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February 16, 2025 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXX No. 4
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Stop Madison Co. bio
dump meeting Feb. 20
Stop Madison Co Bio Dump will hold a community meeting
Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at West Jefferson High School. Several
speakers will discuss the anaerobic codigestion facility that Vanguard
Renewables intends to build on a 90-acre parcel of land
off Wilson Road in Fairfield Township.
Anaerobic codigestion facilities or biodigestors create natural
gas and fertilizer from manure and other forms of organic waste.
Usually, biodigestors are often constructed on horticultural
properties such as dairy farms which produce manure, but the
proposed Wilson Road location has no livestock. Trucks would
deliver the waste for processing.
Stop Madison Co Bio Dump is a group of citizens concerned
that Vanguard’s project would negatively impact local air and
water quality, increase truck traffic, lower property values and
pose a fire risk.
Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle
Mount Sterling’s Hayden Thomas showcases his dancing skills.
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dance at the prom.
Shine your light!
The Madison County Vineyard Church and the First United
Methodist Church of London hosted the second annual Night to
Shine prom on Feb. 7. Established by the Tim Tebow Foundation
in 2014 to celebrate individuals with special needs, more than 40
kings and queens from across the region danced the night away.
Honored guests were greeted by cheers from the “paparazzi”.
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Local resident Titus Smith said he wanted
to attend the Night to Shine last year but
an illness prevented him from doing so. “It
was a bummer but I’m making up for it
now,” he quipped.
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at 4:00 p.m. at the Administrative Office, 500
Elm St., London, Ohio. If the meeting would
need to be canceled and it would be rescheduled
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start and finish at the park. The marathon
and half-marathon start at 7 a.m. followed
by the 5K at 7:15 a.m.. The course will remain
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Soil and Water
Conservation
The Madison Soil
and Water Conservation
District’s regular
board meetings
are the second
Wednesday of the
month at 7:30 a.m.
in the Madison
County Engineers’
Conference Room at
825 U.S. Hwy. 42
NE, London. Meetings
are open to the
public.
Agriculture
Events
The Madison
County office of Ohio
State University Extension
announces
the following agriculture
and natural resources
events. For
more information,
call Amanda Douridas
at (740) 852-
0975. Registration
information at
go.osu.edu/agevents.
Women in Ag Series
The following
meetings will take
place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at M&M
Diner, 165 E. Center St., London.
March 5: Agritourism - Customer Experience
How to Lose Less Series
This free series of workshops will be presented
virtually and in-person at Beck’s Hybrids,
720 U.S. Rte. 40 NE, London. Each
workshop runs from 9 to 11 a.m.
Feb. 18: Organic and alternative crops
Farmer Breakfast Series
The following meetings will take place
from 8:15 to 10:30 a.m. at Der Dutchman,
445 Jefferson Ave., Plain City.
Feb. 28: Carbon intensity and soil health
March 28: CAUV and farm safety
Other
Feb. 21: Tri-County Ag Outlook Breakfast.
Details to be announced.
March 7: New fertilizer applicator certification,
9 a.m.-12 p.m., at the Range Township
Firehouse, 13715 Main St., Midway.
The cost is $30. Registration closes Feb. 28.
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.
Madison County Health District
The Madison County London City Health
District Board regular meeting will be held
Feb. 13 at 5 p.m. at the Madison County
Public Health, 306 Lafayette St., London.
London Visual Arts Guild
Teacher’s Show
Feb. 6 thru March 23. Teachers are requested
to drop off their work on Feb. 1 from
1-3 p.m. when George Peyton will give a
photography demonstration.
Ohio Heritage Conference
Because of an anticipated opening, the
Ohio Heritage Conference is accepting applications
for a new member. Schools interested
in joining the Ohio Heritage Conference
should contact OHC Commissioner Steve
Conley at sclaycon@me.com for details.
Plain City Housing Council
The Plain City Housing Council will convene
at 10:00 a.m. on March 6 at the Plain
City Municipal Building, 800 Village Boulevard,
Plain City. Members of the public are
invited to attend. The meeting agenda can be
accessed online at https://www.plaincity.com/government/minutes.php.
Darby Creek Chapter of the
Archaeological Society of Ohio
The Darby Creek Chapter of the Archaeological
Society of Ohio will meet on Feb. 19
at the Madison County Historical Society,
260 E. High St. London, using the East First
St. entrance. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., meeting
starts at 7 p.m. Join us and about Ohio's
early history.
DJ Rich rocks the party
Messenger photo by Dedra Cordle
DJ Rich Stillion gets the attendees of the 2025 Night to Shine moving and grooving
with an eclectic mix of hits. The volunteer disc jockey is a member of the Madison
County Vineyard Church.

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Go Eagles! Repeat Champs!
Madison-Plains eighth grade girls basketball team won the Ohio Heritage Conference
South Division Tournament Championship on Feb. 1.. They defeated Greeneview by a
score of 36-26 to repeat as league champions. The team finished the season with an
overall record of 15-2.
From left to right: Kinsley Bolin, Leah Stroup, Kamden Bullock, Zoey Robison, Lyla Henry,
Kendall Mason, Natasha Grube, Addison Meade and Coach Laike Wallace
Hurt/Battelle
Memorial Library
• Storytime Wednesdays & Fridays10:30 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 them!
London Public Library
• Storytime Tuesdays, 10-10:30 a.m. Toddler Tuesdays,
11-11:45 a.m. Preschool storytime (ages 3-6), Thursdays,
6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Kindergarten Club.
• For the Love of Reading Challenge Feb. 1-28 Earn tickets
by logging your reading and activities on the Beanstack app
for a chance to win prizes! Earn one ticket for every five hours
of reading and every five physical activities! Use these tickets
for a chance to win Grand Prizes such as gift cards, State
Theater tickets, toy pinball machine, hot chocolate kit, magnetic
building blocks, and more! Participate in special programs
listed under the Activity Badges to earn extra tickets
for the Grand Prize Drawings!
• Blind Date with a Book Feb. 1-28 Let the London Public
Library set you up on a Blind Date this February! Stop by
to pick out a book or two and get a "Rate Your Date" card
to go with it. Each book will be wrapped so you don't know
what you're getting. Once you finish reading your book, fill
out the card and bring it back to be entered into a drawing
for a candy bouquet!
• Technology Help Sessions Every Day, Appointment
Only. Have questions about your phone, laptop, or tablet?
We can help! Register now and get a one-on-one 45-minute
help session for your devices! To register for a session,
please call the library at (740) 852-9543.
Houston Branch Clark County
Public Library
• Mr. Potato Head Mix-&-Match Feb. 1-28 All day Come
to the Tween Area to give Mr. Potato Head a hat, hair or even
a mustache! Ages 8-12.
• Mouse Hunt Feb. 1-28 All day Someone has moved into
the children's book area and has been taking books but not
checking them out. Can you help us find where he's hiding
and reading?
• Yoga for Beginners Tuesdays, 10 a.m. For adults of
varying fitness levels. Most poses will be accompanied
by modifications for these various levels. Each participant
will be required to sign a waive.
• Busy Bookworms Storytime Thursdays, 11 a.m.
Storytime introduces toddlers and preschoolers to books,
rhymes, music, and crafts. Fun, interactive stories will
foster your child’s imagination and love for reading.
• Dungeons & Dragons Feb. 15, 1-3 p.m. Players new
to the game can experience the beginner-friendly adventure
“Dragons of Stormwreck Isle,” with a library employee
acting as Dungeon Master.
• Creative Kid Zone Feb. 19, 3-5 p.m. We’ll have all the
supplies you’ll need to create a pre-planned project, or you
can use our supplies to craft your own vision of a masterpiece.
• #wouldratherbereading Book Club Feb. 20, 3-5
p.m. Come join us or a high school, co-ed book club!
We’ll be reading: “Scythe” by Neal Shusterman.
• Lego Club 2nd & 4th Monday of the month 3:30-
4:30 p.m. Legos provided and final creations will be on
display until the following session.
• Cozy Crafternoons March 1, 1-3 p.m. Spend some time
relaxing and being creative and take home a different craft
project each month. Learn how to bend a little wire and
make a bird’s nest pendant.

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BURGESS
It is with great sorrow that we announce
the passing of Mrs. Lucille “Lucy” Marie
(Shoemaker) Burgess, a devoted wife,
mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,
sister, and friend to many. Lucy passed
away peacefully on Feb. 10 in the Bluebird
Retirement Community while in the arms
of her family.
Following high school, Lucy married her
forever sweetheart, Joe Burgess, on June
15, 1956. As a testament to their love, they
have joyfully spent the past 68 years together
raising their family with the same
love and compassion that brought them together.
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in London and Forrest Trucking in
West Jefferson. A faithful believer, Lucy
was a long-time member of the London
Church of Christ in Christian Union. She
enjoyed shopping and playing piano while
singing. A true matriarch, she was excellent
in the kitchen with both cooking and baking.
No matter what was on the menu, her
family knew they would always like whatever
Lucy whipped up and always looked
forward to the treats she would bake, particularly
her outstanding cinnamon rolls.
They also cherished family meals together
at their favorite restaurant, Der Dutchman.
Lucy leaves behind a legacy of love
through her adoring husband Joe Burgess;
daughters Brenda (Stephen) Cordell and
Joanna (Chris) Thomas, son Todd (Laura)
Burgess; grandchildren: Christina (Dan)
Doggett, Megan (Benjamin) Buckley,
Nathaniel (Megan) Braxton, Joel (Rebecca)
Braxton, John Burgess, and Jaelyn
Burgess; great-grandchildren Madalyn,
Lydia, and Avery Doggett, Adelyn, Malachi,
Mathias, and Evelyn Buckley, Penelope,
Oliver, Lena, and Miles Braxton, plus one
on the way; uncle Russell Knisley; numerous
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents,
brother Larry Shoemaker, and sister
Dorothy Steele.
Flowers and chocolates are great, but the
best gift you can give yourself this Valentine’s
Day is a proactive approach to your
health. This February, experts at Mercy
Health — Springfield are encouraging women
to show themselves some love by scheduling
their annual mammogram.
Breast cancer remains one of the most
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common cancers
among women. One
in eight women will
receive a breast cancer
diagnosis in their
lifetime. Despite common
misconceptions,
only 5-10% of cases
are hereditary, meaning
90% of diagnoses
occur in women with
no family history, according
to Sarah Conley,
BS, RT (R)(M) —
Mercy Health Springfield/Urbana
Imaging
Supervisor.
“Another misconception
is the incidence
of breast cancer
is increased in the
month of October,”
Conley added.
“Awareness is at its
peak in October, but
there is no notable
fluctuation in the diagnosis
of breast cancers
across other months.”
In 2024, experts
Lucy’s family will receive friends for visitation
on Feb. 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m. in the London Church of Christ in
Christian Union, 180 W. Center St., London,
OH 43140. An additional hour of visitation
will be held at the church on Feb. 20
from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A funeral service
will commence at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor
Lee Stanley officiating. Interment will follow
in Somerford Township Cemetery.
Memorials in Lucy’s honor may be sent
to Affinity Care Hospice, 9349 Waterstone
Blvd. Ste. 340 Cincinnati, OH 45249.
Condolences for Lucy’s family are encouraged
to be shared online at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
DONOHOE
James “Jim” Larry Donohoe, 87, of London,
Ohio died Jan. 31 at 2:43 p.m. in
Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital.
Born April 4, 1937, in Charleston, West
Virginia, he was the son of James W. and
Betty M. Donohoe.
As a practiced horticulturalist for over 50
years, he was passionate about always putting
in the time and attention needed to
make sure his plants and gardens would
thrive. He was an avid photographer and a
voracious reader with amazing recall. He always
had a dog at his side. He loved his dogs
estimate 310,720 new
breast cancer cases
and 42,250 deaths in
Ohio. Clark and
Champaign counties
have some of the
highest breast cancer
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to Chaundra
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BSN — Clinical Research
Nurse at the
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and could communicate with them on an impressive
level developing incredible, intimate
connections. With a wonderfully
underlying, subtle sense of humor he was a
phenomenal orator who loved telling stories
of all sorts. His stories could be anything
ranging from history, genealogy, paranormal
or just a good old tale to family and
friends. Of all his hobbies, interests and
passions, the one he loved the most was
being a friend and helping hand to those
who needed it most.
Jim is survived by his life partner Wilma
Sparks of London, Ohio, daughter Tammy L.
Anaya and her husband Drew of Phoenix, AZ.,
son James G. Donohoe and his wife Genie of
Surprise, AZ. Grandchildren: Andy Anaya,
Ashley Whipple, James K. Donohe and Alyssa
Christian. Great Grandchildren: Jade, Marci,
James Levi, Anaias, Aster and Iyla. He was
preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation has taken place in accordance
with James’ wishes. Public services will not
be observed.
The EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL
HOME AND CREMATORY, 103 North
Main Street, London, Ohio 43140, is honored
to be caring for the Donohoe family
during this difficult time. Condolences for
his family are encouraged to be shared online
at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
Women, love yourself - schedule a mammogram
Springfield Cancer
Center.
“It’s critical to
know what’s normal
for your body,” added
Tracy Adrian, RN,
BSN, CN-BN, Breast Health Navigator for
Mercy Health - Springfield Cancer Center.
“Performing monthly breast self-exams will
help you in knowing your normal. Breasts
can naturally feel lumpy due to breast tissue
and density. If you find changes, talk to your
doctor about getting a mammogram.”
It is also important for men to know their
family history and immediately report if
they find any lumps or bumps in their
breasts. According to Adrian, 1% of men will
develop breast cancer in their lifetime.
Maintaining a balanced diet, staying active,
avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol,
and understanding your family history are
all key steps to lowering breast cancer risk.
However, the most effective way to improve
survival rates is through early detection.
Mercy Health recently opened a state-of-theart
cancer center in Urbana. This new cancer
center, in addition to the Mercy Health -
Springfield Cancer Center, will provide enhanced
resources and advanced care for diagnosis
and treatment in the region.
According to the American Cancer Society,
women with an average risk of breast cancer
occurrence should start receiving annual mammograms
at age 40. Women who are at high
risk for breast cancer based on certain factors
should get a breast MRI and a mammogram
every year, typically starting around 30.
Call Mercy Health — Springfield central
scheduling at (937) 328-8100 to schedule a
mammogram. An order from your primary
care provider is preferred but not required.
To learn more about the health care services
available at Mercy Health or to find a
provider near you, visit mercy.com.

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Jeffersonian Senior
Citizen Center
February 17
Closed for Presidents Day
February 18
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)
February 19
9:00 a.m. Chair Volleyball
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 & Weight Loss Support
Group
February 20
9:00 a.m. Chair Volleyball
February 21
1:00 p.m. Free Movie for Members
February 18
12:00-2:00 p.m. White Elephant Bingo &
FREE Luncheon To participate, bring an
unwanted item from your home or purchase
a gift valued at $10 or less. Main prizes are
gift cards from local businesses. Luncheon is
sponsored by Pat’s Pizza & Pub.
February 25
12:00-2:00 p.m. Craft Day & Potluck. We
will be making button flowers for a shaker
craft. Members $6.00 plus some supplies.
Non-members $10 plus some supplies.
Anyone over 20 years of age can participate.
February 28
10:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. Madison County Senior
Commodity Box. We distribute nutritious
food boxes to those over 60 and live
in Madison County.
AARP members receive free tax prep
The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is offering free in-person tax assistance
with IRS-certified tax counselors at the Madison County Emergency Management
Agency (271 Elm St, London).
Beginning Feb. 19, service will be offered every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(except March 12) and every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (except Feb. 20 and
March 13). To schedule an appointment, please call (614) 505-9342 or visit
www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp-taxaide.
In addition to the in-person assistance, AARP offers free software and/or IRScertified
coaches for those intending to prepare their taxes at home. Language
support is available for English-speaking taxpayers.
Madison County preserved their 29th farm in 2024. Approximately 6,940 acres have an
agricultural easement to date. From left to right are Rob Slane, County Administrator;
Matt Furbee, Diane Furbee, and Bob Hunter, Madison SWCD Supervisor.
Preserving Madison Co. farms
Madison County Commissioners, with
assistance from Madison Soil and Water
Conservation District (SWCD), is a local
sponsor that administers the Ohio Department
of Agriculture’s Clean Ohio Local
Agricultural Easement Purchase Program.
This allows the county to accept applications
from landowners to preserve valuable
farmland within Madison County. In 2025,
the county was allocated $174,072.
An agricultural easement is a voluntary,
permanent, legally binding restriction
placed on a farm that limits the use of the
land to predominantly agricultural activity.
Interested landowners should contact Madison
Soil Water Conservation District directly
to set up a meeting to discuss
eligibility for the farm. The district is available
to assist landowners through the application
process.
The application round is open through
March 21. For more details, please contact
Julia Cumming at (740) 852-4003 or
julia.cumming@oh.nacdnet.net, or visit
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and Bridges want to help alleviate the burden
of costly energy bills this winter and
keep more of Ohio’s families warm.
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The Winter Crisis Program assists
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needing to
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those required to pay
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maintain service. Qualifying
households must have a gross
annual income at or below
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four, that is $54,600.
Last year, the Winter Crisis
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providing a total of $23.5 million
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“When temperatures drop
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about if they can afford to keep their home
warm,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the
Department of Development. “Every year,
this program serves as a lifeline for thousands
of Ohioans, ensuring they can stay
safe and comfortable during our coldest
months.”
Households serviced by a Public Utilities
Commission of Ohio (PUCO)-regulated utility
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balance on the utility bill after receiving assistance.
Ohioans can start their application online
but must schedule an appointment with
their local energy assistance provider to
complete the application. Depending on the
agency, the appointment may be in person,
on the phone, or remotely. The application
and list of providers can be found online at
energyhelp.ohio.gov.
Andrew Binegar, Executive Director,
stated, "The Home Energy Assistance Program
(HEAP) remains a fundamental initiative
of Bridges Community Action Partnership.
Many customers, due to limited financial
resources, struggle to maintain
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low-income customers due to affordability
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Clients need to bring copies of the following
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For more information about the Winter
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Seed & butterfly conservation legalized in Ohio
“Until today, I could not legally hand On
Jan. 8, Governor Mike DeWine signed into
law Ohio House Bill 364, allowing milkweed
and other native plant seed collection and
distribution programs to legally proceed.
“Until today, I could not legally hand you
native seeds or a native plant from my
house - and many native plants were regarded
as noxious weeds,” said David
Donofrio, president of the Ohio Prairie Association
(OPA), upon its signing. “OPA set
out 2 years ago to change that, and today,
we have succeeded.”
For years, to counter the loss of wildgrowing
milkweeds and to support declining
monarch butterfly populations, Ohio conservation
organizations and government agencies
spearheaded programs where citizens
were encouraged to hand-collect milkweed
seed pods and transfer their ownership to
Mt. Sterling Public Library
60 W. Columbus St., Mt. Sterling
Mt. Sterling Public Library will be
CLOSED on Feb. 17 in observance of Presidents
Day. We apologize for any inconvenience
this may cause. We will return to our
regular hours on Feb. 18. Our digital library
remains open 24 hours a day.
• Warming Center Come in and get warm!
We offer public restrooms, drinking fountains,
free computer and Wi-Fi access, and
outlets to charge devices. Sit or explore the
shelves. Read books, graphic novels, magazines,
or newspapers. Play our board games
or put together one of our puzzles. Print,
copy, fax, scan, or laminate.
• Fitness over Fifty Wednesdays in February,
9:30 a.m. This class will cover two different
series of exercises. Through gentle
cardio you will build strength and increase
your flexibility with these easy and diverse
the organizations, that would
then donate the collected milkweed
seeds to citizens who
would deliberately plant new
stands of plants.
With these citizen-planted
stands of new milkweed plants,
monarch butterfly populations
in Ohio have been strongly
supported. Yet, all of these programs
technically violated
Ohio’s seed certification law,
with potential penalties incurring
fines up to $250 or thirtyday
jail sentences.
The Ohio Prairie Association,
which supports and encourages
public planting and
appreciation of Ohio’s native
prairies, worked with former
Representatives Laura Lanese
and David Dobos, as well as
the Ohio Department of Agriculture,
to update state law to
allow that seeds may be collected
and used for “a) conservation
of pollinators and
threatened or endangered
species; b) planting and creation
of native plant habitats;
c) propagation of native plants
for their specific conservation;
and d) operation of a seed library,
provided that the seed
library ensures that any seeds
exchanged among the seed library's
members or the general
public are open-pollinated, public domain
varieties.”
The law also removes milkweeds and
several other common species from the list
of noxious weeds, which previously were required
to be mowed down by state workers
along railways and roadways. This will
allow for greater growth and maintenance
of habitat for many Ohio pollinator species
and plants, not the least of which being
monarch butterflies.
routines. Coordinated by Assistant Librarian,
Jeanne Wilt, this program features
video instruction by certified health coach
and fitness trainer Karen Brown.
• Friends of the Library Silent Auction
Open for Bids. Items will be featured on our
social media in groups or individually, in no
particular order. Baskets and other items
are on display at the library. Bids are taken
via bid sheets with the display and via private
message to the library Facebook page.
Bid in $1.00 increments. Final Bids must be
in by Feb. 15, at the Annual Victorian Tea.
All proceeds benefit library programs,
events, supplies, equipment, upgrades, and
necessities. Your support is valued and appreciated.
• Card Crafting Class with April Vachio
Feb. 8 at 11:00 a.m. Class size is limited to
the first six people, ages 10 through adult.
Call the library to register at (740) 869-
2430. All supplies are provided.
Messenger photos by Rachel Scofield
“We are greatly appreciative to all the
garden clubs and conservation organizations
across the Buckeye state supported
and encouraged the amendment of the seed
certification law, said John Blakeman, Ohio
Prairie Association’s founder. “Ohio citizens
can now legally collect milkweed seeds and
plant new milkweed stands, which will support
Ohio’s beautiful monarch butterflies.”
• Preschool Storytime Mondays at 10:30
a.m. This program is open to preschool ages
three to five years only this year. Children
will enjoy age-appropriate stories, crafts,
and other surprises.
• Victorian and Dolly Plus Me Tea Feb. 15, 2-
4 p.m.Mt. Sterling Friends of the Library
are taking table reservations for the 2025
Annual Victorian and Dolly Plus Me Tea. To
arrange to borrow costumes or to reserve tables
that seat up to eight call Committee
Chairwoman, Casey O'Neill at (740) 869-
3548. Tables cannot be reserved without a
positive commitment for all attendees as
this would not allow others who want seats
to attend. Reservations are not required but
are recommended for large groups to ensure
seating together. This year the Tea will be
held at the Mt. Sterling Community Center
for the first time, to allow for more space.
The Community Center is located at 164 E.
Main St., Mt. Sterling.
February 17
9:00 a.m. — Noon Indoor Open Play
Pickleball FREE (limited time only)
donations welcome
7:00-9:00 p.m. Men’s Adult Open Gym
Basketball
February 18
9:00-10:00 a.m. TOPS — Take Off
Pounds Sensibly
3:00-6:00 p.m. Food Pantry/Produce
(Food Pantry is available for households
that are income eligible. Distribution of
pre-packed food boxes will be delivered
to your vehicle. Please remain in your
vehicle and you will be assisted in numerical
order. Please bring proof of residence
at first visit and picture ID every
visit. Call (740) 869-2453 for further information.)
7:00-8:00 p.m. Alcoholic Anonymous
February 19
9:00 a.m. — Noon Indoor Open Play
Pickleball FREE (limited time only)
donations welcome
10:00-10:45 a.m. Creative Little Explorers
Sensory play, crafting, Music & Movement,
games and more. Call the center to
register.
10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Sewing for Adults
11:30 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Senior Lunch
Program Anyone 60 years old & over
are eligible — RSVP (740) 869-2453
February 20
5:00-5:45 p.m. Creative Little Explorers
Sensory play, crafting, Music &
Movement, games and more. Call the
center to register.
5:30-6:30 p.m. All Level Yoga Class
February 22
10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Sewing for All
Ages and Abilities
2:00-4:00 p.m. Victorian & Dolly Plus
Me Tea Please direct all communication
regarding reservations for tables or fittings
to Casey O’Neill to
caseyon@gmail.com.
- Please note that HEAT training is
still being offered on Sundays it has
just moved to the Mount Sterling
Nazarene Church due to winter scheduling
and the time is 4:30—5:30 p.m.
- Produce Market the 2nd and 4th
Tuesdays of every month
- March 15 — Spring Bazaar

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Bids shall be submitted electronically through the www.bidexpress.com webservice until 10:00 am on Tuesday,
February 25, 2025, at which time they will be publicly received and read aloud, for the project known as:
MAD-CR4-3.05
Big Plain Circleville Road Over Deer Creek Bridge Replacement PID 115657
All proposals shall be submitted electronically through the web service www.bidexpress.com. The bid shall be
accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a bid bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the
bid or a certified check in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid. In addition to the Bid Security, a Performance
Bond is required for this project in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total project
cost.
The Owner of the project is the Madison County Board of Commissioners. Copies of the plans and specifications
must be obtained from www.bidexpress.com. All bidders must register and be a member of the web service to
bid on the project.
This notice is posted on the Madison County website at www.co.madison.oh.us and may be accessed by selecting
“Notices”, then “Bid/Legal Notices.”
The Owner requires that all work associated with the project be completed before June 30, 2025. The estimated
commencement of work date is March 17, 2025.
Bidders must be pre-qualified as a Contractor by the Ohio Department of Transportation.
This is a Federal-Aid project and the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity regulations listed in the proposal
shall govern. There is a 9% Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE’s) participation goal on this contract.
This is a prevailing wage contract in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor Regulations, Title 29,
Subtitle A, Part 5, Sections 5.5, 5.31, and 5.32, most recent revision at contract execution. Bidders shall comply
with all applicable provisions.
Disadvantaged Business (DBE) Requirement. DBE participation goals (Subcontracts, materials, supplies) have
been set on this project for those certified as DBE's in accordance with the TEA - 21 (1998) and 49 CFR, Part
26, and qualified to bid with ODOT under Chapter 5525 of the Ohio Revised Code (O.R.C.). The DBE goal
designation is stated at the beginning of the project proposal, following the project identification.
No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the opening thereof. Awarding of the contract
shall be to the Lowest and Best bidder as determined by the Madison County Board of Commissioners in the
best interest of Madison County. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Bids shall be submitted electronically through the www.bidexpress.com webservice until 10:00 am on Tuesday,
February 25, 2025, at which time they will be publicly received and read aloud, for the project known as:
MAD-CR4-9.07
Big Plain Circleville Road Over Opossum Run Bridge Replacement PID 121895
All proposals shall be submitted electronically through the web service www.bidexpress.com. The bid shall be
accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a bid bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the
bid or a certified check in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid. In addition to the Bid Security, a Performance
Bond is required for this project in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total project
cost.
The Owner of the project is the Madison County Board of Commissioners. Copies of the plans and specifications
must be obtained from www.bidexpress.com. All bidders must register and be a member of the web service to
bid on the project.
This notice is posted on the Madison County website at www.co.madison.oh.us and may be accessed by selecting
“Notices”, then “Bid/Legal Notices.”
The Owner requires that all work associated with the project be completed before June 30, 2025. The estimated
commencement of work date is March 17, 2025.
Bidders must be pre-qualified as a Contractor by the Ohio Department of Transportation.
This is a Federal-Aid project and the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity regulations listed in the proposal
shall govern. There is a 8% Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE’s) participation goal on this contract.
This is a prevailing wage contract in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor Regulations, Title 29,
Subtitle A, Part 5, Sections 5.5, 5.31, and 5.32, most recent revision at contract execution. Bidders shall comply
with all applicable provisions.
Disadvantaged Business (DBE) Requirement. DBE participation goals (Subcontracts, materials, supplies) have
been set on this project for those certified as DBE's in accordance with the TEA - 21 (1998) and 49 CFR, Part
26, and qualified to bid with ODOT under Chapter 5525 of the Ohio Revised Code (O.R.C.). The DBE goal
designation is stated at the beginning of the project proposal, following the project identification.
No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the opening thereof. Awarding of the contract
shall be to the Lowest and Best bidder as determined by the Madison County Board of Commissioners in the
best interest of Madison County. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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MID-OHIO WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
INVITATION TO BID
Air Classified Hydrated Lime Slurry
REFERENCE: Air Classified Hydrated Lime Slurry
DATE/CLOSING TIME OF BIDS: March 17, 2025
PLACE: Mid-Ohio Water and Sewer District Office, 501 South Main Street, London, Ohio.
SEALED BIDS ARE REQUESTED FOR AIR CLASSIFIED HYDRATED LIME SLURRY FOR A 1-YEAR
TERM, CONTRACT MAY BE RENEWED ANNUALLY FOR A MAXIMUM OF TWO (2) ADDITIONAL
ONE (1) YEAR TERMS AT THE DISTRICT’S AND SUPPLIER’S OPTION.
This invitation is supplied in duplicate. Submit one copy of the completed bid in a properly addressed
envelope clearly designating the above reference information. The duplicate copy is to be retained by
the bidder. The completed bid packet must include a properly executed Bidder Certificate.
The bid forms must be signed by an officer or representative of the bidding firm who is legally authorized
to bind the firm.
The Mid-Ohio Water and Sewer District reserves the right to waive defects and informalities in bids, to
reject any and all bids, or to accept any proposals as may be deemed in its best interest.
All bids shall be effective for thirty days from the date of opening. Bids may not be withdrawn during
the thirty-day period from the opening date. Vendors who receive a bid packet, but do not wish to
submit a bid should return the packet Bidder Certificate clearly marked “NO BID”. The Air Classified
Hydrated Lime Slurry manufacturer trade names, where shown herein, are for descriptive purposes
only and are to be used to guide the bidder in determining the quality and performance desired by
the purchaser. The Air Classified Hydrated Lime Slurry manufacturer trade names are not meant to be
used to exclude any proposed provider that meets or exceeds the specifications cited on the attached
Bid Specifications Sheet.
State of Ohio and local sales taxes are not applicable to any purchases made for use by the Mid-Ohio
Water and Sewer District. Bids submitted should not include any such sales taxes. Sales tax exemption
certificates will be furnished as requested. The bid price should be listed on the Bidder’s Certificate attached.
Information pertaining to any item or condition in this request may be obtained by contacting Nathan
Peters, Accounting Officer at the Mid-Ohio Water and Sewer District at 740-845-1707 or via email at
Nathan.peters@midohiowsd.gov.
It is to be understood that the bidder, if awarded an order or contract, agrees to protect, defend and
save harmless the Mid-Ohio Water and Sewer District from any suits or demands for payment that may
be brought against it for the use of any patented material, process, article or device that may enter
into the manufacture, construction or part of the work covered by either order or contract; and the
bidder further agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Mid-Ohio Water and Sewer District from suit
or action of every nature and description brought against it for, or on account of any injuries or damages
received or sustained by any party or parties, or for any of the acts of contractor, his servants or
agents.
All manufacturer’s warranties and guarantees which apply to the equipment/system purchased shall
be transferred to the Mid-Ohio Water and Sewer District.
THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS MUST ALSO BE MET FOR THIS BID
This bid is for Air Classified Hydrated Lime Slurry and delivery of the product to the Mid-Ohio Water
and Sewer District as outlined for a 1-year period, contract may be renewed annually for a maximum
2 additional 1-year terms at the District’s and Supplier’s option as specified in the attachment to this
invitation.
Bids received after the time date established above will be returned to the sender unopened. Bids may
be submitted by USPS mail, delivery services or hand delivered. Mailed, delivery services and hand delivered
bids should be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked “Mid-Ohio Water and Sewer District Air
Classified Hydrated Lime Slurry”. Delivered bids may be mailed or brought to the Mid-Ohio Water and
Sewer District, 501 South Main Street, London, Ohio 43140.
In setting forth the specifications, Air Classified Hydrated Lime Slurry to be purchased, it is our intention
and desire to offer equal opportunity to all bidders, within the framework of standards of quality herewith
established. Where special chemical compositions are referred to and company names are used,
these are to be for information purposes for the Air Classified Hydrated Lime Slurry only, and are not
intended to restrict bidding.
The composition of the Air Classified Hydrated Lime Slurry to be purchased are presumed equally available
to all manufacturers and have been set forth as a guideline to assure the Mid-Ohio Water and
Sewer District that the Air Classified Hydrated Lime Slurry offered for sale meet the Mid-Ohio Water
and Sewer District needs. Bidders desiring to change the chemical composition must show the substitution
in their bid and must submit proof that the substitution is of equal or better quality than those
specified in this invitation.
In order to be considered, your bid must be accompanied by a thorough description of the Air Classified
Hydrated Lime Slurry product offered for purchase. The Mid-Ohio Water and Sewer District reserves
the right to inspect the Air Classified Hydrated Lime Slurry before purchasing. The winning bidder must
make the Air Classified Hydrated Lime Slurry available for delivery to the Mid-Ohio Water and Sewer
District within 14 days after receipt of award notification and within 14 days after receipt of a purchase
order. If the Air Classified Hydrated Lime Slurry product is deemed to not be provided within the established
bid specifications it will be rejected.
AIR CLASSIFIED HYDRATED LIME SLURRY
Air Classified Hydrated Lime Slurry must meet ANSI/NSF standard 60 certified and AWWA standards
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and approved for potable water. Attach Certificate of Conformance with ANSI/NSF 60 and identify
country of origin for product to the bid submittal. Hydrated Liquid Calcium Hydroxide Lime Slurry is
a stabilized aqueous suspension of Calcium Hydroxide produced from high purity hydrated lime.
A chemical analysis of product for antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium,
copper, lead, mercury, selenium, thallium, fluoride must be provided by the successful bidder.
Chemical Analysis:
Percent Total Solids
Specific Gravity of Ca(OH)2 slurry
% Calcium Hydroxide - dry weight basis
Viscosity Maximum
Grit Removal Requirement
Freezing Point
Specifications:
33% to 37%
Range of 1.231 to 1.267
94%
Less than 500 cp
All slurry to pass through 30 mesh screen
32° F (0° C)
The cost of this chemical varies due to strength. Provide the formula used for calculating the delivered
cost from the unit price using the wet weight expressed in $/ton delivered. Failure to include the formula
may be grounds of dismissal of bid.
The bid price shall be calculated assuming the following parameters: Calcium
Hydroxidedry solids content between 33% and 37%
Liquid - slurry gallon weight @ 10.38 lbs/gal Liquid – water gallon weight @ 8.34 lbs. / gal
Temperature @ 60° F.
Estimated annual tons to be delivered –
Product to be delivered to the following address:
Mid-Ohio Water and Sewer District Water District 1 WTP
1560 Old Springfield Road
London, Ohio 43140
Include the mathematical formula used to calculate your bid price in the box below:
Additional Requirements:
Each shipment of air classified hydrated lime slurry may be tested at the time of delivery to assure a
percent total solid between 33% and 37% and a specific gravity of 1.231 to 1.267 g/ml. Any air classified
hydrated lime slurry shipment not meeting these parameters will be refused and then returned to the
provider at the provider’s expense.
The driver of each air classified hydrated lime slurry delivery shall have and provide to the water plant
staff a certified stamped scale weight for each shipment upon delivery. A chain of custody record shall
also be provided to assure the product delivered is the same as indicated on the certified scale weight
certificate.
Delivery tankers shall be solely used for shipping Air Classified Hydrated Lime Slurry and equipped
with a pumping system to recirculate product prior to unloading. Tankers shall also be equipped with
pumps to unload product. Delivery tankers must be rinsed of all lime slurry product when loading at
delivery site.
The Supplier shall certify no quicklime is used in the slurry manufacturing process and only finely
ground air-classified hydrated lime is used for preparation of the lime slurry product.
The slurry solids will have 99.99% or higher passing 30 mesh screen. Delivery tankers shall be solely
used for shipping lime slurry and equipped with a system to avoid spillage during the off-loading. The
delivery driver shall be responsible for adding the correct amount of dilution water if requested by the
District and request inspection and analysis of the delivery by the on-site District staff. The driver shall
be responsible for complete cleanup of any spill(s) originating from the unloading process. Safety Data
Sheets shall be provided with each bid submitted.
The supplier agrees to allow District employees to have full access to the slurry production and/or shipping
facilities on normal workdays during normal business hours. The supplier will advise staff about
site safety procedures and personal protection equipment before entering the property.
The supplier will be responsible for the removal and disposal cost of unsuitable product and/or sediment
as well as any necessary equipment repairs caused or clogged by the product up till the chemical
application point. The supplier will offer on-site technical support at no charge to the District with regards
to chemical feeding, equipment operation/repair and mineralization technology, as needed.
Supplier shall provide a minimum of three (3) surface source drinking water treatment plant references
within a 250 mile radius of the Mid-Ohio Water and Sewer District Water District 1 Water Treatment Facility
that are currently using this product and have been for a period no less than 12 months. Other
references are also encouraged.
Supplier must have a primary and secondary blending location for surety of Air Classified Hydrated
Lime Slurry as required by the District. Supplier must have the ability to monitor tank levels of the Air
Classified Hydrated Lime Slurry product and schedule deliveries of the lime slurry based on the monitoring
process.
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xLegal Notices
NOTICE OF SALE Under Judgment of
Foreclosure of Liens for Delinquent Land Taxes
In the Common Pleas Court of Madison County, Ohio
Stacey K, McKenzie, Treasurer Madison County, Ohio, Plaintiff
vs.
Richard G. Groves, Deceased, et al., Defendants
Case No. CVE20240166
Whereas judgment has been rendered against certain parcels of real property
for taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, interest, and costs as follows:
PPN:05-00167.000
Address: 1097 U.S. 42 SE, London, OH 43140
Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Madison and in the City of London
and being further described in the Official Record Volume 216, Page 393, in
the Recorder’s Office, Madison County, Ohio.
Last Known Owner: Richard G. Groves, Deceased
Amount of Judgment: Thirteen Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Seven Dollars
and Sixty-Three cents ($13,257.63); plus any other taxes, penalities, interest,
assessments and costs that may be due and payable by the date of the sale
of the real property described herein;
Whereas, such judgment orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned
to satisfy the total amount of such judgment plus any other taxes,
penalties, interest, assessments and costs that may be due and payable by
the date of the sale of the real property described herein;
Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, John R. Swaney, Sheriff
of Madison County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for
cash, to the highest bidder of an amount that equals at least $13,500.00 at
10:00 a.m. on Realauction.com, on the 28th day of February, 2025. If any parcel
does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same
conditions of the first sale and at the sametime of day at the same place on
the 14th day of March, 2025, for an amount that equals at least $13,500.
All properties sold at Sheriff’s Sale are on an “as-is” basis and has no warranty
or guarantee. The Treasurer nor the Sheriff are liable for the condition of the
property.
John R. Swaney, Sheriff
Tina Sabin, Deputy
Madison County, Ohio
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
MADISON COUNTY, OHIO
PROBATE DIVISION, JUVENILE COURT
Case No. 22530003
Summons By Publication
In the Matter of
Ms S (M)
Alleged Dependent Child
To: Heidi Samons - LKA 64 S. Madison Rd., London, OH 43140
Joseph Samons - LKA 39 Arlington Ave., London, OH 43140
A complaint has been filed in this Court by the State of Ohio/ Madison
County Children Services, alleging dependency of Ms S (M), DOB
07/07/2014, pursuant to O.R.C. 2151.04. An intial/pretrial hearing has
been scheduled at the Madison County Juvenile Court, 1 North Main
Street, London, OH 43140 on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. and
for adjudication hearing on Friday March 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., and
at the call of the Court thereafter.
You are indicated as being the parent(s) of said minor child and notice
of said complaint is hereby provided in accordance with the law and
the provisions of RULE 16, Rules of Juvenile Procedure. If a party is
indigent, the Court will appoint counsel to provide representation
upon request. If you believe that you qualify, contact the Court at
(740) 852-0760.
CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN
Juvenile Judge
Madison County, Ohio
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Rhonda LEWIS & Macey MULLINS
To: Anna Mullins & Frank Lombardi, address unknown
A Petition for custody of LOMBARDI, COLLIN, DOB 08/03/2011, has been
filed in this Court. A pretrial hearing has been scheduled in this Court at
the Madison County Courthouse, 1 North Main Street, London, OH
43140, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., and at the call of the
Court thereafter.
You are hereby summoned that a Petition has been filed by Macey
Mullins. You are required to serve upon Macey Mullins a copy of your
answer to the Petition within 28 days of this publication. Said answer
must be filed with this Court within three (3) days after service on Macey
Mullins. If you fail to appear and defend, judgment by default may be
taken against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.
You are indicated as being the parent of said minor child and notice of
said Petition is hereby provided in accordance with the law and the provisions
of RULE 16, Rules of Juvenile Procedure.
You may contact the Juvenile Court at 740­852­0760 with any questions.
CHRISTOPHER J. BROWN
Juvenile Judge
Madison County, Ohio
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