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September 5, 2021 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXVI No. 39

South

Charleston

news and

sports

pages 8-10

Prepping for celebration in South Charleston

Fireworks, festival

and big milestone

By Kristy Zurbrick

Madison Editor

The last weekend in September will be a time for fellowship and

fall fun in South Charleston.

Fireworks

The Madison Township Emergency Services Association will kick

things off with fireworks on Sept. 24 following Southeastern High

School’s home football game against Greeneview. The display will

be launched from the former Old Colonial Stair site at the intersection

of South Church Street and Route 41 South.

Heritage Days Festival

The South Charleston Heritage Commission will host its Heritage

Days Festival Sept. 25-26 with activities and entertainment

taking place in and around the historic train depot and log house

at 147 W. Mound St.

Food is always a big part of the festival. Miller’s Ice Cream will

be on site, and American Legion Post 176 will serve up their famous

porkchops. Griddles & Cheese and Diamond Dogs are among the

food trucks that will set up shop on the festival grounds. The South

Charleston Education 150th Committee will sell gingerbread out of

the log house.

Craft vendors will be set up both days of the festival. A 10x10-

foot space rents for $35 for the weekend. Payments must be made

See FESTIVAL page 10

Development

potential in MS

Cool cars on a hot day

Messenger photos by Kristy Zurbrick

The pavement practically sizzled on Aug. 28, but the hot and humid conditions didn’t keep hot rods and other

eye-catching vehicles from lining the streets for Plain City’s Classic Car Cruise-in. (ABOVE) Friends Bennett

Schellhaas (left) of Galloway and Al Perry (right) of London parked their vintage pickups side-by-side. Shellhaas

acquired his 1952 Ford F1 three years ago. He said he had always wanted a flathead V8. The truck came

with the paint job already done, but it needed TLC to make the horns, windshield wipers and some other mechanicals

operational. Perry has had his 1951 Willy’s pickup for eight years. The resto-mod sits on a 1968

Ford Bronco frame and features a 302 V8 engine with a C4 automatic transmission. Perry said he has participated

in the Plain City car show a couple of times. For Schellhaas, this year was his first at the show.

By Kristy Zurbrick

Madison Editor

With developers showing active interest in Mount Sterling, village

council is updating fee structures related to development.

“We want to make sure that all developers, whether they are industrial

or residential, know what our fees are. That includes everything

from tap fees for water lines to things like parks,” said Andy

Drake, a member of council’s planning committee.

The committee started with the water and sewer tap-in fees

which were last updated 15 years ago. They solicited feedback from

the community and looked at the fee structures of six nearby municipalities.

“We were dramatically underpriced by maybe a factor of 75 percent

or more,” Drake said of what the committee found.

The committee proposed to council an updated list of fees designed

to be more competitive with surrounding communities. The

ordinance was presented at council’s Aug. 23 meeting as an emergency,

meaning council could bypass the usual three-reading rule

and vote on the measure immediately.

When council member Melanie Fritz asked why the emergency

See DEVELOPMENT page 2

Marty Murrish (left) and April Milstead of West Jefferson check out Dave Lamb’s pink 1970 Dodge Challenger.

Lamb, a Marysville resident, said he has owned the car for 32 years and has redone it twice in that

time. Murrish said friends of his had cars in the show and that his favorite models are Mustangs and Camaros.

Milstead said her heart belongs to Volkswagens.

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clause was necessary, Mayor Marci Darlington said, “They’re

eager,” referring to the developers.

Drake said two developers, one residential and one industrial,

likely will return to Mount Sterling in September or October. At

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work out a deal for mapping another residential

subdivision or part of the village’s

industrial park. Any deal that’s proposed

will go before council, he added.

“We would really like to be warm and receptive

to those folks, and we’d really like to

be able to start talking turkey,” Drake said.

Council suspended the three-reading

rule and unanimously passed the new water

and sewer tap-in fees.

Flagpoles

American Legion Post 417 is coordinating

and funding installation of flagpoles at

the veterans’ monument located across the

street from Mount Sterling’s town hall.

Legion member Carroll Liston reported

to council that the poles are slated to be installed

in time for Veterans Day services in

November.

The plan is to place a 25-foot tall pole for

the American flag on the west side of the

monument and six 20-foot tall poles for each

branch of the military service on the east

side of the monument. The six flags will represent

the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast

Guard, Marine Corps and Space Force.

“We hope it will be an added visual for

downtown Sterling,” Liston said.

The village owns the property where the

monument stands and where the flagpoles

will be installed. Council unanimously approved

the Legion’s plans.

On recommendation from the flagpole installation

company, the Legion will be purchasing

three sets of flags. Two sets will be

rotated every month or so, and the third set

will be set aside for special occasions, such

as Veterans Day and Memorial Day.

The Legion welcomes donations to help

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cover the cost of the flags, as well as upkeep and improvements to

the monument area. Checks can be made out to “American Legion

Monument Fund” and mailed to P.O. Box 17, Mt. Sterling, OH

43143.

Resignation

Council member Becky Martin submitted her resignation as

chairperson of council’s nuisance and abatement committee.

The committee recently proposed changes to village law regarding

vehicles parked on private property. After discussion at the Aug.

9 council meeting, the proposal ultimately failed for lack of a second

motion.

Martin said other measures that would help with nuisance enforcement,

such as reinstating the positions of village administrator

and code enforcement officer, also have failed to gain support.

“This administration and council has taken away all the tools

and does not support this committee,” she said before announcing

her resignation from the committee.

Martin said she will “still remain vigilant as a citizen” when it

comes to beautification of the village. She said she will continue to

volunteer for community cleanup days and, as president of the Mt.

Sterling Chamber of Commerce, support the continued purchase of

flowers for planting around the village. She said she will support

the newly formed group of residents who are performing beautification

projects around town. She is a member of the Market Crew,

a merchants group that gives 100 percent of its proceeds back to

beautification projects in Mount Sterling.

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Serving up a win

Jacey Peters helps to serve up a win for the London Middle

School eighth-grade volleyball team against Mechanicsburg in

a home tri-match Aug. 28. The Red Raiders took the best of

three against Mechanicsburg but fell two straight to Northridge.

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EMS history and photos sought

for upcoming 50th open house

The Madison County Emergency Medical District plans to hold

an open house in October to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the

start of emergency medical services in the county. Trish Hull, a lieutenant

on the district’s 2 Unit, is gathering information about the

history of EMS in

Madison County.

Anyone who has

photos, newspaper

articles, information

about past

members, and/or

memorabilia is

asked to call the

station at (740) 852-

5390.

DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE AND

MANUFACTURED HOME TAXES

Ohio Law requires the publication of unpaid real

estate and manufactured home taxes each year.

The names of all delinquent taxpayers will be

published on October 10, 2021. Payment of

delinquent taxes must be received by the

Madison County Treasurer by September 24, 2021

to remove your name from the list.

Jennifer S. Hunter CPA - Madison County Auditor

MM AUG. 29 & SEPT. 5, 2021

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Messenger photos by Pat Donahue

Who would have guessed small children were so fond of antiques? Or maybe, to small children, a fire

truck’s a fire truck, especially if you can climb on it. The London Fire Department’s look at yesteryear was

an eyecatcher for all ages at the Safety Expo, hosted by the Madison County Emergency Management

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Addie Thornton, 5, of South Vienna makes her way

through the Friends of Madison County Parks &

Trails bicycle safety course. Thornton followed the

rules of the road and picked up a free bike helmet.

The bicycle course is a popular attraction at the

Safety Expo.

Mason McCoy, 5, gets a helping hand from flight

paramedic Jeff Warner. McCoy was one of many children

who got an inside look at the Medflight helicopter

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Jet and Bonnie are available for adoption

The following are among the pets up for

adoption at the Humane Society of Madison

County. 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.

Jet

Jet is a very handsome

and goofy boy

who arrived at the

shelter on Feb. 2 as a

transfer from another

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mix weighing around

60 pounds. His estimated birthdate is Feb.

26, 2020. He would be a great hiking partner

for an active individual or family. He is

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his 90 days of training and is ready to find

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Shelter staff have learned over time that

Jet needs slow introductions when meeting

a potential doggie sibling because he has

tons of energy and gets super excited when

meeting new dogs. It can be very overwhelming

for another dog.

Jet doesn’t realize how big and strong he

is, so the staff feels he would do best in a

home with older children that can handle

his strength. As far as kitties go, the staff is

pretty sure he does not like them.

Adoption fees for dogs vary: shelter dogs

are $150, prison dogs are $200, puppies are

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The price includes: a Home Again microchip,

set of shots, deworming, heartworm

testing (if old enough), spay or neuter, and

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

dogs adopted must leave with a county license

at an additional cost of $17. All fees

are cash only.

Bonnie

Bonnie has been at

the shelter since June

11. She was one of

many cats the shelter

took in due to a hoarding

situation in Madison

County.

Bonnie has an estimated birthdate of

Jan. 11, 2020. During Bonnie's first few

days at the shelter, she was a very scared

kitty. It took her a while to get used to her

new surroundings, and now she is a very

loving kitty. Bonnie will seek you out for

love and attention, and when she isn't soaking

up attention, you will find her napping

on a cozy cat bed.

Bonnie is still working on her confidence,

and loud noises frighten her, so she would

most likely thrive in a quiet home without

small children and noisy dogs. She loves

other cats, so the staff is confident she

would follow the lead of another kitty. Bonnie

is a sweetheart and would make a wonderful

companion that can turn anyone’s

bad day into a good one.

The adoption fee is $60 for kittens and

$35 for cats older than 11 months. It includes:

a FeLV/FIV test, spay or neuter, set

of shots, deworming, and a one-year rabies

shot (if old enough). All fees are cash only.

Special events

American Leak Detection of Columbus

will host a Yappy Hour to benefit the Humane

Society of Madison County on Sept.

10, 2-6 p.m., at 2515 International St.,

Columbus. Bring your dog-friendly dog(s)

for a bath and a great time.

On Sept. 26, join the Humane Society,

other rescues and shelters, and adoptable

pets for the Dublin Pet Fair, 12-4 p.m. The

Southern Ohio Flying K9s will be host an

Up Dog competition, and Rascal Unit will

conduct a low-cost wellness clinic. Visitors

are welcome to bring their well-behaved

dogs to the event.

Humane Society Info

The Humane Society of Madison County

(HSMC) remains closed to the public but

continues to accept applications for adoptable

pets and schedule meet-and-greets for

adopters. 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.

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Ohio’s first Overdose Awareness Day observed

On Aug. 31, the state marked its first annual Ohio

Overdose Awareness Day which Governor Mike DeWine

signed into law in January this year. The legislation is

intended to help raise awareness of and memorialize

lives lost to the opioid epidemic.

For Mental Health Recovery Board of Clark, Greene

& Madison Counties (MHRB), the day represents more

than the region’s ongoing battle with addiction and substance

use. It invites community members to imagine

an end to the opioid epidemic. With that hope at the

forefront, MHRB is putting a renewed emphasis on substance

use prevention.

According to the National Safety Council, unintentional

drug overdose is one of the leading causes of injury

death in Ohio, surpassing motor vehicle crashes.

As of June 1, 2021, there were 4,579 unintentional drug

overdose deaths reported for the months of January

through November in 2020. This is a 33 percent increase

over 2018 and a 24 percent increase over 2019.

Provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control

notes that more than 93,000 overdoses have been reported

in 2020, 75 percent of them attributed to opioids.

“Substance use disorder (SUD) or addiction can happen

to anyone regardless of race, age, gender, or circumstance.

Amid these serious numbers, it’s important to

remember that SUD is a complicated medical disease

that affects the brain and changes behavior. Like any

other medical condition, prevention is as important as

treatment if we are going to reach the light at the end

of the tunnel,” said Dr. Greta Mayer, CEO of MHRB.

“We know that people often turn to substance use to

cope with difficult emotions or trauma. With the ongoing

pandemic and traumatic recent events, it’s reasonable

for a large part of our community to feel in need of support.

That’s why much of our work to address overdoses

is based in prevention of substance use altogether,

through building resiliency and healthy mental health

practices.”

Much of the groundwork for preventing substance

use begins upstream, with teaching children to understand

and identify their feelings early on.

“Programs like D.A.R.E. often come to mind when we

talk about drug prevention in schools, but it’s not the

only way that we can help build stronger, healthier children,”

said Ashley Mack, assistant director of prevention

at MHRB. “Through socio-emotional learning,

children learn to identify what they’re feeling so they

can activate the right tools to cope.”

This year, MHRB helped develop prevention programming

in Clark, Greene and Madison county schools

by distributing K-12 Prevention Education Initiative

funding provided through the Ohio Mental Health and

Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) and the Ohio Department

of Education (ODE).

In Madison County, schools used K-12 funding to implement

Panorama Well-Being Surveys, an evidencebased

screening tool that tracks wellness and mental

health concerns in students, school staff and parents.

Using the resulting data, the tool provides teachers with

tools and interventions to address areas where students

may need additional support.

In Greene County, K-12 funding allowed Wright

State University to extend its Whole Child Project to

two additional school districts. The Whole Child Project

dovetails with the Ohio Department of Education’s

strategic plan aimed at educating “the whole child” beyond

reading and math. MHRB and Greene Education

Service Center partnered to contribute prevention resources

and expertise to schools in the program.

In Clark County, K-12 Prevention Education funding

distributed by MHRB helped support Bringing Awareness

to Students (BATS), a youth-led organization using

data-driven strategies to make a positive difference. The

organization was founded last year by a group of

Springfield High School students who were participating

in Botvin Life Skills Training (LST), a substance use

prevention program proven to reduce the risks of alcohol,

tobacco, drug use, and violence by targeting the

major social and psychological factors that promote the

initiation of substance use and other risky behaviors.

Parents can also help teach and reinforce socio-emotional

learning at home, said Mack. In addition to taking

advantage of free mental health training courses

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Book club headed to Deercreek Lodge

Mt. Sterling Public Library’s Around Town Book Club met on Aug. 26 to discuss “Call

Your Daughter Home” by Deb Spera: (clockwise from left) Casey O’Neill, Sue Hallam,

Carolyn Prior, Carolyn Tadlock, Carrie Alkire and Bev Kern. (Not pictured: facilitator

Melissa Reece.) The entire group loved the book and would recommend it anyone

who enjoys historical fiction.The group plans to meet around a fire pit seating area

behind Deercreek State Park Lodge on Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. In case of inclement

weather, the group will move the meeting inside the lodge. Participants share a book

they have read with fall or school as a backdrop to the main theme, or a teacher as

the main character.

LEGAL NOTICE

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has scheduled local public hearings in Case Nos. 20-1651-EL-AIR,

20-1652-EL-AAM, and 20-1653-EL-ATA, In the Matter of the Application of the Dayton Power and Light Company

for an Increase in Electric Distribution Rates, for Accounting Authority, and for Approval of Revised Tariffs. In its

application, the Company requests a rate increase of $120,771,561, or an average increase of 49 percent over

current revenues. After its review of the application and records, the Staff of the Commission recommends a

revenue increase in the range of $61,115,418 and $66,665,151, or an increase in total distribution revenue of

25 percent to 27 percent over current revenue. The local hearings are scheduled for the purpose of providing

an opportunity for interested members of the public to testify in these proceedings. The local hearings will

be held as follows:

(a) Friday, September 17, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., at the Dayton Municipal Building, Commission

Chambers, 101 W. Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402.

(b) Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., at the Dayton Municipal Building, Commission

Chambers, 101 W. Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402.

The evidentiary hearing in this proceeding will commence on October 26, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., at the offices

of the Commission, Hearing Room 11-A, 11th Floor, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

Further information may be obtained by contacting the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 East Broad

Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3797, by calling the Commission’s hotline at 1-800-686-7826, or by visiting the

Commission’s website at http://www.puco.ohio.gov.


opinion


Even as a diehard fan, it’s scary to hope for good

I’ve been thinking about a conversation I

overheard that left me feeling unsettled.

While there was nothing unfriendly about

this exchange, I was overwhelmed with pity

for these individuals for what I assumed

was their naïve enthusiasm regarding the

topic at hand.

What follows is the conversation, relayed

to the best of my ability. I ask you, dear

reader, whether I am being unfair to these

people and those of like mind.

Individual A, who will henceforth be referred

to as Delusional Person One (DP1),

glances at a hat worn by another and offers

a compliment.

“Hey man,” said DP1. “That’s a great hat

you’re wearing.”

“Thanks,” said Individual B, who will

henceforth be known as Delusional Person

Two (DP2). “I’ve been a fan of the Cleveland

Browns my entire life.”

“Me, too,” said DP1. “It’s so exciting that

they made the playoffs this year and finally

won a game.”

“More so because it was against the

(Pittsburgh) Steelers,” said DP2.

“It feels like a new era,” said DP1. “What

do you think of their chances next season? I

think if we get all our guys back, we can

make it to the Super Bowl.”

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“I think so, too,” said DP2. “I think we’re

gonna win the whole thing. We’re gonna be

unstoppable.”

Initially, I assumed they were joking.

With slowly dawning horror, however, I realized

they were serious. Against my better

judgement, I closed my gaping maw but offered

a silent prayer for their wayward

minds.

“To whatever is out there, please guide

these poor souls,” I said, “for at their age,

they really ought to know better.”

As the weeks wore on, I kept coming back

to this conversation, especially as the chorus

of high expectations for the 2021 Browns

spilled out of the mouths of professional

sports analysts. I began to question my

skepticism, wondering whether I was being

too harsh on the admittedly improved

Brownies. Upon reflection, I realized I

might be acting unfairly toward my beloved

team, but I just cannot give them my whole

and hopeful heart—not yet, at least.

I was indoctrinated into Browns fandom

at birth—partly due to my father, a rabid

fan, and partly due to the lulling effect our

orange living room walls had on my psyche.

I was very young when the Browns were

in their competitive ‘80s era, but I do remember

how their losses (especially “The

Drive” and “The Fumble”) impacted my father.

He was absolutely crushed. Though I

was too young to understand what was going

on, I knew he was hurting and, so, I was, too.

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Wanting him to be happy, I cheered on

the Browns and cursed the teams they battled.

Then I would turn coat and root for

those teams if their win would improve the

Browns’ standings. This went on until The

Betrayal, a dark time for fans throughout

the country.

I don’t want to rehash the Browns’ revival

era, mostly because it is sad and depressing.

But I will say it gave me great

opportunities to laugh, especially when one

of our many quarterbacks became trapped

under a giant American flag.

Having given up expectations for this

team a long time ago, I did not have much

optimism for the reign of General Manager

Andrew Berry and Head Coach Kevin Stefanski,

though it felt like adults were finally

in the room. But then something bizarre

started to happen. They overcame challenges

(most of which were not self-imposed)

and started to win.

When the Browns made the playoffs for

the first time since 2002, it was a pleasant

surprise — even more so when they thrashed

the Steelers in the Wild Card game and

made Ben Roethlisberger cry. They gave us

hope in the second round against a tough

opponent in the Kansas City Chiefs but ultimately

came up short.

With the entire coaching staff returning,

the entire starting offensive returning, and

a “revamped” defense led by Myles Garrett,

Denzel Ward and veteran newcomers Jadeveon

Clowney and John Johnson III, it is no

wonder fans and pundits alike are abuzz

with positive chatter as the start of the 2021

season approaches. I want to hold hands

and join in on this peculiar sensation, but I

can’t. I just can’t.

For me, a cloud of strangeness always

hangs over the Browns (case in point, promising

rookie linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-

Koramoah dropped a weight on his head

and can’t put on a helmet because of his

stitches). I cannot in good faith believe in

good things to come. I hope good things happen;

I begrudge none of you who can believe,

but I do wish you could keep it to yourself.

You may have overcome the past, but what

you are saying is scary and unfamiliar and

we have enough of that in the non-sporting

world already.

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer

and columnist.

[The Cleveland Browns begin the 2021 season

at Kansas City on Sept. 12 at 4:25 p.m.

They have not won a season opener since

2004.]

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Fair auction benefits food pantry

This year at the Pickaway County Fair,

I overheard about a humbling event to support

their local area food pantries. I was excited

to learn more and replicate a similar

process at the Madison County Fair.

To research the details, I spoke with a

representative from the Pickaway County

Farm Bureau for some insight. The Pickaway

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H and FFA youth that participated in the

Pickaway County Fair. They then donated

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the processed meat to their local food

pantries.

With this being our first attempt at this

in Madison County and with a short amount

of time to coordinate it, I thought we would

start small this year in hopes of growing in

coming years. The response I received was

amazing. Rarely do you see such great collaboration,

let alone in the timeframe it happened.

The efforts benefited the youth who

worked hard to raise their animals and, in

exchange, helped those in need in our county

to receive high quality protein they may not

normally receive. Projects like this are what

the county needs to grow together.

The purchasing of animals went through

the livestock sale as normal. However, several

additional buyers went together to divide

the market price of the grand

champion swine and the reserve champion

steer, as well as the processing fee to allow

all meat to be donated back to the Mount

Sterling Community Center Food Pantry.

The collaboration came from several organizations:

Ag Pro, Madison County Farm

Bureau, Green and Sons, Heritage Cooperative,

Reiterman Feed, Red Hot Propane,

and Tim and Luana Barker. The Reeves

Family generously purchased market price

for the swine project. A big thank-you to

these businesses and community members

for supporting our youth and helping our

local food pantry. I would also like to thank

our youth, Drew Reeves (grand champion

swine, Fat Tony) and Kelsey Beachy (reserve

champion steer, Rowdy), who allowed

us to purchase their portion of the animal to

help feed our local community pantry.

According to research from Feeding

America, 11.6 percent of Madison County’s

overall population experienced food insecurity

in 2019, including 14.3 percent of children

living in the county.

Donations to the food pantry are accepted

throughout the year. Our goal is to

continue this program for many years to

come. Those wishing to contribute can drop

off donations or send monetary donations to:

Mt. Sterling Community Center, 164 E.

Main St., Mt. Sterling, OH 43143.

Megan Barker Witteman, director

Mount Sterling Community Center


opinion


‘Free Guy’ humorous and visually appealing

Theatrical adaptations of video games

rarely give supporting characters more than

a passing glance. Much like the video games

themselves, the films use secondary players

to serve at the whim of leads, disposable as

necessary to advance the plot. That is, if

there is a plot. But the latest theatrical

adaptation of a video game turns that common

practice on its head, asking, “What

would happen if that throwaway character

took the reins?” The result is one of the most

original and enjoyable movies to come out of

this genre.

In “Free Guy,” Ryan Reynolds stars as

the not-so-free Guy, a non-player character

(NPC) in an extremely violent open-world

shooter game called “Free City.” Within the

confines of this game, which is loosely based

on the “Grand Theft Auto” franchise, Guy

and his fellow NPCs are unaware of their

artificial reality, happily going about their

day while humans in the real world don

avatars (or skins) to cause mayhem on their

streets so they can level up to acquire bigger

and better weapons and skills.

Because of the way the NPCs are coded,

they do not question a punch to their face,

they do not ask why someone held up their

bank, and they do not demand accountability

for all of the horrible things they see taking

place. That passive world view begins to

change, however, when Guy has a random

encounter with a mysterious woman.

He and his friend, Buddy (Lil Rel Howery),

are walking to work and hoping for a

heist-free day at the bank when Guy overhears

a woman humming a Mariah Carey

tune. Having never heard another person

sing this song, Guy strikes up a conversation

with her but is puzzled by her strange

behavior. He chalks it up to her being “one

of the sunglasses people,” but what he does

not know is that this MolotovGirl (Jodie

Comer) is a real person who donned an

the reel deal

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avatar to get inside

the game.

Thinking the encounter

was just a

glitch in the matrix,

MolotovGirl (aka

Millie) pays Guy little

mind and sets off

to plumb the depths

of the game because its founder stole her

software code. She has no way of knowing

this was a transformative experience for the

lovelorn Guy.

Feeling there is “something more” out

there, Guy decides to change his routine for

the day. He will order a different coffee, he

will tell a different joke, he will stand up

when his bank is robbed.

During the latter action, Guy snatches

the sunglasses off of the robber’s face and

discovers the world that humans see while

playing in front of their screens. There are

suggestions for how many points can be

earned for pushing someone in front of a car,

lighting them on fire, stealing a kitten, or

robbing a bank.

Curious about this new world, Guy seeks

out MolotovGirl and requests her help. In

return, he says he can help her with her

mission, but she rebuffs his assistance as he

is on the lowest level imaginable. When he

asks what he can do to earn points without

hurting people, she jokingly suggests he try

nice things and see what happens.

Taking it to heart, Guy stops bank heists,

returns stolen money, and helps an elderly

lady find her kittens. His efforts do not go

unnoticed by the playing public. He is soon

referred to as “Blue Shirt Guy.” He even

gains the attention of popular vloggers who

wonder whether the game itself has been

hacked.

While the public is buzzing about the

NPC-gone -ogue (in the kind way), behindthe-scenes

drama is unfolding at the reallife

headquarters of Soonami, the makers of

“Free City” and its soon-to-be released sequel.

Much of it revolves around the lawsuit

between Millie and “Free City” developer

Antwon (Taika Waititi, leaning heavily into

tech bro stereotypes) and the possible stealing

of data). Though not as visually interesting

as what is happening in the artificial

world, it is still engaging, thanks to the actors.

Back in the artificial world, Guy continues

to help people not just to score points to

“level up” to MolotovGirl but because he

feels it is the right thing to do. He doesn’t

know his actions are causing real life players

to second guess their fondness for video

game violence or their penchant to discard

background players. He also doesn’t know

outside forces are willing to do anything, including

reboot the system and destroy the

life-giving servers, to stop his quest to

change the world as he knows it.

Video games, and even theatrical adaptations

of them, often are thought of as cold,

sometimes heartless forms of entertainment,

but “Free Guy” is loaded with warmth

amongst its non-stop jokes and visual gags.

Though it does point out the casual violence

of some of the more popular open-shooter

games, it doesn’t get too preachy. Instead, it

focuses the idea of doing what you can to do

good in the world.

To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much

from “Free Guy.” I thought the trailers

made it look terrible, but I was surprised by

how enjoyable it is. Humorous and visually

appealing, it mixes the best of video game

playing with the best of romantic comedies.

It’s a strange mashup, to be sure, but the

acting, directing and script work seamlessly

together to create an original and endearingly

fun flick.

Grade: B

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer

and columnist.

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SOUTHEASTERN BOYS’ GOLF: (front row, from left) Kaleb McNeil, Josiah White, Ayden

Robinson, Zack Mosier, Kason Spears, Brody McFann; (back row) Coach Vince Banion,

Cole Erskine, Brennan Workman, Tad Griffin and Kelton Keehner.


SOUTHEASTERN GIRLS’ SOCCER: (front row, from left) Kelsey Knisley, Cordelia Rice,

Makayla Robinson, Kaleigh Clark, Aubree Moore, Zoey Workman; (second row) Alize

Smith, Grace Brewer, Skylee Miller, Emma Moore, Shelby Nicholson; (back row) Coach

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TROJANS BOYS’ GOLF

Sept. 7 ......................Greeneview (4:30)

Sept. 9 Greenon @ Reid Park G.C. (1 p.m.)

Sept. 11 ..............David Christoff Memorial

@ Reid Park G.C. (1 p.m.)

Sept. 13 ............................Catholic Central

@ Reid Park G.C. (4:30 p.m.)

Sept. 15............................McClain (4:30)

Sept. 21 ....................OHC Championship

@ Windy Knoll (8:30 a.m.)

Home course: Locust Hills G.C.

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TROJANS GIRLS’ SOCCER

Sept. 7 ..........................@ Botkins (7 p.m.)

Sept. 9..................@ West Jefferson (5:30)

Sept. 11 ..........@ Southeastern Chillicothe

Sept. 13 ....Middletown Christian (5:30)

Sept. 16 ........................Fairbanks (5:30)

Sept. 20 ..........................@ Carlisle (7:15)

Sept. 23 ..........................Greenon (5:30)

Sept. 30..............@ Catholic Central (5:30)

Oct. 5 ....................@ Troy Christian (5:30)

Oct. 7 ..................Madison-Plains (5:30)

Oct. 12 ..........West Liberty-Salem (5:30)

Oct. 14..............@ Mechanicsburg (7 p.m.)

TROJANS CROSS COUNTRY

Aug. 28 ............................@ Northwestern

Sept. 4 ..........Purple & Gold @ Emmanuel

Sept. 7 ..................................@ Fairbanks

Sept. 11..............................Twilight @ Troy

Sept. 18............Elvin R. King @ Cedarville

Sept. 25..............@ Emmanuel Invitational

Sept. 28........................@ Triad Invitational

Oct. 5 ....Clark County Meet @ Emmanuel

Oct. 9 ............William B. Saxbe Invitational

@ Mechanicsburg

Oct. 16..........................OHC @ Cedarville

Oct. 19 ..........@ Yellow Springs Invitational

Oct. 23 ..Southwest Districts @ Cedarville


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Cason, Mara Lynch, Ella Davlin; (second

row) Hailee Dennis, Kami VanHoose,

Alyssa Ferguson, Cody Russell, Isaac

Lynch; (third row) Penny Herzog, Olivia

Blankenship, Ashley McCune, Brock Waring;

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Jordan Halley, Wyatt Lane and Director

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Sept. 7 ............@ Madison-Plains (7 p.m.)

Sept. 9 ......@ West Liberty-Salem (7 p.m.)

Sept. 11 ........................@ Urbana (2 p.m.)

Sept. 13 ..............@ Northwestern (7 p.m.)

Sept. 14..............................Triad (7 p.m.)

Sept. 16 ..............Northeastern (7 p.m.)

Sept. 21 ............@ West Jefferson (7 p.m.)

Sept. 22 ..Emmanuel Christian (7 p.m.)

Sept. 23 ..........@ Mechanicsburg (7 p.m.)

Sept. 27 ....................Tecumseh (7 p.m.)

Sept. 28 ....................Fairbanks (7 p.m.)

Sept. 30 ....................Cedarville (7 p.m.)

Oct. 4 ..................@ Yellow Springs (6:30 )

Oct. 5..........................@ Greenon (7 p.m.)

Oct. 7 ..............@ Catholic Central (7 p.m.)

Oct. 12 ..................@ Greeneview (7 p.m.)

Oct. 14 ............Madison-Plains (7 p.m.)

TROJANS GIRLS’ GOLF

Sept. 4 ..........................Russia (9 a.m.)

Sept. 7 ......................................Riverside

@ Cherokee Hills G.C. (4:30)

Sept. 9 ................................Northwestern

@ Reid Park G.C. (4:30)

Sept. 14....................OHC Championship

@ Windy Knoll (8:30 a.m.)

Sept. 20 ........................Riverside (4:30)

Sept. 23 ......................Tecumseh (4:30)

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For the first time in 143 years, South Charleston’s town hall sports a sign letting the

public know the Opera House, maintained by the South Charleston Heritage Commission,

is located on the second floor.

Progress on projects

Sue Mattinson, president of the South

Charleston Heritage Commission, shared

the following updates on the organization’s

projects, activities and events. To learn

more, follow the commission on Facebook.

• After 143 years, South Charleston

Town Hall finally has a sign letting people

know the Opera House is located on the

building’s second floor. Tom Shoemaker, a

former South Charleston resident and

longtime supporter of the Heritage Commission,

covered the cost of the sign.

The sign will be helpful for out-of-town

guests attending events taking place at

the Opera House, Mattinson said. Previously,

there was no sign on the building

letting people know it contained an opera

house.

• Installation of a new stair lift at the

Opera House is scheduled for the last

weekend of October. The Heritage Commission

plans to host the community

The Houston branch of the Clark County

Public Library system, is offering the following

programs and services. For more information,

call (937) 462-8047. The library is

located at 5 W. Jamestown St., South

Charleston.

• Reading Challenge. Adults are invited

to take the Reading Challenge by reading a

fiction or non-fiction book they haven’t read

before or listening to a book on CD for the

first time. Completed entry slips listing the

selected book/item must be turned in by 8

p.m. Sept. 30. One entry is permitted per person.

A name will be drawn from the entries;

that person will win a $25 gift card to Kroger.

• Toddler and Preschool Storytimes.

Storytimes will take place on Thursdays

from Sept. 9 through Dec. 9. At 10 a.m., the

focus is on children ages 2 and 3 years old

Christmas program at the Opera House on

Dec. 4-5.

“Now, we’ll have access for everyone to

be able to attend,” Mattinson said.

• Plans are in the works to repair the

chinking on the commission’s historic log

house prior to the Heritage Days Festival

slated for Sept. 25-26. Next spring, the

plan is to replace the windows on the historic

train depot.

• Mattinson’s book about prolific South

Charleston architect Edward Edwards is

in stock and available for purchase. The

commission has sold more than 100 copies

to date. Copies will be available for purchase

at the Heritage Days Festival.

• The Ohio Rail Experience returns on

Oct. 16, offering passenger train rides between

South Charleston and Jeffersonville.

The organization is donating tickets

to be raffled off at the Heritage Days Festival.

Storytimes and Reading Challenge

and their parents/caregivers. At 11 a.m., the

focus is on children ages 4 and 5 years old

and their parents/caregivers.

Storytime introduces toddlers and

preschoolers to books, rhymes, music and

crafts and teaches children how to interact

with other children their age. Fun, interactive

stories will foster imagination and a

love of reading. Space is limited. Call the library

to pre-register.

• Meeting Rooms. For information about

booking the Clark County Public Library

(CCPL) meeting rooms, visit

www.ccplohio.org/meeting-study-rooms/. A

valid CCPL card is required to use the meeting

rooms. All meetings must be scheduled

at least one week in advance and will be

dealt with on a first-come, first-served basis

with library events taking priority.

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in advance to reserve a space. Send a message

via the festival’s Facebook page or

send email to scheritagedays@gmail.com for

details.

Two silent auctions are on the schedule,

one for each day. Merchant gift cards, assorted

items, and original pieces from the

Jamestown Glass House near Williamsburg,

Va., will be among the items up for

bid. Glassmaker Kyle White donates the

glassware in memory of his father who grew

up in South Charleston.

First Presbyterian Church of South

Charleston is organizing children’s games.

On Sept. 25, the festival starts with a parade

at 10 a.m. Anyone who would like to

participate must pre-register by contacting

Patty Moore at (937) 206-5072 or (937) 462-

7174.

This year’s parade grand marshals are

Lois Artis and Phillip Calland. Both taught

for many years in the Southeastern school

system. Moore said organizers also hope to

have three of the oldest living former students

of the school system take part in the

parade, as well.

“It’s Our Heritage Days way of celebrating

the 150th year of education in South

Charleston,” Moore said, referring to the

South Charleston Education Sesquicentennial

Celebration taking place in conjunction

with the festival.

Response to the parade has been very

good so far, Moore said. Entries include

everything from a wagon pulled by Clydesdale

horses to antique tractors, the high

school marching band, youth athletic

groups, and visiting festival queens. One

category in which entries are low this year

The South Charleston Education 150th

Committee is raffling off a custom-made

quilt. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. The

drawing will take place during the Heritage

Days Festival.

The kiddie tractor pull is always a popular

feature of South Charleston’s Heritage

Days Festival. It’s back on the schedule for

this year’s event.

is classic cars, she noted.

“We want to thank Travis Vanover who

bought the property we’ve always used to

line up the parade. He has been very cooperative

in allowing us to line up there again

this year,” Moore said.

Following the parade, several live music

acts will perform throughout the afternoon

and evening, starting with David and Taffy

Waugh and ending with Ty Cooper.

The fun continues on Sept. 26 with one

of the highlights being the kiddie tractor

pull, alway a big draw, said Sue Mattinson,

Heritage Commission president.

Check “South Charleston Heritage Days

Festival” on Facebook for updates and a full

schedule of events once the festival dates

draw near.

In a change from years past, the Heritage

Commission is not providing chairs and asks

that festival visitors bring their own.

Celebrating 150 Years of Education

The South Charleston Education Sesquicentennial

Celebration will take place Sept.

25-26 during the Heritage Days Festival.

The celebration commemorates 150 consecutive

years of public education in South

Charleston. Proclamations honoring the

milestone will be read at 3 p.m. Sept. 25.

In addition to selling fresh gingerbread,

the celebration committee will sell t-shirts,

sweatshirts and framed prints, all featuring

the sesquicentennial logo. Other items for

sale will include coasters and bowl cozies.

The group’s booth will be located between

the historic log cabin and train depot.

The group is raffling off a quilt and pillows,

all custom-made. The quilt measures

60x74 inches. The pillows measure 16x16

inches. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5.

Separate drawings will be held for each

item. The drawings are scheduled for 2:30

p.m. Sept. 26.

Proceeds from the raffle and merchandise

sales will go toward scholarships for

Southeastern High School seniors, as well

as to help other local causes.


Wag! Fest


Wag! Fest, also known as the “coolest dog

day ever,” made its return to the late-summer

event schedule.

On Aug. 28, thousands of canines and

their human companions traveled to the

Darby Bend Lakes Area of Prairie Oaks

Metro Park near West Jefferson for a day of

dock diving, obstacle course learning, toy

snatching, and shopping. All who could

speak said they were excited for the event

to be back.

In addition to fun activities, the event

served as an educational outreach opportunity

for local rescue shelter groups looking

to link up potential adopters with animals

searching for their forever homes.

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle

Radar, a 10-year-old Golden retriever mix, cools off in the Atlas

Butler ice box, a popular destination for pooches looking to escape

the heat.

(From left) Mount Sterling residents Shannon,

Copper, and Nick Wisenbarger pose

on the red carpet. This was Copper’s first

visit to Wag! Fest.

Shohei and his foster parent, Maurice Bustos, hang out at Wag!

Fest. Shohei, an American pit bull terrier, is up for adoption

through Adopt-a-Pit Rescue. Though Shohei has no function in

his back legs as a result of a car accident, his foster parents say

he has boundless energy to play and cuddle.

Mila Mali, 5, decides she would rather not jump through hoops

to get her photo taken.

Meg Rucker and her Great Dane, Ava, stop

by the Humane Society of Madison County

booth to have their picture taken.

Johnstown resident Stephanie Teshima offers encouragement as

her dog, Yoshi, decides whether to take the plunge off the dock.

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obituaries


LININGER

Ralph C. Lininger, 86, passed away

under Hospice Loving Care at his home on

Aug. 21, 2021. He was born on Sept. 11,

1934, to the late Helen Dickey Lininger and

Carroll Page Lininger in Champaign

County, Ohio.

Survivors include: wife, Becky Chave

Lininger; sons, Steven Lininger and Richard

(Sheri) Lininger; daughters, Sheryl (Tim)

Wilson, Roberta (Joey) Hawkins, Rhonda

McIntyre, and Regina (Brian) Harrington;

step-children, Aimee (Rich) Cardot, Jeff (Allison

Manon) Chave, Andee (Greg) Huff, and

Ted (Kim) Chave; 12 grandsons, 15 granddaughters,

nine great-grandchildren. Siblings

include sisters, Louise Kitchen, Carol

(John) Davis, Martha (Jim) Frazier, and

Dorothy (Bill) Hanefeld.

He was preceded in death by brothers

Max Earl, Wayne, and Amos Lininger.

Brother Cleon Lininger passed the same

day, Aug. 21, 2021. He also was preceded in

death by grandson, Russell Lininger.

Ralph is a graduate of Woodstock High

School Class of 1952 and completed courses

through Wittenberg University, Columbus

State Community College, Ohio University,

and Ohio State University. He was retired

25 years military: eight years Army and 17

years Air Force. He served in the first Gulf

War, 1990-1991. He was proud to have

served as a Green Beret. He was a squadron

commander of Civil Air Patrol unit in

Columbus.

Ralph was a resident of Madison County

since 1972. He operated a dairy farm in

Springfield, Ohio, for 13 years and worked

with a John Deere Dealership for 27 years.

Ralph was pastor of South Solon United

Methodist Church. He participated in the

Horizon Prison ministry program at London

Correctional.

He had been active with the Master Gardeners,

Madison County Farmers Market,

Ministry for Community, Madison County

Food Pantry, MCF, and Madison County

Herb Society.

A memorial service will be held on Sept.

11, 2021, at 2 p.m. in Eberle-Fisher Funeral

Home and Crematory, London, with Pastor

Rich Cardot officiating. Interment will follow

in Somerford Township Cemetery.

Friends may call the funeral home from 12

p.m. until the time of services.

Friends may make memorial contributions

to: South Solon United Methodist Church,

P.O. Box 188, South Solon, OH 43153.

BOGENRIFE

Brian Michael Bogenrife, 37, of West Jefferson,

Ohio, was born on July 9, 1984, and

passed away on Aug. 23, 2021.

Brian graduated from West Jefferson

High School where he wrestled and played

football. He went on to develop advanced

technical skills in heating and cooling systems.

Brian enjoyed hunting, fishing and

watching football, especially the Ohio State

Buckeyes. He was a master practical joker

and always had a smile on his face.

Brian was preceded in death by his maternal

grandmother, Betty Lou Royster, and

his paternal grandparents, Alice and

Gilbert Bogenrife. He is survived by: his

parents, Paul and Joanie Bogenrife; daughters,

Audrey Renee, Trinidy Marie and

Khloe Lynn; maternal grandfather, Larry

Royster; sister, Laura (Chad) Nulph; brothers,

Jason (Karen) Bogenrife and Brad

(Amber) Bogenrife; beloved dog, Diesel; and

many nieces, nephews and friends.

A funeral service was held on Aug. 31 at

Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home, West

Jefferson, with interment at Hampton

Cemetery, West Jefferson. Visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com

to view

the full obituary.

WIGGINS

James Bennie Wiggins, 76, of London

died on Aug. 24, 2021, in Doctors Hospital,

Columbus, Ohio. Born on Dec. 5, 1944, in

Newport, he was a son of Earl “Jack” and

Marion (Saltan) Wiggins.

Bennie retired after 26 years from the

Madison County Engineer’s Office, was a

longtime member of Newport Church of

Christ in Christian Union, a longtime volunteer

with Central Townships Fire Department,

and loved woodworking and fishing.

Survivors include: his wife of 55 years,

Paula (Ashley) Wiggins; children, Joe

(Theresa) Wiggins, Rick (Cindy) Wiggins,

Bill (Wendy) Wiggins and Amanda Sparks;

15 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren;

sister, Caroline Haskins; brother, Albert

(Charlotte) Wiggins; many nieces and

nephews; and best friend, William (Debbie)

Brandenburg.

He was preceded in death by: his parents;

son, Paul; grandson, Aaron; brothers,

Paul and Bill; and son-in-law, Rick Sparks.

A celebration of Bennie’s life was held on

Aug. 28 in the Newport Church of Christ in

Christian Union fellowship hall, London.

Memorials in Bennie’s name may be

made to the general fund of Newport Christian

Union Church.

The family was served by Eberle-Fisher

Funeral Home & Crematory, London. Condolences

may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.


FAIRCHILD

Vivian M. Fairchild, 71, of London died on Aug. 27,

2021, in her residence. Born on Oct. 31, 1949, in Akron,

she was a daughter of Francis “Shorty” and Goldie

(Cummings) Long.

Vivian had worked for Purex in London and for

Sears, from where she retired. Along with her husband,

she was part of the Pat’s Pizza & Pub Friday night

gang.

Survivors include: her husband of 45 years, Fred

Fairchild; son and daughter-in-law, Frederick Todd and

Amanda Fairchild; sister, Sharon (Dick) Johnson;

brother, Gary (Anna) Long; nieces, Lisa (Wes) Eberly,

Tina Tardio; great-niece and great-nephew, Clayton

Eberly and Avary Tardio; and several other family

members.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father

and brother, Jimmy Brown.

A memorial service was held at Eberle-Fisher Funeral

Home and Crematory, London, on Aug. 31 with

Pastor Wayne Stuntz officiating. Interment followed in

Kirkwood Cemetery, London.

The family suggests memorials in Vivian’s name be

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

OH 43140. Condolences for the family may be sent to

www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.

DAYLONG

Richard Daylong, 75, of West Jefferson passed away

on Aug. 29, 2021. Richard was a proud Vietnam veteran,

a lifetime member of the VFW Post 7005, a member

of West Jefferson American Legion Post 201, and a

member of the London Eagles.

VFW Post Commander Luke Copeland wrote the following

tribute for Richard, better known as “Big Dog

Daylong” to many: “Richard served as an officer for

many years at our post, and he was a regular at the

post. Richard served his country proudly in Vietnam,

earning the coveted Combat Infantryman Badge and

the Bronze Star with Valor. Many at the post called him

‘Hero’ as did I, and a hero he was. You will be missed

by all who knew you, brother.”

Richard was preceded in death by his parents,

George and Esta Daylong, and brother, Jack Wamsley.

He is survived by: his life partner of 28 years, Guilda

Braithwaite; sons, Shelby (Chasity) Daylong, David

Daylong and Donald Daylong; step-sons, Joey (Maria)

Shepard and Tommy (Tonya) Shepard; grandchildren,

Zachary, Tyler, Mason and Kohe; and numerous friends

and family, all who will miss him dearly.

A funeral service was held on Sept. 3 at Rader Mc-

Donald-Tidd Funeral Home, West Jefferson. A graveside

service was set for Sept. 4, 2021 at Concord

Cemetery, Henderson, W.Va. Visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com

to share memories of Richard

and to send condolences to the family.

HAYMAN

Gary E. Hayman, 84, of London died on Aug. 29,

2021, at the Embassy of Winchester, Canal Winchester.

Gary was born on April 12, 1937, in Clark County, Ohio,

a son of Alfred W. and Madge (Henry) Hayman.

Gary was a member of F.O.E. 950 London Aerie,

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Amvets Post 19, and Chandler Lodge 138, and was retired

from the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy.

He is survived by: his wife of 58 years, Lola Jane

Hayman; son, Clinton D. Hayman of London; sister,

Vicki (Dick) Johnston of Ostrander, Ohio; and several

nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in death by: his

parents; sister, Rose Ann Brown, and her husband, Bob

Brown; and brother, William L. Hayman.

According to Gary’s wishes, there were no services.

Arrangements were entrusted to Lynch Family Funeral

Home & Cremation Services, London. Condolences may

be sent to www.lynchfamilyfuneralhome.com.

BAILEY

William G. Bailey, 67, of Syresville, Ky., formerly of

Mount Sterling, Ohio, passed away on Aug. 30, 2021.

He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 10, 1954, to

the late Cecil and Ida Elizabeth Bailey. He also was preceded

in death by: his wife of 47 years, Sharon Bailey;

his children, William Guilford II, Billy Joe, and Virgil

David; his brothers, Cecil Jr. and Fred Williams; his sisters,

Carolyn Sue, Eloise and Julie; and a great-grandson,

Jaylen.

Surviving family includes: his wife, Linda Bailey;

brothers, Jim, Roger (Betty), Bobby (Ruthene), Paul

(Wendy), Edward (Vicky), and Thomas; son, Robert

William; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;

and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and greatnephews.

He retired from the State of Ohio, serving as a maintenance

technician. Bill was very hard working and

very skilled at building, remodeling houses, and working

on cars. He passed on many skilled traits to others

during his life. Bill loved playing his guitars, piano, and

many stringed instruments, as well as singing at

church.

A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept.

8 at Porter-Tidd Funeral Home, Mount Sterling. Funeral

services will follow visitation at 1 p.m. at the funeral

home with Pastor J.D. Bowman officiating. Burial

will take place in procession to Grove City Cemetery.

Visit www.portertiddfuneralhome.com to share memories

of William and to send condolences to the family.

PICKENS JR.

Robert E. Pickens Jr., 51, of London died on Aug. 30,

2021, in his residence. Born on Sept. 11, 1969, in London,

he was the son of Joyce (Duffey) and Robert E.

Pickens Sr.

Rob had worked at Wal-Mart as a supervisor, loved

fishing and was a huge football fan, following the London

Red Raiders, Ohio State Buckeyes and Cincinnati

Bengals.

Survivors include: his wife, Tina (Watkins) Pickens;

his mother and father; aunt, Shirley Poland; uncles,

James (Sue) Pickens and Richard (Cindy) Daily; and

several cousins, including Betty Gregg, Linda Little,

Brenda (Jim) Hollar and Jacob Hollar.

Graveside services were held Sept. 2 in Kirkwood

Cemetery, London. The family was served by Eberle-

Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London. Condolences

for the family may be sent to

www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.


Write-in candidate certified

The Madison County Board of Elections met on Aug. 31 to certify

David A. Junk’s application to run as a write-in candidate for the

Range Township trustee race in the Nov. 2 general election. On

Aug. 23, the board certified John E. Griffith and Joel Daniel Call

as write-in candidates for the same race. Dennis K. Marshall also

is a candidate for Range Township trustee. Two Range Township

trustee seats are up for election.

This coming Monday, September 6, 2021, we in America celebrate

the working men and women of this country.

Enjoy the holiday, but be sure also to take time to give thanks for

the great effort our working force has made to make our nation what

it is today.

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Messenger photos by Pat Donahue

Green thumbs and native plants

Jeff Johnson (left), head of Natural Areas & Preserves for the Ohio Department of

Natural Resources, spoke at the Madison County Master Gardeners’ Grow Native

seminar, held Aug. 28 at London High School. Johnson’s topic was “GO Native,”

Ohio’s new native plant initiative. Gale Martin (right) owner of Natives In Harmony,

also spoke at the seminar, emphasizing the importance of protecting pollinators as

a way to protect certain food sources. Here, the two take a break between their presentations

among the plants Martin had for sale at the event. Martin started giving

away native plants in 2008 and has since turned it into a Marengo, Ohio-based business

that promotes natural, native landscaping.

(AT LEFT)

Kathy Smith, a

forestry program

director

with the Ohio

State Cooperative

Extension,

speaks about

Ohio’s native

trees.

Other topics

covered at the

Grow Native

seminar included

the promotion

of

beneficial insects

in the

home landscape,

how

Ohio Native

Plant Month led

to National Native

Plant

Month, and the

native and nativar

toolbox.


community calendar


Art Competition

The Kurt Lattimer Aspiring Artist

Award is an art competition open to Madison

County high school seniors garduating

in 2022. Entry is open to public school, online

school and home-schooled students. The

deadline to enter is Jan. 21. Entries must be

dropped off at the London mayor’s office, 20

S. Walnut St., Suite 100. Office hours are 8

a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Prizes are: first place, $1,000; second

place, $500; and third place, $250. Contest

details can be found at https://londonvisualartsguild.org/exhibits/kurt-lattimer-aspiring-artist-award.

All submissions will be

displayed at London City Hall, the London

Arts Center, and other venues.

Developmental Disabilities

The Madison County Board of Developmental

Disabilities will meet at 4 p.m. Sept.

16 at the administrative office, 500 Elm St.,

London. If the meeting is cancelled or

rescheduled, it will be moved to Sept. 23.

Health District Board

The Madison County London City Health

District board will meet at 5 p.m. Sept. 13

at 306 Lafayette St., London.

Clothes Closet

United Church, 30 E. Columbus St.,

Mount Sterling, will hold its Clothes Closet

from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 17-18, weather

permitting. The giveaway will be held in the

garage behind the church. All are welcome.

Items include men’s, women’s and children’s

clothing and miscellaneous household

items.

Social distancing is required. Masks are

optional for those who are fully vaccinated.

Hand sanitizer will be available. Bags are

provided. A limited number of people will be

permitted in the garage at any given time.

For details, contact Kathy Endres at (740)

869-3755 or Mary Alkire at (740) 604-1213.

Pleasant Township Trustees

The Pleasant Township trustees will

meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 7 due to the Labor Day

holiday. The meeting will take place at the

township building, 84 N. London St., Mount

Sterling. For details, call (740) 869-3755.

Plain City Special Events

The following events are taking place in

Plain City. Dates and times are subject to

change. Visit www.plain-city.com, click on

“Parks & Rec,” and scroll down to “Special

Events Calendar 2021.”

• Sept. 5—Music in the Park—Plain City

Community Chorus, Pastime Park;

• Sept. 6—Pooch Paddle and last day the

pool is open;

• Sept. 12—Music in the Park featuring

Funky Waters

• Sept. 12—All Ohio Ford Show, Pastime

Park;

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.

Madison County Senior Center

The Madison County Senior Citizens

Center, 280 W. High St., London, 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.

• Sept. 6—Closed for Labor Day

• Sept. 7—9 a.m., quilters; 10 a.m., bowling

at Madison Lanes; 1 p.m., bridge

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

class; 9 a.m., chair volleyball; 9:30 a.m.,

departure for mystery lunch trip; 10:30

a.m., departure for Clippers game; 10:30

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

p.m., bridge; 1:15, yoga; 2 p.m., diabetes

weight loss support group

• Sept. 9—9 a.m., chair volleyball

• Sept. 10—8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise

class; 9 a.m., painting class; 10 a.m.,

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

Mt. Sterling Community Center

The Mount Sterling Community Center

is located at 164 E. Main St. Measures of social

distancing, 10-person maximum attendance,

and frequent sanitizing and hand

washing are part of the center’s guidelines.

For details, call (740) 869-2453.

Sept. 7-12—10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily, walking

in the gym

Sept. 6–Closed for Labor Day

Sept. 7–10-11 a.m., Take Off Pounds

Sensibly

3-6 p.m., food pantry for income-eligible

households. Pre-packed food boxes will be

delivered to your vehicle. Remain in your

vehicle, and you will be assisted in numerical

order. Bring proof of residence to the

first visit and a picture ID to every visit.

Call (740) 869-2453 for details.

8-9 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous

Sept. 8—10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for adults

6:30-7:30 p.m., Bootcamp

7:30-9 p.m., adult open volleyball

Sept. 9—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.

Sept. 10—6:30-7:30 p.m., bootcamp

7:30-9 p.m., adult open volleyball

Sept. 11—9:30-10:30 a.m., Zumba, call for

details, first class is free

10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for all ages and

abilities

Sept. 12—6-8 p.m., open gym youth basketball

Sept. 12, Sept. 19 and Sept. 26—3-5 p.m.,

youth volleyball clinic for third- through

sixth-grade boys and girls, $30, email londonelitevolleyball@yahoo.com

Oct. 16—Sterling Fun Run, watch for

signup info on the center’s Facebook page

Second and Fourth Tuesdays—Produce

market.

HBMLibrary

Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, 270

Lilly Chapel Rd., West Jefferson, offers the

following activities and services. For details,

call (614) 879-8448 or visit hbmlibrary.org.

Library hours are: Monday-Thursday, 10

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

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Curbside service is still

available.

• Free Meals. After-school meals (for

children ages 2 years old through high

school seniors) can be picked up between 3

and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

• Story Time. 10:30 a.m. on Fridays

starting Sept. 10.

• Booklovers. The group will discuss

“Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by

Isabel Wilkerson at 4 p.m. Sept. 13.

• Library Board. The regular library

board meeting is set for 6 p.m. Sept. 14, preceded

by a finance meeting at 5 p.m. Board

meetings are open to the public. For information

on how to attend, contact Director

Chris Siscoe at (614) 879-8448.

• Library Closure. The library will be

closed Sept. 14-15 for staff training on the

new Serving Every Ohioan system.

• Book Sale. Dates and times for the

Friends of the Library book sale are: Oct. 6-

7, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.;

and Oct. 9, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

• Flu Shots. Madison County Public

Health nurses will administer flu shots at

the library from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 6. Most

commercial insurances are accepted. Bring

your insurance card. For details on cost, call

the health department, (740) 852-3065.

• Free COVID Tests. Tests are available

during business hours through curbside

pickup.

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 Sale. The Friends of the Library

is hosting a Book Nook sale from 11

a.m. to 3 p.m. 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.

• Toddler Time. Sept. 7 at 10 a.m.

• Preschool Story Time. Sept. 7 at 11

a.m.

• Kindergarten Club. Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m.

• Canvas Bag Craft (teens and adults).

Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Registration required.

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.

• Library Board. The group will meet at

6:15 p.m. Sept. 9 immediately following the

Mount Sterling Community Museum board

meeting.

• Pre-School Storytime. Sessions resume

Sept. 13 and will take place on Mondays

at 10:30 a.m. in the community room

on the library’s lower level. Open to ages 3

to 5 years old.

• Friends of the Library. The next meeting

is at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 on the library’s

main level.

• Canvas, Cocktails and Coffee. The

Friends of the Library will hold their fall

painting event from 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 26 at

American Legion Post 419. Snacks and cold

beverages will be provided. Megan Downing

of The Picket Fence will instruct the class.

She is working on her bachelor’s degree in

studio art. The cost is $35. Pre-registration

is required. Reservation can be made at the

library. Extra tickets will be available at the

door. Proceeds benefit library programs,

materials, equipment and improvements.

• Around Town Book Club. The group

will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at the fire pit

seating area in the rear of Deercreek State

Park Lodge. Bring a chair. Participants will

read from books they have chosen with a fall

or back-to-school theme or a teacher as the

main character. Inclement weather will

move the meeting inside the lodge.

• Kids’ Cooking Club. Batters, Splatters &

Platters returns to action on Oct. 4 from 6 to

7:30 p.m. One group of 5- to 8-year-olds will

meet the first and third Monday of each month

through Dec. 20. The maximum club size is 12

children. Participants will learn how to measure

and mix ingredients, follow recipes, and

kitchen skills. Registration is required.

• Library Cookbook Club. This new club

launches at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21. To participate,

pick up a cookbook for the month at

the library, choose a recipe, then share the

dish with the group on the third Thursday

of the month. Cookbooks are available now.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS MADISON COUNTY, OHIO

CASE NO. CVE 20200034

CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC.

-VS-

JEFFREY BRICKER, ET AL. DEFENDANTS.

Unknown Heirs, Assigns, Legatees and Devisees of Jeffrey Alan Bricker, aka Jeffrey A. Bricker, Sr.,

whose last known address is: Unknown, and who cannot be served, will take notice that on

February 11, 2020, Plaintiff filed a Complaint for Money, Foreclosure and other Equitable Relief

in the Madison County Court of Common Pleas, Madison County, Ohio, Case No. CVE 20200034,

against Unknown Heirs, Assigns, Legatees and Devisees of Jeffrey Alan Bricker, aka Jeffrey A.

Bricker, Sr. and others as Defendants, alleging that, Jeffrey Alan Bricker, aka Jeffrey A. Bricker, Sr.,

Deceased, and Michelle Bricker, are in default for all payments from September 1, 2019; that on

March 27, 2017, Jeffrey Alan Bricker, aka Jeffrey A. Bricker, Sr., Deceased, and Michelle Bricker,

executed and delivered a certain Mortgage Deed in which said Defendants agreed, among other

things, to pay the Note and to comply with all of the terms of the Mortgage Deed hereinafter

described, which Mortgage Deed was filed in the Recorder's Office of Madison County, Ohio on

April 21, 2017, recorded in Volume 328, Page 1749 of the county recorders records, and assigned

to the Plaintiff on June 13, 2019, and recorded on July 5, 2019, in Volume 353, Page 1990 of the

Madison County Records, that, further, the balance due on the Note is $179,038.47 with interest

at the rate of 4.2500% per annum from September 1, 2019; that to secure the payment of the

Note, executed and delivered a certain Mortgage Deed to and thereby conveying, in fee simple,

the following described premises:

Situated in the State of Ohio, in the County of Madison, and in the City of London:

Commonly known as 317 Thames Court, London, OH 43140

and further alleging that the aforesaid Mortgage is a valid and subsisting first and best lien upon

said premises after the lien of the Treasurer; that the Note is in default, whereby the conditions

set forth in the Note and Mortgage have been broken, that the Mortgage has become absolute

and that Plaintiff is entitled, therefore, to have the Mortgage foreclosed, the premises sold, and

the proceeds applied in payment of Plaintiff's claims; that the Defendants; Unknown Heirs,

Assigns, Legatees and Devisees of Jeffrey Alan Bricker, aka Jeffrey A. Bricker, Sr., among others,

may have or claim to have some interest in or lien upon said premises; that all of the Defendants

are required to set forth any claim, lien or interest in or upon the premises that he, she, or it may

have or claim to have or be forever barred therefrom; that Plaintiff's Mortgage be declared to be

a valid and subsisting first and best lien upon said premises after the lien of the Treasurer, if any,

that its Mortgage be foreclosed; that all liens be marshaled; that the equity of redemption of all

Defendants be forever cut off, barred, and foreclosed; that upon the sale of said premises the

proceeds be paid to Plaintiff to satisfy the amount of its existing lien and the interest, together

with its disbursements, advancements, and costs herein expended; and for such other and further

relief to which is may be entitled in equity or at law.

Defendants are further notified that they are required to answer the Complaint on or

before October 10, 2021, which includes twenty-eight (28) days from the last publishing, or judgment

may be rendered as prayed for therein.

Submitted by: Suzanne M. Godenswager (0086422), Sandhu Law Group, LLC, 1213 Prospect

Avenue, Suite 300, Cleveland, OH 44115, 216-373-1001, Attorney for Plaintiff

MM AUGUST 29 & SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

MM2021375

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

Application for Antidegradation Project

Plain City WWTP

225 Central Ave, Plain City, OH 43064

Facility Description: Municipal WWTP

Receiving Water: Big Darby Creek

ID #: 1412111, 4PB00016

Date of Action: 09/01/2021

Antidegradation project as defined by OAC 3745-1-05 - an exclusion or waiver is not applicable.

Ohio EPA will host a public hearing for the expansion of the Plain City WWTP in Madison

and Union Counties.

An Ohio EPA public hearing to accept comments on the NPDES permit will be held Tuesday,

October 19, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Jonathan Alder High School, 9200 US Route 42 South, Plain

City, OH 43064.

The hearing will last until all written and oral comments have been received. Comments will

also be received through October 26, 2021 at close of business (5:00 PM). Send all comments

via email to: epa.dswcomments@epa.ohio.gov or via mail to: Ohio EPA-DSW, Attn: Permits

Processing, PO Box 1049, Columbus, OH 43216-1049. Please put the NPDES number or project

name with each comment sent.

Final Approval of Plans and Specifications

Plain City Village

PO Box 167, Plain City, OH 43064

Facility Description: Community Water System

ID #: 1426775

Date of Action: 08/20/2021

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

Detail Plans for PWSID:OH4901112 Plan No:1426775 Regarding Darby Station Phase 1, Parts

1-4.


MM2021386

Legal Notice

Notice is hereby given that the Madison County Commissioners are

considering vacating the undeveloped alleys between lots 85 and 86,

and between lots 86 and 95 in the Gwynne Addition and undeveloped

portion of North Street south of lot 98 in the Gwynne Addition.

The view for this alley vacation is scheduled for Tuesday, September

21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. The location to meet for this view is at 1590

Cumberland Rd London, Ohio 43140.

The hearing for this vacation is scheduled for Tuesday, October 19, 2021

at 11:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Office, Courthouse, 1 North Main

Street, London, Ohio 43140. All interested parties are hereby notified

of their right to attend.

Katie Wiseman

Clerk of the Board

Madison County Commissioners

Madison County, Ohio


MM2021374


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xLegal Notices

NOTICE OF TIME FOR THE HEARING TO THE OWNERS

OF LAND NAMED IN THE PETITION

(For Publication)

Rev. Code, Sec. 6131.07

In the Matter of Glade Run Lateral Ditch

Single County Ditch No. 213

Petitioned by: Swami, LLC and others

vs.

Office of the Board of County Commissioners, Madison County, Ohio

August 24, 2021

To the Owners of Land Affected by the Proposed Improvement(s)

On the 24th day of August, 2021, the Madison County Engineer requested

this Ditch Hearing signed by Swami, LLC, and other to request to place a

newly constructed waterway and tile system, to be known as the Glade Run

Lateral Ditch #213 on County maintenance. The new drainage system

consists of a waterway and subsurface tile and has been improved to County

specifications. The property owners are requesting to have it placed on

County maintenance so that it may retain its integrity.

The location of the ditch is as follows: Commencing at US 42 and

the Southeast corner of TA properties and going in a northwest

direction along the property line, crossing the drive to Eagle Truck

Wash and continuing to the west property line.

Resolved, That the 28th day of September, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the

Madison County Commissioners’ Office, Courthouse, London, Ohio is

hereby fixed as the time and place for this hearing on the petition; and be it

further.

Katie Wiseman

Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners


MM SEPTEMBER 5, 12, 2021

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

MADISON COUNTY, OHIO

PROBATE DIVISION, JUVENILE COURT

Case No. 22140061

Summons By Publication

Sheryl ROBERTS

vs.

Sara HEARD & JACOB COBURN

To: Jacob Coburn, address unknown

A motion for custody of CARMEN COBURN, DOB 04/26/2006, 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 September 21, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., and at the call of the Court

thereafter.

You are hereby summoned that a motion has been filed by Sheryl

Roberts. You are required to serve upon Sheryl Roberts 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 Sheryl Roberts. If you fail to appear and defend, judgment by default

may be taken against you for the relief demanded in the motion.

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

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


MM SETPEMBER 5, 2021

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Notice by Publication

In the Court of Common Pleas


Donna L. Landis, Madison County Treasurer, Plaintiff

vs.

William E. Shaw, Jr., et al

Case No: CVE20200184

To the unknown heirs, next of kin, spouses, devisees,

legatees, exeuctors, administrators, guardians of incompetent

heirs, and spouses, and/or assigns of

John P. Gibboney, now deceased, if any, whose

names and addresses are unknown. Plaintiff is

seeking the payment of accrued real estate taxes,

assessments, penalities and interest pertaining to

land situated in the Stare of Ohio, County of

Madison and in the Township of Union:

PPN: 31-01209.000

Address: 151 S. Oak Street, London, Ohio 43140

Answer is required to be served upon the Court, 1

N. Main Street, London, Ohio 43140 and upon

Shannon M. Treynor, Attorney at Law, 63 North Main

Street, London, Ohio 43140 within 28 days after

publication.

MM AUG. 22, 29 & SEPT. 5, 2021

MM2021365

A public hearing will be held at on Monday, October 4,

2021 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center. The hearing

is to discuss a proposal for Parcel #10-02022.000, from

Residential District (R-1) to Condos (C).

The purpose of this district shall be to provide for and

encourage the proper grouping and development of

roadside uses which will best accommodate the needs of

the motoring public, the reduction of highway congestion

and hazard, and the minimization of blight for the inhabitants

of the Village.

The individual parcel property involved and the current

zoning classifications is as follows:

10-02022.000 — Condos (C)

You may view these parcels on the Madison County

Auditor’s Website under Property Search.

http://madisonoh-auditor.ddti.net


PUBLIC NOTICE

MM2021387

PLACE YOUR

LEGAL NOTICE HERE?

CALL GRANT ZERKLE

AT THE

MADISON MESSENGER

FOR PRICING

740-852-0809

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals for the Madison County – Mount Sterling Water Main

Project will be received by the Madison County Commissioners at their

office located at the Madison County Courthouse, 1 N. Main Street, London,

Ohio 43140 until 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 14, 2021, and

then at 10:35 a.m. at said office opened and read aloud.

Plans, specifications, and bid documents may be secured electronically

by contacting the Madison County Commissioners’ Office by email at

swiseman@co.madison.oh.us, or by telephone at 740-852-2972.

Prospective bidders must supply a telephone number and email

for the plan holders list. The County will email the prospective bidder

the bid documents, and add the prospective bidder’s name to the planholders

list.

Each bid must be accompanied by either a bid bond in an amount of

100% of the bid amount with a surety satisfactory to the aforesaid

Madison County Commissioners or by certified check, cashiers check,

or letter of credit upon a solvent bank in the amount of not less than

10% of the bid amount in favor of the aforesaid Madison County

Commissioners. Bid Bonds shall be accompanied by Proof of Authority

of the official or agent signing the bond. The successful Bidder will be

required to furnish a satisfactory Performance Bond in the amount of

100% of the Bid.

Propoals shall be sealed and marked as Proposal for: Madison County

– Mount Sterling Water Main Project and mailed or delivered to:

Madison County Board of Commissioners

Madison County Courthouse, 1 N. Main Street

London, Ohio 43140

Attention of bidders is called to all of the requirements contained in

this bid packet, particularly to the Federal Labor Standards Provisions

and Davis-Bacon Wages, various insurance requirements, and various

equal opportunity provisions.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual

date of the opening thereof. The Madison County Commissioners reserve

the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. The

Engineer’s cost estimate is Three Hundred One Thousand Four Hundred

($301,400.00) Dollars for the Base Bid and Fifty Thousand Two Hundred

Sixty ($50,260.00) Dollars for the Alternate Bid.

MM AUG. 29 & SEPT. 5, 2021

PROBATE COURT OF

MADISON COUNTY, OHIO

CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN,

JUDGE

IN RE: CHANGE OF NAME

OF

Wendeleen Johnston

to

Steven Joseph Johnston

Case No. 20216031

NOTICE OF HEARING ON

CHANGE OF NAME

[R.C. 2717.01]

Applicant hereby gives notice to

all interested persons that the

applicant has filed an Application

for Change of Name in the

Probate Court of Madison County,

Ohio, requesting the change of

name of Wendeleen Johnston to

Steven Joseph Johnston. The

hearing on the application will be

held on the 7th day of October

2021, at 2:00 o’clock P.M. in the

Probate Court of Madison County,

located at 1 North Main Street,

London, Ohio 43140.


MM2021388

MM2021377

PROBATE COURT OF MADISON COUNTY, OHIO

ESTATE OF DONALD MILTON OREN, JR., DECEASED

CASE NO.: 20171068

NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF HEARING ON THE

FIRST PARTIAL APPLICATION TO APPROVE

SETTLEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF

WRONGFUL DEATH AND SURVIVAL CLAIMS

To: SAVANNAH OREN, AARON OREN, and ALL OTHER

NEXT OF KIN OF DONALD MILTON OREN, JR. (deceased),

whose names and addresses are known or unknown:

The First Partial Application to Approve Settlement and

Distribution of Wrongful Death and Survival Claims for

the Estate of Donald Milton Oren, Jr., Madison County

Probate, Case Number 20171068, has been filed in this

Court and a hearing will be held at the Madison County

Probate Court, on the 23rd day of September, 2021, at

2:30 p.m. This Notice of Hearing represents full and final

Notice to SAVANNAH OREN, AARON OREN, and ALL

OTHER NEXT TO KIN OF DONALD MILTON OREN, JR.

(deceased).

Samantha Davis, Representative of the Estate of Donald

Milton Oren, Jr., Deceased

By Joseph Stottner, Kelley & Ferraro, LLP

Christopher J. Brown, Judge

Madison County Probate Court

MM AUG. 29, SEPT. 5 & 12, 2021

MM2021372


xLegal Notices


xEmployment

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 18321 A resoluon authorizing the Safety Service Director to

enter into a collecve bargaining agreement between the City of London

and the London Firefighters Local 3509 IAF

Date of passage: 08/19/21

Resoluon 18521 A resoluon increasing appropriaons












Resoluon 19221 A resoluon authorizing the BPU to adverse for bids


Resoluon 19321 A resoluon authorizing the BPU to apply for and

accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Development


Resoluon 19421 A resoluon authorizing the BPU to apply for and

accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Development


Resoluon 19521 An emergency resoluon to accept the terms of the

One Ohio Subdivision Selement pursuant to the One Ohio Memorandum

of Understanding and consistent with terms of the July 21, 2021 Naonal

Opioid Selement Agreement


Resoluon 19621 A resoluon requesng financing from the Ohio Water

Development Authority for design associated with the City of London

Sewer Trunkline Project by the City of London, Madison County, OH and

declaring and emergency


Amy Rees

Clerk of London City Council


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TREE SERVICES

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9/19 M

HOME

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A/M

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Moving

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over 60 yrs

in business

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9/26 A&M

DRYW

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PLASTER

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