Madison Messenger - July 14th, 2019

were Seth Downing and Rebecca Garrett. 

“We had dedicated people who were passionate 

about the district and supporting … 

the children that are in it. That came out 

tonight, through each interview we did,” 

said Toula Xenikis, board vice president. 

“Michael demonstrated great passion 

and knowledge and a community mindset 

that will benefit the district,” she later 

stated in a press release. 

English is the director of acute care nursing 

and clinical education at Madison 

Health and a father of two. 

He first became involved with Madison- 

Plains Local Schools when his children enrolled 

14 years ago. He now has a rising 

eighth-grader and a rising sophomore in the 

district. 

“For a small, rural school, their educamadison 

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See July 4th photos, page 7 

Madison-Plains appoints school board member 

By Josephine Birdsell 

Staff Writer 

At a special meeting on July 9, the Madison-Plains 

school board appointed a new 

member to the board. 

Michael English will fill the seat vacated 

by Cory Coburn, who resigned effective June 

16. English will take the oath of office at the 

next regularly scheduled board meeting on 

July 23 and serve through Dec. 31, 2019. 

The remaining two years of the term, 

which expires at the end of 2021, will be up 

for election in November of this year. English 

said he plans to run. Petitions for candidacy 

must be submitted to the Madison 

County Board of Elections by Aug. 7. 

At the July 9 meeting, the school board 

interviewed three candidates before appointing 

English. The other two candidates 

West Jeff Schools asking 

for new operating funds 

tion is definitely quality,” English said. 

English has served as a member of the 

Madison-Plains Scholastic Booster Club for 

the past two years, where he has worked to 

prepare the district's graduating seniors for 

college. He also has volunteered with Sufficient 

Grace, a nonprofit working to combat 

child hunger, to deliver food to students 

once weekly for the past three years. 

Now, as a board member, English aims 

to focus on improving school facilities. 

Facilities should “match the level of education 

already being given in the district,” 

he said. 

“[I have a] strong desire to do what I can 

for the community,” English said, “to focus 

on the children in the Madison-Plains school 

district.” 

By Linda Dillman 

Staff Writer 

For the first time in nearly three 

decades, Jefferson Local Schools is going to 

the ballot to ask voters for new operational 

funding to shore up declining revenue. 

On July 8, board members took the first 

step toward placing an anticipated 3.5-mill, 

seven-year emergency levy on the Nov. 5 

general election ballot. 

“It was not an easy decision,” said Superintendent 

William Mullett regarding the 

levy. “It never is.” 

According to district Treasurer Jill 

Williams, if approved, the levy would generate 

approximately $769,711 per year and 

cost the owner of a property valued at 

$100,000 an additional $122.50 per year. 

Currently, for each $1,000 of taxable valuation, 

Madison County property owners in 

the Jefferson Local district pay $33.66. Mullett 

reported the amount is the one of lowest 

in central Ohio. 

“In order to keep our current programs 

and offerings for our students, it is critical 

that we increase our local funding,” Mullett 

stated. “The district is in deficit spending by 

around $860,000, with increases forecast for 

the future... This is unsustainable.” 

Williams said the district’s original (and 

current) 9.5-mill emergency levy was approved 

by voters more than 20 years ago. 

Other levies passed as far back as the 1980s 

are still on the books. 

“We haven’t passed a levy for new money 

in 25 to 30 years,” Williams noted. “We have 

not raised any new money for operations 

during that period.” 

In addition to the property tax levies, the 

school district receives funding from a 1 percent 

tax on earned income. People on pensions 

and Social Security are not affected by 

the income tax. 

Property owners are paying less in taxes 

on an individual basis due to rollbacks and 

the roll-off of a 3-mill permanent improvement 

levy that was removed when the district 

completed a facilities improvement 

project 10 years ago. 

Mullett also pointed out there is a misconception 

that the district is the recipient 

of considerable revenue from industrial developments 

in the area. 

See LEVY page 2 

Messenger photo by Kristy Zurbrick 

Overcoming obstacles 

Dalton Peck, a member of the Helping Hands Happy Hearts 4-H Club, leads the way 

for “Anthem” in the junior division of the alpaca obstacle course. For more Madison 

County Fair photos, see pages 8-11.

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Filling potholes and hiring new administrator 

By Andrew Garrett 

Staff Writer 

Mount Sterling residents can finally look 

forward to much needed street repairs. 

On July 9, village council passed two 

pieces of legislation on emergency that allow 

for the village to appropriate funds, accept 

bids, and enter into contract with AJ Asphalt of Columbus to patch ments. He said AJ Asphalt would do the job as contracted. 

or fill the many potholes blighting the roadways. 

“They won’t leave until every pothole is filled,” Martin said. 

The project will involve repairs to more than 20 areas, including Anderson conceded that AJ Asphalt was the best company for 

sections of U.S. Route 62 and State Route 56. The price tag for the the job, given the bids. 

combined projects totals $49,328. 

The streets aren't the only things with holes that need to be 

Work should start within the week, Mayor Billy Martin said. filled. The village administrator position is once again vacant. 

The resolution allowing for the agreement between the village Brandon Fetzer, who started the job on April 23, tendered his 

and AJ Asphalt received a single dissenting vote from council member 

Lowell Anderson. Anderson said Environmental Engineering, taking a job closer to home. 

resignation. According to Courtney Bricker, fiscal officer, Fetzer is 

the firm the village uses for engineering services, should have been Fetzer was hired to manage the village and oversee the village 

involved in evaluating the needed work and estimating costs. water and sewage plants. He had been notably absent from community 

activities, such as the recent Summer Jam. 

Anderson also said he overheard a representative from Environmental 

Engineering tell the mayor in a conversation earlier in the Council was mostly tight-lipped about Fetzer’s resignation. 

day that the firm was not interested in being involved in so small a Council member Becky Martin was the only person who spoke 

project. Anderson also complained that the documents describing openly on the matter. 

AJ Asphalt’s proposals were “vague.” 

“Really, it just wasn’t a good fit,” she said. 

Martin said he did not recall such a comment being made by Environmental 

Engineering and that sufficient research had been scheduled a special meeting for 3:30 p.m. July 12 to hire a new vil- 

Council went into executive session to discuss the vacancy. They 

done for the bids. He said there was nothing vague about the doculage 

administrator. 

Salary boosted to attract job candidates 

26 E. High St., London, OH 

(740) 845-0745 

127 E. Main St., W. Jefferson, OH 

(614) 379-5407 

By Andrew Garrett 

Staff Writer 

At a special meeting on July 2, London city council approved a 

new salary range for the position of water plant superintendent. 

The position has been vacant for some time. 

The new salary range is $60,000 a year to $80,000 a year. According 

to Stan Kavy, a member of London’s Board of Public Utilities, 

previously the high end of the salary range was $65,800 

annually. 

“Dan (Leavitt, wastewater/sewer plant superintendent) and I 

spent some time looking into various cities in the area,” Kavy said. 

“A Class II license with managerial capabilities was in the low- to 

mid-seventies.” 

The city did not receive a single application for the superintendent’s 

position at the previous pay rate, according to council mem- 

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Council passed the ordinance as an emergency due to time constraints. 

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had 

granted a six-month extension for another water plant employee 

with the appropriate qualifications to act as managing operator in 

lieu of a superintendent. 

Council member Brenda Russell expressed her displeasure with 

members of a certain Facebook group that has criticized council’s 

use of the emergency clause, which allows council to vote on legislation 

before it goes through the traditional three readings. 

“We have to do (emergency clauses) because some things are 

time issues, and this is a time issue,” she said. “If we wait six weeks 

(to do a full three readings) and then post it and it’s another month, 

we might have to get another extension. Would the EPA give it to 

us or not?” 

At their previous meeting, council addressed the salary ranges 

of two other city positions. They did not address the salary range 

of the water plant superintendent because the job posting with the 

older salary range was still active. 

In other action, council authorized Joe Mosier, safety-service director, 

to advertise for bids and enter into a contract for the rehabilitation 

and expansion work planned for the entire length of Park 

Avenue. The two-phase project is scheduled to start in August. Because 

a winning bid needs to be accepted relatively soon, council 

passed the legislation on emergency. 

LEVY 

Continued from page 1 

Tax abatement agreements result in Jefferson Local annually 

forgoing approximately $2.6 million in taxes for the life of the abatements 

in exchange for approximately $200,000 each year, he said. 

“While the growth of the industrial park has benefitted the district, 

it ($200,000) only pays for the equivalent of one month of our 

12 payrolls,” Mullett said. “While the business revenue is helpful, 

we still depend heavily on traditional state and local revenue to 

fund our operations. 

“However, due to several factors, we are faced with the real need 

to increase our revenue,” he said. 

Those factors include: no increase in state funding over the last 

decade, revenue lost from the elimination of a tangible property tax 

on businesses, and a change in student demographics resulting in 

the need for more special education programming, particularly at 

the pre-school level. 

“This has occurred at the same time that the state has continued to 

increase unfunded mandates and testing requirements,” Mullett added. 

“The prospect of new growth in our district will increase our 

costs and present new challenges both in space and funding. It is 

critical that we are able to meet our current needs and programs 

prior to seeing the impacts of growth and development.”

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70th year for Steam reshers show 

NOTICE TO 

MOBILE HOME TAXPAYERS 

The Miami Valley Steam Threshers Association 

will hold its 70th Annual Show 

and Reunion July 18-21 at Pastime Park, 

344-350 N. Chillicothe St., Plain City. 

The event celebrates all sorts of old-fashioned 

engines. Daily activities and displays 

include steam engines, antique tractors, gas 

engines, a working shingle mill, sawmill 

and veneer mill, drag saw, threshing, baling, 

model engines, and a swap meet. Each 

year, the association chooses a different 

make to spotlight; this year’s pick is Oliver 

equipment. 

Admission is $5 at the gate. Children 12 

and younger are admitted free with an 

adult. On Thursday, visitors 55 and older 

are admitted for $2 until 2 p.m. An annual 

Steam Threshers membership is $20 and includes 

two show passes. 

Gates are open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. July 18-20 

and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. July 21. 

See www.miamivalleysteamshow.org for 

details, email mvstashow@gmail.com, or 

call the main office during the show at (614) 

270-0007. For concessions and vendors info, 

contact Karen Holthaus at (937) 726-7273 

or kmt32009@live.com. 

Schedule of Events 

Thursday, July 18 

($2 admission until 2 p.m. for 55 and 

older) 

10 a.m.—Opening ceremonies 

2 p.m.—Steam engine games 

5 p.m.—Touch a tractor/truck 

6 p.m.—Lawn mower and steam engine 

test pulls (Brian Cox, pullinggardentractors.com, 

740-360-8635) 

Periodically—Wheat threshing, shingle 

and veneer mill 

Friday, July 19 

10 a.m.—Opening and flag-raising with 

member memorial 

10:30 a.m.—Tractor ride 

1 p.m.—Steam engine parade 

6 p.m.—Grand parade downtown 

8 p.m.—Smokin’ Ham Band 



Saturday, July 20 

9 a.m.—Registration for lawn mower pulls 

10 a.m.—Lawn mower pulls 

10 a.m.—Opening and flag-raising 

1 p.m.—Steam engine parade 

6 p.m.—COTPA tractor and truck pull 

(light pro stock, hot rods, natural super 

stock, 2.5 diesel work/stock, for rules see 

www.cotpa.com) 



Sunday, July 21 

8 a.m.—Church services 

10 a.m.—Opening and flag-raising followed 

by OSATPA tractor pull 

2 p.m.—Kiddie tractor pull 


and veneer mill. 

Troopers investigate fatal July 4 crash 

Troopers with the West Jefferson Post of 

the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating 

a single motor vehicle crash that occurred 

at approximately 8:18 p.m. July 4. 

The crash occurred on County Road 71 

(Spring Valley Road), north of State Route 

142 in Deer Creek Township, Madison 

County. 

Anthony Cortez Williams, 48, of 

Belleville, Ill., was driving a black 1999 

Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on 

County Road 71 when he failed to negotiate 

a curve in the road. Williams then drove off 

the right side of the road and struck a utility 

pole. He was ejected from the motorcycle 

and pronounced dead at the scene by the 

Madison County coroner. 

Alcohol and drugs are not considered a 

factor in the crash. Williams was not wearing 

a helmet at the time of the crash. The 

crash remains under investigation. 

• The last day to pay second-half 2019 Mobile Home Taxes in 

Madison County is Thursday, August 1st, 2019. 

• Payments must be made in person at the Madison County 

Treasurer’s Office until 4:00 P.M. Thursday, August 1st, 2019. 

• Mailed payments must be postmarked by the Post Office 

by midnight Thursday, August 1st, 2019. 

• By law, second-half taxes paid after August 1st, 2019, will incur 

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. 

After September 1st, 2019, interest will incur. 

• If you have not received a second-half 2019 Mobile Home tax bill, 

call the Treasurer’s Office immediately at 740-852-1936 or 

1-877-454-3309. 

Donna L. Landis 

Madison County Treasurer 

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LONDON PUBLIC LIBRARY 

LIBRARY CLOSED ON SUNDAYS 

• Monday, July 15th - Lunch at the Library - 12:30 pm 

Digeridoo Down Under - 2:00 pm 

• Tuesday, July 16th - Book Boot Camp - 11:00 am 

Breakout Room (Registration Required) - 2:00 pm 

• Wednesday, July 17th - Lunch at the Library - 12:30 pm 

Cookbook Club - 7:00 pm 

• Thursday, July 18th - Stuffed Animal Sleepover - 6:30 pm 

• Monday, July 22nd - Builder’s Club: Space Edition - 2:00 pm 

Friends of the Library Meeting - 6:00 

• Tuesday, July 23rd - Book Boot Camp - 11:00 am 

• Wednesday, July 24th - Artifacts of Ohio - 6:00 pm 

• Thursday, July 25th - Magical Universe Show - 2:00 pm 

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

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


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By Kristy Zurbrick 

Madison Editor 

The city of London has a new treasurer. 

Sue Mosier took the oath of office on July 

3. She replaces Jason Schwaderer who resigned 

from the position on June 26. 

The London representatives of the Madison 

County Republican Central Committee 

made the appointment. Mosier was one of 

two people who expressed interest in the position. 

The other was Michael Norman. The 

committee members interviewed Mosier 

and Norman on July 2 and made their selection 

that same night. 

“It was a unanimous vote for Sue 

Mosier,” said Nick Adkins, committee president 

and one of the London representatives 

who voted on the appointment. “We all 

agreed that she was the best candidate for 

the position.” 

The other committee members who voted 

on the appointment are Bonnie Hamilton, 

Bill Long and Bill Mark. 

Mosier will serve as treasurer through 

the end of this year. The remaining two 

years of the term, which expires at the end 

of 2021, will be up for election in November 

of this year. Mosier said she plans to run for 

election. Petitions for candidacy must be 


Mosier appointed to 

London treasurer seat 

submitted to the Madison County Board of 

Elections by Aug. 7. 

A lifelong resident of Madison County, 

Mosier graduated from Madison-Plains 

High School and has lived in London since 

1972. She spent 31 years working for the 

Madison County Department of Job and 

Family Services, retiring last year as child 

support administrator. Prior to that, she 

worked for Huntington Bank for 15 years, 

where she advanced to assistant branch 

manager and worked in mortgage lending. 

Mosier teaches Sunday school and is on 

the church council at First United 

Methodist Church of London. She also 

serves as secretary of the Madison County 

Republican Women’s Club. Her husband, 

Joe Mosier, serves as safety service director 

for the city of London. 

About her interest in filling the city 

treasurer position, Mosier said, “I’ve dealt a 

lot with the financial end of things, and it 

just sounded interesting. I’ve always enjoyed 

that kind of work and being around 

people.” 

The city treasurer oversees the city’s 

budget, financial accounts, audits and related 

financial operations. It is a part-time 

position. 

2-1-1 service available 24/7 

2-1-1 is a program of United Way, serving 

Clark, Champaign and Madison counties. 

2-1-1 is a free, non-emergency, 

community helpline that is open 24 hours a 

day, seven days a week. This service allows 

people to speak to a trained professional 

who can connect them to essential community 

services. These workers listen to a person’s 

needs, research all available service 

options, connect the person with help, and 

follow-up as needed. 

`Community members can dial 2-1-1 to 

reach the helpline or use the online database 

at http://www.referweb.net/uwcc/. 

Choctaw seniors give back 

The Choctaw Lake Seniors were best known for the potlucks and other social events 

they hosted at Lake Choctaw. The group’s final official act before dissolving was to 

donate $1,000 to the Madison County Senior Center in London. On hand for the donation 

presentation were: (from left) Dolores Fischer, Senior Center Executive Director 

Misty Bradley, Al Wilderman and Lois Farler.


Annual Geib Memorial Cruise-in set for July 28 

The Martha Geib Memorial Cruise-in 

will take place from noon to 4 p.m. July 28 

at the Bogenrife family farm, one mile south 

of London on State Route 38. 

Dash plaques, sponsored by MRC Motor- 

Sports, will go to the first 100 car entries. 

“We hope to see a large variety of vintage 

and special cars again this year,” said 

Stephanie Huddleston, a cruise-in committee 

member. 

Terry Family Ice Cream is providing food 

for purchase. The Campbell family, Lakeside 

Plaza, is providing drinks for purchase. 

Again this year, the London Lion’s Club 

is collecting eyeglasses and baseball caps. 

Anyone who donates eyeglasses or caps will 

get a door prize ticket. 

A basket raffle and 50/50 drawing are 

planned. Many door prizes will be awarded. 

Raffle tickets are being sold for a quilted 

wall hanging created by Community 

Stitches, a volunteer service project directed 

by Elizabeth Lassel at Madison Correctional 

Institution. Raffle tickets can be purchased 

ahead of time or at the cruise-in; entrants 

do not need to be present at the event to 

win. 

To make a donation, become a sponsor or 

purchase a raffle ticket, contact Huddleston 

at (740) 506-0012. 

Proceeds go to scholarships in memory of 

Dr. Martha Geib, who believed that communities 

need “social capital “ to survive in the 

form of individuals willing to get involved. 

Students who receive the scholarships exemplify 

Dr. Geib’s philosophy by excelling in 

school and giving back to their communities 

through volunteer hours. 

Madison-Plains students are recognized as recipients of Martha Geib Memorial scholarships: 

(from left) Haylee Henry and Sierra Lapasky, scholarship recipients; Stephanie 

Huddleston, Marci Bogenrife, Bonnie Hamilton, Christina Finney, cruise-in committee 

members; Bradan Mast and Sara Hoop, scholarship recipients. 

(From left) Bonnie Hamilton, Connie Dwyer, Christina Finney, Melissa Canney and 

Stephanie Huddleston, all members of the Martha Geib Memorial Cruise-in committee, 

present a $1,000 scholarship to London student Ashley Kaskocsak. 

Superhero 5K at Rib & Jazz Fest 

It’ll be the same Superhero fun but with 

a different route and time as the 5K returns 

to the London Rib and Jazz Festival. 

The London Kiwanis Club has accepted 

the torch from Access Cowling to organize 

the Superhero Run, Walk and Roll 5K. This 

is the third year for the family-friendly run, 

originally started as a fundraiser for improvements 

at London’s Cowling Park. 

The race will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, 

Aug. 2, a change from the Saturday morning 

start time. Participants will begin and 

end in the heart of the festival as before, but 

instead will run along the bike trail. Registration 

is $30 and includes a t-shirt. 

Proceeds benefit the work of the London 

Kiwanis Club, which donates thousands of 

dollars each year to organizations such as 

the London Area Baseball Council, Raider 

Rack and London Fireworks. Additionally, 

the club provides scholarships to high-schoolers 

at London and Madison-Plains, donates 

backpacks stuffed with school supplies, 

funds the London Kiwanis Soccer League 

and organizes the annual Easter Egg Hunt 

at Cowling Park, among other activities. 

Volunteers dressed as superheroes will 

be stationed along the route. Medals will be 

awarded for the winner in each age group. 

Register for the race at RunSignUp.com 

(search for London Jazz & Ribfest 5K). 

Forms also can be picked up from any London 

Kiwanis member or at Wilson’s Printing 

and Graphics, 158 S. Main St., London. 

Registration must be completed by July 

28 to secure a t-shirt. 

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community calendar 


Archaeological Society 

The Darby Creek Chapter of the Archaeological 

Society of Ohio will meet on July 16 

at Oak Run Township Hall, 7090 Gregg Mill 

Rd., located five miles east of London at the 

corner of Gregg Mill and State Route 56. 

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for socializing and 

snacks. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. All are 

welcome to attend and bring Native American 

and early pioneer artifacts. 

HBMLibrary 

270 Lilly Chapel Rd., West Jefferson, 

(614) 879-8448. 

• Teen STEAM: Open Mic Night. Show off 

your skills at 6 p.m. July 17. 

• Summer Recipes. Summer is in full 

swing, and the outdoors are perfect for 

grilling. Stop by the library to pick up a 

paper apron filled with recipes. If you have 

a recipe to share, fill out a card from the display 

for the library to duplicate and add to 

the apron. 

• Summer Reading Cruise. The next 

stop: Dancers from India at 10:30 a.m. July 

19. This is a ticketed event. Stop by the library 

to claim a seat. A free pizza lunch follows 

the program. 

• ‘Fun’damentals of Fishing. At 10 a.m. 

July 27, head over to Prairie Oaks Metro 

Park to learn the fundamentals of fishing 

taught by library staff and naturalists from 

the Metro Park. Each participant will walk 

away with a brand new fishing pole. The 

group will meet at Fishing Area 1 at Darby 

Bend Lakes. Use the Amity Road entrance. 

London Library 

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

• Didgeridoo Down Under. At 2 p.m. July 

15, enjoy a high energy fusion of Australian 

music, culture, puppetry, comedy, intergalactic 

storytelling, and audience participation. 

All ages welcome. 

• Breakout Room. Teens are invited to 

solve the mystery at 2 p.m. July 16. NASA 

lost control of the Hubble space telescope 

through computer piracy, and the perpetrator 

has hidden the means to regain control. 

Can you figure out the codes, unlock the 

box, and help NASA use Hubble again to explore 

the galaxies? Registration is required. 

Stop by the service desk or call 852-9543. 

• Cookbook Club. July 17 at 7 p.m. Do 

you love trying new recipes and sharing 

dishes? Do you love browsing cookbooks and 

eating food with your friends? The library 

picks a cookbook or cookbook author each 

month and reserves copies for pickup. Each 

member makes a recipe from the book and 

brings it to share. 

• Stuffed Animal Sleepover. At 6:30 p.m. 

July 18, bring your stuffed animal to enjoy 

bedtime stories and songs. Leave your animal 

at the library overnight. When you pick 

it up the next day, get a picture of what your 

animal did at the library all night. Open to 

all ages. 

Madison County Senior Center 

280 W. High St., London, (740) 852-3001. 

July 15: 7 a.m., Christmas in July trip 

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

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

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

exercises/strengthening; 1 p.m., euchre 

July 16: 9 a.m., quilting; 10 a.m., bowling; 

1:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., Rays of Hope for 

Seasons of Life Support Group; 5 p.m., cards 

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

July 17: 8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise; 

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

class; 12:05 p.m., bridge 

July 18: 9 a.m., chair volleyball; 9 a.m., 

fun bingo 

July 19: 8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise; 

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

1 p.m., movie. 

Master Gardner Info Sessions 

Want to be a Master Gardener? Information 

sessions are set for 6 p.m. July 16 at 

Donato’s Pizza in London and 10:30 a.m. 

Aug. 10 at Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library 

in West Jefferson. Direct questions to the 

Madison County/OSU Extension Office at 

(740) 852-0975. 

Moonlight Bike Rides 

The Friends of Madison County Parks 

and Trails (FMCPT) is hosting full moon 

rides. Go to https://fmcpt.com for details. 

Choose from a 14-mile route or a 25-mile 

route and bike in the light of a full moon: 

July 16, 8:30 p.m.; Aug. 15, 8 p.m.; Sept. 14, 

7:30 p.m.; and Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m. Rides start 

at Phat Daddy’s Pizza, 15 E. First St., London. 

The rides are free. 

Mt. Sterling Legion Auxiliary 

Mount Sterling American Legion Auxiliary 

Unit 417 will host Christmas in July, a 

craft bazaar, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 30 

at the post, 27 Clark St. Vendor tables can 

be reserved by calling (740) 500-8903. Organizers 

also are raffling off a gas grill; tickets 

can be purchased at the bazaar or from 

any American Legion member. 

Mt. Sterling Community Center 

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

July 15: 10 a.m., chair exercises; 7:30- 

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

schoolers and adults 

July 16: 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 

July 17: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., adult sewing; 

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free lunch for children 

18 and younger plus an activity. 

July 18: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., food/clothing 

pantry; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free lunch for 

children 18 and younger plus an activity; 

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

8:30 p.m., start of an eight-week Bible 

study, “Essential Truths of the Christian 

Faith,” by RC Sproul; 7:30-9 p.m., volleyball 

for adults 

July 19: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free lunch 

for children 18 and younger and Tri-County 

Fire Department providing water spray fun 

July 20: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for all 

ages and abilities 

July 25: 1:30-3:30 p.m., Community Action 

summer crisis program, by appointment. 

Mount Sterling Library 

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

www.mtsterlingpubliclibrary.org. 

• Around Town Book Club. The group 

will discuss “The Astronaut Wives Club” by 

Lily Koppel at 7 p.m. July 25 at the Mount 

Sterling Community Center, 164 E. Main. 

• Ladies Night Out. Watch a recently released 

movie at 6:30 p.m. July 29 on the library’s 

big screen. Bring a dish to share. 

Phillips Reunion 

The annual Phillips Family reunion will 

be held on Aug. 18 at the home of Tim and 

Dorothy Phillips Amling, 3641 State Rte. 

142, London. The gathering starts at noon 

with lunch at 1 p.m. Direct questions to 

Dorothy Amling at (614) 519-5749. 

Plain City Library 

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

• The Maiming of the Shrew Mystery 

Game Night. July 17 at 7 p.m. In this “How 

to Host a Mystery’ game, renowned playwright 

William Sheepsheare invites guests 

to the Glib Theatre for a grand event but before 

the revelry commences, the party turns 

deadly. Guests assume the roles of suspect 

or interrogator to solve this Elizabethan 

murder. Due to the mature subject matter, 

the program is open to registrants ages 18 

or older. This program is free but registration 

is required. Light refreshments will be 

served. Costumes are appreciated but not 

required. 

• Constellation Viewers & Virtual Reality. 

At 2 p.m. July 19, create a star viewer to 

see star formations through a punched 

“sky.” Use virtual reality to get an up-close 

look at many constellations. For ages 8 and 

older. Registration is required. 

• Read the Book! Book Discussion. At 

7 p.m. July 22, the group will discuss “Good 

Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies 

of Agnes Nutter, Witch,” a collaboration between 

two award-winning novelists, Neil 

Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. Their fantasy 

novel follows a 6,000-year-old friendship between 

an angel and an demon and the 

lengths they will go to thwart Armageddon. 

Neil Gaiman adapted the book for an Amazon 

mini-series that premiered in May. 

Bring your own K-cup or enjoy one from the 

library.


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(ABOVE) Tiffany Null and Prince, the miniature horse, traveled 

from Mount Sterling to participate in London’s July 4 

parade. The day before, children’s games and fireworks took 

place at London High School. 

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(ABOVE) Landyn May, 5, came from Hilliard to 

enjoy the Sky Fighter ride at the West Jefferson 

July 4th Streetfest, which took place July 2-4 

and included live music, games, vendors and 

fireworks. 


(AT RIGHT) Marty Komives, his mother Mary 

Komives, 99, and his wife Elaine Komives, along 

with Debbie Becchiarelli (standing), are full of 

smiles and good cheer as they wait for the London 

July 4 parade to start. The annual parade 

saw its most participants to date. According to 

Mayor Patrick Closser, more than 60 businesses, 

organizations and sports teams participated. 


(From left) Myra Harper, Lahna Harper and Emily Harper 

carry the American flag at the front of West Jefferson’s July 

4 Streetfest parade. 


The London Strawberry Festival royalty wave 

to the crowd during the London parade.


Madison County Fair 2019 

The Madison County Fair took place July 7-13 at the fairgrounds in London. 



Helena Hall, 17, leads her guernsey cow, “Hilda,” out of the ring 

with a first-place ribbon in the senior division of Junior Fair dairy 

showmanship. Hall is a London resident and member of the Monroe 

Winners 4-H Club. 


Autumn Vargo, 8, scratches the chinny-chin-chin of a Tyrannosaurus Rex during the Dino-ROAR show. The educational 

and entertaining presentation about dinosaurs delighted people of all ages. 


Youngsters from the Presbyterian Childcare Center swarm 

around Emma McCoy, 15, for a chance to pet her New Zealand 

white rabbit. McCoy is a member of the Fairfield Rascals 4-H Club. 

Every year, the childcare center takes youngsters on a field trip 

to the fair. 

Messenger photos by Jeff Pfeil 

(ABOVE) Drake White performs with his band, The Big 

Fire, on opening night of the fair. White was part of a 

triple bill of country music artists. Clark Manson was 

the opening act. Michael Ray was the headliner. 

(AT RIGHT) Kinleigh McPherson, 5, of London dances 

on the grandstand infield as Drake White performs.


Madison County Fair 2019 

The Madison County Fair took place July 7-13 at the fairgrounds in London. 


The Madison County Junior Fair royalty were named following competition the first night 

of the fair: (from left) Luke Peart, prince; Olivia Geyman, princess; Lillian Marriott, first attendant; 

Olivia Rinesmith, queen; Skylar Stewart, second attendant; and Cody Forrest, 

king. 


Cade Smith (left), a member of the Helping Hands Happy Hearts 4-H Club, keeps a gentle 

but firm hand on Maddie Estep’s market turkey during judging. Jaiden Ballah (right) 

does the same with her turkey. The birds, which weigh 30 to 45 pounds, can be difficult 

to handle. Older exhibitors and parents pitch in to keep the birds calm. Ballah, a member 

of the Fairfield Rascals 4-H Club, came away with the grand champion title. Estep (not 

pictured) is a member of the Dirty Boots & Shiny Belt Buckles 4-H Club. 


Brian Fike points out one of his favorite entries in the Grange photography 

contest, a silhouetted tree at sunset. Fike traveled from 

Springfield to see his fiancée Sarah Boysel’s children participate at 

the Madison County Fair. 

Messenger photo by 

Kristy Zurbrick 

Maya Berkey, 

15, placed first 

in the junior 

doe class at 

the rabbit 

show. She is a 

member of the 

Beginners to 

Winners 4-H 

Club and has 

been showing 

rabbits for six 

years. She is 

from London 

and showed a 

miniature-Rex 

rabbit. 


Jabril Husein, 13, wipes down “Texas Tea,” his miniature 

donkey. A member of the Rowdy Wranglers 4-H Club, the 

Mount Sterling resident has been showing donkeys for 

seven years. 


Olivia Seaburn, 12, won the final drive for overall 

grand champion market lamb. She also showed 

a champion ewe and won overall sheep showmanship, 

earning herself a spot in the grand 

showman of showmen contest. She is a member 

of the Beginners to Winners 4-H Club and a resident 

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Abbi Butin holds her goat during open class judging at the 

Madison County Fair. 


Courtney Cress, 18, washes her steer. The London resident and Madison-Plains FFA member showed in 

the beef showmanship and market classes. She also showed pigs. 

Messenger photo 

by Kristy Zurbrick 

Brody Hodges leads 

his pony through the 

Western showmanship 

novice class. Hodges 

and his siblings proved 

to be very helpful to the 

Junior Fair’s equine 

program this year, volunteering 

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Alyssa Beres listens to what judge Terry Myers has 

to say about her performance in the Western pleasure 

easy gait class at the Junior Fair equine show. 

Beres, a member of the Fairfield Rascals 4-H Club, 

places fourth. Myers hails from Ostrander and has 

been judging horse shows for 47 years. 


Ian Bowshier, a member of Madison-Plains FFA, works 

with his hog during overall showmanship for 17-yearolds. 

Bowshier placed fifth. 


Twin sisters Zoe Hutson (left) and Abby Hutson won 

grand champion and reserve champion honors, respectively, 

in the Junior Fair market ducks competition. The 

19-year-olds are West Jefferson residents and members 

of the Town & Country Kids 4-H Club. 

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The Ohio Development Services Agency and Bridges Community 

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during the hot summer months. The Home Energy Assistance Summer 

Crisis Program provides eligible Ohioans with assistance in 

paying an electric bill or paying for central air conditioning repairs. 

The program runs through Aug. 31. 

To apply, customers are required to schedule an appointment 

with Bridges Community Action at (740) 852-3511. 

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• a list of all household members and proof of income for the last 

30 days or 12 months for each member; 

• proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency for all household 

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households with an older household member (60 years 

or older), or households that can provide physician documentation 

that cooling assistance is needed for a 

household member’s health. Conditions can include 

lung disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 

and asthma. 

Ohioans enrolled in the Percentage of Income Payment 

Plan Plus Program (PIPP Plus) are not eligible for 

bill payment assistance through the program but are 

encouraged to work with Bridges Community Action to 

identify other opportunities for assistance. 

For more about the Summer Crisis Program, contact 

Bridges Community Action at (740) 852-3511. For more 

about energy assistance programs, call (800) 282-0880, 

Monday through Friday (hearing impaired customers 

may dial 711). For a list of energy assistance providers, 

select option 2, or visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov. 

Learning gridiron fundamentals 

London Head Coach Kyle Cutler presented the 2019 London summer football camp June 4-6. Approximately 

60 grade-schoolers participated. Several coaches and 27 high school varsity players worked with the 

campers for three hours each morning. The campers were separated into skill levels for passing, receiving, 

blocking and most general football skills. The work was designed to make each camper a better player and 

a better teammate. The older players finished their days with “Raider Ball” games, while the youngest players 

played “Attack the Castle.” Vineyard Church supplied their Sno-Ice machine for Sno-cones for all. 

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BRANDENBURG 

Elizabeth Grace “Libby” Brandenburg, 81, of London died on 

July 2, 2019, in The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. She was 

born on June 16, 1938, to Edmund S. and Ethel A. (Schwartz) Sexton. 

Libby graduated from London High School, was a devoted lifetime 

member of Saint Patrick Catholic Church and the Altar & 

Rosary Society, and belonged to the Catholic Ladies of Columbia. 

She adored her grandchildren, was devoted to her family and 

friends, and loved to travel with anybody, anywhere. She is survived 

by her husband of almost 62 years, Gene Arthur Brandenburg 

I; daughter, Carmalena (Mike) Young of London; grandchildren, 

Brian Dwayne Reinhart, Beau (Rachel), Drew and Cole Brandenburg, 

Nicholas, Chandler and Caydlynn Young; sisters and brothers, 

Marilyn (Merle) Issacs of Tennessee, Eugene (Darlene) Sexton 

of London, Leo Sexton of London, Dora Kovac of Florida, Pat Sexton 

of London, Ethel Sexton of Columbus and John (Geneva) Sexton of 

Tennessee; special god-niece, Debbie Bartowiack; dear friends, 

Joanne Wiseman, Irma Arbogast, Winnie Young, Lisa Dulin, 

Dorothy Henry, Julie Walker, Sissy Wiseman, and Bill and Betty 

Young. Libby was looking forward to the birth of her great-granddaughter, 

Jocelyn Grace. She was preceded in death by: her parents; 

son, Gene Arthur Brandenburg II; grandson, Gabriel Michael 

Young; and granddaughter, Haley Kay Brandenburg. Mass was celebrated 

July 9 at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Michael 

Hinterschied officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in St. 

Patrick Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. 

Patrick Altar & Rosary Society. The family is being served by 

Rader-Lynch & Dodds Funeral Home & Cremation Service. 

HALL 

Michael David Hall, 50, of Kentucky, died on July 3, 2019. Born 

on July 29, 1968, in Columbus, he was a son of Louella and Charles 

E. Hall II. Michael was the LAN Services manager for International 

Paper in Cincinnati. He loved computers, reading and photography, 

but he especially loved animals, supporting the humane society and 

Beagles R Us. Survivors include: his parents, Charles and Ellie 

Hall; brother, Charles E. (Wendy) Hall III; niece and nephew, Helena 

Hall and Charles E. Hall IV; and many aunts, uncles and 

cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ermine 

Hall, Dinah Hall and Ocie Blankenship. Funeral services were held 

July 10 in Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London. 

Interment followed in Deercreek Township Cemetery. 

TOMPKINS 

Joshua Dale “Josh” Tompkins, 32, of London died on July 3, 

2019, in The Ohio State University Hospital. Born on Aug. 27, 1986, 

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in Atlanta, Ga., he was the son of Dale and Lisa (Bussert) Tompkins. 

Josh was employed as a painter for WOW in London. He enjoyed 

golfing, painting (besides work), grilling, fishing and 

mushroom hunting. Survivors include: his wife, Brittanny 

(Burkhammer) Tompkins; son, Lucas Tompkins; daughter, Madison 

Tompkins; parents, Dale and Lisa Tompkins; sisters, Lindsey 

(Justin) Offett and Danielle Burton (fiancée’ Steve Dowler); nieces 

and nephews, Case, Corbin, Kenny and Rayleigh; and grandparents, 

aunts, uncles and cousins. A gathering of friends and family 

was held July 11 in Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, 

London. 

WATKINS 

Katherine M. Watkins, 84, of London died on July 5, 2019, in 

London Health & Rehab Center. She was born in Ross County on 

Aug. 12, 1934, to McGunnis and Edna M. (Osborne) Kuhn. Katherine 

loved to fish, go to concerts with her friends, and listen to country 

and bluegrass music. She is survived by: sons, David (Shirley) 

Watkins of London, and Robert (Theresa) Watkins of Howard, Ohio; 

grandchildren, Christopher Watkins and Ashley Watkins; numerous 

great-grandchildren; sister, Alice Rooker of Waverly, Ohio, and 

brother, Everett Kuhn of Chillicothe, Ohio. She was preceded in 

death by her parents. A graveside service was held July 8 in Kirkwood 

Cemetery. The family entrusted arrangements to Rader- 

Lynch & Dodds Funeral Home & Crematory, London. 

CRON 

John Cron, 94, of West Jefferson died on July 9, 2019. John was 

an Army veteran and an active member of Sts. Simon & Jude 

Catholic Church. He enjoyed tinkering with old cars and riding his 

motorcycle. John was preceded in death by: his wife, Marjorie; son, 

Gerald Cron; parents, Anthony and Catherine Cron; brothers, 

Wilber (Lorena) Boeckman, Richard (Alvera) Boeckman, Joseph 

(Rita) Boeckman, Ray (Gwen) Cron and Anthony Cron Jr.; sisters, 

Sally (Ollie) Weitzel, Rita (Pete) Moeller and Erma (Harold) 

Klosterman; sister-in-law, Pauline Cron; and brother-in-law, Gerald 

Fleck. He is survived by: his children. Steve (Becky) Cron, Mike 

(Heidi) Cron, William Cron, Mary Hale, Tom (June) Cron, Julie 

(Mike) Dotson, and daughter-in-law, Cinda Cron; sister, Clara 

Fleck; brothers, George (Janet) Cron and Cletus Cron; and eight 

grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, all who will miss him 

greatly. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. July 15 at 

Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home, West Jefferson. A prayer 

service is set for 7 p.m. Mass of Christian 

Burial will be held at 10 a.m. July 16 at Sts. 

Simon & Jude Catholic Church, West Jefferson, 

with Father Metzger officiating. 

Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 

West Jefferson. 

Memorial contributions may be made to 

Loving Care Hospice, 56 S. Oak St., London, 

OH 43140. 

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The James Storts family would like to extend 

a big thank you to everyone who has sent 

an outpouring of messages, phone calls, 

cards, flowers, food, visits, friendships, love 

and especially the prayers during this 

difficult time in our loved ones passing. We 

would like to thank Capital City Hospice and 

our three special nurses for all the wonderful 

care: Heather, Rachael and Randi. We know 

that our hearts will always have an empty, 

saddened space, but we are all full spiritually 

with knowing he is in our Heavenly Father’s 

arms and care. We will be reunited one 

blessed day and oh what a reunion that will 

be! We love you all and thank you again for 

being there for our family. 

Love, Dee, Denise, Kimberly & Zachary Storts 

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS 

Sealed proposals for The City of London, Roadway Improvements for Park Avenue will be received 

by the Mayor of the City of London, Ohio, at City Hall, 20 S. Walnut Street, until 10:00 A.M., Local Time 

on August 5, 2019, and at that time and place will be publicly opened and read aloud. The City of London 

may choose not to award the bid until 60 days after the bid opens. 

The work for which bids are being accepted consists of the milling and resurfacing of approximately 

2,400 linear feet of Park Avenue as well as associated spot base repair, storm improvements, and curb 

replacement. The project will install approximately 800 linear feet of new multi-use path and 

approximately 3,800 linear feet of sidewalk. The project also includes the replacement of an existing 

bridge structure with a 22’ span three-sided box culvert and all associated work. 

The total estimated cost of the Base Bid is $1,082,157. 

Copies of the Contract Documents and Specifications are on file in the office at EMH&T, located at 5500 

New Albany Road, Columbus, Ohio 43054, where they are available for inspection by prospective bidders 

on/after July 15, 2019. Contract Documents and Specifications may be obtained from the above 

office upon payment of $100.00 per set, which amount will not be refunded. Please make checks 

payable to EMH&T, Inc. 

Each bid shall contain the full name and address of each person or company interested in the same and 

shall be accompanied by a bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the bid, or by a 

certified check, cashier’s check or irrevocable letter of credit for ten percent (10%) of the bid, made 

payable to the City of London, Ohio, conditioned that if the bid is accepted a Contract will be entered 

into within ten (10) days after notice of acceptance. A Performance Bond of One Hundred Percent 

(100%) of the amount of the Contract with a satisfactory surety company, conditioned according to 

Ohio Revised Code Sections 153.54, 153.57, and 153.571 as applicable, will be required for the faithful 

performance of the Contract. 

Each Bidder must insure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against 

because of race, color, religion, sex, Vietnam Era nor disabled veterans, or National origin. 

The Bidder is required to fill out and, where required, execute each of the following documents in their 

entirety as furnished within this book. 

A. Proposal 

B. Non-collusion Affidavit 

C. Affidavit (if applicable) 

D. Affidavit of Personal Property Tax Liability 

E. Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond 

F. Certified Check Document (if applicable) 

G. Detailed Statement of Qualifications 

H. Sub-Contractors List 

I. State of Ohio Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements and Bid Conditions 

Schedule: The work shall commence within ten (10) calendar days after signing of the Notice to Proceed. 

The culvert shall be installed and Park Avenue re-opened to traffic using temporary pavement within 

120 consecutive calendar days, and the overall project must be completed within two hundred seventy 

(270) consecutive calendar days for the work described in the bidding and contract documents, after 

the issuance date of the Notice to Proceed, time being of the essence to the City of London, Ohio. 

The Bidder will be required to state in full detail, with his Proposal, his experience in this class of work; 

bids from contractors inexperienced in this particular class of work will not be considered. 

This project requires payment of prevailing wages to all workers during the course of construction 

activities. Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on public improvements in Franklin 

County and the City of London, Ohio as determined by the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, Wage 

and Hour Division, (614) 644-2239. State of Ohio prevailing wage rates are included in the Contract 

Documents and prospective bidders shall take them into account in preparing bids. 

The City of London, Ohio, reserves the right to reject any and all bids, including all bids which, in the 

opinion of the Engineer, show evidence of unbalancing prices, and also to waive technical defects as 

the interest of the City may require. 

By Order of the Council of the City of London, Ohio 

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City of London, Ohio 

MM JULY 14 & 21, 2019 


LEGAL NOTICE 

Sale of Real Estate 

Madison County 

Foreclosure Auction 

Case# CV 20180258 

CitiMortgage, Inc. 

vs 

Jonathan R. Blair, et al. 

The description of the property to be sold is as follows: 

Property Address: 

1134 Dorset Drive, London, Madison, Ohio 43140 

Legal Description: 

Full Legal Listed on Public Website; 

Parcel Number: 31-02617.070 

Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com 

opening on 07/16/2019 at 10:00 AM for a minimum 

of 7 days. 

Property may be sold on a provisonal sale date should 

the third party purchaser fail to provide their deposit 

within the allotted time. 

Provision Sale date: 7/30/2019 at 10:00 AM 

Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is 

$5000.00 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of 

the sale ending. No cash is permitted. 

Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, 

allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are 

insufficient to cover. 

To view all sale details and terms for this property visit 

www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code 

CV 20180258 into the search bar. 

MM JUNE 30, JULY 7, 14, 2019 


IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 

MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 

PROBATE DIVISION, JUVENILE COURT 

Case No. 21540084 

Summons By Publication 

Chris & Rachel DEUTSCHER 

vs 

Robert & Rebecca LANDRUM 

To: Robert Landrum, address unknown 

A motion for custody of ZOE LANDRUM, DOB 09/06/2009, 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 23, 2019, at 10:45 a.m., and at 

the call of the Court thereafter. 

You are hereby summoned that a motion has been filed by 

Rebecca Landrum. You are required to serve upon Rebecca 

Landrum a copy of your answer to the motion within 28 days of 

this publication. Said answer must filed with this Court within three 

(3) days after service on Rebecca Landrum. 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 

Madison County, Ohio 

MM JULY 14, 2019 


The Annual Report of the 

London Public Library 

for year ending 

December 31, 2018 

has been completed and filed as of 

February 2019. The report is 

available for inspection at the office of 

the Fiscal Officer at 

20 E. 1st Street, London, OH 43140 



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PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

OAK RUN TOWNSHIP 

MEETING DATE CHANGES 

August Meeting will be held 

Tuesday, August 6th at 8 p.m. 

September Meeting will be held 

Tuesday, September 3rd at 8:00 p.m. 

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LEGAL NOTICE 

Sale of Real Estate 


Foreclosure Auction 

Case# CV 20120299 

Fifth Third Mortgage Company 

vs 

James W. Markel, et al. 

The description of the property to be sold is as follows: 

Property Address: 

8680 Hume Lever Road, London, Madison, OH 43140 

Legal Description: 

Full Legal Listed on Public Website; 

Parcel Number: 13-00158.000 

Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com 

opening on 07/16/2019 at 10:00 AM for a minimum 

of 7 days. 

Property may be sold on a provisonal sale date should 

the third party purchaser fail to provide their deposit 

within the allotted time. 

Provision Sale date: 7/30/2019 at 10:00 AM 

Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is 

$5000.00 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of 

the sale ending. No cash is permitted. 

Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, 

allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are 

insufficient to cover. 

To view all sale details and terms for this property visit 

www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code 

CV 20120299 into the search bar. 

MM JUNE 30, JULY 7, 14, 2019 

PUBLIC SALE 

Sale of contents Self Storage Lockers 

26: of Pam Wilson, 

of London, OH. 

Furniture, household items. 

Saturday, July 27, 2019 

10:00 a.m. 

Location: 192 Maple Street 

London, OH 43140 

MM JULY 14, 21, 2019 



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ORDINANCE 137-19 

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AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING SECTIONS 3735.65 THROUGH 3735.70 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE, ESTABLISHING AND 

DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES OF COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA IN THE CITY OF LONDON, DESIGNATING A HOUSING 

OFFICER TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM, AND CREATING A COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT HOUSING COUNCIL. 

WHEREAS, the council of the City of London (hereinafter “Council”) desires to pursue 

all reasonable and legitimate incentive measures to assist and encourage 

development in specific areas of the City of London that have not enjoyed reinvestment 

from remodeling or new construction; 

WHEREAS, a survey of housing, see attached Exhibit A, a copy of which is on file in 

the office of the Safety Service Director as required by Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 

Section 3735.66 has been prepared for the area to be included in the proposed Community 

Reinvestment Area; 

WHEREAS, the maintenance of existing and construction of new structures in such 

area would serve to encourage economic stability, maintain real property values, and 

generate new employment opportunities; and 

WHEREAS, the remodeling of existing structures or the construction of new 

structures in this Community Reinvestment Area constitutes a public purpose for 

which real property exemptions may be granted. 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 

LONDON, STATE OF OHIO 

SECTION I: 

The area designated as the City of London Community Reinvestment Area 

constitutes an area in which housing facilities or structures of historical significance 

are located, and in which new construction or repair of existing facilities has been 

discouraged: 

SECTION II: 

Pursuant to ORC Section 3735.66, the City of London Community Reinvestment 

Area, is hereby established in attached Exhibit B. 

The Community Reinvestment Area is approximately depicted as on the map attached 

to this Ordinance in attached Exhibit C, and by this reference incorporated 

herein. 

Only residential, commercial and/or industrial properties consistent with the applicable 

zoning regulations within the designated Community Reinvestment Area will be 

eligible for exemptions under this Program. 

SECTION III: 

All properties identified in Exhibits B and C as being within the designated Community 

Reinvestment Area are eligible for this incentive (the city may determine that all or 

any combination of project types - residential, commercial and industrial as eligible). 

This proposal is a public/private partnership intended to promote and expand 

conforming uses in the designated area. As part of the project, the City of London 

intends to undertake supporting public improvements in the designated area. 

SECTION IV: 

Within the Community Reinvestment Area, the percentage of the tax exemption on 

the increase in the assessed valuation resulting from improvements to commercial 

and industrial real property and the term of those exemptions shall be negotiated on 

a case-by-case basis in advance of construction or remodeling occurring according 

to the rules outlined in the ORC Section 3765.67. The results of the negotiation as 

approved by this Council will be set in writing in a Community Reinvestment Area 

Agreement as outlined in ORC Section 3735.671. For residential property, a tax 

exemption on the increase in the assessed valuation resulting from the improvements 

as described in ORC Section 3735.67 shall be granted upon application by the 

property owner and certification thereof by the designated Housing Officer. 

a. For the construction of dwellings containing a minimum of five (5) housing units, 

an exemption of 100% for three years, or until the time in which the owner sells 

or otherwise transfers the property. The exemption shall not transfer to any sub 

sequent property owner. 

If remodeling qualifies for an exemption, during the period of the exemption, the 

exempted percentage of the dollar amount of the increase in market value of the 

structure shall be exempt from real property taxation. If new construction qualifies 

for an exemption, during the period of the exemption the exempted percentage of 

the structure shall not be considered to be an improvement on the land on which it 

is located for the purpose of real property taxation. 

SECTION V: 

All commercial and industrial projects are required to comply with the state application 

fee requirements of ORC Section 3735.672 (C) and the local annual monitoring fee 

of one percent of the amount of taxes exempted under the agreement - a minimum 

of $500 up to a maximum of $2500 annually unless waived. 


SECTION VI: 

To administer and implement the provisions of this Ordinance, the Safety Service 

Director, is designated as the Housing Officer as described in Sections 3735.65 

through 3735.70. 

SECTION VII: 

That a “Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council” shall be created, consisting 

of two members appointed by the Mayor, two members appointed by the President 

of City Council and one member appointed by the Planning Commission. The 

majority of the members shall then appoint two additional members who shall be 

residents within the area. Terms of the members of the Council shall be for three 

years. An unexpired term resulting from a vacancy in the Council shall be filled in 

the same manner as the initial appointment was made. The Community 

Reinvestment Area Council or designee of the council shall make an annual 

inspection of the properties within the district for which an exemption has been 

granted under Section 3735.67 of the ORC. The Council shall also hear appeals 

under Section 3735.70 of the ORC. 

The Tax Incentive Review Council shall review annually the compliance of all 

agreements involving the granting of exemptions for commercial or industrial real 

property improvements under Section 3735.671, of the ORC and make written 

recommendations to the Council as to continuing, modifying or terminating said 

agreement based upon the performance of the agreement. 

SECTION VIII: 

The council reserves the right to re-evaluate the designation of the City of London 

Community Reinvestment Area annually, at which time the Council may direct the 

Housing Officer not to accept any new applications for exemptions as described in 

Section 3735.67 of the ORC. 

SECTION IX: 

The Community Reinvestment Area Council or designee of the council shall make 

an annual inspection of the properties within the district for which an exemption has 

been granted under Section 3735.67 of the ORC. The council shall also hear appeals 

under 3735.70, of the ORC. 

SECTION X: 

The Council hereby finds and determines that all formal actions relative to the 

passage of this Ordinance were taken in an open meeting of this Council, that all 

deliberations of this Council and of its committees, if any, which resulted in formal 

action were taken in meetings open to the public, in full compliance with the 

applicable legal requirements, including Section 121.22 of the ORC. 

SECTION XI: 

That this ordinance shall take effect and be enforce from and after the earliest period 

allowed by land and upon confirmation by the Director of the Ohio Development 

Services Agency of the findings in this Resolution. 

SECTION XII: 

The Mayor of the City of London is hereby directed and authorized to petition the 

Director of the Ohio Development Services Agency to confirm the findings contained 

within this Resolution. 

PASSED: 7 

ATTEST: 0 

Arlene Duffey 

Clerk of Council 

Submitted to Mayor: 6/20/19 

Date of Approval: 6/20/19 

Jennifer Hitt, Law Director 

Approved as to Form 

Joe Russell 

President of Council 

APPROVED: 

Patrick Closser, Mayor 

I, Arlene Duffey, Clerk of Council for the City of London, Ohio, do hereby certify that 

the foregoing Ordinance No. 137-19 was posted in a newspaper of general circulation 

on the 14 day of July, 2019 and on the 21 day of July, 2019 ___________________ 

Arlene Duffey 


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NOTICE: 

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A position of Sanitation Driver is now open. Job bids, per the Union 

Agreement, are being accepted at the Office of the Board of Public 

Utilities, 20 S. Walnut Street, Suite 104, London, Ohio 43140. As per the 

Union Agreement, this posting is in effect from 8:00am, July 1, 2019 

through 4:00pm, July 19, 2019. 

Requirements: CDL Class B Driver’s License 

This employee works under the direct supervision of the Sanitation 

Department Superintendent. The Sanitation Driver supervises the 

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(job description information can be obtained at the Board of Public 

Utilities office). The normal work week is Monday through Friday, 7:30am 

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The pay for this position is set forth in the Union Agreement. The pay 

range is $19.17 - $23.28 per hour depending on qualifications. The 

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City of London 

BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES 

P.O. Box 649, London, Ohio 43140 

The Board of Public Utilities is accepting applications for a 

Water Plant Superintendent beginning 8:00AM, July 9, 2019 

until 4:00PM, August 1, 2019. 

Applicants and the job description may be picked up at the 

Board of Public Utilities office at 20 S. Walnut Street, Suite 

104, London, Ohio 43140 Monday through Friday, 8:00AM 

until 4:00PM. The pay range for this position is $60,000 - 

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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 Issuance of Permit to Install 

Wallick - Hendy Development Company, LLC 

Facility Description: Wastewater 

ID #: 1286182 

Date of Action: 07/03/2019 

This final action not preceded by proposed action and is 

appealable to ERAC. 

Project: Daines Village Apartments Public Sanitary Sewer Plan 

Project Location: West of Keny Blvd & Dorset Drive, London 



NOTICE OF SALE Under Judgment of 

Foreclosure of Liens for Delinquent Land Taxes 

In the Common Pleas Court of Madison County, Ohio 

Donna L. Landis, Treasurer Madison County, Ohio, Plaintiff 

vs. 

Paul E. Bussey, et al., Defendants 

Case No. CVE20160090 

Whereas judgment has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, 

assessments, charges, penalties, interest, and costs as follows: 

PPN: 27-00019.000 

Address of Property: 2755 SR 323, South Solon, Ohio 43153 

Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Madison and in the Township of Stokes and 

being more fully described in Deed Volume 275, Page 559, deed records, Madison 

County Recorder’s Office. 

Last Known Owner: Paul E. Bussey 

Amount of Judgment: Three Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Dollars and Thirty-six 

Cents ($3,380.36); plus any other taxes, penalities, interest, assessments and costs 

that may be due and payable by the date of the sale of the real property described 

herein; 

Whereas, such judgment orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to 

satisfy the total amount of such judgment plus any other taxes, penalties, interest, 

assessments and costs that may be due and payable by the date of the sale of the real 

property described herein; 

Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, John R. Swaney, Sheriff of Madison 

County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder 

of an amount that equals at least $3,500.00 at 10:00 a.m. at the Madison County Courthouse 

in London, Ohio, on Friday, the 2nd day of August, 2019. If any parcel does not 

receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same conditions of the first 

sale and at the same time of day at the same place on Friday, the 16th day of August, 

2019, for an amount that equals at least $3,600.00. 

All properties sold at Sheriff’s Sale is on an “as-is” basis and has no warranty or 

guarantee. The Treasurer nor the Sheriff are liable for the condition of the property. 

John R. Swaney, Sheriff 


MM JULY 7, 14, 21, 2019 


NOTICE OF SALE Under Judgment of 

Foreclosure of Liens for Delinquent Land Taxes 

In the Common Pleas Court of Madison County, Ohio 

Donna L. Landis, Treasurer Madison County, Ohio, Plaintiff 

vs. 

Nesley Thomas, et al., Defendants 

Case No. CVE20150114 

Whereas judgment has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, 

assessments, charges, penalties, interest, and costs as follows: 

PPN: 08-00218.000 

Address of Property: 9497 High Free Pike, West Jefferson, Ohio 43162 

Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Madison and in the Township of Jefferson and 

being more fully described in Deed Volume 254, Page 235, deed records, Madison 

County Recorder’s Office. 

Last Known Owner: Nesley E. Thomas 

Amount of Judgment: Twenty-five Thousand Five Hundred Thrity-Seven Dollars and 

Forty-nine Cents ($25,537.49); plus any other taxes, penalities, interest, assessments 

and costs that may be due and payable by the date of the sale of the real property described 

herein; 

Whereas, such judgment orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to 

satisfy the total amount of such judgment plus any other taxes, penalties, interest, 

assessments and costs that may be due and payable by the date of the sale of the real 

property described herein; 

Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, John R. Swaney, Sheriff of Madison 

County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder 

of an amount that equals at least $25,800.00 at 10:00 a.m. at the Madison County 

Courthouse in London, Ohio, on Friday, the 2nd day of August, 2019. If any parcel does 

not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same conditions of the 

first sale and at the same time of day at the same place on Friday, the 16th day of 

August, 2019, for an amount that equals at least $25,900.00. 

All properties sold at Sheriff’s Sale is on an “as-is” basis and has no warranty or 

guarantee. The Treasurer nor the Sheriff are liable for the condition of the property. 

John R. Swaney, Sheriff 


MM JULY 7, 14, 21, 2019 


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Year Round “Work. 1 

Year CDL-A Tractor 

Trailer Experience Required. 

855-349-5768 

RECREATIONAL 

VEHICLES 

2018 Forest River 

Cherokee Ltd, 33’, includes 

entire contents 

Patio set, portable awning, 

lawn mower and grill 

$23,500 nego. Set up in 

park in Circleville. Ready 

to start camping! 

614-204-0545 

London Apartments 

1052 Sheffield Boulevard 

London, Oh 43140 

(740) 852-4286 

2 & 3 bedroom, 

Professional On-Site Management, Pet Friendly 

RINGS + RENTALS + 

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DATED SALES 

GARAGE SALE 

Fri. 7/19, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Sat. 7/20 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

313 E. High St. 

London 43140 

Set of Golf Clubs 

Power Washer, 

Firewood 

MOVING SALE 

365 Harrington Dr. 

London, 43140 

July 19, 8 - noon 

July 20, 8 - 2pm 

Misc. hshld items, glassware, 

furniture, lg. variety 

of Precious Moments, 

many craft items. 

HUGE BARN SALE 

July 19 & 20, 9-4 

rain date (7/26 & 7/27) 

4911 St Rt. 56 SE, 

London 

Antiques, collectibles, 

Fenton, toys, furn, 

automotive, engine hoist 

& car parts, tires, 

custom wheels & tires 

scaffolding 

St. John’s 

Lutheran Church 

280 Keny Blvd, 

London 43140 

Sat., July 20, 9am-2pm 

Many Things To Offer. 

Household items, 

clothes, lots of misc. 

Food Avail. For Sale 

DATED SALES 

FREE 

Garage Sale 

Signs 

When You Stop By 

Our Office At: 

78 S. Main St. 

(London) 

And Place Your 

DATED SALE AD 

WANT TO BUY 

WANTS TO Purchase 

minerals and other oil & 

gas interests. Send details 

to: P.O. Box 13557, 

Denver, CO 80201 

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 

MISCELLANEOUS 

FOR SALE 

Large Selection of 

Chandeliers to 

choose from. 

All in working condition. 

Going Out of Business!! 

614-271-2469 

xMisc. for Sale 

RENTALS 

BEATHARD 

RENTALS 

8-4 

M 

LONDON AREA 

1 & 2 Bedroom 

Houses & Apartments 

740-852-9706 

OFFICE 

PRINTER 

WORKCENTER 

PRO 238 

$350 

FOR SALE $100 

740-852-0809 

RENTALS 

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 

127 Madison Rd. North 

London 

2 Bdrm Apartment 

7-14 M 

NO PETS 

$650 Rent, $650 Deposit 

614-419-3852 

8-4 M 

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



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GARAGE DOORS 

GARAGE DOORS 

PEST CONTROL 

PEST CONTROL 

ROOFING 

ROOFING 

TREE SERVICE 

TRE SERVICE 

Jeff Boyd 

TERMITE & PEST CONTROL 

3093 W. Broad St., Cols. 

614-367-9000 

BED BUGS? 

Starting At $ 295 

Pest Control • Rodents • Roaches • Termites 

Monthly & Quarterly Services 

Great Price!! Licensed & Insured 

Visit Us 

“Do It Yourself Pest Control”. 

FREE INSPECTION 

Tree Trimming 

Tree Removal 

Stump Grinding 

FREE ESTIMATES 

740-845-LAWN 

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 

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 

7-14 M 

8-4 M 

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! 

DOG GROOMING 

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 

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 7/28 M 

80 St. Rt. 56, London 

(SUMMERFORD) 

between St. Rt. 40 & I-70 

37 Years Serving 


740-852-5366 

8-4 M 

7-21 M 

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 

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 

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. 

8-4 

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 

LITTLE JOE’S 

HANDYMAN 

Complete, Honest Serv. 

Bathrooms/kitchens 

Tiles & Flooring 

Basements/Decks 

Licensed-Bonded-Insured 

740-852-4544 

www.LittleJoesHandy.com 

9-8 M 

7/28 M 

7-14 M 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

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: 

7-14 M 

740-426-6731 

740-505-1094 

Ask For Marvin 

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 

LANDSCAPING 

QUALITY 

LAWN & 

LANDSCAPE 

Steve Mast 

COMMERCIAL & 

RESIDENTIAL 

• Mowing 

• Mulching 

• Trimming 

• Removals 

614-309-3338 

Fully Insured 

Free Estimates 

8-4 M 

7/28 M 

7-14 M 

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 

WOW 

Painting - Power Wash 

Interior - Exterior 

Residential & Commercial 

Complete Home 

Remodeling 

740-852-2180 

Austin & Gary Bogenrife 

Website: wwwpaintingllc.com 

wowpainting@live.com 

PEST CONTROL 

Anthony Pest Control 

Termite/Bed Bug Work 

at Reasonable Prices. 

614-600-8841 

POWER WASHING 

RED RAIDER 

POWERWASH 

Any Size House 

$149.00 + tax 

Decks & Driveways 

Starting at $69 + tax 

Commercial & 

Residential 

CALL TODAY TO 

BOOK YOUR 

APPOINTMENT!! 

740-248-2321 

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7-14 M 

8/25 M 

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POWER WASHING 

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 

Housewash 

Vet/Sr Disc. Call Today!! 

614-586-3417 

SEWING MACHINE 

REPAIR 

REPAIR all makes 24 hr. 

service. Clean, oil, adjust 

in your home. $49.95 all 

work gtd. 614-890-5296 

❏ Cash 

❏ Check 

❏ Money Order 

❏ VISA ❏ MC 

TOP SOIL 

Alexander Hauling 

Driveways topped w/new 

limestone. We also deliver 

Topsoil - comtil - sandmulch. 

Specializing in 

residential. 614-491-5460 

Bobcat Service Avail. 

TREE SERVICES 

Brewer & Sons Tree Service 

• Tree Removal 

• Tree Trimming 

• Stump Grinding 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568 

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