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January 26, 2025 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXX No. 1

Dyer Road to Close at I-71

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Chris

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(614) 704-3932

Madison County

Resident

Crews on the Madison/Pickaway I-71 widening project have

made significant progress on removing the old pavement from the

northbound lanes. They are now preparing to demolish the northbound

bridges, including the bridge over Dyer Road.

Dyer Road is scheduled to close later this month to allow for

demolition and reconstruction of the bridge. The road will remain

closed for the duration of construction, expected to last through

2025 while the bridge and roadway over Dyer Road are reconstructed.

Dyer Road under I-71 will also be reconstructed towards

the end of the project.

The closure will not take place until temporary repairs can be

performed on the Dyer Road bridge east of I-71 by the Madison

County Engineer's Office. Once those temporary repairs have

been completed, a closing date for Dyer Road under I-71 will be

set, expected to be prior to the end of January.

During the closure, traffic will be detoured via SR 56, Junk

Road, and Yankeetown-Chenoweth Road.For more information

contact: District 6 Public Information (740) 833-8268.

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Volunteers Recognized by Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails

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Mon - Thurs:

7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

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Messenger Photo by Jeff Pfeil

Dyer Road near Mt. Sterling is slated to be closed on Jan. 20 for

the removal and replacement of the I-71 bridge.

On behalf of the Madison County

Park Board, Commissioner Chris

Wallace recognized the trail ambassador

volunteers for their hours of

service at the annual meeting of the

Friends of Madison County Parks

and Trails (FMCPT) held at MATCO

on Jan. 15. FMCPT is a nonprofit

dedicated to Madison County Parks

and its little piece of the grand Ohio

to Erie Trail.

Messenger Photo by Jeff Pfeil

Baby it's cold outside!!

The sign in West Jefferson at 9:57 a.m.

Tuesday morning shows a temperature of

-6 degrees on Jan. 21.

The snow covereing the lake and fields

lends a quiet serenity to Madison Lake

State Park on a sunny but frigid Monday.

Messenger Photo by Rachel Scofield

Twenty-three volunteers gave

2,923 hours of their time in 2024, including

916 hours volunteered by

Gregg Alexander; 658 hours by Jim

Pozy; 246 hours by Wayne Roberts;

188 hours by Alan Knowles; and 139

hours by Harry Huffman.

Dave Maharrey was presented the

“World’s Best Campground Ambassador”

trophy for going above and beyond

expectations of the visitors to

the Prairie Grass Trailhead. Dave

watches over the campsite and

greets trail users who stay overnight

at the primitive campground along

their journey on the Ohio to Erie

Trail.

Comment cards at the campsite

frequently express appreciation for

Dave and the clean campsite. In

2024, 298 campers from 45 states

plus D.C. and 25 countries were

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Trail ambassadors promote trail

camaraderie, help trail travelers

with advice and information, highlight

the local community, and create

a welcoming environment for everyone

on the trails in Madison County.

Ambassadors also assist with trail

maintenance, such as blowing leaves

off the trail, picking up trash and

weeding flower beds.

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Volunteers of the Trail Ambassador Program were recognized for 2,923 hours of service by Commissioner Chris Wallace on behalf

of the Madison County Park District. From left are Wayne Roberts, Jeff Kepner, Vickie Young, Jim Pozy, Dina Pierce, Dave Maharrey,

Ray Thorton, Michelle Huffman, Harry Huffman, Julia Cumming, Chris Wallace, Gregg Alexander, Mike Michael and Jimmy Little.

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Another important job they have is caring for our prairie remnants,

with their colorful prairie wildflowers that date back into

pre-settlement Ohio history.

If you are interested in helping the community, the Friends of

Madison County Parks and Trails are looking for volunteers who

are at least 18 years old, enjoy riding on the Ohio to Erie Trail,

and have the ability to communicate positively with staff, trail

users and property owners adjacent to the trail. To learn more,

please visit https://fmcpt.com/programs/ or call Julia Cumming,

Madison SWCD Program Administrator, at 740-852-4003.

Gregg Alexander, FMCPT President, presents

the “World’s Best Campground Ambassador”

to Dave Maharrey for going

above and beyond expectations of the

overnight visitors to the Prairie Grass Trailhead.

Rally Night to Kick off 2025 Madison Co. 4-H

Youth have the opportunity to explore different aspects of 4-H such

as 4-H Camp ( June 5th -9th), Special Interest projects such as Cake

Decorating, Wild Life Projects, Shooting Sports and STEM, and Livestock

Projects such as Rabbits, Goats, and horses.

At Rally Night new 4-Hers can connect with a 4-H Club as they are

just starting meeting for the year. 4-H Commitment for Madison County

includes at least 6 4-H club meetings. For Livestock projects they need

to complete their project book, Livestock Skill-a-thon, Quality Assurance,

Showmanship and the livestock show. For special interest projects they

would need to complete their project book, project display, Special Interest

Judging, and the Awards show at fair.

4-H is the largest youth organization in the world reaching youth in

every State across the US, and across the world. 4-H is the only youth organization

in the county that reaches youth in every town, township, school

district. Madison County 4-H has over 500 youth members currently.

Over 100 of those members are Cloverbud age members 5 to 8 year

olds, and 400 of those are project aged members taking projects from

Robotics to Horse, Rabbits to Beef Steers, Chickens to Cooking projects

and everything in between.Ohio 4-H offers over 200 projects

https://ohio4h.org/books-and-resources/project-centralRanging from Beginner

projects to advanced and Livestock to Non- Livestock.

4-H Enrollment for Madison County closes March 15th. New members

should attend Rally Night or reach out to the Extension Office

(740)956-5052 to get help connecting with a club. Club information can

also be found on Madison.osu.edu

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Oral Round Winners: Jonathon Strebe, Fynleigh Percy, Kayden

Bullock, Jeana Yutzy, Kennedy Plogstead, Mya Davie, Teagan Jorgenson,

Lacey Cloutier

Teagan Jorgenson Wins Spelling Bee

On Jan. 14, a total of 38 students

competed in the annual

Madison County Spelling Bee,

carrying on a community tradition

that has lasted nearly 50

years. Students in grades fifth

through eighth represented all

four public school districts in the

county including Jonathan

Alder, London, Madison-Plains,

and West Jefferson.

The evening began with a written

test and was followed by an

oral Spelling Bee held at Tolles

Technical Center for a crowd of

families and supporters. The oral

Bee went 17 rounds and lasted

two hours. After six rounds of

competition, only four spellers remained

in the competition including

Madison-Plains Junior High

seventh grader Max Allgeier, and

three seventh graders from

Jonathan Alder Junior High: Teagan

Jorgenson, ShrikarRajasakaran,

and Cora Julson.

By the ninth round, the competition

was down to only Teagan

and Shrikar who went head

to head for another eight rounds

and correctly spelled words such

as “carcass”, “leviathan”, “accentuate”,

“clemency” and “repercussion”.

Ultimately, in the sixteenth

round, it was down to Teagan

who correctly spelled “gelatinous”

and then was declared the

champion by correctly spelling

the winning word, "augment".

All words for both the written

test and the Bee were selected

from Scripps' 2025 Words of the

Champions study guide.

This year marks the 100th anniversary

of the Scripps National

Spelling Bee which first began in

1925. After the Madison County

Bee, each school has the opportunity

to send a “top speller” on to

regional qualifying events for the

National Spelling Bee.

At the end of the evening,

multiple students were recognized

for the following accomplishments:

Written Test Winners were

awarded to the student(s) to

achieve the top score in their respective

grade level on a written

test of thirty (30) words.Fifth

grade (tie): Linus Johnson

(Canaan Middle School) and

Fynleigh Percy (Madison-Plains

Intermediate), Sixth-grade:

Miles Gildow (Madison-Plains

Intermediate School), Seventhgrade:

Shrikar Rajasakaran

(Jonathan Alder Junior High),

Eighth-grade: Lucy Donohue

(Jonathan Alder Junior High)

Oral Round Winners were

awarded to the students who

were the last remaining

speller(s) for their grade level in

the competition. Fifth-grade (all

of these students were eliminated

in the same round): Mya

Davie (Norwood Elementary),

Kennedy Plogstead and Jeana

Yutzy (both from Canaan Middle

School), Kayden Bullock and

Fynleigh Percy (both from Madison-Plains

Intermediate)

Sixth-grade: Jonathan Strebe

(Madison-Plains Intermediate),

Seventh-grade: Teagan Jorgenson

(Jonathan Alder Junior

High), Eighth-grade: Lacey

Cloutier (Madison-Plains Intermediate)

Runner-up: Shrikar Rajasakaran,

seventh-grade

Jonathan Alder Junior High

Overall Champion: Teagan

Jorgenson, seventh-grade

Jonathan Alder Junior High

Overall Runner-Up Shrikar Rajasakaran and Champion Teagan Jorgenson

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obituaries


BANHAGEL

Robert William “Bob” Banhagel, II, 78,

of London, died unexpectedly on Jan. 13 in

his residence.

Born Feb. 15, 1946, in Ionia, Michigan,

he was a son of James Banhagel and

Shirley (Thomas) Metzger.

A graduate of Ionia High School, Bob

went on to serve in the United States Army

where he was stationed in Germany as a

military police officer during the Vietnam

War. Following his time in the service, Bob

worked to become a detective with Grand

Trunk Railroad in Mount Clemens, Michigan.

He dedicated over twenty years to the

railroad before retiring as a lieutenant. A

talented competitor, Bob was a star athlete

on the Ionia High School football and track

and field teams, setting several records

during his tenure. Pole vaulting would become

his specialty and would eventually

become the true passion of his life. During

the ’70s and ’80s, Bob was an avid muzzleloader

enthusiast and would take his family

on what are called primitive

competitions in the upper part of the mitten

of Michigan where they would socialize,

camp, and live the lifestyle of mountain

men with other enthusiasts as they competed

in muzzle-loading shooting and tomahawk

throwing competitions. He would

also become known for handcrafting Kentucky

Long Rifle muzzle-loaders and would

add gun-smithing to his list of talents.

Later in life, Bob relocated to central Ohio

in 2002 to be closer to his children and

grandchildren. He rekindled his love for

pole vaulting in 2005 and competed in masters

track and field for almost another ten

years, where he inspired other former track

and field athletes to become master athletes

and to keep striving towards their goals.

Never one to stay idle, Bob established

himself amongst several of his passions including

music, woodworking, and coaching.

A talented guitar and slide-guitar player,

Bob enjoyed playing classic blues music

and would frequently play at various blues

jam circuits throughout the country and in

central Ohio with several of his friends.

Bob was also a skilled woodworker. Anything

from custom guitars to cigar-box guitars,

and even his specialty cutting boards

and end-tables, Bob made sure his family

and friends always had personalized pieces

for which they could be proud. Coaching

was an avocation that always remained

near and dear to Bob’s heart. He coached

his son, Rob, and daughter, Becky at Ionia

High School, where they excelled in their

respective events, and he dedicated most of

his time to traveling and being their

biggest fan. Fast forward to 2008, accordingly,

he became an assistant track and

field coach at Gahanna Lincoln High

School where he fittingly specialized in

pole vault alongside his son Rob. It was the

special bonds he made with his athletes at

Gahanna Lincoln, including having the opportunity

to coach two of his grandsons and

a granddaughter, that made him such an

inspirational role model to all his studentathletes.

Bob also helped coach in several

private pole vault clubs throughout the

Midwest and was a motivational mentor

for many youngsters in the pole vault community,

helping them achieve their goals

and in some cases, college athletics aspirations.

Bob is survived by his children: Rob

(Jana) Banhagel, III, Becky (Chris) Lottridge,

and Brenda Rockafellow; grandchildren:

Araceli (Flo) Rihel, Madison Pollard,

Sydney Pollard, Jacob (Jamie) Blankenship,

Drew (Makayla) Blankenship, Carson

Lottridge, and Ally Lottridge, Garrett

Rockafellow, Sam (Breann) Rockafellow;

great-grandchildren Layla Delnay and Weston

Blankenship; and brother James

“Jimmy” (Kris) Banhagel.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded

in death by his grandson Josef Banhagel.

Bob will be returned home to Ionia,

Michigan where private interment will be

held at the convenience of his family. To

commemorate his amazing life, a celebration

will be honored on Feb. 21 from 6:00 — 8:00

p.m. at the Jefferson Country Club, 7271

Jefferson Meadows Drive, Blacklick, Ohio

43004. Another celebration for Bob will be

held on July 5 from 2:30 — 5:00 p.m. at 3139

Jefferson Road, Ionia, Michigan 48846.

The EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL

HOME AND CREMATORY, 103 North

Main Street, London, Ohio 43140, is honored

to be caring for Bob and his family

during this difficult time. Condolences for

his family are encouraged to be shared online

at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.

HARRIS

Frances Wanetta Harris, 83, of London,

died peacefully on Jan. 14 in her residence,

surrounded by her family.

Born in Mechanicsburg, Ohio, on August

3, 1941, she was a daughter of Gus

and Hazel (Massie) Stumbo.

Frances had worked as a bartender at

Farmer Dans, six years for the former

Purex, and retired after a 30-year career at

Ranco in Plain City. She loved her family

most of all, always striving to be the best

mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother

that she could be.

She leaves behind a rich legacy of love

through her children: Joseph Wayne (Kim)

Richey and Jerrell Ray (Angie) Harris;

stepdaughter Tina Marie Harris; grandchildren:

Misty, Rusty, Staci, Sarah, Trea,

and Heather Nicole Richey, Taylor Parker,

Anna, Sam and Lilly Harris; a host of

great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law Clark

(Dorothy) Harris and Arnold Harris, sisterin-law

Gene Whiteside; numerous nieces

and nephews; beloved four-legged companion

Scarlett.

Frances was preceded in death by her

parents; loving husband of 50 years Ferrell

Harris, Jr.; daughter Robin Tipton; sister

Maxine (Jim) Cooke; four brothers: Howard

(Lucy), Cecil J., Johnny A., and Augustes

Stumbo Jr.; sisters-in-law Fay (Clell) Kauffer,

Irene Hatfield, and Jeraldine Mullins.

Funeral services were held on Jan. 17 in

the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME

AND CREMATORY, 103 North Main

Street, London, Ohio 43140, with Mr. Mike

Casto officiating. Interment will follow in

Paint Memorial Cemetery. The family will

receive friends for visitation on Friday

from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services.

The family suggests that memorials in

Frances’ name may be sent to benefit either

the Wounded Warrior Project online at

https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/

or to the Native American Heritage Association

online at https://www.nahainc.org/donate/.

Condolences for Frances’ family are encouraged

to be expressed online at

www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.

SCHMIDT

Byron Lee Schmidt, 73, of Grove City,

passed away peacefully in his sleep on

Thursday, December 26, 2024.

Born September 15, 1951, in Kansas

City, Missouri, he was a son of Paul

Schmidt, and Cathryn (Erffmeyer)

Schmidt.

Raised in Kansas City, he graduated

from Southeast High School in 1969 and

went on to Yale University on a basketball

scholarship. After completing his bachelor’s

degree in American Studies, he

opened and ran several Bed & Breakfast

Inn’s in New England before starting his

own real estate and construction business

in Connecticut. He enjoyed all aspects of

the job, from tremendous hands-on skills to

design and build opportunities.

Byron was a kind soul, overwhelmingly

generous and was always ready to lend a

helping hand. In reviewing his life, his

never ending sorites were a true blessing.

Byron leaves behind two brothers: Dr.

Grant (Denise Perry Leyshon) Schmidt and

Dr. Allan (Anne) Schmidt; nieces and

nephews Joshua (Jennifer) Schmidt, Lea

(Clark) Burns, Ashley Schmidt, Patrick

(Dylan Burroughs) Leyshon and Dylan

Leyshon; great-nieces and great-nephews:

Kiki, Jackson, Julianna, Samson, Savannah,

and Dutton; cousins Karla Voth,

Sharon Glass and Scott (Lynn) Voth. He

was preceded in death by his parents.

In accordance with Byron’s wishes, cremation

has taken place and a celebration

of his life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Byron’s

name may be sent to benefit the Grove City

Area Meals on Wheels online at

https://www.gcamow.org/.

The EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL

HOME AND CREMATORY, 103 North

Main Street, London, Ohio 43140, is honored

to be caring for Byron and his family

during this difficult time. Condolences for

his family are encouraged to be expressed

online at

www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.

Tri-County Firefighters

Raises Funds for

One of Their Own

The Tri-county firefighters joined the Mt.

Sterling EMS in what they do best, supporting

one another for a great cause. On Jan.

18, the service members hosted a Pancake

and Sausage rBeakfast for one of their own,

Logan Jester.

Jester is fighting a rare liver cancer called

Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma. The

fundraiser included a 50/50 raffle, silent auction,

bake sale and t-shirt sale. Photos by

Theresa Garee

Todd Phillips with Logan Jester

Emma Crace, Tri-County firefighter,

serves pancakes to supporters.


Madison BOE Honors Messenger Editor Kristy Zurbrick

Submitted by Dr. Lou Kramer

London City Schools Superintendent

Kristy Zurbrick, who recently completed

a 31-year stint with the Madison Messenger

was recognized by the London City

School District Board of Education during

its Jan. 2025 regular meeting for her career

success and fairness in reporting. Congratulations

Kristy and best wishes on

your future endeavors!

RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE

KRISTY ZURBRICK FOR CAREER SUC-

CESS AND FAIRNESS IN REPORTING

AND TO NOMINATE HER FOR THE

2025 OSBA MEDIA HONOR ROLL

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education for the schoolchildren who attend

those schools; and

Whereas, public schools are dependent

upon the community’s support in countless

ways, including support in setting goals for

the education of our children, in establishing

successful volunteer and booster programs

at the schools, for funding of

facilities and operations, and in the election

of qualified school board members;

and

Whereas, much of the community’s

knowledge and opinions about the public

schools depend on responsible reporting by

local news media representatives who decide

which news to share with the community,

how much attention will be focused

on various issues, and what the tone of the

reporting will be; and

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that

the London City School District Board of

Education recognizes and celebrates Kristy

Zurbrick, for her successful 31-year career

with the Madison Messenger, which often

included fairly reporting on the successes,

challenges, and current events regarding

the London City School District;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the

London City School District Board of Education

is proud to nominate Kristy Zurbrick,

to the 2025 Ohio School Boards

Association Media Honor Roll, calling attention

to her career of responsible and exemplary

reporting on this community’s

public schools.

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Citizens Center

January 27

10:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. Silver Sneekers

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12:30 p.m. — 5:30 p.m. Pinochle

January 28

11:00 a.m. — Noon Bingo

1:00 p.m. —4:00 p.m. Knitting & Crocheting

January 29


“Classic” Improving Balance

January 30

12:30 p.m. — 5:30 p.m. Pinochle

11:00 a.m. — Noon Bingo

January 31


“Circuit” Strength Work

2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. Quilting

Madison County

Senior Center

January 27

9:00 a.m. Chair Volleyball

9:30 a.m. Crocheting, Knitting & Needle Crafts

January 28

9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Quilting

10:00 a.m. — Noon Bowling

1:00 p.m. Hand & Foot Cards

4:00—7:00 p.m. Billiards,Workout Room Open

5:00 p.m. Line Dancing (Members Only)

January 29


10:30 a.m. Aerobics/Strengthening Class

12:00 p.m. Bridge

1:00 p.m. Yoga Stretch

1:00 p.m. Hand & Foot Cards

2:00 p.m. Diabetes Support Group

January 30


January 31

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or parts of Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fayette, Greene, Hardin,

Highland, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Ross, Shelby, Union, Van Wert,

and Warren Counties.

Among other things, base distribution rates recover costs incurred for maintaining poles, wires and

other distribution infrastructure that bring electric services into customer's homes and businesses. The

last time AES Ohio asked the PUCO to review those rates was four years ago. Since that time, AES Ohio

has made significant investments to benefit customers. These investments have enhanced the safety,

reliability and resilience of our system, supported economic development that powers growth in West

Central Ohio, and are modernizing the customer experience. The proposed rates in this case reflect investments

in AES Ohio's distribution system and increased costs of operations and maintenance since

2020. The proposed rates would also assist the Company's continued implementation and support of

the infrastructure necessary to continue providing safe and reliable distribution service to its customers.

In reviewing the Application, the Commission will consider AES Ohio's cost to provide electric distribution

service from June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025 and the value of AES Ohio's poles, wires and other

equipment used to deliver distribution service, as of September 30, 2024.

The Application proposes a 14.2% increase for a typical residential customer using 1,000 kWh on the

Company's Standard Service Offer.

The Company requests the following percentage increases in distribution service operating revenue,

on a tariff class basis. These percentage increases do not reflect the Company's proposal to reduce other

rates charged today through its Distribution Investment Rider.

Detailed typical bill impacts are included in the Company's Application:

Total Residential Class (71.98%), Total Secondary Class (80.57%), Total Primary Class (89.58%), Primary

Substation Class (122.78%), High Voltage Class (26.04%), Street Lighting Class (84.74%), and Private

Outdoor Lighting Class (204.85%).

The proposals in the Application are subject to changes, including changes as to amount and form, by

the Commission. Recommendations that differ from the filed Application may be made by the Staff of

the Commission or by intervening parties and may be adopted by the Commission. Any person, firm,

corporation, or association may file, pursuant to R.C. 4909.19, an objection to AES Ohio's Application,

which may allege that such Application contains proposals that are unjust and discriminatory or

unreasonable.

The Application and supporting documents are available at the office of AES Ohio, located at 1900

Dryden Road, Moraine, Ohio 45439, and at the offices of the Public Utilities Commission, 180 East Broad

Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3793. The Application and supporting documents are also available on

the Commission's docketing information system at http://www.puco.ohio.gov, by selecting DIS, inputting

24-1009-EL-AIR in the case lookup box and selecting the date the application was filed on

November 29, 2024.



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Don’t Drive through

West Center and Main

London Councilperson

John Stahl reported at the

Jan. 16 council meeting that,

“There have been several

warnings, and 21 citations issued

for driving on the closed

road construction site on

West Center at Main Street

since it closed a week ago.”

He went on to say that

since November when work

first began on the project, police

have completed 30 traffic

stops near this intersection.

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Hurt/Batelle Memorial

Library

Storytime

Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

Warm Up West Jeff

Winter 2025

Donations of new or gently used blankets

and winter gear will be accepted, and they

will be available for you to take if you need

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Companions for Kids

January 2025

The library will be collecting new stuffed

animals for the First Responders of Madison

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Valentine’s Day Card Workshop

Feb. 1 at 11 a.m.

Registration is open for this adult workshop

featuring the Paper Boutique.

Winter Hikes

Metro Parks is ready to welcome hikers

during its 2024-25 Winter Hike Series

which runs December through February.

In February, enjoy hot drinks and treats

from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as follows:

• Feb. 1 at Blendon Woods;

• Feb. 2 at Pickerington Ponds;

• Feb. 8 at Glacier Ridge;

• Feb. 9 at Quarry Trails; and

• Feb. 15 at Three Creeks.

A season wrap-up celebration will take

place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 23 at

Blacklick Woods Golf Course.

Eyeglass Donations

The London Lions Club repurposes old

eyeglasses to help bring clear vision to others

while reducing landfill waste. Through

its optical missions program, the Lions Club

distributes the glasses, free of charge, to

children and adults in need around the

world.

Donated eyeglasses are sent where eyecare

professionals and volunteers perform vision

screenings and match up individuals

with appropriate prescriptions. Broken

glasses with missing parts can be recycled for

scrap, with earnings benefitting local projects.

Even used eyeglass cases are repurposed

through a variety of service projects

providing mini first aid kits, sewing kits, and

activity kits for children of military service

members.

To donate, drop off glasses at one of the

many collection sites across Madison County:

London

• B&J Optical,16 S. Main St.;

• London Public Library, 20 E. First St.;

• Walls & Bennett Realty, 53 S. Main St.;

• PNC Bank, 30 W. High St.;

• Eades Insurance, 60 W. High St.;

• Madison County Senior Citizens Center,

280 W. High St.;

• First Presbyterian Church, 211 Garfield

Ave.; and

• Merchants National Bank, 279

Lafayette St.

West Jefferson

• West Jefferson Family Practice, 2 E.

Main St.;

• Madison Health Walk-In Care, 101 E.

Main St.;

• Lifetime Vision Center, 94 W. Main St ;

and

• Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library, 270

Lilly Chapel Rd.

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or look for “London Ohio Lions Club”

on Facebook.

Old eyeglasses can be donated to the

London Lions Club at various collection

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is a Fun Flick

The Reel Deal

Dedra

Cordle

A vital piece that

has been missing in

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a truly original

plot, that is — is the lack of genuine movie

stars featured within. In an effort to be kind

and courteous to the up-and-coming actors

and the well-known faces who are cast in

their stead, they (mostly) do an admirable

job of selling these humorously violent tales

to the masses, but it is the presence of the

genuine movie star that can make even the

most standard of the bunch pop off the

screen.

“Back in Action,” the latest action-comedy

released by Netflix, understands the

power of the genuine movie star and it uses

that to their advantage. This is not a movie

that is propelled by a great script — it often

comes across as the first draft submission —

but it doesn’t have to be great because it has

Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz speaking its

words. It also does not contain that much

humor or quality action either but it doesn’t

have to because Foxx is there making everything

sound and look much cooler than it is

and Diaz is selling the material with her expressive

face that can go from “Let’s be best

friends” to “I am going to rip off your face”

in a matter of second. To be honest, or even

more honest, this movie isn’t even particularly

good, but once again it doesn’t have to

be because it has these charming and

charismatic individuals throwing their

charm and charisma all over the place.

This is a film that knows it is not a great

piece of cinematic art, but it effortlessly

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The price of a Singing Valentine is $35

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and transforms this feature into something

that is fun and completely entertaining.

With the suaveness of the starring cast,

their easy chemistry, and the occasionally

decent action sequence, this movie demands

that you look past all of its flaws and have

an enjoyable time.

“Back in Action” begins 15 years in the

past, when Matt (Foxx) and Emily (Diaz)

were two of the best agents in the CIA.

While on a mission to procure a device that

had the ability to control all of the world’s

most important infrastructure, the pair

were double-crossed and barely escaped

with their lives. This normally would have

been no big deal for the duo — after all, they

have had several brushes with death in the

past - but shortly before escaping the rogue

plane Emily discovered that she was pregnant

with Matt’s child. Believing that this

is some kind of sign to get out of the business

— “Kids don’t mix well with this line of

work,” quips Matt — they use their close call

with oblivion to say goodbye to the spy game

and fake their own deaths.

The film then leaps to the present and we

see that the former spies are living a

painfully ordinary life of suburban American

normalcy. Matt is the head coach of a

youth soccer team; Emily has a job selling

custom puzzles on Etsy; and their teenage

children Alice (McKenna Roberts) and Leo

(Rylan Jackson) think their parents are

hopelessly lame. That belief in the lameness

of their parents begins to change, however,

when they go viral after beating up some

college twerps who were hitting on the underage

Alice. This action, which admittedly

made Matt and Emily “feel truly alive” for

the first time in decades, puts them back on

the radar of some old enemies and frenemies

who believe they have the device that

can control the world’s most important infrastructure.

Up until this point in the movie, things

were going quite well in the streaming feature.

Director Seth Gordon, who co-wrote

the film with Brendan O’Brien, was fully

cognizant of the fact that he had two

charisma bombs operating simultaneously

on the screen and decided to take a back

seat and let them do their thing. Whether it

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“Their variety of fun songs makes our

day,” said Lininger, a member of Iota Beta

and organizer of the event.

“Coworkers and/or family members

enjoy the Singing Valentine as much as

the chosen person. Smiles and appreciation

are the reward without a doubt.”

Paul Oswalt, bass/baritone and organizer

of Music Men & Jen. agrees. “We’re really

pleased to be able to offer this service

again to the community. Hopefully, this

will be an annual fundraiser for years to

come.”

Singing Valentines aren’t just for

spouses or romantic partners.

“A friend with cancer, or a person in a

nursing home would enjoy a singing valentine,”

Lininger added.

was them being helicopter parents, bickering

over teenage boys with mustaches, sparring

in their bedroom, or just singing along

to Salt-N-Pepa, it was a blast to watch them

banter and perform. But then the director

takes their little film family overseas where

they can meet Emily’s estranged former spy

mother (a scene-stealing Glenn Close) and

traipse around London to throw some really

big stunt pieces into the mix. This was not

the best direction to take the film in because

for one, these set pieces, while competent,

weren’t all that impressive given their surroundings,

and for another, moving the action

into a kind of globetrotting mega-spy

sphere robbed “Back in Action” of some of

the immediacy and

warmth promised by

the set up. Although

these were not huge

disadvantages, it

lost that sweet connection

it was forming

in the first act

and left Diaz and

Foxx to steer the

movie through

choppy waters. Fortunately

for the

viewer, these individuals

are genuine

movie stars and they

have what it takes to

bring us back into

the action.

“Back in Action”

is one of those movies where you can tell

that everyone involved is having a good

time. Those feelings translate through the

screen even if what is happening around the

cast is something lackluster, unimaginative,

and even a bit stale. While this film is not a

great piece of action cinema, nor is it particularly

hilarious, it is a steadily entertaining

piece of fun steered by two genuine movie

stars who want us to have a good time too.

Grade: B-

Dedra Cordle is a Messenger staff writer

and columnist.

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or

below 175% of the Federal Proverty Guidelines for a household

of up to seven members and 60% of State Median income for a

household of eight or more members to pay their heating bills.

Applied directly to the customer’s utility or bulk fuel bill, the benefit

can help manage heating costs. Older Ohioans may go to their local

Area Agency on Aging office for help with assembling the required

documents and completing their HEAP application.

They may also visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov to apply online or

oto download a copy of the application.

When applying, individuals need to have copies of the following

documents:

• Most recent utility bills.

• A list of all household members (including birth dates and

Social Security numbers.)

• Proof of income for the past 30 days for all household members

(12 months for certain income types).

• Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency for all household

members.

• Proof of disability (if applicable)

HEAP benefits are applied to an individual’s energy bill after Jan. 1.

Applicantions for the HEAP program must be received by

May 31, 2025.

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While black is the traditional color of mourning,

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No attention-grabbing wardrobe choices or overly

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service.

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Your heart is full, but your mind draws a blank

on how to express yourself to the grieving family.

Sharing a fond memory is always appreciated and

shows how their loved one impacted your life. Etiquette

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to you and the entire family" or "My

thoughts are with you" are always safe bets. Keep

it short and simple. Well intentioned statements

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If the right words don’t flow naturally, a hug

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Sympathy cards and food are always appreciated.

When providing food, it is considerate to

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Later, when the gatherings are over, is often

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can promote optimal health

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System (BRFSS) tracked the

sleeping habits of men and women between

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that 37.5 percent of men and 36 percent of

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xLegal Notices

The Madison County Board of Elections accepting resumes for the

full-time position of Director and/or Deputy Director

Potential candidates must be a registered voter in Madison County, Ohio (or be

willing to relocate) must be affiliated with the Republican Party, and must pass

a background check.

The Director and/or Deputy Director must have excellent administrative, language,

and interpersonal communication abilities, be able to convey and exchange

information, including giving direction and assignments to Board

personnel, receiving assignments and instructions from the Board and the Secretary

of State, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. The Director

and/or Deputy Director must be adaptable and must be able to perform

in stressful and emergency situations. The Deputy Director must be able to use,

interpret, and apply election law and terminology.

Secretary of State required minimum qualifications can be found here:

https://www.ohiosos.gov/globalassets/elections/directives/

2023/eom/dir2023-22-ch02.pdf

The successful candidate will have:

• Election experience and supervisory skills.

• College level education is preferred but consideration will be given to

individuals with specialized training and/or certification in various aspects

of the election process.

• Experience operating voting machines and other office equipment.

• Experience Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook,

Access, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to use, interpret and apply election law terminology and language.

• Ability to assist the public.

• Ability to receive and implement assignments and instructions from

board members and Secretary of State’s office. • Ability to perform all other

duties as assigned.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written. • Strong

organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to convey or exchange information including giving assignments or

direction to board personnel. • Ability to be adaptable and to perform in

stressful or emergency situations; and

• Ability to conduct self at all times in a professional and courteous manner.

Any qualified person may apply by either emailing their resume to: recruitment@co.madison.oh.us

or by regular mail to: Attention: HR – Steve Campbell,

1 N Main St London, Ohio 43140

MM JANUARY 26, 2025

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

To All Interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals:

On or about, but not before, February 4, 2025, Madison County will submit a request to the State of Ohio for the

release of Federal funds under Section 104 (g) of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as

amended; Section 288 of Title II of the Cranston Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA), as amended;

and/or Title IV of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, as amended; to be used for the following project(s):

Project Name: Madison County PY 2024 CDBG Program

Source of Federal Funds: CDBG funds

Description of the Project: Install an ADA-compliant crosswalk at the intersection of Main and Maple Streets

Single or Multi-Year Project: Single

Location: Plain City, Ohio

Estimated Cost of Project: $91,000

Project Name: Madison County PY 2024 CDBG Program

Source of Federal Funds: CDBG funds

Description of the Project: Replace the rubber surface at the playground for HCAP children ages 3-5 years

Single or Multi-Year Project: Single

Location: Madison County DD Board, London, Ohio

Estimated Cost of Project: $40,000

The activities proposed are categorically excluded under U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. An Environmental Review

Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for the project(s) is available for review in the

Madison County Commissioners’ Office, Madison County Courthouse, 1 N. Main Street, London, Ohio. The ERR

may also be provided upon request electronically via email. Please submit your request by U.S. mail to Madison County

Commissioners, Madison County Courthouse, 1 N. Main Street, London, Ohio, 43140, or by email to amy.rees@madison.oh.gov.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Madison County by U.S. mail or email

at the address above. All comments received before Close of Business (4:00 pm) on February 3, 2025 will be considered

by Madison County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

Madison County certifies to the State of Ohio that Chris Wallace, in his capacity as President of Madison County Commissioners,

consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities

in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The State of Ohio’s

approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Madison

County to use Program funds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

Madison County certifies to the State of Ohio that Chris Wallace, in his capacity as President of Madison County Commissioners,

consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities

in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The State of Ohio’s

approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Madison

County to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

The State of Ohio will accept objections to its release of funds and Madison County certification for a period of fifteen

days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on

one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of Madison County; (b)

Madison County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR

part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs

or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the State of Ohio;

or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is

unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance

with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Ohio Development Services

Agency, Office of Community Development at OCD@development.ohio.gov. Potential objectors should contact the

State of Ohio to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

The address of the certifying officer is:

Chris Wallace, President

Madison County Board of Commissioners

Madison County Court House, 1 N. Main Street

London, OH 43140

MM JANUARY 26, 2025

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xEmployment

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

MADISON COUNTY, OHIO

JUDGE EAMON COSTELLO

U.S. Bank National Association, Plaintiff

vs

William T. Davis, et al., Defendant

Case No. CV 20240173

LEGAL NOTICE

Kristy M. Davis, whose last known address is 1052

Sheffield Boulevard, Unit B, London, OH 43140, will

take notice that on September 12, 2024, U.S. Bank

National Association filed its Complaint in the

Madison County Court of Common Pleas at P.O.

Box 557, 1 North Main Street, London, OH 43140,

assigned Case No. CV 20240173 and styled U.S.

Bank National Association vs. William T. Davis, et al.

The object of, and demand for relief in, the Complaint

is to foreclose the lien of Plaintiff's mortgage

recorded upon the real estate described below and

in which Plaintiff alleges that the foregoing defendant

has or claims to have an interest:

Parcel number(s): 10-01312.00

Property address: 622 Brookdale Drive, West Jefferson, OH 43162

The defendant named above is required to answer the

Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last

publication of this legal notice. This legal notice will be

published once a week for three successive weeks.

Angela D. Kirk

MDK Legal

P.O. Box 165028, Columbus, OH 43216-5028

614-220-5611

adk@manleydeas.com

MM JAN. 19, 26 & FEB. 2, 2025

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January 16, 2025

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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

Classified Services

2/16

A/M

2/9 M

2/16 M

2/9 M

ROOFING

HOME

REMODELING

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

INFORMATION

FOR ONLY

$26.00

You Can Reach

Over 10,000 Homes

For 4 Weeks In Our

Madison Messenger

For Info Call

740-852-0809

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

POWER WASHING

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

1/26/25 M



EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE, WHERE THE DIFFERENCE IS EXPERIENCE.

MANAGER’S SPECIAL!!!!!

Stock #25248B

PRE-OWNED

2012 CHEVROLET

EQUINOX LT w/1LT

COUGHLIN AUTO DEAL

$8,800

PRE-OWNED

2013 CHEVROLET

EQUINOX LS

COUGHLIN AUTO DEAL

$8,800

Stock #T25341B Stock #T25308A Stock #T25146B

PRE-OWNED

2017 NISSAN

SENTRA SR

COUGHLIN AUTO DEAL

$11,200

PRE-OWNED

2013 TOYOTA

VENZA LE

COUGHLIN AUTO DEAL

$9,800

BUILDINGS - Rent-To-Own - No Credit Check!

Stock # MB-1012-2824-4-L

Mini-Barn 10X12

$109 per mo.

Stock # MDK-8012-21224-9039-C

Deluxe Kennel 8X12

$176 per mo.

Stock # CC-0810-013124-9038

8x10 Chicken Coop

$119 per mo.

SALES HOURS:

Mon - Thurs: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Fri. - Sat.: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Closed Sunday

255 Lafayette Street, London, OH 43140

(740) 919-3018 Sales

(740) 919-3020 Service

www.coughlinauto.com

SERVICE HOURS:

Mon - Thurs: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Fri.: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Sat.: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Closed Sunday

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