Madison Messenger - December 24th, 2023

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December 24, 2023 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXVIII No. 52 

West 

Jefferson 

police 

chief 

retires 

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Autopsy released for 

‘Madison Baby Doe’ 

By Kristy Zurbrick 

Madison Editor 

An autopsy report, released on Dec. 12, 

states the cause of death as “undetermined” 

for a newborn baby found deceased in a 

garbage truck in Plain City on June 15. 

Madison County Coroner James W. 

Kaehr, M.D., stated the body of the unidentified 

female infant, referred to as “Madison 

Baby Doe,” demonstrated many injuries and 

abnormalities. 

“Several of these could cause death even 

if they were the only abnormality present,” 

Kaehr said. “Without having more information 

regarding when and how each abnormality 

developed, we are unable to 

determine with reasonable certainty which 

one—or combination—ultimately resulted in 

Madison’s death.” 

The autopsy report states the umbilical 

cord and placenta were attached, and there 

was evidence of a live birth. There was blunt 

force trauma to the head, neck, torso, pelvis, 

and extremities. The report lists multiple 

lacerations, fractures, and contusions. 

According to the toxicology report, caffeine 

was the only 

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infant’s system. 

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The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office 

performed the autopsy and toxicology 

testing in the days and weeks after the infant 

was found. The Madison County Coroner’s 

Office, Plain City Police Department, 

and Madison County Prosecutor’s Office 

waited until recently to release the reports 

in order to maintain the integrity of the investigation 

in its early stages, Kaehr said. 

The investigation is ongoing. The Ohio 

Bureau of Criminal Investigation is handling 

evidence processing, including processing 

of DNA obtained at the autopsy. The 

Plain City Police Department is using the 

evidence to direct its investigation. 

“We’re hoping by releasing the (autopsy) 

report, it gets people thinking again about 

the case. We know there’s somebody out 

there that knows something about it,” said 

Plain City Police Chief Dale McKee. 

Any witness who might have information 

about Madison Baby Doe’s birth, death, or 

family is asked to contact the Plain City Police 

Department at (614) 873-2921 or Central 

Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-8477. 

Anonymous tips can be submitted online at 

www.stopcrime.org. A reward is being offered 

for information that permits authorities 

to solve the case. 



A group of community members wants to offer 

religious instruction to Madison-Plains School District 

students off-campus during the school day. 

Jeff Prosise, treasurer and spokesperson for 

Wings of Hope 337, addressed the school board on 

Dec. 12. He said the group hopes to run a pilot program 

once a week for six to eight weeks starting in 

the spring of 2024. The pilot program would be open 

to a limited number of students and take place at 

Midway Presbyterian Church in Sedalia, approximately 

an eight-minute drive from the Madison- 

Plains campus. Student participation would be 

voluntary; parent permission would be required. 

The goal, Prosise said, would be “to build and 

strengthen good morals and values in our children 

by providing a means for biblical instruction during 

the school day.” 

The Ohio Revised Code allows for “released time” 

instruction—a period of time during which a student 

Messenger photo by Jeff Pfeil 

Royally entertained 

Sandy Booth and Mike Gilbert were selected as the Christmas queen and king at the 

West Jefferson Community Association’s annual Senior Citizens Christmas Party. 

(See more photos on page 2.) 

Off-campus religious instruction proposed 

is excused from school to take part in religious instruction 

conducted by a private entity off school 

district property. No public funds or public personnel 

are involved, and students cannot be released 

from a core curriculum subject course to participate. 

School districts may adopt a “released time” policy. 

Madison-Plains has one in place. Madison-Plains 

Superintendent Chad Eisler said that, to the best of 

his knowledge, Wings of Hope 337 is the first entity 

to approach the district with a proposed program. 

In addition to Prosise, members of the Wings of 

Hope 337 board include: Phil Starr, lead pastor at 

Mount Sterling First Church of the Nazarene; 

Austin Hill, Mount Sterling Nazarene pastor of family 

ministry; Billy Warner; and Dave Thompson. 

Matt Cordell is the site coordinator. 

For its program, Wings of Hope 337 plans to use 

a framework developed by School Ministries of Ohio 

(SMO), an organization that helps groups to start 

and sustain released time bible education. Volunteers, 

primarily from Mount Sterling Nazarene, 

would staff the program. SMO would help to identify 

volunteers’ skills and put the right people in the 

right spots, Prosise said. 

As required by law, Wings of Hope 337 would 

provide participating students with transportation 

to and from Midway Presbyterian, courtesy of 

Mount Sterling Nazarene. SMO would provide liability 

insurance on the premises. The group would 

provide all of the needed staffing and funding for 

materials and resources. Ohio law also requires 

such programs to track student attendance. 

Following Prosise’s presentation at the school 

board meeting, Eisler said he plans to gather more 

information about released time programs and to 

talk to the school district’s building-level administrators. 

He also plans to talk more with Wings of 

Hope 337 organizers to get a more detailed idea of 

what such a program would look like. He said he 

will update the school board once he has gathered 

more information.

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Jefferson Local Schools hires new district nurse 

By Linda Dillman 

Staff Writer 

Twenty-five years ago, Melissa Ferguson 

walked through the doors of Jefferson Local 

Schools tasked with bandaging skinned 

knees, soothing sick tummies, lending a caring 

hand, and watching over the health of 

thousands of children. 

She worked with Madison County Public 

Health and graduated from Mount Carmel’s 

School of Nursing in 1991 before joining the 

district staff as a school nurse in 1999. Her 

days started at the high school/middle 

school, then before lunch she made her way 

to Norwood Elementary where she spent the 

rest of her day unless needed elsewhere. 

“Melissa has been absolutely outstanding 

as our school nurse,” said Superintendent 

William Mullett, “and she is so dedicated to 

kids. 

“During COVID, I relied very much on 

Melissa and her guidance. She always has 

been very supportive.” 

Ferguson retired at the start of Christmas 

break on Dec. 20. Her replacement, registered 

nurse Tami Burgett, worked 

alongside Ferguson and is now the district’s 

new nurse. Burgett previously worked at 

Nationwide Children’s Hospital and is a 

West Jefferson resident. Her three daughters 

are Jefferson Local students. 

“There were several good candidates that 

Madison Health interviewed,” Mullett reported. 

When classes resume on Jan. 3, parents 

and guardians are reminded that if their 

child is sick, they should be kept home if 

they have any cold or flu symptoms, such as 

a fever greater than 100 degrees, vomiting 

or diarrhea, and/or a persistent cough that 

disrupts normal activities. 

Children also should be kept home if they 

have pink eye, unexplained rashes, or head 

lice. 

Anyone who sends their child to school 

but is unsure of their health condition 

should call (614) 879-7642, ext. 3305, to 

make the district nurse aware of the situation. 

Parents are asked not to tell their child 

they can call them first if they start to feel 

sick at school. 

Other district news 

During the Dec. 12 school board meeting, 

Mullett honored the service of departing 

board members Dr. Meg Hiss and Mike 

Quinn. Hiss joined the board in 2001 and 

Quinn in 2018. 

“It’s going to be a great loss of so much 

experience. They were both outstanding 

board members,” Mullett said. 

“Meg has been a part of the phenomenal 

success of the district for many years, and I 

will miss Meg and her leadership. Mike was 

one of those people who has great common 

sense and makes great decisions. He would 

stand up for what he believed in but wasn’t 

closed minded.” 

In the November 2023 election, Loriena 

Roberts retained her board seat, and Shelton 

Stanley and Rhonda Tabor were newly 

elected to the board. 

Breakfast 

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7:30am-10am 

Messenger photos by Jeff Pfeil 

(From left) Don “Bear” Haenszel, Helen Haenszel, and Donna Hockenbery wait for 

their dinner to be served. Helen and Donna wore festive glasses for the occasion. 

Party a treat for seniors 

The West Jefferson Community Association 

held its 59th annual Senior Citizen 

Christmas Party Dec. 14 at West Jefferson 

High School. More than 190 seniors and 

their guests were treated to a turkey dinner 

and entertainment provided by the 

high school jazz band. Santa called out 

each guest’s name; each guest received a 

gift bag. 

Ox Roast Queen Nancy Ganter, Ox 

Roast first attendant Kylah Blanchard, 

and members of the high school’s National 

Honor Society distributed door prizes. 

Members of the boys’ soccer team helped 

to escort guests into and out of the party. 

A photo booth was part of the fun, as well. 

Barbara Butler admires the door prize 

she received at the party. 

Marsha Baker poses for a picture with 

Santa at the conclusion of the Senior Citizens 

Christmas Party.

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Floyd retires as West Jefferson’s chief of police 



The village of West Jefferson is in the process of finding a new 

police chief. 

Chief Christopher Floyd retired on Dec. 14. He joined the department 

in July 2019. He has held a number of positions over his 42- 

year career in law enforcement. 

Floyd spent the majority of his career working for the Franklin 

County Sheriff’s Office, starting in the jail in 1982, then working 

patrol on the county’s west side, after which he spent 14 years in 

the detective bureau, retiring as a homicide and domestic violence 

detective at the end of 2012. 

Before becoming chief of the West Jefferson Police Department, 

Floyd served as director of operations for the Franklin County Coroner’s 

Office, followed by a stint as dog warden with the Madison 

County Sheriff’s Office. 

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For your goodwill, we are humbly grateful. 

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Jennifer S. Hunter, CPA 

Madison County Auditor 

1 N. Main St., London 

1 N. Main St., London 

740-852-9717 

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“Working with the Madison 

Martin added that since taking 

County Sheriff’s Office, I very much 

liked the people in Madison County 

and took the opportunity as the (West 

Jefferson) police chief as an additional 

way to serve the people. West Jefferson 

and Madison County have some 

great people,” he said. 

During his time as chief, Floyd 

navigated some significant challenges, 

including the COVID-19 pandemic, 

a quadruple homicide in the 

village, and major growth in the village. 

One of the highlights of his time 

with West Jefferson, he said, was the 

people. 

“I had the opportunity to work 

with some great officers, residents, 

the mayor, and council,” he said. 

As for why he decided to retire, 

Floyd said, “It’s just time to spend 

time with the family and my new 

Christopher Floyd has retired as 

West Jefferson’s police chief. 

office as mayor in 2016, he has 

had a goal of seeing the police department 

not only protect the 

community but also serve it. 

“I want them to stop and talk to 

citizens. I want them out there 

among the people,” he said. “Every 

police chief we’ve had, including 

Chief Floyd, has helped move us 

in that direction.” 

Martin named Lt. Brandon 

Smith as interim chief upon 

Floyd’s retirement. The village 

posted the job opening for police 

chief both internally and externally. 

A three-person committee is 

conducting interviews with candidates: 

Martin; Samantha Cahill, 

chair of village council’s police 

committee; and a representative 

from human resources. 

grandson.” 

Mayor Ray Martin praised Floyd for his service to the community, 

saying “I feel he’s done a good job for the village.” 

“My goal is to find someone by the end of 

the year,” Martin said about the timeline for 

hiring a new chief. 

New BCI leader takes helm Jan. 1 

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced on Dec. 18 that 

Bruce Pijanowski will become the next leader of the Bureau of 

Criminal Investigation (BCI) following the retirement of current 

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer. 

“Bruce hit the ground running at BCI, and I’m excited to elevate 

him to the top leadership role,” Yost said. “I have full confidence 

that with Bruce at the helm, BCI’s reputation as a premier law enforcement 

agency will continue.” 

Before joining BCI as assistant superintendent in May 2022, Pijanowski 

served 34 years with the Delaware Police Department, the 

last 10 as chief. 

He started his law enforcement career as a Delaware patrol officer 

in 1988, steadily rising through the ranks to detective, sergeant, 

detective sergeant, captain, assistant chief, and chief. Along 

the way, he learned the roles of tactical officer, 

crisis negotiator, crash reconstructionist, 

and field training officer. 

Pijanowski is a graduate of Bowling Green 

State University, the FBI National Academy, 

and the Police Executive Leadership College. 

He has served extensively within the Ohio 

Association of Chiefs of Police. 

Morbitzer will continue in his role until 

his retirement on Dec. 31. 

“Superintendent Morbitzer’s numerous 

accomplishments at BCI have expanded 

and enhanced our capabilities to better 

serve local law enforcement,” Yost said. “A 

great executive empowers and equips those 

they lead, and I am grateful to Joe for cultivating 

the leadership for the next generation 

of law enforcement.” 

Headquartered in London, BCI serves as 

Ohio’s crime lab and criminal-records 

keeper and offers round-the-clock expert 

and impartial investigative services to local, 

state, and federal law enforcement agencies. 

In addition to its main office in London, BCI 

operates laboratory and evidence reception 

sites around the state in Richfield, Bowling 

Green, Boardman, Athens, and Springfield. 

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obituaries 

DILL 

John “Jerry” Gerald Dill, 65, of London, Ohio, passed 

on Dec. 14, 2023, in the arms of his loving wife. The son 

of John Ralph and Dixie Darlene (Brown), Dill was born 

on Oct. 1, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio. 

John enjoyed hunting, fishing, and joking around 

with everyone. He loved to make people laugh. John, 

along with his wife, Paula, and their two sons, Josh and 

Jason, took over his grandparents’ grocery store in 

Sedalia, Ohio, Brown’s Grocery, and added a pizza shop. 

The four of them then opened two more pizza shops in 

Jeffersonville, Ohio, called Brown’s Pizza. John was an 

extraordinary carpenter and handyman. In his spare 

time, he enjoyed playing Clash of Clans for the past 11 

years. 

John is survived by: his mother; loving wife of 46 

years, Paula (Hammond) Dill; sons, Joshua Dill and 

Jason (Rose Ann) Dill; siblings, Theresa Dill-Wilkins, 

Sharon (Ernie) Stone, Marilyn Zink, Patty (W.O.) Near, 

Jack (Alisha) Dill, Cheryl “Susy” Kingery, and Gary 

(Lynn) Dill; grandson, Jakob Dill with whom John 

shared a very special relationship; numerous nieces and 

nephews; special friend, Pastor Chris Tomaso; and 

many cousins and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his father and by his 

son, Johnny Dill. 

John’s family would like to thank Vitas Hospice, especially 

his nurse, Dashada. 

The family asks that donations be made to the Madison 

Health Foundation in John’s memory. John received 

compassionate care while receiving treatment at the 

Madison Health Cancer Center. 

A celebration of life will take place in the spring. 

John’s services have been entrusted to Lynch Family 

Funeral Home. 

PUCKETT 

Terry Lynn (Muterspaw) Puckett died peacefully 

surrounded by her loved ones on Dec. 15, 2023. She was 

born on Aug. 8, 1959, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter 

of William Richard and Geraldine Louise (Johnston) 

Muterspaw 

She was a 1977 graduate of Mechanicsburg High 

School. She worked for Shoemakers Home Center in 

South Charleston for over 20 years. When asked what 

she enjoyed doing, her family quickly answered, “anything 

outdoors,” which included woodworking, mowing 

grass with her neighbor, and tending to all her flowers, 

especially her prized rose bush. She cherished the time 

spent helping her sons with their Madison County 4-H 

projects. She also loved spending as much time as she 

could with her grandchildren. 

Terry is survived by: her loving husband of 35 years, 

Donald Puckett; her children, Cory (Andrea) 

Muterspaw and Justin (Bianca) Puckett; siblings, 

Tonya (Mike) McDowell, Steve Muterspaw, and Kimberly 

Muterspaw; grandchildren, Billy (Megan and 

Michael) Muterspaw, Courtnee Muterspaw, Hunter 

Puckett, Jayce Puckett, Levi Puckett, and Lexie Puckett; 

numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, 

Jeanie and Bill Daughtery, Marilyn Hughes, and Kelli 

Beekman- Hughes; and her special companion, her dog 

Benji. 

She was preceded in death by: her parents; infant 

sister, Suzanne Muterspaw; and brother-in-law, Leroy 

Puckett. 

The family would like to give a special thank-you to 

Heartland Hospice. 

A memorial gathering was held Dec. 22 at Lynch 

Family Funeral Home, London. 

The family asks that donations be made to assist 

with the funeral costs. To do this, visit www.lynchfamilyfuneralhome.com 

and click on the “donations’ tab at 

the top of the obituary. 

RUTHERFORD 

Richard Cochran Rutherford, 75, of London, Ohio, 

died on Dec. 15, 2023. He was born on Jan. 7, 1948, in 

Richlands, Virginia, the son of Robert Doyle and 

Dorothy Viola (Vance) Rutherford. 

Richard graduated from Pleasantview High School 

where he enjoyed playing on the high school basketball 

team. After high school, he worked for over 30 years for 

Lennox. He worked there until the day they closed their 

doors and moved to Iowa. He then began working for 

London City Schools where he worked for over 20 years 

as a bus mechanic. 

Richard had a true gift for working on motors and 

loved helping others when they were having trouble 

with their vehicles. He enjoyed driving and working on 

his church van. One of his great passions was working 

with the youth, whether it was youth from London City 

Schools or youth from his church, Apostolic Gospel 

Church. He was very active playing ball, taking them 

fishing, and having cookouts. 

Richard loved having many people around, especially 

his grandchildren. He would play any board game they 

asked him to play. In his spare time, he was in a bowling 

league in Columbus and played cornhole, horseshoes, 

and euchre. One of his greatest accomplishments 

was coming to know the lord. He was very proud to be 

right with the lord and live as the lord would want him 

to live. 

Richard is survived by: his loving wife of 37 years, 

Tara Lynn (Underhill) Rutherford; children, Richard 

Rutherford, Robert Rutherford, Rodney Rutherford, 

Randi Rutherford, Michelle Williams, Paula Williams, 

and Rodney Williams; siblings, Robert Rutherford, 

Sheila Mutter (Rutherford), Shelly LeeMaster (Rutherford), 

and Sharlene Rutherford; 16 grandchildren and 

three great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins and 

lifelong friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, 

Sherry (Gates) Rutherford, Michelle Williams, 

and Rocky Rutherford. 

Visitation was held Dec. 19 at Lynch Family Funeral 

Home, London. Visitation and a funeral service were 

held on Dec. 20 at the funeral home with Pastor Mike 

Underhill officiating. Interment followed at Paint Township 

Cemetery, London. 

WHITESOCK 

Stanley “Whitey” Whitesock, 93, of London, Ohio, 

died on Dec. 16, 2023. 

Whitey was born on Feb. 15, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, 

a son of Stanley and Lillian (Hall) Whitesock. He 

had been a longtime member of Saint Patrick Church, 

where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Father 

Reidy Council. He was a proud four-year veteran of 

the United States Navy, and was a member of AmVets, 

American Legion, and VFW. He enjoyed the activities 

and social life of those organizations. Whitey was a longterm 

carpenter with Van Horn Construction and then 

went to work for himself for a few years after that. 

Whitey is survived by: his children, Cheryl Homeier 

of London and Gary (Vickie) Whitesock of Canal Winchester; grandchildren, 

Chris Whitesock, Donneita Nixten, Mariah (Jacob) Denton, 

Ryan (Taylor) Homeier; great-grandchildren, Sebastian, Addy, 

Ariel, Will, Destiny, and Malia; two great-great-grandchildren; multiple 

nieces and nephews; and step-children, Tara and Rhonda. 

Whitey was preceded in death by: his parents; first wife, Francis 

Whitesock; second wife, JoAnne Whitesock; third wife, Dorothy 

Drake Whitesock; and five brothers. 

A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint 

Patrick Church, London, at a date which is yet to be determined. 

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lynch Family Funeral 

Home & Cremation Services, London. 

Online condolences may be sent to www.lynchfamilyfuneralhome.com. 

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Mary Louise Strine passed away on 

December 14 from glioblastoma. 

Mary Louise was known for her service to her London, 

Ohio community and her beloved family. She enriched 

many lives during her 22 years of service with the Madison 

County Juvenile Court. She told kids, “If I know your 

name, you’ve been here too many times!“ 

To her family and friends, she could not have been more 

selflessly considerate. She was there for you with a 

scratch-off for your birthday and with a perfectly iced 

Texas sheet cake when you needed it the most. 

She serves still. She has donated her body to science at The Ohio State University 

College of Medicine. 

Mary Louise was born on March 19, 1942 to Sam and Catherine Landes. She 

was joined by sisters Patricia, Teresa and Lisa and brother Mark. 

She married John Strine in 1961 and together they raised four children: Nancy 

(Morgan Muir), Mary Anne (Paul Schrock), Susan (Ginger Buck) and John 

(Delvina). She loved her children and her five grandchildren (Ian Muir, Macauley 

Muir, Jordan Karsten, Alana Strine, Nolan Strine) and two great grandchildren. 

Mary Louise cherished her lifelong friendships with Ginger FluAllen Cunningham 

and Betty Jo Pendleton. 

She will be deeply missed and remembered fondly by all those fortunate 

enough to have known her. Let us celebrate her life by continuing her legacy 

of service by monetary donations designated for children’s programming at the 

London Public Library, 20 E 1st St London OH 43140.


community calendar 


Ambulance District 

The Sterling Joint Ambulance District’s 

January meeting will be held at 8 p.m. Jan. 

9 at the squad bay, 24 S. London St., Mount 

Sterling. The board will discuss and approve 

the 2024 permanent appropriations/budget. 

In February, meetings will resume their 

regular day and time, being the second 

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

squad bay, unless otherwise publicized. The 

public is always welcome. 

Art Show 

Through Dec. 30, the London Arts Center, 

60 S. Walnut St., is hosting an exhibit 

featuring work done by students and teachers 

in London Visual Arts Guild workshops 

and classes this past year. Admission is free. 

Visitors also are invited to check out the Art 

Cart for gift ideas. The center’s hours are: 

Thursday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturday, 

10 a.m.-2 p.m. The center will be 

closed in January for general maintenance. 

It will reopen in February. 

Art Contest 

Winter break is the perfect time for any 

Madison County 2024 graduating high 

school senior to work on submissions for the 

Kurt Lattimer Aspiring Artist Award. This 

includes public, home-schooled, and online 

students. The deadline to submit entries is 

Jan. 6. Organizers will award cash prizes in 

three categories. For more information, registration, 

or to make a donation to support 

this event, visit aspiringartistaward.com. 

Plain City Winter Events 

The following events and programs are 

taking place in Plain City. Visit www.plaincity.com 

for details. 

• Holiday Lights—Through Jan. 1, Pastime 

Park features a nightly drive-through 

light display synched to holiday music. 

• Lights Recycling Program—Have any 

old or unwanted holiday lights? Drop off 

strands at the Plain City Municipal Building, 

800 Village Blvd., through Jan. 7 for 

free recycling. Specially marked recycling 

bins are available 24/7. Do not place holiday 

lights in plastic bags, boxes, or other containers. 

Soil & Water Conservation 

The Madison Soil and Water Conservation 

District’s monthly meetings for 2024 

will be held at 7:30 a.m. the second Wednesday 

of each month in the Madison County 

Engineer’s conference room at 825 U.S. 

Hwy. 42 NE, London. The public is welcome 

to attend. Any changes in this schedule will 

be published in the Madison Messenger. 

Oak Run Township Trustees 

The Oak Run Township trustees will 

meet at 8 p.m. Jan. 2 at the township hall, 

7090 Gregg Mill Rd., London. 

Stokes Township 

The Stokes Township trustees will hold 

their 2024 reorganization meeting at 7 p.m. 

Jan. 2 in the township garage (behind the 

fire house) at 7120 E. Main St., South Solon. 

The Township will hold their 2024 regular, 

monthly meetings the second Thursday of 

each month at the same time and location 

beginning Jan. 11. The public is welcome to 

attend. 

Jeffersonian Senior Center 

The Jeffersonian Senior Citizen Center, 

174 E. Main St., West Jefferson, typically 

meets from noon to 2 p.m. the first and third 

Tuesdays of each month for potlucks and 

events. (Due to the holidays, the next meeting 

is set for Jan. 9 at 2 p.m.) Anyone 50 and 

older is welcome to stop in to learn more. 

The cost to become a member is $10 per 

year. 

The center is planning a day trip to The 

Ark Encounter in Kentucky on April 11, 

2024. The group will take a charter bus with 

a limit of 45 people. The cost is $63. Children 

are not permitted. Anyone interested 

in more information is invited to attend one 

of the senior center’s meetings. 

Al-Anon 

Al-Anon meetings are taking place from 

5:30 to 6:30 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. 

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 

The Mount Sterling Community Center 

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

(740) 869-2453. The center will be closed 

Dec. 25-Jan. 1. 

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. 

Dec. 25—Closed for Christmas 

Dec. 26—9 a.m., quilting class; 10 a.m., 

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

cards, workout room open 

Dec. 27—8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise 

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

bridge 

Dec. 28-9 a.m., chair volleyball 

Dec. 29—8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise 

class; 9 a.m., painting class; 11 a.m., 

New Year’s party lunch for members and 

Gas Pump Jockeys perform. 

London Public Library 

London Public Library, is located at 20 E. 

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

www.mylondonlibrary.org for details. 

• Seed Drop-Off Exchange. The library 

and Madison County OSU Extension Office 

invite the public to donate preserved or 

store-bought seeds to trade with other people 

in the community. Pick up empty seed 

envelopes and labels, fill the envelopes with 

seeds, then drop them off by Jan. 13 at the 

library, 20 E. First St., London, or at the Extension 

office, 217 Elm St., London. The library 

and Extension will then hold a Seed 

Exchange program on Jan. 27 at both locations. 

• Disney On Ice Reading Program. Children 

ages 2-12 can earn a free ticket to Disney 

on Ice, taking place Feb. 1-4, just by 

reading five books between now and Jan. 

31. Participants must pick up a reading 

voucher at the library and have library staff 

stamp the voucher. It is only valid for showtimes 

listed on back of voucher. The reading 

voucher may only be redeemed at Nationwide 

Arena prior to the performance date. 

The child’s ticket is free with the purchase 

of a full-priced ticket. 

• Duck Hunt. Visit the library from now 

through Jan. 3 to hunt for rubber ducks hiding 

throughout the library (while supplies 

last). If you find one, you get to keep it. Only 

one rubber duck per child, please. 

• Winter Reading Challenge. Through 

Jan. 31, log your reading and activities on 

the Beanstack app or website to earn tickets 

for prize drawings. Earn one ticket for every 

10 hours of reading and every 10 physical 

activities you do during the challenge timeframe. 

Earn extra tickets by attending library 

programs listed under Activity 

Badges. Prizes include a hot chocolate kit, 

blanket, tote bag, reading light, chemistry 

set, microscope set, magnetic marble run, 

robot, and gift cards. 

• Noon Year’s Eve Party. Can’t stay 

awake until midnight? Celebrate the new 

year with the library from 11 a.m. to noon 

Dec. 30. Play games like Roll Around the 

Clock, New Year’s Bingo, and Giant Jenga. 

Make crafts. Then join in the glow-in-thedark 

dance party until it’s time to start the 

countdown to noon with the Ball Pop! For 

ages 3-10. 

• 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. Sessions return on Jan. 5. 

• Closed. The library is closed Dec. 29- 

Jan. 1. 

• Warm Up West Jefferson. The library 

is accepting donations of new or gently used 

blankets and winter gear. The items are 

available for anyone to take if they need 

them. 

Mount Sterling Library 

Mount Sterling Public Library is located 

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

or visit www.mtsterlingpubliclibrary.org. 

• Storytime. Storytime sessions return 

on Feb. 5. 

• Closed. The library will be closed Dec. 

25 and Jan. 1. All other hours remain the 

same. Items will not be counted late or accrue 

overdue fees during library closures. 

• Library Board of Trustees. The board’s 

next meeting is Jan. 4 at approximately 6:15 

p.m. It follows the Mount Sterling Community 

Museum board meeting. To be added 

to the agenda, contact Director Steve 

Brindza at (740) 869-2430. 

• Little Free Library Pantry. Anyone is 

welcome to donate or take books, non-perishable 

canned and boxed food items (unexpired 

and undamaged), pet food, and 

unopened hygiene items. The pantry is located 

across from the library and accessible 

around the clock, year-round. 

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. starting Jan. 8. 

• Take & Make: Necklace. Pick up a kit 

on Jan. 12, while supplies last, to make a 

necklace based on a design by German multimedia 

artist Anni Albers. 

• Closed. The library will be closed Dec. 

25, Dec. 26, and Jan. 1. 

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Memorable trip crosses off a bucket list item 

I love making lists on paper. It makes me feel productive when 

I go shopping and end with a page full of crossed out items or a 

lengthy to-do list that is empty by the end of the day. 

There is one list of mine that is short, very short, with only five 

items–my personal bucket list with sights I want to see and places 

I want to go, including the Valley of the Kings and pyramids in 

Egypt, a sunrise on Machu Picchu in Peru, Petra in Jordan, the Sistine 

Chapel, and a Christmas market in Austria. 

This year, 2023, I finally drew a line through two of them–the 

Sistine Chapel and a Christkindlmarkt (Christmas market) in Vienna–after 

years of saving and a COVID hiatus. My husband and 

I finally took our “trip of a lifetime” in November by visiting Rome, 

Venice, Zurich, and Austria. 

I have a personal connection with the city of Mozart, Schubert, 

and Haydn. My mother hails from Wien, and my cousins still live 

there. When they asked where I wanted to go, and remembering 

The entrance to the Christkindlmarkt in front of Vienna’s city hall 

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my bucket list, the first three 

words out of my mouth were “a 

Christmas market.” 

I’ve dreamed of seeing one 

in person after watching PBS 

and travel channel specials on 

European holiday markets. Columbus tried one many 

years ago on the grounds of city hall on West Broad 

Street. It was wonderful and much like its foreign counterparts 

with quaint huts and talented vendors but was 

not well attended. 

I wanted to wander among small stands decked out 

in lights and holiday cheer that offered handmade ornaments, 

gingerbread hearts bidding Frohe Weihnachten 

(Merry Christmas), carved wooden pyramids 

powered by candles, and more. 

My simple request was filled eight times over with a 

visit to Vienna’s main Christkindlmarkt at the foot of 

city government–the Rathaus–along with five smaller 

district markets along the way, another on the grounds 

of the Schonbrunn Palace, and the last, and best, one at 

Schloss Hoff (a baroque era estate outside of Vienna). 

I had no idea there was more than one Christmas 

market in Vienna. 

The city is divided into districts and each one sponsors 

their own version of the holiday tradition which 

started in 1296. At any one time, more than a dozen are 

taking place, often within walking distance of each 

other, from mid-November to Christmas. 

They all are charming and, depending on the location, 

offer many different artisan-crafted items such as 

handmade clothing, colorful ceramics, jewelry, toys, 

pastries, and smoked meats hanging on poles alongside 

cheeses. 

You can walk along a street decorated overhead with 

lighted chandeliers and shops in existence before America 

was settled and, without warning, come upon another 

holiday market. However, there is no mistaking 

the city hall market with its inviting archway, doubledecker 

carousel, skating rink, and lines of stands weaving 

their way through the area. 

It is not called the Viennese 

Dream Christmas Market for 

nothing! 

We were fortunate that our 

stay in Austria afforded us the 

opportunity to visit the Schloss 

Hoff Christmas Market near the 

border of Slovakia. Held only one 

weekend a year, which coincided 

with our trip, it was a perfect opportunity 

to see the historical estate 

decked out for the holidays 

with 80 vendors scattered 

throughout buildings and 

grounds. 

Where horses and carriages 

were once housed for transporting princes and 

princesses, tables now displayed beautiful bowls, glittering 

glass ornaments, and tiny carved berries soaked 

in fragrances of the season. 

A brass band played songs of the season while a bicycle-riding, 

human-powered merry-go-round of vintage 

bicycles and benches entertained little ones. Since it 

was mid-November and there was a chill in the air, an 

outside stand offered hot gluhwein, a spicy heated wine 

enjoyed throughout Germany and Austria during the 

ski season. Bar tables in the form of animals and trees 

helped visitors like us enjoy their gluhwein and a vast 

assortment of sweet and savory regional delicacies. 

The opportunity to cross off one of my bucket list 

goals went so far beyond my expectations, I now have 

layers upon layers of memories (and photos, lots and 

lots of photos) to revisit in the years to come. 

Merry Christmas, everyone. I hope the memories 

that you make this holiday season are ones that you, 

too, can happily revisit in years to come. 

Linda Dillman is a Messenger staff writer.


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Special book reading planned 

Gingerbread smile 

Ellie Ferguson proudly poses with her decorated gingerbread 

house. She made the creation during a Gingerbread House 

Workshop hosted by the Mount Sterling Friends of the Library 

on Dec. 10 at the library. The library will be closed Dec. 25-Jan. 

1. The Little Free Library Pantry, located across from the library, 

is open 24/7. Anyone is welcome to donate or take 

books, non-perishable canned and boxed food items (unexpired 

and undamaged), pet food, and unopened hygiene items. 

Local author Norma Freeman is set to captivate audiences 

during a special event in January during which she will read 

excerpts from her memoir, “Family Memories.” The event, set 

for 2-3 p.m. Jan. 20 at London Public Library, promises an intimate 

look into the author’s life as she shares cherished moments 

and reflects on the importance of family. 

Freeman, a resident of London and a gifted storyteller, has 

crafted a memoir that resonates with readers of all backgrounds. 

In “Family Memories,” she takes readers on a heartfelt 

journey through the tapestry of her life, offering glimpses 

into the relationships, challenges, and triumphs that have 

shaped her into the person she is today. 

The Jan. 20 event will feature Freeman reading select passages 

from her memoir, providing attendees with a unique opportunity 

to connect with the author and gain deeper insights 

into the inspiration behind her writing. From humorous anecdotes 

to poignant reflections, Freeman promises a rollercoaster 

of emotions that will leave the audience moved and 

inspired. 

Through her storytelling, Freeman invites readers to reflect 

on their own family ties and the impact these relationships 

have on shaping our identities. 

Attendees can look forward to a question-and-answer session 

during which Freeman will answer questions about her 

writing process, the challenges of capturing personal memories 

on paper, and the significance of preserving family stories. 

“Family Memories” has been added to the London Public 

Library’s collection and is available for checkout. 

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JA athlete signs to play volleyball 

Feeling jolly in West Jefferson 

Sidney Troesch, a senior at Jonathan Alder High School, signed 

a letter of commitment to play volleyball at Heidelberg University 

next fall. Sidney is the daughter of Brian and Bridget Troesch. She 

plans to major in criminology and minor in psychology. 

Happy Holidays! 

West Jefferson High School music students 

presented a Christmas Cabaret on 

Dec. 18. The night included music, a dessert 

and drink bar, pictures with Santa, an ugly 

sweater contest, gingerbread house decorating, 

a craft table, an art gallery, Santa letter 

boxes, and coloring and activity pages. 

The event served as a fundraiser for the 

band and choir programs; it also benefited 

two local charitable organizations, the Good 

Samaritan Food Pantry and Santino’s Crusade 

for a Cancer-Free World. 

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Jackie Fitzpatrick makes her way to her 

seat after visiting the dessert and drink bar 

at the Christmas Cabaret. 

Keith and Linda Collins (shown here) were chosen as winners in 

the adult division of the ugly sweater contest. Angel Hillyard 

placed second and Jackie Fitzpatrick placed third. Other adult 

contestants included Jennifer Sesler, Casie Phipps, Pamela 

Parks, Ben Hillyard, and Amanda Hobbs. Winners in the youth division 

were Summer Martin (first), Tucker Phipps (second), and 

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The West Jefferson High School Jazz Band performs at the Christmas Cabaret with tunes such as “Santa’s In 

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Generous in Mt. Sterling 

Jim Davis (center), representing the Mount Sterling Knights of Pythias, makes a donation 

to the Tri-County Joint Fire District for the firefighters’ annual toy drive. Accepting 

the donation are firefighter Zach Graham (left) and Chief Dave Taylor (right). 

Kathi Carson from the Mount Sterling Eagles 

Youth League accepts a donation from 

Jim Davis of the Mount Sterling Knights of 

Pythias. 

Jim Davis, representing the Mount Sterling 

Knights of Pythias, presents donations to 

Megan Barker Witteman, director of the 

Mount Sterling Community Center, for the 

center’s programs and food pantry. 

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Young kitten and young dog seek forever homes 

The following are among the pets up for 

adoption at the Humane Society of Madison 

County. 

Binks 

This is the beautiful Binks. This lovely 

lady came to the shelter through no fault of 

her own. Her previous owner was unable to 

care for her. This beauty has an estimated 

birthdate of Nov. 10, 2022. She is the first 

kitty that greets visitors to the cat room. 

She is a super sweet girl, with a love for 

fun. She has a blast with toys, her favorites 

being stuffed mice and anything with feathers. 

She can be shy at first, but she warms 

up quickly and rewards you with lots of 

purrs. Binks is the best of both worlds as 

she likes snuggling on the couch or a warm 

lap just as much as she likes playing. 

Because Binks is so young, shelter staff 

think she would do just fine in most any 

home, whether she is the only cat or in a 

home with other furry family members. She 

likes other cats at the shelter, and she currently 

has free roam in the shelter’s cat 

room. 

Adoption fees for cats are $100 for kittens 

up to 6 months old and $80 for cats 7 

months and older. It includes: a FeLV/FIV 

test (if old enough), spay or neuter, a Home 

Again microchip, a set of shots, deworming, 

and a one-year rabies shot (if old enough). 

Fees can be paid by cash or credit card. 

Gail 

If you are looking for a sweet, loyal, and 

affectionate dog, then look no further than 

Gail. Gail came to the shelter as a stray. The 

staff thinks she is a German shepherd mix, 

weighing about 48 pounds, with an estimated 

birthdate of July 2020. 

Because she is young, she has lots of energy. 

The shelter staff tries to keep her calm 

as she is heartworm positive. She will be 

going through treatment at the Humane Society’s 

expense. During treatment, she will 

need a place to hang out and chill; she might 

need to be crated if she is too playful. Dogs 

going through treatment do very well in a 

foster-to-adopt situation; it allows time to 

get to know them and bond in a quiet place. 

Gail would do best in a home with older 

Binks 

children who understand that she needs to 

be on exercise restrictions until her heartworm 

treatment is complete and she has a 

negative heartworm test. Also, she would 

do best in a home with no other animals 

that could get her too worked up. 

Gail can go on walks, maybe a bit shorter 

walks than other dogs, but she still loves it 

nonetheless. She is a very sweet and loving 

girl and really enjoys the company of her 

human friends at the shelter. 

Adoption fees for dogs vary: shelter dogs 

are $180, prison dogs are $250, puppies are 

$300, and popular pure-breeds are $400. 

The price includes: a Home Again microchip, 

set of shots, deworming, heartworm 

testing (if old enough), spay or neuter, and 

a one-year rabies shot (if old enough). All 

dogs adopted must leave with a county license 

at an additional cost of $17; this fee is 

cash only. Adoption fees can be paid by cash 

or credit card. 

General Humane Society info 

The Humane Society is located at 2020 

Plain City Georgesville Rd., West Jefferson. 

If you are interested in adopting a pet, fill 

out an application online at www.hsmcohio.org 

or call the shelter at (614) 879-8368. 

The shelter is open by appointment. 

The Humane Society appreciates donations 

of money and supplies. The shelter has 

an immediate need for storage bins, 13-gal- 

lon and 30-gallon trash bags, sandwich baggies, 

and toilet paper. 

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Dog tags available at many locations 

Madison County Auditor Jennifer Hunter is selling 

2024 dog tags through Jan. 31, 2024, at the Madison 

County Auditor’s Office and several other county locations: 

• London—Dwyer’s Hardware, Lake Choctaw Office, 

and Sheffield Veterinary Hospital; 

• West Jefferson—West Jefferson Animal Hospital, 

West Jefferson Hardware, and Humane Society of 

Madison County; 

• Mount Sterling—Reiterman Feed and Supply; and 

• Plain City—Ace Hardware and Plain City Animal 

Hospital. 

A $1 convenience fee is charged at satellite locations. 

All satellite locations accept cash only, except Reiterman 

Feed and Supply and Plain City Animal Hospital. 

Another option is to purchase tags online at 

www.doglicenses.us/OH/Madison/. 

Gail 

Dog tags must be purchased annually for all dogs 

older than three months. The cost is $16 through Jan. 

31. Three-year licenses are $40 and permanent licenses 

are $150; both are available for purchase at the Auditor’s 

office. 

Renewal applications can be handled entirely 

through the mail. The Auditor’s Office mailed renewal 

applications in November to last year’s license holders. 

By verifying renewal information and returning the 

form, payment, and a self-addressed stamped envelope, 

owners can receive tags by return mail. 

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and their pets together. 

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N. Main St., London, OH 43140. 

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Food Council collects food and cooking supplies 

National Nutrition Month is celebrated every year in March. For 

2024, the Madison County Local Food Council will celebrate by 

holding a donation campaign. Donations will be distributed to food 

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not have access to healthy food options, providing them with food 

and the resources to prepare it. 

Donations are being accepted now through the end of March 

2024. Donations will be distributed starting in April 2024. Donated 

cooking supplies can be used or new. The Food Council asks that 

used items be properly cleaned and gently used. 

Donation collection sites and times 

• Madison County Public Health, 306 Lafayette St., Suite B, 

London—Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; 

• Madison County OSU Extension, 217 Elm St., London—Monday-Thursday, 

8 a.m.-6 p.m.; 

• Department of Job and Family Services, 200 Midway St., London—Monday-Friday, 

8 a.m.-4 p.m.; 

• Mount Sterling Community Center, 164 E. Main St.—Monday- 

Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; 

• Madison Health, 210 N. Main St.—donation collection boxes located 

in the hospital’s G.C. Diner; 

• Jonathan Alder High School—collection site only for students 

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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 

MADISON COUNTY, OHIO 

PROBATE DIVISION, JUVENILE COURT 

Case No. 22330020 

Summons By Publication 

In the Matter of 

Be S (F) 

Alleged Dependent Child 

To: Rayna Smouse 

LKA-9420 W. Broad Street Unit H, Galloway, OH 43119 

Kurtis Smouse 

LKA-9420 W. Broad Street, Unit H, Galloway, OH 43119 

A complaint has been filed in this Court by the State of Ohio/Madison 

County Children Services, alleging dependency of Be S (F) DOB 

12/04/2023, pursuant to O.R.C. 2151.04. An initial/pretrial hearing has 

been scheduled at the Madison County Juvenile Court, 1 North Main 

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Garage (behind the Fire House) at 7105 

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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 

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hundredths of one percent (0.25%) per annum for a set period of time of seven 

(7) years, commencing July 1, 2024, of which increase (i) one quarter of one 

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(7) years as provided in ORDINANCE no. 232-23, on the ballot at the election to 

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RESOLUTION 234-23 - Sponsored by Henry Comer - A RESOLUTION increasing 

appropriations. There was a large water main break and repairs had to be made. 

RESOLUTION 235-23 - Sponsored by Henry Comer - A RESOLUTION increasing 

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of the North Main Street water main replacement project. The City of London 

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RESOLUTION 237-23 - Sponsored by John Stahl - A RESOLUTION requesting 

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City of London’s west water treatment plant disinfection improvements project 

by the City of London, Madison County, OH and declaring an emergency. 

ORDINANCE 239-23 - Sponsored by Andrew Hitt - An ORDINANCE amending 

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xClassified Services 

GARAGE DOORS 

CONCRETE 

EDDIE MOORE 

CONSTRUCTION 

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Lt. Hauling & Room Add., 

Driveways & Excavation 

Stamp Patios, 

Bsmt. Wall Restoration 

36 Yrs Exp - Lic & Ins. 

Free Ests. 614-871-3834 

DOG GROOMING 

Kountry Klipping LLC 

Pet Grooming 

Daycare 

By Terri Lynn 

15 S. Market St. 

Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 

(614) 354-7716 

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DRYW 

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PLASTER REPAIR 

Textured Ceilings 

Popcorn Ceiling Removal 

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614-633-9694 

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1/7 M 

7/30 A&M 

GARAGE DOORS 

HOME 

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HOME 

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Doors & Locks 

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TREE SERVICES 

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