Madison Messenger - August 15th, 2021

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August 15, 2021 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXVI No. 36 

Lilly Chapel Homecoming 

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Township seeks levy to build new fire station 

By Kristy Zurbrick 

Madison Editor 

The Jefferson Township trustees are placing a levy on the Nov. 

2 ballot for the construction and operation of a new fire station. 

The 5.5-mill combination levy request includes 2 mills for a 20- 

year building debt repayment and 3.5 mills for operating costs. The 

levy will appear on the ballot as one issue. If passed, it would be 

collected for a continuing period of time, starting in 2022. The cost 

to the taxpayer would be $192.50 per year per $100,000 of property 

valuation. 

Earlier this year, the township purchased 10.75 acres on West 

Main Street, west of the railroad viaduct extending from Main 

Street north to Little Darby Creek, for the purpose of building a 

new station to replace the existing station at 745 W. Main St. 

When the current station was built 40 years ago, the department 

was a volunteer operation. It has since grown to a 24-hour operation 

with eight firefighters on duty daily. 

“This number will need to increase at some point, but currently 

we have no space to accommodate any additional firefighers,” said 

Fire Chief Chris Snyder. “Our current building is limited on additions 

that can be made due to the property size and the cost of the 

building being brought up to current standards.” 

Should the levy pass, the township’s plan is to construct a 21,000 

square foot station with six bays (two more than the current station) 

and room for up to 12 firefighters. The building also would include 

three office spaces, a training room/community room, and a training/fitness 

mezzanine. 

Department. The township trustees are placing a 5.5-mill levy on the Nov. 2 ballot for the station’s construction 

This conceptual drawing shows an aerial view of a proposed new fire station for the Jefferson Township Fire 

The estimated cost to build the new station is $7 million. The estimated 

annual budget needed to run it is $3.2 million. The 5.5-mill 

and operation. 

levy would generate $1.3 million per year toward that cost. The existing 

11-mill levy for fire department operations generates just 

under $2.5 million per year. The two levies together would cover 

the expected operating costs, Snyder said. 

With the new levy’s passage, construction on the new station 

would start in late summer or early fall of 2022, after the township 

puts the project out to bid and architectural plans are finalized. The 

station would be ready for occupancy approximately one year later. 

The department would add personnel starting in 2024, Snyder said. 

He added that the new location would provide easier access to 

all parts of the department’s coverage area. 

“What made this property very attractive is the ability to use all 

four railroad overpasses throughout the village with our access to 

Jackson Street, as well as Main Street,” he said. 

Snyder added that the township would sell the existing station The proposed new Jefferson Township fire station would cover 21,000 square feet and include six bays, three 

property once the transition was made to the new location. offices, training space, and community meeting space. 

Parents speak out about pandemic restrictions 

By Linda Dillman 

Staff Writer 

Parents who attended the Aug. 9 Jefferson 

Local Schools board of education meeting 

wanted to make sure their feelings 

about COVID-19 restrictions in the schools 

were heard–the less, the better, they said. 

“I am an R.N. (registered nurse),” said 

parent Mindy Blackwell, who then alleged 

conspiracy theories of a year ago have 

proven to be truths. “Nobody is talking 

about natural immunity. You need to do 

your own research. 

“You should go to business as usual.” 

Parent Nicole Jacob stated she has not 

followed a single Centers for Disease Control 

(CDC) guideline the entire year and 

that parents should be able to choose what 

their children do. 

Tabitha Bowman, another parent, said 

the school board is an educational board, not 

a health board, and decisions should be left 

up to families. 

“I don’t support masks. I don’t support 

vaccines,” parent Ty Krock told board members 

and the parents and children attending 

the meeting. 

As it now stands, the school district’s return-to-school 

plan states that masks are 

recommended but optional in all indoor and 

outdoor areas on school grounds. Upon request, 

masks will be provided to students 

and staff at no charge. 

The exception is school transportation. 

At the Aug. 9 meeting, the board voted to 

amend the return-to-school plan to abide by 

a CDC requirement that everyone riding 

any form of school transportation wear 

masks for the duration of travel. 

Students and staff should stay home 

when they have signs of an infectious disease, 

and rapid COVID-19 tests will be provided 

to families and staff at no charge. 

School leaders said they are taking a 

common sense approach to social distancing 

in scheduling large group gatherings with 

consideration to the event, logistics and cur- 

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By Kristy Zurbrick 

Madison Editor 

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Central Ohio is looking for 

adult volunteers (Bigs) to serve as mentors to children (Littles) in 

Madison County. 

The program’s purpose is to help children develop positive relationships 

that have a lasting impact on their lives. 

Two options are available for anyone interested in volunteering— 

school-based mentoring and community-based mentoring. Both require 

volunteers to be at least 18 years old, 

complete an application and background 

checks, and attend a two-hour training. BBBS 

pays for the background checks, and the 

training is free. The next training session will 

be held virtually on Sept. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. 

Following the training, BBBS staff members 

will meet with the new volunteers. 

“We find out their interests and preferences 

in hopes that we can match them with 

a youth with similar interests and preferences,” 

said Gina Burke, program manager. 

“For example, we have a girl who really likes 

Harry Potter and art. We will try to find an 

adult mentor who shares those interests.” 

BBBS asks Bigs to make an 18-month 

commitment to their Littles. In many cases, 

those relationships end up extending beyond 

the initial commitment. 

“We have many stories of Bigs and Littles 

maintaining a connection into adulthood,” 

Burke said. 

Positive, supportive social connection is 

the root goal of Big Brothers Big Sisters. 

“It’s important for a child to know how to 

build a relationship with someone and have 

a conversation in person—to build social capital,” 

Burke said. “Mentoring has been 

shown to improve school performance and 

increase a child’s resiliency. It helps build 

confidence and self-esteem.” 

BBBS accepts referrals of youths ages 5 

to 17. Currently, the children awaiting mentor 

matches in Madison County range in age 

from 9 to 16. 

School-based mentoring 

BBBS started a school-based program at 

London Elementary a few years ago. They 

plan to resume the program this school year. In the future, they 

hope to add other schools around the county. 

This year, they are looking for volunteers to match with fourthgraders 

at London Elementary. 

“We would like six mentors for our school-based program. I 

would be thrilled if we ended up with more than that. I won’t turn 

anyone away,” Burke said. 

Mentors will meet with their Littles once a week from 11 a.m. to 

noon starting in late September. Sessions will take place in a designated 

space at the school during the students’ recess period. 

BBBS staff will be on site to lead social-emotional activities designed 

to help build relationships, starting with group and icebreaker 

activities then moving on to more one-on-one activities. 

Bigs and Littles will meet only during the school year. They will 

not meet over holiday breaks or over the summer. 

Melissa Canney, London City Schools’ student support specialist, 

will identify potential students for the program and send information 

and applications home to the students’ parents. BBBS staff will 

then meet with participating students to find out their interests 

and preferences. 

Community-based mentoring 

In contrast to school-based mentoring, BBBS’s community-based 

mentoring leaves much of the structure up to the Bigs and Littles 

themselves. Instead of meeting on a certain day at a certain place 

with staff-led activities, volunteers work directly with the parents 

or guardians to schedule outings of their own choosing. BBBS asks 

that Bigs meet up with their Littles at least twice a month for lowcost 

or no-cost activities. 

“Volunteers receive support from our staff. We will call them 

every month to see how they are doing and offer ideas for activities. 

We do the same with the parents and guardians, checking in once 

a month to see how things are going,” Burke said. 

For the first six months, Bigs are not permitted to bring their 

Littles to their homes for outings. After that time period, they may 

do so with permission from the child’s parents or guardians. 

“Right now, we have a wait list of eight kids for our communitybased 

mentoring,” Burke said. “I wish we had enough volunteers to 

open up to more referrals.” 

The referrals come from the school system and Madison County’s 

Family and Children First Council. 

Contact information 

For more information and to inquire about becoming a Big 

Brother or Big Sister, visit www.bbbscentralohio.org or contact 

Gina Burke at gburke@bbbscentralohio.org or (937) 536-1582. 

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rent rate of infection in the community. Hand sanitizer will be readily 

available in all buildings. 

Throughout the school year, school leaders will continue to consider 

local, state and federal guidelines, as well as the advice of 

medical professionals, in evaluating COVID-19 mitigation strategies. 

The response plan will be reviewed no less than every six 

months and updated as needs and circumstances change and in accordance 

with changes in laws and regulations. 

The public is invited to continue to provide input via email and 

at school board meetings. Feedback will be used in evaluating the 

plan during the review period. 

“I think the plan we’re voting on tonight largely supports what 

we’re talking about here,” Superintendent William Mullett told the 

crowd. 

School board President Melissa Adams said she does not 100 percent 

agree with the use of masks and that the district’s plan is a 

step towards keeping kids in school and maintaining their mental 

health. 

Board member Dr. Meg Hiss stated the school district has a responsibility 

to support programming that supports a student’s wellbeing. 

“Keep supporting the system and find the best way we can do 

that legally,” board member Whitney Duemme added, before the 

board approved the return-to-school plan with the transportation 

amendment.

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Trio to lead Lilly Chapel Homecoming parade 

By Dedra Cordle 

Staff Writer 

It was the early 1980s and the leadership 

at Trinity United Methodist Church in 

Lilly Chapel had a grand idea. 

For the benefit of the entire community, 

they wanted to establish a homecoming 

event complete with a parade and a day full 

of fun for children and adults alike. 

They pictured small rides, games and 

craft areas to keep the little ones entertained. 

They envisioned people feasting on 

homemade goods and clamoring to buy 

other delectable treats. 

They heard local bands marching down 

the street and the sound of thrown candy 

hitting the pavement, and they saw a worthy 

man, woman, or child become the face 

of the event as the parade grand marshal. 

Even though their burg is small compared 

to surrounding municipalities, they 

knew it would be a monumental task to pull 

off their homecoming plan. 

Believing in the heart and skill of their 

parishioners, the leadership asked for volunteers 

to help get the idea off the ground. 

Among those who responded were Bettylu 

Timmons, her husband, Dale, and her sister, 

Floanne Wilson. 

The trio, along with Wilson’s husband, 

Brad, had been attending the church since 

the 1950s and could scarcely say “no” to the 

church leaders’ request for assistance. 

“They had always been the kindest people, 

and we wanted to do something to return 

the favor,” Floanne said. 

While Dale donated bushels of corn and 

other produce from his farm in London, Bettylu 

and Floanne took charge of some of the 

baking and cooking. 

“We made the pies and helped prepare 

the chicken and noodles,” Bettylu explained. 

They didn’t just go to the store and purchase 

these goods; they handmade them. 

“I remember walking through the front 

doors of the church as homecoming day approached 

and seeing a number of tables 

spread throughout, all filled with their handmade 

noodles drying on them,” said Kathy 

Connor, the church’s current treasurer. 

She said she also remembers how the legend 

of those noodles grew as time went on. 

“Everyone wanted those noodles,” Connor 

said. “I tried to sneak a few [during 

preparation] but always got my hands 

smacked by someone for trying it.” 

Bettylu, 86, and Floanne, 88, only recently 

scaled back their homemade tradition 

when it became difficult to keep up 

with the demand. 

“We buy most of the items now,” Bettylu 

said, “but we’re still here every year helping 

to prepare.” 

Dedication to the homecoming parade 

and festival, now in its 37th year, is just one 

of the reasons the church leadership wanted 

to recognize the trio. 

Months before the homecoming had an 

official date for this year, Connie Ballah, a 

longtime member of the planning committee, 

was thinking of candidates for parade 

Messenger photo by Dedra Cordle 

(From left) Floanne Wilson, Bettylu Timmons and Dale Timmons are grand marshals of 

the 2021 Lilly Chapel Homecoming parade. The homecoming, hosted by Trinity United 

Methodist Church, is set for Aug. 21. The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. 

grand marshal. 

She knew the committee wanted to choose 

someone local, and possibly even a member 

of the church, but she wasn’t sure who would 

be right for the role. As she scanned the 

church during services one day, her eyes 

kept straying to Dale, Bettylu and Floanne. 

“We all know how much good they do in 

this church and for the community,” Ballah 

said, “and I thought any one of them would 

be a great grand marshal.” 

A problem the committee ran into was 

which one of the three to select. 

“They are always together,” Ballah said. 

“So, we figured why not just select all three 

of them to be our grand marshal.” 

Then the committee wondered if the 

three would agree to participate. 

“They are the most humble people you 

will ever meet,” Ballah said. “I wasn’t sure 

they would even accept this nomination.” 

Bettylu said they decided to accept because 

they thought it would be “fun.” 

“It isn’t every day someone asks you to do 

something like this,” she said, adding it will 

be nice to represent their beloved church 

and their equally beloved community. 

“We couldn’t imagine being anywhere 

else,” she said. 

Raised “just a few miles down the road,” 

Bettylu and Floanne Yearling raised animals 

and sewed clothing as members of the 

Fairfield Darts 4-H Club. They did not take 

a liking to the latter. 

“We never did much sewing after that,” 

Bettylu said. 

“Yes, that was quite enough,” Floanne 

agreed. 

In childhood, they met Dale Timmons 

and Brad Wilson, who would later become 

their respective husbands. All of them graduated 

from Fairfield School between the 

late 1940s and the early 1950s. 

Floanne and the late Brad Wilson married 

in 1952 and had four children—Bill, 

Diane, Mike and Cathy. Bettylu and Dale 

married in 1953 and had three children— 

Doug, Joy and Rick. 

While Dale farmed in London and Brad 

became a dental technician after serving in 

the U.S. Army, Bettylu and Floanne worked 

at The Bell Company. They say they never 

got tired of spending so much time together. 

“Not at all,” Bettylu said. 

“Well, maybe sometimes,” Floanne joked. 

Upon retirement, they dedicated more 

time to their church and their grandchildren 

and great-grandchildren. They enjoy 

attending the kids’ sporting events and 

claim they do not have hobbies. 

“Those go kaput when you get older,” 

Bettylu said. 

Though she and Dale love spending time 

in Florida during the winter season, Bettylu 

said they have never considered making it 

their permanent location. 

“This is our home,” she said. “Our family 

is here, our church is here, our community 

is here.” 

Connor said the community and church 

feel blessed for that fact. 

“They are the most wonderful people, 

and we are so pleased to have them all serve 

as our grand marshals,” she said. “I think it 

should have happened a long time ago, but 

I am just thankful they are finally being recognized 

for all the good that they do and for 

the good people they are.” 

Trinity UMC of Lilly Chapel 

37th Annual Homecoming 

134 Years - Everything is possible with God 

Saturday, August 21, 2021 

♦ Schedule of Events ♦ 

11am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trinity Homecoming Parade 

Floanne Eislon, Dale & Bettelu Timmons, Grand Marshalls 

11:45 am...........................................................Opening Ceremony 

2021 Season debut of the Madison Plains High School Marching Band 

12-12:45pm.......................................Sean Prather, Jr., Acoustical Set Country 

1pm-2pm...........................................Sugar Grove Blue Grass, Troy, Ohio 

2pm-3pm........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lilly Chapel “The Voice” Competition-Open to All 

Contact Church Office to submit your CD for accompaniment 

3pm-4pm.................................Chaz & Nicki Band “Music from the Heart & Soul” 

4:30-5:30pm..........................................Ladies of Longford, Irish Music 

6pm............................................................Trinity Live Auction 

Ross Horney and Rob Hines, Auctioneers 

GOOD FOOD SERVED ALL DAY! 

Crafts ♦ Goodies Tent ♦ Dunk Tank ♦ Face Painting ♦ Bake Sale 

CRAFTERS & PARADE PARTICIPANTS WELCOME! 

For info Call: Trinity UMC (614) 879-8007 or Connie Ballah (614) 329-8199 or Sandy Conner (614) 774-3547 

Spend the day in Lilly Chapel 

for Country & Family fun!


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A native insect getting 

some attention 

lately is the sunflower 

head-clipping weevil, 

one of the silphium 

ask a master gardener 

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weevils (as they are most active on plants in the silphium genus). 

Head-clippers have been expanding their range in recent years and, 

unfortunately, can now be found in central Ohio. 

The sunflower head-clipping weevil does exactly what its name 

implies, except it is interested in lots more than just sunflowers. 

Coneflowers, compass plant, prairie dock and all members of the 

aster family are the most attractive to head-clippers. The weevil is 

about one-quarter-inch long and either shiny black or bronzy-brown. 

The snout is more elongated than most weevils. 

The mode of action for this insect is simple and effective. The female 

chooses a flower in full bloom, then inserts her snout into the 

stem an inch or several below the flower. She chews a ring of holes 

around the stem and 

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Once the flower head is dangling, 

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Once on the ground, the weevil 

Sunflowers are susceptible to 

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eggs hatch and begin feeding on the decaying 

flower head. Ultimately, the larvae drop 

to the soil and burrow in to spend the winter. 

The cycle starts over in late June or 

July when the adult weevil leaves the soil. 

Control by removal is the best practice. 

Dangling flower heads should be cut off 

below the bend and disposed of (do not compost). 

Clean up fallen heads quickly. The 

goal is to prevent reinfestation. Insecticidal 

sprays are not an option because more vulnerable 

and desirable pollinators will be 

harmed. 

Jane Kutzley is a Madison County Master 

Gardener. For more information about Master 

Gardeners, call the OSU Extension-Madison 

County at (740) 852-0975. 

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Weeding is part of 

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weeds steal sunlight, moisture, and other resources from the plants 

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are very small. If you make weeding part of your daily stroll through 

the garden, you can spot and remove them as you monitor for pests 

and harvest crops. 

The best tool for weeding is your hand. The best way to prevent 

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seeds need light to germinate, so these two practices go a long way 

in minimizing weed eruption from the soil. Also avoid disturbing 

the soil when possible, as this brings new weed seeds to the surface 

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Prairie Oaks Park hosting WAG! Fest Aug. 28 

WAG! Fest, the coolest dog day ever, returns 

to Prairie Oaks Metro Park on Aug. 

28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event takes 

place at the Darby Bend Lakes area at 2755 

Amity Road, Hilliard. Admission is free. 

Created as a means to celebrate caninehuman 

tional advice to live entertainment and contests, 

including these activities and attractions: 

• The WAG! Marketplace includes exhibits 

of products, services and samples 

from pet retailers, veterinarians, doggie 

friendships, WAG! Fest is an enter- 

daycare centers, pet photographers, 

taining and convenient way for dog lovers 

to find the best products and services for 

keeping their canine companions strong, 

healthy and happy, all while enjoying the 

open air of the Darby Bend Lakes area of 

the park. Dogs can wander the trails and 

splash around at the doggie beach. Dog-related 

product and service providers will be 

on site. 

WAG! Fest offers everything from educa- 

groomers, trainers and clubs and organizations 

dedicated to the health and well-being 

of canines. 

• Dogs can take a dip at the Water Bark 

Beach off-leash swim area or just enjoy the 

cool oasis of over two tons of ice at the Atlas 

Butler Ice Castle. 

• Visitors can meet experts from various 

area rescue groups to learn about the best 

four-legged match for their home and 

Help for cooling needs 

This year’s Summer Crisis Program provides 

eligible households with a one-time 

benefit to assist with electric utility bills, 

central air conditioning repairs, and air conditioning 

unit and/or fan purchases. 

The program runs through Sept. 30. The 

maximum benefits are $500 for customers 

of regulated utilities and $800 for customers 

of unregulated utilities (municipal utilities 

or cooperatives). Air conditioning units 

and/or fans are only be provided to eligible 

customers who have not received an air conditioning 

unit or fan in the last three years. 

New this year, the utility assistance benefit 

is separate from the additional benefit. 

Households can receive the maximum utility 

assistance benefit toward their electric 

bill and still receive an additional benefit, 

such as central air conditioner repair, an air 

conditioning unit, and/or a fan. 

Household income must be at or below 

175 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, 

and households must have at least one 

additional eligibility criteria listed below: 

• a household member who is age 60 or 

older; 

• a household member who has a documented 

medical condition verified by a licensed 

medical professional who is qualified 

under Ohio law to write prescriptions; 

• a household member who was diagnosed 

with COVID-19 in the last 12 months 

(may provide a written statement as proof 

of medical diagnosis); 

• Percentage of Income Payment Plan 

Plus (PIPP) customers are eligible for assistance 

toward their default PIPP payment, 

first PIPP payment, central air conditioning 

repairs, or may receive an air conditioning 

unit and/or fan. 

• A household’s electric utility has a disconnect 

notice, has been shut off, or new 

electric service is being established for the 

household. These households may also receive 

an air conditioning unit and/or fan or 

central air conditioning repairs, if the 

household can maintain electric service for 

30 days. 

Summer Crisis Program appointments 

can be scheduled with the local energy assistance 

provider, Bridges Community Action, 

at (740) 852-3511. 

Community Center schedule 

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. 

Aug. 16-21—10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily, walking 

in the gym 

Aug. 17–10-11 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. 

4-5:30 p.m.—Book bag giveaway, provided 

on a first-come/first-served basis to eligible 

households. To register to reserve a 

book bag, call the center or send email to 

msccinc@embarqmail.com. 

8-9 p.m.—Alcoholics Anonymous 

Aug. 18—10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for 

adults 

Aug. 19—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. 

Aug. 21—10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for all 

ages and abilities 

Oct. 16—Sterling Fun Run, watch for 

signup info on the center’s Facebook page 

Second and Fourth Tuesdays—Produce 

market. 

lifestyle at the PetPeople Meet-The-Breed 

area. 

• Disc demonstrations, agility performances 

and dock diving by some of the area’s 

most talented canines are planned. Plus, 

dogs and their owners can test out the Sky 

Dogs agility course and receive expert guidance 

and advice if interested in the sport. 

Disc demonstrations and freestyle performances 

by Southern Ohio Flying K9s are 

slated for 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 

p.m. Dog agility demonstrations by Sky 

Dogs are slated for 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. 

In addition to providing an array of activities 

and fun for dogs, WAG! Fest’s most 

important mission is to help dogs in need. 

Dozens of dog-serving rescue groups, shelters 

and organizations will be present to 

make canine-to-human introductions and 

help dogs find their forever homes. 

Visit www.wagfest.com for more information. 

PUBLIC NOTICE 

Deer Creek Lake and Paint Creek Lake, 

Master Plan Revision Resource Objectives 

The Huntington District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), hereby informs 

the public of the draft resource objectives for the update to the Deer Creek Lake 

and Paint Creek Lake Regional Master Plan and Integrated Environmental 

Assessment. USACE defines a Master Plan as the strategic land use management 

document that guides the comprehensive management and development of 

all recreational, natural, and cultural resources throughout the life of water 

resource development projects. Master Plans are a vital tool, produced and used 

by USACE, to guide the responsible stewardship of USACE-administered lands 

and resources for the benefit of current and future generations. Public participation 

is critical to the successful revision of the Master Plan. Master Plans have 

an effective lifespan of 15 to 25 years. 

USACE will conduct a virtual public meeting on Thursday August 19, 2021 at 

6:00 PM (EST) to provide information on the Master Plan revision Resource 

Objectives. Resource Objectives are established as measurable management 

activities that support project goals and address the issues and needs identified 

for the lake. The presentation may be heard via telephone on the phone number 

listed below. A webinar will be held during the same time so that callers can 

visually see the USACE presentation. To access the webinar, use the following 

URL below. Users will be prompted to enter their name and email address. This 

webinar has a “call-me” feature that will call the telephone number you enter; 

this allows you to listen to the call while viewing the information. 

Virtual Meeting Date: Thursday August 19, 2021 

Meeting Time: 6:00 PM 

Call-in Number: 1-844-800-2712 ACCESS CODE: 199 574 0929 

URL: https://usace1.webex.com/meet/gregory.m.mausolf 

Your input in the development of the Resource Objectives for the Regional Master Plan 

revision is vital and we invite you to view information about the Deer Creek and Paint 

Creek Regional Master Plan at the following website: 

https://www.lrh.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Current-Projects/PaintCreek- 

DeerCreek-Lakes-Regional-Master-Plan/ 

The public involvement process will be conducted online due to COVID-19 restrictions 

and considerations. All members of the public are encouraged to submit written 

comments and suggestions before September 18, 2021. The slides that will be viewed 

during the presentation can also be found at the website. 

Comments can be submitted by email to DeerCreekPaintCreekMP@usace.army.mil 

or by mail to USACE, Attn: Mr. Robert Jackson, 7th Floor, P.V. McNamara Building, 477 

Michigan Ave, Detroit, Michigan 48226, or by phone at 313.226.3443. 

General questions pertaining to the proposed revisions can be addressed to: Ms. 

Christy Stefanides; Project Manager; Christy.M.Stefanides@usace.army.mil [Phone: 

(304) 399-5699] and Mr. Robert Jackson; Planner, Robert.E.Jackson2@usace.army.mil 

[Phone: (313) 226-3443].


London Rhythm & Rib Fest 


As the musical duo Counterpoint performs a cover of Roger Miller’s “King of the Road,” fans dance and sing 

along. Enjoying the moment are: (from left) Diana Large, Fred Parrott, Hope Paschal and Robert Harris. 

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

Carlos Hood of Big Pappy’s smothers a rack of ribs with sauce 

as a hungry crowd awaits. Hood, a resident of Howard, Ohio, said 

it was “nice to be back” after the festival was cancelled last year 

due to COVID-19 restrictions. The 2021 London Rhythm & Rib 

Fest took place Aug. 6-7 in downtown London. 

Maci Rush, 4, gives a mighty roar as she is transformed 

into a pink tiger at the face painting station. 

Artist Renee Binz of Pretty as a Princess Party said 

the tiger was a popular choice, third only to unicorns 

for the girls and skulls and blood for the boys. 

Kevin Davis, also known as The Backwoods Carver, 

displays his largest creation for sale at the festival. 

Davis, a London resident, said he took up carving a 

decade ago when his wife’s grandfather left them 

property in a densely wooded region of Kentucky. 

Kymani Clerk, 4, feasts on some corn on the cob.



Two earn Farm Bureau scholarships 

The Madison County Farm Bureau awarded Luke Peart and 

Alyson Petee scholarships for the 2020-21 academic year. Each received 

$2,000. 

Peart is the son of James and Valerie Peart and a graduate of 

London High School. He plans to study agribusiness and applied 

economics at The Ohio State University. 

Petee is the daughter of Sam and Jennifer Petee and a graduate 

of Madison-Plains High School. She plans to study agribusiness and 

precision agriculture at Clark State Community College. 

Madison County’s Child Support Enforcement Agency includes: (front) Chrissy Boyd, administrator; (second 

row) Rhoni Newman, Lisa Hill; (back row) Missy Haulman, Christi Payton and Bobbie Jacobs. 

Raising child support awareness 

On Aug. 3, the Madison County commissioners 

signed a proclamation declaring August as Child Support 

Awareness Month. 

Madison County’s Child Support Enforcement 

Agency collected more than $4 million in child support 

payments last year. They are on pace to do the same 

this year, having collected $2.1 million as of June 30. 

“Our child support unit is small but mighty,” said 

Chrissy Boyd, Madison County child support administrator. 

The unit is staffed by five full-time employees, one 

part-time employee, and one shared clerical worker. 

Three case managers split a caseload of approximately 

1,600. 

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services 

(ODJFS) Office of Child Support collects and distributes 

nearly $2 billion annually to more than one million Ohio 

children. The program is administered by 88 county 

child support enforcement agencies, like the one in 

Madison County, which also locate noncustodial parents, 

establish legal paternity, establish child and medical 

support orders, and enforce support orders. 

DAVIDSON 

Nancy Jane (Harbage) Davidson, 84, passed away at 

home on the farm on Aug. 6, 2021. Nancy was preceded 

in death by: her parents, P.O. and Mildred Harbage; 

brother, Carl Harbage; and sisters, Helen Lewis and 

Oleta “Susie” Tilley. Nancy is survived by: her brother, 

Charles (Connie) Harbage; children, Pam Berry, Peggy 

(Matt) Lohr, Phyllis (Dale) Reed, and Paul (Aleta Frey) 

Davidson; grandchildren, Brad (Lorena) Lohr, Nevada 

(Ashley) Jones, Zachary Lohr, Jordan and Madelyn 

obituaries 

“In partnership with county agencies, we are committed 

to helping families access community resources 

that can help them overcome barriers to paying child 

support,” said ODJFS Director Matt Damschroder. “We 

strongly encourage parents to establish legal paternity 

as soon as possible after their child’s birth. Doing so has 

many long-term benefits for both the parents and the 

child.” 

To learn more about Ohio’s Child Support Program, 

visit jfs.ohio.gov/ocs. Ohio families can get secure and 

easy access to their child support case information 

through a mobile app which is available for free on mobile 

devices through the Apple App Store or Google Play 

store. Information also can be accessed through an interactive 

voice response system, 24 hours a day, at 1- 

800-860-2555. 

Madison County’s Child Support Enforcement 

Agency is located at the Madison County Job & Family 

Services building, 200 Midway St., London, and can be 

reached at (740) 852-4770. For more information, visit 

www.co.madison.oh.us/services/job_&_family_services/ 

and click on “Child Support.” 

Reed; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, 

and nephews. 

Nancy was a lifelong resident of West Jefferson and 

always part of her children’s, grandchildren’s, and 

great-grandchildren’s lives. Nancy was active with West 

Jefferson athletics and cheerleading. Many in West Jefferson 

Knew her as “The Medicine Shoppe Lady.” The 

family will hold a celebration of life at a later date. 

The family is being served by Rader-McDonald-Tidd 

Funeral Home, West Jefferson. 

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Local swine showman excels at state fair 

London resident Reagan Gross (holding the white banner) enjoyed success at the Ohio State Fair. She is 

shown here with her Yorkshire swine, which was named grand champion Yorkshire in the junior show and 

placed third overall. She also showed a Berkshire which was named reserve grand champion Berkshire in 

the junior show, grand champion Berkshire in the open show, and placed fifth overall. 

Petting zoo sets up 

shop on library lawn 

More than 130 people recently flocked to the Mount Sterling Public Library lawn to pet, feed, hold and walk 

a wide variety of animals. The visit from Horse-n-Round Fun was part of the library’s Tails & Tales summer 

reading program. Those who stopped by learned facts about each of the animals on hand, including Pete, 

the traveling peacock, held by Horse-n-Round Fun owner Chelsea Bush. Also at the event, the library gave 

out 20 backpacks, as well as cold sodas and water. 

Plain City hosting 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. 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.



Photo collage courtesy of Jack Dill/MotoPhoto 

Kanaan Stone, 6, of London brought home hardware from the 40th Annual Loretta Lynn 

Amateur National Motocross Championship held Aug. 2-7 in Tennessee. 

London boy places ninth 

at national championship 

Kanaan Stone, a 6-year-old from London, 

placed ninth overall in the junior limited 

class for 4- to 6-year-olds at the 40th Annual 

Loretta Lynn Amateur National Motocross 

Championship held Aug. 2-7 in Hurricane 

Mills, Tenn. 

Stone, who has been racing since he was 

3 years old, qualified for the championship 

by earning a top-six position at the Sunset 

Ridge regional qualifier. He qualified in two 

classes—the 50cc junior limited (all stock, no 

modifications) and the 50cc mini-e (electric 

dirtbike). He could only compete in one class 

at nationals; he chose the 50cc junior limited. 

The championship’s three moto format 

required Stone to race three times on three 

different days. Each time, he raced against 

the same 41 competitors. The average score 

determined overall placement. He placed 

15th, 8th, and 14th, good for ninth place 

overall. 

This was Stone’s second time competing 

at the championship. He qualified last year 

in the 50cc mini-e class and placed 37th 

overall for his age group. 

Stone is the son of Ernie Stone and 

Danielle Alley. 

Library wraps up Tails & Tales program 

Mount Sterling Library Director 

Steve Brindza presents 

a set of young adult 

books written by Wendelin 

Van Draanenindza to Jadyn 

Patete, one of several winners 

in the library’s summer 

reading program, “Tails & 

Tails.” The program for children 

and adults ended on 

July 24. Every participant 

received a backpack with 

discount and free coupons 

for local businesses, a $10 

gift card to Barnes & Noble, 

and other goodies. This 

year’s sponsors were MCR 

Medical Supplies, Mount 

Sterling Friends of the Library, 

Dave and Judy Lucas, 

Dairy Freeze, Honeyrun 

Farm, Madison Health, 

Chase Bank, LuElla Lanes, 

Roller Haven and Donatos.


community calendar 


Archaeology Society 

The Darby Creek Chapter of the Archaeological Society of Ohio 

will hold its monthly meeting on Aug. 18 at the Madison County 

Historical Society Museum, 260 E. High St., London. Doors open at 

5:30 p.m. for socializing and individually wrapped snacks; the meeting 

begins at 6. Face masks are optional. Anyone showing or thinking 

they have COVID-19 symptoms or other flu-like symptoms, or 

anyone who has recently been around someone having or showing 

COVID-19 symptoms or other flu-like symptoms, is asked not to attend. 

No presenter or presentation is scheduled. Everyone interested 

in Native American and/or metal detecting artifacts is invited 

to attend and bring Native American or metal detecting artifacts 

for discussion. More information can be found on the chapter’s 

Facebook page, ASO Darby Creek Chapter Madison County. 

WIC Farmers Market and Drive Sober Kickoff 

Madison County’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Department 

will host a farmers market from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 24 in the 

Madison County Public Health parking lot, 306 Lafayette St., Lon- 

don. WIC will distribute vouchers good for redemption at the farmers 

market booths. Staff also will conduct car seat checks. 

At the same time, the Safe Communities Coalition will hold their 

“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” kickoff and have attendees sign 

pledge cards. 

Native Plants Seminar 

The Madison County Master Gardeners are hosting a Grow Native 

seminar on Aug. 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., in the London High School 

auditorium. Several experts will talk about how to grow plants and 

trees that are native to Ohio. Pollinator-friendly native plants will 

be available for purchase. 

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. 

Art Exhibit 

“Look at Us Now,” the London Visual Arts Guild’s members 

show, will be on display through Sept. 12 at the London Arts Center, 

121 E. First St. Gallery hours are: Thursdays and Sundays, 11 

a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Open studio takes place on 

Tuesdays, 4-8 p.m. The gallery is free and open to the public. 

Vacation Bible School 

Mount Sterling Church of Christ in Christian Union, 69 N. London 

St., Mount Sterling, is hosting Vacation Bible School Aug. 16- 

20, 6-8:30 p.m., for ages preschool through 12 years old. The theme 

is “Rocky Point Lighthouse: Where Kids Shine for Jesus!” A VBS 

program and ice cream social is planned for Aug. 20. 

Developmental Disabilities Board Meeting 

The Madison County Board of Developmental Disabilities will 

meet at 4 p.m. Aug. 19 at the administrative office, 500 Elm St., 

London. If the meeting needs to be rescheduled, it will take place 

on Aug. 26. 

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 you have a concern about your child’s emotional needs. 

To participate in the session, register at https://suicideprevandtic.eventbrite.com. 

A Zoom link will be 

sent to registrants the day before the training. 

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Shane Brintlinger 

Memorial Benefit 

The Shane Brintlinger Memorial Benefit 

will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 28 at 

West Jefferson Veterans of Foreign Wars 

Post 7005, 1 Veterans Way. The purpose of 

the event is to raise awareness and acceptance 

for mental illness and suicide prevention, 

as well as raised funds for the Shane 

Brintlinger Memorial Scholarship Fund. 

Dan Howard’s food truck will be on site, 

and Southern Trio will perform. Children 

are welcome to attend. Anyone interested 

in donating items for the silent auction can 

contact Jolene Castle at (614) 561-0373. 

United Way Golf Scramble 

United Way of Clark, Champaign & 

Madison Counties is hosting a golf scramble 

on Sept. 10 at Windy Knoll Golf Club, 500 

Roscommon Dr., Springfield. The driving 

range opens at 8 a.m., registration opens at 

8:30, a shotgun start is at 9, and lunch and 

awards are at 1 p.m. The cost to enter is 

$100 per person and includes 18 holes of 

golf with a cart, food, drinks, and a gift. For 

details or to register online, go to www.uwccmc.org/2021-golf-scramble. 

Madison South Reunion 

Madison South High School Class of 

1961 will celebrate its 60th year since graduation 

with dinner at 6 p.m. Sept. 25 at 

Brennan Loft in London. The cost is $18. A 

chair lift is available. Schoolmates from 

other classes are welcome to attend. For details, 

call Faith Simmons at (614) 314-1886 

or Bob Davidson at (937) 322-6023. Additional 

information will be mailed in a letter 

to graduates. 

Emergency Management 

Agency 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 familyfriendly. 

Visitors will learn about the 

county’s an other first response agencies 

Alzheimer’s Family Support 

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. 

West Jefferson American 

Legion 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, fries, cole slaw, 

baked beans and soda. Hours are 4-7 p.m. 

Carryout and dine-in options available.


community calendar 


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. 

Health Board Meeting 

The Madison County London City Health 

District Board will meet at 5 p.m. Aug. 16 

at 306 Lafayette St., London. 

Deercreek Township Trustees 

The Deercreek Township trustees will 

meet on the following dates in 2021. Meetings 

take place at 7 p.m. at the township 

hall, 75 Middle St., London: Aug. 16, Sept. 

6 and Sept. 20, Oct. 4 and Oct. 18, Nov. 1 

and Nov. 15, Dec. 6 and Dec. 20. 

London Government Meetings 

London city government meetings are 

typically held at city hall, 20 S. Walnut St. 

If changes occur, a 24-hour notice will be 

posted to the city’s Facebook page (search 

for “LondonOhioGovtServices”) and website, 

www.londonohio.gov/city-meeting-schedule.” 

• Tree commission—Aug. 17, 5 p.m. 

• Civil service commission—Aug. 18, 4 

p.m. 

• City council—Aug. 19, 6:30 p.m. 

• City properties committee—Aug. 25, 

5:15 p.m. 

• Board of public utilities—Aug. 26, 6:30 

p.m. 

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. 

• 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. 

London Public Library 

London Public Library, is located at 20 

E. First St. Call (740) 852-9543 or visit 

www.mylondonlibrary.org for details. 

• Book Nook Sales. The Friends of the 

Library are hosting Book Nook sales from 

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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. 

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. 

• 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. 

• Take & Make Kits. The library is giving 

out Take & Make kits for children to enjoy 

before heading back to school. Come into the 

library and look for the two beach buckets. 

Kits are for children of all ages but may require 

some adult assistance for the very 

young. Choose from a campfire craft, ice 

cream cone or sundae craft. Kits will be 

available beginning Aug. 11 while supplies 

last. 

• Around Town Book Club. The club will 

meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 at the front entrance 

to Deercreek State Park Lodge then walk to 

a seating area to discuss “Call Your Daughter 

Home” by Deb Spera. Participants are 

encouraged to bring lawn chairs. 

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.. 

• 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. Registration is not required. 

• 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.



CLASSIFIED ADS 

Deadline: Tuesdays at 2 p.m. 

To place an ad, call 740-852-0809 or stop by the London office at 78 S. Main Street 

xLegal Notices 

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. 

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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 

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State other grounds under R.C. 3107.07 (includes putative father of the minor born prior 

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CONTRACT 1: DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PART 1 

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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. 

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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 3 is $600,000 


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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August 15, 2021 - MADISON MESSENGER - PAGE 13 

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LEGAL NOTICE 

If you were a client of Attorney Gary W. Londergan, 

please be advised that he passed away on 

April 26, 2021. 

All original estate planning documents retained by 

Mr. Londergan have been delivered to and will be 

retained by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel at 

The Supreme Court of Ohio located at 65 E. State St, Suite 

1510, Columbus, Ohio 43215. 

All other client files can be retrieved by 

contacting the Administrator of his Estate at 

garylondergandocs@gmail.com by October 22, 2021. 

Files that are not claimed by 

October 22, 2021 will be destroyed. 

MM AUGUST 15 & 22, 2021 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 

MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 

PROBATE DIVISION, JUVENILE COURT 

Case No. 22130014 

Summons By Publication 

In the Matter of 

Or H (M) 

Alleged Dependent Child 

To: Sarah Miller, LKA 81 Chandler Avenue, London, OH 43140 

Thaddeus Parker Hughes, LKA 113 S. London Street, Apt #B, 

Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 

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

Ohio/Madison County Children Services, alleging dependency of 

Or H (M), DOB 10/01/2018, 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 23, 2021, at 2:15 p.m. and for adjudication on Friday, 

September 10, 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 

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to: P.O. Box 13557, 

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WANTED 

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xClassified Services 

BLACKTOP 

AGM OHIO 

ROOFING & 

SEALCOATING 

Free Estimates 

Cell 614-512-1699 

SANTIAGO’S 

Sealcoating & Services LLC 

Quality Materials Used 

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Driveway Seal & Repair! 

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Mulching, Edging & Clean-ups 

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Call or text for Free Est. 

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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 

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Concrete & Excavating 

* Concrete * Foundations 

* Waterlines * Drains 

*Catch Basins 

614-749-2167 

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excavating@yahoo.com 

FENCING 

EAZY FENCE 

Chain Link - Wood 

No Job Too Big or Small 

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WEBB & SON 

FENCING 

Farm & Residential 

Fencing 

www.webbandson 

fencing.org 

JEFF 

740-852-0953 

ED 

740-852-0816 

HAULING 

JUNK REMOVAL 

& MORE 

• Junk Removal 

• Estate Clean-out 

• Interior Demolition 

10% off for Senior Citizens 


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614-352-0442 

8/29 A/M 

8/15 M 

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HOME 

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Your Local Handyman 

No Job Too Small! 

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email: 

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SINCE 1973 

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Windows & Siding 

Decks, Kitchens, Baths 

Room Additions, 

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Bsmt Waterproofing 

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47 Yrs. Exp. - Refs. Avail. 

Lic.-Bond-Ins. 

Free Est. - Financing Avail. 

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or 614-863-9912 

For Free Estimates 

On Carpenter Work, 

Roofs, 

Siding, 

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Call: 

9/5 M 

740-426-6731 

740-505-1094 

Ask For Marvin 

Mid-Ohio 

Kitchen 

and Bath, LLC 

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Residential/Commercial 

740-852-4544 

614-879-5827 

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8/29 

A/M 

Handyman - outdoor & 

indoor. Reasonable Rates 

614-634-2244 

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GARAGE DOORS 

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 

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 

LANDSCAPING 

QUALITY 

LAWN & 

LANDSCAPE 

Steve Mast 

COMMERCIAL & 

RESIDENTIAL 

• Mowing 

• Mulching 

• Trimming 

• Removals 

614-309-3338 

Fully Insured 


LAWN CARE 

McClaskie 

Lawn Service 

Cole McClaskie 

Owner 

740-248-3674 

Serving 

Central Ohio 

& Surroundings 

Classified Services 

8/22 M 

8/22 M 

5/30 M 

8/8 M 

ROOFING 

TREE SERVICE 

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 

8/29 A&M 

8/15 M 

ROOFING 

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 8/29 

A&M 

• Stump Grinding 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568 

8/29 A&M 

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