Madison Messenger - June 16th, 2019

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June 16, 2019 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXIV No. 29 

London 

Strawberry 

Festival 

Schedule and details, pages 7-9 

City OKs 

trash switch 

By Andrew Garrett 

Staff Writer 

Soon, London residents will no longer 

have to buy the official London trash bags 

or deal with refuse that escapes from open 

recycling bins. 

Council voted 5-1 on June 6 to adopt 

amended legislation that will replace the 

bag and bin system with large, roll-away 

trash cans. The cans will come with lids that 

should prevent garbage from blowing all 

over the city, a blight that at least one council 

member and one resident mentioned at 

the June 6 council meeting. 

The switch comes at a price. Current residents 

must pay $7.20 per month for one 

year to finance the cans, in addition to 

$17.80 per month (up from $7.80) for trash 

pick-up service. Residents who move into 

the city after the new rates take effect will 

have to pay for the cans up front. 

The city had initially envisioned issuing 

one 96-gallon trash can and one 64-gallon recycling 

can per residence. After pushback 

from some residents about the can sizes, they 

decided to offer a 35-gallon option, as well. 

The cost will remain the same no matter 

what size a resident orders. Because the city 

intends to continue its recycling program, residents 

must buy two cans, one for trash and 

one for recyclables. These can be any combination 

of sizes offered, except two 96-gallon 

cans. Additional cans may be purchased for 

$4.45 per can per month for one year. 

Assistance service, formerly called backdoor 

pick-up service, will be available for an 

additional $2.20 per month. Council decided 

to waive this fee for seniors 65 years and 

older and qualifying people with disabilities. 

Applications for the fee waiver are available 

at the Board of Public Utilities. Applicants 

must provide a photo ID and a copy of registration 

for a handicap parking placard or verification 

that they receive disability benefits. 

Trash cans will be imprinted with serial 

numbers and come with warranties in excess 

of 10 years. 

Exactly how residents will notify the city 

of their choice in size of cans has yet to be 

determined. Options discussed included 

mailers, forms printed in the newspaper, 

and space on water/sanitation bills. 

Council member Rex Castle, who cast the 

single dissenting vote (Brenda Russell was 

absent), said he wanted to see more evidence 

of “due diligence” in the legislation. 

His main issue was with the increase of the 

See TRASH page 2 

Heather Hall cuts Emily Rose Cook’s hair during the 

Jerney Gandy, 9, of London wins the hula hoop contest, one of Madison/Union Counties Relay for Life. Emily, 12, of Marysville 

many activities offered at Relay for Life. 

donated 10 inches of her hair to Children with Hair Loss. 

Relay closes in on $60,000 mark 

The Madison and Union Counties Relay 

for Life took place June 8 at Jonathan 

Alder High School. The event has raised 

$53,723.50 so far for the American Cancer 

Society. The goal is $60,000. 

In addition to walking around a path set 

up in the school parking lot, participants 

enjoyed contests, entertainment and onsite 

fundraisers. The evening also included 

a dinner for cancer survivors and their 

Relay participants take to the “track,” a loop set up in the high school parking lot. (The 

actual track was unavailable as Jonathan Alder is installing synthetic turf on its stadium 

field.) The first lap is always dedicated to survivors and caregivers. 

caregivers. 

Donations can still be made by going to 

www.relayforlife.org/madisoncounty. 

–Messenger photos by Jeff Pfeil 

Luminaria decorated in memory of or in 

honor of those who have battled cancer 

line the Relay for Life route.

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Contracts approved for West Jeff school employees 

By Linda Dillman 

Staff Writer 

Jefferson Local teachers and classified staff have a new contract. 

“The negotiations went smoothly,” said David Harper, school 

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the pair of collective bargaining agreements 

on June 10. 

The agreement with Ohio Association of 

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High school Envirothon and Mock Trial 

positions were added to the extra duty 

salary schedule. 

The agreement was signed by the teachers’ 

union representative on May 30 and is 

effective July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020. 

In other action, the board approved an 

agreement to sell the Garrette Park/Frey 

property to the village for $195,000 payable 

over two years. 

“I thank the village and the board for getting 

this done,” said Superintendent William Mullett. “It’s something 

that’s been talked about for decades. I think it’s a better fit 

for the village.” 

The agreement does not include a football field that belongs to 

the West Jefferson Community Association. Before the Garrette 

parcel became a park, the land was owned by the Garrette family 

and used as a playground for the Frey school building. The family 

donated the land to the school district. 

The board also approved a CRA/TIF (Community Reinvestment 

Area/Tax Increment Financing) agreement with Duke Realty for 

the Looby estate property in the Park 70 development area. Art 

Makris, vice president of leasing and development at Duke Realty, 

said the company previously extended the park, but since it is almost 

developed, there is need for more land. Duke entered into a 

contract with the Looby estate to purchase 375 acres across the 

street from Park 70. 

When board member Dr. Meg Hiss asked why the area is attractive 

to developers, Makris pointed to its proximity to the I-70 corridor. 

“Columbus, as a region, has been very good,” Makris said, adding 

that as more e-commerce emerges, the need for large e-commerce 

buildings grows. 

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monthly sanitation fee. 

“We need to have financial backup to show us what we’re voting 

on,” he said. “We’re blindly voting for a rate increase.” 

According to council member Anthony Smith, the city has not 

raised trash rates since 2005. He asked council and the audience to 

name any business that hasn’t raised its rates since that year. He 

noted that in 2018, the sanitation department was $150,000 in the 

negative. 

Council member Henry Comer asked why the rate increase was 

not being put on the ballot for the people to decide. 

Steve Scaggs and Stan Kavy, members of the Board of Public 

Utilities, did not see a vote as being a good option, as it could only 

mean privatization of the department, resulting in the loss of local 

jobs, less services provided, and a rate increase no matter what. 

“So, your vote would be, do you want to pay a lot more (with privatizing) 

or do you want to have an increase (in rates dictated by 

the city) and still be lower?” Smith asked. 

A date has not been set for when the new system will roll out or 

when the new fees will go into effect. Scaggs said the timeline likely 

will be discussed at the next Board of Public Utilities meeting set 

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High hopes for decoy innovation 

NOTICE TO 

PROPERTY TAXPAYERS 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

It was nearing the end of a long and cold 

hunt and all Jacob Clark wanted to do was 

go home, eat and take a hot shower. Before 

he could enjoy such pleasures, though, he 

had to tend to his more than four dozen decoys 

bobbing in the water. 

The London native is no novice to this 

time consuming task. He has been hunting 

waterfowl on the lakes in Madison and 

Clark counties since childhood. But as he 

began to hand-wind his decoys, the lines got 

tangled and he discovered that most were 

caked in muck and needed to be cleaned. 

Knowing he would be at this for hours, the 

normally mild mannered Clark was overcome 

with irritation. 

“I was cussing up a storm out there,” he 

said with a laugh. 

As he stood in the water, trying to get it 

over with as quickly as possible, he began to 

imagine a product that would, in essence, 

get it over with even more quickly. 

“I came up with a retractable weight system 

that could be attached to any decoy,” 

said the 2013 London High School graduate. 

Feeling as if it had the potential to be a 

viable product on the market, Clark, 24, a 

senior this year at Bowling Green State 

University, used it for a business course assignment. 

His professor encouraged him to 

submit his idea to The Hatch. 

The Hatch is a competition similar to the 

popular television show, “Shark Tank.” Students 

present business ideas to alumni investors 

in front of a live audience, said Kirk 

Kern, director of the Paul. J Hooker Center 

for Entrepreneurial Leadership in the College 

of Business. 

“What makes our program so unique,” he 

explained, “is our alumni investors make 

equity investments to a select number of our 

students to help them on their way to building 

a business or building upon their idea.” 

Kern said that to date, more than 

$500,000 has been committed to student 

startups through The Hatch. 

Upon the advisement of his professor, 

Clark submitted his idea to the program. He 

was under no impression that he would be 

selected. 

“I actually forgot I submitted it,” he admitted. 

But the committee members who select 

the ideas for The Hatch did not forget about 

him. 

“We receive hundreds of applications and 

unfortunately only eight applicants are selected 

to present their idea in front of our 

alumni investors,” Kern said. “Our committees 

have to do a lot of whittling down 

throughout this process, and Jacob’s idea 

was in the top 15 on everyone’s list.” 

After weeks of debate, the committee 

made their selection and then informed the 

students via email of their decision. 

“I was surprised, but I thought it was really 

cool to be selected,” Clark said. 

With the help of alumni mentor Gary 

Dible, the tourism, leisure and event plan- 

Jacob Clark of London presents his idea for a retractable decoy weight to alumni investors 

at Bowling Green State University’s The Hatch program. 

ning major got to work designing the product, 

doing market analysis and preparing 

for the presentation, which took place in 

April. 

“I was really nervous to be up there,” he 

said. “I had confidence in my product and 

research, but I am not a public speaker.” 

For four minutes, Clark, wearing chest 

waders, pitched DecoyL, the retractable 

weight system that can attach to any duck 

decoy, to six alumni investors. He spoke of 

how time-consuming it is to wind up decoys, 

how the lines get mucked up and tangled, 

how having an efficient mechanism would 

cut the time in half, and how untapped the 

market is. 

He requested $5,000 for 5 percent company 

share and, once again, expected nothing 

to come from it. 

“In the back of my head, I was hoping 

someone might help me out,” Clark said. 

They did. 

Each of the six investors expressed interest 

in DecoyL, but it was Mark C. West, 

CEO of SharedClarity, who snatched up the 

product. 

“The terms of the deal were, on top of the 

$5,000 for 5 percent of the company, for 

each thousand dollars invested he would receive 

a 1 percent share at a cap of 25 percent,” 

Clark explained. 

He said he was in disbelief that his idea 

found investment at The Hatch and is still 

in shock at the events that have transpired 

since. Those events include patent applications, 

business meetings, and engagements 

with industry leaders who have expressed 

interest in DecoyL. 

“It just keeps moving forward,” he said. 

Not every step has been smooth, Clark 

added. 

“There have been some design challenges, 

but that is to be expected when 

you’re dealing with something that is in the 

elements.” 

He said he looks forward to the future 

and seeing what may come of DecoyL. 

“I’m excited to see if it can make it on the 

market,” he said. “I think it can, and I believe 

it will be a huge help to waterfowl 

hunters.” 

• The last day to pay second-half 2018 property taxes 

in Madison County is Thursday, June 20, 2019. 

• Payments must be made in person at the Madison 

County Treasurer’s Office until 4:00 P.M. Thursday, 

June 20, 2019. 

• Mailed payments must be postmarked by the Post 

Office by midnight Thursday, June 20, 2019. 

• By law, second-half taxes paid after June 20th will 

incur a 5% penalty for the first ten days and after ten 

days a 10% penalty will incur regardless of whether 

the taxpayer has received a bill. 

• If you have not received a second-half 2018 

property tax bill, call the Treasurer’s Office 

immediately at 740-852-1936 or 1-877-454-3309. 

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• Monday, June 17th 

Black Holes - 2:00 pm; Kindergarten Camp - 5:30 pm 

• Tuesday, June 18th 

Book Boot Camp - 11:00 am 

• Wednesday, June 19th 

Cookbook Club - 7:00 pm 

• Monday, June 24th 

Space Crafts - 2:00 pm; Friends of the Library Meeting - 6:00 pm 

• Tuesday, June 25th 

Book Boot Camp - 11:00 am 

• Wednesday, June 26th 

Space Academy Workshop with COSI (Children) - 11:00 am 

Astronomy Academy Workshop with COSI (Teens & Adults) - 6:00 pm 

Check out the library’s website for a list of all our Programs. 

visit: http://mylondonlibrary.org for more information



Gobbling up agriculture at Breakfast on the Farm 

By Theresa Hennis 

Staff Writer 

When we sit down to eat, it doesn’t 

always occur to us the amount of work 

it takes to get that food from the farm 

to our table. 

On June 8, Franklin and Madison 

County Farm Bureaus presented the 

8th Annual Breakfast on the Farm at 

Becks Hybrids in London to educate 

the public about farming and agriculture. 

Approximately 1,750 people registered 

for the free event hosted by 

Becks, Red Brick Tavern and Ag Pro. 

Guests enjoyed a free breakfast of 

made-to-order omelets, sausage, biscuits 

and beverages, as well as guided 

field tours, educational vendors, craft 

activities, the latest in farm equipment, 

and interaction with farm animals. 

John Linse of Hilliard and his 

daughter, Katie, 8, have attended the 

event each of the last five years. 

“Exposure to the farm life is an important 

learning experience for children. 

I grew up on my grandparents’ 

farm,” John said. 

Farming has gone through many 

changes over the years, from how crops 

are planted to the high-tech equipment 

used to plant them. 

Larry Sims of Kingston enjoyed seeing 

the latest in farm tractors. 

“Some of these tractors cost half a 

million dollars. They aren’t like the 

tractors I farmed with all my life in 

Ross County,” he said. 

Kayle Mast, a Madison County 

Farm Bureau volunteer and London 

resident, represented the Wilmington 

College Agronomy Club at the Edible 

Layers of Soil booth where she taught 

children about the importance of 

healthy soil for planting. The children 

layered dark and light cereals in clear 

cups to represent soil profiles, and they 

got to eat their finished creations. 

“We feel it’s important to give back 

to our youth by teaching and advocating 

about agriculture,” Mast said. 

While agriculture was the big topic 

of the day, the impact that family gardening 

has on the future of healthy 

eating also was emphasized. Lisa Hobson 

of Columbus manned the Highland 

Youth Garden booth, where children 

made newspaper planters to take 

home with seed packets to grow their 

own plants. 

“We educate children and their families 

about growing good, healthy food,” 

Hobson said. 

Messenger photos by Theresa Hennis 

Luke Covington, 5, of London plays on a John Deere field sprayer at Breakfast on the Farm. 

Summerlyn Martin, 6, of London creates 

an edible cup of soil using cereals. 

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community calendar 

Al-Anon 

Al-Anon meetings are held 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Sundays at Trinity Episcopal Church, 10 E. 

Fourth St., London. Call (740) 604-0182. 

The group helps people cope with a loved 

one’s alcoholism or related addictions. 

Archaeological Society 

The Darby Creek chapter of the Archaeological 

Society of Ohio will meet June 18 at 

the Oak Run Township Hall building, 7090 

Gregg Mill Road, located at the corner of 

State Route 56 and Gregg Mill, five miles 

east of London. Socializing and snacks start 

at 5:30 p.m. followed by the program at 

p.m. Professor Lance Greene of the Wright 

State University will talk about his archaeological 

finds and the 1780 Battle of Peckuwe. 

A chapter meeting will follow the 

presentation. All are welcome to attend and 

bring in Native American and early pioneer 

artifacts for discussion. 

HBMLibrary 

Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, 270 

Lilly Chapel Rd., West Jeff, (614) 879-8448. 

• Library Board. The board will meet at 

6 p.m. June 18. Applications are available 

for a position on the board. The deadline is 

July 8. For details, call Tara McClaskie, at 

(614) 879-8448. 

• Family STEAM Night: Rainforest Ramble. 

At 6 p.m. June 19, Prairie Oaks will 

bring amphibians and reptiles to the library. 

Each registered child will receive a 

bracelet made with a rainforest seed. 

• Summer Reading Cruise. The next stop 

is Easter Island at 10:30 a.m. June 21. A 

free pizza lunch for children follows at noon. 

London Library 

20 E. First St., (740) 852-9543. 

• Book Boot Camp. At 11 a.m. on Tuesdays, 

the library hosts physically active book 

readings and songs for children ages 3-10. 

• Black Holes. At 2 p.m. June 17, the 

Armstrong Air & Space Museum will present 

a hands-on program using balloons and 

aluminum foil to teach how black holes are 

formed and their basic physical concepts. 

• Kindergarten Camp. From 5:30 to 7:30 

p.m. June 17, children entering kindergarten 

can practice sitting and listening, 

lining up, taking turns and packing a book 

bag, and more. Snack provided. 

• Cookbook Club. Club members make 

recipes from a select cookbook or cookbook 

author and share them. The next session is 

at 7 p.m. June 19. 

• Space Crafts. All ages are welcome to 

make alien spaceships, planet suncatchers 

and straw rockets from 2 to 3 p.m. June 24. 

• Friends of the Library. 6 p.m. June 24. 

Mount Sterling Library 

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

• Portable Planetarium. The Boonshoft 

Museum will set up a portable planetarium 

at the Mount Sterling Community Center, 

164 E. Main St. Learn about planets, the 

moon, stars, constellations and more. Show times are 1 p.m., 1:45 

p.m. and 2:30 p.m. June 17. Recommended for ages third grade and 

older. Space is limited for this library-sponsored event. The library 

is giving out tickets. 

• Unexpected Flying Objects. Tony Steinbach brings his comedic 

juggling and magic act to the Mount Sterling Community Center, 

164 E. Main St., at 1 p.m. June 21. Sponsored by the library. 

• Patriotic Summertime Sip & Paint. The Friends of the Library 

are hosting this artistic event from 1 to 4 p.m. June 30 at American 

Legion Post 417, 27 N. Clark St., Mount Sterling. The cost is $35 

and includes supplies and lessons by Mary Davis. Payment is due 

at the time of registration at the library. 

• Ladies Night Out. Watch a recently released movie at 6:30 p.m. 

June 24. Bring a potluck dish to share. 

Parade 

The London Community Organization and the city of London will 

host a Fourth of July parade on July 4. Lineup is at 10 a.m. The parade 

steps off at 11. Anyone who would like to participate in the parade 

is asked to fill out and turn in a registration form by June 28. 

Forms are available at city hall, 20 S. Walnut St., London. For details, 

call Patrick Closser at (614) 357-5567. 

Patriotic Service 

United Church, 30 E. Main St., Mount Sterling, will hold a patriotic 

service at 7 p.m. June 28. Pastor Dan Shipley will lead the 

service. The public is welcome. 

Plain City Library 

305 W. Main St., (614) 873-4912. 

• Virtual Reality: Space. On June 18, choose from a variety of 

space-themed virtual reality experiences, including a trip aboard 

Apollo 11, Mars Odyssey, Star Wars Droid Repair Bay, and a tour 

of the International Space Station. Registration is required. Times 

are by appointment. 

• Astronomy Academy: A COSI Workshop. At 2 p.m. June 19, 

set course for the stars with this astronomical engineering experience 

for kids who have complete grades three and up. Participants 

will explore the solar system, construct a classroom-sized model of 

the planets, and take on the role of aerospace engineer to tackle the 

design process to design, build, test and redesign extreme paper 

rockets and space bases. Registration is required. 

• Bluegrass Jam. On June 19 from 6:30 to 8:30p.m., bluegrass 

players and fans are welcome to make some noise. 

Woodstock Anniversary Program 

The Timmons brothers, rock-and-roll historians, will present a 

program on the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, “A Look Back at 

August 1969,” at 2:30 p.m. June 30 in the meeting room (lower level) 

at Mount Sterling Public Library, 60 W. Columbus St. 

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Congratulations on your 

60 th Wedding Anniversary 

June 28th, 2019 

Reverend Gordon & Ruthanne Johnson 

Love, your children and grandchildren 

Messenger photo by Kristy Zurbrick 

Vietnam vets donate flags 

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 746 donated new flags for display at the Oak 

Run Township building in London: (from left) Wayne Holland, township trustee; Jack 

Cunningham, VVA member; Dave Cunningham, VVA commander; Carl Seldon, Amvets 

Chapter 19 commander; and Kelley Manns, township trustee. Chuck Farmer, also a 

trustee, is not pictured. 

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Sub Sandwich Sale 

Trinity United Methodist Church, 8530 

Lilly Chapel-Georgesville Rd., London, is 

selling sub sandwiches for the 4th of July. 

Choices are: Italian (ham, salami, provolone 

cheese) and turkey with provolone cheese. 

The cost $6. Lettuce,tomato,banana peppers 

and onions are bagged on the side. The 

order deadline is June 30. Pickup dates are 

July 2, noon-2 p.m. and July 3, 9 a.m.-noon. 

Call the church office at (614) 879-8007 

Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 

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Vacation Bible School 

• Life in Christ Fellowship, 500 State 

Rte., 142 NE, West Jefferson. June 17-21, 6- 

8 p.m., for children in grades K-6. Pre-register 

at licfonline.com or walk in and 

register. The theme is sports camp. Participants 

need to provide some equipment. Soccer, 

basketball and flag football will be 

offered. Call (614) 879-5423 for details. 

• Center Street Church, 180 W. Center 

St., London. June 24-28, 6:15-8:30 p.m., for 

children ages 3 and older. The theme is "In 

The Wild.” For details, call (740) 852-0696. 

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London Strawberry Festival 

Festival events schedule 

The 2019 London Strawberry Festival 

will take place June 20-22 on and around 

Main Street in downtown London. 

The Strawberry Shortcake Tent will be 

open daily, selling generous portions of 

shortcake topped with strawberries, ice 

cream and whipped cream. 

Thursday, June 20 

10:30 a.m.-noon–Contest registration 

and check-in at the information booth: toy 

building, window/house/yard decorating, 

stories and poetry, coloring, art, fairy gardens, 

photogenic, cake and cookie decorating, 

accessory decorating, mandela and 

zentangle 

11 a.m.–Opening ceremony and all 

vendors open; National Anthem 

11:15 a.m.–Stage practice for Shortcakes, 

Little and Young, Junior and Miss 

pageant contestants 

12-8 p.m.—Sports Heros autographs 

4-10 p.m.—Beer tent open 

6:20 p.m.—Shortcake, Little Miss and 

Young Miss contests, main stage 

7 p.m.–Junior and Miss contests, main 

stage 

End of pageant—Photogenic and pageant 

winners announced 

7-9 p.m.—Check-in for contests (same 

list as at 10:30 a.m.) at information booth 

10:30 p.m.—Festival closes 

Friday, June 21 

11 a.m.–Festival and all vendors open 


4-10 p.m.—Beer tent open 

5:30 p.m.—Sighless Sunday performs, 

main stage 

6:30-8:30 p.m.–Car show 

6:45-7:45 p.m.—Prince and princess 

party, 61 S. Main St. 

7-8 p.m.—Contest check-ins (strawberry 

food, coloring, toy building, etc.) at Revive 

Baptist Church, 61 S. Main St. 

8-8:15 p.m.–Food contest judging 

8:30 p.m.–Wheelhouse performs, main 

stage 

10:30 p.m.–Festival closes 

Saturday, June 22 

8:45-9 a.m.—Baby contest check-in, 

main stage 

9 a.m.–Festival and all vendors open 

9 a.m.–Baby contest (photos immediately 

following), main stage 

9 a.m.-1 p.m.–Young Eagles Rally, 

(free plane rides for ages 17 and younger), 

Madison County Airport 

9-9:30 a.m.—COBRA car parade into 

London 

10 a.m.-10 p.m.—Beer tent 

10 a.m.-3 p.m.–London AC COBRA 

car show and burnout rides to benefit the 

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, courthouse 

square 


12 p.m.—Second Chance band, main 

stage 

12-4 p.m.—Ride special 

1:30-3:30 p.m.–Festival queens luncheon, 

Vineyard Baptist Church 

3 p.m.—Second Story Anthem performs, 

main stage 

4 p.m.–Parade line-up, Cowling Park 

5 p.m.–Grand parade followed by festival 

introductions and crowning of the 

2019 queen at the main stage; grand marshal 

recognized; contest and parade 

awards announced 

7 p.m.–50/50 raffle winner announced 

8 p.m.—Dallas band performs, main 

stage 

11 p.m.–Rides and festival closes 

For festival details, including contest 

rules and entry forms, go to www.londonstrawberryfestival.com. 

Cobras roar into town, 

chance to take fast ride 

On June 22, the Cobras will roar into 

London in the annual parade of Cobras. 

The cars will take off at 9 a.m. from the 

Speedway gas station on U.S. Route 42 near 

I-70 and arrive in downtown London shortly 

after 9:15 a.m., driving in on North Main 

Street. 

Once in town, the Cobras will be parked 

until 3 p.m. on Main Street between Fourth 

and Fifth streets and along Fourth Street 

between Oak and Union streets. The public 

is invited to view the Cobras and visit the 

many automotive related vendors that will 

have products on display. 

For a $10 donation to the Cystic Fibrosis 

Foundation, anyone can take a Cobra ride 

down Main Street at speeds faster than the 

speed limit, all with the approval of the London 

Police Department. 

Each year, the Ohio Cobra Club, a nonprofit 

organization, sponsors the London 

Cobra Show along with a Cobra sports car 

raffle as a means of raising money for research 

into developing medicines to fight 

Cystic Fibrosis. Raffle tickets for the car can 

be purchased at the Ohio Cobra Club’s 

booth on June 22. 

Last year, the Ohio Cobra Club donated 

$104,500 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 

Since 2000, the club has donated a total of 

$1,333,000 to the organization. 

The club also makes donations each year 

to various London and Madison County 

agencies in appreciation of the community’s 

support. Last year, the club gave $5,000 

each to the London fire department, London 

police department, and Madison County 

Emergency Medical District, as well as 

$2,500 each to the Madison County Deputy 

Sheriffs Association and Madison County 

DARE program. 

For details, go to londoncobrashow.com. 

Jonathan Castillo and Maria Garcia volunteered in the Strawberry Shortcake Tent last 

year, serving up shortcake topped with ice cream, strawberries and whipped cream.




Prince and princess party 

The London Strawberry Festival royalty is hosting a Prince & 

Princess Party from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. June 21 at Revive Baptist 

Church, 61 S. Main St., London. Dress up as a prince or princess, 

enjoy snacks and punch, receive a crown or tiara. Participant registration 

is $10. Chaperone registration is $2 (snacks and punch 

only). Register by June 19 at www. londonstrawberryfestival.com. 

Mimi’s Vintage Pickin’s has gone crazy for Strawberries and 

the London Strawberry Festival. 

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entire purchase during the Strawberry Festival. 

Mimi’s will also be selling Strawberry Shirts, 

Strawberry Baked Goods, Pop & Water. 

Mimi’s has an amazing inventory of Antiques, Vintage Decor, 

Gifts, Plants, Organic Dog & Cat Treats, Dog Accessories, 

Plus, the new Hungarian Gypsy Boutique, featuring our very 

own line of Mimi’s Vintage Pickin’s Candles, Jewelry from 3 

Local Artists, Artisan Soap, Unique T-shirts & Hats. 

We will be open until 8 p.m. each night during the festival. 

Mimi’s is located at 5 S. Main Street, London, Ohio 43140 

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Sabin will lead grand parade 

Former Madison County Sheriff Jim Sabin will 

serve as grand marshal of the London Strawberry Festival 

parade, set for 5 p.m. June 22. The festival runs 

June 20-22 in downtown London. 

Sabin retired in March after 37 years with the 

Sheriff’s Office, the last 14 as sheriff. He started his 

career in law enforcement as an auxiliary police officer 

in West Jefferson before becoming a dispatcher/jailor 

at the Sheriff’s Office. From there, he moved on to patrol 

duty then spent 19 years with the detective bureau, 

working his way through the ranks of sergeant, 

lieutenant and chief deputy. He was elected as sheriff 

in 2005. 

Since retiring, Sabin has spent time camping and 

working with his horses, among other activities. His 

love of the outdoors and spending time with family are 

among the reasons he chose to retire as the weather 

was breaking. 

Sabin and his wife, Tina, have two sons, Austin and 

Craig, and are now enjoying their four grandchildren. 

Sabin said he is grateful to the people of Madison 

County for all they did for him while he was with the 

Sheriff’s Office. He added that he is honored and humbled 

by his selection as the Strawberry Festival parade 

grand marshal. 

Jim Sabin, parade grand marshal 

So many contests to try 

The Strawberry Festival is sponsoring 

several contests. Most are open to all ages. 

Go to www.londonstrawberryfestival.com 

for rules, registration info, and project 

check-in times. 

Fairy gardens 

Make your own fairy garden using storebought 

or homemade materials. Open to all 

ages. Winners receive ribbons. 

Art and photography 

Open to all ages, this contest includes 

amateur and professional divisions, as well 

as a separate photography category. All 

types of media are welcome. Entrants are 

encouraged to incorporate a strawberry 

theme into their art. Winners will receive 

ribbons. 

Coloring 

Coloring sheets are available on the festival 

website. Color the sheet at home and 

bring it to the festival. Winners will receive 

ribbons. 

Poetry and story writing 

Open to all ages, this contest welcomes 

original poetry and stories based on a strawberry 

theme. Entries must be typed or 

neatly printed. Entries may be used in future 

publications. 

Photogenic 

Submit a 5x7 or 8x10 photo of yourself or 

your child. Submissions can be elegant, portrait 

or cute kid photos. All ages are welcome. 

The entry fee is $5 per photo. 

Submissions are due by noon on Thursday. 

All entries will be displayed in a local business 

during the festival. Winners receive a 

sash, free photo session with Elegance Photography, 

and a free 8x10 photo. They also 

will be invited to participate in the parade 

on Saturday. 

Strawberry food 

All ages are invited to enter. Items must 

include at least one of the following: fresh or 

frozen strawberries, strawberry flavoring, 

or strawberry jam, jelly or preserves. 

Recipes must be included and become property 

of the Strawberry Festival. Recipes 

might be published in a festival cookbook at 

a later date. 

Cake and cookie decorating 

Enter decorated cakes and cookies using 

a strawberry theme. Include an outline of 

how the decorating was done and what materials 

were used. 

Toy building 

All ages are invited to get creative with 

building sets, such as LEGOs or Lincoln 

Logs. Place your creation on a sturdy board 

for transport. Creations will be displayed 

during the festival at a local business. 

Strawberry accessories 

Make your own accessories—shoes, hats, 

umbrellas, jewelry, belts, scarves—using a 

strawberry theme. Winners receive ribbons. 

Window, house, yard decorating 

Decorate your home, business window, or 

yard using a strawberry theme, then submit 

a photo. The top three entrants receive certificates, 

and their photos will be posted on 

the festival website.



Loving every minute of her year as festival queen 

To be a queen doesn't mean you have to 

be the prettiest or wear a crown or own the 

most glamorous dress. You just have to believe 

you're a queen and you are a queen! 

For starters, I am Constance Baker, your 

2018 London Strawberry Festival Queen. I 

have amazing memories from so many different 

festivals and organizations this past 

year that will always stick in my mind, but 

none of this could have happened if it wasn’t 

for the night of the crowning. 

The Wednesday before the pageant, I 

was a bouncing ball of jitters, trying three 

variations of my interview outfit. I asked my 

mother and father their 

opinions, but neither 

would give me an answer. 

Finally, I decided 

on my first choice. I 

gave my furry brother, 

Thomas, a hug for good 

luck, and I was off to 

the races. I stayed a bit 

back in the chairs as I 

waited for my number 

to be called. Being one 

of the first people there, 

I got to see all the other 

nervous girls come in. 

Since I had done this 

three times already, I 

knew what to expect but it didn’t stop my 

nerves from acting up. I talked with my 

mother as I tried to distract myself from the 

upcoming judging. When I saw that one of 

the young ladies was so nervous and worried, 

I walked over to her and started talking 

to her about random things. After I gave 

her a little pep talk, it was my turn for the 

interview. Afterwards, I went over to her, 

gave her a hug and wished her luck for the 

following day. 

I may have participated in this pageant 

for four years now, but Thursday is always 

the night that stirs up the most butterflies. 

I started up the stairs to the stage, hoping 

every step of the way I won’t trip. Once I 

was on stage, doing my turns and answering 

my fishbowl questions, everything hit 

me hard and fast. I was in this again. I’m 

not a typical pageant girl. I’m soft-spoken, 

shy, a typical tomboy. You can almost always 

catch me wearing a Marvel T-shirt 

and jeans. 

After the parade on Saturday, it was 

time to crown the queen. Sage and I waited. 

I don’t think I have ever felt so nervous. 

Standing on stage, my stomach in knots, I 

heard a long silence. Then they announced 

the attendant and queen. We were both in 

shock. As we were crowned, we had our first 

hug as “Partners in Crown.” 

Starting off the year with my court of little 

berries in tow, we went to our first luncheon 

as 2018 royalty. Throughout my reign, 

Representing the London 

Strawberry Festival has given 

me an amazing outlook on what 

it means to be queen. It’s not 

about having a crown or sash; 

it’s about being the best version 

of me. Show other young girls 

and boys that no matter who you 

are, what you look like, or what 

you like, you can do whatever 

you set your mind to. 

–Constance Baker, 

2018 Strawberry Festival queen 

I took goofy photos with close friends from 

previous years and met new friends. If you 

know me without my crown, you know I can 

be a geeky, nervous person. This opportunity 

has helped me in amazing ways. This 

program has given me a voice. It has allowed 

me to overcome my fear of speaking 

in front of crowds and a chance to speak on 

the spot without preparation. 

Being an only child, I’ve never had the 

chance to look out for a sibling or experience 

sibling rivalry, but this year, I have a whole 

strawberry patch full of younger sisters to 

cherish and annoy. These ladies have given 

me a year full of great 

memories, Dabbing on 

the float with my attendant 

Sage. Making buttons 

with Little Miss 

attendant Cayla and 

Junior Miss second attendant 

Maddie. Dancing 

at the fall car show 

with Junior Miss first 

attendant Abby. Walking 

around the bowling 

alley with Junior Miss 

Morgan with our hair 

braided together. Making 

funny faces in every 

photo with Young Miss 

Shaylyn. Looking for candy after every parade 

with Young Miss Attendant Maria. 

Doing cheers on top of a sunroof while riding 

in the parade with Little Miss Isabella. 

Shortcake Sofia would do her hair like mine 

and always be by my side. She was like my 

mini me. I can now say that I have sisters, 

the best sisters an only child could have. 

When riding in parades, I loved the 

smiles of the little girls and boys who would 

turn to their parents and yell, “Look, 

Mommy. It’ss a princess!” Or when people 

in the crowd would “bow to the queen.” I 

loved interacting with the crowd, making 

sure I waved and smiled to everyone. 

Some of my favorite festivals I have traveled 

to this year are the Moonshine Festival, 

Greene Countrie Towne Festival and Wild 

Turkey Festival. I have met quite a few 

queens and attendants at these festivals 

and others. I will always cherish these 

friendships and hope to stay in touch. 

I want to give a special thanks to my 

mother who has helped me in almost every 

aspect of this journey by doing my hair, 

even trying new styles, no matter how they 

turned out. Using countless bottles of hair 

spray to try to keep my evil hair up. Going 

through tons of bobby pins to hold the crown 

down. Always trying to cheer me up when I 

didn’t feel my best in my dresses. Drawing 

strawberries on the car. And waking me up 

super early, even though I’m not the happiest 

person in the morning. I want to thank 

Constance Baker 

my father who had to wake up at the 

strangest hours to chauffeur me to the different 

festivals. He was never afraid to tell 

me when my crown or sash was crooked. He 

even bought me more dresses and shoes 

when my mother wasn't looking. Holly, 

thank you for being patient with all my 

wacky ideas for this year and putting up 

with my weirdness. Kevin, you always managed 

to make the girls and I laugh. There 

were definitely days where we needed it. 

Representing the London Strawberry 

Festival has given me an amazing outlook 

on what it means to be queen. It’s not about 

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FINCHUM 

Allen Finchum passed away at Doctors West Hospital in Columbus, 

surrounded by family on June 4, 2019. He is survived by: his 

children, Eric (Julie) Finchum of Galloway and Kimberly Roberson 

of Hamden; his sister, Joyce Robertson of London; his brothers, 

Michael (Judy) Finchum of London, Lonnie (Vicki) Finchum of London, 

David (Judy) of South Charleston, Jeffrey (Georgeann) 

Finchum of Findlay, and Rick Finchum of London; his brother-inlaw, 

Gary (Letha) Crow of Elyria; his grandchildren, Holly (Colton) 

Plumb of Richlands, N.C., Jeremy (Christen) Finchum of Galloway, 

and Emily (Sean) Waldo of Columbus; his great-grandchildren, 

Nolan Plumb of Richlands, N.C., Naomi Plumb of Richlands, N.C., 

and Chloe Finchum of Galloway; and many nieces,nephews and 

close friends. He is preceded in death by: his parents, Alonzo and 

Myrtle Finchum of London; his wife of 56 years, Sharon Crow 

Finchum of London; his sisters, Jewel (Jim) Murry of Springfield 

and Thelma (Glendon) Swan of South Charleston; his brother-inlaw, 

Kenneth Robertson of London; his mother and father-in-law, 

John and Marie Crow of McArthur; his sister-in-law, Suzanne 

(John) Sowers of McArthur; and his son-in-law, Alfred Roberson Jr. 

of Hamden. Allen was born on April 21, 1937, in London. He graduated 

from Madison Rural High School in 1955 and from Ohio University 

in 1959 with a bachelor’s degree in business. He married 

Sharon in 1960. After welcoming two children into their home, he 

became a selfless example of a loving father and husband, teaching 

his strong sense of values and faith in God. He had certification as 

a chartered life underwriter and belonged to Toastmasters International. 

Allen also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and traveling. 

He was a beloved and honorable man, respected by those he 

worked with and family alike. Services were held June 8 at Eberle- 

Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London, with Rev. Jeff Smalley 

officiating and interment at Paint Township Cemetery. 

Donations may be made to Pilot Dogs, 625 W. Town St., Columbus, 

OH 43215. The family thanks the staff at Doctors West Hospital 

ICU, Dr. Tom Peponis, and members of Newport United Methodist 

Church for their caring support. 

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HOLLY 

Rheta Holly, 90, of London died on June 4, 2019. She 

was born in Mellin, W.Va., on May 22, 1929, to Henry 

P. and Sarah Elsie (Moore) Williamson. Rheta is survived 

by: her daughter, Jana K. Holly of London; son, 

Carlton E. Holly of Clintonville; and a brother, James 

Williamson of West Virginia. She is preceded in death 

by: her parents; husband, Harold “Herkimer” Holly; sisters, 

Ruth Dennison, Mildred Bonar, Elma Bunner, 

Edna Shepard, Pearl Carpenter, Cora Stanley and 

Sylvia Williamson; brothers, Charlie, Virgil, Howard 

and John Williamson. Services were held June 10 at 

Rader-Lynch and Dodds Funeral Home and Crematory, 

London, with Pastor Mark Schroder officiating. Burial 

was in Kirkwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may 

be made to the Humane Society of Madison County. 

OOTEN 

Ruby Nell (Caines) Ooten, 86, of Florida, formerly of 

West Jefferson, died on June 5, 2019. Ruby and her husband, 

Carlos, owned and operated Ooten Insurance Co. 

in West Jefferson for many years. Ruby is preceded in 

death by her son, David Ooten, and brothers, David 

Caines, Ralph Caines and Esmond Caines. Ruby is survived 

by: her loving husband of 71 years, Carlos S. 

Ooten; daughter, Diane (JR) Grimmett; sister, Virginia 

O'Brien; and sister-in-law, Mildred Caines. Ruby’s 

grandchildren and great-grandchildren will miss her 

dearly. Funeral services were held June 14 at Rader- 

McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home, West Jefferson. A celebration 

of Ruby's life was held at the Veterans of 

Foreign Wars Post 7005 following services. Interment 

took place at Hampton Cemetery, West Jefferson. 

BYRD 

Harold Gene “Bug” Byrd, 71, of London died on June 

6, 2019, in his residence. Born on Oct. 25, 1947, in 

Columbus, Ohio, he was a son of Herschel and Mary 

(Herman) Byrd Sr. He was a 1967 graduate of London 

High School, where he played on the football team. He 

was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in 

Vietnam. He retired after working 26 years at London 

Correctional Institution. He loved his sons, unconditionally 

supporting them 100 percent. He cherished his family 

and was always just a phone call away. He is also 

known for his love for the team up North (Michigan) 

which he expressed by displaying decals on his cars and 

in his yard. We cannot forget the Friday nights he spent 

sitting around the card table playing quarter to 50-cent 

poker with the girls. He is survived by: his sons, 

Frankie (Geraldine) Byrd and Andre Byrd Sr.; grandchildren, 

Andre, Jr, Dre’Vaun, Aaren, Tanner, Kye and 

Macie; brother, Louie of London, Herschel (Dimitira) of 

Urbana; stepbrother, Charles Whitelow, Columbus; and 

a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was 

preceded in death by: his parents, Herschel and Mary 

(Herman) Byrd, Sr.; stepmother, Helen (Whitelow) 

Byrd; daughter, Crystal Byrd; brothers, James “Cannonball” 

Byrd and Alfred “Butch” Wilson; and sister, 

Evelyn Scurry. Services were held June 14 at Fountain 

of Truth Ministries, London, with Pastor Keith Wilson 

as the officiant and Pastor Tyrone Artis as the eulogist. 

Interment followed in Oak Hill Cemetery, London, with 


military honors bestowed by Madison Memorial Post 

105, American Legion. The family was served by Eberle- 

Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London. 

HARFORD 

Jean Harford, 67, of West Jefferson died on June 6, 

2019, surrounded by her loving family. Jean loved her 

flowers, reading, cooking, and spending time with her 

family and grandkids. She was preceded in death by her 

parents, Horace and Martha Copeland, and brother, 

Ernest. She is survived by: her loving husband of 50 

years, Donald; daughters, Tanya (Richard) Harrell, 

Susan (John) Harrell; son, Jimmy (Tracy) Harford; and 

numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Following 

the family’s wishes, cremation took place. The 

family was served by Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral 

Home, West Jefferson. 

KEPLINGER 

Judy Keplinger (Penwell) Dye, 59, of Jeffersonville 

died on June 6, 2019, in Miami Valley Hospital. Born 

on June 7, 1959, in Washington Court House, she was 

a daughter of James and Frances (Bennett) Keplinger. 

Judy was a former KJ/DJ with Dave & Judy’s Karaoke. 

Survivors include: her husband of 27 years, David Dye; 

son, Michael Keplinger (Kayla Duncan); daughter, 

Shannon Penwell (Bryan Whitt); 12 grandchildren and 

one great-grandson; nieces and nephews, Luke 

(Heather) Keplinger, Ben Keplinger, Kim Gauley and 

Jordan (Brian) Shaw; a host of great-nieces and greatnephews; 

and sister-in-law, Donna Keplinger. She was 

preceded in death by: her parents; brother, Rick 

Keplinger; son, Jeromy; and daughter, Brandi. Funeral 

services were held June 13 in South Solon Church of 

Christ in Christian Union with Rev. Gordon Ell officiating. 

Memorials may be made to Eberle-Fisher Funeral 

Home, 103 N. Main St, London, OH 43140. 

RHEINSCHELD 

Naomi E. Rheinscheld, 85, of Mount Sterling died on 

June 7, 2019, at Carriage Court in Washington Court 

House. Born to the late James and Mary Trigg, she was 

a graduate of Mount Sterling High School, Class of 1952. 

Naomi was a homemaker her whole life. She married 

the love of her life, Floyd Rheinscheld, on Aug. 22, 1952. 

Naomi was a life-long member of First United Methodist 

Church and was a part of the Methodist Women. She 

was also a Sunday school teacher in her earlier years 

and a member of the Participators Class. Naomi also 

was involved in delivering Meals on Wheels. Naomi was 

preceded in death by her parents and sister, Joan Emrick. 

She is survived by: her beloved husband, Floyd, and 

their children, Kathy (John) Haynes of Mount Sterling, 

Jim (Judy) of Mount Sterling, Roger (Paulette) of Washington 

Court House, Darryl (Patty) of Mount Sterling, 

Linda (Tom) Pryor of Mount Sterling, Doug (Karen) of 

Stoutsville, and Mike (Amy) of South Charleston; 19 

grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren; sister, Jane 

Green of Mount Sterling; special niece, Beulah (Jerry) 

Tipton; and many other loving relatives and friends. A 

funeral service was held June 12 at Porter-Tidd Funeral 

Home, Mount Sterling with Rev. Dortha Ross officiating. 

Burial followed at Pleasant Cemetery.


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London Police Department 

• A London man was arrested on May 25 

for disorderly conduct after he was found 

passed out on a sidewalk along Keny Boulevard 

after drinking too much alcohol. 

• A London woman was charged with domestic 

violence on May 25 after she assaulted 

her boyfriend. 

• A Hamilton, Ohio, man was charged 

with menacing after making threats of 

physical harm on May 26. 

• A London man was arrested on May 28 

on charges of domestic violence, drug possession, 

and drug paraphernalia possession. He 

was transported to Tri-County Regional Jail. 

• On May 29, a juvenile was reported 

missing from the 100 block of Washington Avenue 

after he ran away from home. He was 

found and returned safely to this family. 

• A London woman reported on May 29 

that prescription drugs were stolen from her 

car while she was shopping at multiple 

garage sales. 

• A London woman was charged with assault 

on May 30 after she assaulted another 

woman. 

• On May 31, a West Jefferson man was 

charged with operating a vehicle while 

under the influence of alcohol, resisting arrest 

and criminal damaging/endangering. 

• A London woman was charged with domestic 

violence on May 31 after she grabbed 

her daughter and pushed her. 

BAILEY 

Bruce Allan Bailey, 62, of Thornville died 

peacefully on June 9, 2019, surrounded by 

family after a 16-year, courageous battle 

with cancer. He was born on Dec. 27, 1956, 

in Decatur, Ill., to Frank and Gladys I. 

(Broughton) Bailey. Bruce raced off-road for 

10 years and was an avid fan, loved the 

Chicago Cubs, and was dedicated to his family 

and job. He was employed by Honeywell. 

He is survived by: his wife, Kimberly 

(Evans) Bailey; step-daughter, Shayna 

Romine of Columbus; grandchildren, Riley, 

Mia, Isabella and Marlee; sisters, Cindy 

(Sandy) Bailey of Columbus, Barb Bailey of 

Heath; and several nieces and nephews. He 

is preceded in death by his parents, sister, 

Gaylyne Marshall, and brother, Harold 

Blacet. A celebration of Bruce’s life will be 

held at 2 p.m. June 29 at 13395 Custers 

Point Rd., Thornville, OH 43076. Arrangements 

have been entrusted to Rader-Lynch 

and Dodds Funeral Home and Cremation 

Services, London. 

MARTIN 

Norma Jean Martin, 80, of London died 

on June 9, 2019, in Urbana. Born on Dec. 1, 

1938, in South Charleston, she was a 

daughter of Schiller Ray and Hazel (Rogers) 

Thomas Sr. She was a member of St. Paul 

AME Church, loved fishing, knitting and 

watching her television shows, and was an 

avid Cleveland Browns fan. Survivors include: 

her granddaughter, Tamika (BJ) 

Wall; grandson, Allen Haithcock; greatgrandchildren, 

Tamika, Treg, Kenya and 

Ava; brothers, Donald Thomas and Schiller 

Ray (Joyce) Thomas Jr.; and a host of 

nieces, nephews, great-nieces, greatnephews, 

cousins and friends, including 

special friends, Sandy and Michael Fisher. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, 

husband, Leonard Lee Martin, son, Ricky L. 

Martin, and sister-in-law, Vivian Thomas. 

Funeral services were set for 1 p.m. June 15 

in St. Paul AME Church, London, with Pastor 

Sandie Cunningham and Rev. Melvyn 

Huguely officiating, with interment following 

in Oak Hill Cemetery. Calling hours 

were set for 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Memorial contributions 

may be made to St. Paul AME 

Church, 11 W. Center St., London, OH 

43140. The family was served by Eberle- 

Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London. 

JORDAN 

Joyce E. Jordan, 85, of Chillicothe, formerly 

of West Jefferson, died on June 11, 

2019, surrounded by her loving family. She 

was a member of Alder Chapel Church and 

Mary Chapel Church. She loved to quilt and 

crochet. Joyce was preceded in death by: her 

parents, Richard and Elizabeth Estep; son, 

Rocky Jordan; daughter, Patzy Jordan; sister, 

Mary Anna Salyer; and brother,: Gobal 

(Butch) Estep. She is survived by: her children, 

Penny (Mark) Merritt, Rickey, (Beverly) 

Jordan and Denice (Phillip) Harding; 

brother, Edgar (Mr. Ed) Estep; 11 grandchildren, 

several great-grandchildren, and 

one great-great-grandchild, Paisley. Funeral 

services were set for 11 a.m. June 15 

at Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home, 

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officiating and interment following at 

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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 

MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (Plaintiff) 

vs 

Travis W. Basham aka Travis Basham, et al. (Defendants) 

Case No.: CV 20190015 

Judge: Eamon Costello 

LEGAL NOTICE IN SUIT FOR FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE 

Nettie C. Basham aka Nettie Basham whose last known address is 3055 

Karen Drive, London, OH 43140, and The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, 

Legatees, Executors, Administrators, Spouses and Assigns and the 

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Basham aka Nettie Basham, all of whose residences are unknown and 

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in the Common Pleas Court of Madison County, Ohio in Case No. CV 

20190015, on the docket of the Court, and the object and demand for 

relief of which pleading is to foreclose the lien of plaintiff’s mortgage 

recorded upon the following described real estate to wit: 

Property Address: 3055 Karen Drive, London, OH 43140 

and being more particularly described in plaintiff's mortgage recorded 

in Mortgage Book 266, page 670 of this County Recorder's Office. 

All of the above named defendants are required to answer within 

twenty-eight (28) days after last publication, which shall be published 

once a week for three consecutive weeks, or they might be denied a 

hearing in this case. 

Ashley E. Rothfuss (0083605) 

Kerri N. Bruckner (0074024) 

Richard Mark Rothfuss II (0087592) 

Jeffrey R. Helms (0075659) 

Trial Counsel 

LERNER, SAMPSON & ROTHFUSS, Attorneys for Plaintiff 

P.O. Box 5480, Cincinnati, OH 45201-5480 

(513) 241-3100 

attyemail@lsrlaw.com 

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION 

In the Court of Common Pleas 

Madison County, Ohio 

Donna L. Landis, Madison County Treasurer, 

Plaintiff 

vs 

Hebern D. Hannah, et al. 

CASE NO: CVE20190058 

To the unknown heirs, next of kin, spouses, devisees, 

legatees, executors, administrators, guardians of 

incompetent heirs, and spouses, and/or assigns of 

Ronnie L. Hannah, deceased, if any, whose names 

and addresses are unknown. Plaintiff is seeking the 

payment of accrued real estate taxes, assessments, 

penalties and interest pertaining to land situated in the 

Village of South Solon, County of Madison and State of 

Ohio, and being Lot Number Nine (9) located on the 

North side of Cleveland Street in Crawford’s Addition 

to the Village of South Solon, Madison County, Ohio, 

as the same is known and designated on the recorded 

plat of said Addition in the Recorder’s Office of 

Madison County, Ohio. 

PPN: 28-00192-000 

Addressed: 7100 Cleveland Street, South Solon, Ohio 

43153 

Answer is required to be served upon the Court, 1 N 

Main Street, London, Ohio 43140 and upon Shannon 

M. Treynor, Attorney at Law, 63 North Main Street, Ohio 

43140 within 28 days after publication. 

MM JUNE 2,6,16, 2019 


SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE 

OHIO REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26 

THE STATE OF OHIO, MADISON COUNTY 

Normandy Capital Trust, Plaintiff 

vs. 

AOK Real Estate Investment Group, LLC 

Case No. CVE20180259 

Parcel No. 31-01908.000 

Address: 83 Elm St., London, OH 43140 

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 $135,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than 

two-thirds of that amount on Friday, 12th day of July, 2019, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. 

If no bids at that time, the property will be offered up again on Friday, 26th day 

of July, 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 337, page 491 

of the Madison County Ohio Records. 

Last known owner: AOK Real Estate Investment Group, LLC 

Said premises located at: 83 Elm St., London, OH 43140 

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. 

John R. Swaney, Sheriff 

Tina J. Sabin, Deputy 


Carlisle, McNellie, Rini, Kramer & Ulrich, Attorney 

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MM JUNE 9, 16, 23, 2019 


MM JUNE 16, 23, 30, 2019 


IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 


PROBATE DIVISION, JUVENILE COURT 

Case No. 21740105 

Summons By Publication 

Melinda HOLLINGSHEAD & Scott GRIESHEIMER 

vs. 

Hannah WEIKERT & Sean TAYLOR 

To: Hannah Weikert and Sean Taylor, addresses unknown 

A motion for custody of Sophia A. Taylor, DOB 07/31/2017, has 

been filed in this Court. A pretrial hearing has been scheduled 

in this Court at the Madison County Courthouse, 1 North Main 

Street, London, OH 43140, on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at 9:15 

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

You are hereby summoned that a motion has been filed by 

Scott Griesheimer. You are required to serve upon Scott 

Griesheimer a copy of your answer to the motion within 28 

days of this publication. Said answer must be filed with this 

Court within three (3) days after service on Scott Griesheimer. 

If you fail to appear and defend, judgment by default may be 

taken against you for the relief demanded in the motion. 

You are indicated as being the parents of said minor child and 

notice of said motion is hereby provided in accordance with the 

law and the provisions of RULE 16, Rules of Juvenile Procedure. 

You may contact the Juvenile Court at 740-852-0760 with any 

questions. 

CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN 

Juvenile Judge 


MM JUNE 16, 2019 


PROBATE COURT OF 


CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN, 

JUDGE 

IN RE: CHANGE OF NAME 

OF 

Lillian Danelle Krannitz 

to 

Quinn Alexander Krannitz 

Case No. 20196015 

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 Lillian Danelle 

Krannitz to Quinn Alexander 

Krannitz. The hearing on the 

application will be held on the 

18th day of July, 2019, at 2:00 

o’clock P.M. in the Probate Court 

of Madison County, located at 1 

North Main Street, London, Ohio 

43140. 

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BENCH, 2002 BLK. 

CORVETTE CON.VT. 

CALL BILL FOR 

EARLY PREVIEW 

614-530-3720 (SALE 

WILL CONTINUE TIL 

END OF JUNE) 

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 

7-7 M 

WANT TO BUY 

ANTIQUES 

WANTED 

Victrolas, Watches, 

Clocks, Bookcases 

Antiques, Furn. 

Jeff 614-262-0676 

or 614-783-2629 

We Buy Junk Cars & 

Trucks. Highest Prices 

Paid. 614-395-8775 

WANTS TO Purchase 

minerals and other oil & 

gas interests. Send details 

to: P.O. Box 13557, 

Denver, CO 80201 

CASH FOR CARS 

614-276-2597 

MISCELLANEOUS 

FOR SALE 

Large Selection of 

Chandeliers to 

choose from. 

All in working condition. 

Going Out of Business!! 

614-271-2469 

3x5 Solid Oak Table w/ 4 

chairs & a bench. Exc. 

cond. $150. 614-406-0124 

Dinnerware set. Service 

for 12 +matching serving 

items $30. 614-852-9613 

Vintage and Collectibles 

Glass novelties, Hallmark, 

Precious Moments. 

Call for Appointment. 

740-852-0911 

RENTALS 

Lovely 2 BR Duplex 

London area. LR, DR, 2 

full baths, kitchen w/furnished 

elec. range & 

refrig. Enclosed backyard, 

storage bldg & 3rd 

floor storage. 

6-30 M 

$850/mo. plus $850 dep. 

Credit Check 

Available July 1st 

740-845-0551 

740-506-0866 

OFFICE 

PRINTER 

WORKCENTER 

PRO 238 

FOR SALE 

740-852-0809 

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RENTALS 

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RENTALS 

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LONDON AREA 

1 & 2 Bedroom 

Houses & Apartments 

740-852-9706 

Eastgate Avenue, 

West Jefferson 

2 Bdrm Townhome, 

1 1/2 Baths, 

Clean/Dry Basement. 

$695 per mo. 

Family Owned 

info@roundtreerents.com 

NO PETS PLEASE 

614-948-3232 

7-7 

6-23 M 

RENTALS 

Mt. Sterling Houses For 

Rent. 2 BR $700. 3 BR 

$710. 4 BR $800. You furish 

appl. & pay utilities. Lv. 

msg 740-869-2410 

Peppercorn Apts. 

N. Madison Rd., 

London, OH 

1 BRs w/appls. 1 Yr. Lease. 

No Pets. 

Background Check 

$550 Mo., $500 Dep. 

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 

7-7 M



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INFORMATION 

Need Some Kind 

Of Repair Or 

Home 

Improvement 

Done? 

Check out the 

Classified Services 

You’ll find everything 

from A/C to Upholstery 

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 

FULLY INSURED 

Driveway Seal ( by broom) 

Hot Fill Crack, Asphalt Repair 

Call or text for Free Est. 

614-649-1200 

CARPET CLEANING 

DIRT BUSTERS 

Any 5 areas $75. Home 

Powerwash $99 to $200. 

614-805-1084 

Specializing in Pet Odors 

CONCRETE 

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 

6-16 M 

7-7 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 6-30 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 

6-23 M 

6-30 M 

6-30 M 

GARAGE 

DOORS 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

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. 

Jeff Boyd 

7-7 

A/M 

Free Est. - Financing Avail. 

Member BBB Of Cent. OH 

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

614-419-3977 

or 614-863-9912 

For Free Estimates 

On Carpenter Work, 

Roofs, 

Siding, 

Foundations, 

Floors Jacked Up, 

Call: 

6-16 M 

740-426-6731 

740-505-1094 

Ask For Marvin 

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 

6-16 M 

7-7 M 

GARAGE 

DOORS 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

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 

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 

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 

QUALITY 

LAWN & 

LANDSCAPE 

Steve Mast 

COMMERCIAL & 

RESIDENTIAL 

• Mowing 

• Mulching 

• Trimming 

• Removals 

614-309-3338 

Fully Insured 

Free Estimates 

7-7 A&M 

6-30 M 

7-7 w/sw/m 

6-23 M 

PEST 

CONTROL 

TERMITE & PEST CONTROL 

3093 W. Broad St., Cols. 

614-367-9000 

TERMITES? PESTS? 

BED BUGS? 

$100 off new termite services! with this ad 

Monthly & Quarterly Pest Services 

Great Prices!! Licensed & Insured 

Visit Us 

“Do It Yourself Pest Control”. 

Free Termite Inspection 

LAWN CARE 

SOWER’S LAWN CARE 

Mowing-trimming-mulching 

Free Est. 614-397-0566 

MOVING 

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 

PAINTING 

LeVay Painting Co. 

Interior & Exterior painting, 

Wall Repair, 

Wallpaper Removal & 

7-7 

Powerwashing. 

A&M 

Zach 

614-886-8926 

WOW 

Painting - Power Wash 

Interior - Exterior 

Residential & Commercial 

Complete Home 

Remodeling 

740-852-2180 

Austin & Gary Bogenrife 

Website: wwwpaintingllc.com 

wowpainting@live.com 

POWER WASHING 

Housewash 

Vet/Sr Disc. Call Today!! 

614-586-3417 

MRS. POWERWASH 

Any house wash $149 + tax 

Single deck $69 + tax 

2 Tier deck $99 + tax 

Best Wash In Town 

Over 45,000 Washes 

Ashley, 614-771-3892 

Classified Services 

7.7 A&M 

6-19 M 

SEWING MACHINE 

REPAIR 

REPAIR all makes 24 hr. 

service. Clean, oil, adjust 

in your home. $49.95 all 

work gtd. 614-890-5296 

Tree Trimming 

Tree Removal 

Stump Grinding 

FREE ESTIMATES 

740-845-LAWN 

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TREE 

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TOP SOIL 

Alexander Hauling 

Driveways topped w/new 

limestone. We also deliver 

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Specializing in 

residential. 614-491-5460 

Bobcat Service Avail. 

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TREE 

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Brewer & Sons Tree Service 

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