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OSPChase Ends in Crash Prisoner Attempted Suicide

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was involved in a motor vehicle pursuit that ended in a crash. The pursuit occurred on Monday, January 21, at 3:24 p.m. on U.S. 52 in Ripley.

According to the OSP a Trooper attempted to stop a vehicle on U.S.52 in Ripley for a motor vehicle defect. Upon the Trooper exiting his cruiser the suspect fled eastbound on U.S. 52. The pursuit lasted 7.9 miles and ended in Aberdeen when the suspect failed to maintain control of his vehicle and struck a utility pole and overturned onto its top.

The suspect then exited his vehicle and fled on foot. The Trooper began to chase the suspect on foot and the suspect jumped into the Ohio River. The suspect willingly exited the river and was taken into custody. The

suspect was transported to the Brown County General Hospital for injuries sustained from the crash.

The suspect, Patrick Ormond, 27, of Cincinnati, was determined to have three active Felony warrants through the Cincinnati Police Department.

The investigation revealed that the vehicle, a 2002 Ford Taurus that Ormond was operating, had been stolen out of Perrysburg and the license had been stolen off a separate vehicle from Mason.

The OSP was assisted by the Ripley Police Department, Aberdeen Police Department and the Manchester Police Department.

The crash remains under investigation by the Ohio State Highway PatrolGeorgetown Post.

ManchesterMan Auditioning for"The Voice" Mini-Concert planned for Saturday, February 2, at the Manchester Community Building Manchester Mayor Troy A. Jolly announced that Zollie Gardner, of Manchester and who is a firefighter for the Village of Manchester, will be going to audition for NBC TV Show "The Voice".

Zollie will be performing a MiniConcert on Saturday, February 2, at 7:00 p.m. at the Manchester Community Building, 400 Pike Street, Manchester.

Zollie said, "I want to thank a great friend and our Mayor Jolly for helping me get it done. I love my community and everyone in it. Come on out and see what you think, I will represent Manchester.

Well, I promise."

The Village of Manchester has been hosting concerts throughout the summer months providing entertainment. Mayor Jolly said, "Our village has several great bands and voices. "Zollie, is a good friend, one who I have been on many fire scenes with and now I look forward to introducing him as our first performer of 2013."

"The Voice" innovative format features four stages of competition: the first begins with the blind audition, then the battle round, the brand new knockouts and finally, the live performance shows.

During the blind auditions, the decisions from the musician coaches are based solely on voice and not on looks. The coaches hear the artists perform, but they don't get to see them -- thanks to rotating chairs. If a coach is impressed by the artist’s voice, he/she pushes a button to select the artist for his/her team. At this point, the coach’s chair will swivel so that he/she can face the artist he/she has selected. If more than one coach pushes their button, the power then shifts to the artist to choose which coach they want to work with. If no coach pushes their button, the artist is eliminated from the competition.

Once the teams are set, the battle is on. Coaches will dedicate themselves to developing their team of artists, giving them advice, and sharing the secrets of their success along with the help from their celebrity advisers. During the battle rounds the coaches will pit two of their

Zollie Garner own team members against each other to sing the same song together in front of a studio audience.

After the vocal battle, the coach must choose which of his/her singers will advance to the next round of competition, while the losing artist is available to be stolen by another coach. Each coach has two steals during the battle rounds.

At the end of the battles, only the strongest members of each coach's roster remain and proceed to the new knockout rounds. The artists will be paired again with a member of their team, but this time they find out only minutes before performing who they are being compared against. The artists each select their own song to perform individually, while their direct competitor watches and waits. They are vying for their coach’s confidence and decision to take them to the live shows.

Their coach will choose the winner and the artist not selected will be sent home.

In the final live performance phase of the competition, the top artists from each team will compete each week against each other during a live broadcast. The television audience will vote to save their favorite artists and the two artists with the lowest number of votes will be sent home each week. In the end, one will be named “The Voice” and will receive the grand prize of a recording contract.

A prisoner housed at the Adams County jail attempted suicide on Monday, January 21, by using a blanket. Deputies responded to the jail along with the West Union Police Department. The West Union Life Squad was dispatched immediately. The prisoner was identified as Shannon C. Stamper, 37, of Lynx.

Stamper, was transported to the Adams County Regional Medical Center by the West Union Life Squad and later released for minor injuries.

According to Sheriff Kimmy Rogers, Stamper, used a blanket to attempt the suicide.

Stamper, was put in jail on Friday, January 18, for Disseminating Matter harmful to Juveniles.

Over the past year the Jail has stopped allowing pencils to be used for prisoners to write with, because they were swallowing them so they could get out of jail. An order was put in place then by the sheriff to only allow crayons.

U.S. Postal Service Announces New Prices and Services First-Ever Global Forever Stamp Debuts...Prices Changed Sunday, January 27.

Beginning early next year, the Postal Service will introduce a First-Class Mail Global Forever Stamp. The new stamp will allow customers to mail letters anywhere in the world for one set price of $1.10, and is among new mailing and shipping services filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission today.

The price for First-Class Mail single-piece letters increased by just a penny. The new 46 cent Forever stamps will allow customers to mail letters to any location in the United States. Forever stamps are always good for mailing a one-ounce letter anytime in the future regardless of price changes.

Highlights of the new single-piece First-Class Mail pricing, went into effect Sunday, January 27, include: Letters (1oz.) — 1-cent increase to 46 cents Letters additional ounces — unchanged at 20 cents Letters to all international destinations (1oz.) — $1.10 Postcards — 1-cent increase to 33 cents The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) has reviewed the prices.

Shipping Services Several new Shipping Services products will be available in January. Free tracking will be offered to all competitive packages, including retail Priority Mail and Parcel Post (recently renamed Standard Post).

Also new, customers shipping Critical Mail letters and flats will now have the option of receiving a signature upon delivery as part of the service offering.

A large variety of flat-rate boxes and envelopes for Express Mail and Priority Mail, including the padded and legalsized flat rate envelopes will continue to be offered by the Postal Service.

New domestic retail pricing for Priority Mail Flat Rate products include: Small box — $5.80 Medium box — $12.35 Large box — $16.85 Large APO/FPO box — $14.85 Regular envelope — $5.60 Legal envelope — $5.75 Padded envelope — $5.95 The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

Early Morning Fire

The Manchester Fire Department and Life Squad responded to an early morning fire on Tuesday, January 22, at 175 Racing Ranch Rd., just off Old Dutch Rd., Manchester.

The quick response from the MFD was not enough to fight the fully engulfed structure. With the single digit temperatures made it even more difficult. Firefighter dumped nearly 20,000 gallons of water on the fire to extinguish it.

Illegal Hunting Guide Receive Multiple Convictions

Three individuals from New Albany received prison time, fines and hunting license suspensions for operating an illegal hunting guide service during a twoyear investigation, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The men were prosecuted by Assistant Franklin County Prosecutor Heather B. Robinson and sentenced in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas by Judge Charles A.

Schneider on Jan 16.

Scott J. Walsh of New Albany advertised himself as a hunting guide, selling multi-day hunts ranging from $250 to $1,200. He lured people in by claiming to own and/or have permission to hunt on 1,600 acres of prime deer hunting property located in the New Albany area. In reality, Walsh owned no property and only had permission to hunt on 15 acres of land. He provided his clients with photographs of trophy

white-tailed deer he himself had poached from the area.

In January 2010, the ODNR Division of Wildlife was contacted by a concerned citizen advising Walsh was engaging in illegal hunting activities.

Investigators quickly recognized the name, as the ODNR Division of Wildlife had documented more than 30 complaints from 1990 to 2010 pertaining to Walsh violating Ohio’s wildlife laws.

The Ohio Division of

Wildlife launched a two year investigation and discovered that from the dates of November 2007 through January 2010, Walsh had guided at least 20 hunters from Ohio, Vermont, Texas, Michigan and New Hampshire on properties owned by 40 different families in the New Albany area.

At least nine deer were taken during the two-year period.

Walsh assured his clients he had permission to hunt on the various properties. It was

later confirmed Walsh did not have permission to hunt and/or guide paying clients on any of the properties and made verbal threats to property owners when confronted.

Walsh’s two accomplices who assisted him were his son, Justin Walsh and Steve Clemons.

In February 2010 multiple search warrants were executed on the residences, vehicles and storage units of Scott Walsh and Steve Clemons.

Numerous trophy white-

tailed deer mounts were seized as well as Scott Walsh’s truck and ATV. SEE HUNTING ON PAGE 2

OBITUARIES

The following obituaries are on page 2 of this week’s edition: David Brewer, Barbara Fitzpatrick, Mary E. Williams and Edith E. Young.

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Obituaries David Brewer

David Brewer, 74, of West Union, died Sunday January 20, at his residence. Mr. Brewer was born July 16, 1938 the son of the late John R. and Lucille (Brown) Brewer in Augusta, Kentucky.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Brewer, of West Union, two daughters: Jenny Cantrell, of West Union, Rae Baker, of Georgetown, one son, D.J. Hanson, of West Union, three grandchildren: Warren Baker, Trey Cantrell and Devin Cantrell, one sister, Judy Pendell, of West Union and sister-in-law, Bonnie Hanson, of Cherry Fork.

Funeral services was held Thursday, January 24, at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home, Volley Reed officiated.

Burial followed in the Kirker Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to the Hospice of Hope, Maysville, Kentucky.

Family and friends may sign Mr. Brewer’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com.

Barbara Fitzpatrick

Barbara Fitzpatrick, 56, of Manchester, died Friday January 11, at her residence.

Mrs. Fitzpatrick was born June 26, 1956 the daughter of Mildred (Johnson) Conley and the late John Burt Conley in Bluefield, West Virginia.

Survivors include her mother, Mildred Conley, of Montcalm, West Virginia; one daughter, Crystal Adkins, of Manchester, one son, Burt Fardoulis, of Manchester, two sisters: Shelia Roberts and Wanda Hicks, both of Montcalm, West Virginia; four brothers: Ricky Conley, Jimmy Conley, Sherman Conley and Danny Conley, all of Montcalm, West Virginia; an uncle, Roy Johnson and wife Evelyn of Manchester, five grandchildren and a special friend, Amanda Boldman.

Funeral services was held Wednesday January 23, at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home in West Union. Burial followed at the Manchester Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to the family of Barbara Fitzpatrick.

Friends and Family may sign Mrs. Fitzpatrick’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com

Mary E. Williams

Mary E. Williams, 87, of Georgetown, passed away Thursday January 24, at the Anderson Mercy Hospital. She was born September 25, 1925, in Blue Creek, the daughter of the late John and Esther (Teegarden) Covert. She was a SCNA at the Ohio Valley Manor and a member of the West Fork Baptist Church.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Williams Sr., one son, John Williams, one brother, Clarence Covert, infant brother, John Covert Jr. and two sisters: Doris Whiteley and Imogene Covert.

Mary is survived by three sons: Darrell Williams and wife June, of Georgetown, George Williams Jr. and wife Maribeth, of Georgetown, Jerry Williams and wife Donna, of Georgetown, three daughters, Susanne Lyons, of Toledo, Sharon Wyatt and husband Bob, of Georgetown, Brenda Foster and husband Neil, of Frankfort, daughter-inlaw, Helen Williams, of Georgetown, one brother, Harold Covert, of Midland, TX and one sister, Naomi Covert, of Chicago, IL, 17 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services was held Monday January 28, at the West Fork Baptist Church under the direction of the Meeker Funeral Home. Pastor Bill Collett officiated.

Burial followed at the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown.

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the West Fork Baptist Church, 10127 West Fork Rd., Georgetown, OH 45121 or the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High St, Columbus, OH 43214.

Friends and Families may sign Mary’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com.

Questions call Meeker Funeral Home 937-3774182.

Community News/Events Edith E. Young

Edith E. Young, 87, of West Union, died Saturday, January 19, at the Adams County Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Young was born July 26, 1925 the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Essie (Hilterbrittle) Grooms in Adams County.

Mrs. Young was a member of the Satterfield Chapel Church and the Ladies Aide.

Survivors include one daughter, Joyce DeMint, of West Union, three sons: Dwight Young, of Peebles, Eddie Young and Tommy Young, both of West Union, eight grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, one brother, Forrest Grooms, of Dayton and one sister, Martha Grooms, of West Union.

Funeral services was held Tuesday, January 22, at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home. Clarence Abbott officiated. Burial followed in the West Union Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to the Satterfield Chapel Church or the Adams County Manor.

Friends and family can sign Mrs. Young’s online guestbook @www.meekerfuneralhomes.com.

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2 Arrested for Mail Theft

Morrison

Planck

Two men have been arrested for Mail Theft. Travis A. Morrison, 20, of Winchester and Anthony D. Planck, 20, of Peebles, are each being held in Adams County Jail on a $50,000 bond for theft of mail.

Apparently, a mail carrier discovered the crime while on his route. The carrier also observed the suspects in a green Chevrolet Geo behaving in a suspicious manner and called authorities.

The postmaster contacted Adams County Sheriff Department and the Winchester Police Department.

WPD Chief David Benjamin, was on another traffic stop and Adams County Communications Center asked him to be on the look out for the suspect vehicle.

Chief Benjamin identified the vehicle and stopped the men in the Geo on Graces Run Road, near Ohio 32.

According to officials, the two had allegedly followed the mail carrier on his route, taking mail out of boxes on Graces

Run Road, Patton Road, Glasgow Road, Coomer and Kirkpatrick roads, off Eckmansville Road, Coon Hill Road and part of Ohio 247.

According to Chief Benjamin, the mail was almost knee-deep in the suspects car.

Chief Benjamin said, "They had mail, credit card offers, clothing people had received from mail-orders, prescription medicines from mail-order and even street signs, from the street where one of them lived.”

Chief Benjamin continued that because we were able to recover the items so quickly, the suspects didn't have time to activate the credit cards or spend any of what they may have found in the mail, Benjamin said.

Morrison and Planck were arrested for Theft which is a Felony of the Fifth Degree.

Morrison and Planck were arraigned in Adams County Court and public defenders were appointed.

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Adams County Engineer David Hook released information concerning the bridge replacement over Brush Creek on Beasley Fork Road. Completion of the project with weather permitting is expected in April.

The old bridge was closed to traffic in March of 2010 after it failed an inspection. The Engineers Office worked for nearly a year looking for funding to support the $1.2 Million project. Funding was obtained in the following ways: $750,000 through Ohio Public Works Commission Grant and $450,000 through local funds

Hunting Multiple felony and misdemeanor violations were documented during the investigation and included: discharging a firearm near a premises, improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle, having weapons under disability, hunting without permission, failing to wear hunter orange, no hunting license, no deer permit, possession of drugs and jacklighting.

Anyone observing or suspecting that wildlife violations are occurring may report illegal activity by calling the TIP hotline toll free at 800-POACHER. Defendants, charges and sentences are: Scott J. Walsh, 55, of New Albany was convicted

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by taking money from the Engineers Budget.

The total length of the bridge is 204 feet, it will be longest on the County Highway System. New steel trusses were set on Tuesday, January 8.

Workers are using the old bridge as a work platform to facilitate installation, improve safety of workers and reduce potential debris to fall in the Ohio Brush Creek.Normal time frame to design and construct a bridge of this size is 5-6 years.

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of one count of discharging a firearm near a premises (third degree felony), one count of attempted discharge of a firearm near a premises (fourth degree felony), one count of improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle (fourth degree felony), one count of wildlife trafficking (third degree misdemeanor) and one count of having weapons under disability (third degree felony). He was sentenced to 15 months in prison, and after the defendant is released from prison, he will be on supervised release for five years. Any violation of supervised release will result in imposition of an additional 30 months in prison. He was ordered to pay $5,000 in restitution and may not possess firearms. His hunting rights were suspended for five years. He was also ordered to forfeit his vehicle and ATV, which were both used in the commission of these crimes. All white-tailed deer mounts were also forfeited.

Justin S. Walsh, 23, of New Albany was convicted of one count of improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle

(fourth degree felony) and one count of hunting without permission (third degree misdemeanor). He was sentenced to 30 days in jail. After the defendant’s release, he will be on supervised release for five years. Any violation of supervised release will result in imposition of 12 months in prison. He was ordered to pay a fine of $2,000 and may not possess firearms; his hunting rights were suspended for a period of five years.

Steven A. Clemons, 48, of New Albany, was convicted of one count of improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle (fourth degree felony) and one count of hunting without permission (third degree misdemeanor). He was sentenced to 30 days in jail and after the defendant’s release, he will be on supervised release for five years. Any violation of supervised release will result in imposition of 12 months in prison. He was ordered to pay a fine of $500 and restitution in the amount of $3,000. He may not possess any firearms, and his hunting rights were suspended for a period of five years.

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This Week's Weather Forecast

Wednesday, January 30, High 50, low 17, Chance for a bit of rain or drizzle

Thursday, January 31, High 21, Low 10, Windy

Friday, February 1, High 24, Low 11, Very Cold

Saturday, February 2, High 30, Low 21, Not as Cold

Sunday, February 3, High 36, Low 25, A chance of snow

Monday, February 4, High 45, Low 26, Not as cold

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Jameson Rayley Alkire, 21, Seaman, Breaking and Entering, Disorderly Conduct and Failure to Comply with Police Order.

Booked 1/19 Released 1/23.

Darrell F. Baldwin, 39, Manchester, Persistent Disorderly Conduct.

Booked 1/1 Released 1/19.

Evelyn Lauren Bond, 26, Manchester, Possession of Drugs - Heroin. Booked 12/4/2012 Released 1/12/13.

LaRhonda G. Childress, 30, Seaman, Failure to Appear on Misdemeanor Charge.

Booked 1/22 Released 1/23.

Winston R. Delk, 21, Seaman, Breaking and Entering. Booked 1/19.

Michael A. Eldridge, 45, West Union, Breaking and Entering. Booked 1/2 Released 1/22.

Brittany Kae Gibbs, 25, West Union, Bond Revoked. Booked 1/23.

Stephen Dayle Gibson, 42, West union, illegal Use of Food Stamps. Booked 1/17 Released 1/20.

Daniel Sinclaire Glover, 22, Peebles, Assault and Burglary. Booked 1/12 Released 1/22.

Jami A. Green, 19.

Peebles, Bond Revoked.

Booked 1/17 Released 1/23.

David Lee Greene, 44, Manchester, Trafficking in Drugs.

Booked 1/6 Released 1/23.

Christopher Joel Hilderbrand, 18, Winchester, Disorderly Conduct and Failure to Comply with Order of Police Officer. Booked 1/19 Released 1/19.

Terry K. Howell, 28, Manchester, Disorderly Conduct. Booked 1/19.

June Elaine Martin, 47, Cincinnati, Violating Protection Order. Booked 1/18 Released 1/18.

Samantha A. McGown, 26, West Union, Sentenced to ORW. Booked 1/17 Released 1/18.

Jeremy J. Minton, 32, Manchester, Driving Under Suspension. Booked 1/14 Released 1/19.

Jeff Michael Osborne,

January 18 - 24

34, Manchester, parole officer. Booked 1/11 Released 1/18.

Marie Nicole Phillips, 22, Manchester, Probation Detainer. Booked 1/15 Released 1/22.

Anthony David Planck, 21, Peebles, Receiving Stolen Property. Booked 1/14 Released 1/18.

Shannon C. Stamper, 37, Lynx, Disseminating Matter Harmful to Juveniles. Booked 1/18.

Steven Allen Sturgill, 24, West Union, Petty Theft.

Booked 12/28/12 Released 1/18/13.

Aaron Roger Weakley, 23, Otway, Disorderly Conduct. Booked 1/20 Released 1/20.

Eric Lee Winters, 27, Portsmouth, Violating Protection Order. Booked 1/22 Released 1/22.

Kenneth Jacob Wolford, 18, Peebles, Breaking and Entering.

Booked 1/19 Released 1/22.

Natasha F. Wright, 26, Manchester, Speed Limits.

Booked 1/18 Released 1/22.

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Beat cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add 1/2 cup sugar gradually, beating constantly. Add salt.

Blend in milk, lemon juice and vanilla. Then blend in Cool Whip.

Spoon into crumb lined pan. Chill until set-at least 3 hours. Cut into squares. Garnish with thin half-slices of lemon and a mint leaf or as you choose.

Makes about 8 servings.

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Bob! What do you call a girl that gets caught on the fence?

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What country has the most fish?

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4-H Shooting Sports is designed to help members learn and practice the safe use of firearms. The Adams County program is entering its third year. Eight adult volunteers and three junior leaders have attended weekend programming at Canter’s Cave 4H Camp and are certified to lead projects such as archery, shotgun, riflery, pistol, and muzzleloader. More than 35 4H youth were enrolled in one or more of these projects in 2012, and the program expects to expand again in 2013.

The program’s leadership team has received NRA Foundation grants in each of the past two years, which in combination with locally raised funds have helped purchase equipment and supplies for use by members. Members participate in required safety sessions and in “shoots,” planned for their specific project interests. During shoots they practice range and firearm safety while working to improve their marksmanship. Archery shoots are held at the fairgrounds, and rifle, pistol, muzzleloader, and shotgun shoots are held at the Tactical Defense Institute

(TDI) in Blue Creek.

To enroll in one of the Shooting Sports projects, a youth must first enroll in one of the county’s 30 4-H community clubs, which are led by more than 160 active and committed adult volunteers.

Youth may join 4-H at any time throughout the year, but they must be enrolled in a club by March 1 in order to participate fully in the Shooting Sports program or to exhibit projects in the current year’s Adams County Fair. Shooting sports members must have been 9 years old by January 1. First year members may enroll in archery, riflery, or shotgun projects. Second year or more members may enroll in any of those projects and pistol or muzzleloader.

For more information about the Shooting Sports fundraiser or the Shooting Sports program, contact one of the two certified Shooting Sports Program coordinators: Nan Knechtly at 937.217.5206, or Don Kamps, at 937.544.5015.

For more information about 4H, or to find a 4-H club near you, contact OSU Extension Adams County at 937.544.2339 or visit the website at http://adams.osu.edu.

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Supporters of the Adams County 4-H Shooting Sports Program will host a fund raiser on Saturday, February 2, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church Hall, 612 E. Mulberry Street, West Union. The event will feature a chili dinner from 4:00-7:00 p.m. priced at just $5 per person, followed by a “cake” auction. Organizers were forced to change the location of the event due to recent water damage at the fairgrounds.

Sam Bolender is donating his services to auction cakes, a hand-woven basket, and other items beginning at 7:00 p.m.

The last item to be auctioned will be a Henry .22 caliber lever-action rifle. The purchaser of the rifle will need to pass appropriate background checks and complete required paperwork before taking the rifle home. In addition, The Adams County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman’s Council is supporting the 4-H Shooting Sports Program by selling raffle tickets for a Henry Golden Boy .22 caliber “law enforcement” rifle. Tickets are $5 each or six for $25. They may be purchased in advance from an OHC member or purchased at the Shooting Sports fund raiser on February 2. The

Have you visited the library with your children lately? This Saturday, February 2, is Take Your Child to the Library Day! Parents and grandparents are invited to bring a child to the library, and help them discover the magic of reading. The library offers a world of books for children of all ages, as well as computers, movies, magazines, toys and activities, special events, and so much more. Say hello to a library worker; they will be glad to help you find something your child is interested in. From sports to science, LEGOs to princesses, the library can bring your child access to a world of information and ideas. If your child can write their name, they are old enough to sign up for their own library card! A child’s parent or guardian should also be present, to sign the parental permission. Come help your child discover the library for themselves, and open the door to lifelong learning.

Members of the Scrappy Quilters group will be at the West Union Public Library on Thursday, January 31 at 10:30 am, to give a presentation on Beginning Quilting.

If you're curious about quilting, come learn how you can get started. If you're already an experienced quilter, come meet other Adams County quilters! Bobbi Kitchen will present information about the Scrappy Quilters group, when they meet, and what projects they are working on.

Everyone is welcome to join the group!

Other Scrappy Quilters will talk about specific projects: Linda Lute English will talk about Paper Piecing, Norma Bowman will discuss Hand Quilting, and Carol Phipps will talk about Long Arm Quilting.

Free, introductory computer classes will be offered at the West Union Library on Monday and Wednesday evening, February 4 and 6, and 18 and 20, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. If you’d like help learning basic computer and Internet skills, sign up to participate in these two-evening classes, and learn to interact with computers and find information on the Internet.

These free classes are sponsored by the Connect Ohio Program, and participants who complete the training will receive a certificate. Please call the West Union

Library at 937-544-2591 to reserve your spot.

Come to an afterschool activity at the North Adams Library on Thursday, January 31, at 3:30 pm, when we’ll ask who is this stranger in the snowy woods?

Why did he arrive after a winter storm, and what surprises does he bring? Join us as we discover this delightful book about animals, birds, and the snowman that suddenly appeared in their woods after a winter storm.

To find out about all of our upcoming programs, recent books, and see pictures of library activities, visit us on the library’s Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/AdamsCountyPublicLibrary.

Library Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Extended Evening Hours: Manchester – Monday and Wednesday til 7:00 pm North Adams – Tuesday and Thursday til 7:00 pm Peebles – Monday and Wednesday til 7:00 pm West Union – Tuesday and Thursday til 7:00 pm

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Senior Living

Adams County Senior Citizens Civil War Quilt Pattern Encouraging fellowship.

The Senior Center welcomes any and all seniors, age 60+ to come out and visit us to learn about the programs and activities going on here. Socializing is important to keep up to feel good, make new friends and feel less lonely. It’s true that the longer a person lives, the more likely friendships will be lost due to death, poor health or moving away. While making new friends can be difficult, it can bring opportunities for growth and learning, companionship, sharing new experiences, reminiscing the past, and even support in times of need. Socializing here at the Senior Center offers a safe environment with various activities for social interactions that can encourage a longer, healthier and more enjoyable life! We hope you visit us soon!

Senior Birthday Bash!

Beginning Wednesday, February 20th at 2:00 pm, and every third Wednesday monthly, we will have a Senior Birthday Bash for any senior celebrating their 60th and up birthday in the month of February (and every month thereafter), including cake and ice cream provided by Hillside Nursing and Rehab Center in Peebles. For those who had January birthdays, feel free to join us in February to celebrate. Come on out and celebrate your special day!

Important information.

Anyone can misplace the car keys or forget the name of an acquaintance. Usually we don’t worry about such brief memory lapses and go on about our daily activities.

How can you tell if memory loss is more serious? When it begins to interfere with a person’s daily activities or social life there is cause for concern.

Serious impairment in thinking/memory used to be called “senility” but is now described by the medical term “dementia” and is not a normal part of aging, although the greatest

known risk factor is increasing age, and the majority of people with Alzheimer's are 65 and older. However, Alzheimer's is not just a disease of old age.

Up to 5 percent of people with the disease have early onset Alzheimer's (also known as younger-onset), which often appears when someone is in their 40s or 50s. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of irreversible dementia, a progressive illness attacking the brain, eventually leaving victims unable to care for themselves. If you or someone you know may suspect this disease as a factor of their health, it’s important to get a complete medical evaluation right away. Although there is presently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, some other causes of dementia can be treated. For more information, please contact the Helpline, available 24hours, 7 days a week at 1.800.272.3900.

Time is running out to get your dog tag. You have until January 31st to get one without paying the penalty.

Remember, beginning February 1st, the Adams County Dog Warden will be conducting door-to-door license checks. Whether you live in the village or in the country, whether the dog is kept inside or out, every dog over three months of age is required to be licensed. Tags are $10.00 per single tag and $50.00 for kennel license.

After Jan. 31st, the price doubles. For more information please contact the Adams County Auditor’s Office at 544-2364.

Remember: Deadline for switching from paper checks to electronic payments for Social Security or Supplemental Security Income is March 1, 2013.

Please contact our office for more information.

Come on out and get involved in some of the activities and services we have

going on every month here at the Senior Center. On the 1st Monday & Friday each month the Adams County Veterans Services are here. On the 3rd Monday we have Knitting Class from 1-4 pm. Each Tuesday & Thursday from 1011 am is Gentle Chair Yoga Class. On Tuesday afternoons at 1 pm we have Movie & Popcorn time. The Scrappy Quilters Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 10 am – 3 pm.

Each Thursday from 12:303:30 pm we play card games.

We welcome anyone who would like to volunteer to help with any activities you might be interested in doing. Your involvement and input helps us to serve you better.

Services and activities are FREE. It’s YOUR Senior Center. We want YOU to enjoy it. For more info: 5443979. Office hours are Mon.Fri. 8:00a.m. – 4:30p.m.

HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) is a federally funded program designed to help eligible Ohioans meet the cost of home heating. Bring a current heating bill, electric bill, proof of income, social security numbers, birth dates of everyone living in household and proof of US citizenship for primary applicant (birth certificate, Ohio driver’s license, passport, baptismal record, voter’s registration or a signed verification from another US citizen). At Senior Citizens our emphasis is placed on reaching the elderly, 60+, homebound and/or disabled.

Guidelines must be met to qualify. We have applications at the Senior Center and an Out-Reach Aide available to assist you. For more information call Teresa at 544-3979.

JUST A THOUGHT: Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.

Teresa Carr, PR/Social Service Asst.

Is your town represented in our Civil War Quilt Challenge project yet? If not, please send in a suggetion for a block. We only have five major blocks left. Today, our block is in honor of Cherry Fork. This is needle turn applique. The vines and leaves can be needle turn appliqued or embroidered on, the choice is yours.

Featured Artist of the Week

AAA7 Staff Collects Donations for Hurricane Sandy Needs

Pictured is some of the staff at the AAA7 with the check that was mailed to Community Services, Inc. When Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast in October, causing massive destruction up and down the coast, Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) employees wanted to help those in need. The AAA7 is a nonprofit organization providing home and community-based long-term care options for ten Ohio counties including Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton.

As a group, AAA7 staff raised $326.00 to send to Hurricane Sandy victims through Community Services, Inc. of Ocean County in Lakewood, New Jersey.

Community Services, Inc. is an agency, like the AAA7, that provides 16 Older Americans Act Title III services (social services, congregate and home-delivered meals, disease prevention and health promotion, and caregiver support) to seniors, serving as the largest Title III provider in the state with over

10,000 senior citizens. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Community Services, Inc. has incurred a number of unexpected expenses, and lost one of their two prep-kitchens. The money raised by AAA7 staff, and given to Community Services, Inc., will go toward food for their meals programs (both home-delivered and congregate). Community Services, Inc. was very appreciative and thought it was wonderful that AAA7 employees wanted to contribute in this way.

Your local Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. provides services on a non-discriminatory basis. These services are available to help older adults and those with disabilities live safely and independently in their own homes through services paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, other federal and state resources, as well as private pay.

The AAA7’s Resource Center is also available to anyone in the communi-

ty looking for information or assistance with long-term care options. Available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, the Resource Center is a valuable contact for learning more about options and what programs and services are available for assistance.

Those interested in learning more can call toll-free at 1800-582-7277 (TTY: 711).

Here, individuals can speak directly with a nurse or social worker who will assist them with information surrounding the programs and services that are available to best serve their needs. The Agency also offers an in-home assessment at no cost for those who are interested in learning more. Information is also available on www.aaa7.org, or the Agency can be contacted through e-mail at info@aaa7.org. The Agency also has a Facebook page located at www.facebook.com/AreaAgen cyOnAgingDistrict7.

Dear Miss Needles Dear Miss Needles: I recently found a large plastic pink needle. What is it for? Thanks! Pinky Dear Pinky: there used to be large plastic pink needles that came in the learn to needlepont kits with plastic canvas and yarn. there were also large plastic needles for the loom kits where you would weave pot holders. It probably came in an expensive needle art kit. Have you tried to use it? If so, please send us a picture of your

project.

Dear Miss Needles: I am interested in restoring an old loom that I purchased at an auction over the summer. What is the thing they pass back and forth between the threads called?

Signed Ann Dear Ann: I think you are referring to a shuttle.

The shuttle is wrapped with fiber that is being used in the run and passed back and forth in the weaving.

Good luck with your loom project. Send us a picture of your project. I there there are a lot of talented weavers int he community.

I remember seeing one at the Herb Festival this past fall. Really beautiful creations and items other than simply rugs.

Do you have a question you would like Miss Needles to answer? If so, please e-mail her at dearmissneedles@yahoo,c om or write to her in care of The Informer.

The featured artist of the week is Norma Bowman. She lives in the West Union Area and isa quilter, having been an artist for 60 years. In additional to quilting she likes to do decopauge, glass etching and crochet. Currently she is making quilts for her sisters great grandchildren. This is her latest project, a carolina lilly quilt. The exquisite applique was hand stitched by Sylvia Baker, another Adams County Fiber Artist.

Thinking Ahead to Tasty Summer Produce Ever feel overwhelmed with all the cooking responsibilities in your home?

Many of us feel the sole responsibility to plan meals, purchase ingredients, prepare meals, set the table, and do all the clean-up…all after a long day of work.

What if I told you that I had a secret that could help reduce your stress and strengthen your relationship with family members? The secret is out: share meal responsibilities with your partner, children, and/or other family members!

It’s true – sharing cooking responsibilities can strengthen your relationship with family members like partners, children, parents, or siblings.

Working together can make meal preparations feel like less of a chore, and more like a fun family activity. Additionally, sharing responsibilities divides the work so no one person carries a heavier load than the rest.

When preparing foods with your partner, this sets aside quality time together.

This way, you know you will at least have this time to talk, be in the same room, and do something together. This also builds teamwork in your

relationship. You can work on preparing separate recipes or prepare one recipe at the same time. Either way, you are working toward a common goal and in some cases, you may need to “problem solve” together. If you are both starting to learn to cook, you can learn new food preparation skills together and help each other learn along the way.

Children can help in the kitchen in a variety of ways.

Use your judgment to decide what your child feels com-

3 Years Old · Wrap potatoes in foil for baking, pour liquids, mix ingredients in a bowl, recycle food containers, or put garbage in the trash can.

4 Years Old · Set the table, peel oranges or hard-boiled eggs, or pick produce in the garden.

5 Years Old · Measure ingredients, or cut foods with a plastic or blunt knife Older youth · Cut foods with a sharp knife, shop for vegetables and fruits, prepare vegetable/fruit recipes, pick out recipes for meals, or plan menus for meals.

Brainstorming meals ideas and recipes with others takes some of the work off you and also helps incorporate new foods or recipes that you may not naturally consider. Children may be more interested in recipes that they pick out and foods that they prepare. When children help in the kitchen, they can learn to understand that living in a family involves work and that every member shares the responsibility and the benefits.

Amy L. Habig Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences Ohio State University Extension - Adams, Brown and Highland Counties fortable doing, and when he or she is ready to try more advanced tasks. Here are a few age-appropriate tasks for children compliments of the Food Hero website (https://www.foodhero.org/ti ps/make-it-happen/basickitchen-tasks-kids).

2 Years Old · Wash vegetables and fruits, wash and tear lettuce, wipe tables and counters, or snap green beans.

The Informer - Tuesday, January 29, 2013 - 5

Politics & Government

ITC Ruling to Protect Ohio Workers Legislature to Deliver State U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio), former United States Trade Representative (USTR), released the following statement regarding the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)’s unanimous ruling that unlawful pricing by foreign competitors is hurting the 10,000 Whirlpool employees in Ohio: Ohio companies like Whirlpool who bring back critical manufacturing jobs from overseas deserve protection of U.S. trade laws. They make the best products in the world with great workers, but they have been losing money and business due to unfair practices by their overseas competitors. I was pleased that the ITC has properly ruled to protect Ohio workers and will provide a more level playing field with their overseas competitors who were found not to obey U.S. trade laws.

Senator Portman has worked closely with Whirlpool on this important case for their 10,000 Ohio employees. In December, Portman provided testimony to the ITC imploring them to protect Whirlpool, which returned all produc-

tion to the United States in 2008, and ensure that it is no longer penalized due to unfairly imported Large Residential Washers from Korea and Mexico. In June, Portman sent a letter to the

As a result of out-ofcontrol spending and borrowing that occurred under both parties before I came to Congress, America is facing a debt crisis that threatens our security and prosperity. There is nothing noble about continuing to borrow and spend at the expense of our children and grandchildren.

In each of the last two years, House Republicans proposed solutions to this crisis that would balance our budget. Yet, for nearly four years – 1,300+ days – the Senate has failed to even pass a budget. We cannot control spending if the Senate will not fulfill this basic constitutional duty.

The House passed the “No Budget, No Pay” Act that extends the debt ceiling for three months with-

out new spending allowances, and requires the Senate to pass a budget

ty that if nothing is done to enforce our trade laws in this case, American companies may be discouraged from bringing their production and their jobs home in the future.

Whirlpool chose to invest in America, placing its faith in the U.S. Senator work ethic and the ingenuity of more than Rob Portman 3,000 workers in (R) Clyde, Ohio, out of the more than 10,000 Whirlpool employees in my home State of Ohio.

But it also U.S. Department of placed its faith in the marCommerce urging them to ketplace and the notion that closely examine this case, if you make a good, comand laying out specific con- petitive product that concerns with the investigation. sumers want to buy and you Portman also toured the price it fairly, your investClyde facility to learn more ments will pay off. When about their operations.

Whirlpool made the deciPortman’s testimony sion to invest more than implored the ITC to grant $100 million in the plant in Whirlpool…the opportunity Clyde, Ohio, they were, in to compete against fairly my view, entitled to assume traded imports. Whirlpool that there would be a fair is currently losing out to and competitive pricing foreign companies that are environment. They were dumping their washers in equally entitled to assume the U.S. market, selling that the U.S. trade remedy them at lower costs, and laws were as available to thereby gaining an unfair them as to any other competitive advantage over American business if it American manufacturers. turned out, as it has here, In addition, his testimo- that unfairly traded imports ny highlighted the sad reali- came pouring in.

“No Budget, No Pay” Act

withheld. Simply put, “no budget, no pay.

While not the final solution by any means, this bill moves the national debate to where it needs to be – on U.S. Rep. Brad Wenstrup spending and the need to cut it, and on the (R-Ohio) Senate and its failure to act.

To rally the American people to the cause of balancing our while allowing time for budget, we must move the them to do so. If either the debate to those issues on House or Senate fail to pass which most Americans a budget, their pay will be agree.

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of the State Address in Lima Governor John R. Kasich formally asked the General Assembly to convene a special joint session in Lima on February 19, for his annual State of the State address.

Continuing a tradition he began last year at Steubenville’s Wells Academy, the topranked public school in the state, Kasich’s decision to deliver the State of the State outside the capital again is rooted in his desire to make state government more accessible to Ohioans and shine a light on communities across Ohio making contributions to the state’s success. If the General Assembly approves the necessary legislation to hold the special session in Lima, Kasich would deliver the speech at Lima’s Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center.

Since January 2011, Allen County has experienced strong economic improvement, including an increase of 2,000 jobs in the Lima Metropolitan Area. Over the same amount of time, Allen County has gone from 10.8% unemployment down Guest Column to 6.7, reflecting Gov. John R. Ohio’s strong economKasich (R) Ohio ic resurgence and the importance of an improved environment for job creation via low taxes, streamlined regulations and a structurally balanced budget.

Ohio governors deliver the annual State of the State address to a joint session of the General Assembly; therefore the General Assembly must pass a Joint Resolution enabling the legislature to convene for the day at the Veteran’s Memorial Civic and Convention Center of Lima.

Bill to Prevent Invasion of Asian Carp to Ohio River Basin Brown Reintroduces Bipartisan “Strategic Response to Asian Carp Invasion Act”; Which Would Require Action on Solutions to Slow Spread of Asian Carp U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) outlined his efforts to prevent the spread of Asian carp in the Ohio River basin during a news conference call today.

Brown announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation that would help prevent the invasion of Asian carp in the Ohio River basin.

The Strategic Response to Asian Carp Invasion Act would enable the federal government to have a more effective partnership with state and local entities that are working to slow the spread of Asian carp. U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) is cosponsoring the legislation.

“The spread of Asian carp is a real threat to our state. The Great Lakes region

and the Ohio River basin are economic drivers shoring up Ohio’s multi-million dollar fishing and recreation industries,” Brown said. “While we focus on keeping the carp

Senator S h e r r o Brown D-Ohio

out of the Great Lakes in the Chicago region, we must also protect other pathways into the lakes. My bill will do just that.”

Although several federal agencies have been working to combat Asian carp, none have been designated as the lead agency to coordinate the federal response with state and local partners in the Ohio and Upper Mississippi River Basins.

The Strategic Response to Asian Carp Invasion Act places the U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service in charge of coordinating a new federal multi-agency effort that includes the National Park Service, U.S. Geological Survey, and Army Corps of Engineers.

These agencies would provide high-level technical assistance, coordinad tion, best practices, and other means of support to state and local governments that are working to protect economies and ecosystems in the Ohio River basin from Asian carp.

Senator Brown has worked diligently with members of both parties on legislative efforts to stop Asian carp from destroying the Great Lakes' ecosystem. In June 2012, he helped to pass the Stop Invasive Species Act, which requires the expedited creation of a plan to block Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes through a number of rivers and tributaries across the Great Lakes region.

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Local Politics

Adams County Commissioners The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on January 14, 2013, with the following members present: Brian Baldridge, Stephen Caraway, and Paul Worley. Clerk Diane Ward was also present.

The meeting was opened by prayer and the pledge of allegiance led by Adams County Recorder Mark Tolle.

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

Judge Brett Spencer met with the board to discuss personnel and bond forfeiture revenues.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Paul Worley to enter into executive session to discuss personnel with Judge Brett Spencer at 9:08 a.m. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Caraway, yea, Worley, yea.

It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by

Brian Baldridge to reconvene at 9:18 a.m. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Caraway, yea, Worley, yea.

Thomas King met with the board to discuss the new eight-county Southern Ohio War Memorial that will be located in Scioto County.

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Stephen Caraway to approve the EMS volunteer reimbursements in the amount of $1,575.00 upon the recommendation of EMS Director Etta Sparks. Vote: All yeas.

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

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the JFS payroll of $44,792.62 for pay period December 30, 2012 through January 12, 2013 upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: All yeas.

The Moving Ohio Forward Bid Opening was

conducted at 10:00 a.m.

Those present were as follows: Kevin L. Howell of C.C.S., Inc., Robert Schurman of Schurman Construction, LLC, Mike Mootz of Mootz Construction Company, Brady Grooms of Supreme Asphalt, Jason Roberts of Roberts Paving, Inc., Kaye Humble of O.D.O.T. District 9, Vaughn Wilson of O.D.O.T. District 9, Douglas Pach of O.D.O.T. District 9, and Amanda Fraley, Adams County E.C.D. The following bids were received: Leonard Excavating, LLC #1-$0.00, #2 - $0.00, #3$0.00, #4 - $0.00, #5 $6,000.00, #6 - $10,500.00, #7 - $2,500.00, #8 $5,500.00, #9 - $4,900.00, #10 - $2,500.00, #11 $5,500.00, #12 - $4,500.00, #13 - $6,500.00, #14 $6,500.00 Maximus Consulting, LLC #1 - $7,000.00, #2 $7,000.00, #3 - $7,000.00, #4

- $0.00, #5 - $10,000.00, #6 $0.00, #7 – $9,000.00, #8 $20,000.00, #9 - $15,000.00, #10 - $12,000.00, #11 $9,000.00, #12 - $11,000.00, #13 - $18,000.00, #14 $22,000.00 Supreme Asphalt #1 $3,630.00, #2 - $3,400.00, #3 - $5,250.00, #4 - $5,970.00, #5 - $4,080.00, #6 $7,150.00, #7 - $3,000.00, #8 - $4,080.00, #9 - $4,224.00, #10 - $3,630.00, #11 $6,100.00, #12 - $4,080.00, #13 - $4,980.00, #14 $5,250.00 Mootz Construction #1 $4,750.00, #2 - $4,750.00, #3 - $7,225.00, #4 - $7,225.00, #5 - $6,260.00, #6 $13,250.00, #7 - $3,200.00, #8 - $6,225.00, #9 $4,650.00, #10 -$4,200.00, #11 - $5,800.00, #12 $2,750.00, #13 - $11,400.00, #14 - $10,700.00 Cornerstone Remodeling #1 - $0.00, #2 - $0.00, #3 $0.00, #4 - $0.00, #5 $0.00,#6 - $0.00, #7 $4,000.00, #8 - $0.00, #9 -

$5,500.00, #10 - $4,900.00, #11 - $0.00, #12 - $6,500.00, #13 - $0.00, #14 - $0.00 Crossroads Contracting Services #1 - $2,700.00, #2 - $4,000.00, #3 - $6,000.00, #4 - $7,500.00, #5 $4,800.00, #6 - $4,900.00, #7 - $1,800.00, #8 - $4,900.00, #9 - $25,000.00, #10 $2,500.00, #11 -$4,200.00, #12 - $3,200.00, #13 $6,200.00, #14 -$5,200.00 Roberts Paving, Inc. #1 $13,450.00, #2 - $15,850.00, #3 - $15,850.00, #4 $14,350.00, #5 - $16,850.00, #6 - $0.00, #7 - $12,850.00, #8 - $13,350.00, #9 $13,350.00, #10 - $12,850.00, #11 - $16,150.00, #12 $12,850.00, #13 - $15,850.00, #14 - $18,450.00 Schurman Construction, LLC #1 - $8,000.00, #2 $8,000.00, #3 - $12,000.00, #4 - $16,000.00, #5 $10,000.00, #6 - $0.00, #7 $7,000.00, #8 - $10,000.00, #9 - $10,000.00, #10 $8,000.00, #11 - $12,000.00, #12 - $8,000.00, #13 -

$13,000.00, #14 - $13,000.00 The bids were released to the E.C.D. Department for review.

It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the transfers, additional appropriations, and reductions. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Stephen Caraway to approve the LEADS/NCIC agreement by and between the Adams County Commissioners and the Adams County Sheriff’s Department. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the transportation agreement amendment by and between Adams County Transportation and Adams-Brown Counties Economic Opportunities, Inc. to increase the contract amount by $60,000.00 upon the recommendation of Transportation Director Sally Hayslip. Vote: All yeas.

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HOMES FOR SALE HOMES

R57 – MANCHESTER – Brick home built in 2007, 2286 SF plus full finished basement, 5 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, utility room, elec. furnace, C/A, wood stove in basement, hardwood & tile floors, 2-car att. garage & 2-car det. brick/vinyl sided garage with bath. Home is located in nice neighborhood near school. $249,900.

R3 – WEST UNION – 1 ½ story frame home built in 1901, 1776 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, pantry, utility room, enclosed back porch, wrap-around front porch, new gas furnace, hardwood floors, new water heater, 16x24 2-story barn, .4 acre lot, former home of the last surviving civil war veteran from West Union, would be a great home to restore. PRICE REDUCED TO $43,500.

R5 – WINCHESTER – Well maintained home with vinyl siding, 1300 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, utility room, heat pump, C/A, 2 fireplaces, hardwood floors, 2-car garage with electric & water, breezeway, swimming pool with deck, concrete driveway, front porch, 3 buildings, deck, white vinyl fence, nice landscaping. $99,900.

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. aboveground pool with deck, city utilities, heat pump, nice .6 acre lot. $129,900.

R13 - CHERRY FORK AREA - Very nice DW in excellent location, vinyl siding, windows & roof all replaced 6-years ago, 1152 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances & lots of cabinets, vaulted ceilings, elec. furnace, heat pump, C/A, hardwood & vinyl flooring, nice carpeting, covered front porch, nice patio, 2-car att. garage, 24x32 finished det. garage, concrete driveway, 0.88 acre. $89,900.

HOMES WITH ACREAGE

R23 - MANCHESTER - Frame home with vinyl siding, 624 SF living area, 1 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with pantry, all appliances, elec. heat, A/C, 1car garage, front & back porches, nice starter or retirement home, very neat. PRICE REDUCED TO $29,900.

R25 - WINCHESTER - Frame home with vinyl siding, 1621 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, fuel oil furnace, elec. baseboard heat, gas wall heater, flooring is combination of tile/vinyl/carpeting, 2car garage, 2 porches, 0.226 acre lot. Nice starter or rental home. $49,900.

H23 – CHERRY FORK – 20.421 acres with beautiful Cape Cod home with vinyl siding built in 2002, 2744 SF living area plus full poured basement, 4 BR, 2.5 baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with island & pantry, dining room, sun room, utility room, elec. furnace, heat pump, C/A, gas fireplace, county water, 2year-old roof, tile floors, att. 24x24 garage, concrete driveway, front & side porches, large barn, 15x48 barn. This is a beautiful county setting. A MUST SEE! $319,000.

H25 – MANCHESTER – 5.614 acres with 16x80 Century mobile home, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, all appliances, gas furnace, new wood burning F/P, C/A, county water, patio, 10x12 building, 14x70 storage trailer. $49,900.

H27 - WEST UNION - 2.8 wooded acres with 640 SF frame home, would make nice weekend retreat or fixer-upper, 1 BR, 1bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, cistern, septic system. $19,000.

H29 – WEST UNION - 1.4 acres with 12x60 mobile home, 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with stove top oven, fuel oil furnace, county water, small barn. PRICE REDUCED TO $17,500.

H33 – WEST UNION – 25.166 acres with approx. 23 acres wooded, frame home with aluminum siding, 1260 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, eat-in kitchen with appliances, utility room, elec. furnace, C/A, 2 garages, rear deck, large pole barn. $139,900.

R31 – MANCHESTER – Frame home with vinyl siding in a nice country setting with beautiful view, 1200 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, full basement, new gas furnace, C/A, new roof, 2-car garage, garden spot. $89,000.

H5 – WEST UNION – 2 acres +/-with 1997 Palm Harbor DW, 1647 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, new gas furnace, C/A, county water, 2-car att. garage, 15x40 barn, beautiful setting on dead end road. $139,000.

H7 - WEST UNION - 2.38 acres with 14x70 mobile home, 2 BR. 1 bath, eat-in kitchen with appliances, elec. furnace, 2 A/C, county water, septic system, 1 1/2 car garage. $55,000.

R15 – WRIGHTSVILLE – 1.316 acres with DW located in cozy Ohio River community, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen, gas furnace, C/A, wrap-around porch, 2-year-old roof, shed, 2 water taps & 2 septic tanks.. $59,900. - MAKE OFFER

H35 – MANCHESTER – Top of the line Dutch DW with vinyl siding setting on 2.5 acres, 2016 SF living area, 3 BR, 2.5 baths, living room kitchen & dining room, all appliances, elec. furnace, C/A, gas F/P, county water, hardwood floors, 2-car att. garage, 28x32 det. garage, blacktop driveway, nice front porch & rear deck overlooking the country setting, 10x12 barn, lots of new updates & features. $139,000.

H9 – WEST UNION – 1.32 acres with 14x70 mobile home in good condition, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eatin kitchen with appliances, utility room, elec. furnace, A/C, county water, nice location on private road.

PRICE REDUCED TO $39,900.

R17 - MANCHESTER - 1 1/2 story frame home with vinyl siding, 1225 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, elec. & gas heat, C/A, gas f/p, all new windows, large covered porch, 2-car garage. Home is in great condition. $92,900.

R21 – WINCHESTER – POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING - 0.918 acre with 1997 DW, 1170 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, all appliances, elec. furnace, C/A, new windows, floating floor, 2-car garage, covered front porch, concrete patio, extra lot with water & sewage. $89,900 – MAKE OFFER.

H3 - WEST UNION - Mini farm for horses or cattle, 20+ acres with beautiful 2010 Fleetwood DW, 1960 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with appliances, dining room, utility room, elec. heat pump, C//A, F/P, deck with hot tub, 24x36 horse barn with 3 stalls & tack room, 2 additional barns, 12 tillable acres, 7 acres of pasture, excellent location. $169,900.

R29 - PEEBLES - Exceptionally nice 3 BR home in Peebles. 1144 SF of living space. Home sets on nice lot with a big backyard. 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, utility room. Elec. furnace with heat pump, C/A, city water/sewage. This is a must-see and priced to sell at $89,900!

R33 – PEEBLES – Frame home with vinyl siding, 1142 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances & new counter top & cabinets, large storage room, elec. heat, city water/sewer, new windows, hardwood & vinyl flooring, att. garage. This is a very clean home. $53,500.

R19 – WEST UNION – 1 ½ story frame home with vinyl siding, 1915 SF living area, 3+ BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, elec. & nat. gas heat, C/A, covered front porch. PRICE REDUCED TO $49,900.

H1 – MANCHESTER – Frame home with vinyl siding, 2036 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, mother-in-law suite, living & family rooms, kitchen with appliances, dining room, elec. furnace, C/A, county water. Home sets on 5.434 acres with 4 acres of woods. $105,000.

24x58 detached garage with 24x12 lean-to, blacktop driveway. Home is located in a nice, private country setting on dead-end road. PRICE REDUCED TO $279,000.

R34 – MANCHESTER – Block home with aluminum siding, 1809 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, mother-in-law suite with full bath & kitchenette, heat pump, 2 ventless gas wall heaters, 2-car detached garage, carport, fenced back yard. $59,500.

R35 - CHERRY FORK - Very nice DW featuring 2 BR, 2 full baths (1 with shower, 1 with Jacuzzi), living room, kitchen with appliances, elec. furnace, C/A, floating floor, 2-car garage, 2 porches, public water, .747 acre with creek. $84,000.

H13 - WEST UNION - Frame home with vinyl siding on 12.33 acres, 2160 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, nat. gas furnace, C/A, gas F/P, 2 garages, 48x36 barn. PRICE REDUCED TO $79,900.

H19 – MANCHESTER – 2 acres with 1120 SF farm house, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, utility room, elec. furnace, County water, screened-in deck, 28x42 barn. PRICE REDUCED TO $54,000.

H41 – PEEBLES – 5 acres with 2005 modular home, 2025 SF living area, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living room, extra-large kitchen with bar area, lots of counter space, appliances, dining room, elec. furnace, C/A, county water, shed, security system. $99,900.

H21 – MANCHESTER – 25.77 acres with combination brick/vinyl sided home built in 2002, 2118 SF living area plus full finished basement, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen & dining room, all appliances, 2 gas furnaces, 2 C/A units, hardwood floors,

H45 – LATHAM – 1.6 acres with very nice 2005 mobile home (14x60), 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, eatin kitchen with appliances, elec. furnace, A/C, 2 porches, 2 buildings, beautiful landscaping, creek, located near Longs Retreat for recreation. $42,500.

L11 - WEST UNION - Building lot conveniently located with all utilities available. $10,000.

BUSINESS

FARMS - BUILDING LOTS - VACANT LAND - BUSINESS

FARMS F3 – MANCHESTER – 101.452 acres with approx. 20 acres tillable, 40 acres of pasture and 40 acres of woods, 40x60 barn with 30x60 lean-to, large pond, beautiful spot for new home, great for horses & ATV’s, lots of trails. $209,000.

F11 - PEEBLES - 14.349 acre mini farm with 2160 SF frame home with vinyl siding, partial basement, 2 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, elec. heat pump, C/A, wood stove, county water + cistern, 60x80 barn with 5 horse stalls, 80x20 implement shed, corn crib, creek, stocked pond. $189,000.

F13 – WINCHESTER – 51.12 mostly tillable acres, 1 ½ story partial brick/vinyl sided home, 2432 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen & dining room, basement, fuel oil furnace, county water, 2-car detached garage, 2 big barns with sheds, concrete block barn, corn crib, silo. Property has lots of road frontage, will divide. $230,000. Seller will also

sell house, barns with 25 acres for $150,000.

F15 - PEEBLES - 71.539 wooded acres with lots of big cedar trees and some timber, 2 campers, county water, septic system & electric on property. $189,900.

L13 - SEAMAN - 2 town lots with all utilities available. $8,995.

F19 – PEEBLES – 108.49 acre farm with approve 41 tillable acres & 66 acres of woods, 1 ½ story frame home with vinyl siding built in 1978, 1411 SF living area, basement, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with appliances, 2 gas wall heaters, gas F/P, wood furnace. 76x40 barn. 30x20 barn, 28x20 barn, 36x26 corn crib, public water, creek, lots of wildlife. $239,000.

L15 – PEEBLES – 0.165 acre lot with old home that needs tore down, all utilities available. $14,900 – MAKE OFFER.

BUILDING LOTS L1 – SEAMAN - .373 acre lot with water and septic. $7500.

V7 - OTWAY - 79.778 acres with 25 acres tillable, water & electric available, large barn, great place for new home, beautiful setting. $135,000.

L5 – WEST UNION – 0.54 acre town lot, water/sewer available. $14,000.

V11 – MANCHESTER – 4.004 acres with water tap, woods, electric available, lots of wildlife. $12,000.

VACANT LAND V3 – RARDEN – POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING – 13.55 wooded acres, good for hunting/recreation. $29,900.

B5 - WEST UNION - 5168 SF brick commercial building in excellent location on Main St. in West Union on 0.506 acre lot with blacktop parking lot, building is currently set up as a Dr.'s office with other businesses. Building could be set up to accommodate 6 separate businesses. Call for more details. $450,000.

B10 - NEW LISTING - RUSSELLVILLE - East-Bend Twin Drive-in movie theatre with 2 screens, trailer is set-up as projector room, with digital projector, fully equipped concession stand, 2 diesel generators, bucket truck, 7 septic systems for men's & women's baths which are wheel-chair accessible, frame home with 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, eatin kitchen, large barn. There is a total of 28.75 acres with approx. 15 acres of woods, Pizza Parlor is being built out front for year-round business is nearly finished, tractor & bush hog are also available. $168,000 with POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING.

The Informer - Tuesday, January 29, 2013 - 7

Commissioners It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Stephen Caraway to approve the SVAA/Office of Justice Program Standard Assurances and Certification upon the recommendation of SVAA Director Kimberly Newman.

Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the appointment of the Secret Service Officer under Ohio Revised Code section 309.07. Vote: All yeas.

Sally Hayslip met with the board to discuss the following: Lighting and HVAC bids, Law Library wall repairs, Courthouse Clock – was cleaned by maintenance department, Jail - All water and lighting repairs have been completed, Roof inspections/maintenance.

ODOT District 9 representatives Vaughn Wilson, Kaye Humble, and Douglas Pach, and Green Township Trustees Matthew Gray and John Easter met with the board to discuss the proposed closure of the Sandy Springs Rest Area located on S.R. 52.

Hugh Setty met with the board to discuss his part-time position within the maintenance department.

Lauren Smalley of the P.U.C.O. met with the board to discuss the new outreach program for electric utility choices.

Todd Mitchell of Geeks on Demand met with the board to discuss the Auditor’s office repairs.

E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson met with the board to discuss the following: CDBG grant extension agreement, CHIP 10 Final Performance Report, USDAAnnual Report – Baldridge signature, Sewer line – package plant at the airport, Duke Energy – all data points have been given to them, Interfaith House – needs a building and has requested assistance, Bratton Township property offer, State bid requirement for the purchase of a van.

It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the CDBG Grant B-F-11-1AA-1 extension agreement upon the recommendation of E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the CHIP 2010 B-C-10-1AA-2 Status Report upon the recommendation of E.C.D. Director. Vote: All yeas.

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It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the CHIP 2010 Grant B-C-10-1AA-2 Final Performance Report upon the recommendation of E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Stephen Caraway to proclaim the week of January 20 through 26, 2013 as Adams County 4-H Week celebrating the theme of “Discover Yourself in Adams County 4-H”. Vote: All yeas.

Those present for the proclamation were as follows: Carolyn Belczyk, Extension Educator, OSU Extension, Teresa Lewis, President Adams County 4-H Advisory Committee, Nanette Knechtly, Vice President 4-H Advisory Committee, Emily Bauman, Ohio 4-H State Ambassador and Buckeye Barn Busters, Molly Bauman, Buckeye Barn Busters, Gracelyn Kephart, Stirrin Up Dust, Sam DeAtley, Stirrin Up Dust, Matthew Lewis, Curious Clovers, and Donnie Swayne, Buckeye Barn Busters Advisor.

9-1-1 Director Donnie Swayne met with the board to discuss the Spencer Hill tower .

E.M.A. Director Karen Sapp and board members Rick Bowman and Jason Work met with the board to discuss the E.M.A. budget.

Carleta Weyrich of the Peoples Defender was also present.

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Stephen Caraway to approve the 2013 EMA Local Grant for the Adams County Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $10,400.00. Vote: All yeas.

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Brian Baldridge to reject the Kitchen Electric, LLC bid for the Lighting Project bid upon the recommendation of Facilities Director Sally Hayslip and Palmer Consultants.

Vote: Baldridge, yea, Caraway, nay, Worley, yea.

A motion was made by Brian Baldridge and seconded

by Stephen Caraway to award the HVAC Mechanical low bid of Air-Tech Mechanical Services, Inc. in the amount of $449,000.00 upon the recommendation of Facilities Director Sally Hayslip and Palmer Consultants. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Caraway, yea, Worley, nay.

It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Stephen Caraway to adjourn at 6:05 p.m. Vote: All yeas.

16th ANNUAL HILLSBORO FFA ALUMNI ANNUAL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Saturday, February 9, 2013 – 10:00 a.m.

Located at United Producers, 976 West Main St., (US 50) Hillsboro, OH 45133 TRACTORS: Case 2590, 6615 hrs., good; JD 4020 WF, 2,000 hrs. since major overhaul, runs good; Case 1170 with duals & weights, 1471 hrs., good; Farm Trac 555, 841 hrs., nice; JD 2020 D, WF with JD 37 loader; Ford 3000 D; JD 1050 D, 2 wd with JD 80 loader, 965 hrs., good; 1950 JD G, good; 1948 JD B, good; AC D14, NF. GRAIN TRUCKS: 1995 Ford 800, 196,000 miles, 5.9 Cummins motor, 5 speed, 18ft. flat bed with hoist; 1980 GMC C70 10ft. bed, 2 way air gate with air brakes, 3208 Cat diesel motor with complete rebuild, Allison trans., 86,000 miles; 1966 IH 1600, 345 motor, 5-2 trans; 15 ft. steel box with hoist, 500 bu., nice; 1993 IH with 14 ft. flat bed, DT 466 engine, 5 speed, no hoist, with gooseneck hookup, good body. TRAILERS: 1994 Corn Pro, 20 ft. with 5 ft. dove tail, dual axle, w/ramps; 20 ft. with 5ft. dovetail gooseneck dual tandem with 300 unit seed tender; 1994 Sundowner, 3 horse slant with dressing area, nice; 30 ft. Flat bed gooseneck dual tandem; 16 ft. Bobcat trailer with ramps; 5x10 tilt bed; ATV utility. COMBINE: 1979 JD 6620 Turbo Hydro 30.5-32 tires, 3,480 engine hrs., new throat chain, good. FARM EQUIPMENT: JD 7000, 4-38 planter, dry boxes, nice; JD 7000, 6-30 liquid fert., with Keeton seed firmers; no till, dawn wheels; JD 8200 12ft., 21-7 grain drill, nice; JD 230 disc, 20 ft. wing fold; JD 1010 field cultivator; Anderson 11 row applicator, 750 gal. tank, 2 cylinder John Blue pump, good; JD 4 row planter; White 548, 6-16 btm, semi-mounted plow; IH 660, 3 pt., 3-14 plow; IH 8 3-14 plow; IH 2-14 plow; 2 Killbros 350 bu. Model 358 on Killbros 13 ton gears (like new); JM 350 gravity wagon with Kill Bros. brush seed auger; JM 250 gravity wagon with poly cupped seed auger; Kill Bros. 250 bu. center dump gravity wagon; JM 250 bu. gravity box only; NH 354 Feed grinder; UFT 400 grain cart, totally rebuilt, new tires, new gear box, nice; (2) 2 ton feed cart, 1 with new bottom; JD 247 baler; NH 273 baler; JD 264 rake; M & W 5596 round baler; round bale wagon (capacity of 8); NH 488 mower conditioner; 2 NH 489 mower conditioner; NI 5209 mower conditioner; NH 411 discbine; NH 254 tedder; NH stack cruiser; JD 34, 1 row chopper; NH 1006 bale wagon; NH 479 haybine; NH 455, 7 ft. sickle mower; Mayrath 8x62 swing away auger, hyd. Lift, new flighting, good; Mayfield 8x60 PTO auger; 6 in-33ft. grain auger; Amco PTO power ditcher; JD 307, 3 pt. rotary cutter; Bush Hog 3 pt. 7 ft. scraper blade; 3 pt. Bush Hog scraper blade; NH 213 manure spreader, single beater, good; Ford 6 ft. sickle mower; Dearborn 2 btm. Plow 6 ft., 3 pt. disc; Buhler 5 ft. finishing mower; 4 ft. rotary cutter; 6 ft., 3 pt. box blade; 7 ft. HD, 3 pt. scraper blade; 13 ft. field cultivator; 3 pt. chisel plow; 3 pt. arena drag; Ferguson 3 pt. hay rake; 14 ft. flat rack wagon with sideboards; JD 10 ft. drag harrow; 16 ft. wagon with gear; 16 ft. bale elevator; Gauge wheels for JD 1560 drill; Track parts for JD 450 Dozer; Bin extensions for JD 9500 combine; 8 ft. wooden hay feeder; 21ft. & 24 ft. tobacco rail wagons; Gas portable air compressor; Pre-cleaner Sieves for JD 9400 combine; 3 pt. dirt scoop, like new; 3 pt. carry-all, nice; 18.4-34 duals; 1936, 7B, Southbend lathe; 20 ft. header cart; IH 800 Cyclo air planter;. JD GATORS: JD 620 I Gator, 1,746 hrs.; JD 850 D Gator, 1,214 hrs. HAY & STRAW: 100 bales of 1st cutting mixed grass hay; 100 bales of straw. OTHER ITEMS: 3 pt. scissors lift for tractor; Troy Bilt 8 hp. rear tine tiller; Hay spears; ATV sprayers; MV-30 solar water heater, new; True Air commercial, refrigerator, double glass door sliding, good.

NOTE: Other items are being consigned daily. Proceeds benefit the Hillsboro FFA Scholarship Fund. Items consigned need to be brought to United Producers on Thursday, February 7 & Friday, February 8 from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. on both days. Loader tractors will be available. Please visit our website www.rickwilliamsauctionco.com and auction zip for additional information and photos.

TERMS: Cash or check with proper ID. Lunch Available from the Hillsboro FFA.

AUCTIONEERS: Rick Williams, Mike Ames, Chip Yochum, Brad Williams

CIVIL CASES Citi Mortgage Inc vs.

Donald W. Smith Jr., Foreclosures.

Mark A. Morgan vs.

Steve Buehrer Admr., Workers Compensation.

Capital One Bank USA NA vs. Deanna D. Lough, Judgment.

Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs. Elmer Winfield Rayburn Foreclosures.

CIVIL DIVISION BAC Home Loans Servicing LP vs. Sharon Fox entry of dismissal without prejudice filed.

Renee Estep vs. Village of West Union journal entry filed. Case is placed on inactive status until plaintiff reaches majority age; telephone status conference is set for 9-9-13 at 1 pm; final pretrial 11-4-13 at 1 pm and jury trial 11-25 through 11-27-13 at 9 am.

Capital One Bank USA NA vs. David C. Hamilton, affidavit order and notice of garnishment of property other than personal earnings and answer of garnishee filed.

Brenda Emery, Legal Guardian vs. Dennis Knox, judgment entry filed. This matter is dismissed without prejudice.

LVNV Funding LLC vs.

David A. Wamsley, journal entry filed. Defendant has until 2-15-13 to respond to plaintiff's motion plaintiff has until 2-22-13 to file rebuttal non-oral hearing set for 2-2513 at 8am. Court notes this case is set for court trial on 226-13 at 1pm.

Ohio Receivables LLC vs. Matthew C. Patterson, judgment entry as to defendant, Matthew C. Patterson filed. Judgment for plaintiff.

Midfirst Bank vs. Eric B. Chappius, order continuing hearing scheduled 1-25-13 filed. Hearing continued to 31-13 at 12:45 PM. Midland Funding LLC vs. Joshua Patrick, affidavit order and notice of garnishment of property other than personal earnings and answer of garnishee filed.

Discover Bank vs. Jennie Marlene Fraley journal entry filed. Judgment found in favor of the plaintiff.

First State Bank of Adams County vs. Riddle & Rhymes LLC journal entry filed. Matter stayed due to bankruptcy.

Fifth Third Bank vs.

James H. Fisher, order of referral to mediation and notice filed. Mediation is scheduled for 4-12-13 at 8:30am.

Citi Mortgage Inc vs.

Paul Raymond McComas, order of referral to mediation and notice filed.

Mediation is scheduled for 4-12-13 at 1 pm.

CRIMINAL DIVISION State of Ohio vs. Phillip Mingua, journal entry filed.

Motion for judicial release is denied.

State of Ohio vs. Jeffrey Case, judgment entry driving privileges filed. Limited driving privileges to the defendant from 1-22-13 through 7-1-13.

State of Ohio vs. Kristina Abbott, motion to revoke community control, entry filed. Revocation hearing on 1-29-13 at 9 am.

State of Ohio vs. Eli Mason, judgment entry on sentencing filed. Probation revoked and defendant sentenced to 30 months incarceration in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections credit for 50 days.

State of Ohio vs. Desirae Raines, journal entry filed.

Full revocation hearing is scheduled for 2-6-13 at 2:30pm. The court appoints Richard Campbell as counsel and bond is set at $20,000 OR. State of Ohio vs. Jameson Alkire, motion to revoke community control, entry filed.

Revocation hearing on 1-2913 at 10 am.

State of Ohio vs. Evelyn Bond, judgment entry filed.

Defendant failed to follow guidelines of the treatment in lieu of conviction therefore pre-sentence investigation is order and bond set at $10,000 OR sentencing set for 3-13-13 at 11:30 am.

State of Ohio vs. David Hampton, plea of guilty, judgment entry of guilty filed.

Defendant plead guilty to grand theft F3, burglary F2 and grand theft F3; sentencing set for 2-19-13 at 12 pm, count I & V of the indictment are dismissed.

State of Ohio vs. Cassey Smalley, journal entry filed.

Motion to continue is granted; final pre-trial is set for 2-28-13 at 3pm; and jury trial is reset for 3-21-13 & 3-22-13 at 9am.

State of Ohio vs. Dennis May, journal entry filed.

Defendants change of plea is set for 1-30-13 at 2:15 pm; sentencing set for 2-27-13 at 3 pm.

State of Ohio vs. Melinda Mowen, journal entry filed.

Defendant wishes to enter a plea of guilty; change of plea is set for 2-4-13 at 11:30am; sentencing is set for 3-8-13 at 3:15 pm.

State of Ohio vs. Arthur Crone, judgment entry filed.

Motion to withdraw motion to suppress is granted.

State of Ohio vs.

Christopher Abbott, plea of guilty, judgment entry of guilty filed. Defendant plead guilty to breaking and entering F5 and thef M1; sentencing set for 2-13-13 at 12:30 pm.

State of Ohio vs. John Patrick Conley, judgment entry filed. It is ordered that the State of Ohio is granted

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State of Ohio vs. Debbie Deaton judgment entry on sentence filed. Defendant sentenced to 2 years community control, 100 hours of community service, $1300 fine, attend and complete the treatment at the Counseling Center, obtain and maintain employment, 6 months operator's license suspension on each count and successful complete the recovery program.

State of Ohio vs. Misty Ackley, journal entry filed.

Defendant is granted a $20,000 OR Bond; jury trial is reset for 4-4-13 and 4-5-13 at 9 am.

State of Ohio vs.

Fredonna Burggraf, journal entry on arraignment filed.

Bond set at $10,000 cash/surety/10% plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days.

State of Ohio vs.

Fredonna Burggraf, journal entry - order assigning counsel filed. Sarah Shelton appointed as counsel.

State of Ohio vs. Jeffrey Heppard, journal entry on arraignment filed. Bond set at $10,000 cash/surety/10% plus conditions. $60 IDSF due within 60 days and $25 indigent application fee due within 7 days.

State of Ohio vs. Jeffrey Heppard, journal entry - order assigning counsel filed.

Richard Campbell appointed as counsel.

State of Ohio vs. Rodrick Lewis, journal entry filed.

Bond is modified as follows: defendant may attend out of state employment, shall check in by phone with probation.

State of Ohio vs. Rodrick Lewis, plea of guilty, judgment entry of guilty filed.

Defendant plead guilty to aggravated possession of drugs, F4, Count II is dismissed. Sentencing on 3-4-13 at 1 pm.

State of Ohio vs. Rodrick Lewis, journal entry filed. The sentencing scheduled for 2-2013 is continued to 3-4-13 at 1 pm.

State of Ohio vs. Larry Merritt, journal entry filed.

Matter is set for change of plea set for 1-30-13 at 2:30 pm; sentencing is set for 2-27-13 at 8:30 am.

State of Ohio vs. Jami A. Green, plea of guilty, judgment entry of guilty filed.

Defendant plead guilty to illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs F3; sentencing set for 2-12-13 at 9:30 am.

State of Ohio vs. Jami A. Green, journal entry filed.

Bond is modified to $15,000 cash/surety/10%.

State of Ohio vs. Jami A. Green, journal entry filed.

Bond is modified as follows; due to medical emergency bond is set at $30,000 OR. State of Ohio vs. Earl McFarland, pre-trial order filed. FInal pre-trial on 4-1-13 at 10:15 am and jury trial on 422 & 4-23-13 at 9am.

State of Ohio vs. Donna Minton, pre-trial order filed.

Final pre-trial on 4-1-13 at 11 am and jury trial on 4-22 & 423-13 at 9 am.

State of Ohio vs. Brittany Gibbs, journal entry filed.

Defendant has tested positive for THC bond is set at $20,000 cash/surety; matter is set for hearing on 4-1-13 at 10:45 am.

State of Ohio vs. Brittany Gibbs, pre-trial order filed.

Final pre-trial on 4-1-13 at 10:45 am and jury trial on 4-22 & 4-23-13 at 9am.

State of Ohio vs. Ernest Unger Jr., journal entry filed.

Plea hearing is set for 2-4-13 at 10:30am & sentencing set for 2-26-13 at 12pm.

State of Ohio vs.

Christina Rigdon, journal entry filed. Hearing on bond reduction will be held on 1-2413 at 12 pm, same day as pretrial.

State of Ohio vs.

Christina Rigdon, pre-trial order filed. Final pre-trial on 221-13 at 1pm and jury trial on 3-4-13 at 1pm.

State of Ohio vs.

Christina Rigdon, journal entry filed. Defendant's bond modified to $50,000 OR contingent upon defendant being equipped with an electronic home monitor with strict

house arrest with 30 day prepayment ($210) required.

State of Ohio vs.

Christina Rigdon, journal entry filed. Change of plea is scheduled for 2-21-13 at 1pm and sentencing on 3-7-13 at 11:30 am.

State of Ohio vs. Roscoe Campbell, pre-trial order filed.

Final pre-trial on 2-20-13 at 12:30 pm and jury trial on 3-4 & 3-5 at 9am.

DOMESTIC CASES Christine Ollom vs. Dean Ollom, divorce with children.

DOMESTIC RELATIONS Deborah Shoemaker Johnson vs. Charles T. Shoemaker magistrate's order filed. Court reserves finding on contempt issue, hearing set for 2-28-13 at 10:30am.

Matthew McIntire vs.

Angela McIntire, magistrate's order filed. Court reserves finding today, hearing set for 3-21-13 at 10:30am.

Timothy M. Staten vs.

Amy L. Staten, entry granting motion to continue filed.

Hearing of 1-24-13 is continued to 2-14-13 at 2:15pm.

Kelly C. McFarland vs.

Michelle McFarland, magistrate's order filed. The court serves finding on contempt motion and continues the hearing until 3-21-13 at 1:15pm.

Robert Darin Rader vs.

Jennifer Lynn Rader magistrate's decision and judgment entry filed. Objections are sustained.

Travis Carl Grooms vs.

Barbara Grooms, magistrate's order filed. Court reserves finding on contempt, hearing set for 4-25-13 at 8:30am.

Charls T. Shoemaker vs.

Pamela Shoemaker, magistrate's order filed. Court reserves finding hearing set for 2-28-13 at 10:30am.

Stacy G. Evans vs. Anita G. Evans, magistrate's decision and judgment entry filed. The motion filed 6-6-12 is dismissed at the request of the agency.

Devona Shelton vs.

Charles Shelton, judgment entry filed. Motion for change of custody is set for 3-12-13 at 1pm.

Devona Shelton vs.

Charles Shelton, agreed magistrate's order for temporary orders filed. Parties agree that the father shall have temporary custody pending final hearing.

Stephanie Beaver vs.

Clayton Beaver Sr., magistrate's decision and judgment entry filed. Support Modified.

Melissa G. Burke vs.

Brian P. Burke, magistrate's order filed. If obligor obtains a lump sum he must pay off arrearage in full. Hearing set for 3-21-13 at 9:30am.

Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. Brandon K. Blythe, magistrate's order filed. Court reserves finding on contempt motion, hearing set for 3-21-13 at 9:30am.

Melissa Cate vs.

Raymond Cate, magistrate's order filed. The court reserves finding on the contempt issues and sets this matter for hearing on 3-21-13 at 10:30 am.

Shannon Enoch vs.

Connie Smith Enoch, magistrate's order filed. Matter on for new contempt motion, obligor was off due to injury, hearing set for 2-21-13 at 2:15pm.

Michelle Wickerham vs.

William E. Wickerham, magistrate's order filed. The court reserves finding on contempt and reschedules hearing for 321-13 at 1:15pm.

Sarah Easterling vs.

Darrell P. Easterling, magistrate's order filed. Matter is set for hearing on 3-11-13 at 2:30 pm.

Gay L. Abbott vs. Arlene T. Abbott, magistrate's order filed. Hearing of 1-8-13 is continued to 2-8-13 at 3:30pm.

Julie Hayslip vs. Terry R. Hayslip, judgment entry filed.

Hearing on contempt shall be heard on 3-12-13 at 2pm.

Sheri Goddard vs.

Anthony Goddard, magistrate's order filed. Hearing on defendant's motion for temporary orders will be on 2-8-13 at 9am, same time as hearing on plaintiff's motion.

Christine Ollom vs. Dean Ollom magistrate's order filed.

Hearing on temporary orders is set for 3-8-13 at 2pm.

8 - Tuesday, January 29, 2013 - The Informer

Criminal Traffic/Disposition Report Jessika R. Saunders, Manchester, 73/55, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Thomas W. Turner, Columbus, 78/60, Fine $100, Court Costs $74.

Jessika R. Saunders, Manchester, Parking on PUblic HIghway, COurt Costs $74.

Melissa J. Taylor, West Union, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, FIne $15, COurt Costs $74.

Peter K. Fuson, Peebles, Failure to Control 2nd Offense, Dismissed.

Justin W. Smith Loveland, 69/55, FIne $22, COurt Costs $74.

Chad M. Leadingham, Manchester, Diss/Matt/ Juvenile, Dismissed without prejudice this matter will be presented to the Grand Jury at a later date.

Dustin A. Stewart, Hamilton, 74/60 FIne $42, Court Costs $74.

Dustin A. Stewart, Hamilton, Registration Violation, Fine $30, Court Costs $22.

Allan B. Ericson, Loveland, 71/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Sandie D. Kairn, Morehead KY, 67/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Paul Prophit, Cincinnati, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Dennis J. Kiefer Cincinnati, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Kathleen A. Ghere Cincinnati, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Antoinette N. Thompson, Cincinnati, Failure to Control, Fine $15, Court Costs $149.

Antoinette N. Thompson, Cincinnati, Seat Belt DR, Fine $23, Court Costs $22.

Jeffrey H. Crosley, Cincinnati, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $120.

Jacqueline D. Hackathorn, Manchester, Child Restraint, Fine $100, COurt Costs $74.

Todd W. McCain,

McDermott, 77/55, Fine $100, Court Costs $74.

Charles P. Marshall, Crystal Lake IL, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Steven Sturgill, West Union, Criminal Trespassing, Dismissed per plea agreement.

Natalie L. Parker, Winchester, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Sarah E. Barney, Portsmouth, 75/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Michael D. Thompson Peebles, 66/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Donna L. Thatcher, West Union, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Phyllis A. Scott, West Union, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Lewis E. Guthrie, West Union, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Gina M. Fuson, West Union, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Andrew J. Magie, Mt Orab, 69/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Jennifer L. McCatherine, Manchester, 66/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Timothy M. Truman, Kilgore TX, 78/60, Fine $100, Court Costs $149.

Brian J. McNally, West Palm Beach FL, 73/55, Fine $42, Court Costs $149.

Wesley A. Parker, Peebles, 68/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Wesley A. Parker, Peebles, Registration Violation, Fine $25, Court Costs $22.

Stephen Staley Jr., San Diego CA, 75/60, Fine $44, Court Costs $74.

Raymond J. Stenger, Cincinnati, 73/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Bradley J. Cook, Piketon, 74/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Barbara A. Bond, West Union, Failure to Control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Christopher M. Shively, Alexandria VA, 85/60, Fine $150, Court Costs $74.

Stuart M. Solomon, Cincinnati, 80/60, Fine $100, Court Costs $149.

Marion W. Parkin, Milton KY, 72/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Ronald W. Evans, West Union, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Donald W. Whitley, Portsmouth, 72/60, Fine $42, Court Costs $74.

Patricia A. Lewis, Peebles, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Charles A. Bennett, Otway, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Dismissed without prejudice.

Alice M. Stone, Stout, 67/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Vendela J. Shepherd, West Union, Failure to Control, Fine $15, Court Costs $74.

Robert D. Purtee, Peebles, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Cody A. Kiskaden, Moscow, 69/55, Fine $22, Court Costs $74.

Tabitha A. Tolle, West Union, Seat Belt DR, Dismissed.

John R. Lange, Garner NC, Parking on Public Highway, Fine $100, Court Costs $45.

David D. Wilson Jr., West Union, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign, Dismissed.

Robert W. Nischwizz, Fairfield, Seat Belt DR, Fine $30, Court Costs $45.

Adams County Court Of Common Pleas

MARRIAGE REPORT

Christopher Ryan Hale, 24 and Cassandra Elizabeth Cross, 24, both of West Union.

Brandon Joe McClellan, 33 and Barbara Elizabeth Tegeder, 23, both of Seaman.

Manchester Village Council The Council of the Village of Manchester met in regular session at the Community Building.

Roll call showed Councilman Bryan Church, Councilman Bob Hilderbrand, Councilman Mike Phipps, Councilwoman Christine Henderson, Councilman Cody Wagner, and Councilman Roy Carpenter present.

Also in attendance: Linda Rossman, Joyce Walker, Evelyn Jones, Freddie Jenkins, Jack Collins, Lonnie Bilyeu, Bill Evans, Rick Bowman, Kris Blanton, Sarah Shelton, and Heidi Huron Pledge to the Flag led by Bryan Church.

Minutes were made available to council prior to meeting. Motion made by Councilman Wagner and seconded by Councilman Hildebrand to approve minutes for December 17, 2012 with corrections. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried.

Evelyn Jones, suggested that the curb be scraped on Second Street she also said that the hole on Broadway still there. Mayor Jolly suggested to Chief Bowling that maybe they could get someone who owes time from Mayors Court to work on the curbs.

The Mayor, Troy Jolly gave a report over the past year. He talked about the continuous improvements that have been made in the Village. He also talked about other things he would like to do to continue the enhancement of Manchester.

A motion was made by Phipps and seconded by Wagner to elect Bryan Church to be President of Council.

Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Wagner and seconded by Church to adopt Roberts Rules of Order for Council Meetings.

Motion carried.

A motion was made by Phipps and seconded by Church to waive the three readings and declare an emergency to adopt the most recent Anderson’s Ohio Basic Code.

Vote on the motion shows all members voting yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Church and seconded by Hilderbrand to adopt the most recent version of Anderson’s Ohio Basic Code. Vote on the motion shows all members voting yea. Motion carried.

Council meetings will continue to be held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Mayor Jolly then made his committee appointments: Finance Committee- Bryan Church, Cody Wagner, and Christine Henderson.

Economic Development/ Tourism – Cody Wagner and Christine Henderson Buildings and Streets – Mike Phipps, Robert Hildebrand, and Roy Carpenter Parks and RecreationChristine Henderson, Robert Hilderbrand, and Mike Phipps Health and Safety – Robert Hilderbrand, Mike Phipps, and Bryan Church The Police Department Representative is Mike Phipps.

The Fire Department Representative is Bryan Church.

The mayor made a recommendation to have Sarah Shelton is our Solicitor. A motion was made by Hilderbrand and seconded by Henderson to appoint Sarah Shelton as the Village Solicitor. Vote on the Motion had Phipps and Carpenter abstaining, Henderson and Hildebrand voting yea and Church and Wagner voting no.

Mayor Jolly because of the tie voted yea. Motion carried.

Mayor Jolly then recommended Kris Blanton for the appointment of Magistrate. A motion was made by Hilderbrand and seconded by Henderson to appoint Kris Blanton as magistrate. Vote on the motion showed Henderson, Phipps, Church, Wagner, and Hildebrand voting yea and Carpenter voting no. Motion carried.

Mayor Jolly recommended the appointment of Earl Ruark as Street Commissioner. A motion was made by Henderson and seconded by Phipps to appoint Ruark as Street Commissioner. Vote on the motion showed Phipps, Henderson, Church, Hilderbrand, and Carpenter voting yea, and Wagner abstaining. Motion carried.

The Street Commissioner Ruark , that there was a crosswalk light out and that he could buy a used light for it for $800 or a new one for $1800 dollars with a warranty. A motion was made by Hilderbrand and seconded by Carpenter to purchase a new light with a two year warranty for up to $2100 to expire the end of February. Vote on the

motion shows all members voting yea. Motion carried.

Police Chief Jeff Bowling reported that they had issued a search warrant for trafficking heroin and a drug purchase of Suboxon on Jack Roush Way. Fire Chief Rick Bowman, gave his fire report.

Henderson reported that the Parks and Recreation committee is moving forward with grant.

Mike Phipps reported that Buildings and Streets is working on closing alleys.

Bryan Church reported for Finance Committee, he presented to council a renewal contract agreement with Brown County Sheriff’s office. A motion was made by Church and seconded by Hildebrand to renew a contract with Brown County Sheriff’s Office.

Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea.

Motion carried.

Church then did the first Reading for the Salary Ordinance for 2013. A motion was made by Church and seconded by Phipps to approve the first reading of the Salary Ordinance for 2013. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried.

An additional salary ordinance was read to give a pay increase to the police department. A motion was made by Church and seconded by Hildebrand to approve the first reading on the salary ordinance for a pay increase for the Police Department. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Hilderbrand and seconded by Phipps to raise rate to $70 for the Community Building to include cleaning fee. Vote on the motion showed Phipps and Hildebrand voting yea and Henderson, Church, Wagner and Carpenter voting no. This issue will be discussed at next meeting.

The stove is broke in the Community Building, the Buildings and Streets Committee will be looking into this issue.

The Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby will be held February 27th.

Motion to adjourn made by Phipps and seconded by Church.

Motion made by Phipps and seconded by Wagner to adjourn.

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Cuffs & Collars Field reports from Ohio Division of Wildlife Officers Southwest ohio State Wildlife Officer Rick Rogers, assigned to Warren County, received an anonymous TIP complaint from the 1-800-POACHER line regarding a subject harvesting four antlered deer.

The caller also indicated that the suspect dumped the butchered deer carcasses at the end of his road. While Officer Rogers was investigating the dump site, he noticed that he could see the suspect’s front door. Soon, Officer Rogers observed the suspect standing outside on his front porch and he appeared to be reaching for something just off the porch.

As he was reaching, he looked up and saw the officer’s vehicle. He jumped up and ran back inside the residence. As Officer Rogers walked to his front door, he observed four fresh sets of antlers with skull caps laying near the porch where the suspect had previously been reaching. Officer Rogers recalled that while he had been at the dump site he had also observed four deer carcasses with their antlers and skull tops missing. When Officer Rogers questioned him, the suspect stated that all the antlers were from road kill deer, even though he did not have any deer carcass receipts. Officer Rogers confiscated a compound bow, arrows, tree stand, and all deer meat and antlers.

The suspect was charged with four counts of wildlife violations (including litter), was found guilty and received $300.00 in fines, $449.00 in court costs as well as ordered to pay $1,980.00 in restitution for one of the antlered deer that NOTICE Ordinance 2013-1 amending appropriations for 2013 and declaring an emergency.

Ordinance 2013-2 approving, adopting and enacting American Legal Publishing's Ohio Basic Code 2013 Edition and declaring an emergency.

Ordinance 2013-3 authorizing the execution and implement of the automatic aid response agreement for the West Union Fire Department and declaring an emergency.

The remainder of these ordinances may be viewed or copy obtained at the Village Clerk's Office at 33 logans Lane, West Union, Ohio 45693.

Tanya Johnson Village Clerk 1/22, 1/29

scored in the trophy class (approximately 129 inches B&C).

Southeast Ohio Wildlife Officer Chris Gilkey, assigned to Meigs County, reported that during an eight-day span from November 8 - 16, he investigated multiple cases and TIP calls resulting in 16 tickets for deer violations.

The violations included taking deer with a rifle, spotlighting, failure to tag deer, taking more than one antlered deer, hunting without permission, hunting in a closed season, and shooting from a motor vehicle. Every suspect lost their firearm and hunting rights for three years. Officer Gilkey would like to thank all of those citizens who helped out calls and TIPS, it is greatly appreciated!

Northwest Ohio While on patrol in the Ohio waters of the extreme western basin of Lake Erie, State Wildlife Investigators Travis Abele and Gary Manley approached an anchored boat occupied by two Michigan anglers fishing for yellow perch. When asked by the officers how many perch they had, they both said they did not know.

The officers replied that they would count the fish

for them. Officer Manley boarded the vessel and proceeded to count the perch that were in the live well.

Officer Manley counted a total of 113 yellow perch, 53 fish over the limit. One angler was charged for 26 fish over the daily bag limit while the other angler was charged with 27 fish over the daily bag limit. The Oregon Municipal court allowed the defendants to waiver $150 each for their violations.

Northeast Ohio While working sport fish enforcement at Berlin Lake, Mahoning County Wildlife Officer Tom Frank documented vehicle license plate numbers as they entered and exited the area. Shortly thereafter he noted recently discarded litter near the Route 224 Bridge. He sifted through the trash and located information incriminating the littering individual. The man was later issued a summons for stream litter. He failed to appear for his first court hearing and a bench warrant was issued. The individual was convicted in court five months later and ordered to pay $230.00 in fines and court costs.

MEETING CHANGE NOTICE The Adams County Commissioners’ February 11, 2013 regular meeting has been canceled and will replace the scheduled Work Session on Friday, February 8, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in order for the board to attend a training sponsored by the County Commissioners Association of Ohio.

Diane Ward, Clerk

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EDUCATION SSCC respiratory care program honors 14 graduates

Pictured: The sixth graduating class of Southern State Community College’s respiratory care program includes (L/R): Gina Inskeep, Jessica Rosselott, Christina Parks, Amber Phillips, Rachel Baughey and Pamela Everhart. Back (L/R): Michelle Munyon, Jessica Elliott, Kara Stewart, Eric Scott, Timothy Smith, Aaron Michael, Alyssa Cook, Whitney Biederman, and Program Director Chyane Collins.

Southern State Community College’s sixth graduating class in the respiratory care program was honored during a recent ceremony on the college’s Central Campus in Hillsboro.

Fourteen students successfully completed the program which began in 2005 and graduated its first class in 2007.

Program graduates include Rachel Baughey of Brown County, Whitney Biederman* of Clinton County, Alyssa Cook of Highland County, Jessica Elliott of Ross County, Pamela Everhart* of Highland County, Gina Inskeep* of Fayette County, Aaron Michael of Fayette County, Brandy Michelle Munyon* of Fayette County, Christina Parks of Clinton County, Amber Phillips of Fayette County, Jessica Rosselott of Clinton County, Eric Scott of Adams County, Timothy Smith of Clinton County, and Kara Stewart of Highland County (*denotes cum laude honors).

Two $250 scholarships, awarded by the SSCC Respiratory Care Club, were presented to students Denise Drake and Jodie Huston. The club further awarded four $75 scholarships to graduating students Whitney Biederman, Pamela Everhart, Michelle Munyon and Kara Stewart. Recognition was given to the following clinical preceptors and instructors: Telena

Bevins and Billy Mascara of Adena Regional Medical Center, Sara Retherford and Melody Sprague of Atrium Medical Center, Christina Grubb of Berger Hospital, Jill Sanders of Clinton Memorial Hospital, Brian Jones of Dayton Children’s Medical Center, Mindy Conklin of Fayette County Memorial Hospital, Kayla Horner and Christian Humphrey of Genesis Respiratory Services, Tammy Vandale of Greene Memorial Hospital, Tracey Puckett of Highland District Hospital, Andy Amiott of Mercy Health: Clermont Hospital, Rebecca Thiel of Mercy Health: Fairfield Hospital, Randy Rose of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Charlie Dietrick of Southwest Regional Medical Center, Shelli Nichols of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Jennifer Wendling of Miami Valley Hospital and NineEva Cardwell of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The “Most Influential Clinical Preceptor” honor was presented to Ann Scott of Mercy Health: Clermont Hospital.

To learn more about the respiratory care program at Southern State Community College, contact Chyane Collins at 1-800-628-7722, ext.

5620, email ccollins@sscc.edu or visit www.sscc.edu/academics/associate/respiratorycare.shtml.

Peebles Elementary Perfect Attendance Below are the students who had Perfect Attendance the second Nine Weeks at Peebles Elementary School.

We congratulate these students and their parents for the importance they have put on attendance at school.

Pre-School - Jacob Cox and Tristan Vincent.

Kindergarten - Brayden Davis, Carson Reed, Carsen Shiveley, Garrett Shiveley and Codie Vogler.

1st Grade - Gracey Beckett-Kingsland,

Caydence Carroll, Sydney Crothers, Emily Davis, Caleb Rothwell and Ellie Stephens.

2ND Grade - Jordan Cox, Luvonya Mendenhall, Mason Sims and Carter Vogler.

3RD Grade - Rilee Cadwallader, Drew Cluxton, Carrington McGlothin, Jacob Newkirk and Tyson Pell.

4TH Grade - Hart Beckham, Taylor Cluxton, Brookelynn Lightner, Jacob

Lowe and Bryce Willoughby.

5TH Grade - Madison Beekman, Alisan Behr, Jon Binder, Ireland D’Ambra, Jordan Dickens, Dylan Elliott, Simon Gabel, Chad McDaniel, Natalie McKeever, Rylan Phipps, Brianna Tong and Cade Williams.

6TH Grade - Jesse Baker, Heaven Gentry, Preston Knauff, Darrell McDaniel, Breanna Rice, Cody Rice, Cody Rothwell and Leah Setty.

North Adams High and Jr. High Honor Roll HIGH School HONOR ROLL All “A” Honor Roll Brent (Noah) Anderson, Kayla Baker, Brandon Blythe, Karly Boerger, Christian Bradford, Kylie Branch, Deana Campbell, Sheridan Carroll, Alexis Cross, Austin Cross, Sydney Cross, Aaron Faul, Emily Fite, Ashley Harmon, Christopher Hilderbrand, Cody Jodrey, Corey Jodrey, Kaleb Kendall, Karson Kendall, Amy Mahaffey, Robert McCormick, Caleb McDowell, Charles McKeever, Trey Meade, Colton Meade, Garrett Miller, Shane Morrison, Sebastian Munoz, Maria Richard, Alec Scott, Emma Shreffler, Benjamin Shupert, Baylee Tolle, Williams Tracey, Jessica Wright, Taylor Wylie, and Veronica Young.

All “A&B” Honor Roll Kylee Applegate, Alyson Baldridge, Levi Bales, Emily Baucom, Kaitlin Beaver, Zachary Bennington, Kyle Boerger, Kirsten Bowman, Elizabeth Buck, Noah Bunn, Shy Burns, Allyson Campton, Courtnee Clark, Austin Copas, Rylee Copas, Savannah Copas, Raven Crawford, Haley Crews, Cheyenne Crouch, Charles Cundiff, Derrick Daulton, Cassidy Davis, Benjamin DeBord, Sara Dinsmore, Staci Dinsmore, Mikayla Downs, Chase Dunseith, Kayla Elliott, Alessandra England, Samantha Enoch, Sydney Enoch, Jared Fannin, Gabrielle Fish, Ciara Garrison, Taylor Gast, Cierra Glenn, Elizabeth Grooms, Ryan Grooms, Shelbie Grooms, Vanessa Grooms, Sidonie Haensch, Havilah Hall, Eli

Hammonds, Sierra Hancock, Meghan Hawthorn, Nathan Hayslip, James Hiatt, Justin Hilderbrand, Kendall Honican, Kenneth Horsley, Hoon Jeon, Mikayla Jodrey, Kayden Johnson, James Jones, Kaycee King, Kris King, Austin Lamb, Jordyne Mathews, Tailor Mathews, Emily McClanahan, Braxton McFarland, Nicholas Messer, Gaberill Miller, Garret Miller, Karissa Miller, Amanda Minshew, John(Andrew) Mitchell, Kayla Nehus, Matthew Ogden, Alex Pence, Aaron Pertuset, Katie Pertuset, Stephen Rabold, Meygan Richter, Julian Rickey, Lexie Roades, Matthew Roades, Ruth Rush, Kiersten Scales, Michael Sheeley, Trey Shively, Nathan Shreffler, Joshua Shupert, Andrew Singleton, Rebecca Sonner, Henry (Hank) Sparks, Seth Sparks, Shay Spillman, Brittany Spratt, Jade Spriggs, Ashley Staten, Arielle Stephenson, Brittany Stout, Kayla Sullivan, Thanakrit Tanjasiri, Ashley Taylor, Hayley Taylor, Victorica Todd, Aaron Wamsley, Jill Werring, Tiffany Whalen, Shelly Wharton, Jacob Williams, Jennah Wright, Kami York, and Jonathan Young.

JR. HIGH HONOR ROLL All “A” Honor Roll Micahel Farrell, Allison Harper, Avery Harper, Cameron Haynie, Taylor Hesler Tyler Horsley, Lakyn Hupp, Sydney Kendall, Josie McDowell, Sydney Michael, McKayla Raines, Allison Roades, Eden Sexton, Ryan Shupert, Madison Siders, Shelby Stewart, Brooklyn Stout, Madelyn Toole, Lydia Truitt, Brooklyn Wylie and Caitlin Young.

All “A&B” Honor Roll Madison Abney, Cameron Allen, Deanna Allen, Olivia Anderson, Christian Barnes , Sophia Barry, Wesley Bentley, Rayann Blythe, Gabrielle Bromagen, Lexie Bunn, Jacob Call, Abby Campton, Rylee Clift, Jessica Coday, Emily Coffey Abbagail Conley, Michael Cooper, Harley Courtney, Alison Cramer, Ridge Cross, Rhianna Daulton, Veronica Day, Haven Dunseith, Patrick England, Tony Fernandez, Molly Fields, Benjamin Figgins, Nicholas Fish, Michael Gill, Alexis Graham, Caley Grooms, Richard Gutierrez, Maranda Henderson, Erica Hendrickson, George Hesler, Thomas (Lee) Hesler, Mikayla Howell, Ashton Inskeep, Madison Jenkins, Kyle Johnson, Madison Jones, Jordyn Kell, Jacob Kendall, Kirsten Kennedy, Leanne Kuttler, Jessica Lewis, Charlotte Louden, Bryant Lung, Noah Lung, Katherine McCormick, Nikayla McDaniel, Hunter Mefford, Kitasha Mesmer, Janessa Neal, Erin Newman, Christopher Nichols, Macey Ogden, Vanessa Ortega, Issaic Persch, Brooklyn Piatt, Laranda Piatt, Katlyn Porter, Nathaniel Pownall, Sampson Riddell, Logan Rogers, Aaron Scott, Ethan Shelton, Darren Shipley, Madelin Shipley, Colt Shumaker, Abby Shupert, Jenae Southard, Shayna Stephenson, Kain Turner,Tanner Utterback, Morgan Waits, Damon Webb, Layne Williams, Adison Wright, Trae Wright, Brooklyn Young, and William Young

Register for Pesticide Re-cert The number of private applicators who currently have a license that expires on March 31, is over 240 individuals in Adams, Brown and Highland Counties.

PRE-REGISTRATION is REQUIRED! The registration for Pesticide Re-certification needs to be done ASAP. We will NOT be able to take money or register people at the door this year.

We would like to have all registrations done by this Friday, January 25. Call the Brown Co. Extension office and Cindy will assist you with registration. The number is 937378-6716. If you would rather register in person the office is located on the Brown Co. Fairgrounds in Georgetown.

The address is 325 W. State St. Bldg. B, Georgetown, OH 45121. The dates and additional information is in the Dates to Remember below.

Tobacco Meetings I have had the Annual Tobacco Meeting scheduled for several weeks now. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. at North Adams HS in Seaman, in the Round Room on Wednesday, February 6. I have a couple of tobacco specialist as part of the program as well as some industry people.

Please contact the extension office so we know how many to plan for. A light meal (pizza) will be provided.

On February 27, there will be a meeting at the Mason Co. Extension Office in Maysville, KY. You need to call the Mason Co. Office at (606) 564-6808 to register.

This meeting will deal with labor issues, which has become a major issue for tobacco producers.

site in Crawford County, the prgram will start at 6:30 with light sandwiches and time to meet the event sponsors) February 13: Protein Digestion and Metabolism, Protein Sources, DDGS February 20: Receiving and Growing Strategies February 27: Methodologies to Enhance Two Beef Schools Marbling and Feed There will be two Beef Efficiency Schools starting next week in Below are the topics for Ohio. I will be offering one the local program at North of them locally at the North Adams HS: The January 29, program features two David Dugan well-respected and recExtension Educator, industry Agriculture and Natural ognizable Resources names serving as Ohio Valley Extension resources for that sesEducation sion. Lee Leachman, Research Area Leachman Cattle Adams/Brown/Highland Company of Colorado, Counties and Dr. Nevil Speer, Professor of Animal at Western Adams High School on Jan. Science 29, Feb. 26, and March 19 Kentucky University, will the subject through the use of the inter- discuss net. Please call if you plan to "Breeding Considerations in attend so I can have enough Today's Beef Industry."

Leachman will discuss how handouts available.

The other one (Beef crossbreeding can add profit Feedlot School) will be to the producer's bottom offered through the internet line, practical methods to to your home or business. adopt a crossbreeding proThe link for this one will cost gram, and making right$20. Below is the informa- sized cows. Dr. Speer will discuss the apparent detion for both schools.

Topics to be covered emphasis on heterosis by during the Beef Feedlot some commercial cow-calf School (which you will need producers and how advanced genetic selection tools, an to access online) are: January 30: Ruminant evolving genetic base, and Digestive Physiology, the growth of quality-driven Rumen Function, markets have contributed to Carbohydrates (at the host this phenomenon.

Veterans Corner To start the New Year, I will begin by sharing information about the Veterans Service Commission (VSC). Each county has a VSC and it is composed of five residents of the county appointed to five-year terms by a judge of the court of common pleas.

Each member appointed to the commission shall be an honorably discharged or honorably separated veteran. The duties of the commission include employing staff and fixing their compensation, establishing policies and procedures, setting the budget, making reports to the organizations represented by those sitting on the commission, financial assistance, establishing a transportation program, participating in memorial and commemorative activities, as well as other actions set forth by the state.

The VSC assists with emergency financial assistance. To quality for emergency assistance, the veteran must have served on active duty for reasons other than training or, while serving on active duty for training, have incurred a service connected disability. The veteran must have

been a resident of Adams County for a minimum of three months prior to making an application for assistance. The VSC issues vouchers, never a check or cash. The veteran must provide his/her DD-214, proof of income, and proper documentation to receive assistance.

The Transportation Coordinator establishes

are all volunteers and provide a great service to our veterans; they give of their own time and time away from their families to serve the veterans of Adams County. These drivers will not tolerate abusive language or any kind of verbal abuse; such behavior will be reported to the VSC and the veteran will be barred from the transportation program.

The five members of Guest Column the VSC are Tom Veterans Corner Hughes, 937-386-2151; William Conn, 937-544Tony A. Blevins, 8562; Terry Himes, 937CVSO 217-9724; Garry Mitchell, 937-587-9083; and Marvin Greene, 937373-3017.

The regular transportation to all Transportation Coordinator qualified veterans who seek is Edward Harmon, 937transportation to a medical 544-9756; our clerk is Patty appointment. This trans- Burns, 937-695-0344. The portation is to and from County Veterans Service those Veterans Officer is Tony A. Blevins, Administration Medical 937-544-5005. If you seek Centers within whose dis- emergency financial assistrict Adams County lies. tance, give one of the above The coordinator must have VSC members a call, or call at least three days notice to Tony Blevins for an appliarrange this transportation. cation.

If you seek information In 2012, our volunteer drivers drove 39,341 miles, about veterans’ benefits, used 1,878 gallons of gas, visit the Veterans Service transported 389 veterans, Office, 641 Panhandle Ave., and logged 1,842 hours. West Union, OH, or phone Please note that our drivers 937-544-5005.

Ohio Waterfowl Hunters asked to Share Feedback The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is requesting the state’s waterfowl hunters provide input on the timing of the 2013-2014 fall waterfowl hunting seasons and the locations where they prefer to hunt.

ODNR Division of Wildlife biologists are seeking input from Ohio waterfowl hunters through an online survey so season dates and opportunities can be matched to the preferences of as many hunters as possible within federal guidelines.

The ODNR Division of Wildlife survey will be available Jan. 22-Feb. 15 at wildohio.com. Hunters need to provide their customer identification number to participate in

the survey. The customer identification number is found on all Ohio hunting and fishing licenses or at wildohio.com in the Wild Ohio Customer Center by clicking on the Manage Your Customer Account link.

Customers without Internet access can call 800WILDLIFE (945-3543) and take the survey from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. during the dates when the survey is open. Phone survey participants will also need their customer identification number.

Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp customers who purchased a hunting license and provided a valid email address will receive an invitation to take the survey in an

effort to increase awareness and participation. Stamp customers need to provide a customer identification number to participate in the survey.

Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp customers who wish to provide an email address to receive future invitations may sign up at wildohio.com in the Wild Ohio Customer Center.

The Ohio Wildlife Council will establish 20132014 waterfowl season dates in August after federal guidelines are provided. Similar information was solicited by the ODNR Division of Wildlife from Ohio waterfowl hunters and used to set the 2012-2013 hunting season dates.

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Dynamic Dance Team Performs WU Dance and Gymnastics "Voltage" Performs

By Britney Bennington, Informer Sports The Dynamic Dance team entertained the audience during Half Time of the Varsity North

Adams and West Union game Friday, January 25. The Dynamic Dance Team came out on the court and performed their dance routine.

By Britney Bennington, Informer Sports During Halftime of Friday, January 25, game between the JV West Union Dragons and the North Adams Green

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Green Devils Pulls away from Dragons

Pictured (L/R): WFTM General Manager Robert Roe, Reds Chief Operating Officer Phil Castellini, WFTM Account Executive Ben Smith, minor league catcher Corky Miller, minor league outfielder Ryan LaMarre, WFTM Sports Director Danny Weddle, right fielder Jay Bruce, Reds President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Walt Jocketty, WFTM Traffic Manager Lisa Jarrell and Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman.

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By Britney Bennington, Informer Sports West Union's Bobby Welch busted a three right after the tip off putting the Dragons on the board first. The first quarter both teams were hitting tough shots. James Sellars hit a three from the corner only for the Green Devils Kris King, to hit a three the next possession.

Green Devils David Shipley drained a long ball from the top of the key as he was left wide open. The Dragons immediately called a time out with 1:07 to regroup. The period ended 22-16.

The second period was a repeat of the first. Dragons Trenton Price hit a three, in return David Shipley sank 2 threes back to back. AJ Frost and Seth Sparks helped contribute to their lead over the

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Dragons. King busted another 3 right before the Half Time break leaving the score 39-30 at the half.

Going into the third period both teams came out with everything they had. Dragons Sellars made the first basket of the half getting the momentum going, North Adams then turned the ball over. Frost got the ball and shot from the perimeter, hitting the three and adding to his stats. He had two steals that led to two fast breaks, Frost drove both in for the layups giving him four more on the night. The Devils trying to regain control got Seth Sparks the ball. Sparks and Shipley used good team passing to slow down the game and used the clock. The score board read 56-54 at the end of the third quarter. The

fourth period began and the Dragons didn't have that fire to finish, with 3:49 to go and the Green Devils 70-58. The Green Devils scored 14 more points before the Dragons could make a basket. Dragons Coach Trent Harrop said, "The first 3 1/2 quarters was executed much better. We lost composure, it happens too quick."

The game was fast paced, with a lot of good plays and crisp passes. At the end of the third quarter there was only a two point difference between the two teams. The Dragons met it's doom in the fourth when they ran out of stamina and with every minute that went by the Dragons slid further away. Green Devils Coach Nathan Copas said, "We have depth when we are good."

JV Devils Break Losing Streak

By Britney Bennington, Informer Sports The Peebles Indians traveled to Lynchburg Clay to battle the Mustangs for a conference win. The Indians came out looking tough and confident. Indians Assistant Coach Brett Justice said, "The first half was, good. they played aggressive." Beau Justice came out shooting well. Trent Arey was rebounding, making great passes and shooting well.

In the first two periods Mason Johnson stepped up

and was making a power house trio with Justice and Arey. The Indians forced many turnovers and the defensive team, stepped up to play one of the best defensive games of the year. In the second period, the score reached 36-21. By Half Time the, Indians had pulled away by almost 16 points.

Assistant Coach Brett said, "When we get a lead we relax and that, hurts a team".

The Indians started shooting and missing a lot in the second half. Justice was 3 for 3 in the third period. At the close

of the third the score was 4737.

Going into the fourth period Arey came out playing well rounded ball that lead to the victory over the Mustangs with a final score of 61-52.

"Mason Johnson really stood out tonight and stepped up, he had 11 points tonight," Brett said. The C103 player of the game went to Trent Arey for good sportsmanship, rebounding and good passes.

The Indians advance to 82 in the Conference and overall 11-5.

Boy Scout Pack 290 took the Court

By Britney Bennington, Informer Sports Coming off 6 losses the North Adams JV Green Devils came out on the court determined to break the streak. Both teams played a quick pace game that led them out of their slump with a victory over the West Union JV Dragons 5545. Coach Rob Meade said, "After losing the last 6 straight games this win over w.u.lifts our spirits and gives us what we need to play hard and hopefully win."

The JV Dragons put up the first two points on the board coming from a set of foul shots. The Devils took control of the ball with Blake Bradley and Blake Anderson taking control of the game shutting out West Union and taking a 10-0 run. The devils forced another turn over with 2 minutes to go in the quarter when Bradley fired one up from the arc adding 3 more points and the first three of the night .

With turnovers and traveling hurting the Dragons Hank Sparks capitalized on it adding to the score draining threes in leaving him with 4 of them for

the night. Coach Claytor called a time out to regroup his players and Tyler Sininger came out strong picking up 4 buckets for a total of 8 of the 15 points for the Dragons leading into half time. The Green Devils had a comfortable lead going into the locker room 37-15.

The third quarter started with a series of free throw shooting. Gareth Shelton was fouled and made both free throws. Dylan Akers gained a steal and passed the ball to Jeffery Franklin who pulled up for the jump shot making it and putting 2 more on the board for the fiery Dragons. Dean Hall stepped up for the Dragons making 2 buckets and was 1 for 2 at the line giving him 5 points on the night and the team 46-38 at the end of the third."They flipped the switch too late." Dragons JV Coach Jason Claytor said, "They dug too big of a hole too early."

Jeffery Franklin started the last quarter of the game with determination. Only trailing by 8 West Union got their second wind and made 17 points in the final quarter, more than they had the entire first half. The Dragons kept up the

pace trying to close the gap, but ran out of time, losing 5545. There was intensity all 4 quarters. "They fought hard and played hard all 4quarters together as a team, Billy Brannok and Akers played excellent defense." Coach Claytor said, "Franklin had a great night and played all around good ball. My bench really stepped up in the 4th quarter, we need to practice slowing down and taking care of the ball."

"Our team is a young team and we have a lot to overcome ." Coach Rob Meade stated, "If the players would play up to their true potential and start turning baskets out of defense. The team needs to be boxing out and cutting down on offensive boards to improve themselves."

Point Leaders for the night were: North Adams Green Devils H. Sparks 16 B.Bradley 15 B.Anderson 10 West Union Dragons Jeffery Franklin 18 T. Sininger 8 D. Hall 5

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By Britney Bennington, Informer Sports Debbie Holts Boy Scout Pack 290 was on the court , one boy holding the american flag and another holding the boy

scouts flag as the national anthem was sung. You could feel the excitement and electricity rippling through the crowd and players.

Sunset Bowling scores High Game Scratch - Male 286 . . . . . . . . .Kevin Gaffin 269 . . . . . . . . . .Brian Ratliff 258 . . . . . . . . .Dennis Dixon 258 . . . . . . . . . . . . .RJ Davis 256 . . . . . . . .Leeroy Palmer 245 . . . . . . . . .Bryon Kirker 244 . . . . . . . . . .Bret Osman 243 . . . . . . . . . . . .Joe Waltz 238 . . . . . . .Randy Chandler 237 . . . . . . . . . . . .Tony Kerr High Game Scratch Female 203 . . . . . . .Jennifer Seaman 201 . . . . . . . . . .Nola Reeder

200 198 197 193 191 181 178 176

. . . . . . . . .Carol Tincher . . . . . . .Debbie Wheeler . . . . . . . .Sally Florence . . . . . .Katherine Hillard . . . . . .Ruth Wickerham . . . . . . . . .Marla Young . . . . . . .Dorothy Geeslin . . . . . .Linda LeFrancois

High Series Scratch - Male 742 . . . . . . . . . .Brian Ratliff 697 . . . . . . . . .Bryon Kirker 680 . . . . . . . . .Kevin Gaffin 673 . . . . . . . . . .Brian Ratliff 673 . . . . . . . .Leeroy Palmer 666 . . . . . . . . . . . .Joe Waltz

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Dec. 1 - 7 . . . . . . . . . . . .Tony Kerr . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ed Clos . . . . . . . .Tom Downing . . . . . . . . .Dennis Dixon

High Series Scratch Female 549 . . . . . . . . . .Nola Reeder 542 . . . . . .Ruth Wickerham 522 . . . . . . .Jennifer Seaman 514 . . . . . . . . .Carol Tincher 498 . . . . . . .Kimmy Murphy 480 . . . . . . . . . .Billie Burton 479 . . . . . .Linda LeFrancois 474 . . . . . .Katherine Hillard 471 . . . . . . .Debbie Wheeler 462 . . . . . . .Dorothy Geeslin

West Union Dragons Boys Tuesday, January 29, West Union vs. Manchester, Away 6:00 p.m.

Friday, February 1, Eastern, Home 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 5, Western Latham, Home 6:00 p.m.

Girls Thursday, January 31, West Union vs. Peebles, Home 6:00 p.m.

Monday, February 4, West Union vs. Eastern, Home 6:00 p.m.

North Adams Green Devils Boys Friday, February 1, North Adams vs. Ripley, Home 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 5, North Adams vs. Lynchburg-Clay, Home 6:00 p.m.

Girls Wednesday, January 30, North Adams vs. Portsmouth West, Home 6:00 p.m.

Monday, February 4, North Adams vs. Hunington Ross, Away 6:00 p.m.

Peebles Indians Boys Friday, February 1, (Homecoming) Peebles vs.

Whiteoak, Home 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 2, Peebles vs. Paint Valley, Home 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 5, Peebles vs. Portsmouth, Home 6:00 p.m.

Girls Thursday, January 31, Peebles vs. West Union, Away 6:00 p.m.

Monday, February 4, Peebles vs. Portsmouth West, Away 6:00 p.m.

Manchester Greyhounds Boys Tuesday, January 29, Manchester vs. West Union, Home 6:00 p.m.

Friday, February 1, Manchester vs. Lynchburg-Clay, Away 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 5, Manchester vs. Green, Home 6:00 p.m.

Girls Saturday, February 2, Manchester vs. Symmes Valley, Away 1:00 p.m.

Monday, February 4, Manchester vs. Western Latham, Home 6:00 p.m.

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