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September 3, 2023 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXVIII No. 36 

Promoting arts in Plain City 

By Kristy Zurbrick 

Madison Editor 

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Members of the new Plain City Music, Arts & Theatre Society board are 

excited to present their inaugural season of events and invite the public 

to support their efforts to support the arts in Plain City: (front row, from 

left) Marion Stenner, Anne Gorman, Ashley Hay Skinner; (second row) 

Deborah Moore, Dennis Graber; (back row) Jennifer Moore, Ryan Gutierrez, 

Daniel Rodriguez, Lucas Gutierrez, and Holly Novak. 

Plain City now has its own arts 

organization. 

The Plain City Music, Arts & 

Theatre Society (PCMATS) is a registered 

non-profit group with a mission 

to support and encourage all 

forms of art in the community. In its 

inaugural season, the organization 

is presenting an original musical 

and supporting and promoting 

events by the Plain City Community 

Singers, Re-Markie Bellz handbell 

choir, and PC Trinity Theatre. 

“We are working at building the 

arts because Plain City is growing so 

fast,” said Anne Gorman, PCMATS 

president and retired choral/musical 

director for Jonathan Alder Local 

Schools. 

The goal, Gorman said, is to not 

only support the local artistic efforts 

already in action but also nurture 

new ventures and new artists and 

performers. 

“I’m sure there is a lot of untapped talent here,” 

she said. 

The events lineup for PCMATS’ inaugural season 

are as follows: 

• Music in the Park—The 

Plain City Community 

Singers, now in their third 

year, will perform a concert 

Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. at Pastime 

Park, 370 N. Chillicothe 

St., Plain City. 

Admission is free. 

The ensemble features 

32 to 40 men and women of 

all ages. They rehearse 

three times a month, April-December, at 

Buckeye Brass & Winds, 202 N. Chillicothe 

St., Plain City. Anyone can be part of the 

choir. For details, contact Gorman at gormana155@gmail.com. 

• “The Picture of Dorian”—This original 

musical by Gorman, adapted from Oscar 

Wilde, will make its debut Oct. 13-15 at the 

Marysville Veterans Memorial Auditorium. 

300 S. Jefferson Avenue · Plain City, OH 43064 

Call or text 614.873.1932 ∙ MillersFurniture.com 

The 25-member cast is deep 

into rehearsals. Ticket information 

will be announced 

soon. 

• Christmas Under the 

Clock—PCMATS will present 

“A Clock Tower Christmas” 

in conjunction with 

the village of Plain City’s 

annual holiday festivities 

on Dec. 2. Small ensembles 

will perform seasonal 

songs, art, and dramatic 

readings from 5 to 8 p.m. at 

Buckeye Brass & Winds. 

Admission is free. 

• Holiday Concerts—The Plain City 

Community Singers will perform Dec. 10 at 

3 p.m. and Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at Buckeye 

Brass & Winds. Ticket prices to be announced 

at a later date. 

The public can get involved with PC- 

MATS a number of ways: by attending per- 

See PC ARTS page 2 

Messenger photo by Dedra Cordle 

West Jefferson resident Brandon McKay praises his 6-yearold 

St. Bernard, Sven, for being a good boy at Wag!Fest. See 

more photos on page 4. 

All about dogs 

Prairie Oaks Metro Parks, located just outside West Jefferson, 

went to the dogs for a day. On Aug. 26, hundreds of canines 

from across the state gathered at the Darby Bend Lakes area to 

participate in the annual dog festival known as Wag!Fest. 

Pooches of all ages and breeds played in the water, met new 

friends, begged their human companions to buy treats, begged 

humans manning vendor booths and food trucks to give them 

even more treats, and generally had a dog-gone good time. 

The event also served as an educational outreach opportunity 

for local animal rescue and shelter groups looking to link up potential 

adopters with animals searching for their forever homes. 

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A ribbon-cutting took place Aug. 25 for The Daily Bread, a new food truck owned and operated by the Crager/Tobin 

family: (from left) Doug Crager, Laura Crager, Jenna Webster, Kate Crager-Tobin (with scissors), and Madison 

County Chamber of Commerce representatives Bob Patterson, Susan Thompson, and Jon McKanna. 

Daily Bread offers fresh eats 



The Daily Bread Eatery strives to serve up locally 

sourced, farm fresh, and organically produced artisan eats. 

The new food truck, located at 121 E. High St., London, 

offers burgers, grilled chicken sandwiches, steak 

paninis, chicken paninis, and a variety of salads and 

side dishes. Hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday. 

The Daily Bread Eatery is a group venture by Kate 

Crager-Tobin and her family. The vegetables in the salads 

and on the sandwiches are grown on farmland that 

Kate, her husband, Clarke, and their children share 

with Kate’s parents, Doug and Laura Crager, on Spring 

Valley Road in London. Eventually, they hope to raise 

their own cattle and chickens, too. 

“We are holistically driven in how we eat and take 

care of ourselves. With my passion as a foodie and with 

PC ARTS 

Continued from page 1 

formances, purchasing a membership, becoming 

a sponsor for “The Picture of Dorian,” 

or making a donation. More 

information on these opportunities can be 

found on the organization’s Facebook page 

(search for “Plain City Music, Arts & Theatre 

Society). 

Monetary donations can be made out to 

“Plain City Music, Arts & Theatre Society” 

and mailed to P.O. Box 317, Plain City, OH 

43064. Contributions are tax deductible. 

PCMATS officers and board members include: 

Anne Gorman, president; Lucas 

Gutierrez, treasurer; Dennis Graber, vice 

president of music; Daniel Rodriguez-Hijo, 

vice president of theatre; Jennifer Moore, 

vice president of art; Holly Novak, secretary; 

Ashley Hay Skinner, membership 

the farm, we decided to expand on that and bring it as 

a resource for people for clean eating here in London,” 

Kate said about the decision to start a food truck. 

The truck’s official first day was July 10. The Madison 

County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting 

on Aug. 25. 

“It has been well received. We get compliments on 

the quality and freshness of our food,” Kate said. “It’s 

fun to share something you are passionate about and 

have people appreciate it.” 

In addition to the food truck, Kate operates Berkshire 

Hathaway HomeServices/Crager Tobin Real Estate. 

The food truck is located on the same property as 

the real estate office. 

For more information and a link to the menu, visit 

“The Daily Bread Eatery” on Facebook or call (614) 588- 

3851. 

Supporters of the new Plain City Music, Arts, & Theatre Society 

participated in Plain City’s Independence Day parade. 

chair; and Deborah Moore, Ryan Gutierrez, and Marion Stenner, 

members at large.

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Lions Club hosting Halloween themed EYE Ball 



The London Lions Club is getting a jump 

on the Halloween spirit, hosting The EYE 

Ball, a dance/party for ages 21 and older. 

This first-time event is scheduled for 

Sept. 30, 7-11 p.m., at Veterans of Foreign 

Wars Post 7005, 56 N. Walnut St., West Jefferson. 

A limited number of tickets are 

available. They are $25 each and can be purchased 

at www.eventbrite.com (search for 

“London Lion’s Eye Ball”). Tickets also will 

be sold at the door, if still available. 

Deejay Charlie McCoy will play a variety 

of music throughout the evening. M&M Dos, 

a Mexican-themed food truck, and M&T, a 

dessert-focused food truck, will be on site. 

Snacks, drinks, and a cash bar are planned, 

as well. 

The Lions have gathered gift certificates 

and merchandise from area businesses for 

what they are calling a “giving skeleton.” 

For $10, a participant can buy a bone; each 

bone is good for a prize worth at least $10, 

if not quite a bit more. 

“We’re also holding a costume contest. 

People who attend the ball don’t have to 

dress up, but it would be fun if they did,” 

said Gary Likens, London Lions Club president. 

All proceeds from The EYE Ball will go 

toward the club’s charitable activities. The 

event owes its name to Lions International’s 

main area of support—vision. The London 

club upholds this mission with ongoing efforts 

to collect used eyeglasses for redistribution 

to people in need. They also have 

London Lions Club member Greg Eades (left) and club President Gary Likens (right) 

welcome new member Sydney Hanley who is helping to organize the club’s upcoming 

fundraising event, The EYE Ball. 

provided support to local families for costs 

associated with eye surgeries and donate to 

Pilot Dogs, a Columbus-based organization 

that helps people who are blind or visually 

impaired live with greater independence. 

Lions clubs don’t stop at vision-related 

causes. They also lend a hand when it comes 

to hunger, diabetes, childhood cancer, and 

the environment, along with programs and 

projects close to home. For example, the 

London Lions Club regularly supports the 

Sufficient Grace food program for children 

based in West Jefferson. They have donated 

to Merri-Mac Park Miracle, the group working 

to improve Merri-Mac Park in London. 

And they funded and built Noah’s Bridge at 

Cowling Park in London. 

“The Lions Club motto is plain and simple: 

‘We serve,’” Likens said. “We have a 

good group in London and invite others to 

join us. We’re very serious about what we 

do, but we also have a lot of fun.” 

To learn more about The EYE Ball or 

about joining the London Lions Club, contact 

Gary Likens at (505) 934-9700 or Greg 

Eades at (740) 852-4090. 

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e dog days of summer 


Dogs and their owners enjoyed a day of fun, shopping, entertainment and treats at Wag!Fest on Aug. 26 at Prairie Oaks Metro Park. 

These shades are not just a fashion statement for Daisy, a 1.5- 

year-old golden retriever. They also help protect her sensitive 

eyes from the sun’s rays. 

Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle 

Evan Betterton encourages his goldendoodle, Bumble, as he sails over the jumping portion of the Sky Dogs 

obstacle course demonstration. The 6-year-old pooch from Columbus has been competing in obstacle course 

events for more than three years. 

(ABOVE) Dublin resident Callie Crooks tells Angus 

what a good boy he is for scaling the A-Frame at the 

obstacle course station. 

Willow, a Dalmatian from South Vienna, takes a dip at Water Bark 

Beach. 

(AT LEFT) Jeremy McGrady of Dayton pets Dolly, a 3- 

year-old pitbull up for adoption through Adopt-a-Pit. 

McGrady is not Dolly’s foster human but says she is 

“the sweetest girl ever!”


opinion 

Potty-mouthed pooches fun to watch in ‘Strays’ 

“Strays,” a live-action movie featuring a 

group of talking canines, feels as if it was 

written after someone experienced a wild 

dream. I can just imagine movie scribe Dan 

Perrault pulling out his notebook at twilight 

and jotting down broken thoughts such as: 

naughty, sentimental dogs; good filthymouth 

ones; talking dogs; does mine speak; 

am I still dreaming; I think I have a movie 

idea; would anyone like this idea; I should 

pitch this idea to a studio; I should go back 

to sleep. 

If this were 20 years ago, chances are a 

screenwriter could have walked into a movie 

studio, pitched a plot featuring a pottymouthed, 

talking dog, and received a round 

of rowdy laughter followed by a stamp of approval 

and a blank check to bring this outlandish 

vision to life. After all, that was the 

era of gross-out comedies—or even just comedies, 

come to think of it. 

Since then, however, movie studios have 

practically weaned these types of films out 

of existence due to their aversion to making 

mid-budget films they think won’t have 

mass appeal (read: bring in the big bucks to 

fatten their wallets). Such movies have 

found a home on streaming services, and 

their popularity has made traditional take 

notice. 

It should be noted that taking notice does 

not amount to taking a risk (see the lack of 

comedies released in theaters in the past 

decade). Yet, somehow, screenwriter Dan 

Perrault of “American Vandal” television series 

acclaim and director Josh Greenbaum 

of cult-classic “Barb and Star Go to Vista 

Del Mar” fame convinced Universal Pictures 

to fund a movie about dogs who seek revenge 

on those who have forsaken them. It 

turned out to be the right decision. 

Although this movie is not likely to tear 

up the box office, I have to say it was kind 

of refreshing to see a comedy in a similar 

vein as those of yesteryear. To be sure, there 

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and sophomoric 

jokes in this movie, 

but it has that 

weird charm that 

makes you wince, 

makes you cry, and makes you believe there 

is a beating heart buried somewhere in the 

filth. 

At the center of this weird but oddly 

sweet movie is Reggie (voiced by Will Ferrell), 

a mangy albeit adorable border terrier 

who loves everything about his life. He loves 

getting to spend hours outside, alone with 

his beloved butterflies; he loves those few 

brief seconds he gets on the couch before 

being pushed off; he loves all of the human 

food he finds on the floor; and he absolutely 

loves his human, Doug (played by Will 

Forte), who he believes can do no wrong. 

One of Reggie’s favorite things about 

Doug is his willingness to play games, especially 

one called “Fetch and (Expletive)” 

where his companion drives him out to remote 

parts of the state, launches his favorite 

toy, drives off in his car, and is full of rage 

when the smart little pooch somehow makes 

his way back home. Sadly, Reggie is oblivious 

to the horribleness that is Doug, but he 

cannot help but love that nasty human with 

his whole heart. 

One day, Doug finally manages to rid 

himself of the poor border terrier and Reggie 

is left all alone, scared in a strange city. 

Soon after, he meets up with a homeless 

Boston terrier named Bug (voiced by Jamie 

Foxx) and his two friends, Maggie the Australian 

shepherd (voiced by Isla Fisher) and 

Hunter the Great Dane (voiced by Randall 

Park) who take him under their paw. Not 

only do they show him how to live on the 

streets, but they also try to make Reggie see 

that the human he so desperately wants to 

get back to wants nothing to do with him. 

Because Hunter is a therapy dog by 

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By Dedra Cordle 

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at gaining 

entry to the police 

academy is a running 

joke throughout 

the film—he tries 

to dole out comfort 

to Reggie and work 

on his self-esteem so 

he knows he is absolutely 

not the bad 

boy Doug says he is. 

But repetitive negativity has taken a toll on 

Reggie and he soon comes to the conclusion 

that all this good boy at heart wants to do is 

get revenge on the human who could never 

manage to show him love or even the slightest 

bit of care. 

If you have seen the trailers, you’ve seen 

most of the best gags “Strays” has to offer, 

the surprise twist on the sentimental narrator 

dog notwithstanding. But even though 

the plot is predictable and the gags are 

sometimes obvious, the human and canine 

cast elevates the material and gives 

“Strays” a surprisingly huge amount of 

heart. In fact, its best attribute is a fresh 

and relevant take on abusive relationships 

as it has some genuinely good insight and 

outlooks on these subjects. It came as a 

shock that among all the chaos that happens 

in this film, “Strays” still manages to 

make its emotional story the centerpiece of 

the film. 

For those who may be wondering about 

this take, I should say that despite it being 

somewhat sad, “Strays” is not “Marley and 

Me.” Although heartstrings are pulled, it is 

not as emotionally manipulative as that one 

or most of the other animal tale movies out 

there. Instead, it is a deeply silly movie that 

lightly touches on the sad reality of unwanted 

or abandoned pets. If anything, it 

will move the audience to be as kind as they 

can to their pooches and also serve as a reminder 

to give some love to those who are 

less fortunate. After all, they may start to 

gang up on people and exact revenge for not 

doing so. 

Grade: B- 

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer 

and columnist. 

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FALL 

SPORTS REPORT 

SOUTHEASTERN TROJANS 


Photo courtesy of Picture This! 

SOUTHEASTERN BOYS’ GOLF: (front row, from left) Cole Erskine, Ayden Robinson, Zack 

Mosier, Tad Griffin; (back row) Josiah Zimmerman, Braylon Lemen, Kaleb McNeil, Brody 

McFann, and Coach Vince Banion. 


SOUTHEASTERN GIRLS’ GOLF: (front row, from left) Lyvi Bonifay, Alexis Dornin, Addison 

Vanover; (back row) Kaylee Billett, Brooklyn Weller, Layni Bonifay, Lydia Kaverman, 

MaryEllen Moore, and Coach Matt Harner. 


SOUTHEASTERN GIRLS’ SOCCER: (front row, from left) Kami Horner, Alison Hennigan, 

Sarah Waddle, Kaylee Wells, Ella Davlin, Graci Weiss; (second row) Coach Sarah White, 

Jenna Clark, Aubrey Hamilton, Ava South, Nathalie Blankenship, Shelby Nicholson, 

Coach Sarah Burton; (back row) Terra Choi, Addison Vanover, Skylee Miller, Karleigh 

Cooke, and Josie Henry. 

Southeastern Boys’ Golf 

Aug. 7..........................................Newton 

Aug. 9....................................@ Tecumseh 

Aug. 15..................................@ Cedarville 

Aug. 17 ..........................Mechanicsburg 

Aug. 21 ............................@ Northeastern 

Aug. 22 ....................................Fairbanks 

Aug. 23 ................@ Springfield Shawnee 

Aug. 29 ..................@ West Liberty-Salem 

Aug. 30........................................@ Bethel 

Sept. 5 ......................Greeneview (4:30) 

Sept. 6 ..Greeneview @ Jasper Hills (4:30) 

Sept. 7 ............................Greenon (4:30) 

Sept. 9 Shawnee @ Reid Park G.C. (1:30) 

Sept. 11 ............Catholic Central (4:30) 

Sept. 12........................Cedarville (4:30) 

Sept. 13 ............@ Catholic Central (4:30) 

Sept. 14......Triad @ Woodland G.C. (4:30) 

Sept. 19 ..WLB @ Windy Knoll G.C. (9:00) 

Southeastern Girls’ Soccer 

Aug. 9 ..................Springfield Shawnee 

Aug. 14 ........Yellow Springs/McKinney 

Aug. 17 ..............................@ Greeneview 

Aug. 21 ..............................@ Indian Lake 

Aug. 24 ..........................@ West Jefferson 

Aug. 31....................................Fairbanks 

Sept. 7............................Greenon (5:30) 

Sept. 12 ..........................@ Carlisle (5:00) 

Sept. 16 ..........@ Catholic Central (11:00) 

Sept. 19 ..........................Belmont (5:30) 

Sept. 21 ..............Madison-Plains (5:30) 

Sept. 26 ....................@ Miami East (6:00) 

Sept. 28 ......West Liberty-Salem (5:30) 

Oct. 5 ................David H. Ponitz Career 

Technology Center (5:30) 

Oct. 9 ..@ Yellow Springs/McKinney (5:30) 

Oct. 12 ....................Northeastern (6:00) 

Southeastern Volleyball 

Aug. 19 ................Springfield Shawnee 

Aug. 22 ..................................@ Greenon 

Aug. 23 ........@ Stivers School for the Arts 

Aug. 24 ........................Catholic Central 

Aug. 29................................Greeneview 

Aug. 31 ........................@ Madison-Plains 

Sept. 5........................@ Cedarville (7:00) 

Sept. 7..................................Triad (7:00) 

Sept. 9..............................Urbana (1:00) 

Sept. 12..................Northeastern (7:00) 

Sept. 14 ..............@ West Jefferson (7:00) 

Sept. 16 ..............Northwestern (11:30) 

Sept. 19 ............@ Mechanicsburg (7:00) 

Sept. 20......@ Emmanuel Christian (6:30) 

Sept. 21 ......................Fairbanks (7:00) 

Sept. 23 ..........Catholic Central (11:30) 

Sept. 26 ......@ West Liberty-Salem (7:00) 

Sept. 28 ........................Greenon (7:00) 

Oct. 3 ................@ Catholic Central (7:00) 

Oct. 5 ......................@ Greeneview (7:00) 

Oct. 10................Madison-Plains (7:00) 

Oct. 11......................Miami Trace (7:00) 

Oct. 12 ........................Cedarville (7:00) 


SOUTHEASTERN VOLLEYBALL: (front row, 

from left) Lindsey Hudson, Sara Sulfridge, 

Harlee Davis, MaryAnne Sulfridge, Katie 

Tehan, Allie Lewis; (second row) Maddie 

Watson, Mia Nelson, Sophie Wilson, Kylie 

Corbitt, Hannah O’Laughlin; (back row) 

Coach Rachel Miller, Coach Tara Krieg, and 

Coach Laney Mills. 

Southeastern Girls’ Golf 

Aug. 4......................................Riverside 

Aug. 7 ........................................Urbana 

Aug. 8..................................Greeneview 

Aug. 9 ..................................@ Tecumseh 

Aug. 16 ..London @ London Country Club 

Aug. 21 ............................Northeastern 

Aug. 22 ................................@ Fairbanks 

Aug. 28 ......West Liberty-Salem (4:30) 

Aug. 30..............Bethel @ Sugar Isle G.C. 

Sept. 2 ........................@ Mechanicsburg 

Sept. 7..........................@ Greenon (4:30) 

Sept. 12 ......M’burg @ Windy Knoll (9:00)


FALL 

SPORTS REPORT 

SOUTHEASTERN TROJANS 


SOUTHEASTERN CHEERLEADERS: (front row, from left) Shelby 

Nicholson, Haylee Newman, Katie Tehan; (second row) Ava South, 

Ryland Workman, Willow Brown, Graci Weiss, Elizabeth Beam, 

Bridget Lemaster; (back row) Bella Casey, Jenna Clark, Nevaeh 

Ervin, and Joslynn Baird. 

Southeastern Football 

Aug. 18 ............Northwestern 

Aug. 26 ......@ Lehman Catholic 

Sept. 1 ............................Triad 

Sept. 8 ..@ West Liberty-Salem 

Sept. 15 ........West Jefferson 

Sept. 22 ......@ Catholic Central 

Sept. 29 ..............Greeneview 

Oct. 6 ..................@ Cedarville 

Oct. 13 ..........Madison-Plains 

Oct. 20 ..................@ Greenon 


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Flax, Ian Crutchfield, and Coach Kenneth Porr. 


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Jay Mitchell, Ed Hennigan, Chris Kitchen, 

Evan Joos, and A.J. Woods. 

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Aug. 21..........Troy @ Lost Creek Reserve 

Aug. 26 ..........................@ Northwestern 

Sept. 5 ................................@ Emmanuel 

Christian Academy (4:30) 

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Sept. 19 ............@ Madison-Plains (5:00) 

Sept. 30 ....Archbishop and Northeastern 

@ Northeastern (9:00) 

Sept. 30 ......Amanda Clearcreek/London 

@ London Country Club (boys only) 

Oct. 3 ........................@ Tecumseh (8:00) 

Oct. 7 ..............................Mechanicsburg 

@ Goshen Park (10:00) 

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Heritage Days Festival scheduled for Sept. 30 



Chiefs will lead festival parade 

The South Charleston Heritage Commission is gearing up for 

Heritage Days. This year’s festival is set for Sept. 30. The fun starts 

with a parade in the morning and ends with fireworks at dusk. Most 

of the activities take place in and around the historic train depot By Kristy Zurbrick 

and log house at 147 W. Mound St., South Charleston. 


Lineup for the parade will take place at 9 a.m. at the veterans South Charleston Police Chief Brian 

memorial, 140 S. Church St. Step-off is at 10. The parade route goes Redish and Madison Township Fire & 

north on South Church Street, left onto Route 42, left onto Route EMS Chief Chris Clark will lead this year’s 

41, then right onto Mound Street, ending at the train depot. Heritage Days Festival parade as representatives 

of local first responders. 

Last year, the parade featured 59 units. Patty Moore, the parade 

coordinator, said this year’s parade is shaping up nicely. 

“Our first responders do so much for the 

“We will have a great tractor lineup, as always. They are a great village. They are important to our community 

and keeping us safe,” said Patty 

representation of our agricultural community,” she said. “Dave and 

Diana Long are bringing back their draft horses, along with antique Moore, parade coordinator. 

wagons. That’s always an impressive sight.” 

Heritage Days, hosted by the South 

The Southeastern High School marching band is on board. The Charleston Heritage Commission, will 

West Jefferson Ox Roast queens have entered a float. Doug Crabbe take place on Sept. 30 in and around the 

from Mount Sterling is bringing his paddy wagon, a crowd favorite. historic train depot and log cabin at 147 W. 

South Charleston American Legion Post 176 is covering honor Mound St. The parade steps off at 10 a.m. 

guard duties this year. 

Redish joined the South Charleston Police 

Department as an officer in 2009. He 

Anyone is welcome to participate in the parade. Entrants are 

highly encouraged to contact Moore in advance, (937) 462-7174. worked his way up through the ranks, becoming 

a sergeant and in 2012 taking on 

The Heritage Days schedule also includes a kiddie pedal pull at 

1 p.m. at the train depot and live music starting at 3 p.m. Adults the role as chief. 

are invited to play poker in the evening in the entertainment tent. Prior to his time in South Charleston, 

Children’s activities, facepainting, and a bounce house will be up Redish served in the United States Air 

and running all day, as will food vendors. The American Legion will Force as a member of the 569th U.S. 

be selling their famous porkchop dinners. Homemade gingerbread Forces Police in Germany after which he 

will be offered. Several food trucks are in the line-up, too, including was stationed at Wright Patterson Air 

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck, Poppy’s Smokehouse BBQ, Lit Litty Food Force Base in Dayton. He completed his 

Truck, Miller’s Ice Cream, and Fully Cooked Sushi. 

criminal justice training at the Sinclair Police 

Academy, then worked in Miami 

Messenger photo by Kristy Zurbrick 

The festival also offers multiple shopping opportunities. The 

Heritage Commission has collected a wide variety of items for a County, Ohio, for a few years. He has 

silent auction that will start after the parade at approximately 

Madison Township Fire & EMS Chief Chris Clark (left) and South 

worked in law enforcement in Clark 

10:30 a.m. and run until 5:30 p.m. The items will be on display at 

Charleston Police Chief Brian Redish are grand marshals of this 

County since 2002. 

the train depot. Among them are holiday decorations, bed and 

year’s Heritage Days Festival in South Charleston. 

In his time as police chief in South 

breakfast stays, antiques, small furniture, and gift cards from merchants 

located in South Charleston, London, and Springfield. Any- 

include 12 officers, three of whom are full- 

Clark said, “This is home. I was born and raised here. I couldn’t 

Charleston, the department has grown to As for why he has stayed with the department for so long, 

one who would like to donate items or gift cards to the auction can time and nine part-time. 

imagine working or living anywhere else. I couldn’t imagine a life 

contact Barb McNally at (937) 462-8000. 

Redish said he likes South Charleston’s of not giving back to this community. This community made me 

Several vendors are signed up to sell their wares. Among the smalltown, welcoming atmosphere. what I am today.” 

goods are honey, maple syrup, clothing, custom drinking tumblers, “We value the citizens here and appreciate 

all they do for us as a department, are all volunteer. The EMS personnel are paid. All of them strive 

The department’s staff currently numbers 21. The fire fighters 

and wooden signs. A few vendor spaces are still available to rent. 

The cost is $35 for a 10x10 space. The reservation deadline is Sept. and we hope we are meeting the needs to make sure the village is safe and secure, Clark said. 

15. For details, send email to scheritagedays@gmail.com or reach 

they expect of us,” he said. 

“You don’t get into public safety to get rich. You do it for the 

out through the South Charleston Heritage Days Facebook page. 

Clark has been involved with Madison people in town,” he said. 

Madison Township Fire & EMS is sponsoring the fireworks 

Township Fire & EMS for 31 years, starting 

as a cadet at age 16. Like Redish, he sent first responders in the upcoming parade. 

Redish and Clark said they feel honored to be chosen to repre- 

which will go off at 9:45 p.m. from Church and Woodward streets. 

All proceeds from the festival go toward the upkeep of the historic 

train depot, log house, and the opera house located at South 

worked his way up through the ranks. He “It’s nice they are going to recognize us,” Redish said. “The 

became chief 16 years ago. 

ladies in charge of the parade do a very nice job.” 

Charleston town hall. 

Story times resume and treasure hunt set at library 

Houston Library is located at 5 W. 

Jamestown St., South Charleston. For details, 

call (937) 462-8047. 

• Story Time. Set for 11 a.m. on Thursdays, 

Sept. 7-Nov. 30 (except Thanksgiving), 

for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Pre-registration 

is appreciated. Call (937) 462-8047. 

• Lego Club. The club meets 3:30-5 p.m. 

the second and fourth Mondays of the 

month. Open to school age children. 

• Treasure Hunt. The week of Sept. 18, 

families are invited to ride the Ship of Plunder 

to the dragon’s lair and beyond to search 

for a hidden treasure chest. Those who follow 

the map correctly can claim a good bag 

from the keeper of books. Maps are will be 

available at the circulation desk. 

• Pokemon TCG Club. Pokemon fans 

ages 6-12 are invited to talk, battle, trade 

with parent’s permission, and show off their 

collections at 3:30 p.m. the third Monday of 

the month. 

• Family Game Night. On Sept. 21, 6- 

7:30 p.m., families with children 8 and older 

are invited to play board games and card 

games. Jim and Kim Breeze will provide the 

games and instructions. 

• Adult Reading Discussion. The group 

will discuss “A Lesson Before Dying” by 

Ernest Gaines at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26. 

• Period Kits. Clark County Public Library 

is a distributor of period kits made 

possible through Period Kits Ohio. People 

can request up to two kits per person at the 

Houston Branch, Main Library, Park 

Branch, and Southgate Branch.


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lon; nephews, Joel (Stacy) Slanker, Andy (Stefanie) Slanker and 

Michael (Lindsey) Slanker; niece, J.J. Slanker; as well as great-nieces 

and great-nephew, Tessa, Gracie Lucy, and Shepherd Slanker. 

Ted graduated from Bethel High School in 1967. He moved to 

Columbus, Ohio, not long after graduation to work as an orderly for 

The Ohio State University Hospital’s Emergency Room and attend 

The Ohio State University. While living in an apartment in Columbus, 

he met Anne, the love of his life and wife for 39 years before 

her passing in 2011. 

Ted and Anne moved to London in 1975 where they found the 

place they called home for the rest of their lives. He started his own 

business and had a successful career as the owner/operator of 

Slanker Drainage in London. If you asked Ted what he did for a living, 

he’d proudly say, “I’m a ditchdigger,” and he certainly lived up 

to the title by digging thousands of miles of ditches in farm fields 

across Ohio. Ted had an engineer’s mind and could fix almost anything. 

He built a lot of his own equipment that he used in his business. 

As his career continued, he saw an opportunity to evolve his 

business to build sports fields and led sports turf drainage projects 

for schools, colleges, and universities across the Midwest, including 

notably and proudly supporting the renovation of The Ohio State 

University football field from 1999-2001. 

Ted loved the London community and gave so much of himself 

to the community through his work and deeds. He put his sports 

field experience to good use when he served on the London Booster 

Association and helped lead the effort to develop the sports complex 

at London High School from 1990-1996. Ted was an active member 

of many community groups and boards over the years. Most recently, 

he served on the Madison County Board of Developmental 

Disabilities for many years, including a term as president. He had 

a deep faith and was a member of London Presbyterian Church for 

more than 45 years. Over the last few years, he attended Liberty 

Presbyterian Church with his daughter and her family. 

In his retirement, Ted drove a truck for a local farm and also 

helped several family friends with their harvests in Illinois. He 

truly loved being around the hustle of an active farm! He found a 

lot of fulfillment in all of the jobs he had throughout his life, but 

the greatest job he ever had was being a grandpa. Popa Ted adored 

his grandchildren and shared many wonderful adventures with 

Sammy, Savanna, and Annabelle through the years. One of his favorite 

activities was mushroom hunting with his son, and he also 

loved traveling with his family and even tolerated beach trips on 

multiple occasions. 

Ted was very close with his whole family and had a special bond 

with his many Studebaker cousins. He was 

very proud to be part of the Studebaker 

family which led him to have a great love of 

Studebaker cars. He enjoyed driving his 

1948 Studebaker convertible around town 

and on car tours. His Studebaker roots instilled 

in him to live the motto: “Always give 

more than you promise.” Ted embodied this 

sentiment in everything he did. He was the 

hardest worker his family knew. He was always 

willing to lend a helping hand and always 

showed up for his friends and family 

to help out with any project that needed 

him. 

To remember Ted, we encourage those 

reading this to follow in his example of always 

being a helper and always giving more 

than is asked of you. If you’d like to give a 

donation in Ted’s memory, please give to an 

organization that helps others and serves a 

community well—just like Ted served his 

family, friends, and community for the past 

74 years. Ted will be buried alongside Anne 

at Studebaker Cemetery sometime this fall. 

A Celebration of Life will follow the graveside 

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SLANKER 

Ted Slanker, 74, of London, Ohio, went 

home to God peacefully on Aug. 19, 2023. 

Ted was born in Dayton, Ohio, on Dec. 17, 

1948. 

He was preceded in death by: his loving 

wife, Anne Slanker; his parents, Warren 

and Geneva Slanker; and brothers, Steve 

Slanker and Craig Slanker. 

He is survived by: his children, Krista 

(Bill) Houk and Nathan (Amy) Slanker; 

grandchildren, Samuel and Savanna Houk, 

Annabelle Slanker, Nick (Annie) Houk and 

Greg (Paige) Houk; brother, Daniel (Valerie) 

Slanker; sister-in-law, Lona Slanker; loving 

cousin, Helen Haas; dear friend, Kathy Scan- 

Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London. Condolences are encouraged 

to be shared online at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. 

MILLER 

Susan M. (England) Miller, 81, of London, Ohio, died on Aug. 21, 

2023, in London, with her loving husband by her side. Born on Dec. 

3, 1941, in Columbus, Ohio, she was a daughter of Robert Harold 

England and Louise (Martin) England. 

Susan was a natural born caregiver and devoted her career to 

helping others as a registered nurse. In addition to her career, she 

spent a lifetime working on the farm with her husband. 

She is survived by: her beloved husband of almost 62 years, Kirk 

Miller; daughters, Kimberly Kay (Darrell) Storck and Angela Sue 

(Roger) Coate; grandson, Jacob Michael (fiancée Shelby Colson) 

Coate; step-granddaughter, Jackie (Brian) Lilly; sister, Melody Lee 

Wise; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Susan was preceded in death by: her parents; brother, Michael 

Robert England; and grandson, Christian David Coate. 

Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family. 

Interment was completed in Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield, 

Ohio. Memorials in Susan’s name may be sent to: Nationwide Children’s 

Hospital, Attn: Burn Center, 555 S. 18th St., Suite 6F, 

Columbus, OH 43205. 

The family was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, 

London. Condolences may be shared online at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. 

PANCAKE 

Deanna Jean Pancake, 79, of London, Ohio, died on Aug. 24, 

2023, in her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born on 

Dec. 29, 1943, in Van Wert, Ohio, she was the daughter of Robert 

Sherman and Dorothy (Faniff) Sherman. 

Deanna had worked professionally as a secretary for Aeroquip 

and later worked for First Presbyterian Church of London’s daycare 

program. She also worked at the Players Tennis Club in London. 

On Fe. 1, 1969, she married her adoring husband, Ron, and together 

they had two daughters, Nerissa and Paige. While the girls 

were growing up, Deanna was as crafty as could be and was always 

crocheting or sewing clothes, including every Easter dress and Halloween 

costume. She was also THE mom for everyone, no matter 

who you were or what was going on, Deanna would always be the 

person to talk to for a listening ear and the best advice. Keeping 

true to herself, Deanna was always brutally honest, even when you 

did not ask for her opinion. 

In her later years, Deanna loved watching birds, particularly 

owls, hummingbirds, and cardinals, which were her favorite. She 

loved spending time in and around water whenever she could get 

out and loved collecting lighthouses. She was even able to see a few 

lighthouses while on a trip with Nerissa. Her quick wit and sarcasm 

were traits that made Deanna unforgettable and loved by many. 

She loved working on jigsaw puzzles and adored the character, Maxine. 

An avid animal lover, she also had several fur babies and grand 

fur babies whom she dearly loved and would spoil with countless 

treats. One of her favorite activities included morning walks with 

the dogs around the lake. Her family was the light of her life, and 

she truly cherished every memory they were able to share together. 

Deanna is survived by: her beloved husband of 54 years, Ron 

Pancake; daughters, Nerissa Pancake and Paige (Doug) Wearly; sisters-in-law, 

Dee (Frank) Densel and Norma Pancake; nephew, 

Brock; niece, Leslie; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; numerous fur 

babies and grand fur babies. She was preceded in death by her parents 

and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

A celebration of Deanna’s life will be held at a later date. 

Memorials in Deanna’s name may be sent to: Loving Care Hospice, 

779 London Ave., Marysville, OH 43040; The James Cancer 

Hospital and Solove Research Institute at www.cancer.osu.edu/fordonors-and-volunteers/how-to-donate; 

or The Eye Cancer Foundation 

at www.eyecancercure.com/donate-now.html. 

The family was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home & Crematory, 

London. Condolences may be shared online at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.

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Check out railway garden tour 

The Columbus Garden Railway Society’s fall garden 

tour is set for 1-5 p.m. Sept. 10. It features working model 

train displays that run through outdoor gardens. Sixteen 

model train enthusiasts are opening their yards for the 

tour. Admission is free. The event goes on rain or shine. 

The home of Briane and Connie Spangler of Mount 

Sterling is among this year’s stops. Their “Kiousville, 

Palestine and Warrensville Railroad” is located at 8905 

McKendree Rd. in Mount Sterling. Established in 2006, 

the display includes 1,000 feet of track with three main 

lines that encircle two ponds and a sunken patio and a 

third loop around a lighthouse that sits over an underground 

lake (a septic tank). The steam and diesel engines 

and rail-bus also run through a rock garden and 

obituaries 

four flower gardens. 

The Spanglers’ miniature town setup also includes a 

trolley that runs down the middle of the street and an 

inside trains storage yard. The Spanglers use track 

power for the locomotives, all of which are radio controlled, 

and they have a live steam engine. 

The Spanglers have participated in the fall garden 

tour for several years. 

Other displays on the tour can be found in the 

Columbus, Dublin, Grove City, Johnstown, and 

Marysville areas. More information about the Columbus 

Garden Railway Society and the complete list of stops 

on the tour can be found by visiting the group’s website, 

https://thecgrs.org/2023-rr-tour/. 

CHAPMAN 

Craig Landes Chapman Sr., 75, of London, 

Ohio, passed away on Aug. 25, 2023. 

Craig was born on Jan. 23, 1948, in 

Wooster, Ohio, the son of Harold Charles 

and Maxine Ruth (Landes) Chapman. 

Craig was a 1966 graduate of VanBuren 

High School. Upon completion of high 

school, he went to live in Detroit, Michigan, 

working for Delta Airlines. Not long after 

that, Craig was drafted and served two 

years in the United States Army in Vietnam. 

In 1971, Craig met the love of his life, 

Debra, and they married in 1972. He 

worked for over 20 years for Interstate Construction 

before retiring. He enjoyed woodworking, 

and the last piece he made was a 

one-of-a-kind toy box for his grandson, 

Jakob. Spending time with his family was 

his number one priority, especially the time 

spent with his grandson. 

Craig is survived by: his loving wife of 51 

years, Debra Ann (Farias) Chapman; son, 

Joseph (Katherine) Chapman; siblings, 

James (Lois) Chapman, Bryan (Kathy) 

Chapman, and LuAnn (Chris) Wallace; 

grandson, Jakob Henry Chapman; numerous 

nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

Craig was preceded in death by: his parents; 

son, Craig “Chappy” Chapman Jr.; and 

uncle, Earl Landes. 

Calling hours and a funeral service were 

held on Aug. 29 at Lynch Family Funeral 

Home, London. An interment service followed 

at Paint Township Cemetery, London. 

WHITE 

Todd D. White, 57, of London, Ohio, died 

on Aug. 26, 2023, as a result of a motorcycle 

accident. Born on Sept. 8, 1965, in London, 

he was a son of Frank and Nancy (Dillion) 

White. A U.S. Marine veteran of the Gulf 

War, Todd had worked for UPS for the past 

30 years. He loved riding his Harley with 

friends, working on his 1965 Chevy truck, 

but most of all he loved spending time with 

his grandchildren. 

Survivors include: his wife of 24 years, 

Tammy White; children, Josh (Taylor) 

Swyers and Ashley (Dalton) Edmonds; 

grandchildren, Jaeden Swyers, Keira 

Swyers, Zaylee Axline, Kenly Swyers, Aubri 

Edmonds, Roma Swyers, Rowan Edmonds and Layla Edmonds; his 

mother, Nancy Sparks; siblings, Mark White, Bev (Tony) King, and 

Frankie White; several nieces and nephews and many aunts, uncles, 

and cousins; sisters-in-law, Kim (Randy) Welsh and Carol White; 

special friends, Jesse and Trudy Bobo and David Duffy. He was preceded 

in death by: his father Frank; son, Jeromy Swyers; brothers, 

Timothy and Bob White; and brother-in-law, Harry Wright. 

Funeral services were held Aug. 31 in Eberle-Fisher Funeral 

Home and Crematory, London, with Pastor Anthony Smith officiating. 

Interment followed in Paint Memorial Cemetery. 

Visit www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com to share condolences. 

FLICK 

Richard “Scott” Flick, 66, passed away on Aug. 28, 2023, with 

family by his side, after a hard battle with cancer. 

Scott was born on Aug. 2, 1957, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 

After he graduated from Barberton High School, he went on to receive 

a degree in ministries at Ohio Christian University. Scott 

worked at UPS for 44 years until he retired in 2020. He loved seeing 

his customers and always had a treat for any dog on his route. 

He loved fishing, hunting, and camping whenever he got the 

chance, going to Talladega for Nascar, and spending time with his 

family as often as he could. 

Scott was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Vera 

Flick, and his precious granddaughter, Eva Flick. 

He is survived by: his ex-wife of 27 years, Sheila Sterling; their 

three children, Brandon (Rachel) Flick, Erin (Peyton) Cutlip, and 

Megan (Billy) Gossard; his grandchildren, Kaiden, Kane, Isabella, 

Melody, Hunter, Kooper, Finnegan, and Sophie; and his brother, 

Randy (Ray Diaz) Flick. 

A viewing and funeral services were held on Sept. 1 at Lynch 

Family Funeral Home, London. 

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London Homecoming Parade 

London High School’s annual homecoming 

parade is set for Sept. 14. The parade 

will start at 6 p.m. and follow the same 

route as years past. It tarts at the Madison 

County Fairgrounds, then heads down Elm 

Street to the high school where there will be 

food trucks and a community pep rally in 

the stadium. The public is invited to come 

out to see all of the fall athletic teams, 

school organizations, and the Pride of London 

Marching Band while grabbing candy 

tossed by participants in the parade. 

Madison-Plains School Board 

The Madison-Plains school board’s meeting 

scheduled for Sept. 19 has been rescheduled 

for Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. in the high school 

auditorium. 

Oak Run Township Trustees 

Due to the Labor Day holiday, the Oak 

Run Township trustees will meet at 8 p.m. 

Sept. 5 at 7090 Gregg Mill Rd., London. 

Pleasant Township Trustees 

Due to the Labor Day holiday, the Pleasant 

Township trustees will meet on Sept. 11 

at 7 p.m. at the township building, 84 N. London 

St., Mount Sterling. Call (740) 869-3755. 

Republican Central Committee 

Renae Zabloudil, clerk of courts for Madison 

County Common Pleas Court, tendered 

her resignation effective on Aug. 13, 2023. On 

Aug.15, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners 

appointed Deputy Clerk Erin Bauer 

as the acting clerk of courts. The Madison 

County Republican Central Committee will 

meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Madison 

County Engineer’s Building, 825 U.S. Rte. 

42, London, for the purpose of making an appointment 

to the position of clerk of courts for 

Madison County Common Pleas Court. 

Health District Board 

The Madison County London City 

Health District Board’s regular meeting is 

set for 5 p.m. Sept. 21 at Madison County 

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Humane Society Fundraiser 

The Humane Society’s annual fundraising 

dinner at Ann & Tony’s in West Jefferson 

is set for Sept. 19-21. Tickets are $14 

and must be purchased (cash only) in advance 

between 1:30 and 5 p.m. Tuesday- 

Sunday at the shelter office, 2020 State Rte. 

142 NE, West Jefferson. 

The dinners include spaghetti with meat 

sauce, salad, and bread with butter. Glutenfree 

spaghetti and meatless sauce are available 

upon request. The meals are carryout 

only. Bring your ticket to the restaurant, 

211 E. Main St., between 4 and 7 p.m. Sept. 

19-21 to pick up your meal. 

Ann & Tony’s is encouraging supporters 

to purchase tickets as early as possible so 

the Humane Society can give the restaurant 

an idea as to how many people will be participating. 

Call (614) 879-8368 for details. 

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. Visit www.uwccmc.org/2023-golf-scramble 

or call (937) 

324-5551. 

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. 

Fish Fries in West Jefferson 

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. Proceeds help veterans 

and Buckeye Boys State and Girls State delegates. 

Any donations are appreciated. 

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. 

Alzheimer’s Family Support 

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 

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

Sept. 4—Closed for Labor Day holiday 

Sept. 5—3-6 p.m., food pantry for income 

eligible households. Pre-packed food boxes 

are delivered to your vehicle. Bring proof of 

residence at first visit and picture ID every 

visit. Call (740) 869-2453 for details. 

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

7-8 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous 

Sept. 6—10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for adults 

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

for anyone 60 and older, RSVP by calling 

(740) 869-2453 

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

Sept. 7—10 a.m.-2 p.m., food pantry for income 

eligible households. Pre-packed food 

boxes are delivered to your vehicle. Bring 

proof of residence at first visit and picture ID 

every visit. Call (740) 869-2453 for details. 

10 a.m.-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 up to age 

5. WIC also provides nutrition education 

and breastfeeding support to anyone in the 

community. Call WIC to schedule an appointment, 

(740) 852-3068. 

Sept. 9—10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for all 

ages and abilities 

Sept. 10—6:30-7:30 p.m., Alcoholics 

Anonymous 

Madison County Senior Center 

280 W. High St., London, (740) 852-3001. 

Sept. 4—Center closed for Labor Day 

Sept. 5—9 a.m., quilting class; 10 a.m., 

bowling; 4-7 p.m., billiards, hand-and-foot 

cards, workout room open 

Sept. 6—8:30 a.m., indoor walking and exercise 

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

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

group 

Sept. 7—9 a.m., chair volleyball 

Sept. 8—8:30 a.m., indoor walking and exercise 

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

free movie. 

HBMLibrary 

Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library, 270 

Lilly Chapel Rd., (614) 879-8448. 

• Storytime. 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. 

• Closed. The library will be closed Sept. 

4 for Labor Day. 

• Halloween Costume Drive. Starting 

Sept. 5, the library will accept donations of 

clean, gently used, or new costumes. Selections 

of costumes will begin in October. 

• Book Lovers. The group will discuss 

“The Book Woman’s Daughter” by Kim 

Michele Richardson at 4 p.m. Sept. 11. 

• Library Board. The board will meet at 

6 p.m. Sept. 12 in the library meeting room. 

A records retention meeting will follow the 

regular meeting. For details, contact the director 

at csiscoe@hbmlibrary.org. 

Mount Sterling Library 

60 W. Columbus St., (740) 869-2430. 

• Storytime. Sessions start on Sept. 11 

and will continue on Mondays at 10:30. For 

ages 2-5. 

• Friends of the Library. The group will 

meet at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12. New members 

are welcome. 

• Kids Cooking Club. The Batters, Splatters, 

and Platters program is accepting preregistration 

for children ages 5-8 for the 

next session. Classes will take place at 6 

p.m. on the first and third Mondays of the 

month, Sept. 18-Dec. 4. Registration is required. 

Supplies are provided. Call the library 

to register. 

• Canvas & Coffee. The Friends of the 

Library will host a painting lesson on Sept. 

24 at Two Hands Coffee and Creative Studio, 

48 W. Columbus St. Flavored coffees 

and finger foods will be served. The cost is 

$35 per person. To make a reservation, call 

or text Melissa at (614) 315-7939. Artist 

Karen Hines will be the instructor. 

• Perler Bead Craft Class. Ages 10 and 

older are invited to participate in this class 

set for Sept. 28, 6-7:30 p.m. Register by calling 

the library. 

• Dungeons & Dragons. Are you a dungeon 

master? Do you play D&D? The library 

is in search of one or two dungeon masters 

to join two others in running an afternoon 

of games. The event will be for ages 12 and 

older. Experienced players and beginners 

are welcome. Dungeon masters and individuals 

interested in playing can contact 

Melissa at (614) 315-7939. 

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. 

• Closed. The library will be closed Sept. 

4 for Labor Day. 

• Mystery at the Drake. Adults are invited 

to this program set for 6-8 p.m. Sept. 

14. The program will take a look at the Spiritualism 

movement that began in the mid- 

19th century and escape artist Harry 

Houdini’s role in debunking the movement. 

The presenter also will present a history of 

“The Drake,” a supposed haunted hotel in 

Chicago. 

• Library Board of Trustees. The board 

will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Pleasant 

Valley District Fire Station, 650 W. 

Main St., Plain City. The public is welcome.


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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

The Board of Madison County Commissioners will hold a public hearing 

on Tuesday, September 19,2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ 

Office, Courthouse, 1 North Main Street, London, Ohio, 43140 

to hear the following application for rezoning: 

Zoning Application Z-904 

Joseph Gingerich, 9910 Plain City Georgesville Road, Plain City, 

Ohio 43064 

Request permission to rezone 16.19 acres 4 residential building 

sites from A – 1 (Agricultural) to R – 1 (Suburban Residential District). 

Property located on Converse Huff Road, Darby Township, 

in Ohio. Parcel 278 VMS – 7823 Tax Pin #02 - 00182.000. 

All interested persons are hereby notified of their legal right to 

attend such hearing. 

MADISON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 

Katie Wiseman- Clerk of the Board 

MM AUGUST 27 & SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 


Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission 

will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 14, 

2023 - 5:30 pm at 20 South Walnut Street to hear the 

following case(s): 

Applicant: Michael J. Maistros, Architect/Client Representative 

is requesting to re-zone Parcel #31-03072.001 

located north of Garfield Avenue and west of Elm 

Street to an R-4 (Multi Family Residential). 

Applicant: AI Coughlin, Keny Boulevard Estates, LLC 

is requesting to rezone Parcels 31-02617.005, 

31-02687.000, 31-02685.000 (Partial), 31-02258.000 

(Partial), 31-02617.006 to a PUD (Planned Unit 

Development) 

For Information on the above case(s) 

please contact Steve Hume or 

Kristie West 740-852-7045 

The City of London 

Building and Zoning Department 

20 South Walnut Street, Suite 105, 

London, Ohio, 43140 

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Walnut Street, London, OH 43140 to hear the 

following case: 

Applicant; Kyleen Garcia, Business; Union Street 

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Re: An Intention to Vacate Pond Street 

between Parcels 10-01838.000 and 

10-00822.000 

The Village of West Jefferson has initiated a 

Public Hearing to consider an intention to vacate 

Pond Street between parcels 10-01838.000 and 

10-00822.000 as set forth in the Codified 

Ordinances, Chapter 909.01. 

A Public Hearing regarding this intention will 

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at the Community Center located at 230 

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until 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at which time they will be publicly 

received and read aloud, for the project known as: 

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This is a prevailing wage contract in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor 

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No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the opening thereof. 

Awarding of the contract shall be to the Lowest and Best bidder as determined by the 

Madison County Board of Commissioners in the best interest of Madison County. 

The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 

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generator. $0 Down + Low 

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xFocus on Rentals 

SETON LONDON APARTMENTS 

350 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE, LONDON, OH 43140 

We are a Senior Housing Community...you must be 62 or better. 

Rent is based on your income. We offer spacious 1 bedroom apartments 

which include: utilities, refrigerator, range, central air, carpet, EMS monitor 

pull cords & a building intercom system. Seton London is professionally 

managed and has 24 hour emergency maintenance services. 

Our residents enjoy: a community room for playing cards, potlucks, 

bingo or visiting with neighbors. We have a large laundry room w/lounging 

area, exercise & meditation room, outdoor patio and balcony areas, 

and an elevator for your convenience. 

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN OUR FRONT LOBBY OR CALL 

740-852-4233 or tty-800-750-0750 FOR AN APPOINTMENT 

CALL TODAY 

London Apartments 

1052 Sheffield Boulevard, London, OH 43140 

(740) 853-4286 

Country Lane Apartments 

400 Sunset Court, South Charleston, OH 45368 

(937) 462-7090 

2 & 3 Bedroom 

Professional On-Site Management 

Pet Friendly 


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Are you a pet owner? Do you 

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Stroke & Cardiovascular 

disease are leading 

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IMPORTANT 

NOTICE 

The following states: CA, 

CT, FL, IA, IL, IN, KY, 

LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, 

NE, NC, NH, OH, OK, 

SC, SD, TX, VT and WA 

requires seller of certain 

business opportunities to 

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before selling. Call to 

verify lawful registration 

before you buy. 

CRAFT SHOWS 

FALL FESTIVAL 

Glenwood UM Church 

Looking for Craft Vendors 

for our Fall Festival, 

Sept. 30th. Call Pat at 

614-465-2928 for more info. 

HELP WANTED 

Kings Kids Daycare 

in Grove City is hiring Fun, 

Loving Teachers for PT & 

FT shifts. Please email 

sarragc@outlook.com or 

call 614-539-0349 

PETS 

Pure Bred AKC Lab Puppies. 

Ready August 19. 740-310-9152 

Kountry Klipping LLC 

Pet Grooming 

Daycare 

By Terri Lynn 

15 S. Market St. 

Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 

(614) 354-7716 

Bring in this ad for $5 off 

WANT TO BUY 

ANTIQUES 

WANTED 

Victrolas, Watches, 

Clocks, Bookcases 

Antiques, Furn. 

Jeff 614-262-0676 

or 614-783-2629 

We Buy Junk Cars & 

Trucks. Highest Prices 

Paid. 614-395-8775 

MISCELLANEOUS 

FOR SALE 

Party Supplies: Round 

Tables, Stemware &more. 

Call Elizabeth 614-875-4304 

OFFICE SPACE 

OFFICE 

SPACE 

FOR RENT 

BEATHARD 

RENTALS 

9/24 

M 

740-852-9706 

RECREATIONAL 

VEHICLES 

22’ Sportsmen Travel 

Trailer, sleeps 6, air, 

microwave, slide out, 

extra clean. $5800 OBO 

740-637-5339, no texts 

USED VEHICLES 

2009 Silverado 5.3l 2 wd - 

20k since motor refresh, 

llots new parts, 221k 

miles, may need 

transmission serviced. 

$4800. call or text 614- 

286-1040 

9/17 M 

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xClassified Services 

GARAGE DOORS GARAGE DOORS 

HOME 

ROOFING ROOFING 

IMPROVEMENTS 

BLACKTOP 

SANTIAGO’S 

Sealcoating & Services LLC 

Quality Materials Used 

SUMMER IS HERE! 

Driveway Seal & Repair! 

Top Seal Cracks! 

Reidential & Commercial 

Mulching, Edging 

& Clean-ups 

“Ask for whatever you need” 

BBB Accredited 

7/16 

FULLY INSURED A&M 

Call or text for Free Est. 

614-649-1200 

CARPET CLEANING 

CARPET CLEANING 

Any 5 areas ONLY $75 

Home Powerwash-$99-$200 

614-805-1084 

Specializing in Pet Odors 

CONCRETE 

ALL-CITY CUSTOM 

CONCRETE 

Small Concrete Jobs 

& Excavation 

41 Yrs. Exp. 

(614) 207-5430 

Owner is On The Job! 

EDDIE MOORE 

CONSTRUCTION 

Quality Concrete Work 

Lt. Hauling & Room Add., 

Driveways & Excavation 

Stamp Patios, 

Bsmt. Wall Restoration 

36 Yrs Exp - Lic & Ins. 

Free Ests. 614-871-3834 

GALLION 

CUSTOM CONCRETE LLC 

Specializing in Custom Colors & 

Custom Designs of Concrete. 

Including Remove & Replace 

45 yrs exp & Free Est. 

Licensed & Insured 

Reputation Built 

On Quality 

614-875-8364 

614-419-7721 

See Us On Facebook 

www.gallioncustom 

concrete.com 

Jeff Boyd 

9/3 W/SW 

CONCRETE 

www.hastingsnsons.com 

Driveways & Extensions 

Patio & Walkways, 

Porches & Steps, 

Garage/Basement Floors 

Hot Tub/Shed Pads, 

Stamped/colored concrete 

Sealing of new & 

existing concrete. 

FREE ESTIMATES 

Contact 

614-756-1754 

hastingsandsons. 

columbus@gmail.com 

DRYWALL 

DRYW 

YWALL & 

PLASTER REPAIR 

Textured Ceilings 

Popcorn Ceiling Removal 

Call Randy 

614-551-6963 

Residential/Commercial - BIA 

FENCING 

EAZY FENCE 

Chain Link - Wood 

No Job Too Big or Small 

All Repairs ~ Free Est. 

Insured. 614-670-2292 

HAULING 

ZANE’S DUMPSTERS 

Call 614-254-1131 

HEATING & COOLING 

HVAC 

HEATING & A/C 

Fast Service - Licensed 

614-633-9694 

HOME 

REMODELING 

BATH REMODELS 

Expert Craftsmanship 

20 yrs exp - Sr. Discount 

614-633-9695 

Charlies Handyman 

Service 

Over 40 yrs. exp. 

Plumbing & Hot Water Tanks 

Doors & Locks 

Kiitchen/Bath Remodels 

Dishwasher Installs 

Roofmg * Siding 

Porches & Decks 

614-319-6010 

7/30 A&M 

SLAGLE 

HOME REMODELING 

Baths, Kitchen, 

Plumbing and Electrical. 

All your Handyman needs 

No Job too Big or Small 

Over 30 Yrs. Exp. Lic.-Bond-Ins. 

Jerry 

614-332-3320 

Mid-Ohio 

Kitchen 

and Bath, LLC 

Joe Ober 

Residential/Commercial 

614-879-5827 

Choose Local & Save 

midohiokitchenandbath.com 

SINCE 1973 

Phil Bolon Contr. 

Windows & Siding 

Decks, Kitchens, Baths 

Room Additions, 

Flooring, Roofing 

Bsmt Waterproofing 

Deal With Small Non-Pressure Co. 

47 Yrs. Exp. - Refs. Avail. 

Lic.-Bond-Ins. 

Free Est. - Financing Avail. 

Member BBB Of Cent. OH 

O.C.I.E.B. ID #24273 

614-419-3977 

or 614-863-9912 

For Free 

Estimates 

On Carpenter Work, 

Roofs, 

Siding, 

Foundations, 

Floors Jacked Up, 

Call: 

740-505-1094 

Ask For Marvin 

9/3 M 

LANDSCAPING 

QUALITY 

LAWN & 

LANDSCAPE 

Steve Mast 

COMMERCIAL & 

RESIDENTIAL 

• Mowing 

• Mulching 

• Trimming 

• Removals 

614-309-3338 

Fully Insured 

Free Estimates 

Classified Services 

9/24 M 

9/24 M 

7/16 

A/M 

9/3 M 

LANDSCAPING 

A-1 QUALITY 

TREE & LANDSCAPE 

Family Owned 

Bed & Yard Maint. 

Weeding, Mulching, etc. 

Hedge/Shrub Trimming 

Payment Plan Available 

614-596-9504 

Insured - Free Est. 

SNYDER 

LANDSCAPING 

Landscaping Design 

Tree & Stump Removal 

Hauling, Grating 

Driveway Sealing 

Residential Painting 

Power Washing 

Paver Sidewalk & Patio 

Retaining Walls 

Basement & Garage 

Cleaning & Deodorizing 

614-348-7584 

LAWN CARE 

Take Care of Your Ugly 

Grass Problem NOW! 

Lawn & Turf 

Repair & Seeding 


614-596-9504 

PAINTING 

WOW 

Painting - Power Wash 

Interior - Exterior 

Residential & Commercial 

Wood Repair 

Drywall Repair 

614-989-9759 

Austin & Gary Bogenrife 

Website: wwwpaintingllc.com 

wowpainting@live.com 

AMOS PAINTING 

614-732-7852 

8/13 M 

9/3 M 

PLUMBING 

MYERS 

PLUMBING 

Exp Expert Plumbing 

New Const. & Fast Repairs 

Lic. - Permit AVailable 

Water * Sewer * Gas 

614-633-9694 

POOL/SPA 

MAINTENANCE 

K&L Spa Cleaning 

Hot Tub Cleaning and 

Weekly Maintenance 

Keith 614-316-9809 

POWER WASHING 

MRS. POWERWASH 

Any house wash $149+tax 

Single deck $69+tax 

2 Tier deck $99+tax 

Best Wash in Town 

Over 45,000 washes 

Ashley 614-771-3892 

ABURTO 

PRESSURE WASHING 

•Homes •Roofs •Gutters 

•Driveways •Sidewalks 

•Parking Lots 

Quality • Free Estimates 

Competitive Prices 

614-927-8968 

SEWING MACHINE 

REPAIR 

REPAIR all makes 24 hr. 

service. Clean, oil, adjust 

in your home. $49.95 all 

work gtd. 614-890-5296 

TREE SERVICES 

A-1 QUALITY 

TREE & LANDSCAPE 

Family Owned 


614-596-9504 

Insured - Free Est. 

Warren Brewer Tree Service 

• Tree Removal 

• Tree Trimming 

• Stump Grinding 

9/3 

A&M 

• Bucket Truck Services 

Best Prices • Same Day Service 

614-878-2568 

BURNS TREE SERVICE 

Trimming, Removal & 

Stump Grinding. 

614-584-2164 

7/16 A&M


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