madison monthly december 2012

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Madison Monthly

Highlighting the People, Places, Businesses and Activities of Madison County, Ohio FREE December 2012 Vol. 1, Issue 9

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Christmas Tree Tour benefits localbusinesses, non-profitsBy David Jackson

It’s time to spread that holiday cheer! And what better way than the third annual Madison County Christmas Tree Tour. The Madison County Christmas Tree Tour kicked off on Small Business Saturday, November 24. The Madison County Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with their subsidiary, the Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau is hosting the county-wide tour featuring six participants.

The participating Chamber member investors are showcasing their decorated Christmas trees in their businesses through Friday, December 14, at noon. During this time, residents and visitors are encouraged to stop into the businesses to bid on their favorite tree in a silent auction. Participating businesses creatively decorated trees of all shapes and sizes featuring various themes.

Each participating business selected a local non-profi t organization or charity they would like the proceeds from the tree auction to benefi t. Proceeds from all of the trees will benefi t the charity or non-profi t of the business with the highest bid out of all the trees on the tour.

Support a good cause and your local economy this holiday season with the third annual Madison County Christmas Tree Tour.

Christmas in the Park brings light to many for the holidaysBy Carol Beachy

The steaming hot chocolate warms the insides while the crisp snow keeps our hats and mittens on. A visit to Garrette Park in West Jefferson will wow newcomers and lifetime residents alike with a dazzling display of 300,000 Christmas lights, turning the West Jefferson park, just steps from Main Street, into a winter escape.

For 2012, the power switch will be set to “ON” on Friday, December 7 as part of a three-evening opening weekend, called “Christmas in the Park,” packed with events, activities and even a parade!

Kicking off the 17th annual “Christmas in the Park” celebration will be an opening ceremony complete with performances by the West Jefferson High School Gold Choir and Jazz Band. A very busy Santa Clause will even stop by nightly for photos with kids on the nice list. He’ll check his list twice.

The West Jefferson Business Council, led by the Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, are once again hosting a winter scavenger hunt. Over 20 West Jefferson businesses are participating. Each is displaying a picture of a winter-themed item, such as mittens or a hat. Participants are asked to visit the businesses, fi nd at least 10 pictures and fi ll out an entry form listing the items they fi nd. Scavenger Hunt forms are available at the library. Completed forms must be returned to the library or to the

www.madisoncountyohio.org

Where’s Santa? Be one of the fi rst* 10 to fi nd all four Santa’s (not couting this one) in this edition and win a $25 gift card to MainStrret Treasures in Plain City, OH!* The fi rst ten are those who fax, email or drop off MM with the four circled Santa’s.

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 24 thru Fri., Dec. 14WHO: EVERYONE!WHERE:• Abbey Gift Shop, 93 W. Main St., West Jeff• Flyer’s Pizza, 121 W. Main St., West Jeff• Gateway Shoppes of West Jefferson, 6 W.

Main St., West Jeff• Madison County Visitors Center, 730Keny Blvd., London;• Mike’s Pizza, 50 W. Town St., West Jeff;• MustardSeed Cafe, 94 W. Main St.,West Jeff

WHEN: Fri., Dec 7 - Sun. Dec. 9, 2012WHERE: Garrette Park, 3 W. Fellows Ave.,

West JeffersonCOST: FREEMORE INFO: www.wjcip.org

concession stand at Garrette Park during the opening weekend events December 7-9. At 8 p.m. on Sunday, organizers will randomly draw multiple winners from among the completed forms. The prizes are cash cards.

The annual “Parade of Lights” will also return for 2012. Anyone can participate in the Parade of Lights set for Saturday evening. The parade steps off at 5:30 from McDonalds and travels into West Jefferson, continuing on Main Street to South Twin Street, then left onto Fellows Avenue and right onto the Ox Roast grounds at Garrette Park. Anyone interested in having a Christmas or winter-themed fl oat or vehicle in the parade should contact Sandy Boucher at 614-879-9662.

West Jefferson’s version of the North Pole is off of Route 40. Once in downtown, turn south on Walnut Street, which runs straight into the park. Free street parking is available on surrounding streets.

Following the opening weekend, the display will by lit nightly through January 1, 2013 from 5 to 10 p.m. for all passersby to enjoy.

Learn more about West Jefferson Christmas in the Park by visiting their Website, www.wjcip.org or Christmas in the Park on Facebook.

COMING UP IN THE JANUARY EDITION● Winter in Madison County ● Madison County Attraction Highlight: Route 42 Reindeer● And much more!

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PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS!This is a FREE non-profi t publication supported by our advertisers, the Madison County Chamber of Commerce, Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Madison County Future, Inc.

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Photo courtesy of Jeff Pfeil.

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Mad About Activity Madison Monthly December 2012 Vol. 1, Issue 9

Saturday, Dec. 1Madison County Christmas Tree TourWHEN: 11/24 - 12/14WHERE: Participating Madison Co. Businesses (listed in this issue)Proceeds to Madison Co. non-profi ts

Breakfast with SantaWHEN: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.WHERE: St. John’s Lutheran Church, 380 Keny Blvd., LondonCOST: $5/adult$3.50/child5 & under freeMore info at 852-1522

Christmas Under the ClockWHEN: 5 - 9 p.m.WHERE: Main St. & Chillicothe St., Plain City

Madison Co. Hospital Heartfelt HolidaysWHEN: 5:30 - 10 p.m.WHERE: Choctaw Lake Lodge, 2875 Oneida Dr., London

Tuesday, Dec. 25

CHRISTMAS DAY - Merry Christmas!

Friday, Dec. 7Madison County Christmas Tree TourWHEN: 11/24 - 12/14WHERE: Participating Madison Co. Businesses (listed in this issue)Proceeds to Madison Co. non-profi ts

Artistic Treasures Art Sale WHEN: 11/29 - 12/31WHERE: Gallery on High, 5 E. High St., London

Madison Co. Hospital Craft Show WHEN: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.WHERE: Madison Co. Hospital

MainStreet Treasures Lunch & Shop WHEN: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.WHERE: 150 W. Main St., Plain City

Christmas in the Park Opening & Lighting Ceremonies WHEN: 5 - 10 p.m.WHERE: Garrett Park, 3 W. Fellows Ave., West Jefferson

Saturday, Dec. 8Madison County Christmas Tree TourWHEN: 11/24 - 12/14WHERE: Participating Madison Co. Businesses (listed in this issue)Proceeds to Madison Co. non-profi ts

London Rotary Breakfast with SantaWHEN: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.WHERE: Madison County Senior Center, London

Cookie JubileeWHEN: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.WHERE: Zion Lutheran Church, 221 S. Center St., West Jeff

London Florist Photos with Santa WHEN: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.WHERE: 196 W. Center St., London

Abbey Gift Shop Indoor Craft Show WHEN: Noon - 8 p.m.WHERE: 93 W. Main St., West Jeff

West Jeff Business Council Winter Walk WHEN: Noon - 8 p.m.WHERE: Downtown, West Jeff

Christmas in the Park Lighted Parade, Santa Photos WHEN: 4:30 - 10 p.m.WHERE: Garrett Park, 3 W. Fellows Ave., West Jefferson

Tuesday, Dec. 11

Downtown London Assoc. Meeting WHEN: 12 p.m. EVERY TUESDAYWHERE: Phat Daddy’s Pizza, 15 E. 1st St., London

Madison County Christmas Tree TourWHEN: 11/24 - 12/14WHERE: Participating Madison Co. Businesses (listed in this issue)

Monday, Dec. 31NEW YEAR’S EVE - Happy New Year!

Thursday, Dec. 13

Medigold Workshop: Medicare made easyWHEN: 9 a.m. - NoonWHERE: Chamber Conference Center, 730 Keny Blvd., London

West Jeff Community Assoc. Senior Citizen Christmas Party WHEN: 6 - 9 p.m.WHERE: West Jefferson High School

Madison County Christmas Tree TourWHEN: 11/24 - 12/14WHERE: Participating Madison Co. Businesses (listed in this issue)Proceeds to Madison Co. non-profi ts

Movie Night Out - Hope SpringsWHEN: 6 p.m.WHERE: London Public Library

Friday, Dec. 28

LifeCare Alliance Open HouseWHEN: 1 - 2:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Fri. WHERE: Madison County Hospital Harley Room


Friday, Dec. 14

LifeCare Alliance Open HouseWHEN: 1 - 2:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Fri. WHERE: Madison County Hospital Harley Room



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Tuesday, Dec. 4

Toddler TimeWHEN: 10 a.m.WHERE: London Public Library

Preschool TimeWHEN: 11 a.m.WHERE: London Public Library


Chamber Board of Directors MeetingWHEN: NoonWHERE: 730 Keny Blvd., London

Wednesday, Dec. 19

FMCPT Monthly MeetingWHEN: 7 - 8:30 p.m.WHERE: Madison Co. Senior Citizens Center, 280 W. High St., London


Wednesday, Dec. 12Madison Co. Hospital Holiday Book Fair WHEN: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE: 210 N. Main St., London

Safety Council Meeting: TOPIC - “Hearing Loss”WHEN: Noon WHERE: 730 Keny Blvd., London WHO: Companies wishing to improve their safety and/or who want to earn a BWC rebateCOST: $12 per meeting/$144 for the fi scal year


Holiday Music with the Cowboy Ukulele BandWHEN: 6:30 p.m.WHERE: London Public Library

Monday, Dec. 17

Park Board MeetingWHEN: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.WHERE: Madison Co. Courthouse, 1 N. Main St., London(Commissioner’s Offi ce)

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Monday, Dec. 24

CHRISTMAS EVE

Thursday, Dec. 20Drug-Free West JeffWHEN: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.WHERE: West Jeff United Methodist Church


Family Movie Night - Ice Age: Continental DriftWHEN: 6 p.m.WHERE: London Public Library

Have something for the January 2013 or a future calendar? Please send ALL details in the above format to [email protected] by the third Monday of the month before the activity.

Sunday, Dec. 9

His Little Lambs Christmas PartyWHEN: 2 - 4 p.m.WHERE: HELP House, 122 E. Center St., London

Christmas in the ParkWHEN: 5:30 - 9 p.m.WHERE: Garrett Park

Saturday, Dec. 15

His Little Lambs Shopping DayWHEN: 2 - 4 p.m.WHERE: HELP House, 122 E. Center St., London

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Thursday, Dec. 6

Play-DateWHEN: 10:30 a.m.WHERE: London Public Library

Movie Night Out - Men in Black IIIWHEN: 6 p.m.WHERE: London Public Library

Madison County Future Inc. has successful year in retaining and creating jobs and investment in Madison County

• Jobs Created or Retained (TOTAL) – 883 (3,630 since 2007)• Total New or Retained Payroll Created in County = $24,180,000• Small Business Counseling Sessions – 64 (a 17% increase over 2011)• New Small Business Jobs – 81• New Small Businesses – 11• Large Employer Expansion and Retention Projects Completed – 2• Economic Development Dollars Sought - $140,000

• Economic Development Dollars Won - $140,000• Public Infrastructure Projects – SR29/I70 Interchange• Countywide Investment in Economic Development by Public and Private Partners = $72,978.06• Investment made in Madison County by New Employers/Expansions/Retentions = $50,000,000• Return on Investment* (ROI) = 586%

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Mad About Business Madison Monthly December 2012 Vol. 1, Issue 9

At its November 6 board of directors meeting, the incoming and returning Madison County Chamber of Com-merce board directors nominated and elected by closed ballot offi cers for 2013.

Through an incredible vote of confi dence, the board directors elected Mike Boerger of Boerger Farms for his fourth term as President of the board of directors. No other Chamber investor representative has ever served for more than two years.

“It’s very gratifying to be rewarded the support of the Chamber’s Board of Directors and serve as it’s President for a fourth year,” said Boerger. “The Chamber isn’t the same organization it was when I took offi ce three years ago. The Organization has evolved constantly over the past several years to better serve our member investors, as well as the greater Madison County business community.”

When asked about his goals for the organization for 2013, Boerger replied, “This coming year it’s my goal to continue the Board’s efforts, with the valuable feedback and support from our investors as well as our Community, to reevaluate present programs and services that are provided by the Chamber. This will always be done in a fi scally sound manner to provide the biggest return to our investors’ membership dollars.

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Celebrating a Grand Reopening Friday morning November 16, 2012, are Fit By Design new owners Angie Naples and Linda Blankenship. Joining in the ribbon cutting ceremony are from left to right: Kendra Hatfi eld, Fit By Design; Bill Beathard, Madison County Future Inc. CIC Board Member & Dwyer Insurance; Kayla Sanders, Madison County Chamber of Commerce; Mike Boerger, Madison County Chamber of Commerce Board President & Boerger Farms; Angie Naples, Fit By Design; Devin Hamilton, The Madison Press & Madison County Chamber of Commerce and CIC Board Member; Linda Blankenship, Fit By Design; Merril Geiss, The Madison Press; and David Jackson, Madison County Chamber of Commerce. Fit By Design is located at 289 Lafayette Street in London. For more information, call 740-852-FITT (3488). Photo By Jim Rinaldi, Wide Studios

What is a “Mad Cow” Mob?

Madison County “Mad Cow” mobs, modeled after the cash mob concept, is a group of people who assemble at a local business and purchase items. the purpose of the “Mad Cow” mobs are to support the local businesses and our local economy.

For more information, please contact Kayla Sanders, Investor Relations & Activities Manager at 740-852-2250 x2 or at [email protected]

Thanks to our renewed Chamber & Community Investors! (Those who renewed in Nov. 2012)RE/MAX Leading EdgeFirst United Methodist ChurchRalph Parsons Farm PartnershipFarm Credit Services of Mid-AmericaLondon Dental CareLoving CareMadison County HospitalBuckey Ford MercuryBoyd Garage Door LLCWalmartFischnick PhotographyNelson and Ball HeatingTolles Career & Technical CenterKentucky Fried Chicken/Long John SilversMATCO ServicesFlyers Pizza & SubsProcter CenterLondon Coffee PeddlerSchenker ConstructionSim’s ConstructionJ S Custom Graphics & Computers and

Sheehy SystemsChoctaw Lake POAAndrix & Herman InsuranceJefferson Local SchoolsRemedy Intelligent Staffi ngLifetime Vision CenterO’Connor’s Offi ce ProductsFDIS_Central Ohio3D EnterprisesHome Care by Black StoneMid-Ohio Harley-Davidson, Inc.PNC BankBasinger, Inc.New York Life Insurance CompanyTriec Electrical ServicesWilson Printing & GraphicsWildman & Associates LLCRent-2-OwnJefferson IndustriesColumbia GasThe Abbey Gift ShopDr. James Tetz

OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians group ribbon cutting on November 15, 2012 are from left to right in front: Kayla Sanders, Madison County Chamber of Commerce; Mike Boerger, Madison County Chamber of Commerce, Board President; Dr. Nicholas Maksim, OhioHealth; Beth Taulbee, OhioHealth; Celeste Thieman, OhioHealth; Rebecca Barbeau, OhioHealth; Curt Niekamp, OhioHealth; and Sean Hughes, Madison County Chamber of Commerce. Back row are David Jackson, Madison County Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Howard Levin, OhioHealth; Mike Reichfi eld, OhioHealth; Devin Hamilton, The Madison Press; and Ellen Smith, OhioHealth. OhioHealth Heart & Vascular Physicians is located at 1076 Eagleton Blvd. in London. Learn more by calling 614-486-2000. Photo by Jim Rinaldi, Wide Studios

1076 Eagleton Blvd.London, OH

614-486-2000

Stites Enterprises, Inc.Green & Sons, LTDSt. Patrick Elementary SchoolForrest Trucking Co.Eberle-Fisher Funeral Home, Inc.Deer Creek Honey Farms Ltd.Denes Tree Farm, Ltd.Stanley Electric US Co, Inc.CIRES, Inc. Electrical ServicesEquipment Specialists, Inc.Advantage BankMT Business Technologies, Inc.Dwyer Insurance AgencyCoughlin AutomotiveMadison MessengerLondon Parts Co.London City SchoolsVillage of West JeffersonThe Olde Country ShoppeMadison Tree & Landscape Company,

Madison EquipmentObstretrics & Gynecology of London, Inc.American Red Cross of Madison CountyLondon Eagles 950John M. PyleMadison County TireNewsome Electric Co.Madison Lawn CareNissen Chemitec America, Inc.Jewett’s IGASheffi eld Manor ApartmentsMabe’s Clothing & Athletic ApparelGary W. LonderganHuntington BankC & R ExpressKronk & Scaggs Insurance Inc.Royal CabinetsJH Architects, Inc.Holland BuildersBryce Hill, Inc.Hay, Dr. C.T.The Madison PressCentral Ohio Financial Management

Group, LLCSmile Works Family Dentistry

Madison County Chamber of Commerce Elects New Board Directors and Officers

Flax Law Firm, LLC- Midland TitleKellogg Sales CompanyDan Hatfi eld Chrysler, Dodge, JeepDwyer Bros HardwareDublap-Hay Insurance AgencyRuscilli ConstructionFirstMerit BankJanie Cox RE/MAX Leading EdgeO’Reilly Auto PartsCappy’s PizzaDr. Pepper Snapple GroupAnn & Tony’s PizzaAlexandra’s Bed & BreakfastBrewer Plumbing & HeatingMerchants National BankChampaign Residential ServicesDavid J. Baddour DDSHaslett Heating & Cooling, Inc.BST, Inc.Advanced Drainage SystemsDonato’s PizzaIntelligrated Products, LLCArmaly BrandsColumbus State Community CollegeVillage of Mt. SterlingUnited Way of Clark, Champaign, &

Madison CountiesSheffi eld Veterinary Hospital, LTDMadison/Champaign Educational

Service CenterFairbrook HomesThe Madison Senior Living CommunityLondon Public Library

Chamber, CVB, CIC welcome new staffer!

The Madison County Chamber of Commerce welcomes their new Investor Relations and Activities Manager, Kayla Sanders.

A native of Dublin, Ohio Kayla is a recent graduate of Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Communication. Kayla joins the Chamber with experience in event planning and marketing after interning with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Kayla enjoys spending time with her family and friends and also being with her dog Ally. She loves sports and enjoys playing volleyball and softball. Kayla was born a Buckeye but will always cheer on her Bobcats to a victory!

Kayla would like to thank the investors and the Chamber board for the very warm welcome!

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Wrap up your Christmas shopping locally!By Sean Hughes

Dollars spent in our community for Christmas stay and recirculate in our local economy. This strengthens our communities.

To reward local Christmas shopping, your Madison County Chamber of Com-merce will be wrapping up to $100 worth of gifts if you can show us receipts for a minimum of $100 purchased in Madison County and its communities. If you have one item that exceeds $100, we will still wrap that one item.

Walmart of London is sponsoring this year’s “Wrapping Station.” Local shop-pers can stop by the Chamber at 730 Keny Blvd., London during regular offi ce hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) up until Friday, Dec. 21.

We will have an assortment of children’s and adult wrapping paper to suit your friends and family.

So stop by this holiday season and get your LOCAL Christmas shopping all wrapped up!

We thank our local London Walmart for sponsoring this activity!

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PUBLISHER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTORSean K. Hughes

BOARD PRESIDENTMike Boerger, Boerger Farms

MANAGING EDITORDavid K. Jackson

ASSOCIATE EDITORKayla Sanders

PHOTO EDITORJim Rinaldi, Wide Photographic Studios

COMMUNITY RELATIONS & DISTRIBUTION CHAIRKerri Ferguson, Main Street Treasures

FUNDRAISING & ADVERTISING CHAIRCathy Allen, Hurt-Battelle Mem. Library

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