Madison Messenger - March 24th, 2024

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Tolles using grant for electrical and HVAC programs
Tolles Career and Technical Center was among 56 Ohio schools
to be awarded a state-funded Career Technical Education Equipment
Grant earlier this month.
The $530,000 grant allows Tolles to purchase new robotics and
construction-related equipment to ensure its students get first-hand
experience with the latest technology.
“New technologies are transforming the economy, and to prepare
students for those careers, we need to invest in the machinery, technologies,
and training that educators need,” said Ohio Lt. Governor
Jon Husted when announcing the grant recipients with Gov. Mike
DeWine on March 4.
“Helping students graduate career-ready, equipped with the
high-demand skills local businesses are seeking — and paying topdollar
to get — has been a hallmark of Tolles since its inception almost
50 years ago,” said Tolles Superintendent Dr. Todd Hoadley.
“These funds will benefit our students by providing top-notch equipment
for them to work with and set them up for future success.”
Hoadley said $450,000 of the grant funds will be allocated evenly
between the school’s construction/electrical program and construction/HVAC
program to purchase new equipment.
The remaining $80,000 will be used to purchase VEX robotics
equipment to be distributed across Tolles’ career awareness satellite
programs which currently reside in the rural associate districts of
Madison-Plains, London, West Jefferson, Jonathan “Investing in our schools is an investment into our
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students’ futures,” DeWine said of the grant program
“This funding allows us to welcome even more students
who are eager to dive into the electrical and budget. “Allowing more schools to purchase equipment
which was included in the 2024-25 state operating
HVAC fields,” Hoadley said. “It’s definitely a gamechanger
for us at Tolles and the future of career techni-
state up for success.”
so they can train more students will set them and our
cal training.”
County debuts smartphone app
The Madison County commissioners recently announced
the release of a new smartphone application.
The app serves as a new way for the commissioners to
connect with residents, providing information quickly
and efficiently to anyone with a smartphone.
The Madison County Commissioners app was developed
by TheGovApp.com, a brand of OCV, LLC., which
specializes in mobile app development for state, county,
and local government agencies across the country. The
app offers quick access to items of public interest and is
easy to use.
Users can access features such as: board calendars;
meeting minutes and agendas; county office contacts;
building information; zoning information; bid and legal
notices; and more.
The Madison County Commissioners app is available
to download for free in the App Store and Google Play.
Search “Madison County, OH.” Or download the app at
https://apps.myocv.com/share/a96343140.
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DeWITT
Thomas Lee DeWitt Sr., 90, of London, Ohio, died on
March 11, 2024, in the Ohio State University Wexner
Medical Center, Columbus. Born on June 14, 1933, in
Summersville, Ohio, he was a son of James W. DeWitt
and Edna (Rockhold) DeWitt.
After graduating from high school, Tom proudly
served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean
conflict. He then spent 30 years working for the Ohio
National Guard before retiring as a command unit administrator.
Tom loved being outdoors whenever possible
and was an avid gardener. He also enjoyed
traveling, golfing, and running. Tom’s favorite pastime
was genealogy which he enjoyed sharing with his family.
His family was his pride and joy, and he cherished
all of the time they were able to spend together and all
the memories made!
He leaves behind: children, Martha (Melvin) Badhand,
Debora (Roger) Wilson, Thomas Lee (Kristina)
DeWitt Jr., Cindy (Tracey) DeWitt, Mindy Hare,
Melanie Haytas; grandchildren, Toni Renee Stearns,
Gordon DeWitt, Brandy English, Amber Edstrom, Jessica
Bush, Erica Bush, Tayler Bush, Cole Haytas, Ally
Kimbler, Courtney Hare, Dominique Dullknife; many
great-grandchildren; brothers, Dan DeWitt and Dick
DeWitt; sister, Judy DeWitt; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Tom was preceded in death by: his parents; beloved
wife of 64 years, Emma Lee (Knight) DeWitt; daughters,
Vicki Lee Bailey and Lori Bush; grandsons, Douglas
Bailey and Aron Kimbler; brother, Jerry DeWitt; and
sisters, Barbara Ritchie and Janet DeWitt.
The family received friends for visitation on March
17 at Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London.
A funeral service was held at the funeral home on
March 18 with Michael Smith officiating. Interment followed
in Paint Memorial Cemetery.
Memorials in Tom’s name may be sent to benefit the
Parkinson’s Foundation online at www.parkinson.org.
Condolences for the family may be shared at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
CARSON
Theda M. Carson, 87, of London, Ohio, died on March
15, 2024, in her residence. Born on Jan. 7, 1937, in London,
she was a daughter of James TL and Gwyneth
(Shepherd) Martin.
A longtime member of Trinity Episcopal Church in
London, she also belonged to the Coover Society
Women’s Club. Theda always loved the Madison County
community and was a talented seamstress who owned
and operated her own drapery business.
Survivors include: her husband of 67 years, Charles
Carson; daughter and son-in-law, Carrie and Anthony
Worthington; sister, Eleanor (Fred) Ballard, and sisterin-law,
Ann Martin; niece and nephews, Gregory Smith,
Randal Smith, Todd Martin, and Maria Hill; and several
great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and
brother, James Martin.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. April 14
in conjunction with the Sunday worship service at Trinity
Episcopal Church with Father George Glazier officiating.
Memorials in Theda’s name may be made to: Trinity
Episcopal Church, 10 E. Fourth St., London, OH 43140.
The family is being served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral
Home and Crematory, London. Condolences may be
shared at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.