Madison Messenger - February 5th, 2023

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February 5, 2023 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXVII No. 8

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Grants will cover

water tower cost

By Kristy Zurbrick

Madison Editor

Mount Sterling has secured the last piece of funding needed to

replace its 100-year-old water tower at no cost to the village.

On Jan. 30, Andy Drake, village council president pro tem, announced

that the Ohio Public Works Commission recently awarded

Mount Sterling a $440,000 grant to go toward the cost of building

a new water tower.

As of last spring, the estimated project cost was $1.37 million.

Village leaders were determined to fund the project with little to no

debt, so they went after grants and other outside funding sources.

The result: Mount Sterling will pay nothing out-of-pocket for the

new water tower.

“This is really, really great news,” Drake said. “It says a lot about

how far Mt. Sterling has come, and maybe says a little bit about we

have a ways to go. But it is, without a doubt, a vote of confidence in

us, that this village is looking up and we can get things done.”

Last year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved a grant

to cover 75 percent of the water tower project which amounts to approximately

$1 million. The village also set aside $187,000 in American

Rescue Plan Act money they received as part of federal

COVID-19 relief funds. The $440,000 from Ohio Public Works takes

the funding total over the $1.37 million project estimate.

Drake praised Courtney Bricker, village clerk, for her work on

tracking down and applying for the grants. He said it was not a simple

task. He also praised village leaders and staff for getting the

village’s finances in order, setting a “common sense” budget, setting

aside the COVID-19 relief money, and pursuing

“free” money in the form of grants.

With funding in place, the next phase of

the water tower project is engineering and

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design. The village also will find out if or

how inflation has impacted project costs.

Overall, the project will take two to three

years to complete, Drake said.

Housing growth

In other discussion at the Jan. 30 council

meeting, Drake reported that Mount Sterling

ranks ninth for housing growth among

central Ohio villages, as reported in Columbus

Business First. Last year, Mount Sterling

ranked 13th.

“We are moving up the list, not going

down the list. This is a thing that we should

be proud of,” he said. “We are setting the example

for larger cities, not just villages, as

to what it means to do affordable housing

and to get people in here.

“This means that more people are selecting

Mount Sterling as a place to call home,

raise a family, put down roots.”

Mount Sterling offers a great climate in

which to do business, too, Drake added.

“To comment on one thing the mayor

(Marci Darlington) has been saying quite a

bit: Come watch us grow. Come see us grow.

We are open for business,” he said.

Photo courtesy of Pat Closser

e walls come tumbling down

Demolition began Jan. 31 on the former school building and gym that served for many years as London’s Community

Center and the hub of the city’s indoor youth sports programs. Once those structures, plus the old boiler

room, are completely demolished, crews from Excavating of Ohio will separate the debris by material, remove

the debris, and backfill the site. Mayor Patrick Closser said the work should be complete by sometime in April.

Messenger photo by Jeff Pfeil

Dust flies as Excavating of Ohio takes bites out of the old school and gymnasium on South Walnut Street in

London, bringing down the roof and walls. The city will be setting aside some of the building’s bricks for

residents to take as keepsakes. Information about when and where the bricks will be available will be posted

to the city’s website and social media pages.

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Road closures set for 2023 events

NOTICE TO

MOBILE HOME TAXPAYERS

• The last day to pay first-half 2023 Mobile Home

Taxes in Madison County is Friday, March 3, 2023.

• Payments must be made in person at the Madison

County Treasurer’s Office until 4:00 P.M. Friday,

March 3, 2023.

• Mailed payments must be postmarked by the Post

Office by midnight Friday, March 3, 2023.

• By law, first-half taxes paid after March 3rd, will

incur 5% penalty for the first ten days and after ten

days; a 10% penalty will incur regardless of

whether the taxpayer has received a bill.

• If you have not received a first-half 2023 Mobile

Home tax bill, call the Treasurer’s Office

immediately at 740-852-1936 or 1-877-454-3309.

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By Kristy Zurbrick

Council approved the road closure requests with a 5-0 vote.

Madison Editor

Council member Joyce Phillips, who has expressed concern about

Mount Sterling village council approved road closures for community

events taking place in the downtown area this year.

the closures in the past, was not present at the meeting.

Prior to the vote, Mayor Marci Darlington and council member

Becky Martin, a Mount Sterling Chamber of Commerce member

Andy Drake asked if more discussion was needed based on feedback

and a village council member, requested the following road closures

from residents and churches in the downtown area. Drake said he

at the Jan. 30 council meeting:

received feedback last year about traffic routing, signage, and timing

of the road closures. He said he wants to be sure residents and

• Summer Jam—This annual Chamber of Commerce event is set

for June 15-17. Martin requested roads be closed all of June 14

churches are impacted as little as possible and have the parking

through 12 p.m. June 18.

they need.

• Fall Street Market and Car Show—This Chamber event will take

Martin said that two years ago, the Sheriff’s Office started routing

traffic in a one-way pattern around the two- and three-day

place 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 23. Martin requested roads be closed 9

a.m.-5 p.m. that day.

events. She said signage is posted regarding the alternate routes;

• Haunted House—Mount Sterling Masonic Lodge 269 will host

it’s up to the Sheriff’s Office to make sure people follow the routes.

She also said she has talked to representatives of one of the

their haunted house experience Oct. 27-29. On behalf of the lodge,

churches and reports they are not concerned.

Martin requested roads be closed from 10 a.m. Oct. 26 through 6

Martin said she will invite church representatives to event planning

meetings.

p.m. Oct. 29.

• Christmas in the Village—This Chamber event is set for 4-8 p.m.

“If there’s anything that can be altered to help them, we would

Dec. 2. Martin requested roads be closed 2-9 p.m. that day.

definitely consider that,” she said.

Martin also mentioned the Independence Day parade, set for 10

Darlington suggested the village send letters with the road closure

information to residents and others located in the event areas.

a.m. July 4. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office will direct a rolling

roadblock for the event. Council approval is not needed.

Drake suggested the information be posted on the village website.

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By Kristy Zurbrick

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An 8.7 percent increase is being applied to Mount Sterling residents’

water and sewer bills this year.

This follows legislation that was set in 2021 and became effective in

2022. The legislation calls for an automatic 5 percent increase to water

and sewer fees each year unless the cost of living is higher than 5 percent,

in which case the increase matches the cost of living increase.

Tom Byrne, village administrator, announced the rate hike at

the Jan. 30 council meeting, saying residents would see the increase

starting with this month’s bills.

“This means the average (monthly) bill will go up $2.97. All increases

are based on usage only,” he said.

Council member Becky Martin noted the

increase does not apply to the debt service

fee which is a fixed rate.

Leak detection

Byrne reported the village plans to apply

for an Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA) grant to purchase a listening device

to pinpoint water line leaks.

“This device would give us a better idea

of where we’ve got to dig, so we’re not digging

up the entire street to find one little

break,” he said.

The EPA grant would cover costs up to

$10,000. The value

of the device Mount

Sterling seeks is

$6,300. The grant

does not require

matching funds

from the village, but

it is a competitive

grant, so funding is

not guaranteed.

“This is important equipment because it helps with one of the

village’s EPA violations—water loss,” said Andy Drake, council president

pro tem. “We’re trying to get that under control. We started

with fire hydrants, then leaky valves, then pipes that are leaking

actively underground.”

Currently, the village calls the Ohio Rural Water Association for

help with leak detection. The village pays a small yearly fee to be a

member of the association which provides the service at no charge.

With its own leak detection equipment, the village could tend to

leak issues immediately, Byrne said, rather than waiting for an appointment

with the association.

Committee assignments

Council approved the following council committee assignments

for 2023:

• Finance—Andy Drake (chair), Joyce Phillips, and David Timmons;

• Liaison to the Pleasant Township trustees—Timmons (chair);

• Liaison to the Tri County Joint Fire District—Bill Tilley (chair);

• Liaison to the Sterling Joint Ambulance District—Rob Longcoy;

• Safety—Tilley (chair), Longcoy, and Timmons;

• Water/wastewater—Phillips (chair), Drake, and Tilley;

• Streets—Longcoy (chair), Timmons, and Becky Martin;

• Tree City USA—Martin (chair);

• Parks and recreation—Martin (chair), Tilley, and Longcoy;

• Planning—Drake (chair);

• Zoning—Phillips (chair); and

• Records retention—Drake (chair).

Council will address possible changes in the structure of the nuisance

and abatement committee. Phillips is set to serve as chair.

Council needs to decide how many other people will serve on the

committee and, of those, how many will be council members and

how many will be residents.

Council’s next regular meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Feb. 13

in council chambers at town hall.

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Wolfe Pak Ink LLC is now open at 2 E. Main St., Mount Sterling. Owner/operator Garrett Wolfe (holding scissors), a retired Navy

chief of 21 years, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting on Jan. 30. Joining him were members of his family and the Mount Sterling Chamber

of Commerce. Wolfe Pak Ink offers custom-printed shirts, vehicle wraps, sports uniforms, tumblers, and more. The shop also

sells sports cards, Pokemon cards, and authenticated sports memorabilia. Wolfe started the business in his home in 2021. As the

business grew, he needed more space which led him to the storefront on East Main Street. To learn more, call (614) 572-6098.

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in Madison County is Friday, February 10, 2023.

• Payments must be made in person at the Madison

County Treasurer’s Office until 4:00 P.M. Friday,

February 10, 2023.

• Mailed payments must be postmarked by the Post

Office by midnight Friday, February 10, 2023.

• By law, first-half taxes paid after February 10, 2023,

will incur a 5% penalty for the first ten days

and after ten days a 10% penalty will incur regard

less of whether the taxpayer has received a bill.

• If you have not received a first-half 2022 property

tax bill, call the Treasurer’s Office immediately at

740-852-1936 or 1-877-454-3309.

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Enjoying sanctioned status

Madison-Plains

excited about future

of girls’ wrestling

By Kristy Zurbrick

Madison Editor

For the past several years, more and

more girls have been taking up wrestling,

finding spots on boys’ teams. This year,

girls’ wrestling is enjoying its first year as

a sport sanctioned by the Ohio High School

Athletic Association (OHSAA), and Eric Mc-

Donald Jr., first-year head coach of Madison-Plains

High School’s girls wrestling

team, is excited.

“They get an OHSAA state championship

like the boys’ team does and like any

other official sport does. They have their

own schedule and their own tournaments,

so they don’t have to match up with boys if

they don’t want to. There are girls-only

tournaments all over the state,” he said.

McDonald is pumped to be involved with

new growth in a sport he loves. He wrestled

at Reynoldsburg High School, his alma

mater, and now coaches alongside one of his

Reynoldsburg teammates, Madison-Plains

boys’ wrestling head coach Jordan Kramer.

He still competes in wrestling, along with

jiu-jitsu, judo, and mixed martial arts,

something he also did while serving in the

U.S. Navy.

“Athletics is a big thing for me. Fitness,

sports, lessons of digging deep, finding a

better version of yourself... you learn you

have the ability to do it, and that translates

to life,” McDonald said.

He’s sharing that enthusiasm with his

small but committed team: junior Payne

Haverfield, a first-year wrestler competing

in the 155-pound class; sophomore Kyleigh

Elfrink, a returning wrestler, in the 110-

pound class; and freshman Tara Nagel, a

first-year wrestler competing at 235

pounds. Senior Emma Rife started the season

but was sidelined with a shoulder injury.

Nagel is loving her new sport. She splits

her time between powerlifting and wrestling,

hitting powerlifting tournaments on the

weekends when she doesn’t have wrestling.

She said her brother, junior Trevor Hardin,

also a powerlifter and a first-year wrestler,

nudged her to give wrestling a try.

“I’m into muscle sports, and I just felt

wrestling was something I would like to

try,” she said.

When she took first place in her very

first meet this season, Trevor was right

there jumping up and down, cheering her

on.

Nagel said she appreciates that sibling

support, along with the bonds she has made

with her teammates and coach.

“Our team jokes a lot, but we also take it

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Madison-Plains’ girls’ wrestling head coach Eric McDonald Jr. and

his team know how to have fun and be serious about their sport,

all at the same time.

Junior Payne Haverfield has the upper hand in one of her first

meets as a member of the Madison-Plains’ girls’ wrestling team.


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super serious. It’s something I love being part of because they are

always there for me, and I am there for them,” she said.

Though she’s only a sophomore, Elfrink entered this season with

several years of experience. She started wrestling through the

Golden Eagle Youth Sports Association, then joined the Madison-

Plains Junior High team, and has continued wrestling at the high

school level.

“It helps with my mental health, helps with keeping me in shape,

and it just helps me get out anger and frustration through the day

and through the week,” she said about why she likes the sport.

She said OHSAA’s sanctioning of girls’ wrestling means more opportunities

for competitive experiences at the high school level,

something she hopes sets the foundation for competitive opportunities

after graduation.

“My plan is to get into college wrestling,” she said.

McDonald said Haverfield is making the most of her first year

as a wrestler. Early on, she placed second in her division at the

Heart of Ohio wrestling tournament in Mechanicsburg.

All of the girls are making great strides, McDonald said. They

had to climb a learning curve early in the season, but with each

meet, have showed improvement. By mid-season, they were starting

to turn a corner, he said.

“They’ve been matching better with girls with more experience.

Kyleigh Elfrink, a sophomore on Madison-Plains’ girls’ wrestling

team, competes at a meet earlier this season. After recovering

from a concussion and a sprained shoulder, she returned to the

mat Jan. 22 and looks forward to post-season competition.

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Over time, we will be able to match up with

some of these top-level schools,” he predicted.

A month from now, they will have their

first chance to qualify for an OHSAA-sanctioned

state tournament. Post-season opportunities

for girls’ high school wrestling start

with regionals which determines state qualifiers.

Four regional tournaments are slated

for March 5. Hosts include Harrison,

Marysville, Mentor, and Olentangy Orange.

The girls’ state tournament will take place

alongside the boys’ state tournament March

10-12 at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus.

Freshman Tara Nagel is already racking up

hardware as a first-year member of Madison-Plains’

girls’ wrestling team.

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obituaries


BARKALOW

Rose Mary (Cordonnier) Barkalow, 94, a

resident of London, Ohio, passed away from

this earthly existence on Jan. 24, 2023, and

now sits in our Lord’s house. Rose Mary

(Cordonnier) was born on July 1, 1928, in

Dayton, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband,

James E. Barkalow, and one son,

Timothy. Rose Mary is survived by her eight

children, Sue, Larry, Nancy, Terry, Cheryl,

Jim, Sandra, and Dan, as well as numerous

grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and

great-great-grandchildren.

The family wishes everyone to know that

Rose Mary was a deeply loving and caring

matriarch of the family. She loved the Lord

Jesus immensely and served many years

helping with St. Vincent’s DePaul and other

Catholic charities. Rose Mary leaves behind

a deep and rich legacy to her family and

friends, full of wisdom, love, and laughter.

We honor her passing with celebration as

she is now in our Lord’s home, and we look

forward to the day when we can join our

loved ones around the Lord’s table.

A memorial service will be held at St.

Thomas Aquinas Church in Rio Rancho,

N.M. The family will gather for a Mass of

Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Feb. 4 in St.

Patrick Catholic Church, 61 S. Union St.,

London, with Father Patrick Toner officiating.

Interment will immediately follow in

Graceland Cemetery, Sidney, Ohio, where

she will be interred next to her husband of

56 years.

The family is being served by Eberle-

Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London.

Condolences can be shared online at

www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.

CHESTNUT

Joseph “Joe” Henry Chestnut, 96, of

Sedalia, Ohio, died on Jan. 24, 2023, in

Grove City, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on Jan. 27, 1926, in Lucasville, he was

a son of Daniel Chestnut and Lexia Pearl

(Newman) Crabtree.

Joe was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in

both World War II and the Korean War.

After his time in the service, he went on to

work as a radio announcer. He had a wonderful

sense of humor and always enjoyed

telling jokes. He then worked for the Dial

Corporation where he later retired from. Joe

was a man of strong faith and was a long

time member of Sedalia Church of Christ in

Christian Union. He was also a member of

VFW Post 11208 in Harrisburg. Joe was

able to participate in Honor Flight, and he

enjoyed spending time with his military

comrades. In his spare time, he also enjoyed

playing guitar, gardening, and especially

tending to his fruit trees which were shared

with his neighbors.

He leaves behind: his son, Mark Edward

(Bethany) Chestnut of Grove City; grandsons,

Mark A. Chestnut and Scott B. (Carolyne)

Chestnut, both of Grove City;

great-grandchildren, Luke, Gracelyn, Clayton,

Ava; siblings, Gladys Loraine Storts,

Ruth Shirk, Elza “Max” (Cynthia) Crabtree;

many nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law,

Jennie McNeal and Lyvonia Boggs; numerous

friends, neighbors, and military brothers.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents

and his beloved wife of 50 years, Lydia

Marie (Amos) Chestnut.

A funeral service was held on Jan. 30 at

Sedalia Church of Christ in Christian Union

with Rev. Gordon Ell officiating. Interment

followed in Range Township Cemetery. The

family received friends at the church prior

to the service.

The family was served by Eberle-Fisher

Funeral Home and Crematory, London.

Condolences may be shared at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.

CORBIN

Lakeynn La’Shay Jean Corbin, 2 months

old, died on Jan. 25, 2023, in Nationwide

Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Born

on Nov. 17, 2022, in Westerville, Ohio, she

was a daughter of Malik and Lacey (Barker)

Corbin.

Lakeynn is survived by: her parents;

brothers, Jaylin, Josiah, and Lyric Corbin;

paternal grandmother, Billie Sheely (Brad

Pitts); paternal grandfather, Virgil Corbin;

maternal grandfather, Ron Barker, and

grandmother, Avis Biehl; maternal greatgrandfather,

Mike Peterman; special aunts

and godmother, Amber Allen and Ashley

Stuthard; aunts and uncles, Jessie Peterman,

Shanice Sheely, Tiffany Sheely, Kierra

Corbin, Tajah Corbin, Chantrel Corbin, Legend

Corbin, Rob Peterman; and numerous

cousins.

She was preceded in death by: her maternal

grandparents, Donielle and Josh Kimbler;

maternal great-grandmother, Linda

Peterman; and aunts, Lisa Stuthard, Denise

Peterman, and Cierra Sheely.

Visitation and a funeral service were

held on Feb. 3 in Eberle-Fisher Funeral

Home and Crematory, London, with Pastor

Tyrone Artis officiating. Interment followed

in Paint Memorial Cemetery.

Memorials in Lakeynn’s name may be

sent to the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation

at www.oif.org/donate, or Nationwide

Children’s Hospital at www.nationwidechildrens.org/giving

with gift designation being

directed to the NICU.

Condolences for the family may be

shared online at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.

WARD

Glenn Ward, 89, of London, Ohio, died on

Jan. 25, 2023, in London Health and Rehabilitation.

Born on July 18, 1933, in Boons

Camp, Ky., he was a son of Willie and Ethel

(Bradley) Ward.

After graduating high school, Glenn went

on to study at the University of Kentucky.

He then served in the U.S. Army during the

Korean War. After his time in the service,

Glenn worked for General Motors where he

retired as a supervisor after 32 years. He

was a man of God and attended Hocking

Hills Church of Christ. Glenn enjoyed

watching sports, particularly the Alabama

Crimson Tide play football and Kentucky

Wildcats basketball. He also was an avid

deer and turkey hunter and a skilled fisherman.

Thanksgiving will definitely not be the

same without his wild turkey contributions,

along with countless other memories we will

cherish.

Glenn leaves behind: his beloved wife of

44 years, Nancy (Weaver) Ward; children,

Ron (Darlene) Ward, Steve (April) Sparks,

Stephanie (Neil) Clarridge, Ruric (Trisha)

Sparks; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren

plus one on the way; many nieces,

nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by: his parents;

grandson, Gabriel O. Ward; and siblings,

Herman Ward, Eulah Meeks, and

Irene Wellman.

The family wishes to express their gratitude

to Jessie Ernst for her special care

given to Glenn.

A celebration of Glenn’s life will be held

in the spring.

The family is being served by Eberle-

Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London.

Condolences can be shared online at

www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.

DOGGETT

Sherry A. Doggett, 66, of London, Ohio,

went to be with her heavenly father on Jan.

29, 2023, in her residence surrounded by

her loving family. Sherry was born on Aug.

9, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of

Samuel Stires and Bonnie (Boughn) Bowen.

Sherry was a 1974 graduate of London

High School, marrying her high school

sweetheart, Dan Gordon Doggett, in 1973.

She was a member of Church of Christ in

Christian Union where she loved singing.

Sherry is remembered as a strong, Christian

woman who always prioritized her

faith. She was selfless, charitable, and always

put others before herself, especially

her family whom she loved unconditionally.

She was known far and wide for her amazing

baking and cooking. Sherry retired from

London Public Library and Loving Care

Hospice.

She is survived by: her mother, Bonnie

Bowen; children, Darlene West, Cynthia

(Jeff) Tremayne, and Dan (Christina)

Doggett; siblings, Kathy (Tom) Doggett,

Sam (Sharon) Stires, Jane (Don) Rumpff,

Chris (Sarah) Stires, Karen Kimbler, Trevor

(Penny) Stires, Pam Karow, Jim Bowen,

and Kevin Bowen; grandchildren, Jeffery

(Kelly) Doggett, Michelle Compston,

Nathaniel (Alle) Compston, Olivia Rafferty,

Emmelia Rafferty, Madalyn Doggett, Avery

Doggett, and Lydia Doggett; great-grandchildren,

Connor and Harper Doggett, Aliza

Aldridge, and Natalia Jordan; and several

aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Sherry was preceded in death by: her

husband, Dan Gordon Doggett; father, Jim

Bowen; sister, Barbara Bowen; brother,

David Bowen; grandmother, Betty Boughn;

grandson, Kevin Compston; and greatgranddaughter,

Callie Compston.

Visitation was held on Feb. 2 and a funeral

service on Feb. 3, both at Lynch Family

Funeral Home & Cremation Service,

London. Rev. Mark Jordan officiated. Interment

followed at Paint Township Cemetery,

London.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to

Lynch Family Funeral Home & Cremation

Service, London.

MEDORS

Karen Medors, 70, of Springfield, Ohio,

died on Jan. 30, 2023, at the Allen View

Health Care Center, Springfield.

She was born on July 5, 1952, in Columbus,

Ohio, a daughter of Denver and June

(Ames) Meadows. Karen loved Mickey

Mouse, frogs, and Jeff Gordon. She always

had a Coke and a Snickers bar.

She is survived by: her daughter, Kimberly

White; sister, Esther (Larry) Wiseman

of London; brother, Ed (Sharon) Medors of

South Vienna; grandchildren, Karly Cunningham,

Jayda Cunningham, Jurney

Gandy, Leilyn Larkins, Nova Larkins, and

Mickee White; one nephew, three nieces,

great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents.

A visitation was set for Feb. 4 at Lynch

Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services,

London. Condolences may be shared at

www.lynchfamilyfuneralhome@gmail.com.


More than 50 high school students took part in a conservation career day hosted by the Madison Soil and

Water Conservation District on Jan. 20.

Intro to conservation careers

The Madison Soil and Water Conservation District

(SWCD) hosted a Conservation Career Day at the

Gwynne Conservation Area, part of the Molly Caren

Agriculture Center in London, on Jan. 20. More than 50

students from across the county, including Tolles Career

and Technical Center and London High School,

gathered to hear presentations about job opportunities

in the field of conservation.

Speakers presented on behalf of the Molly Caren

Agricultural Center, Natural Resources Conservation

Service, and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Division of Forestry, Wildlife, and Natural Areas & Preserves.

Students learned about career opportunities and

the steps required to pursue careers in conservation and

emerging fields in the agricultural job sector.

“We plan to hold the event next year and were very

pleased with the turnout and interest in conservation

careers,” said Broc Sehen, SWCD wildlife specialist.

“We also encourage any interested students or teachers

in the area to join our newsletter mailing list to stay informed

on local conservation events and educational opportunities.”

The mission of SWCD is to enhance and sustain the

soil, water, and related natural resources of Madison

County through partnerships with others to provide research-based

educational programs, technical assistance,

and funding to promote a clean local

environment.

Information about SWCD’s services, conservation efforts,

and events is available at www.madisonsoilandwater.com.

Providing nourishment

to local military vets

The auxiliary unit of London American Legion Post 105 assembled

and delivered 11 boxes of fresh fruit and gift cards to

local veterans: (from left) Stefanie Cunningham, Cheryl Homeier,

President Linda Stier, Bev Whitelow and Jackie Mastin.

Family Owned

& Operated

“Friends Helping Friends

for over 30 years”


South Charleston


Village’s new website: Streamlined, mobile-friendly

By Kristy Zurbrick

Madison Editor

The village of South Charleston has a new streamlined, mobilefriendly

website that makes information easy to find.

The site went live at the start of this year and can be found at

http://villageofsouthcharleston.org. The previous site

had a .net domain name. It will remain active for a

couple of months with a link to the new site before

the village closes it down.

Part of the streamlining process involved cleaning

house.

“We eliminated a lot of old information. We kept

all the important stuff,” said village clerk Jessica

Hiser, who headed up the website overhaul.

Reorganization also was part of the streamlining

process.

“We have more tabs that are more direct about the information

they have. It makes it easier to find what you’re looking for,” Hiser

said.

For example, details about village job opportunities were in a

“random spot” on the old website, Hiser said. Now, they’re easy to

find. Look for “Employment” in the dropdown menu under “More”

on the home page.

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“I really think the

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zoom around and find

the information you’re

looking for.”

–Jessica Hiser, South

Charleston village clerk

Like the old website, the new one includes online payment options

for fees like traffic tickets and water bills. Unlike the old

website, those payment options aren’t buried and hard to find.

The new website also boasts several new features the old site

didn’t have. Hiser said she is most excited about a feature that allows

the village to post emergency notices in a

can’t-miss way on the home page.

“For example, if we have a boil advisory, it will

pop up as an alert on the home page, and it won’t

go away and let you get to other parts of the website

until you acknowledge you’ve read it,” she explained.

Hiser also is using the home page to answer one

of the most frequent questions she gets at town

hall: What number do I call if I have an emergency

after town hall’s regular business hours? This question

refers to incidences that are not life threatening. Right away,

website visitors can see that the answer is Clark County Dispatch

at (937) 328-2560. Website visitors also will find upcoming events

listed on the home page.

The site contains an interactive zoning map, zoning regulations,

and zoning applications.

“So, if you want to build a fence, you can find that form online.

You don’t have to come in-person to pick one up,” Hiser said.

Also new is a separate cemetery section that lists cemetery

rules, such as the type of decorations that are allowed and cleanup

dates.

The old website did not work well on smart phones. The pages

wouldn’t resize to fit a phone screen, requiring users to scroll from

side to side and zoom in and out. Now, the site resizes to fit the

phone, and the pages turn as the user turns their phone.

Hiser hopes that all of the changes make for a more userfriendly

experience.

“I really think the website is a lot nicer to zoom around and

find the information you’re looking for,” she said.

The village of South Charleston has a new website that is streamlined,

easy to navigate, and works well on smart phones.

Valentine-themed fun at library

Houston Library, 5 W. Jamestown St., South

Charleston, offers the following activities. For details,

visit www.ccplohio.org/locations/10/ or call (937) 462-

8047.

Library hours are: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8

p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed on Sunday.

Tammy Harshbarger serves as branch manager.

She can be reached at tharshba@ccplohio.org.

• Valentine Owl Hunt. Children ages 2 to 12 are invited

to hunt for the Happy Valentine’s Day Owl in the

children’s room through Feb. 14. Receive an owl Valentine

card with a sweet treat. Limit one per child. While

supplies last.

• Valentine Activity Bag. Through Feb. 14, pick up

an activity bag to take home. For ages 2-12. While supplies

last.

• Storytime. Storytime for toddlers and preschoolers

takes place on Thursdays at 11 a.m. through May 18.

Books, rhymes, music, and crafts are planned. To sign

up, call the library.

• Lego Club. School-age children are invited to get

creative with Legos on the second and fourth Mondays,

3:30-5 p.m. The library provides the Legos. Creations

stay on display at the library until the next club session.

• Hearty Party Family Night. This event for families

with children of all ages is set for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Activities

will include Minute-To-Win-It games, glitter

slime, make-and-take “heart attack” kits, and a photo

booth opportunity (bring your camera or phone).

• Board Game Night. This group for adults meets the

third Thursday of the month from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Jim

and Kim Breeze provide games and instructions.

• Saturday Movie Matinee. Looking for something

free to do with the family on weekends? The library is

offering an eclectic blend of movies for children, teens,

and adults, including classics and musicals. Movie day

is the third Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. The library

provides snacks, or bring your own. Call the library for

the movie titles.

• Pokemon TCG Club. This group for ages 6-12 meets

the third Monday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Talk, battle,

trade (with parent’s permission), and show off your collection.

Participants must bring their own cards.


South Charleston

Student resource officer assigned to Miami View

By Kristy Zurbrick

Madison Editor

Southeastern Local Schools now has a

second student resource officer (SRO). Officer

Kyle Marlett started his assignment at

Miami View Elementary at the beginning of

January. Sgt. Robert Dunsmore, who used

to split his time between the school district’s

two buildings, now focuses on the high

school/middle school building.

“The board came to a decision last fall

that with the current state of school violence

(in the country) it would be more advantageous

from a safety and security

aspect to have an SRO at each building,”

said Southeastern Superintendent David

Shea.

“I feel very good about our community.

It’s a safe community. But I think we must

do our due diligence and be on guard. Having

a second SRO will give us a leg up in

that aspect.”

Both officers are employed by the South

Charleston Police Department. They are assigned

full time to their respective schools

during the school year, then work patrol

full-time for the village in the summers.

The school district covers the cost of the officers

for the time they spend at the schools.

The police department covers the rest of the

year, plus SRO-related training and continuing

education.

“We’re lucky as a small community that

we can put that out there for our staff, students,

and parents, compared to other jurisdictions

that are struggling with money,”

said Police Chief Brian Redish.

Shea said the arrangement is a win-win.

The schools increase their safety and security.

The police department increases their

staffing.

This marks the fourth year Southeastern

has had at least one SRO on campus.

“With the trending times, (the SRO pro-

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at Miami View

gram) has helped out a lot,” Redish said. “If

you look at some of the things that are happening

at schools these days... it puts us in

on the ground so we can help cut off some issues

and help the school district resolve

things in a quick manner. We’re a lot more

proactive than reactive in a lot of areas.”

On a day-to-day basis, an SRO’s primary

duty is to act as a deterrent to violent crime

and to promote school safety by creating a

positive atmosphere where students and

staff feel safe.

With a month under his belt as an SRO,

Messenger photo by Kristy Zurbrick

South Charleston police officer Kyle Marlett started his new position as a student resource

officer (SRO) at Miami View Elementary in January.

Anyone interested in sending their child

to preschool at Miami View Elementary for

the 2023-24 school year must fill out a preschool

questionnaire found on the Clark

County Education Service Center website,

clarkesc.org.

Southeastern Local Schools will conduct

preschool screenings in March. The district

assesses 3- and 4-year-old children for possible

delays or disabilities in the areas of

fine and gross motor skills, speech and language

skills, and social and emotional skills.

The district also screens for a limited numevents

and information

ber of spots for typical peers.

For more information, contact Shannon DeWeese, preschool director,

at shannon.deweese@clarkesc.org or at (937) 325-7671.

SCYA ball season sign-ups

The South Charleston Youth Association has set the following

sign-up dates for the 2023 baseball, softball, and t-ball season. All

sign-ups will take place at South Charleston town hall, 35 S. Chillicothe

St.

Feb. 4: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Feb. 9: 6-8 p.m.

Feb. 12: 1-3 p.m.

Feb. 15: 6-8 p.m.

Feb. 19: 1-4 p.m.

For more information, visit “South Charleston Youth Association

— SCYA” on Facebook or call (937) 207-7974.

Officer Marlett said he is working on doing

exactly that.

“I want to cultivate a relationship with

the kids and let the staff know they can

trust me, too,” he said.

He added that it has been an adjustment

for both himself and the students. For him,

it’s a new routine and a different scope of

work. For the students, it’s a new face.

In an effort to get to know the students,

Marlett said he has

been getting in on

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basketball games and spending time with

the students at recess and in the hallways.

“I’ve already gotten some hugs,” he said

about making connections.

Marlett completed his SRO training late

last year. He has been employed by the

South Charleston Police Department for a

little over a year. He has been a police officer

for about five years. He previously

worked for Kettering Health Network, the

city of Piqua, and Premier Health’s Englewood

campus near Dayton.

The Village of South Charleston

Annual Report

was finalized and approved its annual report

for the year ending December 31, 2022.

This report is available for public

inspection Monday through Friday, 8:00am to

4:30pm, at the Village office at

35 South Chillicothe Street,

South Charleston, OH.

Jessica N. Hiser, Clerk/Fiscal Officer

Village of South Charleston

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The Village of South Vienna

Annual Report

was finalized and approved its annual

report for the year ending

December 31, 2022.

This report is available for public

inspection at the Village office at

149 West Main Street

South Vienna, OH


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Madison Soil and Water Conservation District

2022 Annual Report

The Madison Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is an organized subdivision

of the State of Ohio governed by a board of five supervisors elected by the residents and

owners of land within Madison County since 1947. The current supervisors are Jonathan

Francis, Bob Hunter, David Junk, Stephen Davis and Nancy Denes-Sparks. We work

with the Natural Resources Conservation Service to help the public conserve soil, water

and other natural resources by providing technical, financial and educational resources.

To find out how we can serve you and your conservation needs, please call us at

(740) 852-4003, or visit madisonsoilandwater.com and like us on Facebook.

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library activities

London Public Library

London Public Library, is located at 20 E. First St. Call (740)

852-9543 or visit www.mylondonlibrary.org for details.

• Blanket Drive. Through Feb. 28, drop off new or gently used

blankets at the library for homeless individuals.

• Paws for Reading. Register your child for a 10-minute time

slot to read a story to Emma, a certified therapy dog. Time slots are

available between 6 and 7 p.m. Feb. 7 and between 11 a.m. and 12

p.m. Feb. 11.

• 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.

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 will

meet at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7.

• Stories-n-More. Celebrate the birthday

of popular children’s book author Mo

Willems at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 17.

• Warm Up West Jefferson. Through

Feb. 15, 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.

• Library Board of Directors. The board

will meet at 6:15 p.m. Feb. 9 immediately

following the Mount Sterling Community

Museum board meeting. Meetings are open

to the public. Contact library Director Steve

Brindza at (740) 869-2430 to speak at the

meeting.


• 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. Currently, gift

baskets and a quilt are up for bid in a silent

auction at the library. Bids can be placed in

person at the library or through the library’s

social media pages. Bids will be finalized

at the Sweetheart Tea. Entrants

need not be present to win.

• Batters, Splatters, & Platters. The Kids

Cooking Club will meet at 6 p.m. the second

and fourth Tuesdays starting Feb. 14 and

running through April 25. The club is open

to ages 9-12. Parents must call the library

to register their child.

• Friends of the Library. The group will

meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 14 on the library’s

main level.

• Book Club. The group, open to men

and women age 17 and older, will meet at 7

p.m. Feb. 23 to discuss wrapped books they

selected from the library’s “Blind Date with

a Book” display. Refreshments, activities,

and prizes are planned.

• 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; the next

drop-off date is Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Ladies Night Out Movie. The next

movie night, set for Feb. 27, will features

“The Fabelmans” (PG-13). Reservations are

required; text or call Melissa at (614) 315-

7939 or call the library. Doors open at 6:30

p.m. The library provides pizza, popcorn,

cold drinks, and flavored coffees. Bring a

potluck dish to share.

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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community calendar

Clothing Giveaway

First Baptist Church (First Church), 686 West Jefferson-Kiousville

Rd., across from West Jefferson High

School, is holding a clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to 1

p.m. Feb. 11 in the church gym. Everyone is welcome.

Everything is free. Clothing for men, women, and children

will be offered, along with a few miscellaneous

household items. Coffee and doughnuts will be served.

For details, call (614) 354-1021.

Bags, Beef, and Books

United Way of Clark, Champaign, and Madison

Counties hosts Power of the Purse events each year to

raise money for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library,

a program that puts free books into the hands of local

children.

Madison County’s Power of the Purse event went so

well last year, organizers need to gather up more purses

for this year’s event set for June 14. United Way invites

the public to stop by the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 16

S. Union St., London, on Feb. 22. Hours are 5:30 to 7:30

p.m. Each person who donates a new or gently used bag

or purse will receive a ticket for a free drink (limit two

per person).

Also on Feb. 22, visitors can purchase a raffle ticket

for a chance to win some beef. There will be two drawings

from the same pool of tickets. Each winner will win

a quarter cut of a cow. Tickets are $5 for one or $20 for

five. Tickets also can be purchased by visiting

uwccmc.org. The drawing will take place at the June 14

Power of the Purse event. Ticket holders do not need to

be present to win.

Chocolate Walk

London’s Historic 1811 Downtown District is hosting

a Chocolate Walk from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 11. Explore

downtown London shops and businesses and get

free chocolates as you go. The Tortilla Street Food and

Schmidt’s food trucks will be on site.

Second Friday Shop Hop

London’s Historic 1811 Downtown District is hosting

its 2nd Friday Shop Hop from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 10. The

Tortilla Street Food, Schmidt’s, and Lazy Baker Pizza

Maker food trucks will be on site.

Galentine’s Day Shop Hop

The Mount Sterling Market Crew invites gals to grab

their pals and enjoy the “Galentine’s” Day Shop Hop

from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 10 in downtown Mount Sterling.

(Guys are welcome, too.) Participating businesses will

offer mocktails and chocolate samples. Collect a stamp

at each location for a chance to win a basket of Valentine’s-themed

merchandise.

Sweetheart Dance

The Mount Sterling Eagles Youth League is hosting

a Sweetheart Dance at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at Mount Sterling

Community Center, 164 E. Main St. Tickets are $30

and include admission for one adult and one child plus

two meal tickets. The cost for each additional child/parent

is $10. Tickets will be sold at the door the night of

the dance. For details, contact Felicia Dunston at (614)

290-8404.

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.

Sterling Joint Ambulance District

The Sterling Joint Ambulance District will meet at

8 p.m. Feb. 8 at which time the 2023 annual budget will

be set. Meetings are open to the public and take place

at 8 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month unless

otherwise noted.

Developmental Disabilities

The Madison County Board of Developmental Disabilities

will meet at 4 p.m. Feb. 16 at the administrative

office, 500 Elm St., London. In the event the

meeting needs to be rescheduled, it will take place at 4

p.m. Feb. 23.

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.

London Government Meetings

The city of London is holding the following meetings

at city hall, 20 S. Walnut St., unless otherwise noted.

Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. For

updates, visit www.londonohio.gov.

• Finance committee—6 p.m. Feb. 6

• Parks & recreation commission— 4:30 p.m. Feb. 7

• Civil service commission—4 p.m. Feb. 8

• Planning commission—5:30 p.m. Feb. 9

• Historic downtown revitalization committee—7 p.m.

Feb. 9 at London State Theater

• Public safety committee—5 p.m. Feb. 13

• Historic review board—4 p.m. Feb. 14,

• City council—6:30 p.m. Feb. 16

• Tree commission—5 p.m. Feb. 21

• City properties committee—5:15 p.m. Feb. 22

• Board of Public Utilities—6:30 p.m. Feb. 23.

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.

Health District Board

The Madison County London City Health District

Board’s regular meeting is set for 5 p.m. Feb. 13 at

Madison County Public Health, 306 Lafayette St., London.


community calendar

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, fruit cup, and water or juice. The event also includes

a silent auction.

Active Agers Walking Program

The village of Plain City hosts an Active Agers indoor

walking program on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,

9-11 a.m. through March 31, at The Ballhouse,

327 W. Bigelow Ave. (There will be no walk days on Feb.

20, March 20, March 22, and March 24.) This is an opportunity

to walk indoors during the winter in a safe,

climate-controlled facility with plenty of parking. Participants

must sign a waiver which can be picked up at

the venue or downloaded at www.plain-city.com. For details,

call Denton Kitts at (614) 873-3527, ext. 108.

West Jefferson Events

The village of West Jefferson is hosting the following

activities. Visit “Village of West Jefferson Parks and

Recreation Department’ on Facebook for details and updates

or call (614-879-7672.

• Spring Shop Hop—Vendors will be set up March

25, 12-4 p.m., at the West Jefferson Community Center,

230 Cemetery Rd.

• Community Egg Hunt—April 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at

Converse Park. The hunt begins at 11 a.m.

• Friday Night Uptown—Visit uptown West Jefferson

May 19, 6-10 p.m., for Kids’ Night, Elvis impersonator

Lonnie Freeman, a performance by Rockhouse, a bounce

house, facepainting, and treats. Fuller Flavor, JD’s

Creamery, Slap Happy’s, and 3 Flame BBQ will set up

food trucks.

• Spring Cleaning Freecycle—This event is set for

May 27 at the Community Center, 230 Cemetery Rd.

and is free for West Jefferson residents. Anyone can give

away or pick up free items at the event. Setup is 8 a.m.-

noon. The “seller” shop hour is noon-1 p.m. The public

shop hours are noon-4 p.m.

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

conference 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.

Easter Egg Hunt

The London Kiwanis Club will host an Easter egg hunt

at 10 a.m. sharp on April 1 at Cowling Park. The start location

will be located along Main Street. Participants are

asked to arrive prior to 10 a.m. to locate their age group

areas. The event is for children 12 and younger.

Junior Achievement Bowl-a-thon

Junior Achievement Mad River Region is holding a

Bowl-a-thon Feb. 25, 12-2 p.m., at Victory Lanes in

Springfield. Teams of five bowl two games, enjoy snacks,

and get chances to win individual and team prizes. Visit

http://secure.qgiv.com/event/2023jabowlathon/ for registration

information.

London Marathon, Half-Marathon & 5K

The 3rd Annual London Marathon, Half-Marathon,

& 5K are set for April 15. Proceeds benefit Merri Mac

Park Miracle, a non-profit group working to make improvements

to Merri Mac Park. For details, visit “London

OH Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K” on

Facebook.

Baby Pantry

Madison County Vineyard, 106 Olive St., London, is

offering a baby pantry to provide mothers of babies with

essential supplies. Donations of diapers (up to 18

months), powder formula, diaper wipes, baby wash, new

baby clothes (up to 18 months), and new baby blankets

can be dropped off on Sundays in the church entryway.

Baby pantry hours are 10 a.m.-noon on March 4, June

3, and Sept. 9. All supplies are free.

Fair Board Meetings

The Madison County Fair Board meets at 7:15 p.m.

the first Wednesday of each month at Butcher Block

Restaurant, 2280 State Rte. 56 SW, London.

Alzheimer’s Family Support Group

The Alzheimer’s Family Support Group meets at 6

p.m. the first Thursday of each month at St. John’s

Lutheran Church, 380 Keny Blvd., London. For more

information, call Pat Baynes at (937) 269-3605. Everyone

is welcome.

Mt. Sterling Community Center

The Mount Sterling Community Center is located at

164 E. Main St. For details, call (740) 869-2453.

Feb. 7—10-11 a.m., Take Off Pounds Sensibly

3-6 p.m., the food pantry is available for 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.

8-9 p.m., Alcoholic Anonymous

Feb. 8—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. 10—9:30 a.m., bake sale at Chase Bank and

North Valley Bank

6:30-7:30 p.m., boot camp exercises

7:30-9 p.m., adult open volleyball

Feb. 11—10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing, all ages and abilities

Feb. 12—6:30-7:30 p.m., Alcoholic Anonymous

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.

Feb. 6—8:30 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; 4:30 p.m., Delightful Dining

Feb. 7—9 a.m.-3 p.m., quilting class; 10 a.m., bowling


a.m., chair volleyball; 12 p.m., bridge; 1 p.m., yoga

stretch; 2 p.m., diabetes/weight loss support group

Feb. 9—9 a.m., chair volleyball


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CLASSIFIED ADS

Deadline: Tuesdays at 5 p.m.

To place an ad, call 852-0809 or stop by the London office at 78 S. Main Street

xLegal Notices

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

The financial report for the Hurt Battelle

Memorial Library, West Jefferson, Ohio,

has been filed with the Auditor for the

year ending December 31, 2022. A copy is

on file at the office of the Fiscal Officer,

270 Lilly Chapel Road, West Jefferson,

Ohio

Don Hemmelgarn, Fiscal Officer

Hurt Battelle Memorial Library

MM2023131

The 2022 Annual

Financial Report

for Oak Run Township

in Madison County, Ohio

was filed with the Auditor of State

The report is available for review by

calling 740-837-3341

Bridgett Shoemaker, Fiscal Officer

Oak Run Township

MM FEBRUARY 5, 2023 MM2023150 MM FEBRUARY 5, 2023 MM2023147

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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

LEGAL NOTICE

The 2022 Annual

Financial Report

for Pleasant/Darby Cemetery


has been completed and is available

for public inspection at the office

of the fiscal officer.

Submitted by:

Pleasant/Darby Cemetery

Mike Graham, Fiscal Officer

14220 Era Road

Mt. Sterling, Ohio 43143


MM2023137

MM2023125

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the City of London

Historic Review Board will hold a public hearing

on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 - 4:00 pm at 20

South Walnut Street to hear the following case(s):

Applicant; David Mars, Business; Mars Property

Services LLC has applied for a Certificate of

Appropriateness for a new window sign located

at 25 South Main Street.

For Information on the above case(s) please

contact Kristie West @ 740-852-7045.

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)


MM2023155


February 5, 2023 - MADISON MESSENGER - PAGE 15

xLegal Notices

NOTICE OF LEGISLATION PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONDON, OHIO

Noce is hereby given to the passage of the following ordinances or

resoluons of the London City Council. The complete text of each ordinance

or resoluon may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the City Law

Director or the City Auditor at 20 South Walnut Street, London, Ohio, or

online at the London City website: www.londonohio.gov

Ordinance 21922 An ordinance to increase the municipal income tax Passed

01/19/2023

Ordinance 22022 A resoluon to place the issue of increasing the municipal

income tax on the ballot passed 01/19/2023

Resoluon 10123 A resoluon authorizing the Auditor to transfer funds during

2023 passed 01/19/2023

Resoluon 10223 A resoluon increasing appropriaons passed 01/19/2023








Resoluon 11023 A resoluon authorizing the Safety Service Director to apply

for and accept a grant passed 01/19/2023


for and accept a FEMA assistance to firefighters grant passed 01/19/2023


for a grant through FEMA, the staffing for adequate fire and emergency response

grant (SAFER)


for and accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety

Resoluon 11423 A resoluon authorizing the Board of Public Ulies to apply

for and accept a grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety

Resoluon 11923 A resoluon authorizing the Safety Service Director to enter

into a contract for the demolion of property

Resoluon 12023 A resoluon assessing the costs of the removal of high grass

and weeds and declaring an emergency

Erika Watkinson

Clerk of London City Council

MM FEBRUARY 5 & 12, 2023

PUBLIC SALE

Sale of contents Self Storage Lockers

MS10: John Byrd, London, OH

Tires, bike, bed frame, microwave,

household items.

MS56: Kendra Hatfield, London, OH

Lawn mower, carpentry items, furniture,

household items.

MS8, 58, 61: Teresa Shaw, South Charleston, OH

Bike, furniture, antiques, metal locator,

household items.

Saturday, February 25, 2023 10:00 a.m.

Location: Maple Street Storage

194 Maple Street

London, OH 43140

HS3: Melissa Hollway, London, OH

Weight bench, light table, boxing gloves,

bike, household items.

Saturday, February 25, 2023 11:00 a.m.

Location: Maple Street Storage

125 West Main Street

London, OH 43140

MM FEBRUARY 5 & 19, 2023

MM2023146

MM2023138

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE MADISON COUNTY PROBATE COURT

Case No. 20231008

being the Estate of Mary Lou Romine Ratliff,

a.k.a. Mary Lou Romine Stiverson, a.k.a. Mary

Lou Stiverson, a.k.a. Mary L. Stiverson, deceased

whose last address was 15027 US Highway 62,

Mount Sterling, OH 43143

Notice to the NEXT OF KIN HEIRS AND ALL

PERSONS INTERESTED in the Estate of Mary Lou

Romine Ratliff, a.k.a. Mary Lou Romine Stiverson,

a.k.a. Mar Lou Stiverson, a.k.a. Mary L. Stiverson, deceased

whose names and addresses are unknown

and cannot with reasonable diligence be

ascertained.

To the above, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the

decedent died on December 21, 2022, that the

decedant’s Will dated April 12, 2022 was admitted

to probate on January 23, 2023, by the Probate

Court of Madison County, Ohio; that Gerald T.

Baynes has applied to be the Executor of the Estate.

You must bring an action to contest the validity of

the Will within three months after Executor files an

affidavit stating that the Executor has given this

notice.

Gerald T. Baynes, Executor of the Estate of

Mary Lou Romine Ratliff, a.ka. Mary Lou

Romine Stiverson, a.k.a. Mary Lou Stiverson,

a.k.a. Mary L. Stiverson, deceased.

MM FEBRUARY 5, 12 & 19, 2023

MM2023136

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


LEGAL NOTICE

MM2023114

In accordance with Section 9.33, et seq., of the Ohio Revised

Code, the Madison County Board of Commissioners (Owner)

will receive Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for Construction

Manager at Risk (CMAR) services associated with the

Mid-Ohio Wastewater Treatment Plant Project as more fully

described in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

SOQs will be received by the Owner until 11:00 a.m. local time

on March 7, 2023, at the Owner’s administrative offices, 1

North Main Street, London, Ohio 43140. SOQs received after

this time will not be accepted. SOQs must be prepared and

delivered in the format and quantity described in the RFQ.

The complete RFQ can be obtained from Jacobs (Engineer)

by contacting Mike Flickinger by e-mail at

Mike.Flickinger@jacobs.com

Requests must include contact name and contact information

which will be used for all official notices, including

addenda.

MM FEBRUARY 5 & 12, 2023

MM2023149


www.columbusmessebger.com

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PUBLIC HEARING

PY 2023 Madison County Small Cities Program

Madison County intends to apply to the Ohio Development Services

Agency for funding under the Community Development Block Grant

(CDBG) Small Cities Program, the HOME Investment Partnership

Program, and other related state and federally funded programs administered

by the State of Ohio. The County is eligible for several different

types of PY 2023 programs providing the County meets applicable

program requirements. These programs include but are not limited to

the CDBG Community Development Allocation Program; Neighborhood

Revitalization, Critical Infrastructure and Downtown Revitalization

Programs; Economic Development and Public Infrastructure Program;

Residential Public Infrastructure Program; Discretionary Program; and,

the Homeless and Supportive Housing Programs. The State of Ohio

anticipates it will receive approximately $64 million from HUD to

distribute on a statewide basis, based on the Consolidated Plan submitted

to HUD. The Consolidated Plan contains additional information

on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/ HOME Small

Cities Program, a federally funded program administered by the State

and funded by HUD.

A Public Hearing to discuss the programs available through the Ohio

Small Cities Program will be held on February 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., in

the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, Madison County Courthouse, 1 N.

Main Street, London, Ohio.

Madison County anticipates it will be eligible to apply for $500,000 in

Critical Infrastructure grants, and grants of up to $500,000 are available

for Economic Development and Public Infrastructure. The CDBG

Community Development Grant applications are due to the State in

June 2023. The other grants have an open cycle beginning July 1, 2023.

The Public Hearing will provide citizens, communities and local organizations

with explanation of eligible activities and program requirements

for the CDBG/HOME programs, including the CDBG community development

programs, the CDBG economic development programs, the

CHIP and CDBG/HOME/OHTF housing programs, and other HUD funded

programs. The CDBG/HOME programs can fund a broad range of

activities including, but not limited to: economic development projects,

infrastructure improvements, development and rehabilitation of

housing, and neighborhood facilities improvements. The activities must

be designed to primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons,

aid in the elimination of slum and blight, or meet an urgent need of the

community. Citizens of Madison County are encouraged to attend the

public hearing to provide their input on the County's CDBG/HOME

programs. Large Print and auxiliary aids materials will be made available,

if requested in advance. For information, please contact the Commissioner's

Office at (740) 852-2972.


MM2023142

The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice,

including any additional instructions for submitting comments,

requesting information, a public hearing, or filing an

appeal may be obtained at: https://epa.ohio.gov/actions or

Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus,

Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov

Final Issuance of Permit to Install

M/I Homes

Facility Description: Wastewater

ID #: 1547955

Date of Action: 01/20/2023

This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable

to ERAC.

Project: Darby Station Phase 4, Parts 1 and 2

Project Location: North of State Route 161, Darby Twp


MM2023145

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


MM2023122

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

MADISON COUNTY, OHIO

PROBATE DIVISION, JUVENILE COURT

Case No. 20840066

Summons By Publication

Cherie FLYNN NKA PHILLIPS

vs.

TIMOTHY FINNEY vs. Carolyn FLYNN vs Sarah VAUGHN

To: Timothy Finney, address unknown

A Motion for Custody of FINNEY, ELLEONA, DOB 06/05/2007, has been

filed in this Court. A pretrial hearing has been scheduled in this Court at

the Madison County Courthouse, 1 North Main Street, London, OH

43140, on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., and at the call of the

Court thereafter.

You are hereby summoned that a motion has been filed by Cherie Flynn

NKA Phillips. You are required to serve upon Cherie Flynn NKA Phillips a

copy of your answer to the motion within 28 days of this publication.

Said answer must be filed with this Court within three (3) days after service

on Cherie Flynn NKA Phillips. If you fail to appear and defend, judgment

by default may be taken against you for the relief demanded in the

petition.

You are indicated as being the parent of said minor child and notice of

said petition is hereby provided in accordance with the law and the provisions

of RULE 16, Rules of Juvenile Procedure.

You may contact the Juvenile Court at 7408520760 with any questions.

CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN

Juvenile Judge



MM2023140

NOTICE FOR BIDS

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

County Commissioners, 1 North Main Street, London, Ohio, 43140, on Tuesday,

February 21, 2023 at 10:30 A.M., Ohio Standard Time for the purpose of furnishing

commercially produced STONE AND GRAVEL (2023 Stone and Gravel) of various

sizes required for the general construction and maintenance of Madison County

Roads during the year 2023 according to specifications on file in the Madison

County Commissioners’ Office. The bids will be opened and read aloud

immediately thereafter at the same date, time, and location.

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

sealed envelope marked “2023 STONE AND GRAVEL” on the outside. Sealed

bids shall be submitted to the Madison County Commissioners’ Office at the address

listed above.

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

London, Ohio, 43140 or can be downloaded from

http://sharepoint/publicaccess/default.aspx

or under “Notices” on the Madison County website at www.co.madison.oh.us.

Contact the Madison County Engineer’s Office at 740-852-9404 for more

information.

Bids shall have separate unit prices for all items.

Bids to be submitted on F.O.B. our trucks basis.

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

of 1990.

All proposals to be in accordance with Sections 307.86 to 307.92 inclusive of the

Ohio Revised Code.

Bids will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder taking into consideration haul

distance and route, type of proposed project, and availability of material.

The Board of Commissioners of Madison County reserves the right to reject any

or all bids and to waive any defects in the bids.

By Order of the Board of

Madison County Commissioners

Katie Wiseman, Clerk


TO

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YOUR

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NOTICES

CALL

THE

MADISON

MESSENGER

NEWSPAPERS

740-852-0809

MM2023143

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,



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



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Sale of Real Estate

Madison County

Foreclosure Auction

Case# CV20220065

Union Home Mortgage Corp.

vs.

Donald M. McClain II aka

Donald McClain II, et al.


Property Address:

107 West Main Street, Mount Sterling, Madison,

Ohio, 43143

Legal Description:


18-00794.000


opening on 02/28/2023 at 10:00 a.m. for a minimum

of 7 days.






$5000.00 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of

the sale ending. No cash is permitted.







MM FEBRUARY 5, 12 & 19, 2023

MM2023152

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.


Property Address:

305 McLene Avenue, London, Madison, Ohio 43140

Legal Description:


31-00325.000



7 days.














MM JAN. 22, 29 & FEB. 5, 2023

MM2023118

00 11 13 Public Bid Advertisement (Electronic Bidding)

State of Ohio Standard Forms and Documents

DRC-21F034-02

LoCI Dental Building Window Replacement

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

London, OH, Madison County

Bids Due: 2:00 p.m. local time, March 1, 2023; through the State’s electronic bidding

system at https://bidexpress.com

EDGE Participation Goal: 5% of contract

Domestic steel use is required per ORC 153.011.

Contract

General Trades (Lead)

Pre-bid Meeting: February 14, 2023, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, London Correctional Institution,

Training Educational Center, 1560 State Route 56, London, OH, 43140. BIDDERS MUST

REGISTER by contacting Oregon Group Architects, C/O Kyle Zepernick, PH: 937-228-

1511; kzepernick@oregongroup.com; PRIOR to Pre-Bid Meeting. Bidders must register

by 2:00 pm, February 9, 2023, to gain access to the facility. Photo ID will be required for

entry into the institution.

Bid Documents: Electronically at https://bidexpress.com

More info: A/E contact: Oregon Group Architects, Kyle Zepernick

Phone (937) 228-1511, Fax: (937) 228-9669

Email: kzepernick@oregongroup.com

More info: Contact PC Sylvia Silvo, Phone: (614) 644-5575

MM FEBRUARY 5, 12 & 19, 2023

Estimated Cost

$1,700,000.00

MM2023151

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Village of West Jefferson Council will

hold a Public Hearing on

Monday, March 6, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

Council will meet at the Community Center on

230 Cemetery Rd., West Jefferson, OH 43162.

This Public Hearing is to discuss a

recommendation to rezone a

R-3 to a PMU concerning parcel #10-01012.000


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vs

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Property Address:

101 Richardson Avenue, London, Madison, Ohio, 43140

Legal Description:


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7 days.














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MM2023126


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