Madison Messenger - August 13th, 2023

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August 13, 2023 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXVIII No. 33 

Lilly Chapel Homecoming, page 3 

Program invites all to drop a line or lend a line 

By Kristy Zurbrick 

Madison Editor 

Fishing has played a major role in the 

lives of London residents Greg and Liz 

Finchum. So has Madison Lake. 

“My mom would bring me out here, sit in 

the car and read or do crosswords, and let 

me fish all I wanted,” Greg said about his 

trips as a child to Madison Lake State Park. 

That was the start of what would become 

an obsession for Greg who spent 15 years in 

the 1990s and 2000s competing on professional 

fishing circuits around the country. 

As for Liz, her childhood memories of 

Madison Lake are less about fishing and 

more about trips with her parents to swim 

at the beach. The fishing part of her life 

came later when she met Greg. In fact, the 

two spent their honeymoon at a fishing tournament. 

Fast forward to this spring. Greg and Liz 

were visiting Circleville and decided to take 

a drive to nearby Hargus Lake in A.W. Marion 

State Park. While there, they spied what 

looked like a school locker standing at the 

edge of a parking lot. Signage on the locker 

revealed it was a “lending tackle box.” Inside 

were fishing poles and tackle, free for 

anyone to borrow and put back when they 

were done. Information on the box also welcomed 

donations of fishing gear to keep the 

locker stocked, as well as sponsors to establish 

and maintain lending tackle boxes at 

other lakes. 

The Finchums scanned the QR code to 

learn more. That’s when they connected 

with Kimberly Taylor, founder of the Lending 

Tackle Box Program. A Circleville resident, 

Taylor unwittingly cast the line for the 

program last year while looking for a way to 

pay tribute to a family friend who passed 

away in 2021. 

“I wanted to figure out a way to memorialize 

him. He loved the outdoors and his 

family was from around Burr Oak State 

Park. I thought about those little free libraries 

and food pantries where you can 

take or leave a book or food,” she said. 

From there, Taylor came up with the 

lending tackle box idea. She purchased two 

lockers online, worked out the signage, then 

contacted the Ohio Department of Natural 

Resources to get permission to install the 

first box at the Burr Oak Lake fishing area. 

When that process went well, she secured 

permission from the Army Corps of Engineers 

to install the second box in memory of 

her father at Deer Creek State Park near 

Mount Sterling. 

Before she knew it, Taylor was getting 

calls from individuals who saw the boxes 

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To date, 10 Lending Tackle Boxes have been installed at lakes 

around Ohio with more to come. They are located at: 

Alum Creek State Park 

A.W. Marion State Park 

Burr Oak State Park 

Buzzard Lake/Slate Run Metro Park 

Deer Creek State Park 

Madison Lake State Park 

Paint Creek State Park 

Ross Lake Fishing Area 

Scioto Trails State Park 

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same way. Additionally, the manager of the 

Army Corps of Engineers’ Huntington Watershed 

District, representing 34 lakes in 

Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky, presented 

the idea at a national conference. 

“This went from one thing to, ‘I’ve got to 

get serious about this,’” said Taylor, who 

filed for and secured non-profit status. By 

the end of the 2022 fishing season, seven 

lending tackle boxes had been installed at 

lakes around Ohio. 

Messenger photo by Kristy Zurbrick 

Liz and Greg Finchum of London are sponsors of a Lending Tackle Box located at Madison 

Lake State Park. Visitors to the lake are welcome to borrow the fishing poles and 

tackle in the box. Donations of equipment also are welcomed. 

“It was just shocking that it came across 

so quickly,” she said. 

Greg and Liz liked the concept so much 

they signed up to sponsor a box. The location 

was a no-brainer. Their box, located at 

Madison Lake next to the parking area near 

the restrooms, was dedicated earlier this 

summer, making it the 10th box in the 

Lending Tackle Box Program. 

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The American Association of School Administrators and JASON Learning recognized 

London City Schools as an Emerging STEM District: (from left) Dr. Matt Seiloff, Dr. Eleanor 

Smalley, and Dr. Thomas Taylor, representatives of JASON Learning; London Superintendent 

Dr. Lou Kramer, London Assistant Superintendent Carla Shaw, London director of 

teaching and learning Kylie Pritchard, and London Elementary Principial Heather Mills. 

tunity and expectation that every student will participate, learn, 

and grow through STEM and scientific thinking and inquiry. 

The district’s focus on strengthening STEM programs started 

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London City Schools has a long-established 

commitment to providing high-quality 

STEM (science, technology, engineering, 

and math programs) to students. This summer, 

those efforts were recognized on a national 

level. 

In early July at the JASON Learning 

National Conference in Leesburg, Virginia, 

the school district was recognized as an 

Emerging STEM District by the American 

Association of School Administrators and 

JASON Learning. The recognition is the 

culmination of a rigorous credentialing 

process that took place during the 2022-23 

school year and included a lengthy application 

and site visit. 

In awarding this honor, the credentialing 

team noted that London was outstanding 

when it came to developing a culture of 

STEM throughout the school district. Dr. 

Eleanor Smalley, president and CEO of 

Jason Learning, provided the following feedback 

regarding the district’s application: 

• London City artifacts demonstrated an outstanding innovation, 

risk-taking, and development environment that integrated 

STEM entrepreneurship, digital literacy, scientific literacy, and innovation. 

• London City’s Student STEM Advisory group is groundbreaking. 

Getting that student-level feedback directly to the superintendent 

is such a fabulous idea. This is something that London City 

should present to inspire other districts to set up similar student 

advisory groups. 

• We were impressed with the evaluation, self-reflection, and internal 

discussions designed for continual improvement. 

• London City has an outstanding array of STEM offerings for 

every student in every grade level. The impact and integration of 

STEM across each school and each classroom, as well as the opportoward 

kids, the Finchums are excited to know they are helping others 

to make memories. 

“Parents don’t have to go out and buy equipment. They can just 

borrow it here,” Liz said. 

A park maintenance worker said he regularly sees people use 

the gear, including a family that visits the lake every Saturday. 

“Our goal is to get kids outdoors and hooked on fishing, pun intended,” 

Greg said. 

The Finchums also see the lending tackle box as a way to build 

public awareness and appreciation of Ohio’s parks and lake systems. 

“Madison Lake is right here in our backyard, and there are people 

who don’t know about it,” Liz said. 

Anyone who would like to know more about the Lending Tackle 

Box at Madison Lake State Park can contact Liz Finchum at (614) 

949-1366 or scan the QR code on the box. The park is located at 

4860 E. Park Lake Dr., London. 

The Finchums welcome donations of closed-face fishing poles, 

kids’ fishing poles (new or used), fake worms and small jigs with 

hooks, and packs of bobbers, sinkers, hooks, and line. Donations 

can be placed directly in the tackle box through Labor Day week- 

seven years ago and is an effort to provide 

students with personalized learning opportunities 

in order to increase innovative, 

technical, and creative thinking. The focus 

on STEM also seeks to build collaborative 

skills and provide opportunities to apply 

real-world learning experiences for students 

through the design process. Many of these 

skills and attributes are identified in the 

district’s “Portrait of a Graduate.” 

The district will retain its certification 

for three years after which it must participate 

in a re-credentialing process. 

The American Association of School Administrators 

is a professional community of 

more than 10,000 education leaders who are 

committed to providing high-quality public 

education to all students. 

Jason Learning is an independent nonprofit 

founded in 1989 by Dr. Robert D. Ballard. 

The organization provides curriculum 

and learning experiences in science, technology, 

engineering, and math for K-12 students 

and professional development for 

teachers. 

end. The box closes for the winter and opens 

again Memorial Day weekend. 

For information about sponsoring a lending 

tackle box and other ways to support the 

program, visit “The Lending Tackle Box” on 

Facebook or send an email to Kimberly Taylor 

at thelendingtacklebox@gmail.com. 

The cost to sponsor a box runs between 

$1,300 and $1,500 and includes the concrete 

pad, locker, a starter box of fishing gear, 

graphics, and installation. The program can 

help potential sponsors with fundraising 

ideas and grant applications to help cover 

the cost. 

While several of the boxes memorialize 

loved ones, others are dedicated to people 

who have helped to make the program a 

success. The Madison Lake box is one example. 

Signage on the box thanks Leonard 

Barcus who lives near the lake and provides 

the entire program with rods and reels at no 

cost or low cost. 

Earlier this summer, several people gathered for the dedication of the Lending Tackle 

Box at Madison Lake, including Greg Finchum (holding scissors) and Kimberly Taylor 

(far right), founder of the Lending Tackle Box program. Greg and his wife, Liz, are sponsors 

of the box.

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Conners to lead Lilly Chapel Homecoming parade 



The time is near when the small town of 

Lilly Chapel will welcome a big crowd. 

Lilly Chapel Methodist Church’s 39th 

Annual Homecoming is set for Aug. 19. The 

festival starts with a parade at 11 a.m. and 

ends with a live auction at 6 p.m. In between, 

visitors can enjoy live entertainment, 

crafts, a bake sale, a goodies tent, and face 

painting. This year’s grand marshals are 

Ralph and Sandy Conner. 

Ralph grew up in West Jefferson and 

graduated from West Jefferson High School 

in 1966. Sandy was born on the west side of 

Columbus and graduated from Franklin 

Heights in 1967. Sandy said that growing 

up as a “city girl,” she didn’t know where 

West Jefferson was. That changed after she 

attended a cancer benefit and met Ralph. 

The two had a mutual friend at the benefit. 

Sandy took that opportunity to introduce 

herself to Ralph who she thought 

looked handsome in his lavender shirt. They 

got to talking. Ralph told Sandy he was the 

lead singer in one of the bands playing that 

night. She didn’t buy it. 

“I told her it was my gullibility test. She 

passed!” Ralph recalls. 

After the benefit, the two went to Tee- 

Jay’s restaurant and talked for hours. 

“I think we were just ready for each 

other,” Sandy said of the instant connection. 

The two were married in 1984 and moved 

their blended family to West Jefferson— 

Sandy’s two children, Renee and Scott, and 

Ralph’s two children, Butch and Tonya. 

Their family has since grown to include 

eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 

Several years after they were married, 

when their children were older, Ralph and 

Sandy went looking for a church to join. 

Both had grown up going to church, and 

they were ready to return. 

“We tried a couple of different churches, 

then tried Lilly Chapel. They were very welcoming,” 

Ralph said. 

The couple joined the church in January 

1991 and have been active ever since. Sandy 

is president of the Methodist Women’s group. 

Ralph is the church’s financial secretary and 

a member of the Men At Work group. 

As part of the women’s group, Sandy 

helps to organize events like the church’s 

rummage sale and Easter bunny visit. The 

group also makes peanut butter sandwiches 

and snacks each month for Sufficient Grace, 

a local non-profit that provides food for children 

in need. As part of the men’s group, 

Ralph helps with fundraisers, like sub sandwich 

sales and shuttle service at the county 

fair, to help offset costs associated with the 

church building. Both are very happy to be 

a part of the church. 

“Ralph and I have grown so much with 

it,” Sandy said. 

When asked what they thought of being 

named grand marshals of the homecoming 

parade, Ralph said, “Humbled. There are so 

many people at the church who are deserving.” 

The theme of this year’s homecoming is 

“Building for the Future,” a nod to an expansion 

project the church started earlier 

this year. The 50x60-foot addition will house 

a new kitchen, handicap accessible restrooms, 

classrooms, offices, and open space 

for dinners and other gatherings. 

The Conners live just a few houses away 

from the church and are excited to watch 

the project’s progress. 

“We’re asking people to come and grow 

with us,” Ralph said about the project and 

the church as a whole. 

Lilly Chapel Methodist Church is located 

at 8530 Lilly Chapel Georgesville Rd., London. 

For more information about the homecoming, 

call the church at (614) 879-8007 or 

Connie Ballah at (614) 329-8199. 


Sandy and Ralph Conner are grand marshals of the parade that will kick off Lilly Chapel 

Methodist Church’s 39th Annual Homecoming. The public is invited to attend the all-day 

festival set for Aug. 19. 

Lilly Chapel Methodist Church 

39th Annual Homecoming 

Building for the Future 

Saturday, August 19, 2023 

♦ Schedule of Events ♦ 

11am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lilly Chapel Homecoming Parade 

Ralph & Sandy Conner, Grand Marshals 

Featuring the Madison Plains High School Marching Band 

1pm.................................................Kiddie Pedal Pull 

Sponsored by Tri-Green Equipment 

2:15-3:45pm.....................Ladies of Longford, Celtic Music Band 

4:15-5:45pm.........................................Muleskinner Band 

6:00pm................................................Live Auction 

Ross Horney and Rob Hines, Auctioneers 


The theme for this year’s Lilly Chapel Methodist Church Homecoming is “Building for 

the Future.” Earlier this year, the church started an expansion project. 

GOOD FOOD SERVED ALL DAY! 

Crafts ♦ Goodies Tent ♦ Face Painting ♦ Bake Sale 

CRAFTERS & PARADE PARTICIPANTS WELCOME! 

For info Call: Trinity UMC (614) 879-8007 or Connie Ballah (614) 329-8199 

Spend the day in Lilly Chapel 

for Country & Family fun!


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Janet Marie (Oiler) Ellars, 86 years old, passed away 

Thursday, July 27th. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, 

Forrest (Foss) Ellars Jr; her parents Carl Oiler Sr and Jemima (Chenault) 

Oiler; brother Charles Oiler; sister Sarah Joan (Oiler) Glass; sister in laws 

Melanie (Miller) Oiler and Mary Janice (Roby) Oiler; brother in law Greg 

Ellars; nephews Marcus Glass and Bryan Oiler; niece Harrina (Oiler) Crawford 

and granddaughter Amy Ellars. She is survived by her brothers Carl 

(Deed) Oiler of Plumwood, OH, and Dale Oiler of Marysville, OH, and her 

sister Patty Oiler of Marysville, OH; her sons Douglas (Debbie) Ellars of 

Grove City, OH; Rodney Ellars of N. Fort Myers, FL; Danny (Joni) Ellars of 

Plain City, OH; Daughter Sheila (Keith) Stone of Sarasota, FL and many 

nieces and nephews. 

Janet had 14 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren, whom she loved 

with all her heart and enjoyed being a grandmother. She was born in 

Columbus, Ohio, lived with her husband in London, OH, Galloway, OH, 

and Grove City, OH. She was an avid bowler for several years at Lincoln 

Bowling Lanes. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society in 

Brooksville, FL. Her and Foss, after retiring, lived the winter months in St. 

Petersburg and later, Brooksville in Florida for several years. Janet was 

employed by Sears Distribution for 18 years as Assistant to the Supervisor. 

She retired in 1993. She also worked at Doctor’s West Hospital for 5 years 

as a PSA until 1974. She then worked at Westland High School in the 

kitchen until 1979. Janet was well loved by many and loved her family 

deeply. She will be missed every day until we meet again in Heaven. 

The family will receive friends for a visitation at the Rader McDonald Tidd 

Funeral Home 1355 W. Main St. in West Jefferson, OH on Wednesday, 

August 2nd from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A funeral service will follow at 

1:00 PM. Then Janet will be interred at Sunset Cemetery 6959 W. Broad 

St in Galloway, OH. 

Janet requested that, in lieu of flowers, you are encouraged to make a 

donation to OhioHealth Home Care Hospice or to the Kobacker House. 

You may give online at 

https://foundation.ohiohealth.com/programs/hospice-giving 

or mail a gift to OhioHealth Foundation 

3430 OhioHealth Parkway, Fl. 3 Columbus, OH 43202. 

If you do wish to send flowers, please send them to her family at their 

homes or to a friend of hers to spread some kindness and cheerfulness 

to them in celebration of her life. 


Overdose Awareness Day set 



The Madison County Mental Health and 

Addiction Task Force is hosting its 3rd Annual 

Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31, 

5-7 p.m., in the parking lot at Madison 

County Public Health, 306 Lafayette St., 

London. 

The family-friendly event serves two 

main purposes, one of which is to remember 

Madison County residents who have lost 

their lives this year due to drug overdose. 

The other is to make the public aware of resources 

they can access if they or loved ones 

are struggling with addiction. 

“We want people to know that if they are 

struggling or if family or friends are struggling, 

they are not alone. There are people 

and resources to help,” said Lauren 

Sweeney, community health educator for 

Madison County Public Health. 

Several agencies will be on hand to provide 

information about resources that can 

help with addiction, detox, recovery, mental 

health, and behavioral health. 

The task force will conduct trainings at 

5:30 p.m., 6, and 6:30 on how to use Naloxone, 

also known as Narcan, a medication 

that can reverse an opioid drug overdose. 

Depending on interest, a fourth training 

could take place at 7 p.m. at the close of the 

event. The group will hand out free DAWN 

(Deaths Avoided With Naloxone) kits, each 

containing two doses of Narcan, a face 

shield, and gloves. 

Task force members are gathering data 

from first responder agencies across the 

county to determine the number of people 

who have passed away due to overdose since 

January of this year. A pinwheel for each of 

those individuals will be displayed on the 

Madison County Courthouse lawn on Aug. 

31. At the awareness event, visitors who 

Narcan training and kits 

Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a 

medication that can reverse an opioid drug 

overdose. Free trainings on how to use 

Narcan and free doses of the medication 

are available through Madison County 

Public Health. 

To schedule a training for an individual 

or a group, call the health department at 

(740) 852-3065 or send email to 

jsmith@madisonpublichealth.org. Those 

who complete the training receive a Project 

DAWN (Deaths Avoided With Naloxone) kit 

that contains two doses of Narcan, a face 

shield, and gloves. 

Training and kits will be available at the 

3rd Annual Overdose Awareness Day 

event set for Aug. 31 in the health department 

parking lot. 

Another option is to visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/freenarcan. 

You will be 

asked to fill out an anonymous form. Participants 

who have not been trained on how 

to use Narcan are asked to watch a 16- 

minute educational video. DAWN kits are 

sent in the mail. 

The Madison County Mental Health and Addiction Task Force will 

once again plant pinwheels on the Madison County Courthouse 

lawn. Each pinwheel will represent someone from Madison 

County who lost their lives this year due to a drug overdose. The 

task force also is holding a family-friendly Overdose Awareness 

Day event on Aug. 31 at Madison County Public Health. 

have lost loved ones will be invited to write favorite memories on 

purple flags to be displayed during the event. Purple is the international 

color for overdose awareness. 

The event also features a bounce house, children’s games, a Kona 

Ice truck, and free food, including hotdogs, chips, cookies, and water. 

“We are hoping for a big turnout with more help and more agencies 

involved in the task force this year,” Sweeney said. 

The Madison County Mental Health and Addiction Task Force 

includes representatives from Buckeye Recovery, Freedom Recovery, 

Madison County Job & Family Services, Madison County Prevention, 

the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Clark, Greene, 

and Madison Counties, and more. It is affiliated with the health department, 

and its activities are guided by the Community Health 

Improvement Plan. 

The task force attends area festivals and events to promote 

awareness of the resources mentioned above, as well as 988, the national 

suicide prevention hotline. The group recently completed the 

HOPE Card, a resource guide that provides contact information for 

crisis lines and area agencies specializing in healthcare, legal assistance, 

food assistance, education, home repairs and utility help, 

housing, employment and finances, mental and behavioral health, 

recovery, and more. 

For more information about Overdose Awareness Day, call Madison 

County Public Health at (740) 852-3065.


West Jeff Legion hosting fish fries 

American Legion Post 201, 9701 W. Broad St., West Jefferson, 

is hosting fish fries from 4 to 7 p.m. the first and third Fridays of 

each month through Oct. 20. Items available for donation include 

fish and fries, fish sandwiches, fries, sides, and soda. Carry out or 

eat in. Any donations are appreciated. 

Peak Bloom Rides give cyclists a chance to enjoy the bike path and learn about ecological significance of Madison 

County’s prairies. 

Join bicycle ride to see blooms 

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In a remarkable display of passion for preserving 

Ohio’s prairie landscapes, the late Jack McDowell, a 

dedicated conservationist and former supervisor of the 

Madison Soil and Water Conservation District 

(MSWCD), initiated the Peak Bloom Ride. 

The Peak Bloom Ride is a scenic 12-mile journey 

through the region’s picturesque prairies. Cyclists of all 

ages and abilities come together to ride through the 

heart of nature, fostering a sense of connection with the 

environment and highlighting the need for conservation 

efforts. The ride covers various prairie landscapes, each 

offering its own distinct charm, from the vibrant wildflowers 

to the captivating wildlife that calls these 

ecosystems home. 

McDowell, a long-time resident of Madison County, 

had always been captivated by the beauty and ecological 

significance of the region’s prairies. Recognizing the 

threats of urban development and habitat loss, he took 

BLACK 

Carrol J. Black, 83, of South Charleston, Ohio, was 

called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Aug. 

2, 2023, while in Springfield Regional Hospital. She was 

born in London, Ohio, on Aug. 30, 1939, a daughter of 

Charles E. and Edith (Stapleton) Bennington. 

At age 11, Carrol sang and played country music in 

various venues in the local area. Later she was a soloist 

and partnered with her sister, Sherry (Bonnie), singing 

and ministering in churches and at Christian group 

meetings. 

She was a graduate of Greenon High School in 1957 

and soon after met the love of her life, Lowell “Booty” 

Black. They were married Feb. 16, 1959, at Grape Grove 

obituaries 

it upon himself to raise awareness about the importance 

of preserving these natural treasures. The ride encourages 

active participation in protecting these vital 

ecosystems. 

Over the years, the Peak Bloom Ride has garnered 

immense support from the local community and beyond. 

Participants not only get to experience the joy of cycling, 

but also gain insights from expert naturalists and conservationists 

who share their knowledge about prairie 

restoration and protection. As more people join this 

movement, the legacy of the Peak Bloom Ride will continue 

to grow, ensuring the protection of these precious 

prairies for generations to come. 

The next Peak Bloom Ride is scheduled for 8 a.m. 

Aug. 19 at the Prairie Grass Trailhead, 280 W. High St., 

London. Registration is not required. For details, contact 

Broc Sehen, district technician and wildlife specialist, 

at (740) 852-4003. 

Church of Christ, Jamestown. 

Carrol is survived by: her husband, Lowell Black, 

and son, William “Bill” Black, both of South Charleston; 

granddaughters, Leah and Kayla Black of Cedarville; 

brothers, Mark Clifton of Springfield and Dick Bennington 

of South Vienna; several nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by: her parents; stepfather; 

son, Michael; daughter, Kathy; sister, Bonnie Espich; 

and brother, Keith Clifton. 

Funeral services were held on Aug. 7, 2023, in Rose 

Hill Burial Park, Springfield. 

The family was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral 

Home and Crematory, London. Condolences may be 

shared at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. 

James “Jim” L. Brinckerhoff, 78, of 

Zanesville, died at 11:26 A.M. on Monday, July 31, 

2023, at The Oaks at Northpointe surrounded by 

his loving family. He was born January 21, 1945, 

in Lowville, New York, son of the late Trevison and 

Lucille (Thompson) Brinckerhoff. Jim was a member 

of the North Terrace Church of Christ. He 

received his bachelor’s degree from Cedarville 

University, his master’s Degree at Central State 

University and additional credits from The Ohio 

State and Ashland Universities. He became a teacher at Fairfield Elementary 

School in 1967, became the Principal of Madison Plains High School 

in 1970, became the Principal at Ansonia High School in 1989, and Eaton 

High School until 1998. Jim then became the Assistant Director at the 

Mid-East Career Center in 1999, retired in 2005 after 38 years and later 

joined the Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center as an Educational 

Administrative Consultant. 

Jim loved to travel, especially the wild west, with his family, fish and hunt 

with his brothers-in-law and son, take Jean and Kristen to the beach, listen 

to the Reds on a transistor radio while he worked on home projects; later 

keeping tabs on all of his granddaughters and always enjoyed a good 

meal. 

Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Jean (Rogers) Brinckerhoff, whom he 

married on June 11, 1966; a son, Kevin James (Angelina) Brinckerhoff; a 

daughter, Kristen (Robert) Bals; three granddaughters, Madeline, Alison 

and Kaitlyn; a brother, David (Bonnie) Brinckerhoff; a sister, Carol Pereira. 

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, 

David Marshall and General Manny G. Pereira. 

Friends and family may call from 10:00 A.M. until the Celebration of Life 

Services starting at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at North 

Terrace Church of Christ, 1420 Brandywine Boulevard, Zanesville, Ohio 

with Mr. William C. Meaige officiating. 

BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 1271 BLUE 

AVENUE, ZANESVILLE were entrusted with all arrangements. 

To send a note of condolence: visit 

www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com, follow us on Facebook or 

call our professional staff at (740)-452-4551


Cornhole tournament 

raises money for park 

The Merri Mac Miracle organization held several fundraisers 

during London’s Rhythm & Rib Fest on Aug. 4-5. 

The events included a cornhole tournament, 50/50 raffle, and 

a Powerwheels raffle. Donations made at the beer tent and the 

facepainting station also went to the organization’s efforts. Altogether, 

the fundraisers brought in over $1,200. 

The cornhole tournament attracted 24 two-person teams. Top 

finishers were: Matt Hardbarger and Chris Saxer of Ashville, 

first; David Cover and Jeff Artis of London, second; and Dilan 

Colwell and Brandon Pace of London, third. Renee Hoosier of 

London won the Powerwheels raffle. Kim Wallace of London won 

the 50/50 raffle. 

Proceeds go toward improvements at Merri Mac Park in London. 

Next up, the organization will work the concession stand at 

Wheeler’s Wiffleball Tournament set to take place all day Aug. 

13 at the park. 


Smiles all around at Rib Fest 

London’s Rhythm & Rib Fest took place 

Aug. 4-5 in downtown London. 

Messenger photos by Jeff Pfeil 

Ahni Crawford is ready to dive in to her 

apple loaded funnel cake. 

Hank the Tank and Jamal Dinkelberry, who claimed to be the assistant 

boss, hold up racks of ribs ready for their customers at 

the Off The Bone BBQ stand. 

David Jackson (left), president of Merri Mac Miracle, congratulates 

the first-place team in the cornhole tournament held at 

London’s Rhythm & Rib Fest: Matt Hardbarger and Chris Saxer 

of Ashville. 


the second-place team in the cornhole tournament held 

at London’s Rhythm & Rib Fest: David Cover and Jeff Artis of 

London. 

Kat Marriott and Lisa Jackman volunteer their time to sell tickets 

at the beer booth. 

Maddox Closser takes aim at the dunk tank 

as he attempts to hit the target to dunk his 

dad, London Mayor Patrick Closser. On this 

try, his dad was still sitting high and dry. 


the third-place team in the cornhole tournament held at London’s 

Rhythm & Rib Fest: Dilan Colwell and Brandon Pace of London. 

A large crowd gathered on South Main Street to listen to live music, eat dinner, and visit craft booths.


West Jefferson school board fills staff vacancies 

By Linda Dillman 

Staff Writer 

With another school year about to start, 

Jefferson Local Schools is filling the last few 

staffing positions left vacant by retirement, 

resignation, or a shift in personnel. 

On Aug. 7, the school board hired Kelsey 

Flanik as the new assistant principal and 

curriculum director at Norwood Elementary. 

The two-year contract comes with an 

annual salary of $81,212. 

Following a recommendation by Superintendent 

William Mullett, the board unanimously 

approved a one-year contract with 

Valerie Stauffer as an intervention specialist 

at Norwood. 

“She’ll be a great addition,” Mullett said. 

A third contract at Norwood brings Terra 

Schneider to the school as a building secretary. 

“Welcome to Norwood,” Mullett said to 

Schneider. “They have a lot of action there.” 

Two new bus drivers are joining the 

transportation department. Stephanie 

Carela and Martin Ochoa were both hired 

on one-year contracts, pending completion 

of bus driving requirements. 

The board’s agenda also included approval 

of 17 substitute teachers for the upcoming 

school year. Two of the substitutes, 

Klarrissa Ramey and Shawn Harding, were 

hired under a temporary category that permits 

individuals that do not have a teaching 

license but do have a college degree to serve 

as classroom substitutes. 

On June 24, 2022, Gov. Mike DeWine 

signed into action House Bill 583 which extends 

authorization for Ohio schools to employ 

substitute teachers according to their 

own educational level requirements through 

the 2023-24 school year. 

The pandemic created a shortage of substitute 

teachers that continues to impact 

school districts across the state. 

Substitute teachers must complete a 

background check before stepping into a 

classroom. 

The board also approved the hiring of two 

classified aides and three nurse substitutes. 

The first day of schools for Jefferson 

Local is Aug. 23. The next school board 

meeting is set for 7 p.m. Sept. 12 in the high 

school auditeria. 

community calendar 

Band Concert 

London Silver Cornet Band will perform 

a free concert at 7 p.m. Aug. 14 in the 

gazebo at Cowling Park in London. The 

band will perform music from 1873, and director 

Thomas Lloyd will read newspaper 

excerpts from 150 years ago. In the event of 

rain, the concert will be at London First 

Presbyterian Church, 211 Garfield Ave. 

Golf Scramble 

United Way of Clark, Champaign, and 

Madison Counties is hosting their annual 

golf scramble on Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at 

Windy Knoll Golf Course, 500 Roscommon 

Dr., Springfield. The entry fee is $125 per 

person or $500 per foursome. Event sponsorships 

also are available. For details, visit 

www.uwccmc.org/2023-golf-scramble. or call 

(937) 324-5551. 

Clothes Closet 

United Church, 30 E. Columbus St., 

Mount Sterling, will open their Clothes 

Closet Aug. 24-26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., weather 

permitting. The Clothes Closet is located in 

the garage behind the church. All are welcome. 

Items include clothes for men, 

women, and children, as well as miscellaneous 

household items. There is a one-bag 

limit per family. Bags will be provided. Due 

to overstock, the church is not taking donations 

at this time. Social distancing is required; 

masks are optional for those who are 

fully vaccinated. For details, contact Kathy 

Endres at (740) 869-3755 or Mary Alkire at 

(740) 604-1213. 

Mt. Sterling Community Center 

The Mount Sterling Community Center 

is located at 164 E. Main St. For details, call 

(740) 869-2453. 

Aug. 15—3-6 p.m., Food pantry for income 

eligible households. Bring proof of residence 

at first visit and picture ID every visit 

5-6 p.m., Take Off Pounds Sensibly 

7-8 p.m., Alcoholic Anonymous 

Aug. 16—10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for adults 

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., senior lunch program 

for anyone 60 or older; Call to RSVP. 

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

Aug. 19–10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing - all ages 

Aug. 20–6:30-7:30 p.m., Alcoholics 

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. 

Lunch is served 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Thursday. 

For details, call (740) 

852-3001. 

Aug. 14—8:30 a.m., indoor walking and 

exercise class; 9 a.m., chair volleyball; 9:30 

a.m., crochet, knit, and needle crafts; 10:30 

a.m., sitting exercises and strengthening; 1 

p.m., euchre 

Aug. 15—8:45 a.m., COSI trip leaves; 9 

a.m., quilting class; 10 a.m., bowling; 4-7 

p.m., billiards, euchre, hand-and-foot cards, 

workout room open 


exercise class; 9 a.m., chair volleyball; 12 

p.m., bridge; 2 p.m., diabetes and weight 

loss support group 

Aug. 17—9 a.m., chair volleyball 


exercise class; 9 a.m., painting class; 1 p.m., 

free movie. 

Al-Anon 

Al-Anon meetings are taking place from 6 

to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at West Jefferson 

United Methodist Church, 36 S. Center St. 

Parking and the entrance are located on the 

side of the church. Al-Anon is a fellowship of 

relatives and friends of alcoholics who share 

their experiences, strength, and hope to solve 

their common problems. Organizers believe 

that alcoholism is a family illness and that 

changed attitudes can aid in recovery. 

Blood Drive 

The Madison County Chamber of Commerce, 

730 Keny Blvd., London, is hosting a 

blood drive from 12 to 6 p.m. Aug. 30. To 

make a donation appointment, register at 

www.redcrossblood.org (search for the 

Chamber’s event), text BLOODAPP to 

90999, or download the Blood Donor App 

from the App Store or Google Play. For details, 

call the Chamber at (740) 852-7050. 

Grief Support 

Ohio’s Hospice Loving Care is hosting a 

grief support group from 2 to 3 p.m. the 

third Thursday of each month at the Madison 

County Senior Center, 280 W. High St., 

London. Upcoming dates are Aug. 17, Sept. 

21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, and Dec. 21. Reservations 

are not required. For details, contact 

Ray Vance at (937) 469-0565 or 

RVance@OhiosHospice.org. 

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 Sept. 9. All new mothers 

are welcome. All supplies are free. 

London Public Library 

London Public Library, is located at 20 E. 

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

www.mylondonlibrary.org for details. 

• Gingerbread Man Loose. Through 

Aug. 19, visit the children’s library for a 

scavenger hunt for the Gingerbread Man. 

• Book Club. The group will discuss “The 

Boy in the Field” by Margot Livesey at 7 

p.m. Aug. 15. 

• Cookbook Club. The group gathers at 

7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each 

month. A different cookbook or cookbook author 

is chosen each month. You make a 

recipe of your choice and share it. The Aug. 

16 session focuses on recipes with five or 

less ingredients. 

• Paws for Reading with Maggie. Register 

your child for a 10-minute time slot to 

read a story to Maggie, a certified therapy 

dog. Slots are available between 11 a.m. and 

noon Aug. 19. Have a book picked out and 

ready to read. 

• Technology Help Sessions. Have 

questions about your phone, laptop, or 

tablet? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute 

help session. Possible topics include how to 

search the internet, how to use email, how 

to use your phone, and how to use social 

media. Bring your device to your session. To 

register, call the library. Available every 

day by appointment only. 

HBMLibrary 

Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library is located 

at 270 Lilly Chapel Rd., West Jefferson. 

Call (614) 879-8448 or visit 

hbmlibrary.org. 

• Storytime. No storytime in August. 

Sessions resume at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 6. 

• Launch into STEAM. Set for 10:30 a.m. 

Aug. 18, this program is for children ages 4- 

11. Registration is required as the library 

has a limited number of toy air rockets. 

• Cybercrime and Scams. At 6 p.m. Aug. 

24, Sgt. Tim Winebrenner will talk about cybercrime 

and how to protect yourself and 

loved ones. 

Mount Sterling Library 

Mount Sterling Public Library is located 

at 60 W. Columbus St. Call (740) 869-2430 

or visit www.mtsterlingpubliclibrary.org. 

• Ladies Night Out Movie. Watch “About 

My Father” (PG-13) on Aug. 28. Doors open 

at 6:30 p.m. Bring a potluck dish. RSVP by 

calling the library or texting Melissa at 

(614) 315-7939. 

• Around Town Book Club. The group 

will discuss “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie 

Garmus at 7 p.m. Aug. 31 at Deercreek 

State Park Lodge, 22300 State Park Rd., 

Mount Sterling. 

• Little Free Library Pantry. This new addition 

is located outside the library on 

Water Street. Anyone is welcome to take or 

leave books or non-perishable food items. 

Anyone can fill empty spots in the pantry 

box at any time. Larger volume donations 

can be dropped off at the library on the 

fourth Saturday of each month. 

Plain City Library 

Plain City Public Library is located at 

305 W. Main St. and online at 

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

• Storytime. Ages 6 and younger can take 

part in stories, rhymes, songs, and other 

learning activities on Mondays, 10:30-11 a.m. 

• Board of Trustees. The library board 

will meet at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21.



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 138 Mound St., London, OH 43140. 

A structure on this premise 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 a 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 


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 suit 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 JULY 9, 16, 23, 30 & AUGUST 6, 13, 2023 

MM2023300 

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE 

OHIO REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26 

THE STATE OF OHIO, 

MADISON COUNTY 

WesBanco Bank 

vs. 

Ronald R. Vanness et. al 

Case No. CVE20110303 

Parcel No. 05-00032.000 

Address: 1060 US Rt. 42, London, OH 43140 

In pursurance of an order of sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at a public online 

auction, at https://madison.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov. The above named property was appraised 

at $420,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount on Friday, 8th 

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

up again on Friday, 22nd day of September, 2023. There will be no minimum bid for 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 104, page 183 of the Madison 

County Ohio Records. 

Last known owner: Ronald R. Vanness et. al 

Said premises located at: 1060 US Rt. 42, 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: $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 

Phillip Smith Jr., Attorney 

4805 Montgomery Rd., Ste. 320, Norwood, OH 43212 

MM AUGUST 13, 20 & 27, 2023 


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 19323 Sponsored by: John Stahl, an 

ordinance amending secon 1496 of the codified 

ordinances 

ORDINANCE 19423 Sponsored by: John Stahl, an 

ordinance amending secon 660 of the codified 

ordinances 

Kris Miller 

London City Council Clerk 

MM AUGUST 13 & 20, 2023 


PUBLIC NOTICE 

London Area Baseball Council, Inc. 

shall meet on September 10, 2023 

at DiamondZ Batting Cage 

at 7:00 p.m. 

30 South Oak St., London, OH 43140 

for the Meeting to Elect Directors. 

MM AUGUST 13 & 20, 2023 

MM2023326

LEGAL NOTICE 

SALE OF REAL ESTATE 

The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a 

The Bank of New York as Treasurer for 

CWHEQ Home Equity Loan Asset Backed 

Certificates, Series 2006-S1 

(Plaintiff) 

vs. 

Ted S. Hennis, Sr, aka Ted S. Hennis, et. al 

(Defendant) 

Case No. CVE20230055 

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: 

14 Graham Ave., London, OH 43140 

Legal Description: A full legal description of the 

property may be obtained at 

www.schilligestatesandauctions.com. 

Parcel Number: 31-00366.000 

Said Premises Appraised: $110,000.00 

Minimum Bid: $73,333.33 

Location of Sale: Online Bidding at 

www.schilligestatesandauctions.com 

Bidding Open Date: 

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 9:00 AM 

Bidding Closes Date: 

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM 

2nd Provisional Open Date: 

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 9:00 AM 

2nd Provisional Close Date: 

Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 2:00 PM 

Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of $5,000.00 is 

due by wire transfer within 48 hours upon conclusion of 

the auction. Funding must take place within 30 days of 

confirmation of sale. A 5% Buyer’s Premium shall apply. 

The auction is subject to postponement and cancellation. 

Cynthia Schillig, Private Selling Officer 

cynthia@schilligestatesandauctions.com 

614-228-0808 

Sale of Real Estate 

Madison County 

Foreclosure Auction 

Case# CV 20220178 

Citi Bank N.A. not in its individual capacity 

buy solely as Owner Trustee for New 

Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2019-6 

vs 

Howard, Dianne., et al. 

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

Property Address: 

101 Richardson Avenue, London, Madison, OH, 43140 

Legal Description: 

Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 

31-01949.002 

Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com 

opening on September 5, 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: September 19, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. 

Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is 

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

sale ending. No cash is permitted. 

Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, 

and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient 

to cover. 

To view all sale details and terms for this property visit 

ww.Auction.com and enter the Search Code: 

CVE 20220178 into the search bar. 





The Madison County Board of Commissioners 

have scheduled a meeting to discuss 

the adoption of a resolution designating 

all of the unincorporated area in 

Madison County as a Restricted Area 

prohibiting all construction of solar and 

wind facilities. 

This meeting is open to the public and 

will be held September 12th, 2023 at 10:00 

AM in the Commissioners Board Room on the 

first floor of the County Courthouse located at 

1 North Main Street in London, Ohio. 

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Volunteers build playhouses for local children 



On July 17 and July 19, volunteers from the Target distribution 

center in West Jefferson lent their time and talents to assemble and 

paint two children’s playhouses for two Madison County families. 

Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio coordinated the project. The purpose 

of the program is to provide children with a safe place to play 

and imagine what home means to them. 

For the Playhouse Project, Habitat partners with sponsors to 

build the playhouses. The cost to sponsor a playhouse is $3,000. 

Habitat supplies all of the materials, along with a list of the receiving 

family’s interests to inspire design choices. Sponsors provide the 

volunteers and the creativity. The houses come pre-cut, primed, and 

ready to assemble. Assembly and painting takes place at a site of 

the sponsor’s choosing or at a designated Habitat site. 

The Target crew chose the Beck’s Hybrids facility on Route 40 

near Lafayette for their assembly site. As is the case with all Playhouse 

Project builds, the Target-sponsored playhouses were each 

finished in a day, with receiving families picking of their houses at 

the end of the builds. 

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we always have someone on site to help 

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Habitat established the Playhouse Project 

in 2019. Since then, the organization has 

seen 190 playhouses built and donated in 

their service area which includes Franklin, 

Licking, and Madison counties. The goal 

this year is 70 playhouses. 

The program serves as a fundraiser. All 

proceeds go toward Habitat’s main mission: 

building, rehabilitating, and repairing 

homes for families in need. In fiscal year 

2023 (ending in June of this year), Habitat 

for Humanity-MidOhio served 108 families. 

Among them was a Madison County family 

for which the organization completed critical 

home repairs. 

“The playhouses are a great way for 

sponsors to dip their feet into our sponsorship 

pool. We have a lot sponsors who start 

out with a playhouse project and end up 

sponsoring part of or a full house construction 

down the road,” Thomas said. “Our 

ability to serve is based on the amount that 

we’re able to raise toward our programs.” 

Families interested in applying to receive 

a playhouse can contact Lisa Jones at 

ljones@habitatmidohio.org. For information 

about volunteer and sponsorship opportunities 

for the Playhouse Project or for Habitat’s 

broader mission, contact Kate Ames at 

kames@habitatmidohio.org or visit 

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In addition to playhouse sponsors, Habitat 

welcomes volunteers to work behind the 

scenes, creating the playhouse kits and 

priming the pieces. Kit creation is open to 

A Target distribution center employee puts finishing touches on 

a playhouse for a Madison County family. The center, located in 

West Jefferson, sponsored two playhouses and provided volunteers 

to build and paint them. Proceeds benefit Habitat For Humanity-MidOhio. 

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Messenger photo by Jeff Pfeil 

Volunteers from the Target distribution center in West Jefferson paint and assemble a children’s playhouse for 

a Madison County family.

Madison Messenger - August 13th, 2023

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