Madison Messenger - April 5th, 2020

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April 5, 2020 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXV No. 20 

Champer 

CHAM 

for Madison County 

Commissioner 

Paid for by Champer for Commissioner 

West Jeff trooper honored 

for his courageous actions 

Saves the life of a 

kidnapping victim 

Last month, the actions of Trooper 

Matthew A. Perez of the Ohio State Highway 

Patrol’s West Jefferson Post saved 

the life of a kidnapping victim. On March 

27, the post presented Perez with a certificate 

of recognition. 

On Feb. 26, a frantic 911 caller reported 

that her daughter’s ex-boyfriend 

had fired shots into her Columbus home 

and kidnapped her daughter at gunpoint. 

She reported that the suspect forced her 

daughter into a blue Pontiac sedan and 

said he was going to kill her. 

A ping was initiated on the suspect’s 

phone. The phone pinged in Madison 

County with a 2,900-meter radius, making 

it difficult to locate the suspect and victim. 

Officers, troopers and deputies from several 

Madison County agencies assisted the 

Columbus Division of Police with searching 

for the vehicle. 

Perez was among the law enforcement 

personnel who was briefed on the situation. 

He began searching for the vehicle. 

At about 4:38 a.m., he located the Pontiac 

on State Route 142, east of Spring Valley 

Road. The vehicle was stopped in the roadway, 

and the suspect and victim were inside. 

Due to the imminent risk of death 

posed by the suspect, Perez was unable to 

wait for backup and immediately took the 

suspect into custody. The victim was injured, 

and a loaded handgun was found 

near the driver’s seat. 

“Trooper Perez acted with courage and 

valor and risked his own safety to immediately 

take an armed, homicidal suspect 

into custody,” wrote Lt. Nick Konves, 

watch commander with the Columbus Division 

of Police, in a commendation letter. 

“I have no doubt that the victim was 

within minutes of being murdered on a remote 

road in Madison County. Trooper 

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Matthew A. Perez, a London High School graduate 

and trooper with the Ohio Highway Patrol’s West 

Jefferson Post, received a certificate of recognition 

for his life-saving actions in a February kidnapping 

incident. 

Perez’s actions undoubtedly saved this victim’s life.” 

Perez joined the Highway Patrol in 2017. Prior 

to his current assignment in West Jefferson, he 

served at the Highway Patrol’s Springfield post. 

Originally from Hilliard, he is a London High School 

graduate and attended Notre Dame College. 

Perez has received the Highway Patrol’s Ace, 

Criminal Patrol, Safe Driving, and Health and Fitness 

awards. He also was named West Jefferson 

Post Trooper of the Year in 2019. 

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LONDON, OH 43140 

740-852-6500 

ere’s still time to 

vote, but not much 

By Kristy Zurbrick 

Madison Editor 

Time is tight, but Ohioans who have 

not already cast ballots in the primary 

election can still do so by mail. 

On March 25, the Ohio General Assembly 

passed House Bill 197, which 

includes several measures designed to 

provide emergency relief during the 

coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 

One of those measures sets April 28, 

2020, as the final day of Ohio’s primary 

election, which was originally scheduled 

for March 17. 

For the vast majority of voters, the 

only option for this primary election is 

to vote by absentee ballot through the 

mail. (House Bill 197 limits in-person 

voting to individuals with qualifying 

disabilities and those who do not have 

a home mailing address, and will take 

place only on April 28 and only at board 

of elections vote centers. No precinct 

polling locations will be open.) 

Voting by mail requires voters to fill 

out and return an absentee ballot application 

before a board of elections can 

mail out the actual ballot, which then 

needs to be filled out and postmarked 

by April 27 or hand-delivered to the 

board of elections by 7:30 p.m. April 28. 

“We’re up against a tight deadline,” 

said Tim Ward, director of the Madison 

County Board of Elections (BOE). 

Ward recommends that voters go to 

the board’s website, boe.ohio.gov/madison/, 

where they can complete and print 

out an absentee ballot application. Instructions 

can be found by scrolling 

down the home page to the section titled 

“Absentee Ballot Deadline.” 

Other options for requesting an absentee 

ballot include: stopping by the 

BOE office to pick up a form (copies can 

be found in a folder hanging outside on 

the front door); or sending an email to 

electionboard@co.madison.oh.us (include 

your name, mailing address, contact 

information and number of applications 

needed). Anyone who does not 

have a printer or access to email can 

call the office at (740) 852-9424 and 

leave a detailed message. 

Applications must be mailed or 

dropped off at the board office: 1423 

State Rte. 38, SE, London, OH 43140. 

They cannot be sent by email. 

Absentee ballots must be requested 

by April 25. Completed absentee ballots 

must be postmarked by April 27 and received 

by May 8 or hand-delivered to 

the dropbox at the back of the BOE office 

by 7:30 p.m. April 28. 

Ward asks that those filling out an 

absentee ballot application pay close attention 

to Box 6. Where it asks for the 

date of the election, they should write 

“March 17, 2020.” They should check 

the box marked “Primary.” Those who 

check the “Political party ballot” box 

must also write in the name of the political 

party. 

“That is critical,” Ward said of writing 

in the name of the political party. 

“So many people have forgotten to do 

that part of the application.” 

The board has to contact anyone who 

fails to fill out the form completely to let 

them know what is missing. 

Anyone who voted by mail or in person 

before March 17 does not need to 

vote again. All ballots already submitted 

will count, as long as they are otherwise 

valid. Tabulation of votes will 

begin after 7:30 p.m. April 28. All ballots 

postmarked by April 27 and received 

by May 8 will be counted. Official 

results will be available by May 19. 

For details, go to the BOE’s website, 

https://www.boe.ohio.gov/madison/. Another 

good resource is voteohio.gov 

where Ohio Secretary of State Frank 

LaRose has posted answers to frequently 

asked questions about Ohio’s 

2020 primary. 

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Move over Prince Charming 

By Theresa Hennis 

Staff Writer 

In uncertain times, we look for something 

or someone to believe in. London author 

Pamela Causey Stanforth’s new book, 

“The Princess of Waterfall Castle,” shines 

the spotlight on a heroine whose belief in 

God gives her the strength to stand up for 

herself, her family, and her kingdom as she 

battles adversity in many forms. 

Stanforth’s book was written before the 

coronavirus (COVID-19) became a threat. 

“The book’s release is timely for today because 

we face the unknowns of a deadly 

virus, just as my characters face a pandemic 

of their own, with people dying from a 

strange fever,” Stanforth said. “It shows 

that there's hope in spite of the fearful 

things we face. We, like the main character, 

Angeletta, have to keep our hearts focused 

and find joy in the little things.” 

Stanforth’s desire to write stories for her 

granddaughters inspired the book. Their 

love for everything princess gave Stanforth 

the idea to write about a young princess who 

depends on God, unlike princess stories that 

depend on fairy godmothers or charming 

princes to save the day. Stanforth wanted to 

create a strong female role model, and her 

heroine saves the prince, instead of the 

other way around. 

A keynote inspirational and motivational 

speaker, fine artist, feature writer and storyteller, 

Stanforth is originally from Natchitoches, 

La. She comes from a line of strong 

women, so writing about strong women 

came naturally to her. 

“I can move better and sleep better. I am in 

a much better mood. I can do more with my 

family and I’m actually looking forward to 

the summer so I can work in my yard. I’m 

looking forward to retirement now!” R.H. 

Forever Young 

Dwyer Chiropractic 

139 S. Main St., London, Oh 43140 

740-852-1965 

www.dwyerchiropractic.com 

New author Pamela Causey Stanforth of London poses with her 

newly released book, “The Princess of Waterfall Castle.” The book 

was inspired by her granddaughters’ love of all things princess. 

The story showcases strong female characters who rise above 

adversity to ultimately save the day without the help of a prince. 

“The women in my family live up to the name ‘steel magnolias’,” 

Stanforth said. “Four strong female characters in my book face adversity, 

and they still rise above it. The heroine’s mother in the 

book, Yalissa, resembles my grandmother, a medicine woman for 

our community who worked in cotton fields, cut cross ties for the 

railroad, picked pecans, and worked her own land while raising 

nine children after losing her husband.” 

After hearing and writing the stories of many strong women in 

Ohio for a local publication, Stanforth, a “steel magnolia” in her 

own right, coined the name “graphene carnations” to describe the 

women she met. Graphene is made up of carbon atoms arranged in 

a honeycomb lattice pattern and is 200 times stronger than steel. 

“The Ohio state flower is the red carnation, and when I say an 

Ohio woman is a graphene carnation, I’m saying she is 200 times 

stronger than steel,” Stanforth said. 

The message in “The Princess of Waterfall Castle” centers on humankind’s 

ability to rise above seemingly hopeless circumstances. 

To order a copy and to sign up for Pamela Causey Stanforth’s 

mailing list, visit https://authorwebservices-vip.net/gem/WestBow- 

Press/791920. 

Stanforth’s website, https://studiolittlegirl.com, is launching 

soon and will feature her artwork, book and more. 

Virus information resources 

The following are resources for information on the coronavirus 

(COVID-19). 

• For local information, visit Madison County Public Health’s 

website at madisonpublichealth.org or call the office at (740) 852- 

3065. The department also posts updates to its social media pages: 

www.facebook.com/madisoncountyph/, https://twitter.com/MadisonCountyPH, 

www.instagram.com/madisoncountyph/. 

• For statewide information, visit the Ohio Department of 

Health’s website at coronavirus.ohio.gov or call the COVID-19 Ohio 

Department call center, 1-833-427-5634, between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. 

• For national information, visit the Centers for Disease Control 

at cdc.gov.

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opinions 

‘Self Made’ is well-acted but kind of a mess 

With theaters closed for the time being, 

a handful of distribution studios have decided 

to release their upcoming attractions 

on Video on Demand, which in the past has 

been the place where movies go to escape 

widespread public shame. 

Pricing has been debated, with some studios 

allowing 48-hour rentals for $6.99 

while others are dropping theirs for $20. 

While families may have paid the latter 

amount for tickets and food before, it’s a little 

much to ask an individual to fork over 

that kind of dough, especially in this economy. 

And, if I’m being really honest, most 

movies are not worth the $5 admission to 

the matinee, but I digress. 

While I will continue to peruse those offerings, 

I will largely be searching other 

streaming platforms for potentially entertaining 

movies, limited television series and 

television shows. 

The show that seems to have everyone 

abuzz is Netflix’s “Tiger King,” which I had 

planned to review. Upon watching the first 

episode of the seven-part docuseries, however, 

I realized my tolerance for stupidity is 

immensely low right now, so I passed on it. 

As I was browsing the other new releases, 

I saw Octavia Spencer’s face pop up 

on the screen for “Self Made: Inspired by the 

Life of Madam C.J. Walker” and decided to 

check it out. With the exception of “Ma,” it 

is always a delight to watch her performances, 

so I thought this might follow suit. 

For the most part, this four-episode series 

does that just, allowing Spencer to 

the reel deal 

showcase her intensive 

range of emotion 

as she brings a 

pioneer of the black 

beauty industry to 

life on screen. The 

overall series, however, 

is a bit of a 

mess with the use of a modern soundtrack 

and filming tricks set against its depiction 

of early 1900s life. While I understand the 

viewpoint of the writers and directors, it 

made for an occasionally jarring viewing experience. 

It begins in 1908 St. Louis where a beleaguered 

Sarah Breedlove is working as a 

laundress to the affluent. With her husband 

deceased and her daughter Lelia (Tiffany 

Haddish) in school, she has no time for the 

finer things in life, especially concern for her 

appearance. 

After a particularly hard day, she meets 

Addie Munroe (Carmen Ejogo), a businesswoman 

in the beauty industry who wants to 

employ Sarah’s services. Addie takes the 

downtrodden Sarah under her wing and 

tries to get her to rediscover a zest for life. 

Through work and companionship, the 

two bond over life’s ills and celebrate as 

Sarah finds comfort in her appearance 

through hair growth attributed to Addie’s 

products. Inspired by her friend, Sarah 

pitches the idea of becoming a spokeswoman 

letters to the editor 

Humane Society 

seeks donations 

The Humane Society of Madison County 

(HSMC) is facing some major challenges 

right now, and we need your help. The coronavirus 

(COVID-19) pandemic has caused 

us to postpone our fundraisers into the unforeseeable 

future which has dramatically 

effected our day-to-day operations. 

So, we are reaching out for assistance. 

Can you find it in your hearts to make your 

best gift donation to date? By donating, it 

would help us to continue our care for the 

animals that stream through our doors 

daily. It will keep the lights on and food in 

their bowls. It will help us to purchase any 

medication that they may require, and we 

will be able to continue our efforts to pull 

dogs from high-kill shelters and give them 

a fighting chance. 

Please go to our website, www.hsmcohio.org, 

and click the donate button on the 

home page. You can also donate by check 

and mail it to: HSMC, P.O. Box 84, West 

Jefferson, OH 43162. 

No one is sure how long this crisis is 

going to last, but we, the HSMC, are here 

for the long haul. We are going to continue 

to find our dogs and cats forever homes. 

If you have any questions, call the shelter 

at (614) 879-8368 or click on the “contact 

us” link at the bottom of each page on our 

website. 

Please, we need your help to help them. 

Donate today. Thank you! 

Cathy Leistikow 

Humane Society of Madison County 

Message of hope 

We are going through some hard times 

right now. We will get out of this. Through 

our country’s history, we have had tough 

times, but we find a way to get going and 

winning. Just keep listening to our leaders, 

and we will get a win over this virus. God is 

with us. 

David Timmons 

Mount Sterling 

to the masses but is quickly rebuffed. 

Believing that Addie does not want her 

to become a business partner due to her 

physical looks, the two bitterly part ways. 

Afterward, Sarah becomes determined to 

make a better hair product for all black 

women and market it to all women, not just 

those deemed physically acceptable by society’s 

ridiculous standards. 

The subsequent episodes follow Sarah 

(who takes on the name Madam C.J. 

Walker) as she gains a cult following for her 

hair products, marries advertising rep 

Charles James Walker (Blair Underwood), 

moves to Indiana and opens a factory and 

works to become the next Rockefeller. Her 

dreams come to fruition to an extent but at 

great personal cost. 

The writers and directors were wise to 

use the wording “inspired by the life of,”’ as 

the series seems to take several liberties 

with Walker’s story. The most outlandish 

comes at the expense of Annie Turnbo Malone, 

the real-life woman on which Addie 

Munroe in based. In the series, the running 

conflict between the two self-made millionaires 

has more to do with appearance while 

most historians believe it had more to do 

with claims of formula theft. That in of itself 

could propel a series as it is ripe with 

drama, but instead this adaptation turns 

Addie into a one-note villain hell-bent on 

the destruction of Walker’s burgeoning 

manufacturing company. 

While the theatrics and ensuing conflict 

between the two women were mildly amusing 

to watch, it ultimately proved to be a 

distraction into what was otherwise a decent 

general public introduction of an inspiring 

woman who used her fortune to 

uplift the arts community, historical black 

colleges and other civil rights causes and organizations. 

So if you’re looking to know more about 

this great trailblazer, maybe stick to the 

written word, such as “On Her Own 

Ground,” a biography written by her greatgreat-granddaughter, 

A’Lelia Bundles. But 

if you’re looking for a well-acted but odd 

mixture of flash and embellished strife, it’s 

a good way to pass the time. 

Grade: C- 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer 

and columnist.



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Former school building to become Art Center 

Guild excited about 

larger gallery and 

more classroom space 



More space to make and display more 

art. That’s the idea behind the London Visual 

Arts Guild’s (LVAG) forthcoming move 

to a new location. 

Since its start in 2008, the non-profit has 

been hosting exhibits, holding classes, and 

offering workspace to artists of all ages at 

Gallery on High, 5 E. High St., and Studio 

7, 7 E. High St., in London. The guild’s lease 

at these locations expires at the end of 

April, after which the group will move to 

121 E. First St. 

The new location, to be named the London 

Art Center, is a one-story brick building 

on the former London City Schools campus, 

now owned by the city of London. The building 

once was home to the school district’s 

vocational, agriculture, and art classes. It 

Tony Reeder and Josie Harris work on a 

remodeling project at the London Visual 

Arts Guild’s new space. 

Drawing by Judy Dillon-Smith 

The London Visual Arts Guild is renovating a former school building at 121 E. First St. 

to serve as its new London Art Center. 

has sat empty since the school district vacated 

the downtown campus. 

“It’s at least three times the size of the 

space we have now,” said Sandy Fox, LVAG 

vice president, also noting that the new location 

comes with plenty of parking. 

The space is divided into three large 

rooms and several smaller spaces. The large 

rooms will house the guild’s gallery, gift 

shop and classroom for adults, and children’s 

classroom and display area. The 

smaller spaces will be used for artist workspace, 

one-on-one instruction, small group 

classroom space, and storage. The building 

also includes a small kitchen. 

The guild is leasing the space from the 

city. 

“I think they will be great tenants. They 

do so much for the city. They are one of the 

hidden gems of London,” said London 

Mayor Pat Closser. “Giving them more 

space will let them expand and get more exposure 

and increase the arts for the community 

even more than they already have.” 

Originally, the group was to take occupancy 

in October of last year, but the building 

has no heat. The city is working on 

getting a gas line installed so that furnaces 

can go in. 

In the meantime, guild volunteers are 

remodeling what they can. The have removed 

old fixtures and unneeded items, 

done some painting, started drywall installation, 

and modified the side entrance to the 

gallery for easier access. 

Grant funding is helping to cover costs. 

The Ohio Arts Council awarded the guild 

$2,750 in matching funds for lighting and 

the construction of display units for sculpture 

and other three-dimensional art 

pieces. 

“We’ve never had room for sculptures 

and 3-D art before,” Fox said. 

Stanley Electric in London awarded the 

guild $5,000 for costs associated with transition 

to the new space. Several other donations, 

large and small, plus proceeds from a 

fall fundraiser are making the remodeling 

project possible. 

Fox said she does not know when the 

new art center will open. Timing will depend 

on completion of the furnace project 

and the status of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

For now, guild members are looking forward 

to hosting a combined show in August. 

They plan to merge their 6th Annual 

Community Show, originally scheduled for 

May 14-June 14, with their annual Member 

Show, scheduled for Aug. 1-30. 

The Community Show welcomes submissions 

from the public. New entry deadlines 

and drop-off dates will be announced at a 

later date. 

As for how the community can help with 

the new space or operations, Fox said input 

is greatly welcomed. 

“Let us know what you’d like to see us do 

with the space,” she said. “What kind of 

classes and events would you like to see? 

What would get you interested in the arts 

and bring the community together?” 

For more information or to offer input, 

contact Sandy Fox at (937) 207-7400. Go to 

londonvisualartsguild.org for details and 

updates. 

London Visual Arts Guild’s board of directors 

includes: Elizabeth Lassel, president; 

Sandy Fox, vice president; Kim 

Burdette, treasurer; Mick Harris, secretary; 

Bob Rea, Pam Stanforth and Colleen 

VanSteen, directors. 

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Meals-on-Wheels sees big increase in demand 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

As the chief executive officer of LifeCare Alliance, Charles 

Gehring recognizes the vital role of volunteers. 

Since taking the reins nearly two decades ago, he said he has 

seen a number of similar social service organizations across the 

state and country fold due to a lack of volunteers. 

“We just cannot survive without them,” he said. 

During his tenure, Gehring said he made the recruitment of volunteers 

a priority in the five counties the organization serves. He 

said to this day he remains grateful for the overwhelming support 

they have shown. 

“We have thousands of active volunteers participating in our 

programs and services,” he said. “I cannot thank them enough for 

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all that they do.” 

While the number of volunteers fluctuates 

before and after major holidays, 

Gehring said they have been fortunate to 

have active volunteers ready to provide assistance 

as needed. Now, he said, those active 

volunteers are needed more than ever, 

and the organization is requesting new volunteers 

to assemble. 

“They are desperately needed to help 

provide services in several of our programs,” 

Gehring said. 

Like most businesses and organizations, 

LifeCare Alliance is feeling the impact of 

the coronavirus (COVID-19). The organization 

has taken steps to weather the outbreak 

but changes are necessary. 

“We have had to close all 40 of our dining 

centers throughout the counties we serve,” 

he said, referring to Champaign, Franklin, 

Logan, Madison and Marion counties. 

The dining centers, he added, are hubs 

of activity where patrons, a majority of 

whom are older adults or have medical and 

physical challenges, congregate to eat, chat 

and see friends. 

“Due to the closure of our dining centers,” 

Gehring said, “more than 700 people 

have had to shift from congregate dining to 

home deliveries.” 

In addition to the hundreds of new 

clients requiring home deliveries, the organization 

is adding 50 new clients each day. 

“We are fortunate to be able to still accept clients,” he said. 

To meet the growing demand, Gehring said the organization 

needs volunteers for three of its programs: Groceries-on-the-Go 

where volunteers pack meals for cancer patients and those living 

with AIDS; weekend pet food deliveries to eligible clients; and 

Meals-on-Wheels. 

According to Gehring, more than 5,000 meals are delivered daily 

across the five counties through Meals-on-Wheels. 

“It is considered to be one of the largest home meal distribution 

programs in the country,” he said. 

Due to an increase in community members who want to remain 

active or get out of the house during stay-at-home orders, Gehring 

said the organization has been holding daily volunteer training sessions 

at its central location at 670 Harmon Ave. in Columbus. 

“Sometimes, after their training session, they can get right out 

and get started on a route,” Gehring said. 

Meal distribution sites at located throughout the counties the 

organization serves. For instance, if a volunteer lives in Groveport, 

they do not have to come to Columbus to collect meals as there is a 

central location in the area. 

“We do that in all of our areas because it makes the most sense 

logistically,” he said. “We have many volunteers who live in Madison 

County, and we know not all of them want to, or can, come to 

London to pick up meals. So we have locations in Plain City, West 

Jefferson, Mount Sterling and South Solon. 

“We try to make it as easy and accessible as possible for our volunteers.” 

As a precaution, Gehring said temporary changes have been 

made on route deliveries to protect clients and volunteers. 

“We are no longer requiring the client’s signature when our volunteers 

leave their meals by the door,” he said. “We ask that, at 

this time, the volunteer step away or go back to their car and wait 

for visual confirmation of the meal pickup. Or they could call and 

seek verification that way.” 

There are some exceptions. 

“We do have some clients who cannot come to the door, so the 

volunteer will have to go in the house to deliver the meals,” Gehring 

said. 

Meals-on-Wheels brings smiles to people’s faces. LifeCare Alliance 

is in need of more volunteers to continue to make that happen 

for clients in its five-county area. 

The organization has asked that volunteers 

take their temperatures before leaving 

for their route and to not deliver meals if 

they feel under the weather. 

“We want everyone to be safe,” Gehring 

said. 

The organization has requested that 

families delivering meals leave their children 

in the cars or keep them away from the 

clients’ home. 

“There are many families out there who 

love to do this as a group,” said Gehring. 

“We still encourage that, but we ask that social 

distancing be maintained at this time.” 

He said that despite the new guidelines, 

he knows the community will come out to 

support the LifeCare Alliance programs. 

One such couple who intends to do just 

that is Karen and Phil Rohr. The Grove City 

couple has been volunteering with Mealson-Wheels 

for approximately 20 years and 

said they have no intention to stop. 

“We enjoy volunteering for this organization,” 

said Karen Rohr. “It gives us so much 

pleasure to be of assistance.” 

She said they love the interaction they 

have with the clients (however brief as they 

have hot meals to deliver) and the comfort 

they feel knowing they have played a small 

part in putting food in the stomachs of those 

who need it. 

“Some of these wonderful people would 

probably never get a meal without this organization,” 

she said. “Knowing that we did 

something to get them that hot meal makes 

us feel like we have done something worthwhile.” 

See MEALS page 9


A spiritual fixture on Sundays for nearly 50 years 

Pastor’s calling led 

him to rehab and 

retirement centers 

By Linda Dillman 

Staff Writer 

For nearly 50 years, Pastor Ervin Baldwin 

ministered to the residents of London 

Health and Rehabilitation. He retired from 

his long-running service last year. To thank 

him, the staff and current residents presented 

him with a plaque and a celebration 

early last month. 

Starting humbly with a church bus ministry 

in the mid-1970s, Baldwin then expanded 

his territory to serve the religious 

needs of people at London Health and 

Rehab. 

“My wife and I started to go to church in 

August of 1968,” Baldwin said. “In 1972, our 

pastor got me started on our church bus 

ministry. I would start out on Sunday, driving 

the bus to pick up children for the 

church service. 

“Then, at 9:30 a.m., I would go to the 

nursing home for the Sunday morning service. 

I believe God led me to the nursing 

home ministry. When I was young, I always 

enjoyed talking to the older people.” 

MEALS 

Continued from page 8 

Baldwin ministered at Madison House 

for approximately 10 years, at the Madison 

County jail for about 20 years and at Bluebird 

Retirement Community for five years, 

but his longest tenure by far was at London 

Health and Rehab. 

“The ministry at the center has meant a 

lot to me through the years,” he said. “God 

was there every Sunday.” 

One of the challenges Baldwin faced in 

conducting services outside the confines of 

a traditional brick-and-mortar church was 

securing the assistance of volunteers, but 

helpers like Jim Miller and Gary Groves answered 

that prayer. 

Ashley Waddle, admissions and marketing 

director at London Health and Rehab, 

said the center opened in 1972. Shortly 

thereafter, Baldwin joined the team as a 

volunteer. 

“He was dedicated to providing a way for 

all the residents to worship and have faith 

in God during a time when they were in 

need of some hope and friendship,” Waddle 

said. “He had many special relationships 

with residents and staff over the years. 

“London Health and Rehab is appreciative 

of his service and dedication to our residents.” 

Pastor Ervin Baldwin chats with residents 

at London Health and Rehabilitation where 

he ministered on Sundays for nearly 50 

years. 

Rohr said she knows it is recommended 

that older adults limit contact with others, 

but said that she and her husband have no 

plans to step away from delivering meals. 

“We really didn’t have too much of a discussion 

about it,” she said. “We felt that if we 

followed the organization’s new guidelines, it 

would be fine to continue to deliver meals.” 

She said she would recommend becoming 

a Meals-on-Wheels volunteer to anyone able 

to, global pandemic or not. 

“It is just a great way to give back to your 

community,” she said. 

To learn more about volunteering for any 

of the programs, call (614) 444-6325 or visit 

www.lifecarealliance.org. 

Background checks are required to become 

a Meals-on-Wheels volunteer. 

Additionally, the organization is accepting 

clients for a number of their programs. 

To check for eligibility, call (614) 278-3130 

or visit www.lifecarealliance.org.


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The print date for the next set of South Charleston 

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buzzing. One has them smiling in wonder, and the 

other one has them scratching their heads. 

The first is a colorful patchwork quilt that includes 

a piece of cloth on which the following words are 

printed: “Sixteenth Annual Reunion of the 110th Reg’t 

O.V.I., South Charleston, Ohio, August 6th, 1885.” The 

110th was the Civil War regiment in which South 

Charleston area men served. The Civil War ended in 

1865. 

“It’s amazing that the Civil War veterans were meeting 

like that,” said Sue Mattinson, Heritage Commission 

president. “It’s just a phenomenal find.” 

Credit for the find and donation goes to Josh Murray, 

who purchased the quilt from an antiques dealer. 

A Springfield resident, Murray grew up in South 

Charleston and teaches at Miami View Elementary. 

Civil War veterans from South Charleston included: 

Joseph F. Bennett, William Cheney, Wilson M.D. Clemans, 

James W. Griffith, John T. Griffith, Freeman 

Marshall, Russell McCollum, George McMillen, Charles 

Paullin, Darwin Peirce, John T. Pierce, Lewis J. Reeder, 

Joseph Schickedantz, Bynner B. Sweet, George P. Truitt, 

John W. Warrington and Thomas C. Wilhide. 

As for the other fun artifact, Lynn Dickerson, a 

South Charleston farmer, donated a photo of a man 

decked out in a sharp suit, coat and hat. The man is 

holding a cigar and standing outside a car. Heritage 

Commission members estimate the photo was taken in 

The South Charleston Heritage Commission is asking 

for help from the public in identifying the man in this 

photo. It is estimated the photo was taken in the mid- 

1930s in South Charleston. 

The South Charleston Heritage Commission recently 

received a patchwork quilt that dates back to 1885. Information 

about a Civil War veterans reunion in South 

Charleston is printed on one of the patches. 

the mid-1930s. 

“But we don’t know who the man is,” Mattinson said. 

“He might be a banker or some other professional.” 

The Heritage Commission is hoping someone in the 

community can identify the man. Ideas can be emailed 

to hccofscoh@gmail.com. 

Women of South Charleston 

Mattinson has gained a following for her well researched 

talks about local history. She was set to 

reprise her presentation on prolific South Charleston 

architect Edward Edwards last month before coronavirus 

(COVID-19) concerns postponed the event. 

Now, she is hard at work on another talk topic: 

Women of South Charleston. This year marks the 

100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, 

guaranteeing women’s constitutional right to 

vote. Using the milestone as inspiration, Mattinson is 

focusing on what local women were doing before they 

had the right to vote. 

Mattinson doesn’t want to give away too much about 

the stories she’s unearthed so far, as she is still doing 

research and formulating her talk. But she did offer up 

some teasers. Her presentation will explain why Han- 

See HISTORY page 13


South Charleston 

Finding new and remote ways to teach and learn 



With schools closed since mid-March and 

Gov. Mike DeWine’s recent announcement 

that they will remain closed through May 1, 

teachers are working to find more and more 

ways to educate and engage their students 

from afar. 

For many, like A.J. Woods, fifth-grade 

math teacher and high school head football 

coach at Southeastern Local Schools, that 

means delving into new territory. 

“I’m not technically savvy. I’m learning 

everything on the fly,” Woods said from his 

home, where he has been keeping in touch 

with students primarily through Google 

Classroom. 

The free web service allows teachers to 

create, distribute and grade assignments 

digitally. Students log in using their school 

email addresses. For the first 10 school closure 

days, Woods used Google Classroom in 

conjunction with paper copies of lessons he 

sent home with his students prior to the closure. 

“Every day, I post notes and examples for 

the students that relate to their hard 

copies,” Woods said. 

Starting April 6, he’s going all digital. 

“I will post videos of myself and also post 

links I find online that relate to what the 

kiddos will be working on,” he said, adding 

that he will be broadcasting from his 

garage. 

Another resource Woods has found to be 

helpful is an online curriculum called IXL. 

Students log in, he refers them to a specific 

course, and then he watches how well they 

do. They earn or lose “smart points” based 

on how well they answer questions and 

solve problems. The program shows students 

how to correct their mistakes, and 

Woods chimes in, too. 

“If a kid is struggling or the whole class 

is struggling with something, I can see it on 

my end, and I can send a video or email out 

to help them,” Woods said. 

To preserve a sense of routine and give 

students a chance to let loose a little, Woods 

HISTORY 

Continued from page 12 

nah Peirce was the most widely known 

woman in South Charleston at the time of 

her death in 1918 and why Abigail Paist, 

wife of Charles Paist for whom South 

Charleston is named, made the history 

books in her own right. 

Mattinson said the research for this talk 

has been both fascinating and challenging. 

Resource books from 100 years ago generally 

don’t offer much detail about women’s 

lives beyond their relationships to other people 

as daughters, wives and mothers. 

hopes to continue to set aside time each Friday 

for fun. “Prodigy,” a game in which students 

travel through a virtual world, 

earning points and rewards for solving 

math problems, tops the fun list. 

“Kids really like it. If they had a choice, 

that’s the one they would do every day,” 

Woods said. 

As for the coaching side of his job, Woods 

is embracing technology there, too. This is 

his first year as head football coach. Using 

Google Classroom, he sent his players a 

video in which his fellow coaches introduce 

themselves. He also uses the service to post 

suggestions for players’ daily schedule, covering 

everything from workouts and nutrition 

to school work and helping around the 

house. 

When DeWine announced the extension 

of school closures to May 1, Woods split his 

team into seven groups of five, with a senior 

in charge of each group. It’s up to the seniors 

to text or email their classmates to see 

how they are doing and make sure they are 

keeping up with their routines. 

And of course, there are good old fashioned 

phone calls. 

“I’m calling kids daily, on the school side 

and on the football side. Seems like I’m on 

the phone all the time, but these are different 

times,” Woods said. 

Like his fellow teachers and coaches, 

Woods is on the lookout for other inside- and 

outside-the-box solutions to keeping students 

and athletes engaged and in touch 

with each other. 

“I’m open to ideas,” he said. 

David Shea, Southeastern Schools superintendent, 

said staff members are utilizing 

a wide variety of resources to do their jobs. 

ClassTag, a free online tool for parentteacher 

communication, is getting a lot of 

use. Many staffers are using Zoom, a popular 

video conferencing service, as well. 

“We just have to keep learning about 

new distance learning opportunities,” Shea 

said. 

All of the district’s high school students 

have school-issued computer. Several students 

in grades K-8 signed out Chrome- 

“I want to know what they were doing. 

Yes, they were having babies and keeping 

house, but some of them were doing more,” 

she said. 

Mattinson welcomes input from others 

who have stories, letters, family histories or 

other documentation about interesting 

women living in South Charleston in the 

years leading up to the 19th Amendment 

passage in 1920. She hopes to give her talk 

sometime this fall. 

To share stories and information, contact 

Sue Mattinson at hccofscoh@gmail.com or 

(937) 503-2492. 

Siblings Morgen Watson (fifth grade), Maddison Watson (seventh grade), and Lyvi Bonifay 

(fifth grade) are in full-on distance learning mode, connecting with their teachers 

and lessons online through laptops at home. 

books to use at home while the schools are 

closed. The majority of the district’s students 

have Internet service at home. Shea 

noted that Wi-Fi is available in the high 

school’s main parking lot; no password is 

needed.


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Traffic advisories for I-70 and 323 

I-70 traffic pattern changes 

A new traffic pattern on I-70, between U.S. Route 42 

and the Franklin County line, went into effect on March 

30 and will remain in place until September. 

I-70 has been reduced to two lanes in each direction. 

Both directions of traffic are on the eastbound side so 

the contractor can rebuild the westbound pavement. All 

entrance and exit ramps are being maintained via median 

crossovers. 

Both directions of traffic are separated by a barrier 

wall, but lanes are narrower and the speed limit has 

been reduced. The speed limit on I-70 east is 65 mph, 

and I-70 west varies from 55 mph to 65 mph, depending 

on the presence of workers and location of work. 

This traffic pattern will be in effect until September 

when I-70 west will return to the westbound lanes. 

Then, crews will pave the final layer of asphalt in both 

Meeting 

cancelled 

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trustees have 

cancelled their April 

6 meeting. The next 

regularly scheduled 

meeting is set for 8 

p.m. April 20 at the 

township building, 

9100 Big Plain-Circleville 

Rd., unless 

otherwise publicized. 

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directions. 

All work is weather dependent; it may be postponed 

or cancelled without prior notice. 

State Route 323 closure 

The Ohio Department of Transportation issued a 

traffic advisory for State Route 323 at Slaughter Road. 

Starting at 7 a.m. April 7, State Route 323 eastbound 

and westbound will be closed for one month. The road 

is scheduled to reopen at 4 p.m. May 7. 

All work is weather dependent; it may be postponed 

or cancelled without prior notice. 

The westbound detour: Take 323 to State Route 38 

southbound to I-71 southbound to State Route 734/41 

westbound to State Route 729 northbound to 323. 

The eastbound detour: Take 323 to State Route 729 

southbound to State Route 734/41 to I-71 northbound to 

State Route 38 to 323. 

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New sign-up process set for energy assistance 

GOODMAN 

Paul Jones Goodman Sr., 90, of London 

died peacefully in his residence on March 

23, 2020. Born on Jan. 11, 1930, in Bristol, 

Va., he was a son of the late Hale and Nancy 

(Jones) Goodman. He was also preceded in 

death by: his wife, Eloise (Atwood) Goodman; 

son-in-law, Ron Berry; sisters, Margaret, 

Ella Mae and Virginia; and brothers, 

Thomas and Dennis. A U.S. Navy veteran, 

Paul had been a welder most of his life, 

working and retiring from Buckeye Steel. 

He also had worked at Madison County Airport 

and, at the age of 72, received his pilot’s 

license. Survivors include: his children, Paul 

Jones (Billie Jo) Goodman Jr., Sandra Goodman, 

Sheila (Bob) Mayer, Sharon Berry, 

Rhonda (Mark) Montrose and Paula (Greg) 

Sharpin; eight grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; 

sister, Mary Hubert; many 

nieces and nephews; brothers and sisters-inlaw. 

Norma Atwood, James Atwood and 

Christine (Bill) Weber. The family would 

like to express their sincere gratitude to 

Susan and Ina from Loving Care Hospice 

and to Ernie’s Pharmacy for their care and 

support. A graveside service was held on 

March 26 in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation 

was not observed. Memorial contributions 

may be sent to the Madison County Food 

Pantry, 137 Maple S., London, OH 43140. 

The family was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral 

Home and Crematory, London. 

BRADLEY 

Mae Madelene Bradley, 94, of London 

died on March 24, 2020, at Madison Health. 

She was born on May 1, 1925, in Ona, 

W.Va., to Charles Snowden and Vida Hope 

The Ohio Development Services Agency 

and Bridges CAP are working to help keep 

Ohioans safe during this time of emergency. 

Recently, Gov. Mike DeWine declared a 

state of emergency regarding COVID-19, 

and Ohio Department of Health Director 

Amy Acton, M.D., MPH, has issued orders 

to limit social interactions to prevent the 

spread of COVID-19. 

Effective immediately, Ohioans who are 

enrolling in the Percentage of Income Payment 

Plan Plus (PIPP) for the first time, applying 

for Home Energy Assistance Winter 

Crisis Program, or have limited income are 

no longer required to visit a local energy assistance 

provider to complete an application. 

Now, enrollees can pick up an 

application packet at the front door and return 

it with their documents to be completed. 

Appointments may be completed 

over the phone during the scheduled appointment 

time rather than face-to-face. 

Ohioans can visit energyhelp.ohio.gov to 

start their application and upload the required 

documents prior to their appointment. 

For those who do not have access to 

the Internet and/or cannot upload their documentation, 

the local energy assistance 

provider can complete those application 

over the phone. For a list of required documentation 

or to schedule an appointment 

call, (740) 852-3511. 

“Working with our local providers, we 

have been providing Ohio families with the 

support they need to manage their energy 

bills, and now this support is even more important,” 

said Lydia Mihalik, director of the 

Ohio Development Services Agency. “The 

obituaries 

(Price) Bradley. Mae was a member of Grace 

Baptist Church, retired from Kroger in June 

1988 after 34 years of service, and graduated 

from Gallia Academy High School in 

Gallipolis, Ohio, Class of 1943. She is survived 

by: sister, Waneta Bradley of London; 

brothers, Roy Bradley of Sedalia, Ross 

(Christina) Bradley of London; sister-in-law, 

Joy Bradley of Xenia; and numerous nieces 

and nephews, great-nieces and greatnephews, 

and great-great nieces and greatgreat 

nephews. She was preceded in death 

by: her parents; brother, Jack; two infant 

brothers, Marlin Everett and Albert Snowden; 

and sister-in-law, Patsy Bradley. Due 

to COVID-19 concerns, there was no visitation. 

A graveside service was held March 27 

in Somerford Township Cemetery with Pastor 

Dwaine A. Hill officiating. Memorial contributions 

may be made to: Grace Baptist 

Church Missionary Fund, 121 N. Madison 

Rd., London, OH 43140. The family was 

served by Rader-Lynch & Dodds Funeral 

Home & Cremation Service, London. 

online application, in a normal scenario, 

makes it easier to apply and reduces the 

length of an in-person appointment, but 

now it is providing a bridge to assistance 

during an incredibly difficult time.” 

The Development Services Agency also 

will extend the Winter Crisis Program 

(WCP) until May 1 to align with the Public 

Utilities Commission of Ohio’s extended 

Winter Reconnect Order. The regular Home 

Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) will be 

extended until June 1. 

The Development Services Agency’s interactive 

voice response phone lines will not 

be available, however Ohioans may continue 

to call (800) 282-0880 and select option 

2 to be transferred to their local energy 

assistance provider. 

HEAP helps income-eligible Ohioans pay 

BROWN 

Vernon Verle Brown, 74, of Sedalia died 

on March 24, 2020, in Madison Health. He 

was born on Nov. 25, 1945, in Frankfort, 

Ohio, to Ova and Dorothy (Roseberry) 

Brown. He was a volunteer firefighter for 

Range Township, a volunteer baseball coach 

at Madison-Plains and a member of Carpenter 

Union Local 200. He is survived by: his 

wife of 49 years, Suzanne (Bricker) Brown; 

sons, Scott (Holly) Brown of Sedalia, David 

Brown of Delaware, Tim (Theresa) Brown of 

Michigan; grandchildren, Brandon Rose, 

Connor and Chesney Brown; great-granddaughter, 

Scarlett Brown; sisters and brothers, 

Dixie Dill of Sedalia, Frank Brown of 

Mount Sterling, Ken (June) Brown of 

Clark’s Lake, Ohio, Janet (Bill) Ervin of 

Sedalia; and several nieces and nephews. 

Vernon was preceded in death by: his parents; 

daughter, Jodi Lynn Brown on Jan. 24, 

1996; twin brother and sister, Gary and 

Phyllis; and grandson, Cole Brown. A graveside 

service was held March 28 at Range 

Township Cemetery with Pastor Floyd 

Hubbell officiating. The family was served 

by Rader-Lynch & Dodds Funeral Home & 

Cremation Service, London. 

ROGERS 

Judy A. Rogers, 74, of London died on 

March 24, 2020, in her residence. Born on 

Jan. 30, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio, she was a 

daughter of Clay and Barbara () Snyder. 

Judy had worked at the former Purex/Dial 

Corp. in London. Survivors include: her children, 

Donald (Tammy) Hunter and his kids, 

Gordon DeWitt, Brandy English, Michael 

Hunter, Desiree Hunter and Heather 

Hunter; Tim McGath and his kids, Michelle 

Hardesty and Cori Braglin; and Laurie 

(Mat) Hunter and their kids, Amanda 

Rogers, Johnny Jones, Keith Jones, Jamie 

Jones, Mathieu Blair and Noah Blair; 13 

grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. She 

was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin 

Rogers, on May 31, 2009. In keeping 

with her wishes, Judy was cremated and 

there were no services. Memorial contributions 

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the benevolence of the family. The family 

was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home 

and Crematory, London. 

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repair. Ohioans must have a gross income 

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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 

MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 

PROBATE DIVISION, JUVENILE COURT 

Case No. 22030001 and 22030004 

Summons By Publication 

In the Matter of 

Tn J (M) & Kh J (F) 

Alleged Dependent Children 

To: Trisha Edwards LKA 309 Surrey Lane, Apt. B, London, Ohio, 43140 

Marlon Johnson LKA 340 MarionWilliamsport E, Marion, Ohio 43302 

and Susan Edwards LKA 198 Elm St., London, OH 43140 

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

Ohio/Madison County Children Services, alleging dependency of 

Tn J (M) DOB 01/17/2019 and Kh J (F), DOB 05/24/12, pursuant 

to O.R.C. 2151.04. An pretrail hearing has been scheduled at the 

Madison County Juvenile Court, 1 North Main Street, London, OH 

43140, on April 27, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. and at the call of the Court 

thereafter. 

You are indicated as being the parents of said minor children or 

third party petitioner and notice of said complaint is hereby 

provided in accordance with the law and the provisions of RULE 

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

will appoint counsel to provide representation upon request. If you 

believe that you qualify, contact the Court at (740) 852-0760. 

CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN 

Juvenile Judge 

Madison County, Ohio 

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Cr Y (M) and Ce Y (F) 

Alleged Dependent Children 

To: Trisha Edwards, LKA 309 Surrey Lane, Apt. B, London, Ohio, 43140 

Anthony Young, LKA 1950 Sturgeon Ave., Springfield, OH 45506 

Susan Edwards, LKA 198 Elm St., London, OH 43140 

Sabrina Young, LKA 1950 Sturgeon Ave., Springfield, OH 45506 

Janice Hawkins, LKA 1950 Sturgeon Ave., Springfield, OH 45506 


Ohio/Madison County Children Services, alleging dependency of Ce Y 

(F) DOB 03/13/2017 and Cr Y (M) DOB 10/16/2009, pursuant to O.R.C. 

2151.04. An pretrail hearing has been scheduled at the Madison 

County Juvenile Court, 1 North Main Street, London, OH 43140, on 

April 27, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. and at the call of the Court thereafter. 

You are indicated as being the parents and/or third party petitioners of 

said minor children and notice of said complaint is hereby provided in 

accordance with the law and the provisions of RULE 16, Rules of 

Juvenile Procedure. If a party is indigent, the Court will appoint counsel 

to provide representation upon request. If you believe that you qualify, 

contact the Court at (740) 8520760. 






PUBLIC NOTICE 

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the 

Somerford Township Board of Trustees 

Meeting scheduled for April 8, 2020 

will be postposed for the time being. 

If you have any question, 

please visit the Township website at: 

http://www.co.madison.oh.us/community/ 

townships/somerford/index.php. 

Stay healthy! 

Amanda Knowles 

Somerford Township Fiscal Officer 


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Case No. 22030003 



As D (F) 

Alleged Dependent Child 

To: Trisha Edwards LKA 309 Surrey Lane, Apt. B, London, Ohio, 43140 

Susan Edwards LKA 198 Elm St., London, OH 43140 

Benjamin/Sarah Marang LKA 36113 Scout Rd., Logan, OH 43138 


Ohio/Madison County Children Services, alleging dependency of 

As D (F) DOB 03/14/2007, pursuant to O.R.C. 2151.04. A pretrial 

hearing has been scheduled at the Madison County Juvenile 

Court, 1 North Main Street, London, OH 43140, on April 27, 2020, 

at 10:00 a.m. and at the call of the Court thereafter. 

You are indicated as being the parents of said minor child or third 

party petitioner and notice of said complaint is hereby provided in 

accordance with the law and the provisions of RULE 16, Rules of 

Juvenile Procedure. If a party is indigent, the Court will appoint 

counsel to provide representation upon request. If you believe that 

you qualify, contact the Court at (740) 852-0760. 





A PUBLIC HEARING 

will be held at 7:00 pm on 

Monday, May 4, 2020 


at the regularly scheduled West Jefferson 

Council meeting to discuss a recommendation 

from the Planning & Zoning Commission to 

add a zoning classification of PUD (Planned 

Unit Development) to parcel 10-01900.000, 

located at 1 Roughrider Drive, West Jefferson, 

Ohio, and parcel 16-00025.000, located at 681 

West Jeff-Kiousville Road, West Jefferson, Ohio. 



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CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN, 

JUDGE 

IN RE: CHANGE OF NAME 

OF 

Anna Marie Schafer 

to 

Anna Marie McClaskie 

Case No. 20206005 

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 Anna Marie Schafer to 

Anna Marie McClaskie. The hearing 

on the application will be held 

on the 7th day of May 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. 





DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION 

Case No. DRA 20190188 

Heidi Samons, Plaintiff 

vs. 

Joseph Samons, Defendant 

To the Defendant, Joseph Samons, whose last 

known address is 3747 Sycamore Lane, London OH 

43140, and whose whereabouts cannot now be 

determined through reasonable effort: 

The Plaintiff, Heidi Samons, your spouse, has filed an 

action for divorce against you for the purpose of 

terminating the marriage and resolving all matters 

related thereto. You are required to file an answer in 

the above captioned action within twentyeight (28) 

days of the date of the last publication, which will be 

on the 26th day of April, 2020. 

Dale A. Frenz (0083233) 

Attorney for Plaintiff 

1 South Main Street 

London OH 43140 

6145194622 

MM MARCH 22, 29, APRIL 5, 12, 19, 26, 2020 

PROBATE COURT OF 


CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN, 

JUDGE 

IN RE: CHANGE OF NAME 

OF 

Natalie Sue Damschroder 

to 

Natalie Sue Schleider 

Case No. 20206008 

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 

Natalie Sue Damschroder to 

Natalie Sue Schleider. The hearing 

on the application will be held on 

the 25th day of June 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. 



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740-837-0287 

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& Remodeling Services 

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614-309-3338 

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Mulch • Edging 

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installation, fertilization, 

mulching. Free Estimates. 

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McClaskie 

Lawn Service 

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740-248-3674 

Serving 

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Aaron Allen Moving 

Local Moving Since 1956 

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Celebrating 60 yrs in business 

PAINTING 

WOW 

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YES! 

W e are 

here for you. 

Dear Community Member, 

The health and well-being of our patients, visitors and team memb ers, as well as the communities we serve, remains our top priority. 

We recognize that these are challenging times and many families rely on us for healthcare information. We want to assure you that 

Madison Health is monitoring COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease) developments, as this is an ever-evolving situation. We currently have a 

team from Madison Health working closely with Madison County Public Health, and other state and national health authorities, 

in an effort to remain proactive. We are taking every precaution to maintain a safe environment at Madison Health. 

Dana E. Engle 

President and CEO, Madison Health 

(UPDATED) 

Actions recently implemented: 

Visitor Restrictions: Hospitalized and Emergency Department patients – Visitors are no longer allowed. 

Birthing Center patients – One support person allowed during the duration of their stay. No visitors under 18 years of age. 

Exceptions: End of life situations, minors (under the age of 18 may have two visitors if they are parents/guardians) and individuals with 

 

 

Visitor Screening: All visitors to Madison Health will be screened for symptoms and travel/exposure history. 

All physicians and employees are being screened daily as well. 

Entrance Closures: All visitors should use the Emergency Department entrance and Park Avenue Medical Building only. 

The Main entrance and Birthing Center entrance are closed until further notice.

Madison Messenger - April 5th, 2020

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