Madison Monthly September 2012

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By Jeff Pfeil

Embrace the start of fall with live entertainment, rides and, of course, those famous Ox Roast sandwiches. Yum! The 62nd annual West Jefferson Ox Roast, presented by the West Jefferson Community Association, returns to Garrette Park in West Jefferson, Ohio, this Labor Day weekend.

We’ve put together some great new additions this year and improved upon the things our guests enjoy the most. For starters, our Ox Roast sandwiches will still be sold on Monday but we will start serving at Noon instead of the previously later 3 o’clock. This allows more folks to enjoy the sandwiches and keeps the event from running so late into the night. Sand-wich sales are slated to end by 6 p.m., with an auction for left over meat to begin at 7 p.m.

The 6,000 pounds of round roast (shhh… it’s not actual ox) is seasoned with “Rudy’s Secret Reci-pe” before it’s wrapped and placed in the fire pit on the festival grounds for cooking overnight. All work is done by volunteers and by hand!

Returning for 2012, our parade, themed “Pirates of the Seas,” will kick off the event at Noon on Saturday. A packed entertainment schedule, queens contests and the Jefferson Township Fire Department “Axes & Axles” car show will also be on tap during the Ox Roast. T Participants in this show get a discount on the Plain City Classic Car Cruise-In registration. As always, kids can get in on the fun too, with dozens of games and rides for all ages and skill

levels. New this year will be a petting zoo and well as interactive science exhibits presented by COSI. Clowns, balloon twisters and face painting will also add to the fun.

The West Jefferson Youth Athletic Association will be hosting their third annual Running of the Ox 5K Monday morning at West Jefferson High School.

Plus, after all that running, join us for all the elephant ears, lemon shake-ups and other fair food you can eat while you witness your friends competing in both our ice cream and watermel-on eating contests. The West Jeff Ox Roast highlights our beautiful downtown area with great atmosphere, food and entertainment. This festival is a chance for people to get out and enjoy the start of fall, have an Ox Roast sandwich and listen to some great music. Dozens of businesses, non-profits and crafters will be on hand and much care is taken to ensure the profits stay local and we can sup-port Ohio’s economy. West Jefferson Ox Roast event info and a com-plete entertainment schedule as well as parade, vendor and visitor information are all online at westjeffoxroast.com and on Facebook.

The West Jefferson Community Association, serv-ing the community since 1951, meets the second Thursday of each month in the community room of the Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library with a dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. Guests are always welcome to attend. The group also hosts a steak fry for members and families each August, a Senior Citizens Christmas Party, a Halloween costume contest and Christmas in the Park.

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62nd Ox Roast fires up holiday weekend‘Biggest Little Festival in Ohio’ back at ShekinahHave you ever attended the Shekinah Festival and Auction in Plain City? If you enjoy wholesome activities to do with your children and family, then this is the place to be Saturday, September 8! The annual festival promotes the funding and operating expenses for the K-12 Christian School. This year marks the annual festivals 33rd year!

The festival begins with hot air balloon rides (weather permitting) at sunrise. Be sure to come hungry and start the day off with a pancake and sausage breakfast or fresh coffee and donuts at 7:00am! The festival exhibits open at 8:30 am which includes our new Kids Zone. We have freshly baked breads, pies and cookies for sale as well as a fresh produce stand. There are plenty of activities for everyone in the family to enjoy like watching the apple butter cooking which will also be for sale and much more!

Before settling in the auction tent, grab a homemade Amish Fry Pie or if you can wait long enough for lunch, try a fried bologna sandwich, our tasty chicken barbecue, pizza, funnel cake or apple dumpling with a side of homemade ice cream just for starters! The auction starts at 10:00 am which features collectibles, furniture, our personal handmade quilts, sale of tickets for in-home dinners in a Mennonite home and misc. items.Nothing is better than hearing the joy and excitement that exudes from your children when they are visiting at our petting zoo, taking

a hayride, pony ride or checking out the kid’s tractor pull.

Also enjoy rides in our barrel train!

On Friday evening, September 7, 7:30 pm there is a pre-festival concert featuring music from

Andolino and Daniel Dye &

The Miller Road Band. Andolino has

a style from alternative rock to folk music. All

the members of Andolino attended Shekinah. Daniel & The

Miller Road Band feature the cello, viola, violin banjo, mandolin, guitar and harmonica.

The Shekinah Christian School, Festival and Auction is located at 10040 Lafayette-Plain City Road, three miles southwest of Plain City. Just follow the signs. For additional information call 614-873-5445.

If you want to get back to the basics, come and see just why people have come to love “The Biggest Little Festival in Ohio”.

www.madisoncountyohio.org

The first five people to email photos of themselves with Madison Monthly at an out-of-town location will receive a FREE adult pass to “BOO”Fest on Oct. 13!”

WEST JEFFERSON OX ROAST WHEN: Labor Day Weekend, September 1, 2 & 3WHERE: Garrette Park, 3 W. Fellows Ave., West Jefferson, OH 43162COST: FREE admission to festival grounds WHAT: Join us for:Ox Roast sandwichesThousands of peopleFood and craft vendorsLocal and regional entertainment actsFamily FunMORE INFO: www.westjeffoxroast.com

SHEkINAH FESTIvAlWHEN: Friday & Saturday, September 7 &

8, 2012WHERE: Shekinah Christian School,

10040 Lafayette-Plain City Rd., Plain City, OH 43064

COST: FREE admission to festival grounds WHAT: Join us for food and craft vendors, hot air balloons, live music and family fun!

MORE INFO: Call 614-873-5445 873-3130 or visit www.shekinahchristian-school.com and click on Shekinah Festival.

COMING UP IN THE OCTOBER EDITION ● “BOO”Fest● Business Highlight – Madison Garden Center , Vineyard and Wine Shop● Madison County Attraction Highlight – Lohstroh’s Family Farm● 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.

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Mad About Activity Madison Monthly � September 2012 � Vol. 1, Issue 6

Saturday, September 1West Jefferson Farmer’s Market +WHEN: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. EVERY SATURDAY through Oct. 20WHERE: Pat’s Pizza parking lot, 55 W. Main St., West Jefferson

West Jefferson Ox RoastWHEN: Noon – 11 p.m.WHERE: West Jeff Ox Roast GroundsWHAT: Parade at Noon. Visit westjeffoxroast.com for event info.

Central Ohio Quarter Midget Racing Assoc. Arrive & DriveWHEN: 9 a.m.WHERE: Madison Co. Fairgrounds, 203 Elm St., London

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

Downtown london Assoc. MeetingWHEN: Noon EVERY TUESDAYWHERE: Phat Daddy’s Pizza, LondonWHO: Anyone interested in the betterment of Downtown London

Heirloom QuiltersWHEN: 6 – 9 p.m.WHERE: Hurt Battelle Memorial Library, 270 Lilly Chapel Rd., West Jeff

logisticsARTs Training Program OrientationWHEN: 8 a.m.WHERE: Columbus State Community CollegeWHO: Free workforce training program. 614-287-2434 to register.

West Jefferson Ox RoastWHEN: Noon – 11 p.m.WHERE: West Jeff Ox Roast GroundsWHAT: Visit westjeffoxroast.com for event info

labor Day

West Jefferson Ox RoastWHEN: Noon – 11 p.m.WHERE: West Jeff Ox Roast GroundsWHAT: Ox Roast sandwich sales begin at Noon. Visit westjeffoxroast.com for event info

Tuesday, September 4 Wednesday, September 5

MRDD Golf OutingWHERE: London Country Club, 1199 Spring Valley Road., London

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, South of Der DutchmanWHO: Anyone interested in classic cars. No registration required, just bring your car/truck & show it off! Weekly thru Sept 27.

Thursday, September 6

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

Plain City Farmers Market

Weekly Plain City Classic Car Cruise In

West Jefferson Community AssociationWHEN: 6:30 p.m.WHERE: Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library, 270 Lilly Chapel Rd., West JeffersonWHO: Members & Residents


Mt. Sterling Good Ole’ Days FestivalWHEN: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.WHERE: Veterans Field on High St., Mt. Sterling

West Jefferson Farmers Market +WHAT: National Honey month. Biscuits & honey for all. Plus recipes & information about bees & honey.

Madison County Hospital 50th Anniversary Open HouseWHEN: 1 – 3 p.m.WHERE: Madison County Hospital, 210 N. Main St., LondonWHAT: Free health screenings, snacks, entertainment, give-a-ways & more!

Saturday, September 15




Farm Science ReviewWHEN: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.WHERE: Molly Caren Ag Ctr, 135 St. Rt. 38 NE, LondonWHAT: The nation’s largest agricultural tradeshow. Visit fsr.osu.edu for more info.

Drug-Free West Jeff MeetingWHEN: 6:30 p.mWHERE: West Jeff United Methodist Church, 36 S. Center St., West Jeff




Mt. Sterling Farmers Market

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, September 28

West Jefferson Farmers Market +WHAT: Fall Hat Month. Wear your favorite fall hat or come & make one to take home with you. Best fall hat contestants will be awarded a prize.

Central Ohio Quarter Midget Racing Association Weekly Race

FMCPT Full Moon RideWHEN: 7:30 – 11 p.m.WHERE: Prairie Grass Trailhead, Madison County Senior Center, 280 W. 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.


Episcopacer 50k Relay RaceWHEN: 8 a.m.WHERE: Christ Church XeniaWHAT: Starts at Christ Church Xenia & runs the bike path to Madison County Senior Center. Free shuttle to Procter Center for post race party. Register by September 15. procter.diosohio.org

Darby Dash 4-Mile Run/WalkWHEN: 8 a.m.WHERE: Plain City, OHWHAT: Online registration & course map are available at columbusrunning.com

Bridal Open HouseWHEN: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.WHERE: Bride & Formal on Main, 24 S. Main St., LondonWHAT: Come see the latest wedding collections.

West Jefferson Farmers Market +WHAT: The Anniversary of the Ice Cream Cone, 1903. Sample some local favorites.

Central Ohio Quarter Midget Racing Assoc. Weekly Race


Central Ohio Quarter Midget Racing Assoc. Weekly Race

Sunday, September 23

Mt. Sterling Good Ole’ Days FestivalWHEN: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.WHERE: Veterans Field on High St., Mt. Sterling

Sunday, September 16



Madison Monthly October Event Calendar Deadline

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

Madison County Herb SocietyWHEN: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.WHERE: Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library, 270 Lilly Chapel Rd., West Jefferson

Monday, September 17


Downtown london Assoc. Meeting

Tuesday, September 18

logisticsARTs Training Program OrientationWHEN: 8 a.m.WHERE: CSCC


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

logisticsARTs Training Program Orientation

Wednesday, September 19

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



Mt. Sterling Good Ole’ Days FestivalWHEN: 6 – 10 p.m.WHERE: Veterans Field on High St., Mt. Sterling



Chamber BIZNet: lifeCare AllianceWHEN: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.WHERE: Madison County Chamber, 730 Keny Blvd., LondonWHO: Chamber investors



Madison County Safety Council: “Closed Pods” by Roger RobertsWHEN: 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

logisticsARTs Training Program OrientationWHEN: 1 p.m.WHERE: Columbus State Community College

Wednesday, September 12

Shekinah Festival & AuctionWHEN: 6 p.m.WHERE: Shekinah Christian School, 10040 Lafayette-Plain City Rd.WHAT: Shekinah Christian School’s annual fundraiser. For more information 614-873-3130 or www.shekinahchristianschool.com/Shekinah%20Festival.htm

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

Friday, September 7

Plain City Tractor PullWHEN: 11 a.m.WHERE: Pastime Park, Plain City

All Ohio Ford Car ShowWHEN: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.WHERE: Pastime Park, Plain CityWHAT: Show is open to all Ford, Lincoln & Mercury powered cars & trucks. Registration is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with awards at 4. Registration is $10, admission is free to spectators. Cornhole tournament, 50/50, door prizes & Hot Wheel races for kids.

Sunday, September 9Shekinah Festival & AuctionWHEN: 8:30 a.m.WHERE: Shekinah Christian School, 10040 Lafayette-Plain City Rd.WHAT: Shekinah Christian School’s annual fundraiser. For more information 614-873-3130 or www.shekinahchristianschool.com/Shekinah%20Festival.htm

Central Ohio Quarter Midget Racing Assoc. Dave king Memorial Race & Honda Shoot Out

West Jefferson Farmer’s Market +WHAT: We will share some of our own popcorn blends for your sampling.


Sunday, September 2 Monday, September 3

Have something for the October 2012 or a future calendar? Please send ALL details in the above format to [email protected] by the third Monday of the month be-fore the activity.

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Mad About Business Madison Monthly � September 2012 � Vol. 1, Issue 6

We welcome our new Chamber & Community Investors! (July 2012)• Ameriprise Financial (Ted Inbusch)150 E. Wilson Bridge Road, Suite100, Worthington, Ohio

• Mechanicsburg Implement Inc. (William Blazer)12444 State Route 29, Mechanics-

burg, Ohio

Who we are: The Gateway Shoppes of West Jefferson is a retail store featuring 20+ vendors selling a variety of items including Amish jams and jellies, antiques, vintage collectibles, “previously loved items,” crafts, hypertufa pots and more.

What sets us apart from others: We have a nice, clean store with eight separate rooms to shop through, allowing customers to take their time and not feel crowded by other shoppers. We have been told we have great prices, nice variety and a pleasant atmosphere that always “smells good!” Our vendors have come together like a family and help and support each other in their individual endeavors. It makes The Gateway Shoppes a great business to be a part of. Who we serve: We have customers from Madison County, but we also have people from Hilliard, Powell, Delaware, Springfield, Dublin and Grove City. We do get “out of towners” who tell us they will definitely be back when they come through town again.

Madison Co. has cultivated our success: Madison County has been very supportive. With my past endeavors and involvement in the community, many folks were used to seeing me and knew what my mission in life has been. They knew that my efforts were not just self serving but helping my vendors make a place that they could be proud of. Madison Countians are great about spreading the word and we all

know the value of “word of mouth.” The Chamber of Commerce has cultivated our success: It would take up too much paper and to mention all of the things the Chamber has helped me with. From working out details with my landlord, helping with marketing and finding vendors and I know that the staff of the Chamber is just a phone call, email or text away from helping me solve any problems or just acting as a sounding board for my “crazy Marci ideas!” It goes without saying that The Gateway Shoppes would not be the success we are without their help.

Cultivating Timeless Treasures

The Gateway Shoppes of West JeffersonMarci Darlington

6 W. Main St., West Jefferson614-379-5066

www.wjgatewayshoppes.com

Thanks to our renewed Chamber & Community Investors! (Those who renewed in July 2012.)• AT&T• Allscapes Management, LLC• Arbors West• Boerger Farms• Jennifer Hunter, CPA• London Florist, Greenhouses, &

Garden Center• Madison Tent Rental Company• Mike’s Pizza• Mt.Sterling Public Library• Restoration Hardware• TechColumbus• The Cheese House

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

PUBLISHER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTORSean k. Hughes

BOARD PRESIDENTMike Boerger, Boerger Farms

MANAGING EDITORDavid k. Jackson

ASSOCIATE EDITORJessica N. lane

PHOTO EDITORJim Rinaldi, Wide Photographic Studios

COMMUNITY RELATIONS & DISTRIBUTION CHAIRkerri Ferguson, Main Streat Treasures

FUNDRAISING & ADVERTISING CHAIRAimee D’Amore, Duke Realty

Chamber installs two new board directorsThe Madison County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Pat Closser and Pam Olson have joined the Chamber Board of Directors.

Recently, the board had two directors vacate their seats due to increased responsibilities in their careers.

Closser was voted by the remaining 18 board directors to assume a seat with two remaining years. The directors voted Olson into a seat with three remaining years.

Olson is a 21 year resident of London and is an agent for Farmers Insurance Group. She is also an entrepreneur who owned Dedden’s Window Cleaning, a 28 year old company based in Columbus, Ohio. She has been a very active volunteer and supporter of her Chamber of Commerce.

Closser is a London native and Wright State University graduate who owns Casey’s Carry-out. As President of the Downtown London Association and Vice-President/founding member of the London Community Organization, Closser has worked diligently with the Chamber to help improve London and especially historic downtown London.

He also currently serves as a London City Council person where he often represents the City of London with Madison County Future, Inc. Community Improvement Corporation.

“The board is excited to have two new highly qualified and skilled board directors join our already very strong board,” said Mike Boerger, President of the Board of Directors. “They are both tremendous supporters of their Chamber of Commerce and their community, and we look forward to having them join our efforts.”

Closser

Olsen

Save 50% on OSHA posters through your Chamber of CommerceThe Madison County Chamber of Com-merce is pleased to make available your Ohio Labor Law Posters at a special price to our mem-bers. All employers are required to post State and Federal Labor Law in the workplace. Our post-ers meet current state and federal posting require-ments.

Our Labor Law Posters:• Display mandatory State and Federal Labor Law Postings• Are Attorney Reviewed and Approved• Fully Laminated on both sides•High Quality Full Color Printing

Order yours at madisoncountychamber.org or by calling 888-369-9013.

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No shortage of fun of The Orchard and Company’s Scarecrow Festival

Mad About People Madison Monthly � September 2012 � Vol. 1, Issue 6

By Megan Greve

Although the orchards at The Orchard and Company are only open to a public a short time each year, those few weeks are certainly bustling.

The Orchard and Company, located at 7255 US Highway 42 North in Plain City, Ohio, boasts not only rows and rows of “U-Pick” apple trees, where families can come and get the freshest fruit possible, but a myriad of other activities as well during their August to October season.

These activities are capped off this year by the Third annual Scarecrow Festival, which kicks of Sept. 22 and runs every weekend from then until the end of October.

“We wanted to do something for families,” explained Kacie Winn at the Orchard and Company, on the beginnings of the festival, and no matter what the type of family, there is certainly something for everyone.

Although there are plenty of activities that one would expect to see on a farm – playing in a hay barn, meeting furry friends like goats and ponies, hayrides – there are also some events that are not so commonplace, or are unique spins on the expected. For example, The Orchard and Company offers a corn pit for children to dig and construct in, tire climbs to traverse, a manmade river to race toy boats, a pedal car track for those with the need for speed and an attraction that seems to be picking up popularity

around the country: a zipline. The orchard also features a “jumping pillow” where children can burn some energy by hopping about on an inflatable vinyl, well, pillow.But the biggest event at the Scarecrow Festival, and the one from which the festivities derive their name, is the scarecrow display, where local businesses, organizations or families construct figures that raise funds for worthwhile causes.

“We accept 45 scarecrows that are created on behalf of a non-profit organization,” Winn explained in an email. “We display the scarecrows throughout our orchard, [and] our wagon rides take guests through the orchards to view the scarecrows. Each guest picks [his or her] favorite and casts a vote upon return from the wagon ride.” Once the votes are tallied, the philanthropic figurine with the most votes “wins” a $500 check, courtesy of The Orchard and Company, for the organization they were built to represent.

Winn said that not only do businesses participate in the creative spirit, but churches and even families as well, saying that last year a family’s scarecrow, supporting autism awareness, finished in the top three.

From hayrides to ziplines to tasting food at the Pigadeli Café and voting on some not-so-scary scarecrows, there is no shortage of activities for families at The Orchard and Company. In fact, the only thing that is limited is the amount of time this local nook is open.

Photos courtesy of The Orchard and Company

Save the

date!

Madison County “BOO”fest 2012

Family fun for everyone! Contact 740-852-2250 for more info.

Sat. Oct. 13, 2012 @ 2-10 pm

● Battle of the Bands ● Haunted Village ● Inflatables ● Children’s Activities ● Spooky Hayride ● Vendors ● Silent Auction ● Food, Beer & More!

Adults $10

Children (2 to 12) $5 (2 & Under) FREE

Family Package- $50

2 Adults & 2 Children Tickets includes; 4 Haunted Hayride Passes,

2 Pumpkins, Game Tickets & 4 S’more Kits!

Save the

date!

Madison County “BOO”fest 2012

Family fun for everyone! Contact 740-852-2250 for more info.

Sat. Oct. 13, 2012 @ 2-10 pm

● Battle of the Bands ● Haunted Village ● Inflatables ● Children’s Activities ● Spooky Hayride ● Vendors ● Silent Auction ● Food, Beer & More!

Adults $10

Children (2 to 12) $5 (2 & Under) FREE

Family Package- $50

2 Adults & 2 Children Tickets includes; 4 Haunted Hayride Passes,

2 Pumpkins, Game Tickets & 4 S’more Kits!

10% off promo: mm

ORCHARD AND COMPANY’S THIRD ANNUAl SCARECROW FESTIvAlWHEN: Every weekend, Saturday and Sunday, from Sept. 22 to Oct. 2811 a.m.-6 p.m.WHERE: 7255 US HWY 42 Plain City, OH 43064Intersection of US HWY 42 & Price Hilliard Rd.Across from Canaan Middle SchoolCOST: $8 admission

MADISON MONTHLY ADVERTISING RATESRates are for Madison Co. Chamber of Commerce Investors. Non-investors are subject to 25% premium on the rates below.

● 2”x2” - $35● 1.5”x3” - $40● 2”x4” - $65● 3”x3” - $75● 2”x6” - $110● 1.5”x10.5” - $125● 5”x7.5” - $350● Exclusive Envelope Ad for mailing to Chamber Investors - $250

Apply a 1% discount for every prepaid month (after the first month) up to 10%.

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FREE August 2012 Vol. 1, Issue 5

Plain City Classic Cruise-In cruises in

By 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-In also will provide a discount to

registrants of another area car show, the

London Rib & Jazz Fest Car Show on Friday,

Aug. 3. Get $5 off registration at the Cruise

In Cruise-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 time

By Steve LelonekThere’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, Aug.

3 through Saturday, Aug. 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, Aug. 4, will

be the first annual Rib Tickler 5K. Starting at 2nd

and Oak St. (the municipal parking lot). This 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 City

COST: Registration fee is $10; FREE for spectators

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-GLANCEWHEN: Friday, August 3 & 4, 2012, 10 a.m. – 11

p.m. both daysLOCATION: Downtown London, Ohio

COST: FREEDESCRIPTION: Join us for TWO DAYS of ribs and

jazz on FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 & 4, 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 LFA

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 plaincity.

[email protected] or call (614) 561-3322.

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