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PAGE 8 - MADISON MESSENGER - June 14, 2020 www.madisonmessengernews.com Farmers markets make adjustments for ‘20 season By Kristy Zurbrick Madison Editor Lung Cancer? Asbestos exposure in industrial, construction, manufacturing jobs, or the military may be the cause. Family in the home were also exposed. Call 1-866-795-3684 or email cancer@breakinginjurynews.com. $30 billion is set aside for asbestos victims with cancer. Valuable settlement monies may not require filing a lawsuit. 103 North Main Street London, Ohio 43140-1144 www.eberle-fisherfuneralhome.com Flag Day The American Flag is the most visible symbol of our country. It is the symbol of the greatest and oldest democracy in the world and it represents the freedom of choice. Let each of us who own an American flag take the time Sunday, June 14th, to proudly display this mighty symbol of freedom in front of our homes and businesses to show our love and respect for America. Dana Fisher Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home/Crematory Phone (740) 852-2345 Cut here & return I am interested in receiving more information about funeral pre-planning and the choices available to me. I understand there is no obligation. Name:__________________________________________________ _________ Address:_________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________________________ Farmers markets throughout Madison County are already open or plan to open soon. Some are still working out details and logistics related to operating under coronavirus (COVID-19) safety guidelines. West Jefferson Farmers Market Opening day for the West Jefferson Farmers Market is June 20. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through mid-October. Vendors set up in the parking lot at Pat’s Pizza & Pub, 55 E. Main St. Due to the pandemic, vendors and customers must follow local and state social distancing protocols, but otherwise the market will operate as it has in the past. “We’re just glad we’re going to be able to do it,” said Terry Lambert who co-organizes the market with Nola Lambert and Sherry Hook. Goods for sale range from vegetables and fruits to cookies, pies, sausage, baked goods, jewelry and crafts. Lambert said the market is considering the idea of a drivethrough service for customers who want to limit their exposure. Also, it’s likely that a breakfast food truck will set up at the market periodically through the season. The cost for a vendor space is $5 per week or $50 for the season. Spaces measure roughly 10x10 feet. To reserve a space or for more information, call Terry Lambert at (740) 837-0131. Procter Store Last year, the Procter Conference Center and Downtown London Association partnered to put on a weekly farmers market on the Madison County Courthouse lawn in London. Due to low business volume, the market was scrapped for this year. However, the Procter Center is operating the Procter Store, an indoor farmers market, at 119 S. Main St., London. Hours are 12 to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. The store opened for the season on May 21. “We’ve been really busy. It’s been a good year so far,” said Amy Boyd, Procter Center executive director. The store stocks products from the Procter Center’s farm and other area growers, farmers, and vendors. Offerings include fresh vegetables, milk, chicken, pork, beef, lamb, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, candies, ground coffee, jewelry, candles, home decor, and more. As for COVID-19 safety measures, the store has installed a partition at the checkout, follows cleaning protocols, and limits the number of customers in the store at one time. Social distancing is required. It is suggested that customers wear masks. For more information, visit “Procter Store” on Facebook. Plain City Farmers Market The Plain City Farmers Market is on track to take place this year, but organizers are waiting to set a start date until they lock down a location. In the past, the market was located at the corner of Route 161 (Main Street) and North Chillicothe Street. “Being in the center of town, that location is not going to work,” said Kathy Saxour, who co-chairs the market with Veronica Hallman. “There’s just no way to do crowd control there.” Saxour and Hallman are looking at two different sites. Wherever the market ends up, the idea is to create one entrance and one exit. “Ideally, we want only so many people in at a time,” Saxour said. Hand washing stations, hand sanitizer, and social distancing are all part of the plan. The goal is to have a site selected in time for the market to open in early July, Saxour said. The market’s day and time—Thursdays from 4:30 to 7 p.m.—will remain the same as past years. The season will run through the first week of October. The market is sponsored by the Uptown Plain City Organization. For details or to reserve a vendor space, visit “Plain City Farmers Market” on Facebook. Vendor spaces are $5 per week or $30 for the season. Madison County Farmers Market The Madison County Farmers Market, coordinated by the Madison County Producers Association, hopes to open the first weekend in July. Organizers are working with Madison County Public Health to set guidelines and procedures that meet safety standards related to COVID-19. Once up and running, the market will be open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays in front of Tractor Supply Center, 300 Lafayette St., London. Amy Boyd, executive director of the Procter Conference Center, stands inside the greenhouse where plants are raised for the Procter Store, an indoor farmers market located on South Main Street in London. The store sells everything from fresh vegetables and meats to jewelry and ground coffee. Colorful tables of produce can be found at the Madison County Farmers Market which plans to open in July. “We’re thinking of having the first hour being open just for senior citizens,” said Seth Osborne, association president. All of the market’s vendors are Madison County residents who grow their produce and make their goods in the county. Customers can find all sorts of vegetables, baked goods, and crafts for sale. The market has been in operation for approximately 20 years. The cost for a vendor space is $10 per week or $30 for the season. Anyone who signs up for the season receives a one-year membership in the association, which comes with voting privileges. For a vendor application or more information, call Seth Osborne at (614) 989-9091. Visit “London Ohio Farmers’ Market” on Facebook for updates.
www.madisonmessengernews.com June 14, 2020 - MADISON MESSENGER - Page 9 No Steam reshers Show & Reunion this year By Kristy Zurbrick Madison Editor For four days in July, Pastime Park in Plain City is filled with the sounds of oldfashioned engines chug-chug-chugging and pop-pop-popping. That won’t be the case this July. The Miami Valley Steam Threshers Association opted to cancel its 2020 Show and Reunion, originally set for July 16-19. This would have marked the event’s 71st year. The organization issued a letter on May 18 to visitors, sponsors and vendors. In it, they explain that concerns related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) were the reason for the cancellation. At the time, state leaders had not set guidelines for holding such events, and organizers were wary about moving forward due to the uncertainty of what the coming months might hold. “We understand that many families and businesses plan so much around the show, and this wasn’t a decision any of us wanted to make, but we wanted the safety and health of everyone to be our number one priority,” Amber Martinez, secretary, stated in the letter. The show features displays of steam engines, antique tractors, gas engines and model engines. Shingle mill, sawmill, veneer mill, drag saw, threshing and baling demonstrations take place daily. Steam engine and lawn mower pulls, parades, and a calendar Fish Fry American Legion Post 201, 9701 W. Broad St., West Jefferson, will hold a limited-item fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. June 19. The menu includes: fish and fries, $6; fish sandwich only, $5; fries only, $1.50; and drinks, $1. Carryout only. Any donations will be appreciated to help the post during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The post thanks those who participated in the first fish fry held on June 5. Developmental Disabilities The Madison County Board of Developmental Disabilities will meet virtually at 4 p.m. June 18. If the meeting must be rescheduled, the new date will be June 25. Health District Board The Madison County/London City Health District board meeting is set for 5 p.m. June 15. To join the teleconference, call (937) 249- 6810. When asked for the conference ID, enter 29080461 followed by the # symbol. Blood Drive The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive on June 19, 2:30-7:30 p.m., in the gym at Fairhaven School, 510 Elm St., London. Rocking Horse Community Health Center is the drive’s sponsor. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter the sponsor code for the drive (“Madison”). Wally Biernacki and Lis Balson, both from Orono (Ontario, Canada), travel throughout Canada and the United States educating the public about Biernacki’s quarter-scale Case traction steam engine and threshing machine. One of their stops last year was the Miami Valley Steam Threshers Association’s annual show and reunion at Pastime Park in Plain City. This year’s show has been cancelled. swap meet also are part of the fun. Each year, the association chooses a different make of equipment to spotlight; this year’s was to have been International Harvester. The event attracts an older crowd, something organizers kept in mind when decid- Puzzle solution O B A Z P M H D C D Z E I C V N S D R A C E C A L P L O I N J B E P N O I S I V E L E T G M I B T N D R Z K G M I N A T U N V U O E O C N S D A O T P S V Y A U N G I E T R R H I S I I W Y N F L A G S U B P O I C T C K C L Y C A E M N L N G X A F S E Q P Q U E S T I O N F T I Y B G H L G R S T I B A S I H D R Y I P N L E D U Y L C O M M E R C I A L A T R R S See puzzle on page 6 N N D L W M H C L R J A T O E D Z S E U C O U A C G K X E W madison Messenger Distribution: 14,600 • Published Sundays Philip F. Daubel ..........................Publisher Jim Durban ......................Office Manager Grant Zerkle .............Advertising Manager Kristy Zurbrick .................................Editor Becky Barker....................Office Assistant Brittany Zerkle ...............Graphic Designer 78 S. Main St. London, Ohio 43140 (740) 852-0809 madison@columbusmessenger.com www.madisonmessengernews.com N U J L J V B C O M E M A I L ing to cancel this year’s event. Older adults are considered to be in a high-risk category when it comes to COVID-19. “We really cater more to older people than the young. Older people want to come out and see what they ran as kids or even as adults,” said Asa Schreck, vice president. “We thought it would be better to hold off for a year.” Schreck said he will miss socializing with people he has come to think of as family. In his 15 years with the organization and involvement in the show, he has come to know many regular visitors, exhibitors and vendors from around Ohio and beyond. “It’s like being a part of a family, even though you only see them for the week that we’re here,” he said. “Hopefully, next year everything will be all done, and it will be like a normal show.” The 2021 Miami Valley Steam Threshers Association Show and Reunion will take place July 15-18 at Pastime Park. The featured make of equipment will be Allis Chalmers. For more about the organization and the event, go to www.mvsteam.com.
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