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‘Biggest Little Festival in Ohio’ back at Shekinah Have 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�.
Shekinah Festival WHEN: Friday & Saturday, September 7 & 8, 2012 WHERE: 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 8733130 or visit www.shekinahchristianschool.com and click on Shekinah Festival.
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62nd Ox Roast fires up holiday weekend 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. Sandwich 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 Recipeâ€? 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,â€? will kick off the event at Noon on Saturday. A packed entertainment schedule, queens contests and the Jefferson Township Fire Department “Axes & Axlesâ€? 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
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WEST JEFFERSON OX ROAST WHEN: Labor Day Weekend, September 1, 2 & 3 WHERE: Garrette Park, 3 W. Fellows Ave., West Jefferson, OH 43162 COST: FREE admission to festival grounds WHAT: Join us for: Ox Roast sandwiches Thousands of people Food and craft vendors Local and regional entertainment acts Family Fun MORE INFO: www.westjeffoxroast.com
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Mad About Activity Saturday, September 1 West Jefferson Farmer’s Market + WHEN: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. EVERY SATURDAY through Oct. 20 WHERE: Pat’s Pizza parking lot, 55 W. Main St., West Jefferson West Jefferson Ox Roast WHEN: Noon – 11 p.m. WHERE: West Jeff Ox Roast Grounds WHAT: Parade at Noon. Visit westjeffoxroast.com for event info. Central Ohio Quarter Midget Racing Assoc. Arrive & Drive WHEN: 9 a.m. WHERE: Madison Co. Fairgrounds, 203 Elm St., London
Friday, September 7 Shekinah Festival & Auction WHEN: 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 Market WHEN: 3 p.m. EVERY Friday WHERE: Old Mt. Sterling Elementary School
Wednesday, September 12 Madison County Safety Council: “Closed Pods” by Roger Roberts WHEN: Noon WHERE: Chamber Conference Center, 730 Keny Blvd., London WHO: Businesses who want to earn discounts on their BWC premiums & learn safety techniques for their employees. COST: $10/person for lunch LogisticsARTs Training Program Orientation WHEN: 1 p.m. WHERE: Columbus State Community College
Tuesday, September 18 Farm Science Review WHEN: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. WHERE: Molly Caren Ag Ctr, 135 St. Rt. 38 NE, London WHAT: The nation’s largest agricultural tradeshow. Visit fsr.osu.edu for more info. Downtown London Assoc. Meeting
Saturday, September 22 Episcopacer 50K Relay Race WHEN: 8 a.m. WHERE: Christ Church Xenia WHAT: 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/Walk WHEN: 8 a.m. WHERE: Plain City, OH WHAT: Online registration & course map are available at columbusrunning.com Bridal Open House WHEN: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: Bride & Formal on Main, 24 S. Main St., London WHAT: 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
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Sunday, September 2 West Jefferson Ox Roast WHEN: Noon – 11 p.m. WHERE: West Jeff Ox Roast Grounds WHAT: Visit westjeffoxroast.com for event info
Saturday, September 8 Shekinah Festival & Auction WHEN: 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.
Monday, September 3 Labor Day West Jefferson Ox Roast WHEN: Noon – 11 p.m. WHERE: West Jeff Ox Roast Grounds WHAT: Ox Roast sandwich sales begin at Noon. Visit westjeffoxroast.com for event info
Sunday, September 9 Plain City Tractor Pull WHEN: 11 a.m. WHERE: Pastime Park, Plain City All Ohio Ford Car Show WHEN: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. WHERE: Pastime Park, Plain City WHAT: 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.
Madison Monthly September 2012 Vol. 1, Issue 6 Tuesday, September 4 Chamber Board of Directors Meeting WHEN: Noon WHERE: 730 Keny Blvd., London WHO: Board Directors & Investors Downtown London Assoc. Meeting WHEN: Noon EVERY TUESDAY WHERE: Phat Daddy’s Pizza, London WHO: Anyone interested in the betterment of Downtown London Heirloom Quilters WHEN: 6 – 9 p.m. WHERE: Hurt Battelle Memorial Library, 270 Lilly Chapel Rd., West Jeff
Tuesday, September 11 Chamber BIZNet: LifeCare Alliance WHEN: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. WHERE: Madison County Chamber, 730 Keny Blvd., London WHO: Chamber investors Downtown London Assoc. Meeting
Wednesday, September 5 LogisticsARTs Training Program Orientation WHEN: 8 a.m. WHERE: Columbus State Community College WHO: Free workforce training program. 614-287-2434 to register.
Thursday, September 6 MRDD Golf Outing WHERE: London Country Club, 1199 Spring Valley Road., London Plain City Farmers Market WHEN: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. EVERY THURSDAY thru Oct. 4 WHERE: Corner of S. Chillicothe & S.R. 161, downtown Plain City Weekly Plain City Classic Car Cruise-In WHEN: 5 p.m. EVERY THURSDAY WHERE: West Ave. & US Rt 42, South of Der Dutchman WHO: Anyone interested in classic cars. No registration required, just bring your car/truck & show it off! Weekly thru Sept 27.
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MEDIGOLD Workshop Medicare made easy WHEN: 9:30 a.m. WHERE: Chamber Conference Center, 730 Keny Blvd., London
Mt. Sterling Good Ole’ Days Festival WHEN: 6 – 10 p.m. WHERE: Veterans Field on High St., Mt. Sterling
Mt. Sterling Good Ole’ Days Festival WHEN: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. WHERE: Veterans Field on High St., Mt. Sterling
Mt. Sterling Good Ole’ Days Festival WHEN: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. WHERE: Veterans Field on High St., Mt. Sterling
Plain City Farmers Market
Mt. Sterling Farmers Market
Weekly Plain City Classic Car Cruise In
West Jefferson Farmers Market + WHAT: National Honey month. Biscuits & honey for all. Plus recipes & information about bees & honey.
West Jefferson Community Association WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library, 270 Lilly Chapel Rd., West Jefferson WHO: Members & Residents
Madison County Hospital 50th Anniversary Open House WHEN: 1 – 3 p.m. WHERE: Madison County Hospital, 210 N. Main St., London WHAT: Free health screenings, snacks, entertainment, give-a-ways & more!
Wednesday, September 19 LogisticsARTs Training Program Orientation WHEN: 8 a.m. WHERE: CSCC Farm Science Review WHEN: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. WHERE: Molly Caren Ag Ctr, 135 St. Rt. 38 NE, London WHAT: The nation’s largest agricultural tradeshow. Visit fsr.osu.edu for more info. FMCPT Monthly Meeting WHEN: 7 – 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Madison County Senior Citizens Center, 280 West High St , London
Thursday, September 20 Farm Science Review WHEN: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. WHERE: Molly Caren Ag Ctr, 135 St. Rt. 38 NE, London WHAT: The nation’s largest agricultural tradeshow. Visit fsr.osu.edu for more info.
Friday, September 21 Mt. Sterling Farmers Market
Monday, September 17 Madison Monthly October Event Calendar Deadline West Jeff Business Council WHEN: 8:30 a.m. WHERE: The MustardSeed Café, 94 W. Main St., West Jefferson WHO: West Jefferson businesses & residents who want to improve their community Madison County Herb Society WHEN: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. WHERE: Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library, 270 Lilly Chapel Rd., West Jefferson
Drug-Free West Jeff Meeting WHEN: 6:30 p.m WHERE: West Jeff United Methodist Church, 36 S. Center St., West Jeff Plain City Farmers Market Weekly Plain City Classic Car Cruise In
LogisticsARTs Training Program Orientation
Sunday, September 23 Central Ohio Quarter Midget Racing Assoc. Weekly Race
Have something for the October 2012 or a future calendar? Please send ALL details in the above format to david@madisoncountychamber.org by the third Monday of the month before the activity.
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Thursday, September 27
Madison County Future, Inc. CIC Board Meeting WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: Chamber Offices, 730 Keny Blvd., London WHO: CIC board directors, investors & anyone interested in economic development
Plain City Farmers Market
Downtown London Assoc. Meeting
Mt. Sterling Farmers Market
Weekly Plain City Classic Car Cruise In
Friday, September 28 Jeffersonian Senior Citizen Food Box Pick-Up WHEN: Noon – 2 p.m. WHERE: Jeffersonian Senior Citizen Center, 28 E. Main St., West Jeff WHAT: Contact Virginia Miller at 613302-8883 for more info
Saturday, September 29 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 Ride WHEN: 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.
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Mad About Business 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
We welcome our new Chamber & Community Investors! (July 2012) • Ameriprise Financial (Ted Inbusch) 150 E. Wilson Bridge Road, Suite 100, Worthington, Ohio • Mechanicsburg Implement Inc. (William Blazer) 12444 State Route 29, Mechanicsburg, Ohio
Madison Monthly September 2012 Vol. 1, Issue 6
Cultivating Timeless Treasures
Chamber installs two new board directors The Madison County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Pat Closser and Pam Olson have joined the Chamber Board of Directors.
The Gateway Shoppes of West Jefferson Marci Darlington 6 W. Main St., West Jefferson 614-379-5066 www.wjgatewayshoppes.com
Recently, the board had two directors vacate their seats due to increased responsibilities in their careers.
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.
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.
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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 Olsen 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 VicePresident/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.”
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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.
Family fun for everyone! Contact 740-852-2250 for more info.
Rates are for Madison Co. Chamber of Commerce Investors. Non-investors are subject to 25% premium on the rates below.
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Apply a 1% discount for every prepaid month (after the first month) upfun to 10%. Family for everyone! Contact 740-852-2250 for more info.
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 pillowâ€? 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,â€? 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.â€? Once the votes are tallied, the philanthropic figurine with the most votes “winsâ€? 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 CafĂŠ 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.
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