Madison Messenger - July 4th, 2021

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July 4, 2021 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXVI No. 30 

World record chaser runs 

through South Charleston 

page 8 

Fire levy 

slated for 

fall ballot 

Messenger photos by Jeff Pfeil 

William Landon, 10, of Cedarville sits in the driver’s seat of a mid-1960s era Cobra 

Dressed up in a strawberry print shirt, 

replica while owner Mike Bare of Rushville, Ind., stands by. Bare has participated in the 

Emmitt Millington, 3, poses on stage during 

the Mr. Shortcake Contest. 

London Cobra Show for years. Approximately 200 cars from around the country were 

on display at this year’s show which coincided with the London Strawberry Festival. 

Good times at Strawberry Festival 

Sawyer Cundiff, 7 months old, of London 

tries out a miniature BMW Coupe on display 

at the London Strawberry Festival. 

The car is remote-controlled for the little 

ones. 

Zoie Knox, 3, of Mechanicsburg holds on tight to the saddle as she rides a pony at the 

London Strawberry Festival. 

By Kristy Zurbrick 

Madison Editor 

With more calls coming in for service, 

the Tri-County Joint Fire District needs 

more personnel and the money to pay them. 

To generate funds, the district plans to ask 

for replacement rather than renewal of its 

2.5-mill operating levy. 

The district covers 118 square miles and 

encompasses the village of Mount Sterling, 

Pleasant Township in Madison County, 

Darby Township in Pickaway County, and 

parts of Monroe 

Township in Pickaway 

County and 

Madison Township 

in Fayette 

County. In 2014, 

the district went 

on 288 runs. By 

2016, the yearly tallies were between 300 

and 350. In 2019, the district hit a record 

number of runs at 401. 

“This year is probably going to be another 

record,” said Chief Dave Taylor, 

adding he can’t point to any one reason for 

the increase in calls. “They’re up pretty 

much across the board—fires, auto accidents, 

gas leaks, electric lines down—all 

have gone up.” 

The district runs a combination crew of 

four full-time staff and 24 volunteers. The 

full-timers cover day hours Monday through 

Friday. For the past 18 to 24 months, Taylor 

has been assigning volunteers to cover 

evening hours on the weekends. Those volunteers 

are paid by the hour. 

Still needing more guaranteed coverage 

to keep up with demand, Taylor has added 

more part-time paid hours in the last four 

months. The goal, he said, is to have someone 

on staff at the station at all times. 

“Right now, we’ve been able to cover the 

majority of the hours,” he said. 

At the current staffing level, the district 

has the funds to cover the added personnel 

costs, but it does not have the funds to cover 

the hours that remain vacant. The district’s 

board is turning to the ballot. 

The district’s 2.5-mill operating levy expires 

at the end of 2022. The board plans to 

See FIRE LEVY page 2

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LCS hires one of its own as elementary principal 



From a field of 16 candidates, London City Schools chose an internal 

candidate to fill the role of elementary school principal. 

Heather Mills, a third-grade teacher, will take the helm effective 

Aug. 1. She replaces John Riley who served as principal for three 

years. Riley has accepted a job as an elementary school principal 

at Hilliard City Schools. Roy Ohr remains as London Elementary’s 

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assistant principal. 

“Over the last three 

years, Mr. Riley and Mr. Ohr 

have worked hard to build a 

positive climate with students, 

parents, and staff. 

Heather has been a part of 

that process as a teacher,” 

said Dr. Lou Kramer, London 

City Schools superintendent. 

“She can walk into that 

role (of principal) understanding 

where the school is 

and pick up where Mr. Riley 

left off.” 

Mills joined the London 

staff in 2014 and has taught 

kindergarten, first grade, 

and third grade. She served 

as the third-grade teacher 

leader on the building leadership 

team, and she is 

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Prior to her time at London, Mills was an 

elementary school teacher at Imagine Great 

Western Academy in Columbus. She holds 

a bachelor’s degree in education from Ohio 

Northern University and a master’s degree 

in educational leadership from Ohio Dominican 

University. 

Eliminating student fees 

On June 22, the school board approved 

the elimination of student fees at the elementary 

and middle schools for next school 

year as a way to cut the cost burden on parents. 

The fees usually run between 

$15 and $25 per student 

per year. 

“This decision follows our philosophy 

from a district standpoint 

that we want to provide the best 

experience for families,” Kramer 

said. “We’re constantly looking at 

what programs are beneficial to 

families or ways we can improve 

what we call the user experience. 

We felt like this was an area in 

which we could do that.” 

The high school student fees 

and pay-to-participate fees remain 

in place for the 2021-22 

school year. 

Food service contract 

The district continues to iron 

out details on a contract with 

Chartwells, a division of Compass 

Group USA, for management of 

the district’s food service. The district 

is moving from an in-house 

Heather Mills is the new principal at London 

Elementary. 

operation to outside management. 

The proposed contract—a one-year arrangement renewable up to 

three times—will be back on the agenda at the school board’s meeting 

on July 13. The proposed contract guarantees the district will 

reap at least $41,000 in food service revenues next school year. 

“Those are revenues that, prior to the pandemic, we weren’t able 

to do on our own,” Kramer said. 

As part of the transition, the board approved the elimination of 

its food service director position. The person who formerly held that 

position has chosen to take a position outside the district, Kramer 

said. The district’s remaining food service employees retained their 

jobs. If positions come open, Chartwells will fill those spots, per the 

proposed contract. 

Courtyard project 

The board approved donations from Scotts Miracle-Gro for a 

courtyard renovation project at the elementary school. The district 

has teamed up with the Madison County Master Gardeners who, 

starting July 12, will work with summer school students to enhance 

the courtyard with new vegetation. The collaboration aligns with 

the district’s project-based learning approach. Scotts donated $250 

for supplies and $250 in coupons for products at the Scotts Store. 

FIRE LEVY 

Continued from page 1 

put a request for a five-year replacement of the levy on the November 

2021 ballot. The timing gives the board time to make the request 

again if it fails the first time. 

Currently, the levy generates $441,335 per year. If the replacement 

request passes, the levy would generate $514,345 per year as 

estimated by the Madison County Auditor’s Office. A replacement 

levy brings tax collection up-to-date with current property values. 

Tax collection on the updated values would start Jan. 1, 2023. The 

main purpose of the replacement levy would be to generate added 

dollars to allow for more paid personnel hours. 

The fire district board’s next meeting is July 29 at 8 p.m. at the 

fire station, 7 W. Columbus St., Mount Sterling. 

Taylor also serves as chief of the Sterling Joint Ambulance District. 

The district recently ordered a new EMS vehicle. The estimated 

delivery date is April. The $206,545 vehicle will replace an 

ambulance the district has had since 2011. The old truck has 

155,000 miles on it. 

The ambulance district board’s next meeting is July 7 at 8 p.m. 

at the squad bay, 24 S. London St., Mount Sterling. The meeting 

was moved up due to the Madison County Fair. Following the July 

meeting, meetings will return to the normal schedule of the second 

Wednesday of the month.

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New assistant principal on board at Madison-Plains 

The Madison-Plains Local School District 

continues to make headway in filling vacant 

positions. Hiring was the main focus of a 

special school board meeting on June 24. 

The board named Thomas Dinuoscio as 

the new assistant principal for the junior/senior 

high school. Dinuoscio joins the district 

following six years at Northeastern Local 

Schools where he served as the instrumental 

music director at Northeastern 

High/Middle School and South Vienna Elementary. 

Prior to his time at Northeastern, 

Dinuoscio taught at Springfield City Schools 

for a year. He also taught in the Mt. Gilead 

and Cardington Lincoln school districts. 

Dinuoscio earned his bachelor’s degree in 

music at Wright State University in 2006. 

He is finishing coursework towards his master’s 

degree at the University of Dayton. 

He is a three-time recipient of the Larry 

K. Zerkle Excellence in Education Award 

given to educators in Clark County. Students 

who are named valedictorian or salutatorian 

choose the award-winners. 

Dinuoscio was a recipient in 2017, 2018, and 

2020. 

“We are very pleased to have Mr. Dinuoscio 

become a part of Eagle Nation,” said 

Madison-Plains Superintendent Chad 

Eisler. “He is well thought of in the district 

where he currently works, and he has seen 

success. He has served in a number of leadership-type 

roles, and his experience with 

the work will be a benefit to our district.” 

Dinuoscio stated, “I am very excited to 

get started at Madison-Plains Junior/Senior 

High School and help the district accomplish 

its goals.” 

The district also hired two third-grade 

teachers, a school guidance counselor, and a 

bus driver, and the board approved a list of 

supplemental positions for the coming 

school year. 

“We are making nice progress in filling 

the open positions we have within the buildings,” 

Eisler said. “We remain in need of bus 

drivers, though. If there are community 

members who are interested, I encourage 

them to reach out to district transportation 

Supervisor Kim Rogers and inquire about 

the positions we have. We are very much in 

need of drivers for the coming year.” 

During the special board meeting, Eisler 

also talked about Madison-Plains’ “Safe Return 

to In-Person Instruction and Continuity 

of Services Plan.” Districts are required 

to have a plan in order to receive federal 

funding that is available to schools. The district 

has posted the plan online at 

www.mplsd.org/safereturnplan.aspx, and 

will solicit feedback on it in the coming days. 

Treasurer Todd Mustain asked the board 

to approve amended appropriations to permit 

the district to begin using grant funds 

available through pandemic relief programs. 

The school board’s regular meeting is set 

for 7 p.m. July 20 in the district meeting 

room. 

21-count indictment set 

against shooting suspect 

On June 22, a special grand jury convened 

at the Madison County Court of Common 

Pleas to hear testimony and evidence 

regarding a May 24 shooting in West Jefferson 

that resulted in the death of four people. 

The West Jefferson Police Department 

investigated the incident with assistance 

from the Madison County and Franklin 

County sheriff’s offices, the Ohio Bureau of 

Criminal Identification and Investigation, 

and the Madison County Prosecutor’s Office. 

The grand jury returned a 21-count indictment 

with 69 individual specifications 

against the defendant, John Paul Steckel. 

Steckel is incarcerated in Tri-County Regional 

Jail on a $2.5 million bond. An arraignment 

is scheduled for June 28 in the 

Madison County Court of Common Pleas. 

Fairfield Township Trustees 

The next regular meeting for the Fairfield 

Township trustees has been changed. 

Due to the Independence Day holiday, the 

trustees will meet at 8 p.m. July 6 (instead 

of July 5). Meetings are held at the township 

building, 9100 Big Plain -Circleville 

Rd. 

The indictment includes the charges of 

aggravated murder and murder for each of 

the following victims: Andrew Swindall, 

Shawn Wright, Jamie Lavender, and Leon 

Daniels. 

The charges include aggravated robbery, 

weapons under disability, tampering with 

evidence, and the unlawful use of a weapon 

by a violent career criminal, as well as 

firearm specifications, repeat violent offender 

specifications, and violent career 

criminal specifications. 

In addition to the aforementioned allegations, 

the aggravated murder charges specify 

multiple aggravating circumstances that 

would allow for the imposition of the death 

penalty, if the defendant is convicted. 

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. 

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‘Hitman’ sequel is not the hit its predecessor was 

One of the more pleasant 

cinematic surprises of 2017 

was the release of “The Hitman’s 

Bodyguard,” a silly and 

violent oddball comedy that 

placed Ryan Reynolds in the role of the harried bodyguard 

and Samuel L. Jackson as the footloose hitman 

on a self-serving mission to take down a war criminal 

at an international tribunal. 

Despite the dumb premise, which it whole-heartedly 

embraced, this film became a sleeper hit at the domestic 

and global box offices due in large part to the chemistry 

between the two actors. As individuals, they have great 

action-comedy personas, but they function at completely 

different frequencies. Reynolds is known more for his 

droll sarcasm whereas Jackson is better known for his, 

let’s say, colorful turn of phrases. Their unique styles 

work for them separately, but putting them together in 

a movie where they verbally and physically spar was 

nothing short of lightning in a bottle. 

Seeking to recapture that essence, the studio quickly 

greenlit a sequel, brought back most of the cast and 

crew (it retained director Patrick Hughes and screenwriter 

Tom O’Connor with an assist from Brandon Murphy 

and Phillip Murphy), and probably crossed their 

fingers hoping for more magic. Having seen “The Hitman’s 

Wife’s Bodyguard,” however, I can say the followup 

definitely lost some luster. 

Rather than lean back into the pairing that made the 

first film so delightfully absurd, the sequel sees them 

separated for much of the action, especially in the first 

half. When it opens, our harried bodyguard, Michael 

Bryce (Reynolds), is deep into a therapy session where 

he recounts a recurring dream of being stripped of his 

“Triple A” rating and permanently losing his license 

thanks to his assassin frenemy, Darius Kincaid (Jackson). 

His therapist, feeling she has heard this story one 

too many times, tells him to take a break from the 

“bodyguarding business,” and go relax on a beach somewhere, 

and think about what his future holds. 

Following her advice, Michael jets off to the pristine 

the reel deal 

Dedra Cordle 

beaches in Italy where he plans 

to immerse himself in Rhonda 

Byrne’s popular self-help book, 

“The Secret,” and take a long 

sabbatical from guns and violence. 

Those plans last approximately 

one day as he is 

accosted by Darius’s equally violent 

wife, Sonia (Salma Hayek 

expanding her well-received 

cameo into a co-leading role) 

who needs his help. According 

to Sonia, a con artist, an international 

crime syndicate has abducted Darius who has 

requested she find Michael and get his assistance. 

Against his better judgment, Michael decides to help 

Sonia rescue Darius from what he believes is just a runof-the-mill 

vengeance deal. After all, Darius has racked 

up quite a long list of enemies. But they soon discover 

this is a part of a larger, much more dangerous plot that 

involves cyber terrorism, global markets, and wreaking 

devastating havoc across an entire continent. 

Knowing the severity, they must decide whether 

they can keep each other alive long enough to stop this 

from happening. 

As is the case with most sequels, “The Hitman’s 

Wife’s Bodyguard” is bigger and louder than its predecessor 

and packed with more action sequences and more 

violence, especially at the hands of Sonia who desperately 

wants her husband alive so they can start a family. 

What the sequel lacks is the humor and fun felt of 

its predecessor. 

Though Reynolds and Jackson are together throughout 

the second part of the film, their chemistry does not 

quite crackle the way it did before. It could be due to the 

dumber plot, the studio mandated cut to the running 

time, the focus on the family thread between Darius or 

Sonia, or just lazy dialogue. Their verbal digs don’t connect 

the way they did in “The Hitman’s Bodyguard.” Despite 

that disservice to the audience, the film delivers 

some solid laughs. 

If you were a big fan of the first film, beware of the dampening 

of a good time in the second. But if you’re looking for something 

that is kind of humorous, extremely violent, and “turn your brain 

off” escapist fare, well, this might be a decent flick for you. 

Grade: C 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer and columnist. 

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Presbyterian Child Center would like 

to thank Sondra Fox of the London Visual 

Arts Guild for volunteering her time 

and talents to paint a Noah’s Ark mural on the daycare wall. 

The mural took a couple of months to finish, but we are grateful 

for her generous donation. 

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July 4, 2021 - MADISON MESSENGER - Page 5 

Please, do not top trees 

A mature shade tree is an entire balanced 

ecosystem, all in one very attractive 

package. The roots and branches grow and 

spread in beautiful harmony. The roots support 

the tree physically and send water and 

minerals to the farthest leaf on the tallest 

branch. The leaves, in turn, manufacture 

starches through photosynthesis, providing 

energy to expand the root system and power 

the entire cycle. The tree continues this balanced 

cycle throughout its life. A tree is either 

growing or it is dying. 

Anything that causes damage to the tree 

will disrupt that harmony and send shock 

waves throughout the system. If the damage 

is not too severe, the tree will try to heal 

over the damaged area and reach a new 

equilibrium. It will often continue to live a 

long, healthy life after overcoming such an 

event. These trees often have a beautifully 

imperfect shape. 

Topping is the practice of removing many 

large branches in an attempt to limit a 

tree’s size. It causes shock and damage that 

cannot be repaired. When the canopy is severely 

reduced by the removal of many large 

limbs, there is no longer sufficient leaf cover 

to sufficiently support the root system. The 

root system starves and will shrink in size, 

reducing critical support for the tree. Additionally, 

the many open wounds created by 

the cuts are an invitation to fungal disease, 

insects, and decay. 

Regular tree limbs grow slowly over 

years and are attached to the parent branch 

by a band of tissue that increases in girth 

and strength every year as the limb grows. 

After topping, the tree tries desperately to 

establish a new equilibrium. In order to produce 

new leaves quickly, the tree will send 

up many long vertical sprouts from just 

below the cut edges. The new sprouts are an 

attempt by the tree to reestablish the 

canopy it desperately needs to survive. 

These shoots are thin and weakly attached 

to the tree limb and many will break in a 

strong wind. The new shoots grow so rapidly 

the tree usually reaches its original 

height in just a few years but the shape of 

the tree has been destroyed. In addition, 

due to the lack of leaves and the resulting 

reduction in photosynthesis, the tree will 

lose a portion of its root system and a similar 

share of its physical stability. 

Quite often, in a few years, the tree will 

succumb to disease or to high winds because 

the root system has shrunk, reducing stability. 

Because it has been a few years since 

the tree was topped, the death of the tree 

will be attributed to other causes, or the 

homeowner may feel vindicated because 

they were certain the tree was going to fall 

eventually. Even if the tree continues for 10 

or more years, it will never achieve the lifespan 

it should have enjoyed. The trauma is 

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just too great. Some trees, such as beech, 

will not tolerate topping and will usually 

succumb within a growing season. 

Judicious, thoughtful pruning of a large 

tree is the much better alternative. Secondary 

branches are selectively removed, the 

tree’s shape and integrity are maintained, 

the canopy is opened up so wind and sun 

can pass through, and the tree recovers 

quickly from a far less traumatic event. 

Pruning should only remove between a 

quarter to a third of the canopy and should 

be scheduled every three to five years. A 

reputable, knowledgeable arborist should 

be used. 

Sometimes, as when a large tree is 

planted under power lines, there is no 

choice but to top a tree. Other times, the 

tree has been planted too close to a house or 

drive. Consideration should instead be 

given to removing the tree. The money 

spent on topping would help pay for removal 

and replacement with a tree that will 

be more suitably sized when mature or is 

better located to allow for mature size. 

One last consideration: a topped tree is 

visually ugly, especially for the six months 

of the year when it is leafless. According to 

a quick internet search, a beautiful, mature 

tree will add between $1,000 and $3,000 

(one source said up to $10,000) to the value 

of your home. Seems a shame to throw all 

those dollars into a wood chipper. 

Go to www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/FNR/FNR-FAQ-14-W.pdf 

to learn 

more about the impact of tree topping. 

Jane Kutzley is a member of the Madison 

County Master Gardeners. For more information 

about the Master Gardeners program, call 

OSU Extension at (740) 852-0975. 

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Hospital Golf Outing 

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.Madison- 

HealthMemorialGolfClassic.com or contact Jodi 

Homan, development coordinator, at (740) 845-7053. 

Safety Expo 

The Madison County Safety Expo, hosted by the 

Madison County Emergency Management Agency, is 

set for 10 a.m. Aug. 28 at the Madison County Fairgrounds 

in London. The expo is free and family-friendly. 

Visitors will learn about the county’s an other first response 

agencies 

Book Nook Sales 

The Friends of London Public Library are hosting 

Book Nook sales from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 7, Sept. 4, 

and Oct. 2. The Book Nook is located in the block building 

behind the library off of Logan Avenue. The sales 

feature books culled from the library’s collection. Also 

on July 3, the library will hold a surplus sale featuring 

computers and furniture. 

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. 

Proceeds benefit Madison County Special Olympics. 

Fair Office Hours 

The fair office at the Madison County Fairgrounds, 

205 Elm St., London, will be open special hours in the 

coming weeks: 

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. 

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 drivethrough, 

walk-through or bike-through. 

• 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. 

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 re-open 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 drivethrough 

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-Plains Golf Outing 

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 scahill@mplsd.org. 

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. 

• July 5—Closed. 

• July 6—9 a.m., quilters; 10 a.m., bowling at Madison 

Lanes 

• July 7—8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise class; 9 

a.m., chair volleyball; 10:30 a.m., aerobics/strengthening 

class; 12:05 p.m., bridge; 1:15, yoga 

• July 8—9 a.m., chair volleyball 

• July 9—8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise class; 

8:45 a.m., Snooty Fox trip departure; 9 a.m., painting 

class; 1 p.m., free movie and popcorn. 

Fish Fries 

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. 

Full Moon Bike Rides 

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. 

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. 

July 5-10—10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily, walking in the gym 

July 5—Closed. 

July 6. 10-11 a.m., Take Off Pounds Sensibly 

3-6 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. Bring proof of residence to the first visit 

and a picture ID to every visit. Call (740) 869-2453 for 

details. 

8-9 p.m.—Alcoholics Anonymous 

July 7—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 

July 8—10 a.m.-12 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. Bring proof of residence to 

the first visit and a picture ID to every visit. 

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She’s running for a world record and clean water 



She cycled 3,300 miles across America. 

She was the first person to swim the entire 325-mile length of 

the Allegheny River. 

She was the first person to run 138 miles non-stop across Maine 

and the first woman to complete non-stop runs across New Hampshire 

and Vermont. 

She set a world record as the youngest person to row solo across 

the Atlantic Ocean, traveling 3,038 miles from West Africa to South 

America. 

The list of accomplishments goes on for Katie Spotz, 34, an endurance 

athlete, whose latest personal challenge took her through 

South Charleston June 23-24. 

Her quest: to run 31 miles each day for 11 straight days to break 

the female world record for most consecutive days to run an ultramarathon 

distance. 

Though she is stationed in Maine with the U.S. Coast Guard, 

Spotz chose to tackle this challenge in her home state on the Ohio 

To Erie Trail, part of which goes through Clark and Madison counties. 

“I have done a lot of adventures across the U.S. and as far away 

as Australia and New Zealand. I really wanted to do one in my own 

backyard,” said Spotz, who grew up in Mentor near Cleveland. 

Her journey began on June 21 in Cincinnati with a scheduled 

Dr. George P. Anderson, Jr., age 94, 

passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter in 

Santa Barbara, CA, on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. 

He was born April 23, 1925, in Lansing, MI, to George 

Philip and Gladys Heywood Anderson. He graduated from 

the University of Michigan Medical School in 1951, after 

serving three years in the U.S. Navy. He completed an 

internship at Louisville General Hospital, where he met and married 

Rosemma Catherine Bertram, then moved to Cleveland for a three-year 

residency at St. Alexis Hospital. Dr. Anderson practiced Internal Medicine 

in Springfield for nearly 50 years, retiring in 1994. He served as Clark 

County Coroner for 24 years, was the Medical Director of Respiratory Care, 

Director of Internal Medicine, and served as Chief of Staff for Mercy 

Medical Center. 

After his retirement, Dr. Anderson helped to establish the Madison 

County Health Partners Free Clinic, to provide medical care to uninsured 

Madison County residents. He was a long-time member of Christ 

Episcopal Church and the Springfield Kiwanis Club, as well as the AMA, 

OSMA, Clark County Medical Society, and the London Country Club in 

Madison County. 

He and Rosie enjoyed many years of golf, bowling, bridge, downhill and 

cross-country skiing, sailing, and evening cruises on Lake Choctaw in their 

pontoon boat. 

Dr. Anderson was preceded in death by Rosie, his wife of 65 years; his 

parents; and his sister, Elizabeth Anderson Spinner. 

He is survived by his children Evelyn (Kelly) Kennedy of Memphis, TN; 

Elaine (Al) Christ of Santa Barbara, CA: Mary Anderson (Ron) Argo of San 

Diego, CA; Nancy (Bruce) Blasnik of Stamford, CT; and George (Maria) 

Anderson III of Bowie, MD. He is also survived by his nephews Robert 

(Sonja) and David (Barbara) Spinner; grandchildren Charles (Katelin) and 

Catherine Kennedy; Craig (Catherine), Douglas (Jill), and Carla Christ; Lisa 

Argo; Stephanie Edmonds, Kimberly, and Jessica Blasnik; Sarah (Jonathon) 

Chase, Emily (Victor) Evans, and Nicole (Ryan) Hanneken; and 11 greatgrandchildren. 

A memorial service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, 

Springfield, at 1:00PM on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Memorial contributions 

may be made to the Mercy Health Foundation, the Madison County 

Hospital Foundation, or the Kiwanis Children’s Garden c/o The Springfield 

Foundation. Arrangements have been entrusted to RICHARDS, RAFF & 

DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME. Expressions of sympathy may be made at 

www.richardsraffanddunbar.com 

Representatives of South Charleston and Madison Township welcome Katie Spotz, an endurance athlete, who 

ran through South Charleston June 23-24 in her quest to break a world record and raise money for clean water 

projects in Uganda: (from left) Jessica Hiser, village clerk; Trecia Waring, village manager; Spotz; Mayor Sam 

Stucky; and Mike Garringer, township trustee. 

finish date of July 1 in Cleveland, taking her from the with me every morning,” she said on Day 9. “Knowing I’m 

Ohio River to Lake Erie. She dubbed the adventure not alone in this, I think, is what is making it possible.” 

“Run4Water,” not for the route but for the bigger purpose 

that motivates her to push herself in so many I’m very aware all my abilities are given by God. For 

She added, “Faith is definitely part of my journey. 

ways. 

me, it’s about honoring whatever abilities God has given 

Through her many athletic pursuits, Spotz has me and making sure I use it for good.” 

raised more than $300,000 for H2O For Life, an organization 

that inspires youths to take action to bring clean be an official witness to Spotz’s latest feat. The Guin- 

South Charleston Mayor Sam Stucky was happy to 

water to those who don’t have it. 

ness Book of World Records required Spotz to collect signatures 

from community leaders at the start and end of 

“I found out about the water crisis when I was a 

teenager and knew I wanted to do something about it,” each day’s run. 

Spotz said. “I chose H2O For Life because they not only Stucky was there, along with other village representatives, 

when the ultrarunner completed her Day 3 leg 

help people around the world who need clean water, 

they also help students in the U.S. by encouraging, inspiring, 

and motivating them to get involved.” 

miles outside of South Charleston headed toward Lon- 

from Spring Valley through Cedarville to Neil Road, five 

It’s about understanding what it means to have empathy 

and concern for others—“to feel part of something a.m., Spotz took off from the same spot on a 31-mile run 

don. He was there again the next morning when, at 8 

bigger,” she explained. 

to Columbus. 

For her run across Ohio, Spotz set a goal of raising “I thought it was just phenomenal the village got to 

$100 per mile for a total of $34,000 to fund 11 clean be a small part of such a worthy effort as global clean 

water projects in Uganda—one project for each day of her water and helping a young lady break a record,” he said. 

quest. She said she is humbled by the contributions this To learn more about Spotz, including the book she 

and her other pursuits have generated. 

wrote about her row across the Atlantic, visit 

“It’s wild that people are so generous,” she said. www.katiespotz.com. 

It’s that kind of support that buoys Spotz. Sure, 

proper nutrition and fluid intake, rest, and a great crew Editor’s note: This story went to press on Day 10 of Katie 

are indispensable when running 341 miles in a weekand-a-half. 

But Spotz draws on something more. uled completion of her adventure. To find out how it turned 

Spotz’s Run4Water challenge, one day short of the sched- 

“I know a lot of people have been praying for me and out and to make a donation, visit water.katiespotz.com. 

Vacation Bible School: July 11-12 

“Anchored: Deepening Faith in God” is the theme for 

the South Charleston Community Vacation Bible School 

(VBS) set for July 11-12, 6-8:30 p.m., at United 

Methodist Church. Children ages 4 years old through 

fifth grade are welcome. Team-building games, Bible 

songs, and multi-sensory Bible adventures are among 

the planned activities. 

To register, send email to socharlesumc@att.net or 

call (937) 462-8043. The child’s name, age, last school 

grade completed, address, parents’ names, e-mail address, 

and phone numbers are needed. 

Community VBS is a ministry of South Charleston 

United Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church, 

St. Charles Borromeo, and Journey of Faith Fellowship.


South Charleston 

Lots of good stuff on the horizon 


“This is good news. As things 


open up, there will be access to 

There’s much to look forward 

the opera house for everyone,” 

to from the South Charleston 

Mattinson said. 

Heritage Commission, including 

a new book, improved acces- 

The commission has ordered 

the lift through 101 Mobility out 

sibility to the Opera House, and 

of Cincinnati. 

the return of the Heritage Days 

“They told us that for long, 

Festival. 

curving stair lifts like this made 

New book 

to order, they only know of two 

Sue Mattinson, commission 

companies that do it. One is in 

president, has written a book, 

England and the other is in 

“Edward Edwards: The Man 

Wisconsin,” Mattinson said. 

Who Built South Charleston, 

The commission is going with 

Ohio.” The book goes to print 

the Wisconsin manufacturer. 

later this summer. Information 

Heritage Days Festival 

about online pre-orders will be 

After a year off due to the 

posted to the commission’s 

pandemic, the commission’s 

Facebook page (“South 

Heritage Days Festival is back 

Charleston Ohio Heritage Commission”). 

on the schedule. 

The weekend kicks off with 

The book interweaves the 

fireworks on Sept. 24, courtesy 

life story of South Charleston’s 

of Madison Township Emergency 

Services. The festival it- 

most prolific architect with photos 

of the houses he built and Sue Mattinson, president of the South self is Sept. 25-26. Highlights 

stories of the people who lived Charleston Heritage Commission, has include food trucks, entertainment, 

crafters, and a silent auc- 

in them. The book is based on a written a book about the village’s most 

well-received talk Mattinson prolific architect. Copis will be available for tion. A parade steps off at 10 

gave in 2018. 

purchase later this summer. 

a.m. Sept. 25. 

“When the pandemic hit, I 

“A big difference this year is 

decided to turn it into a book,” she said. 

that we asking the public to bring their own lawn chairs 

All proceeds from book sales will go to the Heritage 

if they want to sit. We are not renting chairs this year,” 

Commission. 

Mattinson said. 

New stair lift 

Volunteers are welcome to help with a variety of 

The commission operates the historic opera house on 

tasks, including setup and teardown, children’s games, 

the second floor of South Charleston’s town hall. The 

and trash pickup. 

stair lift to the opera house has been out of commission 

“They don’t have to volunteer all weekend. If they 

for two years. With the help of donations from the community, 

the commission is replacing the lift. Installa- 

want to volunteer for a couple of hours anytime, it 

would be a great help,” Mattinson said. 

tion is slated for later this summer. 

For more information or to volunteer, contact Sue 

Mattinson at (937) 503-2492. 

Vote for top pet photos at library 

The Houston branch of the Clark County Public Library 

system, is offering the following programs and 

services. For more information, call (937) 462-8047. The 

library is located at 5 W. Jamestown St., South 

Charleston. 

For summer reading program information for kids, 

teens and adults, visit www.ccplohio.org. 

• Pet Photo Contest Voting–Through July 31, the public 

is invited to vote on their favorite entries in the pet 

photo contest. Voting is limited to on ballot per person 

per day. Winners in each category will receive prizes in 

August. The prizes are do-it-yourself stuffed animal 

kits. 

• Animal/Insect Craft—July 5 at 10 a.m. online. Hint: 

Think of something that glows. Tune in to see the howto 

demo. Supplies are included in Activity Kit #3. 

• Activity Kit #3—Available for pickup through July 17. 

The kit includes supplies for a take-it/make-it craft, coloring 

sheet and more. (All ages.) 

• Bruce the Bear—July 8, on tour. You might get a 

glimpse of Bruce riding in the black Acadia on the way 

from Springfield to South Charleston, or inside or outside 

of the Houston Branch sometime between 10:30 

and 11:30 a.m. Bruce will be sharing information about 

the library and Summer Reading Program. Stop by or 

wave if you see him. 

• Animal/Insect Craft—July 19 at 10 a.m. online. Hint: 

This animal likes to bury walnuts. Tune in to see the 

how-to demo. Supplies included in Activity Kit #4. 

• There’s a Squirrel in the Library! Madlib—Available 

through Facebook, this madlib, written by library assistant 

Susan Collins, also will be available in Activity Kit 

#4. 

• Activity Kit #4—Available for pickup between July 19 

and July 31. The kit includes supplies for a take-it-, 

make-it craft, a coloring sheet, Madlib and more. (All 

ages.) 

• Last Day to Submit Entries—Entries for the Summer 

Reading Program are due by July 31. 

Jim Dempsey 

Your Hometown Funeral Director 


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Bella and Benji are both adoptable and adorable 

The following are among the pets up for 

adoption at the Humane Society of Madison 

County (HSMC). If you are interested in 

adopting a pet, fill out an application online 

at www.hsmcohio.org or call the shelter at 

(614) 879-8368. 

Bella 

Bella has been with the shelter since 

Jan. 21. She is a beautiful torbi color with 

an estimated birthday of April 28, 2019. She 

For Your Information.... 

Tickets 

Weekly Pass $40.00 

For those 5 & up 

Fair Gates Open 

Saturday, July 10 thru Saturday, July 17 

Gate admission charged 

7:30 am-9:30 pm 

Daily Pass $10.00 for all ages 

Senior Citizens Daily Pass - $7.00 

Monday is Senior Citizens and Veteran’s Day and allows them to come 

in for $3.00. Veterans need to show their Military Card. 

Children 4 and Younger FREE (rides not included) 

NEW THIS YEAR... is the addition of a “BEER GARDEN” 

near the Grandstand on 

Saturday 7/10, Sunday 7/11, Wednesday 7/14 & Friday 7/16 

2021 

ENTERTAINMENT 

SCHEDULE 

GRANDSTANDS 

SATURDAY JULY 10TH 

7PM BROKEN HORN RODEO 

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5PM KOI DIRT DRAGS 

SUNDAY JULY 11TH 

WEDNESDAY JULY 14TH 

7PM ZACK ATTACK 

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THURSDAY JULY 15TH 

6PM MASON CORDELL MEMORIAL MOTOCROSS 

FRIDAY JULY 16TH 

7PM COTPC TRUCK / TRACTOR PULL 

SATURDAY JULY 17TH 

7PM SMASH IT DEMOLITION DERBY 

has spent some time in a foster home, and 

here is what her foster momma had to say 

about her: 

“Bella is a sweet girl who was returned 

to HSMC through no fault of her own. She 

is a young, chatty catty who loves to chirp 

along in conversation with you and follow 

you around the house. The only thing she 

loves more than following you around is cuddles. 

Whether it’s at your feet or snuggled 

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Adoptable Pets 

up to your chest, she is 

happiest curled up 

against you in a warm 

bed. You will wake up to 

her face, purrs and all, 

being so excited that you 

are awake and ready to 

give her all the attention 

and pets. If you walk by 

and don’t give her pets, 

she will pop up and do 

whatever she can to get 

your attention. 

“She did great with my 

cat-friendly dog (they 

slept in the same bed on 

the first night they met) 

but may do best with an 

older dog or dog who is on 

the calmer side. She 

would do purrfectly fine, 

and actually may do best, Bella 

around other friendly 

cats with proper introductions 

because she 

loves to run around and 

play with our other cats. 

“Around 1.5 months 

ago, we realized Bella 

had a UTI and, upon further 

testing, realized that 

she needed to be on special 

science diet food. She 

has fully recovered and 

been doing wonderfully 

on the new food and getting 

extra hydration with 

her wet food. Anyone who 

ends up with this beautiful 

girl will be so, so 

lucky, and she will repay 

you tenfold every single 

day.” 

Adoption fees are $80 Benji 

for kittens up to 6 months 

old and $60 for cats 7 months and older. The 

fee includes a FeLV/FIV test, spay or 

neuter, shots, deworming, and a one-year 

rabies shot (if old enough). Fees can be paid 

by cash or credit card. 

Benji 

Benji is a lovely puppy who was brought 

to us as a stray. We believe his birthdate is 

Nov. 27, 2020. Benji was able to stay in a 

home for a few days, and this is what the 

family had to say: 

“Hi, there. I’m Benji, and I’m full of love, 

kisses, and tons of energy. I get along with 

everyone, and I mean everyone! I get so excited 

when I meet new people, I just can’t 

control myself and I jump and try to say 

hello but it comes out as a bark. 

“I love to go on walks and explore everything 

around me; I just can’t sniff enough. 

You do need to watch me, though, because I 

also like to eat everything I come across on 

the ground, and I mean everything! Because 

I love to go on walks, I tend to pull on my 

leash a bit, so I will need some training in 

this area. Speaking of 

food, I love to eat and I 

love my treats. If you tell 

me to sit and wait while 

you get my bowl ready, I 

will sit like a gentleman, 

but the minute you put 

my food down, watch out, 

because I will go for it 

like it’s my last meal. So, 

maybe only let adults 

feed me. I know all the 

basic commands—sit, 

stay, heel, stop, enough, 

and drop it. Because of 

all my energy and because 

I think I’m a lapdog 

and not a big dog, I 

would probably do best in 

a home with a fenced 

yard and no young children. 

Just look at my 

sweet face. I know you 

will love adding me to 

your family.” 

Benji doesn’t mind 

being around cats and ignores 

them for the most 

part. He is full of life and 

loves to play with other 

dogs. Although Benji 

plays well with other 

dogs, he does not like to 

share his things (food, 

treats, or toys) with other 

dogs, so he would need to 

be the only dog in his forever 

home. Benji is a 

smart pooch, knows his 

basic commands, and 

takes cues very well from 

people. 

The shelter’s adoption 

fees for dogs are as follows: 

shelter dogs, $150; 

prison dogs, $200; puppies, $250; popular 

pure-breeds, $400. Fees includes a Home 

Again microchip, shots, deworming, heartworm 

testing (if old enough), spay or neuter, 

and a one-year rabies shot (if old enough). All 

dogs that are adopted must leave with a 

county license at an additional cost of $17. 

The license fee is cash only. Adoption fees can 

be paid by credit card or cash. 

Humane Society Info 

The Humane Society of Madison County 

(HSMC) continues to accept applications for 

its adoptable pets, schedule meet-and-greets 

for adopters, and schedule appointments 

when possible for the public. 

To request an appointment, send email 

to contact@hsmcohio.org, call (614) 879- 

8368 or visit HSMC on Facebook. 

The Humane Society is located at 2020 

Plain City Georgesville Rd., West Jefferson, 

www.hsmcohio.org. The shelter appreciates 

donations of supplies. For a list of items, call 

(614) 879-8368.



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obituaries 

KOMIVES 

Mary Orosz Komives, born on April 22, 

1920, passed away at Sisters Assisted Living, 

London, Ohio, on June 12, 2021, at the 

age of 101. 

She was preceded in death by: her husband, 

Alexander Komives Sr.; granddaughter, 

Courtney Alexcis Barton; mother and 

father Mary and Andy Orosz; and brothers, 

Andrew, Mike, and Frank Orosz. 

A loving wife and mother, she is survived 

by: four children, Alex Komives Jr. (Mary), 

Patty Komives Sullivan (Buren), Marty 

Komives (Elaine), and Debbie Komives Vecchiarelli; 

nine grandchildren, Lisa Komives 

Littleton, Michael Komives, Shawn Barton, 

Kanda Vecchiarelli Benner, Shannon Winland 

Fox, Shelly Winland Williams, Brandi 

Komives Marlow, Alison Komives Crawford, 

Kenton Komives; 11 great grandchildren, 

Jake and Bella Barton, Ethan, Noah and 

Sarah Fox, Colin and Marin Marlow, 

Parker, Luke and Greyson Benner, and 

Kade Williams; and many dear friends from 

Columbus, Bexley, and London. 

She worked at Federal Glass, Children’s 

Hospital, and the State of Ohio. 

She was a volunteer at Grant Hospital, 

Bexley Thrift Shop, and the Board of Elections. 

She belonged to the Red Hat Society, 

Women’s Guild at the Hungarian Reformed 

Church, lifetime member of the William 

Penn, and a volunteer at the Madison 

County Senior Citizen Center and HELP 

House of London. 

She met Alexander Komives in the Hungarian 

Reformed Church. Both graduated 

from South High School. Two of her children 

also graduated from South High, Alex and 

Patty. 

She had a passion for travel, both in the 

USA and abroad. She loved to be adventurous 

and learn things about different countries. 

She was a lifelong member of the Hungarian 

Reformed Church in Columbus, 

Ohio, where her entire family belonged. She 

was also an associate member of St. John’s 

Lutheran Church where she had participated 

in activities since 2003 after moving 

to London. 

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. 

Aug. 7 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, London, 

and at 2 p.m. Aug. 8 at Hungarian Reformed 

Church, Columbus. 

Contributions may be made to the 

churches. 

Condolences for the family may be sent 

to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. 

GREGORY 

Cora N. Gregory, 77, formerly of London, 

died on June 21, 2021, in Springfield. 

Born on Sept. 3, 1943, in Athol, Ky., she was 

a daughter of the late Hubert and Dorothea 

(Hollan) Noble. 

Cora loved gardening, flowers, and collecting 

figurines. She had retired from 

Schottenstein’s Warehouse. 

Survivors include: her sons, William Eugene 

(Marialyce) Gregory and Charles Edward 

(Robin Lynn) Gregory; grandchildren, 

William Eugene Gregory Jr., Logan Ryan 

Gregory, Katie Scarlett Gregory, Adriana 

Frances (Sarah) Gregory-Durham, Evan 

Earl Gregory, Hayden Charles Gregory, 

Wesley Grant Gregory, and Donovan 

Patrick Gregory; great-grandchildren, Lee 

Allen Gregory, Claire Nicole Gregory, 

Katherine Pearl Gregory, Hudson Noble 

Gregory and Zayden Skye James; siblings, 

Louise Young, Opal Harlow, James Noble, 

Patricia Arnold, and Mary Tyson; numerous 

nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her brothers, 

Kelly Wayne Noble and Hubert Noble 

Jr. 

A celebration of Cora’s life was held on 

June 27 at Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and 

Crematory, London, with Youth Pastor 

Donovan Patrick Gregory officiating. 


to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. 

HILLIARD 

Daniel “Danny” E. Hilliard, 60, of 

Columbus died on June 21, 2021, in Grant 

Medical Center, Columbus. 

Born on Oct. 5, 1960, in England, he was 

a son of Donald and Gladys (Pelletier) 

Hilliard. Danny had been a welder and 

metal fabricator, as well as working in construction. 

He loved Harley Davidson motorcycles. 

Survivors include: his daughters, 

Danielle Hilliard (Nick Johnson) and Ashley 

(Jason) Welling; grandchildren, Kiley, 

Devon, Kaiden, and Jason Jr.; brothers, 

Gary (Linda) Hilliard and Donald “Donnie” 

Hilliard Jr.; several nieces and nephews; 

and his favorite four-legged child, Layla. 

He was preceded in death by his parents 

and sister, Donna Russell. 

Funeral services were held on June 25, 

2021, in Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and 

Crematory, London. Interment was in St. 

Patrick Catholic Cemetery. 


to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.


JACKSON 

George A. Jackson, 72, of London died on June 23, 2021, in 

Springfield Regional Hospital. Born on July 29, 1948, in London, 

he was a son of Luther Gilbert and Madge V. (Hutchison) Jackson. 

George was an auxiliary member of Madison Memorial Post 1176, 

American Legion, and for many years attended Bethel Pentecostal 

Church. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his family, 

hunting, fishing, playing pool and cards, singing karaoke, and simply 

being the life of the party. 

Survivors include: his life partner, companion, and best friend, 

Jackie Carlos; ex-wife and friend, Christine Jackson; children, Kimberly 

Lett, William “Billy” Holbrook, George “Tony” Holbrook, 

Michelle (Everett) Dickens, Jordy (Sophia) Jackson, Jessica (Shane) 

Rickmon, Joy Carlos, and William “Bill” Johnson; a host of grandchildren 

and great-grandchildren; brothers, Pearl E. (Roynette) 

Jackson, David (Renda) Jackson, Robbie Jackson; sister, Diana 

(Jay) Large; and numerous nieces, nephews, cherished cousins, and 

friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Ronald 

(Sandie) Wilson, Walter Lee Wilson, Luther Gilbert Jackson Jr., 

Charles Jackson, Rodney Jackson, and Connie Jackson. 

Funeral services were held on July 2 in Eberle-Fisher Funeral 

Home and Crematory, London, with Raymond Lett officiating. Interment 

followed in Deercreek Township Cemetery in London. A 

repast meal was provided for the immediate family and out-of-town 

guests at Fountain of Truth Ministries, London. Condolences for 

the family may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. 

COVERDALE 

Carol Sue Coverdale, 79, of Mount Sterling died on June 24, 

2021, in Mount Carmel Grove City. Born on Sept. 20, 1941, in Clay 

City, Ky., she was a daughter of George O. and Ethel (Mastin) 

Perry. Carol was an avid reader, could do the New York Times 

crossword puzzle in ink, and adored babies, family, and the hills of 

Kentucky. 

Survivors include: her husband of 58 years, David Coverdale; 

daughter, Sheila Coverdale; granddaughter, Brooke Nicole 

Coverdale; brothers, Dennis W. (Carolyn) Perry and George O. (Sue) 

Perry, Jr.; several nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by: her parents, George and Ethel; 

son, Craig Adam Coverdale; brothers, Roy Perry and Ernest Perry; 

sisters, Betty Frum, Virginia Gill, and Eloise Estepp. 

A memorial service was held on June 30 at Eberle-Fisher Funeral 

Home and Crematory, London. The family suggests memorial 

contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at 

www.alz.org. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. 

WETZEL 

Theodore Grant “Ted” Wetzel, 77, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed 

away on June 25, 2021, at Mount Carmel Hospital, Grove City. 

Born to the late Ben and Jane Forrest, Ted retired from the McLean 

Co. after nearly 25 years of service as a mechanic. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 

beloved wife of nearly 60 years, Nancy, who passed just 11 days 

prior, and by his sister, Linda Sue Holcomb. 

Ted is survived by: his sons, Mark (Cindy) Wetzel and Kevin 

Wetzel; his daughter, Michelle (Randy) Randolph; grandchildren, 

Heidi (Josh) Obelenus, Levi (Christina) Wetzel, Tanner Wetzel, 

Taylor Wetzel, Mira Randolph, and Aundraya Randolph; greatgrandchildren, 

Madison Wetzel, Rileigh Wetzel, and Minerva Obelenus; 

brother, Richard (Debbie) Forrest; sister, Hazel Elwood; 

brothers-in-law, Donald Dean (Carolyn) Smith and Charlie 

(Brenda) Smith; many nieces, nephews, and friends. 

Funeral services were held on July 2 at Rader-McDonald-Tidd 

Funeral Home, West Jefferson, with burial following at Sunset 

Cemetery, Galloway. Memorial contributions may be made to: 

American Legion Jefferson Post 201, 9701 W. Broad St., West Jefferson, 

OH 43162. Visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com. 

to share memories and condolences with Ted’s family. 

obituaries 

WHITE 

Andrea Marie White, 50, of West Jefferson, 

Ohio, passed away on June 25, 2021. 

She is survived by: her parents, Donald and 

Linda Francis; children, Matthew Allen 

White and Kathryn Marie White; her special 

companion, Winnie; and siblings, 

Teresa Bowers, Mark Francis, and Amy 

Hausfeld. There will be no services at this 

time. Arrangements were completed by 

Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home & 

Crematory, West Jefferson. Memorial donations 

may be made t: Muscular Dystrophy 

Association-Columbus, Ohio, WEB P.O. Box 

97075, Washington, D.C., 20090-7075. Visit 

www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com 

to share a memory of Andrea or to share 

condolences with the family. 

SLAGLE 

James Rea Slagle, 75, died peacefully at 

home on June 26, 2021. Born on May 16, 

1946, to Robert and Jane Slagle, he graduated 

from Delaware Hayes High School and 

Miami University where he was a member 

of the Phi Delta Gamma fraternity. He 

served in the U.S. Navy. 

Jim married Diane S. Slagle on June 20, 

1981, and was father to Christian Thomas 

Slagle. A self-employed farmer, Jim loved 

his hours in the country, the agricultural 

community and its friends, and worked 

hard and took great pride in carrying out 

his ancestors’ legacy on the family’s farm. 

Jim also had a strong sense of civic duty and 

enjoyed his terms of service on several local 

boards, city council, and as city auditor. He 

was a member of Kiwanis and the First 

United Methodist Church. 

He is survived by: sister, Nancy (Ken, 

dec) Husband of Phoenix, Ariz.; sisters-inlaw, 

Nancy (Harold) Weese of Jekyll Island, 

CELEBRATION OF 

LIFE OPEN HOUSE 

Please join us for a gathering of 

friends and family to honor the life 

of our mother 

REBA GAYE NORRIS 

on Saturday, July 10th starting 

at 2:00 p.m. at the home of 

Mike and Christa Jenkins 

1575 Lafayette-Plain City Road 

London, Ohio. 

Share fond memories and 

photos, food provided. 


Ga., and Susan (Jim) Abdnor of Arlington Heights, Ill.; mother-inlaw, 

Sally (Tom, dec) Sisterhen of Hilliard; numerous nieces and 

nephews, including Julie Fitzpatrick, Cathy Husband, Amy Sepiol, 

Jon Abdnor, Brian, David and Mark Weese, and their families; 

aunt, Elsie Slagle of London and her daughter, Stephanie (Steve) 

Schellin of Greenwood, Ind. 

Jim delighted in spending time with his large extended family 

and was fortunate to have much of it living in Madison County. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, aunt, Ruth Young, and 

uncles, Matthew Rea, Richard, William, Joe, and Frank Slagle. 

Jim was diagnosed with an oligodendroglioma brain tumor in 

December 2018 and fought it bravely to the end. The family especially 

thanks the staff of Ohio’s Loving Care Hospice, the neuro-oncology 

team at The James Brain and Spine Institute, Madison 

Health, and Ohio Living’s Westminster-Thurber Rehab for their 

compassionate care. 

Funeral services were held on July 2 at First United Methodist 

Church in London with pastors Dave Leckrone and Steve Schellin 

officiating. Interment followed at Kirkwood Cemetery. The family 

was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Madison Health, 210 

N. Main St., London, OH 43140, or Neuro-Oncology Novel Therapies 

and Research Fund (Fund #314420) at the OSU James Cancer 

Hospital where gifts can be made online at go.osu.edu/Jim Slagle 

or by check mailed to The James Cancer Hospital, P.O. Box 183112, 

Columbus, OH 43218-3112. 

Condolences for the family may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. 

Harold Thomas Haberman (Pete) age 79 of Delaware, 

OH passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021. He was born October 14, 

1941, in Columbus, Ohio. Harold was an entrepreneur who built and 

operated numerous businesses, one of the last being a tax preparation 

and accounting business, AA Tax Pro with his son Brian Haberman. 

In his spare time, he continued to educate himself in a variety 

of areas. 

Harold was an extraordinary husband, father, and grandfather. With 

his wife Mitzi he was a companion and an anchor of security for his 

children, grandchildren, and many others. He is described by all who 

knew him as a “great man”. His easy-going, mild personality and levelheadedness 

shined through in everything he did and every interaction 

he had. He was the epitome of live and let live. 

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Mitzi Haberman, whom 

he married November 3rd, 1959; daughter, Fon Haberman; son, Brian 

Haberman; mother, Fon Haberman; father, Harold Haberman; stepmother, 

Jo Ellen Haberman; sister, Carolyn Fasone; daughter-in-law, 

Jaydeen Haberman. 

He lives on through his son Harold (Pete) Haberman Jr.; daughter, 

Lori (Marvin) Watson. Grandchildren: Amber (Dan) Sterling, Alex and 

Shayna Haberman, Stephanie Walker, Keri Tanner. Great-grandchildren: 

Calvin, Emily and Elliot Sterling, Sierra, Brooklyn and Noah 

Walker, Jayden Washington, Leah Hite. Siblings: Linda Rinehart, Keith 

Haberman, Joyce Marin, Cassandra Fujihar, Jeff Haberman, Allison 

Haberman. Daughter-in-law, Karen Haberman. Numerous nieces, 

nephews, and cousins. 

Memorial Services provided by Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home, 

515 High Street, Worthington, OH 43085. 

Graveside Service at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 5600 E. Broad 

St., Columbus, OH 43068. 

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library events 


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. 

Library hours are: Monday-Thursday, 10 

a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.- 

2 p.m. Curbside service is still available. 

• HBMLibrary Feeding Program. The library is 

working with Children’s Hunger Alliance to help feed 

children. Call the information desk at 879-8448 for details. 

• Library Closed. July 5 in observance of Independence 

Day. 

• Get Wild with the Ohio Wildlife Center. July 9 at 

10:30 a.m. at Westwood Park. 

• Library Board Meeting. July 13 at 6 p.m. The audit 

committee will meet at 5:30. For information on how to 

attend, contact Chris Siscoe at (614) 879-8448. 

• Ironwood Wolves. Meet real wolves at 10:30 a.m. 

July 16 at Westwood Park. 

• Friends of the Library. July 2 at 6 p.m. For details 

on how to attend, call the library. 

• Raptors with Mrs. Vann. Check out these birds at 

10:30 a.m. July 23 at Westwood Park. 

• Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Celebration. 10:30 

a.m. July 30 at Westwood Park. 

• Summer Reading Celebration. The Columbus Zoo 

will be on hand for the celebration set for 1 p.m. July 31 

at the West Jefferson Community Center. Attendees 

must present an entry ticket unless they are accompanying 

a child who is younger than 11 years old who has 

an entry ticket. 

London Public Library 

London Public Library, is located at 20 E. First St. 

Call (740) 852-9543 or visit www.mylondonlibrary.org 

for details. 

• Take-N-Make Tuesdays: Stuffed Animals. July 6 

until supplies run out. 

• Book Letter Craft—July 8 at 1 p.m. Registration is 

required. 

• Magic and Mayhem with the Alans. July 12 at 

6:30 p.m. 

• Guess the Tail from the Tale. Through July 31. 

Mount Sterling Library 

Mount Sterling Public Library is located at 60 W. 

Columbus St. Call (740) 869-2430 or visit www.mtsterlingpubliclibrary.org. 

The library is open with regular 

hours and continues to offer curbside pickup. 

• Summer Reading Program. The theme this year 

is Tails & Tales. The program is open to adults and children 

and runs through July 24. Stop in the library to 

pick up a reading log form or write them down and turn 

them in for every 10 books you read. Audio books and 

e-books are allowed. No sign-up is required. 

Participants will earn entries into a prize drawing 

for every log they turn in. Book bags and goodies will be 

given out for the first logs, while supplies last. The adult 

grand prize is a Kindle Fire 10 in denim color with a 

two-pack of screen protectors, a matching cover, and a 

Bluetooth keyboard, provided by the Friends of the Library. 

The children’s grand prizes include two new Kindle 

Paperwhites with earbuds and a $10 gift card. 

• Horse-n-Round Petting Zoo. Visit the library to pet 

all kinds of animals July 17, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

• Tails & Tales Wildlife with Ohio Nature Education. 

All ages are welcome to this program set for July 27 at 

6:30 p.m. in the library’s lower level community room. 

• Preschool Early Literacy Initiative. Stop by the library 

for a list of 100 books to read to your children before 

they enter kindergarten. Children who complete 

the list receive a trophy and certificate and have their 

picture taken. All of the books are available at the library 

and were purchased by the Friends of the Library. 

• Friends of the Library. The group meets in person 

at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. New 

members are welcome. The group holds fundraisers and 

event to assist with the cost of materials, programs, 

events and equipment. The next meeting is June 8. The 

location will be announced soon. 

Plain City Library 

For up-to-date information about library services, 

visit plaincitylib.org or call (614) 873-4912. The library 

is located at 305 W. Main St. and online at 

www.plaincitylib.org. 

• Summer Reading Program. The Summer Reading 

Program offers participants rewards for reading over 

the summer months and is for ages 3 through adult. No 

need to register. Simply pick up a reading log at the library 

or print one out using the links at 

www.plaincitylib.org/srp. Reading logs can be returned 

in person, in the library’s book drop, by mail, or via 

email. Visit the website for more information on events, 

logs, and prizes. 

• Kids Food Pickup. The library is partnering with 

DNA, Children’s Hunger Alliance, Journey Community 

Center, and Maranatha Community Fellowship to hand 

out shelf-stable meals. Any child or student is eligible; 

they do need to be present at pickup to receive meals. 

Pickup locations are: Plain City Public Library, 305 

W. Main St., Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Suburban Mobile 

Home Park, 8565 Smith-Calhoun Rd., Tuesdays, 1:30- 

2:30 p.m.; Canaan Community Mobile Home Park, 5130 

NE Plain City-Georgesville Rd., Wednesdays, 11 a.m.- 

noon; and Journey Community Church, 11100 

Lafayette Plain City Rd., Thursdays, 2-3 p.m. 

• Storytime at the Park. The library is holding storytimes 

at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays in-person at Pastime 

Park, 370 N. Chillicothe St. The program features stories, 

rhymes, songs and other learning activities appropriate 

for ages 6 and younger. Kits containing scarves, 

shakers, beanbags, and other manipulatives will be 

available while supplies last. Anyone who has a storytime-from-home 

kit can bring it with them. Caregivers 

must attend with their child. 

• Wands at the Ready: A Magical Performance in 

the Harry Potter Universe. The Ministry of Magic has 

granted special permission for Professor Ammerman to 

present a seminar on July 6 at 1 p.m. for muggles, explaining 

and demonstrating wizarding spells. Students 

will witness transfiguration, legilimency, apparition, 

disapparition, teleportation, and even levitation during 

this virtual magic show. The show will be presented via 

Zoom. Registration is required. 

• Sprouting Melodies: Early Childhood Music 

Class. The program is set for July 8 at 10:30 a.m. on the 

library lawn and includes songs, instrument play, and 

movement that encourage musical, social, physical, and 

emotional growth and development. The program is 

made possible by Central Ohio Music Therapy and City- 

Music Columbus. 

• Online Storytime. Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Visit the 

library’s Facebook, Youtube and Twitter channels for 

online storytimes complete with songs, rhymes and 

books for all ages. 

• Online Bedtime Storytime. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. 

Visit Facebook, Youtube and Twitter for live storytimes, 

including stories, rhymes and songs. The program is 

geared for children 6 and younger.


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All about alpacas at Mt. Sterling Library 

A&R Alpaca Farm set up on outside Mount Sterling Public Library as part of the library’s Tails & Tales summer reading program. (ABOVE LEFT) 

Scott Ackey and his granddaughter, Ava, were among the 40 people who enjoyed the event. Ava is holding finger puppets made from fleece from 

A&R alpacas. (ABOVE RIGHT) Steve Chambers (left), director of the Mount Sterling Community Museum, and Angela McFarland (right), library 

board treasurer, join Robin Ridenour, A&R owner, in greeting Rory the alpaca. (FAR RIGHT) Emery Mason (top) and Lilly Longsdorf (bottom) won 

stuffed animals in a drawing held in conjunction with the A&R visit. The toys are made in Peru with fleece from the farm’s animals. 

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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 

MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 

PROBATE DIVISION, JUVENILE COURT 

Case No. 22130010 

Summons By Publication 

In the Matter of 

Kn M (M) 

Alleged Dependent Child 

To: Allysha Johnson (fka Sanders), LKA 175 N. Madison Rd., London, OH 43140 

Kristopher M. Miller, address unknown 

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

Ohio/Madison County Children Services, alleging dependency of 

Kn M (M), DOB 06/19/2014, pursuant to O.R.C. 2151.04. A pretrial 

hearing has been scheduled at the Madison County Juvenile 

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

26, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. and an adjudication hearing has been 

scheduled on Friday, August 13, 2021, at 10:00 a.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. 

CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN 

Juvenile Judge 

Madison County, Ohio 

MM July 4, 2021 

MM2021315 

MMM JUNE 27 & JULY 4, 2021 

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 


In the Court of Common Pleas of 

Madison County, Ohio 

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 

TO 

ADVERTISE 

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LEGAL/ 

PUBLIC 

NOTICES 

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THE 

MADISON 

MESSENGER 

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PROBATE COURT OF 

MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 

CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN, 

JUDGE 

IN RE: CHANGE OF NAME 

OF 

Gladys Marie Shreves 

to 

Gladys Marie Tijerina 

Case No. 20216026 

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 

Gladys Marie Shreves to Gladys 

Marie Tijerina. The hearing on the 

application will be held on the 

26th day of August 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 JULY 4, 2021 


MM JUNE 27 & JULY 4, 2021 


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

MM2021283


July 4, 2021 - MADISON MESSENGER - PAGE 17 

xLegal Notices 

Public Bid Advertisement (Electronic Bidding) 

State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents 

DRC-19L118 

MACI Secure Rec Area 

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction 

London, Madison County, Ohio 

Bids Due: 2:00 p.m. local time, July 23, 2021; through the State’s electronic 

bidding system at https://bidexpress.com 

EDGE Participation Goal: 5.0% of contract 

Domestic steel use is required per ORC 153.011. 

Contract 

General Contract 

Estimated Cost 

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And any proper combination submitted on electronic Bid Form 

Pre-bid Meeting: July 16, 2021, 10:30 a.m. until approximately 11:00 a.m., at Madison 

Correctional Institute, 1851 State Route 56, London, Ohio 43140. Entrance to the 

facility will be limited to one attendee per potential bidder/contractor. 

Bid Documents: The Contract Documents may be downloaded as electronic PDF 

files from the State’s electronic bidding service at http://bidexpress.com at no charge. 

More Info: A/E contact: Hamid Mukhtar, Phone: 614-538-8445, 

E-mail: Hamid@starconsultants.org 

MM JULY 4, 11, 18, 2021 


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 

Portable Source Relocation Approval 

Sarasota Transport LLC 

ID #: REL04959 

Date of Action: 06/23/2021 

The equipment for this operation, Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing, has been 

approved to move to 6400 State Route 29, West Jefferson, Oh 43162. In the 

director's judgment the portable source will have an acceptable environmental 

impact. All questions, requests for pertinent information and documentation 

concerning this action must be directed to John Walker at Ohio EPA DAPC, Central 

District Office, 50 West Town St., 5th Floor P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, OH 

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Notice is hereby given that the City of London 

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NOTICE FOR BIDS 

Notice is hereby given that bids will be received at the office of the Madison County Commissioners, 

1 North Main Street, London, Ohio, 43140, on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 10:00 

A.M., Ohio Standard Time for the purpose of the Gannon Ditch #214 Ditch Improvement 

Project according to specifications on file in the Madison County Commissioners’ Office. 

Bids shall be submitted on forms furnished by the Madison County Engineer in a sealed 

envelope marked “Gannon Ditch #214 Ditch Improvement Project” on the outside. Sealed 

bid shall be submitted to the Madison County Commissioners’ Office at the address listed 

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

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

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MM JUNE 27 & JULY 4, 2021 

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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. 

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Facility Description: Municipal WWTP 

Receiving Water: Land Application 

ID #: 1PF00000 

Date of Action: 06/21/2021 

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

The following site (49-00180), located in Point Ridge Township, Madison County, 

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July 4, 2021 - MADISON MESSENGER - PAGE 19 

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fishing, golf courses, restaurants/shopping, 

Bush 

Gardens. 2 BR 2 BA 

condos with all ammenities, 

weekly/monthly, visit 

www.palmmanor.com 

or call 1-800-848-8141 

7/4 W/S/M 

BLACKTOP 

AGM OHIO 

ROOFING & 

SEALCOATING 

Free Estimates 

Cell 614-512-1699 

SANTIAGO’S 

Sealcoating & Services LLC 

Quality Materials Used 

SUMMER IS HERE! 

Driveway Seal & Repair! 

Top Seal Cracks! 

Residential & Commercial 

Mulching, Edging & Clean-ups 

“Ask for whatever you need.” 

BBB Accredited-Fully Insured 

7/4 A/M 

Call or text for Free Est. 

614-649-1200 

CARPET CLEANING 

CARPET CLEANING 

Any 5 areas ONLY $75 

Home Powerwash-$99-$200 

614-805-1084 

Specializing in Pet Odors 

CONCRETE 

EDDIE MOORE 

CONSTRUCTION 

Quality Concrete Work 

Lt. Hauling & Room Add., 

Block Work & Excavation 

Stamp Patios, 

Bsmt. Wall Restoration 

35 Yrs Exp - Lic & Ins. 

Free Ests. 614-871-3834 

Buckeye City 

Concrete & Excavating 

* Concrete * Foundations 

* Waterlines * Drains 

*Catch Basins 

614-749-2167 

buckeyecityconcreteand 

excavating@yahoo.com 

www.hastingsnsons.com 

Driveways & Extensions 

Patio & Walkways, 

Porches & Steps, 

Garage/Basement Floors 

Hot Tub/Shed Pads, 

Stamped/colored concrete 

Sealing of new & 

existing concrete. 

FREE ESTIMATES 

Contact Adam 

614-756-1754 

hastingsandsons. 

columbus @gmail.com 

FENCING 

WEBB & SON 

FENCING 

Farm & Residential 

Fencing 

www.webbandson 

fencing.org 

JEFF 

740-852-0953 

ED 

740-852-0816 

7/4 A/M 

7/18 M 

GARAGE DOORS 

FENCING 

EAZY FENCE 

Chain Link - Wood 

No Job Too Big or Small 

All Repairs ~ Free Est. 

Insured. 614-670-2292 

HAULING 

Zane’s Dumpster Rentals 

4 days - $300.00 

to drop off & haul away 

$25 extra/day over 4 days 

Tires - $10.00 each 

No Hazardous Materials 

Contact Zane Tabor 

on Facebook or 

Call 614-254-1131 

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 

For Free Estimates 

On Carpenter Work, 

Roofs, 

Siding, 

Foundations, 

Floors Jacked Up, 

Call: 

7/11 M 

740-426-6731 

740-505-1094 

Ask For Marvin 

Mid-Ohio 

Kitchen 

and Bath, LLC 

Joe Ober 

Residential/Commercial 

740-852-4544 

614-879-5827 

Choose Local & Save 

midohiokitchenandbath.com 

Jeff Boyd 

7/25 M 

7/25 M 

GARAGE DOORS 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

Handyman Cafe 

“Serving Up Solutions 

For All Your Handyman 

Remodeling Needs” 

Painting, Flooring, 

Bathrooms, Kitchens, 

Doors/Windows, 

Siding/Roofing 

Home Repairs/Maintenance 

740-837-0287 

Accepting MC/Visa/AE/Discover 

SINCE 1973 

Phil Bolon Contr. 

Windows & Siding 

Decks, Kitchens, Baths 

Room Additions, 

Flooring, Roofing 

Bsmt Waterproofing 

Deal With Small Non-Pressure Co. 

47 Yrs. Exp. - Refs. Avail. 

Lic.-Bond-Ins. 

Free Est. - Financing Avail. 

Member BBB Of Cent. OH 

O.C.I.E.B. ID #24273 

614-419-3977 

or 614-863-9912 

LAWN CARE 

MOVING 

Aaron Allen 

Moving 

Local Moving since 1956 

Bonded and Insured 

614-299-6683 

614-263-0649 

Celebrating 

over 60 yrs 

in business 

Classified Services 

7/4 

A/M 

McClaskie 

Lawn Service 

Cole McClaskie 

Owner 

740-248-3674 

Serving 

Central Ohio 

& Surroundings 

7/25 M 

7/11 M 

7/4 A&M 

ROOFING 

TREE SERVICE 

PAINTING 

WOW 

Painting - Power Wash 

Interior - Exterior 

Residential & Commercial 

Wood Repair 

Drywall Repair 

740-852-2180 

Austin & Gary Bogenrife 

Website: wwwpaintingllc.com 

wowpainting@live.com 

POWERWASHING 

MDB POWERWASH 

We Specialize In Decks. 

Clean, stain, reseal, 

revitalize any deck. 

Quality work at fair prices. 

Guarantee All Work 3 Yrs. 

25 Yrs Exp. Free Est. 

614-327-9425 

MRS. POWERWASH 

Any house wash $149+tax 

Single deck $69+tax 

2 Tier deck $99+tax 

Best Wash in Town 

Over 45,000 washes 

Ashley 614-771-3892 

7/18 M 

7/4 A 

7/4 A&M 

ROOFING 

TREE SERVICE 

Tree Trimming 

Tree Removal 

Stump Grinding 

FREE ESTIMATES 

740-845-LAWN 

PLASTERING 

DRYW 

YWALL & 

PLASTER 

7/18 

A&M 

REPAIR 

Textured Ceilings 

614-551-6963 

Residential/Commercial 

BIA 

ROOFING 

D.J.B 

Construction 

Services LLC 

Roof Repairs 

Siding Repairs 

Gutter Cleaning 

Gutter Reseal 

Gutter Guard 

Decks 

Call 440-321-9851 

for Free Estimates 

SEWING MACHINE 

REPAIR 

REPAIR all makes 24 hr. 

service. Clean, oil, adjust 

in your home. $49.95 all 

work gtd. 614-890-5296 

TREE SERVICES 

Brewer & Sons Tree Service 

• Tree Removal 

• Tree Trimming 7/18 

A&M 

• Stump Grinding 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568 

6/27 M



RIGHT CHOICE. STILL HERE. 

Madison Health takes great pride in providing comprehensive and personalized health care to our patients. 

With our partners in the OSU/Mount Carmel Health Alliance, we bring state-of-the-art care in a compassionate 

environment that is close to home. 

WE PROVIDE: 

• Emergency Care (Open 24/7) 

• Oncology/Chemotherapy Services 

• 3-D Mammography/Bone Density Services 

• Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Services 

• General and Orthopedic Surgery 

• Primary and Specialty Care 

• Sleep Lab Services 

• Cardiopulmonary and Respiratory Therapy 

• Women’s Health Services 

• Radiology Services 

• Laboratory Services 

• Occupational Health Services 

• Dietitian Services 

• Urgent Care 

• Wound Care 

• Pain Management 

210 N. MAIN ST., LONDON 

740.845.7000 

www.madison-health.com

Madison Messenger - July 4th, 2021

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