Madison Messenger - January 29th, 2023

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January 29, 2023 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXVII No. 7
Gun found
at London
High School
page 3
$18.5 million in proposed water/sewer projects
Plan calls for rate hikes
By Kristy Zurbrick
Madison Editor
London’s Board of Public Utilities (BPU)
is proposing a wide array of repairs and upgrades
to the city’s sewer and water systems.
All totaled, the price tag is an estimated
$18.5 million. Rate hikes are proposed to
cover loan payments on the projects.
On Jan. 19, city council held first readings
on the proposed rate increases. They
also heard from Steve Lelonek, a BPU member,
and John Swartzbaugh, an engineer
with Burgess & Niple, who outlined the proposed
projects in detail.
Currently, residents pay a base minimum
rate of $1.50 per month for sewer services.
BPU is proposing a monthly increase
of $5.99 starting July 1, 2023, followed by a
second $5.99 increase starting Jan. 1, 2024,
and a third increase of $5.99 starting Jan.
1, 2025. That would bring the base minimum
rate to $19.47 per month by 2025. The
board is proposing a 3 percent yearly rate
increase starting in 2026.
As for water services, residents currently
pay $17.12 per month for the first 2,000 gallons
of water usage. On average, a household
of two people uses roughly 2,000
gallons per month. BPU is proposing an increase
of 51 cents per month starting on
July 1, 2023, bringing the base rate to
$17.63 per month. The board is proposing a
3 percent yearly increase starting in 2024.
Lelonek said he and his fellow BPU
members, Steve Scaggs and Marcus Vest,
don’t take the proposed rate increases
lightly, but he said changes are necessary to
fix the city’s infrastructure issues and upgrade
systems to allow for future growth.
Henry Comer, council president, said, “I,
for one, feel all of these rates are 100 percent
needed for the city. We talk about the
infrastructure of the city. We talk about the
city growing and moving into the future and
getting better. These are some of the things
that have been put by the wayside and some
of the reasons why we have some of the issues
with the infrastructure in the city that
we are currently experiencing.”
Proposed Sewer Projects
Of the $18.5 million dollars in proposed
project costs, $14.1 million would go to
sewer projects.
• East side trunk sewer–The existing trunk
sewer that serves the Amherst subdivision
area has capacity issues, causing problems
during wet weather events. To provide relief,
BPU proposes installing a new east side
trunk sewer. The new line also would accommodate
plans for a new housing development
on land owned by MTB Corp. off
Keny Boulevard near State Route 38. The
plan calls for 800 to 900 residencies with a
mixture of multi-family and single-family
homes.
Moving from west to east, the new line
would start to the north of Eagleton Plaza,
run across U.S. Route 42 (Lafayette Street),
through undeveloped land owned by MTB
Corp., to the corner of Spring Valley Road
and State Route 142 where it would connect
to an existing main line. A new pump station
on Spring Valley Road would direct flow
to the Sharp Avenue pump station which
leads directly to the city’s water treatment
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The estimated cost to install the new
trunk sewer is $13.1 million.
• City-wide inflow and infiltration repairs–
London has issues with rainwater getting
into sanitary sewer sytems that are not designed
to carry the water away. Flooding is
an issue in many parts of the city. BPU proposes
the city pay for a comprehensive
sewer system study to pinpoint issues, then
make the repairs and upgrades to fix them.
Projects would focus on manhole upgrades,
new linings, and other repairs. The total estimated
cost is $932,000, including $80,000
for the study.
• Miscellaneous sewer projects–Rick Duncan,
London’s waste water superintendent,
has identified a handful of smaller sewer
projects: relining or replacing the line on
South Walnut Street due to cracking; relining
or relacing the line on East Lincoln
Street and Riley Avenue due to root intrusion;
relining or replacing the line next to
School Street behind city hall due to root intrusion,
access issues, and a deteriorated
manhole; and making repairs to the line in
the alley off of South Main Street.
The total estimated cost is $79,350.
Proposed Water Projects
With BPU’s plan, a total of $4.4 million
See WATER/SEWER page 2
By Kristy Zurbrick
Madison Editor
The clock is ticking. Daily Needs Assistance (DNA) needs to find
and move into a new location by March 31.
The non-profit organization provides services and resources to
residents in the greater Plain City area, including mentoring, tutoring,
weekly breakfasts, a summer lunch program, a food pantry,
a children’s free clothing store, and a monthly personal needs
pantry.
For the past 10 years, DNA has leased space from the Jonathan
Alder School District, operating out of the former Plain City Elementary
building at 340 W. Main St. Late last year, the school district
asked DNA to vacate the building for safety reasons. Due to
heating issues, part of the building cannot be heated. Bricks on the
exterior are unstable.
“It’s an older building, so there are a lot of safety concerns with
its current structure,” said Tyler Jester, Jonathan Alder communications
coordinator. “We’re trying to protect those who work for
DNA and those who use their programs.”
Originally, school leaders asked DNA to vacate the building by
Jan. 1 of this year. The school board recently extended that deadline
to March 31.
“We want to give them more time to figure out their future and
where they’re going to be,” Jester said.
See DNA page 2
After 10 years at the former Plain City Elementary school, Daily Needs Assistance (DNA)
needs to find a new location. The school building is deteriorating. Late last year, many
groups of volunteers, like the Jonathan Alder School Leo Club shown here, have helped
DNA pack up materials in preparation for a move.

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WATER/SEWER
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would go to water service upgrades and repairs. Half of that amount
would go toward getting the east water treatment plant up and running.
• East water treatment plant–The city has not been able to use its
east water treatment plant, completed eight years ago, due to high
ammonia levels in the water. Last fall, BPU and Burgess & Niple
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lieve will fix the problem. The village of South
Charleston has found success with the process.
To outfit the plant for this process, BPU is proposing
installation of a 6,000-gallon chemical storage tank, exterior
piping, and transfer piping and controls, along
with upgrades to the chemical dosing system. The estimated
cost would be $350,000. The board also proposes
that a new production well be drilled. The estimated
cost for the well is $1.85 million.
• North Main Street Water Line Replacement–The water
line on North Main Street fails frequently. BPU is proposing
replacing 3,700 feet of the line between Garfield
Avenue and the Madison Bowling Lanes. The estimated
cost is $1.27 million.
Last year, the county commissioners agreed to build
a water line from the London Correctional Institution
farm to connect to the city’s existing line just past the
bowling alley. In emergencies, the county could provide
the city with water and vice-versa. To make that work,
the city’s old line needs to be replaced with a line that
matches the pressure capacity of the county’s line.
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• Upgrades to the West Water Treatment Plant–The
city’s main treatment plant needs a new tank for water
softening. Its existing tank, which is 20 years old, failed
last summer and took weeks to fix. BPU proposes rehabbing
the existing tank and installing a second tank.
The redundancy would prevent a gap in services should
one of the tanks fail. The estimated cost is $791,000.
The board also wants to replace the plant’s water filters.
Filters typically last 15 years. The plant’s filters
were last replaced in 2005. The estimated cost is
$113,500.
What’s Next
The proposed sewer and water rate increases will be
up for a second reading at city council’s Feb. 2 meeting
set for 7 p.m. in council chambers at city hall, 20 S. Walnut
St.
A link to a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed
sewer and water projects can be found on the city’s website.
Go to www.londonohio.gov, click on “Community
News & Information,” then choose “City Bulletin
Board.”
DNA
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cleaning supplies, is open the last Saturday morning of
the month. Office hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday
DNA organizers have been actively seeking a new location
since the first notice from the school district. The organization has found temporary locations for
through Thursday.
They have received several leads but none have worked their other services. The family English as a Second
out so far.
Language class meets at Sharon Mennonite Church.
“With a looming deadline, we need an interim space, The church likely will house the summer lunch program,
too. Mentoring events are taking place at various
and then we’re looking for more permanent space, as
well. We’re wide open to creative solutions,” said locations.
Tamara Reed, DNA executive director.
“People always appreciate you, that you’re here and
The most pressing need is space for the programs promoting these services. It’s easy to assume places like
that offer tangible resources—the food pantry, the Kids DNA will always be around. But we’re looking at maybe
Kloset, and the personal needs pantry. The food pantry not being here if we don’t find space,” Reed said. “We
has long-held contracts with food providers. A disruption
in services could lead to contract issues, not to men-
every intention of continuing, but we have to find an-
care deeply about the families we are serving. We have
tion issues for the clients who depend on the food, Reed other space.”
said. She noted that the number of clients using the food Anyone with suggestions for new space for DNA can
pantry has gone up dramatically in recent years. contact Tamara Reed at tamara@dnaplaincity.org or
DNA needs 5,000 square feet of space for these resources.
School district’s plans
(614) 564-7365.
“It could be a pole barn, a church, an empty building, As for the future of the former elementary school
a warehouse,” Reed said. “We can go as far as five miles building, the Jonathan Alder school board is working to
out in any direction.”
determine next steps for the property and building,
She said DNA is prepared to pay for space.
Jester said.
“While we are a charity, we’re not asking for charity. The district’s strategic planning committee has made
We’re able to pay to rent a space or purchase land. We the topic their top priority. The committee is comprised
understand that things cost money,” she said.
of community members, school employees, school administrators,
and school board members. The district
For the time being, DNA continues to operate the
tangible resources programs out of the old school building.
The food pantry is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, pany that specializes in school facilities, to guide the
has contracted with Steed Hammond & Paul, a com-
and Fridays. The Kids Kloset is open on Saturday mornings.
The personal needs pantry, offering toiletries and
process and provide options.
Extension hosting Soybean School
Want to up your soybean game? The Ohio State University
Extension offices of Madison and Champaign
counties are hosting an in-person Soybean School on
Feb. 24.
Soybean specialists from the university will share
the latest research and provide a hands-on look at what
might be impacting soybean yield.
Topics and speakers include:
• Weed Control and Cover Crops—Dr. Alyssa Essman;
• Ultra Early Soybean Planting—Dr. Laura Lindsey;
• Fungicide and Insecticide Application Timing—Dr.
Laura Lindsey and Dr. Horacio Lopez-Nicora;
• Sulfur on Soybeans—Amanda Douridas;
• SCN and other Soilborne Pathogens—Dr. Horacio
Lopez-Nicora;
• Seeding Rates and Replant: How Low is Too Low—
Grant Davis.
Certified crop advisers and commercial and private
pesticide applicators can receive continuing education
credits.
The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb.
24 at Beck’s Hybrids, 720 U.S. Hwy. 40, London. Cost
to attend is $40 and includes lunch and one publication
(chosen during registration). Make reservations by Feb.
17 at go.osu.edu/SoybeanSchool. For more information,
contact the Madison County Extension Office at (740)
852-0975.
The Ohio Soybean Council is the event sponsor.

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Gun found at London High School
Tipster and staff were
keys to quick resolution
By Kristy Zurbrick
Madison Editor
On Jan. 20, an anonymous tip led to the
discovery of a loaded handgun in a student’s
locker at London High School. School administrators
found the weapon shortly after
the tip came in at 12:40 p.m.
The weapon and the student, a 16-yearold
male, were quickly secured, as were
other individuals who
might have had knowledge
of the weapon’s presence
on campus.
The London Police Department
responded to the
incident. School administrators,
a police detective,
and the department’s
school resource officer,
whose first day on duty at
the London campus was
Jan. 9, conducted an investigation.
In a joint press release
issued later that day, the
school district and the police
department stated: “It
was reported there was no
intent known to use the
weapon at the school. It
was reportedly carried for
protection outside of the
school property.”
The school district and
police determined the situation
was an isolated incident with no
other known threats. As such, they did not
lock down the building.
The student who allegedly brought the
weapon to school was detained and taken to
the Central Ohio Youth Center pending
charges of conveyance of a deadly weapon in
a school safety zone. Dr. Lou Kramer, London
City Schools superintendent, said the
student faces suspension and possible expulsion.
“This is the first incident like this in my
“This is the first incident
like this in my eight years
as London’s superintendent.
It’s a tough situation.
Nobody wants to go
through this. We’re blessed
this situation resolved in
the way it did.”
–Dr. Lou Kramer, London City
Schools superintendent
eight years as London’s superintendent,”
Kramer said. “It’s a tough situation. Nobody
wants to go through this. We’re blessed this
situation resolved in the way it did.”
Kramer said he is pleased with the district’s
response to the incident. Earlier this
month, more than a dozen teachers and administrators
completed a state-mandated
safety training to learn how to identify and
deal with potential threats to the school
community.
“A week and a half later, we employed
that exact training we received into this situation,”
Kramer said. “We had staffers act
decisively when given information and work
quickly to make sure the
firearm was secured and
anyone associated with
the incident was secured,
and work diligently to
have an idea of any other
secondary safety issues.”
On Jan. 23, district administrators
met with
high school staff members
to talk about the facts of
the situation, review applicable
safety protocols,
and reflect on how those
protocols were carried out
in this instance. School
leaders also planned to
meet with students in
small groups through the
week. Kramer noted that
student attendance was
normal on Jan. 23.
Both the school district
and the police department
said the tipster was “critical
in the safe resolution of
this incident.” They said it is important to
share critical information with authorities.
“See something, say something is vital to
community safety,” they stated in the press
release.
“We really appreciate the fact that somebody
had the courage to step up. That’s
what really helps keep us all safe,” said Police
Chief Glenn Nicol.
Tips can be reported directly to school
staff, the school resource officer, or the police
department. Kramer said he has received
anonymous tips on his voicemail. Another
resource is the Safer Ohio School Tip
Line (844-723-3764), an anonymous reporting
system that accepts texts or calls 24
hours a day. More information can be found
at www.london.k12.oh.us. Go to the menu
on the home page, click on “school safety
and emergency procedures,” then choose
“safety tip line.”
Tips can be submitted to the London Police
Department by calling (740) 852-1414 or
using the department’s smartphone app
(search for “London Police” in the app store).
Tipsters can leave as much or as little information
about themselves as they choose.
Visit www.londonohio.gov/police-division for
details.
Nicol added, “Our SRO (student resource
officer) is working on developing relationships
with students at the school so they feel
comfortable telling him things. We already
have a good relationship with the school district,
and we’re hoping to add to it with this.”
Kramer commented, “The largest safety
strategy that we have here within our district
is fostering positive relationships with staff
and students so they are empowered and
trusting enough to confidently report information
and know it will be followed up on.”
The investigation into the Jan. 20 incident
is ongoing by the London Police with
assistance from the Madison County Prosecutor’s
Office and London City Schools.
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Beloved Bo inspires charity for ailing pets
By Dedra Cordle
Staff Writer
Cleo, an English mastiff, was in bad
shape.
Her body kept shaking, she had
stopped eating, and she seldom let
anyone get near her.
A concerned neighbor was sad to
see this once strong and playful pooch
become an emaciated shell of herself.
She knew she needed to take action.
Without judgement, she reached
out to Cleo’s human companion, a single
mother who had fallen on hard financial
times. The woman said she
wanted to do something for her sick
dog but knew she could not afford the
veterinary bills that would come with
diagnosis and treatment.
Working together, the neighbors
found a small, non-profit organization
that offered one-time grants to help
animal guardians offset some, if not
all, of the cost of veterinary treatments
to help keep humans and their pets together
and prevent unnecessary euthanasia.
They filled out an application with
Bo Paws-It-Forward and hoped for the
best. At the time the application went
through, the non-profit had only been
active for a few weeks, but the small
volunteer staff worked quickly to make
veterinary care accommodations for
Cleo.
X-rays revealed a massive blockage
caused by Cleo’s consumption of plastic
bags and diapers. After the obstructions
were removed, Cleo’s guardian
allowed her neighbor to adopt the dog.
The neighbor changed the dog’s name
to “Halo” because she had so many angels
looking out for her.
One of the heavenly creatures who
played a role in Halo’s second chance
at life was a fellow English mastiff
named Bo Ogopogo Travis. Although
Bo was not alive when Halo had her
brush with death, his kind soul is what
prompted his guardians to establish
the non-profit in his name.
“I thought, just because he is no
longer living does not mean he cannot
continue to make an impact on this
world,” said Amanda (Russell) Travis,
co-founder and executive director of Bo
Paws-It-Forward. Amanda and her
husband, Buddy, also a co-founder of
the organization, are former Madison
County residents.
When Bo came into Amanda’s life
nearly seven years ago, she was not
looking to bring another animal into
her household.
Amanda was still reeling from a series
of losses that included cats she
had had since childhood, a goofy 14-
year-old English mastiff named Sequoia,
and several hospice pets she
Bo Ogopogo Travis, an English mastiff who passed
away in 2020, inspired his owners–Buddy Travis
(top right) and Amanda Travis (bottom right) to
start a charitable organization in his memory. Bo
Paws-It-Forward helps pet owners cover medical
expenses for their ailing dogs and cats.
cared for as a volunteer at a local rescue organization.
She did not feel ready for the prospect of
having to say goodbye to another beloved member
of her family.
“I just didn’t think I had it in me to do it
again,” she explained.
When Buddy started to toss around the idea
of adding a new dog to their small pack, Amanda
tried her best to rid him of the thought. In hindsight,
she said his refusal to listen allowed her to
open her heart in ways she never could have
imagined.
“Sometimes your spouse knows what is best
for you,” she said, laughing.
In October 2016, Amanda met Bo for the first
time and immediately fell in love.
At six weeks old, Bo was already a “gangly”
boy with unique features. He had a long ski-slope
nose, a protruding lip, and an underbite so big
you could stick your fingers between his top and
bottom teeth.
When Amanda held him in her arms, however,
she said she was overcome with a strange
sensation.
“Something told me that we wouldn’t be together
long,” she said.
Over the course of her life, Amanda has held
hundreds of animals in her arms. Growing up
just outside of London, her family had cats, dogs,
guinea pigs, a pot-bellied pig, mice, and a minihorse
courtesy of her sister’s involvement in 4-H.
Amanda graduated from Madison-Plains in 1994;
Buddy graduated from Jonathan Alder in 1997.
When they moved to Columbus, they raised animals
in their apartment and later at their current
home in Pickerington. Through all of those
connections with animals, Amanda said she
never had a feeling similar to the one she had
when she held Bo.
“It was surreal, and I thought I was going
crazy, but I trusted it,” she said. “I swore that we
would love him as hard as we could for as long as
we could.”
And that is what she and Buddy did.
For nearly three-and-a-half years, they provided
Bo with as much love as they could give. In
turn, he gave them as much love as he could by
reminding them of the simple joys in life and the
need to reach out and make connections. His
friendly and caring spirit extended to every other
human and animal he met, including other dogs
in his daycare class.
Amanda said she and Buddy were lucky to
have this “gentle giant” in their lives and extremely
fortunate they could afford to pay for his
care.
As happens with many large dog breeds, Bo
was diagnosed with Wobbler Syndrome, a neurological
disease that affects the spine in the neck
area. The muscles Bo developed through play at
daycare masked his condition until it
was too advanced to be treated surgically.
Amanda estimates she and
Buddy spent more than $15,000 paying
for hydrotherapy, laser therapy,
acupuncture, and anti-inflammatory
drugs to keep the disease from progressing
futher.
“And that was with pet insurance,”
she stated.
Despite his disease, Bo never gave
any indication he was in pain or that
anything else was amiss. But when
Amanda and Buddy found Bo hiding
in the hallway in July 2020 unable to
move freely, they knew something was
seriously wrong.
An $8,000 exploratory procedure at
an emergency animal hospital revealed
that Bo had a rupture in his
stomach lining and small nodules that
were potentially cancerous. The doctors
said even if they could repair the
stomach lining and administer cancer
treatments, Bo’s chances of recovery
were less than 10 percent.
“We didn’t want that for him, for
him to go through that and to be in
pain all of the time,” Amanda said.
“So, we had to make the hardest decision
of our lives.”
Even though pandemic restrictions
were in place, they were able to go inside
the hospital to tell Bo how much
he touched their lives and to kiss his
sweet, slobbery face one last time.
In the midst of her grief, Amanda
latched on to an idea to start a nonprofit
organization to honor Bo’s memory.
She said his gentle spirit had
always been so inspiring to her and
Buddy. They wanted to do something
to ensure his kindness lived on even
after his death.
By the end of 2020, Bo Paws-It-Forward
was granted tax exempt nonprofit
status. At first, the
organization’s mission was to offset
the cost of basic needs and surgeries
for large breed dogs owned by lowerincome
families in the Pickerington
area. The idea then expanded to most
dogs in the Columbus area and then
cats throughout the state. Then came
an application from a pet parent in
Florida who needed assistance after
the pandemic threw a wrench in her financial
situation.
“Bo Paws-It-Forward has evolved
and gone far beyond what I ever imagined,”
Amanda said. “I couldn’t be happier
with this turn of events, and I
hope we are able to continue evolving
and serving.”
Thanks to the generosity of animal
care groups, care clinics, and animal
lovers across the country, along with
fundraising drives from businesses
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New county recorder will be appointed on Feb. 7
By Kristy Zurbrick
Madison Editor
At the end of last year, Plain City resident
Chuck Reed stepped down as Madison
County recorder, a position he held for 20
years. Two years remain on his current
term. On Feb. 7, the Madison County Republican
Central Committee (RCC) will appoint
someone to serve out the term.
The RCC’s meeting is set for 7 p.m. at the
Madison County Engineer’s Office, 825 U.S.
Rte. 42, London. Anyone who would like to
be considered for the appointment is asked
to attend the meeting to share their qualifications
and reasons for their interest in the
position. Candidates also may submit a letter
of interest and/or resume prior to the
meeting, though such submissions are not
required. Letters and resumes may be
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such as Germain Toyota of Columbus, Bo
Paws-It-Forward has been able to help
dozens of dogs and cats with medicine or
surgeries and saved their owners hundreds
of dollars in medical costs. These efforts also
have prevented unnecessary euthanasia
and pet-guardian separation, a primary goal
of the organization.
At this time, Bo Paws-It-Forward offers
three one-time grants for pet guardians facing
hardship:
• The Giselle Grant—The maximum
award of $200 covers the cost of vaccines,
heartworm testing, spay/neuter, microchip
and dental procedures;
• The Bo Grant—The maximum award of
$500 (determined on a case-by-case basis)
covers non-basic medical costs, such as surgeries,
physical therapies, and procedures;
• The Elwood Grant. The average award
emailed to Michael Klamo, RCC secretary,
at msk142@case.edu.
Because Reed is a Republican, the task
of filling the vacancy falls to the RCC, however,
candidates do not need to be Republican.
Rachel Fisher, who has served as deputy
director in the recorder’s office for more
than 25 years, is serving as interim county
recorder until the committee makes an appointment
on Feb. 7. Fisher has expressed
interest in the appointment.
Reed’s service to the county
When asked why he resigned from the
recorder’s position, Chuck Reed, 72, said,
“It’s time to stay home and concentrate on
getting things done around here and helping
out with the grandchildren. It’s just time
to slow down and turn it over to someone
else.”
of $200 covers the cost of approved, professional
veterinary behaviorist evaluation.
In addition to the grants, Bo Paws-It-
Forward offers pet loss support services and
is in the process of creating a service for veterinarians
who are struggling with mental
health issues.
“Our mission here is to offer support and
resources to those who need it, and we will
do so with empathy and without judgment,”
Amanda said. “That is the way Bo loved,
that is the way all dogs love, and that is
what we will always strive to be.
“All we want to do is continue to be worthy
of his kindness and to make him proud.
I like to think that he would be.”
For more information on Bo Paws-It-Forward,
including applications, eligibility requirements,
or how to donate, visit
bopawsitforward.org. The organization also
can be found on Facebook and Instagram at
Bo Paws-It-Forward.
Starting in 1975, Reed spent more than
two decades with the Sheriff’s Office, starting
out as a deputy and retiring as a lieutenant.
He then accepted the appointment
to the recorder’s office in 2001.
“I had planned to retire from the Sheriff’s
Office and be done, but then Jimmy Nelson
passed away and a position opened at the
recorder’s office,” Reed said. “I was approached
by the county commissioners to
see if I was interested in the job. I had no
idea what it was about. I checked into it and
thought it sounded like a good retirement
job.”
The only time Reed faced opposition at
election time was in 2002 when he ran for
and won election to his first full, four-year
term.
He said he is most proud of the work he
and his staff have done to get more records
online, making them more accessible to the
public.
“Deeds are now online from 1810 to the
present date,” he said.
The staff is making progress on getting
other records, such as leases and mortgages,
completely online, a requirement all county
recorders must meet by 2025.
With these efforts have come upgrades to
technology in the office.
“Before I retired, we were in the process
of upgrading our computer system to a
higher grade of technology. That should be
done in 2023,” Reed said.
As for what he will miss about the
recorder’s job, Reed pointed to the people
who visited or called the office for help with
geneaology and Century Farm research.
“I enjoyed going back into old records and
maps, bringing everything forward, and getting
everything together for people,” he said.
Board of Elections appointment
Another appointment is on the agenda
for the Feb. 7 meeting. The Madison County
Republican executive committee will appoint
someone to one of the Republican
seats on the county Board of Elections.
The Board of Elections is made up of four
members, two Republicans and two Democrats.
Terms are four years and staggered,
with one Republican and one Democrat seat
up for appointment every two years. Marci
Bogenrife currently holds the Republican
seat up for appointment.
Anyone interested in the position is
asked to attend the Feb. 7 meeting to share
their qualifications and reasons for their interest
in the position. Candidates also may
submit a letter of interest and/or resume
prior to the meeting, though such submissions
are not required. Letters and resumes
may be emailed to Michael Klamo, RCC secretary,
at msk142@case.edu.
The Madison County Democrat executive
committee reappointed Paula Herald to the
Democrat seat.
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Tax-Aide volunteers needed
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, which suspended operations in
Madison County more than two years ago as the COVID-19 pandemic
worsened, has returned this winter and is looking for volunteers
to help restart the service.
The all-volunteer program provides free, no-strings-attached income
tax preparation to anyone but places emphasis on serving senior
citizens. Before the shutdown, Tax-Aide volunteers working at
the Madison County Emergency Management Agency prepared tax
returns for about 350 London area residents each year.
Volunteers provide a calm and reassuring hand to people who
are often fretful about filing their return, make sure clients receive
every tax benefit to which they are entitled, and save them the often
significant amount of money that private tax preparers charge.
Volunteers come from all walks of life. No experience is required.
Tax-Aide provides training, a computer to work on, and mentorship
throughout the tax season. For more information, call 1-888-227-
7669 or go to aarpfoundation.org/taxaidevolunteer.
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City looks at trash rate hike
By Kristy Zurbrick
Madison Editor
While London city leaders are considering increases
to water and sewer rates to fund major improvements
to those services, they also are looking at increasing the
rates for trash pickup.
Currently, residents pay $17.80 per month for trash
service. The city’s Board of Public Utilities (BPU) is proposing
an increase of $2.35 per month which would
bring the monthly rate to $20.15.
BPU member Steve Lelonek pointed to high diesel
fuel costs as one of the reasons for the proposed hike.
The sanitation department’s new trucks came at a significant
cost and are on a regimented maintenance
schedule, he added.
Even with the increase, the new monthly rate would
be cheaper than going with an outside company like
Rumpke, Lelonek said.
City council held a first reading on the proposed rate
increase at their Jan. 19 meeting. The legislation will
be up for a second reading at council’s Feb. 2 meeting.
In other action, council held the final readings on legislation
to place a 0.25 percent income tax increase on
the May 2 ballot for additional funding for the fire and
EMS department.
Council approved appropriations for vehicles for the
police and street departments: $62,000 for a new police
cruiser; $13,750 to upfit a police cruiser purchased last
year; and $230,000 for a new plow truck for the street
department.
Council gave Rex Castle, the city’s safety service director,
the greenlight to apply for several grants for the
following:
• up to $15,000 from the Ohio Department of Commerce
for MARCS radio communication systems for the
fire department;
• up to $135,000 from the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) for a firefighters assistance
grant that requires a 10 percent match from the city:
• an unspecified amount at this time for fire and
emergency response staffing from FEMA; and
• up to $2,500 from the Ohio Department of Public
Safety Division of EMS for the fire and EMS department.
Council also authorized the BPU to apply for up to
$10,000 from the Ohio Environmental Protection
Agency.
Miscellaneous
The city plans to enter into a contract to tear down
the residence at 5 Stewart Ave. due to unsafe and dangerous
conditions. The cost is not exceed $49,000. The
city has tried without success to contact the landowner.
London’s law director, Jennifer Hitt, is in the process of
going to court to secure rights for the city to go onto the
property to do the demolition, Castle said.
A public hearing is scheduled for March 2 on preliminary
plans for Keny Stations Apartments, a 55-unit
apartment complex planned on Keny Boulevard.
Mt. Sterling library scholarship
Jeffrey Owen “Jeff” Dooley, 70, of South
Charleston, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January
22, 2023. He was born on October 12, 1952, in Springfield,
the son of the late Hansford and Viola (Davis)
Dooley.
Jeff started working at Navistar in the early 1970’s and left the plant
soon after to start his own company, Dooley Service Pro in 1973. He
was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Jeff was a man with
great integrity who cared deeply for his family, friends, employees,
and customers. He made every attempt to see the best in people;
especially those who were struggling.
He was a longtime member of Fellowship Christian Church where he
was known for his gentle and humble faith in his Savior Jesus Christ
and was always interested in telling others about the difference Jesus
made in his life. Jeff was blessed abundantly by the prayers and
support of his church small group led by Brenda Cook. In his later
years, he loved to work in his garden, plant trees, and spend time with
his family on his farm that he loved to call "Simple Ridge."
Jeff is survived by his wife Teresa of 50 years, children: Jason (Heather)
Dooley, Caleb (Britney) Dooley, and Jenna (Ben) Oler; siblings: Paul
Rodney Dooley, Donnie Ray (Flor) Dooley, Jerry Link Dooley, and Mary
Pamela (Julie) Dooley; seven grandchildren: Zach, Noah, Liam,
Madelyn, Kenzie, Maddie, Levi; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday, January 29th
from 2:00 – 5:00 pm in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME.
A celebration of his life will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday in the funeral
home with livestreaming available through Littleton & Rue’s Facebook
page. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. To leave
condolences, view his memorial video, or attend his service online
please visit www.littletonandrue.com
The Mount Sterling Friends of the Library are offering
the Marjorie Hanson Memorial scholarship in the
amount of $1,500. Applicants can pick up applications
at Mount Sterling Public Library, 60 W. Columbus St.,
or at the Madison-Plains High School guidance counselor’s
office. The deadline is March 24.
The following requirements must be met to apply:
• Must be a student graduating with the 2023 Madison-Plains
senior class or residing in the Madison-
Plains school district and graduating with an accredited
home school program in the 2022-23 school calendar
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to: Friends of Mount Sterling Public Library, Attn:
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obituaries
WILSON
LeeAnn Ledbetter Todd Hoon Wilson
(1959-2023), age 63 years of Galloway, Ohio,
passed peacefully on Jan. 12,2023 at her
home after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was married to Charlie Wilson in
2012 in their favorite place in Gatlinburg,
Tenn. She graduated in 1977 from Nelsonville-York.
She was a graduate of Hocking
College (class of 1980) and Ohio
University (class of 1987). LeeAnn retired
from the Ohio Department of Health in May
2021 after 32 years of service as a registered
environmental health sanitarian. She was
the coordinator for Environmental Health
Principles for sanitarians, as well as Midwest
training course for Ohio Department of
Health. She started her career at Jackson
County Health Department, Hocking
County Health Department, and Delaware
County Health Department.
LeeAnn was a lifetime member in the
Ohio Environmental Health Association
and served as the SE OEHA district treasurer
for 30-plus years.
She loved quilting, beading, and was into
arts and crafts of all kinds.
She was preceded in death by her parents
and brother, Robert Hultgren.
LeeAnn is survived by: her husband,
Charlie; their two beloved dogs, Maggie and
Sydney; her cats, Julius, Henry, NotHenry
Rocky, and Brutus; step-children, Kevin,
Brian, and Elizabeth Wilson; brother, Geoffrey
(Lavina) Hultgren; niece and nephews,
Joshua, Samuel, and Frances; sisters-inlaw,
Linda Cunningham and Jo Wilson;
brother-in-law, Michael (Laura) Wilson; and
best friends, Susie, Kathryn, Jean,
Maryann, and Viviana.
LeeAnn requested no visitation or funeral
and cremation. A celebration of life
will be held from 12-4 p.m. Feb. 11 in
Eberle- Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory,
103 N. Main S., London.
Memorial donations may be made to the
Humane Society of Madison County, 2020
State Rt. 142 NE, West Jefferson, OH
43162.
Visit www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com
to share condolences with the family.
HILL
Jeffrey David Hill, 48, of London, Ohio,
died unexpectedly on Jan. 15, 2023, in his
residence. Born on Feb. 22, 1974, in Columbus,
he was a son of Larry D. and Linda Sue
(White) Hill.
Jeff worked professionally as a
broker/dispatch for BST in London. He enjoyed
everything to do with the outdoors
from camping to kayaking. He enjoyed nice
cigars and good bourbon. Jeff also loved
OSU football, especially when there were
opportunities to tailgate.
He is survived by: his loving wife of 27
years, Kelly (Bishop) Hill; sons, Jarrett and
Gage Hill; parents, Larry and Sue Hill; sister,
Kimberly (Brett) Martindale; nieces and
nephews, Airien (Josh) Rheinscheld, Kyle Betz, Madison (Colt)
Kelly, Luke (Cassidy) Betz, Zac Casey; many great-nieces and
great-nephews; paternal grandmother, Helen Hill; mother- and father-in-law,
Terry and Linda Bishop; sister-in-law, Terri (Allen) Ozmore;
several aunts, uncles, and cousins; a host of great friends.
Jeff was preceded in death by: his nephew, Christian Ray Casey;
paternal grandfather, Vaugn Whitney Hill; maternal grandparents,
Vertress White and Lawrence Oakley White.
The family received friends on Jan. 21 at Eberle-Fisher Funeral
Home and Crematory, London. A celebration of Jeff’s life followed
at the Depot Station, London.
Condolences may be shared online at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
DANIELS
Joseph “Joe” Morgan Daniels Jr., 78, of London, Ohio, died on
Jan. 17, 2023, in his residence. Born on July 15, 1944, in Franklin
County, he was a son of Anna Marie (Poe) Daniels and Joseph Morgan
Daniels Sr.
Joe was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam war, where he
served overseas in Germany. He spent his career working for Kinnear
Rolling Door in Columbus for 21.5 years followed by Capital
Manufacturing in West Jefferson for 10 years. Joe was a former
member of the Moose Lodge, VFW, and American Legion 105, all
in London. He also had a love for westerns and would watch them
any chance possible.
He leaves behind: his wife of 10 years, Pamela Sue (Swyers)
Daniels; son, William (Angela) Lawrence Daniels; step-daughters,
Wanda Neff and Tammy (Todd) Cordial; eight step-grandchildren;
and five step-great-grandchildren.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents and special four-legged
companion, Lovey.
Public services were not be held in accordance with Joe’s wishes.
The family encourages that memorials in Joe’s name be made to:
The Humane Society of Madison County, 2020 State Rte. 142 NE,
West Jefferson, OH 43162.
The family was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory,
London. Condolences may be shared at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
AKERS
Cathy Ann Akers, 54, of London, Ohio, died on Jan. 18, 2023, in
the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.
Born on June 18, 1968, in Columbus, she was a daughter of Tina
(Miller) and Hansel Akers Jr.
Cathy had a passion for any and all crafting, as well as watching
OSU football. She was a huge animal lover, especially her beloved
dogs. Cathy loved her family and absolutely adored spending time
with her grandkids.
She is survived by: her mother, Tina Akers; daughter, Amber
Johnson; siblings, Keith Akers, Scott (Cindi) Akers, Jason Akers,
and Amy Kinnear (Vernon Roberts); grandchildren, Blaze Baker
and Cannon, Oaklee, and Roman Williamson; many nieces,
nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Cathy was preceded in death by: her father, Hank Akers Jr.; sister,
Cheryl (Akers) Matthews; and beloved and faithful companion,
Marley Akers.
Cathy was able to be an organ donor through which several other
lives could be saved.
A private graveside service was held at the convenience of the
family. Interment took place in Kirkwood Cemetery, London.
The family encourages that memorials in Cathy’s name be made
to: The Humane Society of Madison County, 2020 State Rte. 142
NE, West Jefferson, OH 43162.
The family was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory,
London. Condolences may be shared at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
ANDERS
William Daniel Anders, “Danny,” 70, of West Jefferson, Ohio,
passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Jan. 22,
2023.
He was an avid Ohio State and Cincinnati Bengals fan. He enjoyed
golfing and spending time with his family, grandchildren, and
his four favorite daughters. Danny never met a stranger and was
loved by everyone that knew him.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Paul and Sue Anders;
sister, Gloria Clifton; brother, Jimmy Anders; and mother-in-law,
Kathryn Miller.
Danny is survived by: his beautiful bride, Michelle Anders; children,
Lauren (Chad) Miller, Lindsey Anders, Logan (Chris) Crabtree,
and Rachel (Alek) Knowles; brothers, Jack (Nancy) Anders
and David (Sue) Anders; sisters, Mary Jane Lammi and Peggy (Bill)
Link; grandchildren, Cade, Kellan, and Hudson Miller, Levi Crabtree,
Lincoln, Blake, and Conner Knowles; numerous nieces and
nephews; and a host of friends who loved him deeply.
Visitation was held on Jan. 27 at Rader-McDonald-Tidd Funeral
Home, West Jefferson. The family will hold a private burial service
at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, West Jefferson.
Please visit www.radermcdonaldtiddfuneralhome.com to share
your favorite memories of Danny and to send condolences to the
family.
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Rotary Student of the Month: Madison-Plains
Humble & optimistic
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Rotary Student of the Month: London
Top-notch student-athlete
The London Rotary Club
is pleased to honor senior
Blayne Williams as Madison-
Plains High School’s January
Student of the Month.
Students of the month are
selected by school administrators
based on their academic
and extracurricular
achievement and positive
character.
Blayne has a 3.83 grade
point average and is ranked
15th in his class. His favorite course is
drawing. Blayne has played basketball
all four years of high school. He earned
the Dedication Award in 2020 and the
Academic Excellence Award for the
2021-22 season. He currently serves as
the varsity team captain.
When asked to name a school staff
member who inspires him, Blayne chose
high school teacher Tobi Briggs.
“Mrs. Briggs inspires me to always
have a smile on my face every day and
say, ‘Hi,’ to new people in the hallways,”
he said.
Regarding Blayne, Mrs. Briggs
stated, “Blayne is an exceptional young
man who has contributed in many different
positive ways in our school. He is
Blayne Williams
a humble student who would
prefer to simply go about his
way and do what he knows is
the right thing to do with or
without recognition.
“I have known Blayne for
four years and, no matter
what the situation, Blayne
has always been consistently
optimistic. He always
has a smile on his face and is
always willing to help with
anything that needs to be
done. He is respected by his peers, is a
hard worker, and a role model to underclassmen
alike. I have no doubt that he
will go on to do great things after he
graduates, and I wish him the best of
luck in everything he chooses to do.”
After graduation, Blayne plans to
enter the work force and possibly find a
trade. He is the son of Matthew and Angela
Williams.
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.
The London Rotary Club is
pleased to honor senior Natalie
Zabloudil as London High School’s
January Student of the Month.
Students of the month are selected
by school administrators
based on their academic and extracurricular
achievement and positive
character.
Natalie has a 4.13 grade point average,
is ranked 21st in her class,
and states her favorite class is
physics. She is the senior class vice
president, a two-year member of National
Honor Society, and currently serves as National
Honor Society vice president.
Natalie is a four-year member of the varsity
volleyball team and has received the following
recognition in volleyball: third team All-Ohio,
All League Special Mention 2020, All League
first team 2021-22, Co-player of the Year 2022,
and first team All District 2021-22.
She is a four-year member of the girls’ basketball
team and was named All League Special
Mention in 2021. She will be a three-year
member of the softball team. She earned the
All League Sportsmanship award in softball in
2021 and was named All League second team
in 2022.
When asked to name a school staff person
who has served as an inspiration, Natalie
Natalie Zabloudil
named Spanish teacher Profe
Janelle Varveris.
“Profe Varveris is my inspiration
because she goes for what she wants
and always has a smile on her face,”
she said.
About Natalie, Varveris said,
“Natalie Zabloudil is an exemplary
student, and I am so proud to hear
of this accomplishment. I have
known Natalie since her freshman
year when I taught her Spanish 1,
and I currently have the pleasure of
teaching her Spanish 4.
“In addition to her success in Spanish, she
also has shown to be an outstanding athlete
and was even voted to run the L at the homecoming
game. I know Natalie will excel in all
of her future endeavors because she is a driven
and determined person.”
Natalie plans to attend William Paterson
University of New Jersey to study criminology
and play volleyball. She is the daughter of Bob
and Renae Zabloudil 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.
Financial help for home energy bills is available to income-eligible
Ohioans through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).
Applied directly to the customer’s utility or bulk fuel bill,
For more information or assistance with applying for a
614-645-7186.
Applications for the HEAP program
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community calendar
Cornhole Tournament
Merri Mac Park Miracle is hosting a double
elimination cornhole tournament at 1
p.m. Feb. 18 at London city hall, 20 S. Walnut
St. The cost to enter is $40 per team.
Cash prizes will go to the top three teams.
Signup runs from 12 to 12:45 p.m. Organizers
will provide a minimum of seven sets of
boards and bags. Food and beverages will be
available for purchase. A 50/50 raffle is
planned. All proceeds go to improvements at
Merri Mac Park.
Valentine’s Dance
St. Patrick School, 226 Elm St., London,
is hosting an all-county Valentine’s Dance
on Feb. 18 for students in grades 6-8. The
dance will take place from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in
the Froning Center gym. Admission is $6.
Concessions will be available. St. Patrick
School parents, school staff, and local law
enforcement will serve as chaperones. Proceeds
benefit St. Patrick’s eighth-grade class
trip. For details, call (740) 852-0161.
Free Produce Market
Buckeye Community School, 177 W.
High St., London, hosts a free produce market
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the fourth
Wednesday of each month. Upcoming dates
are Feb. 22, March 22, April 26, and May 24.
Retired Teachers
The Madison County Retired Teachers
Association will meet on Feb. 13 at the
Butcher Block restaurant, 2280 State Rte.
56, London. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m., followed by the meeting from
12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Teachers will tell stories
about their careers. For details, call Ray
Justice at (740) 852-1705.
Soil and Water Conservation
The Madison Soil and Water Conservation
District’s monthly board meeting for
February will be take place on the second
Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 4 p.m.
The board meetings for the remainder of
2023 will be held on the second Wednesday
of each month at 7:30 a.m. All meetings are
held in the Madison County Engineer’s con-
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ference room at 825 U.S. Hwy. 42 NE, London.
The public is welcome to attend. Any
changes in this schedule will be published
in the Madison Messenger.
Health District Board
The Madison County London City Health
District Board will meet at 5 p.m. Feb. 13 at
Madison County Public Health, 306
Lafayette St., London.
Pancake Breakfast
The Friends of Madison County Parks
and Trails and the Madison County Senior
Citizens Center are hosting a pancake and
sausage breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Feb. 11
at the senior center, 280 W. High St., London.
The meal is $7 and includes pancakes,
sausage, scrambled eggs, a fruit cup, and
water or juice. The event also includes a
silent auction.
Mt. Sterling Community Center
The Mount Sterling Community Center
is located at 164 E. Main St. For details, call
(740) 869-2453.
Jan. 31—10-11 a.m., Take Off Pounds
Sensibly
3-6 p.m., the food pantry is available to
households that are income eligible. Distribution
of pre-packed food boxes are delivered
to your vehicle. Please remain in your
vehicle and you will be assisted in numerical
order. Bring proof of residence at first
visit and picture ID every visit. Call (740)
869-2453 for more information.
8-9 p.m., Alcoholic Anonymous
Feb. 1—10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for adults
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., senior lunch program
for anyone 60 or older; RSVP at (740) 869-
2453
5-6 p.m., all level yoga class, $10
Feb. 2—10 a.m.-2 p.m., the food pantry is
available to households that are income eligible.
Distribution of pre-packed food boxes
will be delivered to your vehicle. Please remain
in your vehicle and you will be assisted
in numerical order. Bring proof of residence
at first visit and picture ID every visit. Call
(740) 869-2453 for more information.
10 a.m.-2 p.m., WIC is coming to Mount
Sterling. Participants can sign up and load
benefits at the center the first Thursday of
the month. WIC provides food packages to
income eligible, pregnant women and to
children younger than 5 years old. WIC also
provides nutrition education and breastfeeding
support to anyone in the community.
To make an appointment, call (740)
852-3068.
Feb. 3—6:30-7:30 p.m., bootcamp
7:30-9 p.m., adult open volleyball
Feb. 4—10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for all ages
and abilities
Feb. 5—6:30-7:30 p.m., Alcoholic Anonymous
Feb. 10—Valentine’s Bake Sale at Chase
Bank and North Valley Bank
Produce Market—second and fourth
Tuesdays of every month.
Madison County Senior Center
The Madison County Senior Citizens
Center is located at 280 W. High St., London.
For details, call (740) 852-3001.
Jan. 30—9 a.m., indoor walking/exercise
class; 9 a.m., chair volleyball; 9:30 a.m., crochet,
knit, and needle crafts; 10:30 a.m., sitting
exercise/strengthening; 1 p.m., euchre
Jan. 31—9 a.m.-3 p.m., quilting; 10 a.m.,
bowling
Feb. 1—8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise
class; 9 a.m., chair volleyball; 12 p.m.,
bridge; 1 p.m., yoga stretch; 2 p.m., diabetes/weight
loss support group
Feb. 2—9 a.m., chair volleyball
Feb. 3—8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise
class; 9 a.m., painting class; 10 a.m., chimes;
1 p.m., free movie.
London Public Library
London Public Library, is located at 20 E.
First St. Call (740) 852-9543 or visit
www.mylondonlibrary.org for details.
• Toddler Time. This 30-minute program
for ages 0 to 3 years old takes place at 10
a.m. on Tuesdays and features a different
theme each week. Books, songs, and finger
plays reinforce the topic. Some weeks also
include musical instruments, scarves, balls,
and a parachute.
• Preschool Story Time. This 45-minute
program for ages 3 to 6 years old takes place
at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and features books,
songs, finger plays, music, and movement.
Participants can practice the alphabet with
a letter activity after the regular story time.
• Kindergarten Club. This 45-minute
program for ages 3 to 6 years old takes place
on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. The group practices
letter sounds and writing letters and
works on fine and gross motor skills needed
to start school.
• Winter Reading Challenge. Log your
reading and activities on the Beanstack app
or website to earn tickets for prizes. The
program ends Jan. 31.
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. 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays
and Fridays.
• Booklovers. The group will discuss
“The Paris Library” by Janet Skeslien
Charles at 4 p.m. Feb. 6. This year marks
the Booklovers’ 20th anniversary. To join,
contact the library for more information.
• Programs to Go: Valentine’s Day
theme. Starting Feb. 6, pick up program
kits while supplies last. One is STEAM-related
for children. The other is a modge
podge plate for adults.
• Friends of the Library. The group
meets at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7.
• 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.
• Preschool Storytime. Feb. 6 at 10:30
a.m. Caregivers must attend. Stories, crafts,
and other surprises are planned.
• Adult Coloring. Adults are invited to
enjoy a relaxing hour of coloring from 6 to 7
p.m. Jan. 31. Bring your own coloring materials
or use the library’s. Drinks are provided.
• Batters, Splatters, & Platters. Registration
for the Kids Cooking Club is open
through January or until the class is full.
The class is open to ages 9-12 years old. The
six-week class will take place on Tuesdays
Feb. 14-April 25.
• Ladies Night Out. Ladies only are invited
to a potluck movie night on Jan. 30.
RSVP by calling the library or texting
Melissa at (614) 315-7939. Seating is limited.
The movie is “Ticket to Paradise” (PG-
13). The library will provide pizza, popcorn,
canned soda, bottled water, and hot coffee.
Bring a dish to share. Doors open at 6:30
p.m.
• Victorian Sweetheart Tea. The Friends
of the Library will host their annual Victorian
Sweetheart Tea from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb.
11 at First United Methodist Church, 110 S.
London St., Mount Sterling. The cost is $10
for adults and $5 for children under 10
years old. Tickets can be purchased at the
door. To arrange to be fitted in the spirit of
the tea or to reserve a full table or more, call
Casey at (740) 869-3548.
• Little Free Library Pantry. This new addition
is located outside the library on
Water Street. Anyone is welcome to take or
leave books or non-perishable food items.
Anyone can fill empty spots in the pantry
box at any time. Larger volume donations
can be dropped off at the library on the
fourth Saturday of each month.
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. Mondays, 10:30-11
a.m.
• Bedtime Storytime. Streaming live on
Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
• Take and Make: Stitched Heart Ornament.
Pick up a kit on Feb. 10 while supplies
last.
• LEGO Building Club. Feb. 18, 10:30-
11:30 a.m. in the Jane Taylor storytime
room.
• Author Visit. Local author Paige Christine
Warden will share her newly released
book, “Hello, Moon,” and sign copies after
the reading on Feb. 20, 1-2 p.m., in the Jane
Taylor storytime room.
• Library Board of Trustees. The board
will meet Feb. 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
IN THE COMMON PLEAS COURT OF MADISON COUNTY, OHIO
1 N. Main St., London, Ohio 43140-0527
United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency,
United States Department of Agriculture vs. Esquill Napper, Deceased, et. al.
Case No. CV 20220154
Unknown Administrator, Executor, or Fiduciary of the Estate of Esquill Napper, Deceased; Unknown heirs, legatees,
devisees, executors, executrixes, administrators, administratrixes, assignees, and representatives of Esquill
Napper, Deceased; Unknown spouses of unknown heirs, legatees, devisees, executors, executrixes, administrators,
administratrixes, assignees, and representatives of Esquill Napper, Deceased; and, Unknown guardian
of minor and/or incompetent heirs of Esquill Napper, Deceased, whose addresses are unknown, will hereby
take notice that on December 5, 2022, United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or
successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture, filed its Amended Complaint in Foreclosure and
Marshaling of Liens in the Common Pleas Court of Madison County, Ohio, 1 N. Main St., London, Ohio 43140-
0527, being Case No. CV 20220154 against Esquill Napper, Deceased, et al. praying for judgment in the amount
of $112,727.37 with interest thereon according to the terms of the note from July 15, 2022 until paid and for
foreclosure of said Mortgage Deed on the following described real estate, of which said Esquill Napper, is the
owner of: Real estate located at 110 Dover Rd., London, OH 43140, as further described in Plaintiff's mortgage
recorded on July 2, 1998 in OR Volume 0080 Page 0003 of the Mortgage Records of Madison County, Ohio;
and that the aforementioned Defendants be required to set up any interest they may have in said premises or
be forever barred, that upon failure of said Defendants to pay or to cause to be paid said judgment within three
days from its rendition that an Order of Sale be issued to the Sheriff of Madison County, Ohio, to appraise, advertise
in The Madison Messenger and sell said real estate, that the premises be sold free and clear of all claims,
liens and interest of any of the parties herein, that the proceeds from the sale of said premises be applied to
the Plaintiff's judgment and for such other relief to which United States of America acting through the Rural
Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture is entitled.
Said Defendants are directed to the Amended Complaint. Said Defendants are required to answer within
twenty-eight days after the publication. Said Defendants will take notice that you are required to answer said
Amended Complaint on or before the day of February 27,2023, or judgment will be rendered accordingly.
United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department
of Agriculture, Plaintiff; Stephen D. Miles/Vincent A. Lewis Attorneys for Plaintiff, 18 W. Monument Ave.,
Dayton, Ohio 45402
MM DEC. 25, 2022, JAN. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MADISON COUNTY, OHIO
PROBATE DIVISION, JUVENILE COURT
Case No. 22020147
Summons By Publication
In the Matter of
An S (M)
Dependent Child
To: Ashley Duncan-LKA 167 Maplewood Lane, London, OH 43140
Phillip Davis-LKA 809 Oliver Hill Way,Richmond, VA 23219
Angela Duty-LKA 167 Maplewood Lane, London, OH 43140
A complaint has been filed in this Court by the State of Ohio/
Madison County Children Services, requesting permanent custody
of An S (M) DOB 05/19/2010, pursuant to O.R.C. 2151.414. A
hearing has been scheduled at the Madison County Juvenile
Court, 1 North Main Street, London, OH 43140, on Monday,
March 27, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., and at the call of the Court thereafter.
You are indicated as being the parents/custodian(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
Madison County, Ohio
MM JANUARY 29, 2023
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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. A dispositional hearing
has been scheduled at the Madison County Juvenile Court, 1
North Main Street, London, OH 43140, on Monday, March 6, 2023,
at 2:00 p.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
MM JANUARY 29, 2023
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Public Notice
The City of London Building Department this day made and entered upon its records the following order:
The premises affected by this order is known or described at 5 Stewart Street, London, OH 43140.
A structure on this premises has been declared unsafe and dangerous and shall be abated by construction
or demolition. Further Sections 109.4 and 113.2 of the 2019 Residential Code of Ohio requires: “Residential
buildings, structures and the building equipment shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition...” You
can bring the structure in compliance in one of the two following ways:
Compliance by Construction:
1. Submit construction documents prior to commencing construction.
(2019 Residential Code of Ohio) 105.1 Approval Required.
Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move or change the occupancy of
a residential building or structure, or portion thereof, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or
replace any electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing system, other residential building service equipment, or piping
system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make
application to the building official and obtain the required approval.
Compliance by Demolition:
1. The removal of all structure and non-structural members, including the foundation from the site.
2. The filling in of all excavations relating to the removal of said structure.
3. The removal of all storage or debris in conjunction with the demolition process.
4. The safe and adequate elimination of all utility connections.
5. Secure necessary demolition permits and approvals.
This order must be complied with within thirty (30) days from the date of order. Failure to comply with this
Order will result in demolition of the property. Additionally, any person who fails to obey an order of the
Building Official is guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be fined not more than $300.00 for each offense as
provided in Ohio Revised Code Sections 307.37 and 307.99 (c). Each day during which a violation of these
regulations occurs shall be a separate offense.
In accordance with Chapter 119 of the ORC, you have 30 days from the mailing date of appeal the adjudication
order. To request an appeal hearing, submit and complete an Residential Building Appeal application along
with a check or money order for $200.00 made payable to:
City of London
Building and Zoning Department
20 South Walnut Street, Suite 105
London, OH 43140
The written request shall include the items from the Correction Letter being appealed, the reasons for the
appeal and relief sought. A copy of this notice shall be attached to your request.
At an appeal hearing you have the right to be represented by counsel. You may present arguments orally or
in writing. You may also present evidence and examine witnesses appearing for or against you.
Further, as provided in O.R.C. Section 307.37 in the event any building is being maintained in violation of
these regulations, the City Council, the Prosecuting Attorney for the City of London, or the Building Official
or any adjacent neighboring owner who would be especially damaged by such violations may institute a
suite for injunction, abatement or other appropriate action to prevent such a violation.
Issued under the authority of Chapter 307.37 Ohio Revised Code and 2019 Residental Code of Ohio.
MM JANUARY 29, FEBRUARY 5, 12,19, 26 & MARCH 5, 2023
The financial reports for the
Madison Soil and Water
Conservation District for the
fiscal year 2022
have been completed and are
available for inspection at the
SWCD Office located at
831 US Highway 42 NE
London, Ohio 43140
MM JANUARY 29, 2023
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The Stokes Township
2022 Annual Financial Report
has been completed and is available,
by appointment, at the office of the
Township Fiscal Officer.
Ramona Porter, Fiscal Officer
Stokes Township
937/883-2307
MM JANUARY 29, 2023
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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
OHIO REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26
THE STATE OF OHIO, MADISON COUNTY
Beal Bank, Plaintiff
vs.
Eric Cooper et. al., Defendant
Case No. CVE20220193
Parcel No. 31-02805.000
Address: 42 Graham 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 $115,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount on Friday,
17th day of February, 2023, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. If no bids at that time, the property will be offered
up again on Friday, 3rd day of March, 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 119, page 1138 of the Madison
County Ohio Records.
Last known owner: Eric Cooper et. al
Said premises located at: 42 Graham 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 JANUARY 22, 29 & FEBRUARY 5, 2023
MM2023114
LEGAL NOTICE
SALE OF REAL ESTATE
In the State of Ohio, Madison County
Court of Common Pleas
Case# CVE20220067
U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its
individual capacity but solely as collateral trust
trustee of FirstKey Master Funding 2021-A
Collateral Trust
vs.
Sweet, Colin D. (Defendants)
In pursuance of an Order of Sale directed to me in the
above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public online
auction the following described real estate:
Property Address: 1095 West Jefferson-Kiousville
West Jefferson, OH 43162
Legal Description: A full legal description of the property
may be obtained at https://gryphonusa.roup.com/
Auctions/Details/2101
Parcel Number: 08-00987.000
Said Premises Appraised At: $250,000.00
Minimum Bid: $166,666.67
Location of Sale: www.roup.com
Online Bidding Opens: 2/15/2023, 1:00 PM
Online Bidding Closes: 2/22/2023, 1:00 PM unless
extended under anti-snipe rules
Provision Sale Date: 3/8/2023
Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of $5,000.00 is
due in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
online auction. The balance is due within thirty days after
confirmation of sale.
The purchaser shall be responsible for those costs,
allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are
insufficient to cover.
The auction is subject to postponement and cancellation.
Richard Kruse, Private Selling Officer
psoauctions@gryphonusa.com
MM JANUARY 22, 29 & FEBRUARY 5, 2023
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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
OHIO REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26
THE STATE OF OHIO, MADISON COUNTY
Duane Drobnic, Plaintiff
vs.
Deanna Cowgill et. al., Defendant
Case No. CVH20210157
Parcel No. 08-00737.000
Address: 1100 West Jefferson Kiousville Rd., West Jefferson, OH 43162
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 $1,030,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount on Friday,
17th day of February, 2023, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. If no bids at that time, the property will be offered
up again on Friday, 3rd day of March, 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 298, page 41 of the Madison
County Ohio Records.
Last known owner: Duane Drobnic & Deanna Cowgill et. al
Said premises located at: 1100 West Jefferson Kiousville Rd., West Jefferson, OH 43162
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: $10,000.00 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
Loveland Law LLC, Brian Hunt, Attorney
3300 Riverside Dr., Ste. 125, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
MM JANUARY 22, 29 & FEBRUARY 5, 2023
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Village of West Jefferson
Walker Way Extension
Bids for the Walker Way Extension project will be received by the
Village of West Jefferson at the Village Office, 28 E. Main Street, West
Jefferson, OH 43162, until Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. local
time. At the time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
The Project includes the following Work: Approximately 250’ of roadway
extension of Walker Way to Byerly Road including storm sewer
improvements.
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found and
downloaded at the following website:
choiceoneengineering.com/projects-out-for-bid.
All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will
be offered through the designated website. Neither Owner nor
Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including
addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the issuing Office
of Choice One.
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications,
procedures, and contract award, refer to the instructions to Bidders
that are included in the Bidding Documents.
MM JANUARY 22 & 29, 2023
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Village of West
Jefferson Planning and Zoning Commission will
hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February
8, 2023 – 6:30 pm at the Community Center, 230
Cemetery Road to hear the following case(s):
Applicant; West Jefferson Estates LLC is requesting
Planning Commission recommendation
of a preliminary plat and variance to not require
sidewalks at the subject property parcel #
10-02022.000.
Applicant; Fisher Cast Steel Products is requesting
Planning Commission recommendation of a
site plan approval for a building addition at the
subject property parcels # 10-00186.000,
10-00188.000 and 10-00189.000.
PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE PRIOR TO THE
MEETING FOR THE DETAILS
For Information on the above case(s)
Please Contact Tom Hale at 614-379-5250.
Regular business hours.
(Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
closed from 12:00-1:00)
MM JANUARY 29, 2023
MM2023133
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Village of West Jefferson
2023 Paving Program
Bids for the 2023 Paving Program project will be received by the
Village of West Jefferson at the Village Office, 28 E. Main Street, West
Jefferson, OH 43162, until Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. local
time. At the time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
The Project includes the following Work: Repaving of Lincoln Street,
Gregg Street from Lincoln to Garfield, Grant Street, and Smith Street
from Madison to Frey.
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found and
downloaded at the following website:
choiceoneengineering.com/projects-out-for-bid.
All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will
be offered through the designated website. Neither Owner nor
Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including
addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the issuing Office
of Choice One.
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications,
procedures, and contract award, refer to the instructions to Bidders
that are included in the Bidding Documents.
MM JANUARY 22 & 29, 2023
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LEGAL NOTICE
SALE OF REAL ESTATE
In the State of Ohio, Madison County
Court of Common Pleas
Case# CV20060183/CV20060110
The Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a, the Bank of
New York, as Trustee for CWABS, Inc., Asset-
Backed Certificates, Series 2004-7 (PLaintiff)
vs.
Dixon, Cheryl L. (Defendants)
In pursuance of an Order of Sale directed to me in the
above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public online
auction the following described real estate:
Property Address: 12 Columbia Avenue, London, OH 43140
Legal Description: A full legal description of the property
may be obtained at https://gryphonusa.roup.com/
Auctions/Details/2116
Parcel Number: 31-00503.000
Said Premises Appraised At: $120,000.00
Minimum Bid: $80,000.00
Location of Sale: www.roup.com
Online Bidding Opens: 2/15/2023, 1:00 PM
Online Bidding Closes: 2/22/2023, 1:00 PM unless
extended under anti-snipe rules
Provision Sale Date: 3/8/2023
Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of $5,000.00 is
due in accordance with the terms and conditions of the
online auction. The balance is due within thirty days after
confirmation of sale.
The purchaser shall be responsible for those costs,
allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are
insufficient to cover.
The auction is subject to postponement and cancellation.
Richard Kruse, Private Selling Officer
psoauctions@gryphonusa.com
Sale of Real Estate
Madison County
Foreclosure Auction
Case# CV20190026
PNC Bank, National Association successor by
merger to National City Bank
vs
Magadalene Burdack, et al.
The description of the property to be sold is as follows:
Property Address:
305 McLene Avenue, London, Madison, Ohio 43140
Legal Description:
Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number:
31-00325.000
Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com
opening on 2/14/2023 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: 02/28/2023 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:
CV20190026 into the search bar.
MM JAN. 22, 29 & FEB. 5, 2023
MM2023118
Sale of Real Estate
Madison County
Foreclosure Auction
Case# CV20220045
U.S. Bank National Association
vs
Thacker, Tracy, et al.
The description of the property to be sold is as follows:
Property Address:
13920 East Ct., Sedalia, Madison, Ohio, 43151
Legal Description:
Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number:
22-00258.00
Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com
opening on 2/14/2023 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: 02/28/2023 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:
CV20220045 into the search bar.
MM JAN. 22, 29 & FEB. 5, 2023
MM2023119
Sale of Real Estate
Madison County
Foreclosure Auction
Case# CV20220178
Citibank, N.A., not in its individual capacity but
solely as Owner Trustee for New Residential
Mortgage Loan Trust 2019-6
vs
Howard, Dianne, et al.
The description of the property to be sold is as follows:
Property Address:
101 Richardson Avenue, London, Madison, Ohio, 43140
Legal Description:
Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number:
31-01949.002
Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com
opening on 02/21/2023 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: 03/07/2023 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:
CV20190026 into the search bar.
MM JAN. 29, FEB. 5 & 12, 2023
MM2023126
MM JANUARY 22, 29 & FEBRUARY 5, 2023
MM2023122
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission
will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 9, 2023
- 5:30 pm at 20 South Walnut Street to hear the following
case(s):
Applicant: Jon Hammond, is requesting to review the
changes to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) located
at Parcel #31-03399.001 & 31-0356.000
Rezoning for properties located from Lincoln Avenue,
Fairview Avenue, Antietam Avenue and Toland Street.
For Information on the above case(s)
please contact 614-379-5250.
The City of London
Building and Zoning Department
20 South Walnut Street, Suite 105,
London, Ohio, 43140
Regular business hours:
(Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 12:00 pm)
MM JANUARY 29, 2023
MM2023136
PUBLIC NOTICE
The financial report for
Fairfield Township
Madison County, Ohio,
has been filed with the
State of Ohio Office of the Auditor
for the year ending
December 31, 2022.
A copy is on file
at the office of the fiscal officer,
9100 Big Plain-Circleville Road.
Vickie Timmons, Fiscal Officer
Fairfield Township, Madison County
MM JANUARY 29, 2023
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED MAJOR UTILITY FACILITY
Oak Run Solar Project, LLC (Oak Run Solar) a wholly-owned subsidiary of Savion, LLC
(Savion), which is part of the Shell Group, is proposing to construct an up to 800-megawatt
(MW) alternating current solar-powered generation facility and associated transmission line facilities
in portions of Monroe, Somerford, and Deercreek Townships in Madison County, Ohio.
The project may also contain a large-scale co-located battery energy storage system up to 300
MWs in size. The project will include two 230 kilovolt (kV) aboveground generation tie-in lines
(gen-tie lines), built fully within the project boundary that run from the internal project substations
to facilitate the project’s interconnection to the regional transmission grid via a project
step-up substation. The 230 kV gen-tie lines will total approximately 3.6 miles (5.8 kilometers)
in length. The project area will encompass approximately 6,050 acres of land. All components
and infrastructure necessary for the generation facility, the transmission line facilities, and the
battery energy storage system will occupy approximately 4,400 acres of the project area. The
purpose of the project is to generate and deliver 800-MW of clean, cost-effective, renewable energy
to the PJM Interconnection, LLC transmission grid. The completed project will generate
electricity using virtually no fuels or water and with effectively zero air emissions and operational
waste generation. This project is intended to fill the need for a more diverse national energy portfolio
that will include a higher percentage of energy generated from renewable resources.
Oak Run Solar filed its application with the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) for a certificate
to construct, operate, and maintain the proposed generation facility and associated transmission
line facilities in OPSB Case Nos. 22-549-EL-BGN or 22-550-EL-BTX, respectively. The application
is currently pending and a copy of the application is available on:
• the OPSB website at https://dis.puc.state.oh.us/CaseRecord.aspx?CaseNo=22-549&x=0&y=0
or https://dis.puc.state.oh.us/CaseRecord.aspx?CaseNo=22-550&x=8&y=19; and
• Oak Run Solar’s website at www.oakrunsolarproject.com.
On January 20, 2023, the OPSB established the procedural schedule in this case. The public
will be given an opportunity to comment on the proposed facility. The public hearing in Oak
Run’s OPSB application shall consist of two parts:
(1) A local public hearing, pursuant to R.C. 4906.08(C), where the OPSB shall accept
written or oral testimony from any person, commencing April 11, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.,
at Jonathan Alder High School, 9200 US-42, Plain City, Ohio 43064.
(2) An evidentiary hearing commencing on May 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., Hearing Room
11-A, at the offices of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, 180 East Broad Street,
Columbus, Ohio 43215.
For those individuals interested in testifying at the local public hearing, a sign-in sheet will be
available at the facility and witnesses will be taken in the order in which they register to testify.
If individuals wish to supplement their testimony with an exhibit for the OPSB’s consideration,
a copy of the document should be provided to the administrative law judge during the local
public hearing. Testimony to be provided will be limited to five minutes in duration.
Public comments can be provided in writing on the OPSB’s website at
https://opsb.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/opsb/help-center/contact-us, by electronic mail to
contactOPSB@puco.ohio.gov, or by mail to the OPSB 180 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215.
Written comments should reference Case Nos. 22-549-EL-BGN and 22-550-EL-BTX.
The following officials have received electronic copies of the accepted complete application filed
with the OPSB: Madison County Commissioners; Madison County Administrator; Madison
County Engineer; Monroe Township Trustees; Somerford Township Trustees; Deercreek Township
Trustees; Monroe Township Fiscal Officer; Somerford Township Fiscal Officer; Madison
County Soil and Water Conservation District; and, Madison County Economic Development
and Planning Director. In addition, electronic copies of the application, as well as a notice to
post regarding the application, were sent to the Mechanicsburg Library, 60 S. Main Street, Mechanicsburg,
OH 43044, London Public Library, 20 E. 1st Street, London, OH 43140, Hurt-
Batelle Memorial Library, 270 Lilly Chapel Road, West Jefferson, OH 43162, Madison County
Public Library, 1 N. Main Street, London, OH 43140, and Plain City Public Library, 305 W.
Main Street, Plain City, OH 43064. A copy of the application is also available for inspection at
the OPSB offices, 180 E. Broad St., 11th floor, Columbus, OH 43215, 1-866-270-6772, and
is available on:
• the OPSB website at https://dis.puc.state.oh.us/CaseRecord.aspx?CaseNo=22-549&x=0&y=0
or https://dis.puc.state.oh.us/CaseRecord.aspx?CaseNo=22-550&x=8&y=19; and
• Oak Run’s website at www.oakrunsolarproject.com
In reviewing an application to construct, operate, and maintain a generation facility, such as the
facility proposed by Oak Run Solar, the OPSB considers the following criteria set forth in Ohio
Revised Code (R.C.) 4906.10(A): (1) The basis of the need for the facility if the facility is an
electric transmission line or gas pipeline; (2) The nature of the probable environmental impact;
(3) That the facility represents the minimum adverse environmental impact, considering the
state of available technology and the nature and economics of the various alternatives, and other
pertinent considerations; (4) That the facility is consistent with regional plans for expansion of
the electric power grid of the electric systems serving this state and interconnected utility systems
and that the facility will serve the interests of electric system economy and reliability; (5) That
the facility will comply with R.C. 3704, 3734, and 6111 and all rules and standards adopted
under those chapters and under R.C. 4561.32. In determining whether the facility will comply
with all rules and standards adopted under section 4561.32 of the Revised Code, the OPSB shall
consult with the office of aviation of the division of multi-modal planning and programs of the
department of transportation under R.C. 4561.341; (6) That the facility will serve the public
interest, convenience, and necessity; (7) What the facility’s impact will be on the viability as agricultural
land of any land in an existing agricultural district established under R.C. 929 that is
located within the site and alternative site of the proposed major utility facility; and (8) That the
facility incorporates maximum feasible water conservation practices as determined by the OPSB,
considering available technology and the nature and economics of the various alternatives.
R.C. 4906.07(C) provides that the chairperson of the OPSB shall cause each application filed
with the OPSB to be investigated and shall, not less than 15 days prior to the date any application
is set for hearing submit a written report to the OPSB and to the applicant. A copy of such
report shall be made available to any person upon request. Such report shall set forth the nature
of the investigation, and shall contain recommended findings with regard to R.C. 4906.10(A)
and shall become part of the record and served upon all parties to the proceeding.
In accordance with R.C. 4906.08(C), the OPSB shall accept written or oral testimony from any
person at the public hearing, but the right to call and examine witnesses shall be reserved for
parties. However, the OPSB may adopt rules to exclude repetitive, immaterial, or irrelevant testimony.
Petitions to intervene in the adjudicatory hearing will be accepted by the OPSB up to
30 days following service of the notice required by R.C. 4906.06(C) and Ohio Adm.Code 4906-
3-09, or March 7, 2023 whichever is later. However, the OPSB strongly encourages interested
persons who wish to intervene in the adjudicatory hearing to file their petitions as soon as possible.
Petitions should be addressed to Docketing Division, the Ohio Power Siting Board, 180
E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215-3793 and cite the above-listed case number.
The following map shows the location and general layout of the proposed facility location and
general layout of the proposed generation and transmission facilities. An online version of the
map and a link to additional detailed maps can be found here: www.oakrunsolarproject.com