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January 29, 2023 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXVII No. 7

Gun found

at London

High School

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$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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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

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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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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

BO


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.


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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• Must be pursuing higher education as a student

working towards a bachelor’s or associate’s degree or a

registered trade or vocational school in the 2023-24 academic

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to: Friends of Mount Sterling Public Library, Attn:

Scholarship Committee, 60 W. Columbus St., Mt. Sterling,

OH 43143.

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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


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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xLegal Notices

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

MM2023127

MM2022503

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


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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MM2023131

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

MM2023130


January 29, 2023 - MADISON MESSENGER - PAGE 11

xLegal Notices

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


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


MM2023121

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


Loveland Law LLC, Brian Hunt, Attorney

3300 Riverside Dr., Ste. 125, Upper Arlington, OH 43221


MM2023125

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

MM2023112

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

MM2023113


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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,



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,



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.


Property Address:

13920 East Ct., Sedalia, Madison, Ohio, 43151

Legal Description:


22-00258.00



7 days.














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.


Property Address:

101 Richardson Avenue, London, Madison, Ohio, 43140

Legal Description:


31-01949.002



7 days.














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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

Madison Messenger - January 29th, 2023

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