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November 6, 2022 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXVI No. 47
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Veterans Day services
set around the county
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Messenger photos by Jeff Pfeil
West Jefferson traveled to Newcomerstown Oct. 28 to play in the
first round of OHSAA Div. VI Region 23 playoff action. The
Roughriders won the game 49-14 to advance to the second round.
(ABOVE) West Jefferson receiver Mason Book fights for extra
yards after a pass reception against the Trojans. Book led the Riders
with five receptions for 98 yards and one touchdown. He added
an 80-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the second quarter.
Running back Tanner Salyer leaps for the goal line for a rushing
touchdown. Salyer rushed for 48 yards on seven attempts and tallied
seven receptions for 84 yards.
Veterans Day services and programs in
Madison County are as follows.
Madison County Senior Center
The Madison
County Senior
Center will host a
Veterans Day program
at noon on
Nov. 11. The center’s
chimes group
will perform.
Lieut. Col. Kenton
Komives, a native
of London, is the
guest speaker. He
was commissioned
Lieut. Col. Komives
in U.S. Army as an infantry officer in 2004
from the University of Toledo.
Komives was deployed to eastern
Afghanistan in 2005, southern Iraq in
2007, southern Afghanistan in 2012,
Mosul, Iraq, in 2017, and southern
Afghanistan in 2019. In 2015, he served
with the United Nations Command Military
Armistice Commission in Korea and
served as a DMZ inspector in the eastern
portion of the country.
Komives has held leadership positions
at Fort Benning, Ga., Fort Bliss, Texas,
Fort Hood, Texas, and Fort Bragg, N.C.
Currently, he is the chief of operations for
the Third Armored Corps at Fort Hood.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in business
administration from the University
of Toledo and a master’s degree in administration
from Central Michigan. He is a
graduate of the Infantry Officer Basic
Course, Maneuver Captains Career
Course, and the Army Command and General
Staff College.
His military awards and decorations
include: Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert
Infantryman Badge, Senior Parachutist
Badge, Ranger Tab, Army
Achievement Medal, Army Commendation
Medal, Meritorious Service Medal,
and Bronze Star Medal.
All veterans who visit the center Nov.
11 will receive a free lunch; lunch is served
from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The center is located
at 280 W. High St., London. For
more information, call (740) 852-3001.
Mount Sterling
Mount Sterling American Legion Post
417 will hold a Veterans Day service at 11
a.m. Nov. 11 at Veterans Park, located
across from town hall, 1 S. London St. Rob
Stufflebean, pastor at the United
Methodist churches in Derby and Five
Points, is the guest speaker.
All veterans and the public are invited to
attend the service. Veterans who wish to
participate are asked to arrive by 10:30 a.m.
The Ladies Auxiliary will host a dinner
at the post for all veterans on Nov. 13.
Each veteran is welcome to bring a guest.
The social hour starts at 5 p.m. with dinner
served at 6. To RSVP, contact Jean
Liston at 740-207-6527 by Nov. 7.
Plain City
Plain City American Legion Post 248
will host a memorial program at 1 p.m.
Nov. 11 in the gymnasium at DNA (the
former elementary school), 240 W. Main
St., Plain City. The program is open to the
public. Kenneth L. Bonnell, retired Army,
is the guest speaker
West Jefferson
Norwood Elementary, 899 Norwood
Dr., West Jefferson will honor veterans
with a ceremony in the school gymnasium
at 9:45 a.m. Nov. 11. The service is open
to the public.
Norwood Principal Sue Barte will deliver
the welcoming message, followed by
the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Fifth-graders
will share their essays on “What America
Means To Me.” Brigadier General Maria
Kelly, is the guest speaker. Representatives
from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
7005 and American Legion Post 201 will
participate in the ceremony. The West Jefferson
color guard will perform a 21-gun
salute. High School student Clara Drummond
will play “Taps” to bring the ceremony
to a close.
In the afternoon, Julie Collins will talk
to fifth-graders about her military service.
For details, call (614) 879-7642.
See pages 13-16 for a special tribute
to local veterans

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Jonathan Alder play promises interesting plot
By Kristy Zurbrick
Madison Editor
Jonathan Alder High School’s theater
program will present “Ghostlight,” a play by
Stephen Gregg, Nov. 10-11 at 7 p.m. and
Nov. 12-13 at 3 p.m. in the high school auditeria.
New to role of Jonathan Alder’s play director,
Daniel Rodriguez Hijo wanted to
take the fall production in a new direction.
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by Kristy Zurbrick
Among the
members of
the cast of
Jonathan
Alder High
School’s presentation
of the
play, “Ghostlight,”
are:
(from left)
Vanora Vowell
as Mrs. Collister,
Cam Bayless
as
Tan-tan, Anna
Gribbell as
Garbiela, Leah
Polsinelli as
Mogpin, and
Matt
Hirschberg as
Jackson.
this one,” he said. “Since this is my first year
as director, I wanted to find something very
unique and unlike anything that’s ever been
done in the district.”
He also wanted a show that would work
with a diverse group of student actors and
one with a script and characters the actors
could really latch onto.
The storyline revolves around Garbiela
Nettles, a disenfranchised high schooler
who transfers to a prestigious school only to
become entangled in a 15-year-old tragedy
to which she has surprising connections.
Whereas Garbiela is very moody, the student
playing her, junior Anna Gribbell, is
just the opposite in real life. And yet, she
has been able to embrace the role.
“Anna is pretty new to plays. It’s something
she’s always wanted to do. She was
too nervous to audition before, but this year
she gave it a shot and ended up landing the
lead role,” Rodriguez Hijo said. “She was
able to connect to the character very well
right off the bat. She understood her tone,
the way she speaks, what her character
needs to do. She knows Garbiela inside and
out.”
Senior Zoe Yates plays Fantine, a fun,
high energy person who likes to talk and
share and wants a best friend to hang out
with because she’s actually quite lonely.
“Zoe did some plays when she was in
middle school, but this is really one of her
first higher-end performances, let alone a
lead. Much like Anna, she spends her time
mainly in the marching band program,” Rodriguez
Hijo said.
Seniors Maya Sivillo and Olivia Cramer
are playing vocal roles in which they are
heard but not seen. They are essentially the
voices in Garbiela’s head.
“They were a little concerned about it initially.
We’ve never done anything like this
at Jonathan Alder. But they have really
come into it,” Rodriguez Hijo said, adding
that Sivillo and Cramer also play characters
on stage.
Altogether, the cast and crew adds up to
approximately 40 students. Most of the participants
are active in band and choir programs
but new to the fall play.
“To see that growth is fun, and the kids
seem to be enjoying it. It’s cool to see them
have this other outlet for their creativity,”
Rodriguez Hijo said.
He added that he loves his new job as
play director.
“I love Alder and their programs. To be
able to direct and see the potential I see in
it has been a dream come true,” he said.
Rodriguez Hijo is a 2018 Jonathan Alder
graduate who also serves as instructor for
the junior high school drama club program
and organizes summer theater productions
in Plain City featuring local adults, junior
high students, and high school students.
Assisting him with the fall play is Kristin
Tillyer.
Tickets to “Ghostlight” are $10 each and
can be purchased online at https://givebutter.com/jafp22.
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75 years for Jefferson Twp. Fire
The Jefferson Township Fire Department celebrated
75 years of service (1947-2022) at the fire station on Oct.
29. A short program recognized present and past fire department
members, as well as Jefferson Township
trustees and fiscal officers. A meal by Ann & Tony’s
Restaurant and a social hour were part of the celebration.
Delivering brief speeches were: Dylan Wildman,
president of Jefferson Firefighters Local 3029; Jeff Pfeil,
chairman of the Jefferson Township trustees; Wayne
Francis, chairman of the Fairfield Township trustees;
and Ray Martin, mayor of West Jefferson. Prior to the
event, letters of recognition were presented by State
Rep. Bill Dean, State Senator Bob Hackett, U.S. Congressman
Mike Carey and U.S. Senator Rob Portman.
Members of the Jefferson
Township Fire
Department from
over 50 years ago include
(from left) Skip
Henderson, Larry
Baker, Larry Meadows,
Paul Prottengeier,
Rick
Forrest, Bob Godden,
Ron Holcomb
and Bob Barton.
Fire Belles members Betsy Postle, Debbie Forrest and Bev Hall were recognized. The
Fire Belles were family members that raised funds for the fire department and provided
drinks and snacks during working fires and then a meal for the firefighters after a return
from a fire and cleanup at the fire station.
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LONG-YOUNG
Kathy Lee Long-
Young, 67, of London
died on Oct. 21,
2022, in her residence.
Born on Aug.
14, 1955, in Columbus,
she was the
daughter of Ruth
(Davis) and Milton
Hall.
Impressed by her
sweet and earnest
personality, everyone with whom she interacted
couldn’t help but share their life story
with her.
While raising her children, Kathy was a
dedicated member of Amlin United
Methodist Church, during which time she
was always found helping with fellowship
meals and chit-chatting with everyone
around the room.
Kathy held lead office manager roles in
the lawn care industry, followed by 14 years
with Heflin Home Remodeling in
Marysville, Ohio, before retiring to enjoy
playing the piano, singing aloud to her favorite
songs, and making friendly acquaintances
in her community.
She uplifted everyone she spoke with, always
showing genuine concern for their
well-being, and praising them for their individuality.
Survivors to whom she imparted her
kindness include: her children, Travis Long
of Whitehall and Jessica (Terry) Gbur of Indiana;
step-daughter, Lori (Antonio) Diaz of
Arizona; grandchildren, Elias and Decklan
Long, Emily and Lincoln Gbur, Olivia and
Ethan Diaz; former husbands, Mark Long
and Gary Young; mother, Ruth Mills of London;
brother, Lee Hall; sister, Barbara
Tucker; nieces and nephews, Benjamin
Tucker, Hannah (Bryce) Klouse, Chas
(Zula) Swanson and David Swanson; several
aunts and uncles and numerous
cousins.
She’s reunited with those who preceded
her in death, including: her father; her
grandmother, Blair Hall and Grandma and
Grandpa Davis; sister, Marilyn Hall; sister,
Penny Swanson; and step-daughter, Katie
Young.
Her family is holding a memorial reception
on Nov. 12 from 12 to 4 p.m. at 637 Circle
Dr., London, for all who wish to stop by
and share fond memories.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family asks
donations be made to the Celebrate Recovery
ministry or an addiction recovery or
mental health organization of your choice.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted
to Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and
Crematory, London. Condolences for the
family may be shared at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
DORAN
Jason A. Doran, 48, died unexpectedly on
Oct. 23, 2022. He was preceded in death by
his father, Jerry Doran, and granddaughter,
Ruth Noel Doran.
He is survived by: his wife, Shannon
(Karnes) Doran; sons, Brandon (Lauren)
and Gunnar Doran; granddaughter, Alora
Lynn; mother, Linda Doran; sister, Kelly
(Dean) Hoenie; nieces and nephews, Logan
(Tate) Stover, Ethan Hoenie, Emmalee and
Tanner Harding, and Santino Carnevale;
great-nephew, Wesley Allan Stover; and his
beloved dog, Pyper.
There are too many friends to list because
Jason did not know a stranger. But
there are many close friends who will mourn
his loss. He will be missed by his special
buddy, Colton Bendure, one of his favorite
playmates.
Jason worked for IBEW Local 71 for
more than three decades. He is survived by
all of his union brothers and sisters.
The family received friends on Nov. 1 at
the West Jefferson Community Center. A
celebration of life was held on Nov. 2 at the
Della Selsor Building, Madison County
Fairgrounds, London.
The family requests donations be made
to honor his granddaughter at www.nationwidechildrens.org.
Select “Direct my gift” to
Heart Center.
Please visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com
to share condolences with
Jason’s family. Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral
Home assisted the Doran family.
PHILLIPS
Tracy (Rockwell) Phillips, 53, of Columbus
passed very peacefully on Oct. 23, 2022,
in her residence. Born on Sept. 27, 1969, in
London, she was a daughter of Sharon
Rockwell.
After graduating from London High
School, Tracy went on to pursue a career as
a trade show manager in horticulture and
advertising. Tracy was a dedicated mother
and grandmother and cherished the close
memories she was able to make spending
time with her family.
She is survived by: two sons, Cole and
Tucker Phillips; grandson, Hunter Phillips;
and fur friend, Sofie. Tracy was preceded in
death by her mother.
In accordance with Tracy’s wishes, there
will be no public services.
The family is being served by Eberle-
Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London.
Condolences may be shared at
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CARROLL
Jean K. (Cupp) Carroll, 84, passed away on Oct. 25,
2022. She was born to Francis and Dorothy Cupp in
New Holland, Ohio, where she grew up with her elder
brother, Jack. She lived the majority of her life in and
around the Washington Court House Ohio area. While
raising her family, she lived in Grove City, Ohio, and
then eventually returned back to Washington Court
House to live out her remaining years.
Soon after graduating high school, Jean did work as
a model and continued her education in the cosmetology
management field. While simultaneously raising her
family, she eventually became the owner/manager of
her own salon which she ran successfully for more than
a decade. After ending her 20-plus-year career in cosmetology,
she became the owner/manager of an established
tavern and successfully operated it for nearly 20
years until she reached retirement. After retiring, she
was active with her church and enjoyed assisting the
American Red Cross with blood donations.
Jean was preceded in death by: Francis Seymour
Cupp (father), Dorothy Kathleen Nance (mother), Jack
Fredrick Cupp (brother), Stephenie Rae Hall (daughter),
and Philip Carroll (stepson).
She is survived by: Virgil Alvin Carroll (husband),
Robert Scott Hall (son), Theresa Lynn Gossett (daughter),
Daniel Gossett (son-in-law), Ashley Gossett Strong (granddaughter),
Anna Gossett South (granddaughter), Aleah
Gossett (granddaughter), Charlea Hall (granddaughter),
Dillon Hall (grandson), Amya South (great-granddaughter),
Jonah South (great-grandson), Nora Strong (greatgranddaughter),
Mila South (great-granddaughter),
Eveline Strong (great-granddaughter), Dreama Carroll
(stepdaughter), and Chris Carroll (stepson).
Visitation and a celebration of life was held on Oct.
28 at Porter Tidd Funeral Home, Mount Sterling, with
Pastor Danny Dodds officiating. Burial took place at
Washington Cemetery in Washington Court House.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s
Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN
38105. Services were entrusted to Porter Tidd Funeral
Home, Mount Sterling. Please visit www.portertiddfuneralhome.com
to share condolences with the family.
PETERS
David M. Peters, 73, of London died on Oct. 25, 2022,
in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. Born on
March 10, 1949, in Columbus, he was the son of H.M.
and Retha (Hayes) Peters.
A U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, David had
worked and retired from Stanley Electric. He was a
member of Madison Memorial Post 105, American Legion,
and loved spending time with his family.
David’s sons and grandchildren were the love of his
life. He always enjoyed coaching his boys on the sport
fields and courts. David also loved attending his grandchildren’s
activities and sporting events. His favorite vacations
were Royal Caribbean cruises and family
vacations, especially on the beach. When asked how he
was, David would always say, “Marvelous!” So, we want
to think and hope he had a marvelous life.
Survivors include: his wife of 53 years, Beth (Whiteside)
Peters; sons, David M. (Melissa) Peters II of Mount
Sterling, Joshua E. (Gretchen) Peters and Nathan M.
(Amy) Peters, both of London; grandchildren, Kelsie
(Alex) Murphy, McKenzie (Josh Strohl) Peters, Aiden
McCoy, Jacey Peters, Bryce Peters, Ellie Peters and
Max Peters; step-grandchild, Jojo Strohl; sisters,
Amaryllis “Amy” (Jim) Mersey of Florida and Merrill
Harrison of Baltimore, Md.; several nieces and
nephews; and his fur babies, Lucie and Baylie.
He was preceded in death by his parents and
brother-in-law, Delroy Harrison.
Visitation and a memorial service was held on Oct.
30 in Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London,
with Alex Murphy officiating.
Memorials in David’s name may be made to the
Chillicothe Veterans Administration c/o Voluntary
Services, 17232 State Route 104, Chillicothe, OH 45601,
(740) 773-1141, ext. 117422. Condolences for the family
may be shared at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
STOUT
Kimberly Riann Nicole Stout, 16, left us on Oct. 25,
2022. She was born on Oct. 12, 2006.
Kimberly attended and played softball at West Jefferson
High School. She was a force, an incredibly
strong and confident young woman. She made everyone
around her feel supported by her strength and goodness.
Her friends and family always knew that eventually she
would take over the world.
No one has favorites, but if they did it would be Kimberly.
At family gatherings, you would always find Kimberly
surrounded by her younger cousins with as many
as she could carried in her arms. She was the child matriarch,
she was so generous with her love, and she was
completely loved and adored in return.
Only two weeks ago, she celebrated her Sweet 16 and
her Nana Geri, great-aunt Colie and great-aunt Barb
took to the backyard stage. Kimberly wanted a Mama
Mia! Party, so they performed the song “Super Trooper”
in full, bedazzled brilliance. This wild wonderful fun
and splendor was a perfect reflection of who Kimberly
was and how much her family loved her.
Kimberly loved musicals and was a lover of the arts.
It was a dream of hers to travel to Paris and to one day
become an art teacher. She was also a fierce competitor
on the softball diamond. She loved the sport and loved
her teammates, and she loved Friday night Roughrider
football games under the lights. Anything and everything
Kimberly did, she put her whole heart into. She
was a social butterfly and could be found at a friend’s
house as often as her own. She loved staying with the
Rogers family so often that it became her second home.
And she spent so much time with her Aunt Nikki that
not only was Nikki like a second mom but the two were
inseparable. They were best friends. Everywhere she
went, she brightened the space with her light.
Her mom adds that Kimberly was extremely loud in
the kitchen, especially late at night. She was the best
big sister to her siblings. She was always dancing and
was the most amazing, stubborn, loveable ball of perfection
that’s ever walked the earth.
Kimberly was taken away too young, and we are
heartbroken. She will be forever missed and forever remembered.
Kimberly is survived by: her mother, Ashley; her father,
Nevada; her siblings, Carson and Kinsley; and her
biological father, Randy. Additional survivors include
grandparents, Geri and Mark Cox, Pam Berry, Ronald
Zimmerman, and Dennis Stout. Aunts and uncles include
Favorite Aunt Nicole (Kiki) Stout (Steve), Elizabeth
and Ryan Shannon, Michael and Erika McGovern,
Jennifer and Joe Rhoades, William Cox, Danny Cox,
Markie Cox, Morgan Zimmerman, Adam Zimmerman,
Ronnie Zimmerman, Wendy Holbrook, Steve and
Brenda Martin, Nikki Oiler, Shelby Jones; many aunts,
uncles, cousins, and special friends, who all loved her
and will miss her greatly.
A Celebration of Life was held for Kimberly on Nov.
1 at Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home, West Jefferson.
Please visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com to share
a favorite memory of Kimberly or condolences with her family.
OVERFIELD
Larry Franklin “Leroy” Overfield, 62, of South Solon died on
Oct. 27, 2022, in his residence. Born on May 27, 1960, in Marysville,
he was a son of Ruth (Barton) and Larry Overfield.
Leroy had worked for Stage Fencing and LOVED to ride his motorcycle!
Survivors include: his daughter, Summer (Thomas J.) Cook, and
her children, Tristen and Shane Manley and James Cook; stepdaughter,
Dee-Anne (Todd) Moore, and her children, Abby and
Maddie Moore; sisters, Tonya (Danny) Harper, Katrina (Thomas)
Paschke and Bridgett Adams (fiancée Lonnie Travis; several nieces,
nephews and other family members.
He was preceded in death by: his father, Larry; mother and stepfather,
Ruth and Tommy Dillion; grandparents, Hazel and Johnny
Barton; and sister, Becky Overfield.
Visitation was held Oct. 29 at Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and
Crematory, London. The family suggests memorials in Larry’s
name be made to: Loving Care Hospice, P.O. Box 445, London, OH
43140.
Condolences for the family may be shared at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
WILSON
Donald “Donnie” Wilson, 56, of London died on Oct. 27, 2022, in
his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Dec. 7,
1965, in London, he was the son of Donald B. and Carolyn (Simmons)
Wilson.
Donnie was a 1984 graduate of London High School, where he
was active in track, cross country, and was a delegate to Boys State.
After graduation, he attended DeVry Technical Institute and The
Ohio State University. Donnie was a robotic technician engineer at
Jefferson Industries (JIC) for 26 years. He enjoyed golf, music, computers,
and a variety of sports.
Donnie was a member of First Baptist Church of London where
he was saved and baptized.
Survivors include: his mother, Carolyn Wilson; aunts and uncles,
Flora Artis, Judy (Rick) Jackson, Delores Ward, Ellsworth
(Sherri) Simmons Jr., Lance (Angela) Simmons, Eldon “Moe” (Virginia)
Wilson, Marilyn Hall, Blanche (Terry) Mayo, Saundra Chandler,
Brenda (Martin) Russell Jr. and Mike Wilson; special cousins,
Natalie Jackson and her children and Gregg (Melissa) Chandler;
special friend, Beth Patridge; a host of other cousins and friends.
Special acknowledgement to his cousin Marcus Russell who took
exceptional care of him in his last days.
Special thank-you to the First Baptist Church of London family
for their love, prayers, and support.
He was preceded in death by: his father, Donald; grandparents,
Ellsworth and Imogene Simmons and Eldon and Gertrude Wilson;
aunts and uncles, Tony Simmons, Shirley Hoosier and Reida
Turner.
Visitation and a celebration of Donnie’s life was held on Nov. 2
in First Baptist Church of London with Pastor Damion A. Sneed
officiating.
Memorials in Donnie’s name may be made to: The James Cancer
Hospital and Solove Research Institute at www.cancer.osu.edu/fordonors-and-volunteers.
The family was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory,
London. Condolences for the family may be shared at
www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
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Legion Post 176 celebrates 100th anniversary
Veterans Day services
will take place on
Nov. 11 at memorial
By Kristy Zurbrick
Madison Editor
South Charleston American Legion Post
176 will host a Veterans Day ceremony on
Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the veterans memorial
at the corner of Woodward and South
Church streets.
The post is celebrating its 100th anniversary
this year. In honor of the milestone,
members had a new sign made for the post
which is located at 108 William St. They debuted
the sign as part of their float in the
South Charleston Heritage Commission’s
Heritage Days Festival parade in September.
The sign is now affixed to the fence wall
at the post.
Also on the float were four individuals
who have been Post 176 members for more
than 50 years: Terry Cassel, John Corbitt,
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Howard Myers and Bob Varner. Others who
have been members for more than 50 years
include Jack Slattery, Dan Spitzer, Fred
Tindall (69 years), and Dick Woods.
The post is active in the community and
well known for their porkchop dinners. They
hold several dinners each year, setting up at
a large Southeastern High School track
meet each spring, at the community garage
sales in June, at their own cruise-in car
show in August, and at the Heritage Days
Festival each fall.
This year, they had a special request for
their dinners. Sunrise Co-op in South
Charleston ordered 300 dinners to be given
to farmers as they brought their grain into
the co-op on Oct. 22.
“We cooked them at the post, then took
them to Sunrise and passed them out to whoever
wanted them. It was our first time doing
this,” said Howard Myers, service officer.
Most of the proceeds from the porkchop
dinners go to scholarships for graduating
Southeastern High School seniors. Last
year, the post gave out approximately
$7,000 in scholarships.
In addition to hosting a Veterans Day
ceremony every year, the post observes Memorial
Day with ceremonies at the Catholic
and Greenlawn cemeteries. Members also
provide color guard services at Southeastern’s
home football games.
The post is named for five men who died
in the line of duty: John Allen, World War I;
brothers Charles Myers and Floyd Myers,
World War II; James Hohn, Korean War;
and Carl Sparrow, Vietnam War.
The post’s current officers are: Robert
Webb, commander; Ed White, adjutant;
Steve Nickels, finance officer; Dave
Clemens, chaplain; Jeff Lench, first vice
commander; Ronnie Wilson, second vice
commander; and Howard Myers, service officer.
There are 81 members altogether.
Long-time Post 176
members ride on a
float in the Heritage
Days parade.
As part of their celebration of the post’s 100th anniversary, members of American Legion
Post 176 had a new sign made. It is affixed to the fence at the post, 25 William St.
Library fun: Board games, movies, turkeys
Houston Library is located at 5 W. Jamestown St.,
South Charleston. Call (937) 462-8047 for details.
• Thanksgiving Activity Bag. Children ages 2-12 are
invited to pick up a bag to take home between now and
Nov. 23 while supplies last.
• Closed. All Clark County public libraries will close
at 5 p.m. Nov. 23 and remain closed through Nov. 24.
• Storytime. Storytime for toddlers and preschoolers
takes place at 11 a.m. on Thursday mornings through
Dec. 1. Books, rhymes, music and crafts are planned. To
sign up, call the library.
• After-school Movie. A PG-rated film will be shown
at 4 p.m. Nov. 7. Call the library for the movie title.
• Turkey Hunt. Between Nov. 14 and Nov. 23, find
Tom Turkey’s new hiding place each day to receive a
small treat. (Limit one per day.)
• LEGO Club. Second and fourth Mondays of each
month (except Dec. 26), Nov. 14, Nov. 28 and Dec. 12.
For school-aged children. 3:30-5 p.m. Show off your creativity.
All supplies are provided. Creations will be left
on display at the library until the following month.
• Board Game Night for Adults. Enjoy an evening
out on Nov. 17, 6-7:30 p.m. Jim and Kim Breeze will
provide a variety of games and instructions.
• Pokemon Trading Card Game Club. Join fellow
Pokemon fanatics to talk, battle, trade (with parents’
permission), and show off your collection. Participants
must bring their own cards. For ages 6-12.

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Stop for Coffee & Conversation
By Kristy Zurbrick
visiting the shops for coffee have stopped and thanked
Madison Editor
Waring or Police Chief Brian Redish for everything
Once a month, South Charleston’s village manager
from prompt brush pickup to police officers going above
and police chief—and often one of the village commissioners—invite
the public to chat with them informally
and beyond on a call.
“We haven’t really gotten a whole lot of complaints.
at one of the shops in town. They call it Coffee & Conversation,
and the idea is to offer a casual atmosphere
Nothing really negative at all. It’s been positive feedback,”
Waring said.
in which anyone can feel comfortable sharing concerns,
That’s not to say they aren’t open to complaints, constructive
criticism, or simply ideas of what residents
ideas, or praise about village government business.
The monthly, hour-long meetups started over a year
would like to see more or less of.
ago as an alternative for residents who can’t or don’t
“We would love to have more people come and sit
want to attend formal village commission meetings but
down with us. If someone has issues or ideas they don’t
do want to share their thoughts with village officials.
want to bring to the meetings, we’d love to hear them.
“Being on record (at a formal meeting) is daunting
That’s why we do Coffee & Conversation,” Waring said.
for some people. At Coffee & Conversation, there is no
It also has proven to be a chance to learn about activities,
events, and services offered by different groups
record. People can say their piece and not have to have
everybody in town be able to see it,” said Trecia Waring,
and entities around town. At the last Coffee & Conversation,
one of the local pastors sat down with the village
village manager.
Coffee & Conversation takes place at 8 a.m. the first
officials to tell them about his church’s volunteer work,
Wednesday of each month and rotates between Village
children’s activities, and a harvest party open to the
Cup, 17 S. Chillicothe St., and All In Flavor, 9 S. Chillicothe
St. The next session will take place on Dec. 7 at
public. The village officials shared the event details on
the village’s Facebook page.
Village Cup.
To learn more about Coffee & Conversation, call
To date, the feedback has been positive. Customers
South Charleston town hall at (937) 462-8888.
Music and dance at Opera House
By Kristy Zurbrick
Madison Editor
Christmas at the Opera House, a long standing holiday
tradition, will take place this year on Dec. 3 at 7
p.m. at the opera house at South Charleston Town Hall,
35 S. Chillicothe St.
The South Charleston Heritage Commission hosts
the event. Admission is free; donations are accepted.
The program features Christmas-themed music and
dance performances by talented children and adults
from in and around the community.
“It’s a festive way to start off the Christmas season,
and a great way to support your friends in the community,”
said Carol Wildman, director.
The program includes group and solo performances
by members of the South Charleston Community Choir.
The choir started rehearsals in mid-October. Members
of Southeastern High School’s student choir are among
the vocalists who make up the community choir. Wildman
is still welcoming anyone who would like to join
the group. Rehearsals take place on Sundays at 5 p.m.
at First Presbyterian Church, 15 N. Chillicothe St.
Southeastern High School’s band will perform group
numbers and possibly some solo or small-group pieces.
The children’s dance troupe that was formed for last
year’s Christmas at the Opera House resulted in its leader
holding dance classes throughout this past year. Some of
the individual classes will perform at this year’s event.
Anyone who would like more information about
Christmas at the Opera House or would like to become
a member of the community choir can contact Carol
Wildman at (937) 605-2267.
Parks & Rec District sets activities
The National Trail Parks and Recreation District,
1301 Mitchell Blvd., Springfield, serves Clark County.
For details, call (937) 328-7275 or visit www.ntprd.org.
Miracle on Mitchell Holiday Bazaar Open House
Miracle on Mitchell will take place Nov. 6, 1-4 p.m.,
at the National Trail Parks and Recreation District. The
event is free and open to the public and will feature
items from local vendors. Table space is available; call
(937) 328-7275.
Thanksgiving Shoebox Parade Float Entry
Enter the 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Shoebox Parade.
Enter as a family, business, organization, or individual.
Create a float using a shoebox or something similar and
drop it off at the NTPRD Administration Building by
Nov. 10. Your float will be pulled along a road and city
backdrop while parade announcers read its description,
just like in holiday parades. All of the floats will be
filmed to create a video parade. The parade will be aired
on the NTPRD Facebook page at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving
morning. The theme this year is “Movie Magic.”
Find the rules and regulations on the NTPRD website.
Trail Tots
Trail Tots is for children ages 3-5 along with an adult
and will be held Nov. 17, 10-11 a.m., at the National
Trail Parks and Recreation District Administration
Building. Explore and learn outdoors with literature,
hands-on-activities, sensory play, music and nature
walks. Registration is $8. The deadline to register is
Nov. 14. Registration is available online by going to
ntprd.org or by calling 937-328-7275.
Jim Dempsey
Your Hometown Funeral Director
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Grand recognition
Rick Burton (left), president of the South Charleston Heritage
Commission, presents a plaque to Sue Mattinson in honor of
her selection as grand marshal of this year’s Heritage Days
Festival parade.
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Romantic comedy uses star power to shine
A vital piece missing in the romantic comedies of late—besides a
truly original plot—is the lack of genuine movie stars. To be fair and
kind to up-and-coming actors and the well-known faces cast in their
stead, they mostly do an admirable job of trying to sell these products
of pure fluff to the masses, but it is the movie star that can
make even the most standard rom-com pop off the screen.
“Ticket to Paradise”, a romantic comedy released solely into the
theaters on Oct. 21, understands the power stars can hold. Truthfully,
the movie doesn’t have a great script, but it doesn’t have to
because George Clooney and Julia Roberts are speaking its words.
And it’s not even that romantic, but it doesn’t have to be because
Clooney is smiling his crinkly smile and Roberts is giving her clarion
call laugh. Heck, it’s not even particularly good, but it doesn’t
really have to be because these sparkling and beautiful people are
throwing their sparkle and beauty around in a movie whose locale
is as equally sparkling and beautiful.
This is a film that knows it is not a great piece of cinematic art,
but it effortlessly wields the power of the movie star and somehow
manages to be light and fun and mostly charming. With the shininess
of the stars and the magnificent beachscapes, it lulls you into
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looking past its general ho-humness
and asks that you bask in
a world you could never dream
of living in—or afford to, for most
of us.
In “Ticket to Paradise,”
Clooney plays David Cotton, a bachelor architect living
in Chicago who, after nearly 20 years of being divorced,
still gripes about his first and only wife to anyone willing
to lend an ear—or just be in his general vicinity. For
her part, Roberts plays Georgia Cotton, a gallerist semiliving
with her pilot boyfriend. After nearly 20 years of
being divorced, she still gripes about her first and only
husband to anyone willing to lend an ear—or just be in
her general vicinity.
Although they are bitter exes to the core, David and
Georgia have managed to raise a nearly perfect daughter,
Lily (Kaitlyn Dever), who has just graduated from
law school and is on her way to a prestigious job at the
top law-firm in Illinois. To celebrate Lily’s accomplishments,
David and Georgia have paid to send her and her
best friend, Wren (Billie Lourd), on an all-expenses paid
vacation to Bali for two months before they have to get
used to the soul-sucking grind of adulthood.
Feeling as if they did a good deed by working together
on this project, the (when put together) demonic
duo agrees to never see or speak to the other again.
They do just that until Lily shoots off an email saying
she met a wonderful local man named Gede (Maxime
Bouttier) and they plan to marry within a week’s time.
Not wanting their daughter to make the same mistake
as they did—David and Georgia married right out
of college, and Georgia put her career on hold to support
her family—they strike a rare truce and agree to work
together to sabotage their daughter’s impending nuptials.
While the film does not fully acknowledge how
truly awful their mission is and how off the deep-end
they are, the genuine movie stars play their parts so
well they manage to infuse their characters with pathetic
charm so you do not outright hate them for their
occasional bouts of wretchedness.
the reel deal
Dedra Cordle
This romantic comedy likes
to split its time between the two
couples, one fresh in the bloom
of love and the other, well, decidedly
not—or so it seems. Over
the course of trying to crush
their daughter’s heart and
spirit, the latter pair can’t help
but get swept up in the magic of
the island and the unresolved
issues that frayed their once loving
friendship and romance. Although
both of the couples could
use a bit more romantic chemistry, it’s hard to deny the
adults are the most interesting pairing to watch, much
of it due to the fact that they were given the most material
to work with and had the characters who were the
most developed. It also doesn’t hurt that they are played
by movie stars who know how to chew the fat from any
scene.
“Ticket to Paradise” is a movie where you can see
how much fun the actors had filming it, and for the most
part, that translates out of the screen and with the audience.
But with its over-reliance on the star power of
Clooney and Roberts, some aspects of the film suffer
from a lack of attention paid to other important elements,
like the dialogue or development of secondary
characters you are also supposed to care about.
Overall, this film isn’t a bad one, but if you are able
to withstand the presence of Clooney and Roberts together
again, you’ll probably notice the cracks in the
foundation a bit more. But if you just want to turn off
your brain and watch beautiful people do ugly things
and then put in some work to beautify themselves again
in a majestic location, then this might be something you
want to check out when you get a chance.
Grade: B-
Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer and columnist.
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Levy is for safety
services, not new
community center
On Nov. 8, a levy issue will appear on the ballot asking
the citizens of London to support the city of London
divisions of fire/EMS and police. I am encouraging
everyone to vote for the levy.
There is misinformation being stated about the levy
that I would like to correct.
This levy is for the divisions of police and fire/EMS
only and is not for the construction of a community center.
The ballot language clearly states how the funding
will be utilized. There is no mention of a community
center on the ballot, and it would be illegal to use those
funds for that purpose. I encourage everyone to read the
ballot language which can be found on the Madison
County Board of Election’s website.
This levy for our safety services is needed for many
reasons. Four years ago, the city of London rescinded a
3-mill property tax that funded EMS services. We did
not want to overtax the citizens and wanted to collect
only what is needed. We promised that the department
could operate for three years without additional funding.
In fact, we were able to efficiently operate for four years
and are just now asking for an increase for the correct
and known amount needed. The funding will go to the
Division of Fire/EMS operations and the many services
they provide. I am proud that within those four years,
we have increased our services by having firefighting
and EMS services on both sides of the railroad tracks.
In 1986, the London Police Department moved into
their current location at 10 E. First St. This was to be a
“temporary home” for the department. Thirty-six years
later, they are still in the same insufficient building. The
current building is one-third of the recommended size
for what our police department needs. This new police
facility will provide secure holding rooms, IT servers, offices
and many others things needed to efficiently and
effectively operate. This move will keep our officers safer
and help them better serve the community.
When voting on Nov. 8, please remember that these
are the men and women who keep you safe, serve our
community around the clock, run towards danger and
come to our aid during medical emergencies. They are
always there when you need them, and now they need
you to vote for the levy!
Patrick J. Closser
Mayor of London
New police station
very much needed
As you are probably aware, there is an important income
tax levy for public safety services on the Nov. 8
ballot here in London. Voters will be asked to approve a
0.4 percent income tax increase from the current 1.5
percent tax currently in place. It should be noted that
the 1.5 percent is below the average for municipalities
our size, which is 2 percent.
The funds generated from this increase will supplement
the London fire/EMS division operations and also
cover a debt of approximately $10 million to design and
construct a modern, functional police facility.
As the city police chief, I would like to share my
thoughts on the need of constructing a new police building.
While you personally may not have many interactions
with your police division, (which most would agree
is a good thing), we do have serious concerns about our
current facility. When I was appointed chief in 2016, it
was well known that the current facility needed to be addressed.
However, there were other pressing needs for the
city administration to handle first, which we understood.
The city made a number of improvements, including renovation
of city hall, relocation of the street department to
a refurbished facility, and consolidation of fire and EMS
which included the addition of a second facility remodel.
It is now time to address the aging police facility.
City council approved the first step by funding a professional
needs assessment for the police department.
This study was important in obtaining an objective view
from an experienced architectural firm. The needs assessment
outlined what an agency our size and composition
would require in a functional and safe facility, documenting
the many areas we are currently lacking with our
present facility. As I understand it, the department was
moved into the current location in 1986 as a temporary
solution. Since that time, the department has grown, the
services offered to the community have expanded, and
needs of the community have increased significantly.
For the sake of brevity, I will not list all the specifics
of the needs assessment. Many expected areas of a
proper facility are either non-existent or multiple uses
are combined into inadequate spaces. We currently have
approximately one-third of the recommended square
footage. Our facility lacks a safe and secure environment
for officers, arrestees, and visitors due to the size
and more importantly the layout of the converted building.
I encourage you to take the time to stop by and visit
the department to see for yourself the many areas
needed for improvement. The members will gladly give
you a quick tour of the facility.
In closing this letter, I would like to acknowledge the
past support and acts of appreciation we have received
from the community. I enjoy the great partnership we
have with community members and believe that you
should be proud of the agency you have serving your
community. I may be a little biased, as I see daily the
efforts put forth by the men and women of the London
Police Department. I hope you choose to further support
your community and its police force by voting for the
public safety levy.
Best regards and stay safe.
Chief Glenn Nicol
London Police Division
Fire/EMS request
public’s support
To all the citizens of London:
You have the opportunity to directly impact the quality
of life and quality of services that you receive as citizens.
Funding your fire/EMS department prioritizes
public safety in your community, allowing for equipment
purchases, staffing, facility maintenance, and programming
in a timely manner.
In 2019, we assumed the duties of providing emergency medical
transport care in our community. At that time, we also eliminated
a 3-mill property tax levy that resulted in a cost savings to homeowners.
During the process of secession from the emergency medical
district, I was asked how long we could operate without
additional funding. My answer was three years. We are now finishing
up our fourth year. During that time, our world has changed
dramatically. Who could have ever predicted a worldwide pandemic?
Despite that, your fire/EMS department continued to operate
when others simply shut their doors.
In that time frame, we have seen the best and worst days of
many people. We continue to strive to improve and develop more
value-added programs to offer the community. By having the ability
to interact more frequently with our citizens, we have enjoyed the
opportunity to deliver the message of prevention in a time that is
proactive instead of reactive. Many times, when our fire/EMS crews
respond to emergencies, we take the time to educate citizens on inherent
risks they may not be aware of within not only their homes,
but their place of employment. That interaction can be invaluable.
I have received multiple messages, letters, and phone calls from citizens
expressing their thanks for our crews going the extra mile.
Your fire/EMS department does much more than respond to
emergencies. Your fire/EMS department touches almost every way
of life that you experience. For your children, we are there to give
them the message of fire prevention. We are there if they stray from
that message to help them understand the dangers of fire with juvenile
fire setter’s classes. We are there for your newborns in providing
consultation on child seat safety. For teenagers, we have
developed programs to teach CPR and first aid to our high school
students. For adults, we continue our message of fire prevention by
inspecting businesses and making sure a safe environment is provided
so you can work, shop and eat safely. We are there for your
parents when they need assistance with their smoke and carbon
monoxide detector. We are there for you even when you just need a
help up when you have fallen and need a boost and no one else is
available. We provide a helpful reminder to ensure that your home
is safe from trip hazards and electrical overloading. We are there.
The point is that we are there for most of your needs. We would
like to continue to provide the quality of care that you have become
accustomed to. We understand that there is never a good time to
ask citizens for an increase in funding. We are there for you when
you are in need, and we hope that you are there in our time of need.
We have no choice but to come to you, the taxpayer and ask for additional
funding. We understand that the future seems cloudy and
unpredictable. But we need your help to continue to provide quality
care for all your needs.
Please vote for public safety on Nov. 8.
Chief Todd D. Eades
London Fire/EMS Division
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Mt. Sterling schedules another cleanup day
By Kristy Zurbrick
Madison Editor
Mount Sterling residents are responding
well to cleanup days organized by the village—so
well, in fact, that the village has put
another cleanup day on the calendar.
Each year, the village sponsors a large
cleanup day in the spring. This year, they
decided to add a mini fall cleanup on Oct.
22. The response was bigger than expected.
“I wasn’t expecting as much of a turnout
as we got. We were so busy,” said council
member Rob Longcoy, adding that people
were still waiting to dispose of items after
the trash receptacle reached capacity.
For that reason, Longcoy requested that
council approve a second fall cleanup which
will take place Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to noon.
If needed, hours will be extended to 4 p.m.
The event is designed specifically for bulk
items, such as beds, mattresses, couches,
and brush.
Residents looking to get rid of bulk items
can bring the items to the dump themselves
during the cleanup hours or call town hall,
(740) 869-2040, ahead of time to make
arrangements for pickup at their homes.
Items left for pickup must be placed at the
curb. Cleanup crew members will not enter
personal dwellings.
Longcoy noted that the cleanup is not designed
for regular household trash that
Rumpke or Waste Management picks up.
He also said that tires, concrete, old paint
cans and other hazardous materials, computers,
televisions, and appliances containing
freon will not be accepted.
Monitors will be stationed at the dump to
be sure people participating in the cleanup
are Mount Sterling residents.
Fiscal oversight ends
In October, the state officially released
the village from fiscal oversight. The release
has been six years in the making. The need
for oversight stemmed from theft and fraud
committed by former village officials.
“We have officially reached the end of fiscal
oversight,” said Andy Drake, village
council president pro tem, at the Oct. 24
council meeting. “That’s a huge, huge
achievement, and looking back over the
work that was done, it is hard to say anything
other than the results speak for themselves.”
He continued, “This village is on solid fiscal
ground, it’s well run, and most importantly
we’re committed to open government
and community involvement in everything
we do.”
He thanked everyone who worked toward
the goal and thanked the fiscal oversight
board, saying it wasn’t a glamorous
civic duty but one done well by all involved.
“Frankly, it helped us move on from what
I think everyone would say is kind of a dark
time,” Drake said. “In the community, I realize
there are those who will have a very
difficult time forgiving or forgetting what
has occurred, and I don’t necessarily disagree
with that. But what I would ask
everybody to do is spend more time and put
more energy into looking forward and help
us invest in the village and grow the village.”
David Timmons, who ha been a council
member throughout the six years of oversight,
said he is proud of the hard work
everyone put in.
“We had to watch every nickel. To be
where we’re at today, I just feel so glad,” he
said.
Community Appreciation Dinner
American Legion Post 417 and the
Mount Sterling Chamber of Commerce are
hosting a Community Appreciation Dinner
12-2 p.m. Nov. 19. The dinner is free and
open to anyone who lives or works in the village.
There are no income requirements.
Meals will be available for dine-in, carryout,
or delivery. Dine-in and carryout meals
will be served at the Legion Post, 27 Clark
St., Mount Sterling. Anyone requesting delivery
can call the Legion at (740) 869-2795.
The meals include turkey, ham, and all
the traditional Thanksgiving fixings.
Upcoming meetings
The following council committee meetings
will take place in council chambers at
town hall:
• Streets—Nov. 2 at 8 a.m.
• Water/wastewater—Nov. 2 at 2:30 p.m.
• Nuisance/abatement—Nov. 2 at 6 p.m.
• Parks and recreation—Nov. 2 at 7 p.m.
• Records and retention—Nov. 4 at 8 a.m.
• Planning and zoning—Nov. 22 at 6 p.m.
The next regular council meeting is set
for Nov. 14 at 7 p.m.
Meetings are open to the public.
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To All of the Veterans Who have Served
Please join us for our Veterans Day Program November 11th at 12:00
Madison County Senior Citizens Center 280 West High St. London (740) 852-3001

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VETERANS DAY
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Madison-Plains does well on state report card
The Ohio Department of Education recently
released the 2022 Ohio School Report
Cards. The report cards include five components
that receive ratings from one to five
stars. This year’s report cards provide information
on the progress of districts and
schools in five areas including achievement,
progress, gap closing, early literacy, and
graduation.
Madison-Plains Local School District met
or exceeded state expectations in all five
components, earning its highest ratings in
gap closing and achievement. Based on the
overall ratings through the state’s new star
system, Madison-Plains is the highest overall
rated school district in Madison County,
earning 18 out of a possible 25 stars.
Madison-Plains earned a five-star rating
for gap closing, a component that shows how
well schools are meeting the performance
expectations for students in English language
arts, math, and graduation. It also
measures how schools are doing in supporting
English learners to increase language
proficiency, reducing chronic absenteeism
for all students, and identifying gifted students
and providing gifted services. Madison-Plains
exceeded state achievement and
graduation goals for all subgroups.
The district earned a four-star rating in
the achievement component which measures
students’ academic achievement using
a performance index score. The performance
index measures the test results of every student,
not just those who score proficient or
higher. Schools and districts receive points
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on the index for every student who takes a
test. The higher the performance level on
the state tests, the more points awarded toward
the index score.
Madison-Plains earned 82 percent of the
maximum possible points. The district attributes
this success to the hard work of its
teachers and staff and their continual efforts
to improve performance for all students.
“I would like to thank our teachers and
all of our staff for their hard work to help
our students learn as much as they have,”
said Chad Eisler, Madison-Plains superintendent.
“I would like to congratulate our
students, also. They are doing well, and we
are proud of all of them, as well as our
teachers and staff.
“I would also like to extend my appreciation
to our parents and guardians for their
support. There is more work to be done, but
there are good things happening in the
Madison-Plains Local School District.”
LONDON FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS
CHRISTMAS CANDY SALE
in the Masonic Temple, 65 N. Main St., London
(corner of Main & Fifth Sts.)
Nov. 14 - Dec. 21, 2022
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am-7:00pm Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm
Curbside pick up orders call (740) 506-7493
Open Sunday for Olde Fashioned Christmas Nov. 27th 2:00pm-6:00pm
Candy Favorites $/lb Candy Favorites $/lb
1 Belgian Choc Filled $6.00 31 Milk Choc Sea Salt Car $8.00
2 Bridge Mix $6.00 32 Mixed fruit Slices $3.00
3 Buckeyes, Box of 12 $7.00 33 Mocha Meltaway $8.00
4 Carmel Creams $4.00 34 Neon Worms $4.00
5 Cherry Slices $3.00 35 Non Pareils $8.00
6 Choc Covered Caramels $6.00 36 Orange Slices $3.00
7 Choc French Mint $8.00 37 Peanut Brittle $5.00
8 Choc Marshmallows $8.00 38 Peanut Brittle, Choc $6.00
9 Chocolate Raisins $6.00 39 Peanut Butter Cups $6.00
10 Chocolate Stars $5.00 40 Peppermint Puffs $5.00
12 Chocolate Toffee Mix $6.00 41 Snowflake Pretzels $5.00
13 Chocolate Toffee Pretzels $6.00 42 Spearmint Leaves $3.00
14 Cinnamon Balls $3.00 43 Spice Jelly Drops $3.00
15 Coconut BonBons $6.00 44 Xmas Sour Gummies $3.00
16 Coconut Dips $8.00 45 Xmas Tree Pretzels $5.00
17 Cashew Snapper $8.00 46 Yogurt Almonds $5.00
18 Dark Choc Drops $4.00 47 Yogurt Pretzels, Mint $5.00
19 Dark Choc Mini Mint $5.00
Clusters
20 Dark Choc Cherry Slices $5.00 49 Vanilla $6.00
21 Dark Choc Sea Salt Carm $8.00 50 Maple $6.00
22 Dark Choc Peanuts $6.00 51 Caramel $6.00
23 Deluxe Hard Candy $5.00 52 Pecan Caramel $8.00
24 Double Dipped Peanuts $5.00 53 White Choc Cashew Cara $8.00
25 English Toffee $8.00
Sugar Free
26 Giant Gels $3.00 54 1 Lb. $10.00
27 Gummy Bears $3.00 55 1/2 Lb. $ 6.00
28 Kringles Caramel $6.00 56 3/4 Lb. $ 8.00
29 Malted Milk Balls
30 Milk Choc Drops
$6.00
$5.00
57 Sugar Free $ 4.00
58 Baskets Fee
$ 3.00
Closed November 24th for the
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Eagles volleyball teams
win conference titles
The seventh- and eighth-grade volleyball teams from Madison-Plains both won Ohio Heritage
Conference titles in the South Division Tournament on Oct. 8 at Greeneview High School. The
seventh-graders defeated Cedarville in the championship. The eighth-graders defeated
Southeastern to repeat as conference champions.
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All-league football honors
The Central Buckeye Conference recently
announced its all-league awards for
football. Jonathan Alder and London are
members of the league’s Kenton Trail division.
Offense first team
• Interior linemen—Andrew Heisler, junior,
Jonathan Alder; Alonte Hewston, senior,
London; Connor Fulton, junior, London.
• Running backs—Cameron Jewell, junior,
Jonathan Alder; Zach Jones, junior,
London.
• Special teams—Elijah Mitchell, senior,
London.
Defense first team
• Defensive linemen—Baylor Petzinger,
senior, Jonathan Alder.
• Linebackers—Caleb Miller, senior,
Jonathan Alder; Sean Johns, senior, London.
Offense second team
• Interior linemen—Aidan Burke, senior,
Jonathan Alder; Riley Hay, senior, London;
Braden Ditello, junior, London.
• Running backs—Noah Sollars, sophomore,
London.
Defense second team
• Defensive linemen—Ty Moore, junior,
Jonathan Alder; Andrew Sims, junior, London;
Payton Gravley, senior, London; Chase
Payne, sophomore, London.
• Defensive backs—Hank Shoemaker,
senior, Jonathan Alder; Bryce Smith, senior,
Jonathan Alder.
• Special teams—Charlie Aurin, junior,
Jonathan Alder.
Special mention
Wyatt Kaizer, senior, Jonathan Alder;
Gavin Braden, senior, London.
Sportsmanship award
Doug Nussbaum, senior, Jonathan
Alder; Joe Osborn, senior, London.
LMS teams take
home many titles
London Middle School’s sports teams enjoyed
a successful fall season.
The seventh-grade volleyball team won
the conference tournament, finishing the
season with a 21-0 record.
The eighth-grade volleyball team finished
as runner-up in the league tournament,
ending the season with a 19-2 record.
The seventh- and eighth-grade football
teams both finished the season undefeated
with records of 8-0. They both won league
titles.
The soccer team went undefeated, as
well, going 15-0 and winning the Circleville
Tournament to finish out the season.
Madison-Plains’ seventh-grade volleyball team: (front row, from left) Hannah Morrow,
Bella Wilson, Arianna Moore, Ayslynn McCracken, Sophia Stires, Skyler Mayabb;
(back row) Coach Rickelle Davis, Kaitlyn Hodges, Sydney Thomas, Ava Mace, Chloe
Mason, Hanna Crabbe, Aubrey Cress and Coach Deb Browning.
Madison-Plains’ eighth-grade volleyball team: (front row, from left) Kelci Mitchell, Ariel
Stout, Kenzie Vallery, Addi Phillips, Cambria Webb; (back row) Coach Rickelle Davis,
Sadie Mason, Rae Fisher, Kastin Little, Megan West and Coach Deb Browning.

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Grief Group
Beverly Hume, M.Div., has completed extensive training on
coaching people as they deal with the end of life of a loved one. She
will be offering a free group beginning Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at First
United Methodist Church of London, 52 N. Main St. The group is
free and open to the community.
Writers & Illustrators Show
The London Visual Arts Guild is hosting a Writers & Illustrators
Show through Nov. 20 at the London Arts Center, 121 E. First St.
Gallery hours are: Thursdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturdays,
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Open studio takes place 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays.
MCBDD Holiday Open House
The Madison County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 500
Elm St. (behind Fairhaven School), London, is hosting a holiday
open house 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 9. The public is invited to tour themed
and decorated offices, take pictures with Santa, and enjoy refreshments
and a craft sale. Students served by the board and its Tigers
Advocacy Group made the crafts. RSVP to Susan Thompson at (740)
852-7050, ext. 1820, or susan.thompson@madison.oh.gov by Dec. 2.
Newborn/Infant Support Group
Daines Village, Rocking Horse Community Health Center, and
Nationwide Children’s Hospital are hosting a free newborn/infant
support group for parents and grandparents. The event is set for 6-
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7 p.m. Nov. 10 in the Daines Village Community Room,
1143 Daines Court, London. Participants will be treated
to dinner, receive support for themselves and their new
bundles of joy, and have the chance to win prizes. For
details or to register, call (740) 845-7286, ext. 704.
Board of Developmental Disabilities
The Madison County Board of Developmental Disabilities
will hold its regularly monthly meeting at 4
p.m. Nov. 10 at the administrative office, 500 Elm St.,
London. If the meeting needs to be rescheduled, it will
take place the following Thursday at the same place and
time.
Additionally, the board will hold a public hearing at
3 p.m. Dec. 8 to discuss goals and objectives for the 2023
Annual Action Plan. The meeting will take place at the
administrative office.
Madison-Plains Facilities
Madison-Plains Local Schools has changed the dates
for its community meetings to talk about the future of
the district’s buildings. The new meeting dates are Nov.
17 at the Mount Sterling Community Center and Dec.
5 in the high school gym. Both meetings start at 7 p.m.
West Jefferson Events
West Jefferson’s parks and recreation department is
hosting the following activities:
• Shop Hop—Nov. 26 at the West Jefferson Community
Center. Vendors interested in participating can
contact Shelton Stanely at (614) 307-6543 or sstanley@westjeffersonohio.gov.
There is no fee to setup as a
vendor and no admission fee for shoppers.
• Snowflake Dane—Dec. 9, 6-8 p.m., at the Community
Center. This winter formal is open to children in
fifth grade or younger. Admission is a requested $1 donation.
Concessions will be sold by donation. Proceeds
go to West Jefferson’s Adopt-A-Family program.
Fair Board Meetings
The Madison County Fair Board has made a change
in the time and location of their regular meetings. The
board is now meeting at 7:15 p.m. the first Wednesday
of each month at the Butcher Block Restaurant, 2280
State Rte. 56 SW, London.
Women and Wine
Junior Achievement of Mad River Region, which includes
Madison County, is hosting their “Women &
Wine” event on Nov. 10 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Windy
Knoll Banquet Center, 500 Roscommon Dr., Springfield.
Food, wine, and live and silent auctions are planned.
Tickets are $40 plus an unwrapped item for the live
auction. Those who purchase their tickets by Nov. 1 will
receive a hand-painted wine glass. Visit
https://madriver.ja.org/events/ja-women-and-wine-fall
to purchase tickets.
Der Dutchman Fundraiser
for Humane Society
The Humane Society of Madison County is holding
its annual charity fundraiser on Nov. 12 at Der Dutchman
Restaurant & Bakery, 445 S. Jefferson Ave., Plain
City. The event includes live and silent auctions, a 50/50
raffle, and presentation of the 2022 Bonzi awards.
Handmade jewelry, toys and other items will be available
for purchase. Credit cards, checks and cash will be
accepted. Guests are encouraged to arrive by 5:30 p.m.
to have time to browse the items for purchase and up
for auction.
Doors open at 5:30. Dinner starts at 6:30. The cost is
$35 per person ($15 for ages 10 and younger). The family-style
dinner includes roast beef and chicken, mashed
potatoes with gravy, dressing, corn, bread, beverage and
dessert. The vegetarian entrée includes a choice of fish
or steamed veggies which includes mashed potatoes,
corn, salad, bread, beverage and dessert.
The reservation form can be found at www.hsmcohio.org
or stop into the shelter at 2020 Plain City
Georgesville Rd. N.E., West Jefferson, OH 43162.
Hope for the Holidays
Ohio’s Hospice Loving Care is hosting Hope for the
Holidays, a grief support program, at 2 p.m. Nov. 13 at
Marysville Nazarene Church, 1126 N. Maple St.,
Marysville. The event provides the opportunity for
those who are grieving to honor and remember their
loved ones who have passed away.
The event is free. Due to limited seating, reservations
are required and will be accepted until Nov. 9 or
until capacity is reached. To make reservations, call
(937) 469-0565 and indicate the number of attendees.
Ohio’s Hospice Loving Care provides hospice services
to patients and their families in Union and Madison
counties. It also provides home healthcare services in
Madison County.
Plain City Events
The following events are coming up in Plain City.
Visit www.plain-city.com for a full listing.
• Holiday Lights—Beginning Nov. 28 at Pastime
Park.
• Santa’s Mailbox—Beginning Nov. 28. Mailbox located
uptown at Bicentennial Park.
• Route 42 Holiday Hop—Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-noon, featuring
Route 42 businesses in Plain City.
• Christmas Under the Clock—Dec. 3, 4-7 p.m., uptown
Plain City.
Alzheimer’s Family Support Group
The Alzheimer’s Family Support Group meets at 6
p.m. the first Thursday of each month at St. John’s
Lutheran Church, 380 Keny Blvd., London. For more
information, call Pat Baynes at (937) 269-3605. Everyone
is welcome.
Madison County Senior Center
The Madison County Senior Citizens Center, 280 W.
High St., London, offers the following activities. The
cafe is open to all ages, Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-
1 p.m. For details, call (740) 852-3001.
• Nov. 7—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 exercise and
strengthening; 1 p.m., euchre; 4 p.m., Delightful Dining
trip departs
• Nov. 8—9 a.m.-3 p.m., quilting class; 10 a.m., bowling
at Madison Lanes; 1:30 p.m., Matter of Balance class
• Nov. 9—8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise class; 9
a.m., chair volleyball; 10:30 a.m., aerobic/strengthening
class; 12 p.m., bridge; 1 p.m., yoga stretch; 2 p.m., diabetes
and weight loss support group
• Nov. 10—9 a.m., chair volleyball; 1:30 p.m., Knowing
the Signs of Alzheimer’s class
• Nov. 11—8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise class;
11 a.m., Veteran’s Day lunch and program; 1 p.m., free
movie.

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Holiday Helper Toy Drive
The Holiday Helpers Firefighters Toy Drive is under
way. Madison County families in need, with children
ages 0-12 years old, who want to receive gifts are encouraged
to sign up as soon as possible. Families can
sign up at Job & Family Services, 200 Midway St., London.
For details, call (740) 852-4770. Anyone who would
like to “adopt” children for which to buy gifts, make a
monetary donation, or donate toys can call 852-4770.
London Public Library
London Public Library, is located at 20 E. First St.
Call (740) 852-9543 or visit www.mylondonlibrary.org
for details.
• Nov. 8—Toddler Time, 10 a.m.; Preschool Story
Time, 11 a.m.; Book Club, 7 p.m.
• Nov. 9—The Personal Life of Edgar Allan Poe, 6:30
p.m.
• Nov. 10—Kindergarten Club, 6:30 p.m.
• Nov. 11—Closed
• Nov. 12—Movie (“Minions: The Rise of Gru”), 3 p.m.
• Ongoing—Book Bingo, daily through Nov. 26.
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.
• Storytime. Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
• Thanksgiving. On Nov. 7, adults are welcome to
pick up a program-to-go that features a napkin holder
craft, word puzzles and more.
• Library Board. The board will meet at 6 p.m. Nov.
8 in the meeting room. To attend, contact the director
at csiscoe@hbmlibrary.org.
• Closed. The library will be closed on Nov. 11 in observance
of Veterans Day.
• Build-A-Bridge Challenge. Children in grades K-5 are
invited to register to build bridges for Three Billy Goats
Gruff to cross. The program is set for 11 a.m. Nov. 12.
• Toy Drive. The library is a drop-off location for the
Firefighters Toy Drive beginning Nov. 14.
• Warm Up West Jefferson. The library is accepting
donations of new and gently used blankets and winter
gear. The items will be available to take for anyone who
needs them.
Mount Sterling Library
Mount Sterling Public Library is located at 60 W.
Columbus St. Call (740) 869-2430 or visit www.mtsterlingpubliclibrary.org.
• Friends of the Library. Mount Sterling Friends of
the Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 8 on the library’s
main level. New members are always welcome.
• Board of Trustees. The library’s board of trustees
will meet at 6:15 p.m. Nov. 10 immediately following
the Mount Sterling Community Museum meeting.
Meetings are open to the public.
• Family Craft Take & Make. The Friends of the Library
will hold a family-friendly craft take-and-make
from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 13 at the library. The theme is
Christmas décor and gifts made of upcycled items. No
registration is needed. The event is open to all ages.
• Closed. The library will be closed for the Thanksgiving
holiday Nov. 24-26. No items will be counted as
late or overdue or collect fines on days of closure.
• Ladies Night Out.
On Nov. 28, the monthly movie night for ladies will
feature “Top Gun: Mavericl” (PG-13). Doors open at 6:30
p.m. No early admittance. Seating is limited to 12-15
people. This is a potluck event, so bring any dish you
wish to share. Pizza, popcorn, soda, bottled water, and
flavored coffees will be provided. A door prize drawing
will result in a lucky winner. RSVP by calling the library
or text Melissa at (614) 315-7939. Please do not
RSVP if you are not sure you can attend.
• Book Club. The Around Town Book Club will meet
at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 in the lounge by the fireplace at Deercreek
Lodge. As per tradition, this will be the group’s
annual Christmas party. Everyone is asked to bring a
gift-wrapped, gently used book for the book exchange.
Refreshments will be provided, and a fun activity will
result in a prize winner. The discussion will be centered
on the book, “Once in a Lifetime’ by Mary Monroe.
Copies are available at the library now. New members
are always encouraged to attend.
• Batters, Splatters & Platters. Registration for the
next Kids Cooking Club will open Dec. 15 and run
through Dec. 30. The class will be for kids 9-12 years
old and will start in January.
• Little Free Library Pantry. A ribbon-cutting is in
the works for a little free library pantry on the library
grounds. The Friends of the Library are accepting donations
of books and non-perishable canned and boxed
food items. The library pantry will operate on the honor
system of “Take what you need, leave what you can.”
Stayed tuned for details about a dedication and ribboncutting.
• Bookmobile. On Nov. 16, the bookmobile will make
stops at the parking lot of Grace Community Church in
South Solon from 3 to 3:30 p.m. and the parking lot of
Sedalia Christian Church from 3:45 to 4:15 p.m. The library
will accept requests for items to be checked out,
reserved or delivered at these locations. Call the library
with your requests.
• Storytime. 10:30 a.m. on Mondays. The program is
open to children ages 3-5.
• Kodak Digital Scanner. The library has a new
Kodak digital scanner. The easy-to-use device can handle
slides and developed film negatives, converting
them to standard JPG images. One USB and cord powers
the machine, then lets users send pictures to a folder
on a laptop where it can be copied to a flash drive.
HELP House Outreaches
Volunteers from H.E.L.P. House Community Outreach
are sponsoring a drive-through Thanksgiving outreach
Nov. 19, 9 am-noon. Individuals and families in
need will receive a box of perishable and non-perishable
food items, including meat, vegetables and fruit. Clients
must register for this event.
The community is invited to support this annual outreach
with donations of canned corn or green beans,
brownie mix, gravy, jelly, macaroni and cheese, canned
fruit, vegetable oil, boxed stuffing, potato flakes and
noodles, turkeys and hams. Volunteers are needed to
pack boxes and organize food items on Nov.16-17, 6-8
p.m., as well as on the day of the event, 8 a.m.-noon.
Additionally, H.E.L.P. House is sponsoring a Little
Lambs Christmas outreach Dec. 17, 9 am.-noon. Clients
must register for this in-person shopping event.
H.E.L.P. House also will match families in need with
area individuals and families that are willing to purchase
gifts for the holiday season. Sponsors, as well as
families in need, are encouraged to register to purchase
and receive gifts beginning Nov. 1.
Contact H.E.L.P. House for more information at
(740) 852-1980 or via email at
helphouseoutreach@gmail.com.

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St. Patrick School brings back Halloween parade
One of the most beloved traditions at St.
Patrick School in London is the annual Halloween
walk from the school to the London
Health & Rehabilitation Center. Nearly all of
the students dress in costume, make the short
walk to the center, then parade through the
halls, bringing cheer to residents and staff.
For the past two years, the school has
been unable to do this community outreach
due to COVID-19 restrictions, but they got
the green light to revive the tradition this
year, doing so on Oct. 28.
“This is always a fun time of the year for
our students, and we all wanted to spread
that joy around to the rest of the community,
particularly to our seniors who are facing
some adversity in their life right now,”
said Principal Rick Logue.
Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle
St. Patrick School students and residents of the rehabilitation center joke around during
their hallway parade. The younger students at the school made cards for the residents.
Shirley and Richard Helton pass out candy to St. Patrick School students visiting the
London Health & Rehabilitation Center. Richard, a resident of the center, said the students’
visit brought forth sweet memories of his childhood when he would go out trickor-treating
in his neighborhood dressed as a clown. “That was my favorite costume to
wear,” he recalled.
HEAP program offers help
with home energy expenses
The Ohio Department of Development
and Bridges Community Action Partnership
remind senior citizens in Ohio that assistance
is available to help with their home
energy bills.
The Home Energy Assistance Program
(HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175 percent
of the federal poverty guidelines pay
their heating bills. Applied directly to the
customer’s utility or bulk fuel bill, the benefit
can help manage heating costs.
Senior citizens may go to their local Area
Agency on Aging office for help with assembling
the required documents and completing
their HEAP application. Senior citizens
may also visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov to
apply online or to download a copy of the application.
When applying, individuals need to have
copies of the following documents:
• most recent utility bills;
• a list of all household members (including
birth dates and Social Security numbers);
• proof of income for the past 30 days for
all household members (12 months for certain
income types);
• proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency
for all household members; and
• proof of disability (if applicable).
HEAP benefits are applied to an individual’s
energy bill after Jan. 1. Applications
for the HEAP program must be received by
May 31, 2023.
For more information or assistance with
applying for a HEAP benefit, contact
Bridges Community Action Partnership at
(740) 852-3511 to make an appointment. To
be connected to your local Energy Assistance
provider, call (800) 282-0880 (hearing
impaired clients may dial 711 for assistance)
or visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov.

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Romantic comedy uses star power to shine
A vital piece missing in the romantic comedies of late—besides a
truly original plot—is the lack of genuine movie stars. To be fair and
kind to up-and-coming actors and the well-known faces cast in their
stead, they mostly do an admirable job of trying to sell these products
of pure fluff to the masses, but it is the movie star that can
make even the most standard rom-com pop off the screen.
“Ticket to Paradise”, a romantic comedy released solely into the
theaters on Oct. 21, understands the power stars can hold. Truthfully,
the movie doesn’t have a great script, but it doesn’t have to
because George Clooney and Julia Roberts are speaking its words.
And it’s not even that romantic, but it doesn’t have to be because
Clooney is smiling his crinkly smile and Roberts is giving her clarion
call laugh. Heck, it’s not even particularly good, but it doesn’t
really have to be because these sparkling and beautiful people are
throwing their sparkle and beauty around in a movie whose locale
is as equally sparkling and beautiful.
This is a film that knows it is not a great piece of cinematic art,
but it effortlessly wields the power of the movie star and somehow
manages to be light and fun and mostly charming. With the shininess
of the stars and the magnificent beachscapes, it lulls you into
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looking past its general ho-humness
and asks that you bask in
a world you could never dream
of living in—or afford to, for most
of us.
In “Ticket to Paradise,”
Clooney plays David Cotton, a bachelor architect living
in Chicago who, after nearly 20 years of being divorced,
still gripes about his first and only wife to anyone willing
to lend an ear—or just be in his general vicinity. For
her part, Roberts plays Georgia Cotton, a gallerist semiliving
with her pilot boyfriend. After nearly 20 years of
being divorced, she still gripes about her first and only
husband to anyone willing to lend an ear—or just be in
her general vicinity.
Although they are bitter exes to the core, David and
Georgia have managed to raise a nearly perfect daughter,
Lily (Kaitlyn Dever), who has just graduated from
law school and is on her way to a prestigious job at the
top law-firm in Illinois. To celebrate Lily’s accomplishments,
David and Georgia have paid to send her and her
best friend, Wren (Billie Lourd), on an all-expenses paid
vacation to Bali for two months before they have to get
used to the soul-sucking grind of adulthood.
Feeling as if they did a good deed by working together
on this project, the (when put together) demonic
duo agrees to never see or speak to the other again.
They do just that until Lily shoots off an email saying
she met a wonderful local man named Gede (Maxime
Bouttier) and they plan to marry within a week’s time.
Not wanting their daughter to make the same mistake
as they did—David and Georgia married right out
of college, and Georgia put her career on hold to support
her family—they strike a rare truce and agree to work
together to sabotage their daughter’s impending nuptials.
While the film does not fully acknowledge how
truly awful their mission is and how off the deep-end
they are, the genuine movie stars play their parts so
well they manage to infuse their characters with pathetic
charm so you do not outright hate them for their
occasional bouts of wretchedness.
the reel deal
Dedra Cordle
This romantic comedy likes
to split its time between the two
couples, one fresh in the bloom
of love and the other, well, decidedly
not—or so it seems. Over
the course of trying to crush
their daughter’s heart and
spirit, the latter pair can’t help
but get swept up in the magic of
the island and the unresolved
issues that frayed their once loving
friendship and romance. Although
both of the couples could
use a bit more romantic chemistry, it’s hard to deny the
adults are the most interesting pairing to watch, much
of it due to the fact that they were given the most material
to work with and had the characters who were the
most developed. It also doesn’t hurt that they are played
by movie stars who know how to chew the fat from any
scene.
“Ticket to Paradise” is a movie where you can see
how much fun the actors had filming it, and for the most
part, that translates out of the screen and with the audience.
But with its over-reliance on the star power of
Clooney and Roberts, some aspects of the film suffer
from a lack of attention paid to other important elements,
like the dialogue or development of secondary
characters you are also supposed to care about.
Overall, this film isn’t a bad one, but if you are able
to withstand the presence of Clooney and Roberts together
again, you’ll probably notice the cracks in the
foundation a bit more. But if you just want to turn off
your brain and watch beautiful people do ugly things
and then put in some work to beautify themselves again
in a majestic location, then this might be something you
want to check out when you get a chance.
Grade: B-
Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer and columnist.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MADISON COUNTY OHIO
Bank of America, N.A.
vs.
John Doe(s), Name(s) Unknown, the Unknown heirs, devisees, legatees,
beneficiaries of Sonya S. Chafin, AKA Sonja S. Chafin and their unknown
spouses and creditors; and the unknown spouse of Sonya S. Chafin,
AKA Sonja S. Chafin, et al., Defendants
Case No. CV 20220182
Judge Eamon Costello
LEGAL NOTICE
John Doe(s), Name(s) Unknown, the Unknown heirs, devisees, legatees,
beneficiaries of Sonya S. Chafin, AKA Sonja S. Chafin and their unknown
spouses and creditors; and the unknown spouse of Sonya S. Chafin, AKA
Sonja S. Chafin, whose last known address is 460 London Road, West Jefferson,
OH 43162, will take notice that on September 26, 2022, Bank of
America, N.A filed its Complaint in the Madison County Court of Common
Pleas at P.O. Box 557, 1 North Main Street, London, OH 43140, assigned
Case No. CV 20220182 and styled Bank of America, N.A vs. John Doe(s),
Name(s) Unknown, the Unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries
of Sonya S. Chafin, AKA Sonja S. Chafin and their unknown spouses and
creditors; and the unknown spouse of Sonya S. Chafin, AKA Sonja S.
Chafin, et al. The object of, and demand for relief in, the Complaint is to
foreclose the lien of Plaintiff's mortgage recorded upon the real estate
described below and in which Plaintiff alleges that the foregoing defendant
has or claims to have an interest:
Parcel number(s): 10-00286.000
Property address: 460 London Rd, West Jefferson, OH 43162
The defendant named above is required to answer the Complaint within
twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication of this legal notice. This
legal notice will be published once a week for three successive weeks.
Angela D. Kirk, Attorney
Manley Deas Kochalski LLC
P. O. Box 165028
Columbus, OH 43216-5028
614-220-5611
adk@manleydeas.com
MM OCTOBER 30, NOVEMBER 6 & 13, 2022
MM2022426
MADISON COUNTY SANITARY SEWER AND WATER DISTRICT
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Compact Track Loader
The Madison County Sanitary Sewer and Water District will receive Sealed
Bids for the purchase of a Compact Track Loader prior to November 22, 2022,
at 11:30 a.m. Bid packets received subsequent to November 22, 2022 at
11:30 a.m., will be rejected.
Specifications for the referenced equipment may be obtained upon request
from Nathan Peters, Accounting Officer, 1860 Old Springfield Road, London,
Ohio 43140, by calling 740-845-1707 or via email at
nathan.peters@madison.oh.gov
The winning bid will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder
who offers the lowest cost in accordance with the specifications set forth in
the bid packet. THE BID WILL BE AWARDED TO ONE AND ONLY ONE
VENDOR.
Notice is further given that all bids received in a timely manner will be publicly
opened and read about at the Madison County Board of Commissioners
meeting on November 22, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. This meeting will be hald a
the Madison County Court House, 1 North Main Street, London, Ohio 43140.
The Madison County Sanitary Sewer and Water District or the Madison
County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
MM OCTOBER 30 & NOVEMBER 6, 2022
MM2022421
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MADISON COUNTY, OHIO
Case No. DRA 20210196
Judge Costello
ASHLEY KEESE, Plaintiff
vs.
JAMES LACOY, Defendant
The defendant, James LaCoy’s last known address
2317 Home Road, Springfield, OH 45503, and that
service of Summons cannot be made because the
present whereabouts of the defendant is unknown
to plaintiff; that by reasonable diligence the residence
of the defendant cannot be ascertained
through inquiry, former associates, or correspondence;
will take notice that on October 22, 2022,
Ashley N. Keese, is the plaintiff in this action and has
filed an action for divorce against James LaCoy in the
Court of Common Pleas of Madison County, Ohio,
the same being Case No. DRA20210196 in said
Court, praying therein for Divorce. Defendant is
required to answer said complaint within twentyeight
days after the last publication date of
November 20, 2022. Said cause will be heard on a
date as soon as meets the convenience and requirement
of the court. 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 complaint.
Renae E. Zabloudil, Clerk of Courts
Kristin Palmer, Deputy Clerk
Ryan N. Sander, Attorney for Plaintiff
The Legal Aid Society of Columbus
1108 City Park Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
(614) 737­0151 (Office) (614) 224­4514 (Fax),
rsander@columbuslegalaid.org (E­mail)
MM OCT. 16, 23, 30 & NOV. 6, 13, 20, 2022
MM2022407
Sale of Real Estate
Madison County
Foreclosure Auction
Case# CV20220091
U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. as Trustee for
LSF10 Master Participation Trust
vs
Peggy Lee Pearson, Unknown Heirs at
Law, Devisees, Legatees, Executors
and Administrators of
Gary R. Pearson, deceased, et al.
The description of the property to be sold is as follows:
Property Address:
8650 Oday Harrison Road, Mt. Sterling, Madison, Ohio,
43143
Legal Description:
Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number:
17-00166.000
Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening
on 11/15/2022 at 10:00 a.m. for a minimum of 7 days.
Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should the
third party purchaser fail to provide their deposit within
the allotted time.
Provisional Sale Date: 11/29/2022 at 10:00 a.m.
Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is
$5000.00 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the
sale ending. No cash is permitted.
Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances,
and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to
cover.
To view all sale details and terms for this property visit
www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code:
CVE20220091 into the search bar.
MM OCT. 23, 30 & NOV. 6, 2022
MM2022414
SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
OHIO REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26
THE STATE OF OHIO, MADISON COUNTY
Carrington Mortgage Services LLC, Plaintiff
vs.
Debra K. Laird et. al., Defendant
Case No. CVE20210139
Parcel No. 07-00098.000
Address: 3560 West Jefferson Kiousville Rd., London, OH 43140
In pursurance of an order of sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public online
auction, at https://madison.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov. The above named property was
appraised at $120,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount on Friday,
2nd day of December, 2022, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. If no bids at that time, the property will be offered
up again on Friday, 16th day of December, 2022. There will be no minimum bid for the
second sale. Any additional costs and taxes owed for the action that are not covered by the sale,
will be collected within 30 days of the confirmation from the purchaser. However, the Plaintiff
has the right to redeem the property within 14 days of the sale by paying the full purchase price
to the clerk of courts, and will be considered the successful purchaser of the sale.
The complete legal description can be found in the office of the Madison County Recorder, in
the Madison County Courthouse located at 1 N. Main Street, London, OH 43140.
Being the same property conveyed by deed recorded in volume 198, page 2126 of the Madison
County Ohio Records.
Last known owner: Debra K. Laird et. al.
Said premises located at: 3560 West Jefferson Kiousville Rd., London, OH 43140
All properties sold at Sheriff’s Sale are on an “as-is” basis and have no warranty or guarantee. The
appraisal may or may not have been an inside inspection of the property and the Sheriff nor
the appraisers are liable for the condition of the property that was appraised.
Terms of Sale: $5,000.00 will be due the day of the sale, balance due within 30 days of
confirmation.
Additional fees to be paid to the Sheriff, include, transfer tax & conveyance fees which will be
added to the balance due. All funds paid to the Sheriff must be in cash or certified check.
Delinquent taxes will be paid by the plaintiff, current taxes prorated to the purchaser to the date
of the auction. The purchaser assumes all taxes from the date of the auction. The purchaser shall
be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient
to cover.
John R. Swaney, Sheriff
Tina J. Sabin, Deputy
Madison County, Ohio
Reisenfeld & Associates
3862 Red Bank Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45227
MM NOVEMBER 6, 13, 20, 2022
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MM2022440
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MADISON COUNTY, OHIO
PROBATE DIVISION, JUVENILE COURT
Case No. 22230023, 22230024 & 22230025
Summons By Publication
In the Matter of
Ty F (F), Dn F (M) & Kn F (M)
Alleged Dependent Children
To: Demetria Foster LKA 10500 State Route 665, London, OH 43140
Christian Foster LKA 10500 State Route 665, London, OH 43140
A complaint has been filed in this Court by the State of Ohio/
Madison County Children Services, alleging dependency of Ty F
(F), DOB 02/18/2014, Dn F (M), DOB 12/15/2015 & Kn F (M), DOB
03/30/2018, pursuant to O.R.C. 2151.04. An initial hearing has
been scheduled at the Madison County Juvenile Court, 1 North
Main Street, London, OH 43140, on Monday, November 21, 2022,
at 1:45 p.m., and for adjudication hearing on Friday, December
16, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., and at the call of the Court thereafter.
You are indicated as being the parents of said minor children and
notice of said complaint is hereby provided in accordance with
the law and the provisions of RULE 16, Rules of Juvenile
Procedure. If a party is indigent, the Court will appoint counsel to
provide representation upon request. If you believe that you
qualify, contact the Court at (740) 852-0760.
CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN
Juvenile Judge
Madison County, Ohio
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xLegal Notices
Sale of Real Estate
Madison County
Foreclosure Auction
Case# CV 2019 0162
PNC Bank, National Association
successor by merge to National City Bank
vs
Douglas Ramsey
The description of the property to be sold is as follows:
Property Address:
9182 Nioga Toops Road, Mount Sterling, Madison,
Ohio, 43143
Legal Description:
Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number:
07-00240.000
Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com
opening on 11/15/2022 at 10:00 a.m. for a minimum
of 7 days.
Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should
the third party purchaser fail to provide their deposit
within the allotted time.
Provisional Sale Date: 11/29/2022 at 10:00 a.m.
Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is
$5000.00 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of
the sale ending. No cash is permitted.
Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs,
allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are
insufficient to cover.
To view all sale details and terms for this property visit
www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code:
CV 2019 0162 into the search bar.
MM OCT. 23, 30 & NOV. 6, 2022
MM2022416
NOTICE OF LEGISLATION PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LONDON, OHIO
Noce is hereby given to the passage of the
following ordinances or resoluons of the London
City Council. The complete text of each ordinance or
resoluon may be obtained or viewed at the offices
of the City Law Director or the City Auditor at 20
South Walnut Street, London, Ohio, or online at the
London City website: www.londonohio.gov
Ordinance 184­22 ­ An Ordinance approving the
eding and inclusion of certain Ordinances as parts of
the various component codes of the Codified
Ordinances; providing for the adopon and
publicaon of a new maer in the updated and
revised Codified Ordinances; repealing Ordinances in
conflict therewith; and declaring an emergency
Date of passage: 10/20/2022
Amy Rees , Clerk of London City Council
MM OCTOBER 30 & NOVEMBER 6, 2022
LEGAL NOTICE
MM2022429
In accordance with ORC 5715.16 and 5715.17,
notice is hereby given that the
Madison County Board of Revision
has completed its work of equalization and
transmitted such returns to the Auditor; where
they are open for public inspection. Except for
those set by the State; the Board will hear
complaints in accordance with ORC 5715.11.
MM OCTOBER 30 & NOVEMBER 6, 2022
MM2022422
Sale of Real Estate
Madison County
Foreclosure Auction
Case# CV20210183
CitiMortgage, Inc.
vs
William Shaw, Jr., aka
William E. Shaw, et al.
The description of the property to be sold is as follows:
Property Address:
3660 Sycamore Lane, London, Madison, Ohio 43140
Legal Description:
Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number:
29-00405.000, 29-00407.000 & 29-00408.000
Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com
opening on 11/15/2022 at 10:00 a.m. for a minimum
of 7 days.
Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should
the third party purchaser fail to provide their deposit
within the allotted time.
Provisional Sale Date: 11/29/2022 at 10:00 a.m.
Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is
$5000.00 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of
the sale ending. No cash is permitted.
Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs,
allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are
insufficient to cover.
To view all sale details and terms for this property visit
www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code:
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five-year period beginning in fall of 2022 for the locations listed below. Bids should include removal of snow from all
parking areas, sidewalks, steps & street ramp accesses and salt application as necessary when snowfall exceeds 1” or
when ice forms or upon request of Commissioners. Bidders must provide all equipment, labor & materials and submit
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Locations:
1. Madison County Courthouse, 1 North Main Street, London, OH 43140.
2. Municipal Court Building, 55 N. Oak Street, London, OH 43140.
3. Sheriff’s Parking Lot, 23 W. High St. London, OH 43140.
4. Madison County Title Office and License Bureau 13 N. Oak Street, London, OH 43140.
5. Prosecutor Office, 59 N. Main Street, London, OH 43140.
6. Job & Family Services, 200 Midway, London, OH 43140.
7. Lafayette Street Commercial Property, 284-306 Lafayette, London, OH 43140.
8. Madison County, Board of Elections, 1423 State Route 38 SE, London, OH 43140.
9. Sheriff’s Office & EMA at the corner of Elm & Garfield.
10. OSU Extension Office, 217 Elm Street, London, OH 43140.
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MM NOVEMBER 6, 2022
MM2022443
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the establishment of the Mid-Ohio
Water and Sewer District will be held before
the Honorable Judge Eamon Costello, Court
of Common Pleas of Madison County, Ohio
and the Honorable Judge Don W. Fraser, Court
of Common Pleas of Union County, Ohio, on
the 2nd day of December, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at
the Court of Common Pleas of Madison
County, Ohio.
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Sealed bids will be accepted for demolition of
buildings at 60 S. Walnut Street (old school
complex) by the City of London, State of Ohio at
the Administration Office, 20 South Walnut St.,
Suite 100, London, Ohio until 9:00 O’clock A.M.,
Monday November 14, 2022. Sealed bids will be
publicly opened immediately thereafter.
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MM OCTOBER 30 & NOVEMBER 6, 2022
MM2022430
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The City of London is requesting statements of qualifications
for professional consulting services for the
East Side Water Treatment Plan Improvements and
Water Well Development. It is the intention of the
City of London to review statements of qualifications
(SOQ) submitted then, if necessary, based on
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614-424-7270
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Available 12/1/22
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11/20 M
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11/13 M
11/20
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11/20
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