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PAGE 8 - MADISON MESSENGER - November 7, 2021 South Charleston www.madisonmessengernews.com 25th annual Christmas celebration set for Dec. 1 By Kristy Zurbrick Madison Editor 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. ANNOUNCING.... SOUTHEASTERN TROJAN SPIRIT WEAR TEE’S - JACKETS & OTHER ASSORTED ITEMS MABE’S CLOTHING & ATHLETIC APPAREL DEPENDABLE & FRIENDLY SERVICE 740-852-1262 740-956-1504 18 S. MAIN ST., LONDON, OH MON.−THURS.11 MON-TUES 10AM-6PM PM WED-FRI FRI. 1110AM-5PM THURS 12PM-8PM SAT. 10 AM-1 SAT 10AM-1PM By Kristy Zurbrick Madison Editor 24 North Chillicothe St. • South Charleston, Ohio (937) 462-8357 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- See CONCERT page 9
www.madisonmessengernews.com South Charleston November 7, 2021 - MADISON MESSENGER - Page 9 Village secures state grant for wastewater project By Kristy Zurbrick Madison Editor 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, CONCERT Continued from page 8 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”). SO. 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