Madison Messenger - January 10th, 2021

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January 10, 2021 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXVI No. 6
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Hampton named to
township trustee seat
By Kristy Zurbrick
cian, on area construction projects. Additionally,
he has known his fellow trustees,
Madison Editor
The Pleasant Township trustees have selected
Brian Hampton to
“Brian seems like a
Junk and Fryer, his whole life.
fill the seat of Gary Neff
hardworking young
who passed away on Dec.
man. We like to see
15. Neff had served as a
someone younger get on
trustee since 2010.
the board. We hope he
Hampton, 44, was
will be a trustee for a
sworn into office on Dec.
long time,” Junk said.
28. He will finish out the
Hampton was one of
term, which expires on
five Pleasant Township
Dec. 31, 2021. He joins
residents to express interest
in the trustee seat
Sam Junk and Dan Fryer
on the board of trustees.
vacancy. He said he
Born and raised in
knows he has big shoes
Madison County, Hampton
has lived in the
“Gary (Neff) went
to fill.
Mount Sterling area for
above and beyond what
30 years. He and his wife,
was necessary to do. He
Kimberly, have a daughter,
Chelsi, and two
long time and was very
had been doing it for a
Brian Hampton
grandsons, Jace and Jameson.
well liked by the community,”
Hampton said.
“I’ve been a part of this community my
entire life. I thought this was something I “Gary will be missed,” Junk added. “He
could do to give back,” he said of his interest did a lot for the township and was very dedicated.
He will be missed all over town; he
in the trustee seat.
Hampton has his aunt, Luana Barker, to did a lot for a lot of people.”
Last shift at fire station
look to as an example of a public servant at Prior to the start of the pandemic, the
the township level. Barker retired this past Pleasant Township trustees met twice a
fall after many years as fiscal officer for month. Currently, they are meeting once a
Range Township.
month. Typically, meetings are held the Jason Cavinee (left) retired on Jan. 3 after his last shift at Jefferson Township Station
251. Fire Chief Chris Snyder (right) presented Cavinee with a resolution from
Another example is Dennis Marshall, a first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. This
longtime Range Township trustee. As a month is an exception; the meeting is set for the township trustees, recognizing him for his 29 years of service to the township.
plumber for J&J Excavating, Hampton has Jan. 11. Meetings take place at the township
building at 84 N. London St., Mount tified as a firefighter, paramedic, fire safety inspector and fire instructor.
Cavinee started as a part-time firefighter and was hired full-time in 1995. He is cer-
worked closely with Marshall, an electri-
Sterling.
Warner and Hall will lead WJ council in 2021
By Josephine Birdsell
Staff Writer
West Jefferson village council elected a
council president and vice president for
2021 at their regularly scheduled meeting
on Jan. 4.
Jen Warner will continue to serve as
president. Warner has served as president
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council for three years, two of which she
served as vice president.
In her time on council, Warner has tried
to improve communication between the village
government and the community.
“We’ve had question-and-answer sessions
to get the people’s input, so we’re trying
to gain communication and be more in
touch with the people,” she said.
Linda Hall will serve as council vice president.
Hall has served on council for two
years.
In her time on council, Hall is most proud
of council's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We’ve gone over and above to protect
people from COVID by placing necessary restrictions
and holding to those,” she said.
Both Warner and Hall hope to continue
building bonds with village residents as
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Soil and Water Conservation meetings
The Madison Soil and Water Conservation District’s monthly
board meetings take place at 8 a.m. on the second Wednesday of
the month in the Madison County Engineer’s conference room at
825 U.S. Highway 42 NE, London. The public is welcome to attend.
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Looking back and forward
It’s just the routine
turn of the calendar
every 12
months but, unlike
other times of the
year, the change from December to January
triggers a sense of nostalgia, reflection, and
thoughts of change in our minds.
Why does the simple changing of a calendar
page hold such importance to us at this
time of year?
The fading of a year represents endings
and beginnings. The winter solstice on Dec.
21, which brings us the shortest amount of
daylight for the year, is the end of the sun’s
cycle to the south. The next day the sun begins
its journey back north, bringing with it
more daylight minute by minute each day.
It is the death and then rebirth of the light
in an instant.
Christmas generates warm feelings of
gatherings and good cheer, but also a bit of
melancholy nostalgia for the past. New
Year’s Day calls out for thoughts of pressing
ahead and making changes anew while New
Year’s Eve makes us pause and look back at
what the past year has wrought and re-evaluate
what we have done with our time.
The holiday season and the winding
down of the year can bring us conflicting
emotions. We can count both satisfactions
and regrets this time of year. With the new
year and a fresh calendar comes promises of
changes for the better or for just something
different.
The desire for change and being on the
move—literally, spiritually, and mentally—is
editor’s notebook
Rick Palsgrove
ingrained in the American spirit and gains
strength with the arrival of a new year. This
is best expressed in that most American of
literary characters, Mark Twain’s Huckleberry
Finn, who said in the book, “The Adventures
of Huckleberry Finn,” “All I
wanted was to go somewheres; all I wanted
was a change, I warn’t particular,” and “But
I reckon I got to light out for the territory
ahead of the rest, because Aunt Sally she’s
going to adopt me and civilize me, and I
can’t stand it. I been there before.”
While we ponder our existence, time—
which in reality is a conceptual structure,
an illusion of sorts, created by humans to
define and measure the circle of life—relentlessly
spins by as it always does.
So, we stand together this time of year, looking backwards and
forwards, craving change while embracing the past.
Let us make the most of the illusion of time that we have.
Rick Palsgrove is editor of managing editor for the Columbus Messenger
Company.
Entries due soon
for art competition
The deadline to submit entries
for the annual Kurt Lattimer Aspiring
Artist Award is Jan. 17.
The competition is open to students
from Madison County who
are slated to complete their high
school education this academic
year. The award commemorates
the life of Kurt Lattimer, a local
artist.
“We believe this community
has many young, talented individuals
who need something to
motivate and inspire them to express
themselves in a positive way by sharing their God-given talents,”
said the award’s organizers. “We hope this will challenge
students to continue to share their talents and promote the arts in
Madison County for years to come.”
Applicants must submit an application form along with an
11x14-inch or 16x20-inch painting (watercolor, acrylic, oil, or pastel),
or drawing (graphite pencil, charcoal, or pen and ink). Entries
must be framed under glass or stretched canvas, wired for hanging,
and suitable for public display. Entries should be dropped off at the
London Arts Center, 121 E. First St., London, by Jan. 17. Works
should represent what the student “dreams for their future.”
All artwork will be on display and open for public viewing
through free exhibit(s) at local venue(s). A group of local artists will
judge the entries and choose three winners. The first-place winner
will receive $1,000 and an opportunity to display his or her work
as part of a mural to share in the community. The second-place winner
will receive $250. The third-place winner will receive $100.
Visit https://londonvisualartsguild.org to watch a video presentation
about the award, listen to a radio interview podcast, or download
an entry form.
Anyone who would like to support the award with a donation can
make checks payable to “London Visual Arts Guild,” mark “Kurt
Lattimer Aspiring Artist Award” in the memo line, and send them
to: London Visual Arts Guild, P.O. Box 362, London, OH 43140.
For more information, contact: Mick Harris,
MayfordHarris@yahoo.com or (740) 908-3103; or Kim Lattimer-
Reeder, artistkrl@icloud.com or (740) 506-2198.

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Trebek’s book makes me ponder bucket list
You’ll never hear me professing to be a
speed reader. I’m like that racehorse handicappers
refer to as “runs evenly” and then
pick to finish far back.
I start slowly, continue slowly and limp
across the finish line, but I somehow finish.
I’m like a snake that has devoured a rodent
after I finish a chapter. I like to just sit
there and digest it for some time before I’m
ready for more. I enjoy dozing off at night
thinking about what I read so I get the full
meaning and intent of the author. When I
wake up, I’m eager and ready for more. I try
to squeeze everything I can out of a book,
much as I always made sure I got my
money’s worth in my golfing days when I
toured every square inch of the fairways
trying to find my errant shots.
I just finished reading, “The Answer is…
Reflections of My Life,” an autobiography
by longtime Jeopardy! host, Alex Trebek. I
was on the long waiting list at the library
but sadly got it a few weeks after his passing.
His last Jeopardy! show was taped on
Oct 29 and aired on Jan. 8. He announced
his Stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis in
March 2019 and passed away on Nov. 8,
2020.
I had hoped to get the book sooner, before
we lost a friend many of us invited into
our homes for 36 years around the dinner
hour. Watching the show had always been
a soothing way to wind down the day. My
lofty goal was to get one correct answer,
and I often failed at that. I am equally
dumb in all categories. But it doesn’t matter;
the fun challenge was always there,
along with a friend I looked forward to seeing
and ending the day with.
I had to adjust and found myself reading
the book very slowly as my thoughts kept
spinning with his now departed words that
took on even more special meaning. The
chapters are short. I could have quickly finished
it, but I didn’t want to. When I finally
did, I was sad but also happy. He had obviously
come to grips with the harsh reality
he was facing. I’m sure he had some things
on his bucket list he failed to get done, but
he was appreciative and content with the
full life he’d been given and his accomplishments.
As I reflected on the book, I found myself
pondering how I would react if given such
devastating news. I doubt I could handle
such news with the grace and ongoing optimism
and dignity Trebek maintained.
I thought about my own bucket list and
recalled that movie, “The Bucket List,”
starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson,
their characters both facing a terminal
illnesses and deciding to set out together on
a grand finale vacation to the French Riviera,
the Pyramids, Taj Mahal, Himalayas,
and Hong Kong. No thanks, not for me. But
there are some things and places I’d still
like to do and see.
After reading Trebek’s book, I decided
my bucket list should include attending a
TV game show as it is being taped. It’s like
jury duty. Until you
serve on one, you guest column
just can’t appreciate
how the system Dave Burton
works or, in some
cases these days in the judicial system,
doesn’t work. I’d love to see how a game
show becomes the final product we watch in
our homes.
But I’ll set a strict guideline. Under no
circumstances would I want to be randomly
chosen out of the audience to “come on
down” and be a contestant on any of the
quiz or game shows. I can act like a space
cadet all on my own, as anyone who knows
me will attest, without being on television
in front of millions to prove it.
I still remember years ago when I went
to see The Lettermen concert in downtown
Columbus. They came out into the audience while singing a song.
They kept randomly stopping and jamming the microphone up to
unsuspecting fan’s faces and motioned for them to sing along. I aged
a few years when they came along my aisle and picked the poor soul
a few seats down from me.
I have no burning desire to travel anymore. It’s not on my bucket
list. My get-up-and-go got up and left a long time ago. I’ve been to
many places and seen a lot of things in my lifetime. My dreams and
the memories of places I’ve been are enough for me now and fulfill
my simple needs. However, I wouldn’t mind going to Hawaii or
Alaska if I won a trip on a quiz show. There are many National
Parks I’d still like to explore and see. I’d love to take one of those
scenic Trans-Canada train trips from Toronto to Vancouver. Overseas?
Maybe Australia, Scotland and Ireland. I love Irish music and
Irish beer, but I don’t need to go overseas to find them. Ralph Kramden
of “Honeymooners” fame used to say to his wife when he got
upset with her, “Bang! Zoom! To the moon, Alice!” Nope, no desire
to go to the moon either. It just doesn’t look like a fun place, and
there’s no horseracing. However, I would jump at the opportunity
to go up in an F-16. I doubt I’d be able to hold my cookies in and
would probably pass out, but the experience would be phenomenal.
It would be fun to write a book, maybe title it, “My Dogs, My Best
Friends, My Life.”’ I’d need to have a box of tissues nearby as I’d
detail each of the many four-legged buddies I’ve had in my lifetime,
from my first as a boy, to my present puppy in my senior years.
Each was unique and had their own story to tell as they filled specific
years of my lifetime in their own way, while I drew strength
and support from their friendship and the bonds we shared.
I’d love to own another racehorse. It was often frustrating, always
expensive and sometimes sad. But most of the time, it was
pure excitement going to watch them race at the county fairs and
Scioto Downs and every now and then seeing them win and standing
with them in the winner’s circle. I’d like
to go see the Browns in a Super Bowl and
Cleveland in the World Series. But let’s be
realistic, that belongs on a separate “only in
your wildest dreams” fantasy list, not a reasonable
bucket list.
I’ve always wanted to visit Aspen, Colorado,
in October for the annual John Denver
Celebration of Life. It’s a big five-day
happening for the community since Denver’s
death in 1997, with many concerts and
events and dedicated fans and musicians
coming in from all over the globe. I’d love to
stand for a photo next to the John Denver
Sanctuary Memorial that stands in the park
along the Roaring Rock River in the heart
of Aspen in a serene, beautiful perennial
flower setting. Huge stones there are engraved
with lists of his famous songs.
So, there’s my short bucket list. How many will I accomplish?
Probably none. It’s just fun thinking about them. But life’s future
is full of the unknown and, as Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Dare to
live the life you have dreamed for yourself. Go forward and make
your dreams come true.”
Dave Burton is a guest columnist for the Columbus Messenger
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Agriculture: Plenty of opportunities to learn
OSU Extension Madison County is offering agriculture-related
educational opportunities this winter. Due
to COVID-19, most of the programs will take place online.
All sessions are free to attend, and many have CCA
credits available for those who need them.
Anyone who prefers to recertify for pesticides or fertilizer
application in person or anyone who wants to review
Farm Bill program options in a face-to-face format
can call (740) 852-0975 to set up an appointment. If Extension
can schedule larger in-person meetings before
the July 1 pesticide deadline this year, a late spring or
early summer meeting could be an option.
• Pesticide and Fertilizer Applicator Recertification:
Due to COVID-19, the deadline for pesticide and fertilizer
applicator recertification has been extended for
2021. Private applicators whose certification was set to
expire on March 31, 2021 now have until July 1, 2021,
to recertify. Options for applicators who want to certify
this winter include:
Online recertification. Registration is required; call
(740) 852-0975 for details. There is no cost. Three sessions
are available.
- Jan. 27: 8-11 a.m., pesticide recertification (Core,
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6); 11 a.m.-noon, fertilizer recertification
(Category 15).
- Feb. 23: 5-6 p.m., fertilizer recertification (Category
15); 6-9 p.m., pesticide recertification (Core, 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 6).
- March 24: 8-11 a.m., pesticide recertification (Core,
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6); 11 a.m.-noon, fertilizer recertification
(Category 15).
Self-paced, online session. The cost to attend the selfpaced
class is $35 for pesticide training and $10 for fertilizer.
Registration information for the self-paced class
will be available beginning Jan. 11. For up-to-date details,
check www.go.osu.edu/pesticide2021.
In-person recertification. Anyone who would like to recertify
in person can schedule an appointment by calling
(740) 852-0975 or emailing Mary Griffith at
griffith.483@osu.edu. As the July 1 deadline gets closer,
Griffith will make more face-to-face trainings available,
if possible.
• 2021 Farm Bill. Enrollment for the Agriculture
Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC)
programs for the 2021 crop year is open. The deadline
to enroll and make amendments to program elections
is March 15. Extension is offering two webinars this
winter focused on the ARC/PLC decision in 2021, reviewing
decision-tool calculators available to evaluate
options, and current market outlook, as well as a webinar
focused on crop insurance decisions for 2021. There
is no cost to attend these meetings, but registration is
required. Call (740) 852-0975 for registration information.
- Jan. 13: 1-3 p.m. ARC/PLC for the 2021 crop year.
- Feb. 25: 9-11 a.m. ARC/PLC for the 2021 crop year.
- March 8: 10 a.m.-noon. 2021 corn and soybean crop
insurance considerations.
• The Dirt on Soil Health. In this weekly series,
farmers, industry and academic experts will weigh in
on practical steps to improve soil health and measure
impact on crop yield and farm profitability. Session are
set for 8-8:30 a.m. on Thursdays, Jan. 14-March 18.
CCA CEUs are available for each session. There is no
cost to attend, but registration is required. For additional
information and to register, visit
http://go.osu.edu/soilhealth2021.
Jan. 14—Does Soil Health Pay? Farmer Panel,
Nathan Brown, Matt Falb, and Les Seiler;
Jan. 21—What Can Soil Health Tests Tell You? Steve
Culman;
Jan. 28—Can Improving Soil Health Improve Yield?
Jordon Wade;
Feb. 4—Cover Crop Management, Hans Kok;
Feb. 18—Compaction Solutions, Scott Shearer;
Feb. 25—Soil Health in Ohio, Elizabeth Hawkins and
Steve Culman;
March 4—What’s the Return on Investing in Soil
Health?, Rick Clark;
March 18—Programs and Funding to Support Soil
Health.
• Precision U: Tackling Spring Operations with Reduced
Working Days. Changing weather patterns have
led to fewer days available in the spring to complete
planting, spraying and fertilizing. This series presents
research results and technology available to help farmers
work smarter and more efficiently to make the most
out of limited workdays.
Sessions are set for 10-11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays,
through Jan. 26. CCA CEUs are available for each session.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
For details and to register, visit
http://go.osu.edu/PrecisionU.
- Jan. 12—Improving Fertilizer Efficiency with the
Planter Pass, Matt Bennett (Precision Planting Technology)
and John Fulton (Ohio State University);
- Jan. 19—Pre-season Crop Protection Decisions, Dr.
Mark Loux and Dr. Scott Shearer (Ohio State University);
- Jan. 26—Sprayer Technology to Improve Field Performance,
Dr. Joe Luck (University of Nebraska-Lincoln).
Note: A session on “Gambling with Plant Decisions”
took place on Jan. 5.
• Farming in Weather Extremes. This series will
present practices and technology farmers can use to
adapt to challenging growing seasons with increasing
extreme weather events. Sessions are set for 9-10:30
a.m. Thursdays, Jan. 21-March 18. CCA CEUs are
available for each session. There is no cost to attend,
but registration is required. For more information and
to register, visit http://go.osu.edu/adapt.
- Jan. 21—Disease Management Options for Today’s
Weather, Pierce Paul and Aaron Wilson;
- Feb. 18—Managing Water in Today’s Wet and Dry
Growing Seasons;
- March 18—2021 Growing Season Weather Outlook
and Changing Climate Patterns, Aaron Wilson.
• Crop Diversity to Improve Your Bottom Line. This
series will look at practices and considerations to successfully
incorporate alternative grain crops into your
rotation to diversify your operation. Sessions are set for
9-10:30 a.m., Thursdays, Jan. 14-March 4. CCA CEUs
are available for each session. There is no cost to attend,
but registration is required. For details and to register,
visit http://go.osu.edu/cropdiversity.
- Jan. 14—Specialty Small Grains, Winter Malting
Barley (Greg McGlinch), White Wheat (Dennis Pennington),
Wet Wrapped Oats (Al Gahler), Triticale
(Jason Hartschuh);
- Feb. 4—Seed Production, Corn and Soybean Seed
Production (Fred Pond), Cover Crop Seed Production;
- March 4—Non-GMO Crop Production, Best Practices
for High Yielding Non-GMO Soybean Production
(Laura Lindsey), Weed Control (Mark Loux), Insect
Management—The Forgotten Corn Pests (Chris Di-
Fonzo).
• Corn College and Soybean School. This workshop
will cover best management practices and important
updates for the 2021 growing season. Speakers
include Peter Thomison, Steve Culman, Pierce Paul, Laura Lindsey,
Mark Loux, Anne Dorrance, Andy Michel and Kelley Tilmon.
The workshop is set for Feb. 11: corn college (9 a.m.-noon) and soybean
school (1-4 p.m.). CCA CEUs are available for each session.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Visit
http://go.osu.edu/agronomyschools for additional information and
to register.
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JACKSON
On Dec. 24, 2020, Kenneth Wells Jackson,
loving husband, father of four children,
and grandfather of nine grandchildren
Henry Kirke Cushing II, 78, of Oak
Park, Illinois, passed on December 21, 2020.
Kirke was born in Boston, Massachusetts on May
12, 1942. He served in the United States Air Force
and attended the University of Arizona. Kirke
began his career in television in Tucson, Arizona
at KOLD-TV. From there he returned to Boston
and later Columbus, Ohio (WHDH-TV, WCVB-TV,
Warner Cable Qube).
In 1979, Kirke moved to Chicago where he spent
22 years as the Manager of Electronic News
Gathering at WLS-TV. He retired in 2001. Throughout,
he remained active in the Boy Scouts of
America, woodworking, and by supporting many
charities and local community churches.
He was the kindest and most generous person
everywhere he went.
Preceded in death by his parents, Henry Kirke
and Marjorie Estabrook Cushing, three brothers
William H., Reed E., and Michael C.; he is survived
by his wife Janet Jackson Cushing; two sons,
David Jackson (Audra Alessandrone) and Henry
Kirke III (Meg Holding); and two grandchildren,
Jackson and Lucy. Services will be private.
(10th due in February) passed away at age
75. Ken was born on Sept. 28, 1945, in
Bluffton, Ohio, to Kenneth Francis and
Mary Ellen Wells Jackson.
He was employed by Ball Corp. for 37
years. He held multiple positions of significant
responsibility related to product development
and manufacturing, both in the
United States and abroad.
On May 5, 1974, he married Andrea
Marie Thurkins. They raised three daughters,
Patricia, Lynn and Kristin, and one
son, Kenneth Andrew. Ken had a passion
for working his land and was the dog whisperer,
loved by all four-legged friends. He
was an avid Johnny Cash and Elvis lover
and collector of anything Harley Davidson
or Corvette. His most cherished passion was
his family. He loved supporting his children
and later his grandchildren’s sports and extracurricular
activities, and he never
missed an Oktoberfest. He was known for
his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his
kind and compassionate spirit.
Ken was preceded in death by his father,
Kenneth, his mother, Mary Ellen, and his
brother, Robert Bartlet. He is survived by:
his wife, Andrea; his four children, Patricia
(Ryan, Lyndsey, Jackson, Lauren), Kenneth
Andrew (Kenneth and Benton), Lynn (Lexi,
Ava and Jason Jr.), and Kristin (Arthur,
Olive and baby boy); his sisters, Mary Francis
and Carol Ann; as well as several
cousins, nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be scheduled at
a later date. Any donations may be made in
his name to American Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals, ASPCA, to
help support his love towards animals,
aspca.org. Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral
Home assisted the Jackson family. To share
condolences with the family, visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com.
PACE
Christopher R. Pace, 28, of London died
on Dec. 26, 2020, in Madison Health. Born
on Aug. 8, 1992, in London, he was a son of
Michelle (Althouse) and Jack R. Pace. Chris
had worked at Stanley Electric, was a very
talented artist, and loved his children, basketball
and his Mustang. Survivors include:
his children, Jayden and Haylee Pace;
mother, Michelle Pace; father, Jack Pace (fiancée
Michele Pierce); brothers, Andrew
Pace, Brandon (Kyra) Pace and Jacob Pace;
nieces, Avah and Ellie Pace; grandmother,
Sherry Chaney; grandfather, Jerry Althouse;
uncles, Virgil (Tina) Pace, Robert
(Marah) Pace and Jim (Kim Stewart) Pace;
numerous cousins; and other family members.
He was preceded in death by his
grandmother, Ruth Cain, and grandfather,
Larry Miller. Memorials in Chris’s name
may be made to Eberle-Fisher Funeral
Home and Crematory, London, for the
benevolence of the family. To send condolences
to Chris’s family, please visit
www.eberlefisherfunerlahome.com.
TRENT
Robert “Bobby” Trent, 75, of Columbus
died on Dec. 27, 2020, in OSU Hospital.
Born on Sept. 25, 1945, in Franklin County,
he was a son of Robert B. and Mary E.
(Howard) Trent. Bobby was a 1963 graduate
of Jonathan Alder High School and a U.S.
Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors
include: his daughters, Mary
(William) Harris and Shanee (Kevin) Marshall;
11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren;
sisters, Barbara Cooper of London,
Carol (Ray) Wilson of Delaware, and Linda
(Kenneth) Nevels of Medina; numerous
nieces and nephews; and special friend,
Marjorie Caldwell. He was preceded in
death by: his parents; daughter, Yvette
Colleen; sister, Diana Lee Guice; and
brother, John “Jack” Trent. Friends called
at Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory,
London, on Jan. 2, 2021. To send condolences
to Chris’s family, please visit
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HARSH
Peggy Lynne Harsh, 61, of Plumwood died on Dec. 30, 2020, in
Doctors Hospital, Columbus. Born on July 18, 1959, in Columbus,
she was a daughter of Raymond and Vada Gay (Purdum) Harsh.
Peggy had worked for and retired from Nationwide Insurance after
nearly 40 years. She was currently employed with Harsh Blacktop.
You could usually see Peggy driving her golf cart around Plumwood
and on the farm with her dogs or nieces and nephews. She loved
her family and was the go-to babysitter for all of them. And she was
the president of HER Travis Tritt fan club. Survivors include: her
brother, Bill (Kathy) Harsh; sisters, Rose Ann Gillis and Shirley
Gay (Randy) Clark; brother-in-law, Tim Baronda; nieces and
nephews, Heidi (Kevin), Nick (Alisha), April (Brennen), Jennifer,
Macey, Cole, Matt and Megan (Garrett); great-nieces and greatnephews,
Kayla, Madison, Gage, Logan, Brett (Lex), Hunter (Torie),
Lukas, Natalie and Alexis; great-great-nieces and great-greatnephews,
Samantha, Cameron and Blake; and her four-legged children,
Lucy, Dexter and Ash. She was preceded in death by: her
mother and father; brother, Tom Harsh; and sister, Sally Baronda.
Funeral services were held on Jan. 5, 2021, in Eberle-Fisher Funeral
Home and Crematory, London, with Pastor Carolyn Peacock
officiating. Interment followed in Plumwood Cemetery. Condolences
may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
GRAHAM
Bill George Graham, 82, of Mount Sterling passed away on Jan.
1, 2021, at Mount Carmel Grove City. He was born on Oct. 5, 1938,
the son of Robert and Ruth Phyllis (Dillon) Graham. He graduated
from Mount Sterling High School in 1956. Bill was a lifelong farmer
(third generation) or, as he liked to say, an agricultural engineer of
Graham Farm, where he raised registered polled Herefords, corn,
soybeans, wheat and hay. He finished his last harvest in November
2020 with his trusty Massey-Ferguson equipment and his grandson,
Nick, by his side. He was a longtime member of The United Church
in Mount Sterling, where he served in many roles. A Scottish Rite
32nd-degree Master Mason, Bill was a member of Mount Sterling
Masonic Lodge 269 F&AM, the Knights of Pythias, and 194 Talmadge
Lodge for more than 50 years. He was also a member of
Order of the Eastern Star, Sterling Chapter 74, and served as a
Pleasant Township trustee for many years. In September 2012, Bill
proudly attended his 50th consecutive Farm Science Review, as he
had done every year since its debut in 1953. He was a devoted family
man and a loving husband. He enjoyed going to Cocoa Beach
with his family, being entertained by his grandsons, endlessly teasing
his wife, and sharing a special bond with his daughter. He was
well-liked by all he met and loved telling jokes and funny little
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quips. There was never a dull moment when he was around. During
the off-season, you could find him watching westerns in his shop office,
and he thoroughly enjoyed every farmer-friend who took the
time to visit or call just to make sure he was doing okay. Bill was
preceded in death by: his parents; son, Bill George Graham; brother,
Robert Graham; nephew, Steven Graham; father-in-law, George
Gerhardt; mother-in-law, Geraldine Gerhardt; and brother-in-law,
Roger Stump. He is survived by: Kay, the love of his life and wife of
63 years, whom he originally married in first grade with his
mother’s ring, and officially married on Oct. 20, 1957; his daughter,
Katrina Graham (Dale) Frey; grandsons, Nicholas (Jessica) Graham,
Ryan (Samantha) Graham, Patrick Smith, Andrew (Amber)
Frey and Daniel (Katy) Frey; great-grandchildren, Reagan Graham,
Ireland, and Norman Blythe; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Graham and
Carole Stump; brother and sister-in-law, Dan and Bobbie Gerhardt;
daughter-in-law, Sheila Graham; his grand puppies Flash-boy,
Miley, and Bella; as well as many nieces, nephews, and special
friends. A graveside service was held on Jan. 6 at Pleasant Cemetery,
Mount Sterling, with Pastor Dan Shipley officiating. Due to
the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing was observed, and facial
coverings were required while in the cemetery. Memorial donations
may be made to The United Church, 30 E. Columbus St., Mount
Sterling, OH 43143. Porter-Tidd Funeral Home, Mount Sterling,
assisted the family. To send condolences or share a favorite memory
of Bill, visit www.portertiddfuneralhome.com.
MERCER
Georgia M. Mercer, 91, of South Solon died on Jan. 2, 2021, in
The Ohio State University Hospital. Born on Feb. 16, 1929, she was
the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Haynes) Robinette. Georgia
had worked for the Madison-Plains school district for 50 years,
many as a school bus driver and retiring as a cook. She attended
Sedalia Church of Christ in Christian Union and loved gardening,
cooking, and running the family farm. Survivors include: her son
and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Maxine Mercer; grandson, Jamie
Mercer; granddaughter, Holly Mercer; seven great-grandchildren
and two great-great grandchildren; several
step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law,
Ruth Ann (Mike) Thompson; and
brother-in-law, Stanley Mercer. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Billy
Edna Mae Tunnell, age 59, of
London, Ohio, died Wednesday December
23, 2020 at her residence. She was born
October 29, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio, a
daughter of the late Willard James Smith
and Evelyn Mae White Smith. She was
united in marriage November 16, 2012 to
her husband, Dale L. Tunnell, who survives.
Also surviving are two sisters, Tina Faris of
Columbus, Ohio and Brenda Smith of
Beaver, Ohio, one brother, James (Roxanne)
Smith of Columbus, Ohio, numerous aunts,
uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins, and
many very special friends from BINGO,
including Jean and Francis.
Graveside services were held December
28, 2020.
Mercer in 2007, an infant daughter, and
brother, David Robinette. A graveside service
was held on Jan. 6 in South Solon Cemetery
with Rev. Gordon Ell officiating. The
family was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral
Home and Crematory, London. Condolences
may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
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Alzheimer’s Association offers free programs
The Alzheimer’s Association Central
Ohio Chapter is presenting virtual educational
programs to help the community and
families impacted by the disease.
The presentations cover a variety of topics
and occur at different times during the
day and evening via videoconferencing to
allow individuals to participate in the convenience
of their homes. Topics include:
what is Alzheimer’s disease, how do you
manage behaviors, legal and financial issues,
and how to better communicate. The
programs are helpful for anyone experiencing
signs of memory loss, their family members
who may be concerned, and the community
member looking for more education.
All programs are free and open to the
public. Registration is required. To register
for the program, call (800) 272-3900.
• Jan. 11—Dementia Conversations, 10
a.m.;
• Jan. 12—Understanding Alzheimer’s
and Dementia, 11:30 a.m.;
• Jan. 13—Understanding and Responding
to Dementia-Related Behavior, 10 a.m.;
• Jan. 14—Living with Alzheimer’s for
Caregivers Late Stage: Part 1, 3 p.m.;
• Jan. 19—Effective Communication
Strategies, 11:30 a.m.;
• Jan. 21—Living with Alzheimer’s for
Caregivers Late Stage: Part 2, 3 p.m.;
• Jan. 22—Ten Warning Signs of
Alzheimer’s, 11:30 a.m.;
• Jan. 26—Legal and Financial, 11:30
a.m.;
• Jan. 27—Understanding and Responding
to Dementia-Related Behavior, 10 a.m.;
• Jan. 28—Understanding Alzheimer’s
and Dementia, 3 p.m.
community calendar
About the Alzheimer’s Association
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Developmental Disabilities
Board Meeting
The Madison County Board of Developmental
Disabilities will hold its annual organizational
meeting at 4 p.m. Jan. 21 via
Zoom. In the event that the meeting would
need to be canceled or rescheduled, it will
take place on the following Thursday.
London Government Meetings
The following meetings are scheduled to
take place virtually or in-person at London’s
city hall, 20 S. Walnut St. Dates,
times, locations, communication methods,
Jeffrey E. Buskirk
& Associates
Attorneys At Law
4178 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123
Serving the Community for over 30 years
Social Security, Wills,
Estates, Probate
614-875-7220
jbuskirk2125@yahoo.com
614-875-0480 Fax
and cancellations are subject to change. If
meeting changes occur, a 24-hour notice will
be posted to the city’s Facebook page and
website, londonohio.gov/city-meeting-schedule.
As for COVID-19 safety procedures, the
city will comply with the rules in place at
the time of each meeting.
• Finance committee—Jan. 11 at 6 p.m.,
virtual;
• Historic review board—Jan. 12 at 4
p.m., virtual;
• Historic downtown revitalization committee—Jan.
12 at 5 p.m., virtual;
• Public safety committee—Jan. 12 at 6
p.m., virtual;
• Public service committee—Jan. 13 at 1
p.m., virtual;
• City council—Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m., city
hall council chambers;
• Board of public utilities—Jan. 28 at 6:30
p.m., city hall conference room.
This month’s civil service commission,
planning commission, tree commission, and
city properties committee meetings have
been cancelled.
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.
Jan.11-16—10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily, walking
in the gym
Jan. 11—10-11 a.m., chair exercises
Jan. 12—3-6 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
Jan. 13—10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for adults
5-6 p.m., all-level yoga class, cost is $5
per session, class size is limited to 10 participants
with social distancing, masks and
sanitizing as directed by the Centers for
Disease Control
Jan. 14—10 a.m.-2 p.m., food pantry for
income-eligible 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.
Jan. 16—10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for
adults.
HBMLibrary
Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, 270
Lilly Chapel Rd., West Jefferson, offers the
following activities and services. For details,
call (614) 879-8448 or visit hbmlibrary.org.
• Storytimes. New storytimes every
Wednesday and Friday on Facebook and the
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library’s website.
• 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 is 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.
• Library Board Meeting. The board will
meet at 6 p.m. Jan. 12 through Zoom. Contact
Chris Siscoe, library director, at csiscoe@hbmlibrary.org
if you would like to
attend.
HELP House
Because of the number of Covid-19 cases
in Madison County and the potential for inclement
weather, HELP House will continue
to provide pre-packaged boxes of
staples, produce, dairy and meat during
drive-up/drive-through shopping on Mondays
from 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesdays from 9
a.m. to noon, and Saturdays from 9 to 11
a.m. Anyone looking for something specific
can ask or call the pantry at (740) 852-1980.
HELP House needs volunteers on Tuesdays
from 8 a.m. to noon to sort and hang
clothing and do warehouse work. Anyone
who is interested need only call.
A special clothing shopping event is set
for Feb. 6 by reservation. Call to set up a
time. No food distribution will take place on
this date.
HELP House is located at 122 E. Center
St., London.
“What’s good for the people is good for
the village,” Warner said.
“They know what they want. They live
here,” Hall said.
Warner and Hall will serve in their
elected positions until January 2022.
In other news, council considered design
plans for a new housing development in the
village.
Greenhaven Development proposed 118
residential properties on 27 acres along
U.S. Route 142 between Garfield Avenue
and Converse Avenue. The proposal included
97 single-family, two-story homes
and 21 duplexes. The design plans also included
3.2 acres of recreational greenspace
as a public park and 4.4 acres of open land.
Council denied the proposal.
“We listened to the people, and most people
didn’t (want the development),” Warner
said.
In other news, the village will hang a
street sign in honor of Caleb Ferguson at the
entrance to the village’s downtown area, following
his world series victory as a pitcher
for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2020 season.
The sign will read “Home of Caleb Ferguson.”

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
OHIO REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26
THE STATE OF OHIO, MADISON COUNTY
Mid America Mortgage, Inc., Plaintiff
vs.
Herman E. Dague et. al., Defendant
Case No. CVE20190057
Parcel No. 18-00917.031
Address: 488 Wingate Pl., Mt. Sterling, OH 43143
In pursurance of an order of sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction,
at the door of the courthouse in London, Ohio. The above named property was appraised at
$220,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount on Friday, 29th day of
January, 2021, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. If no bids at that time, the property will be offered up again
on Friday, 12th day of February, 2021. There will be no minimum bid for the second sale. Any
additional costs and taxes owed for the action that are not covered by the sale, will be collected
within 30 days of the confirmation from the purchaser. However, the Plaintiff has the right to
redeem the property within 14 days of the sale by paying the full purchase price to the clerk of
courts, and will be considered the successful purchaser of the sale.
The complete legal description can be found in the office of the Madison County Recorder, in
the Madison County Courthouse located at 1 N. Main Street, London, OH 43140.
Being the same property conveyed by deed recorded in volume 274, page 584 of the Madison
County Ohio Records.
Last known owner: Herman E. Dague et. al
Said premises located at: 488 Wingate Pl., Mt. Sterling, OH 43143
All properties sold at Sheriff’s Sale are on an “as-is” basis and have no warranty or guarantee. The
appraisal may or may not have been an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff nor
the appraisers are liable for the condition of the property that was appraised.
Terms of Sale: $10,000.00 will be due the day of the sale, balance due within 30 days of
confirmation.
Additional fees to be paid to the Sheriff, include, transfer tax & conveyance fees which will be
added to the balance due. All funds paid to the Sheriff must be in cash or certified check.
Delinquent taxes will be paid by the plaintiff, current taxes prorated to the purchaser to the date
of the auction. The purchaser assumes all taxes from the date of the auction. The purchaser shall
be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient
to cover.
John R. Swaney, Sheriff
Tina J. Sabin, Deputy
Madison County, Ohio
Mark Lembright, Attorney
P.O. Box 31909 Independence, OH 44131
MM JANUARY 3, 10, 17, 2021
MM2021101
PROBATE COURT OF
MADISON COUNTY, OHIO
CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN,
JUDGE
IN RE: CHANGE OF NAME
OF
Samantha Dawn Moore
to
Mari Janette Moore
Case No. 20206025
NOTICE OF HEARING ON
CHANGE OF NAME
[R.C. 2717.01]
Applicant hereby gives notice to
all interested persons that the
applicant has filed an Application
for Change of Name in the
Probate Court of Madison
County, Ohio, requesting the
change of name of Samantha
Dawn Moore to Mari Janette
Moore. The hearing on the application
will be held on the 11th
day of February, 2021, at 2:00
o’clock P.M. in the Probate Court
of Madison County, located at
1 North Main Street, London,
Ohio 43140.
MM JANUARY 10, 2021
MM2021373
NOTICE OF LEGISLATION PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONDON, OHIO
Noce is hereby given to the passage of the following ordinances or resoluons of the London City Council. The
complete text of each ordinance or resoluon may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the City Law Director or
the City Auditor at 20 South Walnut Street, London, Ohio, or online at the London City website: Londonohio.gov
ORDINANCE 198­20 AMENDING 618 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES
Date of Passage: 12/17/20
RESOLUTION NO. 203­20 AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM AND EXECUTE CONTRACTS AS REQUIRED.
Date of Passage: 12/3/20
RESOLUTION NO. 204­20 INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS
Date of Passage: 12/3/20
ORDINANCE 205­20 AMENDING ORDINANCE 195­20 TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES AND
OTHER EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF LONDON, STATE OF OHIO, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER
31, 2021
Date of Passage: 12/17/20
RESOLUTION 206­20 AUTHORIZING THE SAFETY SERVICE DIRECTOR TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A GRANT FROM
THE FIREFIGHTERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Date of Passage: 12/17/20
RESOLUTION 207­20 INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS
Date of Passage: 12/17/20
RESOLUTION 208­20 INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS
Date of Passage: 12/17/20
RESOLUTION NO. 209­20 AUTHORIZING THE SAFETY SERVICE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A SUBGRANT WITH
MADISON COUNTY
Date of Passage: 12/17/20
RESOLUTION 210­20 INCREASING APPROPRIATOINS
Date of Passage: 12/17/20
RESOLUTION 211­20 AUTHORIZING THE SAFETY SERVICE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO A SUBGRANT AGREEMENT
WITH MADISON COUNTY
Date of Passage: 12/17/20
RESOLUTION 212­20 INCREASING APPROPRIATONS
Date of Passage: 12/17/20
RESOLUTION 213­20 INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS
Date of Passage: 12/17/20
Arlene Duffey
Clerk of London City Council
MM JANUARY 10 & 17, 2021
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xLegal Notices
NOTICE TO OWNER OF LAND AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSED
IMPROVEMENT OF ASSESSMENT, OF DATE
OF THE FINAL HEARING AND OF FILING CLAIMS
FOR COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGES
(For Publication)
Rev. Code Sec. 6131-16
In the Matter of the Monroe Bidwell
Single County Ditch No. 202
Petitioned for by Anthony Murry Jr.
vs.
Office of the Board of County Commissioners
Madison County, Ohio
April 28, 2020
You are hereby notified that the County Engineer filed in this office on the
5th day of January, 2021, the maps, profiles, plans, schedules and reports in
the above named improvement, and the assessment/damages on each tract
of land as estimated and described in the schedule,
And you are further notified that the Board of County Commissioners of the
County has fixed the 2nd day of February, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at the Madison
County Engineer’s Conference Room, 825 US RT. 42 NE, London, Ohio, as the
time and place of the final hearing by the Commissioners on the report of the
Engineer, and on the proceedings for the improvement, and that all claims for
compensation of damages must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of County
Commissioners before that date; and that if bonds or notes are to be issued for
the improvement, you must give written notice within twenty-one days after the
final hearing of your intention to pay in cash and if you do not give notice of your
intention to pay cash within twenty-one days the installments will be payable
with interest added at the same rate that bonds or notes bear interest. Cash funds
received in excess of the final costs will be returned to you by the County Auditor
after the project has been finalized.
Katie Wiseman
Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Madison County, Ohio
MM JANUARY 10 & 17, 2021
NOTICE OF TIME FOR THE CONTINUATION OF
FIRST HEARING TO THE OWNERS OF LAND
NAMED IN THE PETITION
(For Publication)
Rev. Code Sec. 6131.07
In the Matter of the Gannon Ditch
Single County Ditch No. 214
Petitioned for by Monroe Township
vs.
Office of the Board of County Commissioners
Madison County, Ohio
August 25, 2020
MM2021112
You are Hereby Notified, that on the 8th day of December, 2020 the County
Engineer requested to continue the First Hearing in this office, To the Owners
of Land Affected by the Proposed Improvements:
Re - establish surface and subsurface drainage for drainage issues in the
Gannon Ditch watershed and place system known as the Gannon Ditch
on County Maintenance.
All it is claimed that the improvement will affect property owned by you, and
you are an owner named in the petition and of legal record on the date of its
filing, you are hereby notified that the Board of County Commissioners of said
County have fixed the 9th day of February, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the
Madison County Engineer’s Department, 825 US Rt. 42 NE, London, Ohio,
as the time and place for the continuation of the First Hearing.
Katie Wiseman
Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Madison County, Ohio
MM JANUARY 3, & 10, 2021
MM2021106
Union Township Trustees
2250 St. Rt.56
London Ohio 43140
Trustees
Mike Sullivan
Matt Furbee
Gary Bogenrife
Fiscal Officer
Rachel Fisher
The Board of Trustees meetings for 2021 are as
follows at the Township Hall. The time of each
meeting is at 7:00 PM. All changes will be published
in the Madison Messenger and/or on the Union
Township website through Madison County Ohio.
January 12, 26
February 9, 23
March 9, 23
April 6, 20
May 4, 18
June 1, 15, 29
July 13, 27
August 10, 24
September 7, 21
October 5, 19
November 2, 16, 30
December 14, 28 (Re-organization & Appropriation
meeting for 2022)
Thank You,
Union Township Board of Trustees
MM JANUARY 10, 2021
MM2021111
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MADISON COUNTY, OHIO
PROBATE DIVISION
Case No. 20191079A
Summons By Publication
Carla J. Goodwill, et. al
vs.
Chasity Skidemore, et. al
To: 1. Mary K. Pruyn
2. Unkonwn daughter of Richard C. Pruyn
3. Unknown issue of Mahala Reinhard Latham, and
4. Unknown heirs of John R. Reinhard, defendants
A complaint has been filed in this Court by Carla J.
Goodwill, Dennis L. Reinhard, and Mark A. Reinhard
alleging that the will admitted will admitted in case
no. 201901079 on 09/17/2020 at this Court is and
shold be declared invalid.
You are or may be an heir in the decedent’s estate
and notice of this complaint is hereby provided in
accordance with the law and provisions of R.C.
2107.03. You are required to answer or respond
either within twenty-eight days after the publication
or at such other time after the publication that
is set as the time to appear or within which to
respond after service of such summons.
CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN
Juvenile Judge
Madison County, Ohio
MM DECEMBER 27, JANUARY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2021 MM2020439
NOTICE OF SALE Under Judgment of
Foreclosure of Liens for Delinquent Land Taxes
In the Common Pleas Court of Madison County, Ohio
Donna L. Landis, Treasurer Madison County, Ohio, Plaintiff
vs.
Stephen D. Newman et al., Defendants
Case No. CVE20200062
Whereas judgment has been rendered against certain parcels of real property
for taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, interest, and costs as follows:
PPN: 24-01029.000
Address of Property: 2575 Arbuckle Road, London, Ohio 43140
Situated in the County of Madison, State of Ohio, and in the Township of
Somerford and being further described as being in Deed Book 251, page 772,
in the Madison County Recorder’s Office.
Last known owner: Stephen D. Newman
Amount of Judgment: Six Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-nine Dollars and
Eighty-one Cents ($6,639.81); plus any other taxes, penalities, interest, assessments
and costs that may be due and payable by the date of the sale of the
real property described herein;
Whereas, such judgment orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned
to satisfy the total amount of such judgment plus any other taxes,
penalties, interest, assessments and costs that may be due and payable by
the date of the sale of the real property described herein;
Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, John R. Swaney, Sheriff
of Madison County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for
cash, to the highest bidder of an amount that equals at least $7,000.00 at
10:00 a.m. at the Madison County Courthouse in London, Ohio, on Friday, the
29th day of January, 2021. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it
shall be offered for sale, under the same conditions of the first sale and at the
same time of day at the same place on Friday, the 12th day of February, 2021,
for an amount that equals at least $7,000.00.
All properties sold at Sheriff’s Sale is on an “as-is” basis and has no warranty
or guarantee. The Treasurer nor the Sheriff are liable for the condition of the
property.
John R. Swaney, Sheriff
Madison County, Ohio
MM JANUARY 3, 10, 17, 2021
MM2021102
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xLegal Notices
xEmployment
NOTICE OF SALE Under Judgment of
Foreclosure of Liens for Delinquent Land Taxes
In the Common Pleas Court of Madison County, Ohio
Donna L. Landis, Treasurer Madison County, Ohio, Plaintiff
vs.
Tina M. Teague et al., Defendants
Case No. CVE20200163
Whereas judgment has been rendered against certain parcels of real property
for taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, interest, and costs as follows:
PPN: 28-00064.000 and 28-00065.000
Address of Property: North Street, South Solon, Ohio 43153
Situated in the County of Madison, State of Ohio, and in the Village of South
Solon and being further described in a deed recorded in Official Record
Volume 268, page 1551, Madison County Recorder’s Office.
Last known owner: Tina M. Teague
Amount of Judgment: Two Thousand Four Hundred Eighteen Dollars and
Ninety-one Cents ($2,418.91); plus any other taxes, penalities, interest, assessments
and costs that may be due and payable by the date of the sale of
the real property described herein;
Whereas, such judgment orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned
to satisfy the total amount of such judgment plus any other taxes,
penalties, interest, assessments and costs that may be due and payable by
the date of the sale of the real property described herein;
Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, John R. Swaney, Sheriff
of Madison County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for
cash, to the highest bidder of an amount that equals at least $2,900.00 at
10:00 a.m. at the Madison County Courthouse in London, Ohio, on Friday, the
29th day of January, 2021. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it
shall be offered for sale, under the same conditions of the first sale and at the
same time of day at the same place on Friday, the 12th day of February, 2021,
for an amount that equals at least $2,900.00.
All properties sold at Sheriff’s Sale is on an “as-is” basis and has no warranty
or guarantee. The Treasurer nor the Sheriff are liable for the condition of the
property.
John R. Swaney, Sheriff
Madison County, Ohio
MM JANUARY 3, 10, 17, 2021
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby Notice is hereby given that the City of
London Historic Review Board will hold a public hearing
on Tuesday January 12, 2021, 4:00 p.m. at 20 South Walnut
Street, London, OH 43140 to hear the following case(s):
Applicant; Maria Raub, Business; Direct Care Training
Center has applied for a Certificate of Appropriateness for
a new window sign at 68 South Main Street.
Applicant; Kayla Stephens, Business; Downtown Trends as
of 01-01-21 The Castle Hair & Nail Salon has applied for a
Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior painting and a
new window sign at 114 South Main Street.
For Information on the above case(s) please contact
Tom Hale at 614-379-5246.
The City of London,
Building and Zoning Department
20 South Walnut Street, Suite 105, London, Ohio, 43140
Regular business hours:
(Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 12:00 pm)
MM JANUARY 10, 2021
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Now accepting applications.
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Please call 614-873-8119
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EDDIE MOORE
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EAZY FENCE
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HOME
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Handyman Cafe
“Serving Up Solutions
For All Your Handyman
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Painting, Flooring,
Bathrooms, Kitchens,
Doors/Windows,
Siding/Roofing
Home Repairs/Maintenance
740-837-0287
Accepting MC/Visa/AE/Discover
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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.
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1-17
A/M
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Member BBB Of Cent. OH
O.C.I.E.B. ID #24273
614-419-3977
or 614-863-9912
1-10 M
1-10 M
HOME
IMPROVEMENTS
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
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MAINTENANCE
We Do Cleanouts, Demos,
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and Robert at 614-
749-9196. Family Owned
Business and We Take
Pride In Our Work. Also
Guarantee On All Work.
MOVING
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Moving
Local Moving since 1956
Bonded and Insured
614-299-6683
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Celebrating
over 60 yrs
in business
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WOW
Painting - Power Wash
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740-852-2180
Austin & Gary Bogenrife
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1-10 M
1-17 A&M
1/24/21 M
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DRYW
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614-551-6963
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614-622-4482
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REPAIR
REPAIR all makes 24 hr.
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Brewer & Sons Tree Service
• Tree Removal
• Tree Trimming 1-31
A&M
• Stump Grinding
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Madison County 4-H presents virtual series
Curious to learn more about 4-H in Madison
County? The Madison County 4-H program
is offering a virtual series with a
variety of guest speakers for youth to learn
more about anything from the science of
chocolate and how to make maple syrup to
solar energy and paleontology.
The sessions will be offered via Zoom
from 2 to 4 p.m. on the second and
fourth Sundays of each month, January
through March. After each presentation,
some 4-H clubs will host their individual
meetings for those enrolled in 4-H. Those interested
in learning more about 4-H can
stay on to ask questions from the 4-H educator,
try out a 4-H meeting, meet advisors
and more. Those who are interested can register
for one session or join the whole series.
Session dates and topics:
• Jan. 10—Fire Safety on the Farm;
• Jan. 24—Cooking Safety;
• Feb. 14—Paleontology;
• Feb. 28—Solar Energy Fun;
• March 14—Maple Syrup Making;
• March 28—The Science of Chocolate!
(Must purchase chocolate for taste testing.)
Families must register by the Friday before
each session to receive the virtual meeting
link at go.osu.edu/mc4hmeetings; select
the “Family Registration” option. Or go to
https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4T
v182ymIwT0NYV.
To learn more about Madison County 4-
H and how to enroll, contact the Madison
County Extension Office at (740) 852-0975
or email foos.61@osu.edu.
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