

Henderson is not required due to the following: 

X That person is a parent who has failed without justifiable cause to provide more than de 

minimis contact with the minor for a period of at least one year immediately preceding the 

filing of the adoption petition or the placement of the minor in the home of the petitioner. 

X That person is a parent who has failed without justifiable cause to provide for the maintenance 

and support of the minor as required by law or judicial decree for a period of at least 

one year immediately preceding the filing of the adoption petition or the placement of the 

minor in the home of the petitioner. 

State other grounds under R.C. 3107.07 (includes putative father of the minor born prior 

to January 1, 1997). 

“A FINAL DECREE OF ADOPTION, IF GRANTED, WILL RELIEVE YOU OF ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSI- 

BILITIES, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO CONTACT THE MINOR, AND, EXCEPT WITH RESPECT TO A SPOUSE OF THE 

ADOPTION PETITIONER AND RELATIVES O THAT SPOUSE, TERMINATE ALL LEGAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN 

THE MINOR AND YOU AND THE MINOR’S OTHER RELATIVES, SO THAT THE MINOR THEREAFTER IS A STRANGER 

TO YOU AND THE MINOR’S FORMER RELATIVES FOR ALL PURPOSES. IF YOU WISH TO CONTEST THE ADOPTION, 

YOU MUST FILE AN OBJECTION TO THE PETITION WITHIN FOURTEEN DAYS AFTER PROOF OF SERVICE OF 

NOTICE OF THE FILING OF THE PETITION AND OF THE TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING IS GIVEN TO YOU, IF YOU 

WISH TO CONTEST THE ADOPTION, YOU MUST ALSO APPEAR AT THE HEARING. A FINAL DECREE OF ADOPTION 

MAY BE ENTERED IF YOU FAIL TO FILE AN OBJECTION TO THE ADOPTION PETITION OR APPEAR AT THE 

HEARING.” 

s/CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN, PROBATE JUDGE 

BY: LYNNE PULVER, DEPUTY CLERK 

MM NOVEMBER 25, DECEMBER 2, 9, 2018 



NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

Notice is hereby given that the Planning 

Commission will hold a public hearing on 

Thursday December 13, 2018, 7:00 p.m., at 6 

East Second Street, London, OH 43140 to 

hear the following case: 

Applicant Custom Sign Center, Business, Gray 

Mag, has applied for a variance for signs for the 

property located at 470 East High Street. 

Information on the above case is available for 

public review at the City of London, Building 

and Zoning Department, 102 ½ South Main 

Street, London, Ohio, 43140 during regular 

business hours. 

For any questions concerning this case 

please contact 

Tom Hale or Paul Oswalt @740-852-7045. 

MM DECEMBER 2, 2018 


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Sale of Real Estate 

Madison County Foreclosure Auction 

Case# CV2010104 

Pacific Union Financial, LLC 

vs 

Osborne, Mathew R., et al. 

The description of the property to be sold is as follows: 

Property Address: 105 Park Avenue, London, Madison, 

Ohio, 43140 

Legal Description: 

Full Legal Listed on Public Website 

Parcel Number: 31-00201.000, 31-00202.000 

Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com 

opening on 12/11/2018 at 10:00:00 for a minimum of 

7 days. 

Sales subject to cancellation and postponement. The 

deposit required is $5000.00 to be paid by wire 

transfer within 24 hours of the sale ending. 

Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, 

allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are 

insufficient to cover. 

To view all sale details and terms for this property visit 

www.Auction.comand enter the Search Code CV 

20180104 into the search bar. 

MM NOVEMBER 18, 25. DECEMBER 2, 2018 


PUBLIC NOTICE 

the 2019 Appropriations will be 

available for inspection at the 

December 3rd meeting of the 

Deercreek Township Trustees. 

The meeting will take place at 

the township hall, 75 Middle 

Street, Lafayette, at 7:00 p.m. 

MM DEC. 2, 2018 


The Stokes Township Trustees will hold 

their annual budget meeting on Thursday, 

December 13 at 7 p.m. The purpose of the 

meeting is to encourage public input into the 

Township budget for 2019. 

The meeting is held in the Stokes Township 

Garage (in back of the Fire Department) at 

7105 E. Main Street, South Solon. All are 

welcome. 

The Stokes Township Trustees: 

Linton Kelley, Jim Noble, Chris Vallery 

Fiscal Officer: Ramona Porter 

MM DECEMBER 2 & 9, 2018 


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Parcel No. 31-00571.000 

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Last known owner: Christopher Cox, et. al. 

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farm? Some construction 

equipment? One FREE 

week when placing your 

ad in our network for two 

weeks. Call our office at 

800-450-6631. Not intended 

for commercial 

use. 

BE YOUR OWN BOSS! 

INDEPENDENT 

CONTRACTORS 

WANTED 

If you have a reliable 

car and would like to 

earn extra money, 

then why not deliver? 

• Deliver 1 or 2 days a week 

• Flexible delivery hours 

• Work close to home - often 

in or near your neighborhood 

CONTACT US 

1-888-837-4342 

www.thebag.com 

• Deliver 7 days a week 

• Delivery before dawn 

• Work close to home - often 

in or near your neighborhood 

CONTACT US 

614-461-8585 

www.dispatch.com/delivery 


READER 

ADVISORY 

The National Trade Association 

we belong to has 

purchased the following 

classifieds. Determining 

the value of their service 

or product is advised by 

this publication. In order 

to avoid misunderstandings, 

some advertisers do 

not offer “employment” 

but rather supply the 

readers with manuals, directories 

and other materials 

designed to help 

their clients establish mail 

order selling and other 

businesses at home. Under 

NO circumstance 

should you send any 

money in advance or give 

the client your checking, 

license ID or credit card 

numbers. Also beware of 

ads that claim to guarantee 

loans regardless of 

credit and note that if a 

credit repair company 

does business only over 

the phone it’s illegal to request 

any money before 

delivering its service. All 

funds are based in US 

dollars. Toll Free numbers 

may or may not 

reach Canada. Please 

check with the Better 

Business Bureau 614- 

486-6336 or the Ohio Attorney 

General’s Consumer 

Protection Section 

614-466-4986 for more 

information on the company 

you are seeking to 

do business with. 

DISH TV $59.99 For 190 

Channels. $14.95 High 

Speed Internet. Free Installation, 

Smart HD DVR 

Included. Free Voice Remote. 

Some restrictions 

apply. Call 1-855-837- 

9146 

JOB 

EXPLOSION!! 

STA F F I N G 


Dish Network - Satellite 

Television Services. Now 

Over 190 channels for 

ONLY $49.99/mo! HBO- 

FREE for one year, 

FREE Installation, FREE 

Streaming, * FREE HD. 

Add Internet for $14.95 a 

month. 1-800-219-1271 

Spectrum Triple Play! 

TV, Internet & Voice for 

$29.99 ea. 60 MB per 

second speed. No contract 

or commitment. 

More Channels. Faster 

Internet. Unlimited Voice. 

Call 1-855-652-9304 

Unable to work due to injury 

or illness? Call Bill 

Gordon & Assoc., Social 

Security Disability Attorneys! 

FREE Evaluation. 

Local Attorneys Nationwide 

1-855-498-6323 

[Mail: 2420 N St NW, 

Washington DC. Office: 

Broward Co. FL (TX/NM 

Bar.] 

$$OLD GUITARS & AMPS 

WANTED$$ GIBSON* 

FENDER*MARTIN. ALL 

BRANDS. TOP DOLLAR 

PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 

1-866-433-8277 

Lung Cancer? And Age 

60+? You And Your 

Family May Be Entitled 

To Significant Cash 

Award. Call 866-428- 

1639 for Information. No 

Risk. No Money Out Of 

Pocket. 

Your Partner at Work 

50 immediate 

openings at KEIHIN! 

ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE! 

Up to $13/Hour 

Perfect Attendance Bonus 

Manufacturing, Warehouse, 

Assembly, Pick/Pack to Forklift 

Apply Daily at Trillium 

Located at 10 E. Main Street 

Mt. Sterling, Ohio 

740-869-3410 

Full-time and Part-time Positions Available 

Nissen Chemitec America, Inc. 

London, Ohio 

Nissen Chemitec America, Inc. (NCA) is a local manufacturer 

of plastic injection molded products. We currently have full-time 

& part-time positions available during our 2nd (2:30pm-11pm) 

& 3rd shifts (10:30pm-7:00am). The part-time positions are in 

a minimum of four-hour increments & can be up to eight hours 

per day on a regularly scheduled basis, but no more than 29 

hours in a 7-day pay period. Starting pay is up to $13.00/hour 

which includes shift premium & attendance bonus. 

Please contact 

Kelly Eakin at keakin@nissenchemitec.com 

or 740-845-3595 for more information. 

NCA is a drug free workplace & an equal opportunity employer. 


Attention Viagra users: 

Generic 100 mg blue 

pills or Generic 20 mg 

yellow pills. Get 45 plus 

5 free $99 + S.H. Guaranteed, 

no prescription 

necessary. Call Today 1- 

877-896-9004 

Cross Country Moving, 

Long distance Moving 

Company, out of state 

move $799 Long Distance 

Movers. Get Free 

quote on your Long distance 

move 1-800-511- 

2181 

[WANTED] CARS/ 

TRUCKS WANTED!!! 

All Makes/Models 2002- 

2018! Any Condition. Running 

or Not. Competitive 

Offer! Free Towing! We’re 

Nationwide! Call Now: 1- 

888-368-1016 

Suffering from an AD- 

DICTION to Alcohol, 

Opiates, Prescription 

Pain Killers or other 

DRUGS? There is hope! 

Call Today to speak with 

someone who cares. 

Call NOW 1-855-866- 

0913 

Come Join The 

Mars Incorporated Family 

Mars is a Top 100 Employer that 

prides itself on having culture 

and environment that allows 

you to grow your career. 

We will be holding a HIRING EVENT 

at 5115 Fisher Road Columbus, Ohio 43228 

on December 4th from 7:00am – 7:00pm. 

While we encourage all to apply before the 

hiring event, we will be accepting walk-ins. 

We will be hiring for many positions, 

if interested visit jobs.mars.com, search for 

Columbus under the location tab and 

apply to the 

MPC-Packaging Operator opening 

to officially sign up for the hiring event. 


Call Empire Today® to 

schedule a FREE inhome 

estimate on Carpeting 

& Flooring. Call 

Today! 1-800-508-2824 

FOR THIS 

SPACE 

GIVE US 

ACALL 

740-852-0809


xMobile Homes 

xInformation 


xFocus on Rentals 

JEFFERSON LODGE 

Mobile Home Park 

NEW & USED MOBILE HOMES AVAILABLE! 

We do in house Financing and ask about our Lease 

Options to Buy Program on Brand New Homes 

CONTACT TERESA AT: 

614-879-9595 

Canaan Community 


New & Used Mobile Homes Available! 

We Do In House Financing. 

Ask about our Lease Options to Buy Program 

on Brand New Homes 

Contact Ana (614) 879-7863 

www.canaancommunityhomes.com 

DECEMBER GIVEAWAY 

Place a prepaid classified line ad in our paper 

during the month of DECEMBER and be registered 

to win a $50 Gift Card from 

The Columbus Messenger Newspapers. 

All ads received by mail, in person, e-mail or phone 

will be included in the drawing. 

Drawing will be held December 28th, 2018 

and the winner will be notified and published 

in our January 6th, 2019 Madison paper 

and our January 13th, 2019 issue 

of the Columbus papers. 

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!!! 

SETON LONDON APARTMENTS 

350 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE, LONDON, OH 43140 

We are a Senior Housing Community...you must be 62 or better. 

Rent is based on your income. We offer spacious 1 bedroom apartments 

which include: utilities, refrigerator, range, central air, carpet, EMS monitor 

pull cords & a building intercom system. Seton London is professionally 

managed and has 24 hour emergency maintenance services. 

Our residents enjoy: a community room for playing cards, potlucks, 

bingo or visiting with neighbors. We have a large laundry room w/lounging 

area, exercise & meditation room, outdoor patio and balcony areas, 

and an elevator for your convenience. 

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN OUR FRONT LOBBY OR CALL 

740-852-4233 or tty-800-750-0750 FOR AN APPOINTMENT 

HELP WANTED 

SISTERS 

Senior Living 

Employment 

Opportunities 

1-844-939-1800 

To Apply 

DATED SALES 

12/2 M 

LONDON DOWNTOWN 

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE 

IDEAL FOR LAWYER, 

REALTOR, OR GENERAL 

BUSINESS OFFICE. 

MONTHLY RENT PLUS DEPOSIT 

CALL FOR INFO. 

740-852-0809 

Green Meadows 


New & Used Mobile Homes Available! 

We do In House Financing. 

Ask about our Lease Options to Buy 

Program on Brand New Homes. 

Contact Mariela 740-857-1384 

greenmeadowsmhp281@yahoo.com 

xMisc. for Sale 


TOP CASH FOR CARS, 

Any Car/Truck, Running 

or Not. Call for INSTANT 

offer: 1-888-417-9150 

ADULT CARE 

SENIOR HOME CARE 

by ANGELS 

We send you the Best 

Home Caregivers for hygiene, 

meals, light housework. 

Up to 24 hr. care. Caregivers 

are experienced in elder care. 

Very reasonable rates. 

“We do things your way.” 

614-80-ANGEL 

www.v-angels.com 

HELP WANTED 

Ace Truck Body Inc 

is searching for a F/T 

person for central Ohio 

location. Knowledge of 

chassis, wiring, welding 

and hydraulics required. 

Must have required hand 

tools. Excellent benefits 

and 401(k). If interested 

please fill out an application 

on Acetruck.com or 

call M-F (614) 871-3100 

and ask for Bob. 

Hostess, Servers, 

Line & Prep Cook, 

Bussers 

Apply within 

Red Brick Tavern 

1700 Cumberland Rd. 

or fax resume 

740-852-5254 

No Phone Calls Please 

1.6.19 A&M 

12-9 M 

HELP WANTED 

Auto/Forklift Mechanic 

Central Ohio Forklifts has 

an immediate need for a 

mechanic. We offer competitive 

wages, training & 

benefits. Reward offered! 

$1000 to new hire mechanic 

payable after 90 

days. Please email 

Resume to: 

cof4150@gmail.com or fax 

to 614-351-5123. Auto mechanics 

welcome to apply. 

Drivers, CDL (A or B): 

Local Recruiting Fair 

Mon 12/10-Weds 12/12 

8:00a - 5:00p 

Best Western 

8099 Old Yankee St. 

Dayton, OH 45458 

18 months Class A or B 

CDL. Apply: 

TruckMovers.com/apply 

and call Steven: 

855-225-8483 

Mechanic/Diesel 

Technician Openings 

All Skill-Level Technician 

Opportunities in Dayton, 

Springfield, Wilmington, 

Cincinnati, Norwood, 

Monroe Ohio & Erlanger, 

Kentucky. Competitive 

weekly pay, full comprehensive 

benefits, matching 

401k and more! Experience 

a plus. Many 

opportunities for advancement! 

Penske 

Truck Leasing: 855-998- 

2128 

Jeffersonian Senior Ctr. 

Bazaar & Bake Sale 

Sat. Dec. 8, 10am-2pm 

28 E Main St. 

WANT TO BUY 

WANTS TO Purchase 

minerals and other oil & 

gas interests. Send details 

to: P.O. Box 13557, 

Denver, CO 80201 

We Buy Junk Cars & 

Trucks. Highest Prices 

Paid. 614-395-8775 

CASH FOR CARS 

614-276-2597 

ANTIQUES 

WANTED 

Victrolas, Watches, 

Clocks, Bookcases 

Antiques, Furn. 

Jeff 614-262-0676 

or 614-783-2629 

MISCELLANEOUS 

FOR SALE 

Williams early 70’s Pin 

Ball Machine $750 or 

best offer. 614-419-3245 

CONDOMINIUM 

Condo for Sale 

By Owner, London 

1050 Square Feet 

2 Bedroom 2 Bath 

1 Car Garage 

Appliances Included 

Priced at $114,900 

Call or Text 

614-561-8427 

12-19 M 

We’ll Find Prospective Tenants. 

You Handle The Lease! 

Advertise with The MADISON Messenger 

and target your community and surrounding areas. 

Call Us at 740-852-0809 

for more information 

MADISON 


Classifieds 

HOMES FOR SALE 

Condo For Sale 

By Owner, London 

1257 Sq. Ft. 

2 BR, 2 BA, 2 Car Gar, 

Florida Room. 

HVAC All New in 2017. 

Should Be Ready 

First Week of Dec. 

$145,000 OBO 

Call or Text 

740-294-0760 

RENTALS 

BEATHARD 

RENTALS 

12-16 

M 

LONDON AREA 

1 & 2 Bedroom 

Houses & Apartments 

740-852-9706 

12-9 M 

RENTALS 

1 BR APT. 

$450-550 Per Mo. 

Peppercorn Apts. 

35 & 37 N. Madison, 

London 12-16 M 

Appliances-Very Clean 

614-738-4995 

VACATION RENTALS 

Englewood, Florida 

Palm Manor Resort 

Within minutes of white 

sand Gulf beaches, 

world famous Tarpon 

fishing, golf courses, restaurants/shopping, 

Bush 

Gardens. 2 BR 2 BA 

condos with all ammenities, 

weekly/monthly, visit 

www.palmmanor.com 

or call 1-800-848-8141 

USED VEHICLES 

2001 Chev Silverado Single 

cab 1/2 ton. V6 - Auto 

base model, good cond. 

Runs well $1500 firm. New 

brake lines 740-506-0335



xClassified Services 

INFORMATIONS 

LOOK TO 

THE PROFESSIONALS 

IN OUR 

SERVICE DIRECTORY 

For Service 

“That Is Out Of This World” 

ADULT CARE 

Providing the 

Highest Quality 

Care For Seniors. 

24 Hour Care 

7 Days a Week. 

1-844-939-1800 

AUTO SERVICE 

THE 

TIRE SHOP 

• Batteries • Oil Changes 

• Brake Service 

• New or Used Tires 

• Alignments 

• TheTireShopandLube.com 

740-852-1200 

900 Keny Blvd. 

FAST FRIENDLY SERVICE 

BRICK AND BLOCK 

All American 

Masonry Co. 

20 yrs. exp. - Lic & Ins. 

Brick, Block, Glass Block 

Decks, Retaining Wall, 

Foundation, Tuck-pointing 

Natural Stone, 

Cultured Stone, Chimneys 

614-805-7741 

CARPET CLEANING 

Dirt Busters Tile/Floor-Any 

3 Rms - $44.95. Pet odor 

treatment. 614-805-1084 

CLEANING 

Haleys Cleaning Service 

10 yrs exp. Resid. & Business 

Srvs!! Email/Txt only 

614-962-4362 or 614-973- 

1140 haleybcleaningservice@gmail.com 

12/2M 

12-23 M 

INFORMATION 

DOG GROOMING 

Kountry Klipping LLC 

Pet Grooming 

Ask About Doggie 

Daycare & Pet Sitting 

By Terri Lynn 

46 N. London St. 

Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 

(614) 354-7716 

FENCING 

EAZY FENCE 

Chain Link - Wood 

No Job Too Big or Small 

All Repairs ~ Free Est. 

Insured. 614-670-2292 

FLOORING 

CREATIVE 

FLOORING 

Stocking Warehouse 

CARPET • Vinyl 

Ceramic • Hardwoods 

Laminates 12-16 M 

80 St. Rt. 56, London 

(SUMMERFORD) 

between St. Rt. 40 & I-70 

37 Years Serving 

Madison County 

740-852-5366 

GUTTERS 

Gutter Cleaning 

Vet/Sr Disc. Call Today!! 

614-586-3417 

HAULING 

Redding Removal 

& Clean-up, LLC. 

• Estate clean-outs 

• Piano moves 

• Furniture assembly 

• Hauling • Moving 

• Yard Clean-up 

Free Estimates 

Mike Redding 

614-352-0442 

12-23 M 

12-16 M 

GARAGE DOORS 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

LITTLE JOE’S 

HANDYMAN 

Complete, Honest Serv. 

Bathrooms/kitchens 

Tiles & Flooring 

Basements/Decks 

Licensed-Bonded-Insured 

740-852-4544 

www.LittleJoesHandy.com 

For Free Estimates 

On Carpenter Work, 

Roofs, 

Siding, 

Foundations, 

Floors Jacked Up, 

Call: 

12/2 M 

740-426-6731 

740-505-1094 

Ask For Marvin 

Handyman Cafe 

“Serving Up Solutions 

For All Your Handyman 

Remodeling Needs” 

Painting, Flooring, 

Bathrooms, Kitchens, 

Doors/Windows, 

Siding/Roofing 

Home Repairs/Maintenance 

740-837-0287 

Accepting MC/Visa/AE/Discover 

LG 

REMODELING 

Interior & Exterior 

Full Service Remodeling 

• Bathrooms • Kitchens 

• Tile • Drywall • Flooring 

• Roofing • Siding • Etc. 

NO JOB TO SMALL 

A+ BBB Rating 

A+ Angie’s List 

Lic. • Bonded • Insured 

614-488-8377 

www.lgroofingcolumbus@gmail.com 

11-4 M 

12-16 M 

12/9 A&M 

GARAGE DOORS 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

SLAGLE 

HOME REMODELING 

Baths, Kitchen, Room 

Additions, Drywall Repair, 

Plumbing and Electrical. 

All your Handyman needs 

No Job too Big or Small 

Over 30 Yrs. Exp. Lic.-Bond-Ins. 

Jerry 

614-332-3320 

SINCE 1973 

Phil Bolon Contr. 

Windows & Siding 

Decks, Kitchens, Baths 

Room Additions, 

Flooring, Roofing 

Bsmt Waterproofing 

Deal With Small Non-Pressure Co. 

45 Yrs. Exp. - Refs. Avail. 

Lic.-Bond-Ins. 

Free Est. - Financing Avail. 

Member BBB Of Cent. OH 

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

614-419-3977 

or 614-863-9912 

HOME 

MAINTENANCE 

NEED A HAND? 

Affordable Handyman 

Services. Minor plumbing, 

electrical, drywall, painting, 

junk removal, odd jobs & more. 

Call Dustin for a FREE 

estimate today! 

614-357-7847 

MOVING 

12/9 

A/M 

A Complete 

Moving 

Reasonable, Reliable 

No Job Too Small 

PUCO #150692-HG 

Free Estimate 

614-878-1179 

Aaron Allen Moving 

Local Moving Since 1956 

Bonded & Insured 

614-299-6683, 263-0649 

Celebrating 60 yrs in business 

12-16 M 

12/9 A&M 

PAINTING 

WOW 

Painting - Power Wash 

Interior - Exterior 

Residential & Commercial 

Complete Home 

Remodeling 

740-852-2180 

Austin & Gary Bogenrife 

Website: wwwpaintingllc.com 

wowpainting@live.com 

Classified Services 

78 S. Main St. • London, OH 43140 

740-852-0809 

Tree Trimming 

Tree Removal 

Stump Grinding 

FREE ESTIMATES 

740-845-LAWN 

SHOP THE CLASSIFIEDS!! 

Madison 


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12/2 M 

PEST CONTROL 

Anthony Pest Control 

Eliminate Your Pest For 

Less $$. 614-600-8841 

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 

Brewer & Sons Tree Service 

• Tree Removal 

• Tree Trimming 12-9 

A&M 

• Stump Grinding 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568 

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