madison monthly - august 2012

1PB

Madison Monthly

Highlighting the People, Places, Businesses and Activities of Madison County, Ohio FREE August 2012 � Vol. 1, Issue 5

10th annual cruise in ready to celebrateBy Julie Weaver

With excitement, we welcome the 10th anni-versary for the Plain City Classic Car Cruise-In Cruise In presented by Bob Chapman Ford. Coincidentally, this also marks the 100th anniversary for our presenting sponsor of 10 years, Bob Chapman Ford.

Open to all makes and models of cars and motorcycles, the Plain City Classic Car Cruise InCruise-In presented by Bob Chapman Ford offers more than just trophies. Lining Main Street at Chillicothe, the Cruise In Cruise-In closes down the streets early on Aug. 4 to greet the 200 cars and motorcycles with food, music and vendors to browse. There’s a lot to take in. The cars are dazzling, the food is fresh, the drinks are cold, the priz-es are great, the games are fun, the tees are cool, the music is rockin’ , and the trophies you don’t get anywhere else. Don’t miss it! The Cruise InCruise-In also will provide a dis-count to registrants of another area car show, the London Rib & Jazz Fest Car Show on Friday, August 3. Get $5 off registration at the Cruise InCruise-In with proof of registration at the London show. Car, music, food, everyday! All makes and models of automobiles and motorcycles are invited to participate. Registration is required. Registration forms can be located at uptownplaincity.com under “Activities & Updates.” Registration runs from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. with a fee of $10. Awards will be presented after 4 p.m.

London Rib & Jazz Fest a finger lickin’ good timeBy Steve Lelonek

There’s no better way to celebrate summer than with finger-lickin’ BBQ and the sweet sounds of jazz in the air. The 5th annual London Rib & Jazz Fest, presented by the London Festival Association, returns to downtown London, Ohio for an expanded two-day event starting Friday, August 3 through Saturday, August 4, 2012. Admission is free.

This year’s festival will offer jazz connoisseurs 18 hours of live jazz performances presented by exceptional local, regional and nationally acclaimed jazz artists. In addition to the musical artists, award-winning local rib teams will be grilling with their signature sauces, sides and treats.

After you’ve filled up on ribs and cornbread, it’s time to checkout all the new events that have been added for 2012.

Cyclists will be kicking off Saturday of the London Rib & Jazz Fest with the first annual Rib Tickler Bicycle Tour, a fundraiser for the Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails. FMCPT, along with the Madison County Senior Citizens Center, challenge you to put your best confection forward for a Pie Baking Contest on Friday and a Cupcake Design and Decorating Contest on Saturday.

That evening, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 4, will be the first annual Rib Tickler 5K/1K. Starting at 2nd and Oak St. (the municipal parking lot), Tthis event promises to be great for all ages! The Ribfest will also have a sweet spot for the gear heads among us with the return of the car show and the addition of a motorcycle show! Participants in this show get a discount on the Plain City Classic Car Cruise-In registration.

www.madisoncountyohio.org

Would you like a DISCOUNTED London Rib & Jazz Fest t-shirt? Be one of the first 10 people to present your copy of this months Madison Monthly to the t-shirt sales table at the London Rib & Jazz Fest and receive a 2012 Ribfest t-shirt for $8 (regularly $10)!

PLAIN CITY CLASSIC CAR CRUISE-IN pre-sented by Bob Chapman Ford

DATE & TIME: Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012 from 11a.m. - 5p.m.

WHERE: Main St. & Chillicothe St., Plain CityCOST: Registration fee is $10; FREE for specta-

tors

WHAT: - Two hundred bright gleaming cars - Thousands of people - Food and craft vendors - ‘50’s and classic rock music - Raffles - Specially made trophies

RIB & JAZZ AT-A-GLANCEDate & Time: Friday, August 3 & 4, 2012, 10 a.m. –

11 p.m. both days Location: Downtown London, Ohio

Cost: FREE Description: Join us for TWO DAYS of ribs and jazz on FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 & 4, 2012, for 18 hours of music presented by exceptional local, regional and nationally acclaimed jazz artists, family fun and more in London, Ohio’s beautiful downtown! Information: www.londonribandjazzfest.com

COMING UP IN THE SEPTEMBER EDITION ● West Jefferson Ox Roast● Shekinah Festival and Auction● Business Highlight – Gateway Shoppes of West Jefferson● Madison County Attraction Highlight – Orchard & Company

Submit article ideas and content to [email protected]

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

Each advertiser has included a way for them to know that you saw them in Madison Monthly. By shopping with these advertisers, you are supporting their advertising in this publication and ensuring that they continue to fund Madison Monthly.

Photo courtesy of Upco

Photo courtesy of LSA

As always, kids can get in on the fun, too. Headlining our children’s

area for 2012 will be the full Shazzbot band! Rocking

and rocketing through the spaceways in their interstellar Winnebago, The Shazzbots are bringing cool quirky kids rock music to all the children of the cosmos. We will also

feature the magic of Carroll Baker as well as

the kid-friendly music of Bob Piascik. Clowns, balloon

twisters, face painting, costumed characters, games and bounce

houses are also returning.

The Ribfest highlights our beautiful downtown area with great atmosphere, food and entertainment. This festival is a chance for people to get out and enjoy summer, have some tasty ribs and listen to some great music. Dozens of businesses, non-profits and crafters will also be on hand.

London Rib & Jazz Festival artist biographies, event information, vendor and visitor information are available online at the events Wwebsite, londonribandjazzfest.com, designed locally by LDR Interactive, and on the event Facebook page, facebook.com/LondonRibandJazzFest

For event info, go to uptownplaincity.com and click on Activities & Updates, email [email protected] or call (614) 561-3322.

32 2 32

Mad About Activity Madison Monthly � August 2012 � Vol. 1, Issue 5

Wednesday, August 1Madison Co. Health Partners Free Clinic Seventh Year Anniversary CelebrationWHEN: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.WHERE: St. Patrick Church Parish HallWHO: All volunteers, donors & friends of the clinic

Chamber Mt. Sterling Office HoursWHEN: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.WHERE: By appointment – email [email protected]: Mt. Sterling businesses or en-trepreneurs needing assistance

Mt. Sterling Public Library Midway Summer Reading ProgramWHEN: 11:30 a.m.WHERE: Range Twsp HallWHO: All ages are invited.WHAT: Eric the Fish Japanese Taiko drumming workshop

Mt. Sterling Public Library Range Twsp Mini Library BranchWHEN: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.WHERE: Range Twsp HallWHAT: Sign up for a library card, checkout and request materials & use computers.

Hurt Battelle Memorial Library Story TimeWHEN: 10:30 a.m.WHERE: 270 Lilly Chapel Rd., West Jeff

FMCPT Full Moon RideWHEN: 8 – 11 p.m.WHERE: Prairie Grass Trailhead, Madi-son Co. Senior Center, 280 W. High St., London WHAT: 20 mile round trip to South Charleston departs at scheduled time above 10 mile round trip to Neil Rd. (Florence Switch) departs 15 min. later. No registration required.

London Jazz & Rib FestWHEN: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.WHERE: Downtown LondonWHAT: Visit londonribandjazzfest.com for event & band information.

West Jefferson Farmers Market +WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. EVERY SAT-URDAY through October 20WHERE: Pat’s Pizza parking lot, 55 W. Main St., West JeffersonWHO: Anyone wanting local produce, foods, etc.WHAT: Come see who will be clown-ing around at the Farmer’s Market. Face painting, balloon twisting & fun for all.

Procter Center Farm StandWHERE: Procter Camp & Conference Center, 11235 S.R. 38 SE, LondonWHO: Anyone wanting local produce, foods, etc.WHAT: purchase organically grown veggies fresh from the Farm. Napa cabbage, beets, summer squash & chives are just a few of the fresh pro-duce items available this summer.

Central Ohio Quarter Midget Rac-ing Assoc. RegionalsWHERE: Madison Co. Fairgrounds, 203 Elm St., London

Brandon Landis Memorial Cruise-InWHEN: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.WHERE: Golf-A-Glo, 1098 Eagleton Blvd., London

Plain City Music in the Park Con-cert Series – Trombones PlusWHEN: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.WHERE: Pastime ParkWHO: Bring a lawn chair or blanket to the Gazebo area at the north end of the park, & enjoy a warm sum-mer night filled with great music. For more info about this free series, visit plain-city.com or contact Kelly Miller 614-873-3527.

Central Ohio Quarter Midget Rac-ing Association RegionalsWHERE: Madison Co. Fairgrounds, 203 Elm St., London

Thursday, August 2

Chamber West Jefferson Office HoursWHEN: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.WHERE: By appointment – email [email protected]: West Jeff businesses or entre-preneurs needing assistance

Plain City Farmers MarketWHEN: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. EVERY THURSDAY thru Oct. 4WHERE: Corner of S. Chillicothe & S.R. 161, downtown Plain City

Weekly Plain City Classic Car Cruise-In WHEN: 5 p.m. EVERY THURSDAYWHERE: West Ave & US Rt 42., just south of Der DutchmanWHO: Anyone interested in classic cars should join us for weekly Cruise-Ins in Plain City. No registration required, just bring your car/truck & show it off! May 24 to Sept 27.

Mt. Sterling Public Library Sum-mer Reading ProgramWHEN: 10:30 a.m.WHERE: Mt. Sterling Public Library, 60 W. Columbus St., Mt. SterlingWHO: All ages are invited.

Friday, August 3

London Jazz & Rib FestWHEN: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.WHERE: Downtown LondonWHAT: Visit londonribandjazzfest.com for event & band info.

Mt. Sterling Farmers MarketWHEN: 3 p.m.WHERE: Old Mt. Sterling Elementary School

Mt. Sterling Public Library Fair-field Summer Reading ProgramWHEN: 11:30 a.m.WHERE: Fairfield Twsp HallWHO: All ages are invited.

Mt. Sterling Public Library Fair-field Twsp Mini Library BranchWHEN: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.WHERE: Fairfield Twsp HallWHAT: Sign up for a library card, checkout & request materials & use computers.

Hurt Battelle Memorial Library Story TimeWHEN: 10:30 a.m.WHERE: 270 Lilly Chapel Rd., West Jeff

Saturday, August 4 Sunday, August 5

Mt. Sterling Public Library Range Twsp Mini Library BranchWHEN: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.WHERE: Range Twsp HallWHAT: Sign up for a library card, checkout & request materials & use computers.

Plain City Public Library Toddler Dance PartyWHEN: 10:30 a.m.WHERE: Plain City Public Library, 305 W. Main St., Plain CityWHO: Ages 5 & under

Monday, August 6

Mt. Sterling Public Library Range Twsp Mini Library Branch

Plain City Public Library Alice’s Adventures in WonderlandWHEN: 1 p.m.WHERE: 305 W. Main St., Plain CityWHAT: Registration is required at www.plaincitylib.org

Monday, August 13

Downtown London Assoc. Meeting

Mt. Sterling Public Library Sum-mer Reading Program

Tuesday, August 14

Mt. Sterling Public Library Range Township Mini Library Branch

Monday, August 27

West Jeff Business CouncilWHEN: 8:30 a.m.WHERE: The MustardSeed Café, 94 W. Main St., West JeffersonWHO: West Jefferson businesses and residents who want to improve their community


Monday, August 20

Madison County Future, Inc. CIC Board MeetingWHEN: 6 p.m.WHERE: Chamber Offices, 730 Keny Blvd., LondonWHO: CIC board directors, investors & anyone interested in economic development


Tuesday, August 28


Mt. Sterling Public Library Summer Reading Program

Knitting & Crochet ClubWHEN: 6:30 p.m.WHERE: London Public Library, 20 E. First St., LondonWHO: Individuals who are involved in or wish to know more about the art of knitting or crochet. Contact Karla Arnold at 740-852-9543 for more info.

Tuesday, August 21

Plain City Farmer’s Market

Weekly Plain City Classic Car Cruise In


Thursday, August 23

Mt. Sterling Farmers Market

Mt. Sterling Public Library Fairfield Summer Reading Program

Mt. Sterling Public Library Fairfield Twsp Mini Library Branch

Hurt Battelle Memorial Library Story Time

Jeffersonian Senior Citizen Food Box Pick-UpWHEN: Noon – 2 p.m.WHERE: Jeffersonian Senior Citizen Center, 28 E. Main St., West JeffWHAT: Contact Virginia Miller at 613-302-8883 for more info.

Friday, August 24

Mt. Sterling Public Library Midway Summer Reading Program



London Public Library Digital Downloads ClassWHEN: 6 – 8 p.m.WHERE: 20 E. First St., LondonWHAT: Learn how to digitally download & use info. To register for a class visit the library or call 740-852-9543.

LogisticsARTs Training Program Orientation

Wednesday, August 22

Plain City Music in the Park Concert Series – Buckeye BrassWHEN: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.WHERE: Pastime Park

Sunday, August 19

Chamber West Jefferson Office HoursWHEN: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.WHERE: By appointment – email [email protected]: West Jefferson businesses or entrepreneurs needing assistance

Plain City Farmers Market

Weekly Plain City Classic Car Cruise-In


Thursday, August 16


Mt. Sterling Public Library Fair-field Summer Reading Program

Mt. Sterling Public Library Fair-field Twsp Mini Library Branch


Friday, August 17

West Jefferson Farmers Market +WHAT: Share your favorite bad poem (please remember this is a PG event!) Help us create our first interactive bad poem about the Farmer’s Mar-ket.

Procter Center Farm Stand

Central Ohio Quarter Midget Rac-ing Assoc. Weekly RaceWHEN: 3:30 p.m.WHERE: Madison Co. Fairgrounds, 203 Elm St., London

Saturday, August 18

West Jefferson Farmers Market +WHAT: Join us as we celebrate the historical release of the Wizard of Oz from 1939 & see what fun we have on our own Farmers Market Yellow Brick Road. Prizes, fun & giveaways for all.

Mt. Sterling Public Library Fairfield Twsp Mini Library Branch

Mt. Sterling Public Library Patron Appreciation PicnicWHEN: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.WHERE: 60 W. Columbus St., Mt. SterlingWHAT: Enjoy a dime-a-dog with a drink.

Procter Center Farm Stand

Central Ohio Quarter Midget Racing Assoc. Weekly Race

Saturday, August 25

Chamber Plain City Office HoursWHEN: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.WHERE: By appointment – email [email protected]: Plain City businesses or entrepre-neurs needing assistance




London Public Library Intro to the Internet ClassWHEN: 10 a.m. – NoonWHERE: 20 E. First St., LondonWHAT: Learn how to use the Internet. To register for a class visit the library or call 740-852-9543.

Plain City Public Library Explore the Classics Book Discussion WHEN: 7 p.m.WHERE: 305 W. Main St., Plain City

FMCPT Monthly MeetingWHEN: 7 – 8:30 p.m.WHERE: Madison County Senior Citi-zens Center, 280 West High St , London

LogisticsARTs Training Program Orientation



Mt. Sterling Public Library Fair-field Summer Reading Program



Friday, August 10

West Jefferson Farmers Market +WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. EVERY SAT-URDAY through October 20WHERE: Pat’s Pizza parking lot, 55 W. Main St., West JeffersonWHO: Anyone wanting local produce, foods, etc.WHAT: In honor of the National Hobo Convention this weekend, we will host our 2nd Annual Hobo DinnerContest. Contestants must bring a hobo type dinner to be prepared on a grill.


Plain City Public Library Chalk on the WalkWHEN: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.WHERE: 305 W. Main St., Plain CityWHO: All ages welcome

Plain City Public Library Alice’s Adventures in WonderlandWHEN: 3 p.m.WHERE: 305 W. Main St., Plain CityWHAT: Registration is required at www.plaincitylib.org

Saturday, August 11

Chamber Board of Directors MeetingWHEN: 12 p.m.WHERE: 730 Keny Blvd., LondonWHO: Board Directors & Investors

Downtown London Assoc. MeetingWHEN: 12 p.m. EVERY TUESDAYWHERE: Phat Daddy’s Pizza, LondonWHO: Anyone interested in the better-ment of Downtown London

Mt. Sterling Public Library Summer Reading ProgramWHEN: 10:30 a.m.WHERE: 60 W. Columbus St., Mt. SterlingWHO: All ages are invited.

Tuesday, August 7

MEDIGOLD WorkshopMedicare made easyWHEN: 9:30 a.m.WHERE: Chamber Conference Center, 730 Keny Blvd., London



West Jefferson Community Asso-ciation Annual Steak FryWHEN: 6:30 p.m.WHERE: Battelle Darby Metro ParkWHO: Members & Residents


Thursday, August 9Madison County Safety Council: “Firearms in the workplace” by Tim HolmanWHEN: NoonWHERE: Chamber Conference Center, 730 Keny Blvd., LondonWHO: Businesses who want to earn discounts on their BWC premiums & learn safety techniques for their employees.COST: $10/person for lunch




London Public Library Basic Com-

puting Skills ClassWHEN: 10 a.m. – NoonWHERE: London Public Library, 20 E. First St., LondonWHAT: Learn how to use the com-puter & Microsoft Windows 7. To register for a class visit the library or call 740-852-9543.

Knitting & Crochet ClubWHEN: 11 a.m.WHERE: London Public Library, 20 E. First St., LondonWHO: Individuals who are involved in or wish to know more about the art of knitting or crochet. Contact Karla Arnold at 740-852-9543 for more info.

LogisticsARTs Training Program OrientationWHEN: 8 a.m.WHERE: Columbus State Community College

Wednesday, August 8

32 32

Mad About Business Madison Monthly � August 2012 � Vol. 1, Issue 5

We welcome our new Chamber & Community Investors! (June 2012)•ColumbusChamberofCommerce (Jay Scott) Columbus,OH43215

•TheBrickhouseCafé&Giftshop (BeckyMartin) Mt.Sterling,OH43143

•TheColumbusDispatch (Jody Anderson) Columbus,OH43228

Have something for the September 2012 or a future calendar? Please send ALL details in the above format to [email protected] by the third Monday of the month before the activ-ity.

Ribbon Cut-ting ceremony on June 15 for Family Dental Care of London. Dr. Ali Khaksar is pictured with the Family Den-tal Care staff. The business was welcomed into the com-munity with a strong atten-dance including co-workers, family, and friends. (Photo by Jessica Lane, Madison County Chamber of Commerce)

391 Lafayette St. London, OH 43140

740-852-7741

www.drkhaksar.com

Family Dental Care








Thursday, August 30


Mt. Sterling Public Library Fairfield Summer Reading Program


FMCPT Full Moon RideWHEN: 8 – 11 p.m.WHERE: Prairie Grass Trailhead - Madison County Senior Center - 280 West High St., London WHAT: 20 mile round trip to South Charleston departs at scheduled time above 10 mi round trip to Neil Rd. (Florence Switch) departs 15 min later. No registration required.

Friday, August 31

Ribbon Cutting ceremony on June 19 for Bride & Formal on Main of London. From left to right are Steve Lelonek, Pat Closser, David Jackson, Pamela Olson, Bill Beathard, Natalie Dorn, Nathan Dorn, Devin Hamilton, John Griffith, Mark Gaver, Bob Patterson, and Sean Hughes. (Photo by Jessica Lane, Madison County Chamber of Commerce)

24 S Main St.London, OH

43140

740-845-1250

www.brideformalmain.com

Bride & Formal on Main

Who we are: We teach gymnastics and cheerleading to boys and girls 18 months to 18 years old. Not only do we teach basic to intermediate gymnastics and cheerleading skills, but we also teach gross motor skills, coordination, focus, strength and self-esteem.

What sets us apart from others: We are lucky to be the only gymnastics and cheerleading center in Madison County. I think we are different because we can develop a personal relationship with our clients. We offer everything that a big gym has except we are small enough to know everyone by name. My coaches and I rarely go out in public without seeing one of our students. Who we serve: The kids! Ok, actually our clients are from all over Madison, Clark, Champaign and Franklin Counties. We really have something for every child. All children need gross motor skills, exercise and coordination. We can teach children to roll, spin, balance, swing, jump and flip in a safe environment with wall pads, foam floors, and a lot of fun, colorful mats for kids to land on.

Madison Co. has cultivated our success: There are several things that have helped with our success. 1. My Staff- Kristin, Desiree, Laura, Cricket, Dominick, Michael and my husband Tom. The gym wouldn’t be running without them. Their love for children and their knowledge of our sport is seconded to none. 2. Our Clients- the parent support and how they keep bringing their kids back and sending their friends our way is amazing! Right now, we do not have a sign out front and we rely on word of mouth. We started with 32 students last June and we have grown to almost 200 students! I am hoping that means we are meeting and exceeding their needs. 3. My family - My husband Tom has spent hours in the car handing out flyers. Tom and my parents spent about 4 months painting, building walls, assembling the floors, and putting my beams and bars together so the children here in Madison County can have a great gym. The Chamber of Commerce has cultivated our success: The Chamber’s knowledge of business and their encouragement is nice to have. Coming from an education, not business, background, they have helped me and the gym in so many ways. My favorite event this year was the Madison County Expo. We had a great response from the community and we were able to show a small portion of what we offer at the gym. The Chamber has helped schedule the gym’s Grand Opening and 1 Year Anniversary, they list the gym’s information online, and offer free classes for me and other members to learn about new rules, marketing, safety issues etc,. All of this knowledge has helped the gym grow. The gym is looking into a small expansion and David and Sean are helping me achieve this goal. I am also getting ready to do 10 hours of marketing with David and I cannot wait to see what will come from it! Thank you so much for all you do!

Cultivating Fitness

London Gymnastics & Cheer Ashley Hammond

235C Lafayette St., London740-852-2433

[email protected]

Thanks to our renewed Chamber & Community Investors! (Those who renewed in June 2012.)• 56AutoSales• DCEngineering&Development,LTD• DeerCreekLodge&ConferenceCenter

• EdgewaterPlaceAssistedLivingCommunity

• KrazyGlueCo.• LondonCountryClub• LondonGymnastics&Cheer• LondonStrawberryFestival• LondonVillageApartments•MentalHealth&RecoveryBoardofMadisonCounty

• RealLiving/Anders&Associates• RobertDanielsson• SarahHankins-Miller• SouthernOhioChamberAlliance• ThriftyPlumbing

Madison Monthly

Highlighting the People, Places, Businesses and Activities of Madison County, Ohio

730KenyBlvd.,London,OH43140740-852-2250

PUBLISHER&EXECUTIVEDIRECTORSean K. Hughes

BOARDPRESIDENTMike Boerger, Boerger Farms

MANAGINGEDITORDavid K. Jackson

ASSOCIATEEDITORJessica N. Lane

PHOTOEDITORJim Rinaldi, Wide Photographic Studios

COMMUNITYRELATIONS &DISTRIBUTIONCHAIRKerri Ferguson, Main Streat Treasures

FUNDRAISING&ADVERTISINGCHAIRAimee D’Amore, Duke Realty

PB4 4

Ohio to Erie Trail a gem for Madison Co.

Mad About People Madison Monthly � August 2012 � Vol. 1, Issue 5

Chamber launches new websiteYourMadisonCountyChamberofCommercewillbelaunchinganewwebsiteduringthemonthofAugust.ThesitewillbetterrepresenttheChamber,aswellasit’ssisterorganizations,theMadisonCountyConventionandVisitorsBureauandtheMadisonCountyFuture,Inc.CommunityImprove-mentCorporation.

TheChamberportionwillallowbusinessestoapplyforChambermembershiponline,aswellascon-tinuetoofferinvoicepaymentandeventregistra-tionportals.Also,informationonChambermember-shipbenefitsaswellasthepopularbusinessandresourcedirectorywillbeavailable.

Thevisitorssectionofthesitewillofferarobustcol-lectionofinformationonMadisonCountytourismexperiences,attractions,andthelocaleconomyforvisitors,thecommunityandthemedia.ThesitewillfocusonshowcasingthevalueofMadisonCounty’sactivities,sites,shoppinganddiningexperiences,andplacestolodgeandeat.

TheBusinessDevelopmentsectionofthesitewillbecompletewithinformationonexistingbusiness-es,aswellasresourcesonstartingandgrowingabusinessinMadisonCounty,buildinginventoriesand more.

Visitwww.madisoncountychamber.organdwww.madisoncountyohio.organdseeforyourselfthenewfaceofyourMadisonCountyChamberofCom-merceonline!

tael

Po

Tolles Carlearning

alented, enexpert in yoeisure learnsetting yoossible clasyoga or cuDepartm

reer & Techand commnergized insour field anning class iou’re able tosses could iulinary artsment today

Adu

Asp

hnical Centunity educastructors tond aspire tois a rewardo help otheinclude sews…just to nay to learn m

Joiult W

pire.

er’s Adult Eation classeo join our teo share youding experieers developwing, gardeame a few.more about

in OuWorkfo

. Lea

Education pes are parteam! If youur knowledgence—whilespecializedning, publi. Make yout these oppo

ur Tforce

arn.

program isof our futuhave refinege, then cone working id skills andic speaking,ur connectioortunities a

Team Educ

614.8gcollinswww

Suc

growing! Eure and we’ed a skill orntact us todin a comfordiscover tr, photograon with theand your fu

m! cation

[email protected]

ccee

Expanded le’re searchinr are considday! Facilitrtable, smaricks of theaphy, scrapbe Adult Educuture at Tol

n

6 x. 248k12.oh.uech.com

ed.

eisureng fordered antating aall grouptrade.booking,cationlles!

s

When was the last time you went for a walk through the countryside? Or dusted off that old bike in the garage and took it for a spin? Did you know that Madison County has some of the best trails in the state and that country right in your backyard?

With over 16 miles of scenic trails for biking, skating and hiking within the Madison County portion of the Ohio to Erie Trail, there’s no shortage of breathtaking views.

The Ohio to Erie Trail, recently ranked among the 50 Best Bike Trails in America by Complex Magazine, is a paved trail from the Ohio River to Lake Erie linking Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland and following lands formerly occupied by railroads and canals. Hikers, bikers and other groups including bird watchers, horseback riders, cross-country skiers and nature lovers are able to enjoy this trail as they pass through quiet woods, lush fields, charming small towns and dynamic urban centers. Enthusiasts can even travel from Cincinnati all the way to Columbus on this trail system!

Locally, the Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails, a 501c3 non-profit organization staffed by volunteers who are dedicated to supporting the Madison County Park District and the City of London, have helped complete and maintain the trail across Madison County.

The trail fits the needs of various users such as bird watchers, wildflower viewing, hikers, walkers, travelers and cyclists. Trail counters show the increased use of the trail each year since it has been open. Not only does the trail benefit those who use it, but it also has great impact on our local economy, with many trail travelers visiting our local businesses.

FMCPT also hosts regular events such as Full Moon Rides and the Rib Tickler Bike Tour in conjunction with the London Rib and Jazz Fest. Be sure to check out the Madison Monthly community calendar and fmcpt.com for info on upcoming trail events.

When you are ready to set off, on your adventure, visit ohiotoerietrail.org and fmcpt.com for maps, trail info, events and programs.

10% off promo: mm

Photo courtesy of GenePass

The Madison County Future, Inc. Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) has worked with the new Ohio Department of Transportation’s Jobs and Commerce department to earn a $140,000 grant to help the Village of West Jefferson cover any potential cost-overruns for Phase 1 of SR29/I70 interchange improvements.

The grant is based off of the CIC and Duke Realty’s efforts to help Restoration Hardware expand their facilities in West Jefferson adding jobs and square footage.

The Jobs and Commerce grant will leverage Duke Realty’s and Centerpoint Development’s financial commitments of $1,750,000 each towards the project.

“This is one of the first of such infrastructure projects in the state where 90% of the project is being paid with private dollars,” said Sean Hughes, Executive Director and Economic Development Director for Madison County Future, Inc.

“This creative financing of public infrastructure sends a message to the development world that we

Madison County Future, Inc. earns grant dollars for Phase 1 of West Jefferson SR29/I70 Project

know how to develop public and private partnerships that benefit everyone and that we are expanding our job building capacity.”

The Phase 1 SR29/I70 interchange improvements involve $4,096,000 worth of work to improve the northern entrance and exit ramps as well as adding a semi sized roundabout and some widened lanes on SR29.

The Village Council was asked to approve a $500,000 State Infrastructure Bank loan to cover any potential cost-overruns on the project. All federal highway projects require a 10% cost overrun contingency.

The $140,000 Jobs and Commerce grant, along with another financial commitment from Duke Realty for some additional land they will be adding to their development and $138,000 from a 629 Road Development grant secured by the CIC for Mars Petcare in 2010, cover over three quarters of the Village’s potential cost-overrun commitment.

“Madison County Future, Inc. has, time and time again, proven its capacity to find creative solutions to Madison County’s development issues and opportunities,” said Dusty Parker, President of the Board of Madison County Future, Inc.

“We encourage anyone who wants to invest in Madison County’s economic development efforts to get in touch with Sean at [email protected].”

The SR29 corridor currently is home to 12 employers with approximately 2,800 employees. The Village receives over $400,000 in income taxes. At full build, the corridor will house over 9,000 employees and provide the village with nearly $2 million in income tax revenue.

madison monthly - august 2012

Documents

london rib jazz fest

annual cruise

annual london rib jazz

jazz connoisseurs

area car

downtown london

sweet sounds of jazz

acclaimed jazz artists