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December 12, 2021 www.columbusmessenger.co Vol. XXXVI No. 52 

Ringing in the season, page 4 

Recount confirms MP levy passed by one vote 

By Kristy Zurbrick 

Madison Editor 

Following a recount, Madison-Plains 

Local Schools’ income tax levy passed by one 

vote. 

The school district was on the Nov. 2 general 

election ballot, requesting a 10-year renewal 

of its 1.25 percent income tax levy for 

current operating expenses. 

After polls closed on election night, unofficial 

results showed the levy passing 1,071- 

1,060. Totals include votes cast in Madison 

County, as well as Franklin and Fayette 

counties, home to a small number of residents 

eligible to vote on Madison-Plains issues. 

A few weeks after the election, when the 

boards of election in each of the three counties 

conducted their official canvases, including 

provisional ballots and outstanding 

absentee ballots, the new vote tally for the 

levy was 1,083-1,082—putting the levy winning 

by one vote. 

State law dictates an automatic recount 

when the difference between votes cast is 

equal to or less than one-half of 1 percent of 

the total votes cast for an issue. The Madison 

and Fayette county boards of election 

conducted their recounts on Nov. 29. The 

Franklin County board conducted its recount 

on Nov. 30. All vote tallies remained 

the same as in the official canvases, so the 

levy passed by one vote. 

“It just reinforces, every vote counts,” 

said Abby Metheney, director of the Madison 

County Board of Elections. 

Chad Eisler, superintendent of Madison- 

Plains Local Schools, thanked the voters for 

their support. 

“Having the earned income tax renewed 

allows the school district to take one more 

step towards being financially healthy and 

stable which is very important for the work 

we are trying to do,” he said, adding that the 

stability allows the district to work on longterm 

planning related to personnel and programming. 

“We have been working hard to be wise 

stewards of the resources our community 

has provided to us, and we will continue 

that. We have also been making progress academically, 

and we want to continue that 

work, as well. We are working to make the 

Madison-Plains Local School District a 

model of excellence in rural education,” he 

Mix and match ways to enjoy Winter Hikes Series 

continued. 

Madison-Plains’ income tax was first 

passed in May 2018 and went into effect in 

January 2019. It generates approximately 

$2.3 million per year and represents 15 percent 

of the school district’s general fund 

budget. 

It is collected on earned income only. 

Earned income is defined as wages, salaries, 

tips, and other taxable wages. It is not collected 

on retirement earnings, social security, 

child support, interest, dividends, capital 

gains, unemployment benefits, welfare benefits, 

or disability and survivor benefits. 

The levy’s funds go toward the district’s 

day-to-day expenses, such as employee 

salaries and benefits, books, utilities, and 

fuel. 

Anyone who completes 

hikes at all 18 parks in 

the 2021-22 Winter Hike 

Series will earn a hiking 

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Go on your own time or join other hikers at designated times—or 

do both! The 49th Annual Winter Hike Series offers lots of options 

for getting out into nature during the year’s colder months. 

Hosted by Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks, the upcoming 

hike series encourages folks to visit some or all of 18 parks 

in the system, three of which cross over into Madison County. The 

program runs from December through January. 

While participants can hike any park at any time during the 

three-month period, the park system is highlighting certain parks 

each month and offering opportunities to gather with other hikers. 

In December, the featured parks are Battelle Darby Creek, Blacklick 

Woods, Highbanks, Homestead, and Inniswood. Participants 

can enjoy twinkling light displays and hot chocolate from 5 to 7 p.m. 

on Sundays at these parks. Additionally, evening lantern walks and 

hot chocolate will be offered at Chestnut Ridge Dec. 17-18. 

In January, the featured parks will offer refreshments from 10 

a.m. to 2 p.m. on certain days: Blendon Woods (Jan. 8, chicken noodle 

soup), Sharon Woods (Jan. 9, shredded chicken sandwiches), 

Scioto Audubon (Jan. 15, hot dogs), Clear Creek (Jan. 22, doughnuts), 

Prairie Oaks (Jan. 23, cinnamon rolls), and Three Creeks 

(Jan. 29, sausage biscuits). 

In February, the featured parks are Glacier Ridge, Pickerington 

Ponds, Rocky Fork, Scioto Grove, Slate Run, and Walnut Woods. 

Participants can search for and take home wooden ornaments on 

trails at these parks, plus enjoy campfires from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 

Sundays. 

Anyone who completes hikes at seven or more of the parks earns 

a hiking patch. It’s a new patch this year, featuring a fox design. 

Anyone who completes all 18 hikes and signs up to be a Friends of 

the Metro Parks member ($10) earns a hiking stick and a medallion 

for the stick. To track completed park visits, pick up a hike card at 

any of the parks featured in December, then flag down a park 

ranger to stamp the card after each visit. 

Patches, sticks and medallions will be distributed at the end of 

the series during a celebration at Blacklick Woods Golf Course. Dur- 

This year’s Winter Hike Series rewards include 

a new hiking patch featuring a fox 

design. Anyone who completes hikes at 

seven or more of the featured parks earns 

a patch. 

ing the event, planned for Feb. 27 from 11 

a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors can hike the trails at 

the course, enjoy hot chocolate and a campfire, 

and borrow skates to glide around the 

ice rink. 

For more information about the Winter 

Hike Series and directions to each park, 

visit www.metroparks.net/events/. 

The three parks that cross over into 

Madison County are Battelle Darby Creek, 

Glacier Ridge and Prairie Oaks.

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From ski passes, a drill set, and a wine-themed gift basket to an 

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other new, unwrapped gift items. They 

also welcome monetary donations. 

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Residents unhappy with vote on abortion ban 



Several London residents attended the 

Dec. 2 London city council meeting to express 

their disapproval of council’s Nov. 18 

decision to vote down legislation calling for 

an abortion ban in the city. 

Had it passed, the legislation would have 

prevented anyone from procuring or performing 

abortions within city limits and 

would have declared London to be a sanctuary 

city for the unborn. 

“Despite the fact that legal concerns had 

been addressed and despite the overwhelmingly 

positive testimony of actual London 

residents, as opposed to the out-of-town activists, 

you took the coward’s way out,” resident 

Danielle Fredette said to council at the 

Dec. 2 meeting. 

“Your gutless choices regarding the handling 

of this issue have not gone unnoticed, 

and I am extremely disappointed and intend 

to be a lot more active on this and other city 

issues in the future, including searching for 

and advocating for better and more courageous 

candidates for our city council.” 

Resident Elizabeth Branson said she attended 

several meetings at which the legislation 

was discussed and was surprised 

council members who claim to be pro-life 

voted against it. 

“How can the fear of lawsuits overshadow 

the decision for life? How can you 

put a price tag on a human baby? If you believe 

in Jesus Christ and know your Bible, 

that is not an option,” Branson said. “Only 

if politics and hypocrisy come into play can 

you choose pro-choice over life. I urge each 

one of you to examine your heart, and perhaps 

in the future, by God’s grace and intervention, 

this will all turn around. After all, 

you were elected by we, the people.” 

Resident Lacey Smith commented, “You 

decided to appease the anti-life crowd and 

to be done with all the pressure and drama 

that came with this. How cowardly.” 

Carla Blazier, one of five council members 

who voted against the abortion ban, 

countered some of the residents’ comments 

regarding lack of bravery. She noted that 

she had spent 44 years as a fire fighter and 

42 years as a paramedic, facing dangerous 

situations. She noted that she asked questions 

of people on both sides of the abortion 

ban issue. 

“I’ve always tried to do the best for the 

people of London in all my careers, including 

my career as an emergency room nurse 

now,” Blazier said. “And that’s what I felt I 

did with my vote. If that’s gutless and (cowardly), 

then that’s your opinion.” 

Council member Rich Hays also took 

issue with the comments about cowardice, 

making reference to his time as a police officer 

and his military service during the 

Vietnam War. 

“Don’t ever tell me that I am gutless, or I 

don’t have the manhood. I don’t want to ever 

hear it. You people don’t know me,” he said, 

adding that he prays the U.S. Supreme 

Court overturns the Roe vs. Wade decision 

to at least some degree. 

“Better for the (federal) government to 

take care of it, and then the state to take 

care of it, than for the city council to take 

care of it,” he said. 

Brendan Shea, president of Madison 

County Right to Life, argued against council 

president Henry Comer’s comments from the 

Nov. 18 meeting that the proposed abortion 

ban received only a “sprinkling of support.” 

Shea pointed out that 75 London residents 

and other area residents held a march 

for life prior to council’s Oct. 7 meeting at 

which council member Anthony Smith introduced 

the proposed legislation. He noted 

that most of those who marched attended 

the meeting and 23 of them addressed council, 

speaking in favor of the abortion ban. 

After reviewing meeting minutes and 

other public records, Shea said he found 

that 32 London residents registered opinions 

with council in favor of the ban. He said 

he found that 22 London residents registered 

opinions with council in opposition to 

the ban. He acknowledged that individuals 

who live outside of London sent emails to 

council opposing the ban. 

“With all due respect, you don’t represent 

people in Columbus or Cleveland or California. 

You represent the citizens of London,” 

Shea said. He then asked Comer to retract 

his comments regarding the amount of support 

the proposed legislation received. 

Resident Michael Norman, who opposed 

the legislation because he thought it could 

not be enforced, said he understood the comments 

of Shea and others regarding the 

amount of local support for the ban. Norman 

attended several of the meetings at which 

the legislation was discussed. 

“I felt... that I was the underdog in most 

of those meetings. I felt that being against 

this, I was the underdog,” he said. 

Comer said he would be willing to consider 

retracting his comments about levels 

of support, but said his issue is not knowing 

for sure who all was for or against the ban 

at the various meetings. He added that the 

bottom line is that, as a statutory city, London 

does not have the authority to bring 

forth or enforce such legislation. 

Some residents said they were surprised 

council opted to vote on the legislation on 

the second reading, rather than letting it go 

for a third reading. Council voted 6-1, with 

Smith casting the “no” vote, to suspend the 

three-reading rule in order to vote on the 

legislation at the Nov. 18 meeting. 

“Definitely feels like a low blow to get the 

early vote ‘no.’ Seems like we had a lot of 

people in the community on board. It just got 

shot down,” said resident Luke Plageman. 

Council member Hays asked Mayor 

Patrick Closser to address the perception 

some people might have that council members 

met with Closser and planned the vote 

prior to the Nov. 18 meeting. 

“No one spoke to me about this legislation 

except for some of the basic stuff that was 

talked with the law director,” Closser said. 

Closser was unable to attend the Nov. 18 

meeting, so he prepared a recorded statement 

that was played during the meeting. 

In it, he said he was confident council would 

do what’s right for the city and mentioned a 

vote. 

“When I gave my speech, the reason I said 

what I said is because of the feeling I got being 

in the meetings—all the committee meetings — 

where they said, ‘We’re not going to have this 

die in committee. We want to bring it back. 

We’re going to take it to a vote.’ ” 

Closser also stated at the Dec. 2 meeting 

that he had not spoken to representatives 

from pro-choice groups or council members 

about the proposed legislation. 

“When that was brought up about myself 

colluding with other people, there’s no truth 

to that, and that was a false statement 

made by a council member,” he said. 

Council member Smith countered, “I 

never stated that any council member colluded 

with the mayor for this legislation.” 

Smith said he found it interesting that, at 

the Nov. 18 meeting, he was the only council 

member who was surprised when the rule 

suspension vote was brought forward. 

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Hospitable weather and a festive schedule resulted 

in a great turnout for Plain City’s Christmas 

celebrations on Dec. 4. This year, the fun 

was divided into two parts: The Route 42 Holiday 

Hop in the morning, featuring Route 42 

businesses, and Christmas Under the Clock, 

featuring businesses and entertainment in 

uptown Plain City. 

BELOW: 

Winners in the annual Christmas Under 

The Clock coloring contest served as 

treelighting pixies, helping Santa and 

Plain City Mayor Jody Carney (back, 

right) light the village tree during festivities 

on Dec. 4: (from left) Amy Trujillo, 

Jenna Lichtle, Thea Baldner, Finn Baldner, 

Cade Vanover, and Kaitlyn Rich. 

With a flaming baton in hand, Jonathan Alder High School student 

Maci Schilling performs with her fellow majorettes. 

Asa Schreck (right), vice president of the Miami Valley Steam 

Threshers Association, and Jordan Crager (left) transport an inflated 

Santa Claus in the Christmas Under the Clock parade. The 

association also provided hayrides to Pastime Park. 

Plain City Druggist hosted Miller’s Olde Fashioned Ice Cream, serving up 144 bowls of free ice cream to people 

who visited the pharmacy during the Route 42 Holiday Hop the morning of Dec. 4. 

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WELLS 

David E. Wells, 92, of Mount Sterling, Ohio, passed away on Nov. 

19, 2021. Born on March 29, 1929, in Boyd County, Ky., he was the 

son of David and Viola Wells 

David served in the Air Force and was a Korean War vet. He 

worked as an accountant for nearly 30 years at The Ohio State University 

before retiring. 

David was preceded in death by his son, Robert David Wells. 

He is survived by: his wife of 65 years, Aureta (Crabtree) Wells; 

children, Marci (John) Darlington, Doug (Karen) Wells and Lori 

(Kory) Metcalf; grandchildren, Eli Darlington, Todd (Kelly) 

Cordetti, Stacey (Seth) Fry, Max (Lena) Darlington, Emily Darlington 

(Ricky Critchfield), Aaron (Lauren) Wells, Eliza (Jay) McNelly, 

Emma Wells (fiancée Dominic Stacer), Nate Wells, Ashley ( 

Danielle) Kidwell and Nicole ( Jacqui) Kidwell; and many greatgrandchildren. 

Graveside services were held on Dec. 1 in Ebenezer Cemetery, 

Vinton, Ohio. A celebration of David’s life will be held at a future 

date. The family suggests memorials in David’s name be made to 

Loving Care Hospice. 

The family is being served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and 

Crematory, London. Condolences for the family may be sent to 

www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. 

DEVORE 

Kenneth E. “Kenny” Devore, 89, of London died on Nov. 30, 2021, 

in Madison Senior Living Community. Born on Oct. 13, 1932, in 

Thurston, Ohio, he was a son of Pearl and Thelma (Grove) Devore. 

Kenny was a machinist with the former Seal Rite Container Co. 

in Kansas City, where he also served as union steward. A U.S. Army 

veteran of the Korean War, he had also belonged to the American 

Legion and VFW. 

He was preceded in death by: his mother and father; wife, Janice 

Devore in 2020; and sons, James and Steve Devore. 

A graveside service was held on Dec. 2 in Somerford Township 

Cemetery with Pastor Gaye Gossard officiating. 

Memorials in Kenny’s name may be sent to the Wounded Warrior 

Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate. 

Arrangements were entrusted to Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home 

and Crematory, London. Condolences may be shared at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. 

HOPPER 

Michael David Hopper, 62, of London died on Nov. 27, 2021, in 

his residence. Born on March 30, 1959, in Columbus, he was a son 

of Leroy and Rita (Suess) Hopper. Michael loved landscaping, being 

outdoors and nature. And his most enjoyment came with good family, 

friends, cooking and good food. 

He was a loving husband to Marguerite “Margie” Hooper. He 

also leaves behind: twin daughters, Rose (Justin) Russell and Charobituaries 

lene Hopper; grandchildren, Ashlyn and Ocean Russell; 

his mother, Rita Watson; brother, Mr. and Mrs. Billy 

Hopper; sister, Sylvia (Rob) Eastman; several nieces 

and nephews; and stepchildren, Zillah Baugh, Ruth 

(Greg) Lett, Elizabeth Baugh and Joseph Baugh. 

Preceding him in death were: his father, Leroy Hopper; 

brothers, Patrick and Roy; and sister, Bridgette. 

Per his wishes, there was no visitation or funeral 

services. The family was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral 

Home and Crematory, London. Condolences may 

be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. 

KELL 

Emmett H. Kell, 94, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed 

away on Dec. 1, 2021. He was born on Oct. 20, 1927, in 

West Jefferson to Wilbert and Eva (Zirkle) Kell. He 

married Patricia Christopher on Sept. 16, 1951. 

Emmett was preceded in death by his beloved wife 

and parents. He is survived by: his daughter, Joyce 

(Jim) Rhoades; son, Mark (Rhonda) Kell; grandchildren, 

Angie (Terry) Cordle, Aaron (Jackie) Rhoades, Leslie 

Rhoades, and Lindsey Kell; great-grandchildren, 

Allyson, Aimee, Ayden Cordle, and Keely Rhoades. 

Emmett graduated from West Jefferson High School, 

Class of 1945, and was inducted into the West Jefferson 

Hall of Fame in 2002. He was a veteran of the United 

States Army, serving during World War II in Germany. 

He retired from Big Bear Stores after 42 years of service. 

Emmett was a long-time member of Madison Lodge 221, 

F&AM, West Jefferson. He loved to vacation with his 

family and loved fishing and hunting. Emmett was an 

avid sports fan and especially loved watching the Ohio 

State Buckeyes and the West Jefferson Roughriders. 

Calling hours and a Masonic service were held on 

Dec. 6 at Rader-Lynch & Dodds Funeral Home, West 

Jefferson. Additional visitation and a funeral service 

were held on Dec. 7, followed by burial at Pleasant Hill 

Cemetery, West Jefferson. 

In honor of his wife Pat, Emmett’s friends may make 

memorial contributions to: Alzheimer’s Association Central 

Ohio Chapter, 1379 Dublin Rd., Columbus, OH 

43215, or online at www.alz.org. Please visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com 

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PETTIT 

Deborah Sue (Burchett) Pettit, 70, of West Jefferson, 

Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 1, 2021. She 

was born to the late Miriam and Ernest Burchett in 

Wayne, W.Va., on Feb. 12, 1951. 

Deb graduated from West Jefferson High School in 

1969, where she met many of her lifelong friends. Deb 

was also a graduate of The Ohio State University and 

worked as an area treasurer for Columbus City Schools 

until her retirement. She was a member of West Jefferson 

United Methodist Church and was well known for 

her homemade caramels, potato soup, and kindness. 

Deb loved country life and her “farm,” where she could 

often be found “watching the chickens peck the ground.” 

Deb was married to Thomas Pettit and together they 

share three children. She was a dedicated mother and 

devoted herself to loving and caring for them. As much 

as Deb loved her children, she found no truer joy than 

that of being a Grammie to her six grandchildren: Blake 

and Macy Pettit, Claire and Cooper Kyanko, and Carson 

and Landon Miller. She was a constant presence on the 

sidelines or in the crowds at their events, always cheering 

them on in all they pursued. If not at their events, 

she was checking in on them, buying them little surprises, 

or sharing stories about them. There was no 


truer fan than Grammie. 

Deb was preceded in death by: her loving mother and 

father; brother, Benton; and many special aunts, uncles 

and friends. 

Deb is survived by: her husband of 49 years, Thomas 

Pettit of West Jefferson; son, Craig (Roni) Pettit of 

Hilliard; daughters, Erin (Jeremy) Kyanko of Rittman; 

and Heather Miller (Mike Threloff) of Galloway; 

brother, Barry (Dee) Burchett of West Jefferson; special 

aunts, Bettina Queen of Wayne, W.Va., and Louise 

Esque of Baltimore; uncle, Wiley (Barbara) Queen of 

Louisa, Ky.; many nieces, nephews, cousins and wonderful 

friends that were family. 

Calling hours were held Dec. 7 in Rader-McDonald- 

Tidd Funeral Home, West Jefferson. Funeral services 

were held on Dec. 8 at West Jefferson United Methodist 

Church with Pastor Ruth Pribe officiating. Burial followed 

in Hampton Cemetery, West Jefferson. 

Memorial donations may be sent to West Jefferson 

United Methodist Church in her honor. Please visit 

www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com to share a 

fond memory of Deborah or to offer condolences to her 

family. 

WILLIAMS 

Yolanda O’kita (Hopper) Williams, 71, of Lilly 

Chapel, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at home on 

Dec. 3, 2021. She was born on June 22, 1950, to Harold 

and Hazel (Osborne) Hopper. She was a 1968 graduate 

of The Plains High School, Mount Sterling, Ohio. She 

was retired from Midland Title West, London, Ohio. 

Yolanda loved to crochet and spend time with her family. 

She was preceded in death by: her father and 

mother, Harold and Hazel Hopper; and her sister, 

Elaine Hansen. She is survived by: her children, 

Michele (Gary) Powers, Kelly (Darren) Minton, Michael 

Williams, and Nikki (Bill) Raver; her grandchildren, 

Andrew Minton, Brittney Russell, Cody Ary, Logan Ary, 

Hunter Ary, Ethan Ary, Brooke Raver, and Nick Dummitt; 

her great-grandchildren, Emilia Russell and 

Ember Miller; sister, Sherry Hopper; brother-in-law, 

Bill Hansen; nieces, Heather (Don) McLaughlin, Tylea 

Hopper and Shelby Sammons. She had a special place 

in her heart for all who knew her and will be missed 

greatly. 

Calling hours were held Dec. 8 at Rader-McDonald- 

Tidd Funeral Home, West Jefferson. To share favorite 

memories of Yolanda and send condolences to her family, 

visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com. 

TRAVIS 

Rita Marie Travis, 61, of London died on Dec. 3, 

2021, in Madison Health, London. Born on Jan. 11, 

1960, in Madison County, she was a daughter of John 

and Louise (Highman) Lambert. 

Survivors include: her children, David (Michelle) 

Travis, Hope Travis, Britany Coffey and Joshua (Valencia) 

Coffey; grandchildren, James (Kayleisha) Travis, 

Lillian Dunston, Jeffrey Dunston, Chris Riley, Matt 

Riley and Paige Riley; several great-grandchildren; sister, 

Bobbie Bumgarner; brothers, Kevin and Allen Lambert; 

and many nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by: her mother, Louise; 

husband, Jesse Travis; and brother, Danny Lambert. 

Calling hours were held on Dec. 10 at Eberle-Fisher 

Funeral Home and Crematory, London. Memorials in 

Rita’s name may be sent to the funeral home for the 

benevolence of the family. Condolences for the family 

may be shared at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.


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NEWMAN 

Darlyn Campbell Newman, 74, of West Jefferson was called 

home to her Heavenly Father on Dec. 3, 2021. She was born in 

Columbus to the late Mike and Eileen Campbell. She was preceded 

in death by: her parents; grandparents, Hoyt and Thelma (Blaine) 

Graves, and Edith Braithwait Forbis and Norman Campbell; an infant 

son; and granddaughter, Savannah Joy Newman. 

She graduated from West Jefferson High School in 1965 and 

married her high school sweetheart the summer after graduation. 

She is survived by: her husband of 56 years, Jerry Newman; 

sons, Zachary Hoyt (Elizabeth) Newman, M.D., of Athens, Ga., and 

Jason Campbell (Jennifer) Newman of Franklin, Tenn.; daughters, 

Rachel Ann Stanley of West Jefferson and Addie Gayle Newman 

(Nick Courtright) of West Jefferson; grandchildren, Isaac Hoyt, Jedidiah, 

and Faith Newman, Abigail, Chloe, and Ian Campbell Newman, 

Addlyn Eileen, Gabriella Joy, and Campbell Newman-Albert 

Stanley, Sadie and Scout Courtright; brother, Mark (Cathy) Campbell 

of West Jefferson; sister, Bambi (Kevin) Keckley of West Jefferson; 

brother-in-law, Jim (Lissy) Newman of West Jefferson; 

sisters-in-law, Diana (Bob) Pirkey of Livingston, Tenn., Debbie 

(Sterl) Paramore of Cookeville, Tenn., and Denise (David) Rhodes 

of Lebanon, Tenn; and many beloved nieces and nephews. 

Darlyn was unsurpassed in her support for her family and 

friends. After marrying, she and Jerry moved to Nashville to start 

a family and work in the ministry. Their lives had them ministering 

from Tennessee to Ohio. After each tearful relocation, she longed to 

be back with their family and friends. They returned to West Jefferson 

to work in Community Free Will Baptist. She supported her 

church by being active in the ladies’ group, cooking for Wednesday 

Night Bible Study, bible studies, outreach, and retreats. She was a 

faithful and strong woman, surviving three bouts with cancer. 

Sunday dinners were special to her. Dozens of family and friends 

gather each week to continue the tradition passed on to her from 

generation to generation. Sharing food, stories, love, and friendship 

with every person who entered her house was important to her. 

Her love and dedication to her family would earn her a Ph.D. in 

Motherhood. She was at every school or sporting event that involved 

her children, whether she was cheering, volunteering or even playing. 

She loved to travel—OSU football or basketball, road trips with 

family, beach trips with church ladies. If it was zip-lining, dancing, 

working out, volunteering, she would be there for her children and 

grandchildren. She will be forever carried in her family’s hearts. 

Family received friends on Dec. 6 at Community Free Will Baptist 

Church, Galloway, where funeral services were held on Dec. 7. 

A private family burial service will be held at Hampton Cemetery 

at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the 

Community Free Will Baptist Youth Group. 

Please visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com to share 

a fond memory of Darlyn or to offer condolences to her family. 

CURRY 

Brookie Curry, 82, of West Jefferson, Ohio, met her Savior on 

Dec. 4, 2021. Born in Lenore, W.Va., to the later Stewart and Trinnie 

Davis, she was a graduate of Lenore High School. Brookie married 

the love of her life, Jerome Curry, in 1962 and together they 

raised their family in West Jefferson. 

In addition to her parents, Brookie was preceded in death by: her 

five brothers and four sisters. Brookie is survived by: her beloved 

husband, Jerome; her sons, J.C. (Susan) Curry and Scott (Robyn) 

Curry; her grandchildren, Jessica (Matthew) Click, Rylie (Brandon) 

Herren and Addison Curry; her great-grandchildren, River Click, 

Braelon Herron, Juellz Herren and Kayne Herren; niece, Brenda 

(Ronnie) Curry; brothers-in-law, Arville Curry, Ronnie (Brenda) 

Curry, Denvil Curry, Pat (Teresa) Blankenship and Michael 

Blankenship; the many other loving members of the Davis and 

Curry families; and her many friends. 

Brookie enjoyed crocheting, knitting, sewing and cooking. She 

was known by many for her exceptional peanut butter fudge. Despite 

all of her hobbies, her favorite activity was spending her time 

with family. 

Calling hours and funeral services were 

held on Dec. 9 at Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral 

Home, West Jefferson. Burial followed 

at Hampton Cemetery, West Jefferson. If 

they choose, and in honor of her husband, 

friends may make memorial contributions 

to: Alzheimer’s Association Central Ohio 

Chapter, 1379 Dublin Rd., Columbus, OH 

43215 or online at www.alz.org. Please visit 

www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com 

to share favorite memories of Brookie and to 

send condolences to her family. 

BROWN 

Donald Lee Brown, 87, of London died on 

Dec. 6, 2021, at Madison Health, London. 

He had been employed by Beardman Tires 

in Springfield. 

Don is survived by: his children, Donna 

(Rodney) Cochran of Springfield, Judy 

(John) Harper of South Solon, Cindy Pollock 

of London, and Tammy (Jason) Mahr of 

Georgia; sister, Dottie Mae (George) Plantz 

of Springfield; brothers, Mike (Juanita) 

Brown of Urbana, Leonard (Debbie) Brown, 

and David (Cindy) Brown, all of Springfield; 

11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; 

numerous nieces and nephews. Don 

was preceded in death by: his parents; son, 

Carl Andrew Brown; and brothers, Harold, 

Ernest, and Cecil. 

A gathering of family and friends will be 

held on Dec. 16, 2021, at Lynch Family Funeral 

Home & Cremation Service, London. 

Condolences may be sent to www.lynchfamilyfuneralhome.com. 

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Yvonne Hume “Bonnie” Miller, age 93, 

of Balboa Island, California, was called to her eternal home on 

November 30, 2021. Daughter of Horace and Hildreth (Snyder) 

Hume, she was born on October 30, 1928, in London, Ohio, 

where she later graduated from London High School and 

attended The Ohio State University. 

Bonnie married James E. “Jim” Miller, Jr. on December 30, 1948 

in London, Ohio. The marriage was blessed with four children. After raising their 

children in Geneva Township, Yvonne and Jim moved to Balboa Island, California 

and spent their winters in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. 

Yvonne was a devoted wife and mother, beloved grandmother and great-grandmother. 

While providing for her family, Yvonne established Homestead Residential for 

Individuals with Disabilities, owned Top Drawer Knitting Store in Geneva, was a 

co-owner of Castaways Night Club, and designed and developed Villa Balboa in 

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. She was a designer, a real estate developer, writer, 

genealogist, patron of the arts, artists benefactor and a philanthropist. 

Yvonne was a member of Christ Episcopal Church of Geneva, OH and St. James 

by the Sea Episcopal Church of Newport Beach, CA, proud member of the Daughters 

of the American Revolution 

Friendship Club International, a founding donor to the Puerto Vallarta Botanical 

Garden, and a member of the Ohio Quarter Horse Association 

She enjoyed art museums, galleries, plays, music, and gardens. She was an avid 

collector of art and antiques, loved going to the movies, and working on puzzles. 

She loved horses, her beloved dog Emma, the water, circus, fairs, traveling, garage 

& estate sales, baking, and entertaining. 

Yvonne is survived by her son Jamie (Margie) Miller of Austinburg, Ohio; her 

daughters Mary Miller of Rancho Mission Viejo, California and Sarah (Denis) 

Bergeron of Covington, Louisiana; ten grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband James E. Miller Jr.; parents 

Horace & Hildreth (Snyder) Hume; son Rob Miller; and brother Dr. Robert Hume. 

Friends will be received from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 05, 2021 at 

Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 S Broadway, Geneva, Ohio, (mask required). 

The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 06, 2021 at Christ 

Episcopal Church, 66 S Eagle St, Geneva, Ohio (mask required), followed by a 

graveside committal at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Geneva, Ohio. Following the 

graveside, there will be a light luncheon for family and friends at Christ Episcopal 

Church. 

Donations or memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 

225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601, website www.alz.org. 

Online obituary located at www.behmfuneral.com 

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Liquor board gives city the OK 



The state liquor board has signed off on London’s new revitalization 

district. Mayor Patrick Closser announced the news at the 

Dec. 2 city council meeting. 

In July, council voted unanimously to designate a portion of the 

city as a revitalization district. State law permits one liquor license 

for every five acres in such a district. The city’s goal with the new 

designation is to retain and attract restaurants, bars and other eligible 

businesses. 

Any new or existing business interested in obtaining a liquor license 

in the district can reach out to the city offices or the state 

liquor board for more information. 

The city’s decision to pursue the designation stemmed from a request 

made by London resident Paul Gross who is building an upscale 

restaurant and bar, as well as condominiums and apartments, 

along State Route 56 in London. The restaurant, called The Butcher 

Block, is slated to open soon. 

The revitalization district includes the area from State Route 56 

in front of Madison Lanes and Gross’s property, to Center Street, 

out State Route 38 past the Madison County Fairgrounds to St. 

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Closser also reported that: 

• work continues on final union negotiations. 

The contracts should be up for ratification 

at council’s Dec. 16 meeting, he said. 

• three additional memorial park 

benches are available for sponsorship. To 

date, about a dozen memorial benches have 

been installed at Cowling Park. They cost 

$750. Call (740) 852-3243 and ask for Amy 

Rees for details. 

• he is collaborating with Shoe Sensation, 

226 Lafayette St., London, for the second 

annual Mayor’s Day Sale to benefit the 

Raider Rack at London City Schools. The 

Raider Rack offers new clothing items to 

district students. On Dec. 12 from noon to 5 

p.m., participants will receive 10 percent off 

regularly priced items, and the store will donate 

10 percent of total sales to the Raider 

Rack. The store also is donating a $500 gift 

card for Raider Rack organizers to buy 

shoes. 

Closser also thanked council members 

Carla Blazier and Brenda Russell for their 

service to the city and support of the city administration. 

Both lost their bids for re-election 

in the Nov. 2 general election. Their 

terms expire at the end of this month. 

Closser also welcomed new council members, 

Greg Eades and John Stahl, who will 

take office at the start of 2022. 

Upcoming 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.” 

Upcoming meetings include: 

• Historic review board—Dec. 14, 4 p.m. 

• Historic downtown revitalization committee—Dec. 

14, 5 p.m. 

• Public safety committee—Dec. 14, 5 

p.m. 

• City council—Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m. 

• Tree commission—Dec. 21, 5 p.m. 

• City properties committee—Dec. 22, 

5:15 p.m. 

• Board of public utilities—Dec. 23, 6:30 

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Libraries’ blanket drive aims to share the warmth 



Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library in West 

Jefferson and London Public Library are 

joining forces to bring warmth to individuals 

who are homeless in Madison County. 

From now through the end of February, 

both libraries are collecting new and gently 

used blankets. Donations can be dropped off 

at either library. Organizers ask that donors 

wash used blankets before donating them. 

“Our outreach coordinator, Melyssa 

Woodard, wanted to add this as a new outreach 

program,” said Chris Siscoe, 

Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library director. 

“She noticed some homeless people around 

London. With it getting cold, she thought 

this would be a way we could help out.” 

London Public Library decided to join the 

effort. 

“We figured it would be a good idea to 

help people in the community,” said Andy 

Scaggs, London Library’s outreach coordinator. 

The libraries will work with local organizations, 

such as food pantries and 

churches, to distribute the blankets during 

the winter months. 

“Depending on how many blankets we 

receive, we will reach out to different partners 

to divide them up. Our initial focus is 

the homeless. If we get a lot of blankets, we 

might be able to give to shelters, too,” Siscoe 

said. 

The blanket collection coincides with 

Hurt/Battelle’s annual Warm Up West Jeff 

program through which the library collects 

new and gently used coats, hats and gloves. 

The items are available for anyone who 

needs them to pick them up at the library. 

The limit is one item per person. 

Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library is located 

at 270 Lilly Chapel Rd., West Jefferson. 

Hours are: Monday-Thursday, 10 

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

10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday, closed. For 

more information, call (614) 879-8448. 

London Public Library is located at 20 E. 

First St. Hours are: Monday-Thursday, 9 

a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 

10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, closed. For 

more information, call (740) 852-9543. 

London proceeds with 

changes to traffic lights 



Following completion of a traffic study, 

the city of London is moving forward with 

traffic light changes and some associated 

parking changes. 

The city is removing traffic lights at five 

intersections to improve traffic flow: High 

and Union streets, High and Oak, High and 

Westmoor Drive, Main and Fourth, and 

Main and Second. (Originally, the light at 

the intersection of Main and First was included 

in this list but was later removed 

from the list). 

During the 90-day traffic study, which 

concluded on Nov. 22, the street department 

deactivated the traffic lights at these five intersections 

and monitored the intersections 

for incidents. The police department reported 

no crashes at these intersections during 

the study period. 

The street department is in the process 

of removing the lights at these intersections. 

The department will repaint the crosswalks 

as weather permits and install “yield to 

pedestrian” signs. 

The city also is eliminating some parking 

spaces at these intersections because they 

obstruct views from the side streets. 

“The biggest obstructed view is at Main 

and Second streets where we have pull-in 

meetings 

spaces,” said Rex Castle, the city’s safetyservice 

director. 

The city is removing parking spaces on 

three of the four corners at Main and Second. 

The yellow paint that signifies no-parking 

will be extended along the curbs. Additionally, 

what become the new first parking 

spaces on those corners will be reserved for 

compact cars to further enhance visibility. 

“That should give plenty of view to see 

oncoming traffic,” Castle said. 

On Nov. 18, city council passed legislation 

regarding the compact car designation 

for those spots. Anyone who violates the 

designation will be fined $25 once signs are 

installed. Until then, the city will issue 

warnings. The city defines a compact car as 

measuring 161 to 187 inches long with a 

combined passenger and cargo volume of 

100 to 109 cubic feet. 

The city also is removing one perpendicular 

parking space on the southwest corner of 

Main and Fourth streets at the courthouse. 

In addition to removing the five traffic 

lights, the city is replacing all of its remaining 

traffic lights and controllers, moving to 

brighter, more efficient LED units. The new 

units have been ordered and should arrive 

sometime in the next two months. The timeline 

for installation will depend on weather, 

Castle said. 

Health District Board 

The Madison County London City 

Health District Board will meet at 5 p.m. 

Dec. 13 at 288 Lafayette St. (former location 

of ADS), London. 

Retired Teachers Association 

The Madison County Retired Teachers 

Association will meet Dec. 13 at Brennan 

Loft, 158 S. Main St., London. Ralph Ross 

will perform Christmas music. Lunch is 

from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The meeting 

will run from 12:30 to 1:30. For more information, 

call Ray Justice at (740) 852-1705. 

Central Townships 

Joint Fire District 

Central Townships Joint Fire District 

will meet at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at Deercreek 

Township Hall, 75 Middle St. SE, London. 

The district’s 2022 appropriations budget 

will be available for inspection at that time. 

Pleasant Township Trustees 

The Pleasant Township trustees will 

meet at 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at the township 

building, 84 N. London St., Mount Sterling. 

For details, call (740) 869-3755.



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community calendar 

Clothing Outreach 

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

host a Christmas clothing outreach for children 

and teens: Dec. 18, 9-11 a.m.; Dec. 20, 4- 

6:30 p.m.; and Dec. 22, 9 a.m.-noon. Clients 

must be registered to shop for clothing. Contact 

H.E.L.P. House at (740) 852-1980. 

Madison County Senior Center 

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

London, (740) 852-3001. The cafe is open to 

all ages, Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 

• Dec. 13—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; 4:15 p.m. 

• Dec. 14—9 a.m., quilters; 10 a.m., bowling 

at Madison Lanes 

• Dec. 15—8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise 

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

a.m., aerobics/strengthening class; 1 p.m., 

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

weight loss support group 

• Dec. 16—9 a.m., chair volleyball 

• Dec. 17—8:30 a.m., indoor walking 

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

10:30 a.m., departure for Mystery Lunch; 1 

p.m., free movie. 

Breakfast with Santa 

Mount Sterling Masonic Lodge 269, 54 N. 

London St., is hosting a free Breakfast with 

Santa from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 11 and Dec. 18. 

Mt. Sterling Community Center 

The center is located at 164 E. Main St. 

Call (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. 

Dec. 14–10-11 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 

Dec. 15—10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for 

adults; 6:30-7:30 p.m., bootcamp exercises; 

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

Dec. 16—2-6 p.m., Christmas food distribution 

for income eligible households who 

are registered with the food pantry. 

Dec. 17—6:30-7:30 p.m., bootcamp exercises; 

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

Dec. 18—9:30-10:30 a.m., Zumba; 10 a.m.- 

3 p.m., sewing for all ages and abilities 

HBMLibrary 

Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library is located 

at 270 Lilly Chapel Rd., West Jefferson, 

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

• Christmas Creations. This program-togo 

contains three children’s craft projects, 

available on Dec. 13. 

• Library board. The board will meet at 

6 p.m. Dec. 14 in the library meeting room. 

Anyone who wishes to attend the meeting is 

asked to contact Chris Siscoe, the director, 

at csiscoe@hbmlibrary.org. 

• Wrapping Workshop. Library staff are 

available to teach people how to wrap gifts 

for the holidays. Hours are 5-6:30 p.m. Dec. 

13, Dec. 16 and Dec. 20. 

• Storytimes. Wednesdays and Fridays, 

10:30 a.m. The last session of 2021 is set for 

Dec. 17. Reindeer Games Stories N’ More is 

set for Dec. 22. Storytimes will resume in 

January. 

• Share the Warmth. Through February 

2022, Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library and 

London Public Library are collecting new 

and gently used blankets for the homeless 

of Madison County. Please wash gently used 

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Mount Sterling Library 

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who want to participate in the Batters, 

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is required. 

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party, set for Dec. 20, will be the last session 

until February. The library will hold virtual 

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• Friends of the Library. Old and new 

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gathering at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at the home 

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xLegal Notices 

NOTICE OF SALE Under Judgment of 

Foreclosure of Liens for Delinquent Land Taxes 

In the Common Pleas Court of Madison County, Ohio 

Donna L. Landis, Treasurer Madison County, Ohio, Plaintiff 

vs. 

William E. Shaw, Jr., now deceased, et al., Defendants 

Case No. CVE20200184 

Whereas judgment has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for 

taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, interest, and costs as follows: 

PPN: 31-01209.000 

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

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

further described in a Deed recorded in Official Record Volume 261, page 2002, in the 

Recorder’s Office, Madison County 

Last known owner: William E. Shaw, Jr. 

Amount of Judgment: Four Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-four Dollars and One 

Cent ($4,424.01); plus any other taxes, penalities, interest, assessments and costs that 

may be due and payable by the date of the sale of the real property described herein; 

Whereas, such judgment orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to 

satisfy the total amount of such judgment plus any other taxes, penalties, interest, 

assessments and costs that may be due and payable by the date of the sale of the 

real property described herein; 

Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, John R. Swaney, Sheriff of Madison 

County, Ohio, will sell such real property online at https://madison.sheriff saleauction.ohio.gov 

for cash, to the highest bidder of an amount that equals at least 

$5,000.00 (plus any other taxes, penalties, interest, assessments and costs that may 

be due payable by the date of the sale of the real property described.) at 10:00 a.m. 

on Friday, the 7th day of January, 2022. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, 

it shall be offered for sale, under the same conditions of the first sale and at the same 

website on Friday, the 21st day of January, 2022, for an amount that equals at least 


be due payable by the date of the sale of the real property described.) 

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

The Treasurer nor the Sheriff are liable for the condition of the property. 

John R. Swaney, Sheriff 

Madison County, Ohio 

NOTICE OF LEGISLATION PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF 

THE CITY OF LONDON, OHIO 

Noce is hereby given to the passage of the 

following ordinances or resoluons of the 

London City Council. The complete text of 

each ordinance or resoluon may be obtained 

or viewed at the offices of the City Law 

Director or the City Auditor at 20 South 

Walnut Street, London, Ohio, or online at the 

London City website: www.londonohio.gov 

Ordinance 21521 An ordinance amending 

ordinance 20919 to reflect a range of salaries 

of department heads and nonunion personnel 

Date of passage: 11/18/2021 

Resoluon 21621 A resoluon authorizing the 

Auditor to transfer funds and increase 

appropriaons 


Resoluon 21721 A resoluon increasing 

appropriaons 


Resoluon 21821 A resoluon increasing 

appropriaons 


Ordinance 21921 An ordinance amending 454 

of the codified ordinances 


Amy Rees 

Clerk of London City Council 

MM DECEMBER 5 & 12, 2021 

MM2021473 

NOTICE OF SALE Under Judgment of 

Foreclosure of Liens for Delinquent Land Taxes 

In the Common Pleas Court of Madison County, Ohio 

Donna L. Landis, Treasurer Madison County, Ohio, Plaintiff 

vs. 

Pammy M. Young, et al., Defendants 


Whereas judgment has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for 

taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, interest, and costs as follows: 

PPN: 29-00402.000, Lot #107 and Parcel No. 2900403.000, Lot #16, Speasmaker’s First 

Addition, London, Ohio 43140 

Situated in the County of Madison, State of Ohio, and in the Township of Union and 

being further described in a Certificate of Transfer recorded in Official Record Volume 

230, pages 450-451 and Official Record, Volume 230, pages 452-453, Recorder’s Office, 

Madison County 

Last known owner: Pammy M. Young 

Amount of Judgment: Forty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-five Dollars and 

Twenty-four Cent ($44,775.24); plus any other taxes, penalities, interest, assessments 

and costs that may be due and payable by the date of the sale of the real property 

described herein; 

Whereas, such judgment orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to 

satisfy the total amount of such judgment plus any other taxes, penalties, interest, 

assessments and costs that may be due and payable by the date of the sale of the 

real property described herein; 

Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, John R. Swaney, Sheriff of Madison 

County, Ohio, will sell such real property online at https://madison.sheriff saleauction.ohio.gov 

for cash, to the highest bidder of an amount that equals at least 


be due payable by the date of the sale of the real property described.) at 10:00 a.m. 

on Friday, the 7th day of January, 2022. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, 

it shall be the same website on Friday, the 21st day of January, 2022, for an amount 

that equals at least $45,000.00 (plus any other taxes, penalties, interest, assessments 

and costs that may be due payable by the date of the sale of the real property described.) 

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

The Treasurer nor the Sheriff are liable for the condition of the property. 



MM DECEMBER 12, 19, 26, 2021 




PUBLIC NOTICE 

The Stokes Township Trustees 

will have the 

2022 Appropriations 

available for public inspection at 

the Thursday, December 30 

Board of Trustees meeting. 

The meeting is at 7 p.m. in the 

Township Garage at 

7105 E. Main Street, 

South Solon 

(in the back of the Fire Department). 

The public is invited and 

welcomed. 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

Notice is hereby given that the Village of 

Mount Sterling Zoning and Appeals 

Committee will hold a public hearing on 

December 21, 2021 - 6:00 pm at 1 South 

London Street, Mount Sterling, OH 43143 to 

hear the following case(s): 

Applicant; Rhonda & Clarence Liff are 

requesting a variance to the allowable setback 

requirements for a state approved 

home at 159 North High Street in an R-3 

zoning district. 

For information on the above case(s) 

please contact Tom Hale at 614-379-5246 

PUBLIC NOTICE OF 

OAK RUN TOWNSHIP 

BUDGET MEETING DATE 

December Meeting 

will be held 

December 20, 7:00 p.m. 

at Township Hall. 

MM DECEMBER 12, 2021 


Madison Co. Foreclosure Auction 

Case# CVE20210144 

United States of America, acting through the 

Rural Housing Service 

United States Department of Agriculture 

vs. 

David L. Patrick, et al. 

Address: 229 Olive St. London, Oh 43140 

See www.OhioSheriffSales.com for full info and legal 

description. 

Bids will be accepted only through said website. Bidding 

will open a minimum of 7 days prior to the 

auction ending on Dec. 20, 2021 at Noon. If there are 

no bids, a second sale will take place on the same 

website with no minimum bid on Dec. 29, 2021 at 

Noon. A deposit of $10,000 is required for either sale. 

The purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, 

allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale 

are insufficient to cover. The appraisal is $200,000. The 

2/3 opening bid is $133,334. 





MM NOV. 28 & DEC. 5, 12, 2021 

MM2021465


December 12, 2021 - MADISON MESSENGER - PAGE 13 

xLegal Notices 

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE 

OHIO REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26 

THE STATE OF OHIO, MADISON COUNTY 

PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, Plaintiff 

vs. 

Christopher Hacker et. al., Defendant 


Parcel No. 10-01618.000 

Address: 106 Depot St., West Jefferson, OH 43162 

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 $130,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount on Friday, 

7th day of January, 2022, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. If no bids at that time, the property will be offered 

up again on Friday, 21st day of January, 2022. 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 333, page 21 of the Madison 

County Ohio Records. 

Last known owner: Christopher Hacker et. al. 

Said premises located at: 106 Depot St., West Jefferson, OH 43162 

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. 


Tina J. Sabin, Deputy 


Reisenfeld & Associates 

3862 Red Bank Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45227 



LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS 

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 

Final Issuance of Modification to NPDES Permit Conditions 

Jefferson Lodge MHP 

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Facility Description: Wastewater-Mobile Home Park 

Receiving Water: Little Darby Creek 

ID #: 4PV00004*HD 

Date of Action: 11/29/2021 

This action was preceded by a proposed action. 

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Tuffco Sand and Gravel 

8159 Old State Rte 161, Plain City, OH 

Facility Description: Wastewater-Sand & Gravel Producer 

Receiving Water: Big Darby Creek 

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Date of Action: 12/01/2021 

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



Attention Residents of London’s 

Third Ward Neighborhood 

Revitalization Meeting 

Saturday, December 18, 2021 

10:00 am, at City Hall 

Madison County and the City of London 

are planning to apply for a grant to make 

improvements in the City’s Third Ward. 

London is holding a public meeting to 

discuss the proposed grant with residents 

and to gather their ideas for area 

projects. 

The meeting will be held at 10:00 am 

on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at 

City Hall, 20 South Walnut Street 

London, Ohio. 

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OHIO REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26 

THE STATE OF OHIO, MADISON COUNTY 

Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, Plaintiff 

vs. 

April M. Brown et. al., Defendant 


Parcel No. 13-00197.000 

Address: 4680 Glade Run Rd., 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 $79,900.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount on Friday, 

7th day of January, 2022, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. If no bids at that time, the property will be offered 

up again on Friday, 21st day of January, 2022. 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 327, page 40 of the Madison 

County Ohio Records. 

Last known owner: April M. Brown et. al 

Said premises located at: 4680 Glade Run Rd., 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. 


Tina J. Sabin, Deputy 


Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, Attorney 

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Moving 

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