Madison Messenger - January 16th, 2022

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January 16, 2022 www.columbusmessenger.co Vol. XXXVII No. 5 

Pets up for adoption, page 3 

Adjusting to new 

CDC guidelines 

Acting out an uplifting message 

Jonathan Alder High School students rehearse for their production of “You Can’t Take It With You”: (from 

left) Jackson McCoy, Olivea Hallman, Nadia Haines and Mackenzie Rowe. Performances of the classic play 

known for its uplifting message were set for Jan. 14-16. 

Linda Dillman 

Staff Writer 

COVID-19 safety guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control 

and Prevention (CDC) continue to be a moving target, giving 

school districts like Jefferson Local short notice when changes go 

into effect regarding masking, vaccines, and quarantine. 

At the Jan. 10 school board meeting, Superintendent William 

Mullett announced the district is implementing the CDC’s latest 

guidelines. Effective Jan. 11, the district is amending the amount 

of quarantine time required for students and staff who test positive 

for the virus. 

According to the new guidelines, individuals who test positive 

are allowed to return to school after five days of isolation instead of 

10. They must be either asymptomatic or with symptoms resolving 

themselves without a fever or without the individuals taking feverreducing 

medication. Upon returning to school, they must wear a 

face covering for the five-day period between the six to10 days they 

would have been in isolation. 

“Hopefully, this will allow people to get back to school earlier,” 

said Mullett, noting that 212 positive cases have been reported 

within the school district since the start of the school year. 

There were 61 documented cases since the return from winter 

break and, as of Jan. 10, 42 active cases reported. 

“Our goal is to have as much in-person instruction as we can, dependent 

on staffing,” Mullett said. 

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Questions arise about public comment rules 

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The council president’s power regarding public 

comment came into question at a recent London city 

council meeting. 

On Jan. 6, council president Henry Comer initially 

denied resident Brendan Shea an opportunity 

to speak about the sanctuary city legislation council 

voted down last month. Had it passed, the legislation 

would have banned abortions within the city 

limits. 

“All of the discussion on the sanctuary city has 

been disposed of, so we will no longer take city council 

time to discuss anything about the sanctuary 

city,” Comer said in regard to Shea’s request to 

speak during the portion of the meeting set aside for 

audience concerns. 

Several council members objected to Comer’s decision. 

“I personally think that if somebody from the 

community wants to come talk to us, if this is their 

only time they can talk to us, it shouldn’t matter 

what the subject is—even if it was something in the 

past,” said council member Josh Peters. 

Newly elected council member Greg Eades said 

the rules of council state the council president can 

amend the amount of time an audience member can 

speak but state nothing about limiting audience 

participation based on topic. 

Comer countered that he can use his discretion 

on speaking time to limit a person to zero minutes. 

Council member Anthony Smith called Comer’s 

interpretation of the rules “inappropriate.” 

After being denied, Shea submitted a second request 

to speak, changing his topic to the First 

Amendment. Comer gave him the floor. Shea 

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thanked Peters, Eades and Smith for “standing up 

for the First Amendment.” He noted that as a member 

of the state board of education, he has seen a 

lawsuit result from that board’s president restricting 

public comment based on topic. He then asked 

Comer to grant him a new five minutes to speak 

about his original topic, the sanctuary city legislation. 

“Why is this so important to keep bringing this 

back to city council when we’ve already disposed of 

it? This legislation did not pass,” Comer stated. 

Shea said the comments he had prepared were 

more about governance in general, with the sanctuary 

city subject serving as a jumping-off point. 

“This one time, I will allow it again,” Comer said, 

granting Shea five minutes to speak about his original 

topic. 

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Donors needed to address major blood shortage 

The American Red Cross is facing a national 

blood crisis—its worst blood shortage 

in more than a decade. Dangerously low 

blood supply levels are posing a concerning 

risk to patient care and forcing doctors to 

make difficult decisions about who receives 

blood transfusions and who will need to wait 

until more products become available. 

Blood and platelet donations are needed 

to help prevent further delays in vital medical 

treatments, and donors of all blood 

types—especially type O—are urged to make 

an appointment now to give in the weeks 

ahead. 

In recent weeks, the Red Cross had less 

than a one-day supply of critical blood types 

and has had to limit blood product distributions 

to hospitals. At times, as much as onequarter 

of hospital blood needs are not being 

met. 

Pandemic challenges 

The Red Cross continues to confront relentless 

challenges due to COVID-19, including 

about a 10 percent overall decline in 

the number of people donating blood, as well 

as ongoing blood drive cancellations and 

staffing limitations. Additionally, the pandemic 

has contributed to a 62 percent drop 

in blood drives at schools and colleges. 

Like many employers across the country, 

the Red Cross is experiencing staffing challenges 

and has been forced to cancel blood Blood drive safety 

drives within the region. If a donation appointment 

Each Red Cross blood drive and donation 

Blood Drives 

is not immediately available, or 

your appointment is canceled, the Red Cross 

center follows the highest standards of 

safety and infection control, and additional 

To schedule an appointment for one of 

the following American Red Cross blood 

asks that you schedule or reschedule for the precautions—including face masks for drives, visit www.redcrossblood.org and 

next available appointment. 

donors and staff, regardless of vaccination search by zip code. 

The Red Cross is working to address this status—have been implemented to help protect 

the health of all those in attendance. London, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

• Jan. 26–Fairhaven School, 510 Elm St., 

challenge by actively recruiting phlebotomists. 

The Red Cross offers paid phlebotomy 

training. Those interested in ment prior to arriving at the drive. 

Donors are asked to schedule an appoint- 

• Feb. 18–St. Patrick Church, 61 S. Union 

learning more about being a phlebotomist Save time during donation 

St., London, 2:30-7:30 p.m. 

are encouraged to visit RedCrossBlood.org. Donors can save up to 15 minutes at the • March 23–Madison-Plains High 

“Winter weather across the country and 

the recent surge of COVID-19 cases are 

blood drive by completing a RapidPass. 

With this pass, donors complete the pre-donation 

School, 800 Linson Rd., London, 8 a.m.- 

1:30 p.m. 

reading and health history question- 

• March 30–Fairhaven School, 510 Elm 

compounding the already dire situation facing 

the blood supply,” said Dr. Baia Lasky, naire online, on the day of donation, from a St., London, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

medical director for the Red Cross. “Please, mobile device or computer. To complete a 

if you are eligible, make an appointment to 

give blood or platelets in the days and weeks 

ahead to ensure no patient is forced to wait 

for critical care.” 

Volunteers needed 

In addition to blood donors, the Red 

Cross also needs the help of volunteers to 

support critical blood collections across the 

country. Blood drive volunteers play an important 

role by greeting, registering, answering 

RapidPass, follow the instructions at Red- 

CrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Red 

Cross Blood Donor App. 

To donate blood, individuals need to 

bring a blood donor card or driver’s license 

or two other forms of identification that are 

required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 

years of age in most states (16 with parental 

consent where allowed by state law), weigh 

at least 110 pounds and are in generally 

donations from self-identified African American 

donors for the sickle cell trait. This additional 

screening will provide Black donors 

with an additional health insight and help 

the Red Cross identify compatible blood 

types more quickly to help patients with 

sickle cell disease who require trait-negative 

blood. Blood transfusion is an essential 

treatment for those with sickle cell disease, 

and blood donations from individuals of the 

questions and providing good health may be eligible to donate blood. same race, ethnicity and blood type have a 

information to blood donors throughout the 

donation process. Blood transportation specialists—another 

volunteer opportunity—provide 

a critical link between blood donors and 

blood recipients by delivering blood to hospitals 

in communities across the country. To 

volunteer, visit redcross.org/volunteertoday. 

High school students and other donors 18 

years of age and younger also must meet 

certain height and weight requirements. 

Health insights for donors 

At a time when health information has 

never been more important, the Red Cross 

is screening all blood, platelet and plasma 

unique ability to help patients fighting 

sickle cell disease. 

Donors can expect to receive sickle cell 

trait screening results, if applicable, within 

one to two weeks through the Red Cross 

Blood Donor App and the online donor portal 

at RedCrossBlood.org. 

Plenty to do at the Community Center 

The Mount Sterling Community Center 

is located at 164 E. Main St. For details, call 

(740) 869-2453. 

Daily–10 a.m.-3 p.m., walking in gym 

Jan. 18–10-11 a.m., Take Off Pounds 

Sensibly 

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

households. Pre-packed food boxes will be 

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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 

Jan. 19—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 

Jan. 21—6:30-7:30 p.m., bootcamp 

7:30-9 p.m.—adult open volleyball 

Jan. 22—10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for all 

ages and abilities 

Produce markets—second and fourth 

Tuesdays of the month 

Shea talked about the dangers of totalitarianism, 

saying people are losing faith in 

their institutions. 

“This is a crisis for a constitutional republic 

like ours,” he said. “My plea to council 

is to be the change we wish to see at the 

local level. Regardless of your position on an 

issue, be transparent and honest with the 

citizens of London. Our society desperately 

needs it now, more than ever.” 

He then reiterated data he had compiled 

and shared at previous meetings regarding 

the number of London residents who formally 

spoke for or against the abortion ban 

legislation. He presented the information to 

counter Comer’s statement at a meeting in 

December that the proposed legislation received 

a “sprinkling” of support. 

Shea, who serves as president of Madison 

County Right To Life, also stated that council 

members could have come to him or Ohio 

Right To Life representatives with their 

concerns about potential financial and legal 

ramifications of the proposed legislation. 

Later in the meeting, council member 

Bryan Robinson echoed Peters’s comments 

regarding public comment. 

“It is important that we do hear our citizens,” 

he said. “So, we do need to make sure 

that our rules are written correctly to make 

sure we do hear them, even it is something 

that may be in the past and has no reflection 

on any meeting that we’re in.” 

Appointments 

Council approved Mayor Patrick 

Closser’s appointments to the city’s various 

boards and commissions: 

• Michelle Anderson, Board of Zoning 

and Appeals, term ending Dec. 31, 2026; 

• Phil Taylor, Historic District Review 

Board, term ending Dec. 31, 2024; 

• Thomas Arrington, Civil Service Commission, 

term ending Dec. 31, 2027; 

• Dr. Gregg Alexander, Planning Commission, 

term ending Dec. 31, 2027; 

• Andrew Hitt, Tree Commission, term 

ending Dec. 31, 2025; 

• William Long, Brenda Russell, Richard 

Hays, Andrew Hitt and Chuck Duvall, City 

Properties Committee, all terms ending Dec. 

31, 2023; and 

• Angela Eden, London Metropolitan 

Housing, term ending Dec. 31, 2026. 

Additionally, Comer announced his council 

appointments for 2022: 

• Personnel budget and finance committee—Josh 

Peters, chair; John Stahl; and 

Greg Eades; 

• Public safety committee—Rich Hays, 

chair; Andrew Hitt; and John Stahl; 

• Public service committee—Bryan Robinson, 

chair; Josh Peters; and Greg Eades; 

• President pro tempore—Josh Peters; 

• Council clerk—Amy Rees.

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Bubbles and Blizzard are available for adoption 

The following are among the pets up for 

adoption at the Humane Society of Madison 

County. 

Bubbles 

Hi, friends! My 

name is Bubbles, 

and I am looking for 

my forever home. I 

am a Komondor, 

and normally dogs 

like me look kind of 

like mops with 

dreaded fur. When I 

first arrived at the 

shelter, I was severely 

matted, and 

my fur had to be shaved off, but it will grow 

back. Anyone interested in adopting me, 

should do research on my breed, because I 

will require regular grooming appointments. 

I am a big boy weighing in at a whopping 

90 pounds, and I am about 2 years old with 

an estimated birthday of November 2019. 

Here at the shelter, I am still learning how 

to “dog.” I was never socialized around other 

animals or people, so the shelter environment 

was a big change for me. But during 

my time here, I have learned that I love 

other animals and people so much. I am 

very curious when meeting other dogs and 

love to play. I am still working on learning 

other dogs’ cues and reading their postures 

to decide if they want to play with me or not, 

so when meeting new dogs, I will always require 

a slow introduction. 

When the staff took me into the cat room, 

I was so happy to make kitty friends. I was 

very curious but respectful at the same 

time. I liked sniffing the kitties, and I didn’t 

mind when they came up to me. I would 

love to have a fur sibling in my forever home 

to keep me company. 

When it comes to children, I think I 

would do best in a home with older children 

that can handle my size. I don’t want to 

knock down a small kiddo by accident. I am 

very friendly with people and love to make 

new human friends. I love to play and be the 

best boy ever. I know some of my basic commands, 

and I try my best to keep my kennel 

clean and tidy. What I love most in this 

world is giving my love back to my people 

with lots of hugs and kisses. 

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. 

Blizzard 

Blizzard arrived 

at the shelter on 

Nov. 6. His owner 

was no longer able 

to care for him. Blizzard 

is a very big 

and handsome guy 

that weighs in at a 

whopping 15 

pounds. He is about 

4 years old with an 

estimated birthday of September 2017. 

Blizzard is a very sweet and affectionate 

guy that loves getting love and affection but 

more so on his own terms. His way of telling 

you he has had enough love is by batting at 

you and walking away. Eventually, he will 

come back around when he wants more love. 

Blizzard does not seem too keen on the 

shenanigans of other animals, so he would 

likely thrive in a home as the only furbaby. 

Blizzard was around a 4-year-old girl in 

his previous home, and his previous owner 

said he loved her so much, he would sleep in 

her bed every night. So, he could definitely 

live in a home with children who know to 

use gentle hands. 

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. 

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. 

The shelter appreciates donations of supplies; 

call for a list of items. 

Betty White Challenge 

The Humane Society has joined the #BettyWhiteChallenge. 

As such, the organization 

is accepting donations made in her name. 

White, an actress and comedian, passed 

away on Dec. 31, 2021. She was an animal 

advocate. Check donations can be mailed to 

the Humane Society (address listed above). 

Donations also can be made through PayPal 

by visiting the Humane Society website and 

clicking the “Donate” button. 

Health Board 

Meeting 

The Madison 

County London 

City Health District 

board meeting will 

take place Jan. 18 

at 5 p.m. at the 

Madison County 

Emergency Management 

office, 271 

Elm St., London. 

Pancake & 

Sausage 

Breakfast 

The Friends of 

Madison County 

Parks & Trails and 

the Madison 

County Senior Center 

will hold their 

annual pancake 

and sausage breakfast 

from 8 to 11 

a.m. Feb. 12 at the 

senior center, 280 

W. High St., London. 

The cost is $7 

and includes pancakes, 

sausage, 

scrambled eggs, a 

fruit cup, and water 

or juice. A silent 

auction is planned, 

too; look for info at 

fmcpt.com. 

2021 

Voted 

Rate 

2021 

Effective 

Ag/Res 

Rate 

Other 

County 

Ag/Res 

County 

Other 

School 

Ag/Res 

01 CANAAN TWP - JONATHAN ALDER SD 62.900 47.011717 52.723111 19.793011 23.326989 24.118706 26.296122 1.600000 1.600000 1.500000 1.500000 0.252596 0.161795 

02 DARBY TWP - JONATHAN ALDER SD 64.500 48.075621 54.323111 19.793011 23.326989 24.118706 26.296122 1.600000 1.600000 2.563904 3.100000 0.254642 0.157782 

03 DARBY TWP - FAIRBANKS SD 68.850 51.445926 61.917410 18.484927 21.925367 28.797095 35.292043 1.600000 1.600000 2.563904 3.100000 0.252783 0.100692 

04 PLAIN CITY CORP. - JONATHAN ALDER SD 71.300 54.343631 61.123111 19.793011 23.326989 24.118706 26.296122 1.600000 1.600000 2.263904 2.800000 6.568010 7.100000 0.237818 0.142734 

05 DEERCREEK TWP - LONDON SD 63.500 42.732056 49.807277 16.732025 18.858851 23.000031 27.948426 1.600000 1.600000 1.400000 1.400000 0.327055 0.215634 

06 DEERCREEK TWP - JONATHAN ALDER SD 58.050 43.996718 48.125479 16.878012 18.829357 24.118706 26.296122 1.600000 1.600000 1.400000 1.400000 0.242090 0.170966 

07 FAIRFIELD TWP - MADISON PLAINS SD 67.150 37.149296 65.820776 7.912027 10.043752 23.370407 48.027024 1.600000 1.600000 4.266862 6.150000 0.446772 0.019795 

08 JEFFERSON TWP - JEFFERSON SD 62.800 53.901503 60.451662 9.070951 11.473604 33.268758 35.394200 1.600000 1.600000 9.961794 11.983858 0.141696 0.037394 

09 JEFFERSON TWP - JONATHAN ALDER SD 61.400 44.900611 51.325354 9.220111 11.445374 24.118706 26.296122 1.600000 1.600000 9.961794 11.983858 0.268720 0.164083 

10 JEFFERSON CORP - JEFFERSON SD 62.800 53.901503 60.451662 9.070951 11.473604 33.268758 35.394200 1.600000 1.600000 8.961794 10.983858 1.000000 1.000000 0.141696 0.037394 

11 MONROE TWP - JONATHAN ALDER SD 58.150 44.096718 48.225479 16.878012 18.829357 24.118706 26.296122 1.600000 1.600000 1.500000 1.500000 0.241673 0.170672 

12 DEERCREEK TWP-JEFFERSON CORP-LONDON 

CSD 

School 

Other 

Vo-Tech 

Ag/Res 

Vo-Tech 

Other 

Township 

Ag/Res 

Township 

Other 

Corporation 

Ag/Res 

Corporation 

Other 

Tax 

Reduction 

Ag/Res 

Tax 

Reduction 

Other 

64.400 43.632056 50.707277 16.732025 18.858851 23.000031 27.948426 1.600000 1.600000 1.400000 1.400000 0.900000 0.900000 0.322484 0.212620 

13 OAK RUN TWP - MADISON PLAINS SD 68.750 40.540335 67.054759 15.569928 17.427735 23.370407 48.027024 1.600000 1.600000 0.000000 0.000000 0.410323 0.024659 

14 PAINT TWP - MADISON PLAINS SD 73.150 44.041744 70.235843 15.569928 17.427735 23.370407 48.027024 1.600000 1.600000 3.501409 3.181084 0.397926 0.039839 

15 PIKE TWP - FAIRBANKS SD 57.970 41.437115 50.853145 7.912027 10.043752 28.797095 35.292043 1.600000 1.600000 3.127993 3.917350 0.285198 0.122768 

16 JEFFERSON TWP ANNEX - JEFFERSON SD 62.800 53.901503 60.451662 9.070951 11.473604 33.268758 35.394200 1.600000 1.600000 8.961794 10.983858 1.000000 1.000000 0.141696 0.037394 

17 PLEASANT TWP - MADISON PLAINS SD 71.200 40.005113 69.847398 14.161873 19.320374 23.370407 48.027024 1.600000 1.600000 0.872833 0.900000 0.438131 0.018998 

18 MT STERLING CORP - MADISON PLAINS SD 72.100 40.905113 70.747398 14.161873 19.320374 23.370407 48.027024 1.600000 1.600000 0.772833 0.800000 1.000000 1.000000 0.432662 0.018761 

19 PLEASANT TWP - WESTFALL SD 58.830 43.321276 50.046331 14.161873 19.320374 26.079026 26.735477 2.207544 3.090480 0.872833 0.900000 0.263620 0.149306 

20 PLEASANT TWP - MIAMI TRACE SD 56.420 48.252812 55.079787 14.161873 19.320374 31.218106 32.507130 2.000000 2.352283 0.872833 0.900000 0.144757 0.023755 

21 RANGE TWP - MADISON PLAINS SD 73.950 41.026313 71.684136 11.231215 15.833084 23.370407 48.027024 1.600000 1.600000 4.824691 6.224028 0.445216 0.030641 

22 MIDWAY CORP - MADISON PLAINS SD 79.850 45.277699 76.019037 11.231215 15.833084 23.370407 48.027024 1.600000 1.600000 4.324691 5.724028 4.751386 4.834901 0.432966 0.047977 

23 RANGE TWP - MIAMI TRACE SD 59.170 49.274012 56.916525 11.231215 15.833084 31.218106 32.507130 2.000000 2.352283 4.824691 6.224028 0.167247 0.038085 

24 SOMERFORD TWP - LONDON SD 63.500 42.732056 49.807277 16.732025 18.858851 23.000031 27.948426 1.600000 1.600000 1.400000 1.400000 0.327055 0.215634 

25 SOMERFORD TWP - JONATHAN ALDER SD 58.050 43.996718 48.125479 16.878012 18.829357 24.118706 26.296122 1.600000 1.600000 1.400000 1.400000 0.242090 0.170966 

26 SOMERFORD TWP - MECHANICSBURG SD 61.840 48.746564 54.752346 16.333662 18.351879 28.446888 32.433005 2.566014 2.567462 1.400000 1.400000 0.211731 0.114613 

27 STOKES TWP - MADISON PLAINS SD 69.700 39.015631 68.286815 11.231215 15.833084 23.370407 48.027024 1.600000 1.600000 2.814009 2.826707 0.440235 0.020276 

28 SOUTH SOLON CORP - MADISON PLAINS SD 71.700 39.853871 69.318803 11.231215 15.833084 23.370407 48.027024 1.600000 1.600000 2.414009 2.426707 1.238240 1.431988 0.444159 0.033211 

29 UNION TWP - MADISON PLAINS SD 70.150 41.940335 68.454759 15.569928 17.427735 23.370407 48.027024 1.600000 1.600000 1.400000 1.400000 0.402134 0.024166 

30 UNION TWP - LONDON SD 63.500 42.732056 49.807277 16.732025 18.858851 23.000031 27.948426 1.600000 1.600000 1.400000 1.400000 0.327055 0.215634 

31 LONDON CORP - LONDON SD 58.750 37.629786 45.328042 9.074124 11.474868 23.000031 27.948426 1.600000 1.600000 0.000000 0.000000 3.955631 4.304748 0.359494 0.228459 

32 LONDON CORP - MADISON PLAINS SD 64.500 35.938065 63.075524 7.912027 10.043752 23.370407 48.027024 1.600000 1.600000 0.000000 0.000000 3.055631 3.404748 0.442821 0.022085 

33 PLEASANT TWP ANNEX - MADISON PLAINS SD 72.100 40.905113 70.747398 14.161873 19.320374 23.370407 48.027024 1.600000 1.600000 0.772833 0.800000 1.000000 1.000000 0.432662 0.018761 

34 DEERCREEK TWP ANNEX JEFFERSON - 

LONDON SD 

2021 Tax Rates, MADISON County, Ohio 

Rate is expressed in Dollars and Cents on One Thousand Dollars valuation 

64.400 43.632056 50.707277 16.732025 18.858851 23.000031 27.948426 1.600000 1.600000 1.400000 1.400000 0.900000 0.900000 0.322484 0.212620 

35 DARBY TWP ANNEX - JONATHAN ALDER SD 71.300 54.343631 61.123111 19.793011 23.326989 24.118706 26.296122 1.600000 1.600000 2.263904 2.800000 6.568010 7.100000 0.237818 0.142734 

MM JANUARY 9, 2022 

STACEY L. MCKENZIE, Treasurer, MADISON County, Ohio 

MM2022106


obituaries 


GROVES 

Patricia Lou Groves, 75, of London died 

on Dec. 9, 2021, at Madison Health, London. 

Pat was born on July 1, 1946, in Hilliard, 

Ohio, a daughter of Carl M. and Marilyn J. 

(Stamper) Norris. 

She graduated from Hilliard High School 

in 1964. She was a lifetime member of 

Sybil Ann McNabb, 

age 86, of Huber Heights, 

Ohio, passed away January 

2, 2022. She was born October 

31, 1935 in Greenup, KY 

to the late Columbia and 

Daisy Williams Brown. 

In addition to her parents, Sybil was preceded 

in death by her husband, Paul McNabb; 

& brothers: Leonard, Alvis "Scoot", Lee, Leslie 

and Clarence "Gene"; sisters: Melvina, Estella, 

Etta, Dorothy "Dot" and Helen. Sybil is survived 

by her children: Chris Woods (Janne), Anita 

Woods-Dennis (Ed) and Angela Zwick; grandchildren: 

Mallory (Aaron), Breanna (Stephen), 

Olivia (Ryan), Eddie Lee, Shawn, Kaylee and 

Daisy; great-grandchildren: August, Annabelle, 

Raegan, Axel and Savannah; brother, Lawrence 

"Buddy" Brown (Juanita); many cherished 

nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

Sybil was a member of Landmark Baptist 

Church, where she was active in the choir. She 

retired from Stadco Automatics in 2000 after 

many years of service. Sybil loved the Smoky 

Mountains, singing, dancing and celebrating 

all occasions. 

Visitation will be held from 2-4 pm on Monday, 

January 17, 2022 at Newcomer North 

Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, OH, 

where the funeral service will begin at 4:00 pm. 

Pastor Jack Little officiating. To share a 

memory of Sybil or leave a special message for 

her family, please visit 

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American Legion London, Post 105, and 

past women’s auxiliary president, also Eagles 

Aerie 950, Auxiliary, London. 

Pat loved camping, fishing and boating 

with friends and family at Lake Erie. She 

was an avid bowler, as she was a member of 

the Liberty Lounge Gals in the Tuesday 

Night Friendship League. She also was a 

tremendous cook who loved to cook for the 

“masses.” Often on Saturdays, she was with 

families and friends, rooting on her beloved 

Buckeyes. 

She is survived by: her loving husband of 

57 years, Robert Lee Groves, whom she 

married on March 11, 1964; sons, Robert W. 

(Jaimee) Groves of Cincinnati, Carl R. 

Groves of London, and Jerry L. (Deanna) of 

Hudson, Fla.; sister,Lana Wirth of Iowa; 

brother, Brian (Edna) Norris of Georgia; 

grandchildren, Tanner Groves, Brandon 

Duerler, Kirsten (Robert) Zofchak; five 

great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, 

nephews, and cousins. 

Pat was preceded in death by: her parents; 

brother,Brad Norris; brother-in-law 

and sister-in-law, Jack and Marilyn Groves; 

brother-in-law, Garry Groves; mother-inlaw 

and father-in-law, Pauline and Howard 

Groves. 

Calling hours and a short service were 

held on Dec. 13 at Lynch Family Funeral 

Home & Cremation Service, London. Online 

condolences may be sent to www.lynchfamilyfuneralhome.com. 

JONES 

Steven D. Jones “Caretaker”, 57, of London, 

Ohio, passed away on Dec. 14, 2021, at 

OSU Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Steven 

was born at Grant Hospital in Columbus on 

Feb. 15, 1963, the son of Robert Steven 

Jones and Rose Gertrude (Rudolph) Jones. 

103 North Main Street 

London, Ohio 43140-1144 

(740) 852-2345 

www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com 

Steven worked at the Franklin County 

Sheriff’s Office for 25-plus years. He was 

also a veteran of the United States Army 

and served in Desert Storm, among countless 

other assignments. 

Steven is survived by his wife, Maria K. 

(Adkins) Jones, and children, Christopher 

L. Adkins, Katharina Jones, Christine M. 

Soter, Kelsea B. Lawver, Heather R. Soter, 

and Jomanda FL. (Tyler D.) Anderson. 

Steven is also survived by his siblings, 

David M. (Paula) Jones, Chris (Tom) Burg- 

Newberry, Timothy C. (Linda) Jones, and 

Patrick M. Jones. He is survived by his 

grandchildren, Dakota L. Soter and Nancie 

M. Anderson, as well as many nieces and 

nephews and his K-9 companion, Snuggles. 

Steven was received in Heaven by his 

parents, Robert and Rose Jones. 

Steven was a hero in life in many ways, 

from serving his country in Desert Storm to 

helping stranded couples on the side of the 

road. The impact he made in the lives of 

many was significant and always good. 

Steve had many interests in life, such as 

riding the heaviest motorcycle in the world, 

along with all the people who love him. He 

loved to protect peoples’ lives as well as 

their hearts. 

He became a hero even in death when he 

donated life-saving organs to multiple people 

who received a Christmas miracle. 

Steven is the hero each and every one of us 

needed, and he became that hero we needed 

and saved each and every one of us. For 

some of us, he was the dad we never had, 

the friend who listened, the husband who 

cared when others did not, and the friend 

who saved our lives. To each of us, he was 

different, but he saved us all. Steven D. 

Jones “Caretaker” will always remain a 

hero and light in our lives. He will never 

truly be gone. 

Visitation and a memorial service were 

held on Jan. 15 at Rader-McDonald-Tidd 

Funeral Home, West Jefferson. Burial will 

be held this summer at Western Reserve 

National Cemetery, Rittman, Ohio. 

Please visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com 

to share memories of Steven 

and to send condolences to his family. 

BELL 

Rose Mary A. Bell, 93, of London died on 

Jan. 2, 2022, at the Ohio State Wexner Medical 

Center, Columbus. Mrs. Bell was born 

on Nov. 14, 1928, a daughter of Orazio and 

Francesca (Gasbarrao) DeLuca. 

She was a longtime member of St. 

Patrick Church, London, where she also 

was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. 

She had been employed by the Girl 

Scouts of America as a treasurer for many 

years. She enjoyed cooking, especially Italian 

food and pastry. She loved animals of all 

types. She very much enjoyed spending time 

with her family and friends. She had volunteered 

at St. Patrick School in the kitchen 

and at other events and activities. 

Rose Mary is survived by: her children, 

Ann Frances (Christopher) Logan of Columbus, 

Bradley Allen Bell of London, and 

Larry Bell of Chillicothe; special family 

friend, Diane Bogenrife; grandchildren, Vincent, 

Liberty and Lauren; two great-grandchildren; 

and numerous nieces, nephews, 

and friends. 

She was preceded in death by: her parents; 

husband, Rodney “Rod” Bell; son, 

Steve Bell; sister, Hilda; and brother, Nick. 

Calling hours and a Mass of Christian 

Burial was held on Jan. 10 at St. Patrick 

Parish Center, 61 S. Union St., London. Entombment 

will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery, 

Columbus. 

Contributions may be made to St. 

Patrick School, 226 Elm St., London, OH 

43140, or to the Humane Society of Madison 

County, 2020 Plain City-Georgesville Rd., 

West Jefferson, OH 43162. 

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to 

Lynch Family Funeral Home & Cremation 

Service. Online condolences may be sent to 

www.lynchfamilyfuneralhome.com. 

SHOAF 

Helen Elizabeth Shoaf, 84, of London 

died on Jan. 4, 2022, in her residence. Born 

on Sept. 9, 1937, in South Charleston, Ohio, 

she was a daughter of David Alex and Ethyl 

Irene (Parker) Smith. 

For 34.5 years, Helen worked for General 

Motors, attended Newport Church of Christ 

in Christian Union, was a member of FOE 

Aerie 950 and loved to bowl. 

Survivors include: her daughter, Tolene 

Shoaf; son, Kevin (Susanna) Shoaf; grandchildren, 

Crystal Furguson, Michael Sullivan, 

Daniel Shoaf, Chelsea Thomas, Cassy 

Collier; great-grandchildren, Leelyn Furguson, 

Za’Ryah Robinson and Christopher 

Jack Daniel Shoaf; brothers and sisters, 

Barb Curry, Mary Mullet, Nina Sampsel, 

Dave Smith, Richard Smith, Harold Smith, 

Jack Smith and Roger Smith; numerous 

nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents 

and sisters, Freida Faye Alexander, 

Reida Smith, Ethel Sheerin, Jean Witbeck 

and Ruth Frazee. 

Per Helen’s wishes, visitation and funeral 

services did not take place. Memorials in 

Helen’s name may be made to Loving Care 

Hospice, P.O. Box 445, London, OH 43140. 

The family was served by Eberle-Fisher 

Funeral Home and Crematory, London. 

Condolences for the family may be sent to 

www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.


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obituaries 

NITCHMAN 

Glen William Nitchman, 46, of West Jefferson, Ohio, 

passed away on Jan. 5, 2022, in Madison County Hospital 

ICU due to complications of COVID and pneumonia. 

Glen was a loving husband, father, son brother, and 

friend to all that knew him. He was a 1993 graduate of 

Graham High School in St. Paris, Ohio. Glen worked at 

Jefferson Industries for 28 years. Glen was a member 

of the NRA. He loved to hunt, fish, and play video 

games. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Eugene 

Nitchman (1946-1994), and grandmother, Marget 

Nitchman (1911-2001). 

Glen is survived by: his loving wife, Marti Nitchman 

of 22 years; son, Dalton Nitchman of West Jefferson; 

mother, Jane D. Frey; and stepfather, Fred Eli Frey of 

West Jefferson; his twin sister, Lynne N. Packman, of 

West Jefferson; brothers, Justin (Megan) Frey of Galloway, 

Brad (Camila) Frey of Arizona, Brian (Betty) 

Frey of Bellefonte; sister, Angie Frey Turner of St. Paris 

and Jeff Frey of Conover; several nieces, nephews, and 

cousins. 

The family will welcome friends at Rader-McDonald- 

Tidd Funeral Home, West Jefferson on Jan. 12. A funeral 

service was held at the funeral home on Jan. 13. 

Internment followed at Forest Grove Cemetery, Plain 

City, Ohio. 

Visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com to 

share a favorite memory of Glen or condolences with the 

family. 

TOWNSEND 

Ashlee Lynn Townsend, 34, of Sedalia died on Jan. 

5, 2022, as the result of a traffic accident. Born on Nov. 

27, 1987, in Springfield, she was a daughter of Roger 

and Deena (Hamm) Townsend. 

Ashlee was a former member of Madison Plains FFA 

and the Girl Scouts. She loved animals of all sorts, especially 

horses, the outdoors, reading and creative writing. 

Survivors include: her father, Roger Townsend; sister, 

Leslee Townsend; grandparents, Billy and Hazel 

Hamm; nieces, Shantayah Minor and Noel Scott; 

nephews, Landon Minor and Leon’tay Scott; greatniece, 

Lehlani Miller; a host of aunts, uncles and 

cousins, including special uncle and aunt, Glenn and 

Brenda Townsend; and special friend, Megan Lewis. 

She was preceded in death by her mother, Deena 

Townsend, and grandparents, Buford and Loretta 

Townsend. 

A celebration of Ashlee’s life was set for 11 a.m. to 4 

p.m. Jan. 15 in the Range Township Firehouse, Sedalia. 

The family suggests memorials in Ashlee’s name be 

made to the Okefenokee Kidney Charity at Okefenokee 

Kidney Charity, Inc. - Home (weebly.com). 

The family is being served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral 

Home and Crematory, London. Condolences for the family 

may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. 

BALL 

Douglas J. Ball, 64, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed 

away on Jan. 6, 2022. Douglas was an avid Ohio State 

Buckeye fan, and in his spare time, he enjoyed riding 

his bike, bowling, and in the summer he enjoyed going 

to the county fair. 

He was preceded in death by: his parents, James and 

Reva (Jennie) Ball. 

Douglas is survived by: his sister, Debbie (Douglas) 

Lillie; brothers, Timothy (Connie) Ball and James Ball; 

several niece, and nephews. 

The family would like to recognize and give thanks 

to the staff at Choices and Arbors West for the care Douglas 

received. Visitation and the funeral service took 

place on Jan. 11 at Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral 

Home, West Jefferson. Interment followed at Alton 

Cemetery, Galloway. Memorial contributions may be 

made to: Choices In Community Living, 2100 E. High 

St., Suite 113, Springfield, OH 45505. To share a favorite 

memory of Douglas or online condolences with the 

Ball family, please visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com. 

HARSH 

John R. Harsh Sr., 87, of Plumwood died on Jan. 7, 

2022, in The Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus. 

Born on Sept. 11, 1934, he was a son of James Daniel 

and Alta J. (Stockwell) Harsh. 

John was a retired welder with the former Hoppes 

Manufacturing in Springfield and was a U.S. Air Force 

veteran. 

Survivors include: his children, Jody (Ron) Lentz, 

Terry (Gina) Hughes, John Harsh Jr. and Karen S. 

Smith; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; numerous 

nieces and nephews; and his caregivers, Rob 

and Sonja Smith. 

He was preceded in death by: his parents; wife, 

Dorothy Harsh; brothers, Raymond and James Harsh; 

and sisters, Mildred Sue Sargent and Norma Jean 

“Rose” Clifton. 

A graveside service was held on Jan. 14 in Plumwood 

Cemetery. Visitation was not observed. The family 

suggests memorials in John’s name be made to the 

James Cancer Hospital at www.giveto.osu.edu. 

The family was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral 

Home and Crematory, London. Condolences for the family 

may be shared at www.eberlfisherfuneralhome.com. 

SMITH 

Ronald W. Smith, 62, of London died on Jan. 9, 2022, 

at Madison Health, London. Ron was born on May 6, 

1959, in Columbus, Ohio, a son of Bill Stenson and Phyllis 

Mae (Knight) Boberg. 

He graduated from Hillsboro High School and 

proudly served as a member of the United States Army. 

Ron was an avid fisherman and hunter, with duck hunting 

being his favorite. He also enjoyed woodworking and 

working on and building cars, which he raced on occasion. 

His most favorite pastime was to be able to spend 

time with his grandchildren. 

He is survived by: his loving wife of 42 years, Mary 

Helen Smith; children, Dawn Ward of London, James 

(Amber) Smith of Tennessee, Jerry Ward of London; 

brother, Michael (Louann) Smith of Plain City; grandchildren, 

Cameron Ward, Damian Ward, Julian Ward, 

and River Hull; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, greatnephews, 

and several cousins. He was preceded in death 

by: his parents; brother, Daniel Lynn Stenson; maternal 

grandparents, Walter Clovis Knight and Blanche M. 

Knight. 

Calling hours and funeral services were set for Jan. 

14 at Lynch Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 

London, with Michael Smith officiating. Interment 

followed in Kirkwood Cemetery, London. 

Memorial contributions may be made in Ron’s memory 

to: Autism Research Institute, 4182 Adams Ave., 

San Diego, Calif. 92116. Online condolences may be sent 

to www.lynchfamilyfuneralhome.com. 

Cecil Charles Yoder Sr., 88, of London, 

Ohio, passed away peacefully December 27, 2021at his 

home. He was born on September 3, 1933 in Marysville, 

Ohio to the late Odell H. and Elsie M. (Kroninger) Yoder. 

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Don, 

Eugene and Paul Yoder; granddaughter, Aubrey Christian 

and grandson, Michael Chastain. 

Surviving family includes, wife of 65 years, Cora A. (Bennett) Yoder; 

children, Vicki (Perry) DeMatteo, Cecil Yoder II, Laura Chastain, Cynthia 

(Andrew) Smith, Michelle Yoder and Stefani Yoder; grandchildren, 

Christopher, Timothy, Vic, Amy, Charles, Alex, Joshua, Monique, Joseph, 

Angela, Andrea, Leigha, Eric, Domni, Bethany, Danny, Steven, Taylor, 

Gabriele and great grandchildren, Evan, Ava, Milania, Arianna, Wade, Macy, 

Tyson, Taylor, Aidan, Kamber, Kylynn, Coy, Raylynne, Everly, Hayden, 

Kaitlynn, Shaelynn, Autumn, Olivia, Jordan, Westin, Alexandria, Nickolas, 

Bre'anna, Mya, Emily, Blake, David, Stefani, Layla, Nathaniel, Katerina, Wyatt, 

Sabrina, Bryson, Kyllen and Julian. 

Cecil served four years in the United States Marine Corps. He was awarded 

the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal and 

the Korean Service Medal. Cecil was a member of the VFW, AMVETS and the 

American Legion. He participated in the honor flight to Washington DC. 

Cecil retired from Roadway Express after over 30 years and was a member 

of Teamsters Union Local 413 for over 35 years. 

Graveside services will be held at 1pm on Monday January, 17, 2022 at 

Sunset Cemetery. Messages of condolences may be shared with the family 

at www.NewcomerColumbus.com. 

In Memory of Beverly 

Feb 6, 1939 – Jan 21, 2011 

She was just a teen aged girl from Missouri who fell in love with a G.I. Stationed at 

Ft. Leonard Wood. She had quit school during her sophomore year to go to work 

to help support her widowed mother and 10 siblings. She was a little short girl 

just a little over 100 lbs, but she could pack a wallop. After just knowing him for 6 

weeks, her sweetheart was discharged from the army and went 2000 miles away 

to seek his fortune. Little did he realize that his fortune was still sitting in Missouri. 

After almost a year he saw the light, just like the prodigal son. Over the phone he 

proposed to her and she said yes. A wedding was scheduled in Ohio after a Sunday 

morning church service, but alas he didn't realize that the license that he got in 

Missouri was only good in Missouri. On 9/11/58 they were married in a parsonage 

in Missouri and on 9/14 were “married” again in West Jefferson, Ohio. She came as 

just a little girl from Missouri but Oh what she became. She only had 10 years of 

school, but she had the smarts and common sense to do most anything. Shortly 

after the wedding she told her husband, “Don't you ever hit me, you have to go to 

sleep sometime and I have an iron skillet.” She was a worker. It was a one day 

honeymoon and then back to work. Two years later she presented her husband 

with a beautiful daughter, three years later another one. 

She quit work until the children were in school, and then she was always home 

for them. She raised the children as her husband was always involved in something 

that took his time, and she did a great job. When her oldest daughter became 

pregnant, she said I hope it's a girl, I could never love a little boy. On February 22, 

1995 Jake was born, she changed over night, they were inseparable from birth to 

the time of her death 15 years later. She was tight with her money, a garage saler 

and trash picker, and knew her antiques. She saved her family a lot of money and 

acquired a number of valuable antiques. 

She was opinionated, and spoke her mind. You either liked her or didn't. You always 

knew where you stood with her. If she liked you she'd give you the shirt off 

of her back, she was always for the under privileged and down trodden. Her 

outspokenness must not have affected too many people her funeral was one of 

the largest seen in years. She was a great organizer, she organized and would feed 

over 100 people at her church dinners. She was known as “The flower Lady of West 

Jefferson.” For years she planted and maintained flowers along Main Street. She 

and her husband purchased a 155 year old house that was falling down, and she 

made a show place of it with her flowers. In 2003 she was found with breast cancer, 

it never slowed her down. 

After a mastectomy and chemo it looked like it was licked. Then in 2005 it 

returned, more chemo and radiation. Some thought that the radiation would slow 

her down, but it seemed to energizer her and she would come back and work all 

day in the flowers. At the James Cancer Hospital she got the nick name of the 

Energizer Bunny. In 2008 the cancer had gone to her lungs. She was a fighter, 

where ever she was she inspired people, and influenced a lot of people by her 

faith. She gave hope to people who were fighting the same battle. Her quote was 

“I've had a good life, I know where I'm going and I'm ready to go.” On January 21, 

2011 she got her reward.



Wreaths Across America in Plumwood 

The Monroe Winners 4-H Club participated in Wreaths Across America, raising funds to place wreaths at 

Plumwood Cemetery in honor of military veterans. Placing wreaths for each of the branches of the U.S. military 

were: (from left) Richard Reiselt, who served in the Army, Army wreath; Madelyne Bartoe, Marine Corps 

wreath; Kamber Mitchell, Navy wreath; Jill Reiselt, who served in the Air Force, Air Force wreath; Charlie 

Hall, Space Force wreath; Korrine Mitchell, Coast Guard wreath; Kora Mitchell, Merchant Marines wreath; 

and Wendy Hall, club advisor, POW/MIA (wreath placed by Rena Kirts). The 4-H club’s goal is to place 

wreaths at the more than 155 veterans’ graves at the cemetery. Visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org. 

CDC 

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Tom Kitchen, president of the local education union, said he feels 

teachers have done a good job overall at keeping school doors open 

and kids in class. While he fears the district might reach the point 

where it needs to go on remote learning, he hopes that is not the 

case. 

Kitchen estimated that approximately 17 percent of middle 

school students were absent on Jan. 10. 

If modifications need to be made, Kitchen asked the board to give 

teachers a day to prepare for any transition. He also felt full-scale 

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presentations should be curtailed. 

“I’m asking the board to consider suspending 

school assemblies for the time 

being,” Kitchen said. 

In other business, district treasurer 

Mark Ingles asked the board to approve the 

establishment of the William Lenz Sr. and 

William Lentz Jr. Scholarship Fund. Both 

men were West Jefferson graduates. The 

fund was established by Wilma Lentz, the 

widow of William Lentz Jr., and will provide 

$10,000 scholarships to two athletes on an 

annual basis. 

The school board also approved a $2,500 

donation from Pepsi Cola Bottlers, a $3,500 

zero-turn mower for the operations department 

from an anonymous donor, and a 

$5,490 donation from the Madison County 

Prosecutor’s Office to the operations department 

for district security upgrades. 

CMH4 Amazon donated $7,000 in personal 

and household items to 30 Norwood 

Elementary families. The items included: 

vacuum cleaners; winter coats; health care 

items such as shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste 

and deodorant; pillows and pillow covers; 

blankets; socks; underwear and 

sweatpants. 

“We talked about several options, but 

these were items they don’t necessarily get 

but things they need,” said Principal Sue 

Barte. “(Amazon) reached out to me because 

they wanted to do something for the community.” 

Prior to the regular meeting, the board 

held its annual organizational meeting and 

elected Dr. Meg Hiss as board president for 

2022 and Whitney Duemmel as vice president.


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The Madison County Board of Developmental Disabilities held its Christmas Cabaret on 

Dec. 20 at London High School. The event concluded with leading the audience in “White 

Christmas.” 

‘Cabaret Night’ back 

by popular demand 

“We are back.” 

Those were the first words from Madison 

County Board of Developmental Disabilities 

(MCBDD) Superintendent Susan Thompson 

as she welcomed an enthusiastic crowd to 

the 2021 MCBDD Christmas Cabaret held 

Dec. 20 in the Joyce Hildebrand Auditorium 

at London High School. 

The event was back by popular demand. 

MCBDD’s first Cabaret Night in June 2019 

was met with rave reviews. This year, participants 

performed a variety of well-known 

and lesser-known Christmas classics, including 

“White Christmas” with joyful audience 

participation. 

The performers included Lupita Arriaga, 

Rebecca Bell, Duncan Gholson, Bridgett 

Gray, Jay Jarvis, Diana Large, Blair Leady, 

Nancy Manning, Paula Manning, Donnie 

McGhee, Jonathan Mullins-Kimbler, Penny 

Powers and Shaundra Sayre. 

Jessica Dunham provided accompaniment 

on piano. 

On hand to lend support were former 

London High School theatre stars Ruth 

Peart, Aaron Gates,and Luke Peart. Carol 

Ansel, Blaine Brockman and Susan Thompson 

also participated. 

London High School student Andrew 

Dunkley and the high school’s theater director, 

Scott Blanton, handled technical and 

stage crew duties. 

Applauded for fair work 

The Ohio Department of Agriculture 

honored 48 individuals and organizations 

for outstanding service to their local fairs. 

Dave Monnin, a member of the Madison 

County Agricultural Society board of directors, 

was among the honorees. 

The recognition took place the first weekend 

of January at the 97th Ohio Fair Managers 

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The Madison County Commissioners are accepting sealed bids for lawn care services for the fiveyear 

period beginning in 2022 for the location listed below. Bids should include lawn care service 

(picking up debris, mowing, trimming, weeding tree & shrub beds, and blowing clippings from all 

hard surfaces) on an “as needed” basis (typically 28 cuttings/yr. weather dependent) priced: 

1. Annually & 5-year total for each individual locations. 

2. Annually & 5-year total as a total package for all locations and 

3. Annually & 5-year total for any combination of locations (may exclude certain locations). 

4. Annually & 5-year total for the Madison County Fairgrounds. 

Locations: 

• Madison County Courthouse, 1 North Main Street, London, OH 43140. 

• Municipal Court Building, 55 N. Oak Street, London, OH 43140. 

• Madison County Title Office and License Bureau, 13 N. Oak Street, London, OH 43140. 

• Prosecutor Office, 59 N. Main Street, London, OH 43140. 

• Job & Family Services, 200 Midway, London, OH 43140. 

• Lafayette Street Commercial Property, 284-306 Lafayette, London, OH 43140. 

• Madison County, Board of Elections, 1423 Slate Route 38 SE, London, OH 43140. 

• Sheriff’s Office & EMA at the corner of Elm & Garfield. 

• OSU Extension Office, 217 Elm St., London, OH 43140. 

For more information detailed specifications and bid sheet contact County Commissioner’s Clerk 

Sissy Wiseman at sissy.wiseman@madison.oh.gov or at (740) 852-2972 between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 

p.m. Sealed bids are due March 1st, 2022, by 10:00 a.m. Bids will be opened at that time and 

will be reviewed by the Commissioners. Negotiations will commence and contract(s) awarded to 

the lowest and best bidder(s). Commissioners reserve the right to award lawn care contracts as a 

total package. 

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NOTICE FOR BIDS 

Bids shall be submitted electronically through the www.bidexpress.com 

web service until 9:30 am on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at which time 

they will be publicly received and read aloud, for the project known as: 

PID 113419 MAD-VAR CR Paving 

All proposals shall be submitted electronically through the web service 

www.bidexpress.com. The bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in 

the form of a bid bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of 

the bid or a certified check in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid. 

In addition to the Bid Security, a one (1) year Maintenance/Performance 

Bond is required for this project in the amount of one hundred percent 

(100%) of the total project cost. 

The Owner of the project is the Madison County Board of Commissioners. 

Copies of the plans and specifications must be obtained from 

www.bidexpress.com. All bidders must register and be a member of the 

web service to bid on the project. 

This notice is posted on the Madison County web page 

https://www.co.madison.oh.us/ under Current Legal Notices. 

Bid packets must be downloaded from www.bidexpress.com. Contact the 

Madison County Engineer’s Office at 740-852-9404 for more information. 

This is a federal prevailing wage contract with a DBE goal of 7%. 

No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the opening 

thereof. Awarding of the contract shall be to the Lowest and Best bidder as 

determined by the Madison County Board of Commissioners in the best 

interest of Madison County. The Board reserves the right to reject any or 

all bids. 



The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the 

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, 

including any additional instructions for submitting comments, 

requesting information, a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be 

obtained at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, 

Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 

614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov 

Application Received for Air Permit 

KBCO Plain City Facility 

8075 Old State Route 161, Plain City, OH 43064 

ID #: A0070710 

Date of Action: 12/30/2021 

Initial installation for roadways and storage piles associated with 

a Class IV yard waste compost, soil and mulch facility. 



IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 

MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 

PROBATE DIVISION, JUVENILE COURT 

Case No. 22130028 

Summons By Publication 

In the Matter of 

Wm M (M) 

Alleged Dependent Child 

To: Sheila Mason, LKA - 3005 Counts Rd., South Solon, OH 43153 

Jevon MIller - LKA - 141 New Hampshire Ave., London, OH 43140 

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

Ohio/Madison County Children Services, alleging dependency of 

Wm M (M), DOB 07/10/2012, pursuant to O.R.C. 2151.04. An adjudication 

hearing has been scheduled at the Madison County 

Juvenile Court, 1 North Main Street, London, OH 43140, on 

Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. and at the call of the Court 

thereafter. 

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

notice of said complaint is hereby provided in accordance with 

the law and the provisions of RULE 16, Rules of Juvenile 

Procedure. If a party is indigent, the Court will appoint counsel to 

provide representation upon request. If you believe that you 

qualify, contact the Court at (740) 852-0760. 

CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN 

Juvenile Judge 

Madison County, Ohio 



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 

Approved Permission for Open Burning OAC Chapter 3745-19 

Jefferson Twp Fire Department-Attn: Lieutenant Bryan Daley 

2600 Plain City-Georgesville Rd, West Jefferson, OH 43161 

ID #: CD21-24 

Date of Action: 01/06/2022 

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

ERAC. 

Approval of Open Burning Permission for Firefighter Training 




January 16, 2022 - MADISON MESSENGER - PAGE 9 

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Case No. 22130033 



Xa L (F) 

Alleged Dependent Child 

To: Darcie Miller, LKA 321 Sherman Ave., London, OH 43140 

Dax Lanzetta, LKA 5533 Mississippi Dr., Fairfield, OH 45014 


Ohio/Madison County Children Services, alleging 

dependency of Xa L (F), DOB 03/11/2009, pursuant to 

O.R.C. 2151.04. A initial hearing has been scheduled at 

the Madison County Juvenile Court, 1 North Main 

Street, London, OH 43140, on Wednesday, January 26, 

2022, at 2:00 p.m., and at the call of the Court thereafter. 

You are indicated as being the parents of said minor 

child and notice of said complaint is hereby provided in 

accordance with the law and the provisions of RULE 16, 

Rules of Juvenile Procedure. If a party is indigent, the 

Court will appoint counsel to provide representation 

upon request. If you believe that you qualify, contact 

the Court at (740) 852-0760. 






The Stokes Township 

2021 Annual Financial Report 

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Township Fiscal Officer. 

The Stokes Township Trustees 

meet the second Thursday of each month 

at 7 p.m. in the Township Garage at 

7105 E. Main Street, South Solon . 

Any changes to this schedule will 

be published in the Madison Messenger. 

Ramona Porter, Fiscal Officer 

Stokes Township 

937/883-2307 



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: 

Londonohio.gov 

Ordinance 10122 An ordinance for strengths of job 

descripons 

Date of passage: 1/6/2022 

Amy Rees 

Clerk of London City Council 



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The Madison County Commissioners are accepting sealed bids for lawn 

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Case No. 22130029 & 22130030 



Sa M (F) & Ec M (M) 

Alleged Dependent Children 

To: Sheila Mason, LKA - 3005 Counts Rd., South Solon, OH 43153 

David Renaker, LKA - 5274 Questa Drive, Abilene, TX 79605 


Ohio/Madison County Children Services, alleging dependency of 

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the Madison County Juvenile Court, 1 North Main Street, London, 

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You are indicated as being the parents of said minor children and 

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GARAGE DOORS 

CARPET SALES 

CARPET 

Gray Saxony 

270 sq.ft. w/6 lb Pad 

$398.00 

Other Carpet AvailableA 

Phone or text Ray 

740-927-3504 

Delivery & Inst. avail. 

CARPET CLEANING 

CARPET CLEANING 

Any 5 areas ONLY $75 

Home Powerwash-$99-$200 

614-805-1084 

Specializing in Pet Odors 

CONCRETE 

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 

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columbus@gmail.com 

INFORMATION 

Jeff Boyd 

1/2 a/m 

GARAGE DOORS 

HAULING 

Zane’s Dumpster Rentals 

4 days - $275.00 

to drop off & haul away 

$25 extra/day over 4 days 

Tires - $10.00 each 

No Hazardous Materials 

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Tree Trimming 

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Stump Grinding 

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740-845-LAWN 

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Moving 

Local Moving since 1956 

Bonded and Insured 

614-299-6683 

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Celebrating 

over 60 yrs 

in business 

PAINTING 

WOW 

Painting - Power Wash 

Interior - Exterior 

Residential & Commercial 

Wood Repair 

Drywall Repair 

614-989-9759 

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Conservation Contractor 

Workshop 

The Madison Soil and Water Conservation 

District is holding a free Conservation 

Contractor Workshop 9-11:30 a.m. Jan. 25 

in the Engineer’s Conference Room, 831 

U.S. Hwy. 42 NE, London. Every year, 

landowners receive funding from USDA to 

build projects to a specific standard to reduce 

nonpoint source pollution. Workshop 

participants will meet technical staff, learn 

about the process for completing a government 

funded project, and learn what is expected 

of the contractor, landowner and 

SWCD/NRCS staff. Madison County Farm 

Bureau will provide a light breakfast. To 

sign up, call Gail Wilson at (740) 852-4003 

or email gail.wilson@oh.nacdnet.net. Reservations 

are due by Jan. 20. 

4-H Rally Night 

The Madison County 4-H program will 

host its annual Rally Night from 6:30 to 8 

p.m. Jan. 26 in the Coughlin Building and 

Eby Arena at the Madison County Fairgrounds 

in London. Youths ages 5-18 who 

are interested in learning more about 4-H 

are invited to attend. For a brochure or information, 

call (740) 852-0975, look for “OSU 

Extension Madison County” on Facebook, or 

visit madison.osu.edu. In case of bad 

weather, Rally Night will take place Feb. 9. 

Madison County Senior Center 

280 W. High St., London, (740) 852-3001. 

• Jan. 17—Closed. 

• Jan. 18—9 a.m., quilters; 10 a.m., bowling 

at Madison Lanes 

• Jan. 19—8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise 

class; 9 a.m., chair volleyball; 1 p.m., 

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

• Jan. 20—9 a.m., chair volleyball 

• Jan. 21—8:30 a.m., indoor walking 

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

1 p.m., movie 

HBMLibrary 

270 Lilly Chapel Rd., West Jefferson, 

(614) 879-8448. 

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closure. 

The library will be closed on Jan. 17. 

• Storytimes. Wednesdays and Fridays, 

10:30 a.m. 

Mount Sterling Library 

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

• Winter Read-a-Thon. This event runs 

through Feb. 19. Pick up a reading log or 

bring in your written list for children ages 9 

and younger. Participants who read 10 

books earn a surprise. Those who read more 

will be entered into a drawing for a $20 gift 

card. There will be two gift card winners. 

Call the library for details. 

• Cook Book Club. The group will meet at 

6:30 p.m. Jan. 20. Members choose a recipe 

from a cookbook of the month, then make and 

bring the dish to the meeting. The group 

meets the third Thursday of each month. 

• Around Town Book Club. The group 

will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 27 at the library to 

discuss “Gingerbread” by Helen Oyeyemi. 

Games and refreshments are planned. 

• Victorian Sweetheart Tea. This annual 

fundraiser will be virtual this year. Dress in 

the spirit of afternoon tea or come as you are 

to the library on the event date or join online 

from home. A date and more details are 

coming soon. In the meantime, a themed 

basket auction will take place in the near future. 

The baskets will be on display at the 

library and posted on social media. 

Plain City Library 

305 W. Main St., (614) 873-4912. 

• Online Storytime. The program takes 

place on Facebook, Youtube, and Twitter on 

Mondays at 10:30 a.m. For dates and direct 

links, visit www.plaincitylib.org. 

• Bedtime Storytime. Join the library on 

Facebook, Youtube or Twitter for a live Bedtime 

Storytime every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. 

For dates and direct links, visit 

www.plaincitylib.org. 

London Public Library 

20 E. First St., (740) 852-9543. 

• Activities Postponed. The library is 

postponing the start dates for Story Time, 

Toddler Time, and Kindergarten Club until 

the first week in February. 

• Share the Warmth. Through February 

2022, London Public Library and Hurt/Battelle 

Memorial Library in West Jefferson 

are collecting new and gently used blankets 

for the homeless of Madison County. Please 

wash gently used blankets before dropping 

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