Madison Messenger - December 18th, 2022

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December 18, 2022 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXVII No. 1 

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Motto: ‘Take what you need, leave what you can’ 

By Dedra Cordle 

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The Free Little Library Pantry is located on 

Water Street, across from the main entrance 

to Mount Sterling Public Library. 

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

The grand opening of Mount Sterling’s Free Little Library Pantry took place on Dec. 10. 

Located on Water Street, the box is stocked with food items and books for children and 

adults and is open 24 hours a day. Some of the founders and most ardent supporters of 

the library pantry were on hand for the ribbon-cutting: (from left) Beverly Kern, Casey 

O’Neill, Joyce Stuart, Megan Stewart, Becky Martin, Melissa Reece, Angela McFarland, 

Dave Timmons, Holly Drake, Andy Drake, and Charlie Morrison. 

would be a nice complement to the local library, but 

she hoped another fan of the movement would take 

the initiative to build the box and oversee its operation. 

Then came the pandemic. 

Distressed by the news of mass layoffs, school 

closures, and widespread food and essential goods 

shortages, Reece knew it was time to act—and not 

just by providing free reading material to people of 

all ages but also free grocery items. 

“I was spiraling and had to do something for our 

community,” she said. 

With help from her fellow Friends of the Library 

volunteers, Reece spread the word about her idea. 

She received plenty of positive feedback, but some 

residents worried the Little Free Library would create 

competition with the food pantry at the Mount 

Sterling Community Center. 

“That was never our intention,” Reece explained. 

“Our goal was, and is, to just give free access to food 

for anybody—the elderly, families, individuals who 

maybe can’t quite cover their grocery bills because 

they don’t have much money left after they pay the 

rest of their bills. 

“There are a lot of people out there in this community 

who cannot access local pantries because 

they don’t meet federal eligibility guidelines but are 

still struggling to put food on their tables. This 

Mount Sterling is now home to a small 

red box equipped to make a significant impact 

on residents’ lives. 

On Dec. 10, more than a dozen community 

advocates gathered on Water Street to 

celebrate the grand opening of the region’s 

first Little Free Library Pantry. Located 

across from the main entrance to Mount 

Sterling Public Library, the structure is 

stocked with reading materials and nonperishable 

food items free for the taking. 

“We are so excited to bring this Little 

Free Library Pantry to Mount Sterling,” 

said Melissa Reece, the village resident who 

spearheaded the project. “We hope this 

kickstarts a movement where we will see 

these pop up all throughout our community 

and then spread out into our neighboring 

communities, as well.” 

Reece has been a fan of the Little Free 

Library movement, minus the pantry portion, 

ever since she heard about it more 

than a decade ago. The concept is simple: A 

box on a pole is installed on property accessible to the public. The installer 

puts books in the box to get things started. The public is then welcome to 

take books or leave books to share with others. 

As an avid reader, Mount Sterling Public Library employee, and Friends 

of the Library volunteer, Reece said she likes seeing reading materials 

made readily available to everyone in the community. 

“The Little Free Library has always been such 

a great way to make books accessible to those who 

may not have a public library within walking distance, 

and especially in those areas who do not 

have a library within their community at all,” she 

said. 

Reece thought having a Little Free Library in 

would just be a way to supplement some of that 

Mount Sterling—open 24 hours a day, year-round— 

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Massive fire claims woodworking business 

POSTAL PATRON 

By Kristy Zurbrick 

Pleasant Valley Fire District, one person 

Madison Editor 

had been working inside the building. 

The Pleasant Valley Fire District is 

That person had exited the structure before 

the fire department arrived. The em- 

deeming the primary structure at a Plain 

City area business a total loss following a 

ployee said he heard a “pop” and saw fire 

fire that broke out early in the morning 

coming from one of the machines in operation 

at the business. 

of Dec. 13. No civilians or fire fighters 

were injured. 

Fire fighters on the first engine to arrive 

attempted to attack the fire from the 

At 4 a.m., the fire department and its 

automatic aid partners were alerted to a 

interior but were driven out by intense 

possible structure fire at Whitmer Woodworks, 

8940 Carters Mill Rd. The first re- 

heat and heavy fire conditions. Crews 

then took a defensive approach from the 

sponders observed heavy smoke with 

exterior, containing the fire five hours 

flames coming from the roof of a 60x240- 

later. 

Photo courtesy of Battallion Chief Mike Riebel/Washington Township Fire Department 

foot building on the property. 

Pleasant Valley Fire District reports 

Fire fighters battle a devastating blaze at Whitmer Woodworks. According to a press release from 

See FIRE page 19

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Sparkling good time at Garrette Park 

West Jefferson’s 27th Christmas in the Park took place Dec. 9-10 at Garrette Park. Rain on Friday 

dampened the air but not the spirits of those who took part. The weather was perfect on Saturday 

night. A large crowd turned out to enjoy a lighted parade, the light display at the park, Santa, carriage 

and train rides, food and drinks, and entertainment. Lights at the park will remain on nightly, 

5-10 p.m., until Jan. 1. – Messenger photos by Jeff Pfeil 

Cha-den McKee, 3, of Grove City visits 

Christmas in the Park with his mother, 

Monet Williams. 

12/5/22 to 12/22/22 

Holly Lewis of London celebrates her fifth birthday in front of a new ornament display at 

Christmas in the Park. Adept Products in West Jefferson created the ornament. Members 

of the Christmas in the Park committee decorated it. 

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This will be an exciting time for you and your little ones, and 

YES! your child will get a personalized letter back from Santa 

himself! Please make sure to include a return address! 

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Zander Shriver, 4, of West Jefferson is all smiles as he sits on Santa’s lap.

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Mt. Sterling leaders proclaim bright ‘23 outlook 

By Kristy Zurbrick 

organized for the village.” 

Madison Editor 

About his fellow council members, Drake said, “You 

As the year comes to a close, Mount Sterling village 

all literally put your backs into things. We’ve gotten a 

leaders are already looking forward to next year. 

lot accomplished this year.” As examples, he mentioned 

“I think we’re going to have a wonderful year. When 

the hiring of a new village administrator, acquisition of 

I tell you there are good things coming, there are good 

funds for a new water tower, fire hydrant fixes, street 

things coming,” said Mayor Marci Darlington at the 

patching, and movie nights. 

Dec. 12 village council meeting. “Buckle up. It’s going 

Kristie West, code enforcement official, provided a 

to be a good ride.” 

rundown of the building and zoning activity in the village. 

Year to date, her office has processed 139 residen- 

Andy Drake, council president pro tem, feels the 

same, stating, “2023 is going to be a great year. I can 

tial permits, 21 new dwelling permits, 21 commercial 

feel it already.” 

permits, 13 zoning permits, and three variances. 

Drake thanked many groups for the work they’ve 

Becky Martin, chair of council’s parks and recreation 

done this past year, setting a foundation for the year to 

committee, said the group will “hit the ground running” 

come. He applauded everyone who has volunteered in 

next year, putting grant funding and donations to work 

any way, from helping a neighbor to participating in 

in the first phase of improvements at Mason Park. New 

community cleanups. He praised village employees and 

playground equipment, a dog park, and installation of 

Madison County Sheriff’s Office personnel, saying they 

trees and benches are planned. Anyone who would like 

“work their tails off every single day to try to get things 

to sponsor a tree or bench can call town hall for more 

information, (740) 869-2040. 

Help available for heating costs 

The Ohio Department of Development and Bridges 

Community Action Partnership want to 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; 

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• 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 a local Energy Assistance provider, 

call (800) 282-0880 (hearing impaired clients may dial 

711 for assistance), or visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov. 

without charge.” 

Creation of the Little Free Library Pantry took much 

longer than Reece and the Friends of the Library projected, 

but they received the go-ahead from the library 

board earlier this year to build the hybrid library/food 

pantry. 

“We were ecstatic to receive the news,” said Angela 

McFarland, part of the group that brought the project 

to fruition. “The creation of this Little Free Library 

Pantry will go a long way toward providing nourishment 

for the minds and bodies of the residents in our 

community.” 

McFarland’s husband, Steve Chambers, who serves 

as director of the Mount Sterling Community Museum, 

built the multi-shelved red box. It has an ample amount 

of space for books and food. Grocery items outweigh 

books right now to meet current community needs. 

Eventually, the Little Free Library Pantry committee 

plans to build more library pantries and include personal 

hygiene items and possibly small articles of 

clothing, like socks. 

“We have a lot of ideas whirling around in our heads 

right now,” McFarland said. 

The Little Free Library Pantry committee consists of 

five members: Carrie Alkire, Holly Drake, McFarland, 

Reece, and Charlie Morrison. Morrison is president and 

CEO of MCR Medical Supply. The company’s “fun committee” 

held a book and food drive to stock of the site 

on Water Street. 

The committee has set a schedule to regularly check 

the materials in the Little Free Library Pantry to make 

sure all of the reading materials are appropriate and 

the food is not expired or spoiled. 

Residents are encouraged to donate materials to the 

Little Free Library Pantry just as much as they are encouraged 

to take items from it. 

“Our Little Free Library Pantry’s motto is: ‘Take 

what you need, leave what you can,’” Reece said. “And 

if you can’t leave anything at all, that is just fine with 

us.” 

Although Mount Sterling Public Library is not involved 

in the oversight of the Little Free Library 

Pantry, the committee will use the library’s social media 

pages to post updates on donation drives and other activities. 

The first donation drive was set for 10:30 a.m.-12 

p.m. Dec. 17 at the library. Donation drop-off days will 

otherwise be held on the fourth Saturday of each month 

beginning Jan. 28. The committee asks that residents 

not leave their donations at the library except on those 

designated days. Also, the committee cannot accept food 

in glass jars. 

Suggested donation items will be listed on the side 

of the Little Free Library Pantry. For more information, 

contact Melissa Reece at (614) 315-7939. 

In other news: 

• Madison County Sheriff’s Deputy Jack Dill introduced Deputy 

Dominick Parks. Parks has been with the department for the past 

couple of months and is assigned primarily to Mount Sterling. 

• Drake said the new stop signs on Market Street are working 

out well, but it is taking time for motorists to become accustomed 

to the new stop signs on High Street. Dill said residents have suggested 

the village paint reflective stop bars on the street where the 

new signs have been installed. Drake said his committee is talking 

about that and installation of a crosswalk near Veterans Field. 

• Village Administrator Tom Byrne reported the heating and 

cooling system at the water plant has been repaired. He described 

it as being in “pretty bad shape.” Updates have been made to the 

plant’s fire alarm system, as well. 

Council voted to cancel their last regular meeting of the year, 

originally scheduled for Dec. 26. The next regular council meeting 

will take place on Jan. 9. 

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Love’s to break ground in spring 

By Sarah Slayman 

annexed from Jefferson Township into West Jefferson. 

Staff Writer 

Casto is pursuing annexation of that small portion. The 

A couple of planned and potential businesses are another 

step closer to reality following West Jefferson 

company then plans to set aside eight or nine contiguous 

acres for a new business. One possibility, Mitchell 

council action and discussion on Dec. 5. 

said, is a combination gas station, convenience store, 

Love’s Travel Stop & Country Stores plans to build 

and restaurant. 

a combination fueling center and convenience store on 

Council approved a resolution promising municipal 

the north side of U.S. Route 29 and Commerce Parkway. 

services, including utilities, fire protection, and police 

Exeter Property Group owns 250 acres in that area and 

protection, for the property up for annexation. 

requested that 10 of those acres be set aside for the 

In other action, council: 

Love’s location. Based on the recommendation of the village 

planning commission, council approved the site 

• approved the village budget for 2023; 

• approved an across-the-board 3 percent pay raise 

plan for the project. 

for village employees; 

According to John Mitchell, West Jefferson’s public 

• set residential rates for trash and recycling pickup; 

service director, Love’s plans to break ground in the 

• approved Forest Trucking’s final development plan 

spring and open sometime next year. 

for construction of a pole barn; 

Casto Partners LLC, another developer, is looking to 

• and approved an updated contract to provide additional 

property maintenance inspection services to the 

attract a new business to property the company owns 

on U.S. Route 29, not far from the Love’s site. All but a 

city of London through the village’s building department. 

small portion of that land, less than one acre, has been 

–With reporting from Kristy Zurbrick 

ankful for voters’ levy support 

By Linda Dillman 

Staff Writer 

Jefferson Local Schools’ levy history is unlike that of many school 

districts across the state. Over the span of two decades, Jefferson 

Local voters have passed 11 levies. 

When Superintendent William Mullett first arrived in the district, 

there was an urgent need to renew an existing 9.5-mill emergency 

levy. 

“On Aug. 7, 2001, we did so successfully,” Mullett said at the Dec. 

12 school board meeting. “Never in my wildest dreams could I have 

imagined that 21 years later we would have passed 10 additional 

levies, all successfully on their first attempt.” 

The most recent tally in the string of ballot successes was the 

passage of a substitute levy on Nov. 8 of this year. 

“In my time in West Jefferson, the community has never failed 

a school levy request. This is a remarkable and unprecedented 

record of community support. I am tremendously grateful to our 

community for this,” Mullett said. 

Despite efforts to change the funding formula by legal action and 

legislation, districts like Jefferson Local continue to rely heavily on 

local taxpayers to fund school operations. 

Mullett said school funding in Ohio has always been fraught 

with uncertainties and inequities. Multiple times, the Ohio 

Supreme Court has ruled that the school funding system, which relies 

heavily on property taxes, is unconstitutional. 

“However, the law requires the legislature to provide the remedy, 

and they have never adequately done so,” he said. 

While other school districts struggle to pass levies, Mullett attributes 

Jefferson Local’s success to a combination of factors. 

“Your message has to be very narrow and focused,” he said. “I 

understand the community and our needs and how to explain the 

‘why.’ When I came here, we had opposition to levies. I went out 

and talked with people. You need to build 

up goodwill and trust,” he said. 

Part of that trust involves establishing 

relationships with people who live in the 

township and the village, along with community 

participation in extracurricular activities 

and events–all backed by a caring 

and dedicated staff, students striving for 

success, and a keen sense of fiscal responsibility, 

he added. 

On Nov. 4, 2003, voters narrowly approved 

a bond issue to build and renovate 

facilities. The levy’s passage marked the 

first time in more than 40 years the public 

approved new money for facilities. 

“We have endeavored to keep those facilities 

in great shape in the nearly 20 years 

that have gone by,” Mullett said. 

On Nov. 4, 2008, voters passed a 0.5 percent 

income tax levy. 

“This was an attempt to provide some 

balance in our tax structure and alleviate 

the pressure on property taxes. We renewed 

the existing emergency levy before asking 

the community to increase our income tax 

to 1 percent,” Mullett said. 

Three more renewal levies were passed 

prior to the district’s passage of the substitute 

levy last month. 

“Nobody has a record like this,” Mullett 

stated, “and you can’t take that for granted. 

The most important thing is conveying the 

right message and saying it over and over 

again.” 

Mullett said Jefferson Local’s success on 

ballot issues provides not only funding for 

programming but also stability and reliability 

to properly plan and budget. 

“New needs and requirements from the 

state require districts to continually look 

ahead to ensure future needs are met,” he 

said. “In the end, this tremendous community 

support has given our students the 

quality education that our community has 

come to expect and appreciate. Jefferson 

Local Schools are proud of our history.”


obituaries 

December 18, 2022 - MADISON MESSENGER - Page 7 

MORRISON 

Willia Dean Morrison, 77, of West Jefferson, Ohio, 

passed away on Dec. 9, 2022. She was born on Sept. 23, 

1945, to the late Frank Willard and Louise (Evans) 

Grubbs. 

She was preceded in death by: her parents, Frank 

Willard and Louise (Evans) Grubbs; sister, Patsy (Bill) 

Berkley; and grandchildren, Devin Beasley and Miranda 

Williams. 

On the weekends, you could find Willia out with her 

daughter and granddaughter looking for bargains at the 

thrift store and garage sales. She loved old westerns and 

murder mysteries. She was a loving pet mom to her dog, 

Lucy, and cats, Delilah and Blackie. Willia took pride 

in the relationship she had with her neighbors. The 

neighbors cared deeply for her and referred to her as the 

neighborhood grandma. 

She is survived by: her daughters, Deanna (Randy) 

Otis and Samantha (Chuck) Cribbs; son, Larry 

(Tammy) Williams; nine grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren; 

and numerous other relatives and 

friends who all loved her dearly. 

The family would like to say a special thanks to Rebecca 

Williams, Deana Harper, Danielle Olson, Samantha 

Cribbs, Keegan Barber, and the wonderful staff 

from Ohio Health Hospice for their loving support and 

help during the past two months and for the loving care 

they gave to Willia. 

No formal services are scheduled at this time. Burial 

of Willia’s ashes will take place at a later date at Hampton 

Cemetery, West Jefferson. Please consider making 

a memorial donation in Willia’s name to the Humane 

Society of Madison County. 

Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral Home assisted the family. 

Please visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com 

to share a memory or condolences with the family. 

BARNETT 

James Howard Barnett, 65, of West Jefferson, Ohio, 

passed away on Dec. 10, 2022. He was a member of 

Trinity United Methodist Church, Lilly Chapel, Ohio, a 

graduate of West High School, and a member of Carpenters 

Union Local 200. 

Jim was an avid hunter and enjoyed spending time 

at their place in Catawba Island, Lake Erie, Ohio. He 

was a member of the Central Ohio Anglers and Hunters 

Club, West Jefferson. What he loved most was his family 

and riding his Harley Davidson Softail. 

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

Louise Barnett; his loving wife, Pauleen Barnett (2021); 

and his fur babies, Max, Rosie, and Lilly. 

Jim is survived by: daughters, Angela Napper, Misty 

(Mike) Roush, Jamie Barnett, and Keyaria Barnett; 

brother, Michael (Diana) Barnett; sisters, Judy (Pete) 

Spearing and Shirley Barbour; grandchildren, Brooklyn 

Lyndsey, Maddison, Michael, Kaylee, Courtney, and 

Thomas James; five great-grandchildren; and many loving 

relatives, special friends, and fur babies, Buck and 

Daisy. 

The family received friends on Dec. 14 and held a funeral 

service on Dec. 15 at Trinity United Methodist 

Church, London, Ohio. Burial followed at Pleasant Hill 

Cemetery, West Jefferson. 

Visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com to 

share a favorite memory or to send condolences to the 

family. 

FOOTE 

Bonnie Jean Foote, 78, of Plain City died on Dec. 10, 

2022, in Laurels of West Columbus. Born on March 23, 

1944, in Muncie, Ind., she was the daughter of B. Eugene 

and Mary Ruth (May) Brown. Bonnie had worked 

as an associate for Discover Card. 

Survivors are: her children, John R. Foote Jr., Thom 

Foote, Kristi Foote and Tami (Lisa) Puckett; and several 

cousins. 

She was preceded in death by her parents. 

Per Bonnie’s request, visitation and funeral services 

did not take place. Memorials in Bonnie’s name may be 

made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. 

The family was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral 

Home and Crematory, London. Condolences may be 

shared at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. 

GREGG 

Betty Louise (Smith) Gregg, 73, of London went to be 

with the Lord on Dec. 10, 2022, at The Cleveland Clinic 

in Cleveland, Ohio. 

Born in Mechanicsburg, Ohio, on April 19, 1949, she 

was a daughter of Guy W. and Martha Cleo (Mossbarger) 

Smith. 

Betty was a woman of strong faith and a 50-plus year 

member of London Church of the Nazarene. She was a 

loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and sweet 

friend to all with whom she crossed paths. She had 

worked at the former Stumps, Rinks, and K-Mart stores 

in London and babysat many children over the years. 

She leaves behind: her daughter and son-in-law, 

Brenda Lou (Gregg) and Jimmy Hollar; grandson, Jacob 

Hollar; sister, Nancy (Frank) Powell; sister-in-law, 

Linda Little; nieces and nephews, Marcy (Mike) Colley, 

Charles Powell (Jennifer), Holly Murry, David (Julie) 

Smith, Geri Smith, Dan Smith, Tony (Joelle) Gregg and 

Bobby Puckett; many great-nieces, great-nephews, 

cousins, and loving friends and family. 

She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband 

of 37 years, William “Bill” Ira Gregg; son, Will “Willy” 

Richard Gregg; brothers and sisters, Oliver “Smitty” 

Smith, Catherine “Katie” Jones and Jim Smith. 

Funeral services were held on Dec. 16 at London 

Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Russ Fairbanks officiating. 

Interment followed in Kirkwood Cemetery, London. 

Calling hours took place on Dec. 15. 

Memorial contributions in Betty’s name may be 

made to the American Heart Association at 

www.heart.org. The family was served by Eberle-Fisher 

Funeral Home and Crematory, London. Condolences for 

the family may be shared at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. 

WOODFORD 

John Carl Woodford, 51, of West Jefferson, Ohio, 

passed away at home on Dec. 10, 2022. Born in Columbus, 

Ohio, to Beverly and the late James C. Woodford, 

John was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, 

Class of 1989. He was employed by Olympus Communications 

as their project estimator/coordinator for the 

past 16 years. 

He is survived by: his daughter, McKayle Woodford; 

mother, Beverly Woodford; brother and sister-in-law, 

Tom and Jenny Woodford; nieces, Taylor (Elliot) Taylor 

and Paige Woodford; McKayle’s mother, Bridget Farley; 

and many friends. 

Visitation was held on Dec. 15 and the funeral service 

was held on Dec. 16, both at Rader-McDonald-Tidd 

Funeral Home, West Jefferson. Pastor Phil Conrad officiated 

the funeral service. Burial followed at Hampton 

Cemetery, West Jefferson. 

Visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com to 

share your favorite memories and to send condolences 

to the family. 

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(740)852-0654 

Dale Henry, 55, of Urbana passed 

away on Friday, December 9, 2022, in Springfield 

Regional Hospital. 

Dale was born November 8, 1967, in London, 

Ohio the son of Karen (Davis) and James Henry. 

Dale was a 1986 graduate of Urbana High 

School. Following graduation, Dale worked as 

a truck driver throughout the years and was a 

member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #979. 

In his free time, Dale was an avid Ohio State 

Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns fan. Dale also 

loved to play poker, go bowling, and just have 

Dale is survived by his father; a daughter, Jessica (Nick) Gaugert; sons, Tyler 

Henry, Matthew (Elizabeth) Henry and Wade (Sarah) Bodey; sister, Jennifer 

(Steven) Rittenhouse; grandchildren, Baker and Reid Henry, Theodore 

Gaugert, Kaiden, Jayce, Lyam and Jaxon Bodey; stepfather Richard Holden; 

as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

Dale is preceded in death by his mother, and the mother of his children, Lisa. 

The family will receive friends from 4-7PM on Friday, December 16, 2022, at 

VERNON FUNERAL HOME in Urbana, Ohio. 

Memorial contributions may be made to either the Cancer Association of 

Champaign County, PO Box 38125, Urbana, Ohio or to the Caring Kitchen, 

300 Miami Street, Urbana, Ohio. 

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com. 

Eileen Gossard, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, 

December 7, 2022. Eileen was born on June 21, 1931 in South Solon, 

Ohio to the late Harry and Clara Theobald. She is survived by her 

children, Mark (Sheryl) Gossard and Laura (Matthew) Stepp, grandchildren; 

Blake (Crystal) Gossard and Benjamin (Hannah) Stepp; and 

great grandchildren: Kaylyn and Roland Gossard. Eileen is preceded 

in death by her loving husband of 66 years, John Robert Gossard, 

and sister, Nevelyn Knisley. Eileen graduated from Stokes Township 

High School and later went on to graduate Cum Laude from 

Wittenberg University with a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts. She was a 

member of the Delta Zeta Sorority. Eileen married John Robert 

Gossard on September 20, 1953. She was employed at the Springfield 

News Sun as a society editor, then later taught adult and 

children's art classes in her home. She also taught a gifted art 

program at Stokes Township and Midway School. Eileen was a 

member of South Solon Christian Fellowship, deaconess, and a 

member of the Washington Courthouse Christian Women’s Club. 

A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the 

family at South Solon Cemetery with Pastor John Crutchfield officiating. 

Arrangements entrusted to the Ingling Williams and Lewis 

Funeral Home, South Charleston. Online condolences may be expressed 

to the family by visiting www.jacksonlytle.com. 

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Worn ornaments are the keepers of memories 

I am a hard-core, tradition-driven holiday decorator. 

My love of Christmas dates back decades. Many of 

the knickknacks and baubles that hung on my tree 

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space to the house I now call home. 

A partially burnt candle in the shape of a fireplace 

and chimney, adorned with a single strand of greenery 

and a tiny Merry Christmas banner, has a special place 

in a hutch once owned by my grandparents. The red 

brick is now faded to a light pink, but a diminutive faux 

fire decal still shines brightly. 

In May 2021, Messenger reporter 

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my first book, “Bixby Timmons and 

the Dragonthorp Riddle.” We were 

donating every dollar of the proceeds 

to Hershey Medical Center (Pennsylvania) 

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a summer visiting Vienna with my mother. The pinecone 

was plucked from a forest in Austria and, in the early 

1960s when I received it, was already decades old. 

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• The above mentioned donations 

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guest speaker in Pennsylvania, 

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• We have 97 of our 99 reviews on 

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my childhood Christmas trees. When I got 

married in the mid-1970s, my parents 

passed the beloved tree topper on to me. 

Santa once had a full curly beard, but over 

the years the glue holding him to the metal 

circle dried and his fiberglass curls fell off. 

Last year, the topper got a makeover, but 

with modern materials, the beard is not as 

curly and shiny as it once was. 

Perched on a hutch in another room is a 

sad 18-inch tree that most people–but not 

me–would have tossed in the trash years 

ago. Its 20 branches of a green, cellophanelike 

material function as needles mounted on 

thin wire branches, albeit noticeably thinner as the years move on. 

A block of green painted wood serves as the base and still bears the 

original Grants (a long gone store in the Great Southern Shopping 

Center) price sticker—a princely $1. The sticker is a reminder of my 

7-year-old self saving my chore money to buy the little tree that has 

since traveled across America and the Pacific Ocean to Japan before 

making it back home to Ohio for good. 

Gold garland is draped around the tree in our den–one that 

stands guard over our presents until Christmas Day–and is another 

childhood holdover. The garland, like the little tree from 

Grants, has lost a lot of its original luster. It has been cobbled back 

together over the decades as the string holding it in one piece has 

weakened and broke. It now sheds more than our dog, but I would 

never replace the garland (nor the dog). It is too precious and, even 

in its state of disrepair, I continue to see its beauty. 

Shiny new ornaments, sturdy modern faux trees, and tree toppers 

and garlands that don’t shed are nice, but there is nothing like 

looking at their older counterparts and taking comfort in knowing 

they are links to the past and keepers of memories for the future. 

Linda Dillman is a Messenger staff writer. 

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community calendar 


Blood Drive 

The American Red Cross is holding a 

blood drive 12-6 p.m. Dec. 28 at Trinity 

United Methodist Church, 8530 Lilly 

Yuletide Greetings 

We’re overflowing with gratitude for your 

kind patronage and wish you all a very 

merry holiday season. 

ROBY’S 

MEMORIAL 

DESIGN AND LETTERING 

67 CHERRY ST., LONDON 

740-852-5674 

Chapel Georgesville Rd., London (Lilly 

Chapel). Blood donors will receive longsleeve 

t-shirts. The church’s goal is to sign 

up 30 donors. To schedule an appointment 

to give blood, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or 

visit redcrossblood.org. 

Humane Society Bake Sale 

The Humane Society of Madison County 

is looking for individuals, groups, or companies 

to donate items for the Society’s annual 

bake sale. Baked goods can be dropped off 

between 1 and 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 19-20. The 

shelter is located at 2020 Plain City 

Georgesville Rd. NE, West Jefferson. 

The sale will be held on Dec. 23 at: 

Lakeside Plaza, 3180 Old Columbus Rd., 

London, 7 a.m.-noon 

Tractor Supply, 300 Lafayette St., London, 

10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Tractor Supply, 5525 W. Broad St., 

Columbus, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Huntington Bank, 1 E. Main St., West 

Jefferson, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Fairfield Township 

The Fairfield Township trustees will 

meet at 8 p.m. Dec. 19 at the township hall, 

9100 Big Plain-Circleville Rd. Appropriations 

for 2023 will be available for public 

input and, after discussion, for board approval. 

Pleasant Township 

The Pleasant Township trustees will 

meet at 7 p.m. Dec. 19 to review the 2023 

budget. The meeting will take place at the 

township building 84 N. London St., Mt. 

Sterling. For details, call (740) 869-3755. 

Oak Run Township 

The Oak Run Township trustees will meet 

at 7 p.m. Dec. 19 to review the 2023 budget. 

The meeting will take place at the township 

building 7090 Gregg Mill Rd., London. 

London Public Library 

London Public Library is located at 20 E. 

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

www.mylondonlibrary.org for details. 

• Duck Hunt. It’s duck season in Ohio. 

Visit the library to hunt for hidden rubber 

ducks, while supplies last. If you find one, 

you get to keep it. Limit one duck per child. 

• Closed. The library will be closed Dec. 

23-26 for Christmas. 

• Winter Reading Challenge. Log your 

reading and activities on the Beanstack app or 

website to earn tickets for grand prize drawings. 

Earn one ticket for every 10 hours spent 

reading and every 10 physical activities completed 

between Dec. 19 and Jan. 31. Earn an 

extra ticket by attending any of the five library 

programs listed under “Activity Badges.” 

• Seed Exchange. Stop by the library to 

pick up empty seed envelopes and labels. 

Fill the envelopes with preserved or storebought 

seeds and return them to the library 

by Jan. 11. A seed exchange program will 

take place on Jan. 25. 

• Story Time, Toddler Time, and Kindergarten 

Club. All of these programs are on 

break until mid-January. 

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. 

• Stories-n-more: Merry Grinchmas. 

Celebrate Christmas Dr. Seuss-style at 

10:30 a.m. Dec. 21. 

• It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like 

Christmas. The library is hosting their annual 

Christmas crafting program in the center 

of the library through Dec. 22 while 

supplies last. 


23-24 and Dec. 26 for Christmas. 

• School Supply Resupply. Beginning 

Jan. 3, the library will have school supplies 

available during business hours to help children 

prepare for the second half of the 

school year. 

• Warm Up West Jefferson. The library is 

accepting donations of new and gently used 

blankets and winter gear. The items are 

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. 

• Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Dec. 19. (Storytime 

will be on haitus in January and return 

on Feb. 6.) The program is open to 

children ages 3-5. 

• Batters, Splatters & Platters. Registration 

for the next Kids’ Cooking Club is open 

through Dec. 30. This class for children ages 

9-12 starts in January. 

• Polar Express. A reading of “The Polar 

Express” is set for 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20 in the 

library’s community room. Wear your jammies 

and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. Call 

the library for a reservation. 

• Little Free Library Pantry. Now open, 

this new addition is located outside the library. 

Anyone is welcome to take or leave 

books or non-perishable food items. 

Plain City Library 

Plain City Public Library is located at 

305 W. Main St. and online at 

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

• Online storytime. Visit the library’s 

YouTube channel, Facebook page or Twitter 

page to join in online storytime for 

preschoolers, Dec. 19 at 10:30 a.m. 


24 and Dec. 26 for Christmas. 

WARMEST THOUGHTS & BEST 

WISHES FOR A MERRY CHRISTMAS 

& A HAPPY NEW YEAR 

-Becky, Jim & Kristy 


Madison



So many pancakes, so many happy, full bellies 

Santa Claus may be busy preparing for the big night next 

Sunday, but he made time to travel to Mount Sterling for 

breakfast with the community. On Dec. 10 and Dec. 17, 

Mount Sterling Masonic Lodge 269 served up pancakes, 

sausage, and good cheer. Here, Mr. Claus poses for a photo 

with 8-month-old Ivan Myer. 

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

Darlene Burgett still has a smile to give despite flipping 

hundreds of pancakes for Breakfast with Santa at 

Mount Sterling Masonic Lodge 269. Children and 

adults alike were invited to enjoy breakfast and visit St. 

Nick at the lodge on Dec. 10 and Dec. 17. 

Liam Trudeau, 7, is full of concentration as he makes a 

card for Santa. In addition to thanking the holiday icon for 

all he does, Trudeau sent a request for a new Nintendo 

system and an Xbox. 

The team at Merchants National Bank 

wishes you peace, joy and prosperity throughout the 

coming year. Thank you for your continued support 

and partnership. We look forward to working with 

you in the years to come. Happy Holidays! 

Merchants National Bank 

“A Real Community Bank” 

Back row, Steve Adams, Ashley Stokes, Cassie Williams, Alexis Smith and Diana Howard 

Middle row, Vicki Henry, Chelsea Caudill 

Bottom row, Jodeci Hunter, Lori Fraley and Raif Weller 

279 Lafayette St. 

London, Ohio 43140 

(740) 852-4900 

www.merchantsnat.com



Veteran now a Hall of Famer 

The holiday season is here, and we want to wish 

our many friends and neighbors all good things 

now and far in to the future. 

Thank you so much for your loyal support! 

WAYNE HOLLAND BUILDERS 

7100 S.R. 56 SW, LONDON, OH 

740-852-1070 • 740-852-0530 

740-852-6446 

11 E. First Street, London, OH 43140 • Office: (740) 852-OHIO (6446) 

Christmas Is in the Air 

Everywhere we go, it’s beginning to look a lot like 

Christmas, and we can’t think of a better place to celebrate 

than right here at home with all of you. Your friendship 

and goodwill mean so much to us, and we feel deeply 

blessed to be a part of this community. 

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 

BOERGER FARMS 

Mike and Pam Boerger Family 

Mechanicsburg, OH 

James “Jim” W. Davis of the Mount Sterling area was among the 

20 honorees inducted into the 2022 class of the Ohio Veterans Hall 

of Fame. 

The induction ceremony took place on Nov. 29 at the Ohio State 

University Fawcett Center in Columbus. The Ohio Department of 

Veterans Services, Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Committee, and 

Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Foundation host the annual event. 

Former Gov. George Voinovich established the Ohio Veterans 

Hall of Fame in 1992 to recognize the outstanding professional 

achievement, service to community, and selfless acts of veterans following 

their military service. 

Davis, 74, is a veteran of the United States Air Force. After serving 

four years in the Titan II Nuclear Weapon Systems and earning 

two bachelor’s degrees and a master’s degree (all summa cum laude) 

in eight years on the GI Bill with no debt, he began his career with 

the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). 

Davis served as national assistant chief of Specially Adapted 

Housing in Washington, D.C., assisting more than 1,500 disabled veterans 

annually with preparing their homes for complete accessibility. 

Later promoted to VA loan guaranty officer in Los Angeles, he 

managed one-eighth of all veteran services nationally by processing 

James “Jim” W. Davis (second from left) was recently inducted 

into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. Joining him at the induction 

ceremony are members of his family: (from left) son Brian, (Jim), 

wife Mabel, and sons Paul and William. 

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As Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (right) looks 

on, Mount Sterling area resident James 

“Jim” W. Davis is inducted into the Ohio 

Veterans Hall of Fame. 

up to 800 appraisals and 200 GI loans daily, 

paying claims of $3.6 million weekly, and 

servicing up to 15,000 defaulted loans while 

controlling a property management inventory 

of 4,500 repossessed properties. He 

helped return $300 million by auctioning occupied 

repossessed properties and created 

Uniform Underwriting Guidelines, earning 

the division its first Superior Performance 

Award. Davis also served as acting director 

and earned two Director’s National Service 

awards. 

After the VA, Davis provided appraisal 

services in Las Vegas. Later, back in Ohio 

in 1989, he found his true calling, founding 

BestPathFoundation.com as a life and career 

coach, helping hundreds of veterans 

and others to find their purpose and success. 

Davis lives out his faith through ministry 

and missions (245 trips in 26 years) 

helping others at home and abroad. He also 

has donated 36 gallons of whole blood to the 

Red Cross (290 pints, saving 870 lives) over 

55 years. 

Davis is known for his remarkable character 

and his willingness and ability to 

transform lives. 

The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 

2022 honorees were chosen from among 87 

nominations. The inductees, who range in 

age from 39 to 86, span 15 Ohio counties 

and four major branches of the United 

States Armed Forces—the Army, Navy, Air 

Force, and Marines. This year’s class joins 

934 Ohio veterans who have been inducted 

since the Hall of Fame’s inception and represent 

all eras, branches, and walks of life. 

Charter members of the Hall’s Class of 

1992 included the six Ohio military veterans 

who were elected president of the 

United States and all Medal of Honor recipients 

from Ohio. Over the years, honorees 

have included astronauts, volunteers, community 

leaders, safety officers, veteran advocates, 

and former government officials.


Aspiring Artist Award 

Madison County high school seniors are 

invited to enter the annual Kurt Lattimer 

Aspiring Artist Award contest. Prizes include 

$500 for first place in each of three 

categories and $1,000 for best of show. 

Entries must be submitted by 12 p.m. 

Jan. 21 at First United Methodist Church, 

52 N. Main St., London, OH 43140. Visit aspiringartistaward.com 

for details. The contest 

is open to seniors in public school, 

learning online, or homeschooled. 

Winners will be announced and all entries 

will be displayed on Jan. 22 at the 

church during the Young Artist Showcase. 

The art then will be displayed at London 

City Hall in the month of February. 


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Messenger photo by Jeff Pfeil 

Dance proceeds donated 

On Dec. 13, the village of West Jefferson donated the proceeds from its Snowflake 

Dance, held Dec. 9 at the West Jefferson Community Center, to West Jefferson Adopt-A- 

Family. Adopt-A-Family will put the $1,195 donation toward making Christmas brighter 

for local families in need. Several village employees and the Adopt-A-Family coordinator 

were on hand for the presentation: (front row, from left) Rebecca Arnott, finance director; 

Amanda Adkins, recreation and special events assistant; Mayor Ray Martin; Dee Jones 

Adopt-A-Family coordinator; John Mitchell, public service director; (back row) Santa; 

and Shelton Stanley, recreation and special events manager. 

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Laughing and dancing night away in West Jeff 

West Jefferson Ox Roast Coordinator A.J. Hymiller presents 

a door prize and goody bag to Helen Haenszel at the 58th 

Annual Senior Citizens Christmas Party hosted by the West 

Jefferson Community Association on Dec. 8 at West Jefferson 

High School. More than 180 senior citizens were treated 

to dinner, entertainment and gifts. 

Messenger photos by Jeff Pfeil 

Donna Toy dances with Santa while the West Jefferson 

High School jazz band plays Christmas music. 

A new addition to West Jefferson’s Senior Citizens Christmas 

party this year was the naming of a queen and king. 

The inaugural honorees were Betty Rankin and Steven 

Dragoo. They were chosen by drawing names out of the 

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We hope the spirit of the season lifts your spirits and delivers 

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The Mount Sterling Community Center is located at 164 E. Main 

St. For details, call (740) 869-2453. Open daily for walking in the 

gym, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 

• Dec. 20—3-6 p.m., food pantry for income eligible households. 

Pre-packed food boxes are delivered to your vehicle. Bring proof of 

residency at your first visit and photo ID at every visit. Call the center 

for details. 

8-9 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous 

• Dec. 21—10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for adults 

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.—senior lunch program for ages 60 and older, 

RSVP at (740) 869-2453 

5-6 p.m., all-level yoga ($10 per class) 

7:30-9 p.m.—adult open volleyball 

• Dec. 24-Jan. 2–Closed. Special evening 

activities (open gym, boot camp, yoga) and 

sewing will be left up to the discretion of the 

group leaders. 

• Produce Markets—second and fourth 

Tuesdays of every month. 


Madison County Senior Center closed for holidays 

The Madison County Senior Citizens Center, 280 W. High St., 

London, is closed for activities the week of Dec. 19 and will reopen 

on Dec. 27. For details, call (740) 852-3001. 

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Something on your mind? 

Duffey named Friend of Townships 

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Breakfast 

Mon.-Thurs. 

7:30am-10am 

Each year during their Christmas party, 

the Madison County Township Association 

presents the Friend of the Township Association 

Award. This year’s honoree is Debbie 

Duffey. The party and presentation took 

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For Your Business 

Wishing you and 

your family a very 

Merry Christmas 

and a 

Happy New Year! 

place on Dec. 12. 

Debbie was raised in Madison County 

and graduated from London High School. 

During her senior year, she started working 

at Central National Bank, later known as 

Huntington National Bank. In 1977, she 

went to work in the Madison County Auditor’s 

Office. During her employment with the 

auditor’s office, she worked for three different 

auditors: Max Weimer, Jim Williamson, 

and current auditor, Jennifer Hunter. 

Debbie and her husband, Scott Duffey, 

have been married for more than 48 years. 

They have two children and six grandchildren. 

Debbie took a short hiatus from the 

auditor’s office to raise their children to 

school age, then went back to work. She was 

employed at the auditor’s office for 35 years. 

Over the course of her career, Debbie saw 

many changes and upgrades to the auditor’s 

office. When she first arrived, the staff was 

hand-typing all budgetary checks and calculating 

the disbursement of real estate taxes 

with a 10-key calculator. Those tasks went 

from taking days and weeks to hours. Debbie 

also saw the transition from hand-drawn 

property records to computerized records 

using geographic information system (GIS) 

technology and aerial photography. 

Debbie handled just about every job at 

the auditor’s office, from payroll and budgetary 

duties to real estate and dog tags. In 

2002, she became chief deputy auditor. She 

retired in May 2021 and enjoys spending 

time with her grandchildren, camping, and 

reading. 

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Messenger photo by Jeff Pfeil 

Debbie Duffey (second from right) accepts the Friends of the Township Association 

Award at the Madison County Township Association’s Christmas party. Making the presentation 

are association representatives: (from left) Erin Morris, secretary/treasurer; 

Mike Sullivan, vice president; Rob Turvy, president; and Steve Denes, executive committee 

member.


Rotary Student of the Month: London 

Joyful and one-of-a-kind 

The London Rotary Club is pleased to 

honor senior Samuel Homan as London 

High School’s December Student of the 

Month. 

Students of the month are selected by 

school administrators based on their academic 

and extracurricular achievement 

and positive character. 

Sam has a 4.121 grade point average, is 

ranked sixth in his class, and states his favorite 

class is art or band. Sam is on the 

Merit Honor Roll. He is a five-year member 

of the high school band and has been involved 

in theater the past four years. He is a 

four-year member of the London Winter 

Guard and a two-year member of the London Gaming Club. 

When asked to name a school staff person who inspires 

him, Sam named high school Spanish teacher 

Janelle Varveris. 

“Ms. Varveris always does what she can to be a positive 

and fun person, and I respect that,” he said. 

Samuel Homan 

About Sam, Varveris said, “Sam is a 

one-of-a-kind person and student. He 

brings joy to every situation he is in, smiling 

all along the way. I have known him 

for six years beginning in middle school. 

He has been active in the performing arts 

for as long as I have known him, starting 

with the middle school musical, ‘Legally 

Blonde,’ back in 2017. 

“He is unapologetically himself and a 

hardworking student. I am so happy Sam 

was selected as December’s London Rotary 

Student of the Month. Proud of you!” 

Sam plans to attend a four-year university 

to study art and theatre. He is the son 

of Marv and Jodi Homan of London. 

The London Rotary Club has a proud history dating 

back to 1929. It is a member of Rotary International, a 

volunteer organization of 1.2 million businesses and 

professional leaders united worldwide to provide humanitarian 

service and help build good will and peace. 

Rotary Student of the Month: Madison-Plains 

Full of kindess and light 

The London Rotary Club is pleased to 

uously supports my current and future academic 

endeavors,” Lindsey said. 

honor senior Lindsey Call as Madison- 

Plains High School’s December Student of 

Regarding Lindsey, Niese said, “In all 

the Month. 

the years that I have known Lindsey, she 

Students of the month are selected by 

has consistently lit up my room with her 

school administrators based on their academic 

and extracurricular achievement 

learn. I believe she is an exemplary stu- 

genuine compassion and curiosity to 

and positive character. 

dent and someone whom her peers can 

Lindsey has a 4.11 grade point average 

look up to. She truly is a bright light 

and is ranked fourth in her class. Her favorite 

course is anatomy and physiology. 

graduating soon is bittersweet. Bitter be- 

within our district, and knowing she is 

She is a three-year member of National 

cause I will miss her perspective within 

Honor Society. She has played basketball 

the classroom, but also sweet because I 

all four years of high school and is captain 

know Lindsey will be out in the world 

of the varsity team this year. 

Lindsey Call 

sharing her kindness and her light.” 

Lindsey has been in FFA throughout high school. As After graduation, Lindsey plans to attend The Ohio 

a freshman, she placed fifth in the state in the Greenhand 

Quiz Bowl. As a junior, she placed 40th in the state on her BSN degree and later continue her education to 

State University or the University of Cincinnati to work 

in equine judging. That same year, she served as chapter 

reporter. This year, Lindsey is the chapter president. Lindsey is the daughter of Daniel and Rena Call. 

earn a nurse practitioner degree. 

When asked to name a Madison-Plains staff member The London Rotary Club has a proud history dating 

who inspires her, Lindsey chose Molly Niese, anatomy back to 1929. It is a member of Rotary International, a 

and physiology teacher. 

volunteer organization of 1.2 million businesses and 

“Miss Niese is my inspiration because she is always professional leaders united worldwide to provide humanitarian 

service and help build good will and encouraging me to think outside of the box and contin- 

peace. 

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that 60 fire fighters from 11 departments responded to 

the scene, along with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office 

and the Union County Emergency Management 

Agency. In addition to Pleasant Valley, the following 

fire departments who provided aid included: Washington 

Township, Norwich Township, Central Townships, 

Jerome Township, Jefferson Township, Pleasant Township, 

Prairie Township, Union Township, Marysville, 

and Columbus. 

The press release states the lack of a nearby municipal 

water system hindered the operations: “Because of 

the lack of fire hydrants, 10 trucks designed to carry 

water for fire fighting were utilized throughout the incident.” 

The cause of the fire is under investigation by Pleasant 

Valley Fire District. 

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ird most food collected 

Farm Credit Mid-America 

and Rural 1st recently announced 

the winners of the second 

installment of the Fight 

the Hunger, Stock the Trailer 

Contest. Junior county fair 

boards from 55 Ohio counties 

gathered 169,456 pounds of 

food for 73 food banks over the 

course of fair season. The Fight 

the Hunger, Stock the Trailer 

Contest is hosted on a regional 

basis. Award money goes directly 

to Junior Fair activities. 

In the South Ohio Region, 

junior fair boards from Adams, 

Brown, Clermont, Clinton, 

Fayette, Franklin, Highland, 

Madison, Pickaway, Pike, 

Ross, and Scioto counties collected 

food during their respective 

fairs. This year, Highland 

County came in first place, collecting 

11,180 pounds of food. 

Adams County placed second 

with 8,761 pounds of food, and 

Madison County placed third 

with 7,676 pounds of food. 

“Fight Hunger, Stock the 

Trailer has grown remarkably in its second year,” says Rudi Pitzer- 

Perry, regional vice president of agricultural lending for Farm 

- 

-Kronk & Skaggs 

David Covert hands a pack of bottled water to Kaci Daily, a London FFA member, 

during this year’s Madison County Fair. The Madison County Junior Fair 

Board participated in the “Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer” initiative sponsored 

by Farm Credit Mid-America and Rural 1st. Of the 12 counties in their region, 

the Madison County group collected the third most pounds of food. 

Lilly Chapel 

Lilly Chapel 

West Jefferson 

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Hardware 

- Anders and 

Associates 

Credit Mid-America. “That growth has not 

only come from the expansion of the contest 

to more areas of Ohio but also due to the enthusiasm 

our team members, youth leaders 

and fair goers have demonstrated over the 

past few months.” 

Junior fair boards participating in Fight 

the Hunger, Stock the Trailer were encouraged 

to get creative with their food drives. 

“It has been incredibly inspiring and exciting 

to see how youth leaders used their 

creativity,” says Amanda Lovedahl, an associate 

financial officer for Farm Credit 

Mid-America and one of the team members 

who leads the Fight Hunger, Stock the 

Trailer initiative. “The contest encourages 

competitors to come up with fun ways to engage 

their communities and drive donations.” 

Prizes include a $500 award for each 

county fair that participates, followed by a 

$5,000 donation to the fair that raises the 

most food, $3,500 for second place and 

$1,500 for third place within each respective 

region. In total, Farm Credit Mid-America 

and Rural 1st awarded more than $60,000 

to junior fairs. 

Seeking performers 

for youth showcase 

The Madison County Arts Council’s annual 

Young Artist Showcase is set for 3 p.m. 

Jan. 22, 2023, at First United Methodist 

Church, London. All school-age vocalists 

and instrumentalists who reside in Madison 

County are welcome to participate. Contact 

Valerie Peart at valpeart@sbcglobal.net by 

Jan. 6 to be added to the program.

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xLegal Notices 

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 

MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 

CASE NO. CVH 20220167 

BANK OF AMERICA N.A. , PLAINTIFF 

vs. 

AGENCY MANAGEMENT, INC., DEFENDANT 

Agency Management, Inc., whose last known address was 3220 Creston Court, Columbus, Ohio 

43017; but whose present place of business is unknown, will take notice on September 1, 2022, 

Bank of America, N.A. filed its Complaint in Case No. CVH 20220167, in the Court of Common Pleas 

Madison County, Ohio alleging that Defendant, Agency Management, Inc., has or claims to have 

an interest in the mortgage recorded with the Madison County Recorder’s Office as Volume 319, 

Page 0106-0111, on December 15, 1993, involving the real estate described as follows: Situated 

in the State of Ohio, County of Madison, and in the City of West Jefferson, and being Lot No. 326 

of Westwood Estates Section #3, as the same is numbered and delineated upon the recorded plat 

thereof, of record in Plat Book 2, Page(s) 12-15, Madison County Recorder. Permanent Parcel No. 

10-01612.000. 

Property Address: 885 Crescent Drive, West Jefferson, Ohio 43162. 

The Petitioner further alleges that the assignment of mortgage from the Defendant Agency 

Management, Inc. to First Security Savings Bank was never recorded, the mortgagor has satisfied 

the debt associated with the mortgage and the Plaintiff is unable to record a satisfaction of 

mortgage. 

The Petitioner prays that the assignment of the original Mortgage from Agency Management, Inc. 

to First Security Savings Bank be valid, enforceable and properly assigned to Bank of America N.A.; 

that said Mortgage has been fully paid, is no longer an encumbrance on the Property and is 

declared satisfied of record; and an order requiring the County Recorder of Madison County to 

record said Judgment Entry in the public records as full and final release of the mortgage filed as 

Volume 319, Page 0106-0111, on December 15, 1993; and for such other further relief as is just 

and equitable. 

DEFENDANT NAMED ABOVE IS REQUIRED TO ANSWER ON OR BEFORE THE 18th DAY OF DECEMBER, 

2022. 

BY: CASEY P. O’BRIEN [#0072378] 

IBOLD & O'BRIEN 

401 South Street, Chardon, OH 44024 

(440) 285-3511 

casey@iboldobrien.com 

Attorney for Plaintiff 

MM NOVEMBER 13, 20, 27 & DECEMBER 4, 11, 18, 2022 

Madison County Board of Health 

adopted local fees for environmental 

health programs, including private 

water systems, household sewage 

treatment systems, tattoo or body 

piercing services, pools and spas, RV 

parks and campgrounds, food service 

operations, and retail food establishments, 

as required under ORC sections 

3709.09, 3701.344, 3717.25, 3717.45, 

3718.06, 3729.07, 3730.03, and 3749.04 

at their December 12, 2022 meeting. 

The notice can be viewed online at: 

http://madisonph.org/eh 

MM DECEMBER 18 & 25, 2022 

MM2022497 


LEGAL NOTICE 

To Amber Strong, lately of 9120 West Broad 

Street, Lot 14, Galloway, Ohio 43119 and all 

unknown heirs, legatees, agents, beneficiaries 

and all interested parties related to Amber 

Strong, holder of title to the mobile home 

thereon, which is in legal process in the 

Madsion County of Common Pleas, 1 N. Main 

Street, London Ohio 43140. 

You are hereby notified that the title will be 

transferred to Jennifer Flowers and Kenneth 

Meyer without objection being made to the 

Court. 

To request information, please contact the 

Madison County Clerk of Courts or attorney 

Elizabeth J. Birch at 485 Metro Place South, Suite 

220, Dublin Ohio 43017, 614-764-1444. 

MM NOV. 20, 27 DEC. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2022 


NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS 

December 18, 2022 

Madison County Board of Commissioners 

Madison County Courthouse, 1 N. Main Street 


740-852-2972 

To All Interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals: 

On or about, but not before, December 27, 2022, Madison County will submit a request to the State of Ohio 

for the release of Federal funds under Section 104 (g) of Title I of the Housing and Community Development 

Act of 1974, as amended; Section 288 of Title II of the Cranston Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act 

(NAHA), as amended; and/or Title IV of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, as amended; to be 

used for the following project(s): 

Project Name: Madison County PY 2022 CDBG London Neighborhood Revitalization Program 

Source of Federal Funds: CDBG funds 

Description of the Project: Replace 10 fire hydrants areawide; install 1,190 LF of storm drainage, 7 catch 

basins and 3 manholes areawide; reline 1,800 LF of the Olive Street sanitary sewer; and install a playground, 

shelter house & lighting at Toland Park 

Single or Multi-Year Project: Single 

Location: London, Ohio Third Ward 

Estimated Cost of Project: $752,800 

Project Name: Madison County PY 2022 CDBG Program 


Description of the Project: Replace the rubber surface at the playground for HCAP children ages 3-5 years 


Location: Madison County DD Board, London, Ohio 

Estimated Cost of Project: $61,400 

The activities proposed are categorically excluded under U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 

(HUD) regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. An Environmental 

Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for the project(s) is available 

for review in the Madison County Commissioners’ Office, Madison County Courthouse, 1 N. Main Street, London, 

Ohio. The ERR may also be provided upon request electronically via email. Please submit your request 

by U.S. mail to Madison County Commissioners, Madison County Courthouse, 1 N. Main Street, London, Ohio, 

43140, or by email to sissy.wiseman@madison.oh.gov. 

PUBLIC COMMENTS 

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Madison County by U.S. mail 

or email at the address above. All comments received before Close of Business (4:00 pm) on December 26, 

2022 will be considered by Madison County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. 

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION 

Madison County certifies to the State of Ohio that Christopher Wallace, in his capacity as President of Madison 

County Commissioners, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce 

responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been 

satisfied. The State of Ohio’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related 

laws and authorities and allows Madison County to use Program funds. 

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS 

The State of Ohio will accept objections to its release of funds and Madison County certification for a period 

of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) 

only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer 

of Madison County; (b) Madison County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by 

HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process 

have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval 

of a release of funds by the State of Ohio; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 

1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental 

quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 

58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Ohio Development Services Agency, Office of Community Development 

at OCD@development.ohio.gov. Potential objectors should contact the State of Ohio to verify the actual 

last day of the objection period. 

The address of the certifying officer is: 

Christopher Wallace, President 


Madison County Court House, P.O. Box 618 


MM DECEMBER 18, 2022 

MM2022492




NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND 

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS 



Madison County Courthouse, 1 N. Main Street 


740-852-2972 

To All Interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals: 

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken 

by Madison County. 

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS 

On or about, but not before, January 6, 2023, Madison County will submit a request to the State of Ohio for 

the release of Federal funds under Section 104 (g) of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act 

of 1974, as amended; Section 288 of Title II of the Cranston Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA), 

as amended; and/or Title IV of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, as amended; to be used for 

the following project(s): 

Project Name: Madison County PY 2022 CDBG Program 


Description of the Project: Install 2,750 LF of storm drainage, 14 catch basins and 2 manholes village wide 


Location: Midway, Ohio 

Estimated Cost of Project: $406,300 in CDBG Critical Infrastructure funds & $21,800 in CDBG Allocation funds 

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT 

Madison County has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. 

Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) 

is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) which 

is available for review in the Madison County Commissioners’ Office, Madison County Courthouse, 1 N. Main 

Street, London, Ohio. The ERR may also be provided upon request electronically via email. Please submit your 

request by U.S. mail to the address above or by email to sissy.wiseman@madison.oh.gov. 

PUBLIC COMMENTS 

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Madison County by U.S. mail 

or email at the addresses above. All comments received before Close of Business (4:00 pm) on January 5, 2023 

will be considered by Madison County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. 

Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. 

Madison County CDBG Program 

Environmental Review Record 

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION 

Madison County certifies to the State of Ohio that Christopher Wallace, in his capacity as President of the 

Madison County Commissioners, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is 

brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities 

have been satisfied. The State of Ohio’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under 

NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Madison County to use Program funds. 

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS 

The State of Ohio will accept objections to its release of funds and Madison County’s certification for a period 

of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) 

only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer 

of Madison County; (b) Madison County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by 

HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process 

have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before 

approval of a release of funds by the State of Ohio; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR 

Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental 

quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 

CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Ohio Development Services Agency, Office of Community 

Development at OCD@development.ohio.gov. Potential objectors should contact the State of Ohio to verify 

the actual last day of the objection period. 

The address of the certifying officer is: 

Christopher A. Wallace, President 


Madison County Court House, P.O. Box 618 




PROBATE COURT OF 


CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN, 

JUDGE 

IN RE: CHANGE OF NAME 

OF 

Claire Kristine Anderson 

to 

Claire Kristine Adler 

Case No. 20226050 

NOTICE OF HEARING ON 

CHANGE OF NAME 

[R.C. 2717.01] 

Applicant hereby gives notice to all 

interested persons that the applicant 

has filed an Application for 

Change of Name in the Probate 

Court of Madison County, Ohio, 

requesting the change of name of 

Claire Kristine Anderson to Claire 

Kristine Adler. The hearing on the 

application will be held on the 19th 

day of January, 2023, at 2:30 o’clock 

P.M. in the Probate Court of 

Madison County, located at 1 

North Main Street, London, Ohio 

43140. 

DECEMBER 18, 2022 


SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE 

OHIO REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26 

THE STATE OF OHIO, MADISON COUNTY 

Union Home Mortgage Corp., Plaintiff 

vs. 

Jenny J. Ward et. al., Defendant 

Case No. CVE20190157 

Parcel No. 31-02808.000 

Address: 86 Arlington Ave., 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 $110,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount on Friday, 

13th day of January, 2023, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. If no bids at that time, the property will be offered 

up again on Friday, 27th day of January, 2023. 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 318, page 704 of the Madison 

County Ohio Records. 

Last known owner: Jenny J. Ward et. al 

Said premises located at: 86 Arlington Ave., 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 

Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, Attorney 

P.O. Box 165028, Columbus, OH 43216-5028 

MM DECEMBER 18, 25, 2022 & January 1, 2023 



PROBATE DIVISION, JUVENILE COURT 

Case No. 22230027 

Summons By Publication 

In the Matter of 

By N (M) 

Alleged Dependent Child 

To: Sarah Nolan, LKA, 307 Bowman Ct. Apt. A, London, OH 43140 

Putative Father, address unknown 

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

Madison County Children Services, alleging dependency of By N 

(M), DOB 12/05/2022, pursuant to O.R.C. 2151.04. A pretrial hearing 

has been scheduled at the Madison County Juvenile Court, 1 

North Main Street, London, OH 43140, on Monday, January 9, 

2023, at 2:00 p.m., and for adjudication hearing on Wednesday, 

January 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., and at the call of the Court thereafter. 

You are indicated as being the parent(s) of said minor child and 

notice of said complaint is hereby provided in accordance with 

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

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

provide representation upon request. If you believe that you 

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

CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN 

Juvenile Judge 







PROBATE DIVISION, JUVENILE COURT 

Case No. 22130015 & 22120069 

Summons By Publication 

In the Matter of 

Kyh W (F) & Kh W (F) 

Dependent Children 

To: Brandi Washington, LKA - 1573 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH 43205 

Noel Lamar Harris, LKA - 1573 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH 43205 

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

Madison County Children Services, requesting permanent 

custody of Kyh W (F), DOB 07/22/2010 & Kh W (F), DOB 

05/23/2008, pursuant to O.R.C. O.R.C 2151.414. A hearing has 

been scheduled at the Madison County Juvenile Court, 1 North 

Main Street, London, OH 43140, on Friday, February 17, 2023, 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 





December 18, 2022 - MADISON MESSENGER - PAGE 23 


SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE 

OHIO REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26 

THE STATE OF OHIO, MADISON COUNTY 

Scott B. Boyer, Plaintiff 

vs. 

Bertha Shumaker et. al., Defendant 

Case No. CVH20220022 

Parcel No. 28-00050.000 

Address: 12775 Gordin St., South Solon, OH 43153 

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 $95,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount on Friday, 

13th day of January, 2023, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. If no bids at that time, the property will be offered 

up again on Friday, 27th day of January, 2023. 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 380, page 2207 of the Madison 

County Ohio Records. 

Last known owner: Scott B. Boyer & Bertha Shumaker 

Said premises located at: 12775 Gordin St., South Solon, OH 45153 

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 


Aaron Miller 

117 W. High St., Ste. 105, London, OH 43140 

MM DECEMBER 18, 25, 2022 & JANUARY 1, 2023 


Public Notice 

Notice is hereby given that a 

Final Hearing regarding 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, 


of Union County, Ohio, 

on the 5th day of January, 2023 

at 11:00 a.m. at the 


of Madison County, Ohio. 

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PNC Bank, National Association 

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Michael Richards, et al. 

The description of the property to be sold is as follows: 

Property Address: 

10899 Danville Rd., London, Madion, Ohio, 43140 

Legal Description: 

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2100163330 

Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com 

opening on 1/03/2023 at 10:00 a.m. for a minimum of 

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Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should 

the third party purchaser fail to provide their deposit 

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Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is 

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the sale ending. No cash is permitted. 

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1 N. Main Street 

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740-852-2972 

To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals 

This is to give notice that the Madison County has conducted an evaluation of 

the following proposed action as required by Executive Order 11988 (Floodplain 

Management) and 11990 (Protection of Wetlands), in accordance with HUD regulations 

at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on 

Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection. 

Project Name: Madison County CDBG Program London 

Neighborhood Revitalization Program 

Source of Federal Funds: CDBG Funds 

Location: Third Ward, London, Ohio 

Project Description: Replace two fire hydrants, install a playground in Toland 

Park, and install 200 LF of storm sewer along S. Madison Road. 

The total acreage is ~ 2 acres, with 1/2 acre of flood plain 

Madison County has considered the following alternatives and mitigation measures 

to be taken to minimize adverse impacts and to restore and preserve natural 

and beneficial values: 

• The project will take place in a small portion of the flood plain; 

• The project has been designed to direct runoff into the city storm water 

sytem, and control methods will be employed to minimize erosion, mass 

wasting, and sedimentation; 

• The County will comply with all applicable state and local floodplain/wetland 

protection procedures 

Madison County has reevaluated the alternatives to building near the floodplain/wetland 

and has determined that it has no practicable alternative. Project 

information and environmental records that document compliance with steps 

3 through 6 of Executive Order 11988 (Floodplain Management) and/or 11990 

(Protection of Wetlands) may be obtained by contacting at the Madison County 

Commissioners, 1 N. Main Street, Madison, OH 43140, or by email at sissy.wiseman@madison.oh.gov. 

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Mobility, LLC invites comments from any interested party on the impact the proposed 

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Sale of Real Estate 

Madison County 

Foreclosure Auction 

Case# CV20220120 

Ruoff Mortgage Company, Inc. 

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Ryan M. Ferguson, et al. 

The description of the property to be sold is as follows: 

Property Address: 

206 South Oak Street, London, OH 43140 

Legal Description: 

Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 

31-00702.000 

Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com 

opening on 12/27/2022 at 10:00 a.m. for a minimum 

of 7 days. 

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Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is 

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Pastor Thad Gifford 

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2600 U.S. Rt. 40 

London, OH 

740-852-4131 

Pastor Gerald Poff 

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LONDON CHURCH OF CHRIST 

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180 W. Center St., London, OH 

740-852-0471 Rev. Stanley 

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Worship ................................................... 

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10:30 am 

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52 N. Main St., London, OH 740-852-0462 

Rev. Dave Leckrone 

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230 Cemetery Rd., West Jefferson, OH 

(Inside the West Jefferson Community Center) 

Jon Meister 

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530 West Jefferson Kiousville Rd. 

West Jefferson, OH 43162 

614-879-7075 

Pastor Faron Tabor Sr. 

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8530 Lilly Chapel-Georgesville, OH 

614-879-8007 

Pastor Tim Rash Jr. 

Worship ................................................... 10:00 am 

Christmas Eve Service............................. 6:30 pm 

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11 W. Center St., London, OH 

740-852-3044 

Rev. Melvyn D. Huguely 

Rev. Sandie Cunningham, Assoc. Pastor 

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FELLOWSHIP 

500 SR 142 NE, West Jefferson, OH 

614-879-5423 Pastor Bob Steinbrecher 

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1525 Old Xenia Rd SE, London, OH 

740-852-0105 

Rev. Thomas Gardner 

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Worship................................................... 10:30 am 

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30 East Columbus St. 

Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 

Pastor Dan Shipley 

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226 N. Market St., Mt. Sterling, OH 

740-869-3127 

Pastor Phil Starr 

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CHURCH 

10 E. Fourth St., London, OH 

740-852-9298 

Father George Glazier 

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Christmas Eve Service ............................ 

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4453 Big Plain Circleville Rd. 


740-604-0432 

Pastor Gaye Gossard 

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Worship.................................................... 11:00 am 

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FREEWILL BAPTIST 

CHURCH 

130 Plain City-Georgesville Rd. 

West Jefferson, OH 

Rev. Jerry Newman 

Sunday School ........................................ 10:00 am 

Worship ................................................... 10:45 am 

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC 

CHURCH 

61 S. Union St., London, OH 

740-852-0942 www.stpatricklondon.org 

Thanksgiving Day Mass .......................... 8:00 am 

Christmas Vigil Mass ............................... 5:00 pm 

Christmas Day Mass 

December 25th .................... 12:00 am & 10:30 am 

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 

WEST JEFFERSON 

686 West Jefferson-Kiousville Rd. 

West Jefferson, OH 

Pastor Darrel Schick 

Worship .................................................. 10:45 am 

Wednesday Evening .............................. 6:00 pm 

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211 Garfield Ave., London, OH 740-852-1215 

londonfirstpres@gmail.com 

Desiree Youngblood, Pastor 

Faith Building .......................................... 9:00 am 

Worship ................................................... 10:00 am 

Christmas Eve Service 

Lessons & Carols (No Choir) .................... 4:00 pm 

Lessons & Carols w/ Choir & Instruments 

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