Madison Messenger - December 1st, 2019

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December 1, 2019 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXV No. 2 

Regional champs, page 10 

South Charleston rings 

in the season on Dec. 4 

A performance by the Community Choir is one of the many highlights of Mount Sterling’s 

Christmas in the Village celebration. Festivities are set for Dec. 7 and include activities 

at the Community Center from 2 to 4 p.m. and activities throughout the downtown area 

from 4:30 to 8 p.m. 

Mount Sterling ready for 

Christmas in the Village 

By Kristy Zurbrick 

Madison Editor 

The South Charleston Community 

Club blends the tried-and-true with funand-new 

each time it hosts Christmas in 

South Charleston. 

“We have a lot of tradition—23 years of 

tradition—and we add a little more detail 

each year,” said Jennifer McKee, Community 

Club president and 

Christmas in South 

Charleston chairperson. 

This year’s celebration 

takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. 

Dec. 4 throughout downtown South 

Charleston. New features this year include 

a wreath and poinsettia sale at town 

hall, music broadcast in front of the 

Luckey Block, and a new downtown location 

for the cinnamon roll truck. Elf Village 

has moved to VC Studio, a more 

centralized location, and includes a photo 

booth this year. 

“We have more vendors than ever,” 

McKee added. “Last year, we got our feet 

wet with two vendor locations (First Presbyterian 

Church and Gilbert’s Youth Center). 

Both are completely full this year.” 

Event organizers are once again asking 

residents and businesses along routes 41 

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and 42 in town to decorate their windows, 

houses and/or yards with white lights for 

White Light the Village. This year, Journey 

of Faith Church is offering to help 

anyone along those routes with putting up 

lights. Call (937) 206-8520. 

The Community Club’s longstanding 

raffle is back with a grand prize of $500 in 

cash. Dozens of other prizes are up for 

grabs, including cash, gift 

certificates, and merchant 

services. Tickets are $1 

each or six for $5 and can 

be purchased at various locations 

in advance or the night of the 

drawing until 7:45 p.m. The drawing will 

be held at 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian 

Church, 15 N. Chillicothe St. Participants 

do not need to be present to win. 

Children have a chance to win cash 

prizes, too, through “village passport.” 

Participants visit as many businesses as 

possible to have their passports stamped, 

then turn the passports in at First Presbyterian 

Church where a drawing will be 

held. One boy and one girl will win $50 

each. Passports will be available at participating 

businesses. 

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On the afternoon and evening of Dec. 7, 

Mount Sterling will be full to the brim with 

Christmas cheer. 

The Mount Sterling Community Center 

and the Mount Sterling Chamber of Commerce 

have set aside that Saturday to offer 

up a full slate of activities and entertainment. 

At the Community Center 

The Community Center, 164 E. Main St., 

kicks off the festivities with its annual 

“Christmas in the Village” from 2 to 4 p.m. 

New this year is a Christmas tree decorating 

contest. Categories are business, individual 

adults, individual youth, and 

family. Prizes will be awarded. Entries are 

due by 5 p.m. Dec. 6 and will be on display 

from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7, during which 

time the public will vote on the winners. 

Trees must be no more than four feet tall. 

Decorations can be handmade or storebought. 

The gingerbread house contest is back 

for another year. The categories, entry 

deadline, and voting hours are the same as 

the tree decorating contest. For more information 

about either contest, email msccinc@embarqmail.com 

or call (740) 

869-2453. 

During “Christmas in the Village” (2-4 

p.m.) children and their families are invited 

to get their pictures taken with the “Christmas 

Mouse” and watch the Mount Sterling 

First United Methodist Church hand bell 

choir perform. The afternoon also will include 

a children’s book giveaway, refreshments, 

and a Christmas-themed history 

display courtesy of the Mount Sterling Community 

Museum. 

Visitors are invited to enjoy refreshments 

and make Christmas greeting cards for veterans 

at the VA Hospital in Chillicothe. 

A quilt created by the Sew Social Ladies, 

a group that meets regularly at the center, 

will be on display and up for bid. The group 

also will be selling smaller quilted items, 

such as table runners and lap quilts. The 

silent auction for the quilt runs through 

Dec. 23. 

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Deb Dean, a Christmas in South Charleston committee member, promotes the event’s 

popular raffle which features a $500 grand prize plus dozens of other prizes. Tickets 

are being sold at various locations around South Charleston through 7:45 p.m. Dec. 

4. The drawing is at 8 p.m.

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off at 5:30 p.m. from Journey of Faith Church and travels to Sunrise 

Co-op. Afterwards, Santa will spend the rest of the evening at town 

hall listening to children’s wishes and posing for photos. 

Other Christmas in South Charleston hot spots include: 

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

book giveaway (two per child); 

• South Charleston Post Office, 125 S. Chillicothe St.—Mail a letter 

to Santa in a specially marked mailbox; 

• Shoemaker’s Grocery, 111 S. Chillicothe St.—Children can stop 

by for a passport stamp; prizes for the first 200 children; 

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

Merry Christmas! 

Vist our Christmas Wonderland at 

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AND GARDEN CENTER 

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740-852-0990 

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Santa & Photos by Emily Ross 

Sat., Dec. 7th - 11:00am-1:30 p.m. 

(Photos optional & Cash Only) 

Christmas Trees, Wreaths, & Grave Blankets 

Pine Roping, Home Decor & Gifts 

40% OFF 

Yankee Candles & Select Christmas Decor 

Hours for December 

Monday 9-6 Tues.-Fri. 9-5 Sat.9-4 

Close 3 p.m. Dec. 24 & Re-Open Dec. 27th! 

and cookies inside, dulcimer music outside; 

• Gilbert’s Youth Center, 65 S. Chillicothe 

St.—Vendors and crafters; see the 

newly remodeled space where Young Life 

hosts events; 

• Chillicothe Street Pizza, 54 S. Chillicothe 

St.—Enter a drawing to win one or two 

extra-large, two-topping pizzas; 

• Catholic Parish Hall, 31 S. Chillicothe 

St.—Sandwiches, soups, chicken and noodles 

on mashed potatoes, pie, and drinks, for eatin 

or takeout, 4-7 p.m.; restrooms available; 

• First Presbyterian Church, 15 N. Chillicothe 

St.—Vendors and crafters; a reading 

of the Christmas story at 6 p.m., live nativity 

(weather permitting), and caroling; 

• All In Flavor, 9 S. Chillicothe St.—Offering 

drinks, sweet treats and more; 

• Small Town Roots Hair & Tanning 

Salon, 11 S. Chillicothe St.—Popcorn and a 

coloring contest for children ages 0-10; 

• VC Studio, 15 S. Chillicothe St.—Children 

can visit Elf Village to decorate a 

cookie, fish in the North Pole Pond, and 

take a picture in a photo booth, (sponsored 

by Village Hair Designs & Spa); 

• Village Chic/Village Cup, 17 S. Chillicothe 

St.—Free shots of coffee, gift basket 

drawing, and candy canes for children who 

stop by with their passports; 

• Cinnamon Roll Truck, on South Chillicothe 

Street—Back by popular demand; 

• United Methodist Church, 15 E. 

Jamestown—Cookie walk, pick out cookies 

for Santa; 

• Houston Library, 5 W. Jamestown St.— 

Between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., visit the library 

for a Dino-mite Christmas, have your picture 

taken with a T-rex and make a dinosaur 

ornament to take home; 

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• Corner of Jamestown and Chillicothe streets—Bonfire and raffle 

to support the Madison Township Emergency Services Association’s 

breakfast with Santa; Christian Brothers Meat Co. serving 

up barbecue and homemade sides; Diamond Dogs mobile hot dog 

cart serving up hot dogs, mac and cheese, and chili; wagon rides, 6- 

8 p.m. (donation of one non-perishable food item per person per ride 

requested); 

• The Purple Monkey—25 W. Mound St.—Serving dinner, pizza 

and ice cream; 

• South Charleston Town Hall, 35 S. Chillicothe St.—Visit with 

Santa, bring your own camera for photos; Heritage Commission 

selling ornaments and commemorative crystal bells, plus a silent 

auction featuring items donated from the estate of Suzanne Howsman; 

wreath and poinsettia sale (wreaths available in two sizes for 

$25 and $30, add a bow for $3-$5, foil-wrapped poinsettias are $12); 

• Southeastern High School, 195 E. Jamestown St.—School band 

and choir performance at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. 

• Raffle and Children’s Passport drawing at Presbyterian 

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

Christmas in South Charleston is the primary fundraiser for the 

South Charleston Community Club, which funds and maintains 

Community Park. 

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Also on Dec. 7, the Mount Sterling Youth Athletic League’s 

Breakfast with Santa will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the 

Community Center. Breakfast is $5 and includes a photo with 

Santa. Cookie decorating and a silent auction also are planned. 

Around Town 

The Chamber’s activities will run from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7 

around downtown Mount Sterling. 

Features include a Christmas tree lot in the parking lot in front 

of Mad Hatter, food trucks in the alley beside town hall, live alpacas 

outside of town hall (weather permitting), and an illuminated parade. 

Churches, organizations, crafters and vendors will sell goods at 

the Merry Market on the town hall lawn. Mount Sterling United 

Methodist Church will be there, too, giving out cookies, coffee, hot 

chocolate and wassail while supplies last. Mittens, gloves, hats and 

scarves—free to anyone who needs them—will be pinned to a “giving 

tree” at the town gazebo. 

Visitors who get a special card stamped at each participating 

business earn chances to win a gift basket valued at $100. Additionally, 

the Chamber will have five photo opportunity stations set 

up around town. Anyone who uploads photos taken at all five stations 

to the Chamber’s Facebook page will be entered in a drawing 

for Chamber bucks good at area stores. 

The Chamber is hosting several contests. For the house decorating 

contest, judges will travel around town after dark on Dec. 6; any 

house that is decorated and lit during that period will be eligible. 

Judging for the chili cook-off and baking contest starts at 4:30 p.m. 

inside town hall. Dress up your pet for an Ugly Sweater Contest at 

the gazebo at 4:30; the winner is welcome to ride in the Kountry 

Klippings truck in the parade. Dress up yourself for the Gaudy 

Christmas Get-Up Contest, set for 5 p.m. at the gazebo; the winner 

is welcome to ride in the Reiterman’s truck during the parade. 

Santa will arrive as part of the illuminated parade, which steps 

off at 6 p.m. (lineup is at 5:30 on New Street). The parade route 

runs from New Street to London Street, right on Columbus Street 

at Ben & Joy’s, right on Market Street at Two Hands, then right on 

Main Street to the town gazebo. Following the parade, Santa will 

preside over a tree lighting at the gazebo, then winners of the house 

decorating contest will be announced. 

Live music is planned. The Community Choir will perform at 

the gazebo at 5:30. The Darlington Family Carolers will sing at 7 

p.m., starting at the gazebo, then strolling around town. Additionally, 

Mount Sterling Nazarene Church, 226 N. Market St., will have 

a live nativity from 5 to 7:30 p.m. 

To participate in the parade or contests or for general information 

about the Chamber’s activities, contact Becky Martin at (740) 

506-0006, Barbie Wallace at (614) 832-0796, or email msmarketcrew@gmail.com.

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Pioneers wrap up season as regional runners-up 

By Pat Donahue 

Messenger Photographer 

Jonathan Alder’s football team came into 

the Div. III regional final game with a perfect 

12-0 record, facing off against the 11-1 

Bishop Hartley Hawks on Nov. 22 at 

Hilliard Darby High School. 

The Hawks came out strong and struck 

first with a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. 

Alder got back in the game to tie things up 

in the second quarter. 

The Hawks went up 13-6 in the third 

quarter. In the fourth quarter, Jonathan 

Alder took the lead for the first time, going 

up 14-13 with about eight minutes to go in 

the game. 

In a tough back and forth battle, Hartley’s 

running game made its way down the 

field. Senior Jalen January led the way, 

scoring his third touchdown on the night 

after which the Hawks added two extra 

points to go back on top 21-14. 

The Pioneers took over the ball on the 

35-yard line with 1:23 left on the clock. 

Quarterback Taber Headings chipped away 

at the 65-yard task at hand, whittling the 

clock down to 8 seconds for what would be 

a final shot at the end zone. 

Hartley senior George Dunor got to it 

first with a goal line interception, taking 

the ball the length of the field to wrap of the 

game with a 27-14 win. 

Jonathan Alder defensive back Jackson Izzard (5) fights for an interception 

as he wrestles the ball away from Hartley wide receiver 

Richard Kenny to stop a Hartley drive in the second quarter. It was 

the first of two take-aways for the Jonathan Alder junior. 

Garret Proxmire has his eye on the goal line. The Jonathan Alder 

senior took the ball and a Hartley player with him into end zone 

to tie the game and give his kicker the chance to take the team to 

a 14-13 lead with eight minutes left in the fourth quarter. Dylan 

Moore did just that, making the extra point. Proxmire led Jonathan 

Alder in rushing with 107 yards on 19 carries, including this nineyard 

touchdown run. 

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• Tuesday, December 3rd 

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Jonathan Alder quarterback J.T. Keith 

rears back for a pass. in the second quarter, 

Keith suffered a game-ending knee injury. 

He left the game with a 9 of 12 pass 

completion rate for 35 yards total. 

Jonathan Alder sophomore Taber Headings 

took over quarterback duties early in 

the second quarter. He was 8 of 18 for 56 

yards passing. He marched the Pioneers 

down field on the final drive of the game 

before Hartley intercepted his last throw 

on the goal line as time ran out.


Pets and kids can get pictures with Biker Santa 

Stop by American Legion Post 201, 9701 W. Broad 

St., West Jefferson, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 7 

to have your picture taken with Biker Santa. Pets and 

children are welcome. For $10, you will get one 5x7 

photo and two wallet-size photos. 

Goodie bags will go to children and pets while supplies 

last. Children are invited to color pictures for the 

Humane Society to use as decorations at the shelter. 

The event also includes a 50/50 raffle (need not be present 

to win), bake sale, and sale of dog toys and Humane 

Society t-shirts. Refreshments will be served. 

For details, call (614) 879-8368. 


Adoptable pets 

The following pets are up for adoption at the Humane Society of 

Madison County, 2020 Plain City Georgesville Rd., West Jefferson. 

Call (614) 879-8368. 

Casanova arrived at the shelter on June 

24 as a stray. He is a boxer mix, about 2 years 

old, and weighs about 59 pounds. He enjoys 

pets and attention but also is content hanging 

out with a good chew toy. He is a big goober 

that loves to be out of his kennel, whether for 

a walk or a car ride, and he sits well in the 

backseat or passenger seat. 

Casanova has gone through training 

classes with one of the shelter’s employees. The employee says he 

is a smart pooch who will catch on to what you are willing to teach 

him. Casanova is a sweet and loving boy who will make a wonderful 

companion in someone’s home. He would do best as an only child 

hanging out with you on the sofa, binge watching your favorite television 

shows. 

Angelina has been FeLV/FIV tested and is 

negative. She has been spayed and received 

her rabies shots, vaccines and de-wormer. 

She has been with the shelter since the 

Aug. 9 after she was found running about 

town by a citizen. 

She is a sweet kitty who is all about the 

pets and love. Once she gets attention, her 

motor runs as loud as possible. If she’s not getting 

attention, she is content just napping on a comfy bed or sofa. 

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The Humane Society is in need of pet food, pet treats, shelter 

supplies, office supplies and pet supplies. For a detailed list, go to 

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tab. 

Donated items can be dropped off at the shelter. Hours are 1-5 

p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 1-7 p.m. Friday, and 12-5 p.m. Saturday- 

Sunday. Or donors can order items and have them shipped directly 

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Council wary of plan for utility pole at park 

By Andrew Garrett 

matter be discussed in an upcoming financial meeting, 

Staff Writer 

hoping the village might negotiate a stronger deal. 

Progress sometimes comes at a price, according to an 

Mayor Billy Martin was less hopeful about concessions 

from Ohio Power. Given the company’s track 

old adage. Mount Sterling village council members 

found this to be true as they deliberated over a contract 

record in similar situations, as well as its leverage with 

with Ohio Power Co. at their Nov. 25 meeting. 

the federal government, he said, he believes the project 

Council tabled a resolution that calls for selling a 0.7- 

will go on exactly as the company plans. 

acre tract of village-owned land to Ohio Power (better 

“I wish you all the luck in the world, but I don’t want 

known as AEP) for a fair market valuation of $15,886. 

to create any false hopes for anybody,” he said. 

On the land, Ohio Power intends to construct a “supplemental 

electrical power loop”—essentially a 90-foot 

During the public comment portion of the council 

meeting, resident Rich Holroyd angrily voiced his concerns 

over trucking company BST, which he claims is 

steel pole with accompanying fixtures and equipment. 

Its purpose would be to assist in electric transmission 

destroying his property at 224 W. Main St. and the corner 

of Clark Street. According to Holroyd, trucks at- 

and distribution, thereby reducing the number of power 

outages in the area, as well as boost communications 

tempting to enter the BST lot via Clark Street are 

networks infrastructure. 

regularly running through his yard and making a huge 

The one hitch is that the proposed site sits within the 

mess. Holroyd contends that Clark Street is too narrow 

village’s little league hub, Mason Park. 

for large trucks to use as an entrance. He said he has 

According to council member Becky Martin, the proposed 

location of the pole is nowhere close to where 

photos and videos of them tearing through at all hours 

of the day with total disregard for his property. 

council was told it would be. 

The mayor agreed that it was a problem, saying 

“It’s actually between two playing fields and the batting 

cage, which is very problematic. They are ab- 

some of the trucks had torn down wiring from the side 

of the American Legion post. 

solutely destroying our park,” she said. 

Despite there being a nearby lot for sale suited for 

Council member Andrew Drake requested that the 

the construction of a driveway for BST, the mayor said 

he doesn’t see the company stepping up to the plate any 

Farm Bill info sessions scheduled 

Ohio State University Extension and the 

USDA Farm Service Agency in Ohio are 

partnering to provide a series of educational 

Farm Bill meetings this winter to help producers 

make informed decisions related to 

enrollment in commodity programs. 

The 2018 Farm Bill reauthorized the 

Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price 

Loss Coverage (PLC) safety net programs 

that were in the 2014 Farm Bill. While the 

ARC and PLC programs under the new 

farm bill remain very similar to the previous 

farm bill, there are some changes that producers 

should be aware of. 

Farm Bill meetings will review changes 

to the ARC/PLC programs, as well as important 

dates and deadlines. Additionally, attendees 

will learn about decision tools and 

calculators available to help assess which 

program best fits the needs of their farms 

under current market conditions and outlook. 

Enrollment for 2019 is open with the deadline set as March 15, 

2020. Enrollment for the 2020 crop year closes June 30, 2020. Producers 

can enroll for both 2019 and 2020 

during the same visit to an FSA county office. 

Producers have the opportunity to 

elect to either ARC or PLC for the 2019 to 

2023 crop years, with the option to change 

their program election in 2021, 2022, and 

2023. 

The Madison County Farm Service 

Agency and Madison County Extension Office 

are offering three informational meetings 

for producers. Meetings will be held at 

the Engineer’s Conference Room at 825 

U.S. Rte. 42 NE in London at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 

13, Jan. 16 and Feb. 6. Meetings are free, 

and all are welcome to attend. Contact 

Mary Griffith for more information, (740) 

852-0975 or Griffith.483@osu.edu. 

To find out about other upcoming meetings 

and get information about the Farm 

Bill, visit go.osu.edu/farmbill2019. 

Conservation and the Farm Bill 

The United States Department of Agriculture, 

Madison Soil and Water Conservation District, Pheasants 

Forever and Quail Forever are hosting a 2020 

Farm Bill informational meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 

11 at the Madison County Engineer’s Building, 831 

U.S. Rte. 42 NE, London. 

Topics include: “Working lands for wildlife - EQIP 

(Environmental Quality Incentives Program),” 

“Biggest hurdles in establishing CRP (Conservation 

Reserve Program),” “CRP signup and what to expect,” 

and “How to revitalize old CRP stands.” 

For more information, contact Mark Wallen, 

Pheasants Forever Farm Bill biologist at (937) 215- 

7951 or the USDA-NCRS and Madison Soil & Water 

Conservation District at (740) 852-4004, ext. 3. 

By attending the 2020 Farm Bill information 

meeting on Dec. 11, 

landowners with an interest in 

hunting or bird watching can learn 

how to develop areas on their 

farms to attract game animals and 

potentially receive cost share assistance. 

Shown here are pheasants 

resting near shelter in winter. 

time soon. 

“Had I had the opportunity to talk to Jerry (Alcott, deceased former 

owner of BST), I’m sure this would have been resolved. But his 

nephew has taken over the business, and I can’t get a meeting with 

him,” he said. 

Holroyd said he plans to come to every council meeting to voice 

his complaint until the issue is resolved. 

In other action, council voted to hire resident George Anderson 

as a public service worker. Anderson, who starts on Dec. 2, will be 

assigned to the street department, making him the department’s 

second full-time employee. 

A public hearing will be held at city hall at 6 p.m. Dec. 3 regarding 

proposed changes to subdivision zoning rules. The proposal 

calls for changing the allowed width of newly constructed roadways 

from 32 feet to 36 feet. It also calls for allowing temporary versus 

permanent shipping containers to be sited on certain properties. 

Residents are welcome to attend and voice their opinions. This will 

be the first public hearing held following the creation of the village’s 

new zoning commission. 

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An enduring bond built on support and love 

On a recent Saturday morning, I sat in my car, driving my dog, 

Frankie, to see the vet. It would be his last trip to the vet. It would 

be his last car ride. 

As I drove to say my final goodbye to my beloved dog, I thought 

back to more than 13 years ago when he was first in the backseat 

of my car. We were just starting our journey together. I remember 

I looked in the backseat. Frankie and his brother, Meeko, were 

curled up together, just staring at me with confused looks on their 

faces. They didn’t know me. They didn’t know they were going to 

their new home. I felt overwhelmed 

and uncertain of my 

snap decision to bring home 

two dachshund puppies. 

It didn’t take long to fall in 

cordle’s corner 

Andrea Cordle 

love with Frankie and Meeko, but Frankie was always challenging. 

It took a long time to potty train him. And obedience training—forget 

that. Frankie rarely listened to me. I took him to puppy training 

class. He learned to sit—that was it. He somehow passed the class 

with the recommendation to repeat the course. 

Frankie and I didn’t have the strongest bond at first. It was difficult 

to get a read on him. He just did his own thing. I would take 

him out for walks at the park or around the neighborhood and he 

turned into a wild, feral animal. It was like I was not present. Only 

his nose mattered, and I was the annoyance holding him back on 

the leash. But once we were in the house, he would cuddle up to me 

and become a sweet dog. 

Frankie got into so much trouble. When I opened the refrigerator 

door, he would come over, stick his head in and pull something out 

and run away with it. Once he pulled out an entire holiday ham! 

He would get into the bathroom trash can, pull out all the tissues 

and tear them up. 

The trouble didn’t stop at home. It extended to the parks, as well. 

My sister and I took Frankie and Meeko to Three Creeks Metro 

Park once, and they decided to roll in a large quantity of goose poop. 

The smell was horrid. I was gagging and almost threw up driving 

them back home—it was a good 20-minute drive, mind you. When 

we went to Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, Frankie stuck his 

head under a bathroom stall door. There was a woman in there who 

screamed. I was so embarrassed. Another time at the same park, 

Frankie and Meeko encountered bison. The bison were right by the 

fence. Of course, the dachshunds had to prove they were the dominant 

animals and barked at the large bison. 

For all the trouble Frankie caused, he was also a sympathetic 

dog and seemed to know when he was really needed. In 2015, my 

dad died of leukemia. After his memorial service when everyone 

had left the house and I was alone, I sat down on the stairs and just 

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cried. Frankie came to me and sat on the landing. I just hugged him 

and cried for a while. He sat there the whole time and let me. Like 

he knew I needed comfort. Then in 2017, Frankie’s brother, Meeko, 

died. We got home from the emergency animal hospital in the early 

morning hours. I went right to bed and just laid there crying. Again, 

Frankie came up to me and just laid his head on my shoulder. I held 

him all morning. I think we both needed the comfort. 

Shortly before Meeko passed away, Frankie lost his vision to 

SARDS, Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome. It was 

just heartbreaking. Image being able to see one day and the next day, 

it’s dark. He was so confused and depressed. Many dogs adapt quite 

well to vision loss, but Frankie never really did. He became a shell of 

his former self. He used to be a highly confident and independent 

dog. SARDS took that from him. I tried everything I could think of 

to help him. I did research. I joined a Facebook group for owners of 

blind dogs to get tips and see what success other people had. We put 

up gates by the stairs and blocked off hard edges so he would be safe. 

I even put barriers around my bed so he wouldn’t fall off. 

Taking care of Frankie became a full-time job for my sister and 

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me. He got anxious when he thought he was 

alone, so we tried to arrange our schedules 

so he would rarely be alone. I even adopted 

another dog to keep him company. Eventually, 

Frankie became more accustomed to 

being blind, but he was a different dog. I 

still loved him just the same. Maybe even 

more. I seemed to develop an even deeper 

bond with Frankie in caring for him. 

Last year, Frankie started having heart 

and kidney issues. He was on several different 

medications for his heart, which I was 

told would affect his kidneys. I knew that 

would eventually be a problem. He started 

showing signs of kidney failure. He stopped 

eating, kept getting sick and had no 

strength. I knew it was time. 

I think Frankie knew it was time, too. Almost 

every night in the week leading up to 

his death, Frankie slept with his head on 

my shoulder. It was as if he knew his time 

with me was ending and he knew I would 

need all the comfort I could get. That Saturday 

morning, I laid in bed with him as long 

as I could, knowing it would be the last 

morning we had snuggle time. 

Frankie was a true joy. He was so brave 

when blindness struck and when he was 

sick. I am a better person for having 

Frankie in my life. Because of him, I am a 

more patient, caring and compassionate 

person. I think of his strength in dealing 

with adversity and try to draw inspiration 

from him in going through my grief. 

One thing comforts me. Frankie and 

Meeko are together now. They are both 

healthy and happy. And I am so lucky to 

have been their mom. 

Andrea Cordle is the editor of the Southwest 

and Westside Messenger. 

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‘Frozen’ sequel won’t leave audiences in the cold 

There were minimal expectations 

of its magical queen, Elsa (voiced by but emotional growth is always appreciated on screen, even in animated 

form. 

for “Frozen” when it came to the theaters 

the reel deal Idina Menzel), and her beloved sister, 

six years ago. Though it was a 

Anna (Kristen Bell.) Though the for- 

“Frozen II” also excels is in its visual medium—there are se- 

Disney vehicle and a princess one to Dedra Cordle mer may seem to be settled into her quences that will just take your breath away. The animators truly 

boot, there was concern that a film 

revolving around the relationship between two sisters 

would have limited box office appeal. To the shock of the 

prognosticators, the film struck the hearts of the general 

audience and amassed more than a billion dollars 

in ticket sales and merchandise—and eventually doctor 

bills to rid parents of “Let it Go”-induced headaches. 

new role and title, she is still unsettled 

in her inner life, feeling as if she belongs out in the 

wild rather than ruling the land. 

After a pleasant evening of charades with Anna’s 

boyfriend, Kristoff (Jonathan Groff,) and their creature 

friends, Sven and Olaf (Josh Gad), Elsa begins to hear 

a voice coming from the north. Knowing that it comes 

did a spectacular job showcasing the otherworldliness of the 

haunted forest and Elsa’s powers. Fans of the character will probably 

come away loving her even more. 

While Elsa is the biggest star of the franchise, this film gives a 

lot of love and attention to the understated Anna, who probably has 

one of the best songs about getting through the slog of grief in “The 

Next Right Thing.” I’m not going to lie and say this song coupled 

Because “Frozen” was such a critical and commercial from the haunted forest that allows no entrance, Elsa with the scene in which it is sung didn’t get to me a bit. 

success, there was little surprise when word spread that tries her best to believe it is just a trick of the wind. But Speaking of music, the tunes in “Frozen II” are better, as well, 

Disney was looking to make a sequel. While the plot didn’t 

require one, the interest in the property had yet to attacks the village to get her attention. 

“Let it Go,” which is probably a good thing. While one of the weakest 

then it becomes recurring and persistent and, one night, but there does not appear to be one with the sustaining power of 

wane and there is, of course, more money to milk from Feeling as if she is has no choice but to follow its direction, 

Elsa and the group set off to the dangerous for- 

which is akin to an ‘80s music video of a power ballad. This scene 

tunes, the best presentation is Kristoff’s ode, “Lost in the Woods,” 

semi-thawed wallets. 

Coming just in time for the holiday spending season, est where humans and animals have dared not go. drew the most laughs from the crowd at my viewing by far. 

“Frozen II” has been unleashed on the masses, bringing While there, the sisters discover that their family’s history 

was built on lies and deceit. The only way to free predecessor, it is still an engaging film mixed with moments of lev- 

Though “Frozen II” might not have the longevity or impact as its 

with it a tighter story and darker thematic elements 

than its predecessor. While it does not lean fully into the land and its people from a supernatural anger may ity and darkness. It may not be for all children but it is a decent 

rip-your-heart-out territory, it might leave you sniffling be to sacrifice one of their lives. 

movie for the general audience to see. 

a time or two and relating to the emotional struggle of While lacking the constant humor of its predecessor, 

its lead characters. 

“Frozen II” makes up for it with a more engaging story 

It begins happily enough in the kingdom of Arendelle and fleshed out characters. The subtle changes in maturation 

Grade: B 

where things are prosperous, thanks to the loving care 

may fly over the heads of the younger crowd, Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer and columnist. 

City’s Olde Fashioned Christmas slated for Dec. 2 

The Downtown London Association is sponsoring the 

annual Old Fashioned Christmas on Dec. 2 in downtown 

London. 

The celebration kicks off with a pet parade at 4:30 

p.m. at Cowling Park. There is no charge to enter, and 

all kinds of pets are welcome. Prizes will be awarded. 

A community Christmas tree lighting will follow at 

5 p.m. at the park. Mayor Patrick Closser will throw the 

Winners named in holiday giveaway 

Each year, the Madison Messenger organizes a 

Thanksgiving grocery gift certificate giveaway. Participants 

enter for a chance to win at area merchants. This 

year’s merchants and winners are as follows: 

• West Jefferson America’s Loan Co.—Deb Huber, 

West Jefferson; 

• Buckeye Realty Group—Doug Burchtold, London; 

• Quick Lane—Floyd Baker, London; 

• State Farm Insurance—Jimmie Nutt, London; 

• Phat Daddy’s Pizza—Scott Weimer, London; 

• Wilson Printing & Graphics—John Tyree, London; 

• Re/Max Leading Edge—Linda Payne, London; 

• Merchants National Bank—Dixie Kessler, London; 

Alzheimer’s Support Groups 

• The Alzheimer's Caregiver Support group meets 

the first Thursday each month at the Madison House 

on Keny Road, London. A free supper starts at 6 p.m. 

with the support group meeting afterward. Everyone is 

welcome. For more information, call Pat Baynes at (937) 

269-3605. 

West Jefferson Parks & Rec 

The West Jefferson Parks and Recreation Department 

is hosting the following activities. The West Jefferson 

Community Center is located at 230 Cemetery 

Rd. For details, call (614) 379-5273. 

• Open House. Check out what the center has to 

events 

switch. 

A traditional parade will travel from the park to 

downtown at 5:30 (lineup is at 4:45). Floats, cars, walkers 

and other entries are welcome. Santa and his reindeer 

will be in the McDonald’s parking lot. Characters 

from the movie “Frozen”—Olaf, Anna and Elsa—will be inside 

McDonald’s newly remodeled store. 

Decorated wreaths will be on display in several retail 

• London America’s Loan Co.—Ina Nesser, London; 

• Kronk & Scaggs Insurance—Jesse Bradley, London; 

• Ernie’s Pharmacy—Betty Dennen, London; 

• Yoder Hardware–Dan Coffman, Dublin; 

• Madison County Senior Center–Karla Bender, 

London; 

• Lifetime Vision Center–Wade Peters, West Jefferson; 

• Spinning Insurance—Joyce Payne, London; 

• Chaney & Thomas—John Clifton, London; 

• Dwyer’s Hardware—Faye Penwell, London; 

Eva Marie’s Salon—Jerry Boggs, London; and 

• Yauger Monument—C.A. Jackson, London. 

offer, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 

• Movie Matinee. Watch “The Grinch,” 2 p.m. Dec. 8. 

Retired Teachers 

The Madison County Retired Teachers Association 

will meet on Dec. 9 at Brennan Loft, 158 S. Main St. 

(above Wilson Printing and Graphics), London. Lunch 

is at 11:30 a.m. The meeting is at 12:30 p.m. The program 

is a “Christmas and Music Spectacular.” For details, 

contact Ray Justice at (740) 852-1705. 

Township Trustees 

• Deercreek Township. The trustees will meet at 7 

p.m. Dec. 3 at the township hall, 75 Middle St., London. 

stores. Anyone can enter for free to win a wreath. Peters Photography 

will have a free photo booth between Fine Designs and Starr 

Trophy. The Grinch will make an appearance, along with other 

characters, who will walk around downtown passing out candy. Several 

locations will offer craft making, face painting and food. Carolers 

will perform. 

Free wagon rides, courtesy of Madison Health and BST, will run 

between Cowling Park and downtown. Stores will offer special sales 

and giveaways. The State Theater will show a special movie, and 

London Public Library will offer a storytime with costumed characters. 

For details or to participate in the pet parade or traditional parade, 

contact Jack Starr at (740) 852-5592 or (740) 506-0910. 

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New pay ranges for city parks and rec employees 

By Andrew Garrett 

Staff Writer 

Some employees of the city of London 

gained an increase to their potential earnings, 

thanks to legislation passed by city 

council on Nov. 21. 

Council unanimously adopted an ordinance 

that sets new pay ranges for employees 

of the parks and recreation department. 

Council member Rex Castle was absent. 

The new hourly pay ranges are as follows: 

park and pool maintenance worker, 

$11-$25; recreation assistant, $11-$25; 

clerk, $9-$14; and lifeguard, $9.45-$15. 

Council member Henry Comer asked city 

administrators and his fellow council members 

if anyone had done comparison research 

on the pay ranges. 

Joe Mosier, London’s safety service director, 

said the ranges were comparable to municipalities 

of similar size to London. He said 

the cap for lifeguards might be a little higher 

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but that it was necessary because lifeguards 

are “hard to get.” He also reminded council 

that the department was small and many of 

its positions are seasonal. 

In new business, council heard the first 

reading of legislation that, if passed, would 

set new salary ranges for city department 

heads and non-union personnel. Topping 

the list of potential earners is the position 

of safety service director, which can make as 

much as $96,014, followed by the police and 

fire chiefs with a maximum earning potential 

of $94,336 each. 

Council member Andy Hitt, who sponsored 

the ordinance, said the new ranges 

will make the positions more competitive 

PROFFITT 

David James Proffitt, 70, died on Nov. 18, 

2019. He was born on March 21, 1949, in 

Columbus, Ohio. He was preceded in death 

by his parents, Robert J. Proffitt and 

Dorothy Ellen (Powers) Proffitt. He is survived 

by: brother, R. Joe (Jennifer Larkin) 

of Newburg, Missouri; son, Paul (Victoria) 

of New Albany, Ohio; daughter, Holly Hunt 

(Aaron) of Plain City, Ohio; grandchildren, 

Vivienne, Alexandra Proffitt, James, Wyatt, 

Gatlin and Morgan Hunt; nieces and 

nephews, Connor, Kalli, Brynn and Rhys 

Proffitt. David was a lifelong golfer and an 

active member of the Professional Golfers 

Association. He gave lessons and taught golf 

techniques at numerous golf courses in and 

around central Ohio. He was involved with 

the central Ohio Irish dance and Irish cultural 

activities community. David taught 

and danced with various schools and often 

performed at the St. Patrick’s Day Reunion 

and Dublin Irish Festival. He was a past 

member of the Shamrock Club and Ancient 

Order of Hibernians Patrick Pearse Division. 

Memorial donations may be made to 

St. Patrick Catholic Church, London, Sts. 

Simon & Jude Catholic Church, West Jefferson, 

or the PGA (Helping Our Patriots 

Everywhere) Southern Ohio. Funeral services 

were held Nov. 23 at St. Patrick 

Catholic Church with Father Michael Hinterschied 

officiating. Inurnment followed in 

St. Patrick Cemetery. The family was 

served by Rader-Lynch & Dodds Funeral 

Home & Cremation Services, London. 

EARLES 

Brian Wayne “Buddy” Earles Sr., 60, of 

London died on Nov. 21, 2019. He was born 

in Columbus, Ohio, on Nov. 23, 1958, to 

Harley W. and Deloris M. (Ramey) Earles. 

Buddy was a veteran of the United States 

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Air Force, was retired as a truck driver for 

Hornish Brothers, was an avid Harley- 

Davidson rider, and loved his family, working 

on cars, woodworking, cooking, eating 

and his music. He was a wonderful husband 

and a devoted father. He is survived by: his 

parents; wife of almost 40 years, Margaret 

(Rider) Earles; daughter, Breanne E. Earles, 

and sons, Vincent Grimsley Earles and 

Brian Earles Jr., all of London; grandchildren, 

Aidan Earles, Jaylin Grimsley, Connor 

Levings, Landen Earles, Adrihanna Earles 

and Christian Cain; brother, Kevin (Carolyn) 

Earles of London; and several nieces 

and nephews. He is in heaven with his 

granddaughter, Brilee Earles, grandparents 

Ramey, and grandparents Earles. A funeral 

service was held Nov. 25 at Rader-Lynch & 

Dodds Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 

London, with Pastor Lloyd Markley officiating. 

Memorial contributions may be made to 

the American Cancer Society. 

GREGG 

William “Bill” Gregg, 86, of London died on 

Nov. 21, 2019, in his residence. Born on June 

10, 1933, in London, he was a son of Joseph 

and Dessie Ann (Darrow) Gregg. Bill retired 

from Amtecko Industries, was a U.S. Marine 

Corps veteran and attended London Baptist 

Church. Survivors include: his children, 

Leslie (Shawn) Crawford, Katrena (Ronald) 

Thompson, Michael (Terri) Pendleton, Karen 

Swyers and Kevin Pendleton; grandchildren, 

Lauren Myers, Dustin Crawford, Nicholas 

Thompson, Kendra Bashant, Chris Butler, 

Chris Swyers, Jim Swyers, Morgan Borders, 

Jordan Plavsity and Shauna Weaver; nine 

great-grandchildren; many nieces and 

nephews. He was preceded in death by: his 

first wife, Betty Gregg; second wife, Katie 

Gregg; son, Joseph Gene Gregg, infant son, 

David Gregg; brothers, Ira and Harry; and 

and desirable. 

London resident Doug Pyles, addressed 

council regarding the city’s new water plant 

and its accompanying well that is unusable 

due to high levels of ammonia. 

City leaders are well aware of the situation, 

said Mayor Patrick Closser. 

“This is the worst $7 million paperweight,” 

Closser said, referring to the plant 

which is located on East High Street. 

Pyles exhorted council to find a solution 

for removing, or at least diluting, the level 

of ammonia in the water at the site. He suggested 

constructing a waterfall to aerate the 

water, as ammonia is readily removed from 

water when in contact with air, he said. Another 

possibility, he said, would be to pump 

water from an older well into the new well 

to dilute that water to an ammonia level acceptable 

to the Environmental Protection 

Agency. Pyles said his suggestions were inspired 

by a simple internet search. 

Closser thanked Pyles for his concern 

and research, but said he believed it was 

something best for engineers to figure out. 

Council President Joe Russell also 

thanked Pyles for his interest and suggestions 

but agreed with the mayor that the 

course taken must be well thought out. 

“The last thing we want to do is put more 

money into this project and then still not be 

able to get it operational,” Russell said. 

sisters, Ethel, Myrtle, Alma and Virginia. 

Graveside services were held on Nov. 23, 

2019, in Somerford Township Cemetery. The 

family was served by Eberle Fisher Funeral 

Home and Crematory, London. 

RUNYON 

Amanda Horne Runyon, 38, of South 

Charleston, formerly of West Jefferson, 

Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 24, 

2019, with her loving family at her side. A 

mother's love for her child is like no other 

and that was no different with Amanda and 

her daughter, Katie. You were always sure 

to hear Amanda say, “That’s my Katie,” 

with a smile, no doubt. Amanda was an avid 

Ohio State Buckeye fan, loved shopping 

with friends and family, and loved her dog, 

Georgia, and her cat, Grayson. Amanda was 

an inspiration to everyone she met. Her 

smile and her personality were infectious. 

People’s lives were greatly enriched just by 

knowing Amanda. She was preceded in 

death by: her fathers, Darius Horne and 

Roger Bishop; and grandfather, Franklin 

Horne. She is survived by: her parents, 

Gwen (Jerry) Pence and Lydia (Allen) Mc- 

Call; her loving husband, Nicholas Runyon; 

daughter, Kaitlin Runyon; sister, Vanessa 

Horne; brother, Franklin Horne; brother-inlaw, 

Richard (Nita) Runyon; sister-in-law, 

Amanda (Todd) Flowers; father-in-law, 

Richard (Jesse) Runyon; best friend, Laurie 

(Chad) Nulph; numerous nieces, nephews 

and friends, all who will miss her greatly. 

Funeral services were held Nov. 29 at 

Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home, West 

Jefferson, followed by burial at Hampton 

Cemetery, West Jefferson. The family request 

that friends and family consider donating 

blood in Amanda’s memory at a local 

Red Cross. The Central Ohio Red Cross was 

near and dear to Amanda’s heart.


Local ballerinas 

in ‘Nutcracker’ 

A holiday tradition since 1974, BalletMet’s “The Nutcracker” 

will run Dec. 13-28 at the historic Ohio Theatre in Columbus. 

Four young Madison County residents will be among the performers. 

The tale of the imaginative Clara, the nutcracker who turns 

into a prince, the Mouse King, and the Sugarplum Fairy features 

a large cast, including BalletMet’s professional dancers 

and 190 students from the BalletMet Academy—the largest class 

of students ever to perform in “The Nutcracker.” 

Phoebe Congleton, Vivian Draper and Lauren Hart, all of 

London, and Lucía Guardia Pérez of Galloway are among the 

Academy students who will perform. 

Each performance will feature more than 122 characters onstage, 

including Academy students in the roles of pages, party 

children, mice and soldiers. 

More than 30,000 people came to see BalletMet’s “Nutcracker” 

in 2018. 

Visit www.balletmet.org/ for a list of this year’s showtimes. 

Ticket prices range from $29 to $93 and can be purchased at the 

CAPA Ticket Center, 39 E. State St., Columbus, or online at 

ticketmaster.com. To purchase tickets by phone, call (614)469- 

0939 or (800) 745-3000. 

(From left) Madison County residents Lauren Hart, Lucía 

Guardia Pérez, Vivian Draper and Phoebe Congleton are 

among 190 students from the BalletMet Academy who will perform 

in BalletMet’s 2019 production of “The Nutcracker.” The 

show opens on Dec. 13 at the Ohio Theatre in Columbus. 

London Mayor Patrick Closser (front left) takes a selfie with Joe Watson’s 

eighth-period government class. To study elections and political 

parties, each of Watson’s classes created a city and elected 

officials. Closser spoke to all of the classes. Tate Wilson and Riley 

Kohn served as mayor and vice mayor, respectively, of eighth period’s 

Donutville. Pictured in the background are Joe Watson (back 

left) and London Middle School Principal Michael Belmont. 

Government lesson 

London Mayor Patrick Closser visited every sixth-grade government 

class at London Middle School on Nov. 19. 

All seven of Joe Watson’s classes are studying elections and political 

parties. Each class is running their own government with a 

mayor, vice mayor and other positions. The classes are competing 

against one another to see who can run the most effective and efficient 

communities. 

Closser spoke to students about his election experience, his political 

party affiliation, his thought process for picking a party, and 

the decisions he made and steps he took to run successful election 

campaigns. 

Watson requires each student to join one of four fictitious political 

parties he creates. In the process, they must weigh the pros and 

cons of each party. 

Top cheerleaders 

The Central Buckeye Conference recently 

released all-league honors for cheerleading. 

Jonathan Alder cheerleaders receiving 

all-league honors are as follows: 

• First-team—junior Bella Petzinger and 

senior Chloe Scott; 

• Second-team—sophomore Hannah 

Belau and junior Emily Smith; 

• Special mention—sophomore Kara 

McKelvey and junior Emma Bilger; 

• Sportsmanship—senior Lindsey Potter. 

London cheerleaders receiving all-league 

honors are as follows: 

• First-team—senior Kylee Long; 

• Second-team—junior Alexis Harrison; 

• Special mention—juniors Chloe Fender 

and Makenna Payton; 

• Sportsmanship—senior Zoie Robinson. 

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Riders win regional title 

By Jeff Pfeil 

Messenger Photographer 

West Jefferson’s football team is headed 

to the Final Four in the state playoffs. 

On Nov. 23, the Roughriders defeated 

Ohio Heritage Conference co-champion 

West Liberty Salem 34-0 at Sidney High 

School to claim the OHSAA Div. V Region 

20 trophy. 

Though temperatures were cold and 

snow was falling, the Roughriders came out 

red hot to take control of the game early. Recovering 

a pooch kickoff, West Jefferson 

rushed down the short field to take a 7-0 

lead at 9:56 on a 2-yard rush by Gabe Jones. 

West Jefferson’s defense was tough all 

night, holding the Tigers to 113 total yards. 

The offense gained 410 yards with only 66 

coming by the pass. 

The Riders took a 28-0 lead into halftime, 

went back to work in the second half, and 

scored their final touchdown in the third 

quarter. The remainder of the game was 

played with a running clock. 

West Jefferson avenged their only loss of 

the season to the Tigers (43-39) to advance 

to a 12-1 record. 

The Riders travel to Chillicothe Hernstein 

Field on Nov. 30 to play Ironton (12-1) 

in a 7 p.m. kickoff in state semi-final action. 

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Tailback Gabe Jones eludes a tackle and breaks through a nice hole provided by his offensive 

line. Jones rushed for 287 yards on 29 attempts and scored all five of the Riders’ 

touchdowns on rushes of 2, 1, 39, 95 and 24 yards to lead West Jefferson to victory.


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Vollrath, Edna 

Daniels; (back 

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Southeastern 

Boys’ Basketball 

Dec. 3 ............@ Yellow Springs McKinney 

Dec. 6 ........................................Greenon 

Dec. 10 ........................@ Madison-Plains 

Dec. 13 ..................................@ Cedarville 

Dec. 17..........................Catholic Central 

Dec. 20 ..............................@ Greeneview 

Dec. 21..................Springfield Shawnee 

Jan. 3 ................................Northeastern 

Jan. 7 ............................@ West Jefferson 

Jan. 10..............................................Triad 

Jan. 14....................@ West Liberty-Salem 

Jan. 17 ....................................Fairbanks 

Jan. 24 ..........................@ Mechanicsburg 

Jan. 25 ............................@ Kenton Ridge 

Jan. 28 ....................................@ Greenon 

Jan. 31 ..........................Madison-Plains 

Feb. 1 ....................Emmanuel Christian 

Feb. 4 ......................................Cedarville 

Feb. 7 ..........................@ Catholic Central 

Feb. 8 ................................Northwestern 

Feb. 14..................................Greeneview 

Feb. 15 ......................................Bradford 

Game time: 7:30 p.m. 

Southeastern 

Girls’ Basketball 

Nov. 22 ............................Graham (7:30) 

Nov. 26 ..................@ Northwestern (7:30) 

Dec. 2 ....................@ Troy Christian (7:00) 

Dec. 5............................Cedarville (7:30) 

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

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

Dec. 14 ......................Greeneview (1:30) 

Dec. 19 ..................................Triad (6:30) 

Dec. 21 ..................@ Kenton Ridge (1:30) 

Dec. 28 ........@ West Liberty-Salem (7:30) 

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

Jan. 4 ......................Northeastern (1:30) 

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

Jan. 9 ..................@ West Jefferson (7:30) 

Jan. 11 ................Mechanicsburg (1:30) 

Jan. 16 ..........................Fairbanks (7:30) 

Jan. 18 ..............@ Catholic Central (1:30) 

Jan. 25 ......................@ Cedarville (12:30) 

Jan. 30 ................Madison-Plains (7:30) 

Feb. 1 ............................@ Greenon (1:00) 

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

Feb. 8......................@ Greeneview (12:30) 

Donations accepted 

On Nov. 19, the Southeastern school 

board accepted the following donations: 

$500 from Southeastern Youth Basketball 

on behalf of the athletic department; $2,500 

from Yamada North America on behalf of 

E3; $2,500 on behalf of Southeastern High 

School from Yamada North America; and 

$100 from Chillicothe Street Pizza for the 

bowling program. 

The board also congratulated Ashley 

Banion, Sandy Mosier and the high school 

and junior high cheerleaders for a great performance 

at the Ohio Heritage Conference 

competition.


WINTER 

SPORTS REPORT 

SOUTHEASTERN TROJANS 

Photo courtesy of Getz Photography 

SOUTHEASTERN BOWLING: (front) Pierce Gumm; (second row, from left) John Finney, 

Travis Adkins; (back row) Mitchell Toops, Coach Randy Davis and Jacob Dafforn. 

Southeastern Bowling 

Nov. 14 ........@ Springfield Shawnee (4:00) 

Nov. 18..................@ Mechanicsburg (5:00) 

Nov. 26 ..........@ West Liberty-Salem (4:30) 

Dec. 2 ........................Northeastern (4:30) 

Dec. 9 ........................@ Greeneview (4:30) 

Dec. 12 ..................Madison-Plains (4:30) 

Dec. 17 ................@ Catholic Central (4:30) 

Dec. 19 ..........West Liberty-Salem (4:30) 

Jan. 6 ..............................Fairbanks (4:30) 

Jan. 9 ..................................London (4:30) 

Jan. 11 @ Clark County/Northeastern (9:00) 

Jan. 14 ..............................Greenon (4:30) 

Jan. 17......................@ Northeastern (4:30) 

Jan. 23 ................@ Catholic Central (4:30) 

Jan. 27 ..................Madison-Plains (4:30) 

Jan. 28 ..........................@ Tecumseh (4:30) 

Jan. 31 ..........................@ Fairbanks (4:30) 

Feb. 1 ..................................Ohio Heritage 

Conference (12:45 at Pla-mor Lanes) 

Southeastern’s home location is Madison 

Bowling Lanes. 

Photo courtesy of Getz Photography 

SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING: (from left) Duke McCombs, Connar Mitchell and Brady 

Spears. 

Southeastern 

Wrestling 

Dec. 14 ..@ Tippecanoe Invitational (9:00) 

Dec. 21 ..........................@ Fairfield Union 

Invitational (10:00) 

Jan. 4 ......@ Tecumseh Invitational (10:00) 

Jan. 18 ..............................Southeastern 

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Jan. 24-25 ............Thunderbird Invitational 

@ Lima Central Catholic 

Jan. 31-Feb. 1 ..............@ Benjamin Logan 


Feb. 22 ..........................@ West Jefferson 


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Dedication planned for historic district signage 



South Charleston’s historic district has been on the National 

Register of Historic Places since 1978, but only recently was a sign 

installed declaring that fact. 

At 1:45 p.m. Dec. 8, prior to the Christmas in the Opera House 

concert at 2 p.m., the South Charleston Heritage Commission will 

dedicate the new historic marker next to town hall at 35 S. Chillicothe 

St. 

The Heritage Commission purchased the sign with a grant from 

the William G. Pomeroy Foundation of Syracuse, N.Y. The grant 

covered the sign, pole and shipping at a cost of $1,100. 

The Pomeroy Foundation is a private, grant-making foundation 

established in 2005. One of the foundation’s main initiatives is to 

help people celebrate their community’s history, primarily through 

roadside markers. Since 2006, the foundation has funded nearly 

1,000 roadside markers and plaques nationwide. 

Sue Mattinson, Heritage Commission president, said she first 

learned of the Pomeroy Foundation last spring at a regional meeting 

of the Ohio Local History Alliance. 

“I looked at what they do and thought, ‘Whoa, that’s a really 

town. 

South Charleston’s historic district encompasses 

nearly 16 blocks centered on 

Jamestown and Chillicothe streets and 

identifies approximately 40 houses built by 

Edwards. It was added to the Register of 

Historic Places in 1978, however no sign 

was installed to commemorate the special 

designation. 

Mattinson said that by 2010, when she 

moved to South Charleston, the existence of 

the historic district was no longer common 

knowledge. The new sign and inclusion of 

its GPS coordinates on the Pomeroy Foundation’s 

website will help to change that. 

“It is a source of community pride and 

sense of our history pulling us together as a 

community,” she said. 

South Charleston’s historic district is one 

of 40 Clark County sites listed on the National 

Register of Historic Places. Ohio is 

good deal,’” she said. 

home to 3,954 sites on the register, the third 

The Heritage Commission sought and received permission from 

On Dec. 8, the South Charleston Heritage Commission will dedicate 

a new historic marker recognizing the town’s historic district (6,030) and Massachusetts (4,298). The total 

most in the country behind New York 

the village to install the sign on village property next to town hall. 

Mattinson wrote the grant proposal. 

as part of the National Register of Historic Places. 

number of sites across the United States is 

The National Register of Historic Places is an official list of properties 

recognized by the federal government as worthy of preservation 

for their local, state or national significance in U.S. history, 

architecture, archaeology, engineering or culture. 

The late George Berkhofer was responsible for submitting South 

Charleston’s historic district for inclusion on the register. As 

founder of the South Charleston Heritage Commission, Berkhofer 

realized the historical significance of the town’s architecture. 

The central figure in that architecture was Edward Edwards, a 

carpenter who moved to South Charleston in 1843 and proceeded 

to build several houses in town. When he died in 1897, his obituary 

stated that he had built or remodeled more than 90 percent of the 

93,235. 

To learn more about the National Register 

of Historic Places, go to nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister. 

To learn more about 

the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, go to 

wgpfoundation.org. 

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The Heritage Commission of South Charleston will host its 14th 

annual Civil War-era themed New Year’s Eve Grand Ball from 8:30 

p.m. to midnight Dec. 31 at South Charleston’s Town Hall & Opera 

House, 35 S. Chillicothe St. Proceeds go to upkeep of the non-profit 

organization’s three historic properties in the village. 

Guests to the New Year’s Eve Ball are asked to come in clothing 

representative of the 1860s, in keeping with the theme. Modern formal 

dresses for women and suits for men are also acceptable. Soldiers 

are asked to refrain from wearing hobnail boots. 

The 73rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment Band will provide the 

music. The brass and percussion group is based in Columbus and comprised 

of musicians from around Ohio. The group has released a CD 

and performed at re-enacting events across the eastern United States. 

Previous dance experience is not necessary to attend the ball. 

Dance master Katie Humphreys will provide instructions before 

each dance starts and will call the steps while the music plays. 

A buffet of appetizers and desserts will be served in the downstairs 

community room, and a toast will be held at midnight to the 

singing of “Auld Lange Syne.” For an additional fee, Emily Ross of 

Emily’s Photography in South Vienna will accommodate guests who 

wish to have their portraits taken. 

A pre-ball reception will take place at the Isaac Davidson house, 

next door to the Opera House. This stately brick mansion, built in 

the same time period as the Opera House by noted local architect 

Edward Edwards, features much of its original decor. At 7:15 p.m. 

and 7:45 p.m., Davidson will give tours of the first floor of his home 

for a freewill donation. Cookies and punch will be available, as well. 

The Heritage Commission invites all ages to the grand ball. Tickets 

are $25 per person or $45 per couple through Christmas, after 

which all tickets are $30 each. Well-behaved children under the age 

of 12 are admitted for free. 

Reservations may be made at eventbrite.com (fee applies), by 

cash, check, or credit card at the Charleston Pharmacy, or by mailing 

a check to: The Heritage Commission, P.O. Box 457, South 

Charleston, OH 45368. Tickets will be available at the door on the 

night of the ball, payable by cash, check, or credit card. 

Questions may be directed to Katie Humphreys at (937) 321- 

9394 or at newyearsevegrandball@gmail.com. 

The South Charleston Heritage Commission’s 

New Year’s Eve Grand Ball offers a 

unique way to ring in the new year.


South Charleston 

‘Everything that’s been done here is humbling’ 

A dedication ceremony for South Charleston’s new veterans memorial 

took place on Nov. 11. The memorial project was a collaborative 

effort among members of the community and students at 

Southeastern High School. The memorial sits at the corner of 

Woodward Street (State Route 41) and South Church Street. 

–Messenger photos by Theresa Hennis 

Charlie Bertemes, a 2018 graduate of Southeastern 

High School and former student council leader, welcomes 

the community to the dedication ceremony 

and thanks everyone who helped make the memorial 

possible. Bertemes designed the black granite monument 

after researching other monument designs 

from around the nation. He borrowed some ideas 

from those monuments and came up with his own 

design idea. The design then evolved from the original 

concept Bertemes presented. 

The memorial committee sold personalized brick 

pavers inscribed with the names of area residents 

and veterans. The bricks surround the monument 

which sits in the center of a red concrete star. Bricks 

honoring veterans are grouped according to the 

branch of service in which the honorees served. 

Leonard Kadel, committee treasurer and an American 

Legion Post 176 member, said, “This has been a 

labor of love. One of the unique things about the memorial 

is that bits of sand from Iwo Jima were poured 

into each of the five areas representing the military 

branches. Darryl Closser (a U.S. Navy veteran) of 

London collected the sand in vials from Iwo Jima and 

donated it to us. In my opinion, everything that’s 

been done here is humbling.” 

Three 30-foot tall flag poles fly the American, Ohio, and Prisoner 

of War/Missing in Action flags at the monument, along 

with poles flying flags that represent the five branches of the 

military. 

Members of American Legion Post 176 participated in the dedication of South Charleston’s new veterans 

memorial. Members helped with much of the labor that went into preparing the site. Howard Myers, a veteran 

and Post 176 member, was a driving force in organizing those who contributed labor and resources to finish 

the project. He was unable to attend the ceremony as he was in the hospital with pneumonia. 

Concerts set for Dec. 7-8 Houston Library hosts events 

It’s time for the 32nd Annual Christmas band. 

Houston Library, 5 W. Jamestown St., in stories, movement activities and crafts to 

at the Opera House at South Charleston Additionally, at 1:45 p.m. Dec. 8 in front 

South Charleston, is hosting the following take home while learning to interact politely 

with other children. Make a take- 

Town Hall, 35 S. Chillicothe St. The concerts 

are set for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 2 p.m. dedicated. A grant from the William G. 

of town hall, a new historic marker will be 

activities. For details, call (937) 462-8047 or 

Dec. 8. 

Pomeroy Foundation covered the cost of the visit https://ccplohio.org/locations/houstonbranch/. 

Storytime will be held regardless of school 

home craft. Call the library to sign up. 

Both concerts feature the South marker. 

Charleston Community Adult Choir and Admission to the concerts is free. Donations 

• Christmas in South Charleston. 5:30- closings. 

piano solos by Deanna Mattinson and Sally 

Riker. Featured musicians on Saturday are 

Jacob Hitt and The Jazz Trio from South 

Charleston First Presbyterian Church. Featured 

performers on Sunday are Southeastern 

High School’s women’s choir and concert 

for the South Charleston Heritage 

Commission will be accepted at the door. 

For more information, call (937) 462-8709. 

The opera house is located on the second 

floor of town hall. Please note that the stair 

lift is not available. 

7:30 p.m. Dec. 4. Visit the library for a Dinomite 

Christmas. Have your picture taken 

with a T-rex and make a dinosaur-themed 

ornament to take home. 

• Storytime. 11 a.m. Dec. 5 for ages 2-4 

and parents/caregiver. Children participate 

• ‘Abominable’ (PG). 3:30 p.m. Dec. 17. 

In this animated family comedy, a teen and 

her friends must outwit some villains in 

order to take a lost yeti home. The library 

will serve popcorn.



Carve out time for Christmas Under the Clock 

It’s time again for Uptown Plain City Organization’s 

(UPCO) Christmas Under the Clock. Now in its 18th year, 

the annual event is set for Dec. 7 on Main and Chillicothe 

streets and Jefferson Avenue. 

At 5 p.m., a tree lighting ceremony at the clock tower at 

Main and Chillicothe will kick off the festivities. The 

Starlight Twirlers will perform, Santa will be on hand, and 

the tree lighting pixies (winners of the coloring contest) will 

flip the switch. 

Following the tree lighting, Plain City businesses and organizations 

will host open houses. Visitors can pick up maps 

at participating businesses that outline the evening’s activities 

and entertainment. Many businesses will offer hot 

drinks, refreshments, and chances to win prizes. 

Anyone who can’t wait to see Santa again can hop on a 

wagon that travels between Lovejoy’s Plaza on Main Street 

and Yoder’s True Value Hardware, where Santa will happily 

pose for photos. Jefferson Avenue businesses will hold 

open houses. Shuttles will move visitors between the businesses. 

Event organizers encourage visitors to park uptown 

Members of the Uptown Plain City Organization dish out 

ham and bean soup at a previous Christmas Under the 

Clock. This year, they will serving chicken noodle soup. 

The weather outside is 

frightful so come inside the 

pharmacy where it’s so 

delightful! This is the place 

to go because Joe priced the 

whole store super low.We’ll 

have many raffles and gift 

cards along with food and 

beverages. 

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Sundays 

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and take advantage of the wagons and shuttles, or do it all 

backwards. “Either way, we’ll get you back to where you 

started,” they said. 

At Lovejoy’s Plaza, UPCO will serve up chicken noodle 

soup and roasted chestnuts. The organization is holding a 

silent auction for a pair of passes to the Mid-Ohio Sports 

Car Course. Bidding closes at 7:30 p.m. The plaza also will 

host more entertainment, including ice sculpting by Rock 

On Ice, sponsored by Middlefield Banking Co. 

Businesses on Main Street will keep visitors busy with 

prize drawings and children’s crafts. Plain City Public Library 

will hold a book sale and host a cookie decorating station. 

An interactive nativity scene, courtesy of Plain City 

Church Fellowship, and a craft fair are planned at Daily 

Needs Assistance. 

UPCO leaders are thankful to the members of the Plain 

City Business Association (PCBA) for their help in making 

Christmas Under the Clock happen. PCBA and UPCO will 

post the activities map in advance on their Facebook pages. 

The map also will appear on UPCO’s website at uptownplaincity.com. 

The event wraps up at 8 p.m. 

Christmas Under the Clock is one of five events UPCO 

presents annually to the community. UPCO is a volunteerrun, 

501(c)3 organization dedicated to revitalizing Plain City’s 

historic uptown. The group’s mission is to forge a stronger, 

more inviting and more vibrant Plain City by hosting community 

events and assisting businesses and property owners. 

Sponsors of this year’s Christmas Under the Clock are: 

Plain City Druggist, ASE Feed & Supply, Security National 

Bank, Foust Plumbing & Heating, Der Dutchman Restaurant 

& Bakery, Civista Bank, Carlisle Gifts, Jan & Tony’s 

Pizza, Everence Financial Advisors, Rumell-Brill Insurance, 

Middlefield Banking Co., Berkshire Hathaway-Crager 

Tobin Real Estate, Mainstreet Treasures, Edgewater Place 

Assisted Living, Select Sires, Richwood Banking Co., 

Yoder’s True Value Hardware & General Store, Yutzy 

Brothers Inc, the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, the village 

of Plain City, the Plain City Police Department and the 

Pleasant Valley Fire Department. 

For more information on participation, sponsorship or 

volunteer opportunities, visit www.uptownplaincity.com or 

contact Shannon Weigand with UPCO at (614) 873-0233. 

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at the door of the courthouse in London, Ohio. The above named property was appraised at 

$105,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount on Friday, 20th day of 

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

again on Friday, 3rd day of January, 2020. 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 316, page 1320 of the Madison 

County Ohio Records. 

Last known owner: Andrew Thomas Saffle et. al 

Said premises located at: 1071 E. Choctaw Dr., 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. The purchaser shall 

be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient 

to cover. 

John R. Swaney, Sheriff 

Tina J. Sabin, Deputy 

Madison County, Ohio 

Reisenfeld & Associates, Attorney 

3962 Red Bank Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45227 

MM NOVEMBER 24, DECEMBER 1, 8, 2019 

MM2019460 

LEGAL NOTICE 

Sale of Real Estate 

Madison County 

Foreclosure Auction 

Case# CV 20190158 

U.S. Bank National Association 

vs 

Douglas A. Bower, et al. 

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

Property Address: 

1071 Margate Circle East, London, Madison, Ohio, 43140 

Legal Description: 

Full Legal Listed on Public Website; 

Parcel Number: 31-02617.009 

Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com 

opening on 12/17/2019 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: 12/31/2019 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 20190158 into the search bar. 

MM DECEMBER 1, 8, 15, 2019 





Union Home Mortgage Corp., Plaintiff 

vs. 

Jenny J. Ward et. al., Defendant 


Parcel No. 31-02808.000 

Address: 86 Arlington Ave., 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 

$110,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount on Friday, 20th day of 

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

again on Friday, 3rd day of January, 2020. 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 316, page 704 of the Madison 

County Ohio Records. 

Last known owner: Jenny J. Ward et. al 

Said premises located at: 86 Arlington Ave., 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. The purchaser shall 

be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient 

to cover. 




Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, Attorney 

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



NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

Notice is hereby given that the City of London Historical 

Review Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, 

December 10, 2019 4:00 p.m. at 20 South Walnut Street, 

London, OH 43140 to hear the following case(s): 

Applicant, Corey Pruitt, Business, Shan’s Bar has 

applied for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the 

color of the privacy fence at the subject property 

located at 20 East High Street. 

Information on the above case is available for public 

review at the City of London, Building and Zoning 

Department, 20 South Walnut Street, Suite 105 London, 

Ohio, 43140 during regular business hours. 

For any questions concerning this case please contact 

Tom Hale or Paul Oswalt at 740-852-7045 

MM DECEMBER 1, 2019 


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State of Ohio, at 20 S. Walnut St., Suite 

101 London, Ohio 43140 until 10am 

on Monday, December 23, 2019 at 

this time the bids will be opened for 

the sale of real estate located at 

100 South Main St. 

London Ohio 43140 

Parcel ID No. 31-03275.000 

MM NOV. 17, 24, DEC. 1, 8, 15, 2019 

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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. 

The unknown heirs, next of kin, spouses, devisees, legatees, executors, 

administrators, guardians of incompetent heirs, and spouses and/or assigns of 

Frank R. Nairn, now deceased, et al. and the unknown heirs, next of kin, spouses, 

devisees, legatees, executors, administrators, guardians of incompetent heirs, 

and spouses and/or assigns of Richard B. Nairn, now deceased, et al., Defendant 


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

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

PPN: 08-00064.000 

Address of Property: Oak Court, Galloway, Ohio 43119 

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

further described as being Lot Number Five (5) Block Number Twelve (12) of Darby 

Crest Addition, as the same is numbered and delineated upon the recorded plat of 

said Addition of record in Plat Book 1, page 252, in the Madison County Recorder’s 

Office. 

Last Known Owner: Frank R. Nairn and Richard B. Nairn (both deceased) 

Amount of Judgment: Seven Hundred and Forty-three Dollars and Sixty-four Cents 

($743.64); 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 $850.00 at 10:00 a.m. at the Madison County 

Courthouse in London, Ohio, on Friday, the 20th day of December, 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 3rd day 

of January, 2020, for an amount that equals at least $950.00. 

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. 




IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 

MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 

PROBATE DIVISION, JUVENILE COURT 

Case No. 21940104 

Summons By Publication 

Angela DUTY 

Vs. 

Ashley DUNCAN & Phillip DAVIS 

To: Ashley DUNCAN & Phillip DAVIS, address unknown 

A Petition for Custody of AYDAN SPURLOCK, DOB 05/19/2010, 

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 January 7, 2020, at 9:00 

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

You are hereby summoned that a Petition has been filed by 

Angela Duty. You are required to serve upon Angela Duty a 

copy of your answer to the Petition within 28 days of this publication. 

Said answer must be filed with this Court within (3) 

days after service on Angela Duty. If you fail to appear and 

defend, judgment by default may be taken against you for the 

relief demanded in the petition. 

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

notice of said Petition 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 7408520760 with any 

questions. 

CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN 

Juvenile Judge 





LEGAL NOTICE 




Case# CVH 20190132 

Caliber Home Loans, Inc. 

vs 

Kaleigh Hodges, et al. 

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


160 East Center Street, London, Madison, Ohio 43140; 


Full Legal Listed on Public Website; 

Parcel Number: 31-02415.000 


opening on 12/17/2019 at 10:00 AM for a minimum 

of 7 days. 

Property may be sold on a provisonal sale date should 



Provision Sale date: 12/31/2019 at 10:00 AM 





allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are 

insufficient to cover. 


www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code 

CVH 20190132 into the search bar. 

MM DECEMBER 1, 8, 15, 2019 





JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 

vs 

Christopher L. Morgan et al. 

Case# CV-20120243 


272 New Street, Mount Sterling, Madison, Ohio 43143 


Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 

18-00914.000 


opening on 12/03/2019 at 10:00 a.m. for a minimum 

of 7 days. 

Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should 



Provisional Sale Date: 

12/17/2019 at 10:00 a.m. 





allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale 

are insufficient to cover. 


www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code: 

CV-20120243 into the search bar. 

MM NOVEMBER 17, 24, DECEMBER 1, 2019 


LEGAL NOTICES 




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, 20th day of December, 2019, at 10:00 o’clock 

a.m. If no bids at that time, the property will be offered up again on Friday, 3rd 

day of January, 2020. 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. 




Carlisle, McNellie, Rini, Kramer & Ulrich, Attorney 

24755 Chagrin Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44122 



Notice of Hearing 

In the Court of Common Pleas 


Division of Domestic Relations 

Case No. 2019DR0063 

Summons by Publication 

Juana Yolanda Rocha Duarte 

v. 

Jorge Luis Torres Vargas 

To: Jorge Luis Torres Vargas, 5009 McLendon Drive, 

Antioch, TN 37013 

You are hereby notified a hearing has been scheduled 

in Cause No. 2019DR0063, Complaint for Divorce Without 

Children, in the Madison County Court of Common 

Pleas, Domestic Relations Division, on the 2nd Floor of 

1 N. Main Street, London, OH 43140, in the matter of 

Juana Yolanda Rocha Duarte v. Jorge Luis Torres Vargas; 

that Jorge Luis Torres Vargas is an interested party and 

is commanded to appear before said Court, for a 

hearing on the 8th day of January 2020, at 9:00 o'clock 

A.M at the 2nd Floor of 1 N. Main Street, London, OH 

43140. 




Legal Notices 


Village of West Jefferson 

West Jefferson, Ohio 

Parkdale Drive Sanitary Sewer Replacement 

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 

Sealed Bids for the Parkdale Drive Sanitary Sewer Replacement will be 

received by the Village of West Jefferson at the Village Office, 28 E. Main 

Street, West Jefferson, Ohio 43162, until Wednesday, December 18, 2019 

at 10:00 a.m. local time, at which time bids received will be publicly 

opened and read. 

In general, the project consists of replacing and relocating 8” gravity 

sanitary sewer and manholes behind the properties on Parkdale Drive 

in West Jefferson, Ohio. 

The free electronic Bidding Documents which include plans and 

specifications may be obtained by contacting the issuing office of Choice 

One Engineering at bnc@choiceoneengineering.com. Hard copies are 

available for an additional fee and are non-refundable. For additional 

information regarding the project, please visit the website 

www.choiceoneengineering.com 

Neither Owner nor Choice One will be responsible for full or partial sets 

of bidding documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources 

other than Choice One. 

Bids must be signed and submitted on the separate bidding forms and 

sealed in a properly identified envelope. 

The bid security shall be furnished in accordance with Instructions to 

Bidders. 

The Contractor shall be required to pay no less than the minimum wage 

rates established by the Department of Industrial Relations of the State 

of Ohio. 

No Bidder shall withdraw his Bid within 60 days after the actual opening 

thereof. 

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, waive irregularities 

in any Bid, and to accept any Bid which is deemed by Owner to be most 

favorable to the Owner. 

Village of West Jefferson 

John Mitchell, Director of Public Service 

MM DECEMBER 1, 8, 2019 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

The 2020 Appropriations will be 

available for inspection at the 

Tuesday, December 3rd meeting of 

the Deercreek Township Trustees. 

The meeting will take place at the 

township hall, 75 Middle Street, 

Lafayette, at 7:00 p.m. 

MM DEC. 1, 2019 


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IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR 

SUMNER COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT GALLATIN 

No. 2019AD30 

IN THE MATTER OF: 

ORION CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT, DOB: 07/26/2007 

and 

RONIN MICHAEL WRIGHTPITTS, DOB: 08/31/2009 

Minor Children Under the Age of Eighteen 

IAN and MARSHA WRIGHT 

Petitioners/Maternal Grandparents 

Vs. 

STEPHANIE HEATHER WRIGHT, Respondent/Mother 

and 

ALAN M. PITTS, Respondent/Father 

ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION 

This cause came on to be heard upon Motion of the 

Petitioners for an Order allowing service of process upon 

Respondent, Stephanie Heather Wright, by publication, and 

the Court finds as follows: 

The residence of Respondent, Stephanie Heather Wright is 

unknown. The Petitioners have made a diligent search for 

Respondent, Stephanie Heather Wright as presented to this 

Court. The Court therefore finds that the Respondent, 

Stephanie Heather Wright shall be served by publication in 

a Columbus Messenger, located in Columbus, Ohio, as 

provided by Statute. 

The residence of Respondent, Alan M. Pitts is unknown. The 

Petitioners have made a diligent search for Respondent, 

Alan M. Pitts as presented to this Court. The Court therefore 

finds that the Respondent, Alan M. Pitts shall be served 

by publication in a weekly local newspaper located and distributed 

in the greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, as 

provided by Statute. 

IT IS ORDERED. 

Entered this the 30th day of October, 2019. 

LOUIS OLIVER, III, CHANCELLOR 

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vs. 



Harbin W. Reed, now deceased, et al., Defendant 




PPN: 29-00500.000 

Address of Property: Wood Lane, London, Ohio 43140 

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

further described in Deed Book 143, page 170, in the Madison County Recorder’s 

Office. 

Last Known Owner: Harbin W. Reed and Emogene Reed (both deceased) 

Amount of Judgment: Seven Hundred and Ninety Dollars and Twenty-eight Cents 

($719.28); 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; 







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




of January, 2020, for an amount that equals at least $900.00. 











vs. 

Nesley E. Thomas, et al., Defendant 




PPN: 10-00770.000 

Address of Property: 394 Middle Drive, West Jefferson, OH 43162 

Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Madison and in the Village of West Jefferson 

and being more fully described in Plat Book 1, Page 352, deed records, Madison 

County Recorder’s Office. 

Last Known Owner: Nesley E. Thomas 

Amount of Judgment: Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Two Dollars and Sixty-one 

Cents ($13,502.61); 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; 







bidder of an amount that equals at least $13,600.00 at 10:00 a.m. at the Madison 

County Courthouse in London, Ohio, on Friday, the 20th day of December, 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 3rd day of January, 2020, for an amount that equals at least $13,700.00. 

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. 






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vs. 



George Johnson, Josephine Johnson and Orville Johnson, all deceased, et al. 




PPN: 11-00166.000 and 11-00167.000 

Address of Property: 4th Avenue, Plumwood, Ohio 

Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Madison and in the Village of Sanford, and 

more fully described in Deed Book 174, page 21, in the Madison County Recorder’s 

Office. 

Amount of Judgment: One Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-six Dollars and Four 

Cents ($1,476.04); 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; 







bidder of an amount that equals at least $1,600.00 at 10:00 a.m. at the Madison County 




of January, 2020, for an amount that equals at least $1,700.00. 







Auction 




Home Point Financial Group, Plaintiff 

vs. 

Charles L. Fraley et. al., Defendant 


Parcel No. 18-00381.000 

Address: 183 New St., Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 

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 $62,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than 

two-thirds of that amount on Friday, 20th day of December, 2019, at 10:00 o’clock 

a.m. If no bids at that time, the property will be offered up again on Friday, 3rd 

day of January, 2020. 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 313, page 131 

of the Madison County Ohio Records. 

Last known owner: Charles L. Fraley et. al. 

Said premises located at: 183 New St., Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 

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. 




Sottile & Barile LLC, Attorney 

394 Wards Corner Rd., Ste. 180, Cincinnati, OH 45140 


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Carolyn’s 

Cottage 

Private Assisted Living 

3036 Woodgrove Dr. 

Grove City, OH 

Michelle Preston - Owner 

614-991-0652 

614-376-9761 


Elminate gutter cleaning 

forever! LeafFilter, the 

most advanced debrisblocking 

gutter protection. 

Schedule a FREE 

LeafFilter estimate today. 

15% off and 0% 

financing for those who 

qualify, PLUS Senior & 

Military Discounts. Call 

1-855-402-0373 

[WANTED] CARS/ 

TRUCKS WANTED!!! 

All Makes/Models 2002- 

2018! Any Condition. Running 

or Not. Competitive 

Offer! Free Towing! We 

are Nationwide! Call Now: 

1-888-368-1016 

Call Empire Today® to 

schedule a FREE inhome 

estimate on Carpeting 

& Flooring. Call 

Today! 1-855-404-2366 

AIRLINE MECHANIC 

TRAINING - Get FAA 

Technician certification. 

Approved for military 

benefits. Financial Aid if 

qualified. Job placement 

assistance. Call Aviation 

Institute of Maintenance 

866-453-6204 


SELL YOUR ANTIQUE 

OR CLASSIC CAR. 

Advertise with us. You 

choose where you want 

to advertise. 800-450- 

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com for details. 

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or product is advised by 

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to avoid misunderstandings, 

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but rather supply the 

readers with manuals, directories 

and other materials 

designed to help 

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numbers. Also beware of 

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loans regardless of 

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funds are based in US 

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reach Canada. Please 

check with the Better 

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General’s Consumer 

Protection Section 

614-466-4986 for more 

information on the company 

you are seeking to 

do business with. 


Lung Cancer? Asbestos 

exposure in industrial, construction, 

manufacturing 

jobs, or military may be the 

cause. Family in the home 

were also exposed. Call 1- 

866-795-3684 or email 

cancer@breakinginjurynews.com. 

$30 billion is 

set aside for asbestos victims 

with cancer. Valuable 

settlement monies may not 

require filing a lawsuit. 

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The following states: CA, 

CT, FL, IA, IL, IN, KY, 

LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, 

NE, NC, NH, OH, OK, 

SC, SD, TX, VT and WA 

requires seller of certain 

business opportunities to 

register with each state 

before selling. Call to 

verify lawful registration 

before you buy. 

HELP WANTED 

MAINTENANCE 

PERSON NEEDED 

Apt., House, all phases 

Must have tools/transp. 

Hourly rate 614-783-7464 

HOBBY LOBBY 

Now Hiring 

Seasonal Help 

Flexible Hours 

Apply within the store at 

4219 Buckeye Parkway 

Grove City 

HELP WANTED 

Home Health Aides 

$13.00/hr. after 90 days 

$15.00/hr. Premium Shifts 

Performance Bonus and 

Paid Time Off after 1 yr. 

One yr. experience working 

for an employer in a caregiver 

12/8 A&M 

role is required. 

To apply, please visit 

v-angels/galloway/employment 

PETS 

Bearded Dragon 

Babies For Sale $50. 

Born 3 weeks ago 

and are looking 

for a new home. 

Text Messages Only to 

614-753-2284 

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 

12-15 M 

12-22 M 

DESTINATION 

EMPLOYMENT 

Advertising in 

The MADISON MESSENGER 

brings local Employees! 

Call Grant 

For More Infomation & Prices 

740-852-0809


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xMobile Homes 

Green Meadows 

Mobile Home Park 

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

New & Used Mobile Homes Available! 

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

Now Hiring for Maintenance Division 

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

Contact Mariela 740-857-1384 

greenmeadowsmhp281@yahoo.com 

SETON LONDON APARTMENTS 

350 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE, LONDON, OH 43140 

We are a Senior Housing Community...you must be 62 or better. 

Rent is based on your income. We offer spacious 1 bedroom apartments 

which include: utilities, refrigerator, range, central air, carpet, EMS monitor 

pull cords & a building intercom system. Seton London is professionally 

managed and has 24 hour emergency maintenance services. 

Our residents enjoy: a community room for playing cards, potlucks, 

bingo or visiting with neighbors. We have a large laundry room w/lounging 

area, exercise & meditation room, outdoor patio and balcony areas, 

and an elevator for your convenience. 

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN OUR FRONT LOBBY OR CALL 

740-852-4233 or tty-800-750-0750 FOR AN APPOINTMENT 

APARTMENT MANAGERS! 

Did This Catch Your Eye? 

ADVERTISE YOUR APARTMENT 

COMPLEX IN THIS SPACE 

And Get Results! 

Call Grant For More Info & Rates 

The Madison Messenger 

740-852-0809 

WANT TO BUY 

We Buy Junk Cars & 

Trucks. Highest Prices 

Paid. 614-395-8775 

ANTIQUES 

WANTED 

Victrolas, Watches, 

Clocks, Bookcases 

Antiques, Furn. 

Jeff 614-262-0676 

or 614-783-2629 

MISCELLANEOUS 

FOR SALE 

55 Gallon Drums. Take 

all 15 for $7,00 each or 

$10.00 separately. 

614-879-6553 

Large Selection of 

Chandeliers to 

choose from. 

All in working condition. 

Going Out of Business!! 

614-271-2469 

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DECEMBER GIVEAWAY 

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during the month of DECEMBER and be registered 

to win a $50 Gift Card from 

The Columbus Messenger Newspapers. 

All ads received by mail, in person, e-mail or phone 

will be included in the drawing. 

Drawing will be held December 28th, 2019 

and the winner will be notified and published 

in our January 5th, 2020 Madison paper 

and our January 12th, 2020 issue 

of the Columbus papers. 

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!!! 

RENTALS 

Mt. Sterling 3 BR farmhouse. 

Large yard. Near 

Deer Creek Resouvoir. 

Propane heat, 2 car gar. 

Boat//camper storage 

incl. Background check, 

$1200 mo. plus $1200 

dep. Call 614-580-3416 

Property Management 

We are always available! 

40 yrs. exp in 

Certified Property Mgmt. 

Reas. Fees. Call Now! 

614-783-7464 

1/3/4 BR homes-fncd yd 

bsmt. $500-$900 

614-530-8097 

BEATHARD 

RENTALS 

12-22 

M 

LONDON AREA 

1 & 2 Bedroom 

Houses & Apartments 

740-852-9706 

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 

WEST JEFFERSON 

Apartment For Rent 

2 BR 1 BA, 1 car garage. 

NO pets, non smoking. 

$700 per mo, $700 dep. 

CALL 614-878-0611 

12-1 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 

12-1 M 

JEFFERSON LODGE 

Mobile Home Park 

NEW & USED MOBILE HOMES AVAILABLE! 

We do in house Financing and ask about our Lease 

Options to Buy Program on Brand New Homes 

CONTACT TERESA AT: 

614-879-9595 

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REALTORS: 

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GARAGE DOORS GARAGE DOORS 

ROOFING ROOFING 

TREE SERVICE 

TREE SERVICE 

Can You Picture Your Ad? 

For Display Advertising 

Rates in the 

Service Directory Call 

740-852-0809 

Jeff Boyd 

Tree Trimming 

Tree Removal 

Stump Grinding 

FREE ESTIMATES 

740-845-LAWN 

AUTO SERVICE 

THE 

TIRE SHOP 

• Batteries • Oil Changes 

• Brake Service 

• New or Used Tires 

• Car Detailing 

• TheTireShopandLube.com 

740-852-1200 

900 Keny Blvd. 

FAST FRIENDLY SERVICE 

CARPET CLEANING 

DIRT BUSTERS 

Any 5 areas $75. Home 

Specializing in Pet Owners 

Annuity 10% Bonus 

Tax Free. 614-805-1084 

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 

FENCING 

WEBB & SON 

FENCING 

Farm & Residential 

Fencing 

www.webbandson 

fencing.org 

JEFF 

740-852-0953 

ED 

740-852-0816 

12-8 M 

FENCING 

EAZY FENCE 

Chain Link - Wood 

No Job Too Big or Small 

All Repairs ~ Free Est. 

Insured. 614-670-2292 

FIREWOOD 

Brewer & Sons 

Tree Service 

FIREWOOD 

$175 a Cord 

FLOORING 

HAULING 

1-5 

A&M 

Delivered & Dumped 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568 

CREATIVE 

FLOORING 

Stocking Warehouse 

CARPET • Vinyl 

Ceramic • Hardwoods 

Laminates 12-15 M 

80 St. Rt. 56, London 

(SUMMERFORD) 

between St. Rt. 40 & I-70 

37 Years Serving 


740-852-5366 

Redding Removal 

& Clean-up, LLC. 

• Estate clean-outs 

• Piano moves 

• Furniture assembly 

• Hauling • Moving 

• Yard Clean-up 

Free Estimates 

Mike Redding 

614-352-0442 

12-29 M 

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. 

1-5 

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: 

12-1 M 

740-426-6731 

740-505-1094 

Ask For Marvin 

Mid-Ohio 

Kitchen 

and Bath, LLC 

Joe Ober 

Residential/Commercial 

614-879-5827 

Choose Local & Save 

midohiokitchenandbath.com 

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 

12-22 M 

12-15 M 

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 

MOVING 

Aaron Allen Moving 

Local Moving Since 1956 

Bonded & Insured 

614-299-6683, 263-0649 

Celebrating 60 yrs in business 

Always On The Move 

“No Job 

Too Big or Small 

We Will 

Move Them All!” 

614-447-8558 

FREE Estimates 

Residential/Apts/Commercial Moves 

PAINTING 

WOW 

Painting - Power Wash 

Interior - Exterior 

Residential & Commercial 

Complete Home 

Remodeling 

740-852-2180 

Austin & Gary Bogenrife 

Website: wwwpaintingllc.com 

wowpainting@live.com 

SEWING MACHINE 

REPAIR 

REPAIR all makes 24 hr. 

service. Clean, oil, adjust 

in your home. $49.95 all 

work gtd. 614-890-5296 

12-15 M 

12/8 A&M 

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