Madison Messenger - April 30th, 2023

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April 30, 2023 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXVII No. 19
MS finances on track
By Kristy Zurbrick
Madison Editor
Mount Sterling’s fiscal officer said the
village’s finances are on track following the
end of the first quarter of 2023, but she cautioned
village council members to remain
vigilant about the budget moving forward.
At the April 24 council meeting, fiscal officer
Courtney Bricker reported that spending
is at 19 percent, a good thing because it’s
below the first quarter 25-percent mark.
Revenues are at 35 percent, also good because
they are above the 25-percent first
quarter mark. Bricker reminded council
members that some of the first quarter revenues
were one-time revenues that won’t be
there in subsequent quarters.
“As we get towards the middle of the
year, that’s when we’ll start reevaluating on
what’s needed, what the budget’s going to
look like, and how the spending is going. As
far as right now, I’m pretty satisfied with
what the budget is looking like,” she said.
Bricker said the finance committee will
continue to monitor the budget to make sure
the village stays on point.
Council member Andy Drake, chair of the
finance committee, said the village continues
to work on a backlog of maintenance issues
this year, one of which could be repair of
leaky water valves.
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so important to listen
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and making sure we’re tracking so if we do
have unplanned expenditures, like valves
and things like that, we’re thinking about
how that ultimately plays out,” Drake said.
The village reached stable ground fiscally
last year following six years of state fiscal
oversight due to theft and fraud committed
by former village officials. The state released
the village from fiscal oversight in October.
Other news
• Potholes. Tom Byrne, village administrator,
said the village’s new DuraPatcher
machine is already paying for itself. Village
crews are using the machine to fill potholes.
“Thirty-six potholes were filled last
Wednesday (April 19). We’re almost all done
on the north side of the tracks. A total of 42
have been filled,” he said.
• Water meters. The village has just 20
new water meters left to install in residences
around town.
“We’re having issues getting into some
houses. We have a plan to take care of that,”
said council member Becky Martin, chair of
the water/wastewater committee.
Martin encouraged anyone who has yet
to have a new water meter installed to contact
utilities clerk Misty Vance at (740) 869-
2040, ext. 111, or mvance@mtsterling.org.
• Parking violation. Martin also chairs the
street committee. She reported that she has
seen vehicles parked with one wheel up on
the curb on Columbus and Main streets. She
said such parking is illegal and can damage
curbs over time. Violaters can be ticketed.
• Fence at park. The parks and recreation
committee originally planned to have the
e importance of trees
Christopher Rittenhouse (left) and Josiah Hill help to mulch around one of two newly
planted Sterling silver linden trees at Mason Park in Mount Sterling. They and their
fellow third-graders from Madison-Plains Local Schools took a field trip April 21 to
participate in an Arbor Day celebration at the park. The village’s tree and beautification
committee hosted the event. Tom Byrne, village administrator, and Alistair
message around
Reynolds, an urban forester with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, shared
how we’re spending
money here in the
first part of the year
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tree facts and answered students’ questions about trees. After the event, the students
were treated to pizza and a showing of Dr. Seuss’s “The Lorax” at the Mount
Sterling Community Center.
London homicide investigation continues
POSTAL PATRON
By Kristy Zurbrick
Madison Editor
A homicide investigation is under way following
an incident that took place in London on April 21.
At 5:43 p.m. that day, London’s police and fire
units were dispatched on a report of an unresponsive
male at 255 Washington Ave. Once on scene,
first responders determined the male, Jamie A.
Crim, 29, of London had been shot. His girlfriend
found him when she returned home. Medics transported
Crim to Madison Health where he was later
pronounced dead.
Information gathered at the scene and further investigation
led to the arrest of Nilen C. Harner, 17, of
Springfield. Harner was charged with murder on April
22. As of press time on April 25, Harner was being
held at the Central Ohio Youth Center in Marysville.
The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.
Authorities recovered a handgun at the scene
that they suspect was used in the shooting.
The London Police Department is heading up the
investigation with assistance from the Madison
County Sheriff’s Office and Madison County Prosecutor’s
Office. The Springfield Police and Ohio Bureau
of Criminal Identification and Investigation
assisted with the investigation and arrest. The
Montgomery County Coroner’s Office conducted an
autopsy on April 22.
“We are still investigating and following up on
leads,” said London Police Chief Glenn Nicol.

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Michael P. Conroy M.D. and Dermatologists
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their official opening in London with a ribbon
cutting on April 18.
Conroy is a board certified dermatologist
who specializes in medical and surgical dermatology
with skin pathology. Katie Weldy,
a board certified nurse practitioner, also is
part of the London team.
The staff at DOCS pride themselves on
providing an expert
level of care with an
emphasis on a personalized
experience
for each
patient. They see
adult patients, as well as pediatric patients.
The office, located at 214 Elm St., across
from the Madison County Fairgrounds, is
open Monday through Thursday. Early
morning appointments are available for patients
with work or school conflicts.
Conroy expressed special thanks to Dana
Engle, Cindy Stout, and Ginger Kronk of
Madison Health and to Jon McKanna and
Ashley Good-Wheeler of the Madison
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City hopes for federal funds for new police facility
By Kristy Zurbrick
Madison Editor
The London Police Department hopes to
secure federal funding to help build a new
public safety facility.
The city of London tried twice in 2022 to
pass a local tax levy that included a request
for funding for a new police department.
Those attempts failed. Now, city officials are
waiting to see if they will receive federal
funding for the project.
The office of Ohio Rep. Mike Carey (District
15) submitted a funding request on behalf
of the city to the appropriations
committee. The project is estimated to cost
$12 million. Federal funding, if granted,
would cover at least 55 percent of the cost
with the city covering the rest.
London’s police department project is one and the community as a whole. If the project wanted persons, and the like.
of 15 projects Carey’s office submitted for were to move forward, the new facility “When there’s a hit, the device takes a
consideration this fiscal year for District 15. would be built on Walnut Street.
picture and sends out an alert. We will know
An announcement on which projects received
Nicol had been considering renovation of what the car looks like and what street it
funding is expected late this year. the current building but decided to put that was on at what time,” Nicol said. “It’s going
“Carey’s office was aware of our facility possibility on hold until the federal community
to be a valuable tool, and it’s pretty exciting
and the extreme needs here. They thought
project funding announcement is made. that we can get that here in London.”
it was a viable project to submit,” said London
“Renovation would only fix about 10 percent The police department received a
Police Chief Glenn Nicol.
of our troubles and wouldn’t touch the major $32,100 grant through the National Policing
A professional needs assessment conducted
issues. It would just be a Bandaid,” he said. Institute’s rural violent crime reduction inipartment
in 2021 found the current police de-
License plate readers
tiative. The grant covered the cost of six of
to be very inadequate. Located at At the start of last week, seven license the license plate readers. The department
10 E. First St., the facility’s offices and plate readers went live at fixed spots around used money from its budget to purchase a
garage space are housed in a total of 6,000 London. The devices read license plates and seventh reader.
square feet. The assessment stated that the alert the police department of any matches The grant covers the use of the readers
department needs at least 18,000 square in the National Crime Information Center for two years. At the end of those two years,
feet to adequately meet the safety and service
(NCIC), a database of criminal justice infor-
the police department will determine if they
needs of the staff, the people they serve, mation on stolen property, missing persons, can sustain them into the future.
Dermatology office opens in London
County Chamber of Commerce for their attendance
at the ribbon cutting.
“We have built a tremendous foundation
for success in the community largely because
of these wonderful partnerships,”
Conroy said.
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fence at Mason Park repaired, however, the
contractor discovered problems that require
replacement rather than repair of the fence.
The concrete has heaved up in several places
and the vinyl fencing has become brittle.
The parks and recreation committee relies
on private donations because it does not
receive funding from village coffers. The
Messenger photo by Jeff Pfeil
DOCS Dermatology held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new London location on
April 18. Holding the ribbon is Madison Health CEO Dana Engle (left) and DOCS nurse
practitioner Katie Weldy (right). Cutting the ribbon is DOCS dermatologist Michael P.
Conroy M.D.; to his right is DOCS marketing outreach coordinator Diana Rigby. Also on
hand were other representatives of Madison Health and representatives of the city of
London and Madison County Chamber of Commerce.
committee had saved up $10,000 for the
fence repair. The quote to replace the fence
requires another $12,300.
Martin, who chairs the committee, proposed
that council consider taking money
from the village’s general fund to cover the
$12,300. Legislation calling for authorization
of this expenditure will be brought before
council for an emergency vote on May 8.

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Fairhaven promotes
autism awareness
April is Autism Awareness Month. Students at the Fairhaven
Early Learning Academy in London helping to promote awareness
included: (from left) Gracelyn Miller, Chase Suter, and
Kylee Sydebotham. This year’s theme is “We all fit here!”
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Rotary Student of the Month: London
Hard-working student-athlete
The London Rotary Club is pleased
to honor senior Alana Kramer as London
High School’s April Student of the
Month.
Students of the month are selected
by school administrators based on their
academic and extracurricular achievement
and positive character.
Alana has a 4.246 grade point average
and is ranked second in her class.
She serves as the treasurer for the National
Honor Society and states her favorite
class is physics.
Sports have been very important to
Alana throughout her high school career.
During the fall, she has played
soccer and golf for the past three seasons.
In soccer, she was named first
team All CBC and second team All- Alana Kramer
Central District in 2022-23. This past
season she earned second team All CBC honors in golf.
Alana is a four-year varsity letter winner in basketball
and was named first team All CBC, second team
All-Central District, and Honorable Mention All-State
during the 2021-22 season. She received Academic All-
State and CBC Sportsmanship awards this past year.
During the spring, Alana is a member of the Red Raider
track and field team where she has qualified for the regional
championships and earned Honorable Mention
All-Conference honors each of the last two years.
When asked to name a school staff person who inspires
her, she named high school social
studies teacher Tim Coudret.
“Mr. Coudret always makes my day
better while encouraging everyone to
be their best self,” she said.
About Alana, Coudret said, “I have
had the pleasure of working with
Alana in the classroom and on the golf
course. She is the type of person that
immediately makes you a better
teacher and coach. Alana has tremendous
determination and a work ethic
that is evident in everything in which
she participates. These factors, combined
with her obvious intelligence,
leave no doubt that her future is very
bright, and I cannot wait to see the
great things Alana will accomplish.”
Alana will graduate from Clark State
with her associate degree next month
prior to graduating from London High School. In the
fall, she will attend The Ohio State University, majoring
in psychology as part of a pre-occupational therapy
track. Alana also will compete as a member of The Ohio
State women’s varsity rowing team. She is the daughter
of Lou and Janet Kramer of London.
The London Rotary Club has a proud history dating
back to 1929. It is a member of Rotary International, a
volunteer organization of 1.2 million businesses and
professional leaders united worldwide to provide humanitarian
service and help build good will and peace.
Rotary Student of the Month: Madison-Plains
Full of kindness and empathy
The London Rotary Club is pleased
to honor senior Molly Fahy as Madison-
Plains High School’s April Student of
the Month.
Students of the month are selected
by school administrators based on their
academic and extracurricular achievement
and positive character.
Molly has a 4.067 grade point average
and is ranked seventh in her class.
Her favorite courses are CCP American
History and Anatomy. Molly has been
in the marching band for four years and
has served as squad leader for the
flutes. She has also been in concert
band for four years and jazz band for
one year.
Molly has been in Drama Club for
Molly Fahy
three years, playing the roles of M’Lynn
in “Steel Magnolias” and Lucy in “You’re a Good Man,
Charlie Brown.” She has been a member of Key Club for
two years and currently serves as vice-secretary. Molly
has also been in Quick Recall for three years and Spanish
and Chess Club, each for one year.
When asked to name a Madison-Plains staff member
who inspires her, Molly said, “The teacher who inspires
me the most is my anatomy teacher, Miss (Molly) Niese.
She is passionate about teaching and finds many creative
ways to make class interesting and fun. Additionally,
she cares deeply about us and
supports our ambitions. Her support
encourages me to learn more and to be
a better person.”
About Molly, Niese said, “Molly is an
absolute dream. I appreciate the fact
that I inspire her, because the truth is,
she inspires me in so many ways. Of
course, Molly is a stand-out student,
but she also possesses an aura of goodness
that permeates into the halls of
Madison-Plains. For as long as I have
known her, she has consistently been
a student poised with kindness and
empathy. I am sad that her time at MP
is coming to a close, but I cannot wait
to watch the next chapter of her life
unfold. I know I am looking forward to
her first publication to come across my
desk. Bravo, Molly!”
After graduation, Molly plans to attend college and
major in political science and minor or double major in
communication. She is the daughter of Tim and Patrice
Fahy.
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.

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Funds for emergency food/shelter Free legal clinic
Madison County has been chosen to receive
$31,785 to supplement food and shelter
programs in high-need areas around the
county.
The selection was made by a national
board chaired by the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency
Management Agency. The funding was appropriated
by Congress. A local board will
determine which agencies will receive the
funds and any additional funds made available
under the current phases of the program.
Local agencies chosen to receive funds
must:
• be private voluntary non-profit or units
of government;
• be eligible to receive federal funds;
• have an accounting system;
• practice nondiscrimination;
• have demonstrated the capability to deliver
emergency food and/or shelter programs,
and
• have a voluntary board, if they are a
private voluntary organization.
Agencies must be able to accept electronic
funds transfers and be able to submit
electronic reports including spreadsheets.
Public or private voluntary agencies interested
in applying for Emergency Food
and Shelter Program funds must contact
Meredith Setterfield at msetterfield@uwccmc.org
or (937) 324-5551 to receive an application.
Applications must be received by
5 p.m. May 4, 2023.
Lots of events coming up in Plain City
BORUKHOVSKY
Arkady “Art” Borukhovsky, 61, of West Jefferson, Ohio, died on
April 21, 2023, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.
Art was born on June 5, 1961, in Kyiv, Ukraine, a son of Ilya and
Maya (Chizek) Borukhovsky. He was an avid hockey fan and ran a
youth roller hockey league for 10 years. Art enjoyed fishing, cooking,
shopping, and music, but above all else, he loved his family.
Art is survived by: his wife, Patricia Connick; his mother, Maya
Borukhovsky; daughters, Rebecca ( Walter) Stewart of Cincinnati,
Ohio, and Jessica (Austin) West of Akron, Ohio; sons, Nicholas
(Megan) Borukhovsky of Knoxville, Tenn., Nathan (Jessica Yonkey)
Borukhovsky of Salem, Ohio; and Rodrick (Brandi) Buescher of
Ravenna, Ohio; grandchildren, Niya Stewart, Nolan Stewart, Max
Borukhovsky, granddaughter on the way Luella Borukhovsky, Sam
Harris, Ethan (Megan) Buescher, Adrick Buescher, Auria Buescher,
and Brayden Buescher; great-grandchild, Maverick Buescher; exwife,
the mother of his children, Kimberly Borukhovsky.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Visitation was held on April 29 at Lynch Family Funeral Home
& Cremation Services, London. Memorial contributions may be
made in Art’s memory to the American Diabetes Association.
Online condolences may be shared at www.lynchfamilyfuneralhome.com.
MARKLEY
William Herbert “Bill” Markley, 72, of London, Ohio, passed
peacefully on April 22, 2023. Born on Sept. 1, 1950, in Columbus,
Ohio, he was the son of Herbert C. and Norma Lee (Dillon) Markley.
Bill graduated from London High School in 1969 where he excelled
in football and basketball.
He is survived by: his daughter, Andrea (David) Dillion, and son,
Nick (Jessica) Markley, both of London; grandchildren, Caitlyn
Biller, Samantha Ashmore, Cora, Cameron, Gabriella and Peyton
Markley; brother, Matt Markley; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; sister, Julie Markley
Daniels; and brother, Andrew Markley.
Private services were to held at the convenience of the family.
The village of Plain City is hosting the
following events. For more information, call
(614) 873-3527, ext. 118, or visit the village’s
parks and recreation Facebook page.
• ODNR/COSI Bio Blitz. Explore the Big
Darby from 6 to 8 p.m. May 3 at McKitrick
Park, 350 E. Main St.
• PCABA Opening Day. The Plain City
Area Baseball Association will celebrate
opening day for this year’s ball season on
May 6. A parade is set for 10 a.m. starting
at Pastime Park, 370 N. Chillicothe St.
• Buzzing with the Bees. This educational
program is slated for 2 p.m. May 13
at the municipal building, 800 Village Blvd.
• Aquatic Center. The pool opens on May
27 at Pastime Park, 370 N. Chillicothe St.
• Memorial Day Observance. A parade
will take place at 9 a.m. May 29.
• Bluegrass & BBQ. Enjoy live music
and good food 12-7 p.m. June 4 at Pastime
Park, 370 N. Chillicothe St.
• Ice Cream with a Farmer. 2-4 p.m. June
10 at Pastime Park, 370 N. Chillicothe St.
• Music in the Park. Enjoy live music at
7 p.m. June 11, June 18, and June 25 at
obituaries
Pastime Park, 370 N. Chillicothe St.
• Fly with Falcons. This educational program
will take place 6-8 p.m. June 23 in the
south shelter at Pastime Park, 370 N. Chillicothe
St.
• Safety Town. Incoming kindergarteners
in the Jonathan Alder Local School District
are invited to participate in Safety
Town. The event is set for 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
daily, June 26-29, at Plain City Elementary,
580 S. Chillicothe St. The cost is $45. Registration
closes on May 1.
Memorials in Bill’s name may be sent to: London Girls Basketball,
c/o London High School, Attn: Kevin Long, 336 Elm St., London,
OH 43140
The family was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory,
London, Condolences are encouraged to be shared at
www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
PENNELL
Neval Christine Pennell, 91, formerly of London, Ohio, currently
of Calabash, N.C., died on April 24, 2023. Born on Feb. 28, 1932, in
Mine Fork, Ky., she was a daughter of
Willie and Martha (Cantrell) Conley.
Neval was a waitress at the Red Brick
Tavern for 65 years and attended Alder
Chapel United Baptist Church in West Jefferson.
Survivors include: her son and daughterin-law,
John David and Tara Pennell;
grandchildren, Julie Pennell, Deanne Ruff
and Kelli (Craig) Jackson; seven greatgrandchildren
and many great-great-grandchildren;
siblings, Charles Conley, Patsy
Runyon, Bill (Theresa) Conley, and Ann
(Jack) Hatcher; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by: her parents;
husband, John Evan Pennell; son,
Donald Ray Pennell; brothers, Winifred
(Mary) Conley and Donald Conley; and inlaws,
Naomi Conley and Fred Runyon.
Private graveside services will be held at
the convenience of the family in Deer Creek
Township Cemetery, Lafayette.
The family was served by Eberle-Fisher
Funeral Home and Crematory, London,
Condolences are encouraged to be shared at
www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
Funeral Home and Crematory
The JusticeMobile will host a free legal
clinic 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 30 at Madison
County Job & Family Services, 200 Midway
St., London. Services are provided on a firstcome
first-served basis. Bring any relevant
documentation.
The JusticeMobile partners with local attorneys,
bar associations, and law schools.
The Justice Mobile is partnering with
OhioKAN to offer free legal advice to Madison
County residents. Participants will
have the opportunity to talk privately to an
attorney about family law issues related to
adoption and kinship care.
For more information, call (614) 907-
8515 or 1-844-OhioKAN, or visit www.justicemobile.org
or www.OhioKAN.org.
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National Day of Prayer
National Day of Prayer ceremonies are
planned for 12 p.m. May 4 at the town
gazebo across from Mount Sterling village
hall and outside the Madison County Courthouse
in London.
London Correctional Open House
London Correctional Institution, 1580
State Rte. 56 SW, will hold an open house
12-3 p.m. May 7. The open house is free and
open to the public, but attendees must be 18
or older and have a valid picture identification
card to enter the facility.
Students deserve
bricks & mortar
This letter partially serves as a response
to a letter to the editor from last week. It
also seeks to share factual information with
voters and help them make an informed decision.
The letter from last week stated, in part:
“Madison-Plains Local School District wants
to slip in another request for money by not
advertising the ballot issue.” This is simply
not true. The school sent an informational
flyer about the May 2 election and bond
issue to every home in the district. The
school has been frequently posting information
about the same on their Facebook page.
The levy committee has continuously
reached the public through their Facebook
page, ForMP. The levy committee also has
sent postcards and a newsletter to voters.
Further, the levy committee has gone
door-to-door in all of the district’s villages to
discuss the bond issue and even set up a facilities
walk-through for the public. Finally,
an article about the bond issue was submitted
to the media.
The letter from last week also states:
“Seems to me that a better alternative
would be for Madison-Plains to merge with
London City Schools to eliminate the administrative
overhead.” This is not possible
or realistic. London City Schools passed
their bond issue two decades ago. Their
schools have already been built for their
needs. Their buildings could not support
1,100 Madison-Plains students and staff.
Fifty percent of Madison-Plains students
are learning in trailers and have been since
the last bond issue failed in 2010. The Intermediate
Building which houses grades 4-6
was built in the mid-1950s and is currently
in a state of disrepair. Further, due to older
construction methods and materials, repairs
are not only difficult but expensive and
parts are becoming harder to find.
There has never been a more critical ballot
issue for the current and future students
of Madison-Plains. Our kids have worked so
The tour will include visiting an incarcerated
person’s living area, the recreation
yard, and the food service building. The tour
will conclude with a question-and-answer
session and a PowerPoint presentation
about the facility. For more information, contact
Eric Morris, public information officer,
at (740) 852-2454.
letters to the editor
hard to test at the top of all schools in our
county. Let’s not wait for a catastrophic
event to force us to make this decision. Our
kids deserve brick and mortar schools like
the students in neighboring districts. Vote
to get our kids out of trailers. The need is
real. The time is now.
Jarrett Gary
Mount Sterling
Voting ‘yes’ for
Madison-Plains
While Madison-Plains is considered a
generational school, my husband and I are
not from here. We moved to Mount Sterling
in 2008 to begin our life together. We did not
attend Madison-Plains, but our three children
currently do. I love where we live.
Mount Sterling and surrounding areas are
a great place to raise a family. Madison-
Plains is a great place for my children to go
to school. The Madison-Plains community is
strong. They are family. We see Madison-
Plains staff and classmates not only at
school but at athletic events, church, 4-H,
and the county fair. That is what we wanted
when we first moved here, and I am happy
to say we have it.
I know that Madison-Plains tried to pass
a bond issue once before, and I probably didn’t
pay much attention to it then. However,
here we are, 13 years later, trying to get one
to pass again. I have heard some of the reasons
people are voting “no.” I understand
some but not others. People need to stop
chewing on what once was and look to the
future.
I am voting “yes” for the bond come May
2. Will it raise my taxes, yup. Am I happy
about it, nope. But my children are worth it,
our community is worth it, Madison-Plains
is worth it. I hope you will join me in voting
“yes” for Madison-Plains!
Courtney Allgeier
Mount Sterling
Fish Fries in West Jefferson
American Legion Post 201, 9701 W.
Broad St., West Jefferson, will host fish fries
from 4 to 7 p.m. the first and third Fridays
of each month, May 5-Oct. 20. Items available
for donation include fish and fries, fish
sandwiches, fries, sides, and soda. Carry out
or eat in. Proceeds help veterans and Buckeye
Boys State and Girls State delegates.
Any donations are appreciated.
Fish Fries in Mount Sterling
Through the summer, the Knights of
Pythias are hosting perch fish fries from 11
a.m. to 7 p.m. the last Thursday and Friday
of the month at Veterans Field next to the
Mount Sterling Community Center, 164 E.
Main St.
Legion’s 100th Birthday
American Legion Post 201, 9701 W.
Broad St., West Jefferson, will hold a party
from 2 to 5 p.m. May 21 to celebrate the
post’s 100th birthday. The public is welcome
to come and meet the Legion members and
see what the post does. Food and drinks will
be served.
Extension Office Open House
The Madison County Ohio State University
Extension Office, 217 Elm St., London,
invites the public to meet the new staff
members who have come on board in the
past year. An open house is planned for May
2. Stop by between 8 and 9:30 a.m. or between
3:30 and 6 p.m.
Auditions
Madison County Arts Council will present
“The Sound of Music” July 20-22 at London
High School.
Auditions for adult roles (ages 17 and
older) are set for 6 p.m. May 9-10 at Brennan
Loft, 158 S. Main St. Those auditioning must
bring 16 to 32 bars of a prepared song in the
style of musical theater. They must bring
sheet music; an accompanist is provided.
They will do cold readings taken from the
script. Call back are set for 6 p.m. May 12.
Auditions for children’s roles (ages 7 to 16
years old) are set for 6 p.m. May 16 at Brennan
Loft. Those who audition will be taught
a number from the show and asked to sing
it. They also will do a short movement audition
and cold readings from the script.
Anyone who auditions is asked to bring
a lit of personal schedule conflicts for May
21-July 9. All cast members must be present
for rehearsals July 9-19. The roles of Liesl
and Rolf will be cast among the adults. Performers
who are cast as Maria, Captain Von
Trapp, or Liesl must plan to attend the children’s
audition on May 16.
For details, visit the Madison County
Arts Council on Facebook.
Mt. Sterling Community Center
164 E. Main St., call (740) 869-2453.
May 2—6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., primary election
polling location for residents of Mount
Sterling, Oak Run Township, and Pleasant
Township
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.
5-6 p.m., Take Off Pounds Sensibly
7-8 p.m., Alcoholic Anonymous
May 3—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
May 4—10 a.n.-12 p.m., food pantry for
households that are income-eligible. Prepacked
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 further information.
10 a.n.-12 p.m., WIC participants can
sign up and load benefits at the community
center the first Thursday of each month.
WIC provides food packages to income-eligible
pregnant women and children until
age 5. WIC also provides nutrition education
and breastfeeding support to anyone in
the community. Call WIC to schedule an appointment,
(740) 852-3068.
May 6–10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for all ages
May 7—6:30-7:30 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous
7-8 p.m., HEAT training (plyometrics,
speed, and agility) for grades K-6
8-9 p.m., HEAT training (plyometrics,
speed, and agility) for grades 7-12
Produce Market—second and fourth
Tuesdays of every month.
Madison County Senior Center
280 W. High St., London, (740) 852-3001.
May 1—8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise
class; 9 a.m., chair volleyball; 9:30 a.m.,
knit, crochet and needle crafts; 10:30 a.m.,
sitting exercise/strengthening; 1 p.m., euchre;
4 p.m., Delightful Dining trip departs
May 2—9 a.m.-3 p.m., quilting class; 10
a.m., bowling
May 3—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
May 4—9 a.m., chair volleyball
May 5—8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise
class; 8:45 a.m., Snooty Fox trip departs; 9
a.m., painting class; 10 a.m., chimes; 1 p.m.,
free movie.
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