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August 1, 2021 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXVI No. 34
South Charleston news
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London’s Rhythm & Rib Fest: Food, music, beer
By Kristy Zurbrick
Madison Editor
Despite a name change, the event formerly
known as London’s Rib & Jazz Fest
still has plenty of jazz. The difference now
that it’s called the Rhythm & Rib Fest?
Other music genres are part of the lineup,
too.
“We still wanted to stay heavy on the
kind of blues and jazz we’ve had in the past,
but we wanted to bring in some rock and
country and pop just to appeal to all audiences,”
said Patrick Closser, London’s
mayor and one of the event’s organizers.
The Rhythm & Rib Fest will take place
Aug. 6-7, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. each day, in downtown
London. Live music and lip-smacking
ribs are the focal points. This year’s rib
burners are Wilson’s Family BBQ, Off the
Bone BBQ, Fine Smoke, Big Pappy’s, and
Rudy’s Smokehouse. Several other food vendors
will be on site selling fair-style goodies
and ice cream. A beer tent is planned.
The festival also includes a cornhole
tournament, 5K, car show, dunk tank, children’s
activities, and local arts and crafts
vendors.
The event was not held last year due to
the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are excited that we’re back. We’re
excited to be able to bring people out and
have them visit the downtown stores, eat
some good food, and listen to great music,
and just have a sense of community back,”
Closser said.
The music schedule is as follows:
Radio Tramps will close out the festival on
Saturday night.
Mojo Theory headlines Friday’s live music lineup at London’s Rhythm & Rib Fest.
Friday, Aug. 6
12-1:30 p.m.—London’s own Matt Rees
will open the festival. A singer and guitarist,
he has played more than 1,200 lives shows
and written nearly 100 songs. He plays
everything from Matchbox 20, Train, and
Radiohead to The Beatles,
Elton John, and
Roy Orbison.
2-3:30 p.m.—Counterpoint,
an acoustic
duo, performs songs
from the 1960s and
‘70s with a strong emphasis
on vocal harmony.
Think Jimmy Buffet, The Eagles, The
Everly Brothers, and Neil Diamond.
4-5:30 p.m.—The Linda Dachtyl Quartet,
featuring the band’s namesake plus Chip
Willis, Don Hales, and Cary Dachtyl, are
longtime Rhythm & Rib Fest participants.
They combine, organ, saxophone and soulful
vocals to turn out all sorts of blues and jazz.
6-7:30 p.m.—Deuce n’ a Quarter returns
to the festival lineup. The joyful five-piece
rhythm and blues act is a two-time winner
of the Columbus Blues Challenge, two-time
recipient of the Ohio Music Award for Best
Blues CD, and a two-time quarter-finalist of
the International Blues Challenge. The
group’s forte is original music.
8-9:30 p.m.—Mojo
Theory will close out
Friday night with originals,
including slowburn
ballads, rock,
boogie woogie piano,
soul and blues numbers.
The band merges
blues traditions with
21st century sensibilities. They have earned
finalist and semi-finalist accolades at the International
Blues Challenge.
Saturday, Aug. 7
12-1:30 p.m.—Playing the likes of Stevie
Wonder, Hall & Oates, and Prince, the
Funk Buzzards is a quartet that brings an
edge to familiar songs and performs new
arrangements of more modern material.
They deliver it all with precision, grace, and,
of course, funk.
2-3:30 p.m.—InnerVision is a festival favorite
featuring Genene Blackwell on keyboards
and vocals and Sam Shepherd on
vocals, harmonic, trombone, and guitar. The
duo dishes up soul, blues, jazz, hymns,
gospel, patriotic tunes, oldies, standards
and originals. They have been performing
together since 2009 when they were students
at the Ohio State School for the Blind.
4-5:30 p.m.—Based in Columbus, Old
School Union stays true to its name, bringing
to the stage classic rock from artists like
Joe Cocker, Eric Clapton, and Earth, Wind
& Fire. The group has played the national
circuit for a very long time. Two years ago,
their lead singer was named best jazz and
blues singer in Columbus.
6-7:30 p.m.—Grab your cowboy boots, Dan
Wallace of Marysville will be giving the
Rhythm & Rib Fest a little country flavor.
8-9:30 p.m.—Finishing out the weekend,
Radio Tramps of Columbus will have the
audience dancing, performing pop, rock and
dance cover tunes featuring radio hits from
the 1980s to today.
Cornhole tourney, 5K, car show, and
dunk-a-dignitary
The Merri Mac Park Miracle group is
hosting a double elimination cornhole tournament
starting at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6. The
entry fee is $40 per team. Cash prizes go to
the top teams: first place, $400; second
place, $200; third place, $100. Sign-ups are
5-6 p.m. Brackets will be drawn at 6:15. Pro-
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Counterpoint plays tunes from the 1960s
and ‘70s.

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Questions about vehicles in yards
By Kristy Zurbrick
Madison Editor
A resident addressed Mount Sterling village
council on July 26, seeking clarity
about legislation that governs vehicles
parked in yards.
Melissa Louria, who lives at 76 W. Main
St., said she and her husband have several
vehicles parked on their property. All of the
vehicles are drivable, she said; some pertain
to her husband’s job as a truck driver. Some
are parked on a concrete pad; some are
parked in the yard.
Louria said her husband was told the vehicles
in the yard are a violation of village
ordinances and that he could incur penalties.
She said she tried to find information
about the ordinances on the village’s website
but had no luck.
“We’re trying to figure out to work within
the (rules) and be able to live here without
concern of tickets and towing and things
like that,” she told council.
Council member Becky Martin, chair of
the nuisance and abatement committee,
said the village has ordinances on the books
that pertain to vehicles (cars, boats, motorcycles,
trailers, campers, etc.) parked in
yards. She said the committee is working to
combine some of those ordinances and make
them clearer and, therefore, “more user
friendly.”
The committee had hoped to present the
amended ordinances at the July 26 council
meeting but need more time to work on
them, Martin said.
“Every decision we make is just based on
what we feel like is best for the village and to make the village look
beautiful and appealing and attractive to new businesses and to
new homes,” Martin said. “So, all decisions we make kind of revolve
around that. We welcome any input, of course.”
She invited Louria and anyone else from the public to attend the
nuisance and abatement committee meetings. The next meeting is
Aug. 4 at 3:30 p.m. at town hall.
Events
The village is showing “Up” at the next movie night, set for July
31 at Mason Park. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office will give a
short bike safety presentation. The village will be giving away bike
helmets, scooters, and bicycles.
The village’s Food & Flea is scheduled for Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,
at Mason Park. Little Bear food truck will be serving up sandwiches.
Council member David Timmons, a member of American Legion
Post 417, reported the post is working on ideas for displaying flags
representing the different branches of the military in downtown
Mount Sterling. The goal, he said, is to have the flags installed in
time for Veterans Day services on Nov. 11. Legion representatives
plan to present plans at an upcoming council meeting.
Timmons also noted the Mount Sterling Community Museum,
located in the lower level of Mount Sterling Public Library, is showcasing
back-to-school memorabilia in its current exhibit.
The We Care Coalition, an affiliate of Madison County Prevention
Services, is looking to host a community conversation in Mount
Sterling this fall. Council approved the coalition’s use of town hall
for the event, tentatively set for Oct. 7. The purpose of the event is
to inform the public about prevention, treatment and support services
for people working through substance use and mental health
wellness issues.
ceeds go toward improvements at Merri Mac Park in London.
The London Kiwanis Club is hosting a 5K on Aug. 6 at 7 p.m.
The race starts at St. Patrick Church, right in the heart of the festival
grounds. The entry fee is $30. Each age group winner receives
a medal. All entrants receive a t-shirt. For details and to sign up,
visit runsignup.com/Race/OH/London/BBQBoogie5K.
The Rhythm &Rib car
show takes place Aug. 7
on East Second St. Registration
runs from 3 to 6
p.m. followed by the
show from 6 to 8:30 and
awards at 8:45. The
entry fee is $10 per car.
Dash plaques go to the
first 50 cars. Awards for
each class are a trophy
for first place and
plaques for second and
third. Classes are set in
10-year increments,
starting with 1920.
Making a splash both
nights of the festival,
4:30 to 8:30 p.m., is the
London’s own Matt Rees is first to the
stage Friday afternoon.
dunk tank where for a small fee, anyone can take aim at sending
local dignitaries into the water. Among those in the wet seat are
Mayor Patrick Closser, London Police Chief Glenn Nicol, Madison
County Commissioner Chris Wallace, Madison County Prosecutor
Nicholas Adkins, London Police Sergeant Donovan Cooper, and
London Police Officer Michael Combs. All proceeds benefit the London
Area Baseball Council.
Volunteering
Event organizers welcome anyone who wishes to volunteer with
setup, teardown, cleaning, selling beer tickets, or pouring beer. To
express interest, send a message through the London Rhythm &
Rib Fest Facebook page.

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National Night Out offers family-friendly fun
By Kristy Zurbrick
last year and people are wanting to do stuff
Madison Editor
outside. I think we will have a large
turnout,” Rosales said.
National Night Out (NNO) is a chance
London
for residents and first responders to get to
Those who attend London’s NNO event,
know each other in a family-friendly setting.
set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Cowling Park,
On Aug. 3, three communities in Madison
will be treated to an up-close look at a wide
County are hosting NNO activities.
array of first responder and city vehicles,
Choctaw Lake
from fire trucks and police cruisers to
The Choctaw Lake community and the
medics, wreckers, and loaders.
Madison County Sheriff’s Office lake patrol
Ygor, the London Police Department’s K-
are offering NNO festivities from 5 to 9 p.m.
9 officer, will make an appearance. Several
at the beach, 2875 Oneida Dr., London.
community organizations, such as Madison
Counterpoint, a band from the London
County Public Health, Madison County
area, will perform from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Rendition,
a band from the Columbus area, will
Children’s Services, and Loving Care Hospice,
are taking part, as well.
play from 6:30 to 8:30. Both specialize in
Visitors can enter the baseball throwing
soft rock from the 1960s, ‘70s, and ‘80s.
contest. The police department will use a
Medflight will land at approximately
radar gun to see who throws the fastest.
5:45 p.m. Central Townships Joint Fire District
will lead a demonstration of the Jaws
Free hot dogs, drinks, and ice cream will be
offered, and anyone who shows they have
of Life. The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office
is bringing a horse. The West Jefferson
downloaded the London Police Department’s
app on their phones will be entered
post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol will
into a door prize giveaway.
be on site with a K-9 dog. Several other first
West Jefferson
responders will be on hand.
West Jefferson’s NNO activities are
Visitors are invited to enjoy bounce
scheduled to take place from 6:30 to 8:30
houses, access to the beach for swimming,
p.m. at the Community Center, 230 Cemetery
Rd.
and free food including hamburgers, hotdogs,
side dishes, and ice cream.
MedFlight will land at 6:30 p.m. and
“Everything is free. We appreciate all the take off at 7. The West Jefferson post of the
sponsors who help to make the event happen,”
said Madison County Sheriff’s Deputy dog on site. The West Jefferson Police De-
Ohio State Highway Patrol will have a K-9
Jacob Rosales.
partment, Jefferson Township Fire Department,
Madison County Sheriff’s Office, and
The only thing that isn’t free are tickets
for the gas card raffle. Organizers are raffling
off two $50 Marathon cards and four Madison County Prosecutor Nicholas Ad-
Highway Patrol will display vehicles.
$25 Speedway cards. Tickets for the kins and West Jefferson Mayor Ray Martin
Marathon cards are $5 each. Tickets for the will be giving out hotdogs. Free ice cream is
Speedway cards are $3 each.
planned, too. Children’s activities are slated
The lake did not hold NNO activities last to take place inside and outside the community
center.
year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Two years ago, we had about 500 people “Come and meet your neighbors and
show up. We’re thinking we will have more meet your first responders,” said West Jefferson
Police Chief Chris Floyd.
this year since everything was shut down
Democrats endorse Russo
London Police Officer Michael Orahood clocks Caleb Robinson’s throwing speed at London’s
National Night Out event in 2019. The ball toss is part of this year’s activities, set
for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at Cowling Park.
By Kristy Zurbrick
Madison Editor
The Madison County Democratic Central
Committee has announced their endorsement
of a Democratic candidate in the Aug.
3 special primary election. The election will
determine who will vie for Ohio’s U.S. 15th
Congressional District seat in the Nov. 2
general election.
Steve Stivers, a Republican, vacated the
seat in May to take a job as president and
CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.
“We wholeheartedly endorse Allison
Russo,” said Anne Gorman, chair of the
county’s Democratic party. “We were impressed
with her knowledge of what’s going
on in the State House, and her experience
as a representative will make her a very viable
candidate for the Senate.”
Russo is one of two Democratic candidates
on the Aug. 3 ballot. Greg Betts is the
other candidate.
Russo holds a doctoral degree in health
policy from The George Washington University
and a master’s degree in public health
epidemiology from the University of Alabama
at Birmingham. In her professional
career, she has served as a public health
policy consultant for nearly 20 years. She is
serving her second term as a member of the
Ohio House of Representatives, representing
District 24.
Last week, the Madison Messenger reported
that the Madison County Republican
Central Committee endorsed Bob Peterson,
one of 11 Republicans running for the seat.
For information about all of the candidates
in the special primary election, go to
https://ballotpedia.org/Ohio%27s_15th_Congressional_District_special_election,_2021.
The Ohio 15th Congressional District includes
Clinton, Fairfield, Hocking, Madison,
Morgan, Perry, Pickaway, and Vinton counties
as well as parts of Athens, Fayette,
Franklin, and Ross counties.

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Fair royalty, ambassadors, and other recognitions
4-H and FFA participants received all sorts of recognition for
achievement at this year’s Madison County Fair which took place
July 10-17. The following are some of those recognitions.
Fair Royalty
King—Luke Peart, Prairie Raiders 4-H
Queen—Jacqui Lauer, County Conservation 4-H Club
Queen’s First Attendant—Kirstin Eades, Madison-Plains FFA
Queen’s Second Attendant—Jayden Baker, Fairfield Rascals 4-H
Princess—Hailey Anthony, Green Range 4-H
Princess Attendant—Julia Turvy, Prairie Raiders 4-H
Prince—Jacob Stahl, Helping Hands Happy Hearts 4-H
Specie Ambassadors
Poultry—Amara Suchy, Double L II 4-H
Rabbit—Anna Drewes, Beginners to Winners 4-H
Sheep—Olivia Seaburn, Fairfield Rascals 4-H
Special Interest—Sara Studebaker, Prairie Raiders 4-H
Dairy—Emily LeGault, Darby Riders 4-H
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GRILLED PORK CHOP
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AUGUST 2021
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CHICKEN ALA KING
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The 2021 Madison County Junior Fair royalty are: (from left) prince, Jacob Stahl; king,
Luke Peart; princess attendant, Julia Turvy; queen’s second attendant, Jayden Baker;
queen’s first attendant, Kirstin Eades; queen, Jacqui Lauer; and princess, Hailey Anthony.
Beef—Brenn Wallner, Green Range 4-H
Small Animal—Calista Wallace, Double L
II 4-H Club
Equine—Ellie Edwards, LFS Riders 4-H
Youth—Nick Furbee, Eager Achievers 4-H
Henry Campbell Memorial Award for
Outstanding Rabbit Exhibitor
Jacqui Lauer, County Conservation 4-H
Debbie Leach and Lori Waldnig Memorial
Award for Outstanding Equine Exhibitor
Alyson Petee, Green Range 4-H
Mark Warner Memorial Outstanding Goat
Exhibitor Award
Molly Barber, Fairfield Rascals 4-H
Steve Brock Memorial Award for
Outstanding Dairy Exhibitor
Peter Thomas, Helping Hands Happy
Hearts 4-H
Bob Clawson Poultry Scholarship Award
Cade Smith, Helping Hands Happy
Hearts 4-H
Green Range 4-H Club Scholarship
Luke Peart, Prairie Raiders 4-H
Alyson Petee, Green Range 4-H
Madison Co. 4-H Committee Scholarship
$750-Luke Peart, Prairie Raiders 4-H
$750—Cade Smith, Helping Hands
Happy Hearts 4-H
$500—Jillian Anthony, Starlight Riders 4-H
Livestock Judging Contest Winners
Senior Division—Keyairra Helton, Buckeye
Rangers 4-H
Intermediate Division—Isabel Hiles,
Country Bunch 4-H
Junior Division—Colt Hughes, Buckeye
Rangers 4-H
Overall Winner—Keyairra Helton
Premier Livestock Exhibitors
Market & Breeding Swine—Corey Cress,
Madison-Plains FFA
Market & Breeding Beef—Kelsey Beachy,
LFS Riders 4-H Club
Market & Breeding Sheep—Olivia
Seaburn, Fairfield Rascals 4-H
Market & Breeding Goat—Molly Barber,
Fairfield Rascals 4-H
Rabbit—Emma McCoy, Fairfield Rascals
Dairy—Olivia Finke, Born in a Barn 4-H
Poultry—Cade Smith, Helping Hands
Happy Hearts 4-H
Equine High Point Winners
Senior English—Kinsey Null, Mud Run
Hustlers 4-H
Junior English—Alaina Tate, Starlight
Riders 4-H
Senior Western—Gracie Stingle, Krazy 4
Clovers 4-H
Junior Western—Cheyenne Willing, Fairfield
Rascals 4-H
Senior Saddleseat—Annabel Phipps, LFS
Riders 4-H
Junior Saddleseat—Katelin Cremeens,
Fairfield Rascals 4-H
Senior Gaited—Paige Kopiec, Darby Riders
4-H
Junior Gaited—Ashley Baker, Fairfield
Rascals 4-H
Senior Donkey—Josie Harris, LFS Riders
4-H
Junior Donkey—Mary Wills, LFS Riders
4-H
Mule—Dean Harris, LFS Riders 4-H
Overall Outstanding Trophy Winners for
Special Interest Projects
Leadership and Citizenship—Luke Peart,
Prairie Raiders 4-H
Creative Arts—Sara Lee, LFS Riders 4-H
STEM—Garrett Vance, Clover Clippers 4-H
Natural Resources—Emily LeGault,
Darby Riders 4-H
Clothing—Rachel Hyatt, Clover Clippers
4-H
Food and Nutrition—Olivia Buck, Mud
Run Hustlers 4-H
Self-Determined—Zavier Mayabb, Helping
Hands Happy Hearts 4-H
Healthy Living—Emma Boggs, Helping
Hands Happy Hearts 4-H
Home Living—Lily Asendorf, Eager
Achievers 4-H.

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Kira and Mickey looking for their forever homes
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.
Kira
Kira is a 2-
to 3-year-old
tuxedo domestic
short hair
who absolutely
loves to cuddle
up and give affection.
She
came to the selter
after being
found in a carrier
off to the
side of routes
56 and 71. Kira
You’d never
guess she had a rough start before making
her way to the shelter. She’s been nothing
but cuddles since she first arrived. She’s
very playful and loves to keep a keen eye on
her surroundings. She doesn’t get along
with dogs or other cats, so she should be the
only pet in the household.
Adoption fees are $80 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.
Mickey
Mickey arrived at the shelter as a stray at
the end of June. He is a 7-year-old German
short hair pointer mix weighing about 55
pounds. He is an extremely sweet and a
happy guy that
loves everyone he
meets. He loves to
be out and about
with the staff and
volunteers, and
he will do anything
you ask him
to for a snack.
This guy could
run around for
hours. He loves to
chase any toy.
You would not believe
that this guy
is 7 years old by
Mickey
the amount of energy he has, but what
Mickey loves most of all is snuggling up to
someone for some love. He loves other dogs a
little too much. He often comes off as rude or
pushy because he likes to be up in other dogs’
faces trying to play with them which can put
some dogs off. As far as kitties, Mickey could
care less about them. He just sniffed them
and walked away when shelter staff took him
for a visit to the kitty room.
We are not sure how this guy would feel
about children, but we would like to see him
go to a home with no small children; due to
his energy, he might knock down a small
child. Mickey knows his basic commands
and loves to keep his kennel clean and tidy.
Whoever adopts this handsome guy will be
one lucky family.
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
37th Annual
St. James Lutheran Church
5660 Trabue Rd. (Corner Rome Hilliard Rd. & I-70)
Brats & Crafts Festival
Friday, August 6 - 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday, August 7 - 11:30 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday, August 8 - 11:30 am – 4:00 pm
FREE Entertainment FREE Admission FREE Parking
All proceeds go to local charities
(Bring this ad for $1 off any food item or non-alcoholic beverage)
ATTENTION VOTERS OF WEST JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL
The Madison County Board of Elections has become aware of
the Lilly Chapel Road closure in the Village of West Jefferson. On
election day, August 3, 2021, please follow the detour and view the
map shown below:
1. State Route 142 to Gregg Road
2. Turn onto Gregg Road and proceed to Wilson Road
3. Proceed on Wilson Road to West Jefferson Kiousville Road
4. Turn LEFT on West Jefferson Kiousville Road
5. Proceed to West Jefferson High School – 1 Roughrider Drive
Our office is also open for early voting at 1423 State Route 38 SE,
London (next to Fairhaven School or one-half mile north of London
High School). The early voting hours are listed below:
July 31 ........ 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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) remains closed to the public.
HSMC continues to accept applications for
its adoptable pets, schedule meet-andgreets
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.
Shelter visitors are asked to wear a mask
at all times.
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.
Wolf in the park
Messenger photo by Jeff Pfeil
Alma, a 3-month-old wolf pup, allows children to pet her at a summer reading program
hosted by Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library July 16 at Westwood Park in West Jefferson.
Born in captivity, Alma is a part of the Ironwood Wolves team and lives in Galloway.
August 1 .....1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
August 2 ..... 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
If you have any questions,
please call us at 740-852-9424

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Lilly Chapel Homecoming
Trinity United Methodist Church, 8530
Lilly Chapel Georgesville Rd., London, will
host the 37th Annual Lilly Chapel Homecoming
on Aug. 21. Food, music, a parade,
an auction, crafts, a goodies tent, a dunk
tank, face painting, and a bake sale are
planned. Crafters and parade participants
can contact the following: Trinity UMC,
(614) 879-8007; or Connie Ballah, (614)
329-8199. Anyone interested in The Voice
contest is asked to contact the church office
to submit a CD for accompaniment.
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.
Summer Revival
Vistory Baptist Church, 3360 State Rte.
42, London, will welcome evangelists Earl
Ankrom and Ralph Easterly as the speakers
at a revival set for 7 p.m. Aug. 2-4. Food
and fellowship will follow the service.
Health Board Meeting
The Madison County London City
Health District Board will meet at 5 p.m.
Aug. 9 at 306 Lafayette St., London.
Suicide Prevention Training
Madison County Prevention and Nationwide
Children’s Hospital are offering a virtual
Suicide Prevention and Trauma
Informed Care training from 10 a.m. to
noon Aug. 18.
The training is geared toward parents,
caregivers, and adults who work with
youths. It will cover the differences between
normal teenage ups and downs and
mental health concerns, warning signs for
depression and suicide, risk factors that affect
teens, the role trauma plays in mental
health and suicide risk, and steps to take if
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day before the training.
Plain City Special Events
The following events are taking place in Plain City this year.
Dates and times are subject to change. For up-to-date information,
visit www.plain-city.com, click on “Parks & Rec,” and scroll down
to “Special Events Calendar 2021.”
• Aug. 1—Buckeye Rod Builders Annual Poor Man’s National,
Pastime Park;
• Aug. 1—Music in the Park, Steve Bumgarner, Pastime Park;
• Aug. 8—Music in the Park, Emerald City Swing Orchestra, Pastime
Park;
• Aug. 22—Music in the Park, Shrine Concert Band, Pastime
Park;
• Aug. 28—Plain City Classic Car Cruise-In, Main Street;
• Aug. 29—Music in the Park—Lower London Street Dixieland
Band, Pastime Park;
• Sept. 5—Music in the Park—Plain City Community Chorus,
Pastime Park;
• Sept. 6—Pooch Paddle and last day the pool is open;
• Sept. 19—All Ohio Ford Show, Pastime Park;
• Oct. 17—Costume Party, Pastime Park;
• Nov. 11—Veterans Day ceremony, Pastime Park.
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.
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.
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.
• Aug. 2—8:30 a.m., indoor walking; 9 a.m., chair volleyball; 9:30
a.m., knit, crochet, and needlework; 10:30 a.m., sitting exercises; 1
p.m., euchre; 2 p.m., Rays of Hope support group; 4:15 p.m., departure
for Delightful Dining trip
• Aug. 3—9 a.m., quilters; 10 a.m., bowling at Madison Lanes; 1
p.m., bridge
• Aug. 4—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; 2 p.m., diabetes weight loss support group
• Aug. 5—9 a.m., chair volleyball
• Aug. 6—8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise class; 9 a.m., painting
class; 10 a.m., chimes; 1 p.m., free movie and popcorn.
Fish Fries
American Legion Post 201 in West Jefferson is offering a 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; cole
slaw, $1; baked beans, $1; and soda, $1. Hours are 4-7 p.m. Carryout
and dine-in options available.
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: Aug. 22 at 8 p.m., Sept. 17 at
7:30 p.m., and Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m.

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Four vying for two seats on Soil & Water board
Annual meeting will
include wagon tours,
election, fellowship
The Madison Soil and Water Conservation
District (SWCD) will hold an election
for its board of supervisors in conjunction
with its 74th Annual Meeting from 5 to 7
p.m. Aug. 19. Participants are invited to
cast votes in the election, take wagon tours,
bring chairs, and enjoy food and fellowship.
Two individuals will be elected to three-year
terms.
The event will be held outdoors at the
Gwynne Conservation Area, 690 Arbuckle
Rd., London. The public is welcome to attend.
Optional picnic dinner tickets can be
purchased for $10 each at the Madison
SWCD office or online at madisonsoilandwater.com
by Aug. 12.
The SWCD board of supervisors consists
of community leaders elected by county residents
to give direction on soil and water
conservation programs to address local natural
resources concerns. They volunteer
their time for three-year terms. Candidates
in this year’s election are Nancy Denes-
Sparks, Jonathan Francis, Robert A.
Hunter, and A.J. Schmitt.
Nancy Denes-Sparks, 7550 Scenic Dr.,
West Jefferson, has been a special education
paraprofessional/job coach with Dublin City
Schools for the past 21 years. She grew up
in Jefferson Township on her family’s farm,
Denes Tree Farm. She served on West Jefferson
village council from 1994 to 1998,
when she moved out of the village. She volunteers
with Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic
Church, the West Jefferson Ox Roast and
various organizations in the community. As
of this year, she is part of a third generation
4-H family, with her oldest granddaughter
taking a market goat project to the fair.
Denes-Sparks believes Madison County
always has been a strong agricultural
county and, with current growth, there is a
great need to make sure natural resources
are protected. Many areas of the country
struggle to maintain and collect quality
water, so we need to be good stewards of our
water and land for future generations, she
said. She knows she would have a lot to
learn as a member of the board and would
welcome the challenge to serve Madison
County.
Jonathan Francis, 9990 Lilly Chapel
Georgesville Rd., West Jefferson, is a salesman
and integrated solutions specialist at
Ag-Pro and is seeking his third term on the
board. He grew up on a farm and continues
to farm today.
Francis feels the most important natural
resource issue in Madison County is water.
Rain does not always come at the right place
at the right time. The challenge is handling
drainage and runoff in an economically and
environmentally sound way, he said. He is
interested in running for the board again
because he likes to be involved and he
knows there is a lot to learn. He sees the
board as a good opportunity to volunteer his
time to benefit others in the community.
Robert A. Hunter, 7800 Correll-Maxey
Rd., London, is a retired farmer and self-employed
certified public accountant. He is
seeking his fifth term on the board. He currently
serves as secretary/treasurer.
Hunter has lived in Madison County his entire
life except for one year he lived in
Columbus. He and his wife, Anne, have two
sons, Sam and Jesse. He belongs to several
professional organizations, including Ohio
Society of CPAs, Madison County Farm Bureau,
Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, Ohio
Corn Growers’ Association, and the Ohio
Soybean Association.
Hunter believes managing the water
supply and water quality are the most important
concerns in Madison County and
that a time may come when our grandchildren
or great-grandchildren will wonder
why we did not do more to maintain water
quality. Hunter is running again because he
likes being actively involved in the conservation
practices being implemented in
Madison County and being a part of preserving
farmland and family farms.
A.J. Schmitt, 310 Riverside Dr., Gal-
A.J. Schmitt
Nancy Denes-Sparks Jonathan Francis Robert A. Hunter
loway, has been in the construction business
his whole life and has a civil engineering degree.
For the last 20 years, he has worked
on residential remodeling. Prior to that, he
worked on municipal sewage plants, wastewater
treatment plants and all kinds of
commercial buildings. He and his wife, Angela,
have two grown children.
Schmitt believes the top priority is preserving
stream quality for future generations.
He feels fortunate to live next to
Darby Creek, a state and national scenic
river, and sees how keeping water clean
leads to healthier fish and better recreation.
He is running for the board because he is
passionate for water quality, he has time to
give and wants to serve the community.
Options for casting a ballot are: cast a
ballot at the kick-off event on Aug. 19; request
an absentee ballot by sending an e-
mail to gail.wilson@oh.nacdnet.net; or visit
the Madison SWCD office, 831 U.S. Highway
42 NE, London, after Aug. 19. Voting
by absentee or in person at the Madison
SWCD office will be available until Sept. 17.
For more information, call (740) 852-4003,
option 3.
Established in 1947, Madison SWCD is a
legal subdivision of state government that
provides natural resource management assistance
to county landowners and other
units of local government. The district is
funded by the Madison County commissioners.
The county funds are supplemented by
funding from the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
A five-member board of county residents
governs the district. Board members
serve staggered three-year terms.

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Visit ‘Cruzin’ the 176’ for cars and porkchops
By Kristy Zurbrick
Madison Editor
With a new location comes a new name for South Charleston
American Legion Post 176’s annual celebration of cars, food, and fun.
Cruzin’ the Park is now Cruzin’ the 176. Last year, the Legion
moved the event from Community Park to the parking lot at First
Presbyterian Church, which sits across from the Legion Hall at 15
N. Chillicothe St.
“First Presbyterian was very gracious last year in letting us use
their lot, and they’re letting us use it again this year. We are thankful
for that,” said Sam Stucky, an associate member of Post 176 and
South Charleston’s mayor. Stucky’s father, Dave, was a member of
the committee that started the cruise-in 1994.
The 27th annual cruise-in is slated for 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 21. Admission
is free for spectators and cruise-in participants. All makes,
models and vintages of vehicles are welcome. The show attracted
approximately 50 cars last year. The church parking lot can hold
Upgrades planned for
historical properties
The following are updates from the South Charleston Heritage
Commission:
• The Heritage Commission soon will place an “Opera House -
Second Floor” sign near the south entrance of South Charleston’s
town hall.
“After 142 years, we decided it was time to clearly identify the
location of the opera house,” said Sue Mattinson, commission president.
• The installation date for the new stair lift to the opera house
is set for the last week of October.
• Chinking will be repaired in the commission’s 1825 log cabin
this summer.
• “Edward Edwards: The Man Who Built South Charleston,
Ohio” is at the printers. The commission expects delivery of the
books the first week of August and has set tentative dates of Aug.
8 and Aug. 22 for sales of the book in the community room at town
hall, 1-3 p.m. each day. Watch for confirmation of sale dates on the
commission’s Facebook page and flyers posted around the village.
For details, call Mattinson at (937) 503-2492.
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(937) 462-8357
Showtime at fair
(ABOVE) Southeastern FFA member C.J. Wilt placed
first in his age division for swine showmanship at
the Clark County Junior Fair. He will be a sophomore
this coming school year.
Tony J. Daugherty, 53, of Fairfax, Ohio, formerly of
South Solon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on July
25, 2021. He was born on May 21, 1968, in Ashland,
Ohio, the son of James Thomas and Dixie Lee (Coe)
Daugherty.
In addition to his parents, Tony is survived by: his
siblings, Todd (Tracy) Daugherty, Ann (Chris) Davis,
Terry (Mary Smith) Daugherty, and Chris (Lori)
Daugherty; uncles, Fred (Diane) Daugherty and Thom
(Vickie) Coe; as well as nieces, nephews and cousins.
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about 70 cars.
South Charleston resident Tony Cooper will serve as
DJ for the event, spinning tunes from the 1950s to
today. Door prizes are planned, and the Legion will be
serving up pork chop dinners and more.
The dinners are $7 and include a porkchop, baked
beans, and choice of potato salad or macaroni salad. A
single porkchop without sides is $5. Hotdogs, chips, pop
and water also are on the menu.
“All we try to do is supply a good family-fun atmosphere
where people can enjoy some good looking cars,
meet up with old friends, and have some good food and
a good time,” Stucky said.
Proceeds go to the Legion’s scholarship fund which
distributes $4,000 to $5,000 each year to graduating
Southeastern High School students.
The car show is one of the Legion’s main fundraisers.
The organization also sells food during the South
Charleston Heritage Days Festival in September and
holds a cookout during harvest season.
Southeastern FFA member Austin Tehan placed fifth
in the homegrown class of the Clark County Junior
Fair sheep show. Tehan will be a senior this coming
school year.
Tony was employed by the Salvation Army and had
a passion for old cars, especially hot rods.
A visitation was set for July 30, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at
Ingling Williams & Lewis Funeral Home, South
Charleston, with the funeral beginning at 1:30 and burial
immediately following at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Heart Association. Condolences are forwarded to
the family by visiting www.jacksonlytle.com.

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School district places renewal levy on fall ballot
By Kristy Zurbrick
Madison Editor
Southeastern Local Schools is placing a renewal request
for an operating levy on the Nov. 2 ballot.
The school board met in special session on July 27 to
pass the second of two resolutions needed to place the
levy on the ballot. The deadline to submit issues to the
board of elections for the fall ballot is Aug. 4.
New services at Houston Library
The school district is seeking renewal of a 3.69-mill
operating levy for five years. The current levy expires
at the end of 2022. The levy, which helps to pay for expenses
including salaries, benefits, curriculum materials,
supplies and utilities, has been on the books since
2002.
“This represents no new taxes,” said Ben Kitchen,
district treasurer. “We want to be considerate of voters.
The Houston branch of the Clark County Public Library
system, is offering the following programs and
services. For details, call (937) 462-8047. The library is
located at 5 W. Jamestown St., South Charleston.
• Take-home Activity Bags. Each bag contains materials
to make a craft and theme-related activity
sheets. Activity sheets may include coloring pages,
mazes, word games and more. Bags are available for
pickup while supplies last the weeks of Aug. 2, Aug. 9,
Aug. 16 and Aug. 23.
• DVDs and Hotspots. Three-day loan Express
DVDs and Hotspots are back.
• New in the Digital Library. Go to:
www.ccplohio.org/faq/digital-library/ to learn how to access
Hoopla Flex, Flipster Digital Magazine, and Freegal
Music.
• Flex Borrows. In addition to the 15 hoopla instant
borrows you receive each month with your Clark County
Public Library card, you now have 10 hoopla “flex borrows”
you can use on specifically marked hoopla Flex e-
books and audiobooks. With hoopla Flex you will find
new and popular books to borrow now or place on hold
to read later. Unlike the 15 monthly hoopla instant borrowsh,
flex borrows don’t have monthly expirations.
• Flipster Digital Magazines. Get instant access to
magazines such as People, Bon Appetit, OK! Magazine,
Newsweek, and Popular Mechanics in an easy-to-read
digital format. Read magazines online or download
them to your mobile device for offline viewing.
• Freegal Music. Freegal offers access to about 15
million songs, including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary
artists, and over 40,000 music videos. In total,
the collection is comprised of music from over 40,000 labels
with music that originates in over 100 countries.
There is no software to download, and there are no digital
rights management restrictions. With your library
card, you can stream Freegal Music up to three hours
per day and download three songs per week.
With everything going on, we’re just trying to keep the status quo.”
If passed, the renewal will continue to generate $490,000 per
year. The cost to the taxpayer is $369 per year per $100,000 of property
valuation.
The levy accounts for approximately 5 percent of the district’s
annual revenues.
“Five percent might not sound like a lot, but we are in the breakeven
business,” Kitchen said. “We are very reliant on that income
to keep us where we need to be.”
David Shea, district superintendent, said one of the reasons the
levy is important is it helps the district to maintain smaller class
sizes—typically, 17 to 20 students per teacher.
“The district is very appreciative of the support of the community
with this renewal levy and all our levies and income tax,” Shea
added.
The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 2 election is Oct. 4.
For more information, contact the Clark County Board of Elections
at (937) 521-2120. The elections office is located at 3130 E. Main
St., Springfield, and online at www.boe.ohio.gov/clark. Hours are 8
a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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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
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WE PROVIDE:
• Emergency Care (Open 24/7)
• Oncology/Chemotherapy Services
• 3-D Mammography/Bone Density Services
• Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Services
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HELP House seeks donations of school supplies
One of the core services of H.E.L.P. House is to insure that area
children, especially those whose families are struggling to make
ends meet, have equal access to healthy food, clothing, and the necessities
and opportunities that all children need to feel successful,
prepared, and confident.
H.E.L.P. House’s annual back-to-school outreach provides children
with school supplies and backpacks prior to the beginning of a
new school year. This year’s distribution focuses on children in
grades K-8 and will be held at H.E.L.P. House from 9 to 11 a.m.
Aug. 14 and Aug. 21. Individuals and families should register for
the event by Aug. 9.
Donation of school supplies, backpacks, and clothing are due to
H.E.L.P. House by Aug. 9. Donations can be dropped off on Mondays
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to
noon, and Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. Volunteers are needed to
help with setup from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 11-12.
For more information, call (740) 852-1980 or via email at helphouseoutreach@gmail.com.
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Needed school supplies:
No. 2 pencils;
Blue, black or red ink pens;
Highlighters;
24-count crayons;
Large glue sticks;
Notebook paper (wide and college ruled);
Washable markers;
HBMLibrary
Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, 270 Lilly Chapel
Rd., West Jefferson, (614) 879-8448.
• HBMLibrary Feeding Program. The library is
working with Children’s Hunger Alliance to help feed
children. Call the information desk at 879-8448.
• Backpack Giveaway. School supplies will be available
at the library starting at 10 a.m. Aug. 9 for students
in the Jefferson Local Schools District. Children
must be present to receive the supplies.
Mount Sterling Library
Mount Sterling Public Library, 60 W. Columbus St.,
(740) 869-2430.
• 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.
• Friends of the Library. The group meets in person
library events
Pocket folders;
Scissors;
Large erasers;
Rulers (centimeters and inches);
Colored pencils;
Vinyl zippered pouches;
Spiral bound notebooks (wide and college ruled); and
Plastic supply boxes.
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
Plain City Public Library, 205 W. Main St., (614)
873-4912.
• 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.
• 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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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.
HART
Carole Ann Hart, 78, formerly of Mount Sterling,
died on July 19, 2021, in Washington Court House,
Ohio. Born on Dec. 13, 1942, in Columbus, she was a
daughter of Fred and Marian (Freck) Bauermeister.
Carole was a member of London Baptist Church and
had worked as a clerk at Columbus State. She dearly
loved Jesus, her grandchildren and shopping!
Survivors include: her husband of 54 years, William
Jack Hart; children, Kimberly Hart, Scott Hart and
Christopher (Kathy) Hart; grandchildren, Jamy
(Dylan), Madison, Kaylee, Logan and Avery; greatgrandchildren,
Rowan and Sawyer. She was preceded
in death by her father and mother.
Funeral services were held July 23 in Eberle-Fisher
Funeral Home and Crematory, London, with Pastor
Danny Lambert officiating. Interment followed in Sunset
Cemetery, Galloway. Condolences may be sent to
www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
obituaries
AYLE-WALLS
Rosemary (Haag) Ayle-Walls, 94, of London died on
July 24, 2021, in London Health and Rehabilitation
Center. Born on Nov. 18, 1926, in Columbus, she was a
daughter of Frank and Minnie (Stroud) Haag.
Rosemary retired as supervisor from the former
restaurant at Lazarus in Westland Mall and had been
a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
Survivors include: her husband, Russell Walls;
daughters, Linda Ayle, Debra (Gary) Miller and Pamela
(Fred) Bluhm; grandchildren, Bob (Bonnie) Engle,
Leeann (Jerry) Clifton, Amy (Louis) Sinkford, Renee
(Shay) Hampton, Lucas Boring, Brandy (Brian) Johnson,
Kelly (Hunter) Mickens, Jason (Sarah) Bluhm,
Jacob Bluhm and Steve (Neely) Miller; 20 great-grandchildren,
two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Grace
Stage and Janet Strawser; numerous nieces and
nephews; and stepdaughter, Debbie (Dennis) Sykes.
She was preceded in death by: her first husband,
Richard Ayle; grandchildren, Robert Miller, Jeffrey
Miller and Rita Bluhm; brothers, Frank, Harley and
Gary Haag; sister, Doris Willison; and stepson, Bob
Davidson.
A celebration of Rosemary’s life was held on July 27
at Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London,
with Pastor Charles Wertz officiating.
The family suggests memorials be sent to the American
Heart Association at www.heart.org. Condolences
may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
CUTLIP
Abe R. Cutlip, 60, of London died on July 24, 2021,
at Doctors West Hospital, Columbus. Born on Dec. 19,
1960, in Columbus, he was a son of Abe M. and Avenell
(McIntire) Cutlip.
Abe had worked for the city of London in the wastewater
treatment plant. In his spare time, he enjoyed
fishing, camping, gardening, online shopping, and
watching his favorite team, the Cincinnati Bengals.
Survivors include: his beloved wife of 40 years,
Martha (Harper) Cutlip; daughters, Crystal Johnson
and Wendy Roberts; son, Tim (Cassandra) Cutlip;
grandchildren, Shelby, Brandon, Kaitlyn, Emily, Natalie,
Noah, Tyrel, Jada, and Russell; great-grandson,
Isaiah; siblings, Judy (Dave) Coy, Randy Cutlip, David
(Leslie) Cutlip, Danny Cutlip, and Debbie (Jim) Adams;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister,
Kathy.
Per Abe’s wishes, public services were not observed,
and cremation will take place. Flowers and condolences
for the family may be sent to Martha at 112 Andrew Ct.
East, London, OH 43140.
The family is being served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral
Home and Crematory, London. Condolences may be
sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
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MORRIS
Chad William Morris, 39, of London died unexpectedly
on July 24, 2021. Born on May 31, 1982, in London,
he was a son of Robert W. and Teresa (Cox) Morris.
Chad graduated from London High School in 2000
and worked as a caretaker for Richmond Kennels.
Survivors include: his daughter, Hannah Rene Lynn
Morris; son, Chad William Morris, Jr.; mother, Terry
Morris; brother, Timothy M. Morris; grandfather, Roger
W. Cox; aunts and uncles, Tonya (Steven) Thomas, Deidra
(Raymond) Kimbler, Richie (Cindy) Morris and
Cindi Morris; cousins, Josh (Bri) Thomas, Brittany
Thomas, Nicole Morris, Erin Morris, and Anthony Salinas;
dear friend and mother of Chad Jr., Jennifer Rolfes. He was
preceded in death by: his father, Robert W. Morris; grandparents,
C. Rose Cox, Walter (Mary) Morris; and uncle, Gary Morris.
Funeral services were held on July 29 in London Church of the
Nazarene with Josh Thomas officiating. Interment followed in
Paint Memorial Cemetery. Memorials for the benevolence of the
family may be sent to the funeral home. The family is being served
by Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London. Condolences
may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
Dwyer Insurance Agency
63 N. Main Street
London, OH 43140
(740)852-0654
John “Jack” Bricker Seamon
1939-2021
Lt. Col USAF Retired
Jack passed away peacefully at home with his wife and daughter
by his side on Thursday, July 15, 2021. He fought a fierce battle
with cancer.
Jack was born in Columbus, Ohio but grew up in West Jefferson,
Ohio. Jack dearly loved West Jeff and all his friends there and visited yearly for the
school reunions. He kept up with the football scores and happenings of the West Jefferson
Roughriders.
He attended Virginia Military Institute, graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering,
and went on to receive his M.S. degree in Astronautics\Space Facilities from the Air
Force Institute of Technology. Jack rarely failed to attend a VMI reunion and reminisce
with his Brother Rats remembering “how tough” they had it compared to today.
Jack loved and proudly served his country with the US Air Force for twenty years and
of course made many friends at each of his assignments. After his retirement he
went on to work with Fairfax County in the Facilities Management Department.
He loved watching just about any sport, especially his Ohio State Buckeyes and Washington
Capitals and Nationals. He played some sports himself in high school and college.
Jack was an avid golfer and enjoyed finding new courses and challenges. He
and his daughter traveled to many courses around the country. His philosophy to a
better game was usually buying a new club. In recent years he was fortunate to be
able to spend several months a year at Lexington Country Club in Ft. Myers, Florida.
He reasoned that he needed to own a place there as the golf fees would be cheaper.
Jack will be missed by his many friends and family. He will be remembered for his
story telling, trivia knowledge, and his ability to remember exact dates.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Walter E. Seamon; brothers, Bill
Connor and Bud Seamon; brother-in-law, Russell Metcalfe; and niece, Nancy Conner.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jayne Seamon; his daughter and son-in-law,
Melissa and David Kalagher; sisters-in- law, Norma Connor, Linda Metcalfe, Tina
Metcalfe; and brother-in-law, Miles Metcalfe. He also leaves his nephews and nieces
Doug (Jill), Jeremy (Anita), Cynthia (Tom), Doug (Andrea), and Kimberly (John).
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 14 at 11am at St. Matthew’s
United Methodist Church, 8617 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA. The service may
be viewed on the church website for those who wish to attend remotely. The burial
will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family asks you consider a donation to the St. Matthew’s Food
Closet c\o St. Matthew’s or to Sufficient Grace, P.O. Box 92, West Jefferson, OH 43162
(more information and online donations may be made by visiting
https://www.sg2012.org/
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Master Gardeners hosting Grow Native seminar
The world as we know it depends heavily on the work of bugs. A
strange thought, isn’t it?
Without insects, our food supply would be greatly diminished
and the variety extremely limited. And, because these native insects
can only survive on the plants with which they evolved, they,
in turn, are completely dependent on the native plants that provide
sustenance for them.
This circle of life will be the topic of the Grow Native seminar
the Madison County Master Gardeners are presenting on Aug. 28,
9 a.m.-3 p.m., in the London High School auditorium.
The speakers are as follows:
• Experts from the Ohio State University Extension will speak
about Ohio’s native trees and how to promote beneficial bugs in the
home landscape.
• Ohio Department of Natural Resources representatives will
present information about “Go Native,” Ohio’s new native plant initiative.
• Horticulturist Nancy Linz, who spearheaded the effort to officially
name April as “Native Plant Month” at the state and national
levels, will explain what this designation means.
• Debra Knapke, known as the “Garden Sage,” is an author, garden
designer, radio talk show personality and all-around horticulture
expert. She will end the day with a talk entitled, “The Native
and Nativar Toolbox.” Knapke will answer as many questions as
possible after her talk.
Additionally, Gale Martin, owner of Natives in Harmony, a na-
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tive plant source in central Ohio, will be on
site all day to provide information, answer
questions and sell pollinator-friendly native
plants.
The workshop price of $40 ($35 for master
gardeners) includes a boxed lunch and
one native plant plug from Natives in Harmony
Nursery.
To register, contact the Madison County
Extension Office at (740) 852-0975 or email
Griffith.483@osu.edu.
Christy Pearl and Jane Kutzley are Madison
County Master Gardeners. To learn more about
how to become a master gardener or to ask a
gardening question, call the Madison County
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MADISON COUNTY, OHIO
PROBATE DIVISION, JUVENILE COURT
Case No. 22130013
Summons By Publication
In the Matter of
Dn H (M)
Alleged Dependent Child
To: Shannondoa McDowell, LKA 76 ½ E. Lincoln Street, London, OH 43140
and Raymond Hines, LKA 76 ½ E. Lincoln Street, London, OH 43140
A complaint has been filed in this Court by the State of
Ohio/Madison County Children Services, alleging dependency of
Dn H (M), DOB 05/18/2017, pursuant to O.R.C. 2151.04. An initial
hearing has been scheduled at the Madison County Juvenile
Court, 1 North Main Street, London, OH 43140, on Monday,
August 9, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. and for adjudication hearing on
Monday, August 23, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. and at the call of the Court
thereafter.
You are indicated as being the parents of said minor child and
notice of said complaint is hereby provided in accordance with
the law and the provisions of RULE 16, Rules of Juvenile
Procedure. If a party is indigent, the Court will appoint counsel to
provide representation upon request. If you believe that you
qualify, contact the Court at (740) 852-0760.
CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN
Juvenile Judge
Madison County, Ohio
MM AUGUST 1, 2021
MM2021357
Election Notice
The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an
election of Supervisors of the Madison Soil and Water Conservation
District (SWCD) to be held in accordance with Chapter 940 of the Ohio
Revised Code. Individuals who own or occupy land within The Madison
Soil and Water Conservation District and are 18 years of age or older
may vote for Supervisor.
There are 3 ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot:
1.) At the SWCD office, 831 US Highway 42 NE, London, Ohio 43140
from August 19, 2021 until September 17, 2021, during normal
business hours.
2.) At the SWCD Annual Meeting, which will take place at the Gwynne
Conservation Area, 690 Arbuckle Road, London, Ohio 43140 on
August 19th from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
3.) Voting absentee from August 19, 2021 until September 17, 2021 by
requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the SWCD
office at the following address 831 US Highway 42 NE, London, Ohio
43140, by calling 740-852-4003, or e-mail
gail.wilson@oh.nacdnet.net. Absentee ballots must be received by
the SWCD office by September 17, 2021.
Two Supervisors will be elected to a three‐year term commencing
January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2024.
Nominees are:
1. Nancy Denes-Sparks
2. Jonathan Francis
3. Robert A. Hunter
4. A.J. Schmitt
MM AUGUST 1, 2021
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MADISON COUNTY, OHIO
PROBATE DIVISION, JUVENILE COURT
Case No. 21330015, 21330016, 21330017
Summons By Publication
In the Matter of:
Ty S (M), Cy S (F), and Rt S (M)
Alleged Dependent Children
To: Amanda Rogers, address unknown
A Motion for Custody of Ty S (M), DOB 03/05/2005, Cy S (F), DOB
12/19/2008, and Rt S (M), DOB 07/11/2012, has been filed in this Court. A
pretrial hearing has been scheduled in this Court at the Madison County
Courthouse, 1 North Main Street, London, OH 43140, on Thursday, August
12, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., and at the call of the Court thereafter.
You are hereby summoned that a Motion has been filed by Timothy &
Lauralee Seagle. You are required to serve upon Timothy & Lauralee
Seagle a copy of your answer to the Motion for Custody within 28 days of
this publication. Said answer must be filed with this Court within three (3)
days after service on Timothy & Lauralee Seagle. If you fail to appear and
defend, judgment by default may be taken against you for the relief
demanded in the Motion for Custody.
You are indicated as being the parent of said minor children and notice of
said Motion for Custody is hereby provided in accordance with the law and
the provisions of RULE 16, Rules of Juvenile Procedure.
You may contact the Juvenile Court at 740-852-0760 with any questions.
CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN
Juvenile Judge
Madison County, Ohio
MM AUGUST 1, 2021
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MADISON COUNTY WATER SYSTEM
CONTRACT 1: DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PART 1
CONTRACT 2: DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PART 2
CONTRACT 3: SCADA
CONTRACT 4: ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TAKE
LEGAL NOTICE- INVITATION TO BID
Sealed Bids will be received for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete any/all
of the following contracts: Madison County Water System – Distribution System Part 1, Madison County
Water System – Distribution System Part 2, Madison County Water System – SCADA, Madison County
Water System – Elevated Water Storage Tank at the Madison County Courthouse located on Bid Express
(www.bidexpress.com) until 2:00 P.M. local time on August 31, 2021, and at said time, publicly opened and
read aloud. All proposals shall be submitted electronically through the web service www.bidexpress.com. The
Owner of the project is the Madison County Board of Commissioners.
Bid packets must be downloaded from www.bidexpress.com. Contact IBI Group via email at
maria.borchers@ibigroup.com for more information. Copies of the plans and specifications must be obtained
from www.bidexpress.com. All bidders must register and be a member of the web service to bid on the project.
This notice is posted on the Madison County web page https://www.co.madison.oh.us/ under Current Legal
Notices.
Each Bidder is required to furnish with its submission of the fully completed Bid Documents, a Bid Security in
accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. Bid security furnished in Bond form (Bid Guarantee
and Contract and Performance Bond as provided in Section 153.57.1 of the Ohio Revised Code), must be
issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety. Those Bidders
that elect to submit bid guaranty in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check, or letter of credit pursuant
to Chapter 1305 of the Ohio Revised Code and in accordance with Section 153.54 (C) of the Ohio Revised
Code. Any such letter of credit shall be revocable only at the option of the beneficiary OWNER. The amount
of the certified check, cashier’s check, or letter of credit shall be equal to ten (10) percent of the Bid and the
Successful Bidder will be required to submit a bond in the form provided in 153.57 of the Ohio Revised Code
in conjunction with the execution of the Contract.
Each proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the Bidding Documents and all
persons interested therein. Each bidder must submit evidence of its experiences on projects of similar size
and complexity. The OWNER intends that this Project be completed no later than the time period as set forth
in Article 4 of the Standard Form of Agreement Between OWNER and CONTRACTOR on the Basis of a
Stipulated Price.
Each Bidder must ensure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against
because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, ancestry, or age.
All CONTRACTORs and subcontractors involved with the project shall to the extent practicable, use Ohio
products, materials, services and labor in the implementation of their project. DOMESTIC STEEL USE
REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 143.011 OF THE (OHIO) REVISED CODE APPPLY TO THIS
PROJECT. COPIES OF SECTION 153.011 OF THE (OHIO) REVISED CODE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ANY
OF THE OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
Additionally, CONTRACTOR compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Ohio
Administrative Code Chapter 123, the Governor’s Executive Order of 1972, and Governor’s Executive Order
84-9 shall be required.
This project is subject to the EPA policy of encouraging the participation of small businesses in rural areas
(SBRA).
Bidders must comply with the prevailing Davis-Bacon wage rates on Public Improvements in Madison County
as determined by the U.S. Department of labor, Federal Wage and Hour Division.
The ENGINEER’s estimate for Contract 1 is $3,980,000
The ENGINEER’s estimate for Contract 2 is $3,580,000
The ENGINEER’s estimate for Contract 3 is $600,000
The ENGINEER’s estimate for Contract 4 is $1,745,000
The Madison County Commissioners reserve the right to waive any informalities or irregularities. The
Madison County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids or to increase or decrease or omit
any item or times and/or award the bid to the lowest and best bidder.
MM AUGUST 1, 8 & 15, 2021
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IN THE COMMON PLEAS COURT OF MADISON COUNTY, OHIO
PROBATE DIVISION
CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN, JUDGE
Adoption of Matthew Carter Detweiler
CASE NO. 20215005
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR ADOPTION
Notice must be served not less than 20 days before the date of the hearing
[R.C. 3107.11]
To: David E. Baum, 384 E. 271 st St., Euclid, Ohio 44132 OR
12590 Deercreek Dr., Apt. 101 N., Royalton, OH 44133
You are hereby notified that on the 9th day of February, 2021, Austin Detweiler filed in this
Court a Petition for Adoption of Matthew Carter Baum, a minor, whose date of birth is 9/5/14,
and for change of the name of the minor to Matthew Carter Detweiler. This Court, located
at 1 North Main Street, London, Ohio 43140 will hear the petition on the 23rd day of September,
2021, at 2:00 o’clock p.m.
It is alleged in the petition, pursuant to R.C. 3107 .07, that the consent of David E. Baum is
not required due to the following:
X That person is a parent who has failed without justifiable cause to provide more than de
minimis contact with the minor for a period of at least one year immediately preceding the
filing of the adoption petition or the placement of the minor in the home of the petitioner.
That person is a parent who has failed without justifiable cause to provide for the
maintenance and support of the minor as required by law or judicial decree for a period of at
least one year immediately preceding the filing of the adoption petition or the placement of
the minor in the home of the petitioner.
State other grounds under R.C. 3107.07 (includes putative father of the minor born prior
to January 1, 1997).
A FINAL DECREE OF ADOPTION, IF GRANTED, WILL RELIEVE YOU OF ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSI-
BILITIES, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO CONTACT THE MINOR, AND, EXCEPT WITH RESPECT TO A SPOUSE OF THE
ADOPTION PETITIONER AND RELATIVES OF THAT SPOUSE, TERMINATE ALL LEGAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN
THE MINOR AND YOU AND THE MINOR’S OTHER RELATIVES, SO THAT THE MINOR THEREAFTER IS A STRANGER
TO YOU AND THE MINOR’S FORMER RELATIVES FOR ALL PURPOSES. IF YOU WISH TO CONTEST THE ADOPTION,
YOU MUST FILE AN OBJECTION TO THE PETITION WITHIN FOURTEEN (14) DAYS AFTER PROOF OF SERVICE OF
NOTICE OF THE FILING OF THE PETITION AND OF THE TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING IS GIVEN TO YOU, IF YOU
WISH TO CONTEST THE ADOPTION, YOU MUST ALSO APPEAR AT THE HEARING. A FINAL DECREE OF ADOPTION
MAY BE ENTERED IF YOU FAIL TO FILE AN OBJECTION TO THE ADOPTION PETITION OR APPEAR AT THE
HEARING R.C. 3107.07.
RIGHT TO COUNSEL: ANY PARTY IS ENTITLED TO BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY THROUGHOUT THESE
PROCEEDINGS. UPON REQUEST AND APPLICATION, AN INDIGENT PARENT WHO IS FACING THE LOSS OF
PARENTAL RIGHTS AND WHO WISHES TO CONTEST OR OBJECT TO THE ADOPTION WILL BE APPOINTED AN
ATTORNEY UPOND DETERMINATION OF INDIGENCY. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE INDIGENT AND CANNOT AFFORD
AN ATTORNEY, COMPLETE AND FILE (PERSONALLY OR BY U.S. MAIL) A “FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE FOR”
(INCLUDED) TO THE PROBATE CLERK’S OFFICE IN THE MADISON COUNTY COURTHOUSE AT 1 N. MAIN ST.,
LONDON, OH 43140 IMMEDIATELY BUT NOT LATER THAN THE DATE SET FOR HEARING. UPON RECEIPT OF THE
FORM, THE COURT WILL REVIEW THE INFORMATION AND DETERMINE WHETHER YOU QUALIFY FOR COURT-
APPOINTED SERVICES. A HEARING MAY BE HELD IF YOUR APPLICATION IS IN-COMPLETE OR UNCLEAR. THE
COURT MAY BE REQUIRED TO CHARGE A $25.00 APPLICATION FEE FOR THIS PROCESS. THIS FEE MAY BE
ADDED AS COSTS AT THE CONCLUSION OF THIS CASE. PLEASE READ THE AFFIDAVIT CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT
CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE POTENTIAL RECOUPMENT PROCESS. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT
TO REPRESENT YOURSELF AS A PRO SE LITIGANT. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT YOU AREA PRESUMED TO HAVE
KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAW AND CORRECT LEGAL PROCEDURES. THEREFORE, YOU REMAIN SUBJECT TO THE
SAME RULES AND PROCEDURES TO WHICH REPRESENTED LITIGANTS ARE BOUND. YOU ARE NOT GIVEN
GREATER RIGHTS THAN REPRESENTED PARTIES AND MUST BEAR THE CONSEQUENCES OF YOUR MISTAKES
(WILLIAMS V. FIRST MERIT BANK, N.A., 9 TH DIST. NO.24011, 2008-OHIO-5038). PLEADINGS MUST BE REDUCED TO
WRITING AND PRESENTED TO THE COURT IN PERSON OR BY MAIL. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING A
COPY OF THE PLEADINGS TO ALL PARTIES OF RECORD.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CALL (740) 852-0756, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY BETWEEN 8:00 A.M. AND
4:00 P.M.
WARNING: A REQUEST FOR COURT APPOINTED COUNSEL DOES NOT POSTPONE THE 14 DAY DEADLINE FOR
FILING AN OBJECTION TO THE ADOPTION.
/s/CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN, PROBATE JUDGE
BY: LYNNE PULVER, DEPUTY CLERK
MM AUGUST 1, 8, 15, 2021
MM2021354
PROCLAMATION AND NOTICE OF ELECTION
The Board of Elections of Madison County, Ohio issues this
Proclamation and Notice of Election. A SPECIAL ELECTION will be held
on TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2021, at the usual place of holding elections
in each and every precinct throughout the county for the purpose of
choosing the following officials:
• U.S. House of Representatives 15th District
MM JULY 25 & AUGUST 1, 2021
By Order of the Board of Elections
Madison County, Ohio
Teresa Ames, Chairperson
Abigail Metheney, Director
MM2021273
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MADISON COUNTY, OHIO
PROBATE DIVISION, JUVENILE COURT
Case No. 22140047
Summons By Publication
William BARNETT
vs.
Kelsi JORDAN
To: Kelsi Jordan, address unknown
A Petition for Custody of SAMUEL THOMAS RAY BARNETT, DOB
12/10/2016, has been filed in this Court. A pretrial hearing has been
scheduled in this Court at the Madison County Court House, 1 North
Main Street, London, OH 43140, on August 10, 2021 at 9:45 a.m., and
at the call of the Court thereafter.
You are hereby summoned that a Petition has been filed by William
Barnett. You are required to serve upon William Barnett a copy of your
answer to the Petition within 28 days of this publication. Said answer
must be filed with this Court within three (3) days after service on
William Barnett. If you fail to appear and defend, judgment by default
may be taken against you for the relief demanded in the petition.
You are indicated as being the parent of said minor child and notice of
said Petition is hereby provided in accordance with the law and the
provisions of RULE 16, Rules of Juvenile Procedure.
You may contact the Juvenile Court at 740­852­0760 with any questions.
CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN
Juvenile Judge
Madison County, Ohio
MM AUGUST 1, 2021
MM2021352
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Beginning with our August 2021 sales, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office
will conduct the sales of all real estate subject to foreclosure on the “Official
Public Sheriff’s Sale Website” which is operated by Realauction based on a
contract with the Ohio Department of Administrative Services. The process
and procedures under which these sales will be completed are detailed at
the Realauction website https://madison.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov All
prospective bidders should familiarize themselves with this new process.
In general, the following key points are noted:
1) All person(s) who want to bid on a property offered by the Madison
County Sheriff’s Office must register with Realauction. Registration will
include completion of the Purchaser Information Form.
2) Properties will be open for bid, at least seven days immediately prior to
the date of sale. This is generally known as a proxy bid.
3) Each Friday at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, the online auction will begin.
Auction will be conducted for each individual property; however only
one property will be sold at a time. After a property is sold the next
scheduled property sale will begin.
4) To be a qualified participant, bidders must submit a deposit based on
the total deposit requirement ($2,000 / $5000 / $10,000 set by law) for
all properties on which the bidder wishes to bid by the predefined dead
lines. The only acceptable deposit types are bank wire transfer or ACH,
no cash deposits will be accepted. All Wire Deposits must be received
by 5 p.m. EST two (2) business days before the auction sale date. All
ACH Deposits must be initiated by 4 p.m. EST five (5) business days
before the auction sale date. It is the responsibility of the bidder to plan
ahead and allow enough time for their bidding deposits to be received
and processed within the timeframes described above.
5) Tax Lien Sales will be included in the online sales through Realauction.
Important Information
Realauction will conduct webinar training. Classes will be held via the
Internet on a regular schedule. These webinar classes generally last 90
minutes and specifically cover the use of the software. Attendance is by
registration only.
For additional information or to register for a webinar, please contact the
Realauction Customer Service at (954) 734-7401 or toll free at
(877) 361-7323. Customer Service can also be reached via email at
customerservice@realauction.com
MM JULY 18, 25 & AUGUST 1, 2021
MM2021341
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
Resoluon 178­21 A resoluon increasing appropriaons and declaring
an emergency
Date of passage: 07/15/21
Resoluon 179­21 A resoluon increasing appropriaons and declaring
an emergency
Date of passage: 07/15/21
Resoluon 180­21 A resoluon authorizing the Auditor to transfer funds
and increase appropriaons and declaring an emergency
Date of passage: 07/15/21
Resoluon 181­21 A resoluon authorizing the BPU to enter into a
contract for the purchase of water meters and declaring an emergency
Date of passage: 07/15/21
Resoluon 182­21 A resoluon authorizing the BPU to adverse for bids
and enter into a contract for the installaon of water meters and declaring an
emergency
Date of passage: 07/15/21
Amy Rees
Clerk of London City Council
MM JUNE 25 & AUGUST 1, 2021
MM2021348

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xLegal Notices
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 Pre-approval
Sarasota Transport LLC
ID #: REL04980
Date of Action: 07/22/2021
The equipment for this operation, Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing,
has been approved to move to Fyda, 2700 Plain City-Georgesville
Rd. 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 43216-1049 or (614)728-3778.
MM AUGUST 1, 2021
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MADISON COUNTY, OHIO
PROBATE DIVISION, JUVENILE COURT
Case No. 22140048
Summons By Publication
William BARNETT
vs.
Kelsi JORDAN
To: Kelsi Jordan, address unknown
A Petition for Custody of NOAH BENJAMIN ALAN BARNETT, DOB
11/30/2020, has been filed in this Court. A pretrial hearing has been
scheduled in this Court at the Madison County Court House, 1 North
Main Street, London, OH 43140, on August 10, 2021 at 9:45 a.m., and
at the call of the Court thereafter.
You are hereby summoned that a Petition has been filed by William
Barnett. You are required to serve upon William Barnett a copy of your
answer to the Petition within 28 days of this publication. Said answer
must be filed with this Court within three (3) days after service on
William Barnett. If you fail to appear and defend, judgment by default
may be taken against you for the relief demanded in the petition.
You are indicated as being the parent of said minor child and notice of
said Petition is hereby provided in accordance with the law and the
provisions of RULE 16, Rules of Juvenile Procedure.
You may contact the Juvenile Court at 740­852­0760 with any questions.
CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN
Juvenile Judge
Madison County, Ohio
MM JULY 25, 2021
MM2021353
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NOTICE OF TIME FOR THE FINAL HEARING TO THE OWNERS
OF LAND NAMED IN THE PETITION
(For Publication)
Rev. Code, Sec. 6131.07
In the Matter of Glade Run Ditch
Single County Ditch No. 215
Petitioned by: Doug Adelsberger
vs.
Office of the Board of County Commissioners, Madison County, Ohio
February, 2021
To the Owners of Land Affected by the Proposed Improvement(s)
The Madison County Engineer requested the Final Hearing of the single
county ditch petition signed by Doug Adelsberger to place existing open
ditch on maintenance. This request is to place existing ditch to be known
as the Glad Run Ditch Tributary, on County maintenance. This ditch has
been recently constructed to County standards. The property owners are
requesting to have this ditch placed on County maintenance so that it may
retain its integrity.
The location of this ditch is as follows: Commencing at the existing Glade
Run Ditch #76 approximately 480’ north of SR 142, and going in a westerly
direction approximately 1,280’ to the eastern right-of-way line of Glade
Run Road.
All costs of engineering, construction, and future maintenance will be
assessed to the benefiting parcels of land.
All it is claimed that the improvements will affect property owned by you,
and you are an owner named in the petition and of legal record on the
date of its filing.
You are Hereby Notified at on the 6th day of July, 2021, the County
Engineer requested the Final Hearing in this office, and you further notified
that the Board of County Commissioners of Madison County have fixed
the 31st day of August, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. at the Madison County
Commissioners’ Office, Courthouse, London, Ohio, as the time and
place for the Final Hearing.
Katie Wiseman
Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Madison County, Ohio
MM AUGUST 1 & 8, 2021
MM2021336
STORAGE AUCTION
Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
the following storage units will be sold at auction
due to non-payment, at Wall to Wall Storage,
1800 State Route 56, London, OH.
Regina Wilson /Cheryl McNeal, A-15, Muriwood Dr., London OH: miscellaneous
furniture, glassware, fridge. Amber Henry, A-48, E 4th St London: miscellaneous
household items. Carmen Cordero, A-55, Pawtucket St., Hartford, CT: totes, boxes,
household items. Marsha Moore, D-33, Charmwood drive, Beech Grove, IN:
miscellaneous boxes, furniture, household items. Jamie Peterson / Wes Seward,
F-19, Fairview Ave, London: entire contents to be sold. Barbara Bryant, F-29,
Chickasaw Dr, London: Wicker chair, kitchenwear, miscellaneous boxes and totes.
Chad Baker, G-34, N Madison Rd, London: miscellaneous furniture, household
items. Darrell Cain, G-39, north Madison Rd, London: full, totes, boxes, clothing,
tools etc. Rod Krugh, P-4, McConkey Rd, South Vienna: portable unit, household
items, boxes, totes. Todd Nagel, J-13, P- 11, Dover Rd, London: tools, toolboxes,
contractor items. Carmerita Oiler, J-17, lamplight court, London: kitchen items,
chairs, totes, clothing, boxes. Units will be removed from auction if paid in full!
MM JULY 11, 18, 25 & AUGUST 1, 2021
MM2021345

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HERNIA REPAIR? DID
YOU RECEIVE A HERNIA
MESH PATCH between
2009 and present? Did
you suffer complications
from removal surgery,
bowel perforation, infection,
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WANTED
• Retail Sales • Back-Up Cooks
• Dishwashers • Servers • Grill
• Host/Hostess
You Can Work 29+ Hrs. Based on
Your Availability & Performance
Immediate Full/Part-time Openings
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Penske Logistics seeks warehouse associate to become
part of our excellent team in Columbus, OH. Hiring for
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for multiple warehouse locations. This is a great
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Penske values the well-being of our employees and
their families. That's why we offer competitive wages
and a wide range of benefits, including medical and
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DATED SA;ES
RUMMAGE SALE
Fri., Aug 6 & Sat. Aug 7 -
9am-2pm
Ss. Simon & Jude Church
9350 High Free Pike
West Jeff
GARAGE SALE
Fri, 8/6/21 8am-4pm
Sat.,8/7/21 9am-2pm
430 Eaton St. London,
43140
Many household items,
collectibles, & antiques,
books, Corelle dinnerware,
Prestige Fine China, some
furniture, custom made
hutch, RCA stereo, kitch
table w/2 self-storing leaves
& chairs Singer Sewing
Machine in cabinet & stools,
linens, desk & chair & 1983
Longaberger Basket, 12
Bradford Plates in Boxes
DATED SA;ES
NEWPORT CCCU
MISSIONS
YARD & BAKE SALE
6800 SR 38 SW
London, 43140
(next to Friehouse)
Aiugust 6th & 7th
Fri 9a-6p, Sat 9a-?
Children & Adult Clothes,
household items, books,
jewelry, purses, toys &
lots more!
Come and See Us!
MOTORCYCLE
HONDA 2002 VT 600 M/C
$2,000. 614-406-3021
PETS
Kountry Klipping LLC
Pet Grooming
Daycare
By Terri Lynn
46 N. London St.
Mt. Sterling, OH 43143
(614) 354-7716
Bring in this ad for $5 off
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Homes for Sale
Equal Housing Opportunity Statement: “We are pledged to the letter and spirit of the U.S. policy for the achievement of
equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support affirmative advertising and marketing
program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status
or national origin.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.
Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity
basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll free at 1-800-669-9777.x
xFocus on Rentals
SETON LONDON APARTMENTS
350 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE, LONDON, OH 43140
We are a Senior Housing Community...you must be 62 or better.
Rent is based on your income. We offer spacious 1 bedroom apartments
which include: utilities, refrigerator, range, central air, carpet, EMS monitor
pull cords & a building intercom system. Seton London is professionally
managed and has 24 hour emergency maintenance services.
Our residents enjoy: a community room for playing cards, potlucks,
bingo or visiting with neighbors. We have a large laundry room w/lounging
area, exercise & meditation room, outdoor patio and balcony areas,
and an elevator for your convenience.
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN OUR FRONT LOBBY OR CALL
740-852-4233 or tty-800-750-0750 FOR AN APPOINTMENT
APARTMENT MANAGERS!
Did This Catch Your Eye?
ADVERTISE YOUR APARTMENT
COMPLEX IN THIS SPACE
And Get Results!
Call Grant For More Info & Rates
The Madison Messenger
740-852-0809
WANT TO BUY
We Buy Junk Cars &
Trucks. Highest Prices
Paid. 614-395-8775
ANTIQUES
WANTED
Victrolas, Watches,
Clocks, Bookcases
Antiques, Furn.
Jeff 614-262-0676
or 614-783-2629
WANT TO BUY
BUYING VINYL RECORDS.
LPs and 45s - 1950-80s
Rock, Pop, Jazz, Soul.
614-831-0383
WANTS TO Purchase
minerals and other oil &
gas interests. Send details
to: P.O. Box 13557,
Denver, CO 80201
RENTALS
3 BR modern country
house. 2 porches, att.
garage, MP School
District. 6900 Kiousville-
Georgesville. $800/mo
plus dep. 740-837-0032
87 E. Fifth St., London
Sm 1 BR Apt. w/shower
unit, apliances, private
parking, great location,
utilities incl. $600/mo plus
dep. 614-879-7940
VACATION RENTALS
Englewood, Florida
Palm Manor Resort
Within minutes of white
sand Gulf beaches,
world famous Tarpon
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
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xClassified Services
BLACKTOP
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
8/1s
Call or text for Free Est.
614-649-1200
AGM OHIO
ROOFING &
SEALCOATING
Free Estimates
Cell 614-512-1699
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
EAZY FENCE
Chain Link - Wood
No Job Too Big or Small
All Repairs ~ Free Est.
Insured. 614-670-2292
WEBB & SON
FENCING
Farm & Residential
Fencing
www.webbandson
fencing.org
JEFF
740-852-0953
ED
740-852-0816
8/1 A/M
8/15 M
GARAGE DOORS
HAULING
JUNK REMOVAL
& MORE
• Junk Removal
• Estate Clean-out
• Interior Demolition
10% off for Senior Citizens
Free Estimates
Mike Redding
614-352-0442
HOME
IMPROVEMENTS
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
For Free Estimates
On Carpenter Work,
Roofs,
Siding,
Foundations,
Floors Jacked Up,
Call:
8/8 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
8/15
W/GCM
8/1
A/M
Handyman - outdoor &
indoor. Reasonable Rates
614-634-2244
8/22 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
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
LANDSCAPING
QUALITY
LAWN &
LANDSCAPE
Steve Mast
COMMERCIAL &
RESIDENTIAL
• Mowing
• Mulching
• Trimming
• Removals
614-309-3338
Fully Insured
Free Estimates
LAWN CARE
McClaskie
Lawn Service
Cole McClaskie
Owner
740-248-3674
Serving
Central Ohio
& Surroundings
ROOFING
TREE SERVICE
Classified Services
8/22 M
8/22 M
5/30 M
8/8 M
ROOFING
Tree Trimming
Tree Removal
Stump Grinding
FREE ESTIMATES
740-845-LAWN
MOVING
Aaron Allen
Moving
Local Moving since 1956
Bonded and Insured
614-299-6683
614-263-0649
Celebrating
over 60 yrs
in business
PAINTING
WOW
Painting - Power Wash
Interior - Exterior
Residential & Commercial
Wood Repair
Drywall Repair
614-989-9759
Austin & Gary Bogenrife
Website: wwwpaintingllc.com
wowpainting@live.com
PLASTERING
DRYW
YWALL &
PLASTER
8/15
A&M
REPAIR
Textured Ceilings
614-551-6963
Residential/Commercial
BIA
8/1 A&M
8/15 M
TREE SERVICE
POWERWASHING
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
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 8/15
A&M
• Stump Grinding
• Bucket Truck Services
Best Prices • Same Day Service
614-878-2568
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Rhythm
LONDON
Rib Fest
ONDON, OHIO
IN DOWNTOWN LONDON
Great food and
great music...and fun
for the whole family!
Music Schedule
12:00 – 1:30
12:00 – 1:30
2:00 – 3:30
2:00 – 3:30
We’re Back!
New Name,
FRIDAY
SA
TURD AY
AND
2021
Fes
estiv
tival Event Schedule
FRIDAY,
AUGUST 6
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
4:00 – 5:30
4:00 – 5:30
SA
TURDAY,
AUGUST 7
6 p.m.
6:00 – 7:30
6:00 – 7:30
DUNK A DIGNITARY TO BENEFIT LABC
8:00 – 9:30 8:00 – 9:30 4:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m.
both nights