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Hope Box pantries installed at London parks
By Kristy Zurbrick
Madison Editor
Different groups of people can work together to build hope. Evidence
of that fact now stands in Cowling Park and Merri-Mac Park
in London.
On March 29, representatives from London Correctional Institution
(LoCI) delivered and installed Hope Boxes at the parks. The
structures, custom-made by incarcerated individuals at LoCI, serve
as small food pantries stocked with non-perishable items for anyone
in the community who needs them. Soon, LoCI will install additional
Hope Boxes at London’s dog park and one other location in
London yet to be determined.
“We’re big on community engagement. We have a lot of incarcerated
adults who want to give back to the community,” said Warden
Mike DeMartino.
As for why the institution chose food pantries as a way to help,
DeMartino said, “A lot of people are struggling today, and they don’t
know how to ask for help or where to go for help. This gives them a
place to go for their next meal.”
The project got rolling in November when LoCI staff members
took the Hope Box idea to the institution’s maintenance shop which
employs eight incarcerated individuals.
“They came up with a design that was durable, weather resistant,
and something that represents the institution and the community,”
said Brad Caughman, deputy warden of operations.
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Representatives from London Correctional Institution (LoCI) installed custom-made Hope Box food pantries
at Cowling Park and Merri-Mac Park in London on March 29. On hand were: (from left) Jason Rainer; Andy Skinner,
LoCI maintenance repair worker; Greg Newkirk, LoCI building construction superintendent; LoCI Warden
Mike DeMartino; London Mayor Patrick Closser; Eric Morris, LoCI public information officer; Harley Carter; Devin
Hoover, deputy warden of special services; and Brad Caughman, LoCI deputy warden of operations.
Cooking supplies go to Meadowview residents
By Kristy Zurbrick
Madison Editor
Residents at Meadowview Village Apartments,
a senior apartment complex in
Mount Sterling, recently were treated to a
pleasant and practical surprise.
On March 25, Madison County’s OSU
Extension SNAP-Ed program delivered
crockpots, blenders, microwaves, toasters,
air fryers, bakeware, mixing spoons, and
other cooking supplies to the residents.
Deetra Huntington, SNAP-ED program assistant,
conducts educational programming at Meadowview,
providing residents with information about healthy food
and physical activity choices.
“I discovered that some of the residents didn’t have
basic cooking supplies,” Huntington said.
Mount Sterling American Legion Post 417 came to
the rescue, donating $1,500 for the purchase of supplies.
“We’re right up the road (from Meadowview). This is
our community. We were glad to step in and help out,”
said Wesley Pierce, Legion commander.
Donations like these are much appreciated as the
complex’s residents are on fixed or low incomes, said
Kimberly DeVore, Meadowview service coordinator.
“We are so grateful to the Mount Sterling American
Legion Post for providing the funds and OSU Extension
for making this possible,” DeVore said.
Brandi Hinkle, property manager, added, “A lot of
the residents take turns cooking for one another and
sharing meals. These supplies will make that easier.”
As a bonus, 32 of Meadowview’s 39 residents (those
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Nestled within the intricate web of waterways in the heart of the
Big Darby Creek, the elusive Eastern Hellbender salamander
silently roams, embodying the ancient mystique of Appalachia.
With its slimy skin and distinct wrinkled appearance, this aquatic
giant is both a symbol of resilience and a vital indicator of ecosystem
health. Despite facing numerous threats, recent conservation efforts
have sparked hope for the survival of this state endangered species.
Measuring up to two feet in length, the Eastern Hellbender salamander,
often referred to as the “snot otter” or “Allegheny alligator,”
is North America’s largest salamander. However, its population has
steadily declined due to habitat loss, pollution, and disease. The Big
and Little Darby Creeks, with their clean, oxygen-rich waters, have
emerged as crucial strongholds for these remarkable creatures.
Local conservation groups, such as the Ohio Hellbender Partnership,
in collaboration with governmental agencies and environmental
organizations, have implemented various strategies to safeguard
the hellbender’s habitat. One such initiative involves restoring riparian
zones along the riverbanks, which not only prevents erosion
but also provides essential shade and shelter for the salamanders.
Additionally, efforts to minimize pollution from agricultural
runoff and sewage have helped maintain water quality, crucial for
the hellbender’s survival.
Another positive initiative is the establishment of protected habitats
and conservation areas. Organizations
such as the Southeastern Hellbender Conservation
Initiative have worked to identify
critical habitats for hellbenders and implement
measures to protect these areas from
human disturbances.
In addition to habitat protection and
restoration, captive breeding and reintroduction
programs have been initiated to supplement
wild populations and enhance genetic
diversity. Institutions like the Columbus
Zoo, Ohio Division of Wildlife, and The Ohio
State University, and other conservation
centers have successfully bred hellbenders
in captivity, providing a safeguard against
extinction and offering opportunities for research,
reintroduction, and education. Over
200 individuals have been released in areas
deemed quality habitat across the Big and
Little Darby Creeks since 2012.
Furthermore, educational programs and
public awareness campaigns, such as starring
on the cover of “Wild Ohio” magazine,
have played a vital role in garnering support
for hellbender conservation. By engaging
communities in citizen science projects
such as monitoring stream quality and advocating
for responsible land management
practices, conservationists have fostered a
sense of stewardship among residents.
Despite these efforts, challenges persist.
Climate change poses a looming threat, as
rising temperatures and altered precipitation
The Eastern Hellbender, often referred to as the “snot otter” or
“Allegheny alligator,” is the largest salamander in North America.
patterns could disrupt the delicate balance of aquatic ecosystems.
Additionally, the spread of the deadly chytrid fungus remains a
concern, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and research.
As the sun sets over the Darby Creek, the future of the Eastern
Hellbender salamander hangs in the balance. Yet, amidst the challenges,
there is optimism. Local actions by landowners, including
nutrient management plans, controlling erosion, and addressing resource
concerns through governmental conservation programs have
allowed the Big and Little Darby Creeks to thrive and has enabled
this pristine habitat to exist.
Siltation is the greatest threat to Eastern Hellbender habitat.
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(740) 852-4003 or visit www.madisonsoilandwater.com to learn
more about how to prevent excessive erosion and conservation programs
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The Forgotten Ones Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club and its London chapter, the Founding Fathers,
hosted an Easter Egg Hunt for the community on March 30 at the Merri-Mac Park ball fields in London. The
day also included free food and a bicycle giveaway. This was a first-time event for the organization which
is made up of police officers, fire fighters, medics, correctional officers, military personnel, and other first
responders. The organization’s fundamental mission is brotherhood and charity. The London chapter is
hosting a Bike Night Take Over on April 20, 5-9 p.m., at Blackwoods Tavern, 13665 Era Rd., Mount Sterling.
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Village of Plain City earns Tree City USA status
By Kristy Zurbrick
Madison Editor
The village of Plain City has stepped up
its efforts when it comes to urban forest
management. As a result, it has earned its
first Tree City USA designation through the
Arbor Day Foundation.
An awards ceremony is planned for May
9 in Worthington. Village representatives,
including Denton Kitts, will be on hand to
accept a plaque and Tree City USA signs to
post around the village.
“We started the process toward becoming
a Tree City in mid- to late-2022. There’s a
lot that goes into it,” said Kitts, parks and
recreation assistant.
To qualify, a municipality must establish
a tree commission, create or update its policy
governing planting and caring for public
trees, spend at least $2 per resident annually
on trees and tree maintenance, and hold
an annual Arbor Day celebration, among
other requirements.
Policies, guidelines, and education
Plain City now has an active tree commission
that meets at 6:30 p.m. the last
Tuesday of each month at the municipal
building. The public is welcome to attend.
Village council approved an updated tree
policy that lists the species the village can
plant on public property, sets guidelines for
how to plant and care for the trees, and outlines
responsibilities of the village and
homeowners when it comes to public trees.
A forester from the Ohio Department of
Natural Resources (ODNR) led pruning and
planting workshops last year for village employees.
Personnel from the village of Mount
Sterling also attended those workshops.
Mount Sterling is earning its first Tree City
USA designation this year, as well.
“We’ve been working with Mount Sterling
through this process. We’ve bounced
ideas back and forth with their tree committee,”
Kitts said.
As for the per-resident spending minimum,
Kitts said the village has already
been meeting that requirement.
He also noted that the tree commission
will encourage any new housing developers
to choose a variety of trees, rather than just
one species, for their landscaping plans.
Events
Plain City is hosting several events to engage
the community in tree-related projects
and promote environmental stewardship.
First up is a tree planting workshop set
for April 6 at 10 a.m. at Pastime Park. An
ODNR forester will provide instruction. The
rain date is April 13.
This year marks the second year Plain
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City is holding an Arbor Day celebration.
This year’s event is set for April 22, 4-7 p.m.,
at Pastime Park and is a combined Earth
Day/Arbor Day recognition. The village is
giving away 2,000 tree saplings and shrubs
to area residents. The Madison County Master
Gardeners are giving away garden
seeds. The Plain City Leo Club, a youth
branch of the Lions Club, is hosting activities
geared toward youths.
The village also is holding an Arbor Day
celebration on April 26 at Plain City Elementary
during which first-graders will
help to plant a tree. This event is not open
to the public.
The story walk trail at Pastime Park will
feature an Earth Day-themed book, “Super
Manny Cleans Up” by Kelly DiPucchio, in
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who are 60 or older) are receiving $200 each
for food assistance, thanks to a Healthy
Aging grant the county received through the
Ohio Department of Aging. Grant funds can
be used for food assistance, housing or
rental assistance, and internet access,
among other services.
To date, the county has disbursed approximately
$165,000 of the $168,000 it received
through the grant. The breakdown is
as follows: $57,114 for food assistance for
April and May. Pages of the book will be on
display, in sequence, at stops along the trail.
Tolles partnership
In related news, the Ohio Environmental
Protection Agency awarded Plain City a
$31,000 environmental education grant last
year. The village is using the funds to plant
and prune trees, remove invasive species,
and remove trash at future park land along
Big Darby Creek. Students in outdoor career
programs at Tolles Career & Technical
Center are helping with the project. Since
this past fall, they have been working with
village crews at the site once or twice a
month and will continue to do so through
the remainder of this school year and into
the fall. The project gives students handson
experience in the field.
156 individuals, $33,000 for housing assistance
for 44 individuals, $12,300 for internet
access for 70 individuals, and $62,355
for other services for 185 individuals.
According to Susan Thompson, who
serves on the county’s Healthy Aging grant
committee with Huntington, agencies receiving
some of the funding include Meadowview
Village, Mount Sterling Community
Center, Lifecare Alliance, and CRSI Inc.
“We were able to assist many individuals
through this grant,” Thompson said.
London – Kronk & Scaggs Insurance, Inc. Ohio Mutual Insurance Group President and
CEO Mark C. Russell has recognized Kronk & Scaggs Insurance, Inc. for 25 years of
partnership, representing Ohio Mutual in London. Grant Zerkle received the
recognition on behalf of the agency at a recent company event in Columbus.
Since partnering in May, 1999, Kronk & Scaggs Insurance, Inc. has consistently focused
on achieving profitable growth while maintaining a strong partnership with Ohio
Mutual.
We’re honored to recognize Kronk & Scaggs Insurance, Inc. for 25 years of commitment,
dedication, and loyalty to representing Ohio Mutual’s mission, vision, and values and
dedicating themselves to their customers and community,” said Russell. “For 25 years
we have valued this partnership and we look forward to many more years of success.”
Ohio Mutual Insurance Group, founded in 1901 with its home office in Bucyrus, OH,
partners with more than 500 independent agencies to distribute quality property and
casualty insurance products throughout Connecticut, Indiana, Maine, New Hampshire,
Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin. Ohio Mutual has maintained a rating of
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Madison County OSU Extension surprised residents at Meadowview Village Apartments
in Mount Sterling with basic cooking supplies. On hand for the presentation were: (front
row, from left) residents Alma Lewis, Rhonda Rohrer, Cheri Melvin, Ray Presley, and
Johnida Joy White, and Meadowview property manager Brandi Hinkle; (back row) Meadowview
service coordinator Kimberly DeVore, resident Carrie Carter, Mount Sterling
American Legion Post Commander Wesley Pierce and his son John, Healthy Aging grant
committee chairperson Susan Thompson, Pierce’s stepson Nick Dummitt, SNAP-Ed program
assistant Deetra Huntington, and Mount Sterling Mayor Andy Drake.
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The box at Cowling Park is the largest of
the four. The other three boxes are approximately
two-thirds the size. LoCI staff and
incarcerated adults will make donations on
an ongoing basis to keep the boxes stocked
with food. The public is welcome to donate
items, as well. Besides non-perishable food,
dog treats and dog toys are also welcome at
the dog park Hope Box.
City officials appreciate the institution’s
decision to place the boxes around London.
Mayor Patrick Closser was on hand for the
installation at Cowling Park, as was Eve
Breedlove, the city’s executive assistant,
who helped to coordinate the project.
“The Hope Boxes are a testament to the
power of collaboration,” Breedlove said.
“This initiative allows incarcerated individuals
to continue contributing to the community
and provides London residents with
accessible food pantries in the heart of our
parks.”

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Kiwanis Club applauds top students
On March 4, the Kiwanis Club of London hosted its annual Junior
Kiwanians banquet. The club recognized the top 10 juniors,
based on grade point average, from London and Madison-Plains
high schools.
The honorees were asked to share a little bit about themselves.
Club members did the same, providing information about the impact
a club like Kiwanis can have on the community.
The London Kiwanis Club recognized the top 10 juniors from London
High School: (front row, from left) Emma, Hensel, Evan
Moran, Carter Blakeway, Nathan Lohrer, Isabella Kerry; (back row)
Aidan Cooney, Alexander Cooper, Quinton Brown, Athena Powell,
and London High School Principal Ryan Rismiller. Not pictured:
Trinity Mounts.
Lions members honored
for community service
During the OH-05 Zone Lion Convention on March 15-16 at
Deer Creek State Park, three members of the London Lions
Club were recognized for their service to the community and
the Lions organization. Michael Norman (left), first vice president,
was named Zone OH-05 Lion of the Year. Gary Likens
(center), London club president and newly elected second
vice district governor, received the Zone 5 Council of Governors
Award of Merit and the District Governor Award of Appreciation.
Greg Eades (right) received the Melvin Jones
Fellowship Award for his lifetime of acts of service dedicated
to humanitarian services. The International Lions Club was
founded in 1917 and has five pillars for service and educational
outreach: vision, childhood diabetes, childhood cancer,
hunger, and the environment.
The London Kiwanis Club recognized the top 10 juniors from
Madison-Plains High School: (front row, from left) Luna Walker,
Kiana Gabler, Ashley Hawkins Mattalynn Long; (back row) Holly
Schiering, Addison Hawkins, McKenzie Adams, and Abigail Lindsey.
Not pictured: Nataliya Mikhaylyuk and Abigail Damron.
Cooking contest set
Enjoy television cooking contests like “Chopped” and “The Great
American Baking Show”? Then, get ready for Madison County 4-
H’s first ever Grand Clover Cooking Challenge.
This event is open to youths ages 8 to 18 as of Jan. 1, 2024, and
will take place July 17-18 at the Della Selsor Building at the Madison
County Fairgrounds in London. Youths do not need to be 4-H
members to participate.
With a clock running, teams of three or four will compete to put
forth a prize-winning four-course meal that includes an appetizer,
salad dish, main course, and dessert. Organizers will provide all
supplies, including a mystery box of ingredients the chefs must incorporate
into their dishes. Teams will have electric burners and
electric skills at their stations, along with access to the kitchen sink
and oven.
The junior contest (ages 8-13) is set for 5:30 p.m. July 17. The
senior contest (ages 14-18) is set for 5:30 p.m. July 18. Registration
opens May 1. Watch madison.osu.edu for details.
The contest is an outgrowth of the Dorothy Lewis, Freda and Roy
Barnhart, and Mary and Frank Jenkins 4-H Endowment Fund. The
fund supports efforts and programs that focus on nutrition education
for youths.
For details, contact Laura Dillion, Madison County Extension’s
4-H youth development educator, at (740) 852-0975.
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Addressing Ohio's Housing Crisis:
A Call to Action from State Senator
Michele Reynolds
As a State Senator representing the people of Ohio, I am
deeply concerned about the housing crisis that is
impacting our state. From urban centers to rural
communities,Ohioans are struggling to find affordable
and stable housing options. This crisis affects not only
individuals and families, but also the overall economic
health of our state. It is time for us to come together and
take action to address this pressing issue.
One of the primary challenges facing Ohio is the lack of
affordable housing options for our residents. Many
hardworking Ohioans are spending a disproportionate
amount of their income on housing, leaving little room
for other essential expenses. This financial strain not
only affects individual households but also undermines
our state's ability to thrive economically.
To tackle the issue of affordable housing availability, we
must first recognize the importance of collaboration
among stakeholders. Public-private partnerships are
the key to solving this crisis. By working together, we
can leverage our collective resources and expertise to
make meaningful progress.
The public sector plays a crucial role in addressing the
affordable housing shortage by implementing policies
that support the development of affordable housing
units. This may include zoning changes to allow for
increased density and the construction of affordable
housing, incentives for developers to invest in affordable
housing projects, and partnerships with nonprofit
organizations to create housing opportunities for
low-income residents.
The private sector also has a crucial role to play in addressing
the affordable housing shortage, particularly
by investing in workforce housing solutions. Investing
in workforce housing solutions can take various forms,
including providing financial support for affordable
housing initiatives aimed specifically at workers in key
industries. By recognizing the importance of stable
housing for their employees, businesses can not only
attract and retain talent but also contribute to the overall
well-being of the communities in which they
operate.
As Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Housing, I
am committed to advocating for policies that promote
access to safe, affordable housing for all Ohio residents.
This includes increasing funding for affordable housing
programs, advocating for regulatory reforms that
support housing development, and championing
initiatives that address the root causes of the housing
crisis.
But I cannot do this alone. I urge all Ohioans to join me
in this important effort. Contact your local elected
officials, engage with community organizations, and
support businesses that prioritize workforce housing.
The housing crisis in Ohio is not insurmountable, but it
will require concerted action and commitment from all
of us. Let us rise to the challenge and work together to
build a brighter future for our state. Together, we can
make a difference and ensure that every Ohioan has a
place to call home.
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New ‘Ghostbusters’ film, same old material
There’s a very good chance movie
theaters across the country will host
screenings of the original “Ghostbusters”
this summer to commemorate
its 40th anniversary. There’s a 100
percent chance the original will entertain
viewers more than any of the follow-up installments.
Three years ago, writer and director Jason Reitman
teamed up with Gil Kenan to revive the iconic comedyhorror
series with “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.” The duo
stripped away all of the silly spirit that made the original
“Ghostbusters” so beloved, turning it into a cynical and
grim slog that relied too heavily on nostalgia and the superior
talent of the creative team behind the 1984 film.
Unfortunately, “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” made approximately
$205 million at the box office. That total
isn’t great for an iconic franchise, but because it was released
during the pandemic, it was considered a big success.
The studio executives were happy enough they
decided to give Reitman and Kenan additional funds to
move forward with more sequels. This is why we now
have “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.”
Although that last sentence might come across as
snarky, I should make it clear I did not hate this movie.
In fact, I think it is vastly superior to “Ghostbusters: Afterlife.”
I appreciated that it was assembled with a modicum
of professional competence—you can hear the
dialogue this time!—and the overall vibe is less grim,
much sillier, and more engaging. However, Reitman
and Kenan still rely too heavily on the nostalgia and superior
talent of the creative team behind the original.
At times, it felt like you were watching the 1984 version
but with new images superimposed over the reel.
When the somewhat decent film begins, we find out
that the family of the late Ghostbuster Egon Spengler
(the late Harold Ramis, fortunately not making another
spectral appearance) have made the wise decision to
leave Oklahoma and relocate to New York City. Although
money has been tight for years—sinking funds
into the literal death trap of the former rural farmstead
turned out not to be a wise investment—mom Callie (Carrie
Coon), son Trevor (Finn Wolfhard), daughter Phoebe
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teacher turned mom’s beau
Gary (Paul Rudd) find themselves
living in one of the most famed
places in Manhattan, a three-story
firehouse located at 14 N. Moore St.
Because the building is now
owned by Winston Zeddemore
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who conveniently became
exceedingly wealthy between the
1980 films and the 2020 films, the
Spengler family (plus Gary) get a sweet deal on the rent:
they stay nearly rent-free, having only to spend money
ridding the walls of old and new slime, and in turn they
are tasked with watching over the ghost containment
unit located in the basement of the former Ghostbusters
Headquarters. Winston fails to mention at first that it
is nearly stuffed, ready to burst at the seams with any
new spirit sucked into the machine.
Since the family (plus Gary) is not quite aware of this
problem yet, they continue to chase after wayward spirits
through the densely packed city, causing millions of
dollars’ worth of property damage and catching the ire
of former EPA inspector turned NYC Mayor Walter Peck
(William Atherton, reprising his role from the original).
Unlike some previous Ghostbusters, namely Peter
Venkman (played by Bill Murray, also reprising his role
in a limited capacity), Callie actually cares what he
says, especially when he states she is a bad mother for
allowing her 15-year-old daughter to chase after spirits.
His dig at her parenting skills is actually what
prompts the action of the remainder of the film. An overprotective
Callie pulls her daughter from Ghostbusting
duty. A dejected Phoebe strikes up a friendship with a
lonely ghost (Emily Alyn Lind), then accidentally unleashes
an ancient god-like monster who has the ability
to control ghosts and freeze the world. I guess at its heart,
“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” is a cautionary tale of
what happens when parents put limits on their children.
As it so happens, the lead-up to the unleashing of
this monster is the strongest aspect of the entire movie.
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reprising his character from the original series) by a loafer (Kumail
Nanjiani) who just wants to hock his late grandmother’s treasures.
It descends into ‘Why are teenagers the way they are?’ with Phoebe
doing angsty things, and then it becomes nearly thrilling when the
monster is unleashed onto the world.
With its towering dark body, enormous horns, and fingers as
skinny and sharp as icicles, Garraka is a formidable foe for the
Ghostbusters new and old. If the creative team had spent more time
on the monster, this movie could have been pretty good, but alas,
they went the way of the old wrap-it-up standby and ultimately
could not fulfill the possibility of its promise.
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Everybody’s heard
about the bird
This song is either
brilliant or an editor’s notebook
incredibly annoying
sound to bounce off
By Rick Palsgrove
one’s eardrums.
It’s “Surfin’ Bird”
by The Trashmen which made it into Billboard’s
Top 10 in 1963 and is known for the
repetitive line “the bird is the word.”
Though the song arose during the surf
music craze of the early 1960s, I am throwing
this out there for your consideration: I think
it might be the first punk rock record, predating
the raucous punk rock music era of the
late 1970s by more than a decade.
Arguments can be made that Link Wray, with his distorted guitar
sounds, or Dick Dale, with his use of volume and reverb, could
claim this mantle of the earliest punk rock record, or maybe even
Little Richard with his energetic, frenzied sound. But the music created
by these and others like them is still more polished than the
crazy cacophony of “Surfin’ Bird.”
From a bit of research, I’ve found that the song is a mash up—by
the garage band The Trashmen who hailed from Minnesota—of two
rhythm and blues songs written by The Rivingtons.
Why do I think The Trashmen’s “Surfin’ Bird” is the first punk
rock record? Well, it shares many of punk rock’s characteristics. It’s
loud. It’s short. It’s aggressive. It’s simple. It has attitude. It means
nothing and everything at the same time. It’s a bit angry. It’s fun.
The lyrics are repetitive to the point that they get stuck in your
brain. By lyrics, I mean, well, there are some words being sung, but
there are also odd vocal noises that just seem to fit.
Musically the guitar and bass churn and burn the chords into
your being and the drummer powerfully propels the song.
Even the band’s name is punk: The Trashmen. It’s kind of gritty
and an almost self-admittance that what they are doing is trashy.
The song pops in and out of popularity every so often. Punk rockers
The Ramones and The Cramps did versions of it (and if you are
a fan of the song, I recommend you check out their versions of it).
It’s also appeared in some movies, as well as on television shows,
most notably “Family Guy.”
Songs come and go, but remember, love it or hate it, “the bird is
the word.”
Rick Palsgrove is editor of the Groveport Messenger.

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SPRING
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SHEKINAH FLAMES
Shekinah
Baseball
April 6 ............Danville (12 p.m./2 p.m.)
April 8 ....@ Madison Christian (5:30 p.m.)
April 9 Northside Christian (5:30 p.m.)
April 11 ..............Tree of Life (5:30 p.m.)
April 12 ......................Liberty Christian
Academy (5:30 p.m.)
April 15 Granville Christian (5:30 p.m.)
April 16 ..............................Worthington
Christian (5:30 p.m.)
April 22......@ Liberty Christian (5:30 p.m.)
April 23 ....Genoa Christian (5:30 p.m.)
April 27 ......@ Granville Christian (1 p.m.)
April 29 @ Northside Christian (5:30 p.m.)
April 30 ..............@ Mt. Gilead (5:15 p.m.)
May 2 ................@ Tree of Life (5:30 p.m.)
May 6 ....Madison Christian (5:30 p.m.)
May 7 ....................Delaware Christian -
senior night (5:30 p.m.)
May 10 ......@ Madison-Plains (5:30 p.m.)
Sectional tournament begins May 11
Shekinah Softball
April 6 ........@ Delaware Christian (1 p.m.)
April 8 ....@ Madison Christian (5:30 p.m.)
April 9..........@ Fisher Catholic (5:15 p.m.)
April 11Mansfield Christian (5:15 p.m.)
April 12 ................Mt. Gilead (5:30 p.m.)
April 16 ......Fisher Catholic (5:15 p.m.)
April 22......@ Liberty Christian (5:30 p.m.)
April 29 ......@ Mansfield Christian (5 p.m.)
April 30 ..............@ Mt. Gilead (5:15 p.m.)
May 2 ................@ Tree of Life (5:30 p.m.)
May 3 ........................Liberty Christian -
senior night (5:30 p.m.)
May 6 ....Madison Christian (5:30 p.m.)
Messenger photo by Kristy Zurbrick
Shekinah High School’s baseball team: (front row, from left) David Gingerich, Noah DiCarro, Camden Miller, Brayden DiCarro, Adam
Ferguson, Dean Harris, Jacob Newman, Luke Hockman; (back row) Coach Josh Oxley, Caleb George, Luke Lyon, Jayce Yoder, Alex
Bauermeister, Dakota Hutson, Peyton Purdy, Austin Helmuth, Max Kilzer, and Coach Jonathan Purdy.
Sectional tournament begins May 4
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Shekinah High School’s varsity softball team: (front row, from left) Manager Maggie Lyon, Riann Payne, Josie Harris, Alice Giddens,
Mia Pierce, Grace Ferguson; (back row) Coach Natalie Harris, Nava Showalter, Abigail DeTelder, Lydia Masula, Gabi Nelson, Cara
Dobey, Emma McDowell, and Head Coach Jenn Hudnutt. Not pictured: Brook Purdy.

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Jonathan Alder Baseball
April 9 ............Bellefontaine (5:15 p.m.)
April 10 ..........@ Bellefontaine (5:15 p.m.)
April 12 ............@ Indian Lake (5:15 p.m.)
April 13 ........Dublin Coffman (12 p.m.)
April 15 ..............@ Tecumseh (5:15 p.m.)
April 17 ..............Tecumseh (5:15 p.m.)
April 19 ............................North Union -
Teacher Appreciation Night (5:15 p.m.)
April 20........................Hartley (12 p.m.)
April 22..........Kenton Ridge (5:15 p.m.)
April 24..........@ Kenton Ridge (5:15 p.m.)
April 26 ......................Benjamin Logan -
PCABA Night (5:15 p.m.)
April 27 ..................@ Lakewood (12 p.m.)
April 29................London - Military and
First Responders
Appreciation Night (5:15 p.m.)
May 1......................@ London (5:15 p.m.)
May 3 ..................@ Shawnee (5:15 p.m.)
May 4..................................Wapakoneta -
PBR Classic @ Defiance (12 p.m.)
May 6............@ Mount Vernon (5:15 p.m.)
May 8Graham - Senior Night (5:15 p.m.)
May 10 ................@ DeeSales (5:15 p.m.)
May 11 ........Newark Catholic (12 p.m.)
Jonathan Alder Softball
April 9 ............Bellefontaine (5:15 p.m.)
April 10 ..........@ Bellefontaine (5:15 p.m.)
April 12..............@ Indian Lake (5:15 p.m.)
April 13 ........................Hilliard Bradley -
Der Dutchman Classic (10 a.m.)
April 13 Bloom Carroll -
Der Dutchman Classic (2 p.m.)
April 15................@ Tecumseh (5:15 p.m.)
April 17 ................Tecumseh (5:15 p.m.)
April 19 ............North Union (5:15 p.m.)
April 22 ..........Kenton Ridge (5:15 p.m.)
April 24 ..........@ Kenton Ridge (5:15 p.m.)
April 26......Benjamin Logan (5:15 p.m.)
April 29 ....................London (5:15 p.m.)
May 1 ......................@ London (5:15 p.m.)
May 3 ..................@ Shawnee (5:15 p.m.)
May 4 ..........@ Olentangy Liberty (8 p.m.)
May 11 ..........@ Mechanicsburg (12 p.m.)
JONATHAN ALDER PIONEERS
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Photo courtesy of Diane Spagnuolo Photography
Jonathan Alder High School’s baseball team: (from left) Garrett Roach, Brooks Pierce, Blake Adkins, Garrett Bauer, Zach Gantz, Tyler
Barton; (second row) Grant Horne, Cashton Wheeler, Greg Kennedy, Mason Keaton, Andy Yoder, Cam Potter, Chase Chopin; (back
row) Head Coach Craig Kyle, Assistant Coach Luke Nees, Jace Schrock, Ashton Martin, Assistant Coach Devin VanWinkle, and Assistant
Coach Bret Yutzy.
Jonathan Alder Track
April 10 ..............@ Hilliard Darby (5 p.m.)
April 12......@ North Union Inv. (4:30 p.m.)
April 16 ................@ Mechanicsburg with
Kenton Ridge and London (5 p.m.)
April 19............................Monarch Relays
@ Marysville (4:30 p.m.)
April 23@ Kilbourne with Coffman (5 p.m.)
April 26 ....@ Benjamin Logan Inv. (5 p.m.)
April 30 ..................Madison County Meet
@ London (4:30 p.m.)
May 2 ........@ Miami Trace Inv. (4:30 p.m.)
May 7 ..............................CBC Prelims @
Benjamin Logan (4:30 p.m.)
May 10 ......................CBC Championship
@ Benjamin Logan (4:30 p.m.)
The boys’ and girls’ track photos will
be published at a later date.
Photo courtesy of Diane Spagnuolo Photography
Jonathan Alder High School’s softball team: (front row, from left) Ellie WIlkin, Riley Magginis, Kallie Sajdyk, Emme Edwards, Mia
Hilbert, Maggie McCoy, Raegan Tremayne; (second row) Katelyn Rihl, Macy Pruitt, Caroline Timberlake, Ava Skorich, Eliza Shuping,
Natalie Neumeier, Evan Platfoot, Shanna Higgins; (third row) Mattie Piccolantonio, Lily Talik, Goldie Bowsher, Abby Bush, Lauren
Ruetsch, Alivia Curtis, Myla Schilling, Anna Engle, Lucy Boyd; (back row) Assistant Coach Tom Russell, Head Coach Dave McGrew,
Alyssa Miller, Kylie Petersheim, Owyn Johnson, Kiersten Dolby, Assistant Coach Glen Widner, and Assistant Coach MaeKenleigh
Greene. Not pictured: Gracie Napier, Mallory Reynolds, Alaina Reynolds, and Assistant Coach Heather Colvin.

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Jonathan Alder Tennis
April 9 ..................Shawnee (4:30 p.m.)
April 10 ..............@ Marysville (3:45 p.m.)
April 11 ..............@ Tecumseh (4:30 p.m.)
April 15..........................................Urbana
@ Melvin Miller Park (4:30 p.m.)
April 16 ..........@ Bellefontaine (4:30 p.m.)
April 18..........Kenton Ridge (4:30 p.m.)
April 22....................London (4:30 p.m.)
April 23 ..........@ Northwestern (4:30 p.m.)
April 24 ..........@ Delaware Hayes (4 p.m.)
April 25 ..................................Shawnee @
Global Impact STEM (4:15 p.m.)
April 29 ..........................Ready (4 p.m.)
April 30 ..............Tecumseh (4:30 p.m.)
May 1 ......................@ Grove City (4 p.m.)
May 2 ................@ Hilliard Darby (4 p.m.)
Jonathan Alder Lacrosse
JONATHAN ALDER PIONEERS
April 6 ......................Oakwood (4 p.m.)
April 9 ..................@ DeSales (7:30 p.m.)
April 13..................John Glenn (4 p.m.)
April 16 ........................@ Bexley (6 p.m.)
April 18 ......Cols. Academy (7:30 p.m.)
April 25 ..................@ Big Walnut (7 p.m.)
April 27 ..........@ Wilmington (12:30 p.m.)
April 30 ............@ Buckeye Valley (7 p.m.)
May 3 ......................@ Marysville (7 p.m.)
May 4 ..............Hilliard Bradley (7 p.m.)
May 8 ......Westerville North (7:30 p.m.)
Photo courtesy of Diane Spagnuolo Photography
Jonathan Alder High School’s tennis team: (front row, from left) Josh Weakley, Shardul Kadam, Max Metz, Joel Mitchell, Gideon Sullivan,
Isaac Banks, and James Ratliff; (second row) Daisy Henderson, Jacob Weakley, Derek Rodriguez, Vaughn Xabouathone, Sean
Gluntz, Jaxen Taber; (back row) Assistant Coach Bryan Deeken, Noah Kuck, Seth Dickman, Conner Boggs, Elijah Harriman, Drew
Corbitt, and Head Coach Ryan Swinehart. Not pictured: Jason Thompson.
Photo courtesy of Diane Spagnuolo Photography
Jonathan Alder High School’s lacrosse team: (front row, from left) Sam Cameron, Troy Nicol, Maddox Kingry, Mason Curtis, Henry Drewes, Forrest Gregory, Grant Nicol, Gavin
Murphy, Christian Watkins, Kaiden Snyder, Max Warner, Jordan May, Caiden Caldwell; (second row) Gavin Johnson, Caleb Wiltshire, Caleb Clark, Eli Ricker, Connor Bodey, Alex
Boggs, Wyatt Clemmons, Joe Kennedy, Travis Chany, Will Moeller, Jack Kennedy, Elijah Thompson; (third row) Assistant Coach Jason Arbogast, Head Coach Rob Davis, Calloway
Kile, Maksim Anthony, Eli Nicol, Emmerich Mast, Alex VanBuren, Guy Goslee, Brody Hill, Assistant Coach Ed Kennedy, and Assistant Coach Troy Cameron. Not pictured: Ryan
Mark, Grant Teach, and Assistant Coach Eamon Castello.

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London Boys’ and Girls’ Track
LONDON RED RAIDERS
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April 9..................................................Bloom Carroll (4:30 p.m.)
April 12 ......................................@ Graham Invitational (4:30 p.m.)
April 16....................................@ Mechanicsburg Quad (4:30 p.m.)
April 20 ................................@ Bloom Carroll Invitational (10 a.m.)
April 23 ....@ Columbus School for Girls with Circleville (4:30 p.m.)
April 26 ......................@ Hamilton Township Invitational (4:30 p.m.)
April 30 ................................Madison County Quad (4:30 p.m.)
May 3..................................@ Northeastern Invitational (4:30 p.m.)
May 7 ............CBC Championships @ Benjamin Logan (4:30 p.m.)
May 10 ..........CBC Championships @ Benjamin Logan (4:30 p.m.)
London Baseball
April 9............................................................@ Urbana (5:15 p.m.)
April 10 ..........................................................Urbana (5:15 p.m.)
April 12................................................Northwestern (5:15 p.m.)
April 15................................................Kenton Ridge (5:15 p.m.)
April 16 ....................................................Whetstone (6:30 p.m.)
April 17................................................@ Kenton Ridge (5:15 p.m.)
April 19 ......................................................Shawnee (5:15 p.m.)
April 20 ........................................................@ Marysville (11 a.m.)
April 22 ................................................Bellefontaine (5:15 p.m.)
April 24 ................................................@ Bellefontaine (5:15 p.m.)
April 26 ........................................................@ Graham (5:15 p.m.)
April 29 ............................................@ Jonathan Alder (5:15 p.m.)
May 1 ................................................Jonathan Alder (5:15 p.m.)
May 2 ..................................................Southeastern (6:30 p.m.)
May 3 ..............................................@ Benjamin Logan (5:15 p.m.)
May 4 ....................................................Dublin Coffman (7 p.m.)
May 6........................................................Bishop Ready (7 p.m.)
May 11 ..................................................Delaware Hayes (7 p.m.)
London Tennis
Messenger photo by Kristy Zurbrick
London High School’s boys’ track: (front row, from left) Cameron Patterson, Zach Jones, Codie Robinson,
Michael Pollock, Connor Fulton, Hunter Canney, Damian Roby; (second row) Juan Rice, Christian Shoaf, Hayden
Ray, Derek Elfrink, Nick Perigo, Owen Howe, Eldon Mars, George Weese, Jeffrey Artis; (third row) Latrell Jackson,
Dalton Peck, Tristan Webster, Nathaniel Schaefer, Devon Koehler, Wyatt Hallmon, Alex Smith, Isaac Schaefer;
(fourt row) Gabe Scholl, Cole Berkey, Samuel Chapman, Jahvaughn Graham, Brody Neal, Stevie Gravely,
Thomas Herman, Aaron Marcum, Cameron Carn, Dreux Prince; (fifth row) Nathan Guitner, Caelan Mars, Grant
McCoy, Wyatt Adams-Jette, Robby Minner, David Castillo, Griffin Langhurst, June Turner, Deionta Taylor, Blake
Reay, Kaleb Long; (sixth row) Marquise McFarlane, Justin Jackman, Colton Hamilton, Matthew Dwyer, Alex
Cooper, Benjamin Pridemore, Octavius Manville, Gus Feliks, Trenton Derifield, Kellan Jackson; (back row)
coaches Jessica Hines, Mike Wilson, Dave Stewart, Andy Crawford, Joe Montoya, and Devin Clark.
April 9....................................................Bellefontaine (4:30 p.m.)
April 10 ............................................@ Franklin Heights (4:30 p.m.)
April 11 ..........................................................@ Urbana (4:30 p.m.)
April 15 ................................................Kenton Ridge (4:30 p.m.)
April 16 ........................................................Shawnee (4:30 p.m.)
April 27 ..................................................Davidson JV (4:30 p.m.)
April 18 ................................................@ Northwestern (4:30 p.m.)
April 22 ..............................................@ Jonathan Alder (4:30 p.m.)
April 23 ......................................................Tecumseh (4:30 p.m.)
April 25..................................................@ Bellefontaine (4:30 p.m.)
April 30............................................................Urbana (4:30 p.m.)
May 2 ................................................@ Hilliard Bradley (4:30 p.m.)
May 3..................................................West Jefferson (4:30 p.m.)
Deeann, Ty, Tina
Messenger photo by Kristy Zurbrick
London High School’s girls’ track: (front row, from left) Riley Colestock, Molly Weese, Carly Ramey, Elanna Kotsko,
Alana Sells, Kassie Patterson; (second row) Jaylyn Lickliter, Rachel Jackman, Natalie Dulin, Lily Pollock,
Bailey Colestock, Cora Markley, Tori Jones; (third row) Andria Pollazek, Sydney Powell, Katelyn Duvall, Cameron
Markley, Haley Wirgau, Natalie Newton, Naudia Garrett, Kyleigh Madaj; (fourth row) Lily Patterson, Lilly Lohrer,
Gracie Howe, Ashley Nolan, Baileigh Robinson, Lillian Finke, Carlee Mason; (back row) coaches Jessica Hines,
Mike Wilson, Dave Stewart, Andy Crawford, Joe Montoya, and Devin Clark.

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Messenger photo by
Kristy Zurbrick
London High School’s
baseball team: (front
row, from left) Braxton
Brown, Braden Collins,
Braeden Jeter, Mikey
Landis, Kyle Bell,
Carter Blakeway, Clayton
Scaggs; (second
row) Cuyler Greenhill,
Noah Fellure, Cody
Wheeler, Andrew Wilson,
Logan Weiner,
Colin Nickell; (back
row) Luke Thompson,
Jack McCoy, Assistant
Coach Mike Orahood,
Head Coach Mike
Amen, and Assistant
Coach Paul Stonerock.
LONDON RED RAIDERS
Messenger photo by Kristy Zurbrick
London High School’s tennis team: (front row, from left) Landyn Hensel, Rylan Nolan,
Bryce Tinney, Brian Akers, Lukah McKenzie; (second row) Jude Salyer, Isaac Capell,
Alex Homan, Jacob Adkins, Zac Wall, WIll Kerry; (third row) Lily Beyer, Collyn White,
Aidan Cooney, Cade Spring, Josie Ruble; (back row) Coach Alisha Nolan, Garek Logue,
Ethan Davitt, Jonah Thoman, Isaiah Capell, and Coach Roy Greenlee.
Messenger photo by Kristy Zurbrick
London High School’s varsity softball team: (front row, from left) Brooklyn Powell, Macy
Baker, Josie Cover, Hallie Becknell; (second row) Emilie Shepherd, Sam Webb, Lilly
Gravely, Avery Kaup, Hannah Case; (third row) Sophie Alt, Gwyn Wieber, Jacey Peters,
Rylyn Helton; (back row) Assistant Coach Cassie Crawford, Head Coach Shane Crawford,
and Assistant Coach Dan Doggett. Not pictured: Addison Sims.
Good Luck...
to all l Madison County Spring Athletes!
London Softball
April 9 ......................@ Urbana (5:15 p.m.)
April 10......................Urbana (5:15 p.m.)
April 11 ............Madison-Plains (7 p.m.)
April 12 ..........Northwestern (5:15 p.m.)
April 15 ..........Kenton Ridge (5:15 p.m.)
April 16 ........Buckeye Valley (5:15 p.m.)
April 17 ..........@ Kenton Ridge (5:15 p.m.)
April 18..............@ Miami Trace (5:15 p.m.)
April 19 ..................Shawnee (5:15 p.m.)
April 22............Bellefontaine (5:15 p.m.)
April 23 ..................Westland (5:15 p.m.)
April 24 ............@ Bellefontaine (5:15 p.m.)
April 25............Northeastern (5:15 p.m.)
April 26 ....................@ Graham (5:15 p.m.)
April 29 ........@ Jonathan Alder (5:15 p.m.)
May 1 ................Jonathan Alder (7 p.m.)
May 2 ....................Lakewood (5:15 p.m.)
May 3..........@ Benjamin Logan (5:15 p.m.)
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Madison-Plains High School’s varsity softball team: (front row,
from left) Melody Maxwell, Cheyenne Pearce, Megan West, Alyssia
Mullins, Mattalyn Long; (second row) Rylie Craig, Abigail Lindsey,
Mackenzie Reeves, Sierra Wall, Carly Kelly, Tara Nagel; (back row)
Gabrielle Lions, Joy McLoughlin, Assistant Coach Kennedy
Cliffton, Head Coach Kevin Stockham, Assistant Coach Tessa Distel,
Lyla Coil, and Kenzie Vallery.
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April 6..........................East Clinton (11 a.m./1 p.m.)
April 9 ................................@ Catholic Central (5 p.m.)
April 10 ..............................Catholic Central (5 p.m.)
April 11 ............................................@ London (7 p.m.)
April 12..................................................Triad (5 p.m.)
April 15 ..........................................@ Greenon (5 p.m.)
April 16 ..........................................Greenon (5 p.m.)
April 18 ..................................Bishop Ready (5 p.m.)
April 19 ........................................@ Fairbanks (5 p.m.)
April 20 ..............................................@ Elgin (11 a.m.)
April 20 ................................................@ Elgin (1 p.m.)
April 22 ..................................Southeastern (5 p.m.)
April 23 ..................................@ Southeastern (5 p.m.)
April 24 ......................................@ Wilmington (5 p.m.)
April 26 ................................West Jefferson (5 p.m.)
April 29 ................................@ Mechanicsburg (5 p.m.)
April 30....................................Northeastern (5 p.m.)
May 1......................@ Tree of Life Christian (5:30 p.m.)
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Madison-Plains Baseball
April 9..............@ Catholic Central (5 p.m.)
April 10 ..........Catholic Central (5 p.m.)
April 11East Clinton @ VA Stadium (7 p.m.)
April 12 ................................Triad (5:00)
April 15 ......................@ Grennon (5 p.m.)
April 16........................Greenon (5 p.m.)
April 18Miami Trace @ VA Stadium (7 p.m.)
April 19 ....................@ Fairbanks (5 p.m.)
April 22 ..............Southeastern (5 p.m.)
April 23................@ Southeastern (5 p.m.)
April 26 ............West Jefferson (5 p.m.)
April 29 ............@ Mechanicsburg (5 p.m.)
April 30 ................Northeastern (5 p.m.)
May 2 ........Grandview Heights (5 p.m.)
May 4 ............................Westfall (9 a.m.)
May 4 ........Madison Christian (11 a.m.)
May 6 ....................@ Greeneview (5 p.m.)
May 7......................Greeneview (5 p.m.)
May 9 ........Shekinah Christian (5 p.m.)
MADISON-PLAINS GOLDEN EAGLES
Madison-Plains
Boys’ and Girls’ Track
April 9 ..............OHC South Division Meet
@ Greeneview (4:30 p.m.)
April 13 ..............................@ Teays Valley
Invitational (9 a.m.)
April 16 ..............................@ Miami Trace
Tri-Meet (4:30 p.m.)
April 19 ....................@ Trotwood Madison
Invitational (4:30 p.m.)
April 23@ West Jefferson Dual (4:30 p.m.)
April 26........................Ranger Invitational
@ Hamilton Township (4:30 p.m.)
April 30..................Madison County Quad
@ London (4:30 p.m.)
May 3 ..............................@ Northeastern
Invitational (4:30 p.m.)
May 6 ..............Ohio Heritage Conference
Championship Prelims
@ West Liberty Salem (4:30 p.m.)
May 9 ..............Ohio Heritage Conference
Championship Finals
@ West Liberty Salem (4:30 p.m.)
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Madison-Plains High School’s baseball team: (front row, from left) Brandon Scheiderer, Bransen Dillon, A.J. Samuel, Maverick Webb,
Brayden Evans; (second row) Cliffton Estep, Anthony Carter, Linson Bolin, Colby Stoughton, Paul Madden, Brody George; (back row)
Gavin Kaminski, Head Coach Travis Rinehart, Assistant Coach Lave Delay, Assistant Coach Sean Pollock, and Payton Pollock.
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Madison-Plains High
School’s girls’ track:
(front row, from left)
Olivia Williams, Svetlana
Daniels, Grace Kingery,
Elizabeth Salyers, Kiana
Gabler; (second row)
Monica Spergin, Maggie
Wethington, Fenja
Berner, Audrey Compton,
Addison Hawkins, Mallorie
Ruzicka; (back row)
Assistant Coach Chris
Kingery, Olivia Laubensheimer,
Claire Mason,
Sadie Mason, Cressa
Williams, Ashley
Hawkins, and Head
Coach Ashley Meade.
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Madison-Plains High
School’s boys’ track:
(front row, from left)
John Crites, Zavier
Mayabb, Drake Goings,
Jackson Wells,
Sanpakorn Sriha;
(second row) Keegan
Riffle, Tate
Gabler, Talon
Doughty-Candelaria,
Lincoln Hunt; (back
row) Head Coach
Jason Hunt, Tyler
Wall, M.J. Hamm,
Trevor Hardin, and
Assistant Coach
Paul Bryant.

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West Jefferson
Softball
April 9 ..@ West Liberty Salem (5:15 p.m.)
April 11 ........Bishop Ready (5:15 p.m.)
April 12 ..............@ Cedarville (5:15 p.m.)
April 13 ..West Liberty Salem (11 a.m.)
April 15 ......................@ Triad (5:15 p.m.)
April 16 ........................Triad (5:15 p.m.)
April 17......Mechanicsburg (5:15 p.m.)
April 19 ............Greeneview (5:15 p.m.)
April 22................Fairbanks (5:15 p.m.)
April 23 ....Delaware Hayes (5:15 p.m.)
April 24 ..............@ Fairbanks (5:15 p.m.)
April 26 ......@ Madison-Plains (5:15 p.m.)
April 29 ..........................Southeastern -
senior night (5:15 p.m.)
April 30 ................@ Greenon (5:15 p.m.)
May 1 ................@ Olentangy (5:15 p.m.)
May 3............@ Bloom Carroll (5:30 p.m.)
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West Jefferson High School’s varsity softball team: (front row, from left) Alyssa Heskett, Lacy Dunigan, Audrey Oyster, Maddie Carruthers,
Kimberly Warnock, Hailey McBrayer, Payton Curry; (back row) Coach Tony Caldwell, Jenna Mannon, Emma Trein, Railee Caldwell,
Lexi Swaney, Kassie Simmons, Payton Kincade, Zoey Brown, and Head Coach Jim Stevens.
West Jefferson
Boys’ and Girls’ Track
April 9 ....Ohio Heritage Conference North
@ West Liberty Salem
April 16....................................@ Greenon
April 20 ......@ Hamilton Township (9 a.m.)
April 23 ..............Madison-Plains Duals
April 26 ............@ Mechanicsburg (5 p.m.)
April 30 ..................Madison County Quad
@ London
May 3 ..............................@ Northeastern
May 6 ..Ohio Heritage Conference Prelims
@ West Liberty Salem
May 9 ....Ohio Heritage Conference Finals
@ West Liberty Salem
West Jefferson
Tennis
April 9 ................@ Beechcroft (4:30 p.m.)
April 10....................................@ Hamilton
Township (4:30 p.m.)
April 11 ..................................Cedarville
@ London (4 p.m.)
April 16 ..........@ Northeastern (4:30 p.m.)
April 17 ........@ Buckeye Valley (4:30 p.m.)
April 18 ....................Madison Christian
@ London (4:45 p.m.)
April 20 ......@ Madison Christian (10 a.m.)
April 23 ............@ Greeneview (4:30 p.m.)
April 26..................@ Greenon (4:30 p.m.)
April 29 ..............................Bishop Hartley
@ Wolfe Park (3 p.m.)
April 30....................@ Grandview (4 p.m.)
May 1 ................................Northeastern
@ London (4 p.m.)
May 2 ......................@ Urbana (4:30 p.m.)
May 3 ..........................@ London (4 p.m.)
Messenger photo by Jeff Pfeil
West Jefferson High School’s track team: (front row, from left) Coach Austin McLean, Marissah Lemaster, Hayden Lamoreaux, Leanna
Kovalchik, Jacob Brown, Jason Elfrink, Sam Peters; (second row) Ella Hostetler, Eros Brumfield, Doug Fosdick, Sam Messer, Ethan
Roberts, Colton Lemaster, Easton Shafer, Maryn Roberts; (back row) Ryan Walters, Laz Noble, Russell Eberhardt, Tucker Phipps, Phil
Kocher, and Colt Conner. Not pictured: Will Workman, Santino Carnevale, Macy Green, Tay Noble, and Evan Miller.
Messenger photo by Jeff Pfeil
West Jefferson High School’s tennis team: (front row, from left) Coach Kirklen Shedlock, Isabella Brown, Luke Curry, Charles Stephens,
Christian Greene, Presley Adkins, Bob Blanchard, Jeffrey Thirtyacre, Coach Brad Roe; (second row) Grace Kronk, Allison Vaught,
Austyn Cordle, Zoe Slone, Arianna Frybarger, Mia Campbell, Brooke Raver, Katie Stephens, Austin Darlington; (back row) Jaylen Poe,
Kacy Kuebler, Nancy Gantner, Charlie Kitchen, Wyatt Keyt, Lilly Johnson, Mitchell Peters, Meeya Walton, and Ella Farrand.

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West Jefferson
Baseball
April 9 ......@ West Liberty Salem (5 p.m.)
April 10 ....West Liberty Salem (5 p.m.)
April 12 ....................@ Cedarville (5 p.m.)
April 13........Newark Catholic (12 p.m.)
April 15 ............................@ Triad (5 p.m.)
April 16 ............................Triad (5 p.m.)
April 17Worthington Christian (5 p.m.)
April 19..................Greeneview (5 p.m.)
April 22 ....................Fairbanks (5 p.m.)
April 23 ....................@ Fairbanks (5 p.m.)
April 26............@ Madison-Plains (5 p.m.)
April 27........@ Washington C.H. (12 p.m.)
April 29 ..............Southeastern (5 p.m.)
April 30 ......................@ Greenon (5 p.m.)
May 4 ....................@ Lakewood (12 p.m.)
May 6 ..............@ Mechanicsburg (5 p.m.)
May 7 ..............Mechanicsburg (5 p.m.)
May 10..@ Hamilton Township (5:15 p.m.)
WEST JEFFERSON ROUGHRIDERS
Messenger photo by Jeff Pfeil
West Jefferson High School’s baseball team: (from left) Brody York, Zack Oyster, Nate
Godinez, Brent Heiser, Ayden Cordle; (second row) Coach Rick Oyster, Brodie Quinn,
Ethan Friessen, Nick Fitzpatrick, Brett Bogenrife, Blake Bogenrife, Colt Kincade, Head
Coach Jason Bogenrife, Coach Dennis Boyd; (back row) Jaden Davis, Carson Pearson,
Brayden Hundley, Ethan Switalski, and Cam Pearson.
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Southeastern
Baseball
April 9 ............................................................@ Greenon (5 p.m.)
April 10......................................................@ Waynesville (6 p.m.)
April 12 ........................................West Liberty Salem (5 p.m.)
April 15 ........................................................@ Cedarville (5 p.m.)
April 16 ........................................................Cedarville (5 p.m.)
April 19 ................................................................@ Triad (5 p.m.)
April 20 ....................................................Miami East (11 a.m.)
April 22 ................................................@ Madison-Plains (5 p.m.)
April 23................................................Madison-Plains (5 p.m.)
April 24 ......................................Emmanuel Christian (5 p.m.)
April 25............................................@ Springfield School (5 p.m.)
April 26 ........................................................Fairbanks (5 p.m.)
April 27 ..........................Legacy Christian Academy (11 a.m.)
April 29 ................................................@ West Jefferson (5 p.m.)
April 30................................................Mechanicsburg (5 p.m.)
May 2 ..........................................................@ London (6:30 p.m.)
May 3 ..............................................................Greenon (5 p.m.)
May 6..................................................Catholic Central (5 p.m.)
May 7..................................................@ Catholic Central (5 p.m.)
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Southeastern High School’s baseball team: (front row, from left) Justin Cornell, Cole Erskine, Gehrig Cordial,
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(back row) Ryan Corbitt, Landon Mayabb, Eli Goodbar, Chase Erskine, and Aaron Brown.
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Southeastern High School’s softball team: (front row, from left) Regan Cline, Brooklyn Weller, Katie Tehan, Sara
Sulfridge; (second row) Elle Baldauff, Reese Wells, Allie Lewis, Graci Weiss, Addison Vanover, MayBelle Murray;
(third row) Jolie Henderson, Gabby McNier, Morgen Watson, Kaylee Wells; (back row) Rachel Baldauff, Kaitlyn
Blair, and Amber Price.
Southeastern Softball
April 9 ............................................@ Greenon (5 p.m.)
April 11 ......................................Springifeld (5 p.m.)
April 12 ........................West Liberty Salem (5 p.m.)
April 15 ........................................@ Cedarvile (5 p.m.)
April 16 ........................................Cedarville (5 p.m.)
April 19 ................................................@ Triad (5 p.m.)
April 22 ..............................@ Madison-Plains (5 p.m.)
April 23 ..............................Madison-Plains (5 p.m.)
April 26 ........................................Fairbanks (5 p.m.)
April 29............................@ West Jefferson (5:15 p.m.)
April 30 ..............................Mechanicsburg (5 p.m.)
May 1 ..............................................Greenon (5 p.m.)
May 2 ....................................@ Tecumseh (5:15 p.m.)

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Southeastern Track
April 9 OHC South @ Greeneview (5 p.m.)
April 13................@ Waynesville (10 a.m.)
April 16 ......@ Northeastern Quad (5 p.m.)
April 23 ................................Clark County
Championships @ Shawnee (5 p.m.)
April 26 @ Mechanicsburg Relays (5 p.m.)
April 29 ..@ Northeastern Tri-Meet (5 p.m.)
May 6 ..............................OHC Prelims @
West Liberty Salem (5 p.m.)
May 9..................................OHC Finals @
West Liberty Salem (5 p.m.)
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South Charleston news
Houston Library events
Houston Library is located at 5 W.
Jamestown St., South Charleston. For details
about events and programming, call
(937) 462-8047.
• Poetry Activity Bag. In celebration of
National Poetry Month, pick up an activity
bag containing a journal and mood pencil,
while supplies last.
• Sewing Classes. By appointment only.
Instructor Connie Andrews is available to
teach basic machine and hand-sewing skills
so that participants can complete a simple
project to take home. Anyone who has already
taken classes at the library can schedule
an appointment to learn more. Have
your own portable sewing machine but don’t
know how to use it? Schedule an appointment
with Connie.
Classes are free and open to adults,
teenagers, and children ages 9-12 with a
parent or caregiver present with each child.
The library provides supplies and sewing
machines, or you can bring your own machine.
Each adult participant must sign a
waiver before participating in the first class.
Children and teenagers must have a parent
sign the waiver. Call the library branch
manager at (937) 462-8047 to schedule an
appointment.
• Yoga for Beginners. This class for
adults is taking place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays
in March (plan to arrive a few minutes
early). Most poses will include modification
options for various fitness levels. Participants
must sign waivers before participating
in the first class. Connie Andrews, a library
staff member (not a certified
instructor), will lead the class. Participants
should wear loose-fitting clothing and bring
a mat or a couple of large towels.
• Busy Bookworms Storytime. This storytime
for ages 2 and older takes place at 11
a.m. Thursdays through May 9. Toddlers
and preschoolers are introduced to books,
rhymes, music, and crafts.
• Lego Club. The club meets 3:30-4:30
p.m. April 22 and May 13. The club is open
to school-age children. The library provides
the Legos. Creations remain on display at
the library between sessions.
• Line Dancing for Beginners. Dance instructor
Connie Andrews will teach basic
steps to a variety of music genres at 6:30 p.m.
April 11. The class is open to adults only.
• Mobile Mammogram Unit. Appointments
are available on April 16 between
9:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Call (937) 523-9332
to make an appointment. Walk-in availability
will be determined by the number of prescheduled
participants.
• Earth Day Activity Bag. Stop by the library
April 22 to pick up this kit containing
a cat grass caterpillar craft, while supplies
last. For ages 5-12.
• Blood Drive. A blood drive is set for
April 25 from 3 to 6 p.m. Register at Solvita
Blood Center at donortime.com.com, call
(937) 461-3220, or use the donortime app.
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(front row, from left) Mason Rowe, Shelby
Nicholson, Layni Bonifay, Sophie Wilson,
Ethan Betts; (second row) Logan Moraleja,
Avery Stout, Bella Casey, Lana Wilson, Lyvi
Bonifay, Sylvia Kitchen, Noel Husband, Trenton
Stiles; (third row) Trace Coffey, Kami
Horner, Sarah Waddle, Elizabeth Beam, Ava
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Hennigan, Ryleigh Curtain, Kaylee Billet,
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West Jefferson and London mayors deliver meals
To mark the 52nd anniversary of the
Older Americans Act Nutrition Program,
LifeCare Alliance set aside the week of
March 18-22 for its annual March For Meals
campaign. West Jefferson Mayor Ray Martin
and London Mayor Patrick J. Closser delivered
meals to seniors in their
communities during the campaign.
March For Meals is a nationally organized
effort calling attention to the importance
of Meals-On-Wheels home meal
delivery and daily wellness checks for older
adults.
In 1972, President Richard Nixon signed
into law a measure amending the Older
Americans Act of 1965 to include a national
nutrition program for seniors. This legislation
supported the rapid growth of the nationwide
network of senior nutrition
programs commonly referred to as Meals on
Wheels. The Older Americans Act Nutrition
Program is the only federally supported program
designed to address both senior
hunger and isolation.
LifeCare Alliance is the Meals-On-
Wheels program for five central Ohio counties,
including Madison County, serving
more than 6,000 meals a day. During March
For Meals, the agency brings this critical
mission to the attention of local influencers
and stakeholders to make sure this work
continues to be supported at local, state, and
federal levels.
Demand for home meal delivery in central
Ohio has risen as high as 87 percent
above pre-pandemic numbers, and LifeCare
Alliance is still able to operate without a
waiting list, thanks partially to the support
of these leaders.
“After the pandemic, seniors are more
isolated than ever,” said Charles Gehring,
president and CEO of LifeCare Alliance.
“Some days, our delivery drivers and volunteers
are the only human contact our clients
have. That’s why our services are essential
to both the physical and mental health and
well-being of seniors, and they prove that
being there matters.”
LifeCare Alliance offers multiple familyfriendly
opportunities for individuals and
companies to get involved as volunteers,
ranging from one-time group opportunities
to its adopt-a-route program. For a volunteer
application or information on how to
make a donation to the organization, visit
www.lifecarealliance.org or call Volunteer
Services at (614) 444-6325.
Plain City and Legion
debut banner program
West Jefferson Mayor Ray Martin (right)
delivers a meal to a LifeCare Alliance
Meals on Wheels client.
London Mayor Pat Closser (left) delivers a
meal to a LifeCare Alliance Meals on
Wheels client.
The village of Plain City, in partnership
with American Legion Post 248, announces
the launch of the Plain City Military Heroes
Banner Program. This program offers individuals
or organizations the opportunity to
purchase special banners to honor Plain
City military heroes. The cost is $75 per
banner.
Each full-color banner will prominently
feature the honoree’s name, branch of service,
years of service, and a photograph. The
banners will be displayed on streetlight
poles throughout the Uptown District during
patriotic holidays, such as Memorial
Day and Veterans Day. Eligible honorees
include veterans, active duty, or reserve
members of all military branches who currently
or have previously resided within the
village of Plain City.
In light of limited pole availability, applications
will be accepted until April 30, 2024,
or until spaces are filled. Interested individuals
can find additional information, including
eligibility requirements, online at
www.plain-city.com/military or by contacting
the Plain City Municipal Building at
(614) 873-3527 during regular business
hours.
This is a sample of the Military Heroes
Banners available for purchase for display
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Steve Brindza (left), director of Mount Sterling Public Library,
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Sterling’s American Legion Post 417, to help fund the library’s
upcoming summer reading program.
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The London Academic Boosters is seeking nominations
for individuals to be considered for induction into
the London Academic Hall of Fame.
The purpose of the Academic Hall of Fame is to recognize
individuals who have made an important, positive
impact upon the school, local community, or global
community. The individual must have attended a school
in the London City School District, been employed by
the school district, worked as a volunteer in the school
CASTO
David Lynn Casto, 75, of Galloway, Ohio, died on
March 22, 2024, in Riverside Methodist Hospital,
Columbus, with his daughters by his side. Born on Aug.
7, 1948, in McArthur, Ohio, he was a son of Granville
Leon Casto and Frankie Marie (Callihan) Casto.
David started his career as a history teacher before
becoming a dispatcher for both railroad and trucking
companies. He loved being outdoors at every possible
opportunity, and some of his favorite activities included
hunting, fishing, and golfing. David also enjoyed attending
auctions with his brother. An avid gun collector,
David had a passion for acquiring and selling antique
arms. David was the definition of a selfless man, and to
say he was giving was an understatement. He routinely
would donate to various charities and organizations devoted
to land conservation, particularly Ducks Unlimited
and Pheasants Forever. Above all, David was the
rock of his family and always made sure that his girls
knew how much love he loved them.
He leaves behind: daughters, Margaret (Douglas)
Case and Catherine (Brandon) Smith; grandchildren,
Alexxa Casto, Sienna Casto, Remington “Max” Casto,
Hannah Case, Delano Smith, Wesson Smith, and Charlie
Smith; great-grandchildren, Ajay, Amelia, and one
on the way; several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law,
Debbie Casto; daughter-in-law, Lori Casto; and beloved
four-legged companion, Cooper.
David was preceded in death by: his parents; wife,
Rose Marie (Jones) Casto; son, Richard Casto; and
brother, Gregory Casto.
A graveside service was held on April 2 in Vinton Memorial
Cemetery, Vinton, Ohio.
Memorials in David’s name may be sent to benefit
Pheasants Forever online at
www.pheasantsforever.org/donate.
The family was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral
Home and Crematory, London. Condolences may be
shared online at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
KERN
Ronald Edward Kern, 80, of London, Ohio, died on
March 25, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 12, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was
a son of Rawley Kern and Marie Josephine (Grove)
Kern.
Ron married the love of his life, Linda (Armstrong),
on Nov. 26, 1963, and together they raised four sons:
Jeffrey, Ronald, Russell, and Richard. He began his career
as a truck driver in 1977 to which he devoted many
years. Additionally, Ron had been a volunteer fireman
for Bloom Township in Lithopolis, Ohio, prior relocating
to central Ohio. He then worked for Central Townships
Fire Department and later retired as a lieutenant. A
man of strong faith, Ron also served as a deacon for
Fountain of Truth Ministries in London.
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district, or in some other direct way made a significant
contribution to the academic success of the schools in
the district or other educational institutions.
Nominations for the Academic Hall of Fame may be
made by anyone connected to the London community.
Nomination applications are available at the London
High School office and at London Public Library. Applications
must be turned in to the London High School
principal’s office by May 1, 2024.
He leaves behind: his beloved wife of 60 years, Linda
Kern; sons, Jeffery (James Welch) Kern of Port Orange,
Florida, Ronald Eugene (Heather) Kern of Waynesville,
Ohio, and Richard (Dianna) Kern of Sevierville, Tennessee;
grandchildren, Stephen (Teia) Kern, Adam
Perkins, Austin Perkins; great-grandchildren, Addison
Kern and Owen Kern.
Ron was preceded in death by: his parents; son, Russell
Kern; and granddaughter, Alicia Kern.
Visitation and a memorial service were held on
March 30 in Fountain of Truth Ministries with Pastor
Tyrone Artis officiating. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery,
Georgesville, will be completed at a later date.
Memorials in Ron’s name may be sent to benefit
Fountain of Truth Ministries.
The family was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral
Home and Crematory, London. Condolences may be
shared online at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
SPENCER
Reverend Edward Spencer, 98,
of London, Ohio, died on March
25, 2024, in his residence, surrounded
by his loving family.
Born on May 21, 1925, in Flemington,
New Jersey, he was a son
of John F. and Anna (Lair)
Spencer.
For 47.5 years, Rev. Spencer
was a professor of language and
literature at Cedarville University,
and following retirement he
Rev. Spencer
continued to substitute teach for 10 years in the Clark
County school system. Cedarville University was truly
the light of his life after devoting almost 50 years of
service. He had a deep love for the school and would
light up when anyone would bring it up in conversation.
An ordained minister serving as interim pastor at several
area churches, he was a longtime member of Dayton
Avenue Baptist Church in Xenia.
Survivors include: his children, Kathy Spencer of
NC, Debbie (Marion) Vallery of London and Bruce
Spencer of Springfield; grandsons, Matthew (Alyssa)
Spencer and David Spencer; great-grandchildren, Sebastian,
Honour, Alex, and Sophie Spencer. He was preceded
in death by his wife Dorothy in 2004.
Visitation and funeral services were held on March
28 in Dayton Avenue Baptist Church with Pastor Jon
Young officiating. Interment followed in North Cemetery,
Cedarville.
Memorials in Rev. Spencer’s name may be made to
benefit Cedarville University online at
www.cedarville.edu/give, or by mail at 251 N. Main St.,
Cedarville, OH 45314.
The family was served by Eberle-Fisher Funeral
Home and Crematory, London. Condolences may be
shared online at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.

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library events
London Public Library
London Public Library, is located at 20 E.
First St. Call (740) 852-9543 or visit
www.mylondonlibrary.org for details.
• Guess the Number of Lids. Stop by the
library this month to guess the number of
lids in the jar for a chance to win an ecofriendly
prize. Jars and prizes are stationed
in the children’s room, teen area, and circulation
desk.
• Summer Reading T-Shirt Contest. Library
patrons are invited to submit designs
for this year’s Summer Reading Program t-
shirts. The deadline to submit entries is
April 30. Rules can be found on the library’s
website or at the library.
• Toddler Time. Ages 0-3 are invited to
engage in stories, songs, and finger-plays
April 9, 10-10:30 a.m.
• Preschool Storytime. Ages 3-6 are invited
to engage in stories, songs, fingerplays,
and a weekly letter activity on April
9, 11-11:45 a.m. Pre-schoolers can practice
the alphabet with a letter activity after the
regular storytime.
• Paws for Reading. Register your child
for a 10-minute time slot to read a story to
Emma, a certified therapy dog. Have a book
picked out ahead of time. Time slots are
available April 9 between 6 and 7 p.m.
• Book Club. The group will meet on
April 9 at 7 p.m. to discuss “Practical Magic”
by Alice Hoffman. Later this month, the library
will show the movie “Practical Magic.”
The book club meets the second Tuesday of
each month.
• Kindergarten Club. Children ages 3-6
years old are invited to practice the alphabet
and motor skills to prepare for kindergarten
on April 11, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
• Junior Gardeners. On April 13 from 3
to 4 p.m., Heather and Todd from Rock Dove
Farm of London young children how to get
involved with gardening. This program is
for children ages 3 and older and their caregivers.
Participants will get to transplant
seedlings from small pots to larger pots and
take the seedlings home.
• Monster Jam Reading Program.
Through April 27, children ages 2-12 can
earn a free ticket to Monster Jam, happening
April 26-27, just by reading five books.
Participants must pick up a reading voucher
at the library and have it stamped by library
staff. It is only valid for show times listed on
the back of the voucher. Reading vouchers
may only be redeemed at Schottenstein
Center prior to the performance date. A free
ticket comes with the purchase of a fullpriced
adult ticket.
• Ringling Bros. Reading Program.
Through May 11, children ages 2-12 can
earn a free ticket to Ringling Bros. and Barnum
& Bailey, happening May 10-12, just
by reading five books. Participants must
pick up a reading voucher at the library and
have it stamped by library staff. It is only
valid for show times listed on the back of the
voucher. Reading vouchers may only be redeemed
at Schottenstein Center prior to the
performance date. A free ticket comes with
the purchase of a full-priced adult ticket.
• Technology Help Sessions. Have
questions about your phone, laptop, or
tablet? Register for a one-on-one 45-minute
help session. Possible topics include how to
search the internet, how to use email, how
to use your phone, and how to use social
media. Bring your device to your session. To
register, call the library. Available every
day by appointment only.
HBMLibrary
Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library is located
at 270 Lilly Chapel Rd., West Jefferson.
Call (614) 879-8448 or visit
hbmlibrary.org.
• Storytime. Wednesdays and Friday at
10:30 a.m.
• Bookmark Contest. The library is
hosting this contest in coordination with its
upcoming Family Summer Reading Program.
Submissions are due by April 30. Call
or visit the library for details.
• Board Meeting. The library board will
meet on April 9 at 6 p.m. For details, contact
Director Chris Siscoe at csiscoe@hbmlibrary.org.
• Herb Garden Programs to Go. Kits are
available to pick up starting April 15, while
supplies last. They are appropriate for ages
4 years old through adults.
• Prom Dress Drive. A free selection of
prom dresses, suits, and accessories are
available for students in the library lobby.
Donations of new or gently used dresses are
accepted at the information desk.
Mount Sterling Library
Mount Sterling Public Library is located
at 60 W. Columbus St. Call (740) 869-2430
or visit www.mtsterlingpubliclibrary.org.
• Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Mondays for
ages 2-5 years old. (There will be no storytime
on April 8.)
• Friends of the Library. The group will
meet at 6:30 p.m. April 9 in the library. New
members are always welcome.
• Library Board Meeting. The board will
meet at 6:15 p.m. April 11, immediately following
the Mount Sterling Community Museum
meeting. Meetings are open to the
public and are held in the library’s community
room on the lower-level floor of B2. To
be added to the agenda, reach out to the library
director, Steve Brindza, by calling
(740) 869-2430.
• April Painting Event at the Library.
The Friends of the Library will host a canvas
painting event for the first time at the
library. The event is set for 2-5 p.m. April
21. Admission is $35 per person and includes
all supplies. Snacks and refreshments
will be available for a donation. All
proceeds benefit library programs, events,
activities, materials, equipment, supplies,
updates, and more. Register by texting or
calling (614) 315-7939.
• Around Town Book Club. The group
will discuss “The Vanishing Half’” by Brit
Bennett on April 25 at 7 p.m. at the Alkire
home, 175 W. Columbus St., Mt. Sterling.
Refreshments will be served, and a game or
activity will happen after the discussion. No
RSVP required. The club is open to adult
men and women.
• Ladies Night Out Movie. Watch “Asteroid
City” (PG-13) on April 29 at 6:30 p.m. on
the library’s big screen. Doors open at 6:30
p.m. Ladies only are invited to RSVP by
calling the library or texting Melissa at
(614) 315-7939. Seating is limited. Pizza,
popcorn, cold drinks, and flavored coffees
are provided. Bring a potluck dish to share.
• Little Free Library Pantry. Anyone is
welcome to donate or take books, non-perishable
canned and boxed food items (unexpired
and undamaged), pet food, and
unopened hygiene items. The pantry is located
across from the library.
Plain City Library
Plain City Public Library is located at
305 W. Main St. and online at
www.plaincitylib.org. Call (614) 873-4912.
• Closed. The library will be closed on
April 8 for the total solar eclipse.
• Bedtime Storytime. Join the library for
a live, streaming storytime from the comfort
DestinationOutlets.com
800-213-9083
8000 Factory Shops Blvd.
Jeffersonville, OH 43128
of your home on April 11, 7-7:15 p.m. For
preschoolers.
• Take & Make: Suminagashi. Pick up a
kit starting April 12 while supplies last.
Learn the Japanese art of paper marbling.
• LEGO Building Club. The group will
meet April 13 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
• All Ages Storytime. Children ages 6
and younger are invited to enjoy stories,
rhymes, songs, and learning activities April
15, 10-10:30 a.m.
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Memorial Day Parade
The South Solon Community Organization
will hold a Memorial Day parade at 2
p.m. May 27 to honor fallen soldiers for
their commitment to the country and their
legacy of patriotism and sacrifice. The
Springfield detachment of the Marine Corps
League will lead the parade, followed by the
Madison-Plains Marching Band led by
Shannon Cole. The parade will step off from
Community Park and progress to South
Solon Cemetery where a short ceremony
will take place. Mayor Joseph Haney will
recognize veteran Michelle Sullivan as the
parade grand marshal. Rev. Bill Benner will
speak. The Marines will perform a 21-gun
salute and “Taps.”
Clothes Closet in
Mount Sterling
United Church, 30 E. Columbus St.,
Mount Sterling, is back with its Clothes
Closet on April 26-27, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.,
weather permitting. Anyone is welcome to
stop by the church garage for free men’s,
women’s, and children’s clothing. Donations
are welcome.
Invasive Species Workshop
Learn how to identify and manage invasive
plant and insect species at a workshop
set for April 17, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at the
Gwynne Conservation Area, 640 Arbuckle
Rd., London. Brock Sehen from the Madison
Soil and Water Conservation District and
Amanda Dourida from OSU Extension
Madison County are the presenters.
The workshop is free for Master Gardener
volunteers and interns. The cost for
all others is $10. Pre-registration and prepayment
are required. Visit
go.osu.edu/2024invasivespeciesmanagement
or call (740) 852-0875 for details.
Developmental Disabilities
Board Meeting
The Madison County Board of Developmental
Disabilities will hold their monthly
meeting on April 18 at 4 p.m. at the administrative
office, 500 Elm St., London. In the
event the meeting would need to be canceled
and rescheduled, it would take place on
April 25.
Women and Wine
Junior Achievement of Madison County
will host its annual “Women and Wine”
fundraiser on April 25, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
at London City Hall, 20 S. Walnut St.
Guests will enjoy wine and heavy hors
d’oeuvres, meet inspiring women, and support
Junior Achievement through silent and
live auctions, raffles, and more.
Junior Achievement provides practical
training to students in financial literacy,
work readiness, and entrepreneurship. The
organization’s mission is to prepare young
people for economic success. Junior Achievement
programs are delivered to students at
no cost to the schools or parents.
Tickets to “Women and Wine” are $45
per person or $315 for a table of eight and
can be purchased online at
https://madriver.ja.org/events. London
Mayor Pat Closser will serve as auctioneer
for the evening. For more information, call
(937) 323-4725, ext. 10.
Plain City Events
For more information about the following
events, contact the Plain City Parks and
Recreation Department by calling (614) 873-
3527, ext. 118, or visiting the department’s
Facebook page.
• Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration—
April 22, 4-7 p.m., at Pastime Park. A tree
giveaway is planned.
• ODNR/COSI Bio Blitz—Explore Big
Darby Creek on May 3, 6-8 p.m., at McKitrick
Park.
• Opening Day—The Plain City Area Ball
Association gets the season rolling on May
4 at Pastime Park. A parade is slated for 10
a.m.
• Aquatic Center opens—May 25 at Pastime
Park.
• Memorial Day—An observance is set for
May 27 and includes a parade at 10 a.m.
• Bluegrass & BBQ—June 1, 12-8 p.m.,
at Pastime Park.
• Storytime in the Park—June 5, June 12,
June 19, and June 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m. in
the south shelter at Pastime Park.
• Ice Cream with a Farmer—June 8, 2-4
p.m., at Pastime Park.
• Music in the Park—June 9, June 16,
June 23, and June 30 at 7 p.m. at Pastime
Park.
• Touch a Truck—June 14, 5-8 p.m., at
Pastime Park.
• Fly with Falcons—June 28, 6-8 p.m., in
the south shelter at Pastime Park.
• Safety Town—June 24-27, 10 a.m.-12
p.m. at Plain City Elementary, for incoming
kindergarteners.
Child Abuse Prevention
Carnival
Madison County Children’s Services is
hostings its annual Child Abuse Prevention
Carnival on April 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the
Coughlin Building at the Madison County
Fairgrounds, 205 Elm St., London. The free
event features games, prizes, door prizes,
vendors, a photo booth, balloon animals,
face painting, and more.
Madison County Arts Council
Musical Auditions
The Madison County Arts Council will
present “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast”
July 18-21 in the Joyce Hildebrand Auditorium
at London High School.
Auditions are set for 6 p.m. May 1-2 at
The Brennan Loft, 158 S. Main St., London.
Those interested need only attend one of the
audition dates. Auditions are open to individuals
8 years old and older.
Participants must prepare 16 to 32 bars
of a song in the style of musical theater. An
accompanist will be provided. Bring sheet
music that includes both piano and vocal
lines. Mark any cuts clearly in the music. A
capella singing and tracks are not permitted.
In addition to singing, those who try out
must perform cold readings from the script.
Dance comfortably; there will be a short
dance audition.
If needed, callbacks will be held at 6 p.m.
May 3 at The Brennan Loft.
For details, contact Director Jennifer
Ruhlen at jenniferruhlen@gmail.com.
London Marathon, Half-
Marathon, and 5K
The London Marathon, Half Marathon,
and 5K are set for April 20. All three courses
begin and end at Merri-Mac Park. The cost
to enter is $95 for the marathon and the
hand-cycle marathon, $80 for the half
marathon, and $40 for the 5K. Registration
ends April 17. Visit
https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/London/Lon
donOhioMarathon to sign up. Proceeds benefit
improvements at Merri-Mac Park.
Community Baby Shower
The Madison County Healthy Child &
Family Consortium is hosting a Community
Baby Shower at 5 p.m. April 17 at London
City Hall, 20 S. Walnut St. The event is
open to mothers in their third trimester up
to three months postpartum. Raffle items,
food, resources, education, and more are
planned. To attend, RSVP by April 10 by
calling (740) 852-3068.
Organizers are accepting monetary donations
and donations of new baby items for
the event. Items needed include: cribs, crib
mattresses, car seats, high chairs, diapers,
wipes, blankets, crib sheets, pack-n-plays,
strollers, pacifiers, breast pumps, baby carriers
and wraps, diaper bags, bottles, bottle
brushes, my-first-year books, changing
table mats, pads, and sheets, baby shampoo,
and baby lotion. For details on making a donation,
call Amanda Morgan at (740) 852-
0339.
Jeffersonian Senior Center
The Jeffersonian Senior Citizen Center,
174 E. Main St., West Jefferson, will meet
from noon to 2 p.m. April 9 and April 23.
Anyone 50 and older is welcome to stop in
to learn more. The group enjoys potlucks
and other events. The cost to become a
member is $10 per year.
Alzheimer’s Family Support
The Alzheimer’s Family Support Group
meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each
month at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 380
Keny Blvd., London. For more information,
call Pat Baynes at (937) 269-3605. Everyone
is welcome.
Mount Sterling
Community Center
The Mount Sterling Community Center
is located at 164 E. Main St. For details, call
(740) 869-2453.
April 8—9 a.m.-12 p.m., indoor open play
pickleball
8-10 p.m., men’s open gym basketball
April 9—3-6 p.m., food pantry for income
eligible households. Pre-packed food boxes
are delivered to your vehicle. Bring proof of
residence at first visit and picture ID every
visit. Call (740) 869-2453 for details.
4:30-5:30 p.m., Take Off Pounds Sensibly
7-8 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous
April 10—9 a.m.-12 p.m., indoor open play
pickleball
10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for adults
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., senior lunch program
for anyone 60 and older, RSVP by calling
(740) 869-2453
5-6 p.m., all-level yoga class, $10
April 12—9 a.m.-12 p.m., indoor open play
pickleball
5-7 p.m., indoor open play pickleball
April 13—10 a.m.-3 p.m., sewing for all
ages and abilities;
2 p.m., dodgeball tournament for all ages
levels; to sign up, call the center or email
msccdir@gmail.com
April 14—7-8:30 p.m., HEAT training
(plyometrics/speed and agility) for grades K-
12. Free (food drive donation items welcomed).
Produce Market–Second and fourth
Tuesdays of every month.
Madison County Senior Center
The Madison County Senior Citizens
Center is located at 280 W. High St., London.
For details, call (740) 852-3001.
April 8—8:30 a.m., indoor walking and exercise
class; 9 a.m., chair volleyball; 9:30
a.m., crocheting, knitting and needle crafts;
10:30 a.m., sitting exercise and strengthening;
1 p.m., euchre
April 9—9 a.m., quilting class, 10 a.m.,
bowling; 4-7 p.m., euchre, billiards, workout
room open
April 10—8:30 a.m., indoor walking and
exercise class; 9 a.m., chair volleyball; 12
p.m., bridge
April 11—9 a.m., chair volleyball
April 12—8:30 a.m., indoor walking/exercise
class; 9 a.m., painting class; 1 p.m., free
movie for members.
Italian Sub Fundraiser
The Madison County Board of Developmental
Disabilities are holding an Italian
sub fundraiser. The cost is $6 per sandwich
(hot or cold). Tickets can be purchased
through April 30 at the MCBDD central office,
500 Elm St., London. Tickets can be redeemed
at Phat Daddy’s Pizza, 15 E. First
St., London. For details or to place an order,
call (740) 852-7050, ext. 1917, or 852-7050,
ext. 1820. Proceeds benefit Madison County
Special Olympics.

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LEGAL NOTICE
Jack D. Snyder, an individual whose last place of residence is 1490
Itawamba Trail, London, OH 43140, Unknown Spouse of Jack D. Snyder, if
any whose last place of residence/business is 1490 Itawamba Trail, London,
OH 43140, Kylie Marie Peckinpaugh aka Kylie Marie Snyder whose last
place of residence/business is 1490 Itawamba Trail, London, OH 43140
will take notice that on July 20, 2023, First Merchants Bank, National Association
filed its Complaint in Case No. CVE20230119 and on December 4,
2023 its Amended Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas Madison
County, Ohio alleging that the Defendant(s) Jack D. Snyder, an individual,
Unknown Spouse of Jack D. Snyder, if any, Kylie Marie Peckinpaugh aka
Kylie Marie Snyder have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described
below:
Permanent Parcel Number: 24-01068.000; Property Address: 1490
Itawamba Trail, London, OH 43140. The legal description may be obtained
from the Madison County Auditor at 1 North Main Street, P.O. Box 47,
London, Ohio 43140-0047, 740-852-9717.
The Petitioner further alleges that by reason of default of the Defendant(s)
in the payment of a promissory note, according to its tenor, the conditions
of a concurrent mortgage deed given to secure the payment of said note
and conveying the premises described, have been broken, and the same
has become absolute.
The Petitioner prays that the Defendant(s) named above be required to
answer and set up their interest in said real estate or be forever barred from
asserting the same, for foreclosure of said mortgage, the marshalling of
any liens, and the sale of said real estate, and the proceeds of said sale
applied to the payment of Petitioner's Claim in the proper order of its
priority, and for such other and further relief as is just and equitable.
THE DEFENDANT(S) NAMED ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO ANSWER ON
OR BEFORE THE 12TH DAY OF MAY, 2024.
BY: REIMER LAW CO.
Douglas A. Haessig, Attorney at Law
Attorney for Plaintiff-Petitioner
P.O. Box 39696, Solon, Ohio 44139
(440) 600-5500
MM MARCH 31, APRIL 7 & 14, 2024
The 2023 financial statement for
Tri-County Joint Fire District
has been completed. The report is
available for viewing at the
fire station located at
7 West Columbus St.
Mt. Sterling, OH.
Beverly Riffle, Clerk
Tri-County Joint Fire District
MM APRIL 7, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
SALE OF REAL ESTATE
In the State of Ohio, County of Madison
PennyMac Loan Services, LLC
(Plaintiff)
vs.
Clifford Reese, et. al
(Defendant)
Case No. CVE20230003
In pursuance of an Order of Sale directed to me in the
above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public online
auction the following described real estate:
Property Address:
203 East 1st St., London, OH 43140
Legal Description: A full legal description of the
property may be obtained at
www.bethroseauction.com.
Parcel Number: 31-02698.000
Said Premises Appraised: $125,000.00
Minimum Bid: $83,333.33
Location of Sale: Online Bidding at
www.bethroseauction.com
Bidding Open Date:
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Bidding Closes Date:
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 2:00 PM
2nd Provisional Open Date:
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 9:00 AM
2nd Provisional Close Date:
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 2:00 PM
Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of $5,000.00 is
due by wire transfer within 48 hours upon conclusion of
the auction. Funding must take place within 30 days of
confirmation of sale. A 5% Buyer’s Premium shall apply.
The auction is subject to postponement and cancellation.
Beth Rose, Private Selling Officer
beth@bethroseauction.com
614-534-6233
MM MARCH 31, APRIL 7 & 14, 2024
MM2024187
TO ADVERTISE
YOUR LEGAL/
PUBLIC NOTICES
CALL THE
MADISON
MESSENGER
NEWSPAPER
740-852-0809
NOTICE OF TIME OF CONTINUATION OF FIRST HEARING TO THE
OWNERS OF SYLVINA J. WILSON DITCH #224
Rev. Code, Sec. 6131.07
Sylvina J. Wilson Ditch #224
Petitioned by:
Bruce Roberts - Keith Roberts - Jack Marchbanks and others
To the owners of land named in the Petition and of Legal Record on the date of
its filing:
You, and each of you, are hereby notified, that on the 1st day of November, 2023
the above petitioners filed a petition to clean and remove obstructions from, to
locate, to construct, to reconstruct, to deepen, to grade, to widen, to alter and/or
to straighten an existing drain and/or watercourse, and place system known as
Sylvina J. Wilson Ditch #224 on County maintenance.
On the course hereinafter set forth. The Construction of the improvement is necessary,
and will benefit the
petitioner(s) and will be conducive to the public welfare.
The following is the course and termini of said proposed improvement, to-wit:
Starting at the northern property line of Gary & Teresa Funk (3668 State Route
142 NE, London) and the southern property line of Keith and Violet Robert, thence
in a southerly direction along the existing tile through the lands of Funk, crossing
under State Route 142, thence continuing in a southeastern direction along the
existing channel through the lands of LJKJ Rome Hilliard, LLC, under the existing
railroad to a point in the lands of LJKJ Rome Hilliard, LLC to be determined in
order to establish sufficient drainage for benefitting property owners.
All costs of engineering, construction, and future maintenance will be assessed
to the benefiting parcels of land except as ordered under Section 6131.31 of the
Ohio Revised Code.
All it is claimed that the improvement will affect property owned by you, and you
are an owner named in the petition and of legal record on the date of its filing,
you are hereby notified that the Board of Madison County Commissioners of said
County have fixed the 7th day of May 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Madison County
Commissioners Office at 1 N. Main Street, London, Ohio as the time and place for
the continuation of the first hearing on the petition.
Amy Rees
Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Madison County, Ohio
MM APRIL 7, 2024
MM2024202
The City of London is seeking Qualifications
(RFQ) for Comprehensive Plan Update.
It is the intention of the City of London to review all RFQ’s submitted
before making the final selection. Three copies of each proposal shall,
at a minimum, contain complete contact information, historical information
about the firm, detailed statement of qualifications including
past projects, example of a past project, and at least three municipal /
public sector references.
The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to waive
technical defects as the interest of the City may require. Please submit
your qualifications package electronically to
Rex Castle at rcastle@londonohio.gov
no later than 4PM EDT on April 9th, 2024. Late submissions will not be
considered.
The Proposal Documents may be obtained on the City’s website
www.londonohio.gov or by contacting Rex Castle, Safety Service Director,
at rcastle@londonohio.gov
MM MARCH 31 & APRIL 7, 2024
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Notice of Oil and Gas Lease Forfeiture Pursuant to
Section 5301.332 of the Ohio Revised Code
Notice is hereby given to Dalton & Hanna Co., which is believed to be a trade or registered
name for Lloyd Dalton, whose collective last known address is 3477 Commerce Parkway,
Suite B2, Wooster, OH 44691, and their successors and assigns of the following:
M/I Homes of Central Ohio, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company (“Lessor”), is the
current lessor under an Oil and Gas Lease by and between Ellen S. Crago and Farrel L.
Crago, wife and husband, as lessors, and Dalton & Hanna Co., as lessee (“Lessee”), dated
June 23, 1992, and recorded in Lease Record Volume X, Page 33 of the Union County,
Ohio Recorder’s Office (the “Lease”). The Lease covers the following premises:
107.3 acres, more or less, located in Virginia Military Survey No. 3743, Jerome
Township, Union County, Ohio and Darby Township, Madison County, Ohio,
formerly or presently bounded by Bethel Road Investment Co., Inc. on the North;
Doris W. Cary and Jonas M. Frey on the East; State Route 161 on the South; and
Bethel Road Investment Co., Inc. and Roger Scheiderer on the West.
The Lease has a term of 5 years and continues so long thereafter as oil or gas is produced
from the leasehold premises and royalty or rentals are paid, as provided in the Lease. The
Lease is not recorded in Madison County, Ohio.
Lessor is the current owner of that portion of former Parcel No. 15-0021025.000 (n/k/a
Parcel No. 18-0021025.0000 by virtue of annexation) containing 72.60 acres, more or
less, located in Jerome Township (now Plain City by virtue of annexation), Union County,
Ohio, as described in a Fiduciary Deed and Limited Warranty Deed dated effective as of
February 22, 2024, recorded as Instrument Number 202305150003306 and re-recorded
as Instrument Number 202403010001424 of the Union County, Ohio Recorder’s Office.
The foregoing property comprises all or a portion of the leasehold premises.
Pursuant to Section 5301.332 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Lease has been forfeited as
there are no producing or drilling oil or gas wells on the leasehold premises and (i)
covenants of the Lease regarding the drilling of a well and payment of delay rentals have
been breached; (ii) covenants of the Lease regarding production have been breached; and/or
(iii) the term of the Lease has expired. Lessor intends to file for record an affidavit of forfeiture
with the Union County, Ohio Recorder’s Office if Lessee does not release the Lease
of record within thirty (30) days of the publication of this notice.
Published on this 7th day of April, 2024.
M/I Homes of Central Ohio, LLC
Attn: Josh Barkan
4131 Worth Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43219
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