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91 Simmons Avenue Peebles, Ohio 45660 Applications for low-income senior housing will be accepted for Joshua Manor Apartments at 91 Simmons Avenue, Peebles, Ohio on Wednesdays between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. To qualify you must be 62 years of age or older. Persons requiring a unit designated for persons with a mobility impairment are not required to be 62 years or older to apply. For more information contact Patricia Montgomery at 1-800-553-7393 ext. 257. “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”
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ALLIED AMBULANCE Services looking for FT/PT EMT Basics, $10.00hr., EMT Intermediate $13.50hr.; Paramedic $15.00hr. & Dispatchers. Contact 937-379-1404 for more information.
BONUS $500 Sign on bonus Class A CDL with experience. Regional position, tanker endorsement a plus, not required. Percentage Pay, Company match Simple IRA, Vacation & Holiday Pay. Call 513-724-7140. DRIVERS: PAM Transport! Company Drivers & Owner Operators Wanted! No Touch Freight, 90% Drop & Hook, dedicated opportunities available. Call 877-698-4760. Also seeking Recent Grads. Call Lavonna 877-440-7890 Apply Online: www.driveforpamtransport.com DRIVERS: REGIONAL Company Drivers Needed to run out of the Florence, KY terminal. *$500 Sign-On Bonus* Requirements: 18mos current or 24mos out of last 48mos T/T Exp. CDL-A with Tanker and Hazmat. Highway Transport Offers: Paid Orientation. Excellent Benefits. **Highway Transport Chemical** CDL-A with tanker, hazmat and TWIC required. TWIC card assistance available. "Safety Focused Quality Driven, our CSA rating reflects our commitment" EOE/M/F/V/D www.drive4hyttchemical. com 800-818-0922 x102.
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937-444-0820 LOOKING FOR professional self motivated individuals to join our team of tax office professionals in the Brown and Clermont County areas. Part time employment during the tax season rush. General tax & office experience required. Please call 937-378-6757 9am - 4pm weekdays or fax resume to 937-378-2415.
200 - HELP WANTED
NOW HIRING DIRECT CARE AIDES PINE RIDGE PINE VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL HOMES INC. IS NOW HIRING FOR FULL AND PART TIME. WEEKENDS TO BE EXPECTED. Direct care aides needed for individuals with Developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Must have a valid driver’s license, clean background check and a High school diploma/ GED. No experience necessary will train. Starting pay @ 11.25 per hour. Apply in person @ 146 North Third St. Williamsburg, Ohio 45176. SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIANS WANTED Georgetown Exempted Village School District is currently in need of qualified substitute custodians for the 2013-14 school year. Interested parties should contact Chris Burrows, Superintendent, at 937-378-3730.
203 - SITUATIONS WANTED
PRIVATE ROOM available for a senior citizen that needs “Elder Care” in my Williamsburg/ Mt. Orab home. Country setting. Experienced Caregiver. References available. 937-444-6038.
206 - BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
BUSINESS RENTAL on US 68, south of Mt. Orab. Utilities paid. $700 month, $500 deposit. 937-444-4090.
300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED
1 & 2BR APARTMENTS, Williamsburg, all utilities included except electric. 513-724-7802. FELICITY GARRISON PLACE SENIOR APARTMENTS 62 & OVER Rent Subsidized Free Utilities Secure Bldg. On-site laundry Pets allowed
513-876-3590 TTY 800-750-0750
SMALL 1BR apartment for rent. $500 month, $500 deposit. All utilites paid. 937-444-4090.
CARE GIVERS No prior experience needed to work in our 8-client family home in Milford/Goshen area. You’ll help teach our developmentally disabled clients daily living skills. Our orientation is paid & our comprehensive training includes FA/CPR. With a HS diploma/GED; clean background check & acceptable driving record, you could be working immediately. EOE.
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Community Concepts, Inc. is a drug free workplace.
Call Verna 513-288-8798 today
NURSES AND AIDES Hospice of Hope seeks caring RN, full time day shift, and aides, full time day or night shift, to provide compassionate end of life care to our patients in the home and nursing home setting. PRN RN openings also available at our inpatient center. Nurse candidates must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in OH and KY and have at least one year experience in a health care facility, symptom management experience helpful. Aides must be state-tested and have one year experience. Valid driver’s license required. Hospice offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Interested candidates may apply in person or send a resume to: E-mail: jobs@hohope.org Fax: 606-759-1207 Hospice of Hope Ohio 909 Kenton Station Drive Maysville, KY 41056 Proud to be a drug-free workplace Visit us at: www.hospiceofhope.com EOE
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DD CLIENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR Full time salaried position for individual to plan, coordinate and implement daily living programs for the developmentally disabled population in two progressive eight client family homes in Milford/Goshen area (Clermont County). Required: bachelor degree in related field of human services; habilitation; teaching and minimum l year experience working with developmentally disabled. If you meet both requirements email resume to KJackson@cciohio.com Must be able to work varying shifts. Previous supervisory experience a plus.
Community Concepts, Inc. Equal Opportunity Employer/ Community Concepts, Inc. is a drug free workplace.
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DIRECT CARE PERSONNEL Knowledge of QuarkXpress, Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign helpful. Typing skills needed. Newspaper layout and ad design helpful but not necessary.
300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED
1BR APARTMENTS in Ripley across from St. Michael’s. 2 ground floor units. 1 second floor. All appliances including dishwasher & garbage disposal, walk out decks with French doors and yard, utility room with shared washer/dryer & individual locked storage room. Perfect for singles or couples. No pets or smokers. Rent $350 to $390 includes water & sewer. Renter responsible for electric & trash. 1 month rent required for deposit. Application & references required. Call 513-528-5100 ext. 211 or email: fredd@mikal.com 2BR,WASHER, dryer, stove, refrigerator, $650 includes water/sewage & trash. Mt. Orab area. Also, Sardinia, 2br, 1ba, $600/mo., includes water/sewage & trash. 937-728-9694. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 & 3br, Equal Opportunity Housing, apply at Forest Glade Apartments, 9001 Airport Rd., Georgetown, OH, 937-378-4565. BATAVIA - Two and three bedroom apartments available with open waiting list. Accepting applications M-F, 9am-4pm. Apartments are income based. 513-732-3804. BATAVIA: 2BR, $525/mo., balcony, quiet family friendly, central a/c, eat-in equipped kitchen, laundry. Off-street parking. 513-561-4014. GEORGETOWN - 2 & 3br apartments available for immediate occupancy. 2br, 1ba, c/a, all kitchen appliances, w/d hookup, $500/mo & util., $500/dep. 3br, 1.5ba, 1-car att. garage, c/a, all kitchen appliances, laundry room, $675/mo & util. $675/dep., 513-253-8170.
300 - APTS. UNFURNISHED
LYTLE TRACE Senior Apartments. 62 & over, rent subsidized, secure building, free utilities, on-site laundry, pets allowed. Call 513-724-3358. TTY 800-750-0750.
MT. ORAB Candlelight Apartments 2br Townhouses Start at $565 With discount. Visit our website: briarcreekproperties.com
or call 513-532-5291 or 937-515-3092 Ask about our student, senior & other discounts
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Owensville Commons Apartments is currently accepting applications for 1br apartments for 62 years of age or older, handicapped/disabled regardless of age. Applications taken M-F 9:30a.m.-3:30p.m. 513-732-6935 TDD #1-800-750-0750 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.” Equal Housing Opportunity
WILLIAMSBURG, SPACIOUS 2br apartments available, off street parking, heat & water included. 513-732-5771.
WILLIAMSBURG/ GEORGETOWN - Efficiency or 3br. Trash paid. Beautiful setting, spacious apartment homes. Rents $319-$750. Call to view 513-365-4000.
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303 - HOUSES FOR RENT 400 - HOUSES FOR SALE
LAKE LORELEI 3BR, HOUSE, $800/mo. plus deposit. Swim, fish or boat from your back yard. Call 513-875-3459.
FELICITY - HOUSE FOR RENT. 3br, 1 bath. Two-story. New carpet, paint, blinds & ceiling fans, W/D hook-ups. Storage garage. New roof. No indoor smoking or pets. $685 month plus utilities. Deposit, first month rent & references required. 513-405-3011. GEORGETOWN IN Village - 2br, 2ba home. No Pets. $500 month, $500 deposit. Renter pays utilities. 513-304-0041. MT. ORAB area. Three bedroom, two baths, 3-year-old home. Ready to move into. 513-404-4543. NEW 4-BEDROOM house for rent in Mount Orab. 2-car garage, no pets. 1-year lease. Appliances included. 937-213-1548. NORTH APPLE St. in Georgetown, 3br, 1ba, tenants pay all utilities. New carpet & painted walls $600. Call 937-444-5223.
307 - MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT
DOUBLEWIDE 3BR, 2ba behind Ripley Elem. References, deposit, $400. No pets. Nice. 937-515-4447 or 937-392-4068. IN GEORGETOWN 3br 2-full bath, tenant pays utilities. $475, Ripley duplex 3br, 1-full bath, own-ers pay water & sewage $550. 937-444-5223.
310 - WANTED TO RENT
WANTED Farm ground to rent for 2014 season & beyond. Call Jeff at 937-213-3909.
GEORGETOWN 2-3BR, 1ba, partial basement, equipped kitchen & laundry, carpet, a/c, natural gas. 30’x32’ nice insu lated garage. $65,000. Located at 439 Lincoln Ave. Call 937-618-0470.
1214 YANKEETOWN, Hamersville. 3br, 2ba brick ranch. Open floor plan, cathedral ceilings. WB insert FB, 5.7 acres, fenced w/600 SF stone outbuilding, horse barn w/stalls. Assumable 4.25% FHA loan PITI $810 month. 513-429-5504.
BEAUTIFUL 3BR, 2.5ba home located at Lake Waynoka. 2240 sq. ft. of living space including a finished basement. Home located on a 1-acre private park-like wooded lot. Newly renovated, including a dimensional shingle roof, siding, gutters & carpet. Nice spacious outbuilding, large deck across back of home. $147,500. Call 513-659-3569 for inquiries or to schedule a showing or go to: thepenningtons@ymail.com
FSBO-RIPLEY, 4-BEDROOM, 2-bath, family room w/fireplace, eat-in kitchen, large heated garage, $74,000. Owner eager for offer. Call 513-720-4495.
HOUSE FOR Sale in Fincastle, 3br, 2ba, w/carport, 2-car garage & 3-outbuildings on approximately 2-acres. 937-764-1618.
2nd and 3rd SHIFT Full Time Positions To Assist Persons with Developmental Disabilities in Daily Living Skills, Community Activities, Social Skills, Work Skills & Health/Safety Skills, group home environment. H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. required Excellent hourly rate, health care benefits, and retirement plan.
APPLY IN PERSON AT: 4073 Tollgate Road Batavia, Ohio Office hours: M-F 9:00am-3:00pm www.residentialconcepts.org 513-724-0094
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What: FREE Personal & Career Dev. Class When: Jan. 9 - April 24, 2014 Thursday nights 6:30 - 9 pm Where: Southern Hills Career Technical Ctr Call: 937-378-6131 to register today! NEED MORE INFORMATION? CALL 937-763-0808
400 - HOUSES FOR SALE 405 - LOTS & ACREAGE FARM WITH nice 1.5 story older home w/basement, 3 car detached garage, barns & 20 rolling acres with large rock lined creek and woods, great for hunting or farming, more or less acreage available, Bethel New Hope Rd., 1 mi. from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel. Asking $215,000 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 Dan (May also sell for less with fewer acres)
403 - MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE
ABANDONED DOUBLEWIDE with land, PLEASE TAKE OVER, $3500 deposit. 888-221-4503.
BEAUTIFUL 50ACRES W/large rock lined creek & woods, great for hunting or farming. More or less acreage available. Bethel New Hope Rd. 1-mile from Clermont County line, Western Brown but close enough for Bethel.
Asking $199,500 Dan 513-734-6349 or 937-444-6925 (Smaller parcels also available)
501 - CHILD CARE
DAYCARE HUGS & KIDS, LLC. 6th & Willow St., Williamsburg Call Dorothy Lewis 513-218-7471 or Stephanie Lewis 859-801-0125
506 - CLEANING
HOLIDAYS ARE COMING! Time to think about cleaning good for the holidays. I have great references & great rates! I also clean, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Call Sandy at 513-255-4342.
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511 - CRAFTS
CRAFT SUPPLIES. Georgetown. 513-314-6594. Plastic canvas, Pretty Punch yarns, pellon, paper twist, lamp kits, beads, etc., too much to list.
602 - ANTIQUES
ANTIQUES AND Collectibles. Georgetown 513-314-6594. Lighted Christmas houses, accessories; sewing machine, silk-skin dolls, churns, lard can, wood-spool thread, more.
607 - FIREWOOD
B R O A D S H E E T
FIREWOOD FOR Sale - $100 pickup truck load. For details call Drew Howser 937-444-4787 or Corey Spitznagel at 937-444-4525. FOR SALE Firewood, sold by State Regulations, u-pick up or we deliver. For fast friendly service call Cox Firewood at: 937-378-4309 No answer, leave message Located 3600 SR 125 Georgetown, OH State & County Voucher welcome Credit Cards Accepted SEASONED & split mixed hardwood, fullsize pick-up truck load thrown in & thrown out, $90. Will deliver in area between Mt. Orab & Felicity and Amelia & Georgetown, 937-379-5071 or 513-259-1070.
611 - WANTED TO BUY ANTIQUES CASH PAID! For costume jewelry, dishes, vases, silverware, sterling silver, old toys, metal signs, crocks, old books of Brown, Adams or Clermont Counties, Indian relics. See Kay at Ripley’s Old Piano Factory Antique Mall Monday 10am-4pm or call 513-313-0338 any time.
CASH PAID TODAY!
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Almost Anything! 937-378-2850 937-378-1819
615 - MISC. FOR SALE BEAUTIFUL WHITE Maggie Sottero wedding gown, size 8, never worn, $800 OBO Also, Chapel length veil never worn, $75 OBO For more information call:
937-515-2692 808 - AUTOS FOR SALE 1930’S-PRESENT
MARK WANTS running, wrecked, dead cars and trucks. Now paying $150 - $400/cash for complete vehicles. FREE TOW! 937-446-3021 or 513-739-0774 JUNKED, WRECKED unwanted autos, autos, trucks, motorcycles, etc., some towed free, cash paid for some. Call 513-734-1650
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HUGE FAMILY Yard Sale every Fri., Sat. & Sun. from 9am-7pm at Holly Lanes on St. Rt. 125, Amelia. Lots of items for home, clothes for kids & adults, great prices.
Toss it, SELL IT. Call Classifieds (513) 732-2511
Answers to cattle questions Is Plastic Twine or Net a Risk for Cattle? With people making a stronger effort to reduce the wasted hay that they produce, many bales are now stored under roof or net wrapped. However, some may have balers that only string tie and do not have space to put all bales under roof. In some cases, especially if hay is going to be transported at feeding time, plastic twine may be used instead of the traditional twine. Plastic twine comes with more feet of string and it is cheaper by the roll. It does not rot like traditional twine either. That can be good or bad. The good is with the string not rotting means you lose less hay when moving the bales. The bad, it may never rot and can create a major mess. With traditional twine, bales that were stored outside could be fed without removing the strings. They would break down and rot fairly quickly. The plastic twine or net should be removed before feeding the hay. If you make use of the manure in the feeding area, and if you are looking at your budget of where you can cut costs you should be making use of this valuable fertilizer, this plastic string is a nightmare when hauling and spreading. The nutrients available in that manure can provide a bigger savings compared to commercial fertilizer than the difference in the price of the twine used on the hay. In addition to eliminating that string problem when hauling manure, the string can also get around cattle’s feet that could cause a problem. The plastic does not rot, and if other cattle step on it, the knot could become tighter. Catching a calf to remove a string from a foot is not fun, and it is time consuming, too. Then you also have the issue that calves seem to want to eat the
DAVID DUGAN OSU EXTENSION SERVING ADAMS, BROWN AND HIGHLAND CO. strings, or at least chew on them. I am sure when they chew on them they end up taking some of it in. How dangerous is that plastic to the animal if they swallow it? In a recent article I read about what has been found in the digestive system of some animals. Dr. Rick Rasby, Animal Sciences Beef Specialist at the University of Nebraska stated, “Some of it passes completely through the digestive tract and ends up in manure. But a large amount of it can end up as a tangled up ball that gets stuck in the rumen, especially the plastic twine”. So what does a tangled up ball of plastic twine in the rumen mean? Does not sound good to me, but here is what veterinarians had to say about it. Dr. Dee Griffin, veterinarian in Clay Center at the Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center, recently discovered a large twine mass in a feedlot heifer. He asked other veterinarians how frequently they find twine in the rumen of dead cattle. Their response suggested that it is quite common but it usually isn’t a serious problem. However, in large amounts the twine could limit intake by occupying space in the rumen and it might aggravate other illnesses or health conditions and on occasion causes obstruction so severe as to cause death. So, what is the bottom line here? It appears that the string does have some risk, but not a huge risk to the digestive system. So, this might mean a little more work, and this is hardest when it is blowing snow or rain. Removing the string or
net is a good idea, especially the plastic string. On another note, if you seem to lose more ear tags in the winter, the strings left on the hay may be increasing the number of tags lost as the cattle reach in for hay and pull away with the string, if the string catches on the tag it may be the first thing to give. ### Johne’s Disease: An Emerging Problem for the Cattle Industry I had this article from some time ago, and unfortunately do not have the source. It is good information about this problem. Although the disease has been recognized since at least 1985, Johne’s disease is now considered a major disease problem for the cattle industry. Current estimates from the USDA place the prevalence of the disease at about 22% of dairy herds and 8% of beef herds. These are conservative estimates. As evidence of the concern expressed by the livestock industries about this disease, in 2003 the USDA made available about $20 million to the states for Johne’s disease control efforts. It is likely that there will be similar funding for the next fiscal year. Why all this concern? Johne’s disease doesn’t cause high death losses like the bovine respiratory disease complex (shipping fever) or reproductive losses like another important disease, BVD. Johne’s disease is a chronic infection that usually enters the herd silently, but once it is established, it may affect a large proportion of the herd and cause production losses, premature culling, and loss of marketability of breeding stock. The infection is incurable, and eradicating it is very difficult, time consuming, and expensive. Johne’s (pronounced Yo'n-ees) disease is a
chronic bacterial infection of the intestines that affects all ruminants. It occurs worldwide and is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP), a hardy germ related to those that cause tuberculosis and leprosy. The signs of the disease in cattle include a chronic watery diarrhea that does not respond well to treatment and progressive, severe weight loss. In infected sheep and goats, diarrhea usually does not occur, or only occurs sporadically, and severe weight loss is the predominant sign. Most cattle become infected with MAP in the first few weeks of life, but they do not develop signs of the disease until at least two years later. Animals as old as ten or twelve years-of-age may show signs of the disease, but the usual case is 2-6 years old. In cows, the disease frequently shows up after the stress of freshening, and beef bulls often begin to show signs after the breeding season. Unfortunately, infected animals may shed MAP in their manure for months to years before the signs of the disease are obvious. Infected animals often shed billions of MAP in their manure daily, and it may only take a few thousand to infect a calf. MAP can survive in the environment for about a year. The key to control of the disease is sanitation and preventing young animals from ingesting the bacteria. Recommended control practices include: Reduce environmental contamination by identifying infected animals and culling them from the herd. Provide clean, welldrained areas for calving. Dirty udders and cows are sources of MAP for the young calves at the time they are most susceptible. Remove cow and calf pairs from the calving area
as soon as possible after calving and place them on uncontaminated pasture. This recommendation is useful to prevent other calfhood diseases as well. In dairies, calves should be removed from the calving area a soon as possible and placed in clean rearing facilities. When possible, raise heifers separate from adults. Adult cattle represent potential carriers of infective bacteria. Do not spread manure on heifer pastures. Isolate unthrifty animals or animals with diarrhea until a diagnosis is made or until the animal is culled. ### Farmer’s Tax Guides Are Here We have had the Farmer’s Tax Guides here in the office for a couple of weeks now. Stop by and pick one up, they are FREE! We also have the 2013 Ohio Corn, Soybean, & Forage Performance Trial available. ### Dates to Remember January/Feb., 2014 Small Farm College offered in two locations. One in Warren County and the other in Athens. Flyers will be available soon. You may want to check out the Clinton County website in the coming weeks for more information. http://clinton.osu.edu January 22, 2014 - Pesticide Re-certification at SSCC Fincastle starts at 5:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required by calling 378-6716. January 27, 2014 - Pesticide Re-certification at SSCC Fincastle starts at noon. Pre-registration is required. January 28, 2013 - First night of Beef School. Other dates are Feb. 18 and March 11 with all starting at 7 p.m. Feb. 3, 2014 - First night of Sheep and Goat School at Greenfield HS Ag Classroom starting at 7 p.m, with other nights being every Monday night in February.
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Ohio's Hocking Hills only US destination to make BuzzFeed’s 2014 "Bucket List" Magazines and websites add to region's accolades What do El Djem, Tunisia; Lofoten Islands, Norway; Kampong Thom, Cambodia; and Ohio's Hocking Hills have in common? They all garnered a spot on the list of BuzzFeed.com's "22 Stunning Under-the-Radar Destinations to Add to Your Bucket List in 2014." The only US destination to make the list of global gems, inclusion of the Hocking Hills might have those unfamiliar with one of the most unspoiled spots in America scratching their heads. But BuzzFeed, a news aggregator that draws some 10 million unique visitors each month, called the Hocking Hills " ... a must for nature lovers, filled with cliffs, gorges, and waterfalls," adding, "The area was formerly inhabited by Native American tribes such as the Delaware and Shawnee." Marked by the beautiful natural features mentioned in the BuzzFeed post, the area also boasts truly one-of-a-kind lodging, allowing visitors to sleep in everything from a Mongolian yurt or authentic Sioux tipi to an antique train caboose or a deluxe, secluded cabin. The region's unusual topography, which was carved from the earth by glaciers, can be easily experienced firsthand during solo or naturalistled hikes and treks. Travelers can immerse themselves in the notable Native American history through authentic Shawnee storytelling hikes. Beyond the BuzzFeed ac-
colades, the Hocking Hills was just named a "10 Best Midwest Travel Destination" by FlipKey.com, TripAdvisor's vacation rental company. FlipKey lists Hocking Hills' famous Rock House and Old Man's Cave, as well as the region's hundreds of acres of unbroken forest and nature preserves as reasons why the Hocking Hills top their list of Midwest destinations. Glossing over the obvious stunning natural wonders of the Hocking Hills, the County Seat of Logan was just named a "Best Hometown of 20132014" by Ohio Magazine. The Ohio-centric lifestyle glossy publication cites the fact that the city is home to America's last remaining washboard factory, hosts an annual Washboard Music Festival and offers unparalleled local flavor, such as the Pencil Sharpener Museum. Located 40 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio, Hocking Hills offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences that make every day feel like Saturday, with plenty of Admission: FREE activities. The region boasts a wide variety of affordable lodging, from camping, cabins and cottages to hotels and inns. In addition to hiking trails, parks and forests, the Hocking Hills is the Canopy Tour Capital of the Midwest, with 55 ziplines being offered via three distinct guide services. Unique gift and antique shops, canoeing, horseback riding, golf, spas and more add to the allure of the Hocking Hills as the perfect place to unplug. Complete traveler information is available at ExploreHockingHills.com or 1800-Hocking (800-462-5464).
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Tate Township land near East Fork State Park which has now been preserved as farmland forever.
Tate Township owners preserve 57 acres of farmland On December 18, Karen McClanahan and Kayla Collier granted an Agricultural Easement to the Southern Ohio Farmland Preservation Association (SOFPA) which will ensure that 57.86 acres of agricultural property in Tate Township will remain available for agriculture forever. The family has owned the property for four generations. The land had been owned by Clyde Mattox, the father of the present owners, and his parents and grandparents before him. The agricultural easement will ensure that no residential or industrial development may occur on the land but that it will be available for a wide range of agricultural uses. The owners hope that it will serve as a cat-
alyst to keep southeastern Clermont County a strong agricultural area. SOFPA was enthusiastic about joining in the effort of the owners. SOFPA is a local nonprofit corporation headquartered in Georgetown which works with landowners who wish to preserve their land from development. Under an agricultural easement, SOFPA has the legal right to insist that there will never be commercial, industrial, or residential development on the acreage involved. SOFPA holds agricultural easements in Adams, Brown and Clermont Counties and is actively working with farm owners in Highland County to preserve farmland there. According to Jerry
Schwallie, SOFPA President, landowners who decide to restrict the future development of their property usually have two reasons for doing so. Like Mrs. McClanahan and Mrs. Collier, they have a strong desire that their land remain open and available for agriculture forever. Landowners may also be motivated by the potential financial benefit from the tax deduction for donating to a non-profit corporation the right to insist that the land never be developed. Landowners who want more information about easement donation may contact Patrick Hornschemeier, Attorney for SOFPA, at his office in Georgetown, for a free no-obligation informational session.
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