Madison Messenger - April 28th, 2019

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Paid for by Henry Comer for Council President, 55. S. Oak Street, London, OH 43140 

Fair gears up for major country music concert 

Tickets on sale now 

By Kristy Zurbrick 

Madison Editor 

He was a nominee for New Male Artist of 

the Year at this year’s Academy of Country 

Music Awards. He has two No. 1 hits and a 

Top 10 single. And he is performing at this 

year’s Madison County Fair. 

He is rising country music star, Michael 

Ray. 

The Madison County Senior Fair Board 

is pulling out all the stops for opening night 

entertainment for this year’s fair. Ray is the 

headline act. Joining him on the night’s bill 

are fellow country music artists, Drake 

White & The Big Fire and Clark Mason. 

Tickets are on sale now for the concert, 

which will take place July 7 on the infield at 

the fairgrounds grandstands in London. The 

stage will be located at the Elm Street end 

of the infield. A beer garden and food vendors 

also will be on the infield. 

The cost is $15 for the concert only or $20 

for the concert and admission to the fair. 

(Admission to the fair is required.) Tickets 

See CONCERT page 8 

Michael Ray, nominee for New Male Artist of the Year at this year’s Academy of Country 

Music Awards, is headlining a country music concert on the opening night of the Madison 

County Fair. The concert will take place July 7 on the infield at the grandstands at 

the fairgrounds in London. Tickets are on sale now. 

Drake White 

Clark Manson 

Police have conclusive evidence of murder-suicide 

By Kristy Zurbrick and Andrew Garrett 

Staff Writers 

Messenger photo by Andrew Garrett 

London Police Chief Glenn Nicol (left) and Madison 

County Sheriff John Swaney secure the scene of a 

double homicide in London. 

Three people are dead following a domestic dispute 

that occurred on the afternoon of Aug. 17 in London. 

London Police Chief Glenn Nicol said authorities have 

concluded the incident was a murder-suicide, based on 

evidence that includes home surveillance video 

footage. 

Authorities were dispatched to reports of shots fired 

at 386 Landis Lane, London, at 12:33 p.m. April 17. 

Upon arrival, officers found 40-year-old Yaisa Cordero 

and her 25-year-old daughter, Joceline Cordero, dead 

in front of their home. 

The suspect, who fled the scene, was 54-year-old 

James S. Evans Jr. of London, Yaisa Cordero’s exboyfriend. 

Evans was discovered around 2:55 p.m. on the 

premises of Faith Assembly Worship Center on U.S. 

Route 40, just outside of London. He was dead, the result 

of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. 

Nicol said witnesses observed the suspect arguing 

with the victims before he fired shots. Nicol said the argument 

was related to a relationship breakup. 

“We don’t know what his motive was to go to his vehicle 

and obtain the weapon. We don’t know what made 

him go that far,” Nicol said. 

Authorities secured video footage from home surveillance 

systems at the victims’ home and at a neighbor’s 

home. 

“It captured the actual homicides and the dispute 

leading up to it a little bit,” Nicol said, adding that the 

victims and the suspect were in and out of the camera 

view. 

The footage also shows the suspect firing at one of 

Yaisa Cordero’s sons, who confronted the suspect as he 

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Conservation Work Group 

The Madison Soil and Water Conservation District will host a work group meeting at 

10:30 a.m. May 8 at the Madison County Engineer’s Office, 825 U.S. Rte. 42 NE, London. 

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Messenger photo by Kristy Zurbrick 

Commitment to Capital 

Madison-Plains High School senior Bradan Mast (seated, center) signs her letter of 

intent to play volleyball at Capital University. Joining her are her parents, Brian and 

Darcey Mast, and her sister, Kayle (standing). Highlights from Bradan’s high school 

career include: honorable mention all-league, 2015; second-team all-league, 2016 

and 2017; second-team all-district and first-team all-league, 2018. She also competed 

in powerlifting, placing second in her weight class in 2018 and first in her weight 

class in 2019. She plans to study nursing at Capital. The signing took place April 23. 

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drove away from the scene. The son had a slight graze which police 

believe was from the one bullet the suspect fired at him. 

Authorities are awaiting autopsy reports on the two victims and 

the suspect. Nicol said he expects to receive preliminary reports 

within a couple of weeks. Madison County Coroner Dr. James 

Kaehr ordered the autopsies; the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office 

performed them. 

The London Police are investigating the incident in cooperation 

with the Sheriff’s Office, along with assistance from agents at the 

Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation, the 

Madison County Coroner’s Office, and the Madison County Prosecutor’s 

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Great turnout at special egg hunt in West Jeff 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

At an Easter egg hunt a couple of years 

ago, Mackenzie Groves saw brightly colored 

plastic eggs scattered across the floor and 

tucked away in the folds of hard-to-reach 

places and knew it was not the right environment 

for her son. 

Born with hydrocephalus and later diagnosed 

with cerebral palsy and epilepsy, Carson, 

6, uses a wheelchair and is limited in 

his ability to bend and reach. Knowing how 

much her son had looked forward to his first 

public egg hunt, Groves was heartbroken 

and disappointed he couldn’t participate as 

fully as he desired. 

The following year, the Columbus resident 

decided to host her own hunt so Carson 

would get that full Easter experience 

but concluded that something was missing. 

“We like to get out and meet new people,” 

she said. 

Several weeks ago, Groves heard from a 

friend about an Easter egg hunt set to take 

place at the West Jefferson Community 

Center. Since she and her family live 

nearby, Groves was intrigued but worried it 

would be a repeat of the hunt from two 

years ago. But then she learned it was designed 

for children and adults with special 

needs. She lit up at the news. 

“I thought it was just so awesome,” she 

said. 

On the morning of April 20, the family 

drove to the community center. When they 

walked through the doors to the portion of 

the hunt for individuals with mobility issues, 

they couldn’t suppress their laughter 

and smiles. 

Scattered across the floor of the large 

meeting room were brightly colored plastic 

eggs with balloons attached on long strings. 

Tucked into other easy-to-reach places were 

more hidden treasures, including eggs that 

beeped for participants with vision impairment. 

At first, Groves slowly pushed Carson to 

the balloons and helped him pull up the 

eggs but he quickly decided he wanted to try 

to get them himself. 

“He’s being very independent,” she said 

with a big grin. “He doesn’t seem to want 

my help at all.” 

Altogether, Carson collected 20 eggs, the 

maximum number allowed so that participants 

with vision and sensory issues could 

get their fair share of the sweet loot, too. Approximately 80 children 

and adults took part in the egg hunt. 

“We had such a wonderful time,” Groves said. “I’m so happy that 

this event happened and that they put so much thought into preparing 

this hunt for those with different abilities.” 

The Easter egg hunt, the first of its kind for the area, was made 

possible through a partnership between the village of West Jefferson 

and the Autism Society of Central Ohio. Marci Darlington, West 

Jefferson parks and recreation director, said a comment she read 

online sparked the idea. 

“They asked if we had ever considered hosting an Easter egg 

hunt for people with special needs,” she explained. “And at that time 

I had honestly never heard of such a thing.” 

Darlington reached out to the Autism Society of Central Ohio 

and promptly learned they, too, were looking to establish a public 

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

Carson Groves, 6, is all smiles as he prepares 

to grab the balloon string to bring up 

an egg full of goodies at the West Jefferson 

Community Center on April 20. Groves, a 

student at J.C. Sommer Elementary School 

in Grove City, was one of about 80 children 

and adults participating in an Easter egg 

hunt designed specifically for individuals 

with special needs. 

disorder, collect 

eggs with other 

children and come 

face to face with the 

Easter bunny for the first time. 

“We always wanted to take her somewhere 

and get her photo taken with the 

Easter bunny, but it would be a very difficult 

thing to do,” he said. Ruby becomes 

overwhelmed by crowds, noise and excessive 

stimuli. “This event offered us that opportunity 

and we got it. Well, she didn’t get 

her picture taken but she did look at the 

bunny for a while and that was good enough 

for us.” 

Patty Davis, a resident of the west side 

of Columbus, said it was great to see her 32- 

year-old son, Chris, reach out and collect 

the eggs perfectly situated for those who use 

Chris Davis of the west side of Columbus 

handles his found treasure with care. 

egg hunt for people with special needs. 

“It’s like the stars aligned,” said Ginny 

Bryan, the society’s resource specialist. 

When the two first began discussing the 

event, Easter of 2018 was rapidly approaching 

and they knew didn’t have enough time 

to get everything ready, so they set their 

sights on Easter of 2019. 

“We wanted this to be a great occasion 

for all families with special needs, not just 

those with autism,” Bryan said. “We didn’t 

want to exclude anyone from participating 

in this event.” 

They didn’t, however, account for inclement 

weather. 

“It threw a wrench in our outdoor plan, 

so all of our volunteers spent the day Friday 

decorating the center and breaking down 

the times for our events,” Bryan said. “It 

wasn’t exactly what we initially wanted but 

it became what we wanted.” 

For the families who participated, the 

event marked a special day in their lives. 

West Jefferson resident Seth Fry got to see 

his 4-year-old daughter, Ruby, who was diagnosed 

with 

autism spectrum 

wheelchairs. 

“He’s not able to do a lot but he was grabbing 

those eggs,” she said with a laugh. “We 

had a great time and he had a great time.” 

Families in attendance said they hoped 

the community center would host the egg 

hunt next year, and both Darlington and 

Bryan said it is very likely they will. 

“We want this to become an annual 

event,” Darlington said. 

“We’re already talking about tweaks to 

make it better for next year,” Bryan said. 

“We have so many ideas and to have that 

reassurance that this is something the community 

really wants makes us want to 

make it even greater for them.” 

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Care takes root along Darby 



They looked like ants industriously 

moving about the hillside, 

each with a specific task. Some 

pulled, some lopped, others hauled, 

and yet others chopped. 

In short order, the group of 

about 100 volunteers, most of them 

high school students on their last 

day of spring break, cleared a 

chunk of the Little Darby State 

Scenic River Preserve of invasive 

honeysuckle plants. They also 

planted or took home with them 

100 tree seedlings. 

The effort, dubbed the Earth 

Day Challenge, took place on April 

22. The preserve is located at 5995 

Lafayette Plain City Road in Monroe 

Township and is part of the Wesley Miller (left) and Ian Harper drag a mature honeysuckle plant to a 

Messenger photo by Kristy Zurbrick 

Madison County Park District. The brush pile where other students used handsaws to break into smaller 

Little Darby Scenic River runs pieces. Miller and Harper are sophomores at West Jefferson High School. 

through the property. 

Mike Harkleroad was thrilled with the dry, sunny blooming in spots she helped to clear last year. 

day, and impressed with the turnout. The West Jefferson 

High School biology and anatomy teacher is respontion 

latch onto preservation and protection of the envi- 

For Mary Mertz, the reward is seeing a new generasible 

for the “challenge” part of the Earth Day ronment. Mertz, director of the Ohio Department of 

Challenge. He challenged not only his students to pitch Natural Resources, and members of her staff were 

in, but also put a call out to other schools in Madison among the volunteers at the Earth Day Challenge. 

County to take part, too. Some 60 West Jefferson students 

showed up, along with more than a dozen stutant 

river that we think is absolutely imperative to pro- 

“We love the Darby–Big and Little. It’s a very impordents 

from the outdoor careers program at Tolles Career tect, so we want to put in every bit of effort,” she said, 

and Technical Center in Plain City. 

adding that she was happy to see teenagers take part 

Madison Whitt, a West Jefferson senior and member in that effort, proving that the environment isn’t just a 

of the school’s award-winning Envirothon team, was cause of the old guard. 

among those toting loppers. This was her second time Mertz is forming a youth advisory council and invited 

visiting the preserve to clear honeysuckle, a prolific understory 

plant that outcompetes native plants by gob- 

signing up. She wants young people to help shape deci- 

participants in the Earth Day Challenge to consider 

bling up soil nutrients and blocking sunlight. 

sion-making that will affect future generations. 

When asked why she gave up her last day of spring The Earth Day Challenge was coordinated by the 

break to chop down honeysuckle, Whitt said, “I’m very Madison County Park District and Madison Soil and 

passionate about saving the environment. I want to be Water Conservation District. Other sponsors included 

an environmental scientist and do something big to the Darby Plains Pheasant Forever Chapter, Dwyers 

make an impact.” 

Brothers Hardware, the Friends of Madison County 

Field work like the honeysuckle project is a step in Parks and Trails, the Madison Conservation Foundation, 

that direction, she said, and a way to make a direct impact. 

Her reward this year was seeing wildflowers ural Resources Scenic Rivers Program, and Wal-Mart. 

Merchants National Bank, the Ohio Department of Nat- 

New pub possible in Mt. Sterling 

By Andrew Garrett 

Staff Writer 

An application for a Class D5 liquor license has been 

submitted for use at 27 S. London St., next to Ben and 

Joy’s Restaurant in Mount Sterling. Plans for a pub are 

in the works at the location. 

At the April 22 Mount Sterling village council meeting, 

Mark Pitstick, village solicitor, said the application 

was submitted to the Ohio Division of Liquor Control 

(ODLC) under the name Hammertime A Partnership. 

The names associated with the partnership are Deanna 

L. Pettit and Michael Havens, according to the ODLC 

database. 

Under the Ohio Revised Code, a Class D permit allows 

an establishment to serve spirituous liquors for onpremises 

consumption only, as well as beer, wine and 

mixed beverages for on-premises consumption or for 

carryout in original, sealed containers until 2:30 a.m. 

Council elected to forego a public hearing with ODLC 

on the matter to speed up the process. 

According to Pitstick, such a hearing would be limited 

in scope as to what kind of questions council members 

could ask, specific questions about zoning, for example. 

Investigators from ODLC will be coming from the 

state to conduct their own investigation and then will 

notify any parties such as churches, daycares or schools 

that might object to a bar being within 500 feet of them. 

There was no word as to when the establishment 

might open if the requested permit is granted. Hammertime 

A Partnership would also need to obtain an occupancy 

permit through zoning before taking over the 

South London Street space. 

Some village leaders were unsure as to how the location 

is currently zoned. 

“I don't have a clue how it’s zoned over there. We 

haven’t gotten that far,” Pitstick said. 

“It’s definitely gotta be zoned business,” said council 

member Becky Martin. 

“There’s a map right there,” said fiscal officer Courtney 

Bricker, pointing to a color-coded map of the village 

on the wall of council chambers.


$100,000 donated for 

splash pad at city pool 

By Andrew Garrett 

Staff Writer 

An unnamed donor has contributed 

$100,000 to the city of London for use at the 

municipal swimming pool. 

According to information shared at the 

April 18 city council meeting, the money will 

be used to install a splash pad—a recreation 

area of shallow water in which water is 

sprayed upward from nozzles in a pad. 

Construction of the splash pad is set to 

begin at the end of this summer’s pool season 

and be operable by the beginning of next 

year’s pool season. Mayor Patrick Closser 

reported that when city officials made the 

funding request, the donor replied without 

hesitation, “You got it. Just let me know 

when you need the check.” 

Also at the April 18 meeting, life-long 

London resident Scott Bennett addressed 

council about his intention to open a pool 

hall at the former Lawson’s convenience 

store location at 116 W. High St. The hall, 

named Big Money Billiards Parlor, is intended 

to be upscale and designed for league 

and tournament play. 

Bennett said he intends to court such 

leagues as the Billiard Congress of America 

and the American Poolplayers Association. 

Such tournament play could bring in people 

from places like Marysville and Dayton. As 

such, Bennett said, his parlor could generate 

money for other local businesses, as 

well. 

“This isn’t going to be your meat house 

billiard ball. There isn’t going to be fights 

and all that negative stuff that typically 

goes with this,” he said. 

Bennett added that he has ordered professional 

Diamond tables and is in the 

process of applying for a liquor license. He 

also is working with the zoning department 

in regards to operating an amusement arcade 

with more than the five coin-operated 

tables allowed in the zoning code. 

He hopes to have the parlor up and running, 

with or without the liquor license, by 

the beginning of June. 

Council members Rex Castle and Rich 

Hays wished Bennett well on his endeavor. 

Income survey slated 



Yet this month, residents of Summerford 

and Lafayette can expect to receive a letter 

explaining an upcoming income survey. 

County officials and township trustees 

are looking to extend sewer service to Summerford. 

Sometime down the road, they 

hope to do the same for Lafayette. As part 

of the process, they plan to seek government 

grants to cover most if not all of the costs. 

The grants require proof that the areas are 

low-income. 

The idea is to connect Summerford’s 90 

residences to the county-run sewer plant 

that serves nearby Choctaw Lake. Currently, 

those residences are served by individual 

leech beds or aeration systems. 

According to Rob Slane, county administrator, 

a number of the leech beds are potentially 

failing and, in some cases, wells and 

leech beds are close together. 

The project might require residents to 

pay a tap fee for sanitary sewer service, but 

project organizers are optimistic that won’t 

be the case. 

“There’s a pretty good chance, with the 

grants, that we will be able to cover everything, 

including the tap fees. Our goal is 

zero cost to the residents,” Slane said. 

Information sessions will take place in 

early May, one at the Somerford Township 

Meeting Hall in Summerford and one at the 

Deercreek Community Building in Lafayette. 

Dates and times have not yet been set. 

Residents will have three ways to complete 

the income survey—by mail, at the information 

sessions, or with a survey taker 

at their door. The door-to-door canvas will 

take place after the first two options are offered. 

Survey takers will have identification 

and drive marked cars. 

“The survey takes five minutes and is 

anonymous,” Slane said. 

The grants require a 90 percent response 

rate on the surveys, he added. 

On April 23, the county commissioners 

approved a contract with Bowen National 

Research to conduct the survey. The cost 

will be $2,500 to $5,900, depending on the 

number of homes they need to visit. Though 

no firm plans are in place for a project in 

Lafayette, the county is going forward with 

the village’s income survey to save money 

on survey mobilization costs. 

The county commissioners also opened 

statements of qualifications from six engineering/design 

firms vying for the contract 

to move the Summerford project into the engineering, 

design, grant assessment and 

loan application phase. Slane and Madison 

County Engineer Bryan Dhume will review 

the packets and make a recommendation to 

the commissioners. 

In other action on April 23, the commissioners 

set a public hearing on a request for 

rezoning of three lots on State Route 161 in 

Plain City for the purpose of operating a funeral 

home. Ricky Dean Tidd and Carmel 

Christian Center applied for the rezoning, 

which would change the zoning from agriculture 

to commercial. The hearing is set for 

11 a.m. May 7 in the county commissioners’ 

office at the Madison County Courthouse.


community calendar 


Art Exhibit 

The London Visual Arts Guild will present its annual community 

show entitled “Home Sweet Home” May 2-26 at Gallery On High, 5 

E. High St., London. The artwork is by artists from around Madison 

County. An opening reception is planned for 5 to 8 p.m. May 3. Refreshments 

will be served. Regular gallery hours are: Thursdays and 

Sundays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Bake-Nic 

The annual Madison Health Auxiliary Bake-Nic is set for May 

3 at multiple locations across the county. Homemade goods will be 

sold at the following locations: Lakeside Plaza, Choctaw Lake; 

Huntington Bank, London; Merchants Bank, London; Madison 

County Courthouse, London; Madison County Senior Center, London; 

Madison Health, London; Park Avenue Medical Building, London; 

FirstMerit Bank, West Jefferson; Chase Bank, Mount Sterling; 

Ohio Valley Bank, Mount Sterling. 

Volunteers are busy baking pies, cakes, cookies and rolls. Any 

enthusiastic cooks who would like to donate baked goods can deliver 

them to London First United Methodist Church, 52 N. Main St., between 

10 a.m. and 4 p.m. May 2. 

Funds raised from the sale will be used to purchase advanced 

equipment and technology for the hospital. For details, call the 

Foundation office at (740) 845-7050. 

Fish Fries 

West Jefferson American Legion Post 201, 9701 W Broad St., will 

host fish fries from 4 to 7 p.m. the first and third Fridays of the 

month from May through October. 

Food for Fines 

Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, 270 Lilly Chapel Road, West 

Jefferson, is collecting non-perishable food April 29-May 3. Anyone 

can donate. For those who have fines on their library cards, items 

donated counts toward their fine. Call (614) 879-8448 for details. 

Godspell Auditions 

Light and Life Theatre announces auditions for “Godspell,” the 

rock opera based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew. Cast 

members must be strong singers and actors who read music and 

can learn on their own and work well in a group. Needed are people 

who can project well enough to be heard without a microphone, both 

singing and speaking. For auditions, bring a prepared piece to sing. 

An accompanist will be provided. Auditions are at 7 p.m. April 30 

at London Christian Fellowship, 255 U.S. Rte. 42, London. For details 

or alternative audition plans, email godspell2019@gmail.com. 

Shows will be July 11-13 at London Christian Fellowship and Veritas 

Community Church Tri-City in Hilliard. 

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Hospice Fundraiser 

Ohio’s Hospice Loving Care will hold a Spring Fling 

dinner and auction at 6 p.m. May 31 at Tolles Career 

and Technical Center, catered by Der Dutchman. The 

cost is $40 per person. Call (740) 852-7755, option 6, to 

make reservations. The event will include a cake walk, 

lemonade stand, raffles, and spring hat contest (create 

and wear a hat for a chance to win prizes). 

Mt. Sterling Community Center 

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

April 29: 10 a.m., chair exercises; 6-7 p.m., Zumba; 

7:30-9:30 p.m., open gym basketball for high schoolers 

and adults 

April 30: 4-7 p.m., food/clothing pantry; 5-6 p.m., 

Take Pounds Off Sensibly; 6:30-7:30 p.m., boot camp exercise 

class; 7:30-9 p.m., volleyball for adults; 8-9 p.m., 

Alcoholics Anonymous 

May 1: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., adult sewing 

May 2: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., food/clothing pantry; 6:30-7:30 

p.m., boot camp exercises; 7:30-9 p.m., volleyball for 

adults. 

May 4: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for all ages/abilities. 

Plant Sale 

The Madison County Master Gardeners’ plant sale 

is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18 at Lake Choctaw, 1445 

Itawamba, London. Items will include perennials, annuals, 

vegetable plants, herbs, pollinator plants, and 

hanging baskets. Master Gardener volunteers will be 

on hand to answer horticulture questions. For details, 

contact Linda Granger at (614) 226-0424. 

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Pollinator Plug Workshop 

The Madison Soil and Water Conservation District 

is holding a Pollinator Plug Workshop from 6 to 7 p.m. 

May 1 in the Engineer's Conference Room, 831 U.S. Rte. 

42 NE, London. Charlie Allen, Pheasants Forever Farm 

Bill biologist, will provide information on why native 

plants are beneficial, how to prepare a site for plugs, 

and other tips. “Plugs” are small seedlings grown in individual 

cells about 3 inches wide and deep. You may 

order plugs before or during the workshop ($90 for a 

mixed tray of native prairie flowers, 32 plugs per tray). 

To sign up, email gail.wilson@oh.nacdnet.net or call 

(740) 852-4003. 

Power of the Purse 

The Women’s Giving Society’s first annual Madison 

County Power of the Purse is set for 5:30-9 p.m. May 9 

at the Coughlin Automotive Community Center on the 

Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London. A 

silent auction, live auction, entertainment and food are 

planned. Tickets are $40 pre-sale; $45 at the door. Sponsorships 

also are available. Proceeds benefit the Madison 

County Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program, 

a free literacy program designed to prepare children 

ages 0-5 years old for kindergarten. Buy tickets by calling 

(937) 324-5551 or online at www.uwccmc.org. 

Shred-It Day 

The West Jefferson Police Department, 28 E. Main 

St., will host Shred-It Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 

18. The public is invited to bring their personal documents 

to be shredded. 

West Jefferson Community Center 

230 Cemetery Rd., (614) 379-5273. 

• April 27: 9-11 a.m., toddler gym for children 5 and 

younger and their parents 

• May 1: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., monthly open House, free 

lunch, toddler gym, games and community connections 

• May 4: 7:30 p.m., movie night, “Coco” 

• May 8: 7-8:30 p.m., P.E.P. Talk. Jason Tharp, an 

author from Powell, Ohio, will talk about how to build 

bridges of inclusion through random acts of kindness, 

empathy and accepting that we are works in progress. 

Tharp will weave into his presentation his personal experiences 

of chasing his big, weird dreams, being the 

weird kid, and how he went from wanting to be an author 

to having 12 books released from major publishers. 

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SPRING 

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SALE 

SATURDAY, MAY 4 TH , 2019 

9 AM - 1 PM 

Lafayette United Methodist Church 

1615 Cumberland St., London, OH 43140 

(1 Block West of Red Brick Tavern) 

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can be purchased via the fair website at 

www.madisoncountyfairoh.com/. They also 

will be available at the gate the night of the 

concert. 

Local organizers are predicting a big 

turnout. 

“We’re hoping we will attract visitors 

from surrounding areas,” said Deetra Huntington, 

a member of the planning committee. 

In a letter outlining sponsorship opportunities 

for the event, organizers state they 

anticipate hosting approximately 5,000 concert 

goers. With such a large event comes 

the need for lots of preparation. 

Huntington said the committee is already 

working on stage, lights and sound 

details, looking for food vendors, and lining 

up security with the Madison County Sheriff’s 

Office. They also are seeking sponsors 

to help defray the cost of the concert and recruiting 

volunteers to help with the gate 

entry and crowd management, among other 

tasks. 

For more information about tickets, 

sponsorships, or volunteering, call Nathan 

Morrison at (937) 423-3302. The fairgrounds 

are located at 205 Elm St., London. This 

year’s fair runs July 7-13. 

About the performers 

Michael Ray is a Florida native who won 

the CW’s singing competition, “The Next: 

Fame is at Your Doorstep,” in 2012. John 

Rich of the country duo, Big & Rich, served 

as his mentor on the show. Later, Ray and 

Rich co-wrote Big & Rich’s single, “Run 

Away With You.” 

Ray’s self-titled debut album, released in 

2015, yielded two No. 1 hits on the Country 

Airplay Charts, “Kiss You in the Morning” 

and “Think a Little Less.” 

“One That Got Away” was among the 

standout tracks on Ray’s sophomore album, 

“Amos,” named for his late grandfather who 

nurtured his love of music and with whom 

he performed while growing up. The album 

came out in 2018. 

Ray was nominated for New Male Artist 


of the Year at the 2019 Academy of Country 

Music Awards, along with Jimmie Allen, 

Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny and winner 

Luke Combs. 

He is scheduled to release a new song, 

“Her World or Mine,” on May 13. 

Drake White is an Alabama native who’s 

name has been on many new-artist watch 

lists since he released his first album, 

“Spark,” in 2016. His song, “Makin’ Me Look 

Good Again,” was named International Song 

of the Year at the British Country Music 

Awards. 

Clark Manson hails from Covington, 

Ohio. He got his start in music with a handme-down 

guitar when he was 12 years old. 

He began playing bar shows while he was in 

college and has gone on to write and co-produce 

his own music. His songs tell the story 

of his rowdy youth, as well as his adult life 

as a loving husband and father. 

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Women and wine 

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Mayor Patrick Closser (far right) auctions off a $100 planter for “Women and Wine” 

at Brennan Loft in London on April 18. The annual event benefits Junior Achievement, 

a volunteer program that delivers work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy 

education to students in grades K-12. Helping with the auction proceedings 

are Khrista Eades (standing, far left) and Megan Reisinger (center). 

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Severe Weather 

Be careful when caught outdoors in storms 

When storms roll in, they might bring 

along high winds, thunder and lightning 

and drops in temperature. Many people ride 

out storms indoors, but some may find 

themselves suddenly caught in a storm and 

not know what to do. 

For the unprepared, the potential for injury 

is significant. So it is important to routinely 

brush up on surviving a storm when 

caught in one outdoors. 

Lightning 

Lightning can pose a significant threat. 

Real Clear Science says the average bolt of 

lightning, striking from cloud to ground, 

carries roughly one billion joules of energy, 

300 million volts and 30,000 amps. Lightning 

also generates temperatures hotter 

than the surface of the sun. 

According to data collected by the National 

Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 

in North America (NOAA), Florida, 

Texas and Colorado had the highest number 

of lightning-related fatalities between 

2005 and 2014. Environment Canada says 

that roughly 10 people die in Canada each 

year because of lightning. 

Finding shelter when lightning strikes is 

ideal but not always possible. If you cannot 

get indoors, the next best thing is to stay 

low to the ground. Lightning tends to strike 

the tallest items around. Therefore, staying 

put in a ditch or depression in the ground 

can protect you against a possible lightning 

strike. 

NOAA says to stay away from tall, isolated 

trees, which can become lightning 

rods. The same can be said for seeking shelter 

under a tent or pavillion, as these structures 

are often metal and can conduct the 

lightning. 

Cars can be a somewhat safe spot if there 

is nothing else available. The metal shell of 

the car will disperse the lightning to the ground, according to AccuWeather. 

The National Weather Service says groups caught outside during 

lightning storms should spread out to avoid the current traveling 

between group members. Also, remember that, while water will not 

attract lightning, it can conduct and spread the charge, so avoid 

bodies of water and wet areas. 

Winds 

High winds also pose a safety risk. These 

winds may accompany thunderstorms, tornados 

or hurricanes. For those who are 

caught outside in high winds, The Weather 

Channel advises taking cover next to a 

building or under a secure shelter. 

Wind can easily bring down trees, 

branches, and power lines. It also may blow 

around outdoor furniture and other heavy 

items. FEMA says to stay away from balconies 

or elevated areas to avoid falling objects. 

Avoid roadways and train tracks 

when on foot, as gusts can blow people into 

the path of oncoming vehicles. 

Electrocution from downed power lines 

is a potential side effect of high winds. 

Know your weather terms 

Although thunderstorms occur year 

round, they are most prevalent across the 

state during the spring and summer 

months. Thunderstorms can produce damaging 

winds, deadly lightning, large hail, 

flash flooding and tornadoes. In addition, effects 

of extreme heat can be exasperated by 

power outages caused by these storms. 

The following severe weather terms are 

defined by the National Weather Service 

(NWS). NWS is responsible for issuing severe 

weather watches, warnings and advisories 

to alert the public when dangerous 

weather conditions are expected. 

Watch—A weather watch means there is 

the potential or conditions exist for a dangerous 

weather event. 

Warning—A weather warning means that 

a dangerous weather event is imminent. Immediate 

action must be taken to protect life 

and property. 

Advisory—A weather advisory means 

weather conditions that are less serious 

than a warning are imminent. These events 

may cause a significant inconvenience, and 

if caution is not exercised, it could lead to a 

situation threatening to life and property. 

More weather terms defined: 

Squall Line—A line of active thunderstorms, 

either continuous or with breaks, including 

contiguous precipitation areas 

resulting from the existence of thunderstorms. 

Straight-Line Winds—Generally, any 

wind that is not associated with rotation, 

used mainly to differentiate them from tornadic 

winds. 

Avoid anything that might be touching power lines. 

Being indoors during severe weather is ideal but not always possible 

when a storm arrives unexpectedly. Knowing how to behave 

in these emergency situations can prevent injury and even death. 

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Disaster plan can keep seniors safe and sound 

Natural disasters can strike at any time, and when they do, the 

damage is often considerable. According to the United Nations Office 

for Disaster Risk Reduction, between 2005 and 2014 natural 

disasters caused $1.4 trillion in damage across the globe, affecting 

1.7 billion people along the way. 

HAIL, NO! 

Due to the large claims that have been filed, many Insurance 

Companies have changed their policies to include a 2% to 5% wind/hail 

deductible. 

This deductible is based on the Replacement Cost of your home. There 

are still companies that do NOT do this. Check with your Agent today 

to see what your deductible is. 

Examples of a 2% deductible: 

$100,000 house = $2,000 deductible 

$200,000 house = $4,000 deductible 

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Various preventive measures can protect people and their homes easily found if they become incapacitated 

from the potentially devastating impact of natural disasters. during a storm. Make sure such information 

can be easily accessed during a storm 

One way to prevent tragedy related to natural disasters is to develop 

an emergency preparedness plan before the next storm by emailing it to your support network 

strikes. That’s important for everyone, but especially so for seniors, and/or posting the information in a convenient 

location in your home, such as on the 

many of whom live with mobility issues that can compromise their 

ability to escape the eye of oncoming storms. 

refrigerator. 

In recognition of the potential problems seniors face when natural 

disasters strike, the American Red Cross offers the following wake of recent disasters, many communi- 

• Share your evacuation plans. In the 

tips to seniors and their families so that aging men and women can ties that did not previously feel vulnerable 

make it through such situations safe and sound. 

to natural disasters have devised evacuation 

plans for residents. Seniors should 

• Make arrangements to contact loved ones. Prior to an emergency, 

seniors and their support network should make arrangements 

to make immediate contact once a disaster strikes. works. Doing so makes it easier for relatives 

share these plans with their support net- 

Determine who will make initial contact and how that contact will to find you if you must evacuate your home 

be made (i.e., via phone, text message, social media, etc.), as well before help arrives. 

as who will be responsible for providing assistance if necessary. • Share important medical information. 

Such a plan lets everyone within the support network know their Seniors should share medical information, 

precise responsibilities which limits confusion in the sometimes hectic 

hours and days after disaster strikes. 

the medications they are taking. This can 

such as healthcare providers and a list of 

• Exchange keys. Make sure everyone in the support network has make things easier for emergency responders 

to successfully treat people who be- 

keys to seniors’ homes. In so doing, support networks are increasing 

the chances that someone will be able to reach potentially vulnerable 

seniors if the primary contacts are incapable of doing so. 

Emergency preparedness strategies save 

come incapacitated during storms. 

• Let others know where emergency supplies are kept. Everyone lives. More information about how seniors 

should have emergency supplies in their homes. Seniors should not can prepare for emergencies is available at 

take it for granted that such supplies can be www.redcross.org. 

Steps to take after damage 

Severe storms do not discriminate, and 

when such storms finally dissipate, people 

from all walks of life are left to deal with the 

often devastating consequences. Property 

damage is one such consequence, and the 

following are some things people can do in 

the aftermath of storms that caused damage 

to their property. 

• Contact your insurance provider. Not all 

damage resulting from storms will necessarily 

be covered by insurance policies, but it is 

still imperative that people contact their insurance 

companies as soon as possible after 

their homes or vehicles have been damaged. 

Agents can help policy holders learn if their 

policies cover the damage done to their property 

and to what extent their coverage will 

help them recover. Many people will likely 

be making similar calls, so policy holders 

should try to be as patient as possible. 

• Document the damage. People whose 

property has been damaged should use 

their smartphones and cameras to document 

the damage as extensively as possible. 

Take photos from various angles before you 

begin cleaning up. Providers may require visual 

evidence of the damage before they 

begin processing your claim, so ask about 

those requirements when contacting your 

insurance agent. 

• Avoid downed power lines. In addition 

to protecting the investments you have 

made in your property and your possessions, 

it is important to remember to protect 

yourself. Avoid downed power lines, reporting 

any to your local power company as soon 

as you see them. 

• Let the professionals do the work. It can 

be tempting for homeowners to try to do 

some electrical work around their homes 

after their homes have been damaged by 

storms. Electricians are likely busy and 

might not be able to assess or repair damage 

for days, if not weeks. But it is still best to 

wait and allow professionals to do the work. 

Experienced professionals recognize potentially 

harmful, if not deadly, issues that may 

be lurking beneath the damage, so it is always 

best to leave the work to private electricians 

or local power company work crews. 

• Revisit insurance policies. After suffering 

damage to their homes or vehicles, men 

and women may benefit by revisiting their 

coverage and increasing that coverage in 

anticipation of future disasters.



What to do before, during and after tornado hits 

Roughly 1,000 tornadoes per 

year are reported to the National 

Oceanic and Atmospheric 

Administration. Tornadoes are 

intense, violent storms that feature 

a column of air that extends 

from a thunderstorm 

cloud to the ground. 

Tornadoes can occur anywhere 

in the world, however, 

the United States experiences 

more tornadoes than any other 

country. According to Verisk’s 

Property Claim Service, tornadoes 

accounted for 39.9 percent 

of insured catastrophe losses 

from 1997 to 2016, and the average 

annual loss on these severe 

storms was $11.23 billion. 

Tornadoes, although impressive 

to watch, are volatile 

storms with great power. They 

have the capability to flip cars, 

destroy buildings and send 

deadly debris flying into the air. 

Intense winds can reach more 

than 200 miles per hour. 

The Department of Homeland Security 

notes that people can do many things to 

keep themselves safe from before, during 

and after tornadoes. 

Before: Understand and 

learn about the risk for tornadoes 

where you live. People in 

the midwestern and southwestern 

United States have a 

greater risk of experiencing tornadoes 

than those elsewhere in 

the country. 

Establish a safe room in your 

home, which can be a basement 

or a cellar. In rooms with no 

below-ground levels, the safest 

place is a small, interior room on 

the lowest level away from windows 

and doors. 

Sign up for emergency alert 

warning systems that cater to 

your area so you know well in 

advance if a tornado is coming. 

Practice what to do in the event 

of a tornado so the entire family 

knows what to do if disaster 

strikes. 

Keep tornado readiness supplies 

handy. These include clean 

water, batteries, flashlights, a battery-powered radio, and packaged, 

non-perishable foods. 

During: Move indoors into a safe location for the duration of the 

tornado. Tornadoes blow through quite quickly so timing is of the 

essence. If you cannot get to shelter, lay down flat in a low-lying 

area. Do not go under a highway overpass or attempt to outrun a 

tornado in a vehicle. 

Take additional precautions by shielding your head and neck 

with your arms or putting furniture and blankets around you to 

protect against debris. 

Keep small children and pets close by and protect them as best 

as possible. Strapping an infant into a vehicle safety seat may be a 

good safety measure. 

After: Assess the situation for safety after the tornado has moved 

through. Watch for downed electrical lines and check for the smell 

of gas. Do not turn on any appliances or switches if you detect the 

aroma of gas. 

Do not try to move anyone who seems seriously injured unless 

they are in immediate danger. Call and wait for help if needed. It 

may take time for emergency personnel to reach you. 

More information is available at www.ready.gov/tornadoes. 

Understanding flood safety 

Staying safe during floods involves understanding 

floods. The following info, courtesy 

of the Emergency Management 

Institute, FEMA, Ready.gov, and National 

Geographic, explains floods and how to stay 

safe in flooding situations. 

• No region is safe from flooding. Floods 

can occur anywhere, but are rare in areas 

where water is scarce. 

• Floods may develop very slowly or in 

just a matter of seconds after an extensive 

rainfall. 

• Areal floods can occur where saturated 

grounds are present. 

• Although the term “hundred-year 

flood” describes an extremely large and very 

rare event, these types of floods have recently 

been occurring worldwide with increased 

regularity. 

• Flood waters can quickly knock people 

off their feet and carry them away. 

• It’s important to sanitize oneself after 

coming in contact with flood water, which 

could be contaminated with various natural 

and manmade substances. 

• It may be necessary to move to higher 

ground when flooding situations occur. It’s 

important to heed safety precautions and 

evacuation messages. 

• Rapidly moving water has the poten- 

tial to carry a house, car, trees, or other structures away. 

• Drivers should not try to navigate through flood waters. Many 

deaths that occur during floods happen 

when drivers try to move through flood waters. 

• Keep an emergency kit, non-perishable 

food, flashlights, and batteries on hand to 

combat potential disasters like floods. 

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obituaries 


DELLINGER 

Zachary William Dellinger, 15, of West Jefferson died on April 20, 

2019, surrounded by his loving family. Zach enjoyed listening to 

music and watching Disney movies, and Christmas lights always 

brought a smile to his face. Zachary was loved by many and will be 

missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by: his grandpa, 

Richard Holcomb; great-grandmother, Louise Osborne; grandfather, 

William Dellinger; great-grandfather, David Whitton; and greatgrandparents, 

William and Ruth Dellinger. Zach is survived by: his 

mother, Kerry (Randy) Holcomb; father, Joshua (Jessica) Dellinger; 

sister, Justice; brothers, Jacob and Liam; sister, Leyla; brothers, Dominic 

and Colton; uncles, Wes, Richie (Jennifer), Paxton (Jennifer); 

aunt, Heather (John); grandmother, Dianne Miller; and grandpa, 

Lloyd Hummel; grandmother, Debra Dellinger; great-grandmother, 

Joan Whitton; nephew, Jaxon; and numerous cousins. Funeral services 

were held April 25 at Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home, West 

Jefferson. Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to 

help offset the funeral cost or to Make A Wish, Central Ohio Office, 

2545 Farmers Dr., Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43235. 

 

 

 

 

 

MORGAN 

Beverly Sue Morgan, 56, of London died on April 19, 

2019, in her residence. She was born on March 1, 1963, 

in Columbus, Ohio, a daughter of Lee Roy and Connie 

(Lambert) Morgan. She is survived by: her son, Dustin 

Morgan of London; sisters, Sheryl Stahl, Rhonda 

Roberts, Melissa Perry and Dorothy Aldridge, all of London; 

granddaughter, Arianah Miller-Morgan; and numerous 

nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death 

by her parents and maternal grandparents, Everett and 

Dorothy Lambert. Her funeral service was celebrated on 

April 24 at Rader-Lynch & Dodds Funeral Home & Cremation 

Service, London, with Pastor Sara Davis officiating. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the 

funeral home to assist with expenses. 

EVANS (JAMES) 

James S. Evans Jr., 54, of London died on April 17, 

2019. He was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, on Oct. 15, 

1964, to James S. and Patricia A. (Davis) Evans Sr. He 

was a member of Faith Assembly Church, was formerly 

employed as a driver for Bennett’s and then Flynn’s 

Towing Service for 30 years. He was currently employed 

at V’S Auto. He is survived by: his wife, Shelia (Wilson) 

Evans; daughter, Courtney (Adam) Shaw, and son, 

Jesse (fiance Kate Gordon) Evans, both of South 

Charleston; step-daughters, Heather (Ron) Martin of 

Marietta and Stephanie Carner of South Charleston; 

grandchildren, Sherye Boltz, Kaelyn and Jacob Shaw, 

Christopher Evans, Michael, Stephanie, Dylan, Caleb, 

Clayton and Dalton Carner; great-grandchildren, Easton 

and Amelia Carner; sisters, Joyce Baird and Terry 

Pollock, both of London; mother-in-law, Mary Wilson of 

London; best friends, Vitaliy Murka, “Peanut,” Robbie 

Boltz; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded 

in death by his parents and sister, Carolyn Evans. 

Funeral services were held April 23 at Rader-Lynch & 

Dodds Funeral Home & Cremation Service, London, 

with Pastor Jerry Poff officiating. Burial followed in 

Greenlawn Cemetery, South Charleston. 

MURRY 

Conni Caroline Murry, 54, died on April 17, 2019. 

Conni was a member of West Jefferson United Methodist 

Church. She had a passion to help others by volunteering 

her time for the church, West Jefferson Schools, and 

helping with charities benefiting those with cancer. If 

there was a need, you could always count on Conni to be 

there, willing to lend a helping hand. Conni was a very 

loving and devoted wife and mother. She is preceded in 

death by her father, Bernard Hill, and sister, Bernadine. 

Conni is survived by: her loving husband, Robert “Scott” 

Murry; daughter, Shelby Lynn Murry; son, Andrew 

Joseph “A.J.” Murry; her mother, Carol Hill; sister, Vicki 

(Wayne) Bontempo; and special friends, Karen Edwards, 

Lori Daniels, Jamie Archer, Mary Ann Morgan and 

Sheila Finigan. Memorial donations may be made to: The 

James Office of Development, OSUCCC-James 660 Ackerman 

Rd., 6th Floor, PO. Box 183112, Columbus, OH 

43218-3112; or Susan G. Komen For The Cure Columbus, 

855 Grandview Ave, Suite 250, Columbus, OH 

43215. Funeral services were held April 20 at West Jefferson 

United Methodist Church. Interment followed at 

Sunset Cemetery, Galloway. The family was served by 

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CORDERO (JOCELINE) 

Joceline Amariz Cordero, 25, of London died on April 17, 2019, 

at her residence. She was born on Jan. 25, 1994, in Tampa, Fla., a 

daughter of Yaisa Cordero and Orven Irizarry. Joceline had been 

employed at Staples in London and had a love for all animals. 

She is survived by: her brothers, Wesley Seward and Isaiah Seward; 

sister, Alayla Lopez; father, Brian Seward; grandparents, 

Carmen Cordero and Luis Arbelo; uncles, Nick (Sarah) Cordero, 

Joshua (Morgan) Arbello, Jeremy Ramos; aunts, Katherine 

(Melissa) Cordero, Monica Arbelo, Chaebli Gonzalez and Melissa 

Arbelo; and many cousins. Her mother, Yaisa Cordero, was tragically 

taken from this world at the same time as Joceline. 

A funeral service for Joceline and Yaisa was held April 22 in 

Faith Assembly Worship Center, London, with Pastor Jerry Poff officiating. 

The family was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home & 

Crematory, London. 

CORDERO (YAISA) 

Yaisa Marie Cordero, 40, of London died on April 17, 2019, at 

her residence. Born on Aug. 21, 1978, in Hartford, Conn., she was 

a daughter of Luis Arbelo and Carmen Cordero. An entrepreneur, 

Yaisa was part of the Faith Assembly congregation and was an active 

member in the Phi Beta Psi Sorority. 

She is survived by: her sons, Wesley Seward and Isaiah Seward; 

daughter, Alayla Lopez; mother and father; grandmother, Iris 

Padilla; brothers, Nick (Sarah) Cordero, Joshua (Morgan) Arbello, 

Jeremy (Aimee) Ramos; sisters, Katherine (Melissa) Cordero, Monica 

Arbelo, Chabeli Gonzalez and Melissa Arbelo; and many nieces, 

nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Her daughter, Joceline 

Cordero, was tragically taken from this world at the same time as 

Yaisa. 

A funeral service for Yaisa and Joceline was held April 22 in 

Faith Assembly Worship Center, London, with Pastor Jerry Poff officiating. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the church. The 

family was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home & Crematory, 

London. 

HOLLAND 

Francis “Francie” John Holland, 92, of Mount Sterling died on 

April 16, 2019, at the Madison Health emergency room. Francie was 

born on May 4, 1926, in Madison County, in the house in which he 

raised his family. He was a son of Edward and Bertha (Logsdon) 

Holland. He was a member of the second graduating class, 1944, at 

Madison Rural. 

He was a proud member of the United States Army, serving in 

World War II and was a life member of Madison Memorial Post 105, 

London, and the former H.V. Christopher Veterans of Foreign Wars 

Post 1176, London. Francie was a lifelong member of St. Patrick 

Church, where he was the longest standing member of the Knights 

of Columbus, Father Reidy Council 1786, at 66 years. 

He was owner/operator of Holland Equipment for 25 years, a 

trustee of Oak Run Township for 32 years, and a lifelong farmer in 

Madison County. Francie was a member of the Madison County 

Senior Center, was an avid card player and would never turn down 

a chance to go fishing. 

Francie is survived by: his children, Loretta (Raymond) Anthony, 

Brenda (Charles) Cook, Wayne (Carmen) Holland; brother, Raymond 

Holland; grandchildren, Carrie (Andrew) Fortman, Rachel 

(Scott) Davis, Katherine (Jeff) Caivano, Natalie (Jeff Saley) Price, 

Lisa (Seth) Reay, Amy (James) Fox, Joshua (Erin) Holland, Cortney 

(Kyle) Alspaugh, Erica Holland; 14 great-grandchildren; numerous 

nieces and nephews; and multitudes of friends. He was preceded in 

death by: his wife of 49 years, Thelma (Laibach) Holland on Jan. 

21, 2002; son, Edward Holland; daughter, 

Janice Streit; and sister, Mary Margaret 

Drennen. 

A funeral mass was celebrated April 23 

at St. Patrick Church with Father Michael 

Hinterschied officiating. Interment followed 

in Saint Patrick Cemetery, London. Memorial 

contributions may be made to the Saint 

Patrick Parish Cemetery Fund. Funeral 

arrangements were entrusted to Rader- 

Lynch & Dodds Funeral Home & Cremation 

Service, London. 

EVANS (CAROLYN) 

Carolyn D. Evans, 58, of Galloway died 

on April 16, 2019, in Doctors Hospital. Born 

on May 17, 1960, in Oak Hill, Ohio, she was 

a daughter of James S. and Patricia (Davis) 

Evans Sr. Carolyn had previously worked 

for Arbors in West Jefferson, London Presbyterian 

Church Daycare Center, and most 

recently Bob Evans in London. She was a 

past president of the American Legion Auxiliary, 

a member of the former Moose Lodge 

in London and attended Faith Assembly 

Church. 

Survivors include: her children, Jeremy 

Pollock, Jarrod Pollock, Nathan Pollock and 

Cassandra Thompson; grandchildren, 

Pamilla, Logan, Keighlee, Cameron, Lily, 

Michael, Rae, George Jr., Zoey, Ja-Kobe, 

Shawnelle and Shevy; great-grandchildren 

Brayden, Memory, Tobi, Jolten, Jamison; 

sisters, Joyce Baird (Keven Brewer) and 

Terry Pollock; many nieces and nephews; 

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were the light of her life. Other family members who have 

passed away include her mother and father and brother, James “Junior” 

Evans. 

Funeral services were held April 22 in Eberle-Fisher Funeral 

Home and Crematory, London, with Pastor Lloyd Hill officiating. 

Memorials contributions may be made to the funeral home for the 

benevolence of the family. 

FULLER 

Robert William “Bob” Fuller, 81, of Newark, formerly of London, 

died on April 13, 2019, at his residence. Bob was born on Oct. 30, 

1937, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Clyde and Mary (Krebs) Fuller. 

He had been a member of Newport Church of Christ in Christian 

Union for more than 50 years. He was retired from London Correctional 

Institution after 30 years of service and then worked with 

Evergreen Lawn Care. He had been employed for many years by 

Rader Funeral Home and also Fischner Funeral Home prior to that. 

Bob would do absolutely anything for anybody and always had a 

smile on his face. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. 

A special thanks to Darla and Allen and to Hospice of Newark for 

all of their care. 

Bob is survived by: his loving wife, Geneva (Ferguson) Fuller; 

daughters, Darla (Allen) Worrix of Newark, and Diana Fox of Laurelville; 

sister, Mary Ledford of Sarasota; grandchildren, Misty 

(Brent) Elchert. Marissa (Chris) Newman, and Colton, Ashton, and 

Grayson Fox; seven great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Juanita 

(Bob) Ison; brother-in-law, Ken (Lily) Ferguson; numerous nieces 

and nephews; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his 

parents, three brothers and four sisters. 

A funeral service was celebrated April 20 at Newport Church of 

Christ in Christian Union with Rev. Gordon Ell officiating. Memorial 

donations may be made to the Arbor Day Foundation. Funeral 

arrangements were entrusted to Rader-Lynch & Dodds Funeral 

Home & Cremation Service, London.



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xLegal Notices 

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE 

OHIO REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26 

THE STATE OF OHIO, MADISON COUNTY 

U.S. Bank National Association, Plaintiff 

vs. 

Kevin R. Jewett et. al., Defendant 

Case No. CVE20180246 

Parcel No. 01-00189.004 

Address: 5969 Price Hilliard Rd., Plain City, OH 43064 

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 

$99,900.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount on Friday, 24th day of 

May, 2019, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. If no bids at that time, the property will be offered up again on 

Friday, 7th day of June, 2019. 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 296, page 931 of the Madison 

County Ohio Records. 

Last known owner: Kevin R. Jewett et. al 

Said premises located at: 5969 Price Hilliard Rd., Plain City, OH 43064 

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. 

John R. Swaney, Sheriff 

Tina J. Sabin, Deputy 

Madison County, Ohio 

Reisenfeld & Associates, Attorney 

3962 Red Bank Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45227 

MM APRIL 28, MAY 5, 12, 2019 

MM2019216 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

The Board of Madison County Commissioners will hold a public hearing 

on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Office, 

Courthouse, London, Ohio, to hear the following application for 

rezoning: 

Zoning Application Z-888, applicant Ricky Dean Tidd, 9720 SR 161, 

Plain City, Ohio 43064, property owner. Request permission to rezone 

3 lots to be combined from A – 1 (Agricultural) to C – 2 (General 

Commercial) to be used to operate a funeral home. Property located 

at 9720 SR 161, Plain City, Ohio 43064 

(Parcel – 478, 757, 616, Aerial – 1 VMS 3245 Tax Pin #02 – 00368.000, 

02 – 00294.001, 02 – 00294.007.) 

All interested persons are hereby notified of their legal right to attend 

such hearing. 

MADISON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 

Katie Wiseman- Clerk of the Board 

MM APRIL 28, 2019 


IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 

MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 

PROBATE DIVISION, JUVENILE COURT 

Case No. 21930003 

Summons By Publication 

In the Matter of 

Cr F (M), 

Alleged Dependent Child 

To: Christine Gardner & Cleo Frazier, addresses unknown 

A complaint has been filed in this Court by the State of 

Ohio/Madison County Department of Children’s Services, 

alleging dependency of Cr F (M), DOB 05/24/2007, pursuant 

to ORC 2151.04. An initial hearing has been scheduled at 

the Madison County Juvenile Court, 1 North Main Street, 

London, OH 43140, on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at 10:00 

a.m. and at the call of the Court thereafter. 

You are indicated as being the parents of said minor child 

and notice of said complaint is hereby provided in 

accordance with the law and the provisions of RULE 16, 

Rules of Juvenile Procedure. If a party is indigent, the Court 

will appoint counsel to provide representation upon 

request. If you believe that you qualify, contact the Court at 

(740) 852-0760. 

CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN 

Juvenile Judge 




Sale of contents Self Storage Lockers 

92: Alexander Williams, London, OH 43140. 

Furniture, household items, tools, misc. 

138: Rose Gregg, London, OH 43140. 

Furniture, household items. 

Saturday, May 4, 2019 - 10:00 a.m. 

Locaon: 

134 S. Oak Street, London, OH 43140 

MM APRIL 14, 21, 28, 2019 

Public Sale 


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Citibank, N.A., Plaintiff 

vs. 

Jack Caldwell et. al., Defendant 


Parcel No. 31-02817.000 

Address: 216 East Center St., London, OH 43140 














Last known owner: Jack Caldwell et. al 

Said premises located at: 216 East Center St., London, OH 43140 





confirmation. 






to cover. 




Suzanne Godenswager, Attorney 

1213 Prospect Ave., St. 300, Cleveland, OH 44115 



PLACE 

YOUR LEGAL 

NOTICE HERE? 

CALL GRANT ZERKLE 

AT THE 

MADISON MESSENGER 

FOR PRICING 

740-852-0809


April 28, 2019 - MADISON MESSENGER - PAGE 15 





Habitat For Humanity Mid-Ohio, Plaintiff 

vs. 

Michael Stanley et. al., Defendant 


Parcel No. 31-01463.000 

Address: 26 Vernon Ave., London, OH 43140 














Last known owner: Michael Stanley et. al 

Said premises located at: 26 Vernon Ave., London, OH 43140 





confirmation. 






to cover. 




Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, Attorney 

P.O. Box 165028, Columbus, OH 43216-5028 



PUBLIC NOTICE 

The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio 

Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including 

any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting 

information, a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: 

http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. 

Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: 

HClerk@epa.ohio.gov 

Final Approval of Plans and Specifications 

West Jefferson Vlg PWS28 E. Main St., West Jefferson, OH 43162 

Facility Description: Community Water System 

ID #: 1284768 

Date of Action: 04/12/2019 

The final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to 

ERAC. 

Detail Plans for PWSID: OH4902012 

Plan No.: 1284768 Regarding Enterprise Pkwy Extension 

Draft NPDES Permit Renewal - Subject to Revision 

ODOT Rest Area 6-21 

I-70 Eastbound W of State Rt. 56, London, OH 

ID #: 1284504 

Facility Description: Wastewater-State 

Receiving Water: Unnamed Tributary of Deer Creek 

ID #: 4PP00015*GD 

Date of Action: 04/19/2019 



NOTICE OF BID 

Sealed bids will be received by the 

Auditor’s Office of the City of 

London, State of Ohio, at 20 

S. Walnut St., Suite 101, London, 

Ohio 43140 until 10am on 

Tuesday, May 14, 2019 for the sale 

of the real estate located at 

116 N. Walnut St., London, Ohio 

Parcel ID No.: 31-03288.000 

MM APRIL 14, 21, 28 & May 5, 2019 


NOTICE OF BID 

Sealed bids will be received by 

the Auditor’s Office of the 

City of London, State of Ohio at 

20 S. Walnut St., Suite 101, 

London, Ohio until 11:00 a.m. 

on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. 

To replace the roof at the 

Street Department Garage 

located at 1460 State Route 42 

London, Ohio 43140 

MM APRIL 28 & MAY 5, 2019 


PLACE YOUR 

LEGAL NOTICE HERE? 

CALL GRANT ZERKLE 

AT THE 

MADISON MESSENGER 

FOR PRICING 

740-852-0809 

LEGAL NOTICE 

SALE OF REAL ESTATE 

In the State of Ohio Madison County Court of Common Pleas 

Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage of Ohio, (Plaintiff) 

vs 

Rebecca L. Newhouse, (Defendants) 

Case# CV-20180019 

In pursuance of an Order of Sale directed to me in the above entitled 

action, I will offer for sale at public online auction the following 

described real estate: 

Property Address: 

3440 Taylor Blair Road, London, OH, 43140 

Legal Description: 

A full legal description of the property may be obtained at 

https://www.privatesellingofficer.com 

Parcel Number: 0900045.000 

Said Premises Appraised At: $125,000.00 

Minimum Bid: $83,333.33 

Location of Sale: https://www.privatesellingofficer.com 

Online Bidding Opens: 5/8/2019 

Online Bidding Closes: 5/15/2019 

unless extended under anti-snipe rules 

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of $5,000.00 is due in accordance 

with the terms and conditions of the online auction. The balance is due 

within thirty days after confirmation of sale. 

The purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes 

that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. 

The auction is subject to postponement and cancellation. 

Richard Kruse, Private Selling Officer, rfk@gryphonusa.com 

MM APRIL 21, 28 & MAY 5, 2019 


PROBATE COURT OF MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 

CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN, JUDGE 

ADOPTION OF ADDILYNN RILEY JOSEPHINE SULLIVAN 

CASE NO. 20195005 

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: PATRICK ALLEN GORDON, Unknown address 

You are hereby notified that on the 10th day of April, 2019, MONICA & DALTON SULLIVAN, 

filed in this Court a Petition for Adoption of ADDILYNN RILEY JOSEPHINE SITES, a minor, 

whose date of birth is 01/04/2015, and for change of the name of the minor to ADDILYNN 

RILEY JOSEPHINE SULLIVAN. This Court, located at 1 North Main Street, London, Ohio 

43140 will hear the petition on the 27th day of June, 2019, at 2:30 o’clock p.m. 

It is alleged in the petition, pursuant to R.C. 3107 .07, that the consent of PATRICK ALLEN 

GORDON 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 APRIL 21, 28 & MAY 5, 2019 

MM2019211




xEmployment 

PROBATE COURT OF MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 

CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN, JUDGE 

ADOPTION OF COLSTIN JAX SANDERS 

CASE NO. 20195004 

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: Christopher C. Keefe -1783 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207 

Jessica Lynn Gilmore - 32 Orel Avenue, Apt. 4, Columbus, OH 43204 

You are hereby notified that on the 1st day of April 1, 2019, Dustin Andrew Sanders and Abby 

Reneè Sanders, filed in this Court a Petition for Adoption of Chrisopher Cleveland Keefer Jr., 

a minor, whose date of birth is 03/24/2016, and for change of the name of the minor to Colstin 

Jax Sanders. This Court, located at Madison County, Ohio, Courthouse, Main and High, 

London, Ohio 43140 will hear the petition on the 18th day of July, 2019, at 2:30 o’clock p.m. 

It is alleged in the petition, pursuant to R.C. 3107 .07, that the consent of Christopher C. 

Keefer 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 APRIL 14, 21, 28, 2019 


PROCLAMATION 

NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION 

The Board of Elections of Madison County, Ohio issues this Proclamation and 

Notice of Election. A PRIMARY ELECTION will be held on TUESDAY, MAY 7, 

2019, at the usual places of holding elections in the City of London at such 

places as the Board may designate for the purpose of determining the following 

officials and questions or issues: 

CITY OF LONDON - REPULICAN PRIMARY ONLY 

• Mayor 

• President of Council 

• Auditor 

• Director of Law 

• Member of Council at Large (3) 

• Member of Council (First Ward) 

• Member of Council (Second Ward) 

• Member of Council (Third Ward) 

• Member of Council (Fourth Ward) 

The polls for the Election will open at 6:30 a.m., and remain open until 7:30 p.m., on 

Election Day. 

By Order of the Board of Elections 


Deborah Cochran, Chairperson 

Timothy A. Ward, Director 

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Bids shall be submitted electronically through the www.bidexpress.com web service 

until 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at which time they will be publicly 

received and read aloud, for the project known as: 

2019 Canaan Township Micro Surfacing 

All proposals shall be submitted electronically through the web service 

www.bidexpress.com. The bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of 

a bid bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the bid or a certified 

check in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid. In addition to the Bid Security, 

a one (1) year Maintenance/Performance Bond is required for this project in the 

amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total project cost. 

The Owner of the project is the Madison County Board of Commissioners. Copies of 

the plans and specifications must be obtained from www.bidexpress.com. All bidders 

must register and be a member of the web service to bid on the project. 

This notice is posted on the Madison County web page https://www.co.madison.oh.us/ 

under Current Legal Notices. 

The Owner requires that all work associated with the project be completed before September 

30, 2019. The estimated commencement of work date is June 1, 2019. 

Bid packets must be downloaded from www.bidexpress.com. Contact the Madison 

County Engineer’s Office at 740-852-9404 for more information. 

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LEASE OF PUBLIC LAND 

SEALED BID ADVERTISEMENT 

Sealed bids will be received by the Ohio Department of 

Administrative Services, General Services Division, Office of Real 

Estate and Planning, 4200 Surface Road, Columbus, Ohio 

43228-1395 for the following lease of agricultural land at: 

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction 

Off State Route 56, London, Ohio 43140 

Approximately 101 acres 

Bid Opening Date: 

Friday, May 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. (EST) 

Bid Opening Location: 

4200 Surface Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228 

Property Viewing Date: 

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 

Property Viewing Time: 

11:00 am and 1:00 pm (EST) 

Bidder’s packages may be obtained by calling (614) 387-6049. 

Bidders must register for property viewing by contacting Ashlee 

Cavitt at (614) 397-6049 or by email at: 

realestateandplanning@das.ohio.gov 

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xAuction 

EXECUTORS PUBLIC AUCTION 

of 

BACKHOE – TRACTOR – MGB CAR – SKI BOAT – BOAT LIFT & DOCK – 

ZERO TURN MOWER – TREE SPADE – BACKHOE ATTACHMENT – 

4 WHEELER – TOOLS – ANTIQUES – 

COLLECTABLES – GUNS – APPLIANCES 

Saturday, May 11th 

Beginning at 10:00 A.M. 

Located at: 3161 Old Columbus Rd., London, Ohio 

(Lake Choctaw) 

ANTIQUES-COLLECTABLES: EARLY CHERRY CHEST; OAK CURVE GLASS CHINA; (2) VIC WAL 

MARBLE TOP TABLES; VIC WAL MARBLE TOP DRESSER W/CARVED MIRROR TOP; WAL VIC 

CHAIRS; OAK TBL W/6 CHAIRS; CURIO CABINETS; GRANDFATHER CURIO CLOCK; WICKER 

ROCKER; EDISON CYLINDER ROLL W/PAINTED HORN; SEV CYLINDER ROLLS; COKE A COLA 

MENU BD; GLASSBALL LIGHTING ROD; RED CROSS FLAG; 4 WAY TRAFFIC LIGHT; EARLY 

MOVIE PROJECTOR; ANSONIA PORCE FACE FIGURIAL CLOCK; SOUTH BEND BAMBOO FLY 

ROD; FISHING POLES; C.I.DINNER BELL; OX YOKES; C.I.SKILLETS, KETTLE; JUGS, CROCKS; 

LANTERNS; G.W.W. LAMP; LAKE CHOCTAW PAINTED INDIAN CHIEF; (4) HERITAGE FARM 

PRINTS; EARLY TRANSIT SEV ITEMS NOT LISTED. 

TOOLS: COLEMAN 4000 WATT GENERATOR; AIR COMPRESSOR; WELDER; TORCH SET; ANVIL; 

RADIAL SAW; SEV HAND AND POWER TOOLS; SOCKET SETS; DRILL PRESS; MITER SAW; 

PRESSURE WASHER; CHEST ON CHEST TOOL BOX; TK TOOL BOX; AIR MOVER; WHEEL 

BARROWS; FIMCO SPRAYERS; SPACE HEATERS; WORK BENCHES W/VISES; LADDERS UP TO 

50’; SHOP VAC; SEV YARD TOOLS; YARD CART; ALUM RAMPS; WHITE 3100 TRANSIT; 

SCAFFOLDING; ALUM WALK PLATFORMS; SEV WOOD BOARDS, PLYWOOD; MAIL BOXES; SEV 

7’ WOOD FENCE POSTS SEV MISC. 

GUNS: REMINGTON S.S 22 W/HEX BARREL; SAVAGE MOD 3-22 S.S. 

APPLIANCES-FURNITURE-MISC: WHIRLPOOL S.S. REFRIGERATOR; APT SIZE REFRIGERATOR; 

WASHER AND DRYER; DRINK COKE A COLA SM REFRIGERATOR; DISH WASHER; WROUGHT 

IRON GLIDERS; CEDAR WISHING WELL; WOOD BURNING STOVES; WOOD PICNIC GLIDER; 

OFFICE DESKS; COPIER; METAL DETECTOR 

BOATS-BOAT LIFT-DOCK: 1999 - 21’ MOOMBA KANGA W/310 HP INBOARD AND TRAILER; 

14’ CANOE; HEWITT 3600LB BOAT LIFT W/ELE MOTOR AND CANOPY; ALUM BOAT DOCK; 

WIND SURFING BOARD; SEV SKIS AND RELATED EQ; 1948 EVINRUDE BOAT MOTOR. 

CAR-4 WHEELER: 1980 MGB LIMITED EDITION W/47K MILES EXC COND; SUZUKI 230 

4-WHEELER. 

EQUIPMENT: CASE 580K BACKHOE W/FT END LOADER AND CAB 5300HRS; FARMALL M 

TRACTOR; BOBCAT 909 BACKHOE ATTCH W/12” BUCKET AND HYD OUT RIGGERS; CARE TREE 

601-28” 22 DEGREE TREE SPADE; CHRISTMAS TREE BALER AND SHAKER; 3PT TREE PLANTER; 

KEMPWOOD CHIPPER W/8 HP KOHLER ENGINE; ROCK RAKE; SCRAPER BLADES; POST HOLE 

DIGGER; HYD OUTRIGGERS; 16' FLAT BED WAGON. 

MOWERS: J.D. F620 ZTRAC MOWER W/50” DECK; 6’PULL TYPE BUSH HOG. 

ESTATE OF ROBERT N. SMITH 

MAD. CO. PROBATE #20191008 – KENT SMITH, EXECUTOR 

AUCTION CONDUCTED BY: GEOFF SMITH REALTOR/AUCTIONEER 

LONDON, OHIO 614-204-1175 

AUCTIONEERS: Geoff Smith/Grant Zerkle 

TERMS: CASH/CHECK VISA/MASTERED ACCEPTED W/5%FEE. 12.5% BUYERS 

PREMIUM ON ALL ITEMS. EQ-BOAT-CAR TO START SELLING AT 1PM 

WWW.GEOFFSMITHREALTORAUCTIONEER.COM - AUCTION ZIP #14712 

HELP WANTED 

Servers, 

Waitress, 

Line & 

Prep Cook 

Apply Within 

Red Brick Tavern 

1700 Cumberland Rd. 

or Fax Resume 

740-852-5254 

No Phone Calls Please 

Drivers CDL-A: Regional 

$2500 Sign on Incentive! 

Out 1-3 days/wk. 

Haul Flour. 

Columbus, OH 

319-768-5545 

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DATED SALES 

Country Place Condos 

Community 

Garage Sale 

Fri. May 3, 9 - 3 

Sat. May 4th, 9 - 3 

Country Place Lane & 

Perry Pike, 

Plain City 43064 

Signs Posted at U.S. 42 

FREE 

Garage Sale 

Signs 

When You Stop By 

Our Office At: 

78 S. Main St. 

(London) 

And Place Your 

DATED SALE AD 

LIVESTOCK 

4 Year Old 

Guernsey Milk Cow. 

Easy milking & giving 

over 60 lbs. per day. 

Good Family Cow. 

$1,500 or Best Offer. 

Call 740-857-1901 

PETS 

Kountry Klipping LLC 

Pet Grooming 

Daycare & Pet Sitting 

By Terri Lynn 

46 N. London St. 

Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 

(614) 354-7716 

Bring in this ad for $5 off 

WANT TO BUY 

WANTS TO Purchase 

minerals and other oil & 

gas interests. Send details 

to: P.O. Box 13557, 

Denver, CO 80201 

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Homes for Sale 

Equal Housing Opportunity Statement: “We are pledged to the letter and spirit of the U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing 

opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers 

to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.” This newspaper will not knowingly 

accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this 

newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll free at 1-800-669-9777.x 

OPEN HOUSE! 

Sunday, April 28th from 1-3PM 

60 E. 1ST STREET | $336,999 

Come see this wonderful Federal style home w/ 4-beds, 3 1/2 baths that 

dates back to 1835! Rich architectural detailing throughout includes high 

 

 

 

on 1/4 lot right next to the London library! Listed by Jeff Ruff 

realtors@vutech-ruff.com 614.255.0600 

DATED SALES 

DATED SALES 

DATED SALES 

DATED SALES 

WANT TO BUY 

CASH FOR CARS 

614-276-2597 

We Buy Junk Cars & 

Trucks. Highest Prices 

Paid. 614-395-8775 

ANTIQUES 

WANTED 

Victrolas, Watches, 

Clocks, Bookcases 

Antiques, Furn. 

Jeff 614-262-0676 

or 614-783-2629 

MISCELLANEOUS 

FOR SALE 

Large Selection of 

Chandeliers to 

choose from. 

All in working condition. 

Going Out of Business!! 

614-271-2469 

FREE 4’x8’ TABLE 

with partial steel plate, 

well built. You Pick Up. 

Call 

614-272-5422 

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 

HOMES FOR SALE 

3 BR, 1 BA Ranch 

house in country, as is. 

740-506-2514 

RENTALS 

Eastgate Avenue, 

West Jefferson 

2 Bdrm Townhome, 

1 1/2 Baths, 

Clean/Dry Basement. 

$795 per mo. 

Family Owned 

info@roundtreerents.com 

NO PETS PLEASE 

614-948-3232 

BEATHARD 

RENTALS 

M 

LONDON AREA 

1 & 2 Bedroom 

Houses & Apartments 

740-852-9706 

2 BR Apt., w/d hookup 

No Pets. West Jefferson 

614-879-7688 

VACATION PROPERTY 

Gold Cabin Condo with 

Grand Haven Resorts. 

Near Salt Fork Lake. Will 

take best offier. gteacher 

5775@aol.com 

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 

5-5 

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xMobile Homes 

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 

Green Meadows 


For 2019 2 Brand New 3 BR & 2 BA Mobile Homes! 

New & Used Mobile Homes Available! 

We do In House Financing. FREE Moves on Mobile Homes. 

Now Hiring for Maintenance Division 

Ask about our Lease Options to Buy Program on Brand New Homes. 

Contact Mariela 740-857-1384 

greenmeadowsmhp281@yahoo.com 

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OFFICE 

PRINTER 

WORKCENTER 

PRO 238 

FOR SALE 

740-852-0809



xClassified Services 

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 

BLACKTOP 

SANTIAGO’S 

Sealcoating & Services LLC 

Quality Materials Used 

Driveway Seal 

& Repairs 

Top Seal Cracks 

Commercial & Residential 

Spring Clean-Ups 

Mowing, Mulching, Edging 

“Ask for whatever you need” 

BBB Accredited 

FULLY INSURED 

Call or text for Free Est. 

614-649-1200 

CARPET CLEANING 

Dirt Busters Tile/Floor-Any 

3 Rms - $44.95. Laminant 

floor polish/clng. Pet odor 

treatment. 614-805-1084 

CONCRETE 

Concrete Got U Down? 

Call A+ Concrete Lifting 

We Fix Trip Hazards, 

Sidewalks, Steps 

Precast. Low Rates. 

614-332-5782 

ALL-CITY CUSTOM 

CONCRETE 

All Types Concrete Work 

New or Tear Out-Replace 

37 Yrs. Exp. 

(614) 207-5430 

Owner is On The Job! 

EDDIE MOORE 

CONSTRUCTION 

Quality Concrete Work 

Lt. Hauling & Room Add., 

Block Work & Excavation 

Stamp Patios, 

Bsmt. Wall Restoration 

37 Yrs Exp - Lic & Ins. 

Free Ests. 614-871-3834 

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5-12 M 

4-28 

A&M 

FENCING 

EAZY FENCE 

Chain Link - Wood 

No Job Too Big or Small 

All Repairs ~ Free Est. 

Insured. 614-670-2292 

WEBB & SON 

FENCING 

Farm & Residential 

Fencing 

www.webbandson 

fencing.org 

JEFF 

740-852-0953 

ED 

740-852-0816 

FLOORING 

CREATIVE 

FLOORING 

Stocking Warehouse 

CARPET • Vinyl 

Ceramic • Hardwoods 

Laminates 5-5 M 

80 St. Rt. 56, London 

(SUMMERFORD) 

between St. Rt. 40 & I-70 

37 Years Serving 

Madison County 

740-852-5366 

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 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

SLAGLE 

HOME REMODELING 

Baths, Kitchen, 

Room Additions, 

Plumbing and Electrical. 

All your Handyman needs 

No Job too Big or Small 

Over 30 Yrs. Exp. Lic.-Bond-Ins. 

Jerry 

614-332-3320 

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5-5 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 

Mid-Ohio 

Kitchen 

and Bath, LLC 

Joe Ober 

Residential/Commercial 

614-879-5827 

Choose Local & Save 

midohiokitchenandbath.com 

For Free Estimates 

On Carpenter Work, 

Roofs, 

Siding, 

Foundations, 

Floors Jacked Up, 

Call: 

5-19 M 

740-426-6731 

740-505-1094 

Ask For Marvin 

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. 

5-12 

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Free Est. - Financing Avail. 

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

614-419-3977 

or 614-863-9912 

5-19 M 

5-12 M 

GARAGE DOORS 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

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 

LANDSCAPING 

WE PULL WEEDS! 

No job too big or too small. 

We offer a full range of 

landscape services 

Fast • Affordable • Reliable 

Call Dustin for a 

FREE Estimate today! 

614-357-7847 

LAWN CARE 

Spring Clean-up Special 

Accepting New Clients 

Mowing, plant trimming, 

installation, mulching. 

Free Estimate. 

Call Patrick 614-301-3575 

SOWER’S LAWN CARE 

Mowing-trimming-mulching 

Free Est. 614-397-0566 

Logan’s Lawn Care 

Student Athlete at LHS 

Looking for Yards 

to Mow in London. 

Competitive Rates. 

5-5 M 

Call Logan 

740-248-0083 

5-5 M 

5-12 A&M 

5-12 w/sw/m 

A Complete 

Moving 

Reasonable, Reliable 

No Job Too Small 

PUCO #150692-HG 

Free Estimate 

614-878-1179 

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Local Moving Since 1956 

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Celebrating 60 yrs in business 

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Painting - Power Wash 

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Residential & Commercial 

Complete Home 

Remodeling 

740-852-2180 

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Burt’s Painting 

Free ests. 614-539-3412 

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Home Powerwash from 

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REPAIR all makes 24 hr. 

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work gtd. 614-890-5296 

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Driveways topped w/new 

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Brewer & Sons Tree Service 

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$79.95 

semisynthetic oil, tire rotation 

(dual rear wheel included) and an air filter. 

$129.95 

or with an additional option of 

You can receive a new Fuel Filter 

with the works.

Madison Messenger - April 28th, 2019

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