Madison Messenger - November 7th, 2021

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November 7, 2021 www.columbusmessenger.co Vol. XXXVI No. 47 

Hildebrand named LoCI warden 

By Kristy Zurbrick 

Madison Editor 

One of Madison County’s own now 

heads up London Correctional Institution 

(LoCI). 

On Oct. 10, Jenny Hildebrand took the 

helm as warden, replacing Norm Robinson. 

Hildebrand has lived in the county for 

25 years, residing with her husband, 

Drew, on the Hildebrand family farm. In 

taking the job as warden at LoCI, she returns 

to what she considers to be her work 

home. 

In her 32.5-year career with the Ohio 

Department of Rehabilitation and Correction 

(ODRC), Hildebrand has worked at 

seven prisons, two of them twice, including 

LoCI and Madison Correctional, also 

in London. Her previous stint at LoCI, 

from December 1995 to May 1997, was as 

administrative assistant to Warden 

Melody Turner. 

“It’s really good to be back,” she said. 

“London Correctional is a great place to 

work—the character and history of the facility, 

its place in the community, the variety 

of programs.” 

Hildebrand plans to keep that legacy 

Jenny Hildebrand is the new warden at London Correctional Institution. 

rolling, focusing on programming for offenders, 

recruitment and development of 

staff, and community service. 

“We’ll work to increase educational opportunities 

and vocational programs, ensuring 

we have programs in place for offenders 

to receive good trainable job skills 

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South Charleston 

News and Events pages 8-9 

Tribute to 

veterans 

pages 14-17 

Lots of close 

vote tallies 



With a handful of votes 

separating candidates, some 

races in the Nov. 2 general 

election in Madison County 

are too close to call at this 

time. 

One example is the race 

for at-large seats on London 

Full 

election 

results 

page 5 

city council. Four candidates ran for three 

at-large seats. Joshua Peters and John J. 

Stahl appear to have secured two of the 

three seats, earning 30.17 percent of the 

vote and 23.69 percent of the vote, respectively. 

Who gets the third seat is yet to be 

determined. As the tallies now stand, 

Brenda S. Russell has 742 (21.78 percent) 

votes to Gregory S. Eades’s 740 votes (21.72 

percent). The fourth candidate, Carla 

Blazier, who ran as a write-in, received 2.35 

percent of the vote. 

Other close races include Mount Sterling 

council, one of the Plain City council races, 

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City council considers abortion ban legislation 



London city council is considering legislation 

that would prevent anyone from 

procuring or performing abortions within 

city limits and declare the city to be a sanctuary 

for the unborn. 

Council member Anthony Smith sponsored 

the proposed legislation which was introduced 

at the Oct. 7 council meeting. 

Twenty-five individuals spoke in favor of the 

proposal at that meeting. Discussion on the 

matter has since moved to council’s finance 

and safety committee meetings. 

While the legislation was not on the 

agenda at council’s regular meeting on Oct. 

21, several residents attended the meeting 

to express their opinions on the matter. 

Tiffany Flax, who described herself as 

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pro-life and deeply religious, said she realized 

a different perspective after talking to 

a friend who had been assaulted and raped. 

The friend terminated the resulting pregnancy 

because she did not want the guilt 

and reminder of the incident, even though 

her family wanted her to keep the child. 

Flax said she is concerned that the proposed 

legislation would restrict a woman’s 

ability to receive healthcare that is protected 

under the U.S. Constitution. She also 

said the words “felon” and “criminal” used 

in the proposed legislation to describe anyone 

who aids an abortion would be forever 

tied to those individuals, as well as any 

woman who sought an abortion. 

“I want you to think about the kind of 

words you guys are putting out there, and 

how this woman would feel—any woman— 

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that had been through such a horrendous 

experience,” Flax said to council. “If you do 

pass this, I want you guys to know, this 

community will see those words attached to 

all of you forever.” 

Wearing a puritan costume, London resident 

Vance Daniels spoke out against the 

proposal in a satirical fashion, saying the 

legislation “does not do enough to take us 

back to 17th century puritan society.” He 

suggested including resolutions requiring 

ugly people to wear masks, children to be 

tethered so they don’t stray to sin, and 

books about magic and wizardry to be 

burned. 

He said his wife agrees with his stance 

and would have attended the meeting, but 

that “as a woman, she is the bearer of original 

sin, and she is chained properly at home 

in the family barn with her chastity belts secured.” 

Resident Lacy Smith said she is in full 

support of the proposed legislation. 

“Even if some people—some few people— 

will attach something negative to (council), 

overwhelmingly London will attach the fact 

that you would protect life and the future of 

London residents if you do pass this legislation.” 

Resident Danielle Fredette also favors 

the proposal, saying it is what is best for the 

city. 

“It’s not like we’re shutting down some 

abortion clinic or something. We’re saying, 

‘We don’t want to do this here,’” she said. 

“We don’t want to be on the wrong side of 

this spiritual issue. We don’t want to invite 

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Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021 4:00-7:00 p.m. 

Trinity Episcopal Church 

Corner of 4th & Main, London, Ohio

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the wrath of God on London, you know. 

Please allow our city to refuse to participate 

in the killing of innocent, defenseless baby 

people.” 

Following comments from the audience, 

council President Henry Comer read a legal 

opinion submitted by Jennifer Hitt, the 

city’s law director. In the opinion, Hitt 

states that London is a statutory city, meanand 

prepare them for release,” she said. 

She also wants to maintain and create programming for offenders 

who will not be returning to society. Of the 1,975 offenders currently 

residing at LoCI, 465 are serving life terms. 

“We want them to have opportunities, too, to make sure that 

everyone’s needs are holistically met with our population,” she said. 

Similarly, Hildebrand prioritizes looking after her staff. 

“I’ve always had a passion for programming and also development 

of staff. I feel strongly about mentoring,” she said. 

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LoCI is experiencing a significant vacancy 

rate in corrections officers and other 

positions at the prison, including medical 

care. Recruitment is a big push now. 

“For me, DRC has been a great career,” 

Hildebrand said. “I always tell people, it’s 

like our own little world. There are so many 

avenues you can take—business, medical, 

mental health, security, food service, education, 

administration. The sky’s the limit of 

the diverse positions you can go into with 

DRC. I’ve been fortunate with my career. 

I’ve loved every single one of my jobs.” 

Hildebrand got her start in the field as a 

pre-trial release officer in Kentucky after 

graduating from Eastern Kentucky University 

in 1987 with a degree in corrections and 

administration of justice. Her first job with 

ODRC was as a correction officer at the 

Franklin Pre-Release Center in Columbus. 

She said the job set the foundation for what 

has become her life’s work. 

Over the past three decades, Hildebrand 

has worked in all facets of corrections, from 

security and unit management to mental 

health, accreditation, and business administration. 

She has worked with male and fe- 

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male offenders at all security levels. Prior to taking the reins at 

LoCI, she headed up the Franklin Medical Center, a 500-bed facility 

in Columbus for incarcerated adults. 

One of the many highlights of Hildebrand’s career is her involvement 

in energy, conservation and sustainability efforts across the 

state’s corrections system. She developed a sustainability plan to save 

energy, increase efficiency, and increase recycling and conservation 

efforts, establishing partnerships with the Columbus Zoo, Department 

of Wildlife and others, as well as developing offender programming 

related to the effort. She was the first female chief of ODRC’s 

Bureau of Construction, Activation, Maintenance and Sustainability. 

As she begins this new chapter in career, Hildebrand is focusing 

not only on how to make things better for offenders and staffers, 

but also for the surrounding community. Her goal is to build on the 

service projects LoCI can do to benefit others outside the prison’s 

boundaries. 

Over the years, LoCI offenders have made flashcards for school 

students, created backdrops for school plays, and cleaned and repaired 

used, donated toys for Christmas outreach programs, among 

other service projects. The Pets Uniting People Program (PUPP) at 

LoCI is an especially successful service program through which offenders 

train rescue dogs. 

“We want to work with local schools, churches, and other groups 

to perform community service,” Hildebrand said. “I look forward to 

giving back to the community that I live in.” 

For more information or to make a community service request, 

call the warden’s office at (740) 852-2454. 

ings its authority is derived from the Ohio Revised Code. 

Referencing the code, Hitt stated, “In review of the powers 

granted to municipal corporations and the powers granted to the 

legislative authority of municipal corporations, there is clearly no 

authority granted to the city that would allow the regulation of 

abortion at the municipal level. In the event that council would approve 

the ordinance, such legislation would be unenforceable.” 

At the Oct. 7 meeting, Smith characterized Hitt’s concerns regarding 

potential lawsuits against the city as fearmongering. He 

said other cities have passed similar legislation without legal ramifications. 

Council member Carla Blazier countered Smith’s comments, 

saying the liability issues are real and need to be examined. 

At the Oct. 21 meeting, Comer and several other council members 

thanked residents for attending meetings and expressing their 

opinions. Comer noted that the proposed legislation will be up for 

further discussion at the finance committee meeting on Nov. 8 at 

4:30 p.m. and the safety committee meeting on Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. Both 

meetings will take place at city hall, 20 S. Walnut St. 

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and Somerford Township trustees. 

Madison-Plains Local Schools’ request for renewal of an income 

tax appears to have passed by a narrow margin. The tally was close 

for the Madison County Emergency Medical District’s request for a 

tax renewal with an increase. Jefferson Township’s attempt at a tax 

levy for a new fire station and operating expenses failed 777-1,098. 

All other issues on the ballot passed by substantial margins. 

The results released by the Madison County Board of Elections 

on Election Night are considered unofficial. Still to be counted are 

provisional ballots and any outstanding absentee ballots. Absentee 

ballots postmarked by Nov. 1 and received by Nov. 12 will be included 

in the final tallies. The elections board has until Nov. 23 to 

certify the final results of the election. 

Elections officials were surprised by the overall voter turnout. 

As of Nov. 2, 9,060 of Madison County’s 25,847 registered voters 

cast ballots in the Nov. 2 general election. That amounts to a 35 

percent voter turnout. In November 2019, the last non-presidential 

election, the turnout was 23 percent. 

“We were pretty shocked that it was as high as it was. We’re always 

happy with a high turnout,” said Abby Metheney, director of 

the Madison County Board of Elections. 

For more information, visit the Madison County Board of Elections 

website, www.boe.ohio.gov/madison/.

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Ceremonies set to honor veterans 

Veterans Day services and programs in 

Madison County are as follows. 

Mount Sterling 

Mount Sterling American Legion Post 417 

will hold a Veterans Day Service at 11 a.m. 

Nov. 11 at Veterans Park, located across 

from town hall, 1 S. London St. Post Commander 

Wes Pierce will speak. Additionally, 

the Legion will dedicate the newly installed 

flag poles bearing the American flag and 

flags for each of the six branches of the military. 

All veterans and the public are invited 

to attend the service. Veterans who wish to 

participate are asked to arrive by 10:30 a.m. 

Madison County Senior Center 

The Madison County Senior Center will 

host a Veterans Day program at noon on 

Nov. 11. Bob Allen, a decorated Army officer 

veteran who flew helicopters in Vietnam, is 

the guest speaker. 

The son of a career Army veteran, Allen 

grew up in the military way of life and traveled 

the world with his family. This upbringing 

provided the foundation for his 

affinity and passion for veterans and for his 

work with veteran-affiliated organizations. 

After leaving the service, Allen flew as a 

corporate pilot for a few years before launching 

a career in higher education. Before retiring 

in 2013, he served for 34 years as the 

head enrollment officer for private colleges 

and universities in Florida, Arizona, Missouri 

and Ohio. Currently, he has come out 

of retirement to assist Ohio’s Hospice by 

heading up its American Pride Veteran’s 

care program. 

The Veterans Day program also will include 

a performance by the senior center’s 

chimes group. All veterans who visit the 

center Nov. 11 will receive a free lunch; 

lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

The center is located at 280 W. High St., 

London. For more information, call (740) 

852-3001. 

Plain City 

Plain City American Legion Post 248 and 

Veterans of Foreign Wars Darby Post 3268 

will host a memorial program at 10:30 a.m. 

Nov. 11 in the gymnasium at the former elementary 

school, 240 W. Main St., Plain 

City. The program is open to the public. 

Colonel Kevin P. Cullen, U.S. Air Force 

retired. is the guest speaker. He is the assistant 

vice provost and director of the Office 

of Military & Veterans Services at Ohio 

State University. As such, he provides academic 

and support services for OSU’s 2,300 

military-connected students, as well as all 

Army, Naval and Air Force ROTC cadets 

and midshipmen. 

Cullen is a professor of practice at OSU’s 

John Glenn College of Public Affairs in the 

Battelle Center for Science, Engineering & 

Public Policy and a senior professional 

staffer at John Hopkins University’s Applied 

Physics Lab. 

For additional information, contact 

Bernie Vance at (614) 570-2962. 

West Jefferson 

Norwood Elementary, 899 Norwood Dr., 

West Jefferson will honor veterans with a ceremony 

in the school gymnasium at 9:45 a.m. 

Nov. 11. The service is open to the public. 

Norwood Principal Sue Barte will deliver 

the welcoming message, followed by the 

“Pledge of Allegiance.” Fifth-graders will 

share their essays on “What America Means 

To Me.” Randall McMillin, retired Navy, is 

the guest speaker. Representatives from 

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7005 and 

American Legion Post 201 will participate 

in the ceremony. The West Jefferson color 

guard will perform a 21-gun salute. “Taps” 

will bring the ceremony to a close. 

For details, call the school at (614) 879- 

7642. 

London 

The United Veterans Organization has 

opted not to host a Veterans Day ceremony 

this year. 

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General Election Results 

The following are the unofficial results of the 

Nov. 2 general election in Madison County as 

reported by the Madison County Board of Elections 

on Election Night. The board has until 

Nov. 23 to certify the official results. Apparent 

winners are marked with an asterisk (*). No apparent 

winners are marked in races that are too 

close to call at this time. 

ISSUES 

Jefferson Township–5.5-mill property tax 

levy for a continuing period of time for a new 

fire station and operating expenses 

For the levy ........................777 (41.44%) 

*Against the levy ..............1,098 (58.65%) 

Central Townships Joint Fire District– 

Renewal of a 4.75-mill tax levy for five years to 

provide fire protection 

*For the levy ....................1,474 (64.37%) 

Against the levy ..................816 (35.63%) 

Madison County Emergency Medical 

District–Renewal of a 3-mill property tax levy 

with an increase of 1.75 mills for a total tax of 

4.75 mills for five years for current expenses 

*For the levy ....................1,190 (51.97%) 

Against the levy................1,100 (48.03%) 

City of London–Renewal, 2.1-mill property 

tax levy for five years for operating expenses 

*For the levy........................980 (61.40%) 


Madison-Plains Local Schools–Renewal 

of a 1.25 percent income tax for 10 years for 

current expenses 

*For the levy ....................1,025 (50.59%) 

Against the levy................1,001 (49.41%) 

Range Township–Renewal, 1.7-mill property 

tax levy for five years for fire protection 

*For the levy........................236 (84.89%) 

Against the levy ....................42 (15.11%) 

Sterling Joint Ambulance District–Renewal 

of a 1.8-mill property tax for five years for 

operating expenses 

*For the levy........................820 (75.79%) 


Tri-County Joint Fire District–Renewal of 

a 2.5-mill property tax levy for five years for current 

expenses 

*For the levy........................477 (67.66%) 


West Jefferson–Charter amendment, development, 

redevelopment, public service 

*Yes ....................................458 (58.72%) 

No ......................................322 (41.28%) 

West Jefferson–Charter amendment, hiring 

and appointment procedures 

*Yes ....................................489 (63.34%) 

No ......................................283 (36.66%) 

West Jefferson–Charter amendment, council 

vacancies and removal of council members 

*Yes ....................................514 (67.01%) 

No ......................................253 (32.99%) 

West Jefferson–Charter amendment, 

renumeration for council members and regular 

meetings 

*Yes ....................................465 (60.78%) 

No ......................................300 (39.22%) 

London Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 

950–Sunday sales of wine, mixed beverages 

and spiritous liquor from 10 a.m. to midnight on 

Sundays at 16 S. Union St. 

*Yes ....................................104 (65.82%) 

No ........................................54 (34.18%) 

CANDIDATES 

CITY OF LONDON GOVERNMENT 

London council president 

*Henry Comer (R) ..............1,176 (100%) 

London city auditor 

*Kenna Combs (R) ............1,121 (100%) 

London treasurer 

*Sue Mosier ......................1,168 (100%) 

London council at-large 

(Three seats) 

Carla S. Blazier (write-in)........80 (2.35%) 

Gregory S. Eades (I) ..........740 (21.72%) 

Joshua E. Peters (R) ......1,028 (30.17%) 

Brenda S. Russell (I) ..........742 (21.78%) 

John J. Stahl (R) ................807 (23.69%) 

London council Ward 1 

*Andrew A. Hitt ......................370 (100%) 


*Richard M. Hays ..................356 (100%) 


*David Anthony Smith ............95 (100%) 


*Bryan Robinson ..................271 (100%) 

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VILLAGE GOVERNMENT 

Midway council 

(Four seats) 

*Peg Brown ..............................49 (100%) 

Mount Sterling council 

(Four seats) 

Shawnee Corbin ................145 (15.61%) 

Andrew Drake ....................175 (18.84%) 

Craig Hix ............................130 (13.99%) 

Robert Longcoy ..................160 (17.22%) 

Becky Martin ......................152 (16.36%) 

William D. Tilley ..................167 (17.98%) 

Plain City mayor 

(unexpired term) 

*Jody Carney ........................729 (100%) 

Plain City council 

(full term ending 12-31-2023 - one seat) 

Sherry L. Heineman............247 (32.33%) 

Rochelle L. Pellegrene ........174 (22.77%) 

*James R. Sintz ..................343 (44.90%) 

Plain City council 

(full term ending 12-31-2025 - three seats) 

James Eudaily ....................427 (20.89%) 

Kerri Ferguson ....................386 (18.88%) 

Lauren DeCamp Giaimo ....347 (16.98%) 

Tyler F. Harriman ................370 (18.10%) 

Michael Steven Terry ..........514 (25.15%) 

West Jefferson council Ward 1 

(One seat) 

*Samantha Cahill................147 (67.12%) 

Jim King................................72 (32.88%) 


(One seat) 

*Linda Hall ............................185 (100%) 


(One seat) 

*Jennifer Warner ....................136 (100%) 


(One seat) 

*Howard S. Wade Jr. ..............122 (100%) 

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TOWNSHIPS 

Two trustee seats were up for election in 

each township, unless otherwise noted. 

Canaan Township trustees 

*Mark A. Ishmael ................230 (38.92%) 

*Don Whitmer ....................361 (61.08%) 

Darby Township trustees 

*Klaas R. Friesen ................632 (49.57%) 

*Myron Mast ......................643 (50.43%) 

Deercreek Township trustees 

*Charles Peters III (write-in) ....13 (7.26%) 

*Robert J. Turvey ................160 (89.39%) 

Fairfield Township trustees 

*Steve R. Denes ................227 (47.79%) 

*Jeff Marshall......................248 (52.21%) 

Jefferson Township trustees 

Leon Creamer ....................768 (26.84%) 

*Jon Forrest ....................1,071 (37.43%) 

*Steve Rohner ................1,022 (35.72%) 

Monroe Township trustees 

*Phillip A. Adelsberger ........174 (39.10%) 

*Tony Frey ..........................190 (42.70%) 

Jeremy S. Straley..................81 (18.20%) 

Oak Run Township trustees 

*Charles Farmer ................113 (52.80%) 

*Kelley Manns ....................101 (47.20%) 

Paint Township trustees 

*Phillip C. Eades ................124 (56.62%) 

*Jeff Kimbler ........................95 (43.38%) 

Paint Township fiscal officer 

(unexpired term - one seat) 

*Valerie Eades ......................132 (100%) 

Pike Township trustees 

*Michael K. Boerger ................84 (100%) 

Pleasant Township trustees 

*Darrell Champer................360 (48.13%) 

*Brian Wilson Hampton ......388 (51.87%) 

Pleasant Township trustee 


*Mark A. Harden ................365 (62.29%) 

Timothy J. Phillips ..............221 (37.71%) 

Pleasant Township fiscal officer 


*Katheryn I. Endres................547 (100%) 

Range Township trustees 

*Joel Daniel Call (write-in) ....53 (14.60%) 

John E. Griffith (write-in) ........29 (7.99%) 

David A. Junk (write-in) ........44 (12.12%) 

*Dennis K. Marshall ............231 (63.64%) 

Somerford Township trustees 

Randy Boyce ......................510 (25.36%) 

Bill Laney ............................411 (20.44%) 

*Keith D. O’Connor..............534 (26.55%) 

*Ernie Sparks......................556 (27.65%) 

Stokes Township trustees 

*Linton Ray Kelley ................63 (47.73%) 

*Jim Noble ............................69 (52.27%) 

Union Township trustees 

*Gary L. Bogenrife ..............216 (52.68%) 

*Mike Sullivan ....................194 (47.32%) 

———— 

SCHOOL BOARDS 

Jonathan Alder 

(Two seats) 

Mary Jo Boyd......................548 (15.39%) 

*Erica Detweiler ..............1,178 (33.08%) 

Shannon R. Foust ..............734 (20.61%) 

*Sonia T. Walker ..............1,101 (30.92%) 

London 

(three seats) 

*Ashli Carter ....................1,112 (15.08%) 

*Donovan Cooper ............1,424 (19.31%) 

Marty Ditello ......................836 (11.34%) 

*Marshall Geib ................1,364 (18.50%) 

Joseph Harris ....................830 (11.26%) 

Marvin J. Homan ................873 (11.84%) 

Lisa Reay............................934 (12.67%) 

London 


*Juliet Wendler....................1,730 (100%) 

Madison-Plains 

(Three seats) 

*Kelly I. Cooley....................990 (33.79%) 

*Bryan Stonerock................950 (32.42%) 

*Anthoula A. Xenikis ..........990 (33.79%) 

West Jefferson 

(Two seats) 

Tabatha Bowman................665 (21.33%) 

*Whitney Duemmel..........1,035 (33.19%) 

Erica Fortune ......................627 (20.11%) 

*Addie G. Newman ............791 (25.37%)

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Ohio Law requires the publication of unpaid real estate taxes twice a year. Taxes on parcels listed below are unpaid as of October 25, 2021. They are subject to penalties, interest and costs of 

collections. In addition, the County Treasurer and County Prosecuting Attorney will commence foreclsure and forfeitureproceedings if taxes on these parcels remain unpaid. 




 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Ohio Law requires the publication of unpaid manufactured home taxes twice a year. Taxes on parcels listed below are unpaid as of October 25, 2021. Total shown may not reflect entire 

delinquency. They are subject to penalties, interest and costs of collections. In addition, the County Treasurer and County Prosecuting Attorney will commence foreclsure and forfeiture 

proceedings if taxes on these parcels remain unpaid. 

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25th annual Christmas celebration set for Dec. 1 



After a year off due to the pandemic, 

Christmas in South Charleston is back. The 

25th annual event, sponsored by the South 

Charleston Community Club, will take 

place from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1 on and around 

Chillicothe Street. 

Jennifer McKee, club president, is happy 

for the event’s return for two reasons. 

“It’s a uniting event for the community 

and very children-oriented. It’s a definite 

outreach and special time for the village,” 

she said. “It’s also the only public fundraiser 

for the Community Club, which solely supports 

South Charleston Community Park.” 

The 2021 version of Christmas in South 

Charleston offers many of the traditional elements 

of past celebrations, including vendors, 

children’s activities, a parade, food 

trucks, a bonfire, and the always popular raffle. 

Downtown businesses will be open, offering 

Christmas-themed sales and activities. 

Vendors will be set up inside First Presbyterian 

Church, 15 N. Chillicothe St., and 

Gilbert’s Youth Center, 65 S. Chillicothe St. 

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Vendor spaces are $20, come with a six-foot 

table, and can be reserved by sending an 

email through the Christmas in South 

Charleston Facebook page. 

Once again, children can participate in 

the Passport program, picking up a booklet 

at any participating business, collecting as 

many stamps and stickers from businesses 

as they can, and turning in their booklet at 

First Presbyterian Church at the end of the 

night for a chance at prizes. The drawing 

will take place at 8 p.m. at the church. 

Santa will make his grand entrance during 

a parade that steps off at 5:30 p.m., traveling 

from Journey of Faith Fellowship, 163 

N. Chillicothe St., to Sunrise Cooperative, 

21 Woodard St. Anyone who would like to 

take part in the parade is asked to call 

South Charleston Police Chief Brian Redish 

at (937) 462-8822. Parade entrants are invited 

to enjoy a dinner beforehand at 4:30 at 

Journey of Faith. Santa will be available to 

visit with children from 6 to 8 p.m. at South 

Charleston town hall, 35 S. Chillicothe St. 

Parents are welcome to take photos. 

The corner of Chillicothe and Jamestown 

streets is the place to be for food trucks and 

a bonfire. Food offerings for the night include: 

Diamond Dogs serving hot dogs, macaroni 

and cheese, brownies and more; Griddles 

& Cheese, a new food truck that dishes 

up gooey melts, loaded tots, and sweet 

treats; Christian Brothers Meat Co., offering 

up barbecue and delicious sides; and the 

Cinnamon Roll Truck, a crowd favorite. 

Tickets are already on sale for the raffle. 

This year, the grand prize are the cash proceeds 

from the new 50/50 raffle format. Additional 

tickets will be drawn for other 

prizes, including gift certificates and merchant 

services. Tickets are $1 each or $5 for 

six and can be purchased at: Park National 

Bank, 102 S. Chillicothe St.; Village Chi/Village 

Cup, 17 S. Chillicothe St.; Shoemakers 

IGA, 111 S. Chillicothe St.; or by contacting 

any Community Club member. They also 

will be available or purchase the night of the 

celebration. The drawing is set for 8 p.m. at 

First Presbyterian Church. 

The Community Club also is taking preorders 

for poinsettias which will be available 

for pickup the day of Christmas in 

South Charleston. Options include a sixinch 

pot for $15 or a jumbo 12-inch pot for 

$40. The flowers come in red, white or pink. 

Orders will be taken through the week of 

Thanksgiving. Delivery is possible for large 

orders. Order forms are available through 

Village Cup or by contacting Liz Altman at 

(937) 360-5842. 

Proceeds go toward the maintenance of 

South Charleston Community Park. Expenses 

include utilities and maintenance of 

the lawn, equipment, ball diamonds, driveway, 

and basketball, tennis and pickleball 

courts. Donations can be made anytime at 

Park National Bank. 

The Community Club was founded in 

1963. Membership is $5 per year. Meetings 

take place at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of the 

month, September through May, with the 

exception of January. The current meeting 

location is the event room at Village 

Chic/Village Cup, 17 S. Chillicothe St. Officers 

are: Jennifer McKee, president; Barb 

Harbage, vice president; Jillian Edwards, 

secretary; and Teresa Bryan, treasurer. 

For more information about any part of 

the event, visit “Christmas in South 

Charleston” on Facebook. To help set the 

mood for the celebration, the Community 

Club asks that area residents and businesses 

decorate their windows, houses, and 

yards with white lights. 

New features for Opera House event 

Christmas at the Opera House returns to South Charleston with 

a few new twists. 

Traditionally, the performance features a community choir, the 

Southeastern High School band, and other small vocal and instrumental 

ensembles. This year, a children’s dance troupe is in the 

mix, too, along with the high school choir. 

“We anticipate some other surprise/interesting performances, 

but those are not finalized yet,” said Carol Wildman, who is new to 

organizing the event but who has provided piano accompaniment 

in the past and directed various other choirs and music programs 

over the years. 

This year’s performance is set for Dec. 4 

at 7 p.m. at the Opera House located on the 

second floor at town hall, 35 S. Chillicothe 

St. The South Charleston Heritage Commission, 

which operates and maintains the 

opera house, is installing a new stair lift, 

making the facility accessible to everyone. 

In a change from years past, the commission 

is offering one performance time instead 

of two. Admission is free. A donation 

box will be located in the lobby with all proceeds 

going to the commission. 

“We’re going with one performance this 

year mostly because our numbers for the 

community choir are smaller than usual,” 

Carol said. “We have 10 to 15 in the choir 

this year, about half as many as usual. Most 

are returning members.” 

She said some who declined to partici- 

Participants in a new children’s dance troupe will perform at 

Christmas at the Opera House on Dec. 4. A community choir, 

Southeastern High School’s band and choir, and other small ensembles 

also will perform. 

pate this year cited concerns about COVID-19 risks. 

“We are taking as much precautions as we can. We’re spreading 

out at rehearsals and all singing in the same direction,” she said. 

Carol welcomes anyone who would like to be part of the choir, 

can read music, and is comfortable with jumping in and learning 

quickly. The group rehearses on Sundays at 5 p.m. at First Presbyterian 

Church, 15 N. Chillicothe St. Anyone interested need only 

show up to rehearsals. 

Likewise, Kim Wildman, Carol’s daughter, welcomes any children 

who would like to be part of the dance troupe. Practices take 

place on Thursdays (except Thanksgiving) at Gilbert’s Youth Center, 

65 S. Chillicothe St.: 5:30-6 p.m. for ages 3-5, 6-6:45 for ages 6- 

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Village secures state grant for wastewater project 



The village of South Charleston is on the receiving end of grant 

money that will positively impact water quality not only locally but 

also in communities along the Little Miami River down to Cincinnati. 

At a press conference on Nov. 2 at South Charleston town hall, 

Gov. Mike DeWine announced the village is one of 28 communities 

around the state to receive funding in a second round of new grants 

aimed at improving water infrastructure. 

“As a small community, we sometimes find it difficult to compete 

with the larger cities when it comes to funding,” said Trecia Waring, 

village administrator. “Today, we are going to celebrate a little bit. 

We have a win for the little guy.” 

Through the new Ohio BUILDS water infrastructure grant program, 

South Charleston will receive $641,800 to make improvements 

at its wastewater treatment plant, primarily to address 

phosphorous control. This funding will be combined with $300,000 

from the Ohio Public Works Commission. 

Steve Canter, an engineer with Environmental Engineering, the 

firm that oversees the village’s water and wastewater plants, said 

the project will allow South Charleston to remain compliant with 

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency permit requirements. 

He explained that Gilroy Ditch in South Charleston is the headwaters 

to the Little Miami River. As such, South Charleston is 

home to the first wastewater treatment plant that discharges into 

that river system. 

“So, I view this as not only benefitting the community of South 

Charleston but the five counties where the Little Miami River traverses. 

That makes up about 1.5 million people that are going to benefit 

from our little project here,” Canter said. 

The project will maximize the plant’s ability to remove phosphorous 

biologically. A chemical treatment process will serve as 

backup. Additionally, some of the funds will be used to address 

stormwater intrusion into the village’s sanitary sewer system. 

DeWine explained that when he took office, he and Lt. Gov. Jon 

Husted put an emphasis on clean water. They started with H2Ohio, 

a 10-year plan to reduce algal blooms on Lake Erie and other bodies 

of water statewide. 

With the receipt of federal dollars related to COVID-19 pandemic 

relief, DeWine’s office sought and received permission to launch another 

clean water initiative. The Ohio BUILDS water infrastructure 

program sets aside $250 million to focus on clean water, wastewater 

systems, and water issues related to lead pipes. 

DeWine described the federal funding as one-time money that 

the state is spending on one-time expenses—capitol improvements 

to water infrastructure systems around the state. 

While some of the grants are going to larger cities, he said, “The 

vast majority of the grants are going to smaller communities.” 

Sam Stucky, president of South Charleston’s village commission, 

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9, and 6:45-7:30 for ages 10 and older. 

“I just thought it would be nice to get the kids involved 

in something,” said Kim who grew up in South 

Charleston and owns Dance Loft Plus in Xenia. “I 

wanted to give back to the community now that I’ve 

moved back to the area.” 

Messenger photo by Pat Donahue 

The State of Ohio is awarding a $641,800 

grant to the village of South Charleston for 

improvements to the wastewater treatment 

plant. On hand for the Nov. 2 announcement 

were: (from left) Jessica Hiser, village 

clerk; Melanie Flax Wilt, Clark County commissioner; 

Trecia Waring, village manager; 

Justin Mason, village engineer staff; Gov. 

Mike DeWine; Steve Canter, village engineer; 

Sam Stucky, village commission 

president; Jeff Swartzbaugh, village engineer; 

and Rhonda Sweeney, village commission 

vice president. 

said he is very thankful for the grant. He 

said the project has been sitting on the village’s 

table for a long time, stuck for lack of 

funding. Now, it can finally move forward. 

“This is big for a village of roughly 1,700 

people,” he said. 

DeWine’s office rolled out the first round 

Ohio BUILDS water infrastructure funding 

the week of Oct. 25, awarding $94 million in 

grants for 54 projects in 60 counties. The 

second round encompasses a total of $44 

million in grants for 28 projects in 28 counties. 

Additional rounds are planned in the 

coming weeks. 

Toddler and preschool storytimes continue at Houston Library 

Houston Library, 5 W. Jamestown St., South Charleston, is hosting 

storytimes on Thursdays through Dec. 9 (except Nov. 25). At 10 

a.m., the focus is on children ages 2 and 3 years old and their parents/caregivers. 

At 11 a.m., the focus is on children ages 4 and 5 

years old and their parents/caregivers. Anyone 

who has children in both age groups can 

choose one storytime to attend. Space is limited. 

Call the library to pre-register. 

Participants are learning general dance movements 

with hints of ballet. Each age group will perform a number 

at Christmas at the Opera House. 

“The movements are easy and quick to learn and fun 

to do. It’s a creative dance style,” Kim said. 

For more information about the dance troupe, contact 

Kim via text at (937) 605-1479 or via Facebook Messenger 

(search for “Kimberly Wildman”). 

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obituaries 


HILLARD 

Robert G. Hillard, 77, of London went home to be with the Lord 

on Oct. 25, 2021, in Mount Carmel Hospital, Grove City. Born on 

Nov. 2, 1943, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was a son of William Howard 

and Virginia (McMullen) Hillard. 

A railroader most of his life, RG retired from Norfolk-Southern 

Railroad. A Tennessee Squire, he was a member of the Madison 

County Senior Center where he was in the pool league. A regular 

Mr. Fix-It, he also loved the Lord. 

Survivors include: his wife, Pam Hillard; sons and daughtersin-law, 

Bob and Amy Hillard and Brandon and Andrea Hillard; 

grandchildren, Zachary, Travis, Samantha, Alyson, Tessa, Luke 

and Maggie; great-grandchildren, Landon, Arlo and Jacob; sisters, 

Rosemary, Brenda and Debbie, brothers, Gene, Ernie and Terry; 

numerous nieces and nephews; stepchildren, Matthew Whaley and 

Sara Whaley (Ricky Sloan). He was preceded in death by: his 

mother and father; first wife, Sarah Hillard; brothers, Junior and 

Jack; and sister, Dorothy. 

Per Bob’s wishes, no services will be held. The family suggests 

memorials in his name be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital at 

www.stjude.org. The family is being served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral 

Home and Crematory, London. Condolences for the family 

may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. 

BOYD 

Donald “Donnie” L. Boyd, 74, of Plumwood passed away at OSU- 

The James Hospital on Oct. 27, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. 

He was born on Dec. 13, 1946, and was a lifelong resident of 

Plumwood and a 1964 graduate of Jonathan Alder High School. 

Doris Mae Swain, 92, of West Jefferson, and formerly of 

Delaware, London and Bradenton, FL, passed away on Thursday, October 

28, 2021 at home. 

Doris was born on October 4, 1929 in Van Wert, OH, to the late Leo and Alma 

(Stammen) Schaeper. Her family moved to Delaware which is where she 

grew up. Doris was a former member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Doris 

married Edwin Swain and together raised their family in London. In 1982, 

they retired to Bradenton, FL, until Ed's passing in 1996. She loved playing 

cards, especially euchre, bowling, and shelling on the beaches in Florida. 

She also enjoyed jigsaw and crossword puzzles, going for long walks, and 

shopping. 

Surviving are her three daughters, Peggy (Gale) Turner of Caneyville, KY, 

Linda Holman and Lori (Dan) Isaacs, both of West Jefferson; three grandchildren, 

Wes (Michelle) Stevens and Brad Stevens, both of Martinsville, IN 

and Jodie Wilson of West Jefferson; four great grandchildren; sister, Betty 

(Jerry (Deceased)) Miller of Florida; two sisters-in-law, Janet Schaeper of 

Pickerington and Rusti (Ken (deceased)) Walch of Las Vegas, NV; and 

numerous nieces and nephews. 

Doris is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Mark 

(Rita) and John (Janet (living)) Schaeper; three sisters-in-law Grace (Park) 

Hull, Roxie (John) O'Neill and Doris (Bob) Mowles; and great grandchild, 

Wyatt Stevens. 

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 from 4-6 PM, in the 

Robinson Funeral Home, 32 W. Winter St., Delaware, OH 43015. A 

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021 

at 10:30AM in St. Mary Catholic Church, 82 East William Street, Delaware, 

OH 43015, with the Rev. Fr. Brett Garland, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow 

in St. Mary Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Mary Catholic Church or to St. 

Jude Children's Hospital. 

To share a memory or to leave a condolence for the family, please visit: 

www.robinsonfuneralhomeinc.com 

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Donnie enjoyed fishing, golfing, everything Texas, 

going to the casino, The Beatles, Willie Nelson, George 

Straight and his once-in-a-lifetime trips to Maui and 

Paris. He also loved Christmas and was so proud of his 

Plumwood Christmas House. He was an avid sports fan, 

especially Jonathan Alder athletics, OSU football and 

the Cleveland Browns. His greatest joy came from his 

family and friends and his life in Plumwood. He enjoyed 

telling stories of his life’s escapades and surrounding 

himself with kids. He never met a child he didn’t love. 

Donnie was preceded in death by his parents, Anson 

“Buck” and Irene Boyd, and his beloved granddaughter, 

Abby Hager. He is survived by: his wife of 48 years, Mary 

Jo (Elias) Boyd; son, Chris Boyd of Plumwood; daughters, 

Becki (Steve) Hager of London, Heather (Rob) Reynolds 

of South Vienna and his “second son” Chase Coil of Plumwood; 

grandchildren, Liz (Matt) Morrison, Mitchell 

Hager, Keegan Hager and Baker Reynolds; siblings, Tom 

(Larraine) Boyd, Bob (Jeannie) Boyd, Ronnie Boyd, Beverly 

(Dale) Peters and Sandra Taylor; mother-in-law, 

Sharron Elias; and many niece sand nephews. 

Calling hours were held Oct. 31 in Eberle-Fisher Funeral 

Home and Crematory, London. Funeral services 

were held on Nov. 1 in the funeral home with Pastor 

Clayton Coffey officiating. Burial was in Plumwood 

Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to 

myeloma research at OSU-The James Cancer Center at 

www.cancer.osu.edu. The family would like to extend a 

special thank-you to the caring and dedicated staff at 

the James at OSU. They truly are special people who go 

over and above to care for patients and family. 

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

COLLEY 

Joan Colley died on Oct. 30, 2021, age 91 years. She 

was born on Feb. 25, 1930, in Columbus, Ohio, as Phyllis 

Joan to Myrtle F. (Justice) Thompson and Lawrence 

K. Thompson Sr., who preceded her in death along with 

husband of 57 years, Donald Edward “Bud” Colley, her 

daughter, Cathe Sapp, sisters, Sue Thompson Wolf and 

Jeanne Thompson Suplizio, and brother, William Frank 

Thompson. Joan was a loving wife, mother and sister, 

an artist, author and poet, teacher, trainer, police officer, 

friend and a world class cook. 

She is survived by: sons, Don (Melanie), Philip “Tom” 

(Karen) and Michael (Marcy) Colley; son-in-law, Jeff 

Sapp (sons, Brandon and Josh); grandsons, Ian (Bannon) 

McBride, Philip (Cristi Vasquez) Colley, Colin 

(Jen) McBride, Brendan Colley (Erin McMillen), Ryan 

Colley, Donald E. Colley, III (Lindsay Ippolito); granddaughters, 

Cassandra (John) Smith, Kathryn (Chris) 

Boldman, Braedan (Doug) Schantz, Meagan (PJ Woodward) 

Colley; great-granddaughters, Morgan Colley, 

Meredith Boldman, Katelynn Schantz and Nova Colley; 

great-grandsons, Cole Schantz and Evan Schantz, Alex, 

Andrew and Ally Woodward, Aidan and Tristan 

McBride; surviving brother, Larry Thompson, and sister, 

Mary Parsons; aunt, Shirley Baldwin; many nieces 

and nephews; and a host of cousins too numerous to 

mention that were important in her life. 

She loved to travel, especially to Blaine and Cordell, 

Ky., with her traveling cousin, David Ringer, and to her 

Florida home in Port St. Joe. 

Joan was proud of many accomplishments but first 

and foremost was her time in a crime prevention career 

that spanned over 30 years spent working in the Ohio 

Department of Corrections and as a police officer for the 

City of Upper Arlington where she initiated the First 

Safety Town and retired as police service community officer; 

a member of the Governor’s Safety Council, and 

was a founding member of and named Honorary Life 

Member of the Ohio Crime Prevention Association; a 

lecturer and trainer for the FBI, and various police 

academies and college criminal justice programs nationwide. 

She was an author of a chapter in the National 

Police Training Manual “Law Enforcement and Older 

People” and one of the contributors to and editor of “The 

History of Upper Arlington, Ohio.” She was a recipient 

of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Award and the London 

High School Poetry Award, which she also administered 

for many years. An accomplished singer, who declined 

a musical scholarship to Wooster College, she participated 

in the London PTA plays during the 1960s. 

She loved to paint and studied plein painting in 

Cincinnati, Ohio. Some of her paintings have been collected 

by many of her family, friends and others. She 

was a founding member of the Blue Ash Ohio Women’s 

Club, past president of the Coover Society of London, 

Ohio, and a member of the Tuesday Afternoon Club of 

London. She earned masters points for her Bridge playing 

in Ohio and Florida, where she resided in Port St. 

Joe and Mexico Beach. She graduated from London 

High School and received continuing education college 

credits from The Ohio State University, Franklin University 

and the University of Louisville for law enforcement 

studies and attended Gulf Coast Florida 

Community College. 

She was a nearly 50-year member of Trinity Episcopal 

Church of London. She wishes to bid all of her family 

and friends a fond farewell. 

The family received friends on Nov. 5 at Eberle- 

Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London. A graveside 

service followed at Paint Memorial Cemetery with 

Father George Glazier officiating. Memorials in Joan’s 

name may be made to: Trinity Episcopal Church, 10 E. 

Fourth St., London, OH 43140; or London Women’s Federation, 

c/o Liz Lassell, Treasurer, 300 Glade Run Rd., 

London, OH 43140. Condolences for the family may be 

sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. 

WISECUP 

Dolores C. Wisecup, 96, passed away on Oct. 31, 

2021, in her residence. She was born Aug. 16, 1925, in 

Bookwalter, Ohio, a daughter of Carl and Mabel (Wilson) 

Archer. She was a member of Newport Church of 

Christ in Christian Union for 71 years where she served 

faithfully in several areas but always as a prayer warrior. 

She was a hard-working farmer’s wife and also had 

worked at the Farm Bureau and the Murry and Edwards 

Marathon Plant. Her favorite jobs, however, included 

playing with her grandchildren, 

great-grandchildren, and great-great-granddaughter. 

She loved cooking, and anyone who ever ate one of her 

pies will tell you she was a wonderful baker. 

She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, 

Herbert; and her sister, Betty Bush. She is survived 

by: her daughter, Lynn (Ed) Banion of London; 

granddaughter, Tracy (Jeff) Mathewson of London; 

grandson, Brian (Elise) Banion of Iowa City, Iowa; greatgrandchildren, 

David Michel (Brooks Sullivan), Jacob 

Michel,Viviane Banion, Ann Mathewson; great-greatgranddaughter, 

Reece Michel; sisters, Ellen Rutherford 

and Sylvia Isaacs; sisters-in-law, Norma Stringfellow 

and Arlene Wisecup; several nieces and nephews. 

Calling hours were held on Nov. 3 at Lynch Family 

Funeral Home & Cremation Service, London. A funeral 

service was held on Nov. 4 at Newport Church of Christ 

and Christian Union, Newport, with the Rev. Justin 

Sterritt officiating. Interment followed in Paint Memorial 

Cemetery, London. Condolences may be sent to 

www.lynchfamilyfuneralhome.com.


At the library 

(AT RIGHT) Wesley Pierce (left), 

commander of Mount Sterling 

American Legion Post 417, presents 

a $1,000 donation on Oct. 14 

to Steve Brindza, director of the 

Mount Sterling Public Library. 

(BELOW) Mount Sterling Mayor 

Marci Darlington (right) administers 

the oath of office to Joyce 

Stuart who is starting her second 

term on the Mount Sterling Public 

Library board of trustees. 


Tops in costume contest 

Messenger photo by Jeff Pfeil 

Best overall: Ox Roast Queen Morgan Myers (back left) and Ox Roast First Attendant 

Morgan Hall (back right) congratulate the best overall winners in the West Jefferson 

Community Association’s Halloween costume contest which took place on Oct. 28 

following West Jefferson’s trick-or-treat hours: (front) Carson Hornbeck; (middle row) 

Nora Hansen and Callie Hornbeck



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Suite 105 

London, OH 

740-852-3000 

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Real Estate Closings, Refinance Closings, 

Title Examinations and Title Insurance 

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To All of the Veterans Who have Served 

Please join us for our Veterans Day Program November 11th at 12:00 

Madison County Senior Citizens Center 280 West High St. London (740) 852-3001


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VETERANS DAY 

Honoring All Who Served 

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Join us in thanking the men and women who served our country, 

preserving our freedom. 

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Many bright ways to honor loved ones at hospital 

Loved ones will be celebrated during the 

holiday season with Madison Health Auxiliary’s 

Lights of Love which runs Nov. 22- 

Jan. 5. Several donation options are 

available to honor loved ones. 

Outdoor evergreen trees, located in the 

main entrance driveway, will be strung with 

holiday white lights. Pillar candles, available 

in three different sizes, will light the 

hospital’s concourse and lobby each evening. 

A large tree full of individual lights will decorate 

the main lobby through the holiday 

season. All of these donation options may be 

reserved in the name of a loved one, and signage 

can be safely viewed from the windows 

inside and outside the hospital’s main entrance. 

Printed programs will be located 

outside in brochure stands. 

For more information on Lights of Love 

reservations or sponsorships, visit 

www.MadisonHealthLightsofLove.com or 

call (740) 845-7050. 

“Lights of Love is a 

wonderful opportunity 

to both honor and 

celebrate loved ones 

during the holidays 

while supporting the 

hospital and the 

Madison Health Auxiliary. 

The outpouring 

of support for this 

event is always humbling, 

and we are 

thankful for the generosity 

of our donors,” 

said Ginger Kronk, 

executive director of 

the Madison Health 

Foundation. 

Madison Health’s annual Lights of Love offers several ways to 

honor loved ones at the holidays, including pillar candles and a 

large, decorated tree in the main entrance lobby.


community calendar 

Thanksgiving Dinner 

Crossroads Community Church, 2262 

State Rte. 56 SW, London, is hosting a free 

Thanksgiving dinner with all of the trimmings 

on Nov. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. 

Ham Loaf Dinner 

Trinity Episcopal Church, corner of 

Fourth and Main streets in London, is holding 

a ham loaf dinner on Nov. 9 from 4 to 7 

p.m. (drive-through only). The meal includes 

ham loaf, au gratin potatoes or macaroni and 

cheese, green beans, hot roll and dessert. 

Suggested donations are $12 for ages 11 and 

older and $6 for ages 10 and younger. 

Revival 

Victory Baptist Church, 3360 Rte. 42, 

London, is hosting a fall revival at 7 p.m. 

Nov. 8-12. Evangelist Earl Ankrom and 

Ralph Easterling will lead the revival. Food 

and fellowship will follow services. 

Developmental Disabilities 

Board Meeting 

The Madison County Board of Developmental 

Disabilities will meet on Nov. 18 at 

4 p.m. at the administrative office, 500 Elm 

St., London. If the meeting needs to be 

rescheduled, it will take place on Nov. 24. 

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.” 

• Finance committee—Nov. 8, 4:30 p.m. 

• Historic downtown revitalization committee—Nov. 

9, 5 p.m. 

• Civil service commission—Nov. 10, 4 

p.m. 

• Public safety committee—Nov. 10, 5:15 

p.m. 

• Tree commission—Nov, 16, 5 p.m. 

• City council—Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m. 

• Board of public utilities—Nov. 22, 6:30 

p.m. 

• City properties committee—Nov. 24, 

5:15 p.m. 

Women and Wine 

Junior Achievement of Mad River Region 

is holding its annual Women & Wine as a 

hybrid event this year. Fun, friendship and 

fundraising will take place in person and via 

Zoom on Nov. 18 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. 

For those who want to gather, dinner will 

be served at Windy Knoll Banquet Center, 

500 Roscommon Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. 

A live auction is set for 7 p.m. This in-person 

event will follow local and state COVID 

guidelines. 

Those who prefer to participate from 

home will receive wine, a wine glass and a 

Zoom code to join the auction. Items will be 

delivered prior to the event. 

A silent auction will open online one 

week prior to the event. Raffles and giveaways 

are planned during the event. For the 

white elephant live auctions, participants 

are asked to bring an unwrapped item. 

Tickets are $35 and can be purchased on 

the Givi app or by going to 

madriver.ja.org/events. 

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. 

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

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

knit, crochet and needle crafts; 10:30 a.m., 

sitting exercise/strengthening; 1 p.m., euchre 

• Nov. 9—9 a.m., quilters; 10 a.m., bowling 

at Madison Lanes; 1 p.m., bridge 


class; 9 a.m., chair volleyball; 10:30 

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

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

weight loss support group 

• Nov. 11—9 a.m., chair volleyball; noon, 

Veterans Day program 


class; 9 a.m., painting class; 1 p.m., 

free movie and popcorn. 

Mt. Sterling Community Center 

164 E. Main St., (740) 869-2453. 

Cans for a Cause–The center is asking 

the public to donate shelf-stable food items 

that would be good for holiday meals. Items 

can be dropped off at the center most weekdays 

9 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Nov. 8-13—10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily, walking 

in the gym 

Nov. 9–10-11 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 

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

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

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

Nov. 12—6:30-7:30 p.m., bootcamp 

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

Nov. 13—9-10 a.m., Zumba 

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

abilities 

HBMLibrary 

Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, 270 

Lilly Chapel Rd., West Jeff, (614) 879-8448. 

• 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. 

• Free COVID Tests. Tests are available 

during business hours through curbside 

pickup. Call for availability. 

• Warm Up West Jeff. The library’s winter 

clothing drive has begun. Gently used 

coats, hats, gloves and more may be donated 

during business hours. Anyone can come 

take what they need for free from the selection. 

Limit one of each item per person. Call 

the library for more details. 

• Board Meeting. The library board will 

meet on Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. in the library meeting 

room. Anyone who would like to attend 

the meeting is asked to contact Director 

Chris Siscoe at csiscoe@hbmlibrary.org. 

• Closed. The library will be closed on 

Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. 

Mount Sterling Library 

60 W. Columbus St., (740) 869-2430. 

• Kids’ Cooking Club. Spots are still 

available for the Batters, Splatters & Platters 

Kids’ Cooking Club. For ages 5 to 8 

years old, the group meets from 6 to 7:30 

p.m. the first and third Monday of the 

month through Dec. 20. Children learn the 

basics of measuring and mixing ingredients, 

how to read recipes, and other skills. Registration 

is required. 

• Library Game Face. Have you heard of 

“Celebrity Game Face” hosted by Kevin 

Hart on the E! Network? The Friends of the 

Library is offering its own version via Zoom. 

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• Friends of the Library. The Friends will 

meet at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9 on the library’s 

main level. 

• Library Trustees. The trustees board 

will meet at 6:15 p.m. Nov. 11 in the community 

room on the library’s lower level. 

• Closure. The library will be closed on 

Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day. 

• Family Christmas Craft Workshop. The 

Mount Sterling Friends of the Library will 

host a free family Christmas craft workshop 

from 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 14 at the library. Participants 

will create Christmas decorations 

using recycled and upcycled items. All items 

will be provided. 

• Cookbook Club. The next meeting of 

this new club is Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Participants 

are invited to pick up the month’s 

cookbook selection at the library, choose and 

recipe and bring the dish to share with the 

group. 

• Pre-School Storytime. Sessions 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. The annual 

storytime Thanksgiving feast is Nov. 22. 

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Tax relief for seniors and disabled veterans 

Ohio’s Homestead Exemption allows qualifying senior citizens 

and permanently and totally disabled Ohioans to reduce their property 

taxes by exempting $25,000 of the home’s market value. For 

example, a home with a market value of $100,000 would be taxed 

as though it is worth $75,000. The amount of tax savings is based 

on the home’s location. 

Who qualifies for Homestead Exemption? 

Any Ohio homeowner who occupies their home as their principal 

place of residence as of Jan. 1 of the year they apply for the exemption 

and who: 

• is able to show an Ohio adjusted gross income (for both the applicant 

and the spouse) that does not exceed $34,200; and 

• is at least 65 years old or will reach age 65 during the current 

tax year; or 

• is certified totally and permanently disabled as of Jan. 1 of the 

current tax year, regardless of age; or 

• is the surviving spouse of a qualified homeowner and who was 

LEGAL NOTICE 

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has scheduled a local public hearing 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. 

This local hearing is scheduled for the purpose of providing an opportunity for 

interested members of the public to testify in these proceedings via remote 

technology. The public hearing will be held via Webex on Tuesday, November 

16, 2021, commencing at 6:00 p.m. 

Interested persons who are not a party to these cases and who wish to provide 

testimony must pre-register with the Commission before 12:00 p.m. on Monday, 

November 15, 2021, at https://puco.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/puco/events/caseno-20-1651-EL-AIR-et-al 

or by calling the Commission at 1-800-686-7826. If 

individuals wish to supplement their testimony with an exhibit for the Commission’s 

consideration, a copy of the document, along with a reference to Case Nos. 

20-1651-EL-AIR, 20-1652-EL-AAM, and 20-1653-EL-ATA, must be provided 

to the Commission by November 15, 2021, if possible, but no later than November 

26, 2021, by electronic mail to contactThePUCO@puco.ohio.gov or by 

mail to Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, 

Ohio 43215-3793. 

Interested individuals who merely wish to attend the hearing remotely and not 

offer testimony can do so by calling 1-408-418-9388 and entering access code 

2336 413 2985. The public hearing will also be live streamed for viewing at 

www.youtube.com/user/PUCOhio. Additional information is available by contacting 

the Commission’s Consumer Call Center at 1-800-686-7826. 

Public comments can be provided in writing on the Commission’s website at 

https://puco.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/puco/help-center/file-a-complaint, by electronic 

mail to contactThePUCO@puco.ohio.gov, or by mail to Public Utilities 

Commission of Ohio, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3793. 

Written comments should reference the case numbers 20-1651-EL-AIR, 20- 

1652-AL-AAM, and 20-1653-EL-ATA. 



at least 59 years old on the date of their spouse’s death. 

The principal place of residence is the home where 

the applicant is registered to vote and their place of residence 

as shown on their federal income tax form. 

What is the application process for the Homestead 

Exemption? 

Complete DTE 105A Homestead Exemption Application 

and file it with my office. If you are requesting the 

exemption based on disability status, you must also 

complete DTE Form 105E Certificate of Disability or 

provide a copy of the award letter received from Social 

Security stating the date you became disabled. The 

Form 105E must be signed by a physician or psychologist 

licensed to practice in Ohio. 

You also will need to verify that your income is below 

the allowed amount. Ohio adjusted gross income can be 

found on Line 3 of your Ohio income tax return. 

What is the deadline to apply? 

Applications must be submitted no later than Dec. 

31, 2021. If you miss the deadline, you will need to file 

a late application for the missed tax year. If you are 

qualified and approved, the reduction will appear on 

your next tax bill. If you are denied, you will receive a 

notice explaining the reason for the denial. 

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What is the Disabled Veterans’ Homestead Exemption? 

If you are a qualified disabled veteran or a surviving 

spouse, you may receive a homestead exemption on your 

principal place of residence. This exemption equals a reduction 

in market value of $50,000 for real estate tax 

purposes. 

How do I qualify? 

You must have been: 

• discharged or released from active duty; 

• be determined to have a total service-related disability 

or be receiving compensation for a service-related 

disability at a level of 100 percent based on a 

determination by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, 

or be a surviving spouse; 

• have been discharged under honorable conditions; 

• own and occupy your home as your principal place 

of residence as of Jan. 1 of the application year. 

Forms can be found on the Madison County Auditor’s 

website, https://auditor.co.madison.oh.us/Forms?section=Tax%20Reduction. 

For forms or more information about the process, call 

the Madison County Auditor’s Office at (740) 852-9717. 

The office is open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

CBC announces all-league awards in football 

The Central Buckeye Conference recently announced 

all-league award winners for football. London and 

Jonathan Alder high schools are members of the 

league’s Kenton Trail division. Here are the local winners: 

First-Team Offense 

Offensive Player of the Year—Antwaun Burns, London, 

senior; 

Offensive linemen—Antonio Burns and Cheney 

Gross, London, seniors; 

Running backs—Cameron Jewell, Jonathan Alder, 

sophomore; Antwaun Burns, London, senior 

First-Team Defense 

Co-Defensive Players of the Year—Isaiah Jones and 

Thadd Huff, London, seniors; 

Defensive linemen—Logan Shafley, Jonathan Alder, 

senior; Thadd Huff, London, senior; 

Linebackers—Chase Maynard and Will Heisler, 

Jonathan Alder, seniors; Isaiah Jones, London, senior; 

Defensive backs—Jon Keith, Jonathan Alder, senior; 

Special teams—Ayden Cooper, London, senior 

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Offensive linemen—Andy McGlaughlin, Jonathan 

Alder, senior; Baylor Petzinger, Jonathan Alder, junior; 

Quarterbacks—Taber Headings, Jonathan Alder, senior; 

Dylan Combs, London, sophomore 

Second-Team Defense 

Defensive linemen—Nick Finke, Jonathan Alder, senior; 

Linebackers—Jonathan Schooley, London, senior; 

Sean Johns, London, junior; 

Defensive backs—Jackson Bennett, Jonathan Alder, 

senior; Richard Dodson, London, senior; Zach Jones and 

Damian Roby, London, sophomores 

Special Mention 

Hank Shoemaker, Jonathan Alder, junior; Andrew 

Sims, London, sophomore 

Sportsmanship Award 

Jaden Truitt, Jonathan Alder, senior; Connor Fulton, 

London, sophomore. 

Other teams in the Kenton Trail division are Bellefontaine, 

Kenton Ridge, Shawnee and Tecumseh. 

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Benji and Delilah 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. 

Benji 

Benji is a young 

dog that came to the 

shelter as a stray. 

His approximate 

birth date is Nov. 

27, 2020. He stayed 

in a home for a few 

days, and this is 

what the family 

sent about his experience: 

“Hi, there. I’m 

Benji, and I’m full of love, kisses, and tons 

of energy. I get along with everyone, and I 

mean everyone. I get so excited when I meet 

new people that I just can’t control myself, 

and I jump and try to say hello, but it comes 

out as a bark. 

“I love to go on walks and explore every- 

thing around me. I just can’t sniff enough. 

You do need to watch me though, because I 

also like to eat everything I come across on 

the ground, and I mean everything. Because 

I love to go on walks so much, I do tend to 

pull on my leash a bit, so I will need some 

training in this area. 

“Speaking of food, I love to eat, and I love 

my treats. If you tell me to ‘sit and wait’ 

while you get my bowl ready, I will sit like a 

gentleman, but the minute you put my food 

down, watch out, because I will go for it like 

it’s my last meal. So, maybe only let adults 

feed me. 

“I know all the basic commands—sit, stay, 

heel, stop, enough and drop it. Because of all 

my energy and because I think I’m a lapdog 

and not a big dog, I would probably do best 

in a home with a fenced yard and no young 

children. Just look at my sweet face. I know 

you will love adding me to your family.” 

Benji doesn’t mind being around cats and 

ignores them for the most part. He is full of 

life and loves to play with other dogs. Although 

Benji plays well with other dogs, he 

does not like to share his things (food, treats 

opportunities to help 

Tax-Aide preparers 

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program 

is seeking volunteer tax preparers for 

next year. Tax-Aide provides free tax preparation, 

primarily for senior citizens, at the 

Madison County Emergency Management 

Agency in London. 

Anyone who does his or her own taxes on 

a program such as TurboTax is an ideal candidate 

for the volunteer opportunity. Volunteers 

receive IRS-approved training, use 

IRS-provided computers and are mentored 

throughout the tax season. 

Volunteers save often financially pressed 

senior citizens the cost of paying a private 

preparer and provide a calm, reassuring 

and steady hand in a sometimes stressful 

situation. 

For additional information, go to 

www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide. 

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anksgiving aid 

H.E.L.P. House Community Outreach, 

122 E. Center St., London, will host a 

Thanksgiving Meal Outreach for people in 

need on Nov. 20, 9-11:30 a.m. Clients can 

drive through to pick up their food box, produce 

bag and select their meat item. 

Pre-registration ends Nov. 15. Customers 

must pre-register at the H.E.L.P. House 

check-in desk or call (740) 852-1980 to reserve 

a 30-minute time slot. H.E.L.P. House 

will reserve the 11:30 a.m.-noon time slot for 

non-registered clients to pick up food. 

Community members can support this 

annual outreach with donations of Jell-O 

pudding and pre-made pie crust, canned 

pumpkin, green beans, corn, French onions, 

cake mix, frosting or brownie mix, mushroom 

soup, cranberry sauce or jelly, and 

canned mixed fruit. Monetary donations are 

needed to purchase turkeys and hams. 

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to be the only dog in his forever home. On 

playdates, food, treats and toys should not 

be in the mix. Benji is a smart pooch and 

takes cues very well from people. Give this 

baby a chance, and you won’t regret it. 

Adoption fees for dogs vary: shelter dogs 

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

$250, and popular pure-breeds are $400. 

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. Fees can 

be paid by cash or credit card. 

Delilah 

Delilah arrived 

on June 11, 2021. 

She is a tuxedo kitty 

and has an estimated 

birthday of 

Dec. 11, 2020. During 

her first few 

days at the shelter, 

she was really 

scared. To help her 

gain confidence, a 

wonderful volunteer 

took her to her home so she could be in a 

home setting and learn to trust people. 

Delilah is making great strides in her foster 

home. She is now more loving and social. 

Delilah is not around other animals, but 

she is loving the human attention. Her foster 

momma reports that she perks up and 

comes running to be petted and is OK with 

being picked up. She will require time to get 

used to new surroundings and a new family, 

but once she is comfortable, she will be her 

family’s lifelong best friend. 

The adoption fee is $80 for kittens up to 

6 months old and $60 for cats 7 months and 

older. It includes: a FeLV/FIV test, spay or 

neuter, set of shots, deworming, and a oneyear 

rabies shot (if old enough). Fees can be 

paid by cash or credit card. 

Humane Society Info 

The Humane Society of Madison County 

(HSMC) remains closed to the public but 

continues to accept applications for adoptable 

pets, schedule meet-and-greets for 

adopters, and schedule appointments when 

possible for the public. To request an appointment, 

send email to contact@hsmcohio.org, 

call (614) 879-8368 or visit HSMC 

on Facebook. 

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 

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xLegal Notices 

NOTICE OF TIME OF TIME OF FIRST HEARING TO THE OWNERS 

OF LAND NAMED IN THE PETITION 

(For Publication) 

In the Matter of the Tope Ditch 

Single County Ditch No. 216 

Petitioned by: Barbara Tope and others 

vs. 

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

April, 2021 

Whereas, This 28 th day of September, 2021, the Clerk of this board gave notice to the Board of 

County Commissioners of Madison County, Ohio, on filing with her of a petition signed by Madison 

County Engineer to 

Request to place existing ditch, to be known as the Tope Ditch on County maintenance. The ditch 

has been recently constructed to County standards. The property owners are requesting to have it 

placed on County maintenance so that it may retain its integrity. 

Whereas, It appears to the Board that the proper bond has been filed with the Clerk, approved, conditioned 

for the payment of costs of notices, plus any other incidental expenses, except the costs incurred by the 

Engineer in making his preliminary reports, if the prayer of the petition is not granted, or if the petition is 

for any cause dismissed, unless the Board decides to pay the Engineer’s costs from the bond in accordance 

with Section 6131.09 of the Revised Code; therefore, be it 

With the Commissioners Clerk of the County, the substance and prayer of which said petition is, that 

the construction of the improvement is necessary, will benefit the petitioner(s), and will be conducive 

to the public welfare, and prays for the making of such improvement on the following course and 

termini, to-wit: 

The location of the ditch is as follows: Commencing at the eastern property line of Johathan 

Radabaugh and going west through Radabaugh and through Judy and James Davis to the bridge 

on Foster Redman Road, approximately 0.5 miles north of State Route 323, and going in a south 

westerly direction crossing Danville Road and ending at the existing Roth Ditch #106. Also being 

northern right of way line of State Route 323, for a distance of 5360 feet. Also starting at station 25 + 

40 and going in a northerly direction to the Sidhu Farms, LLC property line for a distance of 1140 

feet. 

Madison County Ditch Maintenance will remain a 10’ grass strip on top of both sides of the ditch 

banks except for the north bank for 2535’ from Foster Redman Road and the east bank for 1155’ for 

the section of ditch going to the north. 

The following restrictions are proposed to be made permanent within the 50’ drainage easement for 

the purpose of establishing and maintaining high quality pollinator habitat: 

1. The 50 feet buffer is restricted from haying, mowing, shredding and/or grazing from April 1 st to 

September 30 th excepting the 10’ grass strip maintained by the County Ditch maintenance. 

2. Landowner is permitted to hay or graze outside the April to September 30 th timeline. 

3. Prescribe fire is recommended on a 3 year rotation. 

4. If weeds are a concern, the BBHF biologist (800-407-5337) or County Engineer (740-852-9404) shall 

be contacted for approved weed control options. Control options will be likely limited to: 

Shredding at an approved height and frequency. 

Herbicide spot spraying 

Manual spot weed control 

Use of a weed wick with approved herbicide and timing. 

Glyphoste herbicide applications may be applied in the late fall following a hard freeze (


November 7, 2021 - MADISON MESSENGER - PAGE 23 


SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE 

OHIO REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26 

THE STATE OF OHIO, MADISON COUNTY 

Union Home Mortgage, Plaintiff 

vs. 

Jenny J. Ward et. al., Defendant 

Case No. CVE20190157 

Parcel No. 31-02808.000 

Address: 86 Arlington Ave., London, OH 43140 

In pursurance of an order of sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public online 

auction, at https://madison.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov. The above named property was 

appraised at $110,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount on Friday, 

3rd day of December, 2021, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. If no bids at that time, the property will be 

offered up again on Friday, 17th day of December, 2021. There will be no minimum bid for the 

second sale. Any additional costs and taxes owed for the action that are not covered by the sale, 

will be collected within 30 days of the confirmation from the purchaser. However, the Plaintiff 

has the right to redeem the property within 14 days of the sale by paying the full purchase price 

to the clerk of courts, and will be considered the successful purchaser of the sale. 

The complete legal description can be found in the office of the Madison County Recorder, in 

the Madison County Courthouse located at 1 N. Main Street, London, OH 43140. 

Being the same property conveyed by deed recorded in volume 316, page 704 of the Madison 

County Ohio Records. 

Last known owner: Jenny W. Ward et. al 

Said premises located at: 86 Arlington Ave., London, OH 43140 

All properties sold at Sheriff’s Sale are on an “as-is” basis and have no warranty or guarantee. The 

appraisal may or may not have been an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff nor 

the appraisers are liable for the condition of the property that was appraised. 

Terms of Sale: $5,000.00 will be due the day of the sale, balance due within 30 days of 

confirmation. 

Additional fees to be paid to the Sheriff, include, transfer tax & conveyance fees which will be 

added to the balance due. All funds paid to the Sheriff must be in cash or certified check. 

Delinquent taxes will be paid by the plaintiff, current taxes prorated to the purchaser to the date 

of the auction. The purchaser assumes all taxes from the date of the auction. The purchaser shall 

be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient 

to cover. 

John R. Swaney, Sheriff 

Tina J. Sabin, Deputy 

Madison County, Ohio 

Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, Attorney 

P.O. Box 165028, Columbus, OH 43216-5028 

MM NOVEMBER 7, 14, 21, 2021 


The City of London is requesting 

statements of qualifications for 

professional consulting services for 

the East Side Trunk Sewer Project. 

It is the intention of the City of London to 

review statements of qualifications 

submitted then interview short-listed firms 

before making the final selection. 

Three copies of statements of 

qualifications (SOQ) should be sent to the 

City of London Board of Public Utilities 

Attn: Carol Benedict 

20 South Walnut St., Suite 104, 

London, Ohio 43140 

or emailed to: 

cbenedict@londonohio.gov 

must be received by 4:00 p.m. 

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 



NOTICE TO CREDITORS 

DECEDENTS TRUST ESTATE 

TRUST ESTATE OF DOROTHY A. ALT 

To All Creditors: 

NOTICE TO CREDITORS: 

Dorothy A. Alt who lived at 610 Alton St., London, 

OH 43140 died on 10-22-21. 

Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims 

against the trust estate will be forever barred unless 

presented to Douglas A. Alt the successor trustee 

named in the Revocable Living Trust established by 

decedent on the 17th day of March, 1998. 

All such claims must be presented to the said 

successor trustee within 4 months after the date of 

publication of this. 

Date: 10/27/21 

Address of: 4135 US Highway 42, 

West Jefferson, OH 43162 

Telephone: 614-301-3223 

MM NOVEMBER 7, 2021 





Lynda L. Chapman, Successor Trustee, Plaintiff 

vs. 

Megan K. Pearson et. al., Defendant 


Parcel No. 08-0213.000 

Address: Olmstead Rd., West Jefferson, OH 43162 














Last known owner: Megan K. Pearson, Lynda L. Chapman, Laura L. Smart 

Said premises located at: 08-0213.000/Olmstead Rd., West Jefferson, OH 43162 





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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 

Proposed Revocation of NPDES Permit 

Newport Dairy 

8500 Yankeetown-Chenowith Rd, London, OH 

Facility Description: Wastewater-Tannery/Rendering Plant 

Receiving Water: Madden Ditch 

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p.m., Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at which time 

and place the bids will be opened for the following: 

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Deutsche Bank National Trust, Plaintiff 

vs. 

Rhonda S. Lukie et. al., Defendant 


Parcel No. 08-00135.000 

Address: 325 Haymarket Rd., West Jefferson, OH 43162 














Last known owner: Rhonda S. Lukie et. al. 

Said premises located at: 325 Haymarket Rd., West Jefferson, OH 43162 





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Last known owner: Megan K. Pearson, Lynda L. Chapman, Laura L. Smart 

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commitment. 1-866-825- 

6523 

Protect your home w/home 

security monitored by 

ADT. Starting at $27.99/ 

mo. Get free equipment 

bundle including keypad, 

motion sensor, wireless 

door & windows sensors. 

833-719-1073 

DISH TV $64.99 for 190 

Channels + $14.95 high 

speed internet. FREE installation, 

Smart HD DVR 

included. Free Voice Remote. 

Some Restrictions 

apply. Promo Expires 

1/21/22. 1-833-872-2545 


Train online to do medical 

biling! Become a Medical 

Office Professional at CTI! 

Get trained & certified to 

work in months! 888-572- 

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Program Information and 

Tuition is located at 

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umer-information. (M-F 8- 

6 ET. 

DENTAL INSURANCE- 

Physicians Mutual Insurance 

Company. Covers 

350 procedures. Real 

insurance - not a discount 

plan. Get your free 

dental Info kit! 1-888- 

623-3036 . www.dental50plus.com/58 

#6258 

Donate your car to kids! 

Fast free pickup running 

or not - 24 hour response. 

Maximum tax 

donation. Help find missing 

kids! 877-831-1448 

READY TO BUY, SELL 

OR RENT YOUR 

VACATION HOME OR 

HUNTING CAMP? 

Advertise it here and in 

neighboring publications. 

We can help you. Contact 

MACnet MEDIA @ 

800-450-6631 or visit our 

site at MACnetOnline. 

com 

AT&T Internet. Starting 

at $40/month w/12-mo 

agmt. 1 TB of data/mo. 

Ask how to bundle & 

SAVE! Geo & svc restrictions 

apply. 1-888-796- 

8850 

SELL YOUR ANTIQUE 

OR CLASSIC CAR. 

Advertise with us. You 

choose where you want 

to advertise. 800-450- 

6631 visit macnetonline. 

com for details.


xFocus on Rentals 

SETON LONDON APARTMENTS 

350 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE, LONDON, OH 43140 

We are a Senior Housing Community...you must be 62 or better. 

Rent is based on your income. We offer spacious 1 bedroom apartments 

which include: utilities, refrigerator, range, central air, carpet, EMS monitor 

pull cords & a building intercom system. Seton London is professionally 

managed and has 24 hour emergency maintenance services. 

Our residents enjoy: a community room for playing cards, potlucks, 

bingo or visiting with neighbors. We have a large laundry room w/lounging 

area, exercise & meditation room, outdoor patio and balcony areas, 

and an elevator for your convenience. 

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN OUR FRONT LOBBY OR CALL 

740-852-4233 or tty-800-750-0750 FOR AN APPOINTMENT 

AVAILABLE NOW 

DEVONSHIRE APTS. 

198 Elm Street, 

London, OH 43140 

1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS 

RENT STARTING AT $454/MO. 

62 yrs. of age or older 

Handicap/Disabled regardless of age 

Laundry Facilities on Premises 

Call for more information 

740-852-4870 

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 

TDD #1-800-750-0750 

This institution is an equal opportunity 

provider and employer. 


HERNIA REPAIR? DID 

YOU RECEIVE A HERNIA 

MESH PATCH between 

2009 and present? Did 

you suffer complications 

from removal surgery, 

bowel perforation, infection, 

abdonminal wall 

tears, puncture of abdominal 

organs or intestinal fistulae 

after placement of 

this deivce? You may be 

entitled to compensation. 

Attorney Charles Johnson 

- 1-800-535-5727 

VIAGRA and CIALIS 

USERS! 50 Generic pills 

SPECIAL $99.00 FREE 

Shipping! 100% guaranteed. 

24/7 CALL NOW! 

888-445-5928 Hablamos 

Espanol 

Attention oxygen therapy 

users! Inogen One G4 is 

capable of full 24/7 oxygen 

delivery. Only 2.8 

pounds. Free info kit. 

Call 877-929-9587 

Looking for assisted living, 

memory care, or 

independent living? A 

Place for Mom simplifies 

the process of finding 

senior living at no cost to 

your family. Call 1-833- 

386-1995 today! 


VIAGRA & CIALIS! 60 

pills for $99. 100 pills for 

$150 FREE shipping. 

Money back guaranteed! 

1-844-596-4376 

New authors wanted! 

Page Publishing will help 

self-publish your book. 

Free author submission 

kit! Limited offer! 866- 

951-7214 

HELP WANTED 

Seeking experienced 

painters/carp. Must have 

own transportation. If 

interested, call Dan @ 

614-595-0773 

DATED SALES 

THE COUNTRY 

CHRISTMAS BARN 

Crafts. Home Decor, 

Collectibles, Recyclable 

Treasures & Seasonal Produce 

OPENS Fri., Nov. 12 

Then our hours are: 

THURSDA Y12-6 PM 

FRIDAY 12-6 PM 

SATURDAY 11 AM-5 PM 

3230 St. Rt. 187 

London, Ohio 

PETS 

Kountry Klipping LLC 

Pet Grooming 

Daycare 

By Terri Lynn 

46 N. London St. 

Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 

(614) 354-7716 

Bring in this ad for $5 off 

11/21 M 

MISC. FOR 

SALE 

REAVER FARMS 

& ORCHARD 

Apples • Cider 

Pumpkins 

Gourds 

1851 Summerford Rd. 

South Charleston, OH 

740-852-2765 

Fri & Sat 10am-5pm 

Sunday 1pm-5pm 

WANT TO BUY 

BUYING VINYL RECORDS. 

LPs and 45s - 1950-80s 

Rock, Pop, Jazz, Soul. 

614-831-0383 

BUYING ALMOST ANYTHING 

except clothing. 

614-557-3536 

ANTIQUES 

WANTED 

Victrolas, Watches, 

Clocks, Bookcases 

Antiques, Furn. 

Jeff 614-262-0676 

or 614-783-2629 

WANTS TO Purchase 

minerals and other oil & 

gas interests. Send details 

to: P.O. Box 13557, 

Denver, CO 80201 

We Buy Junk Cars & 

Trucks. Highest Prices 

Paid. 614-395-8775 

RENTALS 

Newly Remodeled 2 BR 

Apt 6748 ST 38 

(Newport), London, 43140 

$650 plus dep. Available 

Nov. 1st. Elec heat. Only 

Good Renters need apply! 

614-975-7152 

VACATION RENTALS 

Englewood, Florida 

Palm Manor Resort 

Within minutes of white 

sand Gulf beaches, 

world famous Tarpon 

fishing, golf courses, restaurants/shopping, 

Bush 

Gardens. 2 BR 2 BA 

condos with all ammenities, 

weekly/monthly, visit 

www.palmmanor.com 

or call 1-800-848-8141 

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xClassified Services 

GARAGE DOORS 

ROOFING 

CONCRETE 

ALL-CITY CUSTOM 

CONCRETE 

All Types Concrete Work 

New or Tear Out-Replace 

39 Yrs. Exp. 

(614) 207-5430 

Owner is On The Job! 

Buckeye City 

Concrete & Excavating 

* Concrete * Foundations 

* Waterlines * Drains 

*Catch Basins 

614-749-2167 

buckeyecityconcreteand 

excavating@yahoo.com 

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 

www.hastingsnsons.com 

Driveways & Extensions 

Patio & Walkways, 

Porches & Steps, 

Garage/Basement Floors 

Hot Tub/Shed Pads, 

Stamped/colored concrete 

Sealing of new & 

existing concrete. 

FREE ESTIMATES 

Contact Adam 

614-756-1754 

hastingsandsons. 

columbus@gmail.com 

Jeff Boyd 

10/24 A/M 

GARAGE DOORS 

ROOFING 

CARPET SALES 

CARPET 

Gray Saxony 

540 sq.ft. & 6 lb 

Pad & Normal Installation 

Only $999.00 

Phone or text Ray 

740-927-3504 

CARPET CLEANING 

CARPET CLEANING 

Any 5 areas ONLY $75 

Home Powerwash-$99-$200 

614-805-1084 

Specializing in Pet Odors 

FENCING 

WEBB & SON 

FENCING 

Farm & Residential 

Fencing 

www.webbandson 

fencing.org 

JEFF 

740-852-0953 

ED 

740-852-0816 

HAULING 

Zane’s Dumpster Rentals 

4 days - $300.00 

to drop off & haul away 

$25 extra/day over 4 days 

Tires - $10.00 each 

No Hazardous Materials 

Contact Zane Tabor 

on Facebook or 

Call 614-254-1131 

12/5 A/M 

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TREE SERVICES 

TREE SERVICES 

Tree Trimming 

Tree Removal 

Stump Grinding 

FREE ESTIMATES 

740-845-LAWN 

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 

SINCE 1973 

Phil Bolon Contr. 

Windows & Siding 

Decks, Kitchens, Baths 

Room Additions, 

Flooring, Roofing 

Bsmt Waterproofing 

Deal With Small Non-Pressure Co. 

47 Yrs. Exp. - Refs. Avail. 

Lic.-Bond-Ins. 

Free Est. - Financing Avail. 

Member BBB Of Cent. OH 

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

614-419-3977 

or 614-863-9912 

Mid-Ohio 

Kitchen 

and Bath, LLC 

Joe Ober 

Residential/Commercial 

740-852-4544 

614-879-5827 

Choose Local & Save 

midohiokitchenandbath.com 

For Free Estimates 

On Carpenter Work, 

Roofs, 

Siding, 

Foundations, 

Floors Jacked Up, 

Call: 

11/28 M 

740-426-6731 

740-505-1094 

Ask For Marvin 

QUALITY 

LAWN & 

LANDSCAPE 

Steve Mast 

COMMERCIAL & 

RESIDENTIAL 

• Mowing 

• Mulching 

• Trimming 

• Removals 

614-309-3338 

Fully Insured 

Free Estimates 

MOVING 

Aaron Allen 

Moving 

Local Moving since 1956 

Bonded and Insured 

614-299-6683 

614-263-0649 

Celebrating 

over 60 yrs 

in business 

Classified Services 

11/14 M 

11/21 

A/M 

11/14 M 

HOME 

IMPROVEMENTS 

Handyman Cafe 

“Serving Up Solutions 

For All Your Handyman 

Remodeling Needs” 

Painting, Flooring, 

Bathrooms, Kitchens, 

Doors/Windows, 

Siding/Roofing 

Home Repairs/Maintenance 

740-837-0287 

Accepting MC/Visa/AE/Discover 

CHAPMAN 

PROPERTY 

MAINTENANCE 

Your Local Handyman 

No Job Too Small! 

email: 

chapm43140@gmail.com 

11/14 M 

11/21 M 

10/24 A&M 

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 

11/7 

A&M 

REPAIR 

Textured Ceilings 

614-551-6963 

Residential/Commercial 

BIA 

PLUMBING 

MYERS 

PLUMBING 

Exp. Expert Plumbing 

New Work & Fast Repairs 

Lic. - Permit Available 

Water • Sewer • Gas 

614-633-9694 

PONDS & LAKES 

614-598-0897 

11/28 < 

AQUA-DIG-IT 

CLEANING 

LANDSCAPING 614-359-2146 

Jim @ 

aqua-dig-it.com 

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 11/21 

A&M 

• Stump Grinding 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568 

Arborists Rn 

Tree Experts LLC. 

For all your 

trimming needs. 

•Removals, 

•Trimming, 

•Pruning, 

•Thinning, 

•Stump Grinding 

Give us a call today! 

614-483-3204 

11/7 M 

11/7 A&M 

11/14 M

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