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March 2, 2025 www.columbusmessenger.com Vol. XXXX No. 6
By A. Kevin Corvo
Staff Writer
Representatives of Massachusetts-based
Vanguard Renewables say they will meet
with opposing residents “in the ensuing
months” concerning their plans to build an
anaerobic digester adjacent to Wilson Road
in Fairfield Township, just south of West
Jefferson.
The facility, proposed on a 20-acre parcel on
the north side of Wilson Road, west of Sparling
Road, would convert organic food waste into
renewable natural gas and fertilizer.
The Madison County Commissioners and
Fairfield Township trustees have each adopted
resolutions opposing the proposal, and residents
have organized through social media to
oppose it, citing concerns about air pollution,
truck traffic, water contamination, falling
property values, and other potential risks.
“We will bring in experts to dispel a lot of
disinformation,” Billy Kepner, director of
government affairs and community relations
for Vanguard Renewables, said about
the yet-to-be-set public sessions.
Kepner was not present at a Feb. 20 meeting
at West Jefferson High School, where residents
and elected officials from West Jefferson,
Fairfield Township and outlying areas convened
to unite in their opposition to it.
“We weren’t invited,” Kepner said.
An attorney for Vanguard
Renewables
was present on Feb. 20 but did not speak.
Opponents, however, called him out on several
occasions, including during a playback
of a meeting in September where Vanguard
Renewables first explained the proposal.
Residents at the Feb. 20 meeting criticized
the responses in the recording, with
some publicly calling for Vanguard Renewables
to simply abandon the proposed project
and “go home.”
Kepner acknowledged that Vanguard Renewables
could have planned better for that
September session but will offer the opportunity
for residents to accurately understand its
plans at a future public meeting.
“We will host community conversations in
the coming months,” Kepner said, possibly as
early as mid-March.
Meanwhile, opponents gathered to collectively
voice their concerns about the project
and they learned about a proposed house bill
that could regulate how anaerobic digesters
are built in the future.
J.T. Ysseldyke, legislative aid to Ohio
Rep. Brian Stewart (R-Ashville), who represents
Ohio’s 12th House District, including
Madison County, said Stewart drafted a
house bill that would allow township
trustees and village councils to regulate the
construction and operation of anaerobic digesters
but only when such facilities are not
connected to a natural gas pipeline, according
to Ysseldyke.
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School to discuss their concerns and possible challenges to the
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The expanded technology allows OSHP's
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video footage to command staff on the
ground during active investigations and
emergencies. Previously available only to
local law enforcement in the areas surrounding
Columbus and Akron, nine strategically
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“This technology virtually puts the onground
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Ohio is believed to
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of downlinking live aerial video anywhere
within its state lines. Any agency
with internet access and the correct credentials
can view the live stream.
"The expansion of the downlink program
represents an advancement in our collaborative
public safety efforts,” said Colonel Charles
A. Jones, patrol superintendent. “Providing
real-time aerial footage directly to our law enforcement
partners enhances situational
awareness, speeds response times and supports
informed decisions to protect our communities.”
On average, OSHP's Aviation Unit responds
to more than 1,000 calls for support
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each year. Missions include violent crime
reduction initiatives, criminal suspect
searches, missing persons searches, storm
damage assessments, and vehicle pursuits.
“Many of Ohio’s law enforcement agencies,
especially in the rural parts of the state,
don’t have aviation capabilities,” said Director
Wilson, Ohio Department of Public
Safety. “This incredible asset provides a
valuable resource to help those agencies
fight crime and protect the public.”
The technology expansion was funded
primarily with state and federal funding
awarded through the Ohio Violent Crime
Reduction Grant Program.
Mystery author at book club
The Book Club of the First United Methodist Church of
Mount Sterling featured a visit from award-winning author
Alicia Anthony. A discussion was held about her work, “Inherent
Truth” which is the first book in her murder mystery
trilogy “Blood Secrets.”
“It was a real page turner!” said book club member Sue Shilling. “ We had a great
discussion and are reading the remaining two in the trilogy next. Alicia is from London
and married a guy from MP. The town in the book vaguely resembled London.
There are little Ohio nuggets that one can pick out if familiar with the territory.”
All three books are available to purchase online and in bookstores. Amazon offers
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Jonathan Alder Cheer brings home state championship
Last weekend, the Jonathan Alder competition cheer team brought home the Division III state champion trophy
for the state of Ohio. Per head coach Kelly Sifrit, the competition team “is a separate squad that girls are required
to try out for, and tumbling is required. We are a very young team. Our squad consists of 11 girls on the
mat and one alternate. We are very fortunate that we do not have any seniors this year.”
Sifrit said that because they are mostly underclassman, the practices are strenuous.
“Girls have had to not only shift their mindset to a winning mentality but also adjust to high school as well as
high school athletics very quickly,” Sifrit said.
The last time the Pioneers won the state title was 2009. Sifrit credits assistant coach Kaylie Kindler as playing
a large role in the team’s success.
“She has been an awesome addition to the program this year and played a huge role in the mindset shift of
the team,” Kindler said. “She joined Alder cheer this season and spent many hours watching the routine and
giving feedback.”
To read more about the squad’s impressive win, please visit www.madisonmessengernews.com.
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Jefferson Industries donates truck to fire department
Jefferson Industries Corporation donated a new 2024 Honda Ridgeline to the Jefferson Township Fire Department
on Feb. 24. The new truck will be a station vehicle that will replace a Honda Element that Jefferson
Industries had donated in 2010. Fire Department Chief Chris Snyder accepts the keys to the new
Ridgeline from JIC Assistant Vice-President Matt Brienzo in front of both vehicles.
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London High School's Spring Production of "9 to 5: The Musical"
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The students of London High School are
gearing up for a spectacular spring production
of "9 to 5: The Musical," set to take the
stage at 7 p.m. March 6-8 in the school’s
Joyce Hildebrand Auditorium. This highly
anticipated event promises to be a delightful
showcase of talent, creativity, and hard work.
“From the recognizable opening notes of
Dolly Parton’s title number, ‘9 to 5’ until the
finale, this show is full of catchy songs, witty
dialogue, and relatable characters,” said director
Jessi Dunham.
The three main women at the center of
the story are sarcastic, hard-working Violet
(senior Lily Beyer), naive new employee
Judy (senior Isabella Kerry), and no-nonsense
country girl Doralee (junior Madison
Estep). They have such a fun dynamic between
the three of them and all deliver both
heartfelt and hilarious moments with ease.
Madison has really embraced the Doralee
role (originally played by Dolly Parton) and
is so fun to watch.
Based on the 1980 hit movie and featuring
music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, "9 to
5: The Musical" tells the story of sarcastic,
hard-working Violet (senior Lily Beyer),
naive new employee Judy (senior Isabella
Kerry), and no-nonsense country girl Doralee
(junior Madison Estep) who band together
to take on their “sexist, egotistical,
lying, hypocritical bigot” of a boss, Franklin
Hart, Jr. (senior Isaiah Capell).
“They have such a fun dynamic between
the three of them and all deliver both heartfelt
and hilarious moments with ease,” Dunham
said. “Madison has really embraced the
Doralee role (originally played by Dolly Parton)
and is so fun to watch.”
The students have really embraced the
look and feel of the show, and it will take audience
members right back to 1979 and the
kitschy feel of the original movie.
“The students love performing shows like
this with more adult humor and the empowering
message of standing up for yourself,”
Dunham said. “Adult audiences are going to
love the hilarious situations, optimistic messages,
and great music that we’ve come to
associate with Dolly Parton.”
The cast and crew have been working
tirelessly to bring this production to life.
Nine of the cast members are seniors who
are familiar faces to the Hildenbrand stage.
“We are very, very blessed that a lot of
these kids have participated in theater productions
for all four years,” said producer
Jodi Homan.
Passes for the show are available through
events.hometownticketing.com.Just enter
“London High School” in the website’s search
bar. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for
students. Tickets may also be purchased at
the door with cash.
The show is choreographed by Danielle
Fredette and Julia Revilla, with costume design
by Jodi Homan, Helen Studebaker, and
Kara Thoman. The lead for set design and
construction is Patrick Dunkley.
The storyline is rounded out by the
snitching assistant Roz (senior Kaity Chastain),
the sweet, “hunky accountant” Joe
(sophomore Kolby Thoman), and a whole
host of characters around the office, including
Kaity Chastain as Roz, Kolby Thoman
as Joe, Garek Logue (Dwayne), Tate Wilson
(Josh), Madison Osborne (Missy), Isabelle
Litchfield (Maria), Gael Juarez Perez (Dick),
Lilly Studebaker (Kathy), Addison Fraysier
(Margaret), Garek Logue (Bob), Ethan
Davitt (Tinsworthy), Audrina Maynard (Detective),
Isabel Hines (Doctor), Freya Byrd
(Candy Striper), Karlie Hartman (Hospital
Intern), and Julia Mullins (New Employee).
“Directing this show has been so much
fun and I’ve loved introducing these kids to
the characters and messages of the original
movie,” Dunham said. “I’m so excited to
bring together our weeks of hard work for
the community to see.”
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BURGESS
Joe Vernon Burgess, a loving husband,
patient father, adoring grandfather and
great-grandfather, passed away peacefully
on Feb. 19, 2025 in the Bluebird Retirement
Community, at the age of 91, surrounded by
his loving family.
Born Sept. 13, 1933, in Greenup Kentucky,
he was a son of Curtis Burgess and
Lydia (Skeens) Burgess. Joe met his forever
sweetheart, Lucille “Lucy” Marie (Shoemaker)
Burgess following high school. The
two wed on June 15, 1956, and have since
spent the past 68 years together until the
time of her passing just nine days earlier on
Feb. 10. Their love truly knew no bounds,
and they ensured to raise their family with
the same love and compassion that united
them together.
Professionally, Joe had worked as a corrections
officer at the London Correctional
Institution where he also taught carpentry.
A true workaholic, Joe never liked to remain
idle on his days off, and therefore also
served as a residential carpenter on the
side. He was a long-time member of the London
Church of Christ in Christian Union
with his wife Lucy. Although his sudden
passing has left a void in our hearts, we are
comforted knowing that Joe and Lucy have
been reunited in glory.
Joe leaves behind a legacy of love
through his daughters Brenda (Stephen)
Cordell and Joanna (Chris) Thomas, son
obituaries
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; sisters Betty Darlene Mihaly-
Rockwell and Norma Jean Slone; numerous
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
wife Lucy, sisters Kathern Taylor and
Martha Jane Burgess.
Joe’s services were held in conjunction
with his wife Lucy at the London Church of
Christ in Christian Union, 180 West Center
South Charleston village purchases corner building
At their Feb. 4 meeting, the Village of
South Charleston Commissioners voted to
buy the property located at 2 E. Mound St.
and to issue $150,000 in bonds to pay for the
acquisition.
The ordinance stated that the South
Charleston government planned to use the
building for “village purposes” however village
clerk/fiscal officer Jessica Hiser said that “the
village has not made any definite decisions on
what we plan to do with the property yet.”
Per the Clark County Auditor’s website,
the 1,614-foot property was built in 1940
and was appraised at $44,420 in 2024.
In an earlier edition, the Madison Messenger
erroneously
reported that the
building that the village
intended to buy
was the Houstonia
Bed & Breakfast.
That is not the case
as the Inn continues
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Street London, Ohio 43140. A visitation was
held on Feb. 20 followed by a funeral service
with Pastor Lee Stanley officiating.
Memorials in Joe’s honor may be sent to
the London Church of Christ in Christian
Union at the address provided above.
Condolences for Joe’s family are encouraged
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The Southeastern High School Theatre is
thrilled to announce its upcoming production
of the beloved musical "The Music Man." The
performances will take place on March 7 and
8 at the school's auditorium.
"The Music Man," a classic American musical
by Meredith Willson, tells the story of
con artist Harold Hill (Trenton Davis), who
poses as a boys' band organizer and leader.
He plans to scam the townsfolk of by selling
them instruments and uniforms for a band he
never intends to organize. However, his plans
are complicated when he falls for the town's
librarian, Marian Paroo (Alison Hennigan).
Under the direction of Laura Madden, the
cast and crew have been working tirelessly
to bring this timeless tale to life.
"We have a large cast and crew of 43 students
from grades 7 -12. Many of our cast
are seasoned veterans, and we have nine
seniors, but we also have 11 first-time musical
students. They have been working
since the beginning of January to bring this
show to the stage," said Madden. "Harold
Hill is played by veteran senior Trenton
Davis (his fourth show at Southeastern).
Marian the Librarian is played by newcomer
Alison Hennigan (she is a sophomore). Also
playing main roles are senior Justin Callicoat
(Marcellus
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was the first show I directed at Southeastern
in 2003, so it seemed like a good time to bring
back this classic. We are actually using the
backdrops for the train scene that were
painted in 2003!"
Audiences will love traveling back in time
to early 1900s Iowa. The music, the humor,
Photos by Laura Madden
Traveling salesman Harold Hill (Trenton Davis) librarian Marian
Paroo (Alison Hennigan), Marcellus Washburn (Justin Callicoat)
and Mrs. Paroo (Sarah Rheinscheld).
and the classic storyline are what endears
this show to so many people.
Tickets for "The Music Man" are on sale
at the office during school hours (7:15 a.m. to
3:15 p.m.). Prices are $7 for adults and $5 for
students 18 and under. Tickets must be purchased
in person, through a student, or at the
door 30 minutes before show times. Opening
night is March 7 at 7 p.m., with shows on
March 8 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Seating is limited,
so be sure to get your tickets early.
Mayor George Shinn (Trenton Stiles) with
his wife Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn (Elizabeth
Beam) and their daughters, Zaneeta
(Joslynn Baird) and Gracie (Liberty Bruns).

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NOTICE OF LEGISLATION PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONDON, OHIO
February 6, 2025
Noce is hereby given to the passage of the following ordinances or resoluons
of the London City Council. The complete text of each ordinance or resoluon
may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the City Law Director or the City
Auditor at 20 South Walnut Street, London, Ohio, or online at the London City
website: www.londonohio.gov
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increasing appropriations.
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the Auditor to transfer funds during 2025.
RESOLUTION 110-25 Sponsored by: Brent McDaniels A RESOLUTION
authorizing the Safety Service Director and/or the Mayor to apply for various
grants.
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Bertha C. Shumaker, whose last known address was 12775 Gordin
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February 16, 2024, a complaint was filed against you in the Court of
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The complaint alleges breach of contract and unjust enrichment, and
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1800 State Route 56 SW, London, OH.
Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
1) Jennifer Looser, So. Charleston, OH - Decorations, boxes, misc. items;
2) Kathy DeMarco, London, OH - Boxes, household, tote, furniture; 3) Carolyn
Shingler, London, OH - Vacuum, Bissell sweeper, ladder, bed; 4) Angelique
Little, London, OH - Totes, compressor, bike, Tonneau cover, cables; 5) Matt
Webb, Centerburg, OH - Flatscreen, toaster, grill, chair; 6) Robert Moats,
London, OH - Coleman lantern, fishing equip, jewelry boxes, clothes; 7) Loretta
Maxey, Springfield, OH - Household, furniture, totes, misc. items; 8) Zach
Williams, London, OH - TV’s, fishing rods, furniture, clothing, boxes; 9) Deric
Wise, London, OH - Boxes, totes, furniture; 10) Jada Slover, London, OH -
Household, table, totes, bags; 11) Cary Rhodes, London, OH - Tools, Toolboxes,
household items, boxes; 12) Tristan Bash, London, OH - Kids toys, boxes, totes,
clothing; 13) Megan Rammel, So. Charleston, OH - Semi tools, tires, cross
bows, toolboxes, metal toys, full; 14) Tony Rood, London, OH - Paint cans,
weights, painting tools, misc. items; 15) Rebekah Meyers, London, OH - Boxes,
totes, furniture, clothes, toys, household stuff, full; 16) Roger Riffle, London,
OH - Tools, gun cabinet, tools, boxes, misc. tools; Full; 17) Nate Rouse, London,
OH - Household, boxes, tools, misc. items; 18) Brandy Gerdis, So. Carolina -
Furniture, yard equip, household, boxes.
Units will be removed from auction if paid in full.
MM FEBRUARY 23 & MARCH 2, 2025
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The Annual Report of the
London Public Library
for year ending
December 31, 2024
has been completed and filed as of
February 2025. The report is
available for inspection at the office of
the Fiscal Officer at
20 E. 1st Street, London, OH 43140
Stephanie McComas
MM MARCH 2, 2025
MM2025153
PUBLIC NOTICE
The 2024 Annual Financial
Report for Deercreek Township
is complete and available for
public inspection at the
office of the fiscal officer,
75 Middle St., London, OH
Misty Bradley, Fiscal Officer
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RESOLUTION 210-24 Sponsored by: Shannon Treynor, Andrew Hitt and Greg
Eades A RESOLUTION determining that a petition to establish The London
Gateway New Community Authority is sufficient and complies with the
requirements of Section 349.03 of the Ohio Revised Code in form and substance;
setting the time and place for a hearing on the petition and authorizing the notice
by publication of such hearing.
RESOLUTION 114-25 Sponsored by: Andrew Hitt A RESOLUTION authorizing
the Safety Service Director to advertise for bids and enter into contract for asphalt
for the skate park and basketball courts
RESOLUTION 115-25 Sponsored by: Andrew Hitt A RESOLUTION increasing
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basketball courts.
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Tomlison Family as sold the farm and will sell Truck, Trailers &
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SATURDAY MARCH 8, 2025 10 AM
TRACTORS, BACKHOE & COMBINE
JD 6430 Diesel Tractor w/cab, MFWD, 460/85R-38 tires w/only 777 hours (Exc.); IH/Farmall 966 D tractor w/cab,
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1984 Ford F-700 grain truck w/370-4V engine, 5/2 speed & 18’ dump bed & roll tarp (75,223 miles, repainted),
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