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Madison Monthly

Highlighting the People, Places, Businesses and Activities of Madison County, Ohio FREE November 2012 � Vol. 1, Issue 8

Abbey open house a Christmas delight

Christmas under the Clock a timeless treasure

By: Amy Tiefenthaler

The warm smells of peppermint and chocolate fill the space of the old Catholic Church each year as The Abbey Gift Shop on Main Street in West Jefferson hosts their Annual Christmas Open House.

This year’s Christmas Open House will be on Saturday, Nov. 10,

from 7 to 10 p.m.

The Gift Shop is filled with food, drinks,

friends and wonderful holiday

shopping specials.

The parsonage home next door to The Abbey will be open for holiday tours. This gives the community an opportunity to tour the old parsonage home while giving guests ideas on how to decorate their personal mantles and trees for the holiday season with items that can found at The Abbey.

New this year, The Abbey Gift Shop will be hosting a silent charity auction where all the proceeds will be going to the Jefferson Township Fire Department’s Toys for Tots Charity. Due to overwhelming generosity of the consignors in the shop, over 30

handmade items will be available at the charity auction.

The Abbey Christmas Open House celebrates its fourth consecutive year this month and has always been an elegant event where friends, family and community come together and kick-start the holiday season.

By: Julie Weaver

Come enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas with music, an auction, entertainment, prizes, food, hot drinks, wagon rides, Santa, and the tree lighting. Christmas Under the Clock, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, kicks off the official holiday season in Plain City. The 11th Annual Plain City Christmas Under the Clock will be held at Main Street (Rt 161) and Chillicothe Street in Uptown Plain City. The event is free to the public and will begin at 5 p.m. with the Tree Lighting Ceremony and continue until 9 p.m. with the prize drawing at Plain City Historical Society, 111 W. Main St.

The Tree Lighting Ceremony at Bicen-tennial Park (Flatiron) at the clock tower will feature local carolers and choirs, baton twirlers, the Jonathon Alder Band and everyone’s favorite, Santa before the tree is lit up by our Tree Lighting Ambassadors. After the lighting your choices are to enjoy the rest of the music and displays around the uptown, head to the Plain City Auc-tion to bid on Christmas decorations and gift baskets, visit the business open houses to fill up your belly, or to set out to the horse drawn wagon rides to Santa.

The perennial favorite grand prize of a $500 VISA Gift Card will be awarded again this year to visitors who complete

prize drawing tickets at participating open house locations. The more open houses visited, the more chances to win. Need not be present to win. Plus, get an extra ticket for the prize drawing by bringing non-perishable food items or toiletries to the Plain City Food Pan-try at 156 W. Main Street.

The event is brought to the community by the Uptown Plain City Organization (UPCO) and the Village of Plain City. Proceeds from the Gift Baskets & More Auction will benefit the Plain City Food Pantry to aid the pantry in stocking its shelves for the holiday season and to Uptown Plain City Organization (UPCO), a 501 (c) 3 organization, to continue its charitable efforts to preserve, revital-ize, and promote the historic business district in Uptown Plain City.

www.madisoncountyohio.org

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Plain City 11th Annual Christmas Under the Clock

WHEN: Saturday, December 1, from 5 to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Main St. (Rt 161) & Chillicothe Street in Uptown Plain City, OH

COST: FREEWHAT: Join us for: ● Food & Drink● Raffles & Auctions● Holiday shopping specials● Music● Horse Drawn wagon rides● Santa Claus● Christmas tree lightingMORE INFO: www.uptownplaincityorg.

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The Abbey Gift Shop 4th Annual Christmas Open House

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 10, from 7 to 10 p.m.WHERE: 93 W. Main St., West Jefferson, OHCOST: FREEWHAT: Join us for: ● Food & Drink● Raffles● Holiday shopping specials● Silent Auction benefiting Toys for TotsMORE INFO: www.theabbey.myshopify.com

and 614-879-4000

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Mad About Activity Madison Monthly � November 2012 � Vol. 1, Issue 8

Thursday, Nov. 1

Gallery on High Art AuctionWHEN: All DayWHERE: 5 E. High St., London

Wreath Sale Bidding BeginsWHEN: All DayWHERE: Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, West Jefferson

Ageless MindWHEN: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.WHERE: Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, West Jefferson

Sunday, Nov. 4

Daylight Savings Time EndsDon’t forget to set your clocks back one hour!

Monday, Nov. 5

Gallery on High Art AuctionWHEN: All DayWHERE: 5 E. High St., London

Health Dep’t Flu Shots WHEN: 2 - 4 p.m. WHERE: 306 Lafayette Street, London

BookloversWHEN: 4 - 5 p.m.WHERE: Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, West Jefferson

Tuesday, Nov. 6

ELECTION DAY

Gallery on High Art AuctionWHEN: All DayWHERE: 5 E. High St., London

Chamber Board of Directors MeetingWHEN: NoonWHERE: 730 Keny Blvd., LondonWHO: Board Directors & Investors

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

Heirloom QuiltersWHEN: 6 - 9 p.m.WHERE: Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, West Jefferson

Thursday, Nov. 22THANKSGIVING

Friday, Nov. 9

Gallery on High Art AuctionWHEN: All DayWHERE: 5 E. High St., London

LifeCare Alliance Open HouseWHEN: 1 - 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Madison County Hospital Harley Room

Loving Care Celebration of HolidaysWHEN: 6 - 9 p.m. WHERE: Tolles Career Center COST: $30 at the door. 740-852-7755 to RSVP

Wednesday, Nov. 21

Gallery on High Art AuctionWHEN: All DayWHERE: 5 E. High St., London

Friends of Madison Co. Parks & Trails Monthly MeetingWHEN: 7 - 8:30 p.m.WHERE: Madison County Senior Citizens Center - 280 West High St., London

Wednesday, Nov. 14

Gallery on High Art AuctionWHEN: All DayWHERE: 5 E. High St., London

Safety Council Meeting:WHEN: NoonWHERE: 730 Keny Blvd., LondonWHO: Companies wishing to improve their safety and/or want to earn a BWC rebateCOST: $10/meeting or $100/year

Jeffersonian Senior Citizen Food Box Pick-UpWHEN: Noon - 2 p.m. WHERE: Jeffersonian Senior Citizen Center, 28 E. Main St., West Jeff

Saturday, Nov. 17

Hunter SafetyWHEN: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.WHERE: Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, West Jefferson

Collectables, Cards & Craft ShowWHEN: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.WHERE: St. John’s Church, 380 Keny Blvd., London

Tuesday, Nov. 27

Madison County Christmas Tree TourWHEN: All DayWHERE: Find participating businesses at www.madisoncountyohio.org

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

Madison Co. Future, Inc.Board MeetingWHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: 730 Keny Blvd., London

Gallery on High Art AuctionWHEN: All DayWHERE: 5 E. High St., London

Wreath Sale BiddingWHEN: All DayWHERE: Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, West Jefferson

MainStreet Treasures Open HouseWHEN: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.WHERE: MainStreet Treasures,Uptown Plain City

Saturday, Nov. 3

Race for Adoption 5kWHEN: 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.WHERE: Roberts Pass Trail Head behind Madison Co. Senior CenterREGISTER: www.premierraces.com

Rob “Elvis” Burnside ShowWHEN: 5 p.m.WHERE: “Old School” Event Center, 94 W. Main St., Mt. Sterling

MainStreet Treasures Open HouseWHEN: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.WHERE: MainStreet Treasures,Uptown Plain City

Saturday, Nov. 10

Gallery on High Art AuctionWHEN: All DayWHERE: 5 E. High St., London

West Jeff Community ThanksgivingWHEN: 1 - 3 p.m.WHERE: First Baptist Church, West JeffR.S.V.P.: 614-879-8655

Heirloom QuiltersWHEN: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.WHERE: Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, West Jefferson

Abbey Gift Shop Christmas Open HouseWHEN: 7 - 10 p.m.WHERE: 93 W. Main St., West Jeff

Monday, Nov. 19Madison Monthly Ad & Story Content Deadline WHEN: 5 p.m.

Gallery on High Art AuctionWHEN: All DayWHERE: 5 E. High St., London

Herb SocietyWHEN: 6 - 7 p.m.WHERE: Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, West Jefferson

West Jefferson Business CouncilWHEN: 8:30 a.m.WHERE: MustardSeed Cafe, West Jefferson

Monday, Nov. 12VETERANS DAY OBSERVED

Gallery on High Art AuctionWHEN: All DayWHERE: 5 E. High St., London

Hunter SafetyWHEN: 6 - 9 p.m.WHERE: Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, West Jefferson

Tuesday, Nov. 13Gallery on High Art AuctionWHEN: All DayWHERE: 5 E. High St., London

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

Ham Loaf DinnerWHEN: 4 - 7 p.m.WHERE: Trinity Episcopal Church, 4th & Main St., London

Thursday, Nov. 15

Gallery on High Art AuctionWHEN: All DayWHERE: 5 E. High St., London

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

West Jeff Hardware Ladies NiteWHEN: 5 - 8 p.m.WHERE: West Jeff Hardware, 228 E. Main St., West Jeff

Tuesday, Nov. 20Gallery on High Art AuctionWHEN: All DayWHERE: 5 E. High St., London

Downtown London Assoc. Meeting WHEN: 12 p.m. EVERY TUESDAYWHERE: Phat Daddy’s Pizza

Jeffersonian Senior Citizen Food Box Pick-UpWHEN: Noon - 2 p.m. WHERE: Jeffersonian Senior Citizen Center, 28 E. Main St., West Jeff

Sunday, Nov. 25Madison County Christmas Tree TourWHEN: All DayWHERE: Find participating businesses at www.madisoncountyohio.org

Historical Society Annual Christmas PartyWHEN: 1 - 4 p.m.WHERE: Historical Society, 260 E. High St., LondonWHAT: Santa Claus, refreshments, entertainment. Public invited.

Thursday, Nov. 29

Madison County Christmas Tree TourWHEN: All DayWHERE: Find participating businesses at www.madisoncountyohio.org

Artistic Treasures Art SaleWHEN: All DayWHERE: Gallery on High, 5 E. High St., London

Plain City Development MeetingWHEN: 6 p.m.WHERE: Plain City Public Library

Thursday, Nov. 8

Gallery on High Art AuctionWHEN: All DayWHERE: 5 E. High St., London

West Jefferson Community Association Meeting WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, West Jefferson

Sunday, Nov. 11

VETERANS DAY

Friday, Nov. 30

Madison County Christmas Tree TourWHEN: All DayWHERE: Find participating businesses at www.madisoncountyohio.org

Artistic Treasures Art SaleWHEN: All DayWHERE: Gallery on High, 5 E. High St., London

Friday, Nov. 2

Monday, Nov. 26

Madison County Christmas Tree TourWHEN: All DayWHERE: Find participating businesses at www.madisoncountyohio.org

Gallery on High Art AuctionWHEN: All DayWHERE: 5 E. High St., London

London’s Olde Fashioned ChristmasWHEN: 5 - 8 p.m.WHERE: Historic Downtown London

Madison Co. Hospital Lights of LoveWHEN: 5:30 p.m.WHERE: 210 N. Main St., London

Saturday, Nov. 24SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Shop your local businesses today and everyday.

Madison County Christmas Tree Tour BeginsWHEN: All DayWHERE: Find participating businesses at www.madisoncountyohio.org

Have something for the December 2012 or a

future calendar?Please send ALL details in the above format to david@madisoncoun-

tychamber.org by the third Monday of

the month beforethe activity.

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Mad About Business Madison Monthly � November 2012 � Vol. 1, Issue 8

Madison Monthly

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

730 Keny Blvd., London, OH 43140740-852-2250

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 Streat Treasures

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

c o n v e n t i o n & v i s i t o r s b u r e a u

Owners Sissy Allen (holding scissors) and Chris J (left) cut the ribbon to officially open Mom’s Attic Thrift Shoppe in London’s Eagleton Plaza on Friday morning, September 28, 2012.Photo by Jim Rinaldi, Wide Studios

1088 Eagleton Plaza

London, OH

740-490-7611

Investors elect new Chamber Board DirectorsInvestors of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce nominated and elected 5 returning or new Board Directors during the month of September for a term starting in 2013 and ending in 2016.

The new and returning Board Directors are as follows:· Tim Suter, Ohio Edison/First Energy (Returning for 3rd term)· Mike Boerger, Boerger Farms (Returning for 2nd term)· Greg Finchum, RE/MAX Leading Edge · Andra Troyer, RLT Farms, Inc.· Andrea Albanese Denning, LifeCare Alliance

The new and existing Board Directors will nominate and elect officers at their November 6 board meeting.

The investors of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce own the Chamber of Commerce and, therefore, elect leader-ship each year for their 20 member board of directors.

Please thank each and every investor of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce for the investment they have made and the work they have done to improve Madison County! Look for the “Community Investor Since” decal when doing business in Madison County.

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Foust Plumbing and Heating celebrated its move to their new location on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. They are accompanied by, from left, David Jackson, Madison County Chamber of Commerce; Debra Schaner, Union County Chamber of Commerce; Julie Weaver, Uptown Plain City Organization; Linda Peters, Main Street Treasures; Kerri Ferguson, Main Street Treasures; Tara Renner, The Madison Press; Mayor Adkins, Village of Plain City; Chris Reed, Foust Plumbing and Heating; Whitney Reed, Foust Plumbing and Heating; Chic Foust, Foust Plumbing and Heating; Mindy Foust, Foust Plumbing and Heating and; Sean Hughes, Madison County Chamber of Commerce.Photo By Jim Rinaldi, Wide Studios

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Pay your 2013 Madison County Chamber of Commerce investment dues before Dec. 31, 2012 and take 10% of the 2013 base rate.

If interested, please contact Kayla Sanders, Investor Relations & Activities Manager at 740-852-2250 x2 or at kayla@madisoncountychamber.org

Private Sector Group Rating Enrollment

On Friday, September 28th the Ohio BWC Board of Directors approved the rates for the 2013 Group Rating Enrollment period.

The maximum discount will once again be set at 53% with no break-even factor. Hunter will begin mailing quotes in the next few days. Don’t qualify for a group discount? Let Hunter prepare a program analysis to determine which BWC program would be most cost effective for your company. If you would like to receive a FREE, no obligation quote from Hunter, please complete and submit a Temporary Authorization form on our Website at www.hunterconsulting.com.

If you have questions or would like more information on the services provided by Hunter Consulting, please contact us at (513) 231-4023 or tpurcell@hunterconsulting.com.

Welcome our new Chamber & Community Investors (Oct. 2012)

Rooms that BloomLisa Scheiderer900 Village Blvd. Suite 2 Plain City, OH 43064614-733-0089

MH EbyDoug Deaver4435 SR 29 West Jefferson, OH 43162614-879-6901

Foust Heating & PlumbingChic Foust303 S. Jefferson Ave.Plain City, OH 43064614-504-4136

Mental Health Servicefor Clark and MadisonCounties, Inc.Phoebe S. Peczkowski1345 N. Fountain BlvdSpringfield, OH 45504937-399-9500

Mom’s Attic Thrift ShoppeGladys Allen1088 Eagleton PlazaLondon, OH 43140740-490-7611

Thanks to our renewed Chamber & Community Investors! (Those who renewed in Oct. 2012)RLT Farms Inc.Tom Raper RV’s London/ColumbusHealthy Beverages and MoreJunior AchievementSherwin-WilliamsTarget Distribution CenterTechSupport CenterLos Mariachis

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Strokin’ Jokers inaugural Battle of the Band winnersBy unanimous vote of the three Battle of the Bands mystery judges and a large amount of fan votes, the Strokin’ Jokers won the inaugural “BOO”fest Battle of the Bands.

Playing against Coaxis and The Quiet Side, the Jokers, a band from the London and Marysville areas rocked a crowd of 500 “BOO”festers.

The Strokin’ Jokers band is made up of Mike Shoemaker on vocals; Mike Bidwell on guitar and background vocals; Vic Castillo on bass; Doug Bryant on drums and background vocals; and, Scott Mays on guitar and background vocals. They play a great mix of hard and heavy metal rock.

The band walked away with a $250 cash prize and free pizzas from event sponsor Flyers Pizza and Subs.

Newcomers Coaxis of South Bloomfield played to their first audience and came in second place followed by The Quiet Side from Pataskala.

Mad About People Madison Monthly � November 2012 � Vol. 1, Issue 8

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