Madison Messenger - December 13th, 2020

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December 13, 2020 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXVI No. 2
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No more
labor and
delivery
Madison Health has announced plans to
close its inpatient labor and delivery unit
effective Dec. 31, 2020.
After an extensive assessment of maternity
services, Madison Health will transition
the labor and delivery portion to its
partners at Mount Carmel Grove City at
year’s end. This transition will allow expectant
mothers the opportunity to deliver in a
maternity center at Mount Carmel, with access
to medical professionals who deliver
thousands of babies each year. They also
will have access to an around-the-clock
team of expert neonatologists, if needed. All
pre- and post-natal care will continue to be
provided at Madison Health.
The decision to transition labor and delivery
services has been coming for some
time due to increased demands and changing
regulations on all Level I nurseries,
such as the Birthing Center at Madison
Health. Additionally, rural hospitals have
experienced a dramatic decrease in births,
and it has become increasingly difficult to
find obstetricians willing to provide the required
24/7 coverage.
In addition to these challenges, Madison
Health’s lead OB-GYN, Dr. Mitchell Spahn,
recently announced plans to relocate to
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Park dressed up for the holidays
Messenger photo by Jeff Pfeil
Garrette Park in West Jefferson is dressed up for the holidays. Volunteers with Christmas in the Park, an extension of the West
Jefferson Community Association, have decked out the trees, buildings, and hand-painted cutout figurines with hundreds of thousands
of lights. Visitors are welcome to drive by or walk through the park to enjoy the display which will be lit nightly from 5 to 10
p.m. through Jan. 2. The park is located at 3 Fellows Ave. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the holiday display.
West Jefferson schools opt for hybrid learning
By Linda Dillman
Staff Writer
Following a change in health orders from
Madison County Public Health on Dec. 2,
Jefferson Local Schools has made a shift.
“It impacted us greatly,” said Superintendent
William Mullett on Dec. 8. “We
went back to school all day every day at
Norwood (Elementary) and returned to a
hybrid model at the high school and middle
school. It is our hope to be able to stay in
school for the next two weeks until the (winter)
break.”
As for sports, they are back, as well. Mullett
said games and practices returned to
business as usual, albeit under protocols required
by the health department. Those protocols
include six feet of social distancing
and wearing a mask.
“It is a fluid situation, and we’re taking
things one day at a time,” he said.
A handful of staff members from different
areas and in different buildings in the
district tested positive for COVID-19, Mullett
reported, but if the count does not rise
dramatically, he said he feels the district
will be fine.
Before Thanksgiving, Mullett said the
positive case numbers were very low but
have since risen slightly.
“We’re hanging in there,” he continued.
“The people who tested positive weren’t in
school, so the numbers are coming from outside
our school community.”
Other public school districts go with
full remote learning.
See stories on pages 2-3.
On Dec. 2, the Madison County Public
Health board voted to rescind two previous
orders that closed school buildings and suspended
sports and extracurricular activities.
In place of the orders, the board issued
two public health advisories recommending
the same actions. The first public health advisory
was issued to all schools in Madison
County recommending that they close their
school buildings until Jan. 1, 2021, due to
the high incidence of COVID-19 in the
county.
Schools that remain open must meet the
six-foot social distancing rule between students/staff
not of the same household and
follow all other local and state safety operational
guidelines.
A second public health advisory was issued
to all schools, sports teams, and related
organizations in Madison County
recommending that they suspend all school
sports, club sports, travel sports, league
sports, school extracurriculars, and school
activities until Jan. 1, 2021, due to the high
incidence of COVID-19 in the county.
Sports and extracurriculars that continue
must meet all local and state safety
operational guidelines.

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MP: Remote for now, evaluating possibilities
By Josephine Birdsell
Staff Writer
Madison-Plains Local Schools moved to
fully virtual instruction through the end of
the semester.
The decision to move to virtual instruction
follows rising COVID-19 cases within the
county. Madison County Public Health advised
all school districts within the county to
remain in virtual instruction until Jan. 1.
“Having students here on campus is really
important to us. It’s what we want. Our
primary goal right now is to try to get all of
our students back on campus as quickly as
we can. Unfortunately, that is out of our
hands at the moment,” said Chad Eisler, superintendent.
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However, the district resumed practices and competitions for a week on campus. The district is also considering allowing its
sports teams on Dec. 7. Practices and competitions will continue youngest students in kindergarten through sixth grade to complete
through the end of the semester.
classes in person, while older students complete classes in a fully
“Academics are the primary reason we are here,” Eisler said, “but virtual model.
we want to offer students as much normalcy as we can.”
“We know those younger kids are the ones who are struggling and
The district hopes it can offer a hybrid instruction model when suffering the most, not that the others are not struggling, not that
classes resume for the second semester. However, new mandates the others are not suffering —we know that they are. But those older
from Madison County Public Health require all students and staff
(kids) can usually access remote learning a bit easier, Eisler said.
members to remain six feet apart when in school buildings. The district’s
facilities are not large enough to support a hybrid educational
District families will be able to choose to enroll their students in
fully virtual instruction for the second semester.
model in which 50 percent of district students can attend in-person
District leaders have no firm plans for the coming semester but
classes while socially distanced. Most classrooms within the district
are weighing options, Eisler said.
can only hold seven to eight students at six feet of distance.
“We’re in the early stages of this (plan). We don’t know exactly
So, district leaders are brainstorming possibilities for the return
how it’s going to work out. But I want our community to rest assured
that we are working to get creative as to how we can get kids
to school next year, Eisler said.
The district is considering a hybrid model with 25 percent of students
on campus at a time—a model where students spend one day
back on campus in January,” he said.
LCS: Remote now, hybrid after break
By Josephine Birdsell
Staff Writer
London City Schools has opted to go with 100 percent virtual instruction
through the end of the semester.
The decision follows rising COVID-19 cases in the district and
in Madison County. Madison County Public Health advised all
schools within the county to switch to remote instruction as the
county neared severe risk of exposure and spread.
The school district has seen 43 COVID-19 cases so far this academic
year, including 16 staff members and 27 students. Thirty-three
of those cases arose within the past month, beginning on Nov. 4.
As of last week, 15 district staff members were either diagnosed
with COVID-19 or were quarantining due to potential exposure to
COVID-19.
“For a district our size, that is rather significant and does have
a disruption on operations,” said Dr. Lou Kramer, superintendent.
In a survey of 64 district teachers, more than 95 percent of respondents
said they would prefer to hold class virtually for the remainder
of the semester.
Despite the switch to remote learning, district sports returned
to practice on Dec. 7 and will remain active through the remainder
of the semester, Kramer said.
“Our coaches and our athletic department did a marvelous job
this past fall. All of our teams were able to compete very safely and
without a lot of interruption,” he said.
After winter break, the district plans to conduct classes in a hybrid
model for two weeks before deciding whether to resume fully
in-person instruction.
However, district families will still have the option to enroll their
student in fully virtual instruction during the second semester,
Kramer said.
“We will get through this. It will continue to take hard work and
dedication but this is something our community is used to,” said
Darryl Brown, school board president. “We come together in times
of need, and this is one of those times. There’s light at the end of
the tunnel for us now, but we need to continue to work together and
support one another in our community.”
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Charlotte, N.C. These combined barriers prompted conversations
about the opportunity to transition services to Mount Carmel.
“This decision has been extremely difficult. and it’s one none of
us wanted to make,” said Madison Health CEO Dana Engle. “Unfortunately,
we’ve exhausted all options, and transitioning these
services to Mount Carmel is the right thing to do. I also want to be
very clear that this decision is not a reflection on the quality of care
our OB-GYN physicians and labor and delivery nurses have provided.
We consider them among the best of the best, and we know
this will be very difficult for them.”
Madison Health leadership has met with impacted staff to discuss
potential job opportunities within Mount Carmel, The Ohio
State University Wexner Medical Center and Madison Health.
Madison Health OB-GYN Dr. Jennifer Powell will continue to
practice in her London office and provide gynecological surgeries at
Madison Health. She will now perform deliveries at Mount Carmel
Grove City which is located 25 minutes from London. Madison
Health will provide service coordination assistance to expectant
mothers as needed.
As Madison Health continues to focus on growth, Engle said the
organization remains committed to the community.
“We are very grateful to those who have trusted us to care for
their families, and we look forward to doing that for many years to
come, Engle said.
For more information, call (740) 845-7018.

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Citing need for consistency, Alder stays virtual
By Kristy Zurbrick
Madison Messenger
At a special meeting on Dec. 4, the
Jonathan Alder school board voted unanimously
to stay in remote learning mode for
all students but allow sports and extracurriculars
to continue, following state and
local safety protocols, through Jan. 1.
Whether this setup remains in place after
the start of the new year will depend on the
state of the pandemic at that time.
“For lack of a better analogy, it’s been a
rollercoaster of emotions over the last three
weeks,” said Jonathan Alder Local Schools
Superintendent Gary Chapman.
The sequence of events over those three
weeks was as follows:
• Nov. 12—Madison County Public
Health orders all schools to move to hybrid
learning models for the period between
Thanksgiving break and New Year’s Day.
• Nov. 23—The health board changes that
order, requiring all schools to go to 100 percent
remote learning and halt sports and extracurriculars
for the Nov. 30-Jan. 1 period.
• Dec. 2—The health board rescinds those
orders, making them advisories instead, effectively
giving schools the flexibility to
choose between their full remote and hybrid
learning models and choose whether they
allow sports and extracurriculars to continue.
• Dec. 3—Madison County is placed on
the “watch list” for Level 4/purple (severe
exposure and spread of the virus) on the
Ohio Public Health Advisory System.
Chapman said he received a lot of feedback
from school administrators, teachers,
parents and students about which direction
the district should go.
“One of the things we have heard is, ‘We
want consistency,’” he said.
In a statement posted to the district’s
website following the board meeting, he further
stated, “The decision to stay 100 percent
remote is based on the need to provide
safety and consistency for our students,
families and teachers... Making another
sudden change in our educational pathway
in such a short period of time creates additional
anxiety and stress for all involved. We
believe it is best to slow down the decisionmaking
process so that we can continue to
make well-informed plans for our students
and schools moving forward.”
During the special meeting, Cheryl Manbeck,
a music teacher and president of the
Jonathan Alder Education Association,
shared the results of a survey presented to
association members. Eighty-eight percent
of members took part in the survey.
They were asked what educational pathway
would be best for staff based on current
data. According to Manbeck, 67 percent said
fully remote would be best, 24 percent preferred
hybrid, and 9 percent preferred fully
in-person.
They also were asked what educational
pathway would be best for students based
on the current data. According to Manbeck,
59 percent said fully remote, 31 percent said
hybrid, and 9 percent said fully in-person.
She noted that, when broken down by
building and even by grade level within
buildings, the numbers were different.
Manbeck also shared comments from
students, parents and teachers who said
they prefer the fully remote pathway over
the hybrid option, one reason being that students
interface with their teachers every
day when fully remote—something that
doesn’t happen in the hybrid model.
“We want more than anything to open
our buildings and have students in our
classrooms on Jan. 4, but we need your help.
Your continued cooperation in adhering to
the safety protoocls are paramount in helping
to limit the spread of COVID within our
community,” Chapman posted on the district
website.
Chapman encouraged district residents
to wear face masks, practice social distancing,
and avoid social gatherings.
11/29/20 to 12/20/20
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Protesting health orders
Open Our Schools Madison County, a group representing concerned parents of students
in Madison County schools, protested outside the Madison County Public
Health building in London on the morning of Dec. 2. The group opposed orders the
health board issued in November requiring schools to close and sports to stop between
Thanksgiving and winter break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Members of
the group said they have asked Chris Cook, the county health commissioner, to explain
the basis of his assertion that students are asymptomatic carriers and spreaders
of COVID-19. The protest took place at the same time the health board was hold
a special meeting at which they rescinded the orders requiring school closures and
suspension of sports. The board replaced the orders with advisories. In the days following
the changes, three of the four public school districts in the county–Jonathan
Alder, London and Madison-Plains–chose to go with fully remote learning through
the end of the semester. Jefferson Local opted to go with its hybrid learning model
for the high school and middle school; students at the elementary are going to school
full time. All four districts are allowing sports and extracurriculars to continue.
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obituaries
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EISEL
Michael Patrick Eisel, 35, of West Jefferson,
Ohio, passed away on Nov. 25, 2020. He
was born on Feb. 21, 1985, in Columbus,
Ohio, to the late Gary Michael Eisel and Patricia
(Bradley) Eisel. Michael is survived by:
his mother, Patricia Eisel, and her companion,
William Croake; his four beautiful
daughters, Makayla Eisel, 19, Kara Eisel,
10, Madison Eisel, 9, and Kaitlyn Eisel, 8;
Brittney Jones, his girlfriend for many
years, and son, Damion Eisel, 6; grandmother,
Deloris Eisel; several aunts, uncles,
cousins and numerous friends. Michael was
the light of our lives. He filled our hearts
with love and joy. His memory will be cherished
for all the days of our lives. We will
miss you and we love you so much. Visitation
and funeral services were held on Dec.
3 at Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home,
West Jefferson. Interment took place at
Pleasant Hill Cemetery, West Jefferson. Due
to the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing
was observed and guests were required
to wear facial coverings in the funeral home.
HOCKENBERY
Donna J. Hockenbery, 95, of West Jefferson,
Ohio, passed away at The Madison
House in London, Ohio, on Nov. 29, 2020.
He was born in Columbus, Ohio, to the late
Charles M. and Grace B. Metzger on Aug. 22,
1925. In addition to her parents, she was preceded
in death by: her husband, Walter Mc-
Clelland Hockenbery; son, Michael M. Hockenbery,
and son-in-law, John Mast. She is
survived by: daughter, Janet Mast; son, Jeff
Hockenbery; grandchildren, Lori (Steve)
Denes, Julie (Brad) Treliving, Brian (Darcey)
Mast, Scott (Julie) Hockenbery, Kim (Josh)
Ellison, Samantha, Courtney, and Kelsey
Hockenbery; great-grandchildren, Taylor,
Lindsey, Mitchell and Sarah Denes, Ryann
and Reese Treliving, Kayle and Bradan
Mast,; Jake, Allie, Connor and Kara Hockenbery,
Lily, Zander, Caden Ellison, and
Harper Wallace. A memorial service will be
announced at a later date. Memorial contributions
may be made to: WJCA Adopt a
Family c/o Vickie Edwards, P.O. Box 142,
West Jefferson OH 43162. Make checks
payable to WJCA Adopt a Family. Rader—
McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home, West Jefferson,
assisted the family. To send condolences
or share a favorite memory of Donna visit
www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com.
ROBERTS
On Nov. 29, 2020, Sarah Marie (Winland)
Roberts passed away at the age of 38 years
old from a long hard battle with cancer in
the comfort of her home. Sarah was born on
June 20, 1982, in Moundsville, W.Va. She
resided in London, Ohio, most of her life
where she attended and graduated from
London High School. On the beautiful day of
Oct. 19, 2013, she married her best friend
who she adored, also raising two wonderful
bonus children, Kristin and Seth II. Sarah
served as a Ladies Auxiliary member of the
VFW and American Legion for many years
where she gained a lot of friendships. Her
crafts were one-of-a-kind and always held a
special meaning to every recipient that was
blessed by this talent. The Relay For Life
was a big passion of hers long before her own
battle where she spent years on the committee.
The beach and lake trips with her
beloved hubby and her girltribe were something
she always looked forward to having
in her life. Oh, how we cannot forget her love
for the Columbus Blue Jackets and West
Virginia Mountaineers. Lastly, Sarah is
known for that contagious smile that would
light up any room and the big teddy bear
heart for everyone to love. Always putting
others first, especially when it came to all
her kiddos—blood, adopted, it didn’t matter.
Sarah was preceded in death by her baby
brother, P.J. Winland, and her beloved fur
baby, Buford. She is survived by: her loving
husband, Seth; her children, Kristin (Jordan
Gifford) Roberts, Seth (Stefani Warner)
Roberts II; sister, Heather Winland; five
grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and close
family friends. Funeral services were held
Dec. 4, at Rader-Lynch & Dodds Funeral
Home, London, with Pastor Tyrone Artis officiating.
Burial services took place at
Somerford Township Cemetery. Memorial
donations may be made to the Nationwide
Children’s Hospital oncology floor playroom.
Donations may be mailed to: Nationwide
Children's Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box
16810, Columbus, OH 43216. Please note “In
Memory of Sarah Roberts” on the memo line.
Everyone knows how much Sarah loved her
kids! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the
family and the funeral home respectfully
asked those attending the services to wear a
face covering and practice social distancing.
Condolences may be sent to www.rldfh.com.
ALDER
Jeremy “Jerry” Burr Alder (1956-2020),
64, of London, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly
on Nov. 30. Jerry was born in Danville,
Ill., to the late Dr. Verne H. Alder who raised
Jerry alongside his mother, Judith E. (Livengood)
Alder-Howard. During his childhood in
Danville, Jerry was a Boy Scout where he
was chosen by the Kickapoo Indian Hobbyist
Association to perform the Eagle Dance. He
also played peewee football, little league
baseball, and attended Danville City Schools,
graduating in 1974. A few of his hobbies were
spending time with his family, camping, and
golfing with friends and family. He also
counted down every year to the Indy 500 on
Memorial Day weekend. Jerry will be deeply
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missed by his mother and stepfather, Ronald Howard; loving wife
and best friend, Virginia (Fortman) Alder; children, Kristen (Benjamin)
Arnold, Joshua (Danielle) Alder, Elizabeth Alder, and Jeremy
Alder; grandchildren, Keylan Alder, Dylon Smith, Addelynn Alder,
Emily Arnold, and Samuel Arnold; brother, Robin (Brenda) Alder;
along with many friends and family members. A celebration of life
will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 9 at Rader-Lynch & Dodds Funeral
Home in London with a prayer service at 3 p.m. Jerry will be buried
in Hillsboro, Ind., next to his father. Another celebration will be held
at that time. Information on the latter will be announced in the coming
months. All are welcome to both. Condolences may be sent to
www.rldfh.com.
BUSH
Sterlie (June Bug) Morton Bush Jr., 84, passed away on Nov. 30,
2020. peacefully at home with Betty, his loving wife of 62 years, Janet,
his daughter, and Jody Nida, his good friend, by his side. He was preceded
in death by: his parents, Sterlie Morton Bush Sr. and Mary
(Benson) Bush; brothers, Robert Lee Bush, Wilbur (Mabel) Bush, Delbert
(Delores) Bush, Frederick (Jeanie) Bush; sisters, Margaret (Dick)
Smith, Virginia Whalen, Mary Jane Brodie, Ruth (Al) Saum, Freda
Bush, Georgia (James) Sealock; and granddaughter, Jennifer Morris.
He is survived by: his daughters, Cheryl (Bush) Morris, Janet (Tim)
Adams; son, James (Wanda) Bush; grandchildren, Jason (Kristina)
Morris, Bryce (Melissa) Adams, Cody (Paige) Adams, Trevor (Brooke)
Adams, Hilary Fitzsimmons, Michael Bush, and Kyle Bush; greatgrandchildren,
Quorra and Logan Morris, Emma Joy Smith, Madison
and Mason Adams, Kaiden, Brody, and Harper Adams, Henry Adams,
Maggie, Rhiannon, Robbie Jr, and Lilith Fitzsimmons. Sterlie was a
lifelong resident of Mount Sterling. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and
woodworking. He loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren
immensely. He was also an Ohio State Buckeyes fan. He will
be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. Memorial donations may
be made to Loving Care Hospice. Visitation and funeral services were
held on Dec. 4 at Porter-Todd Funeral Home, Mount Sterling. Interment
followed at Pleasant Cemetery. Due to the COVID019 pandemic,
social distancing was observed and guests were required to
wear facial coverings in the funeral home.
BOYD
Wanda Boyd, 92, or Urbana, formerly of London, died on Dec. 3,
2020 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Born on May 27, 1928,
in Scioto County, she was a daughter of Tarrell and Hazel (Smith)
Odle. Wanda is survived by her daughter, Debra Louden of Urbana.
She was preceded in death by her parents. Per Wanda’s request,
visitation and funeral services were not observed. The family suggests
memorials in Wanda’s name be made to the Patient Activity
Fund at London Health and Rehabilitation, 218 Elm St., London,
OH 43140. The family was being served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral
Home and Crematory, London. Condolences may be sent to
www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
SULLIVAN
Paul L. Sullivan, 86, of London passed away on Dec. 3, 2020, at
Madison Senior Living Community. Paul was born on Sept. 19,
1934, in Madison County, Ohio, to Leo J. and Agnes (Mooney) Sullivan.
He was a graduate of Monroe High School, Class of 1953.
Paul farmed for several years, but the love of his life was his large
herd of dairy cows. He was a member of Spring Fork Grange, 4-H
clubs, Madison County Farm Bureau, and other organizations for
several years. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two
brothers, John (1930) and James (1932). He is survived by two first
cousins, Mary T. Sherman of London, Ohio, and William J. Sullivan
of Mount Sterling, Ohio. Special friends Tom Reed, Robert (Bob)
Reed, Teresa Dickerson, and Erin Morris, several friends and
cousins. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Saint Patrick
Church, Saint Patrick School, or Alzheimer’s Association. Special
thanks to the Madison Senior Living Community, the staff, nurses,
aides, and Hospice for all their excellent care. Due to the Covid-19,
there will be no calling hours. A mass of Christian Burial will be
held at 11:00 AM. Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Saint Patrick
Church, 61 S. Union St., London, with Father Michael Hinterschied
officiating. Interment will follow in the Saint Patrick Cemetery,
London. Paul’s funeral arrangements are under the care of Rader-
Lynch & Dodds Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 124 E. High
St., London. Online condolences may be sent to www.rldfh.com.
LARKINS
Deborah Sue Larkins, 69, of London died unexpectedly on Dec.
5, 2020, in Madison Health. Born on Aug. 21, 1951, in Columbus,
Ohio, she was a daughter of Vergie (Brandenburg) and Robert Edward
Larkins Debby worked in childcare for most of her life and
was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Survivors include:
her brothers, Robert Michael Larkins and Timothy George Larkins,
and sister, Amy Faith (Bart) McComas, all of London; her nieces
and nephews whom she adored, Joshua Michael Larkins, Jessica
(Rob) Reardon, Zachary Nathaniel Larkins, Noah Douglas McComas
and Matthew Robert McComas; several great-nieces, aunts,
uncles and cousins; her significant other Terry Craig,; and sisterin-law,
Lori Owens. She was preceded in death by: her father,
Robert E. Larkins; mother, Vergie Powell; and stepfather, Douglas
Edwin Powell. A celebration of life will be planned for a later date.
Memorials may be made to: St. John’s Lutheran Church, 380 Keny
Blvd., London, OH 43140. The family was served by Eberle-Fisher
Funeral Home and Crematory, London. Condolences may be sent
to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.
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HALL
Robert Scott Hall, 94, passed away quietly at his home in the
early hours of Dec. 7. Robert was the only child of Nola Scott and
Floyd Hall. He was born in Cumberland, Ohio, Muskingum County.
In 1949, the Halls moved to Madison County when their land sold
to the coal company. Robert married Nancy Ann Shumate on Aug.
29, 1954, and they celebrated 66 years together. Robert was engaged
in farming with his father but later moved to Mount Sterling and
shortly afterwards to London. Bob was employed by the London Correctional
Institution and retired from there after 22 years. Bob went
to church all his life and was a faithful church member. He wore
many different “hats” in his service to the church. Bob was a member
of Newport Church of Christ in Christian Union. Bob loved the hills
and trees, so he purchased land in Gallia and Jackson counties and,
with the help of the Ohio Division of Forestry, planted many white
pine trees, from which he harvested many after 50 years. At one
point, the forester told Bob he had the best woods in Jackson County.
In 1977, he received the “Tree Farmer of the Year” award from the
State of Ohio. Bob is survived by his wife, Cousin Carlos Sears of
Chandlersville, Ohio, and other relatives. Calling hours and funeral
services took place on Dec. 10 at Newport Church of Christ in Christian
Union, London. Rev. Justin Sterrett officiated. Interment was
in Bethel Cemetery, Range Township. The family wishes to thank
Loving Care Hospice for their kindness and care. Friends who would
like to make memorial contributions, may do so to the church. Funeral
arrangements were entrusted to
Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory,
London. To send condolences, visit
eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
MITCHELL
Claudia Colleen Mitchell, 87, of West Jefferson,
Ohio, went home to be with the Lord
on Dec. 8, 2020. Claudia was born in
Stephens, Ky. She was employed by Westinghouse
Electric and retired after 34 years
of service. She was preceded in death by: her
husband, David J. Mitchell; parents, Ira P.
and Nancy Ison; and six brothers and three
sisters. She is survived by: sister, Madleine
Johnson; sister-in-law, Glenda Daniell; her
sons, Terry (Charlotte) Mitchell and Robert
(Rachel) Mitchell; grandchildren, Derek
(Meghan) Mitchell, Monique, and Mackenna
Mitchell; great-grandchildren, Nadalin and
Paxton Mitchell; many special nieces and
nephews; special cousin, John Paul Salyers;
close friends and neighbors, Vicky Holland
and Brenda Chapman; and her loving
church family at Harvest Assembly of God.
A funeral service was held on Dec. 11 at
Harvest Assembly of God, Galloway, with
private burial at Sunset Cemetery, Galloway.
Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral
Home, West Jefferson, assisted the family.
Dawn Lee Pozderac, age 46, of
London, OH passed away on Saturday, November
28, 2020 at home following a very short illness.
The daughter of John & Linda (Johnson) Witt she
was born on June 10, 1974 in O’ahu, Hawaii. On
November 27, 2020 she married Troy Greenwalt
and together they shared fifteen loving years.
Surviving are her husband, Troy Greenwalt; son,
Eric Pozderac; mother, Linda Witt; step sons, Jack
Greenwalt, Alec Greenwalt, and Josh Greenwalt;
sisters, Cindy (Mark) Miller, and Ashley (Matt)
Mihok; two nephews, and four nieces; father &
mother in law, James & Norma Greenwalt; and
grandmother, Donna Johnson.
Dawn was preceded in passing by her father,
John Witt.
Her proudest achievement was raising her
wonderful son and step sons. A special Thank you
to all of their fabulous friends and family that
stood by Dawn and the family during her heroic
fight. Memorial contributions may be made to
Troy Greenwalt in care of Ohio Cremation &
Memorial Society, 5464 N. High St. Columbus, OH
43214. To send a message of sympathy to the
family, please visit: www.OhioCremation.org
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City hopes to move to electronic water meters
By Kristy Zurbrick
Madison Messenger
The city of London hopes to secure state funding to replace all
water meters with ones that can be read electronically rather than
in-person.
“A lot of our meters are old and register incorrectly, they’re hard
to read, and it takes two weeks’ worth of man hours to read all them
each month,” said Joe Mosier, safety service director.
Electronic meters would improve efficiency and effectiveness,
said Mayor Patrick Closser.
“It would be such a tremendous upgrade,” said council member
Anthony Smith.
The estimated cost of the project is $1.4 million. To cover the
cost, the city is pursuing a loan and a grant, both from the Ohio
Public Works Commission (OPWC).
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On Dec. 3, city council members gave the Board of county for redistribution to municipalities that could
Public Utilities (BPU) the greenlight to apply for a 0- put it to use. The $82,176 is the result of that redistribution.
All CARES money must be spent by Dec. 30.
percent interest loan for $1 million. The application
deadline is Feb. 5. BPU also has applied for a $400,000 According to Amy Rees, administrative executive assistant,
the city has spent the money on an array of
grant.
“We’ve been selected to receive the $400,000, as long safety and security supplies and equipment. Examples
as the state funding is available,” Mosier said. If it is include sanitizing stations, fans and an ionization filtering
system for the community center, protective glass
available, the grant funding should come through in
July of next year.
and sneeze guards, facemasks, software for online bill
Mosier said the goal is to get the project done in payments, software to conduct virtual meetings, and
2021, but he said the timeline will depend on the logistics
of physically replacing every meter in town and any thermal imaging. The city also looks to spend some of
thermometers, including ones equipped with no-touch
impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
the funds on turnout gear for the fire department and
In other action, council approved the appropriation of efforts to increase separation between fire fighters in
$82,176 in additional CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief the station living quarters.
and Economic Security) Act money. The federal funds Also on Dec. 3, council held a third reading on an ordinance
that would allow city residents to raise chick-
must be used for expenses related to the pandemic.
Earlier in the year, the city received a total of ens on their properties. Council member Andy Hitt said
$519,320 in CARES funds, as distributed through the an amended version of the proposed ordinance will be
county. All municipalities in the county were offered presented for consideration at council’s next meeting on
funding. Recently, any unused funds went back to the Dec. 17.
Hunting allowed in West Jeff
By Josephine Birdsell
Staff Writer
On Dec. 7, West Jefferson village council approved a
measure to allow hunting within the village.
Anyone who owns property in the village can hunt
on that property. Property owners also can allow their
immediate family members, including siblings, parents,
grandparents, children, grandchildren, first cousins,
nieces, nephews and in-laws, to hunt on their land if
they provide written permission. Additionally, corporation
owners can hunt on corporation land they own in
the village.
Within the village limits, property owners and their
family members can only hunt using a bow and arrow,
crossbow or shotgun. They cannot hunt within 300 feet
of a property boundary, residence or public road within
the village limits.
The measure is intended for residents’ use on undeveloped
land that was annexed into the village, said Ray
Martin, mayor.
Previously, hunting was only allowed in the village’s
nature conservancy. in 2017, the conservancy approved
hunting using a bow and arrow. Village residents must
enter a lottery to win a hunting time on the conservancy.
The new measure does not affect hunting regulations
on the conservancy, which is controlled by the
Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
In other news, the village received an additional
$35,255 in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic
Security (CARES) act funding. The funding can
only be spent on expenses related to the pandemic, and
spending must be federally approved.
Also, the village completed a traffic study at the intersection
of U.S. Route 40 and Taylor Blair Road. The
village hopes to install a traffic light to slow traffic at
the intersection. The Ohio Department of Transportation
must approve the project before construction can
begin. In the meantime, the village is seeking grants to
offset construction costs, estimated to be $175,000. The
goal is to install the traffic light in 2021.
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Feed the Fans
Each year, Madison County Special
Olympics sponsors a “Feed the Fans” project,
an opportunity for local athletes to support
the community that supports them all
year. The athletes are collecting non-perishable
food items. Donations can be dropped
off between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at
Fairhaven School, 510 Elm St, London.
Anyone who would like to donate but cannot
make it on that date can contact Caternia
at (614) 432-6591 to make other arrangements.
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Oak Run Township Trustees
The Oak Run Township trustees will
hold their end-of-year meeting at 7 p.m.
Dec. 21 at the township hall, 7090 Gregg
Mill Rd., London.
Pleasant Township Trustees
The Pleasant Township trustees will
meet at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 to discuss the 2021
budget. The meeting will take place at the
township building, 84 N. London St., Mount
Sterling. For details, call (740) 869-3755.
Stokes Township Trustees
The Stokes Township trustees will meet
at 7 p.m. Dec. 28 in the Stokes Township
Garage, 7105 E. Main St., South Solon. The
2021 appropriations will be available for
public inspection and input. After discussion,
they will be approved by the trustees.
The public is invited.
Mt. Sterling Community Center
The Mount Sterling Community Center
is located at 164 E. Main St. Measures of social
distancing, 10-person maximum attendance,
and frequent sanitizing and hand
washing are part of the center’s guidelines.
For details, call (740) 869-2453.
Dec. 14-19—10 a.m.-3 p.m., walking in
the gym
Dec. 14—10-11 a.m., chair exercises
Dec. 15—4-7 p.m., food pantry for incomeeligible
households. Pre-packed food boxes
will be delivered to your vehicle. Remain in
your vehicle, and you will be assisted in numerical
order. If you are a new household,
bring a picture ID and proof of residence.
Call (740) 869-2453 for details.
8-9 p.m.—Alcoholics Anonymous
Dec. 16—10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for
adults;
6-7 p.m., all-level yoga class, $5 per class,
limit of 10 participants, social distancing,
masks and sanitizing
Dec. 17—10 a.m.-noon, food pantry for
household that are income-eligible,
prepacked food boxes delivered to your vehicle,
bring proof of residence to first visit
and picture ID with every visit
Dec. 19—10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for adults
Looking ahead—No produce markets are
scheduled in December.
Health District Board Meeting
The Madison County London City Health
District Board will meet at 5 p.m. Dec. 14.
To join the teleconference, call (937) 249-
6810. When asked for the conference ID,
enter 273611912 followed by the # symbol.
Fire District Meeting
The Central Townships Joint Fire District
will meet at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at the
Deer Creek Township Hall, 75 Middle St.
SE, London. The fire district’s 2021 appropriations
will be available for viewing.
HBMLibrary
Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, 270
Lilly Chapel Rd., West Jefferson, offers the
following activities and services. For details,
call (614) 879-8448.
• Storytimes. Wednesdays and Fridays
on Facebook and at hbmlibrary.org.
• Curbside Service and Limited In-Library
Services Available. Call the library
for more information.
• Warm Up West Jeff. From now through
Jan. 31, the library will be giving away winter
gear to people in need through its curbside
service. The library is excepting
donations of winter gear, with the exception
of hats.
• Adopt-A-Family. To buy gifts to help
local families this holiday, stop by the library
and pick up a gift tag with a request
on it. Gifts are due back to the library by
Dec. 18.
• Crafting for Christmas. Craft bags full
of goodies for children will be available for
curbside pickup on Dec. 14.
• Glittering Snow. Adults are invited to
pick up supplies on Dec. 14 to decorate a
wine bottle with snowflakes. First come,
first served.
• Family STEAM: Christmas Creations.
This Dec. 14 program will be available
through curbside pickup and requires registration.
• Toy Collection. The library is a dropoff
location for the Firefighters Toy Drive.
Drop off unwrapped toys for children ages
0-9 and gift cards for ages 10-16. Monetary
donations should be made out to “Firefighters
Toy Drive.”
London Public Library
London Public Library, is located at 20
E. First St. Call (740) 852-9543 or visit
www.mylondonlibrary.org for details. The
library building is closed to the public; the
library is offering curbside pickup only.
• Virtual Story Times. Toddler story
times are held at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and
are for children ages 0 to 3 years old. Story
times are held at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and
are for children ages 3 to 6 years old. E-mail
Mary Anne at mwood@mylondonlibrary.org
for a link to participate.
• Care Packages for U.S. Troops.
Through Dec. 19, the library is collecting donations
to make care packages to send to
U.S. troops stationed in Afghanistan. Donations
can be dropped off any time the library
is open. Those interested in participating
can check out the library’s Facebook events
page or website for a list of items recommended
for donation.
• Curbside Pickup Hours. Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.;
Tuesday and Thursday, 2-8 p.m.; Saturday,
10 a.m.-2 p.m.; closed Sunday.
Plain City Library
Visit the Plain City Public Library to discover
new and exciting programs for all
ages. 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.
• DIY Sock Gnome Take-&-Make. Register
for supplies and pick up your kit anytime,
then follow along as Amanda Warner,
public services librarian, demonstrates how
to create this personalized winter decor
piece. The video will be posted to the library’s
social media pages on Dec. 14. Register
at plaincitylib.org or by sending an
email to awarner@plaincitylib.org.
• Kids’ Food Pickup. On Thursdays from
2 to 3 p.m., volunteers are at the front entrance
of Journey Community Church,
11100 Lafayette-Plain City Rd., Plain City,
handing out shelf-stable meals. Any child or
student will receive five meals. The child
need not be present, but federal regulations
require organizers to collect the names of recipients.
The library thanks program partners
Children’s Hunger Alliance and
Journey Community Church.
• Online Storytime. On Mondays at 10:30
a.m. through Dec. 14, visit the library’s
Facebook, Youtube, and Twitter channels for
a live online storytime, complete with songs,
rhymes and books for all ages.
• Bedtime Storytime. Visit Facebook,
Youtube, and Twitter for live Bedtime Storytime
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. through Dec.
15. Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and more.

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4-H holds drive-through recognition banquet
The pandemic may have stopped in-person
programming, but it didn’t stop Madison
County 4-H members from completing
their projects and learning by doing.
On Dec. 6, the county’s 4-H program
held a drive-through recognition banquet at
the Madison County Fairgrounds in London.
Members and volunteers were invited
to pick up their awards, take home activities
to complete with their families, and
take home boxed meals to enjoy at home.
While this was not the program’s typical
celebration, families and volunteers enjoyed
the opportunity to be honored safely for
their hard work, said Frances Foos, Extension
educator for 4-H youth development.
This year’s award winners (listed with
their 4-H club names) are:
Bronze Honor Members
• Juliana Crawford—Jumpers & Flyers;
• Luke Seaburn—Beginners to Winners;
• Olivia Seaburn—Beginners to Winners;
and
• Trenton Vance—Clover Clippers.
Silver Honor Members
• Adelaide Barnhill—Canaan Pathfinders;
• Arcie Barnhill—Canaan Pathfinders;
• Parker Bates—Canaan Pathfinders;
• Maria Coulardot—Town & Country
Kids
• Hannah Green—Beginners to Winners;
• Sarah Green—Beginners to Winners;
• Bridget Haggy—Canaan Pathfinders;
• Noah Haggy—Canaan Pathfinders;
• Samuel Haggy—Canaan Pathfinders;
• Mason Hermiller—Clover Clippers;
• Sydne Hermiller—Clover Clippers;
• Isabel Hiles—Country Bunch;
• Jacob Hiles—Country Bunch;
• Adalynne Wilkin—Helping Hands
Happy Hearts; and
• Elliana Wilkin—Helping Hands Happy
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• Emily Guisinger—Jumpers & Flyers;
• Ethan Guisinger—Jumpers & Flyers;
• Brooke Hermiller—Clover Clippers;
• Callie Jenkins—Born in a Barn;
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• Landon Mayabb—Helping Hands
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• Skyler Mayabb—Helping Hands Happy
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• Zavier Mayabb—Helping Hands Happy
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• Maddy McCalla-Jumpers & Flyers;
• Luke Peart—Prairie Raiders;
• Olivia Rinesmith—Fairfield Rascals;
• Cade Smith—Helping Hands Happy
Hearts;
• Will Smith-Canaan Pathfinders;
• Lillian Thompson—Jumpers & Flyers;
• Logan Thompson—Jumpers & Flyers;
• Amelia Treen—Jumpers & Flyers;
• Taylor Treen—Jumpers & Flyers;
• Garrett Vance—Clover Clippers; and
• Olivia Vance—Clover Clippers.
4-H Honor Volunteer Award Winners
• Judy Gallimore—Helping Hands
Happy Hearts;
• Roseann Harbage—Clover Clippers;
• Daphne Hedgecock-Clover Clippers;
• Heather Mayabb—Helping Hands
Happy Hearts;
• Dawn Mayabb—Helping Hands Happy
Hearts;
• Seth Mayabb—Helping Hands Happy
Hearts;
• Valerie Peart—Prairie Raiders;
• Christine Rinehart—Born in a Barn;
• Julia Smith—Helping Hands Happy
Hearts;
• Tammy Smith—Canaan Pathfinders;
• Holly Stockham—Canaan Pathfinders;
• Kevin Stockham—Canaan Pathfinders;
• Bridget Wilkin—Helping Hands Happy
Hearts.
Honor 4-H Clubs
Born in a Barn
Fairfield Rascals
Buckeye Rangers
Helping Hands Happy Hearts
Canaan Pathfinders
Jumpers & Flyers
Clover Clippers
Prairie Raiders
4-H Club Community Service Winners
Canaan Pathfinders—first place;
Helping Hands Happy Hearts—second
place;
Jumpers & Flyers—third place;and
Fairfield Rascals—honorable mention.
Outstanding 4-H Members
Junior—Jacob Hiles, Country Bunch;
Intermediate—Isabel Hiles, Country
Bunch, and Callie Jenkins, Born in a Barn;
Senior-Luke Peart, Prairie Raiders.
2020 Friend of 4-H Award
Savannah Brock.
Frances Foos (right), Madison County’s 4-H educator, hands the Friend of 4-H Award to
winner, Savannah Brock (left). This year’s 4-H Recognition Banquet was held in a drivethrough
format on the Madison County Fairgrounds in London.
Isabel Hiles (left) and Jacob Hiles, members of the Country Bunch 4-H Club and winners
of the outstanding 4-H member award, take advantage of the photo booth set up at the
drive-through 4-H recognition banquet.
On hand for the dirve-through 4-H recognition banquet were 4-H Committee members
Annette Rinesmith (left) and Jackie Bolin.

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the 2021 jury year was orginally scheduled for November 23,
2020, at 10:00 o’clock A.M. Due to issues related to
COVID-19 the draw had to be postponed. The 2021 Annual
Jury Draw is hereby recheduled to December 21, 2020, at
10:00 o’clock A.M. The drawing will take place at the office
of the Commissioners of Jurors of Madison County, Ohio,
located at 1 North Main Street, Second Floor, London, Ohio.
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PROBATE COURT OF MADISON COUNTY, OHIO
ESTATE OF DOROTHY A. WADE, DECEASED
CASE NO. 20201122
NOTICE AND CITATION OF HEARING ON
APPOINTMENT OF FIDUCIARY
[R.C. 2113.06 and 2113.07]
To the following persons:
Nancy Rice, 10585 Anderson-Antioch Rd.
Mt. Sterling, OH 43143
Jeannette A. Chu has filed an application in this Court,
asking to be appointed to administer decedent’s
estate.
The hearing on the application will be held January 21,
2021 at 2:00 o’clock P.M. in this Court.
This Court is located at 1 North Main Street, Room
#205, London, Ohio 43140
You are one of the persons entitled to administer decedent’s estate,
and if you wish to be considered for appointment to do so you must
apply to this Court. If you do not apply, it will be considered that you
renounce your right to administer the estate. The Court may appoint
any suitable and competent person to administer the estate, giving
due weight to relative priority of rights to do so. Even if you decline
appointment yourself, if you know of any reason why the above
applicant is not suitable or competent, you should appear and inform
the Court.
s/Christopher J. Brown, Probate Judge
By: Jody Pickens, Chief Deputy Clerk
MM DECEMBER 6, 13, 20, 2020
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The Stokes Township Trustees
will meet on
Monday, December 28, 2020
at 7:00 p.m.
in the Stokes Township Garage,
7105 E. Main Street, South Salon.
The 2021 appropriations will be available for
public inspection, input and, after discussion,
will be approved by the Trustees.
The public is invited.
MM DECEMBER 13, 2020
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CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN, JUDGE
Adoption of Lucy Lou Smith
CASE NO. 20205006
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR ADOPTION
Notice must be served not less than 20 days before the date of the hearing
[R.C. 3107.11]
To: Jessica Marie Stepp, 9420 W. Broad St., Galloway, OH 43119
You are hereby notified that on the 8th day of September, 2020, Amanda L. Smith and Bobby
R. Smith, filed in this Court a Petition for Adoption of Elsa Emberlyn Morales, a minor, whose
date of birth is November 5th, 2017, and for change of the name of the minor to Lucy Lou
Smith. This Court, located at 1 North Main Street, Room #205, London, Ohio 43140 will hear
the petition on the 7th day of January, 2021, at 2:00 o’clock p.m.
It is alleged in the petition, pursuant to R.C. 3107 .07, that the consent of Jessica Marie Stepp
is not required due to the following:
That person is a parent who has failed without justifiable cause to provide more than de
minimis contact with the minor for a period of at least one year immediately preceding the
filing of the adoption petition or the placement of the minor in the home of the petitioner.
X That person is a parent who has failed without justifiable cause to provide for the
maintenance and support of the minor as required by law or judicial decree for a period of at
least one year immediately preceding the filing of the adoption petition or the placement of
the minor in the home of the petitioner.
State other grounds under R.C. 3107.07 (includes putative father of the minor born prior
to January 1, 1997).
“A FINAL DECREE OF ADOPTION, IF GRANTED, WILL RELIEVE YOU OF ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSI-
BILITIES, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO CONTACT THE MINOR, AND, EXCEPT WITH RESPECT TO A SPOUSE OF THE
ADOPTION PETITIONER AND RELATIVES OF THAT SPOUSE, TERMINATE ALL LEGAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN
THE MINOR AND YOU AND THE MINOR’S OTHER RELATIVES, SO THAT THE MINOR THEREAFTER IS A STRANGER
TO YOU AND THE MINOR’S FORMER RELATIVES FOR ALL PURPOSES. IF YOU WISH TO CONTEST THE ADOPTION,
YOU MUST FILE AN OBJECTION TO THE PETITION WITHIN FOURTEEN DAYS AFTER PROOF OF SERVICE OF
NOTICE OF THE FILING OF THE PETITION AND OF THE TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING IS GIVEN TO YOU, IF YOU
WISH TO CONTEST THE ADOPTION, YOU MUST ALSO APPEAR AT THE HEARING. A FINAL DECREE OF ADOPTION
MAY BE ENTERED IF YOU FAIL TO FILE AN OBJECTION TO THE ADOPTION PETITION OR APPEAR AT THE
HEARING.”
s/CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN, PROBATE JUDGE
BY: BETSY ANSEL, DEPUTY CLERK
MM NOVEMBER 29, DECEMBER 6 & 13, 2020
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