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January 19, 2020 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXV No. 9

Young Artists Showcase, page 6

Raiders enter world of competitive esports

By Dedra Cordle

Staff Writer

Ever since a controller was placed in his

hands when he was 9, Espn Henry has been

enamored with video games. He was immediately

drawn to the realistic graphics, then

to the variety of offerings and then to the

way they made him feel as he navigated

challenging obstacles.

As he grew older, he branched out to pit

his burgeoning skills against those of his

friends and then those of strangers through

the expansion of the multiplayer universe.

At first, Henry took to his new medium as

he played against gamers across the globe,

but he soon discovered that not everyone

was as courteous a player as he was.

Though his interest in video games—or at

least the multiplayer games—cooled after

that experience, he couldn’t help but be intrigued

when his school announced last fall

that it was starting an esports club.

“I was very interested in joining, but I

thought it would be a toxic environment,”

said Henry, a freshman at London High

School.

Dillan Shumaker, the club’s founder and

advisor, as well as London City Schools’

technology coordinator, shared that concern.

“I have been playing video games and

been around the gaming world long enough

to be well aware of the negative things that

can be said, especially when you involve

multiplayer gamers,” Shumaker said. “But

after speaking with Lou Kramer (the school

district’s superintendent), we felt we

needed to give the students a chance to explore

this growing sport and allow them the

chance to share in and create a positive experience

with fellow gamers.”

When the doors to London High School’s

media center opened for the new club in late

October, Shumaker said he continued to

wonder if it was the right idea.

“There were so many people here, and all

of the avid gamers flocked to the new computers

that were more equipped for the

speed of the games,” he said with a laugh.

“Despite the fact that all of the other computers

are near the same level of compatibility,

it was hard to get them away from

these six computers. So, I had to lay out

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Espn Henry, a freshman at London High School, plays “Overwatch” after school on Jan.

9. Henry said he plans to try out for the school’s esports varsity or junior varsity team

for this game.

some ground rules for them to follow.”

The number one rule was not to mess up.

“I told them that this would be our only

chance to make a good impression, to prove

to our school and administration that they

made the right choice by allowing us to

have this club,” Shumaker said. “I told

them that they had to share, they had to behave

and that they had to take care of the

equipment.”

After the slightly choppy start, Shumaker

said, it has been smooth sailing.

“They have impressed me so much with

their behavior,” he said. “They have been so

supportive of each other and really willing

to help others improve their skills, and not

just for the sake of potential team victories

down the road.”

London High School’s esports club plans

to participate in competitions through its

affiliation with Esports Ohio. (Esports are

not a sanctioned sport through the Ohio

High School Athletic Association.) The competition

season starts in February. To prepare,

London’s Red Raiders gamers are

scrimmaging with clubs across the state.

The four games included in competitions

are “League of Legends,” “Overwatch,”

“Rocket League” and “Super Smash Brothers.”

So far, London has amassed an impressive

number of scrimmage wins,

especially in “Rocket League.”

“We have one of the best ‘Rocket League’

players in the world on our team,” Shumaker

said, referring to sophomore James

Kuplinger.

Kuplinger said he has been gaming since

he was in the sixth grade and found his

niche in the fast-paced world of “Rocket

League.”

“I discovered I was really good at car soccer,”

he said.

In the years since he was introduced to

the popular game, he has achieved the level

of Champion 3.

“It’s for the top 1 or 2 percent of players,”

Shumaker said. “Like I said, he’s really

good.”

The talent, both proven and blooming, in

the club is another reason why Kramer said

he approved of the formation of the club.

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by Dedra Cordle

James Kuplinger

(front), a sophomore

at London

High School,

works on his

“Rocket League”

gaming skills.

Through the

game’s ranking

system, Kuplinger

is considered

to be in

the top tier of

“Rocket League”

players in the

world. He is a

member of London’s

new

esports club.

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New visitor check-in system at Alder schools

By Kristy Zurbrick

Madison Editor

“It’s just another level of safety and security,” said

Dr. Misty Swanger, Jonathan Alder Local Schools assistant

superintendent.

In a presentation at the Jan. 13 school board meeting,

Swanger explained the new visitor check-in system

the district is unrolling over the next couple of months.

Anyone who visits any of the district’s school buildings

during school hours and plans to enter the buildings

beyond the front offices will be required to have

their driver’s licensed scanned. The scanner will check

for alerts in categories that include the sex offender registry,

custody orders and protective orders.

If a person is cleared to enter the building, the system

will print a badge with the visitor’s image and the

part of the building they are visiting. If an emergency

situation arises with a visitor while they are in the front

office, the system operator has the ability to send an

emergency notification to the building principal and

anyone else the district designates.

The district is piloting the system for about six weeks

at Plain City Elementary. Then on March 6, secretaries

at the other buildings will be trained, and the system

will go live in those buildings on March 9.

The cost of the system for the district was $8,500.

Pricy trip

After a long discussion during the business portion

of the meeting, the board approved a trip to New

Zealand, Australia and Hawaii, open to high school students

and slated for June 7-21, 2021. Any student who

wishes to make the trip must cover the $6,000 cost

themselves. Fundraisers are planned, and some scholarships

will be available. The trip’s cost stirred debate

and questions among board members.

“That’s more than the state gives us to educate a student

for a year,” said board member Steve Votaw as a

point of comparison.

“Six thousand dollars is an exorbitant amount of

money,” said newly elected board member Bill McCartney,

who asked if anyone polled students ahead of time

to see how many would be interested in the trip and if

the cost was a deterrent.

A poll was not taken, said Superintendent Gary

Chapman, who reported that, so far, 17 students have

expressed interest.

Each year, the district offers students the opportunity

to take a trip abroad to learn about other cultures.

Typically, those trips cost about half what next year’s

trip costs, and between 12 and 20 students go on them.

This year, the destination is the Galapagos Islands, a

province of Ecuador.

Clint Hayes, principal at the high school, said the

trips are great educational experiences for students.

Board members agreed but wondered about limits.

“I don’t think you have to travel across the world to

get cultural exposure,” said Votaw, who likes the idea

of such trips but voted against approval of the New

Zealand, Australia and Hawaii trip. He also suggested

that the board look into the parameters other school district’s

set for such trips and consider creating a board

policy.

McCartney reiterated his desire to see a survey

taken regarding cost as a possible deterrent for students.

The trip was approved 4-1.

Board officers and meeting dates

During the annual organizational portion of the

meeting, the board elected Christine Blacka as president

for the year and Shannon Foust as vice president.

Committee assignments for the year are as follows:

• board policy—Blacka and Mary Jo Boyd;

• strategic planning—Foust and Votaw;

• insurance—Foust;

• technology—Blacka and McCartney;

• community support coalition—McCartney; and

• Tolles Career & Technical Center representative—Tom Bichsel,

former school board member.

The board likely will reconvene its finance committee this spring

in anticipation of a levy renewal request in 2021.

The board will continue to meet monthly in 2020, typically on

the second Monday of the month in the high school library. Exceptions

on days and/or locations include: Feb. 10 at the junior high,

April 13 at Monroe Elementary, June 23 (a Tuesday) at the high

school, Oct. 12 at Plain City Elementary, and Dec. 14 at Canaan

Middle School. All meetings start at 6:30 p.m.

ESPORTS

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“The world of esports has been growing immensely and rapidly,”

said the superintendent. “Not only can these players make a lot of

money if they go professional, but it opens them up to so many

scholarship opportunities and job opportunities as more and more

schools are starting their own clubs and developing undergrad degrees

for the gaming industry.”

Shumaker said that since October, he has fielded calls from collegiate

recruiters asking about some of the club’s players.

“I don’t really know what they’re asking sometimes when they

get into the greater details of positions, but I know it’s a positive

that they are showing interest in our students already,” he said.

Club members practice Monday through Thursday after school

and scrimmage whenever affiliated schools are available. Soon,

Shumaker will hold tryouts for junior varsity and varsity teams for

each of the four games eligible for competition.

Freshman Jacob Yearout believes London has the potential to

win the esports league championship this year.

“I think we are going to do amazing this year,” he stated. “If we

all keep working together and supporting each other, we are going

to be unstoppable.”

As for Henry, he overcame his reservations about the club and

is now debating whether to try out for a spot on the “Overwatch”

junior varsity or varsity team.

“I’m still improving at the game, but I think it wouldn’t hurt to

try,” he said.

It also doesn’t hurt that he knows his clubmates have his back

as he makes strides in the gaming world.

“It’s been a good surprise,” he said.

Shumaker said the club remains open to new members. Though

most of the current members are young men, Shumaker wants

young women at the school to know they are welcome to join, too.

“I know there are female gamers out there,” he said, “and I just

want them to know that this club is open for everyone.”

Messenger photo by Kristy Zurbrick

Jacob Yearout (right), a freshman at London High School, challenges

London school board member Darryl Brown to a game of

“Super Smash Brothers” following a presentation at a recent

school board meeting about the high school’s new esports club.

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Harper, Adams reelected as school board officers

By Linda Dillman

strongly emphasized. It is driven from the bottom up.

Staff Writer

“Community support also needs to be recognized.”

Harper praised the community for their support

For the Jefferson Local school board, a new year

through approval of a levy to attendance at school-sponsored

musical performances. Harper also said the dis-

found familiar faces returning to their previous positions

and David Harper and Melissa Adams re-elected

trict’s relationship with the village, township and

as president and vice-president, respectively.

businesses was enhanced through improved communication

and collaboration.

Harper, along with fellow long-time board member

Dr. Meg Hiss and Mike Quinn were sworn in by Treasurer

Jill Williams during a Jan. 13 organizational meet-

In October, the district and the village of West Jefferson

reached an agreement to share income tax from

ing held before the regular meeting.

industrial park businesses, channeling more development

dollars into school coffers.

While Harper and Adams retained their leadership

positions, the decision was not unanimous, with Hiss

The agreement set up a process where the village

and Jerry Doran voting against the motions.

will remit half of the income tax receipts from certain

In addressing highlights of 2019, Harper said student

achievement was significant this year, along with

commercial building improvements in multiple Community

Reinvestment Areas.

team, class and organization recognitions, changes in

The district is compensated when the village grants

financial revenue, and community interaction.

property tax exemptions of more than 50 percent for up

“Obviously, extracurricular programs were recognized,

from the league to the district to the state,”

to 15 years for new or renovated property where the

payroll meets or exceeds $1 million.

Harper pointed out. “It speaks to something that is

Preserving farmland locally

A month later, voters approved a 3.5-mill levy for new operational

funding.

“I believe we need to continue, as we move forward, building our

relationships and looking to the challenges (in new development)

this year,” Harper said. “We need to continue to work with the village

and developers.

“We’re going to be met with a lot of challenges this year. The district

has put their trust in us. We will move forward with as much

energy as we can to be successful.”

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The Ohio Department of Agriculture Clean Ohio Local

Agricultural Easement Purchase Program awarded

$314,178 to the Madison County commissioners to purchase

agricultural easements from willing landowners

who wish to preserve their farms in perpetuity.

An agricultural easement is a voluntary, permanent,

legally binding restriction placed on a farm that limits

the use of the land to predominantly agricultural activity.

The application period began on Jan. 15 and closes

on March 27.

Farms with the highest scores are offered a price for

their easement based on the score, not to exceed $2,000

per acre and $500,000 total. The Madison commissioners

would co-hold the easement with the Ohio Department

of Agriculture and/or the Natural Resources

Conservation Service. Farms will be monitored once per

year to ensure compliance. Landowners are encouraged

to seek advice from their own advisors.

To eligible for application, a farm must be: at least

40 acres in size (or 10 to 39 acres if contiguous to existing

protected land; enrolled in the Current Agricultural

Use Valuation (CAUV) program; and enrolled in an

agricultural district.

The benefit of an agricultural easement is that the

landowner owns the land and may sell, gift or otherwise

convey it to others. In addition, the farm remains in one

piece because the landowner and future generations

will not be able to subdivide the farm into smaller farms

or houses once the agricultural easement is placed on

it. One homestead is allowed per farm.

Costs associated with placing a conservation easement

on the land come out of closing or directly from

the landowner. Costs could include a new survey, an appraisal,

title/closing services, and a 1 percent stewardship

fee based on the purchase price of the easement.

Since 2002, 27 farms for a total of 6,650 acres have

been accepted into the program in Madison County, at

an average price of $1,400 per acre. The program is

highly competitive and funding is not guaranteed.

To apply, contact the Madison Soil and Water Conservation

District at (740) 852-4003, option 3, to make

an appointment before March 27.

Donating warmth

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 105 recently donated hats and gloves to the Winter Warm Boxes project at

London Elementary: (from left) Auxiliary president Linda Stier, Auxiliary members Stephanie Cunningham

and Bev Whitelow, Auxiliary Vice President Jill Boggs, and London Elementary Principal John Riley.


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It’s not too late to get a flu shot for this season

Flu season is in full swing. Ohio is now listed as having widespread

flu activity, according to the Health & Human Services Regional

Surveillance Data. The state is reporting influenza illnesses

in 3.41 percent of the population, well above Ohio’s 1.9 percent baseline.

In the final two weeks of 2019, central Ohio reported that the

number of flu hospitalizations

more than tripled compared

to the same time

for your health

frame in 2018. Emergency room visits for influenza-like illnesses

are 16 percent greater than they were last year.

Madison County Public Health (MCPH) wants to help prevent

you from becoming a flu statistic this year. MCPH reminds us that

everyone older than six months of age should receive a flu shot. If

you haven’t received your flu shot yet this season, no worries.

MCPH is still providing flu shots to residents, including high dose

for those older than 65. A later season flu shot will provide protection

through the spring. Last year, the flu season was much longer,

so getting a flu shot at this time is still beneficial.

There are a few ways that everyone can protect themselves and

prevent the spread of germs beyond the flu shot. Be sure to cover

coughs and sneezes with your elbow, not hands. Everyone, sick or

healthy, should also wash their hands often.

Symptoms of seasonal flu include fever, cough, sore throat, body

aches, headache, chills and fatigue. The common cold is different

and does not normally have fever or severe illness associated with

it. Flu-like illnesses are spread by coughs, sneezes, talking, and

touching germy objects. The flu attacks the very young, the very

old, pregnant, sick, and healthy. Flu shows no mercy and can even

lead to death.

If you are sick, stay home! During your illness, stay away from

those who may become ill easily or who are at high risk for complications

from flu. By leaving the house, you put all others at risk.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends

staying home for 24 hours after fever is gone without using

fever-reducing medication.

The majority of flu illnesses can be treated at home. However, if

symptoms become more severe, you are pregnant, or you have an

underlying chronic medical condition, seek medical attention immediately.

To help recover from the flu, make sure you get plenty

of rest. It is also important to drink clear fluids such as water, broth

Susan Young (right), director of nursing at Madison County Public

Health, administers a flu shot to Jenn Coleman, executive director

of Madison County Family & Children First.

or sports drinks. There are also electrolyte enhanced drinks made

for infants to prevent them from becoming dehydrated. Do not give

aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) to children or teenagers who have the

flu; this can cause a rare but serious illness called Reye Syndrome.

For children, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical

attention include:

• fast breathing or trouble breathing;

• bluish or gray skin color;

• not drinking enough fluids (urine will be dark yellow; not having

to urinate as often);

• severe or persistent vomiting;

• not waking up or not interacting;

• being so irritable that the child does not want to be held;

• flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and

worse cough.

For adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical

attention include:

• difficulty breathing or shortness of

breath;

• pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen;

• sudden dizziness;

• confusion;

• severe or persistent vomiting;

• flu-like symptoms improve but then return

with fever and worse cough.

Again, it is not too late to receive your flu

shot. Call MCPH at (740) 852-3065 to find

the most convenient time to stop in. MCPH

offers drive-up service and home visits for

flu shots at no additional cost to help with

those who have mobility issues or are homebound.

Keep your New Year’s resolution to stay

healthy in 2020 by protecting yourself from

the flu. If you have questions about the flu

or flu shots, contact Madison County Public

Health at info@madisonpublichealth.org or

(740) 852-3065.

Antoinette Yuhas is a registered nurse

with Madison County Public Health.

Clarification

In the Jan. 12 edition of the Madison

Messenger, an article listed the candidates

certified for the March primary

election in Madison County. The following

is the correct spelling for one of the

candidates running for county treasurer:

Stacey McKenzie. The other candidate

for the same race is Ashley Cooper.

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County may see increased natural gas capacity

By Kristy Zurbrick

Madison Editor

Increased natural gas capacity could be

coming to Madison, Logan and Union counties.

For the past couple of years, the Ohio

Gas Access Partnership, a coalition representing

the three counties and many of the

municipalities within them, has been engaging

with Columbia Gas to find a way to increase

natural gas capacity to support

industrial, commercial and residential development.

At the Jan. 14 Madison County commissioners

meeting, Rob Slane, county administrator,

said Columbia Gas recently

presented a solution. The gas company is in

the permitting process now with the Public

Utilities Commission of Ohio. If plans are

approved, construction would follow, Slane

said.

Because members of the coalition are

under a non-disclosure agreement with Columbia

Gas, Slane said he could not share

details at this time about the project.

The Madison County commissioners are

in support of the solution, he said.

“We believe it’s a good fix,” said Commissioner

Mark Forrest.

In other business, with input from county

Auditor Jennifer Hunter, the commissioners

buttoned up details on the county’s new

budget stabilization fund, approved at their

Jan. 7 meeting.

The commissioners voted to transfer $2.5

million in the general fund to a stabilization

fund. The money is earmarked in part to

help with expenses in the event of a downturn

in the economy, such as the county experienced

in 2006 and 2008.

“It’s really a safeguard,” Slane said.

“We’re being proactive as opposed to reactive.”

The approved uses for the fund, which is

allowable under the Ohio Revised Code, are

as follows:

• to stabilize county budgets against

cyclical changes in revenues and expenditures;

• to provide for the payment of claims,

assessments and deductibles under the

county insurance program, medical insurance

program, and workers’ compensation

plan;

• to provide for the payment of accumulated

sick leave and vacation leave, and for

payments in lieu of taking compensatory

time off, upon the termination of employment

or the retirement of officers and employees

of the county;

• to provide for payment of salaries during

any fiscal year when the number of pay

periods exceeds the usual and customary

number of pay periods; and

• to acquire, construct or improve fixed

assets.

The $2.5 million represents two months

of estimated expenses for the county. Slane

said the commissioners can choose to add

money to the fund in the future.

Also on Jan. 14, the commissioners discussed

options for fixing the leaky roof at

the Jones Building, a county-owned property

at 13 N. Oak St. in London that houses

the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, county auto

title office and county deputy registrar. So

far, the options range from a $30,000 repair

to a complete replacement for over

$125,000. The commissioners asked Slane

to look at additional options.

Renae Zabloudil, county clerk of courts,

offered $100,000 toward the roof project,

saying, “I want it done right.” Zabloudil

oversees the auto title and registrar department.

The $100,000 would come from certificate

of title administration fees. Zabloudil

said she has about $700,000 in the fund.

She likes to keep two years’ worth of expenses

for her office’s operation in the fund,

which amounts to a total of $500,000. That

leaves $200,000 for other expenses related

to her department.

Commissioner Tony Xenikis thanked

Zabloudil for earmarking the funds but

noted that even with those funds, the commissioners

will be fiscally responsible with

their choice for the roof’s fix.

Messenger photo by Theresa Hennis

Billiards Parlor cuts ribbon

Scott Bennett, proprietor of Big Money Billiards Parlor, cuts the ribbon at the Jan. 9

grand opening of his business located at 118 W. High St., London. London Mayor Pat

Closser, London city council members, Madison County Chamber of Commerce

members, friends and well-wishers were on hand to show their support. The parlor

hosts large events such as pro world artistic (trick shot) pool championship tournaments,

women’s pool tournaments and more. The parlor has six 7-foot and two 9-foot

Diamond pool tables, dart boards, and a jukebox. Bennett sells pool equipment, and

a professional instructor is available for anyone who wants to learn how to play pool

or improve their game. Wednesdays are Ladies’ Night. For more information on hours

of operation or upcoming events, call (740) 956-1224.


Young artists in tune with their musical talents


By Kristy Zurbrick

Madison Editor

Budding musicians from across the

county are ready to strut their stuff at the

Madison County Arts Council's annual

Young Artist Showcase.

At 3 p.m. Jan. 26, 15 or so acts will take

turns in the spotlight at First United

Methodist Church of London, 52 N. Main

St.

The performers include vocalists, pianists,

a saxophonist and a percussionist.

They hail from the Jonathan Alder, London,

Shekinah and West Jefferson school districts

and represent all grade levels, from

elementary through high school.

“The Young Artist Showcase is an opportunity

for kids to perform in the community

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and see kids from other schools,” said Valerie

Peart, Arts Council treasurer. “Also,

the high school kids are getting ready for

Solo & Ensemble Contest, so this is another

chance for them to play their pieces in front

of an audience.”

Admission to the showcase is free. Donations

will be accepted for the Arts Council's

scholarship fund. Last year, the organization

gave five $500 scholarships to graduating

seniors from around the county.

“Anyone going to college who has an arts

background or interest in the arts can

apply,” Peart said.

The Arts Council distributes information

about the scholarship to guidance counselors

and students at Jonathan Alder, London,

Madison-Plains, Shekinah and West

Jefferson high schools, as well as Tolles Career

and Technical Center.

The application is available for download

on the Arts Council's home page at

www.madisoncountyartscouncil.org/. Applicants

are asked to list the fine arts activities,

visual and/or musical, in which they

have been involved in school and in the

community. They also are asked to outline

their college plans and write a 250- to 300-

word essay about what the fine arts have

meant to them. Applications must be

turned in to school guidance counselors by

the last day of school in March.

The Madison County Arts Council is a

non-profit organization dedicated to fostering

education and providing entertainment

through the sponsorship and presentation

of the performing and visual arts.

London High School junior Noah Brown (left) will make his first appearance in the annual

Young Artist Showcase. He will play tenor saxophone. Senior Tori Bennett, a repeat performer,

will play marimba.

The organization recently confirmed its July. Audition information will be announced

soon on the Arts Council's website

selection of “Cinderella” as this year's summer

musical. The show will be performed at and Facebook page.

London High School the last full weekend in

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facility at 142 and I-70

By Kristy Zurbrick

Madison Editor

A commercial truck dealer plans to build

a 130,000 square-foot facility near the State

Route 142 exit off of I-70.

Fyda Freightliner, currently located on the

west side of Columbus, plans to move its operations

to 49 acres on Plain City-Georgesville

Road across from Prairie Oaks Metro Park.

On Jan. 14, the Madison County commissioners

approved rezoning of the property from

agriculture to general commercial.

Tim Fyda, president of the company, said

the business is landlocked in its current location

off of Hilliard-Rome Road and is at

capacity inside and out. Fyda Freightliner

sells and services commercial trucks and

truck parts and operates a commercial

truck body shop. Currently, that work takes

place in five buildings that total about

70,000 square feet.

The new facility in Madison County will

almost double the company’s space and increase

efficiency by bringing all operations

under one roof, Fyda said. The property also

will allow for more parking than the existing

location.

“We’re really impressed with Madison

County and this whole process, and we look

forward to being here,” Fyda said.

The application for rezoning was submitted

to the regional planning commission on

Nov. 12, received approval from the county

zoning commission on Dec. 5, and went before

the county commissioners for approval

on Jan. 14.

The plan is to break ground on the new

facility this summer. Construction will take

12 to 18 months to complete. Fyda said the

company will bring all of its 140 employees

with them to the new site. Over time, the

number of employees could increase to 200,

he added.

Fyda represents the second generation to

run the family business, which his father

founded in 1954. He said a third generation

of the family also is at work at the business.

Marlin Yutzy, a West Jefferson resident

and owner of the 49 acres Fyda Freightliner

plans to purchase, praised the company and

its president.

“It’s a family-run business. This is the

kind of guy you want here,” Yutzy said.

County Commissioner Mark Forrest said

he is happy to see interest in the Route

142/I-70 area.

“We’re anxious to see that area develop,”

he said.


Martin named Mount Sterling council president

By Andrew Garrett

Staff Writer

Mount Sterling village council held its first regular

meeting of the year on Jan. 13, conducted by newly

elected mayor, Marci Darlington. Addressing council,

audience members, and village residents as a whole,

Darlington said she was looking forward to the challenge

and thanked them for electing her as mayor.

“This is just the beginning, like the new year,” she

The London Rotary Club is pleased

to honor senior Macy Burchett as Madison-Plains

High School’s January Student

of the Month.

Students of the month are selected

by school administrators based on their

academic and extracurricular achievement

and positive character.

Burchett has a 3.909 grade point average

and is a member of the National

Honor Society. Her favorite classes are

Spanish and science. She has been an

active member of the Madison-Plains

High School FFA chapter and takes

pride in raising and showing her livestock.

She earned the distinction of

being named the Madison County Junior

Fair Grand Showman of Showmen. She has also

earned chapter entrepreneurship awards for her breeding

cattle, market beef cattle and market sheep.

Additionally, Burchett has earned three varsity softball

letters while also being a scholar athlete. Last

spring, she earned Ohio Heritage Conference All-

League Honorable Mention honors for softball, as well.

London Rotary Student of the Month: London

Huff goes above and beyond

The London Rotary Club is pleased

to honor senior Darian Huff as London

High School’s January Student of the

Month.

Students of the month are selected

by school administrators based on their

academic and extracurricular achievement

and positive character.

Huff has a 4.04 grade point average

and is ranked 14th in his class. His favorite

class is a College Credit Plus class

in English. He is a three-year Merit

Honor Roll student and serves as president

of the National Honor Society.

Huff has played football for four

years, earning all-CBC second-team defense

honors and earning the Scholar-

Darian Huff

ship, Ethics and Integrity Award the past three years. He

is a four-year member of the wrestling team, winning the

CBC Sportsmanship Award and the Raider Heart Award.

When asked to name a school staff person who inspires

him, Huff named Spanish teacher Janelle Wilson.

“Profe Wilson does so much more than teach Spanish.

She takes the time to grow us as adults and teach

us skills we will use later in life,” he said.

About Huff, Wilson said, “Darian

is an exceptional student not only

inside the classroom but outside, as

well. I’ve had the pleasure of getting

to know Darian over the past three

years and having him in class in

both Spanish 2 and 4. I’ve watched

him grow and progress academically

and personally. He always goes

above and beyond to help his peers

and teachers and has a heart of

gold. I know whatever Darian

chooses to do in the future he will always

give his all, and he will be successful

because of it.”

After graduation, Huff hopes to

attend college to further his education

in theology and psychology. He also plans to continue

his wrestling career. He is the son of Greg and

Andee Huff of London.

The London Rotary Club has a proud history dating

back to 1929. It is a member of Rotary International, a

volunteer organization of 1.2 million business and professional

leaders united worldwide to provide humanitarian

service and help build good will and peace.

London Rotary Student of the Month: Madison-Plains

‘An exceptional young lady’

Macy Burchett

When asked to name a school staff person

who inspires her, Burchett named

social studies teacher Tobi Briggs.

“Mrs. Briggs has always been an inspiration

to me. She is always there to

help and makes me smile. She makes

learning fun,” Burchett said.

Regarding Burchett, Briggs stated,

“Macy is a hard-working, responsible,

and dependable student, as well as an

exceptional young lady. Macy is very

deserving of this award, and I know

that as she moves on from Madison-

Plains, she will be successful in whatever

path she chooses.”

After graduation, Burchett plans to

attend Columbus State Community

College to become a dental hygienist. She is the daughter

of Dave and Becky Burchett.

The London Rotary Club has a proud history dating

back to 1929. It is a member of Rotary International, a

volunteer organization of 1.2 million business and professional

leaders united worldwide to provide humanitarian

service and help build good will and peace.

said.

Darlington wasn’t the only person to find herself in

a new position; newly appointed council member Jordan

“Jay” Pettey was also in attendance.

A relatively recent transplant, Pettey moved to

Mount Sterling with his wife of 13 years and their children

in June 2018. The 33-year-old father of four was

attracted to the village because of its smaller size and

family-based values. He attended Indiana University

where he received his bachelor’s degree in communications

and now works as an operations coordinator for Xerox Corp.

Pettey originally hails from Flint, Mich.

While new faces were present, the long-familiar face of village

solicitor, Mark Pitstick, was not. Pitstick, who had served in the

position for more than 20 years, informed former mayor, Billy Martin,

of his departure on Dec. 10, according to his brief letter of resignation.

The letter gave no reason for his decision, saying only that

he had enjoyed working for the village and its citizens.

The village is accepting applications of qualified candidates for

the solicitor position.

Becky Martin was elected as council president pro tempore,

nudging out Dave Timmons by one vote.

“I’m excited to work with the new mayor,” Martin said. “I hope

to guide each of the committees into having strong, comprehensive

plans before presenting them to council.”

Only one piece of legislation appeared on the agenda—an ordinance

amending the rules of council. The ordinance, which passed

unanimously, makes it possible for the new Planning Commission

and Board of Zoning Appeals to officially conduct business and appear

on council meeting agendas.

Interviews for council seat

The London members of the Madison County Republican Central

Committee (RCC) will meet at 6 p.m. Jan. 30 at London city

hall, 20 S. Walnut St., to interview candidates for a vacant seat on

London city council. London residents interested in filling the position

are asked to send letters of interest to Nicholas Adkins, RCC

chairman, at nickadkinslaw@gmail.com.

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community calendar


Archaeological Society

The Darby Creek Chapter of the Archaeological

Society of Ohio will hold its monthly

meeting on Jan. 21 at the Oak Run Township

Hall building, 7090 Gregg Mill Road, corner

of State Rte. 56 and Gregg Mill Road. Doors

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

The meeting starts at about 6. All are welcome

to attend and bring Native American

and early pioneer artifacts for discussion.

Fairfield Township Trustees

The first meeting in 2020 for the Fairfield

Township trustees is Jan. 20. Thereafter,

meetings will be held at 8 p.m. the

first and third Mondays of each month at

the township hall, 9100 Big Plain-Circleville

Rd., unless otherwise publicized. Meetings

are open to the public.

HBMLibrary

Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, 270

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

• Closure. The library will be closed Jan.

20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

• Sleepy Storytime. 6:30 p.m. Jan. 21.

• Storytimes. 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays

and Fridays. The theme for Jan. 22 is

“March of the Penguins.” The theme for

Jan. 24 is “Opposites Attract.”

• Color Me Relaxed. Adults are invited

to relax and color at the library at 6 p.m.

Jan. 24. The library will provide supplies

and soft music.

• Stories and More: Chinese New Year.

Celebrate the Year of the Rat with crafts

and games at 11 a.m. Jan. 25.

London Library

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

• Closed—The library will be closed for

Columbus Day on Jan. 20.

• Story Times—Toddler Time, for ages 0-

3 years old, is set for 10-10:30 a.m. Jan. 21.

Preschool Time, for ages 3-6 years old, is set

for 11-11:45 a.m. Jan. 21 and Jan. 28.

• Play Date—Children are invited to enjoy

socializing, messy art, toys and a sensory

table from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 23 and

Jan. 30. Caregivers must be present.

• ABCs of Movement—Children ages 3-6

years old can practice the alphabet through

movement from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Jan. 23

and Jan. 30.

• Friends of the Library—The group will

meet at 6 p.m. Jan. 27.

Madison County Senior Center

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

Jan. 20: Closed in observance of Martin

Luther King Jr. Day.

Jan. 21: 9 a.m., quilting; 10 a.m., bowling;

5 p.m., cards and billiards; 5:30 p.m.,

line dancing

Jan. 22: 8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise;

9 a.m., chair volleyball; 10 a.m., pickleball

at the London Community Center;

10:30 a.m., aerobics/strengthening class;

10:30 a.m., departure for Mystery Lunch

trip; 12:05 p.m., bridge

Jan. 23: 9 a.m., chair volleyball; 1 p.m.,

pickleball at London Community Center

Jan. 24: 8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise

class; 9 a.m., painting class; 1 p.m., movie.

Mt. Sterling Community Center

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

Jan. 13: 7:30- p.m., open gym basketball

for high school age and older

Jan. 14: 4-7 p.m., food/clothing pantry;

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous

Jan. 22: 10-11 a.m., Time for Toddlers

(January and February), gym and toys to

share for social and play time,

parent/guardian must accompany each

child; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for adults

Jan. 23: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., food/clothing

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

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

Jan. 25: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for all

ages and abilities.

Mount Sterling Library

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

• Sherlock Holmes Mysteries at the

Manor Book Club. The group will discuss

“The Adventures of the Six Napoleons” at 2

p.m. Jan. 19 at the home of group facilitator,

Casey O’Neill.

• Closure. The library will be closed on

Jan. 20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Group 2 of the Batters, Splatters and Platters

Kids Cooking Club will still meet at 6

p.m.

• Teen Club. The club will discuss “Turtles

All the Way Down” by John Green at

5:30 p.m. Jan. 21. The club is open to ages

13-18. Snacks are served.

• Storytimes. Sessions resume Jan. 27

and are open to children ages 3-5 and their

younger siblings. Sessions include themed

stories and crafts.

• Ladies Night Out. Watch a newly released

movie on the library’s big screen at

6:30 p.m. Jan. 27. Bring a potluck dish.

• Around Town Book Club. The group

will discuss “Educated” by Tara Westover at

7 p.m. Jan. 30 in the front room of the

Mount Sterling Community Center.

• Victorian Tea. The Friends of the Library

will hold a Victorian Tea from 2 to 4

p.m. Feb. 8 at Mount Sterling First United

Church, 110 S. London St. Tickets are $10

for adults and $7 or children ages 10 and

younger, at the door.

• Mount Sterling Community Museum.

Regular hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays,

Wednesdays and Fridays. The museum is

located on the library’s lower level. Appointments

outside of regular hours can be made

by contacting director Steve Chambers at

(740) 869-9305 or mtsterlingcommunitymuseum@gmail.com.

Pheasants Forever

Darby Plains Chapter 956 of Pheasants

Forever is hosting a banquet at 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 8 at the Madison County Fairgrounds,

205 Elm St., London.

The evening will feature food, games,

prizes, raffles and auctions. Proceeds will

benefit pheasant habitat conservation and

youth involvement in the group.

Tickets include membership and dinner

and are $60 for a single, $85 for a couple,

and $25 for youth. Additionally, sponsorship

opportunities are available and range in

price from $250 to $1,000.

For tickets or more information, contact

Dean Retterer at (937) 206-4111 or darbyplainspf@gmail.com.

Plain City Library

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

• Library Board. The board will meet at

6:30 p.m. Jan. 20.

• Storytimes. Toddlertime for ages 18-36

months will meet at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 22. Preschool

storytime for ages 3-6 years old will

meet at 11 a.m. Jan. 22. All ages storytime

for children 6 years old and younger will

meet at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 27.

Solar Leasing 101

Many landowners in Madison County

have been contacted by solar energy companies

interested in leasing farmland for

large-scale solar development, and many

residents have questions about solar leasing

and development. OSU Extension is hosting

a free informational meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 22 in the Madison County Engineer’s

conference room, 825 U.S. Rte. 42, London.

Guest speakers Peggy Kirk Hall and Eric

Romich will discuss solar development

trends, the process of converting farmland

to solar production, and key considerations

to weigh before signing lease agreements for

solar energy production. For more information

about the meeting, contact Mary Griffith

at OSU Extension-Madison County,

(740) 852-0975.

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

The Kidz Club at Lafayette United

Methodist Church, 1615 Cumberland St.

(Route 40, near the Red Brick Tavern), London,

is hosting a spaghetti dinner to benefit

Sufficient Grace, a non-profit that provides

take-home food to school students in need.

The dinner is set for 4-6 p.m. Feb. 9. The

menu includes spaghetti with a choice of

sauce, salad, bread, dessert and a drink.

The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children

younger than 10 years old. Carryout meals

are available.

To purchase reserve tickets, call (614)

563-3571 or buy tickets at the door. Silent

auction baskets will be part of the event, as

well.


Brown, Stahl retain offices on London board

By Josephine Birdsell

Staff Writer

and has served on the board for eight years.

His children are enrolled in the district in

ments, he said.

“Being a good steward of our taxpayers’

The London school board elected board

second grade and fourth grade.

money while also creating opportunities for

officers for 2020 at their annual organizational

meeting on Jan. 14.

Brown is also a long-time London community

member. He has lived in London for best bang for our buck. I think we’ve been

our students, that’s the key,” he said. “The

Darryl Brown will continue to serve as

27 years and served on the school board for successful in doing that.”

president; this marks his fifth year in the

the past seven years.

Financial conservation is also a point of

role. Jonathan Stahl will continue to serve

“It’s an honor to continue to serve,” pride for Stahl. The board has worked to increase

savings during his tenure.

as vice president; this marks his third year

Brown said.

in the position.

During his time on the board, Brown has Last year, the board approved cuts to the

Stahl was born and raised in London. He

worked to improve the board’s financial situation,

one of his proudest accomplishing.

The district’s financial situation is imdistrict’s

budget to stave off deficit spend-

graduated from the London City Schools

Find out how to get free radon test kit

January is National Radon Action

Month, when Ohio residents are urged to

test their homes for radon.

Soil in central Ohio can have high levels

of radon gas. According to the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA), radon is

the second leading cause of lung cancer, and

it can seep into homes. To help protect residents,

Madison County Public Health

(MCPH) offers eligible homeowners free test

kits. These easy-to-use home test kits are

available in partnership with Union County

Health Department, www.uchd.net/radon.

“Winter is a great time to test your home,”

said Amber Snyder, MCPH health educator.

“Since windows are not frequently opened

during this time of year, gases are trapped inside

the home, providing

more accurate

radon readings.”

Radon gas results

from the decay

of naturally occurring

uranium found

in nearly all soils.

Radon cannot be

seen, smelled or

tasted, making testing

the only way to

determine if it is in

your home. Radon

can leak into homes

through cracks in

foundations, openings

around sump

pumps and drains,

construction joints

and cracks in walls.

It is estimated

that nearly one home

in every 15 in the

U.S. has an elevated

radon level. Elevated

levels have been

found in all areas of

the country, including

central Ohio.

Radon is measured

in picocuries per liter

and the EPA has

identified 4 pCi/L as

a recommended action

level.

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2019 TAX RATES FOR MADISON COUNTY

Rates Are Expressed In Dollars and Cents On Each One Thousand Dollars Of Taxable Valuation

For Madison County Use Only Fire Total Reduction Factor Effective Tax Rate

Sen. Vet. Mental MRDD Health General Corpo- Ambulanc Tax Class 1 Class 2 Class 1 Class 2

Taxing District Cit. Relief Hlth Hlth Services Fund Twp 911 Library J.V.S. Schools ration Cemeter Rate Res/Agr All Others Res/Agr All Others

Canaan Twp. .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 1.50 1.00 1.50 1.60 35.35 12.50 63.25 0.257160 0.162181 46.984644 52.992093

Darby Twp. .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 3.10 1.00 1.50 1.60 35.35 12.50 64.85 0.256539 0.159147 48.213492 54.529380

Darby-Fairbanks .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 3.10 1.00 1.60 41.00 12.50 69.00 0.260584 0.107109 51.019707 61.609490

Plain City Corp. .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 2.80 1.00 1.50 1.60 35.35 7.25 12.50 71.80 0.252829 0.149909 53.646902 61.036535

Deercreek Twp. .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 1.40 1.00 1.50 1.60 40.30 7.75 63.35 0.323588 0.191076 42.850710 51.245353

Deercreek-Jon Alder .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 1.40 1.00 1.50 1.60 35.35 7.75 58.40 0.237422 0.157328 44.534571 49.212046

Fairfield Twp. .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 5.90 1.00 1.60 48.45 66.75 0.467972 0.048989 35.512933 63.479989

Jefferson Twp. .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 12.50 1.00 1.50 1.60 37.16 63.56 0.123854 0.021981 55.687852 62.162900

Jefferson-Jon Alder .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 12.50 1.00 1.50 1.60 35.35 61.75 0.251701 0.152568 46.207497 52.328967

Jefferson Corp. .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 11.50 1.00 1.50 1.60 37.16 1.00 63.56 0.123854 0.021981 55.687852 62.162900

Monroe Twp. .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 1.50 1.00 1.50 1.60 35.35 7.75 58.50 0.237016 0.157060 44.634571 49.312046

Deercreek Twp-Jeff Corp .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 1.40 1.00 1.50 1.60 40.30 0.90 7.75 64.25 0.319056 0.188400 43.750710 52.145353

Oak Run Twp. .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 0.00 1.00 1.60 48.45 7.75 68.60 0.427696 0.025196 39.260069 66.871590

Paint Twp. .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 4.40 1.00 1.60 48.45 7.75 73.00 0.416728 0.037138 42.578904 70.288940

Pike Twp. .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 4.72 1.00 1.60 41.00 58.12 0.291287 0.115540 41.190443 51.404823

Jefferson Twp.Annex .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 12.50 1.00 1.50 1.60 37.16 63.56 0.123854 0.021981 55.687852 62.162900

Pleasant Twp. .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 .90 1.00 1.60 48.45 9.30 71.05 0.452574 0.024327 38.894667 69.321590

Mt. Sterling Corp. .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 .80 1.00 1.60 48.45 1.00 9.30 71.95 0.446913 0.024023 39.794667 70.221590

Pleasant-Westfall .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 .90 1.00 4.20 32.55 9.30 57.75 0.273344 0.132365 41.964404 50.105962

Pleasant-Miami Trace .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 .90 1.00 2.70 32.57 9.30 56.27 0.131517 0.023817 48.869577 54.929819

Range Twp. .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 6.95 1.00 1.60 48.45 5.80 73.60 0.465899 0.036992 39.309898 70.877426

Midway Corp. .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 6.45 1.00 1.60 48.45 6.40 5.80 79.50 0.442102 0.052483 44.352911 75.327654

Range-Miami Trace .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 6.95 1.00 2.70 32.57 5.80 58.82 0.162108 0.039687 49.284808 56.485655

Somerford Twp. .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 4.50 1.00 1.50 1.60 40.30 7.75 66.45 0.312445 0.182228 45.688080 54.340965

Somerford-Jon Alder .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 4.50 1.00 1.50 1.60 35.35 7.75 61.50 0.229725 0.149469 47.371941 52.307658

Somerford-McBurg. .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 4.50 1.00 1.00 2.60 38.14 4.75 61.79 0.214758 0.108411 48.520161 55.091318

Stokes Twp. .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 2.90 1.00 1.60 48.45 5.80 69.55 0.460258 0.025477 37.539095 67.778086

South Solon Corp. .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 2.50 1.00 1.60 48.45 2.40 5.80 71.55 0.462626 0.037834 38.449175 68.842996

Union Twp. .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 1.40 1.00 1.60 48.45 7.75 70.00 0.419142 0.024692 40.660069 68.271590

Union-London S.D. .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 1.40 1.00 1.50 1.60 40.30 7.75 63.35 0.323588 0.191076 42.850710 51.245353

London Corp. .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 1.00 1.50 1.60 40.30 4.40 58.60 0.351291 0.206564 38.014358 46.495353

London Corp-MPSD .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 1.00 1.60 48.45 3.50 64.35 0.457285 0.026860 34.923717 62.621590

Pleasant Twp.Annex .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 .90 1.00 1.60 48.45 9.30 71.05 0.452574 0.024327 38.894667 69.321590

Deercreek Twp.Annex Jeff .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 1.40 1.00 1.50 1.60 40.30 7.75 63.35 0.323588 0.191076 42.850710 51.245353

Darby Twp. Annex .80 .50 .50 4.00 1.00 3.00 3.10 1.00 1.50 1.60 35.35 12.50 64.85 0.256539 0.159147 48.213492 54.529380

Donna Landis, Treasurer

MM JANUARY 5 & 19, 2020

designated as a Zone One area on the EPA’s

radon map,” Snyder said. “This means the

EPA predicts that homes within Madison

County, on average, have higher than recommended

radon levels. Therefore, it is important

all homeowners in our area test for

radon gas.”

According to the University of Toledo’s

Ohio Radon Information System, more than

1,800 radon tests have been done in Madison

County. The average reading from these

tests is 8.0 piC/L, which is above the EPA’s

action level of 4 piC/L. The highest level

found in the county was 104.0 piC/L.

If your home registers high levels of

radon, it can be removed from your home

through a variety of mitigation systems. According

to the EPA, mitigation systems can

cost between $600 and $1,200. The Ohio Department

of Health has a list of licensed

radon contractors at odh.ohio.gov. Click

“Know Our Programs” and search for

“Radon” for help mitigating your home.

Homeowners with a household income

less than $80,500 can get a free test kit at

www.uchd.net/radon. After completing a

short online form, a free test kit will be

mailed within a few weeks. Radon test kits

come with clear instructions and are easy to

use. Test the lowest living level of the home,

then seal the kit and mail it to the certified

laboratory for analysis. Confidential results

are available online a few days later or can

be mailed to the homeowner within approximately

two weeks.

For more info, visit www.uchd.net/radon.

MADISON COUNTY, OHIO

proving after the passage of the levy last

year, Brown said.

“We’re on a good course. We’ve got a

great staff,” he said. “I’m proud of the team

that we’ve been able to assemble. We’ve really

brought a lot of energy, a lot of great attitudes

and folks that really want to make

a difference here in our community.”

The board set their meeting dates for the

year. Meetings take place at 6:30 p.m. in the

lecture hall at London High School. The one

exception in 2020 is the July 9 meeting,

which will take place at 7 a.m. in Room 222

at London Elementary. This year’s meeting

dates are: Feb. 11, March 10, April 14, May

12, June 23, July 9, Aug. 4, Sept. 15, Oct.

13, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15.

NOTICE TO

PROPERTY TAXPAYERS

• The last day to pay first-half 2019 property taxes in

Madison County is Friday, Feb. 14, 2020.

• Payments must be made in person at the Madison

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

Feb. 14, 2020.

• Mailed payments must be postmarked by the Post

Office by midnight Friday, Feb.14, 2020.

• By law, first-half taxes paid after Feb. 14, 2020, will

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

days a 10% penalty will incur regardless of whether

the taxpayer has received a bill.

• If you have not received a first-half 2019 property

tax bill, call the Treasurer’s Office immediately at

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

Donna L. Landis

Madison County Treasurer

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obituaries


In Memory of Beverly

Feb 6, 1939 – Jan 21, 2011

She was just a teen aged girl from Missouri who fell in love with a G.I. Stationed at

Ft. Leonard Wood. She had quit school during her sophomore year to go to work

to help support her widowed mother and 10 siblings. She was a little short girl

just a little over 100 lbs, but she could pack a wallop. After just knowing him for 6

weeks, her sweetheart was discharged from the army and went 2000 miles away

to seek his fortune. Little did he realize that his fortune was still sitting in Missouri.

After almost a year he saw the light, just like the prodigal son. Over the phone he

proposed to her and she said yes. A wedding was scheduled in Ohio after a Sunday

morning church service, but alas he didn't realize that the license that he got in

Missouri was only good in Missouri. On 9/11/58 they were married in a parsonage

in Missouri and on 9/14 were “married” again in West Jefferson, Ohio. She came as

just a little girl from Missouri but Oh what she became. She only had 10 years of

school, but she had the smarts and common sense to do most anything. Shortly

after the wedding she told her husband, “Don't you ever hit me, you have to go to

sleep sometime and I have an iron skillet.” She was a worker. It was a one day

honeymoon and then back to work. Two years later she presented her husband

with a beautiful daughter, three years later another one.

She quit work until the children were in school, and then she was always home

for them. She raised the children as her husband was always involved in something

that took his time, and she did a great job. When her oldest daughter became

pregnant, she said I hope it's a girl, I could never love a little boy. On February 22,

1995 Jake was born, she changed over night, they were inseparable from birth to

the time of her death 15 years later. She was tight with her money, a garage saler

and trash picker, and knew her antiques. She saved her family a lot of money and

acquired a number of valuable antiques.

She was opinionated, and spoke her mind. You either liked her or didn't. You always

knew where you stood with her. If she liked you she'd give you the shirt off

of her back, she was always for the under privileged and down trodden. Her

outspokenness must not have affected too many people her funeral was one of

the largest seen in years. She was a great organizer, she organized and would feed

over 100 people at her church dinners. She was known as “The flower Lady of West

Jefferson.” For years she planted and maintained flowers along Main Street. She

and her husband purchased a 155 year old house that was falling down, and she

made a show place of it with her flowers. In 2003 she was found with breast cancer,

it never slowed her down.

After a mastectomy and chemo it looked like it was licked. Then in 2005 it

returned, more chemo and radiation. Some thought that the radiation would slow

her down, but it seemed to energizer her and she would come back and work all

day in the flowers. At the James Cancer Hospital she got the nick name of the

Energizer Bunny. In 2008 the cancer had gone to her lungs. She was a fighter,

where ever she was she inspired people, and influenced a lot of people by her

faith. She gave hope to people who were fighting the same battle. Her quote was

“I've had a good life, I know where I'm going and I'm ready to go.” On January 21,

2011 she got her reward.

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LEHMAN

Dale Timothy Lehman, 77, of London

died on Jan. 4, 2020, in Madison Health. He

was born on May 8, 1942, in Cleveland,

Ohio, a son of Elmer and Elsie (Vlach)

Lehman. He was a member of St. Rita’s

Church in Solon, Ohio, and co-owner of

Graphite Equipment Manufacturing with

Tom Mulica, a lifelong friend and business

partner. He loved to attend the many ethnic

summer festivals and had a wonderful relationship

with his next door neighbors. Dale

is survived by: his brother, Gary Lehman of

London; several nieces and nephews; special

friends, Mike Mulica, Joe Jagielo, and Dick

and Kay McIndoe. He was preceded in death

by: his parents; brother, Glenn Lehman;

and stepfather, Paul Keck. A memorial

mass was held on Jan. 16 at St. Rita’s

Church with Fr. Richard Burchell officiating.

The family was served by Rader-Lynch

& Dodds Funeral Home & Cremation Service,

London.

HAMILTON

Reber Jay Hamilton, 68, of Columbus

died on Jan. 7, 2020, in his home. He was

born on Sept. 15, 1951, in Fayette County,

Ohio, to Reb Gardner Hamilton and Anna

Mae (Wilson) Hollar. Jay was a driver for

Uber and had many friends there. He is survived

by: his wife, Doris (Debord) Hamilton;

stepdaughter, Andria Culp; stepsons, David,

Joel and Kyle Culp all of Columbus; several

grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings,

Patsy Boody of California, Richard

(Nana) Hollar of Bloomingburg, Sally

(David) Massie and Laura Wilson of Washington

Court House, Larry (Mona Sue) Hollar

of Circleville and

Katie (Danny)

Perkins of South

Ralph Hanson, age 69, passed away

on January 13, 2020 just two days shy of his

70th birthday. He was born in Columbus, Ohio

on January 15, 1950 to the late Donald and

Wanda Hanson.

He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of

35 years, Karen Hanson; children, Robert

(Geneva) Bettes, Chris (Aimee) Hanson, Angela

(Tim) Schaub, Chris (Tina) Anderson, Tim

Anderson; brother, Bob (Barbara) Hanson; 12

grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; many

other friends and family. He is preceded in

death by his first wife, Delores; sisters, Diane and

Debbie; grand daughter, Emily Schaub.

Formerly employed at General Diaper Service

and Unisys Corporation. Ralph had a passion for

music, and was a singer and song writer. He was

known as being the "Computer God". Friends

may call at the NEWCOMER SOUTHWEST

CHAPEL 3393 Broadway, Grove City on Thursday,

January 16, 2020 from 5:00 until 8:00pm,

where funeral services will be held on Friday,

January 17, 2020 at 10:30am. Pastor Bruce Bell

officiating. Interment to follow at Somerford

Cemetery in London, Ohio.

Solon. He was preceded in death by: his parents; sisters, Bette Jo

Richards and Bonnie Belle Hamilton; and stepson, Chad Culp. A

funeral service was held Jan. 12 at Rader-Lynch & Dodds Funeral

Home & Cremation Service, London.

GODDEN

Faith Irene Craig Godden, 87, of West Jefferson passed away on

Jan. 9, 2020, at Kobacker House Hospice. She was born on Dec. 17,

1932, in Alton, the oldest daughter of Charles and Mildred Daniels

Craig. Faith grew up in West Jefferson, graduated in the Class of

1950 and married her loving husband, Willis C. “Red” Godden, on

Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 1953. A couple years later, they purchased

a farm just north of Lilly Chapel and remained there their entire

lives. Faith was a homemaker and a farmer's wife, managing the

home and farm as the businesses they were, making a tight budget

stretch to allow the family to never worry nor be without. She was

an avid gardener, seamstress, excellent cook and very talented

painter. Faith’s community outreach throughout the years included

4-H advisor, women’s group at church, election poll volunteer, supporter

of the Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Department and

so many others. After her children were through college, she shared

her painting talent by teaching classes for years throughout Madison

and Franklin counties. Faith was a well-known and respected

teacher for many years and was very active in the National Decorative

Painting Society and the Heart of Ohio Tole (HOOT) organizations,

serving on the HOOT executive board as president and

various other positions for many years. The highlight of each year

was when she traveled with her HOOT friends to their national convention,

having more fun telling tales and creating memories than

attending the actual conventions. Faith was preceded in death by:

her husband, Willis C. “Red” Godden; her parents, Charles Craig

and Mildred Daniels Craig; granddaughter, Amie Sickles Morgan;

and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ruby and Arthur Farley. She

is survived by: her children, Robert (Jean) Godden of West Jefferson

and Kimberly (Michael) Duncan of Yellow Springs; sister, Joan

Craig of Tucson; grandson, Cory (Melissa) Sickles, Bob Morgan

(Amie’s husband), all of Columbus; great-grandchildren, Josie, Ben

and Will Morgan; nieces, nephew and many dear friends. A funeral

service was held on Jan. 14 at Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral

Home, West Jefferson with Rev. Ruth Pribe

and Rev. Tim Rash officiating. Burial and a

graveside service followed in Pleasant Hill

Cemetery, West Jefferson. The family

would like to express a special thank-you to

Kobacker House Hospice for their loving

and compassionate care. Memorial contributions

may be made to: American Cancer

Society Relay for Life (Madison County),

Team Amie’s Angels at https://secure.ac

sevents.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=

relay_donate_now&PROXY_TYPE=22&

PROXY_ID=2489612&FR_ID=95843; or by

check to the American Cancer Society (tag:

Relay for Life Amie’s Angels) mailed to Cory

Sickles, Safe Harbor, 6099 Frantz Rd.,

Dublin, OH 43017; or Kobacker House Hospice

at foundation.ohiohealth.com/YEH

(please note in the comments field that the

donation is for Kobacker House). Faith’s

love for family was unending and she was a

steadfast example of how to live life with

honesty, integrity, faith and love—and how

to have fun along the way! She will be

deeply missed by many family and friends.

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BEAM

John “Greg” Beam, 57, of Grove City

passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 11, 2020.

Greg was an avid outdoorsman. Greg had a

special place in his heart for animals and

loved his dogs, Hazel and Lucy, unconditionally.

He is survived by: his parents, Janet

(Kenzie) Endicott, John (Carolyn) Beam; fiancée,

Mary Bailey; siblings, Lori (Kenny)

Love, Tom (Annette) Beam, Brian (Jennifer)

Beam; niece, Casey Beam; nephews, Sam

and Daniel Beam, Eric and Ryan Love; special

grandkids, Adryanna, Baya, Leah,

Colton, Libby and Remington; the beloved

Waltz family; along with a host of friends, all

of whom will miss him greatly. A funeral

service was held on Jan. 16 at Sunset

Chapel, Galloway, with Pastor Allen Evans

officiating. Memorial donations may be

made to the Capital Area Humane Society.

REID

Ruth M. Reid, 92, of Mount Sterling died

on Jan. 12, 2020, at Sterling Place in Mount

Sterling. Born in Williamsport, Ohio, to the

late Hershel and Eva Long, Ruth was a

graduate of Monroe High School, class of

1944 and later graduated from Bliss Business

College in Columbus. She retired in

1992 after many years as a bookkeeper with

the Grove City Farmer’s Exchange. Ruth

was a member of the former Veterans of

Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, Harrisburg.

She was a long-time member of Madison

Mills United Methodist Church and a member

of the Mount Sterling, Harrisburg and

Clarks Lake senior citizens groups. She volunteered

for many years at the Mount Sterling

Community Center. In addition to her

parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her

beloved husband of 50 years, Dwight Reid,

who died in 2000. She was also preceded in

death by: her brothers, Paul and Eldon

Long; sisters, Mildred Morgan and Florence

Long; and grandson, Collin Matthew Ewing.

Ruth is survived by: her children, Gerald

and Kathie Reid of Wooster and Janet and

Ron Brown of Mount Sterling; her grandchildren,

Stacie (Kyle) Miller, Scott (Jessica)

Reid, Jenna Reid, Hollie (Chris) Carter and

Dustin (Becky) Brown; great-grandchildren,

Avery and Emelia Clemens, Reid Carter

and Cameron, Brooklyn, Sophia and Becca

Brown; brother-in-law, Bob Morgan; sisterin-law,

Lois Long; and many nieces,

nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral

service was held on Jan. 15 at Porter-Tidd

Funeral Home, Mount Sterling, with Rev.

Dortha Ross officiating. Burial followed at

Muhlenburg Cemetery, Darbyville. Memorial

contributions may be made to: Loving

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

43140, www.lovingcare.us.

FULTZ

Thomas Ray “Tom” Fultz, 81, passed

away at Kobacker House on Jan. 13, 2020.

He was born in Lucasville, Ohio, on May 28,

1938, and raised in Peebles, Ohio. Tom was

a 1957 graduate of Peebles High School. He

worked at Westinghouse until they closed.

He went to work at Ohio State University

and retired from there in 2004 after 25

years of service. He was a member of Mason

Madison Lodge 221 and American Legion

Post 201 in West Jefferson. In his younger

days, he liked to hunt and, as he got older,

travel was his choice. Tom will truly be remembered

as a fun-loving soul with many

friends and always a smile on his face. He

was preceded in death by: his wife, Georgia

Fultz; parents, Thomas and Nellie Sheets

Fultz; sister, Viola Shoemaker; and brothers,

Charles and Harvey Fultz. He is survived

by: a very special, loving friend,

Georgia Loper; grandchildren, Stacey Boyer

and Jason Ventresco; great-grandchildren,

Brandon and Alissa; great-great-grandchild,

Chelsea; sisters, Loretta (Milt) Chamblin;

Garnet (Jack, deceased) Wilcox;

brother-in-law, Leon Shoemaker; and a host

of nieces and nephews. Many thanks go out

to the doctors and nurses at OSU Hospital

and Kobacker House for the excellent care

that Tom received while a patient there.

Services were held on Jan. 17 at Rader-Mc-

Donald-Tidd Funeral Home, West Jefferson,

with burial following at Grove City West

Cemetery, Grove City.

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

OHIO REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26

THE STATE OF OHIO, MADISON COUNTY

U.S. Bank Trust, National Association Trustee, Plaintiff

vs.

James L. Williams et. al., Defendant

Case No. CVE20180119

Parcel No. 31-02087.000

Address: 197 Washington 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 $80,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than

two-thirds of that amount on Friday, 7th day of February, 2020, at 10:00 o’clock

a.m. If no bids at that time, the property will be offered up again on Friday, 21st

day of February, 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 217, page 333

of the Madison County Ohio Records.

Last known owner: James L. Williams et. al.

Said premises located at: 197 Washington 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.

John R. Swaney, Sheriff

Tina J. Sabin, Deputy

Madison County, Ohio

Sottile & Barile LLC, Attorney

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

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hearing for Ordinance No. 101-20 Vacating

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The Village of South Charleston

Annual Report

was finalized and approved for the year ending

Decemer 31, 2019.

This report is available for public inspection

Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, at

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Parcel No. 24-01494.000

Address: 1945 W. Choctaw Dr., 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

$255,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount on Friday, 7th day of

February, 2020, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. If no bids at that time, the property will be offered up again

on Friday, 21st day of February, 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 227, page 2265 of the Madison

County Ohio Records.

Last known owner: Alexander N. Dunkley et. al

Said premises located at: 1945 W. 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: $10,000.00 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.




Albertelli Law Partners Ohio LLC Attorney

1001 Lakeside Ave., Ste. 1300, Cleveland, OH 44114

MM JANUARY 12, 19, 26, 2020

MM JANUARY 19, 2020 MM2020123 TO ADVERTISE

YOUR LEGAL/

PUBLIC NOTICE

Cash Basis Reports for 2019 for

Madison County Family Council and

Madison County Dept. of Family and

Children are available for public

review.

Please contact

Lori Dodge-Dorsey at 740-852-6027

to schedule an appointment to

review these documents.

MM JANUARY 19, 2020

MM2020125

MM2020111

PUBLIC NOTICES

CALL

THE

MADISON

MESSENGER

NEWSPAPER

740-852-0809


January 19, 2020 - MADISON MESSENGER - PAGE 13

xLegal Notices

Public_Notice

The following matters are the subject of this public notice

by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete

public notice, including any additional instructions

for submitting comments, requesting information, a

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

http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx or Hearing Clerk,

Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio

43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov

Consent Order

Paul A. & Joan G. Bogenrife dba Picket Fences MHP

Date of Action: 01/15/2020

Madison County

PUBLIC NOTICE

Proposed Consent Order

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (“Ohio EPA”) has

entered into a proposed Consent Order with Paul A. Bogenrife

and Joan G. Bogenrife (“Defendants”) dba Picket Fences

Mobile Home Park, to resolve the Complaint filed in the

Madison County Court of Common Pleas. The proposed

Consent Order requires Defendants to comply with R.C.

Chapter 6111, evaluate and eliminate excessive inflow and

infiltration to the wastewater treatment plant, and pay a five

thousand dollar ($5,000) civil penalty.

MM JANUARY 5, 2020

Press Release – For Immediate Release

Madison County Ohio Emergency Management Agency

5-Year Mitigation Plan Update

The Madison County Hazard Mitigation Committee has completed the Hazard

Mitigation 5-Year Planning Process. A series of four planning meetings were held

from August 2019 through November 2019. Madison County is required by the

Federal Emergency Management Agency to review and revise its plan to reflect

progress in local mitigation efforts and changes in priorities in order to continue

to be eligible for mitigation project grant funding. The purpose of hazard

mitigation planning is to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life

and property from hazards. It has been demonstrated that hazard mitigation is

most effective when based on an inclusive, comprehensive, long-term plan that

is developed before a disaster occurs.

The initial draft of the 2019 Plan Updates can be reviewed online after January

27, 2020 at the Madison County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) website

at www.co.madison.oh.us or can be viewed at the Madison County Emergency

Management office located at 271 Elm Street, London, Ohio. Please call 740-852-

4200 to schedule an appointment to review the initial draft of the 2019 Plan Updates.

Comments, suggestions or questions regarding the plan updates are

encouraged. Comments or questions can be submitted or emailed to the Madison

County EMA at the following email address: dsims@co.madison.oh.us.

Comments, suggestions or questions will be accepted in writing by the Madison

County Hazard Mitigation Committee through February 10, 2020.

A public open house will be held to receive input or answer questions regarding

the updated plan on Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the

Madison County Emergency Management office located at 271 Elm Street,

London, Ohio

The public is invited to participate and attend.

Deborah Sims

Madison County EMA Director

MM JANUARY 19, 2020

MM2020122

MM2020124

PROBATE COURT OF

MADISON COUNTY, OHIO

CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN,

JUDGE

IN RE: CHANGE OF NAME

OF

Joshua Cole Ross

to

Joshua Cole Buchanan

Case No. 20196038

NOTICE OF HEARING ON

CHANGE OF NAME

[R.C. 2717.01]

Applicant hereby gives notice to

all interested persons that the

applicant has filed an Application

for Change of Name in the

Probate Court of Madison County,

Ohio, requesting the change of

name of Joshua Cole Ross to

Joshua Cole Buchanan. The hearing

on the application will be held

on the 27th day of January, 2020,

at 2:00 o’clock P.M. in the Probate

Court of Madison County, located

at 1 North Main Street, Room 205,

London, Ohio 43140.

MM JANUARY 19, 2020

MM2020121

L

E

G

A

L

S

The 2019 Annual Financial Report

for Pleasant/Darby Cemetery,


has been completed and is available for

public inspection at the office

of the fiscal officer.

Submitted by:

Pleasant/Darby Cemetery

Mike Graham, Fiscal Officer

14220 Era Road, Mt. Sterling, Ohio 43143

MM JANUARY 19, 2020

MM2020127

PLACE YOUR

LEGAL NOTICE HERE?

CALL GRANT ZERKLE

AT THE

MADISON MESSENGER

FOR PRICING

740-852-0809





vs.

Charles D. Colegrove et. al., Defendant


Parcel No. 28-00135.000

Address: 12830 N. High St., South Solon, OH 43153

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

$25,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount on Friday, 7th day of

February, 2020, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. If no bids at that time, the property will be offered up again

on Friday, 21st day of February, 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 207, page 1046 of the Madison

County Ohio Records.

Last known owner: Charles D. Colegrove et. al

Said premises located at: 12830 N. High St., South Solon, OH 43153

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.




Suzanne M. Godenswager, Attorney

1213 Propsect Ave., Ste. 300, Cleveland, OH 44115

MM JANUARY 12, 19, 26, 2020

MM2020110

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

for Lime Sludge Removal

Sealed bids will be received by the Chairman of the

Board of Public Utilities (BPU) of the City of London in

the BPU Office at 20 S. Walnut St. through January 23,

2020 until 4:00pm. Bids will be opened and read at the

BPU meeting at 6:30pm on January 23rd. The work

which proposals are invited, consists of providing

equipment, labor, insurance, site for disposal and

necessary permits for the removal of lime sludge, located

at the City of London Water Treatment Plant, Chrisman

Ave., London, Ohio. Bid specifications can be picked up

at the Board of Public Utilities Office at 20 S. Walnut St.,

London Ohio, 43140.

Board of Public Utilities reserves the right to refuse any

or all bids

MM JANUARY 12, 19, 2020

MM2020115



xLegal Notices

xEmployment

Madison County CHIP Program

The Madison County and City of London

CHIP Program

The CHIP Program has funds to assist low and moderate income

homeowners with home repairs. The County CHIP program is offering:

• Home Repair Grant: Funds are available to help homeowners in London

and in the County to repair one or two major health and safety problems

in their homes. Home Repair assistance is a 100% grant.

• Private Owner Rehabilitation Loan: Funds are available to help home

owners in London and in the County bring their homes up to code. CHIP

Home Rehabilitation assistance is no interest, deferred, 100% forgivable

five-year loan.

CHIP Program assistance is provided to correct health and safety problems

in the home, as determined by the CHIP Program. It is not permitted to make

cosmetic changes or upgrades to the home. CHIP Program assistance is

based on the cost of the project. If the project is greater than the maximum

allowed under the grant, assistance will not be possible.

Please contact Emma Hall at the Madison County CHIP Office to obtain

additional information. Madison County’s CHIP Office is located at:

Madison County Airport

1281 US 40 SW, London, Ohio 43140

937-218-1382

Office Hours are the First and Third Friday of each Month,

from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

The Madison County’s CHIP Office mailing address is:

Madison Co. CHIP Program

P.O. Box 437, London, Ohio 43140

MM JANUARY 19, 2020

xInformation

JANUARY GIVEAWAY

The Columbus

Messenger Newspapers

All classified line ads received

by mail, in person, e-mail or phone

will be included in the drawing.

Drawing will be held January 29th, 2020

and the winner will be notified and published

in our February 2nd, 2020 Madison paper

and our February 9th, 2020 issue

of the Columbus papers.

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the value of their service

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this publication. In order

to avoid misunderstandings,

some advertisers do

not offer “employment”

but rather supply the

readers with manuals, directories

and other materials

designed to help

their clients establish mail

order selling and other

businesses at home. Under

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January 19, 2020 - MADISON MESSENGER - PAGE 15

xHomes for Sale

OPEN HOUSE 2-3pm 1/19/20

8101 Plattsburg Rd., S. Charleston

1/Very nice 9 rm 2 sty wi/full divided bsmt. 2,676

sq.ft. of living area. Freshly painted & updated

thru-out; lrg. FR w/fiple; lrg. deck across rear of

house. Kit. area is 23x12 w/built-in appls. A

beautiful spacious home. 1.12 acres. 2 ½ car

gar.; 25x32 pole barn, water, elec, concrete floor.

Stop by or call Roger See (937) 322-4996

See & Assoc. Realty

WANTS TO Purchase

minerals and other oil &

gas interests. Send details

to: P.O. Box 13557,

Denver, CO 80201

MISCELLANEOUS

FOR SALE

Large Selection of

Chandeliers to

choose from.

All in working condition.

Going Out of Business!!

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400-800 Acres

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Four Seasons

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2-9 M

LAND WANTED

Central Ohio.

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Must Have Long

Road Frontage.

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RENTALS

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1-19

M

LONDON AREA

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2-9 M

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xMobile Homes

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INFORMATION

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GARAGE DOORS

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ROOFING

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Can You Picture Your Ad?

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Rates in the

Service Directory Call

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Tree Trimming

Tree Removal

Stump Grinding

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AUTO SERVICE

THE

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• Batteries • Oil Changes

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• New or Used Tires

• Car Detailing

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900 Keny Blvd.

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Laminates 2-9 M

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between St. Rt. 40 & I-70

37 Years Serving

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1-19 M

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1-26 M

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IMPROVEMENTS

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2-9 M

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Website: wwwpaintingllc.com

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1/19 A&M

1-26 M

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trailers. 614-989-9759

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2020

WELCOME

Joel Rice, CNP

the start to a better, healthier you

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