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PAGE 2 - MADISON MESSENGER - June 27, 2021 www.madisonmessengernews.com City hires more help for building plan reviews By Kristy Zurbrick Madison Editor The city of London is hiring an engineering firm to help with the overflow of building plans in need of review. PLEASE GET VACCINATED for Everyone’s Safety Malek & ATTORNEYS AT LAW Malek Enter the Million Dollar Drawing www.ohiovaxamillion.com WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PERSONAL INJURY WRONGFUL DEATH SLIP & FALL INJURY DOG BITE INJURY Douglas, Ed, Jim and Kip Malek “Hablamos Español” FREE Initial Consultation www.maleklawfirm.com 614-444-7440 1227 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43206 Dwyer Chiropractic Dr. Heather Dwyer & Dr. Penny Shepherd 139 S. Main St., London, Oh 43140 740-852-1965 ~ www.dwyerchiropractic.com “With the help of Dr. Heather my pregnancy went super amazing. She kept my hips aligned and gave me the best workout plan for easier delivery. I gave birth to my little boy in 7hrs 100% drug free. I can’t thank her enough.” F.W. 11/7/18 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.
www.madisonmessengernews.com June 27, 2021 - MADISON MESSENGER - Page 3 Rockin’ on the Run beats goal By Kristy Zurbrick Madison Editor 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. Visit rockinontherun.org for more information about the fundraiser and the organization. **** FRIDAY SPECIALS **** 20 lb. Cylinder..............Fillied For Only........$9.00 30 lb. Cylinder..........Filled For Only....$13.50 40 lb. Cylinder..........Filled For Only....$18.00 100 lb. Cylinder........Filled For Only....$45.00 Buy 10 Bags of Softener Salt & Get One FREE! (pickup only) Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (740) 852-3709 - (888) 852-3709 731 Rt. 42 S.W., LONDON, OHIO FREE NIAGARA FALLS TRIP! ENTER TO WIN! CALL FOR DETAILS No Purchase Necessary Free Chance Daily - Double on Mondays 5 Extra Chances on Friday, July 2, 10am-8pm Drawing July 31st Come in for Details! Grove City resident Denise D’Angelo, pictured with her son, Graham, is a longtime donor to Rockin’ on the Run. She ran this year to show her support for Libby Eberhard, one of the children the organization honors. Lauren Torres, who lives in Kansas, found out about Rockin’ on the Run through an online workout group and rallied a team together to support the cause from states away. 115 E. High St., London, OH 43140 (740) 490-7022
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