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June 27, 2021 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXVI No. 29 Longstanding family farm 

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Parades, 

festivals, 

fireworks 

By Kristy Zurbrick 

Madison Editor 

Communities around Madison County 

are offering up everything from parades 

and fireworks to rides, games, and food to 

celebrate the Independence Day holiday. 

• West Jefferson 

The July 4th Streetfest takes place July 

2-4 on South Center and Pearl streets in 

downtown West Jefferson. Rides, food, entertainment, 

a parade, and fireworks are 

planned. 

The schedule is as follows: 

July 2 

5-11 p.m.—Rides and concessions 

7 p.m.—The Alexander band performs 

July 3 

10 a.m.—Parade lineup 

11 a.m.—Parade steps off 


7 p.m.—The Element band performs 

July 4 


6:30 p.m.—Southern Rock band performs 

9 p.m.—Drawing for a freestanding swing 

10 p.m.—Fireworks (rain date July 5) 

Anyone who would like to participate in 

the parade can pick up entry forms at the 

West Jefferson village water department or 

Mike’s Pizza. For details, contact Bob 

Harper III at (614) 203-8830. 

The Streetfest committee is selling raffle 

tickets for a freestanding, wooden swing. 

Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased 

at Mike’s Pizza, Veterans of Foreign Wars 

Post 7005, or West Jefferson Hardware. 

The fireworks will be launched from 

Hampton Cemetery and can be viewed from 

Garrette Park. 

The committee welcomes donations to 

help offset expenses associated with putting 

on the Streetfest. Checks can be made out 

to “West Jefferson July 4th Streetfest Inc.” 

and mailed to 880 Crescent Dr., West Jefferson 

OH 43162. 

For general information about the festival, 

call Bob Harper at (614) 879-8840. 

See INDEPENDENCE DAY page 2 

London resident Ben Shuler entered 

his 1.5-year-old Boxer mix, Callie, in 

the dog costume contest presented by 

Kountry Klippings Pet Grooming. He 

said her nerves got the better of her at 

With a name like his, it’s no wonder that Maverick Chapman, 2, enjoys his ride on the Blue her first foray into the costume-wearing 

world. “She didn’t place,” he said, 

Angels airplane ride so much. The Chapman family used to live in Mount Sterling but 

moved to South Bloomfield. Maverick’s mother said they like to come back for the festival. “but she’s number one in my heart.” 

Soaking up summer fun 

(ABOVE) Nine-month-old Stormy Jo Dowdy 

smiles it up with her nana, Dee Reed, after winning 

first place in the baby contest. Her sister, 

Scout, also took home a crown during her 

event in the 5- to 7-year-old age group. 

(AT RIGHT) The only thing that’s cooler than 

the cooler with wheels Anthony Stewart is riding 

is the bike he decorated with his son, Jaxson, 

for the Summer Jam bike decorating 

contest. The pair took first place. 

Mount Sterling’s Summer Jam Festival returned after a year away. Hundreds of fun seekers 

passed through the village June 17-19 to ride rides, play games, listen to live music, 

and enjoy food and attractions. – Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle

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On June 17, city council approved a contract 

with Choice One Engineering for 

$10,000. The firm will assist with reviewing 

plans submitted for larger commercial projects. 

Currently, Madison County Engineer 

Bryan Dhume performs those reviews for 

the city. He will continue to do so as Choice 

One helps with the workload. 

“There are lots of people that would like 

to get business going in the city,” said Henry 

Comer, council president. “This will be really 

helpful to open up this avenue to get 

plans looked at so they can get going.” 

Another piece of legislation designed to 

aid with business development calls for the 

creation of a revitalization district that encompasses 

a large portion of the city. State 

law permits one liquor license for every five 

acres in such a district. Supporters see it as 

a way to attract and maintain restaurants, 

bars, and other eligible businesses. 

Council will hold a public hearing and 

potentially vote on the proposed revitalization 

district at their next meeting on July 1. 

In other action at the June 17 meeting, 

council members: 

• passed the second resolution needed to 

place a levy on the Nov. 2 general election 

ballot. The city is seeking a five-year renewal 

of its 2.1-mill property tax for operating 

expenses. 

• approved the appropriation of $428,247 

for the purchase of a new fire truck and 

$900,000 for the purchase of new traffic 

lights. The funding comes from a loan the 

city recently secured to cover both projects. 

• transferred $16,495 into the downtown 

revitalization fund. 

• appropriated $1,500 in donations for the installation of park 

benches around the city. 

• approved the appropriation of $40,000 to cover the increased 

cost of EMS billing. The company that provides the service increased 

the share it keeps from 5 percent to 10 percent in exchange 

for providing updates to reporting software, equipment for taking 

the reports, and maintenance of that equipment. The state frequently 

changes requirements for what is reported on EMS run 

sheets which necessitates software upgrades, council member Carla 

Blazier explained. The new arrangement will allow the city’s EMS 

to get updates and equipment repairs in a more timely fashion, she 

said. 

Blazier also reported that enforcement of the city’s new restrictions 

on parking in city lots goes into effect July 30. 

The next London city council meeting is set for July 1 at 6:30 

p.m. at city hall, 20 S. Walnut St. The public is welcome to attend. 

Meetings also can be viewed online at www.london.ohio.gov. Click 

on the “Our Government” tab, scroll down to “City Council,” then 

click on “Council Videos.” 

INDEPENDENCE DAY 

Continued from page 1 

• London 

London’s patriotic celebration takes place on July 3 and includes 

a parade and fireworks. 

The parade lines up at 10 a.m. and steps off at 11. The route runs 

south on Main Street from Park Avenue to East First Street. Anyone 

is welcome to participate. Links to the parade application can 

be found on the city’s website, www.londonohio.gov, and social 

media pages. Applications and announcer sheets can be mailed or 

dropped off at the mayor’s office, 20 S. Walnut St., Suite 100. For 

details, contact Mayor Patrick Closser at (614) 357-5567. 

Steve Stivers is the parade grand marshal. Earlier this year, 

Stivers stepped down as the U.S. representative for Ohio’s 15th District 

to become president and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. 

The fireworks are set to go off at 10 p.m. at London High School. 

Viewers can listen to patriotic music while watching the display by 

tuning into Ready FM 105.1. The home stands at the high school 

stadium will be open for seating. The stadium restrooms also will 

be open. 

• Mount Sterling 

The Mount Sterling Chamber of Commerce is hosting a parade 

on July 4. Lineup starts at 9 a.m. at the Mount Sterling Community 

Center, 164 E. Main St. The parade steps off at 10. The route runs 

from Center Street, across John Street, right on East Columbus St., 

right on South London Street, through the business area, right on 

Houston, and right on High before ending at the main entrance to 

Veterans Field. 

For more information or to register to participate in the parade, 

contact Tom Corbin at (614) 530-3132. 

• Plain City 

Plain City’s Independence Day festivities are taking place at 

Pastime Park. Food, games, and bounce houses start at noon. 

The parade is set for 3 p.m. with lineup at 2 p.m. at the north 

entrance to the park. The route runs south on Chillicothe Street, 

right on Main Street, and right on Park Street. Awards will go to 

the most patriotic, best youth, best float, and best animal entries. 

Visit plain-city.com for an application. Contact Linda Granger, 

Plain City parks and recreation director, for details at 

lgranger@plain-city.com. 

Perry Yoder, former owner of Yoder’s True Value Hardware, is 

the parade grand marshal. 

The evening features live music and fireworks. The Plain City 

Community Singers, a new group, will sing an assortment of patriotic 

songs from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Don’t Tell Mom, a family band that 

plays music from the past five decades, takes the stage from 7:30 

to 9:45. 

The fireworks go off at 9:45.

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Rockin’ on the Run beats goal 



Ashley Winebrenner, vice president and 

co-founder of Rockin’ on the Run, wasn’t 

sure what to expect this time around. 

For the second straight year, the London-based 

non-profit had to go virtual with 

their efforts to raise money for pediatric 

brain tumor research and the Fun Floor at 

Children’s Hospital. Winebrenner was 

pleasantly surprised by the results. 

“Our goal was to raise $20,000, and we 

raised $26,000. To be $6,000 over what 

would be a hard goal to reach on its own, I’d 

say is unbelievable but our community is so 

supportive. I’m not surprised they stepped 

up and blew the goal out of the water,” she 

said. 

This marked the 12th year for Rockin’ on 

the Run which normally involves an in-person 

run/walk, huge silent auction, and children’s 

games. Due to COVID-19, the 2020 

and 2021 events were held virtually. 

“Our traditional event feels like the community coming 

together. There’s an energy there you can’t recreate 

virtually,” Winebrenner said. “But what was cool about 

the virtual format is that we could reach out to the entire 

world.” 

The 2021 auction was held online May 1-15. The virtual 

run/walk window was May 9-16. Leading up to and 

through these dates, Rockin’ on the Run volunteers 

made not only lots of local connections but also garnered 

support from across the country and around the world. 

Going after any and all sponsor and donor possibilities, 

Winebrenner reached out to an activewear company 

in Australia she found through Instagram. While 

the company said they could not donate this year, the 

customer service rep Winebrenner talked to signed up 

personally because she knows a child with a brain 

tumor. 

“It’s amazing how many people have been directly 

impacted by knowing someone with a pediatric brain 

tumor,” Winebrenner said. 

On another cold call to a business in Dayton, she 

found out the owner’s nephew had just been diagnosed 

with a brain tumor. Separately, she talked to a friend 

(From left) Libby Eberhard of Pickerington, her twin sister, Hannah, 

and her little sister, Callie, show off their Rockin’ on the Run 

medals. Libby was diagnosed with a brain tumor. She is now cancer-free 

and undergoing outpatient rehab to regain her strength. 

in Grove City who relayed to her that her new neighbor’s 

son had just been diagnosed. It turned out to be 

the Dayton business owner’s nephew. 

Support from strangers and longtime supporters 

combined to make this year’s event a success. Winebrenner 

said she was humbled when past donors 

reached out to her, saying they wanted to give. 

“Asking for monetary donations is hard in any year 

but very, very hard during a pandemic. Everyone was 

affected by the pandemic,” she said. “To have people 

reach out to us and say, ‘We don’t have a lot to donate 

this year, but we still want to,’ is heartwarming. They 

still wanted to give and make a difference.” 

The $26,000 will be split evenly between the research 

department and the Fun Floor fund at Children’s Hospital 

in Columbus. To date, Rockin’ on the Run has donated 

more than $233,000 to the hospital. 

Next year, organizers hope to be back to an in-person 

format. 

“Our plan is to be bigger and better, get back to that 

community feeling, celebrate these kids, and honor the 

ones that aren’t with us anymore,” Winebrenner said. 

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Farm in the family for more than 150 years 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

Howard “Chic” Foust did not give it too much thought when his 

mother announced she was going to pay off the remaining balance 

of a farm loan for their property in Plain City. 

“I was proud of her for taking that step,” he said, “but that was 

pretty much all there was to it.” 

A few weeks later, however, when that loan documentation 

started arriving on their doorstep, he began to give her decision a 

lot of thought. 

“I remember this day so well,” Foust recalled with a laugh. “I 

was out here mowing when a UPS truck stopped in front of the 

house. The driver gets out and starts to unload these big, heavy 

boxes that were filled with all of the original paperwork they had 

on our farm.” 

Knowing his mother would not be able to transport more than 

100 years’ worth of paperwork history, Foust took on the tax of carrying 

the boxes to the place where “all the family documentation 

goes.” 

He said that at that moment, he felt a little bit of pity for himself 

for the extra work, but more pity for the poor soul who would have 

to go through all of the paperwork to find deeds, wills, and what 

have you. 

That poor soul turned out to be his daughter, Lauren Karn. 

Karn said that since she moved into the house and onto the 93- 

acre farmstead with her husband, Eli, and their two young children, 

Abe and Ike, in 2019, she continued in her father’s tradition of ignoring 

the boxes full of paperwork. 

“When we moved here, we knew not to throw anything out,” she 

joked. “We don’t do spring cleaning in this house; we do a careful 

spring relocation.” 

Then the pandemic happened, and she needed a new focus. 

Though there was plenty to keep her busy—like her job as a nurse 

in the cardiothoracic surgery department at Riverside Methodist 

Hospital, helping Eli with farming and marketing, and tending to 

her boys who are under the age of 4—she wanted something outside 

of the norm to keep her mind occupied. So she opened up those heirloom 

boxes with a mission in mind, and it wasn’t just to “put things 

in order.” 

“I knew about the Ohio Historic Family Farms program [established 

by the state department of agriculture], and I wanted to see 

whether we had the documentation to prove that we qualified for 

one of their designations,” she said, referring to the 100-149 year 

Century Farm designation, the 150-199 year Sesquicentennial 

Farm designation, and the 200-year or more Bicentennial Farm 

designation. 

She knew the Karn Farm, formerly Pleasant Valley Farms, had 

Messenger photo by Dedra Cordle 

Family farms that reach longevity milestones can receive signage 

through the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Historic Family 

Farms program. The one on the left denotes 150 years; the one 

on the right, 100 years. 


On June 15, Dorothy Pelanda, the Ohio Director of Agriculture, visited the Karn Farm in Plain City to recognize 

their operation as one of the state’s “Historic Family Farms.” In addition to receiving a proclamation from Gov. 

Mike DeWine, the descendants of L.D. Converse received their certification as a Century Farm and a Sesquicentennial 

Farm as they have recorded more than 100 years of same-family ownership. Shown here after the ceremony 

are: (front row, from left) Henleigh Reed, Olivia Reed, Bob Converse and Abe Karn; (back row) Ike Karn, 

Whitney Reed, Michele Converse-Troyer, Laura Vowell, Mindy Foust, Howard “Chic” Foust, Lauren Karn, Dorothy 

Pelanda and Eli Karn. Lauren, Eli, Abe and Ike operate and reside at the farmstead located on U.S. Route 42. 

not been around long enough to fall under the Bicentennial 

Farm designation, but she knew their same-family 

ownership would meet the standards of the other two 

designations. 

“It was just a matter of piecing [all of the paperwork] 

together to prove that no ownership of our farm had 

changed hands to someone outside of 

the family,” she said. 

With the help of her relatives— 

“they answered any questions and 

helped me locate needed information”—and 

with the assistance of the 

county recorder, she put together the 

timeline of their family farm. 

Hailing from the Boston-area, 

L.D. Converse, Karn’s great-grandfather 

six times removed, purchased 

the “swampland” in 1843 where he 

raised livestock, primarily cattle. 

Five years later, he constructed the 

red brick house and used exterior 

and interior accents found in materials throughout the 

property. 

Over the decades, the property was handed down to 

his descendants and they continued in the tradition of 

preserving the use of their farmland to feed the community 

and provide work for their families. 

With six generations of operational same-family 

proof of ownership in her hands, Karn sent copies of the 

“(The Historic Family Farm) 

program was created to recognize 

the hard work farming 

families put into providing 

needed resources for their 

community, their state, and 

their country, and for us to be 

recognized for our contributions 

alongside these other 

families is a wonderful thing.” 

–Lauren Karn 

documents to the Ohio Department of Agriculture for 

consideration. In May 2021, Karn and her relatives received 

word they had proven their farm is, in fact, an 

“Historic Family Farm,” and were awarded certification 

as a Century Farm and a Sesquicentennial Farm. They 

also received a visit on June 15 from Ohio Director of 

Agriculture Dorothy Pelanda, who 

presented the family with a proclamation 

from Gov. Mike DeWine 

praising them for their “commitment 

to preserving the agricultural 

heritage in the state.” 

Karn said that news, along 

with the visit from the director, was 

worth the painstaking, albeit interesting, 

effort of documenting the 

history of their farm. 

“It is so exciting to be named 

as an Historic Family Farm,” said 

Karn. “That program was created to 

recognize the hard work farming 

families put into providing needed resources for their 

community, their state, and their country, and for us to 

be recognized for our contributions alongside these 

other families is a wonderful thing.” 

The Karn Farm is located on U.S. Route 42 in Plain 

City. They are only the third farming family from Madison 

County to be recognized as an Historic Family Farm 

by the state department of agriculture.


Livestock 101 event is 

new to the county fair 



Youths who are curious about what it’s 

like to exhibit an animal at the fair now 

have a chance to give it a try with no strings 

attached. 

Madison County Fair organizers have introduced 

Livestock 101, a competition for 

youths 17 or younger that mimics a Junior 

Fair livestock show. The event will take 

place at 1 p.m. July 16 in the Eby Arena on 

the fairgrounds. 

“This is a very unique concept. It’s never 

been done before,” said Paul Gross, Senior 

Fair Board president. “We have 51 kids already 

signed up for it which is a pretty good 

number. We expect to have over 100 by fair 

time.” 

Participants can choose the species/project 

they would like to show—cattle, pigs, 

sheep, goats, horses, alpacas, poultry, or 

rabbits. Experienced 4-H and FFA youth exhibitors 

will serve as their coaches, providing 

guidance before and during the show. 

“The mentors will be tasked with leading 

the novices through the mechanics of showing 

an animal. It’s a way for them to share 

their knowledge and skills,” Gross said. 

Actual livestock judges will judge each 

species category. Local and state dignitaries 

will be in the ring, as well, as a show of support. 

Prizes will be awarded. 

“We’re trying to make the kids feel like 

this is really cool. There will be lots of pomp 

and circumstance to make a big deal of their 

first experience,” Gross said. 

About the dignitaries, he added, “We 

have a big following of people who are supporting 

this. It’s gotten a lot of statewide attention 

that we didn’t expect but I’m not 

really surprised by.” 

Most of the youths who have already 

signed up are from Madison County, but the 

event also has attracted participants from 

several other counties. 

“We never expected that. We’re thrilled 

because it makes for a bigger, better fair,” 

Gross said. “We also have 4-H kids who 

want to show a different animal. We didn’t 

expect that either.” 

The overall goal of Livestock 101 is to introduce 

youths to the 4-H, FFA, and fair experience 

with the hope they will engage in 

Sara Oney of London, a member of the 

Country Bunch 4-H Club and London FFA, 

competes in swine showmanship at last 

year’s Madison County Fair. In addition to 

presenting the usual Junior Fair livestock 

shows, this year’s fair includes Livestock 

101, a chance for youths who have never 

shown an animal to give it a try with guidance 

from experienced 4-H and FFA exhibitors. 

the programs on a long-term basis. 

“We hope they will enjoy the experience 

and spend their summer next year with an 

animal of their own” Gross said, adding that 

he’d like to see more youths get involved 

with 4-H to see what it has to offer. 

There is no charge to sign up for Livestock 

101. Registration is due by July 1 at 

madisoncountyfairoh.com. Each participants 

receives an event t-shirt. 

Bluebird Retirement Community is the 

event sponsor. 

This year’s Madison County Fair takes 

place July 10-17 at the Madison County 

Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London. For a 

schedule and additional information, visit 

madisoncountyfairoh.com. 

Hospital golf outing revamped 

The Madison Health Foundation’s golf 

outing returns this year with a new name 

and format. The Memorial Golf Classic, formerly 

the Bob Powers Classic, will be held 

on Aug. 5 at the London Country Club. This 

new one-day format features two scramble 

flights with tee times at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. 

Golfers receive a complimentary gift, 

snacks, and boxed lunch. 

This event is expected to draw more than 

120 golfers and volunteers and provides 

sponsorship opportunities for businesses 

and organizations serving the Madison 

County area. 

Online registration is available at 

www.MadisonHealthMemorialGolfClassic.c 

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at (740) 845-7053. 

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NAPPER 

Aundrey Napper passed unexpectedly on 

June 10, 2021, at the age of 48 at Riverside 

Hospital. Aundrey was born in Columbus, 

Ohio, but spent the majority of his time in 

London. He attended Brookhaven and London 

high schools. He graduated from London 

High School and made all-state in 

football. He was a diehard 49ers fan. Aundrey 

loved his kids and was a great father 

of four. He was a protector to many and big 

brother to his younger sister, Tiaira. He was 

always the life of the party, and his smile 

would brighten any room. To know Aundrey 

is to love Aundrey, our Silent Giant. 

He was preceded in death by: his grandparents, 

June and Edward Napper; grandmother, 

Neva Peterson; cousin, Azalee 

Lane; and aunt, Karen Peterson. 

Survivors include: his children, Alavyous 

“AJ” Napper, Alonzo Napper (Brianna Ackley), 

Aliyah Napper, and Xavier Napper; 

granddaughter, Cali Marie Napper; mother, 

Constance Napper; father, Gregory Hoosier; 

special sister, Tiaira Napper; siblings, Elizabeth 

Hawley, Jarrod Hoosier, Jessica 

Hoosier, and Juleanna Hoosier; many 

nieces and nephews, including special niece, 

Uniqua Francis; aunts and uncles, Yvonne 

Gandy, Wan (Liz) Napper, Edward (Harriet) 

Napper, Valerie (Richie) Mabra, Cheryl 

Cooper, Denise (Dwayne) Clark, Donita 

Hoosier, Gerald (Gina) Hoosier, and 

Jamelin Wilson; many cousins, including 

special cousin, Jamel Napper; and his girlfriend, 

Della Timmons. 

Funeral were held June 19 in First Baptist 

Church of London. 

Aundrey was an organ donor. Anyone 

who wants to honor his memory may do so 

by donating to Lifeline of Ohio at https://lifelineofohio.org. 

The family was served by Eberle-Fisher 

Funeral Home and Crematory, London. 

Condolences for the family may be sent to 

www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. 

EADES 

Carol Ann Eades, 74, of London died on 

June 14, 2021, in The Ohio State University 

Hospital. Born on Dec. 4, 1946, in London, 

she was the daughter of Angus and Ruth 

(Emmons) Murphy. 

Carol enjoyed her friends and family, 

playing euchre, hosting family holiday 

events, and vacationing in Tennessee and 

South Carolina. 

Survivors include: her husband of 55 

years, Herbert Eades Jr.; sons and daughters-in-law, 

Todd D. and Khrista Eades and 

Eric and Latina Eades; grandchildren, Sean 

Marie Eades (fiancée Jon McMahan), Tara 

Nicole Eades, Megan Reisinger (fiancée 

Allen Liston), and Zack (Amanda) Helman; 

brother, James (Marge) Murphy; niece, Kris 

(Roger) Terry; several cousins; sisters and 

brothers-in-law, Diane (Jim) Yeary, Kathy 

(Joe) Ross, Philip (Susan) Eades, and Steve 

(Pauli) Eades. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, 

Gus and Ruth Murphy, and her parents-in-law, 

Betty Jane and Herbert Eades 

Sr. 

Per Carol’s wishes, there were no public 

services. Memorials in Carol’s name may be 

made to a favorite charity of the donor’s 

choice. The family was served by Eberle- 

Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London. 

Condolences for the family may be sent 

to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. 

BLANKENSHIP 

John M. Blankenship Jr., 65, of South 

Charleston died on June 16, 2021, in his residence. 

Born on Feb. 14, 1956, in Springfield, he 

was a son of John M. and Wilma J. (Willis) 

Blankenship Sr. 

A truck driver most of his life, John enjoyed 

fishing, gardening, photography, 

being outdoors, working with his hands, and 

was a great storyteller. 

Survivors include: his children, Ty 

(Elena) Blankenship, John Mark Blankenship 

III, Michael (Heidi) Blankenship, and 

Megan (Tommy) Clemens; grandchildren, 

Brooke, Tyler, Rachel, Olivia, Macy, Kelsey, 

Trenton, Coal, Chasity, Tabitha, and Aaron; 

great-grandchildren, Joshua, Alena, and 

Kole; sister, Vera (Tom) Schliep; brother, 

Donald (Anne) Blankenship; several nieces, 

nephews and lifelong friends. 

He was preceded in death by: his parents; 

wife, Marilyn in 2007; son, Nathan 

Blankenship; and brother, Ronald Blankenship. 

Funeral services were held June 21 in 

Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, 

London. Interment followed in Greenlawn 

Cemetery, South Charleston. 

Memorials may be made to the National 

Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org. 

Online condolences for the family may be 

sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. 

RAUB 

William A. Raub, 75, of London died on 

June 17, 2021, in his residence. Born on 

June 6, 1946, in Madison County, he was 

the son of Marion A. and Mildred (Karnes) 

Raub. 

A U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, 

Bill had started his working career as a lineman 

for Ohio Bell. He then became a selfemployed 

electrical contractor, worked for 

Orient Correctional, and retired as an electrician 

at Madison Correctional. He was an 

avid fisherman. 

Survivors include: his wife of 51 years, 

Connie (Plummer) Raub; daughter and sonin-law, 

Mindy Sue (Mouhand) Etayam; son, 

and daughter-in-law, Jason Aaron (Angele) 

Raub; his eight grandchildren whom he 

adored, Aurora, Nijmah, Ahmad, Yasean, 

Dakhel, Sage, Machi, and Tristiana; sisterin-law, 

Joyce Raub; several nieces and 

nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents 

and brothers, Jack and Robert Raub. 

Funeral services were held on June 22 in 

Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, 

London. Interment followed in Oak 

Hill Cemetery. 

Memorials in Bill’s name may be made to 

Loving Care Hospice, P.O. Box 445, London, 

OH 43140, or Fresenius Kidney Care, 306 

Lafayette St., Ste. J, London, OH 43140. 


to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. 

SHEELY 

Cierra J. Sheely, 32, of London died on 

June 18, 2021, in Columbus. Born on Nov. 

4, 1988, in London, she was a daughter of 

Billie J. (Whitelow) and Darrin Sheely. 

Cierra was employed with Torrid Distribution. 

She dearly loved her family, especially 

her nephews, watching movies, 

playing video games, music, and drawing, 

but most of all spending time with family 

and friends. 

Survivors include: her mother, Billie 

Sheely; father, Darrin Sheely; siblings, 

Tiffiney Sheely, Shanice Sheely (Jacqueline), 

and Malik Whitelow-Corbin (Lacey); 

nephews, Josiah, Jaylin, and Lyric Corbin, 

Cameron Sheely, Marvin Miller, Anthony 

Sheely, and Garrett Eppert; grandparents, 

Rageanna Cain, Dennis (Lori) Stepter, 

William (Bevi) Whitelow, and Mitchell 

Trent; aunts and uncles, Rondia (Rory) 

Walker, Mike Sheely, William Sheely, 

Mackenzie (Bill) Stepter-Garrett, Glenn 

(Dawn) Stepter, Brad Stepter, Bobbi Jo Hill, 

Samantha Gibson, Carrie Sheely, and Andy 

Whitelow; numerous cousins, including 

Chereale, Scottie, Diamon, Obie, and Perry; 

numerous great aunts and uncles, including 

very special aunt, Cindy (Rick) Daniels; special 

friend, Lindsey Hodges; and godmother, 

Doveina Minor. 

She was preceded in death by: her grandparents, 

Roger Cain, Kenneth (Kathleen) 

Sheely, Larry Henry, and Frances Henry; 

uncle, Kevin Simmons; aunts, Leslie 

Stepter and Tracy Henry; cousins, Lynn 

Rinehart, Byron Walker, and Desaray 

Henry; and very dear friend, Renee Hoover. 

Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. 

June 30 at Fountain of Truth Ministry, 135 

Maple St., London, with Pastor Tyrone 

Artis officiating. Friends may call at the 

church from 11 a.m. until the time of services. 

The family is being served by Eberle- 

Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London. 


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Variety of speakers wrap up Coover Society’s year 

obituaries 

The Coover Society wrapped up its year 

with presentations from a variety of speakers. 

In March, Dr. Laura Gravelin of Columbus 

Cardiology spoke about the risk factors 

for heart disease and explained that heart 

disease is the No. 1 killer of women. She 

also noted that in 20 percent of patients 

with COVID-19, heart function is affected, 

even if the patient has a mild case or is 

asympomatic. At the time of her presentation, 

it was not known if the damage is permanent. 

Gravelin specializes in 

electrophysiology, general cardiology, and 

women’s cardiovascular disease. 

Phyllis Swartz, author of “Yoder School: 

A Memoir,” was the featured speaker at the 

club’s April meeting. She spoke about growing 

up Amish and knowing in first grade 

that she wanted to be a teacher. She went 

on to a career in teaching, retiring from London 

City Schools. Swartz’s memoirs and 

other books can be purchased online at amazon.com. 

In May, Liz Lassel, president of the London 

Visual Arts Guild, talked about her 

background and the volunteer work she 

does in the community. She then told club 

members about the renovations the guild 

made to its new facility, the London Art 

Center at 121 E. First St., and the exhibits 

and classes the guild offers there. More information 

about the center’s hours, events, 

and classes can be found at londonvisualartsguild.org. 

For the April and May meetings, Belinda 

Vest, club vice president, hosted approximately 

10 members at the Coover Clubhouse 

on North Main Street, London. 

Through laptops and iPads, members who 

did not have access to the Internet were able 

to join the Zoom meetings for the first time. 

The club followed COVID restrictions and 

guidelines for these meetings. 

The Coover Society will begin their new 

year in October. 

Dr. Laura Gravelin Phyllis Swartz Liz Lassel 

ELL 

John Frederick Ell, 78, of West Jefferson, 

Ohio, went to Heaven on June 20, 2021 

while at home. He retired from the State of 

Ohio, Bureau of Worker’s Compensation, on 

Feb. 29, 1996, after 34 years of service. 

John was a veteran of the United States 

Army, Intelligence Bureau, serving during 

the Vietnam War. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, 

Horace and Martina Ell, and his brother, 

Jim Ell. John is survived by: his beloved 

wife, Carolyn Ell; his son, Shawn (Shannon) 

Ell; his daughter, Julie (Keith) Baldwin; 

and grandchildren, Avery and Reilly Ell and 

Elena and Alex Baldwin. 

A funeral service was held on June 24 at 

Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home with 

Pastor Larry Baker officiating. Memorial 

contributions may be made to: Wounded 

Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, 

KS 66675-8516 or online at 

www.support.woundedwarriorproject.org. 

To share favorite memories of John and 

send condolences to the family, visit 

www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com. 

STOVER 

Tara R. Stover, 41, of West Jefferson 

passed away at OSU Hospital on June 20, 

2021, after a long illness. 

She was preceded in death by: her 

daughter, Ashley; father, Stan Stover; 

grandfather, Frank Cox; and grandmother, 

Ginger Stover. 

Tara is survived by: her life-long companion 

and soulmate, Luciano Martinez; children, 

Scot Puckett, Sydney Puckett, and 

Lorenzo Martinez; grandson, Waylon Puckett; 

mother, Jennifer Stover; grandmother, 

Phyllis Cox; brother, Larry Lee (Carla) 

Stover; nieces, Paige (Adam) Chamberlin, 

and Jocelyn Stover; aunt, Tracy (Bob) 

Boyer; cousin, Joey Boyer; and special 

friend, Dawn Chamberlin. 

Funeral services were held on June 23 at 

Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home, West 

Jefferson. Interment followed at Hampton 

Cemetery, West Jefferson. 

To share favorite memories of Tara and 

send condolences to her family, visit 

www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com. 

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Open house set at Plain City municipal building 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

The village of Plain City is hosting a 

long-awaited open house and ribbon-cutting 

ceremony for its new municipal building. 

The public is invited to tour the building, 

located at 800 Village Blvd., and enjoy light 

refreshments on July 1 between 4:30 and 

7:30 p.m. There may even be an ice cream 

truck on the premises for those with a sweet 

tooth. 

“This is something we have been looking 

forward to for a long time,” said Nathan Cahall, 

village administrator. “We want the 

public to come out and see this great facility, 

see their tax dollars at work, and also 

have a bit of fun with the family.” 

He said the event has been more than 

two years in the making. 

The project’s official groundbreaking 

took place in April 2019. The great hope at 

that time was the project would be completed 

on budget before the end of the year 

with the open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony 

to follow soon thereafter. 

As the months passed, the construction 

schedule was pushed back due to change orders 

and inclement weather. So, too, was 

the schedule for any public ceremony to celebrate 

the project’s completion. 

“We all know it’s not an official opening 

without the big scissors and the ribbon,” Cahall 

quipped. 

But when the project was complete and 

the time came for the government officials 

and the police department to move into 

their new digs, COVID-19 shut down everything. 

“We were able to work in the building, 

but it was nothing like we had initially envisioned,” 

Cahall said. 

Eventually, the public could access the 

building to pay bills. They no longer had to 

travel to multiple locations around town to 

take care of village-related business as the 

new building centralizes services. But they 

were not able to officially see the $3.1 million 

complex they helped to fund with a 0.5 

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Peyton Kaman, a zoning enforcement technician with the village of Plain City, stands 

outside the main entrance to the village’s new municipal building at 800 Village Boulevard. 

Though the building has been open for business for more than a year, officials are 

hosting a long delayed ribbon-cutting and open house on July 1 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

percent income tax levy. 

Come July 1, however, they will finally 

be able to see what is inside. Upon entering 

the facility, visitors will see a shared lobby 

with the administrative section to the right 

and the police department to the left. 

The administrative section houses the 

village council chambers and offices for the 

fiscal officer, mayor, parks and recreation, 

the income tax department, utilities, and 

the zoning department. 

There are also several conference rooms 

and a kitchenette, to name some of the features. 

The police section is three times larger 

than police department’s former station on 

Friend Street. The space includes a detective’s 

office, interview rooms, a property and 

evidence room, a training room, and a safe 

room for victims of crimes such as domestic 

violence. 

It also features a Sally Port to move suspects 

into and out of the building safely 

without posing harm to the community at 

large. 

Police Chief Dale McKee had a hand in 

designing the layout of the police section. He 

said one of the things they absolutely 

needed was separate bathrooms for police 

staff and suspects. 

“We had to share a bathroom at our last 

station,” he explained. “Sometimes, we 

would go in there and there would be urine 

or feces all over the floor or the walls.” 

He said having that separation, as well 

as having the additional space overall, is a 

true point of pride for the officers. 

“It has been a real morale booster for 

them,” he said. “They walk into this new facility, 

and they feel proud.” 

He added that construction of the new 

municipal building is one of the highlights 

of his long career. 

“When I started here more than 25 years 

ago, our department ran out of a trailer 

common at a construction site,” he said. 

“We used to joke that someone would hitch 

us to the back of their truck and pull us 

away while we were inside.” 

He, along with Cahall, said they are 

grateful to the community for helping to 

bring the building to fruition. 

“It wouldn’t have been possible without 

their support,” McKee said. 


Plain City Police Chief Dale McKee sits at 

his desk in his office. He said the village’s 

new municipal building makes the officers 

“feel proud” whenever they walk through 

its doors.



Community Art Show award-winners named 

On June 19, the London 

Visual Arts Guild (LVAG) 

handed out awards to participants 

in the Changing 

Kay Majka’s exhibit, “New Seasons/New 

Beginnings,” is on 

display at the London Art Center 

through July 11. 

Horizons Community 

Show that wrapped up on 

June 6 at the London Art 

Center. 

Before the Community 

Show was open to the public, 

LVAG invited London 

Mayor Patrick Closser to 

look over the 56 entries 

and choose the one that 

best reflected the show’s 

title. Closser chose “Dream 

Photo,” a submission by 

London resident Mike 

Munden, as the winner. 

During the Community 

Show, which ran May 6-June 6, the public 

was invited to vote for their favorites. The 

following are the People’s Choice award 

winners: 

• Photography—Jo Ann Salyers for her 

photo titled, “New Orleans Side Street.” 

Salyers is a London resident who travels 

around the United States as a safety inspector 

for tugboats. 

• Mixed Media—Hilary Frambes for her 

portrait of rocker Eddie Van Halen. The 

Plain City artist used 8-track tapes, 

acrylics, and spray paint to create the collage. 

• Hand Crafted Art— 

Colleen Van Steene for 

her animal-themed sculpture 

titled, “One Impacts 

the Other.” Van Steene 

lives in Cedarville. 

• Paintings and Drawings—Johnathon 

Mullins 

Kimbler for his acrylic 

painting titled “Big Cow.” 

Mullins is a 2019 graduate 

of London High 

School. 

The President’s Youth 

Honoree Award went to 

Andrew Carter, a 2021 

graduate of London High 

School, for his digital 

graphite portrait of a 

tiger titled “Fierce.” 

Each award winner received a certificates 

of appreciation, a $25 gift card, and a 

one-year LVAG membership. 

The awards were presented on June 19 

during the opening reception for the London 

Art Center’s current exhibit, “New Seasons/New 

Beginnings” featuring oil paintings 

of flowers and landscapes by Kay 

Majka. The exhibit is LVAG’s second show 

at the center since COVID-19 restrictions 

were lifted. 

Majka’s show will continue through July 

11. Art Center hours are: Tuesday, 4-7 p.m.; 

Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturday, 10 

a.m.-2 p.m.; and Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The 

center is located at 121 E. First St., London. 

This photo by London photographer Mike Munden won the Mayor’s Choice award in the 

London Visual Arts Guild’s Changing Horizons Community Art Show. London Mayor 

Patrick Closser was tasked with reviewing the show’s 56 entries and choosing the one 

that best reflected the show’s theme. The boy in the photo is Munden’s grandson, Elijah, 

shown climbing on playground equipment at an abandoned school near Lilly Chapel. 

This fall, Munden will present at show at the London Arts Center, a 50-year retrospective 

going back to his start in photography in high school. 

 

 

 

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Sterling Joint Ambulance 

The Sterling Joint Ambulance District's next meeting will be held 

at 8 p.m. July 7 at the squad bay in Mount Sterling. After that, the 

district will resume its regular schedule, meeting at 8 p.m. on the 

second Wednesday of the month. Meetings are open to the public. 

Car Wash to benefit Special Olympics 

A car wash is scheduled for July 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 

Coughlin Automotive, 255 Lafayette St., London. The cost is $5 per 

car. Lunch will be served for donations. All proceeds benefit Madison 

County Special Olympics. 

Fairfield Township Trustees 

The next regular meeting for the Fairfield Township trustees has 

been changed. Due to the Independence Day holiday, the trustees 

Jeffrey E. Buskirk 

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will meet at 8 p.m. July 6 (instead of July 5). Meetings are held at 

the township building, 9100 Big Plain -Circleville Rd. 

Fair Office Hours 

The fair office at the Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., 

London, will be open special hours in the coming weeks: 

June 28—6-8:30 p.m. 

June 30-July 2—6-8:30 p.m. 

July 3—9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

July 5-8—6-8:30 p.m. 

July 9—1-8 p.m. 

The office is located in the Coughlin Community Center and can 

be reached at (740) 852-1654. The public can stop in to purchase 

daily or weekly admission passes to this year’s fair. Additionally, 

anyone who wants to run for election to the fair board can pick up 

petitions during these hours. 

This year’s fair runs July 10-17. 

Alzheimer’s Family Support Group 

The Alzheimer’s Family Support Group meets at 6 p.m. the first 

Thursday of each month at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 380 Keny 

Blvd., London. For more information, call Pat Baynes at (937) 269- 

3605. Everyone is welcome. 

HELP House 

Beginning July 7, H.E.L.P. House Community Outreach will reopen 

their choice food pantry for in-person shopping. The food 

pantry and related services will be open on Mondays from 4 to 6 

p.m., Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon, and Saturdays from 9 to 11 

a.m. The drive-through pantry pickup option will no longer be offered. 

Contact H.E.L.P. House at (740) 852-1980 or helphouseoutreach@gmail.com 

for additional information. 

Madison County Senior Center 

The Madison County Senior Citizens Center, 280 W. High St., 

London, is now open to the public and offers the following activities. 

The cafe is open to all ages, Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. For 

details, call (740) 852-3001. 

• June 28—8:30 a.m., walking/exercise class; 9:30 a.m., knit, crochet 

and needle crafts; 10:30 a.m., sitting exercises and strengthening; 

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• June 29—9 a.m., quilters; 10 a.m., bowling 

at Madison Lanes 

• June 30—8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise 

class; 9:30 a.m., departure for Mystery 

Lunch trip; 10:30 a.m., 

aerobics/strengthening class; 12:05 p.m., 

bridge; 1:15, yoga 

• July 1—9 a.m., chair volleyball 

• July 2—8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise 

class; 9 a.m., painting class; 1 p.m., free 

movie and popcorn. 

Summer Lunch Programs 

• London Church of the Nazarene, 224 

Elm St., is offering free meals for all children 

ages 18 and younger—Monday-Friday, 

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., through July 30. All 

meals will be served carryout style, either 

as drive-through, walk-through or bikethrough. 

• Madison County Vineyard, 106 Olive 

St., London, is offering free food for children 

under the age of 18. Fresh goods are available 

for pickup at the church from 10 a.m. 

to noon and 6 to 7 p.m. on Mondays, 

through July 26. For more information or to 

make a donation, call (740) 845-0154, ext. 

304. 

Fish Fries in West Jefferson 

American Legion Post 201 in West Jefferson 

is offering a limited-item fish fry on 

the first and third Fridays of each month 

through October. Items include: fish and 

fries, $6; fish sandwich, $5; fries only, $1.50; 

and soda, $1. Hours are 4-7 p.m. Carryout 

and dine-in options available. 

Full Moon Bike Rides by 

Friends of Parks & Trails 

The Friends of Madison County Parks & 

Trails is hosting free bike rides on nights 

when the moon is full. Each ride starts at 

Phat Daddy’s Pizza, 15 E. First St., London. 

Ride options are 14 miles and 25 miles. 

Dates and times are: July 24 at 8:30 p.m., 

Aug. 22 at 8 p.m., Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m., and 

Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. 

Deercreek Township Trustees 

The Deercreek Township trustees will 

meet on the following dates in 2021. Meetings 

take place at 7 p.m. at the township 

hall, 75 Middle St., London: July 5 and July 

19, Aug. 2 and Aug. 16, Sept. 6 and Sept. 20, 

Oct. 4 and Oct. 18, Nov. 1 and Nov. 15, Dec. 

6 and Dec. 20. 

Madison-Plains Golf Outing to 

benefit football program 

The Madison-Plains Football Golf Outing 

is set for July 24 at Locust Hills Golf 

Club, 5575 North River Rd., Springfield. 

Registration is $75 per golfer and includes 

a cart and meal. Shotgun start is at 12 p.m. 

To register, send email to 

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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 

MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 

PROBATE DIVISION, JUVENILE COURT 

Case No. 22140040 

Summons By Publication 

Everett ASH 

vs. 

Nioka ASH 

To: Nioka Ash, address unknown 

A Petition for custody of ASH, ADDISON, DOB 12/02/2015, has been 

filed in this Court. A pretrial hearing has been scheduled in this Court 

at the Madison County Court House, 1 North Main Street, London, OH 

43140, on July 6, 2021 at 10:45 a.m., and at the call of the Court thereafter. 

You are hereby summoned that a Petition has been filed by Everett 

Ash. You are required to serve upon Everett Ash a copy of your answer 

to the Petition within 28 days of this publication. Said answer must be 

filed with this Court within three (3) days after service on Everett Ash. 

If you fail to appear and defend, judgment by default may be taken 

against you for the relief demanded in the petition. 

You are indicated as being the parent of said minor child and notice of 

said Petition is hereby provided in accordance with the law and the 

provisions of RULE 16, Rules of Juvenile Procedure. 

You may contact the Juvenile Court at 7408520760 with any questions. 

CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN 

Juvenile Judge 

Madison County, Ohio 

MM JUNE 27, 2021 

MM2021304 

The Madison County Board of Elections will be open the following hours for 

Early Voting for the August 3, 2021 Special Election. 

Sunday 

August 1 1-5 

Monday 

July 12 8-5 

July 19 8-5 

July 26 8-7 

August 2 8-2 

VOTE CENTER - Dates and Hours 

Tuesday 

July 13 8-5 

July 20 8-5 

July 27 8-7 

Wednesday 

July 7 8-5 

July 14 8-5 

July 21 8-5 

July 28 8-7 

Thursday 

July 8 8-5 

July 15 8-5 

July 22 8-5 

July 29 8-7 

Vote Center Address: 

1423 State Route 38 SE London, Ohio 43140 

Friday 

July 9 8-5 

July 16 8-5 

July 23 8-5 

July 30 8-7 

Saturday 

July 31 8-4 

MMM JUNE 27 & JULY 4, 2021 


PROBATE COURT OF 


CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN, 

JUDGE 

IN RE: CHANGE OF NAME 

OF 

Ian Patrick Wonn 

to 

Isabelle Juniper Wonn 

Case No. 20216023 

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 

Ian Patrick Wonn to Isabelle 

Juniper Wonn. The hearing on the 

application will be held on the 

12th day of Auust 2021, at 1:30 

o’clock P.M. in the Probate Court of 

Madison County, located at 1 

North Main Street, London, Ohio 

43140. 



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Bid packets may be obtained from the Madison County Engineer, 825 US 42 NE, London, 

Ohio, 43140 or can be downloaded from http://sharepoint/publicaccess/default.aspx or 

under “Notices” on the Madison County website at www.co.madison.oh.us. Contact the 

Madison County Engineer’s Office at 740-8529404 for more information. 

Bids will be furnishing labor, equipment, and materials. 

As specified in R.C. 153.54, a bidder must submit a bid guaranty in the form of either: 

(1) a bond for the full amount of the bid, or 

(2) a certified check, cashier’s check, or letter of credit in the amount of 10% of the bid. 

Bidders shall comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. 

Bids will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, based on the grand total. 

The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any defects 

in the bids. 

The Notice to Bidders is posted on the Internet and may be viewed on the Madison County 

web page at: http://sharepoint/publicaccess/default.aspx 

MM JUNE 27 & JULY 4, 2021 

By Order of the Board of 

Madison County Commissioners 

Katie Wiseman, Clerk 


In the Court of Common Pleas of 


Domestic Relations Division 

Case No. 20210001 

DAVID EVERETT, Plaintiff 

vs. 

AMBER EVERETT, Defendant 

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLICATION 

This notice is posted pursuant to the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4.4 (A)(2) 

for the purpose to render service of process upon Amber Everett. This notice shall 

be posted in a conspicuous place for a period of six weeks. 

Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce, Motion, Affidavit, and Entry for a 

Restraining Order in the Madison County Court of Common Pleas, Madison 

County Courthouse, 1 N. Main Street, P.O. Box 527, London, Ohio 43140. The case 

number and the name of the Plaintiff and Defendant herein are shown in the 

above case caption. the last known address of the Defendant is as follows: Amber 

Everett, 360 Puleo Drive, London, Ohio 43140. 

This notice is posed for the purpose to render service upon the above-named 

Defendant because the whereabouts and residence of the Defendant are 

unknown to Plaintiff. All previous attempts by the Plaintiff to serve process on the 

Defendant at her last known addresses have failed. Further, Plaintiff has used 

reasonable diligence to ascertain the Defendant’s residence but all attempts to 

locate the Defendant have been unsuccessful. 

The Defendant can obtain copies of the court papers filed in this action by 

contacting the Clerk of Madison County Court of Common Pleas, Madison County 

Courthouse, 1 N. Main Street, P.O. 527, London, Ohio 43140. The Clerk of the 

Madison County Common Pleas Court will mail copies of the summons and 

motion to the Defendant if the Defendant contacts the Clerk’s office within six 

weeks from the date in this notice posted. The defendant is required to answer 

within (28) days from the date this notice is posted. 

LAWRENCE LAW OFFICE 

24 West William Street, Delaware, OH 43015 

740-363-0990 

MM MAY 30, JUNE 6, 13, 20, 27 & JULY 4, 2021 

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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: www.londonohio.gov 

Ordinance 16621 An ordinance amending 1262 of the codified 

ordinances 

Date of passage: 06/17/21 

Resoluon 16721 A resoluon increasing appropriaons and declaring 

an emergency 



an emergency 



an emergency 



an emergency 


Resoluon 17421 A resoluon declaring the necessity to proceed with a 

tax in excess of the ten mill limitaon for general operang expenses and 

to submit the queson of the renewal tax to the electors at the November 

2, 2021 elecon and declaring an emergency 


Amy Rees 

Clerk of London City Council 

MM JUNE 27 & JULY 4, 2021 




Case No. 21240037 


William SHAW (Deceased) 

vs. 

Anna MULLINS & Frank LOMBARDI 

vs. 

Rhonda LEWIS 

To: Anna Mullins & Frank Lombardi, address unknown 

A motion for custody of LOMBARDI, COLLIN DOB 08/03/2011, has been 

filed in this Court. A pretrial hearing has been scheduled in this Court at 

the Madison County Courthouse, 1 North Main Street, London, OH 43140, 

on July 15, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., and at the call of the Court thereafter. 

You are hereby summoned that a motion has been filed by Rhonda Lewis. 

You are required to serve upon Rhonda Lewis a copy of your answer to the 

Motion for custody within 28 days of this publication. Said answer must be 

filed with this Court within three (3) days after service on Rhonda Lewis. If 

you fail to appear and defend, judgment by default may be taken against 

you for the relief demanded in the motion. 

You are indicated as being the parents of said minor child and notice of 

said motion is hereby provided in accordance with the law and the 


You may contact the Juvenile Court at 740-852-0760 with any questions. 







NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

Notice is hereby given that the City of London 

Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public 

hearing on Tuesday July 6, 2021 - 7:00 pm at 

20 South Walnut Street to hear the following 

case(s): 

Applicant/Owner: William Leist is requesting a 

variance to exceed the allowable setbacks at 

the subject property 26 East Fourth Street. 

Applicant/Owner: Michael Combs is requesting 

a variance to exceed the allowable lot 

coverage at the subject property 302 Jacob 

Lane. 

For Information on the above case(s) 

please contact 614-379-5250. 

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) 



Notice is hereby given that the Village of West Jefferson 

Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing 

on Wednesday July 7, 2021 – 6:30 pm at the Community 

Center, 230 Cemetery Road to hear the following case(s): 

Applicant; Thomas & Kathleen Chrysler is requesting a variance 

to the allowable setbacks for poultry at 796 Celine 

Court. 

Applicant; 120 North Center LLC is requesting a variance 

to exceed the allowable lot coverage at 111 Jackson Street. 

Applicant; West Jefferson Estates LLC is requesting a variance 

to rezone from an R-1 District to (C) Condos at Parcel 

#10-02022.000 

PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE PRIOR TO THE 

MEETING FOR THE DETAILS 

For Information on the above case(s) please contact 

Tom Hale at 614-379-5250. 

Regular business hours. 

(Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm 

closed from 12:00-1:00) 



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The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio 

Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any 

additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a 

public hearing, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: 

http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx 

or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 

43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov 

Final Issuance of Renewal of NPDES Permit 

Sewer District 2 - LOCI Lift Station 

Springfield Road, London, OH 

Facility Description: Wastewater-Industrial Sewage 

Receiving Water: Jones Ditch #2 

ID #: 4IM00001*FD 

Date of Action: 06/15/2021 

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

Final Approval of Plans and Specifications 

Mount Sterling Village 

1 S London St, Mount Sterling, OH 43143 

Facility Description: Community Water System 

ID #: 1380291 

Date of Action: 06/17/2021 

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

Detail Plans for PWSID:OH4900812 Plan No:1380291 Regarding Beachy Subdivision. 





Case No. 22140039 


Everett ASH 

vs. 

Nioka ASH & Jeramy BLAINE 

To: Nioka Ash & Jeramy Blaine, address unknown 

A Petition for custody of BLAINE, MADISON, DOB 12/17/2016, has 

been filed in this Court. A pretrial hearing has been scheduled in this 

Court at the Madison County Court House, 1 North Main Street, 

London, OH 43140, on July 6, 2021 at 10:45 a.m., and at the call of the 

Court thereafter. 

You are hereby summoned that a Petition has been filed by Everett 

Ash. You are required to serve upon Everett Ash a copy of your answer 

to the Petition within 28 days of this publication. Said answer must be 

filed with this Court within three (3) days after service on Everett Ash. 

If you fail to appear and defend, judgment by default may be taken 

against you for the relief demanded in the petition. 

You are indicated as being the parents of said minor child and notice 

of said Petition is hereby provided in accordance with the law and the 


You may contact the Juvenile Court at 7408520760 with any questions. 






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Case No. 22030014 


In the Matter of 

Rn R (M) 

Alleged Dependent Child 

To: Cynthia Rizzo, LKA 1221 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, OH 43229 

Gino Chiusano, LKA 217 Cape May Ave., Bayville, NJ 08721 

Putative Father, address unknown 

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

Ohio/Madison County Children Services, requesting permanent 

custody of Rn R (M), DOB 10/21/2009, pursuant to O.R.C. 2151.04. 

A hearing has been scheduled at the Madison County Juvenile 

Court, 1 North Main Street, London, OH 43140, on Monday, July 

12, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. and at the call of the Court thereafter. 

You are indicated as being the parents of said minor child and 

notice of said complaint is hereby provided in accordance with 

the law and the provisions of RULE 16, Rules of Juvenile 

Procedure. If a party is indigent, the Court will appoint counsel to 

provide representation upon request. If you believe that you 

qualify, contact the Court at (740) 852-0760. 







Notice is hereby given that the Village of Mount 

Sterling Zoning and Appeals Committee will hold a 

public hearing on July 6, 2021 - 6:00 pm at 1 South 

London Street, Mount Sterling, OH 43143 to hear 

the following case(s): 

Applicant; Grover Wilkins is requesting a variance to 

exceed the allowable setback requirement at 129 

East Columbus Street to construct a garage. 

For Information on the above case(s) 

please contact 

Tom Hale at 614-379-5246. 


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Back from Olympic Trials 



Eli Stoll has his first Olympic Trials experience 

under his belt, and he’s hoping for 

a second when the Summer Olympics roll 

around again in three years. 

The 17-year-old swimmer from Plain 

City qualified for this year’s Olympic Trials 

in the 100-meter backstroke. He traveled to 

Omaha, Neb., for his shot at making the 

U.S. Olympic swim team. On June 4, he 

swam in the Wave 1 meet. He finished 24th 

out of 60 with a time of 56.63, the seventh 

fastest time among swimmers age 18 and 

younger. 

While he didn’t make the team—they only 

take two athletes per event—Stoll said he 

enjoyed and learned a lot from his first go 

in the Olympic spotlight. 

“It definitely was nerve-racking but it 

was an awesome experience. The pool was 

huge; it was like no other place I’ve ever 

swam,” he said. “To be on the deck of the 

Olympic Trials pool and know you’re swimming 

there, it was awesome.” 

Stoll appreciated the special treatment Earlier this month, Eli Stoll of Plain City 

he and his fellow competitors received. For competed in the 100-meter backstroke at 

example, everyone who competed in the trials 

received a kick board and a water bottle is now focusing on more immediate pur- 

the Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb. 

with their name on it. He also walked away suits. 

with something intangible but valuable just “I just want to train hard, get back into 

the same. 

it,” he said. “I have colleges I’m looking at 

“It was more like experience for next now. I’m focusing on getting good times for 

time. That’s what I got out of it,” he said. them.” 

“Having one down will prepare me better Stoll is a member of the Greater Columbus 

Swim Team of Ohio. He also competes 

for next time. There was a lot of pressure on 

this one, being the first one. I think there on the swim team at Jonathan Alder High 

will be less stress the second time since I School where he will be a junior this fall. He 

will have already been there.” 

is the son of Dawn and Gary Stoll. 

With the goal of returning to the The 2021 Summer Olympics are scheduled 

for July 23-Aug. 8 in Tokyo, Japan. 

Olympic Trials in the back of his mind, Stoll 

Quartet performs June 27 

Music Men & Jen—a barbershop quartet— 

is scheduled to perform at the Cowling Park 

gazebo in London on June 27 at 2 p.m. The 

concert is free. It is the group’s first performance 

in the park since 2014. 

The group, formerly Music Men of London 

from 2005 to 2019—has undergone some 

changes in recent years, kick-starting the 

name change. The current members are: 

• Jen Vilardi became the new tenor just in 

time for Christmas 2019. She also sings with 

Capriccio Columbus. She is the group’s first 

woman and member with no London ties. 

• Steve Lind became the new lead singer 

just in time for Christmas 2020. He also 

performs with the Singing Buckeyes barbershop 

chorus. Like Vilardi, he has no London 

ties, hence the group’s name change. 

• Craig Chadwell has been a member 

since 1998. He began as tenor and is now 

baritone/bass. He met Vilardi through a mutual 

friend and asked her to audition. 

• Paul Oswalt has been a member since 

2005, brought in by founder John Ewart. 

Oswalt met Lind during a three-year stint 

with the Singing Buckeyes who achieved 

15th place in a 2019 international competition. 

Oswalt began as a baritone and is now 

a bass/baritone. 

Visit www.musicmenohio.com and 

www.facebook.com/musicmenohio for more 

information about the group. 

Music Men & Jen 

includes: (from 

left) Jen Vilardi, 

Steve Lind, Paul 

Oswalt, and 

Craig Chadwell. 

The group will 

perform at Cowling 

Park in London 

on June 27.

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