Madison Messenger - April 10th, 2022

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April 10, 2022 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXVII No. 17 

April: Child Abuse 

Prevention Month 

Carnival 

celebrates 

families 

Ashley 

Cooper 

For Madison County 

Auditor 

Paid for by A. Cooper 

By Kristy Zurbrick 

Madison Editor 

This year’s Child Abuse Prevention Carnival 

promises to be bigger and better than 

ever with the addition of big-ticket door 

prizes for children and a job fair for adults. 

The event, hosted by Madison County 

Protective Services, is set for 5-8 p.m. April 

29 at the Madison County Fairgrounds, 205 

Elm St., London. Family-friendly activities 

will take place inside the Coughlin Community 

Center and EBY Youth Arena. The job 

fair will take place in an enclosed tent outside 

those facilities. 

This year marks the eighth year Protective 

Services has put on the carnival. The 

event did not take place in 2020 or 2021 due 

to the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers are 

excited for the event’s return and are hoping 

for a big turnout. 

“We expect over 500 people this year,” 

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said Julie Harris, Protective Services administrator. 

The carnival will feature a photo booth, 

balloon animals, children’s games, face 

painting, and door prizes. The event has always 

included bicycles as door prizes. This 

year, thanks to generous donations, four 12- 

volt cars, an iPad, and a children’s kitchen 

set are among the prizes, too. Everyone is 

invited to enjoy hot dogs, chips, drinks, popcorn 

and snow cones. Everything is free. 

Several service providers will be on hand 

to share information about resources for 

general health, mental health, safety, rehabilitation, 

early education, and more. 

While the carnival is going on, parents 

can find out about local employment opportunities 

in the job fair tent. 

The following companies will be on site: 

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Representatives of Madison County Protective Services–(from left) Felicia Miller, Brittany Knotts, Brooke McKinney and Kelsey Bradford–plant 

pinwheels on the Madison County Courthouse lawn in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month. They and 

other Protective Services employees planted a total of 429 pinwheels on March 5. Each pinwheel represents a concerned individual 

who called the agency to make a report in 2021. 

Management, Honeywell, London City Schools, London 

Correctional Institution, Medline, Remedy Intelligent 

Staffing, SURGE Staffing, and Torrid. 

“It’s an opportunity for anybody searching for better 

employment, additional employment or primary employment,” 

said Robin Bruno, director of the Madison 

County Department of Job & Family Services. 

About Protective Services 

On April 5, the Madison County commissioners 

signed a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse 

Prevention Month. The proclamation read, in part: 

“Child abuse and neglect can be reduced by making sure 

each family has the support they need in raising their 

children in a safe, nurturing environment.” 

Partnerships among social service agencies, schools, 

faith communities, civic organizations, law enforcement 

agencies and the business community contribute to the 

success of child abuse prevention programs. One of the 

driving forces in this network is Madison County Protective 

Services. 

In 2021, the agency screened and investigated 313 

cases of abuse and neglect. Of those cases, 100 were 

classified as neglect, 141 as physical abuse, 55 as sexual 

abuse, and 17 as families in need of services. 

The agency is one of the best-performing protective 

services departments in the state when it comes to completing 

intakes in a timely manner and meeting with 

families each month. The state average for timeliness 

on intakes is 76 percent. Madison County achieved 94.9 

percent in 2021. So far this year, Madison County is at 

99.3 percent compliance and ranks second in the state 

in this category. 

As for statistics in the family meetings category, the 

state average is 82 percent. Madison County has 

achieved 100 percent compliance each year since 2017. 

The county ranks first in the state in this category and 

is the only county that has maintained 100 percent over 

time. 

The state issues additional funding to counties that 

meet 95 percent compliance in these performance categories. 

The money goes toward services for families. 

Harris praised the Madison County Protective Services 

staff for the work they do. 

“We really do have an amazing team. It’s not an easy 

job,” she said. “Every one of them, even after a hard day, 

comes back the next day ready to go out on the next case 

and do what’s needed.” 

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Jefferson Township on ballot for fire services 



Jefferson Township has placed a property 

tax levy on the May 3 primary election 

ballot seeking funding for operating expenses 

for the Jefferson Township Fire Department. 

The request is for replacement of the existing 

11-mill levy with an increase of 1-mill 

for a total of 12 mills. The replacement 

would bring tax collections in line with cur- 

Phone and Internet 

Discounts Available to 

CenturyLink Customers 

The Ohio Public Utilities Commission 

designated CenturyLink as an Eligible 

Telecommunications Carrier within 

its service area for universal service 

purposes. CenturyLink’s basic local 

service rates for residential voice 

lines are $22.20-$27.50 per month and 

business services are $36.45-$43.45 

per month. Specific rates will be 

provided upon request. 

CenturyLink participates in a 

government benefit program (Lifeline) 

to make residential telephone or 

qualifying broadband service more 

affordable to eligible low-income 

individuals and families. Eligible 

customers are those that meet 

eligibility standards as defined by the 

FCC and state commissions. Residents 

who live on federally recognized Tribal 

Lands may qualify for additional Tribal 

benefits if they participate in certain 

federal eligibility programs. The 

Lifeline discount is available for only 

one telephone or qualifying broadband 

service per household, and can be on 

either wireline or wireless service. 

Broadband speeds must be 25 Mbps 

download and 3 Mbps upload or faster 

to qualify. 

A household is defined for the purposes 

of the Lifeline program as any individual 

or group of individuals who live 

together at the same address and share 

income and expenses. Lifeline service 

is not transferable, and only eligible 

consumers may enroll in the program. 

Consumers who willfully make false 

statements in order to obtain a Lifeline 

discount can be punished by fine or 

imprisonment and can be barred from 

the program. 

If you live in a CenturyLink service 

area, please call 1-800-201-4099 or 

visit centurylink.com/lifeline with 

questions or to request an application 

for the Lifeline program. 

rent property valuations. The levy would be 

for a continuing period of time. 

The current levy generates approximately 

$2,343,760 per year and costs the 

taxpayer $296.10 per year per $100,000 of 

property valuation. If passed, the replacement 

with an increase would generate 

$3,077,476 per year and cost the taxpayer 

$420 per year per $100,000 of property valuation. 

In the November 2021 election, the township 

attempted a different levy request, asking 

voters to consider a 5.5-mill additional 

levy to build a new fire station and generate 

added operating funds. That request failed. 

“We heard the message that was sent by 

the voters and knew that we must reevaluate 

our approach to focus on our most immediate 

need—operations,” township officials 

wrote in a recent letter to voters. 

The fire department’s operating budget 

pays for firefighter/EMTs, supplies, fuel, 

training, and other day-to-day expenses. 

Due to ongoing growth in demand for fire 

services and relatively stagnant revenue, 

those expenses have been outpacing revenues. 

As a result, the fire department has 

been dipping into its carryover funds to 

make ends meet. This year’s shortfall is estimated 

to be $748,927. 

“We don’t want to get into a position 

where there are not enough funds to maintain 

current services,” said Fire Chief Chris 

Snyder. 

The current 11-mill levy was originally 

passed in 1999 and replaced in 2010. In deciding 

what to place on the May ballot, the 

township determined that replacement of 

the 11 mills and the addition of 1 mill would 

put “operations on track and provide necessary 

funding for years to come.” 

“For now, a new firehouse and other much 

needed facility improvements and expansions 

will have to wait,” township leaders 

stated. “These are necessary improvements 

and this was a hard choice, but it was a 

choice we had to make. Therefore, the new 

firehouse is not included in our current (levy) 

request.” 

This levy represents the fire department’s 

primary source of funding. 

No Rockin’ on the Run 

in ‘22, will return in ‘23 

Over the past 13 years, Rockin’ on the 

Run, a London-based non-profit, has raised 

$233,200 for pediatric brain tumor research. 

Each of those years, the group has put on an 

event that features a 5K run/walk and auction, 

with virtual formats the past couple of 

years. 

This year, the group is taking a break but 

has plans to return in 2023. The volunteers 

need a chance to rejuvenate personally. 

They also are taking time to look for additional 

beneficiaries of their fundraising efforts. 

“As a board, we realized that in order to 

bring you the best, we have to be at our 

best,” said Ashley Winebrenner, Rockin’ on 

the Run vice president and co-founder. “Our 

team has come together to innovate, adapt 

and keep the magic of our event alive, but, 

truth be told, it has taken a toll.” 

Members of the all-volunteer board have 

full-time jobs, families, and other responsibilities. 

They need a breather, Winebrenner 

said. 

As for the search for additional beneficiaries, 

the board has been learning about 

several different organizations that focus on 

pediatric brain tumor research. For nearly 

the entire life of Rockin’ on the Run, proceeds 

have gone to Nationwide Children’s 

Hospital. 

“Why are we branching out from Nationwide 

Children’s Hospital? Because we are 

growing,” Winebrenner said. “And that 

means we can extend our reach. NCH is a 

great organization and, trust us, we are not 

taking this lightly. We are carefully researching, 

learning and interviewing to find 

additional organizations that fit our core 

values perfectly.” 

Even though Rockin’ on the Run isn’t 

holding a formal event this year, supporters 

are still welcome to do their own run or walk 

the third Saturday of May and post pictures 

(#rockinontherun). Monetary donations are 

welcome anytime. 

Plans for the event’s return in 2023 include 

in-person and virtual options, a butterfly 

run for children (a.k.a. kids’ fun run), 

games and more. 

Visit www.rockinontherun.org and follow 

the group on Facebook, Instagram and 

Twitter for updates and details on how to 

make donations. Questions also may be directed 

to (740) 490-2531 and info@rockinotherun.org. 

Rockin’ on the Run, an event that raises funding for pediatric brain tumor research, 

will not take place this year. The event will return in 2023.

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Mt. Sterling Library seeks levy renewal with increase 



Mount Sterling Public Library is on the 

May 3 primary election ballot with a levy request 

for operating expenses. 

The library is seeking a five-year renewal 

of its 0.4-mill tax levy with an increase of 0.1 

mills for a total of 0.5 mills. The levy applies 

to residents of Pleasant Township and the 

village of Mount Sterling. 

Currently, the levy generates $30,470 

per year and costs the taxpayer $12.95 per 

year per $100,000 of property valuation. If 

renewed with the increase, the levy would 

generate an estimated $38,583 per year and 

cost the taxpayer $16.45 per year per 

$100,000 of property valuation. 

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The current levy represents 12.47 percent 

of the library’s revenues. The library’s 

other sources of revenue are the government 

library fund and donations. The library is 

asking for the 0.1-mill increase primarily to 

keep up with the cost of materials. 

“We increased our book budget from 

$13,500 in 2021 to $16,200 in 2022, but that 

is still buying us about the same amount of 

materials because costs have gone up so 

much,” said Steve Brindza, library director. 

As an example, he noted that hardback 

books used to cost $23-$24. Now, they cost 

about $29-$30. 

“The increase in material cost is something 

that every single library and book 

buyer is facing. These are things there’s no 

getting around, unfortunately,” Brindza 

said. 

Brindza said he and his staff constantly 

look for ways to save money on operating 

costs, such as buying in bulk, watching for 

bundle deals, and locking in utility costs. 

“We don’t waste. We don’t spend on the 

fly. Everything is judiciously done,” he said, 

adding that the requested increase in millage 

would “really help,” and the additional 

cost to the taxpayer would be small—an additional 

$3.50 per year per $100,000 of property 

valuation. 

Brindza said the library strives to be a 

one-stop place for patrons’ needs—whether 

it’s books, DVDs, resource recommendations, 

storytimes, programming, or copies 

and faxes. The staff is gearing up for its 

summer reading program which will include 

special events, performers, and prizes. The 

bookmobile is back in action for the season. 

“We are always working to bolster our 

collection, keep our shelves very full, and do 

as much outreach as we can,” Brindza said. 

“We have a great staff... They are fixtures 

in the community.” 



The village of West Jefferson has created 

a new position in the police department to 

help cover temporary staff vacancies. 

On April 4, village council approved the 

creation of a full-time dispatcher position. 

The hiree will fill in for fellow dispatchers 

who are on vacation, sick leave, or who call 

off from work. 

The position does not come with set shifts 

or set days off, but it does come with a guaranteed 

32 hours per week and 80 percent of 

the village’s benefits package. If no fill-in 

work is needed in a given week, the hiree 

will work a regular shift(s) to meet the guaranteed 

hours. 

The police department currently has four 

full-time dispatchers and four part-time dispatchers. 

The part-time dispatchers do not 

have set shifts or guaranteed hours. All 

part-timers currently on staff have full-time 

jobs elsewhere, so their availability to fill in 

is limited, said Police Chief Chris Floyd. 

When part-timers are not available, the department 

calls on full-timers to fill in which 

leads to overtime. 

Floyd said the department will first offer 

the new position to current staff members. 

If there is no interest from current staff 

members, the job will be posted to the public. 

Pay will be based on previous experience. 

The new position does not require an increase 

in the police budget, Floyd said. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boys State delegates 

On March 13, American Legion Post 201 in West Jefferson selected boys to attend 

Buckeye Boys State June 12-19: (front row, from left) Nathan Peters, Drake Hudson, 

Ethan Hostetler; (back row) Luke Smiles, Benjamin Ryan, Jake Fitzpatrick and Owen 

Clerico. Legion Post Commander Michael O’Reilly (back row, far right) congratulated 

the honorees.



New effort aims to prevent and solve gun crimes 

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On March 31, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined Ohio Attorney 

General Dave Yost and Ohio State Highway Patrol (OHSP) Superintendent 

Col. Richard Fambro to announce a joint initiative that 

will give local law enforcement officers increased access to technology 

to help them identify criminals responsible for deadly shootings 

and other incidents of gun violence in Ohio. 

The announcement took place at the Ohio Bureau of Criminal 

Investigation (BCI) in London. 

As part of the new Ohio Ballistics Testing Initiative, the Ohio 

Department of Public Safety’s Office of Criminal Justice Services 

will award a total of $10.5 million to BCI and Ohio State Highway 

Patrol to increase the number of National Integrated Ballistic Information 

Network (NIBIN) units in Ohio from seven to 16. 

The joint initiative will provide more opportunities for law enforcement 

to submit firearm evidence for scientific analysis, while 

simultaneously decreasing turnaround time on testing results. 

“We must do more to hold accountable the small number of dangerous 

criminals who are responsible for most of the gun violence 

in our state—the convicted felons who have lost their right to possess 

firearms, yet they continue to carry and use guns to hurt and kill 

people,” DeWine said. 

“By more than doubling the number of NIBIN units in Ohio, we’ll 

give our local law enforcement partners easier access to this crimesolving 

technology to help develop investigative leads that result in 

arrests. With the help of this initiative, we are confident that more 

gunmen will be brought to justice, future shootings will be prevented, 

and lives will be saved.” 

Firearm forensic scientists use NIBIN to analyze microscopic 

markings on bullets and shell casings associated with criminal investigations 

and compare them to firearm evidence connected 

to other crimes. A match indicates that the same 

firearm may have been used in multiple shootings, and 

law enforcement can use this information as an investigative 

lead. 

Of the $10.5 million in funding, the Ohio Attorney 

General's Office will receive $9.2 million to place five 

new NIBIN machines at BCI’s state crime labs in London, 

Bowling Green and Richfield. BCI also will begin 

using two transportable NIBIN units to test evidence 

on-site in underserved areas of the state, such as southeast 

Ohio’s Appalachian region. 

“Every bad guy’s gun tells a story, and that story 

leads back to the bad guy. But it takes science and data 

and technology to be able to read that story,” Yost said. 

“Today’s initiative means more bad guys in prison, 

where they belong, and fewer guns where they don’t.” 

The OSHP, which currently outsources its ballistics 

testing to other Ohio labs, will begin testing all of their 

own evidence with two new NIBIN machines located at 

the Ohio Department of Public Safety headquarters in 

Columbus and at the OSHP Cleveland District Headquarters 

in Brookpark. As part of this initiative, OSHP 

also will accept firearm evidence from local agencies for 

testing free of charge. 

“By bringing NIBIN technology in-house at the Ohio 

State Highway Patrol, we’ll take some of the testing 

burden off other labs so that scientists can focus solely 

on local cases,” Fambro said. “We’ve had great success 

using NIBIN to connect illegally-possessed firearms 

found during our traffic stops to gun violence cases in 

communities throughout the state, and we expect more 

positive results when the initiative is fully underway.” 

Ohio’s existing NIBIN units are located at police departments 

and crime laboratories in Canton, Cincinnati, 

Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo, and at 

BCI’s Richfield lab. 

The initiative’s grants are funded through the American 

Recovery Plan Act (ARPA). In December, DeWine 

and the Ohio General Assembly dedicated $250 million 

in ARPA funds to first responders to help them address 

various pressing issues exacerbated by the COVID-19 

pandemic, including an increase in violent crime. In addition 

to the Ohio Ballistic Testing Initiative, this funding 

will be used to support local law enforcement 

agencies in their efforts to reduce violent crime, increase 

recruitment, and eliminate testing backlogs at 

crime laboratories and coroners’ offices in the state. 

All Star wrestler 

Isacc Morgan, 13, of London, is holding a bake sale 

on Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., through May 28 outside 

The Paper Boutique, 117 S. Main St., London. He 

recently was named to the Ohio All Star Wrestling 

Team. The bake sale, which features homemade 

chocolates and cookies, is one way he is raising 

money to cover the expenses of being part of the 

team. He also has a GoFundMe page, is seeking 

sponsorships, and is raffling off a charcoal grill/BBQ 

smoker ($10 per ticket, drawing at 1 p.m. May 31 at 

ADS in London). As an All Star, he will train with 

some of the best wrestlers in Ohio, then compete in 

17 dual matches and one tournament across 10 

states. This year’s Ohio All Star team consists of 19 

wrestlers. Team members are selected based on 

their academic, athletic and civic achievements. The 

program has been around for 39 years. 

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obituaries 

April 10, 2022 - MADISON MESSENGER - Page 5 

CHENOS 

Michael D. Chenos, 73, of Delaware, Ohio, a native of West Jefferson, 

Ohio, went to Heaven peacefully to be with his beloved wife, 

Carol, on March 28, 2022, surrounded by his family. 

Born in West Jefferson, Mike was a graduate of West Jefferson 

High School, Class of 1967. He was a proud United States Army 

veteran serving in Vietnam. He married Carol Clark in 1969, and 

together they raised their family in West Jefferson. Mike was a 

member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. 

Mike and Carol moved to Delaware in 1998. 

He was preceded in death by: his parents, Stephen and Jewel 

Chenos; his beloved wife, Carol; sister-in-law, Pam Chenos; and father-in-law, 

Richard Clark. 

Mike is survived by: his children, Nicole (David) Nitzsche and 

Michael J. (Melissa) Chenos; his grandchildren, Tasha (Jordan) 

Reeves, Juliette (Ben) Tanner, Allyson Nitzsche, Jacob NItzsche, 

Olivia (Luke) Throckmorton, Charlotte Nitzsche, Elijah Nitzsche 

and Emmaline Nitzsche; great-grandchildren, Xander Reeves, Isaac 

Reeves and Nehemiah Tanner; brothers, Rodney Chenos and Steve 

(Paula) Chenos and their families; and many cousins and friends. 

Visitation and a funeral service were held on April 2 at Rader- 

McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home, West Jefferson. Burial with military 

honors followed at Hampton Cemetery, West Jefferson. Friends may 

make memorial contributions to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 

758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516 or on-line at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. 

Please visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com 

to share memories and send condolences to the Chenos family. 

GARVER 

John Harrison Garver, 25, of West Jefferson, Ohio, passed away 

on March 28, 2022. John was an active member of the Jeep group, 

“MOJO,” and was employed with Sutphen before starting his own 

off-road company called Salt Creek Offroad. 

John is survived by: his loving wife, Olivia Garver; son, Weston 

Garver; parents, Lewis and Susan Garver; father-in-law, Frank, 

and mother-in-law, Kimberly; his grandparents, Marvin and Rita 

Walker, and grandmothers, Andrea Mast and Carole Reed; brother, 

Chris (Andrea) Garver; sister, Danielle Garver; fur baby, Razzie; 

and many loving relatives and friends. 

Following John’s wishes, he was an organ donor. Memorial contributions 

may be made to Lifeline of Ohio. 

Please visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com to share 

memories or leave condolences for the family. 

CALA 

Michael William Cala, 42, originally from Chicago, Ill., passed 

away unexpectedly on March 31, 2022, in London, Ohio. Michael 

was born on Dec. 13, 1979, the youngest of three children born to 

Walter R. and Linda L. (Golembiewski) Cala. 

Michael was preceded in death by his father and his older sister, 

Michelle Cala. He is survived by: his mother, Linda; his daughter, 

Madison; his brother, Richard; and his fiancée, Heather West, and 

her son, Joseph. 

Michael was truly loved unconditionally by his family. His sudden 

absence in all our lives has been devastating and will be felt for 

many years to come. His infectious laugh, carefree attitude, and innocent 

grin will be missed by everyone who ever knew him. Michael 

shared a love of life and a passion for new experiences. He recently 

chose a new career as a commercial OTR driver where he enjoyed 

meeting new people and traveling across the country. 

Until we meet again…Rest easy. 

A memorial service will be held privately. The family is being 

served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London. 

Condolences may be shared at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. 

HUNTER 

Crystal “Brooke” Hunter, 33, went to meet the Lord on March 

31, 2022. My mommy was raised in West Jefferson, Ohio, and graduated 

from Bishop Ready High School. She was a kind, caring, and 

thoughtful mother who had a heart of gold. Mommy had a love for 

animals and enjoyed working with them at the shelter. She loved 

taking care of elderly people, and that is what drove her passion to 

become an STNA. She was a great mother, daughter, auntie, friend, 

sister, nurse, cousin, wife, and niece. 

My mommy was one of the biggest nurturers. She was the sweetest 

person, a great daughter, and the best mommy. She was and always 

will be a strong woman. She always knew how to make me 

and others laugh. She had the biggest smile and the prettiest teeth, 

and “Oh, you should have seen her beautiful blue eyes.” 

Mommy always knew what to say when I was upset, and she had 

such a soothing voice when she sang. She would always play Christmas 

and Halloween movies during Christmas and Halloween time. 

I loved when she would brush my hair after my showers and sing 

to me. I remember loving my “Hot and Cold” blanket, thinking it 

was magic, and you convinced me it was. I loved it because we had 

the best times. I loved growing up with you and always thinking 

about how beautiful my mom was. You had the biggest heart. You 

got that from your mom, Danise, and I got it from you. 

Brooke was preceded in death by: her father, Chris Hunter; 

grandmother, Marlene Hunter; grandparents, Dan and Martha Mc- 

Quirt; uncles, Rick, Mark, Dale and Bob; and aunt, Kathy. 

She is survived by: her daughter, Jaiden Faith Hunter; loving 

mother and step-dad, Danise and John Corriveau; brother, Scott 

(Tari) Hunter; sisters, Chantal and Lauren Corriveau; aunts, (Uncle) 

Karen (Bill) Hawkins and Diane (Wendel) Chapman; uncles, Brad 

(Trisha) Hunter and Danny (Patty) McQuirt; husband, Shane 

Hunter; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and family. 

Visitation and funeral services were held on April 8 at Rader-Mc- 

Donald-Tidd Funeral Home, West Jefferson. Pastor Darrell Schick 

officiated. Interment followed at Somerford Cemetery, London. 

I love you Mommy, and I know you are at peace now and I can 

always look up and see you and pray to you. Mommy, I know you’re 

going to have a blast in Heaven. You deserve the best. Mommy, I am 

at peace knowing you are at peace. Until we meet again, my sweet 

Guardian Angel...Butterfly fly away. Love, your daughter, Jaiden. 

Memorial donations may be made to Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral 

Home to assist the family with funeral expenses. 

Visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com to share a memory 

or condolences with Brooke’s family. 

SNYDER 

Fred Snyder, 70, of Mount Sterling, Ohio, passed away on April 

1, 2022, at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio. Born in Columbus 

to the late James and Betty Jane Snyder, Fred was a graduate of 

Westfall High School, Class of 1969. Fred was a retired truck driver 

with Porter Drywall, having retired after many years of service. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister 

and brothers, Eleanor Taylor, James Snyder, 

Larry Snyder and Tom Snyder. 

Fred is survived by: his beloved wife of 

nearly 46 years, Carol Snyder; his children, 

Jeremy (Jane) Snyder, Jaclyn (Dillon 

Lalonde) Snyder and Justin Snyder; his 

grandson, Leland Joseph Snyder; brother-inlaw, 

Melvin Taylor; sister-in-law, Joyce Snyder; 

numerous nieces and nephews; the many 

loving members of the Woolever and Ransburgh 

families; and many wonderful friends, 

including Donald and Dixie Abernathy. 

A funeral service was held on April 7 at 

Porter-Tidd Funeral Home, Mount Sterling. 

Burial followed at Pleasant Cemetery, 

Mount Sterling. Please visit www.portertiddfuneralhome.com 

to share favorite 

memories of Fred and to send condolences 

to the Snyder family. 

FURLONG 

Larry Eugene Furlong, 65, of Mount Sterling, 

Ohio, passed away on April 2, 2022. He 

was employed by Trans World Inc. for 38 

years. He grew up in Fort Thomas, Ky., and 

graduated from the University of Kentucky 

with a bachelor’s degree, where he played 

rugby. He coached his son’s soccer team for 

over seven years. In 1986, Larry and Cassandra 

went across the United States on their 

bicycles which took them 90 days to accomplish. 

Larry enjoyed mowing his grass. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, 

Francis and Mary Marqurite Furlong, and 

his sister, Mary Furlong. He is survived by 

his loving wife of 38 years, Cassandra, and 

his son, Brad (Erin). 

Visitation and a memorial service took 

place on April 8 at Porter-Tidd Funeral 

home, Mount Sterling. Memorial donations 

may be made to: Madison Mills United 

Methodist Church, 9100 Madison Rd. NE, 

Washington Court House, OH 43160 

To share condolences or memories, visit 

www.portertiddfuneralhome.com. 

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Madison-Plains invests in technology and buses 



Madison-Plains Local Schools plans to 

invest in technology upgrades and new 

buses in the near future. 

On March 15, the school board approved 

a plan to upgrade network equipment. The 

total cost of the project is $180,000. Federal 

E-Rate funds will cover 70 percent of the 

cost. The district will cover the other 30 percent 

($53,000) with local permanent improvement 

funds. 

The board also approved a plan to purchase 

new phone equipment for $27,000. 

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phones from its service provider; the cost for 

service and the equipment lease is $3,000 

per month. By purchasing rather than leasing 

phones, the district will save $2,800 per 

month, according to Treasurer Todd Mustain. 

“We will quickly recoup the cost of that 

equipment over nine or 10 months, and 

then, after that, we should realize a savings 

of between $25,000 and $30,000 per year,” 

he said. 

For both the network upgrade and phone 

equipment, the district sought multiple 

bids, taking the lowest and best bids. 

The district recently purchased more 

Chromebooks for $116,000. Emergency Connectivity 

funds covered the cost up-front. 

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through federal E-Rate funds. The reimbursement 

will go into the local permanent 

improvements fund for use on other projects. 

As for school buses, the district received 

$180,000 from the state to purchase four 

school buses. Each bus costs $110,000. The 

state funding will cover $45,000 per bus. 

The district will cover the other $65,000 per 

bus using permanent improvement funds. 

The goal is to get on a purchasing cycle 

of two buses per year, Mustain said, adding 

that the district has been playing catchup 

for the past five years. 

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at once,” he explained. 

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in the district’s fleet is more than 10 years 

old. If the state maintains its current funding 

level for buses, the district should be 

able to achieve the two-buses-per-year cycle. 

New buses should mean a savings in the 

general fund in the form of less gas and 

maintenance, Mustain added. 

The school board approved a $62,000 increase 

in appropriations for the foodservice 

department. Mustain said the added costs 

were due to an increase in meal purchases 

and increased food costs related to supply 

chain issues. He anticipates that increases 

in federal reimbursements for foodservice 

will cover those increased costs. 

The school board’s next regular meeting 

is scheduled for 7 p.m. April 19 in the district 

meeting room at the elementary building. 

For more information about board 

members, upcoming board meetings, and 

minutes from previous meetings, visit 

www.mplsd.org and click on “Board of Education.” 

Submit artwork for community show 

London Visual Arts Guild extends an 

open invitation to residents in Madison 

County and surrounding communities to 

participate in an art exhibit called “Images.” 

This special exhibit will be held May 5-29 at 

the London Arts Center, 121 E. First St. An 

opening reception is set for 2-4 p.m. May 6. 

The reception and show are free and open to 

the public. 

This will be the guild’s second open-tocommunity-show 

at the arts center. 

A Mayor’s Award will go to the participant 

whose work is closest to the theme. 

People’s Choice Awards also will be given. 

For more information and art drop-off 

deadlines, stop by the London Arts Center: 

Tuesdays, 4-7 p.m.; Thursdays and Sundays, 

11 a.m.-2 p.m.; or Saturdays 10 a.m.- 

2 p.m. Or pick up applications at Relevant, 

Yesterday’s Ewes, Yes & Amen, or Mimi’s 

Village Pickins, all in London. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Volunteer Opportunities Guide 

Madison County is full of opportunities to 

volunteer time or donate materials. 

Check out the possibilities. 

Adult Basic Literacy Education 

179 S. Main St., London 43140 

Phone: (614) 587-5718 

Contact: Lynne Alexander 

Volunteers needed: Assisting clients with computer 

skills, filling out forms, computing simple math problems, 

and upgrading general skills; reading to and with clients; 

answering telephones; grading tests. 

Wish list: Pens, pencils, tablets, copy paper, notebooks 

and binders, sheet protectors, file folders, pocket notebooks, 

cartridges for printers, computer programs, used 

books, magazines with labels removed, crayons, coloring 

books and puzzle books. 

American Red Cross 

Central/Southern Ohio Region 

Website: www.redcross.org 

Contact: Andy Guidugli, volunteer specialist, (513) 

484-7961, volunteerohio@redcross.org 

The positions listed below are currently where the 

greatest need lies, however, many other positions are 

available; see more info at www.redcross.org. 

Volunteers needed: 

• Blood Donor Ambassadors to work local blood drives 

welcoming donors, running sign-in and helping with 

snacks for the donors. 

• Disaster Action Team (DAT) members to work with a 

team to provide timely response to mainly home fires in 

Champaign, Clark and Madison counties and work to be 

sure that the residents’ immediate needs are met (food, 

shelter and clothing). 

• Volunteer Services Volunteers to recruit and engage 

volunteers at the American Red Cross. They work with 

the Volunteer Services Department to ensure an adequate 

workforce exists to help deliver the Red Cross mission. 

Interested individuals can explore all volunteer opportunities 

and register to volunteer by following these directions: 

1. Visit www.redcross.org/volunteer 

2. Scroll down the page to the red “Find My Volunteer 

Opportunity” button and click on it. 

3. Browse volunteer opportunities in your community 

by using the zip code search tool or interest quiz. 

4. Create a username and password in “Volunteer 

Connections.” 

5. Complete all application steps including authorizing 

a background check. 

Daily Needs Assistance (DNA) 

Community Center 

340 W. Main St., Plain City 

Phone: (614) 824-8340 

E-mail: volunteer@dnaplaincity.org 

Contact: Chris Jones 

Volunteers needed: Sorters and stockers for Kids’ 

Kloset; help at summer camp (June 20-July 8). 

Wish list: Check dnaplaincity.org for wish list items. 

FMCPT (Friends of Madison County Parks &Trails) 

Phone: (614) 205-6754 

Website: https://fmcpt.com 

Contact: Wayne Roberts 

Volunteers needed: Trail cleanup; nature preserve 

work; new community mural project. 

Wish list: Donations to support trail and camping area 

maintenance and improvement. Also, FMCPT memberships 

which help finance trail-related projects, sponsored 

rides, and activities throughout the year. 

Food Thru Faith Cupboard 

51 W. Center St., London 43140 

Phone: (740) 852-4735 

Hours: 9-11:15 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday 

Wish list: Monetary donations; food donations of 

canned fruits, macaroni and cheese, jelly, noodles, pork 

and beans, tuna, corn muffin mix, teabags, hot chocolate; 

bar soap, toilet tissue. 

Good Samaritan Food Pantry 

36 S. Center St., West Jefferson 43162 

Phone: (614) 379-3212 

Website: www.goodsamfp.com 

The pantry is open to Madison County residents in the 

43162 and 43119 zip codes and in the Canaan and 

Green Meadows mobile home communities. Hours are 

Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 to 

11 a.m. 

Wish list: Food donations with a special need for tuna, 

soup (not vegetable), pasta, peanut butter, jelly and eggs. 

Fresh produce from gardens. Toiletries, soap, toilet tissue. 

Monetary donations are always welcome. 

HELP House 

122 E. Center St., London 43140 

Phone: (740) 852-1980 or 852-4844 

Contact: Dee Heilman 

Volunteers needed: Year-round to sort and hang 

clothes (mornings). Help with unloading food truck on 

Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Stocking shelves and general 

warehouse work. Soup kitchen preparation and shopping 

for customers on Mondays from noon to 6 p.m. Help 

with carting customers’ packages to their vehicles on 

Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon and Saturdays from 9 to 

11 a.m. Help with outreach programs. Help with computer 

check-ins and general area organization. 

Wish list: New children’s socks and underwear and 

gently used spring and summer clothing for newborns 

through teens; money; non-perishable food; meat items; 

personal care items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, 

feminine hygiene products); baby care items (large 

diapers size 4-6, wipes, baby food); $10 gas cards; plastic 

bags. 

Humane Society 

2020 Plain City-Georgesville Rd. NE, West Jefferson 

43162 

Website: www.hsmcohio.org 

Phone: (614) 879-8368 

Contact: Meg Werner or Cathy Leistikow 

Public hours: Tuesday-Friday, 1-5 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 12-5 p.m. 

Closed Mondays and major holidays. 

Volunteers needed: Foster care, walk and socialize dogs, socialize 

cats, cat and dog kennel cleaning, follow-up calls to families who 

adopted, fundraising and PR events, festival events, building maintenance. 

Go to hsmcohio.org to fill out a volunteer form. 

Wish list: Soft treats for dogs, toys for dogs and cats, Purina Kitten 

Chow, and gift cards to Tractor Supply, Walmart, Amazon and Kroger. 

Check out the Society’s wish list on amazonsmiles.com; type in “hsmcohio.” 

A wish list is posted on the Society’s website, as well. 

Note: The Humane Society is scheduling appointments for people 

who have an approved application. Anyone interested in adopting a 

pet is asked to fill out an application at hsmcohio.org. 

Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library 

270 Lilly Chapel Rd., West Jefferson 43162 

Phone: (614) 879-8448 

Contact: Chris Siscoe 

Volunteers needed: The library is accepting applications for volunteers 

on a limited basis. 

Wish list: Office supplies, craft materials, and new toys for giveaways 

and drawings are always welcome. The library is also accepting 

book and movie donations again. Please do not leave donations 

outside the library. Businesses interested in sponsoring the library’s 

Summer Reading Program are asked to contact Director Chris Siscoe 

at (614) 879-8448. 

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Thank You! 

The daily activities and services at 

Madison County Senior Center 

Would cease to exist without our Wonderful, Amazing, 

Remarkable, VOLUNTEERS. We truly couldn’t do it without you. 

God Bless. We appreciate each and every one of you! 

The Senior Center Staff & Governing Board







Junior Achievement Mad River Region 

P.O. Box 1023, Springfield 45501 

Phone: (937) 323-4725, ext. 12 

E-mail: csteiner@jrachieve.net 

Contact: Crystal Steiner 

Volunteer opportunities: Classroom volunteers 

in Madison County for grades K-12 to 

teach Junior Achievement programs. Programs 

are hands-on, activity-driven and 

grade appropriate, focusing on financial literacy, 

workforce readiness and entrepreneurship. 

London Public Library 

20 E. First St., London 43140 

Phone: (740) 852-9543 

Contact: Andy Scaggs 

ascaggs@mylondonlibrary.org 

Volunteers needed: The library soon will 

have volunteer opportunities available for 

teens and adults to assist with the Summer 

Reading Program, as well as book sales at 

the Book Nook. Opportunities could include 

filling bags, helping out during programs, 

cleaning up, and more. Contact Andy Scaggs 

at the library or fill out a volunteer application 

at www.mylondonlibrary.org/about/volunteer. 

London Visual Arts Guild 

121 E. First St., London 43140 

P.O. Box 362, London 

Website: www.londonvisualartsguild.org 

Contact: Sandy Fox, (937) 207-7400 

Volunteers needed: To serve as docents 

Wish list: The guild could use paint 

brushes and canvas boards in various sizes. 

Madison County Food Pantry 

137 Maple St., London 43140 

Phone: (740) 852-5822 

Contact: Jim Witwer, (614) 404-4718 

Volunteers needed: People to help on 

short notice. Open 9-11:45 a.m. Wednesdays 

and Saturdays. Help with bagging food. 

Wish list: Hygiene items, canned fruits and 

vegetables, meals in a can (stew, meat, 

spaghetti), tuna, soup, peanut butter. 

COVID-19 note: The pantry continues to 

operate during the pandemic. Guests are not 

permitted in the building; instead, it’s a driveup 

format for picking up goods. Also, anyone 

wishing to donate items is asked to call Jim 

Witwer to make arrangements. 

Madison County Historical Society 

260 E. High St., London 43140 

Phone: (740) 852-2977 

Contact: Ned DeCamp, museum director 

Volunteers needed: To help with exhibits, 

odd jobs, yardwork, data entry, office work, 

general and spring cleaning of outdoor venues, 

and repair, washing and ironing of costumes. 

The museum is open 1 to 4 p.m. every 

Wednesday and Sunday. 

Wish list: Monetary donations, paper products, 

and other items (call for details). 

Madison Health 

210 N. Main St., London 43140 

Contact: Jamie Adams, (740) 845-7052 

Volunteers needed: Reception desk 

(greeting and wayfinding), gift shop cashiers, 

mail sorting and delivery within the hospital. 

THANK YOU 

The The Madison County OSU Extension Office would like to 

recognize all of the 4-H Volunteers that play a vital role in the 

Madison County 4-H program! You exhibit passion and 

dedication in all the hard work you do for the youth in 4-H. 

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what 

we give” – Winston Churchill. Thank you for continuing to 

give your time, talents, and resources to 4-H and for helping 

promote positive youth development. 

If you are interested in becoming a 4-H volunteer, please contact the 

Madison County OSU Extension Office at 740-852-0975 or email Frances 

Foos, 4-H Educator, at foos.61@osu.edu. There are positions for club/ 

organizational advisors, resource and project volunteers, and other short 

term opportunities throughout the year. Typically applications are due in 

February for the upcoming 4-H year. 

Donating to the Welcome Table 

Representatives of the Welcome Table (from left) Barbara Cooper, Marilyn Hall and 

Mikki Budd accept a donation from members of the Jumpers & Flyers 4-H Club: Karlynn 

Coffman, Khloe Cunningham and Blake Johnson. 

special project volunteers to assist with bulk 

mailings and events, such as the Memorial 

Golf Classic, Heartfelt Holidays, Lights of 

Love and Auxiliary fundraisers. 


280 W. High St., London 43140 

Phone: (740) 852-3001 

Contact: Janisse Williams 

Volunteers needed: Kitchen, dining room, 

telephone calls to shut-ins. 

Meals on Wheels 

Lifecare Alliance 

P.O. Box 187, London 43140 

Phone: (740) 845-7325 

Contact: Leah Baird 

Volunteers needed: To deliver lunches to 

shut-ins and senior citizens in Madison 

County. Various routes available. Any schedule 

can be accommodated, from once a 

month to five times a week. Flexible, 45 to 60 

minutes per route. Minimum age: driving age 

(ride-along helpers may be younger). 

Mt. Sterling Community Center 

164 E. Main St., Mount Sterling 43143 

Phone: (740) 869-2453 

Contact: Megan Witteman 

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; 

Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 

Volunteers needed: The community center 

welcomes volunteers to stock shelves for the 

food pantry, work the reception desk, help 

with toddler and youth activities, monitor 

open gym, help with the community garden, 

help with fundraising, and assist with the 

summer lunch program and special events. 

Wish list: Non-perishable food items and 

financial donations. 

Mt. Sterling Community Museum 

60 W. Columbus St., Mount Sterling 43143 

Phone: (740) 869-9305 

Director: Steve Chambers 

Wish list: Donated or loaned artifacts. Subject 

display periods will be announced 

throughout the year. Monetary donations and 

old photos of Mount Sterling welcomed. The 

museum also is looking for Mount Sterling 

and Madison-Plains high school yearbooks, 

especially one from the 1980s, as well as 

Mount Sterling telephone books, especially 

those issued before 1972. 

Mount Sterling Public Library 

60 W. Columbus St., Mount Sterling 43143 

Phone: (740) 869-2430 

Contacts: Sharon Morgan 

Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 

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

and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Volunteers needed: The library would like 

to thank all of its volunteers of years past. The 

library is not accepting new volunteers at this 

time, however if you are a student age 16 and 

up and need service hours, the library will 

work with you to accomplish this.







Ohio’s Hospice Loving Care 

56 S. Oak St., London 43140 

779 London Ave., Marysville 43040 

Phone: (614) 965-2089 

www.ohiohospicelovingcare.org 

Contact: Annetta Dellinger 

Volunteers needed: To offer compassion 

and care for those on hospice services–listening 

and reading to patients, helping with office 

work, and visiting with patients. Offer respite 

care for caregivers. Veterans to honor patient 

veterans. Choose your own hours. Go to 

www.ohioshospicelovingcare.org for a volunteer 

application (under Ways to Give tab). 

Plain City Food Pantry 

340 W. Main St., Plain City 43064 

Phone: (614) 824-8340, ext. food pantry 

E-mail: volunteer@dnaplaincity.org 

Contact: Chris Jones 

Volunteers needed: On Monday, Wednesday, 

Friday and Saturday mornings to unload 

trucks, stock shelves and load clients’ cars. 

Wish list: Non-perishable food, including 

canned low-sugar fruit, canned low- or nosodium 

vegetables, tuna fish, macaroni and 

cheese, spaghetti sauce, noodles, cake 

mixes, meals in a can with pull-top lids. Toiletries 

and other personal items, such as toilet 

paper, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, 

deodorant, and laundry soap. 

Special Olympics 

510 Elm St., London 43140 

Phone: (740) 852-7052, ext. 1917 

E-mail: lincoln.comer@madison.oh.gov 

Contact: Lincoln Comer 

Volunteers needed: Coaches, chaperones, 

and unified partners to assist with Special 

Olympics events. Madison County 

competes year round in BISC (basic individual 

skills competitions), unified sports, softball, 

bocce, soccer, volleyball, golf, bowling, 

basketball, alpine skiing, track, power lifting, 

equestrian events and flag football. 

Wish list: Monetary donations for uniforms, 

sports equipment and tourney expenses. 

Welcome Table 

Meals served at St. Paul AME Church, 

11 W. Center St., London 43140 

P.O. Box 162, London 

Contact: Michelle Budd, (614) 330-0252 

Volunteers needed: Individuals or groups 

to prepare meals which are distributed on 

Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. A limited number 

of volunteers are packaging the food and 

handing it out. 

Wish list: Paper supplies, styrofoam cups, 

plates, large and small bowls, utensils, 

Reynold’s Wrap, sugar, paper towels, coffee, 

creamer, and cash donations. 

COVID-19 note: Welcome Table continues 

to serve meals during the pandemic, but all 

are carryout. Guests are not permitted inside 

the building. 

4-H of Madison County 

OSU Extension Madison County 

217 Elm St., London 43140 

Phone: (740) 852-0975 

Contact: Frances Nicol 

Volunteers needed: 4-H volunteers for 

year-round help, as well as volunteers who 

have experience with various project areas 

for livestock, food and nutrition, cake decorating, 

natural resources, woodworking, etc. 

Wish list: Monetary donations for youth 

scholarships and county resources. Donations 

for 4-H Camp Clifton to ensure youth 

can attend camp this summer. 

Spreading the word about 4-H 

The Mud Run Hustlers 4-H Club decorated the window at Rapp’s Hardware in Mount 

Sterling for Madison County 4-H Week (March 6-12). Members of the club’s window 

committee included: (from left) Ethan Gillian, Emily LeGault, Jaxson Stewart, Anna 

LeGault, Lindsey Call and Kinsey Null.


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community calendar 


Hydrant Flushing 

The Stokes Township South Solon Fire Department 

will be flushing hydrants from 6 to 8 p.m. April 18 to 

flush out the water lines and ensure that the fire hydrants 

are in good working order. Do not wash laundry 

during those two hours. 

Retired Teachers 

The Madison County Retired Teachers Association will 

meet on April 11 at Ann & Tony’s Restaurant, 221 E. 

Main St., West Jefferson. Lunch will be served at 11:30 

a.m. The meeting will start at 12:30 p.m. Meg Werner of 

the Humane Society of Madison County is the guest 

speaker. For details, call Ray Justice at (740) 852-1705. 

Health Board 

The Madison County London City Health District 

board will meet at 5 p.m. April 11 at Madison County 

Public Health, 306 Lafayette St., London. 

Easter Egg Hunts 

• Life in Christ Fellowship Church, 500 State Rte. 

142 NE, West Jefferson, is hosting an Easter egg hunt, 

story, and “bunny snacks” at 11 a.m. April 16 for children 

ages 3 to 10 years old. Eggs will be filled with 

candy, treats and surprises. 

• West Jefferson—The village of West Jefferson’s 

Easter activities are set for 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 16 at 

the Jack “Rock” McDowell Athletic Complex (Converse 

Park). The egg hunt takes place at 11 a.m. and includes 

three age groups. Visitors also are invited to take pictures 

with the Easter bunny, bounce in inflatables, and 

enjoy a free lunch of hotdog, chips and a drink. 

• Mason Park in Mount Sterling will be the site of 

an Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. April 16. The event honors 

the memory of Michael Starr. 

• Motorcycle Bunny—A tradition that started with 

the pandemic continues. The Easter bunny will ride 

through several towns, starting with Era at 11 a.m. 

April 16, then Mount Sterling. Children are invited to 

watch for him and wave. 

• South Solon—Grace Community Church is sponsoring 

a Community Easter Egg Hunt at noon on April 

16 at South Solon Community Park. All children are 

welcome. The park will be divided by age. 

London Town Hall Meetings 

The city of London is holding town hall meetings to 

share information and collect public input on proposed 

plans for a new police department facility and a new 

community center. The city has placed a 0.5 percent income 

tax on the May 3 ballot for construction of the two 

new buildings and for additional funding for the 

fire/EMS department. The town hall meetings will take 

place at 6 p.m. April 12 and April 26 at city hall, 20 S. 

Walnut St. 

Humane Society Meeting 

The Humane Society of Madison County will hold its 

monthly board meeting April 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the 

West Jefferson Community Center, 230 Cemetery Rd. 


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

• April 11—8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise class; 

9 a.m., chair volleyball; 9:30 a.m., crocheting, knitting 

and needle crafts; 10:30 a.m., sitting exercises/strengthening; 

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• April 15—8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise class; 9 

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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. 

Buford Pruitt, now deceased, et al., Defendants 

Case No. CVE20210070 

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

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

PPN: 10-01340.000 

Address of Property: 362 Parkdale Drive, West Jefferson, Ohio 43162 

Situated in the County of Madison, State of Ohio, and in the Village of West Jefferson 

and being further described in a Deed recorded in Official Record Volume 147, page 

2546, and Deed Book 211, page 143, Recorder’s Office, Madison County 

Last known owner: Buford Pruitt 

Amount of Judgment: Four Thousand Three Hundred Forty-nine Dollars and Thirty- 

1ne Cent ($4,349.31); 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 22nd day of April, 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 29th day of April, 2022, for 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.) 

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 

MM MARCH 27, APRIL 3, 10, 2022 

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Notice is hereby given to the passage of the 

following ordinances or resolutions of the London 

City Council. The complete text of each ordinance or 

resolution may be obtained or viewed at the offices 

of the City Law Director or the City Auditor at 20 

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London City website: Londonohio.gov 

Ordinance 114-22 - An Ordinance amending 

section 880.15 of the Codified Ordinances 

Date of passage: 3/24/2022 

Resolution 127-22 – A Resolution adopting the 

recommendations of the Tax Incentive Review 

Council 


Resolution 128-22 – A Resolution authorizing the 

Board of Public Utilities to sell property unneeded, 

obsolete or unfit for municipal purposes 


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Ordinance 131-22 – An Ordinance for strengths on 

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Jason L. Richendollar aka Jason Luke Richendollar and Jane Doe, Name 

Unknown, Spouse of Jason L. Richendollar aka Jason Luke Richendollar, whose 

last known addresses are unknown and all of whose residences are unknown, 

will hereby take notice that the December 7, 2021, CitiMortgage, Inc. Successor 

by merger to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. filed its Complaint in Foreclosure 

in the Common Pleas Court of Madison County, Ohio, being CVE 20210213 in 

said Court against Jason L. Richendollar aka Jason Luke Richendollar, et al. praying 

for Judgment of $26.385.63, along with unpaid finance charges and other 

charges as set forth under the terms of the subject loan documents, plus advances 

including but not limited to real estate taxes, insurance premiums, and 

other charges as allowed by law, until paid and for foreclosure of a mortgage 

on the following described real estate, to wit: 

PARCEL NO. 31-01502.000 

STREET ADDRESS: 190 South Union Street, London, Ohio 43140 

A COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PARCEL MAY BE 

OBTAINED FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR. 

and that Defendants be required to set up any interest they may have in said 

premises or be forever barred, that upon failure of said Defendants to pay or 

cause to be paid said Judgment within three days from its rendition that an 

Order of Sale be issued to the Sheriff of Madison County, Ohio, to appraise, 

advertise, and sell said real estate, that the premises be sold free and clear of 

all claims, liens and interest of any parties herein, that the proceeds from the 

sale of said premises be applied to Complainant’s Judgment and for such other 

relief to which Complainant is entitled. 

Said Defendant(s) will take notice that they will be required to answer said 

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PROBATE DIVISION, JUVENILE COURT 

Case No. 22030026 & 22030027 

Summons By Publication 

In the Matter of 

Ja D (M) & An D (F) 

Dependent Children 

To: Amy Sias, LKA - 210 Huston St. Apt. 3, Circleville, OH 43113 

Joshua Davis, Sr., Address Unknown 

Melissa Birman, LKA-1115 East Choctaw Dr., London, OH 43140 

Gregory Birman, LKA-1115 E. Choctaw Dr., London, OH 43140 

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

Ohio/Madison County Children Services, requesting permanent 

custody of Ja D (M), DOB 06/02/2009, & An D (F), DOB 

10/04/2011, pursuant to O.R.C. 2151.414. A hearing has been 

scheduled at the Madison County Juvenile Court, 1 North Main 

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9:00 a.m., and at the call of the Court thereafter. 

You are indicated as being the parents/custodians of said minor 

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

CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN 

Juvenile Judge 


MM APRIL 10, 2022 

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xClassified Services 

GARAGE DOORS 

HEATING & COOLING 

BLACKTOP 

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Quality Materials Used 

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Lt. Hauling & Room Add., 

Block Work & Excavation 

Stamp Patios, 

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35 Yrs Exp - Lic & Ins. 

Free Ests. 614-871-3834 

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4/24 

A/M 

4.3 M 

pricing & availability. 

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FENCING 

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Chain Link - Wood 

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$25 extra/day over 4 days 

Tires - $10.00 each 

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JUNK REMOVAL 

& MORE 

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& 

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10% off for Senior Citizens 

Free Estimates 

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5/22 

W/GCM 

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Ceilings and Texturing 

Free Consultation 

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5/1 M 

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5/1 M 

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4/3 M 

5/1 M 

HOME 

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LANDSCAPING 

QUALITY 

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• Trimming 

• Removals 

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Fully Insured 


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•Spring/Fall Clean-ups 

•Tree & Stump Removal 

•Skid-steer Services 

Free Estimate! 

Now Hiring FT/PT Positions. 

For more info 

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SOWERS LAW N CARE 

Mowing-mulching-trimming 

Spring cleanup-614-397-0566 

NEWMAN’S 

LAWN 

CARE 

• Mowing 

• Mulching 

• Trimming 


740-837-0786 

Over 35 Yrs. Exp. 

Classified Services 

4/10 M 

4/10 M 

4/24 M 

ROOFING 

TREE SERVICES 

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Tree Trimming 

Tree Removal 

Stump Grinding 

FREE ESTIMATES 

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PAINTING 

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Interior - Exterior 

Residential & Commercial 

Wood Repair 

Drywall Repair 

614-989-9759 

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PLASTERING 

DRYW 

YWALL & 

PLASTER 

1/30 

A&M 

REPAIR 

Textured Ceilings 

614-551-6963 

Residential/Commercial 

BIA 

PLUMBING 

MYERS 

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Exp. Expert Plumbing 

New Work & Fast Repairs 

Lic. - Permit Available 

Water • Sewer • Gas 

614-633-9694 

4/24 M 

2/13 A&M 

ROOFING 

PONDS & LAKES 

AQUA-DIG-IT 

CLEANING 

614-359-2146 

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POWERWASHING 

MRS. POWERWASH 

Any house wash $149+tax 

Single deck $69+tax 

2 Tier deck $99+tax 

Best Wash in Town 

Over 45,000 washes 

Ashley 614-771-3892 

SEWING MACHINE 

REPAIR 

REPAIR all makes 24 hr. 

service. Clean, oil, adjust 

in your home. $49.95 all 

work gtd. 614-890-5296 

TREE SERVICES 

Brewer & Sons Tree Service 

• Tree Removal 

• Tree Trimming 2/13 

A&M 

• Stump Grinding 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

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6.19 M 

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