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Man Arrested for Hundreds Of Ohio Dams Trafficking Drugs Considered ‘High Hazards’ A Winchester, man was arrested for Trafficking Drugs in the Sardinia, area on Friday, May 17.

Brown County Sheriff Dwayne Wenninger reported that as a result of the ongoing undercover drug investigation, Deputies arrested Jeremy Collett, 30. Collett, was arrested and charged with two counts of Trafficking Drugs - Prescription Pills to an undercover Deputy.

As of press time Collett was incarcerated at the Brown County Adult Detention Center on a $10,000.00 cash, surety, property bond issued by Brown County Municipal Court.

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38th Annual Senior Citizens Day

Pictured: County Outstanding Award Mary Grace Chaney, Manchester. Presenting the Award was Melody Stapleton. Mary Grace is pictured with her son Bob Chaney for the Award.

All-County Senior Citizens Day The Adams County Senior Citizens Day was held, Tuesday, May 21, at the Cherry Fork Gymnasium. In celebration of Older Americans Month the theme was: Unleash your Power: Be a Golden Buckeye!

The day was filled with Presenting the Colors by the Adams County Honor Guard. Speakers for the day included Greg Stout, ECNC Administrator, Lauren Smalley, PUCO Rep., and Pictured: Outstanding Seniors Oldest Lady Dolly Osman, Amy L. Habig, OSU Ext. North Adams, 96.

Educator. Providing the entertainment was the Peebles High School Music Department and County Recorder Mark Tolle.

After the lunch was provided a presentation of the Outstanding Seniors were awarded.

To be an Outstanding Senior for each club such as those pictured for West Union, North Adams and Peebles the nominations are made from members of said club for those who have given of their time and/or resources to others.

Pictured: Outstanding Seniors Oldest Gentleman Tom The nominees are voted Hughes, North Adams, 94. upon and decided. They are not always kept secret, but they do try, until the day of the event.

As for Outstanding Over-All Senior, the Governing Board Members of our Agency will nominate a person or even a business who has supported our agency or has donated time and/or resources to others. The nominees do not necessarily have to be members of any of our clubs to be nominated or chosen to be our Special All County Outstanding winner. The winner of this award is kept secret until Pictured: Outstanding Seniors Couple Married Longest the day of the event.

The Fannins, 63 years. Garvin and Mary Elizabeth Garvin, North Adams.

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Pictured is the Adams County Lake Dam that is involved.

Nearly 1,000 Ohio Dams that Lack properties if they failed—and more than 500 are Emergency Action Plans to Address Damage to designated as “significant-hazard”—those dams Homes and Businesses if a Dam Breaks or Major where failure or poor operation results in no Flooding Occurs. The Water Resources probable loss of human life, but can cause ecoDevelopment Act Would Direct Resources for nomic loss, environmental damage, flooding of Dredging and Maintenance to Ohio’s Lake Erie highways or railroads, or impact other concerns.

Harbors.

Many of these dams do not have an EAP in place.

With nearly 1,000 dams considered “high” EAPs identify potential emergency condior “significant” hazards in Ohio—many without tions at dams and outline procedures to minimize an emergency action plan (EAP) to protect local loss of life and property damage should a dam homes and businesses should dam breakage or fail. Dam owners work with state and local offiflooding occur—U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D- als to prepare these plans that typically contain: OH) outlined how the critical Water Resources • Preventive maintenance instructions; Development bill would make Ohio’s dams safer • Maps that indicate areas susceptible to and protect Ohio communities. During a news flooding; conference call today, Brown also discussed • Lists of potential emergency conditions efforts to direct funding for dredging and mainte- like extreme weather - that could trigger a dam nance in Lake Erie’s harbors. failure; “Our state’s aging water infrastructure • Suggested notification procedures for first includes nearly 1,000 dams in need of repair,” responders and the general public; Sen. Brown said. “If a dam breaks and commu• Protocols to mitigate damage to property; nities flood, families and business owners in too and many communities would be ill-prepared for an • Resources and supplies available for those emergency. That’s why I’m calling for passage of impacted. the Water Resources Development Act, legislaInformation on Adams and Brown Counties tion that includes critical resources for dam that are “High” or “Significant” Hazard Dams. inspections and maintenance.

Adams County will have 12 involved on “It’s also important that we keep Lake Erie’s this project they include: Adams Lake Dam harbors— which contribute billions of dollars to Tiffin Twp., Mineral Springs Resort Lake Dam our state’s economy—open and ready for busi- Meiges Twp., Killen Station Ash Disposal Dike ness,” Brown continued. “I will continue fighting Monroe Twp., Laycock Farm Pond NO.1 DAM to preserve funding for dredging in the Great - Oliver Twp., Woodland Altars Lake Dam Lakes.”

Franklin Twp., Winchester WWT Lagoon NO. 2 The Senate will vote on the Water - Winchester, Winchester WWT Lagoon NO. 3 Resources Development Act (WRDA), legisla- Winchester, 4 Dams at the JM Stuart Station Ash tion that contains important resources for dam Pond NO. 5, 10, 3A, 7 and 6 - Sprigg Twp., inspections and maintenance in addition to Brown County will have 13 involved on this stronger safety requirements through the reautho- project they include: Lake Waynoka Dam rization of the expired National Dam Safety Franklin Twp., Fayetteville High School Lake Program (NDSP). The NDSP provides federal Dam - Perry Twp., Lake Waynoka Upground funding for grant assistance to: complete inspec- Reservoir - Franklin Twp., Mount Orab tions and develop EAPs; implement public Upground Reservoir NO. 2 - Green Twp., Lake awareness and outreach programs; conduct Grant Dam - Pike Twp., Waynoka WWT Lagoon research to identify more effective techniques to - Franklin Twp., Wagon Wheel Lake Dam assess, construct, and monitor dams; and provide Clark Twp., Sardinia Reservoir Dam training assistance to state engineers.

Washington Twp., Russellville WWT Lagoon Of the more than 900 hazardous dams in Basin #1 and #2 - Jefferson Twp., Georgetown Ohio, more than 400 are designated as “high-haz- Upground Reservoir - Pleasant Twp., ard”— dams that would cause significant loss of Dieckbrader Lake Dam - Perry Twp. and Lake life and/or significant damage to surrounding AKE Lorelei Dam - Perry Twp.

Patrol warns motorists to weara safety belt - Click It orTicket

Pictured is a banner that hangs on 2nd St., (Us Rte. 52 ) in Manchester.

Motorists who refuse to wear their safety belts – beware. The 2013 national Click It or Ticket safety belt enforcement mobilization kicks off May 20 to help save lives by cracking down on those who don’t buckle up.

Members of the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, in conjunction with the Tri-State Law Enforcement Council – which includes law enforcement agencies from Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky. Their message was clear – Click It or Ticket.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 52% of the 21,253 passenger vehicle occupants killed in 2011 were not wearing their safety belts at the time of the crash. In 2012, of the fatal crashes where safety belt information was known, 61

percent of the people killed on Ohio’s roadways were not wearing a safety restraint.

“Too many drivers and passengers are not wearing their safety belts, and it all too often ends in tragedy,” said Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Thomas P. Charles. “Our goal is to save more lives; therefore, our law enforcement partners will be out enforcing safety belt laws around the clock.”

More than 900 law enforcement partners around Ohio, including the Ohio State Highway Patrol, will be aggressively enforcing the law during the mobilization, which runs now through Sunday, June 2.

“It’s simple - safety belts save lives and reduce injury in crashes,” said Colonel John Born, superintendent of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. “It is the easiest thing you can do to protect yourself, your family and your friends.”

In 2011, safety belts saved an estimated 11,949 lives nationwide according to NHTSA. While this year’s Click It or Ticket enforcement mobilization runs through June 2, troopers will continue their zero tolerance policy year-round when motorists are stopped for other violations and are found to not be wearing their safety belt.

Troopers ask that you wear your safety belt every time and insist that those who travel with you buckle-up as well. Law enforcement and other safety partners will be holding awareness events and educational activities to stress the importance of safety belt use around the state during the mobilization.

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OBITUARIES The following obituaries are on page 3 of this week’s edition: Norma Fields, Charles W. Grimes and Doris A. Lucas.

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AC/OVLSD Receives Auditorof State Award SENIORS

Back row (L/R): Neta Nixon - Assistant Treasurer, April Stapleton - Account Clerk, Mary Beth Louderback – Assistant Treasurer, Noelle Kell – Account Clerk. Seated in the Center is Tina K. Hageman – Treasurer.

A recent financial audit of Adams County/Ohio Valley Local Schools by the Auditor of State Dave Yost’s office has returned a clean audit report. Adams County/Ohio Valley’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award.

Board President, Michael L. Hughes commented, "This award is indicative of the type of work we see every day from District Treasurer Tina Hageman and her fine staff. Their high standards and attention to detail, along with the cooperation of all District employees, keep us confident that our financial affairs are in good order. Congratulations to all involved."

Board Member, Charlie Bess added “Keeping all the district’s financial records in order is a daunting task. Our staff works very hard behind the scenes to keep our financial orders in good standing. I am pleased they have received this award and am very proud of the work they do every day for the district. Thank you Tina and all of your staff.”

The Auditor of State Award is presented to local governments and school districts upon the completion of a financial audit. Entities that receive the award must meet the following criteria of a “clean” audit report: • Must be a GAAP reporting entity without a CAFR (Certified Annual Financial Report) that timely files their financial reports with the Auditor of State; • The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, Single audit findings or questioned costs; • The entity’s management letter contains no comments related to: • Ethics referrals • Questioned costs less than $10,000 • Lack of timely report submission • Reconciliation • Failure to obtain a timely Single Audit • Findings for recovery less than $100 • Public meetings or public records.

People First Donates to Interfaith House

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Pictured: Outstanding Senior Awards Anna Stratton, North Adams. Presenting the Award was Diane Murphy.

Pictured: Outstanding Senior Awards Shirley Unger, Peebles. Presenting the Award was Dorothy Stricklett.

Pictured (L/R): T.J. Liston, Keith Huffman, T.J. McClellan, Connie Riggs, Joanne Weber of Interfaith House, Sheryl Mitchem, Michael Bailey and Diane Penny.

Pictured: Outstanding Senior Awards Rose Vogler, West Union. Presenting the Award was Bobbie Kitchen.

The Adams County Chapter of People First of Ohio held a bake sale on Friday, April 26 and donated the proceeds in the amount of $182.00, to the Interfaith House.

People First is a self-advocacy organization

New Ranger at Shawnee State Park

which promotes full acceptance of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the community. This year the Interfaith House and the Humane Society have been chosen as community projects.

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10 Ohio State Parks ranger cadets were sworn in today by Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Director James Zehringer and ODNR Deputy Director Glen Cobb at a ceremony held at the department’s headquarters.

Bryce A. Morris, of Leesburg, in Highland County will be working at the SW Ohio Shawnee State Park.

“ODNR is proud to welcome these new cadets,” said ODNR Director Zehringer. “They have proven they will be outstanding officers, serving a dual role of ensuring public safety and acting as excellent ambassadors for Ohio State Parks.”

This year’s graduates comprise the 17th Ohio State Parks Ranger Academy, which has had more than 570 graduates since its inception in 1974.

The 10 new cadets have completed more than 500 hours of class and field training at the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy.

Next month, each cadet will be paired with a veteran Ohio State Parks officer and begin assuming law enforcement duties within a state park.

The Ohio State Parks Ranger Academy combines the rigorous training

Ranger Bryce A. Morris. required of professional law enforcement with special instruction in outdoor recreation regulations.

Cadets are also taught to balance the unique challenges of ensuring public safety and welfare in a state park setting.

The Ohio State Parks system includes 75 parks

encompassing 174,000 acres of public land. Ohio State Parks offers more than 1,000 miles of trails, boating and swimming facilities, hunting and fishing opportunities, as well as six public golf courses, eight resort lodges, more than 500 cottages and 9,000 campsites.

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Obituaries Norma Fields

Charles W. Grimes

Charles W. Grimes, 80, of Decatur, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday May 20. He was born in Liberty Twp. on December 20, 1932 the son of the late Floyd D. and Blanche (Cluxton) Grimes.

Mr. Grimes was a graduate of Byrd Rural High School at Decatur in 1950. He began his education career at West Union High School in 1959, where he taught for 4 years.

He was principal at Manchester High School for 10 years, was principal at Eastern Brown High School for 5 years and served as superintendent of Easter Local School District for 9 years. He was a lifetime member of the Decatur Methodist Church, served as a member of the Eastern Board of Education and served on the board of directors of Adams Rural Electric Cooperative. Mr. Grimes was also an Air Force veteran.

Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by an infant son, Mark.

Mr. Grimes is survived by his wife of 54 years Nancy West Grimes and four children: John (Joanie) Grimes and daughters, Lindsey and Lauren, of Hillsboro, Joan (Brian) Garrett and sons, Clayton and Jacob, of Winchester, David (Alisa) Grimes, and daughters, Antoinette, Vivian and Charlotte of Decatur and Jennifer Grimes of Decatur, one brother, Earl (Peggy) Grimes, of Decatur, one nephew, Gary Grimes, of Pacific Junction, Iowa, one niece, Pam Dunn of Harrison, one aunt, Helen Grimes, of Georgetown, number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Celebration of Life Services was held on Friday May 24, at the Decatur United Methodist Church under the direction of the Meeker Funeral Home. Rev. Gary Hopkins officiated. Burial followed at the Decatur Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Charles Grimes Memorial Scholarship Fund at any Fifth Third Bank, the Decatur United Methodist Church, the Decatur Community Center or the charity of your choice.

Friends and Families may sign Charles’ online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com. Questions call Meeker Funeral Home 937377-4182.

Doris A. Lucas

Doris A. Lucas, 97, of Manchester, died Sunday, May 19, at the Adams County Regional Medical Center. She was born in Adams County on January 24, 1916 to the late William M. and Mary A. (Womacks) Wikoff.

She was a former Tow Boat Cook and homemaker, belonged to the Seventh Day Adventist Church, the Manchester Historical Society and formerly did Hospital work.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Russell Lucas in 1993 and her son Jay Lucas in 2002.

She is survived by three grandchildren: Jason (Chassity) Lucas, of Manchester, David (Christina) Grooms, of Mt Orab and Cory Lucas, of Leewood, KS and five great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 23, at Wilson Home for Funerals.

Rev Owen Applegate officiated. Burial will follow at the Manchester Cemetery.

Friends and family may sign an online guestbook at www.wilsonhomeforfunerals.com.

Norma Fields, 69, of Peebles, passed away Monday, May 20, at Hospice of Hope Ohio Valley Inpatient Center.

She was born in Pike County, on December 14, 1943 the daughter of the late Harold and Gladys (Trenner) Hougland.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Alice Wolford.

Norma was a member of the Northern Ohio Fisherman’s Association.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Earl Fields, Sr. of Peebles, whom she married on March 19, 1962, one son, Earl Fields, Jr. of Peebles, two brothers: Orley Hougland, of Peebles and John Hougland, of Peebles, three sisters: Helen Tolle, of Waverly, Margaret Seeling, of Hillsboro and Rosalee Helterbran, of Peebles, one granddaughter, Julie Oney, two great grandchildren: Braxton and Julian, numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Friday, May 24, at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles.

Dave Hopkins officiated.

Burial followed in White Oak Cemetery.

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Community News/Events The Southern Ohio Educational Service Center Governing Board will meet on Tuesday, May 28, at 6:30 p.m., at the Southern Ohio Educational Service Center, 3321 Airborne Road, Wilmington, Ohio, for the governing board regular meeting.

The Adams County/Ohio Valley School District Board of Education will hold a regular board meeting on Tuesday, May 28, at the West Union Elementary School beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Ice cream social at Louden One Room on Saturday, June 1, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Fancy Free Cloggers will provide the entertainment , along with stories from Dr. Seuss for the younger crowd. The school is located on Louden Road near the Bratton Township Building.

The Adams County Republican Club will hold a meeting on Thursday, June 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Venture Productions in West Union. This will be a dessert meeting, participants should bring their favorite dessert. The Club will furnish everything else. All interested persons are welcome, you do not have to be a Club member to join in the camaraderie.

AC Summer Recreation The Adams County Juvenile Court and ODJFS is sponsoring the Adams County Summer Recreation program that will be held at the Adams County Fairgrounds starting Monday, June 17 through Friday, June 28. The registration will be Saturday, June 1 and Saturday, June 8, from 9:00 a.m - 2:00

p.m. at the Adams County Fairgrounds.

You must bring proof of age, no early or late registrations, limited to the first 300 kids and ages 8-16.

Lunch will be provided. Bus transportation will be provided for Seaman, Peebles and Manchester.

Chalker Receives Scholarship The 2013 Thomas and Eloise Burdell Scholarship was awarded to Jack Chalker, a 2013 graduate of Peebles High School. He is the son of Jim and Peggy Chalker, Blue Creek.

Jack plans to attend Wright State University in the fall, where he will be majoring in Bio Medical Pictured is (L/R): Jack Chalker and Counselor Kathy Pryor.

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Kaylee Newman, daughter of Jeff and Lisa Newman, of West Union, was named to the Cedarville University Dean's List for the 2013

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Public Comments Accepted for Shawnee State Forest Wilderness Area The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking public input on the recently revised draft management plan for the Shawnee State Forest Wilderness Area. This draft updates the plan’s time period from 2013 through 2023.

“Recent changes to the wilderness area law require revisions be made to the management plan at Shawnee State Forest,” said Robert Boyles, state forester and chief of the ODNR Division of Forestry. “The most notable change to the updated plan assures that it is consistent with the Ohio Revised Code, which now allows mechanized maintenance of the trail systems already established in the wilderness area.”

The 8,000-acre Shawnee State Forest Wilderness Area, located in Adams and Scioto counties, was created by state law in 1988 with the intent of establishing an area in which past human influences go largely unnoticed, to allow for natural forest succession, and to provide an area with outstanding opportunities for solitude and recreational experiences.

The plan will be posted on the ODNR Division of Forestry’s website and will also be presented at the 2013 (Fiscal Year 2014) southern district open house. Public comments will be solicited throughout the review period and are accepted in writing, via email and through conversation with ODNR Division of Forestry staff.

Public participation is important to the ODNR Division of Forestry and to the people of Ohio as stakeholders. To ensure citizen participation, the review process in 2013 will begin with a minimum 60-day review and comment period of the draft 2013-2023 plan.

Comments will be reviewed and incorporated as appropriate into an updated draft plan.

The public will be given another 60-day review period to provide comments about this draft. Comments will be incorporated as appropriate, and a final 2013-2023 plan will be adopted after the second 60-day comment period.

The current plan and the proposed plan with comment periods can be found at o h i o d n r. g o v / f o r e s t r y.

Click on the link "20132023 Shawnee State Forest Wilderness Area Management Plan Being Reviewed."

Comments regarding the proposed plan can be submitted by one of the following methods: • Email comments to Nathan.Jester@dnr.state. oh.us; • Attend the scheduled open house on July 31 at 5 p.m. at the ODNR Division of Forestry’s southern district office at 345 Allen Avenue, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601; • Mail comments to the ODNR Division of Forestry at the same address listed above.

The ODNR Division of Forestry works to promote the wise use and sustainable management of Ohio’s public and private woodlands. To learn more about Ohio’s woodlands, forest health and tree care, visit ohiodnr.com/forestry.

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Local Government

Adams County Commissioners The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on May 13, 2013, with the following members present: Brian Baldridge, Stephen Caraway, and Paul Worley. Clerk Diane Ward was also present.

The meeting was opened with prayer and the pledge of allegiance led by Commissioner Paul Worley.

It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Stephen Caraway to recess at 9:01 a.m. in order to attend the O.V.R.D.C. 2nd Round Caucus in the Annex Conference room. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Brian Baldridge to reconvene at 9:49 a.m. Vote: All yeas.

The board met with A.B.C.A.P. Director Al Norris to discuss office space and Meals on Wheels C.D.B.G. funding.

It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the Adams County Job & Family Services copier agreement with Vandyke, Inc. upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the following travel requests: Mark Tolle, Continuing Education Conf./Recorders' Assn., College Corner, OH, 6/10-11/13, $337.86, David Gifford, S.W. Auditor's Assn.

Meeting, Minster, OH, 5/17/13, $141.80. Vote: All yeas.

Southern Ohio Agriculture Community Development Foundation (S.O.A.C.D.F.) Director Don Branson met with the board to discuss the foundation's funding and programs.

ECD Director Holly Johnson met with the board to discuss the following: CDBG 2013 Slate of Projects, E.C.D. Conference, Legislative Day for Adams County, OVRDC projects, Economic Summit, Promotion of Tourism.

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the adoption of the 2013 CDBG following slate of projects for consideration of funding through the application with the state of Ohio's Office Community Development as presented by the Director of the Adams County Economic & Community Development Department for final determination of eligibility by O.C.D.: Water & Sewer Facilities - Peach Mountain, Poplar Grove, Betty's Creek Waterline $27,600.00, Water & Sewer Facilities - Lift Station Replacement & Screen Installation $40,000.00, Public Service - Adams County Meals at Home $10,000.00, Administration & Fair Housing $19,400.00, Total $97,000.00. Vote: All yeas.

Dog Warden Paul Hughes, Sally Hayslip, and Mary Lee Roush met with the board for the Roush Goat Animal Claim that was submitted to the board 4/29/13.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the bills. Vote: All yeas.

JFS Director Sue Fulton met with the board to discuss personnel, travel, and contracts.

Kash Adams Wildlife Area Supervisor Tranquility Area, Rick Jasper Assistant Wildlife Supervisor of Ohio Division of Wildlife, Engineer David Hook, and Mike Hughes met with the board to discuss Scott Township roadways within the designated Ohio Division of Wildlife areas.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the sick leave donation between Sheriff Department employees upon the recommendation of Sheriff Kimmy Rogers.

Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Stephen

Caraway and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the transfers and additional appropriations. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Stephen Caraway to apply for the Workforce Connections Summer Youth Program for the dog kennel and for the commissioners' office.

Workforce Connections will provide youth to work with the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners and with the Adams County Dog Warden at no cost to the county. The program commences in June and will end the second week of August. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Brian Baldridge to enter into an agreement with Sam Bolender Auction Service to conduct the county auction scheduled for May 25, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Vote: All yeas.

The board signed a Certificate of Special Recognition of May 21, 2013 as Adams County Senior Citizens Day. The board members expressed their appreciation for the services that are provided to area residents by the Adams County Senior Citizens Council. Those present for the signing were as follows: Diana S. Murphy, North Adams Senior Citizens, Dorothy Strickland, Peebles Senior Citizens, Judy Newman, West Union Senior Citizens, Melody Stapleton, Executive Director Adams County Senior Citizens, and Burton Young.

Adams County Veterans Commission members Thomas R. Hughes, William R. Conn, Marvin B. Greene, Garry Mitchell, Director Tony Blevins and Fiscal Officer Patricia Burns were present to discuss personnel issues pertaining to the resignation of Director Blevins effective July 31, 2013 at 4:00 p.m., and housing the Veterans Services after that date.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Paul Worley to adjourn.

Vote: All yeas.

Commissioners CCAO Committee Appointments

Baldridge The County C o m m i s s i o n e r s Association of Ohio has made appointments to the following CCAO standing committees: Brian Baldridge-Small County Affairs Committee, Stephen CarawayAgriculture & Rural Affairs Committee and Paul Worley-Jobs & Economic Development Committee.

CCAO provides legislative representation, technical assistance, and educational opportunities to county commissioners and their staff.

CCAO encourages commissioners to serve on standing committees, which include agricultural, health, finance and public safety along with other issues of local concern. Willingness to serve on these various committees assures county government will be transparent and fiscally sound.

Commissioner Brian Baldridge stated "As County Commissioners, participating in committees within our state association is very important to

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make sure the needs of our county are heard in Columbus. I am honored to serve." Commissioner Stephen Caraway stated "With agriculture being our top industry in Adams County I'm honored to serve on the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee. Serving on this committee will allow me to be an advocate for our area on the state level."

Commissioner Paul Worley is honored to serve as a member of the Jobs & Economic Development Committee.

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Politics & Government

Senate Democrats Offer More Than The Facts about the White 200 Amendments To State Budget House Benghazi Emails Members of the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus submitted 228 amendments to the Senate Finance Committee to improve the state budget (HB 59).

The amendments, which address funding for schools and local communities, Medicaid expansion and many other policy areas, would strengthen the budget to better meet the needs of Ohioans.

Senate Democratic Leader Eric H. Kearney (D)

said, "The amendments show the commitment of Senate Democrats to invest

services for Ohioans who need them the most. Many of these areas were shortchanged in both the Governor’s original proposal and the budget Senator passed by the House of Eric H. Kearney Representatives. There is (D) Cincinnati - an opportunity in the Senate Minority remaining weeks of the Leader budget process to reach consensus on many of these major issues. We in our communities and pub- hope there is a willingness lic schools, create opportuni- by our colleagues across the ties for the middle class to aisle to work in a spirit of prosper, and provide vital bipartisanship.”

House Republicans Urge Prompt Delivery Of Benefits For Military Veterans

On April 23, 2013, five House committees – Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, Intelligence, Judiciary, and Oversight & Government Reform – released their interim investigative report on the terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya that killed four Americans. The interim report found, among other things, that: After the attack in Benghazi, the Administration willfully perpetuated a deliberately misleading and incomplete narrative that the attacks evolved from a political demonstration caused by a YouTube video.

Senior State Department officials requested that talking points drafted by the Intelligence Community be scrubbed to exclude references to al Qaeda and terrorism to avoid criticism for ignoring the threat environment in Benghazi, and that those changes were ultimately made.

The Administration deflected responsibility by blaming the Intelligence Community for the informa-

tion it communicated to the public in both the talking points and the subsequent narrative it perpetuated.

Under pressure from Republicans, this week the White House released a series of emails about the Benghazi talking points that confirm the interim report’s finding and contradict the White House’s

Legislators joined by women's group in effort to raise awareness, push legislation.

State Representatives Robert F. Hagan (DYoungstown) and Nickie J. Antonio (D-Lakewood) were joined by Ohio Domestic Violence Network Executive Director Nancy Neylon today to discuss new legislation that would prevent domestic-violence related firearm deaths. House Bill 160, introduced by Rep. Hagan last week, requires an individual who is served protection orders to temporarily hand over their firearms to local law enforcement for a ‘cooling off’ period.

“The most dangerous moment for domestic violence victims is when protection orders are first issued,” said Rep. Hagan. “By temporarily separating the abuser from their firearm, we can work to prevent unnecessary and tragic homicides in the future.”

According to federal statistics, intimate partner homicides account for nearly half of the women killed every year; of these women, more than

providing inadequate security.

The emails make clear that the CIA did not make these changes of its own volition. When releasing this series of emails, the White House attempted to claim that the CIA’s Mike Morell decided to make changes to the talking points independent of any concerns from the State Department. But nothing in these emails back up Guest Column this White House claim.

John A. Boehner In fact, it’s the exact oppoSpeaker-designate site. The emails confirm United States that the talking point House of changes were made at the Representatives request of the State Department, and with the White House’s support. long-standing claims that it The seemingly political and the State Department only nature of the State changed one word in the talk- Department’s concerns raises ing points. Amazingly, the questions about the motivaWhite House continues to tions behind these changes maintain the changes to the and who at the State talking points were CIA edits, Department was seeking but the emails clearly show them. In the coming days otherwise. Yes, the CIA phys- and months, Republicans ically made the changes on will continue to seek answers paper, but it was done at the from this White House and urging of the State administration, because the Department (with White American people, and the House support) because they families of the fallen, didn’t want to be criticized for deserve the truth.

Bill Would Prevent Deadly Gun Violence Against Victims of Domestic Violence

Pictured is Rep. Terry Johnson speaking, Speaker William G. Batchelder on the left and House Republicans during a press conference.

Speaker of the Ohio House William G. Batchelder (R-Medina) and State Representative Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) were joined recently by members of the House veterans caucus in demanding that veterans’ disability benefits be administered by Washington in a significantly more timely fashion, an issue that has continued to worsen over the past several years.

House Concurrent Resolution 21 urges President Barack Obama, the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the United States Congress to take immediate action to reduce the processing time for veterans’ disability benefit claims. The United States Government Accountability Office reports that between fiscal years 2009 and 2012, the average length of time for the Department of Veterans Affairs to complete a disability claim increased from 161 days to 260 days, and that the number of backlogged claims—which have been awaiting a decision for more than 125 days—has more than tripled since September 2009. The office also reports that appeals pro-

cessing at the department’s regional offices has slowed by 56 percent over the past several years. “Many of these veterans are in tough shape,” said Speaker Batchelder. “They deserve having decisions made and provisions made for their health…These are service people, men and women, who were willing to protect our nation, who were willing to go into foreign countries of great difficulty, and they were willing as well to run the risk of losing their lives—at least their health in many cases.”

“We make a contract with our military personnel when we put them in the field,” said Rep. Johnson.

“We tell them, ‘Go and defend our nation, and when you come home, we will take care of you and your family.’ So we urge the president of the United

States and we urge the Veterans Administration to do all they can to rectify the situation as quickly as possible.”

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs disability benefits program provides monetary support to veterans whose military service has caused or aggravated a disabling medical condition. The number of veterans applying for disability benefits has increased in recent years because of the large number of new veterans and the expansion of eligibility for benefits for certain serviceconnected diseases.

The House Republicans hope that HCR 21 will stress the urgency of rectifying this issue, making the process more efficient, and giving veterans access to muchneeded benefits.

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“This bill is offered in the hopes of making the first priority, saving Ohio women's lives in that most vulnerable time when a temporary protection order is sought,” Rep. Antonio said.

Under the provisions of House Bill 160, upon being Rep. served with a civil or crimRobert F. Hagan inal domestic violence D-Youngstown temporary protection order, an individual deemed unsafe to have firearms in their possession has a 24-hr window in which to surrender his/her firearms to local law enforcement. The individual also has the option Rep. of selling their firearms to a Nickie J. Antonio licensed federal dealer, and D-Lakewood then supplying local law enforcement with the receipt.

“Leaving is the most danhalf are killed with a firearm. gerous moment in a relationA recent study published in the ship marred by domestic vioCriminal Justice Review noted lence,” Executive Director that as many as one in five Neylon added. “This bill fills women slain by intimate part- the gap in the current legal sysners may have obtained pro- tem and provides protection tection orders against their for women during their most eventual killers. vulnerable time.”

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HOMES FOR SALE HOMES R4 – WEST UNION – Frame home with vinyl siding, 1020 SF living area, half finished full basement, 3 BR, 1 bath, living & family rooms, eat-in kitchen, gas furnace, heat pump, C/A, gas F/P, new windows, new floating floor, 1-car garage, fenced back yard. $84,900.

R6 - PEEBLES – Very nice brick/wood sided home, 1308 SF living area plus finished basement, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, island bar & lots of nice cabinets, dining room, elec. heat, gas F/P, A/C, tile flooring & nice carpeting, 2car att. garage, concrete driveway, nice covered porch, excellent location near schools. $159,900.

R8 – PEEBLES – Frame home with vinyl siding, 1240 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, full finished basement with 3 BR & TV room, hardwood floors, 30 ft. above-ground pool with deck, city utilities, heat pump, nice .6 acre lot. $129,900.

R12 – NEW LISTING - WEST UNION - Frame home in nice location, 1242 SF living area, full basement, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with range, city water/sewer. $49,900.

R14 – WEST UNION – Brick/vinyl sided home, 1136 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room eat-in kitchen with appliances, utility room, new elec. heat, new carpet, 1-cat att. garage, front porch, large back deck. PRICED REDUCED TO $72,500.

R16 - WEST UNION - Frame home with vinyl siding in good location near school, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, new roof 4 years ago, elec. heat, county water, insulated windows, carport, .606 acre lot. $49,500.

R18 – WEST UNION – Newly remodeled brick/vinyl sided home, 1080 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, elec. furnace, county water, new flooring, carport, small barn. $69,900.

R22 – WEST UNION – Frame home with vinyl siding, 1764 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, cellar, gas furnace, gas F/P, 3 A/C, hardwood floors, 2-car att. garage, back deck, $5,000 worth of landscaping.

PRICE REDUCED TO $49,900.

R24 - PEEBLES - Frame home with 3 BR, 1 1/2 baths, eat-in kitchen with lots of cabinets, ref. & range, large living room, half basement, 2-year-old high eff. gas furnace, city water/sewer, new doors, small barn. This is a nice clean home. $39,500.

R26 - NEW LISTING - SEAMAN - Partial brick/vinyl sided home, 1188 SF living area plus full basement, 2 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, elec. heat pump, C/A, wood burning F/P, hardwood floors, 2-car garage, 2 covered porches, new 200 amp elec. service, 0.434 acre corner lot. $103,000.

R30 – SEAMAN – Frame home with vinyl siding, 2 BR (could be 3), 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with range, elec. heat, A/C, laminate flooring. Nice starter home or rental property in nice location. $39,500.

R32 - MANCHESTER - Frame home with vinyl siding, 1034 SF living area, full basement, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, elec. heat, city water & sewer, floating floor, wheel chair ramp, 0.674 acre lot. $39,900. Additional 3.05 acres available with 5 mobile home hook-ups for $15,000.

R48 – WEST UNION – Frame home with vinyl siding, 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with appliances, utility room, public water/sewer, 10x16 building. PRICE REDUCED TO $35,900.

R50 – WEST UNION - Newly remodeled frame home with vinyl siding, 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with nice cabinets, laundry room, basement, nat. gas furnace, city water/sewer, covered front porch, 12x12 storage barn, nice 1/4 acre lot. $44,900.

R60 – MANCHESTER – Brick home featuring 3151 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with appliances, dining room, basement, nat. gas heat, C/A, 2 F/P, hardwood & tile floors, 2-car garage, 2-car carport, patio. A MUST SEE – PRICED TO SELL AT $145,000.

HOMES WITH ACREAGE

R20 – MANCHESTER – 1 ½ story frame home with vinyl siding, 1293 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, full unfinished basement, new furnace, wood burning f/p, new windows, new carpet, 1-car garage. PRICED TO SELL AT $66,900.

H4 - PEEBLES - 5.03 acres with well-kept frame home with vinyl siding, 1293 SF living area, 4 BR, office/5th BR, 1 bath(new), living room, eat-in kitchen, newer sunroom/utility room, partial basement, all appliances, gas furnace, C/A, nice carpet/tile flooring, new windows & doors, some new plumbing/updated electric, new concrete driveway & steps, Isaacs Creek runs behind back yard with shelter house by creek, 14x24 garage, 2 barns.

Home is in move-in condition tucked away in eastern side of Adams county, very peaceful setting. $159,000.

H6 - PEEBLES – 28.876 mostly wooded acres with 1994 DW with vinyl siding, 1960 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 ½ baths, living

room, kitchen with solid wood cabinets, pantry, range, dishwasher, washer & dryer, elec. heat pump, C/A, wood burning F/P, floating floor, home sets on full concrete slab & has 2x6 walls. 2nd home is on full concrete slab & crawl space, 2100 SF, is currently being used as a shop but could be finished into 2nd home, small shop, large barn, county water + 2 cisterns. Nice quiet setting which joins Brush Creek State Forest. $225,000.

H28 -WINCHESTER - 7.86 acres in a nice country setting close to SR 32 with 2002 DW with vinyl siding remodeled in 2009, 1026 SF living area, 2 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, ref., range, washer & dryer, new dishwasher, elec. furnace, C/A, county water, wrap-around deck, hot tub with gazebo, 2-car det. garage, pond. $89,900.

H8 - WEST UNION - 4.225 acres with DW, cabin, 2 barns, DW features 2 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen, all appliances, elec. furnace, 12x24 screened-in porch, 1-car garage. Cabin features 1 BR, 1 bath, kitchen with lots of cabinets, acreage has woods and abundant wildlife. PRICE REDUCED TO $79,900.

H30 – MANCHESTER – 1 ½ story brick home featuring 3426 SF living area plus full finished basement, 5 BR, 3 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, utility room, 2 nat. gas furnaces, 2 C/A units, gas F/P, hardwood & tile floors, 2car att. garage, front porch, 2 decks, 18x36 in-ground pool, 18x32 pool house. This is one of the nicest homes in the county. PRICED TO SELL AT $289,900.

H10 – WEST UNION - 7.387 acres in excellent location with 2584 SF brick/vinyl split level home featuring 3 BR, 3 1/2 baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, laundry room, 2-car att. garage & 2-car det. garage, 12x44 screened porch & 12x 44 covered porch, 12x27 deck, gazebo with hot tub, 16x32 inground pool, 1160 SF pool house with open floor plan includes living room/rec. room, kitchen, full bath, laundry facilities & 2car attached garage. PRICE REDUCED TO 299,900.

H32 - NEW LISTING - WEST UNION - 2-story home on 3.856 acres located near Adams Lake with view of lake, 1881 SF living area + full basement, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with dishwasher & range, dining room, elec. furnace with heat pump, C/A, county water, 2-car att. garage, 2-car det. garage with storage space on side, storm shelter in basement, large front & back decks, concrete patio, beautiful setting in convenient location. PRICED TO SELL AT $97,100

H12 – BLUE CREEK – 29.19 acres with log home, 1153 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, fuel oil stove, county water, 40x72 barn and small barn. $129,900.

H34 – MANCHESTER – 2.32 acres with brick/vinyl sided home, 1176 SF living area plus finished basement, 2 BR with possible 3rd BR, 1 ½ baths, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, utility room, elec. furnace, F/P, county water, hardwood floors, large porch, 8x10 building. $59,900.

H14 – MANCHESTER – 4.355 acres with 1995 DW featuring 1456 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen, elec. furnace, county water, refrigerator & washer included. $59,900.

H18 – PEEBLES – 1.7 acres with beautiful brick/vinyl sided home, 1728 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 ½ baths, living room, eatin kitchen, eat-in kitchen with nice cabinets & island with stovetop, all appliances, elec. heat, wood stove, C/A, hardwood floors, 6-panel doors throughout, walk-in closets, open stairway, 2-car att. garage, large covered porch, barn with porch, beautiful landscaping. $159,900.

H36 – MANCHESTER – 1.289 acres joining Nature Conservancy with frame home with redwood siding, 1680 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, finished basement with kitchenette, utility room, rec. room, heat pump, C/A, wood stove, 2-car garage, large screened porch, storage shed. PRICE REDUCED TO $119,000.

H20 - BLUE CREEK - 3.756 acres with vinyl sided frame home, 2520 SF living area, 3 BR with large master suite added in 2009, 2 1/2 baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with new appliances, dining room, lots of closets, large storage area, elec. heat pump, C/A, Anderson windows, 3-car garage, large front porch. PRICE REDUCED TO $134,900.

H22 – MANCHESTER - 3.083 acres with 1 1/2 story vinyl sided frame home, 1225 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen & dining room, utility room, county water, 36x40 barn.

PRICED TO SELL AT $47,500.

H24 – STOUT – 1.387 acres located on Ohio River, 14x70 mobile home, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, boat dock, steps to river, all furniture stays with home + grill & picnic table, 8x10 building. PRICE REDUCED TO $45,000.

H38 – SEAMAN - 13+ acres with home & cabin, Home is frame with vinyl siding, 1968 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with appliances, dining room, elec. furnace, heat pump, C/A, county water, double paned vinyl windows, 27x40 garage, 3 porches, pond, 20x36 pole barn, 16x26 cabin with electric & wood stove. $168,000.

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L2 – WEST UNION – POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING - 1.429 acre lot close to town with water & electric available. PRICE REDUCED TO $12,500. OWNER WILL CONSIDER TRADE. L6 - MANCHESTER - 3.05 acres located within village with city water & sewer, 5 mobile home hook-ups. $15,000.

L10 – WEST UNION – Very nice lot 0.706 acre lot in nice restricted subdivision, city water/sewage available, excellent spot for new home. $23,500.

VACANT LAND

F2 - WINCHESTER - Beautiful 115.935 acre farm with approximately 65 tillable acres, 48 acres of pasture and 2 acres of woods, Frame home with vinyl siding, 2040 square feet of living area, full basement, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, mother-in law suite with 1 bedrooms, full bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, fuel oil furnace, wood burning fireplace, central air, new windows, new dimensional shingles, 2-car attached garage, several barns (120x74, 22x14, 60x24), 2 cisterns, well, 2 water taps, 2 septic systems, acreage is flat to rolling, mostly fenced, with creek and pond, farm is located on a dead-end road. PRICE REDUCED TO $489,000.

F6 - PEEBLES - 28.631 acre mini farm with equipment, 1996 Clayton DW, 1475 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, all appliances, elec. heat pump, C/A, wood stove, 2-car att. garage with storage room, 2 barns, shed, orchard, grape arbor, equipment too numerous to list.

Property has abundant wildlife and would be a hunter's paradise.

Call for more details. PRICE REDUCED TO $224,900.

F8 - WEST UNION - 30 acre farm privately situated at end of dead end road, fully furnished 4-year-old frame home with vinyl siding, 2944 SF living area + poured walk-out basement, open floor plan, 3 BR all with walk-in closets, 2 full baths, living room, large kitchen with appliances, island & lots of cabinets, dining room, office, mud room, elec. heat pump, C/A with humidifier, wood furnace, gas stove, flooring is combination of hardwood, tile & carpeting, att. garage, 2 decks, large machinery shed, large barn, 4 large outbuildings, horse facilities, 2 ponds. Owners are moving out of country so all furniture & appliances included with home, regretful sale. A MUST SEE! $395,000.

F10 – BENTONVILLE AREA – 89.223 acre farm with approx. 70 tillable acres, Old 2336 SF farm house not in livable condition but could be rehabbed, 12x20 garage, 3 barns (48x36, 72x48, 28x26), corn crib. Good location, land could be farmed or developed. $311,500.

F20 - WAYNE TWP. - ADAMS COUNTY - 67.5 acres of nice level farmland, 53.6 acres of cropland, 3.9 acres of pasture, 9.5 acres of woods, 550 feet of road frontage of SR 136. $234,900.

Adjoining 3.05 acres with farmhouse, garage & very nice barn also available.

V2 - MANCHESTER - 33.45 acres located on dead-end road (approx. 80% wooded), 1500 gallon septic, natural spring, creek, 2 small barns, lots of wildlife, great for hunting and ATV riding. $70,000.

V14 – WEST UNION AREA – 2 wooded acres on blacktop county road with over 300 feet of road frontage, county water available. $10,900.

V28 – MANCHESTER AREA – 10 partially wooded acres with county water available, excellent place to build a home nestled in the hills of Adams County. PRICE REDUCED TO $24,900.

BUSINESS B2 – SEAMAN – 4000 SF building located on Main St. under traffic light. Building has extensive fire damage. HUGE PRICE REDUCTION TO $12,500 - MOTIVATED SELLER.

V4 - WEST UNION - 1.928 acre building lot located in nice subdivision, approx. 1 acre of woods, all utilities available. $30,000.

B4 – WINCHESTER – Full-time day care/learning center, fully stocked and state licensed for 36 children, large playground and parking lot with school bus pick-up and drop-off, 4 classrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen & dining room, office, laundry room, storage room, new furnace & windows, business provides good income.

PRICE REDUCED TO $89,500.

V6 - MANCHESTER AREA - 43.75 mostly wooded acres with creek, very good area for deer hunting, ample road frontage, great building site or place to hunt or get away & enjoy the country & wildlife, elec. & water available. $129,900.

B6 - WINCHESTER - 2-story block building located in downtown Winchester, building is 2640 SF, lower level could be used for business space or converted into an apartment, upper level has a 4room apartment. $24,900.

V7 - NEW LISTING - MANCHESTER AREA - 33.486 level to rolling mostly tillable acres, spring, county water available, 60x48 barn, great place for new home or horse farm. $128,000.

B8 – PEEBLES – 1 acre lot with office building located in high traffic area in town. Property previously used as car lot. PRICED TO SELL AT $72,900.

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What Will You Do First? Veterans Corner- Upcoming Retirement Well, we have been here before. It has rained too often to get planting done when we planned and now everything needs to be done all at once. The hay is past due to be harvested.

Soybeans and corn should have been planted, and if you are also a tobacco producer, the plants are getting close.

Only you know what needs to be done first in your operation.

Hay will continue to lose feed value from this point on, corn is getting critical for the number of days in our growing season. Tobacco plants will only wait so long. Trying to hold them can cause problems. Target spot has been a more frequent call as of late. Low nitrogen levels can be the cause of this.

Just remember to be safe as you try to get everything done at once. Safety becomes more of an issue when rushing and when you are tired.

Camping Season With Memorial Day weekend at hand, the camping season is in full swing. There will be campgrounds full of campers and hamburgers or steaks on the grill. Something beef producers like the sounds of.

The thing that no one would like the sound of is that we have moved bugs.

Namely I am talking about the Asian Longhorned Beetle. This is the bug that has caused such destruction in the Bethel area of

Clermont Co. Due to the finding of this insect, many trees have been removed.

The damage that ALB causes is pretty severe, and the number of different species of trees is alarming.

The spread of this bug to an area that has lots of high

grow and perform to the best of their ability. They also need vitamins and minerals. Sometimes the vitamins and minerals are lacking when we think we are providing all that they need in a trace mineral block or salt block.

Unfortunately it is not David Dugan that easy.

Extension Educator, There are several good Agriculture and Natural loose minerals available Resources at nearly every feed Ohio Valley Extension store. Regardless of the Education company, you usually Research Area Adams/Brown/Highland get what you pay for, so Counties going with the cheapest is not always the best value timber would be even value. In this case, it is more devastating than the probably not the best value. damage that has been so Read the label. Check out bad in the landscape of the the source and what level Bethel area. of each vitamin and minerThe ALB does not fly al is in the bag. far. So the spread from a There are different quarantined area to new minerals for different times infestations need to be of the year, or the timing something everyone is for your herd. Some minaware of so “we” don’t erals are designed for help it move. One of the breeding season, some for most likely ways that this the time when grass tetany could happen is taking fire- is a greater risk, some when wood from one area to fescue can be more of a another. Either as a camper problem. Check with your or buying wood to burn feed dealer to see what they next winter. The insects have to offer. lay eggs into the wood and The other thing that then emerge later as adults. you can manage with your There is a 45 minute mineral is fly control. presentation about the issue Some minerals come with in Clermont County that fly control added and now was put together by OSU is the time, if not a few Extension. The link is weeks ago, to start feeding http://www.clermontcoun- mineral with fly control. tyohio.gov/videoosualb.asp For those who have dealt x with pinkeye, foot rot, or anaplasmosis you can get Managing Livestock with mineral designed to reduce Minerals the risk of these problems, Livestock need a bal- too. Again, now is the time anced diet.

The need to start feeding mineral enough nutrients in order to with these additives.

The Master Gardener - Too Much of a Good Thing

By Faye Mahaffey, OSUE Brown County Master Gardener Volunteer A mulch, by definitions, is a layer of bark, sphagnum pet moss, muck peat, compost, pine needles, gravel, plastic, or any similar material uniformly spread on the surface of the soil under plants. According to OSUE Fact Sheet #43210-1096, Mulching Landscape Plants, the objectives of applying mulch are to: 1) prevent weed growth, 2) conserve moisture in the soil, 3) cool soil surface and stabilize soil temperature, 4) reduce heaving of small plants as a result of alternate freezing and thawing of the soil in autumn, winter and spring, 5) add organic matter to soil, if mulch materials are organic in nature, 6) reduce soil erosion on slopes, 7) keep fruits, vegetables and flowers cleaner, and 8) improve aesthetics of a landscape and add to property values.

Mulch is usually applied first in the spring after the soil has warmed and begun to dry from winter rains and snow. Depending on soil texture, temperature and other weather conditions, this is usually mid to late spring.

Mulching too early can delay drying of soil and subsequent root growth which is dependent upon sufficient aeration and reasonably warm temperature in the root zone. In seasons of more the ample rainfall and/or cool temperatures, mulching should be delayed until late may or June.

A second application is often needed in autumn. For established plants, timing of the mulch application may not be as important as it is on new plantings. I have gardening friends that only mulch in the fall. After mulching in the spring, I have to admit that I am never interested in applying mulch a second time.

The recommended mulching depth, depending

Please note that I am retiring as service officer; I am not leaving the county. I intend to remain active in the community and various veterans’ organizations after July 31; however, I am really looking forward to some real vacation time. When you work alone in an office, as I have for the last many years, you are never really away from the job. You are checking messages all the time, returning calls, completing new required education, and doing outreach.

Yet, when you return to work, there is always upwards of 40 messages waiting for you. Some are not as kind as others.

Guest Column I want to thank my Veterans Corner wife Margaret for her volunteer Tony A. Blevins, countless hours in the office, CVSO answering the phone and talking with the veterans and their families.

Instead of closing the aware of their benefits office when I have had to than any veterans before be out for schooling or them; they are more some other reason, she informed about what is has, if at all possible, available to them before opened the office to take calls, return calls, and they exit the service.

I have taken pride in make appointments for helping hundreds, possibly when I returned. Her thousands, of veterans unselfish service has been receive their well-earned a blessing.

I would also like to benefits. This has been the greatest reward of my thank Patty Burns, the Service service. I do not yet know Veterans who my successor will be, Commission clerk; she but I wish him/her the best takes her responsibilities of luck. In addition to seriously and is a great seeking a new service offi- asset to the Commission.

If you have questions cer, the County Commissioners and the about benefits for veterVeterans Service ans, please stop by the Commission are actively Adams County Veterans seeking new office space Service Office located at for the Veterans Service 641 Panhandle Ave., West Office. I have no informa- Union, OH, or phone 1937-544-5005. tion on that issue.

In the fall of 1986, Noel Davis and Charles Hook, members of the Adams County Veterans Service Commission, came to visit me at my furniture store on Panhandle Ave. in West Union. They informed me that the job of County Veterans Service Officer was open and that they would like for me to apply for the job.

They indicated that since I already had an office in my building, it could work out well for the Veterans Service Commission if I were hired. My predecessor had furnished his own office in his hardware store, and the service officer before him had furnished his own office in his garage. I knew nothing of the job or what was involved. After applying and interviewing, the Commission offered me the job, and I accepted the position as a part-time employee at $300.00 per month. I soon learned that the job was quite involved and I had a lot of responsibilities. I got busy and found a newservice-officer school in Columbus that the VFW was sponsoring. I completed the first of many required schoolings a month or so later. While taking my first service officer schooling, I met Don Patton, the service officer from Clermont County. Don Patton would become my good friend and a valuable mentor. He was there whenever I had a question, and the questions were many and often.

I worked the job part time for many years until the work load demanded

full time.

Why am I telling you all of this? Well, the time is right for me to retire.

My years of service combined with the recent changes in OPERS deem it necessary for me to go this year. My final day as your Adams County Veterans Service Officer will be July 31, 2013. It has been an interesting 26 plus years. I have seen many commission members come and go. The changes and improvements made over the years are too numerous to mention. I do know that twenty-firstcentury veterans are more

Field reports from ODNR Division of Wildlife Officers

in the archery season of 2012-13, a hunter had called Rourke explaining that he had shot a buck with a bow and arrow but was unable to locate the deer until the following morning due to darkness, and that the coyotes had gotten to the deer and eaten portions of it. The hunter stated several times that he was 100 percent positive that the deer was the one he shot, although he didn’t want to properly tag it because some of the meat was gone. He did,

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on the material selected, is 2 to 2.5 inches. At his depth, most mulch will accommodate the primary objectives of weed control, soil moisture conservation and temperature modification.

Have you noticed any tree “volcanoes” in your neighborhood? Mulch piled high against tree trunks has become a common sight in newly installed landscapes.

Trunks encircled by mulch stay constantly moist, a condition to which they are not adapted. Continuous moisture is harmful because it interferes with respiration of cambium, phloem, and other living cells in the trunk by limiting their exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with the atmosphere. This practice also creates conditions that favor infection by plant pathogens that cause fungal cankers and root rots.

To prevent these problems, it is advisable to keep mulch at least 6 inches away from the trunks of woody plants.

Do you have friends that mulch to excess around their trees? Be a good friend and explain the downside of too much of a good thing!

The last step in my mulching each spring is to sprinkle some type of preemergent granules to help prevent weed seed germination. If you choose such a product, be sure to read and follow all directions carefully!

Are you eating lettuce,

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spinach and radishes from your garden? Have you mapped the location of vegetables in your garden that takes into consideration rotating crops?

Is this your first garden?

Are you interested in learning more about Home Food Preservation? Amy Habig, OSUE Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences in Adams, Brown, and Highland counties will be teaching a workshop that will cover proper equipment for food preservation and how to safely can, freeze, and dry fruits and vegetables at home. The class will be offered on June 3 in West Union, June 4 in Hillsboro and June 5 in Georgetown from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. There is a $10 registration fee. The deadline to register is May 30. For more information contact Amy at habig.13@osu.edu, or by calling your county OSUE office.

Don’t forget to email your gardening questions to OSUE Brown County Master Gardener, Mike Hannah, at mhannah2@msn.com. Be sure to include your phone number as well as any photographs pertaining to your questions.

I’m getting ready to plant tomatoes! Close your eyes and remember how tasty those sun-warmed tomatoes will be! I can’t wait!

Southeast Ohio State Wildlife Officer Chris Gilkey, assigned to Meigs County, received an anonymous TIP during November of a hunter taking more than one antlered deer. Officer Gilkey discovered some very incriminating evidence, finding online pictures of the hunter’s first buck he killed and did not tag, along with his second that he did check in. The first buck was a small basket rack. The second buck was a very large 11 point that scored a gross 192 6/8 with a trophy restitution value of $14,694.23. This case is currently pending trial in the Meigs County Court. The Ohio Division of Wildlife is seeking the restitution in this case along with three year hunting rights revocation.

The suspect has one prior wildlife violation for jacklighting.

Southwest Ohio With the coming of springtime, the focus of an Ohio Wildlife Officer shifts from deer hunting enforcement to spring turkey hunting and of course, fishing. But before closing the books on the past hunting season, officers generally make one last attempt to tie up any loose ends on lingering investigations and put to them to rest. Tim Rourke, Wildlife Officer Assigned to Shelby County, had one such investigation that had been open for a few months while information was being obtained. Early

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however, want the antlers from the deer. Officer Rourke advised the successful hunter that even though it was unfortunate that the coyotes had devoured a bit of the deer meat, if he was confident he had shot the deer, then he needed to follow the law and tag it.

The disappointed hunter agreed to follow the officer’s direction and ended the phone call. Within an hour, Officer Rourke’s phone rang again. Only this time, it was the district law supervisor calling. She explained that the hunter had called the office and spoke to her, laying out the same details, and that she had

given him the same direction. Apparently, the unsatisfying response from Officer Rourke led the man to do some “shopping” for a different answer. Knowing that the hunter had been told twice that he needed to tag and claim the deer, Rourke did some follow-up investigation and found that the hunter did not follow the guidance given to him.

After making contact with him at a later date, the man showed remorse and acknowledged that he had chosen to disregard what he had been twice-told.

He was issued a citation for not legally tagging his harvest, and paid $205 in court fines.

Northeast Ohio State Wildlife Officer Jason Warren assigned to Wayne County reported seeing an increase in the number of trappers afield in 2012. Unfortunately not all trappers were in compliance with Division of Wildlife regulations.

While on patrol Officer Warren contacted a trapper and asked to inspect his sets. The trapper showed him a #110 body gripping trap set at the entrance to a hole in a bank of a ditch. The trap was not tagged with the trapper’s contact information as required by law.

An inspection of traps in the bed of his truck revealed more untagged traps. When asked how many of his traps were tagged the trapper stated, “About 40%.” He was issued a summons for untagged traps and paid a $138.00 fine in the Wayne County Municipal Court.

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Saturday, June 1, High 83, Low 64, Showers

Thursday, May 30, High 84, Low 64, Scattered Thunderstorms

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Criminal/Traffic Disposition Report Benjamin H Miller, Georgetown, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Shelley G. McNabb Terrell, Peebles, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Dwight E. Evans, Cincinnati, 75/60, Fine $37, Court Costs $74.

Mary L. Cassidy, Manchester, Failure to stop at Stop Sign, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Mary L. Cassidy, Manchester, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $22.

Arnold J. Smith, Goshen, Failure to display, Fine $25, Court Costs $45.

Amy L. Allen, Mason, 72/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Matthew A. Gallagher, Bellville, Unsafe vehicle, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Whitney C. Tharp, S. Charleston WV, 76.60, Fine $100, Court Costs $74.

Delores A. Sandlin, Okeana OK, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Cara D. Abell, Louisville KY, Fail DR Lft Saf, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Tricia Edwards Thomas, Russellville, 71/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Kelsey B. Hardy, Kitts Hill, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Craig N. Baldwin, Columbus, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Linda D. Selsby, New Richmond, 73/55, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Jerry W. Ayers, West Union, Failure to display, Fine $25, Court Costs $45.

Michael P. Lavoy, Toledo, 78/60, Fine $100, Court Costs $74.

Joseph A. Schwartz, Winchester, 71/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

David K. Wheeler, Campbellsville KY, 69/55. Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

John A. Passmore, Peebles, Receiving stolen property, Dismissed without prejudice.

Eric L. Marcos, High Point NC, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Jessie M. Adkins, Portsmouth, Per. Disorderly, Fine $150, Court Costs $108.

Brendan Schoonover, West Union, Grand theft, Dismissed without prejudice.

Patricia E. Gibson, West Union, Possession of Marijuana, Dismissed per plea agreement.

Carol J. Cunningham, Georgetown, Possession of Marijuana, Dismissed per plea agreement.

Michael Sites, West Union, Unauthor/ Use/PR, Court Costs $118.

Derrick A. Bailey, Sardinia, Poss. Intox/LIQ, Dismissed without prejudice.

James Paul Lewis, Seaman, Open container, Dismissed per plea agreement.

Kathy A. Klickner,West Union, Unauthor/Use/PR, Dismissed.

Kelly J. Henderson, Winchester, DUS-FRA, Fine $250, Court Costs $103.

Kelly J. Henderson, Winchester, Fictitious Reg, Dismissed.

Patricia E. Gibson, West Union, Physical Contact, Fine $250, Court Costs $103.

Patricia E. Gibson, West Union, Fail to display, Dismissed.

Carol J. Cunningham, Georgetown, OVI 1st, Fine $375, Court Costs $80.

Carol J. Cunningham, Georgetown, Marked Lanes, Dismissed.

Timothy E. Francis, West Union, OVI 1st, Fine $375, Court Costs $103.

Anthony J. Slider, Jeffersonville IN, 72/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

James P. Lewis, Seaman, DUS-OVI, Dismissed.

James P. Lewis, Seaman, 71/55, Dismissed.

James P. Lewis, Seaman, Left of center, Dismissed.

James P. Lewis, Seaman, Seat Belt DR, Dismissed.

Todd A. Beekman, Piketon, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Ronda T. Pauley, Chillicothie, 71/60 2nd SP, Fine $79, Court Costs $74.

Damion S. Lillie, Sardinia, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Meghan T. Havlin, Cincinnati, Failure to control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Roger R. Stevens, Stout, 50/35, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Susan A. Cockrell, Lynx, 66/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Jason A. Perry, Peebles, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Corinn A. Sinnott, Hyattsville PG MD, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Jeffrey R. Haywood, Winchester, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Johnny L. Clark, Blue Creek, 69/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Patricia Bruns, West Union, Regist Viol, Fine $25, Court Costs $45.

Ben M. Woodring, Milford, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Jason T. Lowe, West Union, DUS/Fail Reinst, Fine $300, Court Costs $84.

Daniel D. Lewis, Peebles, Valid OL, Fine $100, Court Costs $74.

Rodney L. Stephenson, West Union, ATT/ESCAP/FIRE, Court Costs $95.

Roger Shiveley, West Union, Disorder/Intox, Fine $150, Court Costs $64.

George Bayless, Bentonville, Disorder/Intox, Fine $100, Court Costs $74.

William J. Young, West Union, Failure to control dog, Fine $25, Court Costs $64.

Karl Gerike, Maysville KY, Open container, Fine $25, Court Costs $64.

Dale R. Adams, Aberdeen, DUS/OVI, Fine $250, Court Costs $165.

Jason Allen, West Union, Valid OL, Fine $100, Court Costs $49.

Jason Allen, West Union, Hit Skip Accident, Fine $175, Court Costs $76.

Brent T. Parker, West Union, Failure to Comply with Officer, Dismissed.

Jeffrey S. Berry, Manchester, Valid OL, Fine $100, Court Costs $51.

Joseph R. Gavigan, West Chester, 72/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Daniel L. Cockrell Jr, West Union, Registration Violation, Fine $25, Court Costs $45.

Timmy R. Scott, West Union, OVI 1st, Fine $375, Court Costs $101.

Timmy R. Scott, West Union, DUS-FRA, Dismissed.

Kenneth A. Clausen, Huntersville NC, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

John M. Shaffer, Georgetown, 67/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Tyler R. Riffle, Blue Creek, Seat Belt DR, Fine $50, Court Costs $45.

Devin J. Devore, Peebles, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Stanley K. Roberts, Marianna AR, Traffic Control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Paul Love Jr, Cincinnati, DUS/Failure to Re-instate, Dismissed.

Ashley A. Howard, Lynx, Valid OL, Fine $100, Court Costs $45.

Ashley A. Howard, Lynx, Seat Belt DR, Fine $50, Court Costs $22.

Diane M. Hawley, Independence KY, 69/60, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Dustin L. Ayers, West Union, 71/60, 2nd Speed, Fine $79, Court Costs $74.

Robert D. Elliot, Mt Orab, 47/35, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Emily A. Martin, Seaman, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Jared M. Shivener, Manchester, Valid OL, Fine $100, Court Costs $45.

David J. McUne, West Union, Seat Belt DR, Dismissed.

Judy A. McCourt, Sardis, 78/60, Fine $100, Court Costs $74.

Rachel D.Young, West Union, 49/35, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Clark Siddle Jr, Columbus, 72/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Courtney L. Drennan, Manchester, Valid OL, Fine $100, Court Costs $45.

Daniel Torres, Athens, 78/60, Fine $95, Court Costs $74.

Tasha B. Retherford, Peebles, ACDA, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Tyler S. Alexander, West Union, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Katherine R. Anderson, Portsmouth, 71/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Davey J. Huffman, McConnelsville, 76/60, Fine $100, Court Costs $74.

Jerold C. Haas, Albany, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Nathan S. Halliday, Morehead KY, Seat Belt DR, Fine 430, Court Costs $45.

Adams County Court Of Common Pleas

MARRIAGE REPORT

David Wayne Miller, 22 and Delores Wagler, 19, both of West Union.

Keith Allen Merz, 50 and Patricia Ann Carter, 59, both of Peebles.

Carl E. Boldman, 47 and Christine D. Anderson, 50, both of Peebles.

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Located: 200 St. Rt. 247, approximately 6 miles east of Manchester, at the intersection of US Rt. 52 and 247. Signs posted.

Saturday, June 8, 10:00 a.m.

Farm Equipment and Misc:7 Tractors: 5400 J.D. 4 wheel drive w/64 hrs. new condition, 3930 New Holland front end assist w/55 hrs. like new, 755 J.D. Tractor w/mower 4 wheel drive has 192 hrs., Farmall Super M Tractor wide front end been restored ready for show, M. Farmall runs good, H. Farmall w/ loader, H Farmall w/7 ft. sickle mower, Case 222 lawn tractor w/42 in. tiller, Long 6 ft. tiller, 6 ft. Bush Hog, 917 Ford 8 ft. flail mower, 7 ft 3 pt blade, Magnum 001 tire changer, 12 in wood planer, Woods 7 ft. blade, set of 3 bottom plows 14 in. spring trip, set of 2 bottom Ford plows, sub soiler, 3 pt blade, 4 aluminum ladders, portable air compressor, Country Time lawn sprayer, 3 horse plows, Economy Hit & Miss engine, gas floor vac, wheel barrow, floor jack, tool boxes, lot of wrenches & tools, New Shopsmith Mark V still in box with several attachments to be sold separately, 510 Table System saw, lathe, drill press, sander, bowl, joiner, band saw & jigsaw. 6 ft. box blade, hydraulic wood splitter, chop saw, Miller portable welder w/56 hr., 3 pt. rear scoop, 3 pt fertilizer spreader, dinner bell. More items not listed.

Vehicles: 1987 Chevy pickup has been restored w/new motor & has been driven less than 2000 miles since restored. 1987 BMW 528E auto. needs some work, 7X12 ft Wells Cargo enclosed trailer, Terms: Cash day of sale or good check with proper ID. Statements made day of sale take precedence over previous advertising. NO BUYERS PREMIUM. Lunch served. Not responsible for accidents.

Auctioneer Note: Mrs. Branscome has this farm for sale. This machinery & tools are from the estate of the late Robert Branscome. The machinery is in excellent condition with all new batteries, has been kept in barn.

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OSMAN FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Saturday, June 1st from 9-4. 78 ChrisDon Lane in West Union. Clothing & shoes of all sizes—mostly women’s, small furniture, knick knacks, toys, books, etc.

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GUSTIN AUCTION Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 9:30 AM

Location: 4522 Louisville Rd., Peebles, Ohio Offering: Household, Collectables, Stoneware, Small Trailer, Lumber, Piano, Lawn Mower, Fertilizer 3 pt Spreader, Scrap Metals, 3 Wooden Buildings, Jewelry, Sports Items, 1990 Van, Plymouth Voyager – 6 Cylinder, Auto, Good Rubber, Good Body, Great Interior Light Duty Trailer 4x8, Car Wheels, Handy Trailer, 500 Gallon Fuel Tank - Rough, Electric Pump- needs help, Gyro-3pt PTO Driven Tapered Hopper, 2 Push Mowers, Weed Eaters and Hand Tools, Buildings-Approx. Size of (2) 8’x12’ setting on Piers, 1 Corn Crib-8’x20’ on Piers all Shed Roofs Player Piano with Music Rolls, Early 1900’s R.G. Coronet-Pat 159931-in Original Case with Mute, Owned and Played by Roy Liston Lots of assorted Scrap Iron and Assorted Lumber, Tobacco Sticks and Rails Antiques/Collectibles; Cream Can Brass Label Shelby Trucking Co., Seaman, OH, Stone Early Water Dispenser Stone Bottles, Shawnee Corn Milk Pitcher, Shawnee Corn Cookie Jar, Green 4qt.

Stone Bowl, Blue & Gray Wedding Ring 2 Qt. Stone Bowl, White Stoneware Bowl, Small Iron Kettle, Buckeye House Pitcher Pump, Early Broad Ax, Sprinkling Can, Ole pal Minnow Bucket, Copperware Bowl and Strainer Bowl, Medium Size All Wooden Bird Cage, Vintage Platform Rockers-Nice Carvings, Looks to be Original Upholstery 1 Good-1 Rough, Vintage Upholstered Arm Chair, Barrel Back Arm Chair, Oak Slat Back Office Chair, 2 Nice Brass book Lamps and Smoking Stand and wall Plaques, Ball Mason Jars, Primitive 2 Door Wooden Cabinet, Cute Chimney Top Wooden Cabinet, Bentwood Rocker, Several Other-ok to good-Wooden Chairs, Wooden Clothes Dryer, Good Hump Back Trunk and Several Other Styles, Several Wooden Boxes, Baby Chick Heater, Early Good Platform Rocker, Assorted Salt and Pepper Shakers, Set of 12 Noritake Dishes-Wonderful Pattern, 3 Paper Valvoline Oil Cans Full, Other Petroleum Product Containers, 3 Shovel Horse Plow, Several Milk Cans, Mowing Scythes, True Value Hardware Wagon, Pop Bottles, Barn Lantern, Lux School House Clock, Early Books, Lots of Other Good Items, Wash tubs Jewelry: Several German Silver Ladies Rings With Different Stone Sets, See Photos Sports Memorabilia: Authentic Pieces of Sports Legends, Some Framed Note: Quite A Variety Of Items, Some Great, Some OK, See Photos on auctionzip.com 7367. Still Digging Out, Will Be Surprise For Us All!

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Local Sports

Devils Move on to Round 2

Both Dragons Knocked Out

By Brit, Informer Sports Bringing their season to an even 10-10 record gave the Dragons the #9th seed spot to start the Sectional Tournament. The fighting Dragon's traveled to Lynchburg to match up to #8 seed Lynchburg Mustangs with a 6-10 record.

The Dragons fought hard, but could not keep up with the fast Mustangs and ended the game unable to score. The Dragons Kyle Taylor gave a good effort going by pitching the entire game and only gave up 6 hits but walked 7 batters.

Taylor was also 2 for 3 at bat. Lance Holbrook and Trent Price were the only other Dragons to connect the ball to bat giving each one a hit finishing the game with only 4 hits.

The Dragon's defense made many errors behind the pitcher costing West Union the chance to move on to the next round of Sectionals.

By Brit, Informer Sports With Peebles having a young team with several players that had never played baseball before the team knew it would be a tough year, but a learning experience to get better for the future years to come and hopefully have a good tournament team soon.

North Adams was the opposite with 11 wins and 5 loses giving them a nice standing in the bracket at #6 and Peebles standing at #11.

The Lady Dragons took a very hard loss as they have struggled all year long to keep it together and work as a team to become a tough team to beat but Coach Owens couldn't grab the wins he needed to put him a good spot to start the Tournament leaving the Lady Dragons to play #5 seeded Hunington and the Lady Dragons only being the #11 seeded team.

So starting the game the lady Dragons knew it would be a hard battle if the wanted the in, but Coach Owens couldn't pull the team together causing them to lose 11-1 taking a hard blow out.

With Both West Union teams out of the tournament they can only look to the future of next year and the young members of the teams can grow over summer to step up and take the graduating seniors spots and strive for a better league record and hopefully see some wins.

With Brady Johnson leading his team, he pitched 6 innings for Peebles Johnson giving up 3 hits, 5 runs, 1 earned run and walked one, but redeemed himself with 8 strike outs.

Peebles produced 5 hits by Tyler Gray, Cole Demint,Caleb Rayburn and Clay Brown, but matched the 5 hits with 5 errors costing Peebles the game giving North Adams the chance to move on to the 2nd Round to face Hunington who holds a tough record of 16-9 and have many strong hitters.

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By Brit, Informer Sports The Manchester Greyhounds had a rough season this year only winning one game during the season due to a young team.that worked hard all year on the fundamentals with Coach Brewer guiding them and teaching them. The rough season of losing over and over didn't derail them in the first round in the sectional semi-finals.

With Senior Marshall Spencer taking the mound against #7 seeded Portsmouth Clay with a record of 12-5 record compared to the Greyhounds 1-12 record. You could see the crowd wasn't expecting a win, but what they didn't know was one of the best games to be played in many years was about to take place in front of our eyes.

The first inning Marshall Spencer waited for the perfect pitch but it didn't come leaving him with a walk to first only to steal second and Sean Frost getting a hit sending Spencer to third getting him one step closer. Cole Hinsley came up to bat cranking one into deep center that brought Spencer across the home plate giving the senior the first run of the game. Ricky DeAtley had a quick hit sending Frost home to

gave Manchester 2 -0. The Hounds kept Portsmouth Clay in the dugout in the third as some freshman players stepped up when it meant the most with Sean Frost and Rickey DeAtley producing 6 runs in the top of the third.

The Hounds kept the momentum going with Spencer on the mound for the first 5 innings with Spencer only allowing 4 hits and 6 strike outs. Senior Spencer gave up a unearned run in the 5th leaving the score boards showing 11-2 before Sean Frost came in to relieve Spencer who played the best game of the season and left him with a wonderful memory.

In the 6th Frost gave up 3 runs, but that was too late for Portsmouth who got sent to the Hounds with a 15 hit attack from the Manchester Greyhounds.

The Hounds went on to play Valley on the 15th who were the #2 seed and lost, but for the team that only had one win all season, made many mistakes as they grew and learned to play as a team. They stepped up and played one of the best games that could possibly be played in the high school level.

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Local PHS Scholarship Winners

Let Us Never Forget - Luke Scott Memorial Scholarship Tyler Gray presented by Midshipman Elijah T. Scott

Sons of American Legion- Trent Arey presented by Craig McFarland and Gary Evans

Nicholas Kremin Memorial Scholarship- Stone Crothers and Trent Arey- Presented by Susan Kremin, Jene' Pell, Justine Kremin, and Sidney Pell

Steven Partins Hidden Gem Scholarship- Joshua Cole DeMint presented by Steven Partin

Peebles Alumni Association Scholarship- Ashton Clough and Alex McFarland presented by Bobbi Wallace

National Beta Club Scholarship- Alex McFarland presented by David Vogler and Wayne Edingfield PHS Beta Advisors

James Branham Memorial Scholarship- Jonathan Pryor presented by Bobbi Wallace- Long time Co-worker and friend of the late Dr. James Branham

Peebles Lions Club Scholarship- Ashton Clough and Shaye Gordley presented by Peebles Lions President Rick Cunningham

Cecil & Ocie Trefz Memorial Scholarship- Misty Richmond presented by Kathy Pryor PHS Guidance Counselor

Milestone Benefits Agency Scholarship- Mikaylah Conley presented by Kathy Pryor PHS Guidance Counselor

Peebles Haphazzard's Homemakers ScholarshipTristen Phipps presented by Eleanorae Robison

Adams County Farm Bureau ScholarshipEmilee Swayne and Ashton Clough presented by Kathy Pryor PHS Guidance Counselor

Joey A. Bennington Memorial Scholarship- Jonathan Pryor and Cole DeMint presented by Kathy Pryor PHS Guidance Counselor

James & Suzanne Branham Scholarship- JP Wheeler presented by Kathy Pryor PHS Guidance Counselor

American Legion Scholarship- Xavier Newman and Taylor Brown presented by Anthony Ogden and Vice Commander Garry Mitchell

Pepsi Scholarship- Lindsay Creech presented by Kathy Pryor PHS Guidance Counselor

Peebles Athletic Boosters Scholarship-Tyler Gray and Alex McFarland presented by Kathy Pryor PHS Guidance Counselor

Ohio Valley Education Association ScholarshipJonathan Pryor presented by Rachel Sims