Madison Messenger - July 17th, 2022

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July 17, 2022 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXVII No. 31 

Development to bring 

236 homes to London 

By Kristy Zurbrick 

Madison Editor 

Pulte Group, the third largest home 

builder in the United States, plans to build 

a 236-home residential development in London 

on 73 acres located between Lafayette 

Street and East High Street. 

The company plans to offer at least five 

models of ranch-style and two-story homes, 

all single-family, ranging in size from 1,600 

square feet to 3,000 square feet. The average 

price point will be $350,000. 

To accommodate their preferred design 

for the development, Pulte Group has requested 

a zoning change from R-3 (residential) 

to PUD (planned unit development). 

City council will hold a public hearing on 

the zoning change request at its July 21 

meeting set for 6:30 p.m. at city hall, 20 S. 

Walnut St. Following the hearing, council 

will hold a third reading on the zoning legislation 

and could put the measure to a vote 

at that time. 

“Council is not deciding ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to 

allow the development. The current zoning 

of R-3 already allows for the development. 

The vote is whether to grant the PUD,” 

Mayor Patrick Closser said. 

Pulte Group plans to dedicate 14.6 acres 

(20 percent of the overall acreage) to open 

space for pocket parks, playgrounds, and a 

multi-purpose path. Additionally, their design 

calls for 28-foot wide streets with onstreet 

parking on one side only. The PUD 

designation would allow for such design elements. 

Jim Hilz, director of land planning and 

entitlement, said the company is excited 

about the London project and property. 

“This site is amazing. Very rarely do we 

get a site like this,” he said. 

Typically, Pulte Group builds further out 

from town centers. The London property already 

has access to water and sewer services, 

and restaurants and groceries are 

within walking or biking distance—a feature 

popular with homeowners, Hilz said. 

As designed, the development would 

have three access points, the primary one 

being located off of East High Street. The 

secondary access would be from Cambridge 

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Taking the lead 

A 236-home residential development is planned for London on 

acreage located between Lafayette Street and East High Street. 

Houses will range in size from 1,600 to 3,000 square feet. The developer, 

Pulte Group, is asking city council for a zoning change on Sunday night at the Madison County Fair. The fair ran July 9-16. See more photos 

Wearing clothing made of wool, Samantha Logan competes in the Guys & Gals Lead 

to allow for more flexibility in the development’s design. 

on pages 8-10. 

New levy proposed for fire, EMS and police 



London city council is considering a new levy request 

to be placed on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. 

The request calls for a 0.4 percent income tax increase 

for a continuing period of time with collection 

starting Jan. 1, 2023. Of that amount, 0.25 percent 

would go toward additional funding for the city’s fire 

and EMS department. The other 0.15 percent would 

go toward the construction of a new police station. 

If passed, the increase would bring the city’s income 

tax to 1.9 percent. 

On July 7, council held a first reading on the leg- 

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Drive off of Lafayette, with the third located 

at Chaning Drive and Bristol Avenue. 

In the narrow portion of the property, 

where the east side meets the west side, the 

company plans to install a traffic calming 

circle to lower traffic speed and reduce cutthrough 

traffic. 

The eastern side of the development 

would feature a 1.7-acre park, playgrounds, 

shelters, community mailbox facilities, and 

open play areas. The western side of the development 

would feature a 1-acre park, a 

shelter, and mailbox facilities. Sidewalks 

are planned for both sides of the streets 

throughout the development. Where possible, 

stormwater ponds will be presented as 

amenities. 

Pulte Group plans to offer 171 lots measuring 

52 feet wide by 125 feet deep and 65 

lots measuring 62 feet wide by 125 feet deep. 

The design calls for placing open spaces, 

larger lots and larger setbacks where the development 

sits adjacent to existing homes. 

Landscape buffering and drainage improvements 

also are part of the project. 

“When we designed this site, we really 

looked at how it would impact existing property 

owners,” Hilz said. “We really want to 

be good neighbors.” 

Pulte Group hopes to start construction 

12 to 14 months from now with completion 

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Pulte Group plans to offer five models of ranch-style and two-story single-family homes 

in a housing development in London. 

of the entire project over the course of the 

next eight years. When completely built out, 

the development will represent an investment 

of $82 million in total real estate 

value, Hilz said. 

Mayor Patrick Closser welcomes the 

prospect of more housing in London. 

“We need to embrace that growth, because 

if you are not growing, you are dying,” 

he said at a recent council meeting. 

Closser said housing brings many positives 

to a community: people to fill jobs, increased 

home values, new businesses to 

serve the increased population, and tax revenue. 

“If you see construction in your neighborhood, 

remember, a lot of thought, planning 

and money went into that because a developer 

sees an area with high potential,” he 

said. 

Realtors donate clothing and shoes 

On June 8, the Madison County Area Realty 

Association (MCARA) held a Realtor 

Care Day in Madison County. The association 

donated $1,500 worth of new clothing 

and shoes to the Raider Rack at London 

City Schools. 

All of the items were purchased locally at 

Walmart, Burkes Outlet, and Mabe’s Clothing 

and Athletic Apparel. 

Shoppers included Aindrea Wilder with 

Cross Country Mortgage, Sherry Long with 

Access Title, Emily Daniel with Weichert 

Realtors, the Triumph Group, and Cassie 

Williams with Merchants National Bank. 

Helpers included Liz Finchum with 

RE/MAX Leading Edge and Adam Smith, 

MCARA vice president. 

Donors included Columbus Realtors, 

MCARA, Midland Title West, and Flax 

Miller Law Firm. 

The crew that presented the donation to 

London City Schools Superintendent Dr. 

Lou Kramer included Kevin Flax with Midland 

Title West, Emily Daniel, Liz Finchum 

and Adam Smith. 

The Raider Rack accepts donations of 

new clothing and shoes for students at all 

grade levels. Especially needed are girls’ 

and women’s size leggings, boys’ and men’s 

size joggers and sweatpants, sneakers for 

kids size 13-5, and Red Raider spirit wear. 

For more information, call Melissa Canney 

at (740) 852-5700, ext. 2109 or send email to 

melissa.canney@london.k12.oh.us. 

Members of the Madison County Area Realty Association donate $1,500 worth of new 

clothing and shoes to the London Raider Rack at London City Schools.

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WJ Schools names Roberts to vacant board seat 

By Linda Dillman 

Staff Writer 

A vacant seat on the Jefferson Local school board did not stay 

empty for long with the appointment of Galloway resident Loriena 

Roberts a month after David Harper stepped down after 23 years 

of service. 

In her June 3 application letter to Superintendent William Mullett, 

Roberts said she has been involved in education in a variety of 

facets for 24 years and moved into the school district 15 years ago. 

From 1998 through 2009, she worked for Hamilton Local Schools 

as a softball coach, science/language arts teacher, literacy coach and 

in elementary instructional support. From 2019 to the present, she 

served as a substitute teacher at Norwood Elementary. 

Roberts was a classroom volunteer at Norwood from 2011 to 

2019, served as a Big Brothers/Big Sisters mentor program volunteer 

from 2018 to 2020, and volunteered as a West Jefferson Youth 

(WJY) assistant softball coach from 2013 to 2014, along with serving 

as a WJY assistant volleyball coach/head coach from 2014 to 

2017. 

“My understanding of school district rules and regulations, along 

with my love for engaging students, parents and community fit well 

into the role of a school board member,” Roberts wrote. “I believe 

my experience brings valuable insight and prospective to help guide 

our district into the future.” 

Roberts graduated from Elgin High School in 1994, earned a 

bachelor’s degree in education from Ohio University in 1998 and a 

master’s degree in education and allied professions from the University 

of Dayton in 2002. 

She is a Girl Scout troop leader, a parent volunteer with Jefferson 

Local musicals and the West Jefferson Music Boosters, and 

serves as the booster group’s secretary. 

“In the 15 years my family has lived in the district, I have always 

strived to be an active participant in the community and our school 

district,” Roberts said. “I have had the benefit of watching our two 

children thrive in their educational experience at Jefferson Local 

Schools. 

“I see this next step as an opportunity to continue the engagement 

I have tried to achieve during my time in this community. I 

have enjoyed working side-by-side with teachers, other community 

members and administrators during my time volunteering over the 

years.” 

Roberts hopes her experiences in the field of education and volunteerism 

within the community are assets in working with current 

board members to guide the district into a successful future. 

Four candidates submitted applications for the open board seat. 

The board interviewed all four on June 27. Treasurer Mark Ingles 

Messenger photo by Linda Dillman 

After administering the oath of office, Jefferson Local Schools 

Treasurer Mark Ingles congratulates new school board member 

Loriena Roberts. 

administered the oath of office to Roberts on July 11. 

Combining more than two decades with Jefferson Local and 

time spent in Hilliard on the city council, staff and committees, 

Harper served the public for 52 years. Before he moved to Madison 

County, he worked for a banking institution and as a volunteer on 

committees under the mayor and with Hilliard children. 

Harper officially stepped down on June 13 as a school board 

member, but said he will continue to serve as the district’s representative 

on the Tolles Career and Technical Center board until the 

end of his term at the end of the year. 

“And I’m not resigning. This is more of a retirement, and I’m still 

going to be involved with the athletic boosters,” Harper stated previously. 

“I’m just stepping down to be more involved with my family 

and grandchildren.” 

In other action, the board completed the second half of a two-step 

process to place a substitute levy on the Nov. 8 ballot. The action 

also gives a citizen-led committee the go-ahead to start the campaign 

process which is privately funded and does not involve school 

financial resources. 

The emergency levy was first passed 

nearly 40 years and runs for a seven-year 

term. Mullett previously reported the levy 

does not ask for any new taxes but does 

allow the district to collect taxes on new 

growth. 

Mullett also pointed out that if the levy 

is approved, taxpayers will continue to reap 

the benefit of a 12.5 percent exemption on 

their home. 

Community FWB in 

West Jefferson will have 

ROAR VBS from 

Sunday 7/24 through 

Wednesday 7/27 5:30-7:30 

with dinner provided. 

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LONDON PUBLIC LIBRARY 

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• Monday, July 18th 

Tiny Art Show - Material drop-off - All Day 

Meet Princess Ariel and Prince Eric - 630 p.m. 

• Tuesday, July 19th 


Book Boot Camp - 11:00 a.m. 

• Wednesday, July 20th 


Boredom Busters - Drop in - 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 

The Jewels of Aphrodite Escape Room 

(Registeration Required) - 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. 

• Thursday, July 21st 


Ocean Snacks - 2:00 p.m. 

• Friday, July 22nd 


Check out the library’s website for a list of all our Programs. 

visit: http://mylondonlibrary.org for more information 

Working on their hoops skills 

The 2022 Madison-Plains youth basketball camp for girls entering grades 3-8 took place June 27-29 at the 

high school. A total of 34 girls participated, working on skill development. Aaron Stewart, Madison-Plains 

varsity girls’ basketball coach, put on the camp. 

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‘Mamma Mia!’ cast packs talent and experience 



The music of ABBA will come to life in 

the Joyce Hildebrand Auditorium at London 

High School as the Madison County Arts 

Council presents the musical, “Mamma 

Mia!”, July 21-23. 

Songs from the Swedish pop group, popular 

in the 1970s and ‘80s, provide the 

framework for a mother-daughter story that 

takes place on a fictional Greek island. The 

daughter, Sophie (played by Ruth Peart), is 

preparing to marry Sky (Aaron Gates). She 

wants her father to walk her down the aisle, 

but she doesn’t know who her father is. 

After reading her mother’s diary, Sophie 

narrows the possibilities to three: Sam 

(Nathan Haley), Harry (Cory Mitchell), and 

Bill (Paul Oswalt). She invites all three to 

the wedding. 

As events unfold, the audience gets to 

know Sophie’s mother, Donna (Denise 

Bloomfield), and her mother’s friends, 

Tanya (Ciera Bierbaugh) and Rosie (Sherry 

Holland). In the end, mother and daughter 

make peace with each other and themselves. 

Danielle Fredette, who is directing the 

show with Kevin Lohr, said she is very 

pleased with lead actors’ performances, 

adding that they bring a lot of experience to 

the production. 

“We’re happy we had the option to cast 

these people and that they were willing to 

come and do this community show,” Fredette 

said, noting that the most of the 30- 

member cast hails from the Madison 

County area. “More than one of them has a 

music degree, one has an acting degree, and 

all of them have been in lots of shows before.” 

She praised the talent of the actors who 

make up the chorus, too, and is excited to 

showcase their talents in ways that differ 

from the original production of “Mamma 

Mia!” 

“In the original, they used a pit chorus. 

They weren’t on stage at all; they were in 

the orchestra pit,” Fredette explained. 

“We’re using the ensemble a little differently. 

We’re going for a ‘70s Greek/dream 

chorus kind of look, where those actors will 

be on stage for some songs in hopefully creative 

and fun ways.” 

Among the well-known tunes incorporated 

into the show are the title track, 

“Mamma Mia!,” “Money, Money, Money,” 

“Knowing Me, Knowing You” and “Voulez- 

Vous.” Great dance numbers accompany the 

likes of “Dancing Queen,” “Does Your 

Mother Know?” and “Under Attack.” 

Joining Fredette and Lohr in putting on 

the show are Scott Blanton on set design 

and construction, Billy Ruhlen on lights and 

Rehearsing for Madison County Arts Council’s production of “Mamma Mia!” are: (from 

left) Ciera Bierbaugh as Tanya, Denise Bloomfield as Donna, Sherry Holland as Rosie, 

and Ruth Peart as Sophie. 

sound, and Shannon Treynor as rehearsal dents in high school or younger. Go to 

accompanist and pit orchestra organizer. madisoncountyartscouncil.org to purchase 

Show time for all three nights is 7 p.m. tickets. They will be available for pickup at 

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for stu- 

a will-call station at the shows. 

Hospital golf outing set 

The Madison Health Foundation’s popular 

golf outing, the Memorial Golf Classic, 

will be held at the London Country Club 

Aug. 3-4. 

This annual event, formerly known as 

the Bob Powers Classic, offers two play formats 

for the social or competitive player. 

On Wednesday, Aug. 3, experienced 

golfers can participate in a competitive fourperson 

shamble. On Thursday, Aug. 4, social 

golfers can play in a four-person traditional 

scramble. 

Both days have an 11 a.m. shotgun start 

and include 18 holes of golf, cart, golfer gift, 

games, contests and lunch. 

Online registration is available at madisonhealthmemorialgolfclassic.com 

or contact 

Jodi Homan, development coordinator, at 

(740) 845-7053 for more information on golf 

or sponsorships. 

Three generations of the Wheeler family enjoyed a day of scramble golf at the 2021 Memorial 

Golf Classic held at the London Country Club.


Flood relief for neighborhood 



Relief from flooding could be 

on its way to the Graceland Avenue 

and Marimont Road 

neighborhood in London. 

London city council is considering 

legislation that would 

allow for installation of storm 

sewer tiles and drainage behind 

the houses on Graceland Avenue. 

The work would help to 

catch some of the water that 

runs off the adjacent field, diverting 

it away from the neighborhood’s 

streets, yards, and 

homes and into the storm sewer 

system. 

The estimated cost of the 

project is $177,000. Council is 

considering a resolution that 

would allow the city to assess 

each of the 21 property owners 

in the neighborhood $6,250 

each for a total of $131,250 toward 

the cost of the project. The 

city would pay the difference. 

Property owners would have 

the choice to pay the $6,250 up 

front or over the course of 15 

years as an assessment on their 

taxes through the county auditor’s 

office. 

Resident Elizabeth Branson is in favor of 

the project and fine with the assessment. 

“I trust the project will solve a lot of the 

problems,” she said at a recent council meeting. 

“This beautiful neighborhood deserves 

to live without the fear of heavy rains causing 

stress and sleepless nights.” 

Stan Kavy, who has lived on Graceland 

Avenue for more than 30 years, thanked 

council members and Rex Castle, the city’s 

safety-service director, for bringing the project 

up for consideration. 

Kavy is a commercial property appraiser. 

His wife, Diana, has worked as a residential 

realtor for more than 25 years. Kavy said 

the drainage project would help the neighborhood’s 

property values. 

LEVY 

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islation required to place the levy on the 

ballot. Three readings are required before a 

vote is taken. The deadline to file issues 

with the Board of Elections for the Nov. 8 

ballot is Aug. 10. 

The city’s previous levy request, which 

appeared on the May 3 primary ballot, 

called for a 0.5 percent income tax increase 

for additional fire/EMS funding, construction 

of a police station, and construction of a 

community center. The request failed 506- 

1,054. 

The community center is not included in 

the new request proposed for the November 

ballot. 

“Right now, we just want to focus on the 

safety services and then come up with an- 

Messenger photo by Kristy Zurbrick 

Residents of the Graceland Avenue/Marimont Road neighborhood in London 

hope London city council passes legislation to install storm sewer tiles and 

drainage to provide the area with relief from flooding. This sign currently 

stands at the entrance to the neighborhood. 

“I’m more than willing to pay our share 

for the 15 years... No problem. I think it’s 

such a good investment for all of us,” Kavy 

said, adding that he appreciates that the 

city plans to carry some of the cost burden 

if the project moves forward. 

Council will hold a public hearing on the 

assessment resolution at their July 21 meeting. 

The resolution will be up for a third 

reading at that time and, therefore, eligible 

for a vote. Related legislation, including a 

resolution to put the project out to bid and 

a resolution to appropriate improvement 

funds for the project, also will be up for a 

third reading and possible vote. The meeting 

is set for 6:30 p.m. and will take place at 

city hall, 20 S. Walnut St., London. 

other plan for the community center,” said 

Mayor Patrick Closser. 

Henry Comer, council president, said the 

new proposal “makes more sense” than the 

one that appeared on the May ballot. 

Regarding the need for a new police station, 

he commented, “I don’t think that it 

can be neglected any longer.” 

Council members Greg Eades and Rich 

Hays also voiced support for the new levy 

proposal. Council member Anthony Smith 

said support for the city’s fire/EMS and police 

services is important as the city grows. 

“It’s great that London’s continuing to 

grow. Those are definitely the services that 

I want to make sure are done right,” he 

said. 

The levy legislation will be up for a second 

reading at council’s July 21 meeting. 

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Photography on display 

The London Visual Arts Guild is hosting an exhibit, “Heavensent 

Moments,” featuring the photography of Mary Heavensent Snyder. 

The show runs through July 31 and can be seen at the London Arts 

Center, 121 E. First St. Hours are Thursdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.- 

2 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission is free.


It is with great sadness that the family announces the 

death of Shirley (Ritter) Buehl. She passed 

away peacefully at the age of 81 (or, 49-and-foreverholding) 

in Houston, Texas on July 2, 2022 surrounded 

by family after a month-long hospitalization for heart 

and lung disease. 

Shirley was born July 22, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio to 

Dorothy (Martin) and Walter Ritter. She walked across 

the state line to Richmond, Indiana in order to marry 

her lifelong partner Ben Buehl at the tender age of 16. Shirley drove a school 

bus for many years before relocating with her family from Madison County, 

Ohio to northeast Houston, Texas. After obtaining her GED, Shirley worked at 

her local Walmart in various roles for 27 years before her retirement. 

She loved knitting, crocheting, baking and growing things. There probably 

isn’t a person who knew Shirley who hasn’t received some sample of her skills. 

She also enjoyed traveling, spending time with friends in the Red Hat group, 

visiting the West Jeff Ox Roast, and being on the naughty list. She cared for 

every stray she ever met, 2-legged or 4-legged, and was loved in return by 

nearly everyone who ever knew her for her humor and generous spirit. Most 

of all, Shirley cherished her family. Her greatest joy in life was being a grandmother 

and a great-grandmother. 

Shirley is survived by her husband Ben Buehl and their two children Mark 

(Robin) Buehl and Meloney (Adam Clark) Buehl; grandchildren Chris (Tamara) 

Buehl, Kat (Matt) Mayton, Kim (John) Lee, Alivia Clark, Noah Clark, and Kairat 

Berdishaliev; nine beloved great-grandchildren; brothers Walter "Pete" Ritter 

and Michael (Kathy) Ritter; as well as countless extended family and friends 

across the country who loved her dearly. 

A celebration of Shirley’s life was held Thursday, July 7th in Porter, Texas at 

Rosewood Funeral Home. 

A short graveside ceremony will be held at the Alton Cemetery in Galloway, 

Ohio on Wednesday, July 20th at 11:30am, Pastor Matthew Cox presiding. All 

who wish to attend are welcome. 

Joyce Ann (Kitchen) Ruff, 73, raised in Lilly Chapel, Ohio, and 

later resided in Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 

Mt. Carmel Hospital in Grove City, Ohio, with her daughter by her side. Joyce 

was born in the former Mt. Carmel Hospital on the west side of Columbus on 

June 17, 1949, to her late father, Jeff Kitchen, and her surviving mother, 

Virginia “Ginnie” (Gillette) Kitchen. She was the youngest of their three 

children. Joyce was preceded in death by her father, Jeff Kitchen, and her 

older, firstborn sister, Judy (Kitchen)Tapp. Joyce is survived by her daughter, 

Babette “Babs” Renee (Ruff) Hall, mother, Ginnie Kitchen, brother Jerry 

(Debbie) Kitchen, many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Joyce wanted 

to express her deep love and appreciation for her friendships with Brenda 

Miller-Black and Debby Tindle. While growing up, Joyce attended Lilly Chapel 

United Methodist Church and participated in many youth activities. In school, 

she was in theater, basketball, Honor Society, and more. Joyce graduated from 

Plains High School in Mt. Sterling, Ohio, on June 1, 1967. After graduating, 

she worked at the State of Ohio Parole Board, an insurance company with her 

friend Debby and a few other positions prior to being hired at a national 

printing company, Treasure Chest Advertising, where she remained for a few 

decades until she retired as a paper control manager. 

Joyce married Charlie Theodore Ruff on March 15, 1968. Together they 

conceived a daughter, Babette, born on October 2, 1975. Although divorced 

in July of 1977, Joyce's endless love provided guidance, communication, and 

support for her daughter. 

Joyce enjoyed bicycling, basketball, badminton, tennis, roller and ice skating, 

hiking, walking in the woods, swimming, reading, knitting, learning, history, 

children, animals, babies, long intimate intellectual chats with those she 

loved, and her solitary peaceful times alone. Joyce was an active, determined, 

committed advocate, and companion always staying true to herself, her 

beliefs and values while trying to do what was best for those she loved. It was 

a true blessing to have known her. When you think of Joyce, know she is at 

peace with her fathers, celebrate the good memories you have of her, and 

know she is still walking within you. 

There will be a service for Joyce at 10:30 am on Friday, July 8, 2022, at 

Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home located at 1355 West Main Street, 

West Jefferson, Ohio 43162. The service will be followed by a graveside service 

located in the Prairie Township Cemetery in Galloway, Ohio. Pastor Tim 

Rash, Jr. will be officiating the services. Fellowship and lunch will follow at 

Trinity United Methodist Church in Lilly Chapel, Ohio. All are welcome and 

encouraged to attend. 

Please visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com to share your 

online condolences with the family. 

MACK 

Roy Lee Mack, 84, of Mount Sterling, Ohio, was welcomed 

Home into the loving hands of Jesus and joined 

his beloved wife, Janet, in Heaven on June 30, 2022. 

Roy was born in West Virginia on Sept. 21, 1937, to 

the late Everett and Elsie Elmore Mack. Roy was married 

to the love of his life, Janet L. Fannin Mack, for 63 

years before she passed in May 2020. They had seven 

children together and from there the family just kept 

growing! Roy served from 1956-1959 in the United 

States Navy. 

In addition to his parents and his loving wife, Jan, 

he was preceded in death by: his infant daughter, Kimbra 

A Mack; brothers, Ronald and Carlos Mack; special 

brother-in-law, Dave Yost; sister-in-law, Linda Mack; 

father-in-law and mother-in-law, Albert and Jenny Fannin; 

and sister-in-law, Faye Fannin. 

He is survived by: his children, Tambra (Charlie) 

Nunley Hollister of California, Roy A. (Rhonda) Mack 

of Mount Sterling, Renee (Gene) Hall of Midway, Ohio, 

Les (Bertha) Mack of Darbydale, Ohio, Chip (Karen) 

Mack of Mount Sterling, and Ginger Mack (Chad) of 

Circleville, Ohio; grandchildren, Mandi (Jason), Chance 

(Jennifer), McKendrea (Joe), Hollie (Michael), Danielle 

(Aaron), Sarah (Barry), Rebekah (Asa), Bill, Alexandra, 

Alex (Amber), Gary (Sasha), Annabel (Brian), Kalee 

(Jason), Cory (Sarah), Derrick (Alishia), Hannah 

(Cody), Brittni, Tori, Parker, Isaiah, Maya, Mackeely, 

Samantha (Kerrick), Slade (Abby), Dax, Courtney, and 

Luke; and many, many great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild 

and another on the way; sisters, 

Rosella Yost and Charity Calvert; brother, Kenny Mack; 

in-laws; many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and 

brothers and sisters in Christ. He was also blessed to 

get to spend the last two years of his life with his loving 

Linda Cunningham faithfully by his side. His saving 

grace. 

Roy was an evangelist that loved sharing the gospel 

and spreading God’s love. He attended Era Wesleyan 

Holiness Church in Era and Crossroads Community 

Church in London. He loved preaching, singing, playing 

his guitar, Nintendo, fishing, and cooking. He was also 

a big Cincinnati Reds fan and was proud that he was a 

U.S. Navy veteran. Most of all, he loved Jesus and his 

family. Roy, also known as Dad and Papa, was loved by 

many and will be missed dearly. 

Visitation was held July 7 at Porter-Tidd Funeral 

Home, Mount Sterling. Funeral Services were held July 

8 at Crossroads Community Church, London. Interment 

followed at Pleasant Cemetery, Mount Sterling. 

Please visit www.portertiddfuneralhome.com to 

share a memory or condolences with the Mack family. 

RUFF 

Joyce Ann (Kitchen) Ruff, 73, raised in Lilly Chapel, 

Ohio, and later resided in Columbus, Ohio, passed away 

on June 30, 2022, at Mount Carmel Hospital in Grove 

City, Ohio, with her daughter by her side. 

Joyce was born in the former Mount Carmel Hospital 

on the west side of Columbus on June 17, 1949, to her 

late father, Jeff Kitchen, and her surviving mother, Virginia 

“Ginnie” (Gillette) Kitchen. She was the youngest 

of their three children. 

Joyce was preceded in death by: her father, Jeff 

Kitchen, and her older, firstborn sister, Judy (Kitchen) 

Tapp. 

Joyce is survived by: her daughter, Babette “Babs” 

Renee (Ruff) Hall; mother, Ginnie Kitchen; brother, 

Jerry (Debbie) Kitchen; and many cousins, nieces, 

nephews, and friends. 

obituaries 


Joyce wanted to express her deep love and appreciation 

for her friendships with Brenda Miller-Black and 

Debby Tindle. 

While growing up, Joyce attended Lilly Chapel 

United Methodist Church and participated in many 

youth activities. In school, she was in theater, basketball, 

Honor Society, and more. Joyce graduated from 

Plains High School in Mount Sterling, Ohio, on June 1, 

1967. After graduating, she worked at the State of Ohio 

Parole Board, an insurance company with her friend, 

Debby, and a few other positions prior to being hired at 

a national printing company, Treasure Chest Advertising, 

where she remained for a few decades until she retired 

as a paper control manager. 

Joyce married Charlie Theodore Ruff on March 15, 

1968. Together, they conceived a daughter, Babette, 

born on Oct. 2, 1975. Although divorced in July of 1977, 

Joyce’s endless love provided guidance, communication, 

and support for her daughter. 

Joyce enjoyed bicycling, basketball, badminton, tennis, 

roller and ice skating, hiking, walking in the woods, 

swimming, reading, knitting, learning, history, children, 

animals, babies, long intimate intellectual chats 

with those she loved, and her solitary peaceful times 

alone. Joyce was an active, determined, committed advocate 

and companion, always staying true to herself, 

her beliefs and values while trying to do what was best 

for those she loved. It was a true blessing to have known 

her. When you think of Joyce, know she is at peace with 

her fathers, celebrate the good memories you have of 

her, and know she is still walking within you. 

A service for Joyce was held on July 8 at Rader-Mc- 

Donald-Tidd Funeral Home, West Jefferson. A graveside 

service followed at Prairie Township Cemetery, 

Galloway. Pastor Tim Rash Jr. officiated the services. 

Fellowship and lunch followed at Trinity United 

Methodist Church, Lilly Chapel. 

Visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com to 

share condolences with the family. 

GOURLEY 

Leanne M. (Chenault) Gourley, 65, of West Jefferson, 

Ohio, passed away on July 8, 2022. Leanne was a wonderful 

mother and friend, and she always had a smile 

no matter what life brought her. She was an avid antique 

collector and seller. Leanne recently retired from 

The Bainbridge Firm after 31 years, and she was a 

member of Community Freewill Baptist Church. 

She was preceded in death by: her parents, William 

and June Ann Chenault; husband, Jim Gourley; and sister, 

Luanne “Dona” Lindsey. 

Leanne is survived by: her loving daughter, Jessica 

Gourley; brothers, William Chenault Jr., John 

Chenault, and Paul Chenault; niece, Britteny (Tommy) 

Brown; nephew, Josh (Sarah) Chenault; special greatnephews, 

T.J. and Jacen Brown; numerous nieces and 

nephews; and a host of family and friends, along with 

her beloved friend, Cindy Pennington. Leanne will be 

deeply missed by her friends, family, and the community 

of West Jefferson. 

Please consider making a memorial donation in 

Leanne’s memory to the Madison County Humane Society, 

2020 Plain City-Georgesville Rd. NE, West Jefferson, 

OH, 43162. 

Visitation and a funeral service took place July 13 at 

Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home, West Jefferson, 

with Jerry Newman officiating. Burial followed at 

Hampton Cemetery. 

Visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com to 

send condolences to the family or leave a special memory 

of Leanne.


Setting water use restrictions 




Changes could be coming to London’s rules when it 

comes to water use during water shortages and emergencies. 

On July 17, city council heard the first reading on a 

proposal that would give the city’s safety service director 

authority to limit water use when the water supply 

or water pressure are insufficient or inadequate. 

Examples of situations that would create such an 

emergency include: 

• a water main break; 

• any physical or mechanical failure at the water 

treatment plant; 

• dry or drought conditions; or 

• restriction of water supply by state or federal authorities. 

During a water emergency, the safety service director 

could restrict non-essential uses of water such as: 

• watering lawns; 

• commercial and residential use of water to wash 

boats, cars, trucks and other vehicles; 

• filling swimming pools; 

• watering from hydrants; 

• washing sidewalks, driveways, porches and building 

exteriors; 

• sterilization, blowoff and testing of water lines and 

sewer mains; and 

• burning of paper, trash, wood or other combustible 

material. 

The proposed legislation change calls for a fine of up 

to $500 for anyone convicted of violating the ordinance. 

“Basically, (the proposed legislation) is so we have 

something in place if we do ever come to the point where 

we need to limit water usage,” said council member 

Bryan Robinson. 

Council member Greg Eades commented, “I could see 

the need to have this, regardless of whether we have 

one working water plant or two, if we’re in drought conditions. 

I can see the need for being able to say we need 

to limit this somehow.” 

Looking to get the changes on the books as soon as 

possible, council member Rich Hays moved that council 

suspend the three-reading rule for legislation and put 

it to a vote that night. Council member John Stahl seconded 

the motion. The vote for suspension was 5-1 with 

Eades casting the “no” vote. Eades has previously stated 

that he would rarely vote for suspending the rules. Six 

votes are needed to allow suspension. Council member 

Joshua Peters was absent from the meeting. As a result, 

the measure stayed on first reading and will be up for a 

second reading at council’s July 21 meeting. 

Crosswalk signs 

At a recent council meeting, resident Michael Norman 

recommended the city look into installing signage 

to increase safety for pedestrians at intersections 

around town. Eades reported at the July 17 meeting 

that the recommendation has since been discussed in 

committee, and the street department has put together 

a preliminary plan. 

Bill Long, street superintendent, confirmed that his 

department has identified 12 intersections where solarpowered 

crosswalk signs could be installed: 

• Elm Street and Park Avenue; 

• Main Street and Park Avenue; 

• Fifth and Main streets; 

• Midway and High streets; 

• Fourth and Main streets; 

• Union and High streets; 

• Second and Main streets; 

• Westmoor Drive and High Street; 

• Elm Street and New Hampshire Avenue; 

• Elm Street at St. Patrick School; 

• Elm Street at the London City Schools campus; 

and 

• Oak and High streets. 

Four of the 12 locations are ones where traffic lights 

were removed earlier this year. 

The estimated cost of the signage is $184,000. That 

does not include labor which could double the cost, 

Robinson said. 

Long added, “We’re going to get estimates on labor 

and see where we end up.” 

City council’s next regular meeting will take place at 

6:30 p.m. at city hall, 20 S. Walnut St. For more information, 

visit www.londonohio.gov. 


Marking parking 

Clint Hayman, an employee of London’s street department, 

paints a handicap parking space outside the State Theater. On 

July 11, the street department started repainting parking spots 

on Main Street between Center and High streets. The Ohio Department 

of Transportation is in the midst of a paving project on 

State Route 56 (Main Street). The city is responsible for striping 

the parking spots as the paving is completed. The ODOT project 

was halted during Madison County Fair week (July 9-16). Once 

it resumes and is finished, the city will re-stripe parking spots 

on Main Street north of High Street to Fourth Street. 

obituaries 

PETEE 

Robert Lawrence Petee, 64, of West Jefferson died on 

July 8, 2022, in his residence, surrounded by his loving 

wife and children. 

Born on June 4, 1958, in Ohio, he was a son of Dolores 

(Smith) and Robert l. Petee. 

Bob had worked as a meat manager for Save-A-Lot 

in Springfield. He loved hunting, NASCAR and gardening, 

but mostly his family. 

Survivors include: his wife of 44 years, Debra (Fife) 

Petee; daughters,Cheryl McDaniel and Dolores (Tim 

Hoover) Petee; grandchildren, Johnathon McDaniel, 

Jordan Penwell, Tylor Hoover, Alex Hoover and Justin 

Petee; several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Sherry 

(Steve) Kellum; and brother-in-law, Jim Sanders. 

He was preceded in death by: his father; mother; 

stepfather, Bob Guthrie; son, Robert Petee II; son-inlaw, 

Billy McDaniel; brothers and sisters, Terrie (Gary) 

Coil, Tom Petee, David (Evet) Petee, Diana Sanders and 

Sharon Travis; nephew, Adam Petee. 

Visitations were held on July 12 at Eberle-Fisher Funeral 

Home and Crematory, London. A funeral service 

took place on July 13 at the funeral home with Karen 

Blackburn officiating. Interment followed in Paint Memorial 

Cemetery, London. 

If the wish, friends may make memorial contributions 

in Bob’s memory to: Madison Health Cancer Center, 

210 N. Main St., London, OH 43140. Condolences 

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

ROBERTS 

James Richard Roberts, 56, of West Jefferson, Ohio, 

passed away on July 9, 2022. 

James was preceded in death by his parents, Billy 

and Levonda Roberts, and brother, Nathan Roberts. 

He is survived by: sisters, Darlene (James) Huffman 

of West Jefferson, Charlene Evens of Kentucky, and 

Marlene (Mike) Taylor of Florida; brothers, Billy 

Roberts of West Jefferson and Chris (Beth) Roberts of 

West Jefferson; and special friends, Alisa and Evelyn. 

Following the family’s wishes, there will be no services 

at this time. Visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com 

to share condolences with James’s family. 

Obituary Notices 

For the latest obituary informatiion visit our website 

Updated daily. 

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Madison County Fair 


Olivia Cramer, 17, spends some downtime 

with “Ice,” her guinea pig. This marks her 

third year showing a guinea pig in the 

small animal show. She will be a senior at 

Jonathan Alder High School this fall and s 

a member of the Double L II 4-H Club. 


Todd Lockwood of Butler, Ind., flies high in the Monster Truck 

Invader 1 at the Madison County Fair on Sunday night. 

Messenger photo by Dedra Cordle 

Molly Metcalf takes “Houston,” a 5-year-old Clydesdale, out to 

stretch his legs before a practice round in pleasure driving. 

Metcalf, a member of Tolles FFA, is competing in several 

equine events. She has been riding since she was a child. 

Messenger photo by Pat Donahue 

Tug-a-Truck was new at this year’s fair. The competition took place prior to the dirt drags on Monday night.




Messenger photo by Dedra Cordle 

London resident Lily Thompson grooms her goat. Thompson, 15, is a member of the 

Madison County Show-Offs 4-H Club. 


Lidia Baker (front), 9, poses for a picture to show off her ribbon, belt buckle, and calf, 

“Cobe,” with the help of her sisters, Kendra (left), 13, and Paige, 11. This was Lidia’s 

first show as a 4-Her. 

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Keegan Dolby competed in the Monday night dirt drags at the Madison County Fair. He fought off dirt bikes 

and ATVs to take first place on his 2018 Arctic Cat snowmobile. 


Brothers Alex Smith (left), 13, and Caleb Moore, 13, showed chickens 

at the fair for the first time. They placed fifth and fourth in their 

class, respectively, for the first phase of judging during which the 

judge checks the general health and cleanliness of the chickens 

and asks the exhibitors a few basic questions. The boys hail from 

London and are members of the Canaan Pathfinders 4-H Club. 


The 2022 Madison County Junior Fair specie/project ambassadors and royalty court were selected on Sunday 

night: Sara Studebaker, special interest projects; Kaitlynn Hollar, equine; Emily LeGault, sheep; Adalynne 

Wilken, alpacas; Jacob Stahl, prince; Will Koenig, dogs; Luke Peart, king; Kyla McCoy, goats; Kirsten Eades, 

queen; Lauren Hart, princess; Crystal Weimer, beef; Zoe Kociela, swine; Ellianna Wilken, small animals; Julia 

Turvey, poultry; and Emma McCoy, rabbits. 


Adalynne Wilkin, a member of the Helping Hands Happy Hearts 

4-H Club, leads her alpaca through cones in the senior class of 

the obstacle course contest. The course tested maneuverability 

and agility, including a couple of jumps at the end. 


Cloverbud members of the Eager Achievers 4-H Club studied birds over the past year and were excited to share 

their favorite facts at the Cloverbud Show-n-Tell event on June 11.


community calendar 


Clothes Closet 

United Church, 30 E. Columbus St., 

Mount Sterling, is hosting a giveaway 9 

a.m.-1 p.m. July 28-30, weather permitting. 

The Clothes Closet is located in the garage 

behind the church. All are welcome. Available 

items include clothes for men, women 

and children, as well as miscellaneous 

household items. Social distancing is required. 

Masks are optional for those who are 

fully vaccinated. Hand sanitizer will be 

available. Bags are provided. For details, 

call Kathy Endres at (740) 869-3755 or 

Mary Alkire at (740) 604-1213. 

Movie by Moonlight 

The city of London will show “Addams 

Family II” at dusk July 22 at Cowling Park 

on North Main Street. The event is free and 

family-friendly. 

Madison-Plains School Board 

The Madison-Plains school board has 

changed this month’s meeting from July 19 

to July 20 at 7 p.m. Meetings take place in 

the district meeting room in the elementary 

building. 

London School Board 

The London City Schools’ board of education 

will hold a work session at 6:30 p.m. 

July 25 in the College and Career Readiness 

Center at London High School to review district 

performance data from the 2021-22 

school year and discuss revisions to the district 

strategic plan. 

Health District Meeting 

The Madison County London City Health 

District board will meet at 5 p.m. July 18 at 

Madison County Public Health, 306 

Lafayette St., London. 

Plain City Events 

The following events are coming up in 

Plain City. Visit www.plain-city.com for a 

full listing. 

• July 24—Fly with Falcons, interact with 

birds of prey, 6-8 p.m., Pastime Park 

• July 28—See live sharks from Newport 

Aquarium, 2-3 p.m., Pastime Park 

• July 30—Rock the Clock, uptown Plain 

City 

• July 31—Buckeye Rod Builders Annual 

Poor Man’s National, Pastime Park 

• Aug. 14—Music in the Park, Emerald 

City Swing Orchestra, Pastime Park 

• Aug. 20—Explore the Darby Creek, 9 

a.m.-12 p.m., McKitrick Park 

• Aug. 21—Music in the Park, Shrine 

Concert Band 

• Aug. 28—Music in the Park, Jonathan 

Alder Symphonic Choir, Pastime Park 

Fish Fries 

American Legion Post 201, 9701 W. 

Broad St., West Jefferson, is holding fish 

fries on the first and third Fridays of the 

month through October. The menu includes 

fish, fries, baked beans, coleslaw, drinks and 

desserts. Eat-in or carryout available. Hours 

are 4-7 p.m. 

London Public Library 

London Public Library, is located at 20 E. 

First St. Call (740) 852-9543 or visit 

www.mylondonlibrary.org for details. 

• Tiny Art Show. Drop off materials for 

the Tiny Art Show any time July 18-21. 

• Royalty. Meet Princess Ariel and 

Prince Eric at 6:30 p.m. July 18. 

• Book Boot Camp. 11 a.m. July 19. 

• Boredom Busters. Drop in between 10 

a.m. and 4 p.m. July 20. 

• Escape Room. Registration is required 

for the “Jewels of Aphrodite” escape room, 

set for 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. July 20. 

• Ocean Snacks. 2 p.m. July 21. 

HBMLibrary 

Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library, 270 

Lilly Chapel Rd., West Jefferson, offers the 

following activities and services. For details, 

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

• Storytimes. Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. 

• Mason Jar Aquarium. This STEAM 

program-to-go features supplies to make an 

aquarium. Limit one per child while supplies 

last. Available on July 18. 

• Science of Sharks. Mr. Molecule will 

be the presenter at 10:30 a.m. July 22. Free 

lunch for children after the program. 

• Mobile Vaccine Clinic. Matrix Medical 

Network will provide COVID-19 vaccines 

and boosters for Moderna, Pfizer and Pfizer 

PED from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 22 and 

Aug. 19 at the library. They are free with no 

appointments required. 

• Ocean in a Bottle. Set for 11 a.m. July 

23, registration is open for this STEAM program. 

All ages are welcome. 

• Summer Reading Logs. The final day 

to turn in Summer Reading logs for completion 

prizes and a ticket to the Completion 

Celebration is July 29. The celebration is 

July 30. 

Mount Sterling Library 

Mount Sterling Public Library is located 

at 60 W. Columbus St. Call (740) 869-2430 

or visit www.mtsterlingpubliclibrary.org. 

• Bookmobile. The bookmobile will make 

stops on July 27 and Aug. 10. Look for it in 

South Solon from 11 to 11:30 a.m. and in 

Midway from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. 

• Ladies Night Out. The library will show 

the movie “Father Stu” (R) at 6:30 p.m. July 

25. Seating is limited to the first 10 people 

who RSVP by texting to Melissa at (614) 

315-7939 or calling the library at (740) 869- 

2430. Doors open at 6:30 and lock at 7. The 

library will serve plated pizza, cold soda and 

bottled water, flavored coffee on request, 

and fresh individual popcorn. 

• Around Town Book Club. The group 

will discuss “The Bromance Book Club” by 

Lyssa Kay. Refreshments will be served. 

The club is open to men and women ages 17 

and older. 

• Video Game Tournament. This tourney 

is set for 12-4 p.m. July 30 in the library’s 

community room. Live play with Xboxes, 

Nintendo Switch and more is planned. 

Snacks provided. At least one player will 

win a $50 gift card to GameStop. RSVP by 

text to (614) 315-7939 or call the library. 

• Wolves: Fact vs. Myth. Canid Ohio will 

bring at least one wolf ambassador with 

them for a general presentation on wolves 

at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 4. 

• TORKS. The Ohio Radio Kontrol Society 

will put on a ground show of model aircraft 

at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 13 on the library 

lawn. The Ninja Fuel ice cream truck will 

be on site starting at 11 a.m. 

• Scented Soap Fundraiser. Honeyrun 

Farm, owned by Isaac and Jayne Barnes of 

Pickaway County, has created a bar soap 

named “Library.” Each bar costs $4.75; 

Mount Sterling Friends of the Library will 

receive $3 from each bar sold. Orders can be 

made on the Honeyrun Farm Etsy page or 

through their website, www.honeyrunfarm.com/handcraftedsoap/the-library. 

Plain City Library 

Plain City Public Library is located at 

305 W. Main St. and online at 

www.plaincitylib.org. Call (614) 873-4912. 

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• Storytime. Mondays at 10:30 a.m. at 

Plain City’s Pastime Park, complete with 

songs, rhymes and books. 

• Wildlife Encounter. On July 19 at 3 

p.m., learn about the Ohio Wildlife Center, 

the natural history of Ohio’s native wildlife, 

coexisting with wildlife, and the inspirational 

stories of the center’s animal residents. 

Animals may include native Ohio 

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• Kids Book Club. On July 26 at 6:30 

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• Author Talk: James Willis. On July 27 

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• The Science of Sharks. On July 28 at 

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a difference in shark conservation. This program 

will take place at the Youth Building 

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NOTICE FOR BIDS 

Notice is hereby given that bids will be received at the office of the Madison County 

Commissioners, 1 North Main Street, London, Ohio, 43140, on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 

at 10:00 A.M., Ohio Standard Time for the purpose of APPLICATION OF PAVEMENT 

MARKINGS ON VARIOUS ROADS WITH TRAFFIC PAINT (2022 Madison County 

Pavement Marking Program) according to specifications on file in the Madison County 

Commissioners’ Office. 

Bids shall be submitted on forms furnished by the Madison County Engineer in a 

sealed envelope marked “2022 Madison County Pavement Marking Program” on the 

outside. 

Bid packets may be obtained from the Madison County Engineer, 825 US 42 NE, 

London, Ohio, 43140 or can be downloaded from http://sharepoint/publicaccess/ 

default.aspx or under “Notices” on the Madison County website at 

www.co.madison.oh.us. Contact the Madison County Engineer’s Office at 740-852- 

9404 for more information. 

Bidders must be ODOT Pre-Qualified: “Work Type 45-Pavement Markings” and shall 

be pre-qualified at the time of the bidding, at the time of award, and throughout the 

life of the construction contract. 

Bids will be furnishing labor, equipment, and materials. 

Bids shall be unit price and total price. 

As specified in R.C. 153.54, a bidder must submit a bid guaranty in the form of either: 

(1) a bond for the full amount of the bid, or 

(2) a certified check, cashier’s check, or letter of credit in the amount of 10% of the 

bid. 

Bidders shall comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 

1990. 

Bids will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, based on the grand total of the 

Unit Price Bid. 

The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive 

any defects in the bids. 

The Notice to Bidders is posted on the Internet and may be viewed on the Madison 

County web page at: http://sharepoint/publicaccess/default.aspx 

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OHIO CIVIL RULE 4.4(A) 

To the Defendants: Unknown Heirs, Legatees, and Devisees, if any, of Donna Collinsworth, 

Unknown Heirs, Legatees, and Devisees, if any, of Roy M. Collinsworth 

In the Madison County Clerk of Courts 

1 North Main Street, London, OH 43140 

Madison County, Ohio Court of Common Pleas 

Plaintiff: Matrix Financial Services Corporation 

Defendant: Donna Collinsworth, et al. 

Case No. CVE20220101 

Judge Eamon Costello 

Plaintiff has brought this action naming Unknown Heirs, Legatees, and Devisees, if any, of Donna 

Collinsworth and Unknown Heirs, Legatees, and Devisees, if any, of Roy M. Collinsworth as Defendants 

in the above-named court by filing its Amended Complaint on May 27, 2022. 

The object of the Amended Complaint is to foreclose the mortgage against Defendants. The prayer is 

that Plaintiff be found to have a good and valid first lien on the within described premises in the amount 

as set forth in the Amended Complaint and accrued interest and penalties, if any; that each of the 

Defendants be required to answer setting up their interest, if any, in said premises, or be forever barred 

from asserting same; that unless the amount found due the Plaintiff be paid within a reasonable time 

to be named by the Court, the equity of redemption of said Defendants shall be foreclosed and an order 

of sale issued to the Plaintiff for it to be directed to sell said premises as upon execution, and for such 

other relief as Plaintiff may be entitled. 

Exhibit “A” 

Legal Description For File: 52167971 

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

Further described in a new survey made by Rodger Irwin Baker, Registered Surveyor No. S-5539, in 1970, 

on September 12th; 

Being 4,800 square feet of land... a strip 48 feet wide measured off of the West side of Lot 2, Isaac Jones 

Second Addition to the Town of Jefferson, Ohio, bounded and more particularly described as follows: 

Beginning with a pin 300.45 feet East of Heath Street, and on the Northerly right of way of US Rt. # 40, 

said pin the Southwesterly corner to Lot # 2 of Isaac Jones Addition to the Towns of Jefferson, Ohio; 

thence N. 05 deg. 00 min. W. 100.00 feet; thence parallel to Route # 40 N. 83 deg. 30 min. E. 48.00 feet; 

thence S. 05 deg. 00 min. E. 100.00 feet to a pin on North R/W to said highway; thence with the Right of 

Way thereof S. 83 deg. 30 min. W. 48.00 feet to the beginning. 

This parcel contains 4,800 square feet of land, is a strip 48 feet in width off of the Westerly side of Lot # 

2 of Isaac Jones Addition, West Jefferson, Madison County, Ohio, surveyed Sept. 1970 by Rodger Irwin 

Baker, Ohio Registered Surveyor #S-05539. 

Note: Each reference to Addition should read "Isaac Jones Second Add." 

Known As: 146 East Main Street, West Jeffersonville, OH 43162 

Parcel No. 10-01121.000 

Prior Deed Reference: Official Record Book 350, Page 1068 (Affidavit of Transfer) and Official Record 

Book 335, Page 2239, Recorder's Office, Madison County, Ohio. 

You are required to answer the Amended Complaint within twenty-eight days after the last publication 

of this notice, which will be published once each week for three successive weeks, and the last 

publication will be made on July 31, 2022. 

In case of your failure to answer or otherwise respond as permitted by the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure 

within the time stated, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in 

the Amended Complaint. 

David J. Demers, Esq. (0055423) 

Cooke Demers, LLC 

260 Market Street, Suite F 

New Albany, OH 43054 

614-939-0930 

614-939-0987 (fax) 

Attorney for Plaintiff 

MM JUNE 26, JULY 3 & 17, 2022 

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xLegal Notices 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 

MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 

PROBATE DIVISION, JUVENILE COURT 

Case No. 22230015 

Summons By Publication 

In the Matter of 

Tt B (M) 

Alleged Dependent Child 

To: Christina Dunston, LKA 2764 Old US Highway 40 NW, London, OH 43140 

Truett Barnes, Sr., LKA 2710 Old US Highway 40 NW, London, OH 43140 

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

Madison County Children Services, alleging dependency of Tt B 

(M), DOB 07/13/2017, pursuant to O.R.C. 2151.04. An initial hearing 

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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 




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In the Matter of 

Mn S (F) 

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To: Christina Dunston 

LKA 2764 Old US Highway 40 NW, London, OH 43140 

Adam Stacy, LKA 3867 Swisher Rd, Urbana, OH 43078 

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

Madison County Children Services, alleging dependency of Mn S 

(F), DOB 07/16/2009, pursuant to O.R.C. 2151.04. An initial hearing 

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Stefani PAYTON 

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Amber STEWARDWHITE & Clarence FREEZE 

To: Amber StewardWhite, address unknown 

A motion for FREEZE, Izaiah, DOB 08/28/2007, has been filed in this 

Court. A pretrial hearing has been scheduled in this Court at the Madison 

County Courthouse, 1 North Main Street, London, OH 43140, on August 

18, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., and at the call of the Court thereafter. 

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PAGE16 - MADISON MESSENGER - July 17, 2022 


New playground at Merri Mac nearly complete 



The newest feature at Merri Mac Park in London is just a couple 

of parts away from completion. 

In late June, a combination of volunteers and professionals installed 

new playground equipment next to the shelter house. Features 

include a zip line, four-seat seesaw, spin ride, basketball drop 

shot, and a play tower with slides and climbing options. Also included 

is a “triple ring-fling” on which children can swing through 

a series of elevated, rotating wheels. 

Children will have to wait to play on the equipment until the 

manufacturer sends a missing part for the play tower and a replacement 

part for another piece of the equipment. Until then, temporary 

fencing surrounds the playground. 

Amy Rees, administrative assistant for the city of London, said 

the parts should be delivered and installed in time for a ribbon-cutting 

in late August. 

Merri Mac Park Miracle, a non-profit volunteer group, and the 

city are working together to bring improvements to the park. 

The Miracle group donated $15,000 to the city to help offset the 

$95,000 cost of the playground equipment. The group also paid to 

have the existing basketball court resealed and striped. Volunteers 

painted the shelter house from top to bottom and sanded the floor, 

painted the picnic tables, and refurbished the existing swing set. 

City council member Bryan Robinson reported that security cameras 

are being installed to provide surveillance of the roads running 

in and out of the park, the playground, and the shelter house. 

Merri Mac Park Miracle welcomes anyone who would like to lend 

a hand in their ongoing efforts. The group typically meets monthly. 

For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page, “Merri Mac 

Park Miracle,” or send email to merrimacparkmiracle@yahoo.com. 

Donations can be made out to “MFC/Merri Mac Park Miracle” 

and mailed to P.O. Box 674, London, OH 43140. 


Temporary fencing surrounds the new playground equipment at Merri Mac Park. The city is waiting on delivery 

of a couple of parts to complete the installation. Until then, the equipment is off limits. 

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