Madison Messenger - May 31st, 2020

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May 31, 2020 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXV No. 28 

Junior Fair only 

By Kristy Zurbrick 

Madison Editor 

The Madison County Senior Fair Board voted unanimously on 

May 20 to hold only a Junior Fair this year. That means no open 

class events, amusement rides, carnival games, or infield entertainment. 

The event will focus solely on youths and their projects with 

no general admission. 

With fair week set for July 12-18 and uncertainty about what restrictions 

will be in place at that time regarding the coronavirus 

(COVID-19), the board needed to choose a direction and start working 

out logistics as best they can, said Darrell Champer, board president. 

“We were running out of time. We held off as long as we could,” 

he said. 

Champer and other fair leaders have been in close contact with 

the Ohio Fair Managers Association, legislators, and Gov. Mike 

DeWine’s fair committee. Some of the restrictions on the table for 

putting on a full fair would put a significant strain on the fair 

board’s finances. 

“Reducing head counts to 50 percent—we can’t afford to do that, 

plus policing people being six feet apart and shutting down restrooms 

multiple times a day to clean them... It’s all extra,” Champer 

said. “It’s hard to commit funds to things we know we can’t recover 

from.” 

By choosing to do a Junior Fair only, organizers will be working 

with a smaller group of people in a structured format. But that still 

involves roughly 600 4-Hers and 100 FFA exhibitors and their parents, 

along with judges, organizers and volunteers. And it still will 

be a strain financially. 

“It will be a huge challenge to complete,” Champer said. “But 

Junior Fair is the essence of the fair, and I signed up for (Senior 

Fair Board) because of the kids. I think it’s important to see it 

through for the kids.” 

The Senior Fair Board is working with the Junior Fair Board 

and 4-H key leaders to come up with a plan. They are watching 

what other counties are doing, especially Franklin, Marion and 

Pickaway, whose fairs are coming up soon. They also are gathering 

ideas from fairs in other states and, of course, watching and waiting 

on direction from state officials. 

“We need to look at each project area and figure out how to make 

this work. Hopefully, over the next couple of weeks we will work 

out the details,” said Deetra Huntington, Junior Fair coordinator. 

Organizers will use the current Junior Fair schedule as a framework 

to hold general project judging, livestock judging, and the king 

and queen contest. They hope to have some kind of food court avail- 

See FAIR page 2 

Driving into their futures 

Photo courtesy of Amy George 

During a drive-up diploma distribution on May 24, London High School senior Dominic Findley arrived on 

two wheels to accept his diploma from school board member Marvin Homan who is wearing a Londonthemed 

face mask. Snapping photos is a staff member from Peters Photography (far left). High schools 

across Madison County adopted alternative graduation plans for health and safety concerns regarding 

the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For more photos and stories, see pages 6-9. 

Strawberry Festival and Cobra Show cancelled 



Organizers of the London Strawberry 

Festival announced the cancellation of this 

year’s event, originally scheduled for June 

25-27. The popular London Cobra car show 

that runs in conjunction with the festival 

also has been cancelled. 

In a letter posted on the festival’s website 

on May 21, organizers state their concerns 

for the health and safety of festival goers 

and the community in light of the coronavirus 

(COVID-19) pandemic. They explain 

that they waited as long as they could, in 

order to collect as much information as possible 

from local and state officials, before 

making the decision. 

“Due to the high degree of uncertainty 

about what the coming months will hold, we 

have made the very difficult decision to cancel 

the 2020 London Strawberry Festival,” 

they state. 

This year would have marked the festival’s 

38th year. The event takes place on the 

streets of downtown London and features 

rides, games, live entertainment, contests, 

a parade, and food vendors, each of which 

offers at least one menu item containing 

strawberries. 

While disappointed that they had to cancel, 

organizers are looking ahead. 

“We’re planning for 2021 already,” said 

John Stahl, Strawberry Festival committee 

president. 

The 2021 festival will take place June 24- 

See STRAWBERRY page 3

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London’s Elm Street residents may have to pay out 

of pocket for drain repairs after their houses experienced 

flooding issues. 

London city council members returned to council 

chambers at the city hall building May 21 but with new 

capacity guidelines stating only 10 people could be in 

the room at one time. This opened the room to nine city 

officials and a public speaker. 

Long-time London resident, Mike Carter, was the 

only member of the public present, telling council members 

that he and several neighbors had recently experienced 

severe flooding in the basements of their homes 

on Elm Street. He brought the issue to council hoping 

the city could offer some answers, he said. 

“Right now, I have water in my basement 26 inches 

deep,” Carter said. “And it takes two days to drain out.” 

He said the city told him at a meeting in 2019 that 

some repairs would be done to the city sewer system in 

the spring of 2020 but has yet to see any work done. 

Carter added that he has lived at the residence for 

47 years and has experienced flooding before. More recently, 

it has gotten worse, he said, and many neighbors 

on the block have the same problems. 

“It just started like four or five years ago. That’s 

when we really started having problems,” he said. “It 

just generally has gotten a little bit worse each year.” 

He added that when there is heavy rain, he sees 

“black water” backup in his house indicating that there 

is sewage backup. When he checked into repair costs, 

the total was nearly $7,000. 

“I just wanted to see if there is something the city 

can do,” he said. 

Council member Anthony Smith said that, unfortunately 

for residents, the issue causing the backup isn’t 

the city’s responsibility. He said he found this out firsthand 

after experiencing a similar issue in his own home. 

“I can give you the answer because I just did exactly 

what you did. And it’s not a good one but it is what it is. 

I have the exact same problem,” Smith said. 

He explained that two years ago, his house flooded 

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able and plan to permit camping, all with additional 

regulations in place for health and safety. Camping fees 

are due June 1 with the option to roll previously paid 

fees to 2021. 

Organizers also plan to hold a livestock auction, 

though there’s a good chance it will be done virtually, 

depending on social distancing requirements at the 

time. 

“The junior show we did for the last 100 years is not 

going to look the same, but we would like to preserve 

as much of the fair experience as we can for the kids of 

2020,” Champer said. 

Ultimately, Madison County Public Health will have 

the final say on the plan that fair organizers put together. 

Champer said Chris Cook, the county health 

commissioner, has provided valuable guidance. 

“He’s been very helpful. We’ve been having virtual 

meetings basically every week, and he joins in on them. 

He was really helpful in making our decision to go with 

a Junior Fair only,” Champer said. 

As for covering expenses for the Junior Fair, Champer 

and Huntington both said donations and sponsorships 

are extremely critical this year. 

Typically, the junior and senior fair boards work together 

to cover Junior Fair expenses—which include 

and, when he had the drainage system looked at, concrete 

was found in the drain. 

He said he brought the issue to the city and was told 

“the city is not responsible for it.” 

Smith offered the solution of installing a backflush 

valve which he said fixed the issue at his house, but 

Carter said his home has clay tile and that the part 

wouldn’t work with the tile. 

Although council members said there wasn’t much 

they could do, they encouraged Carter to attend city 

committee meetings, including the next Board of Public 

Utilities meeting, which was set for May 28. 

In old business, council reviewed amendments for 

two pieces of legislation. The first would require anyone 

holding a public event on public property to get a permit. 

The language in the legislation would be changed 

to refer to any “public events” rather than just fairs, festivals 

and carnivals, as the language currently states. 

The other amendment would require all contractors, 

subcontractors and general contractors to register with 

the city before performing work. 

Both pieces of legislation will have a final reading at 

the next regular council meeting. 

In new business, council passed: 

• a resolution appropriating $24,510.60 to make a 

bond payment to the county for a skid steer and front 

loader; 

• a resolution allowing the safety service director to 

apply for a Community Development Block Grant for 

up to $51,511 for repairs to the city’s sewer infrastructure 

to help alleviate flooding on city streets and homes; 


apply for and accept a Trench Safety grant through the 

Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation for up to 

$9,362.40; the city will be responsible for matching 

funds of 20 percent; and 


apply for and accept a grant through the Small City 

Program for up to $1 million to be used on any road, 

safety or signal project on the Federal Aid system. 

The next regular London city council meeting is June 

4 at 6:30 p.m. 

everything from paying judges and buying trophies to 

prepping show arenas. The Junior Fair Board collects 

donations. The Senior Fair Board contributes a portion 

of proceeds from concessions, general admission, camping 

fees and other fair activities. 

Without a full fair, some of those revenue sources 

won’t be available this year. Additionally, the COVID- 

19 shutdown has prevented the Senior Fair Board from 

renting out the grounds for other events over the last 

couple of months, resulting in a loss of approximately 

$60,000 in revenue, Champer said. 

“We’re behind the 8-ball. We do not have enough 

money to cover the Junior Fair,” he continued. “We’re 

going to lean on the public to help support this to get 

these kids through this time.” 

As they work out finances and logistics, organizers 

are asking everyone involved to be prepared to be flexible. 

In a letter posted on the Senior Fair Board’s Facebook 

page on May 20, the board stated: “Understanding 

that there are still many unknowns, those involved with 

the Madison County Fair should be prepared to experience 

change and adapt to alternative ways of doing 

things, with health and safety at top of mind.” 

Questions can be directed to the Madison County 

Fair Office at (740) 852-1654.

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Changes in store for cash-strapped police academy 

The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy 

(OPOTA), headquartered in London, 

will be redesigned using an innovative approach 

to interactive trainings to better 

meet the evolving needs of Ohio’s law enforcement 

community. 

“Our commitment to provide high-caliber 

training to law enforcement officers is unchanged, 

and we will continue to equip them 

with the latest tools to keep us safe,” said 

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. “This operational 

change will benefit all Ohioans as 

we enhance the delivery of training, providing 

departments with cost-effective education, 

while keeping officers in the 

communities they protect and with the families 

they love.” 

The academy has experienced funding 

challenges for more than a decade. Yost 

identified it as a financial concern before 

taking office and asked Auditor of State 

Keith Faber to review the matter. An audit 

is ongoing. While the evaluation of how 

STRAWBERRY 


26. Visit londonstrawberryfestival.com for 

more information. 

Organizers of the London Cobra Show 

are looking to the future, too. Put on by the 

Ohio Cobra Club, the show traditionally 

takes place the last day of the Strawberry 

OPOTA should operate has been under way 

for some time, the COVID-19 pandemic has 

accelerated the implementation of a new approach. 

“With the pandemic as a catalyst, 

changes in how OPOTA conducts training 

are necessary and timely,” said Vernon 

Stanforth, Ohio Peace Officer Training 

Commission chairperson and Fayette 

County sheriff. “This decision addresses 

longstanding issues while charting a new direction 

for the education of the next generation 

of law enforcement.” 

The statutory funding mechanism established 

to support OPOTA is inadequate and 

unsustainable. OPOTA has not been selffunded, 

as required by law, for more than a 

decade. Recently, OPOTA has experienced 

dwindling class sizes as law enforcement 

agencies balance competing priorities when 

seeking further training for officers, including 

cost, course materials and travel. Last 

year, dozens of classes had fewer than five 

Festival. Cobra owners from many states attend 

the show, parking their cars for display 

along North Main Street. Some give rides 

for donations with proceeds going to the 

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 

“The board is upset that we had to cancel, 

but we have to look out for the safety of 

our guests,” said Pam Beck, vice president. 

Even though the car show is cancelled for 

this year, the club is still raffling off a Cobra 

replica, as they do every year. Raffle tickets 

can be purchased at londoncobrashow.com 

through 5 p.m. June 26. The winner of the 

car will be announced on June 27. 

students in attendance. Surveys and officer 

feedback also indicate a desire for new 

training material, focusing on the latest 

technology and techniques in the evolving 

field of law enforcement. 

“Law enforcement deserves the best education 

and training we can offer, and our 

current structure falls short,” Yost said. 

“This redesign means better, more thorough 

training. The only thing we are leaving behind 

is the 1950s delivery model.” 

Ashland Police Chief David Marcelli, 

president of the Ohio Association of Chiefs 

of Police, said: “Our organization is dedicated 

to continuing professionalism and innovation 

among police executives in order 

to assure the continued success of the law 

enforcement community. This modernization 

of police training aligns with that mission 

as it will enhance opportunities for 

officers to gain educational experiences and, 

in turn, make our communities safer.” 

The current unprecedented economic upheaval, 

combined with low attendance and 

financial trends, has highlighted the need 

for change. 

“Sheriffs and deputies must be trained in 

the latest law enforcement procedures as we 

operate the county jail, serve the courts and 

patrol the roadways,” Auglaize County 

Sheriff Allen Solomon, president of the 

Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association, said. 

“We are eager to work with Attorney General 

Yost to mold basic and advanced training 

that serves the needs of local law 

enforcement and the sheriffs across the 

state of Ohio. Each agency faces different 

challenges, and we must be properly trained 

to serve the citizens we serve.” 

A survey will be released to law enforcement 

agencies across the state to gather 

feedback on what types of specialized trainings 

would be most beneficial. Training 

classes will be developed around that feedback 

to provide officers with the tools they 

need and want. 

To date, the Ohio Cobra Club has donated 

$1,423,000 to the Cystic Fibrosis 

Foundation for research. Each year, the 

group also makes donations to local first responder 

agencies as a thank-you to the city 

of London and Madison County.


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Actors’ improv makes ‘e Lovebirds’ enjoyable 

So many movies have little to no premise. 

yet sometimes they go on to garner critical 

acclaim. 

For the most part, these films can be forgiven 

for their missing, meandering or convoluted 

logic, but they must have off-setting 

factors that make them watchable, if not 

downright enjoyable. 

“The Lovebirds” is one of these films. It 

has a thin plot that unravels and veers into 

slapstick territory but it also has two 

sparkling leads that make the film watchable, 

if not downright enjoyable. 

A few years prior to the film’s release, 

Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae were not on 

Hollywood’s radar as a leading role material. 

They got bit parts here and there, but 

no studio was willing to give them a chance 

to break out in their own vehicle. Then they 

did what older actors have to do in order to 

be seen; they produced their own projects 

and cast themselves in the main roles. 

For Rae, her mainstream breakout came 

in 2016 when the television show, “Insecure,” 

started to air on HBO. As for Nanjiani, 

his came the following year with “The 

Big Sick,” a loose retelling of his relationship 

with his now wife who was gravely ill 

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at the time. 

Since then, the two have been proving 

they have that factor that can draw in a 

crowd, and “The Lovebirds” proves that point 

as it is currently the most watched streaming 

movie. The film itself, which is a romantic 

comedy/action adventure hybrid, is not that 

great but the improvisational skills and the 

nuanced facial expressions of this comedic 

duo propel even the dullest moments forward. 

If it were not for these two and their 

fun chemistry, “The Lovebirds” would not 

have been such an entertaining escape. 

In the film, Nanjiani and Rae portray Jibran 

and Leilani, a long-term couple privately 

mulling whether to go their separate 

ways. We see them at their first blush of 

love—flirting, laughter at everything, making 

joking compliments—and then it flashes 

forward to the blush of utter annoyance. 

After four years together, they are arguing 

about the smallest things: the time it 

takes to get ready, social media usage, secretive 

work projects and whether or not 

they could win “The Amazing Race.” They 

reach a breaking point. As they are driving 

to a dinner party of a recently engaged 

friend, they decide to end their relationship. 

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Before the sheer awkwardness and reality 

of the moment can fully sink in, Nanjiani 

accidentally hits a cyclist with his car. 

While checking on the slightly injured but 

otherwise alert biker, their vehicle is commandeered 

by a police officer who proceeds 

to chase the cyclist down and run him over. 

Believing they will be the prime suspects 

in this crime—Leilani does not trust the cops 

will buy their story as she is black and Jibran 

is Pakistani with “a murderous beard 

and murderous brows”—they decide they 

will have to solve the mystery themselves 

despite having no experience whatsoever. 

Following clues in the bicyclist’s phone, 

the two uncover a dark plot that takes them 

through the underbelly of the wealthiest in 

New Orleans and puts them into scenes 

right out of Stanley Kubrick’s bizarre film, 

“Eyes Wide Shut.” Now, with the cops and 

an entire secret society on their tails, the recently 

broken-up couple has to put aside 

their petty arguments and simmering annoyances 

to save each other’s lives. 

The script, written by Aaron Abrams and 

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the movie as it struggles to advance and exthe 

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plain an already 

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As stated above, what saves “The Lovebirds” 

from the script is Nanjiani and Rae, 

who improvise most of their lines and add 

subtle expressions of longing and loathing 

as they portray a couple on the brink. It is 

their chemistry, skill, talent and personalities 

that make this movie one to catch on 

Netflix. 

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Mt. Sterling Library scheduled to reopen June 1 

Following two-and-a-half months of having its doors closed to 

the public, Mount Sterling Public Library will reopen its building 

on June 1. 

New rules will be in place for visitors: 

1. No matter how much you missed your librarian, do not hug 

your librarian. 

2. The hours from 10 to 11 a.m. will be set aside for vulnerable 

patrons. Staff members also can bring items out to patrons or pick 

them up from patrons outside if necessary. 

3. The maximum occupancy for the building is 15 people. 

4. Patrons must limit visits to the library to 45 minutes per day. 

5. Patrons will be limited to one computer 45-minute computer 

session per day. 

6. Patrons are asked to be respectful of others by wearing a mask 

if medically possible. 

7. Responsible adults must accompany children younger than 12 

years old. 

8. Social distancing should be practiced at all times. 

Policy and Operational Changes 

Some of the library’s policies and procedures have changed due 

to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: 

• Plexiglass dividers have been installed at the circulation desk. 

• All staff must wear masks or have a doctor’s excuse on file. 

• Staff members must take their own temperatures prior to arriving 

at work. If not, they must immediately use the thermometer 

at the library prior to beginning the workday. 

• Work hours for every staff member have been cut due to 

budget impacts and mandated social distancing in workspaces. 

• Staff members clean high-touch areas multiple times a day and 

must wash their hands frequently. 

• Returned items are quarantined and cleaned three days prior 

to being put back into circulation. 

• The library has made its Wi-Fi available to the public outside 

of the building. 

• In March, the library started issuing library cards via phone 

and email. 

• The staff continues to offer reference and research assistance 

over the phone. 

• The library bumped up the amount of user checkouts for 

Hoopla Digital. 

• The library still offers Acorn TV for free for library card holders. 

• The library still offers free access to more than 6,000 different 

courses for many occupations with Lynda.com by LinkedIn. 

• Ancestry Library Edition is free through the library’s website 

through June for library card holders. It is usually reserved for 

usage inside libraries. 

• HeritageQuest is similar to Ancestry with the same availability. 

• Fold 3 is available free through the library’s website with a library 

card. It provides access to hundreds of thousands of military 

records. 

• Chilton vehicle repair reference is available for free through 

the library’s website. 

• Ohio Digital Library is free on the library’s website. 

• Downloading is available for ebooks, audio books, magazines, 

comics, graphic novels, music and more. 

Statewide material loans 

Statewide delivery of interlibrary materials will not resume until 

85 percent of the state’s libraries are operating again. Until then, 

Mount Sterling Public Library and Carnegie Public Library of 

West Jeff fish fry set for June 5 

American Legion Post 201, 9701 W. Broad St., West Jefferson, 

will hold a limited-item fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. June 5. The menu 

includes: fish and fries, $6; fish sandwich only, $5; fries only, $1.50; 

and soda and water, $1. Items will be available for carryout only. 

Any donations will be appreciated to help the post during the coronavirus 

(COVID-19) pandemic. 

Washington Court House have agreed to share resources. The 

agreement doubles the number of items available for reserve. Customers 

may reserve items through the catalog of either library. 

Also, the staff will take phone requests at (740) 869-2430 to search 

both locations for available items. 

Hopes are that statewide delivery will resume by July at which 

time customers can start borrowing from all 241 locations. 

Summer Reading Club 

The 2020 Summer Reading Club starts June 1. The theme is 

“Imagine Your Story.” Children, teens and adults are invited to read 

or listen to 10 books, record the titles, and turn them in for prizes. 

For every 10 titles submitted, a participant receives a raffle ticket 

for grand prize drawings at the end of summer. Among the prizes 

are children’s bicycles, a Kindle for adults, Bluetooth earbuds, and 

gift sets of popular books. The last day for reporting titles is Aug. 1. 

Normally, the library offers educational programs throughout 

the summer as part of the reading club. At this time, state restrictions 

do not permit programming. If the state lifts restrictions, then 

programs may be scheduled for later in the summer. 

Curbside Service 

The library continues to offer contact-free curbside pickup during 

regular hours: 10 a.m.- 7p.m., Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 10 

a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday and Saturday. 

Other library news 

Ladies Night Out movie nights likely will not be held for at least 

the remainder of the calendar year due to lack of space for adequate 

social distancing and vulnerability of some of the participants. 

Applications are still available for the Marjorie Hanson Memorial 

Scholarship for $1,500 through Mount Sterling Friends of the 

Library. The scholarship is open to 2020 Madison-Plains High 

School graduates or homeschoolers who are graduating in 2020 

from an accredited school and living in the Madison-Plains School 

District. The deadline is June 1. 

The Friends of the Library are selling handmade fabric face 

masks at Two Hands Coffee & Creative Studio, 48 W. Columbus 

St., Mount Sterling. The masks come in two styles and are priced 

at $4 for ties and $5 for elastic. This is the only fundraising the 

Friends are conducting at this time. All 

other fundraising efforts have been postponed 

for the foreseeable future. All profits 

from the mask sales will go toward the purchase 

of library materials and equipment. 

The Friends will resume meetings via 

their Facebook Messenger group beginning 

in June. Meetings will take place at 7:15 

p.m. instead of the original 6:30 time on the 

second Tuesday of the month. Anyone who 

wishes to join can send a direct message to 

the library’s Instagram account or Facebook 

page. 

Mount Sterling Public Library is located 

at 60 W. Columbus St. and online at 

www.mtsterlingpubliclibrary.org. Call (740) 

869-2430 for more information. 

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Caps and gowns and drive-through diplomas 



Between May 21 and May 24, high 

schools across Madison County honored 

this year’s graduates in ceremonies that 

definitely diverged from the usual but, at 

the same time, managed to maintain some 

semblance of tradition. 

Schools were prevented from holding 

mass gatherings for graduation due to state 

orders for social distancing to prevent the 

spread of the coronavirus (COVID19). Instead, 

with guidance from Madison County 

Public Health, school leaders devised systems 

by which students picked up their 

diplomas individually. Many of those systems 

involved assigned time slots, drive-up 

pickups, a chance for students to walk 

across a stage, and opportunities for parents 

to take photos. 

Each school also put together a virtual 

commencement ceremony, compiling prerecorded 

speeches, award announcements, 

and the like, then posting the videos to their 

websites and social media pages for all to 

enjoy. 

Madison-Plains 

Madison-Plains Local Schools held a 

drive-up diploma pickup on May 23. Graduates 

were assigned times during which 

they got to walk across the stage. Family 

members were permitted to take pictures 

from a safe distance. The district posted a 

virtual commencement video on May 29. 

Of the 88 students in the class, 21 graduated 

with honors diplomas, 19 were members 

of National Honor Society, and three 

were members of the National Technical 

Honor Society. 

The valedictorian is Jordan Birchfield, 

who plans to major in biological sciences 

(college undecided). The salutatorian is 

Spencer Baker, who plans to major in political 

science at Miami University. 

The class officers include: Spencer 

Baker, president; Ian Bowshier, vice president; 

Chase Kelly, secretary; Chris Ernst, 

treasurer; and Gavin Jones, sergeant at 

arms. 

The class flower is the yellow rose. The 

class colors are green and gold. The class 

chose as its motto a quote from Bob Proctor, 

author, motivational speaker, and success 

coach: “The struggle you’re in today is developing 

the strength you need for tomorrow.” 

Jonathan Alder High School 

Shekinah Christian School 

Shekinah Christian School held a Senior 

Day on May 21 during which each senior 

was recognized in a brief walk-through ceremony 

at the school with just their family 

members present. The seniors then had the 

opportunity to hear their names called, 

walk the stage, and receive their diplomas 

at Shiloh Mennonite Church where the commencement 

ceremony was originally scheduled 

to take place prior to restrictions 

related to COVID-19. 

A professional photographer and videographer 

compiled the Senior Day activities 

into a virtual commencement ceremony that 

was shared with the school community on 

May 23. 

Of the 11 students in the class, seven 

graduated with honors and five graduated 

with honors diplomas. 

The valedictorians are: Graham 

Coblentz, who plans to study business at 

Rosedale Bible College; Kent Gingerich, 

who plans to study aerospace engineering 

at Liberty University; and Joshua Showalter, 

who plans to study theology at Rosedale 

Bible College. The salutatorian is Makayla 

Byars, who plans to major in history and 

minor in archival studies at Columbus 

State. Joshua Showalter was named Student 

of the Year. 

The class officers include: Makayla 

Byars, president; Tanner Headings, vice 

president; Kelsey Beachy, secretary; and 

Rachel Hunter, treasurer. 

The class flower is the white rose. The 

class colors are silver and cyan. The class 

verse is: “So be truly glad. There is wonderful 

joy ahead, even though you must endure 

many trials for a little while” (1 Peter 1:6). 

The class quote is from Captain America: 

See GRADUATION page 7 


Abigail Moore 

Valedictorian 

Grace Palmatary 

Valedictorian 

Madison-Plains High School 

Jordan Birchfield 

Valedictorian 

Spencer Baker 

Salutatorian 

Shekinah Christian School 

Graham Coblentz 

Valedictorian 

Kent Gingerich 

Valedictorian 


Audrey Davis 

Valedictorian 

Emma Pauly 

Valedictorian 

West Jefferson High School 

John Harms 

Valedictorian 

Johnna Puckett 

Valedictorian 

London High School 

Richard Geib 

Valedictorian 

Joshua Showalter 

Valedictorian 

Tyler Hilbert 

Valedictorian 

Lily Schaefer 

Valedictorian 

Cierra Cooney 

Salutatorian 

Makayla Byars 

Salutatorian 

Jillian Jakse 

Valedictorian 

Kaitlyn Vaughn 

Valedictorian 

Anina Yokum 

Valedictorian 

Rachel Clemens 

Salutatorian 

Danica Lipp 

Salutatorian 

Bailey Adkins 

Valedictorian 

Caleb Artega 

Valedictorian 

Dominic Von Frybarger 

Valedictorian 

Alaina Hitzeman 

Salutatorian 

Calista Wallace 

Salutatorian


GRADUATION 

Scholarship winners 


“Whatever happens tomorrow, you must 

promise me one thing: That you will stay 

who you are—not a perfect soldier, but a 

good man.” 

West Jefferson 

Jefferson Local Schools broadcasted a 

pre-recorded virtual graduation video via its 

website on May 22. Graduates picked up 

their diplomas in a drive-through arrangement 

on May 23. 

Of the 91 students in the class, eight 

graduated with honors diplomas and 23 

were members of National Honor Society. 

The valedictorians and their post-graduation 

plans are: Bailey Adkins (The Ohio 

State University, neuroscience), Caleb 

Artega (The Ohio State University), and Dominic 

Von Frybarger (Wright State University, 

ROTC, nursing). The salutatorians are 

Alaina Hitzeman (The Ohio State University) 

and Calista Wallace (Navy Reserve). 

Isabella Rhoden won the outstanding vocational 

student award; she plans to go into 

cosmetology. 

The class officers include: Brenton Robertson, 

president; Grace Shields, vice president; 

Julianna Brunicardi, secretary; Peyton Taylor, 

treasurer; Bailey Adkins, historian, and 

Alaina Hitzeman, public relations. 

The class flower is the rose. The class colors 

are black and white. The class song is 

“Life is a Highway” by Rascal Flatts. The 

class motto is a line from the song, “My Little 

Girl” by Tim McGraw: “Chase your 

dreams but always know the road that will 

lead you home again.” 

London 

London City Schools hosted a graduation 

parade on May 24 during which students 

drove to the school to pick up their diplomas. 

That same day the district posted a 

pre-recorded virtual commencement video 

on its YouTube channel. 


with honors, 18 were members of National 

Honor Society, and three were members of the 

National Technical Honor Society. 

The valedictorian is Richard Geib, who 

plans to attend The Ohio State University 

to major in chemical engineering. The salutatorian 

is Cierra Cooney, who plans to pursue 

a degree in nursing and work to become 

a physician’s assistant. 

The class officers include: Aubrey Cline, 

president; Kylee Long, vice president; Sara 

Madden, secretary; and Richard Geib, 

treasurer. 

The class flower is the carnation. The 

class colors are red and white. The class song 

is “Hey Look Ma, I Made It” by Panic At The 

Disco. The class motto is a quote from Ricky 

Bobby, a character in the movie, “Talladega 

Nights”: “If you ain’t first, you’re last.” 

Jonathan Alder 

Jonathan Alder Local Schools coordinated 

a drive-through diploma pickup on 

the afternoon of May 24 and posted a prerecorded 

virtual commencement video to its 

webpage and social media pages that 

evening. 


with honors diplomas and 45 were 

members of National Honor Society. 

The valedictorians and their college plans 

are: Audrey Davis (The Ohio State University, 

environment and natural resources), 

John Harms (Duke University, undecided), 

Tyler Hilbert (The College of Wooster, business 

economics and committed to play golf), 

Jillian Jakse (Youngstown State University, 

civil engineering), Abigail Moore (University 

of Cincinnati, biology), Grace Palmatary 

(Ohio University, film production), Emma 

Pauly (University of Cincinnati, biomedical 

engineering), Johnna Puckett (The Ohio 

State University, animal science), Lily 

Schaefer (Ohio University, undecided), Kaitlyn 

Vaughn (Bowling Green State University, 

early childhood education), and Anina 

Yokum (Ohio University, nursing). 

The salutatorians are: Rachel Clemens 

(University of Toledo, mechanical engineering 

major and entrepreneurship minor) and 

Danica Lipp (The Ohio State University, 

aerospace engineering and music performance). 

The class officers include: Lexie Keaton, 

president; Zach Hick, vice president; Maddy 

Grove, secretary; Katie Vaughn, treasurer; 

Ellie Storts, social media director; and 

Johnna Puckett, Tolles liaison. 

The class flower is a red rose. The class 

colors are red and black. The class motto is: 

“Behind us are memories, beside us are 

friends, before us are dreams that will never 

end.” 

The Madison 

County Democratic 

Party named the following 

students as 

winners of this year’s 

Howard Faust Scholarship: 

Spencer 

Baker of Madison- 

Plains, Victoria Bennett 

of London, and 

Jenna Keiffer of 

Jonathan Alder. 

The non-partisan 

award may be used 

for college, technical 

school, or equipment 

for a career in a 

trade. Applicants are 

judged on their citizenship 

and community 

service. 

Baker will attend 

Miami University to 

study political science 

and communications. 

Bennett will 

study nursing at 

Capital University. 

Keiffer will study integrated 

media at 

Ohio University’s 

Scripps College of 

Communications. 

Spencer Baker 

Victoria Bennett 

Jenna Keiffer




Photo courtesy of Jessica Yoder 

With a 4.0 grade point average, Josh Showalter (center) is one of three valedictorians in Shekinah Christian 

School’s Class of 2020 and was named Student of the Year. Shown here with his family, Josh is the son of Matt 

and Colleen Showalter. Matt graduated from Shekinah in 1993. 

Brianna McCray (left), assistant principal at Jonathan Alder High 

School, congratulates graduate Emily Walker. On May 24, students 

drove up to the track at the high school at assigned times to pick 

up their diplomas. Each student walked across the stage while 

their name was called. Their photo was displayed on the scoreboard. 

A professional photographer got shots of each student as 

they received their diploma, at the brick “A”, and at the car with 

their families. Parents were permitted to take photos, as well. 


Curtis Brooks, a London school board member, presents Zechariah Kaehr with his diploma during a driveup 

ceremony at the high school on May 24. 


(ABOVE) Shekinah Christian School graduate 

Chad Slabaugh raises his hands in 

victory after receiving his diploma during 

a walk-through ceremony held on May 21 

at Shiloh Mennonite Church. 

Messenger photo by Jeff Pfeil 

(AT LEFT) Banners featuring pictures of 

members of the West Jefferson High 

School Class of 2020 hang on the fence at 

Garrette Park along Fellows Avenue.




Tyler Payton lounges in the back of a pickup truck on his way to pick up his diploma as a member 

of London High School’s Class of 2020. 

Messenger photo by Jeff Pfeil 

Brooke Simmons, West Jefferson High School yearbook advisor, takes a 

photo of graduate Kyle Howard holding his diploma in front of the school 

sign. The drive-up ceremony took place on May 23. Each senior was given a 

time to appear at the high school to pick up their diplomas and awards and 

pose for photos. 

Ann Boerger, principal at Madison-Plains High School, presents Chandler John Crawford with his diploma 

while school board members Kelly Cooley (far left) and Thoula Xenikis (far right) look on and Superintendent 

Chad Eisler (at the podium) reads off Chandler’s name. Photographers recorded the event for each member 

of the class. Held on May 23, the diploma pickup was organized in a drive-up format, a maximum of two 

cars of family members allowed per graduate. Parents and legal guardians were permitted to get out of their 

cars to take photos, from a safe social distance, as their graduates walked across the stage. 


Shekinah Christian School graduate Sierra Knepp celebrates, holding 

her diploma aloft during a walk-through commencement ceremony 

held at Shiloh Mennonite Church on May 21. 

(AT LEFT) 

Decorated with balloons 

and posters, 

the car carrying 

Jonathan Alder 

graduate Connor 

Reed rolls along in 

a parade held in 

Plain City on May 

23 to honor the 

Class of 2020. The 

parade, dubbed 

“the senior caravan,” 

was one of 

many ways the district 

honored this 

year’s graduates.


obituaries 


UPDEGROVE 

Duane Updegrove was born on Sept. 26, 

1961, in Columbus, Ohio, to Dennis Updegrove 

and Janet Knight Updegrove. Duane 

had worked for Krazy Glue and attended 

MATCO. He made so many meaningful connections 

with employees, with staff and supervisors 

everywhere he went. He moved to 

London where he united in marriage with 

Brenda Burns on April 1, 2015, and remained 

in London until he departed this life on May 

16, 2020. Duane was a wonderful family man 

and friend to all he met. He loved to shower 

his wife with flowers and gifts. His family was 

his number one priority in life. Duane enjoyed 

getting out into the community. He loved dining 

at Der Dutchman, going to local casinos, 

shopping and watching Monday Night 

Wrestling. He was very proud of his native 

American connections and ability to mind 

search with family. He was preceded in death 

by his parents, Dennis and Janet Updegrove. 

He leaves behind to cherish his memory: his 

wife, Brenda Updegrove; brother, Dean S. 

Updegrove of Florida; and stepson, Johnny 

Burns. The family would like to acknowledge 

the acts of kindness, prayers and sympathy 

shown to them during their hours of sorrow. 

Special thanks to Dr. Zainab Al-Obosi who 

provided Duane with superb care. Special 

thanks to the staff of Consumer Support 

Services who ensured Duane had the quality 

of life he desired and deserved. Duane will be 

remembered for his kind heart, love of life 

and bravery through all he endeavored. 

Friends were invited to calling hours on May 

22 at Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, 

London. A private funeral service followed 

at the funeral home. Burial took place 

on May 23 in Skidmore Cemetery, Garrison, 

Ky. Go to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com 

to send condolences. 

COX 

Dwight “Spunky” Cox, 72, of London died 

on May 19, 2020, in Arbors West, West Jefferson, 

Ohio. Born on Oct. 6, 1947, in London, 

he was a son of Rosemarie Cox. A 1966 

graduate of London High School, Spunky 

was a gifted athlete, playing quarterback for 

the Red Raiders. He had been a school 

teacher in the U.S. Virgin Islands for 20 

years before returning to London where he 

had worked for Stanley Electric, Jefferson 

Industries, and the Red Brick Tavern. Survivors 

include: his daughter, Abriel Matthias 

Proctor (Elbert Proctor Jr.); son, Moshe 

Matthias Cox; grandchildren, Mekhi Moshe 

Matthias-Cox, Mekayla Deanna Matthias- 

Cox, and Syheir Aaron Peters, all of the Virgin 

Islands; brother, Mark Cox of London; 

niece, Gabrielle Cox of Dublin; nephew, 

Jemal Napper of Columbus; and many 

cousins, including Jackie Schook of London, 

Danny (Tootie) Polley of Illinois, and 

Francine Cox of Springfield. He was preceded 

in death by: his maternal grandparents, 

William and Rose Cox; mother, 

Rosemarie Cox; brothers, Jeff and Chris Cox; 

aunt, Marvine Miller; and uncles, William 

“Bill” Cox and Frank Cox. A memorial service 

to celebrate Spunky’s life will be held at 

a later date. Memorial contributions may be 

sent to the funeral home for the benevolence 

of the family. Services have been entrusted 

to Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, 

London. Condolences may be sent to 

www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. 

ESTEP 

Edgar O. 

“Mr. Ed” 

Estep, 88, a 

l o n g - t i m e 

resident of 

West Jefferson, 

passed 

away on May 

19, 2020, at 

Sisters Elderly Care on Main in London. 

Born in Johnson County, Ky., to the late 

Richard and Elizabeth Estep, he was a veteran 

of the Korean War, serving as a staff 

sergeant in the United States Air Force. A 

barber in West Jefferson for more than 55 

years, Mr. Ed owned and operated Mr. Ed’s 

Brown and Gold Barber Shop on Main 

Street. He was an active and involved citizen 

of West Jefferson. Mr. Ed was a member 

of Madison Lodge 221 F.& A.M., Clarence 

Bo Casto VFW Post 7005, and Jefferson 

Post 201 American Legion for more than 60 

years. He was a member of the West Jefferson 

Community Association, a founding 

member of the Optimist Club, and an Ox 

Roast Committee member. He was named 

the Ox Roast parade grand marshal in 2008. 

Although not a village council member, he 

served on various committees. He was also 

an auxiliary Ohio State patrolman. Mr. Ed 

served as a West Jefferson High School 

Band Booster president and was an avid 

and loyal Roughrider football fan being 

named “Fan of the Year” on two occasions. 

He missed only two games from 1958 to 

2015. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ed was 

preceded in death by: his beloved wife, Betty 

Estep, who passed in 2009; his daughter, 

Paula Brown; sisters, Annie Salyer and 

Joyce Jordan; brother, Goebel “Butch” 

Estep; and grandsons, Edgar Brown and 

Jerry Whitt. He is survived by: his son, Jeff 

(Kathryn Kessler) Estep; daughter, Carol 

(Geoff) Langermeier; grandchildren, Elizabeth 

“Libby” (Carl) McClellan, Rachel 

(Mike) Wagner, Eric Langermeier, T.J. 

Langermeier and Ian Langermeier; 10 

great-grandchildren and many, many 

friends. Due to the current health crisis, a 

private family burial service was held at 

Hampton Cemetery in West Jefferson. A 

public celebration of life service will be held 

when health conditions permit (date and 

time to be announced). Memorial contributions 

may be made to: Honor Flight Columbus, 

2233 North Bank Dr., Columbus, OH 

43220. Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral 

Home, West Jefferson, assisted the family. 

Go to radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com 

to share a favorite memory of Mr. Ed or to 

send condolences to his family. 

NEVITT 

Dan P. Nevitt, 75, of London died on May 

19, 2020, at Sisters on Elm, London. Born 

on Jan. 16, 1945, in Peoria, Ill., he was a son 

of Charles B. and Ellen J. (Jury) Newton. A 

member of Maranatha Baptist Church, Dan 

was also a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam. 

He retired from the U.S. Post Office after 20 

years. He also had worked for Otis Elevator, 

Stanley Electric and Madison County Hospital, 

all in London. Survivors include: his 

wife of 51 years, Karen (Fleming) Nevitt; 

daughters, Alicia (Chris) Ellis, Jennifer 

(David) Queen, Christine Ayers and Rebekah 

(Kevin) Donahue; grandchildren, Victoria 

(Ellis) and Thomas Kisamore, Logan 

Queen, Grace Ayers, Lauryn Queen, Rebekah 

Ayers, Lanie Queen, Lucas Queen 

and Cora Donahue; brother, Richard (Barb) 

Nevitt; aunts, Merrielle Akright and Melba 

Jury; and many cousins, nieces and 

nephews. He was preceded in death by his 

parents and many relatives of the Jury and 

Nevitt families. Family and friends called at 

Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, 

London, on May 23. A private graveside 

service followed at Kirkwood Cemetery, 

London. A Celebration of Life service will be 

held at 11 a.m. June 13 at Maranatha Baptist 

Church, 4663 Trabue Rd, Columbus. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the 

Maranatha Youth Program to support their 

mission trip. Condolences may be sent to 


McCOLLISTER 

Cecil McCollister, 88, passed away peacefully 

at home surrounded by his loving family 

on May 21, 2020. He was retired from 

Wasserstrom Company after 25 years of employment. 

Cecil is preceded in death by his 

parents, Cecil and Marcella, and four brothers. 

He is survived by: his loving wife of 71 

years, Betty; children, Shirley (Chuck) 

Spellman, Vickie (Doug) Timmons, Jeffrey 

(Connie) McCollister; grandchildren, Lisa, 

Kimber (Dom), Steve (Natalie), Matthew 

(Jersie), Marissa (Brad), Macy, and Megan 

(John); great-grandchildren, Kyle, Drew, 

Sam, Patrick, Presley, Paxton, and Parker; 

great-great-grandchildren, Lilly, Olivia, 

Gabby, Odin, and Onyx; sister, Rosemary 

(Jack) Ross; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Chaney, 

Linda (Carl) Fuller; and several nieces and 

nephews. A private family viewing was set 

for May 23 at Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral 

Home, West Jefferson, followed by a 

graveside service at 12:30 p.m. at Big Plain 

Cemetery, 9100 Big Plain-Circleville Road, 

London. Go to radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com 

to share condolences. 

DAVIS 

Greg Davis passed away unexpectedly on 

May 22, 2020, at the age of 45. He was a 

graduate of Stow High School in 1993, 

served in the U.S. Navy from 1995 to 1999, 

received a bachelor of science degree from 

Ohio State University in 2004, and married 

the love of his life, Julie, in 2005. Greg enjoyed 

spending time with his beautiful wife, 

Julie, who he also considered to be his best 

friend. He was a great role model to his 

many nieces and nephews. He was a good 

supportive son and a good listener. He enjoyed 

spending time with family and 

friends. Greg was a dependable, hardworking, 

and loyal man who took great pride in 

all of his tasks. He enjoyed working with his 

hands and was a self-taught graphic designer 

who played an important role in the 

success of his brother’s business. In his 

spare time, he volunteered at the Veterans 

of Foreign Wars where he fundraised for the 

Honor Flight and Wounded Warrior Project 

and helped with the grounds. He was preceded 

in death by: his grandparents, Vera 

and Kenneth Davis, Henry and Kathryn 

Duigou; uncles, Leonard and Henry (Bud) 

Duigou and Jerry Williams; aunts. Elaine 

Russel, Nancy Duigou; cousins David 

Williams and John Mintzer. He is survived 

by: his wife, Julie; parents, Bob and Joanne 

Davis; brother, Pat (Mary) Davis; aunts, 

Kathy Duigou, Betty Williams, Janice 

(Roger) McDannel; father-in-law and 

mother-in-law, Dr. John and Louise Jordan; 

sisters and brothers-in-law, Drew and 

Jenny Hildebrand, Dr. Robert and Linda 

Murden, Joan Jordan; and many nieces, 

nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian 

Burial was held on May 27 at St. Patrick 

Catholic Church, London, with Father 

Michael Hinterschied officiating. Interment 

followed in Kirkwood Cemetery, London. A 

memorial service will be held at a later date 

at Holy Family Catholic Church in Stow, 

Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made 

to the Wounded Warrior Project at 

https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/ 

Veteran/Donation. Send condolences to 


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xLegal Notices 

IN THE COMMON PLEAS COURT 

OF MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 

Andrea Sue Lenox, Plaintiff 

vs. 

Christopher S. Cain, Defendant 

Case No. 20190292 

CHRISTOPHER S. CAIN whose place of residence 

is unknown and cannot by reasonable diligence 

be ascertained, will take notice that on 12/10/19, 

the plaintiff Andrea Sue Lenox filed complaint 

against him/her in the Court of Common Pleas of 

Madison County, Ohio, the same being Case No. 

DRB 20190292 in said Court, praying therein for 

A Divorce Be Granted From The Defendant, An 

Equitable Division Of Debts And Property, And 

Be Restored To Her Prior Name And Such Other 

Relief As The Court May Deem Proper. 

Defendant is required to answer said complaint 

within twenty-eight days after the last publication 

date May 17, 2020. 

Said cause will be heard as soon thereafter as 

meets the convenience of the Court. 

Incase of your failure to answer or otherwise respond 

as permitted by the Ohio rules of Civil Procedure, 

within the time stated, judgment by 

default will be rendered against you for the relief 

demanded in the complaint. 

Renae E. Zabloudil, Clerk of Courts 

Kristin Palmer, Deputy Clerk 

Date: February 19, 2020 

MM MAY 17, 24, 31, JUNE 7, 14, 21, 2020 

MM2020221 

Sale of contents Self Storage Lockers 

B: Kathy Lyon, London, OH 43140 

Counter, dressers, crutches. 

B6: Ericka Hammond, 

Mechanicsburg, OH 43044 

Grill, furniture, household items. 

Saturday, June 6, 2020 10:00 a.m. 

Location: 

134 S. Oak Street 


MM May 17, 31, 2020 

Public Sale 


IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 

MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 

PROBATE DIVISION, JUVENILE COURT 

Case No. 22030008 & 22030009 

Summons By Publication 

In the Matter of 

An O (M) & Sh O (F) 

Alleged Dependent Children 

To: Brittany Bayless, 218 Thorn Locust Ln., London, OH 43140 

Putative Father 

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

Ohio/Madison County Children Services, alleging dependency of 

An O (M), DOB 06/28/2009, & Sh O (F), DOB 04/14/2011, pursuant 

to O.R.C. 2151.04. A Initial hearing has been scheduled at the 

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

43140, on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., and an adjudication 

hearing on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. and at the call 

of the Court thereafter. 

You are indicated as being the parents/custodian 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. 

CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN 

Juvenile Judge 

Madison County, Ohio 

MM MAY 31, 2020 


Sale of contents Self Storage Lockers 

18: Ange Teems, London, OH 43140 

Dolly, microwave, household items. 

4: Thomas Boyd, London, OH 43140 

Pallet jack, pole vault apparatus, furniture, 

filing cabinets. 

Saturday, June 6, 2020 11:00 a.m. 

Location: 

Mid London Storage 

123 West High Street 


MM May 17, 31, 2020 

Public Sale 


Public Notice 

A public hearing will be held by the Somerford 

Township Board of Zoning Appeals on Thursday, 

June 11th at 7:00 P.M. at the Somerford Township 

Hall 91 SR 56. This hearing is to consider 

the request made by Howard Smith to build a 

residence on 21 acres at 2200 SR 187, parcel 

number 24-01310.001 

Any questions may be presented at this time; the 

public is invited to attend. 

Brian Knowles 

Somerford Township Zoning Inspector 

MM MAY 31 & JUNE 7, 2020 


IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 

MADISON COUNTY OHIO 

The Huntington National Bank, Plaintiff 

vs. 

Connie A. Woods et. al, Defendant 

Case No. CVE20200061 

Judge Eamon P. Costello 

LEGAL NOTICE 

Defendant(s), Connie A. Woods, whose last known address is 284 Blendon Road, West Jefferson, OH 43162 and 

John Doe, Real Name Unknown, The Unknown Spouse, if any, of Connie A. Woods, whose last known address is 

284 Blendon Road, West Jefferson, OH 43162, will take notice that on March 11, 2020, The Huntington National 

Bank, filed its Complaint in Case Number: CVE20200061, Madison County, Ohio, alleging that the defendant(s), 

Connie A. Woods, whose last known address is 284 Blendon Road, West Jefferson, OH 43162 and John Doe, Real 

Name Unknown, The Unknown Spouse, if any, of Connie A Woods, whose last known address is 284 Blendon 

Road, West Jefferson, OH 43162, have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described above: 

Premises commonly known as: 284 Blendon Road, West Jefferson, OH 43162 

Parcel No.: 10-01794.000 

The plaintiff further alleges that by reason of default in the payment of the promissory note, according to its 

tenor, the conditions of a concurrent mortgage deed given to secure the payment of said note and conveying 

the premises described, have been broken and the same has become absolute. 

The plaintiff demands that the defendants named above be required to answer and set up their interest in said 

real estate or be forever barred from assorting, for foreclosure of said mortgage, the marshaling of any liens, 

and the sale of said real estate, and the proceeds of said sale applied to the payment of plaintiff’s claim in the 

proper order of its priority and for such other and further relief as is just and equitable. 

The defendants named above are required to answer on or before the 5th day of July, 2020. 

Carlisle, McNellie, Rini, Kramer & Ulrich Co., L.P.A. 

James L. Sassano (0062253) 

Maureen C. Zink (0083507) 

Attorneys for Plaintiff 

24755 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 200,Cleveland, OH 44122 

216-360-7200 Phone 

216-360-7210 Facsimile 

MM MAY 24, 31, JUNE 7, 2020 

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 

Final Approval of Plans and Specifications 

Madison Co SSWD Water District 1 

P.O. Box 623, London, OH 43140 

Facility Description: Community Water System 

ID #: 1342991 

Date of Action: 05/20/2020 

This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to 

ERAC.Detail Plans for PWSID:OH4901012 Plan No:1342991 Regarding 

Madison Co Water System-Phase1 - Interconnect with London. 


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xLegal Notices 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC 

INFORMATION MEETING 

FOR PROPOSED 

UTILITY MAJOR FACILITY 

Madison Fields Solar Project, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary 

of Savion, LLC, held two public informational meetings in 

Madison County, Ohio, on November 5 and 6, 2019, to outline 

plans to build the Madison Fields Solar Project, a solarpowered 

generation facility located in Madison County. The 

facility will be sited on approximately 1,000 acres and have a 

maximum total generating capacity of up to 180 megawatts. 

The purpose of the facility is to generate electricity and is 

intended to fill the need for a more diverse national energy 

portfolio that will include a higher percentage of energy 

generated through the use of renewable resources. The facility 

design has been optimized to utilize land and still provide 

environmental and visual setbacks to achieve a minimal impact 

to natural resources and adjacent residents’ viewshed. 

Construction is anticipated to begin as early as first quarter of 

2022, resulting in commercial operations in fourth quarter 

2022. 

On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., 

Madison Fields will host an additional public information 

meeting that will be virtual and will consist of a live phone 

question and answer (Q&A) session on the project. The 

meeting will be virtual in nature to adhere to the current 

restrictions regarding public gatherings. The public will be able 

to participate in the Q&A session by telephone. Similar to the 

meetings held in November, questions will be answered 

directly by the subject matter experts. The live phone Q&A 

session will be brought to you via telephone, there will be no 

visual presentation during the event. 

On Tuesday, June 9th @ 6:00pm - 1 week prior to the June 

16, 2020 live phone Q&A session, a presentation about the 

project, which will include maps, will be posted on Madison 

Field’s website (www.madisonfieldssolarproject.com) and Facebook 

page (www.facebook.com/MadisonFieldsSolarProject) 

for viewing by the public at their convenience. Alternative 

access to the presentation is also available upon request by 

contacting Sarah Moser (Project Developer) at Attn: Sarah 

Moser, Savion, LLC., 422 Admiral Blvd., Kansas City, MO 

64106, (419) 910-1566, or smoser@savionenergy.com. The 

public can submit comments to Madison Fields prior to, and 


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for 1 week following, the Tuesday, June 16, 2020 live phone 

Q&A session via Madison Field’s website, Facebook page, or 

in writing via email or mail. 

To access the live phone Q&A session on Tuesday, June 16, 

2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., attendees will call (877) 

229-8493 and enter PIN 119551. During the live phone 

Q&A, instructions will be provided to submit questions. For 

additional information on how to access the live phone Q&A 

contact the Madison Fields team via the addresses or telephone 

number listed above. 

Madison Fields anticipates filing its application with the Ohio 

Power Siting Board (OPSB) within 90 days of the live phone 

Q&A session. OPSB’s case number for the project is 19-1881- 

EL-BGN and the filings made with the OPSB in the Madison 

Fields case can be viewed at http://dis.puc.state.oh.us/Case 

Record.aspx?Caseno=19-1881&link=DI. 

Upon the receipt of the application, OPSB will review the 

application to determine if it is complete so OPSB staff can 

begin its investigation. Should OPSB find the application 

complete, OPSB will set a date for public hearing, not less than 

60 nor more than 90 days after such finding. The public hearing 

consists of two parts: a public hearing where OPSB will 

accept written or oral testimony and an adjudicatory hearing. 

15 days prior to the public hearing, OPSB’s staff will submit a 

written report on the project. 

OPSB accepts written comments on the project from 

interested persons at any time, as well as written or oral 

testimony from any person at the public hearing. Petitions to 

intervene in the adjudicatory hearing will be accepted by 

OPSB in accordance with a deadline set by OPSB. To request 

notification of the public hearing or submit comments in the 

docket contact OPSB at 180 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 

43215, 1-866-270-6772, or contact OPSB@puc.state.oh.us. 

Petitions to intervene should be addressed to Docketing 

Division, the Ohio Power Siting Board, 180 E. Broad St., 

Columbus, OH 43215 or can be electronically filed. All 

correspondence and petitions to intervene must include 

reference to Case No. 19-1881-EL-BGN. 


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Minimum Qualification 

High School Diploma or 

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Valid motor vehicle 

operator’s License 

Additional Requirements 

Must be able to safely operate 

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Knowledge of maintenance 

equipment such as mowers, 

trimmers, etc. 

Ability to receive and follow 

instructions 

Ability to regularly lift 50 to 

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GROUNDKEEPER 

Madison County Sanitary Sewer and Water District is 

recruiting for a Groundkeeper. Under general 

supervision, this position will be responsible for 

performing daily landscape maintenance of county 

lawns via mowing, trimming, and mulching. Keeping 

walkways and roads clear of litter and performing 

other maintenance work as assigned. Applications 

will be accepted until the position is filled. 

Madison County is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity 

(EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and 

applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender 

identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, martial status, 

citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected 

veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws. 

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MADISON COUNTY 

HUMAN RESOURCES 

DEPARTMENT 

Sabah Al 

740-845-1657 

recruitment@co.madison.oh.us 

www.co.madison.oh.us 

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CARS/TRUCKS WANT- 

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2002-2019! Any Condition. 

Running or Not. Top $$$ 

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ADVISORY 

The National Trade Association 

we belong to has 

purchased the following 

classifieds. Determining 

the value of their service 

or product is advised by 

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 

NO circumstance 

should you send any 

money in advance or give 

the client your checking, 

license ID or credit card 

numbers. Also beware of 

ads that claim to guarantee 

loans regardless of 

credit and note that if a 

credit repair company 

does business only over 

the phone it’s illegal to request 

any money before 

delivering its service. All 

funds are based in US 

dollars. Toll Free numbers 

may or may not 

reach Canada. Please 

check with the Better 

Business Bureau 614- 

486-6336 or the Ohio Attorney 

General’s Consumer 

Protection Section 

614-466-4986 for more 

information on the company 

you are seeking to 

do business with. 


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BOARD OF ELECTIONS DIRECTOR POSITION 

The Madison County Board of Elections is seeking applications for the 

position of Director. 

This position is responsible for conducting fair and impartial elections, 

directing and managing the Board of Elections office including staff 

oversight and development, along with creating and adhering to an annual 

budget. Complete job description is available at https://www.boe.ohio.gov/ 

madison/ or by request to recruitment@co.madison.oh.us. 

Qualified candidates should be affiliated with the Republican Party and 

reside in Madison County or be able to relocate. Applicants must agree to a 

background check. 

Candidates for this position must possess at least a high school diploma or 

its equivalency. College level education is desired. Priority will be given to 

applicants with previous elections administration and managerial/ 

supervisory experience. Applicants are requested to demonstrate how they 

meet the necessary qualifications of the job description when submitting 

their resume. 

Any qualified registered Republican may apply by either emailing their 

resume to: 

recruitment@co.madison.oh.us 

Or by regular mail to: 

Att: HR - Sabah Al 

Courthouse 

P. O. Box 618 

1 N Main St 

London, Ohio 43140 

Resumes must be received by June 9, 2020. 

The Madison County Board of Elections is an equal opportunity employer. 


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exposure in industrial, construction, 

manufacturing 

jobs, or military may be the 

cause. Family in the home 

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$30 billion is 

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Cross Country Moving, 

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xAdult Care 

xHomes for Sale 


xBusiness Opportunity 

Welcome 

Carolyn’s 

Cottage 

Private Assisted Living 

3036 Woodgrove Dr. 

Grove City, OH 

Michelle Preston - Owner 

614-991-0652 

614-376-9761 

REALT ORS 

WANT TO SELL THAT T HOME?? 

BREAD ROUTE FOR SALE 

Established thriving route in South/Southwest Columbus. 

The Current Owner has been in the business for over 20 years and wants to 

retire. Established clients include restaurants such as Raising Canes and 

Chick-fil-A as well as local grocery stores, schools, nursing homes, 

institutions. Must have a clean driving record. Drug free. A self motivator 

with an outstanding work ethic is a plus. You are an independent contractor 

responsible for your own business expenses. Responsible for ordering, 

loading and delivering product 5-6 days a week. Must secure your own 

financing to purchase the route. Route Only sells for 90K. Add in the 2019 

Box truck and the package price is $130K Will train the new owner. 

For more information Call Jeff at 614-935-6645 

Senior Home Care 

by ANGELS 

Same day care while you wait for your 

facility to accommodate your loved one. 

Prepared and Ready but still operating COVID Free. 

Very Reasonable Rates 

“We Do Things Your Way” 

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Call or text for info. 

www.v-angels.com 

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Place a prepaid classified line ad in our paper 

during the month of JUNE and be registered 

to win a $50 Gift Card from 

The Columbus Messenger 

Newspapers. 

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

phone will be included in the drawing. 

Drawing will be held June 24, 2020 

and the winner will be notified and published 

in our June 28, 2020 issue . 

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!!! 


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com for details. 

Wants to purchase minerals 

and other oil and gas 

interests. Send details to 

P.O. Box 13557, Denver, 

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RECREATIONAL 

VEHICLES 

2018 Forest River Cherokee 

Ltd. 33’. Fully furmished 

with dinnerware/ 

appls, power awning. 

Sleeps 6, bath with standup 

shower. Portable 10x10 

canvas shed, never used. 

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0545 for more details. 

PETS 

Kountry Klipping LLC 

Pet Grooming 

Daycare & Pet Sitting 

By Terri Lynn 

46 N. London St. 

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WANT TO BUY 

We Buy Junk Cars & 

Trucks. Highest Prices 

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WANTED 

Victrolas, Watches, 

Clocks, Bookcases 

Antiques, Furn. 

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or 614-783-2629 

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minerals and other oil & 

gas interests. Send details 

to: P.O. Box 13557, 

Denver, CO 80201 

HOMES FOR SALE 

By Owner - London 

Village Condominium 

2BR 2BA, 2 car gar. 

w/work area. Kitchen 

w/appls, lndry rm w/WD. 

Fully carpeted, AC/heat, 

encl. patio plus outside 

patio. 610 Denton St, 

London 43140 $155,000. 

740-852-2050 

RENTALS 

BEATHARD 

RENTALS 

6-7 

M 

LONDON AREA 

1 & 2 Bedroom 

Houses & Apartments 

740-852-9706 

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ROOFING 

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614-367-9000 

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• Free Estimates 

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Professionals 

In Our 

Service Directory 

For 

Quality 

Service 

That Is 

OUT 

OF 

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CARPET CLEANING 

DIRT BUSTERS 

Any 5 areas $75. Home 

Powerwash $99 to $200. 

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Specializing in Pet Odors 

CONCRETE 

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Concrete & Excavating 

* Concrete * Foundations 

* Waterlines * Drains 

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CONSTRUCTION 

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Lt. Hauling & Room Add., 

Block Work & Excavation 

Stamp Patios, 

Bsmt. Wall Restoration 

35 Yrs Exp - Lic & Ins. 

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ALL-CITY CUSTOM 

CONCRETE 

All Types Concrete Work 

New or Tear Out-Replace 

37 Yrs. Exp. 

(614) 207-5430 

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The Price You Want To Pay 

Call GRANT 

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740-852-0953 

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Chain Link - Wood 

No Job Too Big or Small 

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IMPROVEMENTS 

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Decks, Kitchens, Baths 

Room Additions, 

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47 Yrs. Exp. - Refs. Avail. 

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HOME 

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J.A.F. HANDYMAN 

& Remodeling Services 

Jim A Ferbrache 

614-271-5793 

SLAGLE 

HOME REMODELING 

Baths, Kitchen, 

Room Additions, 

Plumbing and Electrical. 

All your Handyman needs 

No Job too Big or Small 

Over 30 Yrs. Exp. Lic.-Bond-Ins. 

Jerry 

614-332-3320 

Handyman Cafe 

“Serving Up Solutions 

For All Your Handyman 

Remodeling Needs” 

Painting, Flooring, 

Bathrooms, Kitchens, 

Doors/Windows, 

Siding/Roofing 

Home Repairs/Maintenance 

740-837-0287 

Accepting MC/Visa/AE/Discover 

For Free Estimates 

On Carpenter Work, 

Roofs, 

Siding, 

Foundations, 

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Call: 

6-14 M 

740-426-6731 

740-505-1094 

Ask For Marvin 

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WE PULL WEEDS! 

No job too big or too small. 

We offer a full range of 

landscape services 

Fast • Affordable • Reliable 

Call Dustin for a 

FREE Estimate today! 

614-357-7847 

Classified Services 

5-31 M 

5-31 M 

6-21 w/sw/m 

LANDSCAPING 

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Mulch • Edging 

Spring Clean-up 

Sealcoating Estimates 

614-649-1200 

LAWN CARE 

SOWERS LAWN CARE 

Mowing-mulching-trimming 

Free Est. 614-397-0566 

MOVING 

Aaron Allen Moving 

Local Moving Since 1956 

Bonded & Insured 

614-299-6683, 263-0649 

Celebrating 60 yrs in business 

PAINTING 

WOW 

Painting - Power Wash 

Interior - Exterior 

Residential & Commercial 

Wood Repair 

Drywall Repair 

740-852-2180 

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Website: wwwpaintingllc.com 

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PEST CONTROL 

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Termite/Bed Bug Work 

at Reasonable Prices. 

614-600-8841 

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PLUMBING 

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24 Hrs., 7 Days/Week 

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Drain Cleaning Field 

Call For A Free Phone Estimate 

$100.00 For Any Small Drain 

614-622-4482 

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6-21 A&M 

6-14 M 

6/7 A/M 

POWER WASHING 

MRS. POWERWASH 

Any house wash $149 + tax 

Single deck $69 + tax 

2 Tier deck $99 + tax 

Best Wash In Town 

Over 45,000 Washes 

Ashley, 614-771-3892 

DON’T 

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Deadline Is 

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For Following 

Sundays Paper 

740-852-0809 

TREE SERVICE 

SANDBLASTING 

SANDBLASTING 

Sandblast Dustless - Ag- 

Paint - Rust Removal - 

Vintage cars - wood - boat 

trailers. 614-989-9759 

SEWING MACHINE 

REPAIR 

REPAIR all makes 24 hr. 

service. Clean, oil, adjust 

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work gtd. 614-890-5296 

TOP SOIL 

Alexander Hauling 

Driveways topped w/new 

limestone. We also deliver 

Topsoil - sand - mulch. 

Specializing in residential. 

614-491-5460 

Bobcat Service Avail. 

TREE SERVICE 

Tree Trimming 

Tree Removal 

Stump Grinding 

FREE ESTIMATES 

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West Jeff seniors rewarded for musical talents 

The Jefferson Local Schools music department 

recently announced the Class of 

2020 award winners. 

The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award went 

to senior Benjamin Osborne. The award is 

given to the outstanding musician in the 

jazz band. Osborne is a saxophone player 

and has performed on soprano, alto and 

baritone saxophones. He has been a member 

of the concert, jazz and marching bands 

“Ben has earned this award because of 

his hard work in jazz band and his ability 

and interest in improvisation. We will miss 

his leadership next year,” said Elmer 

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Benjamin Osborne Calista Wallace Celina Jeffers 

Broecker, director of bands for grades 6-12. 

The John Phillip Sousa National Band 

Award went to seniors Celina Jeffers and 

Calista Wallace. The award is presented to 

outstanding musicians in the concert band 

for service above and beyond and the ability 

to solo in front of the band. 

Jeffers has been a member of the concert, 

jazz, and marching bands. Her major instrument 

is clarinet, but she has also played 

piano and alto saxophone in the jazz band. 

Additionally, she has competed in Ohio 

Music Education Association (OMEA) solo 

events. 

“Celina has had a love of music since she 

started in middle school band. Her hard 

work and dedication have earned her a 

music scholarship at Mount Vernon 

Nazarene University. She has been a leader 

in our program for many years,” Broecker 

said. 

Wallace has been a member of the concert, 

jazz and marching bands. She has been 

a featured soloist with the marching band 

and jazz band and has played “Taps” and 

the “Star Spangled Banner” for a countless 

school and community events. She has 

worked very hard at her trumpet sound and 

has an interest in joining the military. 

“Calista has had a maturity about her 

trumpet playing since early on in her career,” 

Broecker said. “We have counted on 

her to be the leader of the trumpets for 

many years. She is the youngest trumpet I 

ever trusted to do ‘Taps’ on her own and has 

taken a lot of pride in what it means to play 

that last tribute. We will miss her leadership 

and trumpet playing in all our bands 

next year!” 

The 2020 National School Choral Award 

went to Jeffers. The award is the highest 

honor for high school choral performers. It 

recognizes the dedication, musical achievement 

and character of the top choral student. 

Jeffers has been a member of every choir 

at West Jefferson and has competed in 

OMEA vocal solo events many times. She 

served as a section leader multiple years in 

chamber choir. She also has been a member 

of the musical cast every year of high school. 

“From Day 1 of choir her freshman year, 

Celina brought her voice, enthusiasm, 

spunk and all-in hard work to choir rehearsal,” 

said Rachel Armas, director of 

choral activities for grades 7-12 and general 

music for grade 6. “She went above and beyond 

to serve her fellow choir students, help 

foster community, and make the choirs the 

best they could be. She worked to master 

singing through participation in solos and 

ensembles, honor events, sharing her joy for 

music everywhere she went.” 

Jeffers also earned the Outstanding 

Music Award. This award is given to the 

truly outstanding individual who has been 

a member of the band and choir programs. 

Jeffers has played, sung and danced her 

heart out for the good of the West Jefferson 

community, say her instructors.

Madison Messenger - May 31st, 2020

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