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July 26, 2020 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXV No. 36
Madison-Plains Local Schools
Two options: In
person or online
Josephine Birdsell
Staff Writer
Madison-Plains school officials finalized plans for the return to
school in the fall.
Families can choose between two options: students can attend
school fully in-person, five days a week, or students can attend
classes fully online.
The district developed the two options based on parent feedback,
meetings with teacher leaders and meetings with administrators,
as well as guidelines from Gov. Mike DeWine and Madison County
Public Health, said Chad Eisler, superintendent.
Students who choose to attend school entirely online will complete
coursework through the Jefferson County Virtual Learning
Academy. Those students also will have regular check-ins with
teachers to ensure they are meeting daily and weekly participation
and attendance requirements.
Online students must supply their own Internet connection. The
district encourages students to supply their own computers if possible,
although the district has a limited number of Chromebooks
to distribute to online students on a first-come, first-served basis.
The district is working to purchase more computers, Eisler said.
The district is reviewing logistics to determine whether it will
be able to provide meals for students who attend school online.
Many factors come into play when determining whether to conduct
school online or in person, Eisler said, including meal access
and the social and emotional benefits of in-person learning.
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Messenger photo by Pat Donahue
Going whole hog at a young age
Cort Hughes, 2, tends to pig stalls at the Madison County Fair, just as he does at home. Cort is the youngest
member of the Hughes Boys Show Pigs team and an honorary member of the Buckeye Rangers 4-H Club.
For more photos from this year’s fair, see pages 7-9.
Jefferson Local unveils plan for reopening in fall
Linda Dillman
Staff Writer
Jefferson Local Schools is moving ahead
with two options for reopening school in the
midst of a pandemic–in-person five days a
week or electronic learning, both starting on
Aug. 19 for the 2020-21 school year.
“We had input from virtually all sources,
including the county superintendent and
the county health commissioner,” said Superintendent
William Mullett during a July
13 school board meeting.
Students who choose e-learning will be
held to the same academic and social standards
as students attending school in person.
However, e-learning students may not
be permitted to participate in some extracurricular
activities.
Enhanced cleaning protocols will be followed
in all buildings. These include more
hand sanitizer devices and daily intensive
cleaning in buildings, classrooms and buses.
“In about a week, we should have information
on contact tracing if someone contracts
COVID-19,” Mullett said, “which
would certainly have an impact on our operations.”
If an employee or student tests positive
for the coronavirus (COVID-19), they must
quarantine for 14 days before returning to
school. Madison County Public Health will
conduct contact tracing.
Other illnesses experienced by students
or staff will be handled on a case-by-case
basis with guidance from the health department
and the student’s or staff’s physician.
Families are urged to screen their children
for illnesses and keep them home as
necessary. Sick children will be directed to
the school nurse immediately upon arrival
if they are exhibiting symptoms.
The health department issued orders
mandating that students and staff are required
to wear a mask at all times, except
while eating and drinking and in special
cases.
Students will be allowed to carry water
bottles. Water fountains cannot be used, so
stations will be available to refill water bottles.
No outside food deliveries are allowed
for students or staff.
Hand washing is required throughout
the day and seating charts are mandated for
classrooms and buses. Siblings will be
seated together on buses if possible. Adjustments
will be made throughout school buildings,
as well.
Additional personal space will be created
in classrooms, and students will face the
same direction as much as possible. Students
are required to immediately report to
their classrooms after entering the building
and are not allowed to congregate in hallways.
Music, art and library time will be held
in classrooms for students in kindergarten
through fifth grade at Norwood Elementary.
Supply sharing will be minimized.
In-person student events require masks
or social distancing with limited family participation
in a highly structured environment.
Plexiglass barriers will be installed in
front offices.
In the cafeterias, visitors are not allowed
for lunch, and adjustments will be made to
serving lines. Seating charts may be used if
needed. Students in kindergarten through
second grade will eat in their classrooms.
Students in grades three through five will
be at half capacity, and students in grades
six through 12 will be spread out. Individual
classes will stay together at recess.
Students are not required to dress for
physical education classes in order to minimize
locker room interactions. Physical education
classes will be held outdoors, except
during bad weather.
Field trips are cancelled until further notice.
Visitors are limited to the main office
and must wear a mask. Daytime volunteers
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London to open just one school fully in-person
Josephine Birdsell
Staff Writer
London City Schools has approved a plan for the return to school
in the fall.
Elementary school students can choose to attend school fully inperson
or fully online, while middle and high school students can
choose to attend school under a blended format (partially online and
partially in-person) or fully online.
Allowing only one school to open fully in-person allows the district
to better pool its resources into that school, said Dr. Lou
Kramer, superintendent.
“We know elementary students don’t really learn well in a
blended or online model,” he said, so the district is prioritizing an
in-person option for those students.
The district will provide computers to middle and high school
students, as well as to elementary students who choose to attend
school online. The district is working to supply WiFi hotspots to students
in need. Students will have to apply for Internet access, and
the district will prioritize students on free-and-reduced lunch or
students who have another financial hardship.
The district does not have plans at this time to offer meals to
students attending school online, although it will consider the number
of students choosing a remote learning option who may rely on
access to food in schools, Kramer said.
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Middle and high school students must indicate the second semester if they choose to.
whether they intend to attend school using a blended or Elementary students only need to indicate their preferred
instruction method if they intend to attend school
fully online option by filling out a survey distributed by
the district. At the beginning of the school year, there will online. Otherwise, the district will assume all elementary
students will attend school in-person in the fall.
be a two-week trial period before students are expected
to commit to their selected option. However, once the trial However, the district may move all students online
period is over, students who choose a fully online option or create a blended learning option for elementary
must stay online through the end of the semester. school students later in the school year if the spread of
The district will allocate resources for and assign COVID-19 increases or staff attendance decreases.
teachers to online instruction based on the number of “The plan is measured. We would love to open the
students who select a fully online option. Allowing students
to switch between blended and online options when we open, we want to do so in a well thought out,
schools to all students all day, every day. However,
would require a reallocation of resources, Kramer said. well planned way. So, this (plan) is a good starting
Students who choose a fully online option during the point. (But) obviously, a lot can happen between now
first semester can switch to another available option for and the start of school,” Kramer said.
New spot for PC farmers market
Kristy Zurbrick
Madison Editor
The Plain City Farmers Market, set to open on July
30, has a new home for the season.
Vendors will set up shop at 340 W. Main St. in front
of the former Plain City Elementary building. In previous
years, the market was located at the corner of Route
161 (Main Street) and North Chillicothe Street.
“We just didn’t have any way to do crowd control at
the old location,” said Kathy Saxour, market co-chair.
“At the new location, we can set up perimeters, and we
will have one entrance and one exit.”
Organizers have implemented additional safety
measures in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-
19. All vendors will have hand sanitizer at their booths,
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Students who choose to complete school in-person
are required to meet health and safety guidelines.
Those students are not permitted to come to school if
they are showing symptoms of COVID-19, have a household
member showing symptoms of COVID-19, have a
household member diagnosed with COVID-19 or have
been ordered to quarantine.
Students and guardians are expected to monitor the
health and symptoms of those in their household. However,
if there are confirmed cases within the county,
Madison County Public Health will contact families to
inform them if they must quarantine. The health department
also will contact the school district with information
on what students should not be at school, Eisler said.
While in school, all students and staff must wear
cloth face masks covering their nose, mouth and chin.
Students who are exempt from wearing face masks due
to pre-existing breathing conditions may wear a plastic
face shield. Students must have a doctor’s note to be exempt
from wearing face masks. Students who refuse to
wear face coverings are not allowed in school.
The district is enforcing increased social distancing,
using physical barriers and tape markings. Breakfast
and lunch will be socially distanced, making use of gymnasiums
and classrooms to separate students. The district
encourages students to bring their own meals from
home, but the district will provide individually packaged
breakfast and lunch options, as well.
The district is enforcing social distancing on school
busses whenever possible. No more than two students
will be allowed per bus seat. Buses will mix outside air
into the bus when possible. To better mitigate virus
spread, the district encourages families to drive students
to and from school and avoid carpooling when possible.
and customers are not permitted to touch the produce.
Organizers are highly recommending that vendors and
customers wear face coverings.
The search for a new location delayed the market’s
opening by about four weeks. In the past, the first day coincided
with Plain City’s Independence Day celebration.
“I’m glad we finally got something set in stone and
rolling,” Saxour said. “We wanted to stay visible on
Main Street. Visibility is key for us.”
While a few vendors aren’t returning this season,
many are, she added. For details, visit “Plain City
Farmers Market” on Facebook. Vendor spaces are $5
per week or $30 for the season.
The market will run from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays
through Oct. 8. Parking is available on site.
The district is limiting visitors in school to those who
are “critically required.” Guardians must wait outside
the school to pick up students.
Even with increased safety measures, virus spread is
possible, so the district may switch to a blended approach
with half of the student body in-person and half
online on a rotating schedule or to an entirely online format
for all students later in the year. The decision to
switch to a blended or all-online format will be based on
a variety of factors, including changes in guidelines from
Madison County Public Health, teacher attendance, and
overall risk levels state-wide, county-wide, and within
the local community and school district, Eisler said.
“We are working as hard as we can to balance the
health and safety of our students and staff while providing
the best education we possibly can,” he said.
“This pandemic is unlike anything any of us have
ever seen before... so, this will be a school year unlike
any that we’ve seen before, as well. We’re going to need
to be understanding of that. We thank all of Eagle nation
for their support, and we ask for their grace and
their patience with us as we work through all of this.”
Families must commit to whether their student will
attend school in-person or online by July 31. Families
are committed to the option they choose for the entirety
of the first semester, although they can choose a new
option for the second semester beginning in December.
Families can indicate the option of their choice by filling
out a survey sent out by the district and found on the
district website at mplsd.org.
The district is delaying the start of school by three
days to give staff members more time for training because
of the unique challenges the school year presents.
Staff members also will use the additional days to rearrange
furniture to better allow for social distancing in
classrooms. The new start date for students is Aug. 24.

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City council considers rescinding income tax credit
Andrew Garrett
Staff Writer
London city council is looking at rescinding a 0.5 percent income
tax credit for people who live in the city but work and pay income
tax elsewhere.
The city has a 1.5 percent income tax on the books. People who
live and work in London pay the full 1.5 percent. Currently, people
who live in London but work and pay income tax elsewhere receive
a 0.5 percent credit and, therefore, pay 1.0 percent to London.
If passed, the proposed amendment to rescind the tax credit
would mean every resident of London, no matter where they work,
would pay the full 1.5 percent London income tax.
Council held a first reading on the proposal at their regular July
16 meeting. They will hold a second reading on Aug. 6.
Council member Carla Blazier, sponsor of proposed amendment,
said that pushing the legislation is important because she feels the
tax was “unfairly levied” on residents who live and work in the city.
“There are not very many cities that do the credit,”
Blazier said.
The city’s finance committee recently discussed the
measure. Blazier said the committee members were “all
in agreement” with the proposal to rescind the credit.
Also on July 16, council discussed plans to get the
new water plant up and running but city officials said
they ran into issues before they can proceed.
“The next step right now is we need the EPA (Environmental
Protection Agency) to give us equipment,”
said council member Anthony Smith. “One system that
was mentioned to alleviate the ammonia was like an
aerating system. We need to run a test with the EPA’s
equipment to see if we want an engineering firm to come
in and tell us how much that would cost to do.”
Once that is done, Smith said, the city would have a
better idea of the costs of getting the plant up and running.
He added that COVID-19 has caused the EPA to
have delays in accessing the equipment.
“My plan is to call them every day until they decide
to either let us come get it or deliver it because we need
answers,” Smith said. “We can’t make any more decisions
until we find out this test result from the EPA.”
Smith urged his fellow council members to help push
the EPA for a response to get the project moving.
In other action, council discussed appropriating two
donations of $2,500 from the Ohio Cobra Club to the fire
and police departments.
They also discussed a resolution that would decrease
appropriations made previously to the sanitation department
for a used trash truck. The department did
not purchase the truck, so the $58,000 appropriated for
the purchase is being returned to the city coffers.
Protecting LGBTQ persons in handbook update
Josephine Birdsell
Staff Writer
West Jefferson village council proposed adding language protecting
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer persons from discrimination
to their employee handbook at their regularly
scheduled meeting on July 20.
If passed, the added language would forbid discrimination
Stabbing incident
at London business
London’s police and fire units were dispatched to a reported stabbing
at Intelligrated, 475 E. High St., on the afternoon on July 20.
In the parking lot, officers encountered a male suspect who had
an apparent laceration to his arm. A male victim, 19, was located
inside the warehouse area of the building; he had a laceration to
the neck.
The suspect and victim were transported by medics to Madison
Health in London and subsequently transported to Columbus area
hospitals. The victim is expected to recover and was listed in good
condition as of July 21.
The suspect, identified as Rodney D. Baker, 36, Springfield, was
jailed and charged with attempted murder after his release from
the hospital.
There was no argument or known provocation for the attack. The
suspect’s injury appears to have been self inflicted.
The Madison County Sheriff's Office assisted with the investigation.
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will not be scheduled. Perfect attendance initiatives for staff and
students are eliminated for the 2020-21 school year.
While the district is hoping to follow its brick and mortar and e-
learning plan, Mullett said, “It could change,” depending on the
pandemic. Parents and guardians are urged to visit the district’s
website, www.west-jefferson.k12.oh.us/, and Facebook page and
check their email for changes or new information.
Send questions, comments or concerns to reopen@westjeff.org.
Parents electing to enroll their student in the E-Learning option
are asked to fill out a survey for each of their children. The survey
can be found on the district website. Look for the reopening article
under “District News” on he district website; In the article, click on
“E-Learning Option Survey.”
against LGBTQ+ persons in hiring, discrimination
against LGBTQ+ persons in pay, harassment of
LGBTQ+ persons in the workplace and discrimination
against LGBTQ+ village residents in services provided
by the village.
The protections would be added to existing language
that prevents discrimination against persons based on
race, religion, sex, nation of origin, age, military status,
veteran status, or disability.
The village proposed adding LGBTQ+ specific antidiscrimination
language after the Supreme Court ruled
that the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which forbids discrimination
based on sex, also applies to LGBTQ+ identified
individuals.
The village must pass the proposed anti-discrimination
language to comply with federal law, said Mayor
Ray Martin.
“We’ve always been this way (anti-discriminatory),”
Martin said. “We’re just putting it in writing now.”
In other action, council voted to move forward with
annexation of 5.57 acres of land from Jefferson Township
into the village. The land is located at 9450 W.
Main St., off of U.S. Route 40.
The property is owned by a construction company
that intends to build their headquarters and house
equipment on the property. Council voted in favor of
supplying water and sewer services to the property
under normal service rates.
The Madison County commissioners must approve
the annexation before it becomes official.
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Schools will shape the next phase of the pandemic
On July 16, Madison County moved from Level 1 to Level 2 in
the new statewide Ohio Public Health Advisory Alert System
(PHAAS) by triggering three significant health indicators: new cases
per capita, sustained increase in new cases, and proportion of cases
not in congregate settings. In fact, Madison County added more than
50 new cases over the last two weeks. COVID-19 is spreading at an
increased rate with higher chances of exposure to the virus in Madison
County. Residents should double-down on efforts to wear masks,
avoid large gatherings, and practice social distancing.
Our continued response to COVID-19 is as much about prevention
as it is about addressing current conditions. There are milestones
in a pandemic that can decide what the coming months will
hold. The next phase of this pandemic will be shaped by schools.
The health of our entire community relies on making good choices
for our school environments.
We know how COVID-19 moves through indoor congregate settings.
School environments pose a significant risk of outbreaks and
rapid spread through students and staff. Given where we are with
this pandemic in Ohio, starting the school year with remote instruction
makes the most sense from a physical health and prevention
standpoint. However, many parents and school districts do not consider
this to be a viable option. Increasing numbers of schools across
Ohio are settling for a blended option; this allows for both remote
learning and in-person instruction with the goal of creating options
and reducing exposures.
As we approach the school year and this critical juncture in this
pandemic, here are things that we know:
Congregate settings are a problem. The virus spreads quickly
in environments where people are indoors and in close contact for
extended periods of time. Congregate locations such as nursing
homes, churches, public transportation, workplaces, bars, parties,
and family get-togethers have proven to be places where the virus
spreads easily and rapidly.
It’s about more than just students. Our primary focus for health
and safety tends to be on students. The health of school staff and
their families is just as important. Our school staff are not called
upon to intentionally sacrifice their health. Healthy students support
healthy teachers, moms, dads, siblings, and grandparents. At the end
of the day, every person leaves school and goes home to loved ones.
They take with them every microscopic
interaction of the day. The
health of our entire community is
directly affected by our schools.
People spread it before they
know they have it. People are
most likely to infect others two days before they have
symptoms. There are some infected people who never
have symptoms but can spread it to others. This means
when a seemingly healthy person talks, laughs, sings
or coughs, they could be infecting many people who are
in close contact (such as in a classroom).
Physical distancing is a challenge. Very few schools
are set up to permit six feet of distance between students.
Choosing to bring all students back means there
will be times that teachers and students are in close
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‘Old Guard’: Comic lovers will clamor for more
It was supposed to be a banner year for
diversity in cinema, especially as it pertains
to the action-adventure genre and the comic
book realms who err more on the side of traditional
storytelling.
At least four huge properties were to feature
women in lead action roles. At least
four huge properties were to feature women
and women of color behind the camera. And
at least one huge property was to include a
gay character (portrayed by an openly gay
actor) in a major ensemble role.
If you give it much critical thought, it is
not something to celebrate. We are in the
year 2020 and this should have been happening
long ago, but it was and is nice to see
progress being made in the effort to bring
different voices and experiences to life in
major blockbusters and not just in independent
cinema.
But those plans were initially pushed
back and then pushed back again. And now
it is not likely we Americans will see these
films in the theaters until 2021. After all,
Disney likely won’t cave to localized pressure
and release “Black Widow,” “The Eternals”
and “Mulan” on its streaming service,
just as Warner Bros. likely won’t cave to localized
pressure and sell “Wonder Woman
1984” to any streaming platform.
There is an option, however, for eager
fans of these two genres, as well as fans of
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cleaning to keep their workers safe and
their business moving forward. Keeping
COVID-19 at bay in our schools using similar
prevention tools is key to a safe learning
environment that also keeps parents
healthy and headed to work each day.
Using all prevention tools available
helps with sustainability. Layering all protective
actions that we have reduces the risk
of COVID-19 spreading and gives us the best
chance to keep our schools open as much as
possible. An “all-in” approach to prevention
that is initiated and maintained from the
first day of class will help avoid the light
switch effect; on-and-off in-person education
is very taxing for both schools and parents.
Cases in schools will cause a major disruption.
When there is a positive case of
COVID-19 in a school, the case and close
contacts must quarantine at home and be
out of school for 14 days. A close contact is
anyone who makes physical contact with a
case or is within six feet of the person for at
least 15 minutes anytime during the two
days before the positive case started having
symptoms. The ripple effects of multiple
positive cases are significant in a close indoor
environment.
There is still a lot we don’t know. Although
we have only been combating
COVID-19 for six months, this pandemic has
more inclusivity in all areas of film, to get
their summer blockbuster feel/fix. That
comes with Netflix’s “The Old Guard.”
Based on a five-series comic from veteran
Greg Rucka, “The Old Guard” features a
black woman (Gina Prince-Bythewood) at
the helm, two butt-kicking women (characters
and actors) in the lead, and a sickeningly
sweet gay couple who are intrinsic to the plot
and cannot be erased when the film is released
to more restrictive countries. And if
that is not enough of a draw for you, prepare
for well-choreographed battle sequences and
an arsenal of medieval weapons. And t is a
pretty decent film, to boot, with a moderate
to high entertainment value.
The movie centers on a quartet of mercenaries
who have been fighting together for
ages—and that is meant in a more literal
sense than figurative. The group is led by
Andy/Andromache of Scythia (Charlize
Theron) whose age is estimated at 1,000.
For as long as she can remember, she has
been dying in battle (or in other ways) only
to be revived again for no apparent reason.
Throughout her long life, she has found only
a handful of other immortals like her, and
their weariness of the world and their place
in it is beginning to show.
After an indefinite leave of absence, Andy
is brought back into the fold by Napoleonic
War veteran Booker (Matthias Schoenaerts)
felt like six years. Students have not been
together in school during the height of the
pandemic, so there is much we do not know
about how it will spread in schools. We continue
to learn new ways COVID-19 is impacting
young people and the long-term
effects that this virus has on the lungs, kidneys,
heart and brain of children and adults.
We know that vaccine is the gamechanger.
A vaccine will not make COVID-
19 a distant memory, but it will turn the
tide in our favor. It will reduce the number
of people who get sick and shorten the duration
and severity of the illness for those
who do get sick. A vaccine is not here yet,
and we have a lot of hard work to do until
we get it.
This pandemic is far from over. It is not
too late to change our course. It can start with
our schools. Educators know that in-person
learning is better than virtual, especially for
the social and emotional aspects. But things
must be different. This is a pandemic. We
must use every tool at our disposal to slow the
spread of COVID-19 in Madison County. If
we act like it’s over, we will realize all too
soon that it’s just getting started.
Chris Cook is the Madison County health
commissioner. For local COVID-19 data and
information, call (740) 852-3065, visit
covid.madisonph.org and social media
(@madisoncountyPH), or send email to
info@madisonpublichealth.org.
the reel deal
by Dedra Cordle
and opposing Crusade
fighters and
longtime lovers Joe
and Nicky (played
by Marwan Kenzari
and Luca Marinelli)
to rescue a group of
kidnapped girls in
South Sudan.
Upon arriving at their destination and
learning more about the mission from former
CIA operative James Copley (Chiwetel
Ejiofor), the quartet quickly discovers that
it was nothing but a ruse to get them to unwillingly
unveil their secrets.
As they regroup from the betrayal and
try to determine what Copley has on them
and what he wants from it, they discover
the existence of a new immortal, a young
U.S. Marine named Nile Freeman (KiKi
Layne) who died and came back to life serving
in Afghanistan. While they have always
had time on their side (or, minor spoiler, so
it seems), it is now of the essence as they try
to track down those who would do them
harm, and those who plan to do harm to the
new immortal as word of her rebirth
spreads through the ranks.
There are a lot of interesting things
about this movie and a lot of things that can
drive one to levels of irritation. Most of the
latter are minor quibbles, such as the pop
infused soundtrack, the use of common language
in ancient times and weak exposition
by screenwriter Rucka. And the film itself
takes some time to find its groove. But when
it does and the medieval weapons start to
fly, it is a fun yet thoughtful look at battle
and hardened warriors who are still trying
to find their place in this universe.
With the vast amounts of history and
back story to mine, it is no surprise that
fans of the comic book series and cinematic
adaptation are clamoring for more. It is set
up perfectly for a sequel—and maybe a miniseries
spin-off—and it’s not something I
would be averse to either.
Grade: B
Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer
and columnist.

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Madison-Plains feels pandemic’s financial impact
Josephine Birdsell
Staff Writer
Madison-Plains Local Schools expects to
face an overall budget reduction of $405,252
for the 2020-21 school year as a result of the
coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The district will see a federal funding reduction
of $342,619 in 2021, equivalent to
the amount of funding lost during the previous
school year, and totaling a funding reduction
of $685,238 for the fiscal year.
The district also expects to see a 5 percent
reduction in the amount of funding it
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local layoffs in the wake of COVID-19. The
income tax collection reduction is expected
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“Along with being a health crisis,
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However, the district will receive an additional
$38,158 in state Wellness Funding
that may help to offset the financial losses.
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“Last year, we used (Wellness) funds for
student nurse contracts and our student
psychologist contract. We will use the funds
for a similar purpose in fiscal year 2021,”
Mustain said.
The district is also set to receive an additional
$68,567 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief
and Economic Security Act (CARES) funding,
on top of the $160,726 it previously received.
The district saved $51,188 in the 2019-
20 school year through personnel reductions
and reductions on bus fuel. However, it does
not expect to see similar savings in the
2020-21 school year as classes are set to resume
in person in the fall.
Rather, the district expects to incur an
additional expense of $102,710 for personal
protective equipment and instructional
costs as a result of the pandemic. Personal
protective equipment includes cleaning supplies,
sanitizer and desk shields to separate
students who cannot effectively socially distance.
Instructional costs include additional
Chromebooks for students who opt to attend
school online, as well as online teaching
software.
The instructional costs and personal protective
equipment costs could change as the
district responds to COVID-19 throughout
the school year, Mustain said.
Fall Session
Registration
Kick-Off
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 ST - 10:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m.
This is the first day to register for Fall Session
which starts the week of August 24th
Signing to play two sports
Hope Fetherolf (front row, center) a 2020 Madison-Plains High School graduate, signs
her letter of intent to play volleyball and basketball at the University of Northwestern
Ohio (UNOH). She is joined by her parents, Dave and Chris, as well as her high school
basketball coach, Aaron Stewart (back left), and her high school volleyball coach, Carrie
Mason (back right). Fetherolf played volleyball for four years and basketball for two
years at Madison-Plains. She was a middle hitter for volleyball and a center for basketball.
About her high school career, Fetherolf said her proudest accomplishments included
winning the volleyball league title and earning honorable mention all-Ohio for
basketball, both during her senior year. At UNOH, she will be a hitter for volleyball and
a center for basketball. She plans to major in sports marketing and management.
Chamber golf outing rescheduled
The Madison County Chamber of Commerce
has rescheduled their annual golf
outing for Aug. 27 at the London Country
Club. The outing will feature a tee time
style structure and will look different than
previous years, with social distancing practices
in place. Registration materials will be
available soon. For more information, call
(740) 852-2250 or watch for updates on the
Chamber’s Facebook page.
Fairhaven School will host Red
Cross blood drive on Aug. 25
The American Red Cross will hold a
blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 25 at
Fairhaven School, 510 Elm St., London. To
schedule an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org
and type 43140 into the “Find a
Blood Drive” box on the home page.

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2020 Madison County Fair
Congratulations to all who
competed at this year’s fair!
ROBY’S
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LETTERING
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• Monuments & Markers
• Mausoleums, Bronze Memorials
• Custom Sandblasting
Messenger photo by Pat Donahue
During the Western equine competition, Gracie Mae Stingle rode her way to the top spot
in one event and made the top three in another five events. She competed in classes for
8- to 13-year-olds. She is a member of the Crazy 4 Clovers 4-H Club.
Fair results highlights
Messenger photo by Pat Donahue
Still royal, Madison County Junior Fair
Queen Olivia Rinesmith (right) and first attendant
Lillian Marriott will hold onto their
titles for another year. They won royalty
status at the 2019 fair. The Madison County
Senior Fair Board voted this year to freeze
all titles for another year. In the fall, Marriott
will return to Muskingum University
and Rinesmith will return to The Ohio State
University.
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The Madison County Junior Fair took
place July 11-17. Youths enrolled in 4-H and
FFA competed in a variety of classes. The
following are highlights of the results:
Species showman of showmen
Swine—Colt Hughes, Buckeye Rangers 4-
H Club;
Sheep—Dalton Cunningham, Madison-
Plains FFA;
Dairy—Olivia Finke, Born in a Barn 4-H
Club;
Goat—Molly Barber, Madison-Plains
FFA;
Beef—Corey Cress, Madison-Plains FFA;
Equine—Alyson Petee, Green Range 4-H
Club;
Rabbits—Anna Drewes, Beginners to
Winners 4-H Club;
Poultry—Cade Smith, Helping Hands
Happy Hearts 4-H Club;
Alpaca—Olivia Rinesmith, Fairfield Rascals
4-H Club;
Small animal—Madison Shaw, Double L
II 4-H Club;
Dog—Gabi Wolverton, Prairie Raiders 4-
H Club.
Green Range 4-H Scholarship Award
(two $500 scholarships)
Lauren Schlosser, Eager Achievers 4-H
Club;
Sidney Howard, Fairfield Rascals 4-H
Club.
Madison County 4-H Advisory Committee
Scholarship Award
$500—Marissa Osterloh, Country Bunch
4-H Club;
$500—Sidney Howard, Fairfield Rascals
4-H Club;
$250—Lauren Schlosser, Eager Achievers
4-H Club;
$250—Timothy Sullivan, Mud Run Hustlers
4-H Club;
$250—Hope Fetherolf, Exclusively
Equine 4-H Club;
$250—Chase Kelly, Mud Run Hustlers 4-
H Club.
Special Interest Awards (Overall outstandings
by project category)
Home & Healthy Living—Leah Stroup,
Buckeye Rangers 4-H Club;
Leadership and Communication—Tabitha
Bartoe, Monroe Winners 4-H Club;
Natural Resources—Luke Peart, Prairie
Raiders 4-H Club;
STEM—Garrett Vance, Clover Clippers 4-
H Club;
Creative Arts—Ella Hostetler, Everything
Under the Sun 4-H Club;
Self Determined—Beverly Kinateder,
Double L II 4-H Club;
Food and Nutrition—Marissa Osterloh,
Country Bunch 4-H Club;
Clothing and Textiles—Riley Cremeens,
Fairfield Rascals 4-H Club.

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2020 Madison County Fair
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Messenger photo by Dedra Cordle
While COVID-19 may have altered the look
of this year’s fair, it did not take away people’s
appetite for fair food. Here, D.J.
Covert of London and Julie Betz of Mount
Sterling get ready to dig into a plate of
Peggy Sue’s giant ribbon potato.
Ellie Edwards, a 2020 graduate of Central
Crossing High School in Grove City and a
member of the LFS Riders 4-H Club, raised
the Grand Champion pen of three broilers
at the Madison County Fair. The Orient resident
also placed first in poultry showmanship
for 17- and 18-year-olds. This was her
eighth year showing poultry.
Messenger photo by Dedra Cordle
“Reggie,” a 9-month-old golden retriever, is exhausted after a day of not doing much.
His human leg pillows–Sharon Heisler (right) and Ellie Heisler–said he constantly forgets
that he is not a small lap dog. Ellie, 17, and “Reggie” competed in the “You and Your Dog”
event and placed first. Ellie is a resident of Plain City and member of the Beginners to
Winners 4-H Club.
Club and London FFA was outstanding
with his beekeeping project and best overall
natural resources project. He also took
market ducks and had the grand champion
pen this year. He was second in
showmanship for 16-year-olds, top three
for the senior division, and fifth overall
showman of poultry. He also served as the
fair prince as royalty titles were frozen
from last year due to COVID-19.
Anna Drewes, 13, of Plain City gets advice
from rabbit competition judge Jacinta
Taulbee. Drewes scored her second blue
ribbon of the morning with her senior
buck; the other ribbon came in the senior
doe class. Drewes is a student at Jonathan
Alder Middle School and a member of the
Beginners to Winners 4-H Club.

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2020 Madison County Fair
Five elected
to county’s
fair board
Kristy Zurbrick
Madison Editor
Fifteen candidates vied for five seats up
for election on the Madison County Agricultural
Society’s board of directors (senior fair
board).
The winners are: Joe Henry (70 votes),
Quinton Keeran (65), Kelly Sifrit (58), Tina
Seaburn (56), and Paul J. Gross (53).
A total of 409 ballots were cast on July
18, the last day of the 2020 Madison County
Fair. The election took place in-person in
the Coughlin Community Center at the fairgrounds.
Anyone who held a current Ag Society
membership was eligible to vote. The
Madison County Board of Elections oversaw
the process.
Henry and Keeran were reelected.
Seaburn, Sifrit, and Gross are new to the
board. Darrell Champer, current board
president, and Duane Powell chose not to
run for reelection. Bryan Stonerock was
hoping for another term but fell short, coming
in sixth with 19 votes.
Others on the ballot included: Savannah
Brock (16 votes), Butch Scott (13), Amanda
Baker (11), Billy Fuller (11), Joel Buckland
(10), Charles Aldredge (9), Kevin Stockham
(8), Kresta Fansler (5) and Deetra Huntington
(5).
Each board seat comes with a three-year
term. Five of the 15 seats are up for election
each year. Newly elected or reelected members
are sworn in at the board’s November
meeting. New officers are selected at that
time, as well.
Others currently serving on the board
are Brock Ballah, Dave Monnin, Nathan
Morrison, George Roby and Kyle Seaburn,
whose terms expire in 2021, and Jason
Baker, James Cress, Judy Gallimore, Les
Geyman and Amy Nichols, whose terms expire
in 2022. Current officers are: Champer,
president; Monnin, vice president; Seaburn,
treasurer; and Gallimore, secretary.
The board typically meets at 7:30 p.m.
the first Wednesday of each month at the
fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London. The
board is responsible for operating the annual
county fair, managing and maintaining
the fairgrounds, and promoting
agriculture, industry, schools and other interests.
For more information, call the fairgrounds
office at (740) 852-1654 or send
email to info@madisoncountyfairoh.com.
Messenger photo by Dedra Cordle
Gabi Wolverton, a 15-year-old London resident and member of
the Prairie Raiders 4-H Club, was named the 2020 Dog Showman
of Showmen. She also took first place in the rally novice A and
obedience portions of the show. Wolverton and “Rosalie,” an Australian
shepherd, have been competing for two years.
Messenger photo by Dedra Cordle
Bella King, 11, helps her “Royce” get through the uneven platform
portion of the alpaca obstacle course. King, a resident of Mount
Sterling and a member of the Green Range 4-H Club, took first place
in the junior division and third in the overall obstacle course event.

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obituaries
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ISAACS
Elizabeth A. “Libby” Isaacs, 62, of Mount
Sterling, Ohio, passed away in her sleep
while at home and into the loving arms of
her Savior on July 4, 2020. A native of Jackson,
Ohio, Libby was a graduate of Jackson
High School Class of 1976, Rio Grande University
and Clark State University. She
worked for Nationwide Insurance for more
than 20 years before working with Manheim
Auto Auctions. She was preceded in
death by: her parents, Frank and Gertrude
Merricks; brothers, James Goff and Ronnie
Merricks; sister, Betty Merricks Riegle; and
father-in-law, Leon Steve Isaacs. Libby is
survived by: her loving husband of 26 years,
Brian K. Isaacs; sister, Linda (Richard)
Coyan of Circleville; brother, David (Marge)
Goff of Charlotte, N.C.; sister-in-law, Betty
Goff of Jackson; brother-in-law, Dean Riegle
of Jackson, mother-in-law, Jean (Elmer)
Isaacs Mason, and brother-in-law, Leonard
(Angela) Isaacs, all of Mount Sterling; sisters-in-law,
Leanne (Tom) Buck of Mount
Sterling and Brenda Isaacs Pass of Lorain,
Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral
service was held on July 9 at Porter-
Tidd Funeral Home, Mount Sterling, with
Pastor John Burr officiating. Burial followed
at Bethel Cemetery, Mount Sterling.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, friends
were asked to observe social distancing and
wear facial coverings while at the funeral
home. Memorial contributions may be made
to Mt. Sterling Church of Christ in Christian
Union, 69 N. London St., Mt. Sterling,
OH 43143. Visit www.portertiddfuneralhome.com
to share a favorite memory of
Libby or send condolences to her family.
PFEIL
Kenneth Pfeil Jr., 73, of West Jefferson
passed away on July 13, 2020, due to an
auto accident on State Route 142. He is survived
by: his wife, Wendy Pfeil; children,
Alesha (Forrest) Reverman, Jason (Monica)
Stone, Elizabeth Hammil and Natalie Pfeil;
sister, Ketra (Pfeil) Long; niece, Allisa (Alan)
Luich; grandchildren, Caleb and Nicole
Reverman, Johnnie (Cassie) and Courtney
Stone, and Katrina and Katlyn Hammil;
great-grandson Julian Stone; aunt Patricia
Stotts; and many cousins. He was preceded
in death by: his parents, Kenneth Pfeil Sr.
and Phyllis (Jo) Wyatt; son, Jeremy Pfeil;
nephew, Shawn Pfeil; and brother-in-law,
Donald Long. Kenny had a great love for
music, gardening, his pets, motorcycles and,
most of all, his beloved family and friends.
Cremation has taken place and arrangements
have been completed by Eberle-
Fisher Funeral Home, London. Condolences
may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
Due to COVID-19, no services
will be held. Memorial donations may be
made to Jordan’s Crossing Ministry through
Paypal at “www.paypal.me/jordanrieser37”
or mailed to 9063 Alkire Rd., Grove City, OH
43123. Revelation 21:4—He will wipe away
every tear from their eyes, and death shall
be no more, neither shall there be mourning,
nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former
things have passed away.
STOER
Phyllis Irene Stoer, 94,
went home to be with the
Lord and Savior on July
13, 2020, at her home in
Washington Court
House. Phyllis was born
on March 31, 1926, in
Pickaway County. She
was a devoted member of
Mount Sterling First Church of the
Nazarene. She enjoyed gardening, shopping
and spending time with family and friends.
Phyllis loved her family and will be greatly
missed. Phyllis was preceded in death by:
her loving husband, David; her parents,
Harry and Clesta Barthelmas; brother,
Harry Jr; sisters, Louise, Betty, Melba, Rosemary
and Martha. Phyllis is survived by: her
beloved daughters, Connie and Tom Stage of
Williamsport, Sue and Thom Barker of
Mount Sterling, Pam and Tim Johnson of
Washington Court House; grandchildren,
John and Charbe Furness of Springfield,
Tom and Tamie Furness of Lancaster, Angie
Hull of Williamsport, Michael Hull of Columbus,
Troy and Janice Harrison of London,
Lori and Joe Dietrich of Florida, Jonathan
and Allison Barker of Medina, Abigail and
Jacob Maynard of Grove City, Jacob and
Kayleigh Barker of Baltimore, Chara and
Jeff Calendine of Washington Court House,
Heath and Inga Grewell of Michigan, Jason
Grewell of Mount Sterling; 32 great-grandchildren;
two great-great grandchildren. A
graveside service was held for immediate
family on July 17 at Muhlenburg-Darbyville
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be
given to Nationwide Children’s Hospital or
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. The family
was served by Porter-Tidd Funeral Home,
Mount Sterling. Visit www.portertiddfuneralhome.com
to share a favorite memory of
Phyllis or send condolences to her family.
PAUL
Virginia Paul, 93, of London died on July
15, 2020, in the Kobacker House, Columbus.
She was born on March 25, 1927, in Madison
County to Martin H. and Josephine
(Heaton) Watkins. Virginia was a member
of Grace Point Community Church in Lewis
Center. She is survived by: her daughter,
Sandy Barker of London; step-daughters,
Karen Gibson of New York, Madeleine
Immel-Brown of Columbus, Ohio: grandsons,
Adam (Kim) Barker and Scott (Sarah)
Barker and several other grandchildren;
great-grandson, C.J. (Morgan) Takacs;
great-great-granddaughter, Lilly Takacs;
niece, Sandy Hall: great-nieces, Heather
Myers and Stephanie Wal: best friend,
Karolyn Wilson of Illinois; and Virginia’s
constant companion, “Libby.” She was preceded
in death by: her parents; husband,
Eugene C. Paul Sr.; stepson, Eugene C.
Paul Jr., son-in-law, John Barker; and
brother, David Watkins. The family entrusted
Rader-Lynch & Dodds Funeral
Home & Cremation Service with arrangements.
A service will be held at a later date.
Contributions may be made to: Kobacker
House, 800 McConnell Dr., Columbus, OH
43214; or Grace Point Community Church,
2393 Peachblow Rd., Lewis Center, OH
43035. Condolences may be sent to
www.rldfh.com.
DHUME
Mary Helen Dhume, 88, of London died
on July 16, 2020, in Villa Springfield. Born
on Sept. 9, 1931, in Ashville, Ohio, she was
a daughter of Lester and Hazel Emeline (Ridenour)
Bethel. Helen was a 1949 graduate
of London High School. She worked for the
former Carter’s Grocery and Beneficial Finance
in London and retired from Capitol
Manufacturing in West Jefferson. She had
been a member of the former Somerford
United Methodist Church, where she was
active with the United Methodist Women’s
Club. The family wishes to acknowledge the
compassionate care that Mom received at
Bluebird Retirement Community where she
was a resident the past five years. Survivors
include: her children, David (Jo Ann)
Dhume, Marvene Ball and Rodney Dhume;
grandchildren, Bryan (Kelly) Dhume, Erin
Dhume (Matthew Rado), Jon (Denise) Ball
and Amy (Scott) Holt; great-grandchildren,
Richard, Connor and Cohen; brother, Walter
“Bud” (Betty) Bethel; sisters, Carole
(John) Shaffer, Pamela Bethel and Joyce
(Jim) Whipp; many nieces and nephews; sister-in-law,
Bonnie Dhume; and brother-inlaw,
Jim Burnish. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Donald Dhume, and
sisters, Arlene Ferryman and Linda Burnish.
A graveside service was held on July
22 in Somerford Township Cemetery with
Pastor Wayne Stuntz officiating. Visitation
was not observed. The family suggests memorials
in Helen’s name be made to the
donor’s favorite charity. The family was
served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and
Crematory, London, where online condolences
for the family may be sent to
www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
HARRIS
Orville Harris, 76, of Mount Sterling met
his Savior on July 16, 2020, at Mount Carmel
Grove City Hospital. Born in Batavia, Ohio,
to the late Delbert and Myrtle Harris, Orville
was a proud veteran of the United States
Army and honorably served his country
while in West Germany from 1965 to 1967.
He was a 45-year employee of Stevens
(Robertson’s) Pipe & Steel, retiring in December
2008. In addition to his parents,
Orville was preceded in death by his sister,
Fern McDaniel, and his brother, Hobert Harris.
He is survived by: his wife of 30 years
and friend of 40 years, Susan Harris; son and
daughter-in-law, Orville Jr. and Lori Harris;
grandchildren, Jake and Katie Harris; brothers,
Dennis Wayne (Marie) Harris of
Pomeroy, Ohio, and Jerry (Sandy) Harris of
Sexton Creek, Ky.; brother-in-law, Lester
Jester of Frankfort, Ohio; several nieces and
nephews; his Army buddies, Edward Gregorczyk,
Don Dahl, John Ball, Steve Simmons,
Skip Bellinghausen, Mel Moss and Adrian
Tadouceur; his good friends, James Jester,
Troy Marcum, Danny Lankford and Jim
Sweet; his loving friends who were so special
to his heart, Katie Sowers, Nathan Sowers
and Jacob Summers; and his many, many
other loving friends. A funeral service was
held July 22 at Porter-Tidd Funeral Home,
Mount Sterling, with burial following at New
Holland-Union Cemetery, New Holland. Due
to the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing
was observed and friends were asked to wear
facial coverings while at the funeral home.
Visit www.portertiddfuneralhome.com to
share a favorite memory or Orville or to send
condolences to his family.
WILLIAMS
Troy Williams, 86, of London died on
July 19, 2020. Born in Magoffin County,
Ky., he was a son of William K. and Cassie
(Wheeler) Williams. He is survived by: his
loving wife of 64 years, Gail; children, Dale
(Priscilla-deceased), Jeffrey (Janisse), and
Amy (Russ) Mason; 10 grandchildren; and
13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by: an infant son, Brian; his parents;
and numerous brothers and sisters. A special
thanks to Crista and her team at Mount
Carmel Hospice. A mass of Christian burial
was celebrated on July 23 at St. Patrick
Church, London, with Father Michael Hinterschied
officiating. Mr. Williams’s funeral
arrangements were entrusted to Rader-
Lynch & Dodds Funeral Home & Cremation
Service, London. Condolences may be sent
to www.rldfh.com.
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London Library
London Public Library is located at 20 E.
First St. For details about the following
events and programs, call (740) 852-9543.
• Friends of the Library. A meeting is set
for 6 p.m. July 27.
• The Jester Jim Show. This is not your
ordinary juggling show! Jester Jim, a juggling,
beatboxing, comedy genius will put
on a live virtual and interactive show at
6:30 p.m. July 28. To watch, go to
https://youtu.be/X_7lfQ4GTqk.
Drawing and Painting While
Learning About Giraffes
Explore different techniques in drawing
and painting while learning about giraffes.
The class will take place from 10 to 11:30
a.m. Aug. 1 at First United Methodist
Church of London, 52 N. Main St. (enter
through the back door off the parking lot).
The class is open to ages 9 years old through
adult. The cost is $20.
To sign up, call or text Kim at (740) 506-
2198 or send email to artistkrl@icloud.com.
Participants will be asked to practice
safe distancing and wear masks.
Proceeds benefit the 2021 Kurt Lattimer
Aspiring Artist Award.
To donate to the award, make checks
payable to “LVAG” and mail to: London Visual
Arts Guild, P.O. Box 362, London, OH
43140. Mark “KLAAA” in the memo line.
Retired Teachers Association
The Madison County Retired Teachers
Association meeting scheduled for Aug. 10
at the Proctor Center in London has been
cancelled due to COVID-19. For more information,
call Ray Justice (740) 852-1705.
Madison County Republican
Central Committee
Madison County Republican Central
Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 4 at the
Madison County Engineer's Office, 825
U.S. Route 42, London, to nominate a candidate
to be on the November ballot for the
position of London city auditor.
HBMLibrary
Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, 270
Lilly Chapel Rd., West Jefferson, offers the
following activities and services. For details,
call (614) 879-8448.
• Summer Reading Program. This is the
final week for the 2020 Summer Reading
Program. Participants must turn in their
tracking sheets by 1:30 p.m. Aug. 1 to be eligible
to win a grand prize and completion
prizes.
• Storytimes. On July 29, the storytime
theme is “Bears!” Check out the library’s
Facebook page and website for the video.
• Summer Feeding Program. The
Ladies of the United Methodist Church
have put together free lunches for children.
Library staff will hand out lunch bags and
grab bags for “Grossology” from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 27 at
the front of the library.
• Curbside Service. Curbside service is available daily at the library.
The phones are active 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. Call for more
information about how to use the service.
• Virtual DIY Family STEAM. On July 27, the library will post an
instructional video on how to make Mason jar aquarium. Call the
library to see if supplies remain.
• Summer Reading Reboot. The theme on July 31 is “Grossology.”
Join the library on Facebook Live at 10:30 a.m. for an entertaining
program. A craft video will be posted at 1 p.m.
Parking Lot Revival
Faith Assembly Worship Center, 2600 State Rte. 40, London,
will host a parking lot revival nightly at 7 p.m. Aug. 9-12. For details,
call (740) 852-4131.
Mount Sterling Library
Mount Sterling Public Library would like to remind everyone
that while the doors are open to the public now (with new procedures
in place), the library still offers curbside service to anyone
that requests it. For more information, call (740) 869-2430 or visit
www.mtsterlingpubliclibrary.org. The library is located at 60 W.
Columbus St.
• Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the monthly Ladies Night Out
Movie has been cancelled for the remainder of 2020. The decision
was made with everyone’s best interest in mind, taking into consideration
adequate space for social distancing and some of the vulnerable
participants who attend. The library will revisit adding the
program back into the schedule at the start of 2021.
• Mount Sterling Friends of the Library members are selling
handmade fabric face masks at Two Hands Coffee & Creative Studio,
48 W. Columbus St., Mount Sterling. A variety of patterns in
tie and elastic styles are available. All proceeds go toward the cost
of library materials, equipment and programs.
• The Mount Sterling Community Museum, located on the library’s
lower level, is open. A limit of six people are allowed in the
space at a time. Face masks are encouraged except for those who
cannot wear them due to medical issues. Call Steve Chambers, director,
at (740) 869-9305 to make arrangements for visits outside
of open hours. Regular hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday
and Friday.
Plain City Library
Visit the Plain City Public Library to discover new and exciting
programs for all ages. The library’s Summer Reading Program offers
participants rewards for reading over the summer months and
is for ages 3 through adult. No need to register this year; simply
pick up a reading log at the library or print one out using the links
at www.plaincitylib.org/srp. Visit the website for more information
on the Summer Reading Program and
events throughout the summer.
For up-to-date information about library
services, visit plaincitylib.org/covid-19 or
call (614) 873-4912. The library is located
at 305 W. Main St.
• Online Storytime. Mondays at 10:30
a.m. , visit the library’s Facebook, Youtube,
and Twitter channels for a live online storytime,
complete with songs, rhymes, books
and more for all ages.
• Bedtime Storytime. Visit Facebook,
Youtube, and Twitter for live Bedtime Storytime
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy stories,
rhymes, songs and more.
• Kids Book Club. At 7 p.m. July 28,
join the library’s book club just for kids in
grades 4-7. Diversify your reading habits
by reading one book a month from a variety
of categories, talking about it with other kids, and exploring related
topics. Participants get sneak previews of new library books before
they hit the shelves. July’s title is “Float” by Laura Martin. Copies
of the book are available at the library for checkout. Call (614) 873-
4912, ext. 121, or request a copy online. “Float” is also available as
an Ebook, free with a library card, on Hoopla. Enter your barcode
to get started reading online or on your favorite device. The Kids
Book Club will meet via Zoom.
• Summer Food Pickup. Fridays through Aug. 14 at a new time:
2-3 p.m. Library staffers will be at the front entrance to Monroe Elementary
School, handing out books and shelf-stable meals. Any
child or student will receive seven meals. No paperwork is required,
and the child need not be present. The program is sponsored by the
Children’s Hunger Alliance, Hope’s Lantern, and the Jonathan
Alder Local School District.
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Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture
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2004-2, Plantiff
vs.
Unknown Spouse, if any, of Deidra Robinson
(Deceased), et al., Defendant
Case No. CV 20200035
Judge Eamon Costello
The Defendant, Unknown Heirs, Legatees, Devisees, Executors,
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new. $15,900. Call Jay
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is seeking a
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be 18 years old with a high school
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students are welcome to apply.
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or email
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Senior Home Care
by ANGELS
Same day care while you wait for your
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Prepared and Ready but still operating COVID Free.
Very Reasonable Rates
“We Do Things Your Way”
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xAuction
EXECUTORS PUBLIC AUCTION
OF (2) TRACTS OF REAL ESTATE
(SOLD ABSOLUTE)
IN LONDON & SPRINGFIELD OH
SCAGG ZERO TURN MOWER – ANTIQUES – GLASSWARE - COLLECTABLES
TOOLS - APPLIANCES
ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 1
ST
AT 10:00 AM
LOCATED AT: 203 WEST CENTER ST., LONDON, OH 43140
TRACT 1: (203 WEST CENTER ST. LONDON, OH) CONSISTS OF BRICK VICTORIAN W/5 BED RMS, 2 ½ BATHS,
UPDATED KITCHEN, PARLOR RMS, FAMILY RMS, ATTIC, BASEMENT, 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE W/WORK AREA.
BEAUTIFUL WOODWORK THROUGHOUT THE HOME, LEAD GLASS ENTRYWAY, SITTING ON 1.69 +/- ACRES
W/MATURE SHADE TREES. REAL ESTATE SELLS AT 12 NOON AT W. CENTER ST.
TRACT 2: (4863 PITCHIN RD S. SPRINGFIELD, OH) CONSISTS OF 2 BED RMS, 2 BATHS, LIVING RM, KITCHEN,
ENCLOSED PORCH, 12’X14’ STORAGE SHED SITTING ON 1.33 +/-ACRES IN THE COUNTRY W/ SEV MATURE
SHADE TREES. REAL ESTATE SELLS AT 4P.M AT PITCHIN RD. LOCATION.
REAL ESTATE TERMS (TRACT 1 & TRACT 2): NON-REFUNDABLE 5% OF PURCHASE PRICE DAY OF AUCTION.
BALANCE DUE ON OR BEFORE AUG 28TH 2020. SOLD ABSOLUTE, NO MINIMUM OR RESERVES, TO THE HIGHEST
BIDDER. SOLD IN AS-IS (WHERE IS) CONDITION. 6% BUYER’S PREMIUM ON REAL ESTATE. INSPECTION OF REAL
ESTATE: TRACT#1 (LONDON) WILL BE SUNDAY, JULY 26,TH FROM 1-3P.M. TRACT #2 (SPRINGFIELD) WILL BE
SUNDAY, JULY 26TH FROM 4-6 P.M.
GLASSWARE & COLLECTABLES: SEV PCS CARNIVAL; COBALT GLASS; COINSPOT COMPOTE; FENTON GLASS;
H-P VASES; BRIDES BASKET; EARLY SALTS; TEA POT COLL; MILK GLASS; SEV PCS PRESSED GLASS; CRUET SET;
LEAD GLASS FLOOR AND TBL LAMPS; SEV PRINTS; H-M DOLLIES AN LINENS; FIGURAL MEDAL CLOCKS; SPOON
COLL; MISC COSTUME JEWELRY; COPPER PITCHER AND MOLDS; SEV CROCKS; OIL LAMPS; BULOVA ADV CLOCK
RODGERS JEWELRY; (2)VIOLINS; ACCORDION; SEV MISC.
ANTIQUES & FURNITURE: WAL BOMBAY END TBLS; WAL DROP FT DESK W/CLAW AND BALL FT; WAL CORNER
STD; WAL PUMP ORGAN; EARLY CORNER CHAIR; OAK TREADLE SEWING MACH; MAH SEVER, CHINA, BOW FT
DRESSER; (2)CEDAR CHESTS; 5 DR CHEST; SHELVES; OAK AND MAPLE ROCKERS; CRANK VICTROLA; RECORD
CAB; SEV OLD RECORDS; DBL SERP OAK CHEST; SEV WOOD TBLS; LG MIRROR; PINE WARDROBE; WROUGHT
IRON TBL W4 CHAIRS; COUCHES; RECLINER SEV MISC.
TOOLS & MISC: HAND AND POWER ; ROLLING TOOL BOX ;BUCK SAWS; LADDERS; JACKS; CHAINS; METRO
RACK; YARD WAGON; WHEEL BARROW; HAND TK; CROSSBOW; GUN CAB; CAMPING TENTS; FISHING EQ; ORION
TELESCOPE; 10 SPEED BIKE; ELE MOBILITY CHAIR OTHER MISC.
MOWER: NICE SCAGG FREEDOM Z 48” ZERO TURN MOWER.
APPLIANCES: (2) SXS REFRIGERATORS; SM FRIDGE; G.E. GAS STOVE; WHIRLPOOL ELE DBL OVEN RANGE; LATE
MOD WHIRLPOOL WASHER & DRYER; RM AIR CONDS; GAS GRILL.
ESTATE OF JANIS LEE MILLER
MAD CO P.B#20201020
EXECUTORS FOR THE ESTATE:
ALICIA HANNAH, CLARK SMITH, CLINTON SMITH
AUCTION CONDUCTED BY:
GEOFF SMITH REALTOR/AUCTIONEER
614-204-1175
SALES AGENT FOR SUPERIOR ONE REALITY
RON WINN, BROKER 614-873-5008
TERMS ON PERSONAL PROPERTY: CASH/CK W/POS I.D. 12.5% BUYER’S PREMIUM.
COVID 19: ENFORCING CDC & MAD CO HEALTH DEPT
GUIDELINES. CALL (740) 571-3256 WITH GUIDELINE
QUESTIONS OR VISIT WEBSITE.
GEOFFSMITHREALTORAUCTIONEER.COM
AUCTION ZIP#14712
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VERTISI
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G?
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HELP YOU SEE THE
LIGHT!
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DATED SALES
Jeffersonian Senior Ctr.
Moving Sale July 29, 30,
31 10am-3pm. 28 W
Main, W. Jeff at the Ctr.
PETS
Kountry Klipping LLC
Pet Grooming
Daycare & Pet Sitting
By Terri Lynn
46 N. London St.
Mt. Sterling, OH 43143
(614) 354-7716
Bring in this ad for $5 off
WANT TO BUY
We Buy Junk Cars &
Trucks. Highest Prices
Paid. 614-395-8775
WANTS TO Purchase
minerals and other oil &
gas interests. Send details
to: P.O. Box 13557,
Denver, CO 80201
Prospective Buyers
Searching for a late
Model Ranger or F-150
with low miles.
740-869-2477
ANTIQUES
WANTED
Victrolas, Watches,
Clocks, Bookcases
Antiques, Furn.
Jeff 614-262-0676
or 614-783-2629
RENTALS
BEATHARD
RENTALS
8-2
M
LONDON AREA
1 & 2 Bedroom
Houses & Apartments
740-852-9706
7-5 M
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RENTALS
London, 3 BR House
Newly Remodeled
$1100/mo, $1100/dep
No Pets
3055 Karen Dr,
London 43140
614-419-3852
Property
Management
We are always available!
40 yrs. exp in
Certified Property Mgmt.
Reas. Fees. Call Now!
614-783-7464
VACATION RENTALS
Englewood, Florida
Palm Manor Resort
Within minutes of white
sand Gulf beaches,
world famous Tarpon
fishing, golf courses, restaurants/shopping,
Bush
Gardens. 2 BR 2 BA
condos with all ammenities,
weekly/monthly, visit
www.palmmanor.com
or call 1-800-848-8141
8-9 M
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xClassified Services
GARAGE DOORS
GARAGE DOORS
PEST CONTROL
PEST CONTROL
ROOFING
ROOFING
TREE SERVICE
TREE SERVICE
Jeff Boyd
TERMITE & PEST CONTROL
3093 W. Broad St., Cols.
614-367-9000
TERMITES? PESTS?
BED BUGS?
$100 OFF New Termite Services!
With This Ad
Monthly & Quarterly Pest Services
Great Prices!!
Licensed & Insured
Free Termite Inspection
Tree Trimming
Tree Removal
Stump Grinding
FREE ESTIMATES
740-845-LAWN
INFORMATION
DON’T
BE
LEFT OUT!
Deadline Is
Tuesdays by
2:00pm
For Following
Sundays Paper
740-852-0809
AUTO SERVICE
Stop Getting
Ripped Off!
MIDLAND AUTO
AC EVAC DYE &
RECHARGE - $85.00
Seniors/Veterans -
$65.00
& all you other Auto
Service Needs!
614-278-9458/778-3864
A Rating BBB - 47 yrs,
American & Foreign Cars
AUTO SERVICE
THE
TIRE SHOP
• Alignments
• Batteries • Oil Changes
• Brake Service
• New or Used Tires
• TheTireShopandLube.com
740-852-1200
900 Keny Blvd.
FAST FRIENDLY SERVICE
BLACKTOP
SANTIAGO’S
Sealcoating & Services LLC
Quality Materials Used
FULLY INSURED
Driveway Seal ( by broom)
Hot Fill Crack, Asphalt Repair
Call or text for Free Est.
614-649-1200
CARPET CLEANING
DIRT BUSTERS
Any 5 areas plus sofa,
loveseat & chair $300.
Powerwash $99 to $200.
614-805-1084
Specializing in Pet Odors
Can You Picture Your Ad?
For Display Advertising
Rates in the
Service Directory Call
740-852-0809
CONCRETE
EDDIE MOORE
CONSTRUCTION
Quality Concrete Work
Lt. Hauling & Room Add.,
Block Work & Excavation
Stamp Patios,
Bsmt. Wall Restoration
35 Yrs Exp - Lic & Ins.
Free Ests. 614-871-3834
ALL-CITY CUSTOM
CONCRETE
All Types Concrete Work
New or Tear Out-Replace
37 Yrs. Exp.
(614) 207-5430
Owner is On The Job!
FENCING
WEBB & SON
FENCING
Farm & Residential
Fencing
www.webbandson
fencing.org
JEFF
740-852-0953
ED
740-852-0816
EAZY FENCE
Chain Link - Wood
No Job Too Big or Small
All Repairs ~ Free Est.
Insured. 614-670-2292
HAULING
JUNK REMOVAL
& MORE
• Junk Removal
• Estate Clean-out
• Interior Demolition
• Gutter Cleaning
10% off for Senior Citizens
Free Estimates
Mike Redding
614-352-0442
8-2 M
7-5
M
HOME
IMPROVEMENTS
Handyman Cafe
“Serving Up Solutions
For All Your Handyman
Remodeling Needs”
Painting, Flooring,
Bathrooms, Kitchens,
Doors/Windows,
Siding/Roofing
Home Repairs/Maintenance
740-837-0287
Accepting MC/Visa/AE/Discover
For Free Estimates
On Carpenter Work,
Roofs,
Siding,
Foundations,
Floors Jacked Up,
Call:
8-9 M
740-426-6731
740-505-1094
Ask For Marvin
Mid-Ohio
Kitchen
and Bath, LLC
Joe Ober
Residential/Commercial
614-879-5827
Choose Local & Save
midohiokitchenandbath.com
SLAGLE
HOME REMODELING
Baths, Kitchen,
Plumbing and Electrical.
All your Handyman needs
No Job too Big or Small
Over 30 Yrs. Exp. Lic.-Bond-Ins.
Jerry
614-332-3320
7-26 M
7-26 M
7-26 M
HOME
IMPROVEMENTS
SINCE 1973
Phil Bolon Contr.
Windows & Siding
Decks, Kitchens, Baths
Room Additions,
Flooring, Roofing
Bsmt Waterproofing
Deal With Small Non-Pressure Co.
47 Yrs. Exp. - Refs. Avail.
Lic.-Bond-Ins.
Free Est. - Financing Avail.
Member BBB Of Cent. OH
O.C.I.E.B. ID #24273
614-419-3977
or 614-863-9912
LANDSCAPING
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
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
Austin & Gary Bogenrife
Website: wwwpaintingllc.com
wowpainting@live.com
Classified Services
8-16
A/M
8-2 w/sw/m
8-9 M
PLASTERING
DRYW
YWALL &
PLASTER
8/2
A&M
REPAIR
Textured Ceilings
614-551-6963
Residential/Commercial
BIA
PLUMBING
CHRIS’
PLUMBING
“Plumbing & Drain Professional
That You Can Count On”
24 Hrs., 7 Days/Week
No Overtime Charges
24 Yrs. Exp. in Plumbing &
Drain Cleaning Field
Call For A Free Phone Estimate
$100.00 For Any Small Drain
614-622-4482
30% OFF with AD
8/2 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
SANDBLASTING
SANDBLASTING
Sandblast Dustless - Ag-
Paint - Rust Removal -
Vintage cars - wood - boat
trailers. 614-989-9759
INFORMATION
OUR ADS
GET
RESULTS
SEWING MACHINE
REPAIR
REPAIR all makes 24 hr.
service. Clean, oil, adjust
in your home. $49.95 all
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 SERVICES
Brewer & Sons Tree Service
• Tree Removal
• Tree Trimming 8-2
A&M
• Stump Grinding
• Bucket Truck Services
Best Prices • Same Day Service
614-878-2568
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MESSENGER
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The Service You Deserve
The Price You Want To Pay
Call GRANT
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Central Ohio Contractors would like to introduce
“The Home Division”
A new division focused on serving the residential home owner.
Do you have a garage or basement cleanout?
Are you remodeling your kitchen or bath?
Do you have a home project but little room for the waste?
We have the solution to your need. Our “mini” dumpsters are perfect for the
weekend project ranging from a garage cleanout to a full bathroom remodel.
If space is an issue, we’ve got that covered too. “Our mini” dumpsters are a space saving
14’ long, 8’ wide and 55” tall making them perfect for your home project or cleanout.
Give us a call at 614-539-2579 and let us handle your waste disposal needs.