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Over 200 Black Bear Sightings Reported in Ohio in 2012 One unconfirmed sighting in Brown County for the first time in 2012. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) received 224 sightings reported from an estimated 93 black bears in 2012. Sixty-five of the 224 sightings reported were confirmed by ODNR Division of Wildlife personnel. The number of total sightings in 2012 increased from 152 in 2011. In 2010 there were 163 sightings received. Five black bears accounted for 62 sightings in 2012, although a majority of these were unconfirmed. The number of confirmed sightings is similar to recent years; 60 were confirmed in 2011 and 64 in 2010. Twenty-one counties had confirmed sightings in 2012 from an estimated 35 bears. Northeast Ohio had the most sightings: Portage County had the most total sightings (36) and Trumbull County had the highest confirmed sightings (10). Portage County had six confirmed sightings, while Ashtabula, Geauga and Mahoning counties had five each. There were 39 nuisance reports in 2012, and 17 were confirmed. Nuisance or destructive behavior includes damage to bird feeders, beehives and garbage containers. Black bears were sighted during every month of 2012, and 80 percent of the sightings were reported from May to September. Three sightings of a sow with cubs were unconfirmed, and two sightings of lone cubs were also unconfirmed. The black bear is native to Ohio and on the state’s endangered species list. All black bears in Ohio are protected by state law. Black bears are usually fearful of people. Bears do not attack or kill children or pets as long as the bear is given its space and not cornered. Enjoy bears from a distance. People should remain calm if they see a bear, and they

should not approach it. To report observations of black bears, contact the local county wildlife officer, district wildlife office or call 800WILDLIFE (945-3543). Go to wildohio.com for more information about Ohio’s black bears. Efforts to monitor black bears in Ohio are supported by the Endangered Species and Wildlife Diversity Fund, which receives donations through the sale of Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamps, the state income tax checkoff program and the purchase of cardinal license plates. More information is available at wildohio.com. Black bears were considered extirpated from Ohio in the 1850s. Occasional reports increased into the 1980s, when they were reported annually. The ODNR Division of Wildlife began keeping formal records of observations in 1993. Since that time, bears have been reported in 59 and confirmed in 50 of Ohio’s 88 counties. Brown County had an unconfirmed sighting for the first time in 2012. Because of the large amount of unoccupied, suitable forest habitat available in eastern Ohio, the state’s black bear population is expected to continue to increase in abundance and distribution in future years.

Adams and Brown ODOTEmployees Recognized

Adams County - Pictured (L/R): Mick Foster, Scott Edmisten and Eric Smith of ODOT who led the Shelly Company’s 6.73-mile resurfacing project on S.R. 32 in Adams County, between the Adams-Brown County line and S.R. 247 at Seaman.

Brown County - Pictured (L/R): Eric Smith, Gary Shannon and Brent Davis, who worked with the John R. Jurgenson Company on the Brown-62/68 bridge rehabilitation and resurfacing project. Resurfacing Projects Win Top Paving Award the Brown-62/68 project was completed in late The Ohio Department of Transportation - 2011. District 9 and two of its contractors have been Leading the 6.73-mile, four-lane Adamsrecognized for outstanding performances fol- 32 resurfacing project for ODOT were Eric lowing resurfacing projects in Adams, Brown Smith, transportation engineer, and highway and Pike counties. technicians Mick Foster and Scott Edmisten, ODOT District 9’s Construction and Dan Beasley was the area field engineer. Department and the Shelly Company received And in a separate project on S.R. 32, the 2012 Quality Award for Asphalt Paving Transportation Engineer Jason Bednarczyk, from the Flexible Pavements of Ohio highway technicians Mitch Fite and Dale Hays, Association for resurfacing projects on state and Area Field Engineer Victor Picciano repreRoute 32 in Adams and Pike counties. sented ODOT District 9’s Construction Similarly, District 9 and the John R. Jurgenson Department as the Shelly Company undertook Company were honored with a 2012 Quality a 6.85-mile overlay project of the route in Pike Award for the resurfacing and bridge rehabilita- County. tion on U.S. Route 62/68 in Brown County. Along with these projects, the “We have an outstanding team of engi- Construction Department and its contractors, neers, inspectors and technicians working the Jurgenson Company, were recognized for throughout the district, so the recognition from the project to rehabilitate bridges and resurface Flexible Pavements is appreciated,” said U.S. Route 62/68 between U.S. 52 at Ripley ODOT District 9 Deputy Director Vaughn and S.R. 353 in Brown County. Joining Smith Wilson. “I offer my congratulations to our crew and Beasley from ODOT District 9 were highand the contractors for their efforts to deliver way technicians Brent Davis and Gary successful, high quality projects that will pre- Shannon. serve our system and serve the traveling public Flexible Pavements of Ohio is an associawell. tion for the development, improvement and The district’s construction teams worked in advancement of quality asphalt pavement contandem with the contractors to assure quality struction. The organization provides technical control for materials, workmanship and smooth information and training for its members and riding quality. While the S.R. 32 projects were customers on asphalt pavement design, produccompleted during the 2012 construction season, tion and construction.

Congressional Art Competition Special recognition goes to Rickey Deatley, freshman from Manchester Local Schools. Students from Manchester High School, Peebles High School, Madeira High School, Indian Hills High School and Western High School participated in the recent Congressional Art Competition. U.S. Representative Brad Wenstrup announce that Joy Kim, a senior at Indian Hill High School, was the winner of this year’s Congressional Art Competition for the Second District of Ohio. Joy’s winning entry, “Cul-de-Sac,” is a pencil sketch of a lamp post with a street in the background. Joy’s piece will become part of a nationwide young artists’ showcase in the U.S. Capitol. Special recognition goes to Rickey Deatley, freshman from Manchester Local Schools. Rickey’s watercolor pencil drawing, “Red Bird,” garnered a large number of votes in online voting. Rickey will have his piece displayed in Rep. Wenstrup’s Washington, D.C. office or one of the district offices. “Each of the young students who entered the competition should be commended for their artistic talent, hard work and creativity. It’s an honor to show-

Rickey DeAtley recieved Special Recognition from the Congressional Art Competition. Deatley's "Red Bird" recieved the largest number of votes. case their work and to see The winner was deterhow they addressed the mined through a combinatheme, “Home in Ohio,” tion of scores rendered by said Representative judges, as well as the results Wenstrup. “I look forward of online voting. To see the to seeing Ms. Kim’s piece winning pieces and the full on display in the U.S. gallery of entries, visit the Capitol. Her creativity and 2013 Congressional Art talents will be an inspira- Competition photo album tion to all young artists who on Rep. Wenstrup’s have the opportunity to Facebook page – visit Washington, D.C. It www.Facebook.com/RepBr will also be a pleasure to adWenstrup exhibit Mr. Deatley’s piece A total of 43 art pieces in my office.” were in the competition.

AC Travel Bureau Awards Dinner The Adams County Travel & Visitors Bureau honored former commissioner Roger Rhonemus and Chris Bedel of the Amish Bird Symposium Committee at the Bureau’s 15th Annual Awards Dinner held at Murphin Ridge Inn April 24. Rhonemus was honored for his 11-years of serving on the board of trustees of the Adams County Travel & Visitors Bureau. The inscription on the plaque read “In appreciation for your many contributions, your dedication and for serving on the Adams County Travel & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors 2001 through 2012.” Upon receiving the award Rhonemus said, “It has been a rewarding experience to serve on the board of the Travel & Visitors Bureau, one I’ve very much enjoyed over the years.” Chris Bedel of the Cincinnati Museum Center Edge of Appalachia Preserve was accepting an award on behalf of the Adams County Amish Bird Symposium Committee in recognition of the highly successful 10 year anniversary of the Amish Bird Symposium held March 2. The inscription reading, “Acknowledging the ten year anniversary of the Symposium, 2004 through 2013. For the tireless dedication the committee brings to this event.” After receiving the award Bedel recounted the early days of the symposium which begin as a modest effort to bring birding in the Wheat Ridge Amish Community and thanked the early commit-

10th Anniversary of AC Amish Bird Symposium. Pictured

(L/R): George Carr, Tom Cross and Chris Bedel.

The ACTVB recognizes Roger Rhonemus for serving 11

years on the board. Pictured L/R: George Carr, Tom Cross (C) and Roger Rhonemus. tee members Roman Mast tion on the efforts underand Randy Lakes for help- way to get Serpent Mound ing make the symposium a nominated as a world herreality. itage site. Speakers at the dinner The Bureau also recincluded Ralph Alexander ognized Darrel and Sherry who updated the Bureau McKenney for their many about his plans for the his- years at Murphin Ridge Inn torical renovated John T. and welcomed the new Wilson Home; Ned owners Paula and Jerry Lodwich from the Brown Schutt. County Historical Society Master of Ceremonies who spoke on Morgan’s for the evening’s event was Raid Heritage Trail; and George Carr, secretary for UC Professor John the Bureau and owner of Hancock had a presenta- Cave Hill Lodge.

Inside: Adams County Seniors Turn to pages 9-15 of this week's edition to see the Valedictorians and the Salutatorians. Also the graduating seniors from West Union High School, Manchester High School, Peebles High School, North Adams High School and the Adams County Christian School. The dates and times of the ceremonies are printed on those pages as well.

OBITUARIES

The following obituaries are on page 3 of this week’s edition: Ray S Applegate, Judith Warnock Gammell Bean, James Ray Leach and Georgana Mae Phipps.


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Democrat Governor Candidate Spoke at Democrat Dinner

New Animal Shelter

Pictured is the state of the art dog kennels inside the facility. Pictured Democrat Candidate Ed Fitzgerald speaking to those in attendance. The 42nd Annual Adams County Democrat Club Fundraising Dinner was held on Saturday, May 11, at the Wrest Union High School. Those in attendance was welcomed by Club President Judy Peterson and the evening got under way. Adams County Commissioner Paul Worley introduced Ed Fitzgerald who is the Democrat Governor Candidate. Fitzgerald was an FBI Agent, the Mayor of Lakewood and County Executive of Cuyahoga County. As Fitzgerald took the podium with laughter looked at Commissioner Worley and said, "If you was a little older I would seek you as a running mate, but he's too young," with a chuckle. Fitzgerald went on to speak on three issues that is his platform for seeking office. They are as follows: Cuts to local Governments, Sales Tax and Economical issues. In closing his remarks were if elected that he will re-open the Governor's Mansion in 2014. Other Candidates that are seeking offices that were present were: for U.S. House of Representatives Gavi Begtrup , Ronnie Richards and John Shield. One other candidate was present who is running for State Senator Lyle Rayburn. Each candidate was given three minutes to introduce themselves by Club President Peterson.

The new Humane Society of Adams County Animal Shelter was available for tour on Thursday, May 9. The new building is located near Walmart in West Union. It is located between Grandview Weekend Outlet and the Adams County Shelter for the Homeless, off St. Rt. 41. The Humane Society of Adams County has been doggedly raising funds since 2007 to build a new shelter facility for Adams County Animals. The building is finally completed. nearly a quarter of a million dollars has been put into the project. The state of the art housing facility will provide a safe and healthy living space for both dogs and cats. This facility will provide our

area's homeless pets with comfortable living quarters while they wait for their homes. It costs about $3,000 per month to operate the shelter. In 2012, the Humane Society spent $2,351 on veterinary services and $2,104 on vaccinations for animals in their care. If you would like to support the Humane Society through an annual memberships the cost is $15.00 for individuals or $25.00 for families. For more information contact Jessica Huxmann at 937 2171622 or jajjekyll@yahoo.com. You will be helping the animals of Adams County through your support.

Work on New SSCC Campus Begins

Fair Announces Queen Contest The annual Adams County Junior Fair Queen Contest is a highlight of the fair each July. As in the past, this year’s queen will be crowned on the fair’s opening day Any female age 16-18 years of age as of January 1 who is an active member of one or more of the county’s junior fair organizations, including 4-H, FFA, FCCLA, Youth Grange, and Scouts, may apply to compete for queen and her court. Completed applications, along with a current photograph suitable for use in publicity, are due to

OSU Extension Adams County, 215 N Cross St, Room 104, West Union, on or before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 31. Interviews to select five finalists will be conducted on June 18. The finalists will participate in the annual fair parade through West Union on Sunday, July 14, and they’ll be interviewed on stage during the fair’s opening ceremonies later that afternoon. Festivities will conclude with the coronation of the queen and her court by the 2012 queen, Megan Brown.

Following the coronation, the queen and her court will reign at many junior fair events throughout the fair, including various animal shows and the annual small animal, baked goods, and crop sale on Friday evening of fair week and the livestock and butter sale on Saturday. For more information about the queen contest, including a copy of the rules and application, visit http://adams.osu.edu/topics/4-h-youth-development/4-h-forms or contact OSU Extension Adams County at 544.2339.

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Pictured: Architect’s renderings show the exterior and interior of Southern State Community College’s newest campus to be built in Mt. Orab and open for classes by fall term 2014. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held June 28. Passersby will soon notice a transformation taking place as a barren tract of land is prepped for the two-story, 50,000square-foot complex of Southern State Community College's newest campus. Beginning mid-May, crews will start moving dirt on the 63acre plot at the intersection of State Route 32 and BrooksMalott Road in Mt. Orab. A formal groundbreaking ceremony is slated for June 28. Construction is expected to take at least 12 months and will be open to its first roster of students for Fall Semester 2014. “We are eager to begin the construction phase for the new Southern State campus in Mt. Orab,” said Paul Hall, SSCC Trustee representing Brown County. “Beyond the contribution this campus will make toward recruiting high quality adjunct faculty, it will also allow us to broaden the scope of higher education in the five-county region. The new Mt. Orab campus will no doubt have a positive impact on the economic development of the region.” The new facility will include a community room and public spaces, a learning commons and resource center, general multipurpose classrooms, science labs, nursing labs, HVAC technology labs, a bookstore, and administration and faculty spaces. With the addition of Southern State’s newest campus comes new academic programming as well. “An evening program in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) will be new to Southern State’s degree lineup,” said Dr. Ryan McCall, SSCC Vice President of Academic Affairs. “We will also see the addition of a program in

Computer Forensics & Security and Evidence-Based Management, as well as a brand new nursing lab with simulation space.” Programming that is currently offered on South Campus in Fincastle will be continued on the Mt. Orab Campus, including the college’s Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) courses. Furthermore, the course schedule is being reworked to allow for more accessibility with evening classes. "We still have one more year in our South Campus. Classes will continue through the 2013-14 academic year," said Dr. Kevin Boys, SSCC President. "I'm certain the college's Board of Trustees will be discussing options for that campus in the near future. A representative from the Attorney General's office is coming in to talk to the board about their options." The expansion project has been several years in the making. In 2011, the college’s Board of Trustees moved forward on plans to expand Southern State’s service region by approving a contract to purchase the Mt. Orab tract. In searching for a replacement site for Southern State's current South Campus located near Fincastle, a market analysis identified Mt. Orab— specifically the State Route 32/Appalachian Highway area—as the prime location based on population centers and accessibility. “More than 44,000 people live in Brown County. Proximity to even larger concentrations of people is possible because of the Appalachian Highway,” said Dr. Boys. “This, coupled with the projection of some lofty renovations to the existing facility, warranted a new approach to the

college’s framework for accessibility.” Proposals were received from 35 architectural firms and ultimately BHDP Architects, headquartered in Cincinnati and Columbus, was selected to take the helm for the design phase. For the construction phase, The Quandel Group was chosen as the construction management firm for the project. Throughout the process, Southern State has worked alongside Bruce Lunsford, mayor of Mt. Orab, and Jeff Stine, village engineer. Village representatives have been instrumental is getting utilities to the site and in securing traffic light approval from the Ohio Department of Transportation. Made possible by a recent legislative decision in construction reform, the SSCC Mt. Orab Campus project is one of the first public projects to use the Construction Manager at Risk project delivery method through the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC). The expansion project is coordinated through the OFCC, which oversees the design and construction of facilities for state agencies, boards, commissions and institutions of higher education. Southern State currently has four campus locations in Hillsboro, Washington Court House, Wilmington and Sardinia, primarily serving students in Adams, Brown, Clinton, Highland and Fayette counties. The college offers a host of academic programs, including certificates and associate degrees, continuing education, workforce development, and GED preparation, as well as partnership degrees which allow for advanced degree completion through other institutions at an SSCC campus.


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Obituaries

AC Honored at Exceptional Achievement Awards

Judith Warnock Gammell

James Ray Leach

James Ray Leach, 83, of Winchester, died Monday, May 6, at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown. He was born August 1, 1929 in Cherry Fork. He was preceded in death by parents, Roscoe and Stella (Mosier) Leach, a nephew, James Forman and a half-brother, Robert. C. Grimes. He is survived by his wife, Betty L. (Fields) Leach, four nephews: Dan Plummer, of Englewood, Dennis Plummer, of Winchester, Steve Blackburn, of Milford and Chuck Forman, of New Richmond, three nieces: Brenda Hughes, of Lafayette, Georgia; Teresa Winkler, of Lebanon and Debbie Baker, of Bradenton, Florida; two sisters-in-law: Catherine Plummer, of Peebles and Florence (Paul) Blackburn, of Lebanon. He retired from Martin Marietta Company and was a mechanic at the former Atomic Plant in Piketon for 24 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion – Charles H. Eyre Post No. 633 in Seaman. He had attended the West Union Christian Union Church and Tranquility Community Church at Tranquility in Adams County. He was a 1948 graduate of Seaman High School and had attended Cherry Fork School. Memorial donations may be made to The Dream Factory of Southern Ohio, P.O. Box 492, West Union, Ohio 45693 and Stein Hospice, 2003 Veterans Boulevard, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. The funeral service was Friday, May 10, at the Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union. Reverend Raymond Cox officiated. The interment was at the Cherry Fork Cemetery in Cherry Fork. The Adams County Honor Guard will perform a military service.

Ray S. Applegate

Ray S Applegate, 86, of Stout, died Wednesday, May 8, at Hospice of Hope in Portsmouth. He was born March 13, 1927 in Adams County, to the late Byron and Mabel (Davis) Applegate. He was a WWII Army Veteran, a farmer and a member of the Leonard Chapel Wrightsville Church. He is survived by his wife, Opal J "Tiny" (Tumbleson) Applegate, of Stout, one son, Owen (Gidget) Applegate, of Manchester, two daughters: Nanette (Jerry) Tadlock, of West Union and Sherre (Robert) Kennedy, of Manchester, one sister, Lowella Swim of Sorento, FL, six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, May 10 at the Wilson Home for Funerals. Rev John Greenlee and Rev Owen Applegate officiated. Burial followed at the Manchester Cemetery. Military graveside services will be provided by the Adams County Honor Guard. Friends and family may sign an online guestbook at www.wilsonhomeforfunerals.com.

Judith Warnock Gammell Bean, 93, of Inverness, Florida, passed away Sunday, May 5, at the Citrus Memorial Hospital. She was born in Peebles, on October 11, 1919 the daughter of the late Elby and Laura (Fultz) Warnock. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Gammell who passed away in 1988, six brothers and one sister. She is survived by her second husband, Gordon Bean, of Inverness, Florida, one son and daughter-in-law, James and Connie Gammell, of Reynoldsburg, one daughter, Charlene Gammell, of Columbus, many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday, May 13, at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Peebles. Donnie Warnock officiated. Burial followed in the Tranquility Cemetery. To sign our online guest book, visit us at w w w. t h o m p s o n f u n e r a l homes.com

The regular meeting of the Adams Co. Board of Developmental Disabilities will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Venture Productions, Inc.

More Candidates Filed for Manchester Council

Pictured Front Row Pictured (L/R): Lynn Stricklett, Melissa Evans, Austin Rapp and Cristin Smalley. Back Row Pictured (L/R): Nancy Jones, Parent Advocate/Trainer, Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities, Kaci Foster, Field Representative for 2nd District Congressman Brad Wenstrup, Rodney Wallace, Superintendent, Adams County/Ohio Valley School District, Missy Marsh Walker and Mitzi Corrill. Not Present: Julia Mowen.

Georganan Mae Phipps

Georgana Mae Phipps, 99, of Lynx, died Wednesday, May 8, at the Adams County Manor in West Union. She was born November 4, 1913 in Adams County. She was preceded in death by husband, Roy Mitchell Phipps, parents, Edward Herbert and Winnie Pearl (Hazelbaker) Grooms and a sister, Helen Maxine Lawler. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Hope, Inc., 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, KY 41056. The funeral service was Saturday, May 11, at the Lafferty Funeral Home in West Union. Pastor Edwin Heisler officiated. The interment was at the East Liberty Cemetery in Lynx.

Community News/Events

Pictured (L/R): Rodney Wallace, Superintendent, Adams County/Ohio Valley School District, Austin Rapp, Outstanding Student for Adams County, Kaci Foster and Teresa Lewis, Field Representatives for 2nd District Congressman Brad Wenstrup, Nancy Jones, Parent Advocate. Trainer Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities Individuals from Adams County were honored recently at the Region 14/Hopewell Center Thirtieth Annual Exceptional Achievement Award Recognition Ceremony at Hillsboro Elementary in Highland County. Exceptional Achievement Award Recipients were cited for services they have provided this past school year to ensure students with disabilities achieve personal, social or academic goals of the highest standards. This award is a unique recognition since it is granted to a limited number or individuals from throughout the five-county Region 14/Hopewell region and is provided by both parents and

educators. Additionally, Austin Rapp, a student at North Adams High School was honored as the Outstanding Student Award recipient for Adams County. He was nominated in the area of community service. The Regional Parent Advisory Council and the Regional Advisory Council of Region 14/Hopewell Center sponsored the Exceptional Achievement Award Recognition Ceremony. The Regional Parent Advisory Council and the Regional Advisory Council extend their congratulations to the award recipients who have given the most precious gift of all - themselves.

Monday, May 6, was the filing deadline for Candidates wishing to run in the November Election for the four Council seats that will be open for the Village of Manchester. As reported in the Tuesday, May 7, edition of The Informer six candidates had filed on Friday, May 3. Four more candidates filed on the deadline day of Monday, May 6. They were as follows: Richard Kissick, Edward (Eddie) Young, Ty Spires and Tyler Peterson. They will be joining Bryan L. Church, Michael F. Phipps, Randolph (Randy) L. Walters Jr., Megan C. Fuson, Teresa Blythe and Sarah Freeman. A total of 10 candidates have filed with the Adams County Board of Elections. A decision of the Board of Elections will be made on Monday, May 20, to see if the candidates filed appropriately and if so will be certified to run on the November Ballot. The deadline for Write-In Candidates is Monday, August 26.

Judge Releases April Statistics Administrative Judge Alan W. Foster of the Adams County Court has filed the Court's Report with the Supreme Court of Ohio for the month of April 2013. The Court had a total of 426 New Cases filed in April 2013. There were 8 Felony Cases, 32 Misdemeanor Cases, 18 DUI Cases, 344 other Traffic Cases, 2 Personal Injury and Property Cases, 12 Contract Cases, 7 Eviction Cases, 1 other Civil Case and 2 Small Claims Cases. During the same period, the Court terminated a total of 454 cases.

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Thompson Meeker Funeral Home (Formerly Beam Funeral Home) www.meekerfuneralhomes.com 216 W. Mulberry St. West Union, Ohio

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Wilson

Homes for Funerals, Inc. 35 W. 2nd St., Manchester, Ohio

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Monuments Peebles Monument Company

172 N. Main St., Peebles, Ohio 45660

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236 N. Market St., West Union, Ohio 45693

937-544-2931 Holsinger Monument & Rock Engraving

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206 N. Pleasant St., West Union

937-544-6460

All during May, the West Union Library is holding a community Plant Exchange. Stop by the library with a labeled, potted plant to share, and exchange it for another plant. We ask that all plants be labeled with the plant name, and any care information you’d like to pass along. Stop by the West Union Library on Wednesdays during May,

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and you might win an item from our gardening display, including hand tools, seed kits, and more. We will randomly select a few patrons each Wednesday to choose an item from our gardening giveaway. Come visit the Library, and it might be you! All four Adams County Public Libraries are giving away seed packets, and celebrating gardening throughout the month of May. A new team of advocates has been speaking up for library services, and urging kids to visit a local library this summer. The Adams County Avengers, a team of homegrown superheroes with library powers, appeared in a video championing reading and learning in your local library. The AC Avengers help kids resist the mesmerism of evil Dr. Monitor, and discover the power of knowledge they can attain by reading. The Adams County Avengers are four

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library staff members who plan activities for kids in the libraries, and they’ve been visiting Adams County schools all week to let kids know about the upcoming Summer Reading Program. Watch the AC Avengers in action in a YouTube video, at http://bit.ly/AvengersAC. The Avengers video was created by library employee Adam Roades. Want to meet “Captain Adam,” “Tara Incognito,” “Super Sher-Bear,” and “Kristalina Jones” in person? Plan to come to the library for the Summer Reading program, boosting off in the next few weeks. The Summer Reading Program will run from May 23 – July 3 at the Peebles Library, May 23 – July 11 at the North Adams Library, June 10 – July 15 at the Manchester Library, and June 10 – July 25 at the West Union Library. During the Summer Reading Program, kids check out books from their local library, keep track of their reading, and can earn prizes and awards, including Summer Reading Program T-shirts, new books, coupons to area businesses, and more. Each week, kids can attend Summer Reading Program events in the library that feature the program’s theme, “Dig Into Reading.”

The Peebles Library launches their program on Thursday, May 23 at 2:00 pm. Come learn more about flowers with Cathy Lawson, and help us plant our summer flowers in tubs around the library. To find out about upcoming Summer Reading Program events, dates, and times at all four libraries, visit http://adamsco.lib.oh.us/sr p. Local musician Roy Carpenter will be at the Manchester Library on Saturday, May 18 at 11:00 am to perform a collection of original and classic work tunes from the railroad, crossroads and jailhouse. Roy's performance includes guitar, dobro guitar, voice and harmonica. People of all ages are invited to stop in and listen to classic tunes at the Manchester Library. For more information, call 937-549-3359. 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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Local Government

Older Americans Month Adams County Commissioners

Pictured L/R: Adams County Commissioners Brian Baldridge and Steven Caraway, Director of the Adams County Senior Citizens Center Melody Stapleton, Area Agency on Aging District 7 Neva Smalley and Tina Lightcap and Commissioner Paul Worley. On Monday, May 6, the Adams County Commissioner Proclaimed May as Older Americans Month. More than 2.3 million people age 60 and older live in Ohio. The Area Agency on Aging District 7, Adams County Senior Citizens Center and community senior organizations join the Ohio Department of Aging in encouraging all older Ohioans to be "Golden Buckeyes" - individuals inspired by their age, not defined by it. The older adults in Adams County play an important role by continuing to contribute experience, knowledge, wisdom and accomplishments. Our older adults are active community members involved in volunteering. mentor

ship, arts, culture and civic engagements. With recognizing the successes of the older adults in our community encourages their ongoing participation and further accomplishments. Our community can provide opportunities to allow older citizens to continue to flourish by recognizing older adults as a valuable asset in strengthening American communities. The Adams County Commissioners proclaim May 2013 to be "Older Americans Month." We urge every citizen to take time this month to recognize older adults and the people who serve and support them as powerful and vital citizens who greatly contribute to the community.

Recognizing Contributions of Local Relay for Life Teams

Pictured is Adams County Commissioners Brian Baldridg, Paul Worley and Stephen Caraway. Representing the Relay for Life Tami Graham, Stephanie McCoy, Mary Ann and Darlene Glass, Beth McNeilan, Sharon Campbell, Jay Jessee and Meghan Clarke. Relay for Life is the activity of the American Cancer Society and honors cancer survivors and remembers those lost to the disease. The money raised during the American Cancer Society Relay for life of Adams County helps support research, education, advocacy and patient services. Relay for Life helps fund more than $100 million in cancer research each year. No mat-

ter who you are, there's a place for you at the Relay for Life event, because each dollar you raise will help save lives. The Adams County Commissioners thanks all of the participants of Relay for Life for their important work for a very worthy cause and we encourage our fellow citizens to take part in the Adams County Relay for Life that will be held on May 31 and June 1 at the Adams County Fairgrounds in West Union.

Manchester Village Council The Council of the Village of Manchester met in regular session at the Community Building. Roll call showed Councilman Bob Hilderbrand, Councilwoman Christine Henderson, Councilman Mike Phipps, Councilman Roy Carpenter, and Councilman Church, present. Motion made by Church and seconded by Phipps to excuse Wagner. Motion carried. Also in attendance: Bill Evans, Ed Reinhardt, Sarah Shelton, and Heidi Huron Pledge to the Flag led by Bryan Church. Minutes were made prior to the council meeting. Motion made by Church and seconded by Carpenter to approve the April 2, 2013 minutes. Vote on the motion showed all Motion carried. Mayor Jolly reported on the Dumpster fill-up as well as the Police Chief working on problem areas in the Village that needs to be cleaned up. Mayor Jolly also reported on FEMA findings from 2009. The solicitor, Sarah Shelton, has looked into the legal requirements for jails. She will email pamphlet to council members. The Fiscal Officer, Heidi Huron gave the finance report. Street Commissioner, Earl Ruark, talked about the blacktop issue. Ruark said the water department plans to purchase blacktop and he wants to collaborate with them when he orders his. Ruark also stated that there was an issue with a new mower and would be a $300 difference and they

will have a 2 year warranty. Bill Evans spoke for the Fire Department and talked about the Prom Extraction program that the Fire Department will be doing at the school. He also talked about their two new cadets Ricky Deatley and Jake Purdin. They also talked about $1000 on service truck deposit if one became available. Church said it was approved at the last meeting. Henderson talked about moving forward on grant for the parks. Restroom needs to be reopened by the river. Mayor Jolly asked about graphics for car and was reported that they are not done. Mayor Jolly said that if they are not done by Friday at 5:00 p.m. to find someone else to do it. Phipps reported that potholes needed to be filled. He also reported that work has stopped on the property that they were tearing down. Mayor Jolly said they were waiting on an asbestos report. He also asked Carpenter if he still had a list on properties that need to be torn down. The Street Commissioner and Superintendent Jenkins both agreed on proceeding with working together to get holes blacktopped. Church reported that quarterly reports looked good. Hilderbrand talked about Bicycle Safety Day and that it will be held May 11th. Carpenter reported that a community wide yard sale will be first weekend in June. A motion was made by

Church and seconded by Henderson to approve the third reading for Resolution 2013-7 Nature Works Grant. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. A motion was made by Church and seconded by Hildebrand to approve the third reading for Resolution 2013-8 Renewal on Ballot for Police Levy. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion Carried. A motion was made by Church and seconded by Phipps to approve the third reading for Resolution20139 Renewals on Ballot for Fire Levy. Vote on the motions showed all members voting yea. Motion passed. A motion was made by Church and seconded by Carpenter to approve the Resolution for the Drug Enforcement Fund. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. A motion was made by Church and seconded by Hilderbrand to pay bills. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. Motion made by Phipps and seconded by Hilderbrand to approve $1,000 to erect poles for Storm Siren. Vote on the motion showed all members voting yea. Motion carried. Safety Days will be May 11, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Motion made by Phipps and seconded by Hilderbrand to adjourn. Motion to adjourn made by Carpenter and seconded by Hilderbrand

The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on April 29, 2013, with the following members present: Brian Baldridge, Stephen Caraway, and Paul Worley. Clerk Diane Ward was also present. The meeting was opened with prayer and the pledge of allegiance led by Commissioner Stephen Caraway. It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Vote: All yeas. Assistant Prosecutor Dana Whalen met with the board for the Bratton Township property Laverne McGowan closing. Ms. Whalen also discussed the contract renewal with the Office of the Ohio Public Defender and other legal issues. Sheriff Kimmy Rogers met with the board to discuss jail overcrowding concerns. Engineer David Hook, Deputy Engineer Lee Pertuset, and Mike Hughes met with the board to discuss the following projects and issues of the department: Beasley Fork Bridge progress, Tony Road proposed establishment - resolution to proceed or deny, FEMA Slip Bid Award - recommendation of U.S. Bridge for all three road projects, FEMA Slip Bid correspondence referred to legal counsel, Safe Communities Grant more of a safety issue under law enforcement/not highways, G.I.S. - future administration, personnel, equipment, etc. It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Paul Worley to award the FEMA Slip Bid to U.S. Bridge for the following road improvements: Cedar Mills Road $80,849.36, Lower Twin Creek Road -$65,521.89, Poplar Ridge Road $63,698.74. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the bills. Vote: All yeas. The CDBG Wayne Township Community Building Bid Opening was conducted at 10:00 a.m. Those present were as follows: E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson, Engineer David Hook, Mike Hughes, Deputy Engineer Lee Pertuset and Jason Miller of J.M. Miller Enterprises. The following bids were received: Cornerstone Construction $32,745.00 and JM Miller Enterprises $48,500.00. The bids were released to Ms. Johnson for review. The CDBG West Union Sidewalk Replacement Bid Opening was conducted at 10:30 a.m. Those present were as follows: E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson, Engineer David Hook, Mike Hughes, Deputy Engineer

Lee Pertuset and Jason Miller of J.M. Miller Enterprises. The following bids were received: JM Miller Enterprises $38,900.00, Shipley Construction - $38,000.00, and Cooper's Excavating, LLC - $42,300.00. The bids were released to Ms. Johnson for review. E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson met with the board to discuss the following: Sewer Line - Ohio EPA/loan closeout & URS invoice, Local Government Innovation Fund Grant submitted, 2013 CDBG Grant packages received two of the applications were invalid. Two weeks allowance for the board to review. SOMC - update, Adult Education - Welding Classes @ Generation Center, Local Businesses 2013 Employment Numbers, Safe Communities Grant administration and application. It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Stephen Caraway to proceed with the Safe Communities Grant application process for administration through the Adams County Economic & Community Development office. Vote: All yeas. JFS Director Sue Fulton met with the board to discuss personnel and contract agreements. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Stephen Caraway to enter into Executive Session with JFS Director Sue Fulton at 11:11 a.m. to discuss personnel. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Caraway, yea, Worley, yea. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Paul Worley to reconvene at 11:20 a.m. Vote: Baldridge, yea, Caraway, yea, Worley, yea. It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the JFS/Adams County Transportation agreement amendment as requested by Transportation Director Sally Hayslip. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the JFS/ABCEOI Summer Youth Employment Program agreement upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the JFS personnel promotion of Dawn Fowler to ER Specialist I effective June 16, 2013 upon the recommendation of JFS Director Sue Fulton. Vote: All yeas. Office of the Ohio Public Defender representatives John Alge and Herman Carson met with the board to discuss the indigent defense contract agreement renewal. The agreement was reviewed and topics of concern were

addressed pertaining to the appointment of legal representation between County Court and Court of Common Pleas. The board also discussed current attorney fees and arrangements and plea agreements. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the Office of the Ohio Public Defender Agreement for provision of Indigent Defense services. Vote: All yeas. Airport Board member Bill Shelby met with the board to discuss fuel purchases at the airport. The board also discussed airport grounds maintenance and future improvements A phone conference was held with URS Representative Mike Frommer to discuss the recent invoices for the Barnes Sewer Project; E.C.D. Director Holly Johnson was also present. Court Administrator Angela Richmond met with the board to discuss probation office space, personnel policy addressing sick leave donation, and the DP&L Generation Center for adult education. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Paul Worley to approve the following travel: David Gifford, CCAO Legislative Day & Reception, Columbus, OH, 5/8/13, $137.40. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Stephen Caraway to establish Fund 550 FEMA Large PW 1003 and correlating revenue and appropriation codes upon the request of Engineer David Hook. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Paul Worley and seconded by Stephen Caraway to approve the transfers, reductions, and additional appropriations. Vote: All yeas. Auditor David Gifford met with the board to discuss CAUV office space and the county government census form report. 9-1-1 Director Donnie Swayne met with the board to discuss personnel. It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Paul Worley to not proceed with the proposed establishment of Tony Road as submitted by Charlie Barber and others due to the following: Sprigg Township Trustees are not in favor of the proposed establishment and the preliminary assessment as submitted by Engineer David Hook. It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded Stephen Caraway to reappoint R.J. Davis to the airport board for the term commencing June 1, 2013 and ending May 31, 2018. Vote: All yeas. It was moved by Stephen Caraway and seconded by Brian Baldridge to adjourn. Vote: All yeas.

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Senior Living OVM Offers Free Tai Chi Classes Kick Off Their "Keep Moving" Campaign When OVM Home Health believes something is working and making a difference, they want to share it with the community. And in this case, when they say they want everyone to " Keep Moving", that is exactly what they do by sponsoring weekly Tai Chi classes at their facility located 3 miles north of Ripley, for anyone who is interested. These weekly classes are completely free to the public. Fatima Even, a Physical Therapist with OVM Home Health has been providing these classes for a couple of years now. "I have seen incredible results with this gentle form of exercise;" says Fatima Even,” I have been teaching Tai Chi for 2 years and really believe it helps to relieve stress, improve strength and enhance balance and stability. It can be practiced by virtually anyone, at any age, at any fitness level, but is a great fit for seniors."

that we see lots of seniors here,” said Lisa Fussnecker, OVM Home Health Administrator. "We have seen dramatic changes in people's lifestyles after having been introduced to Tai Chi. They say they now move like they did 20 years ago, can enjoy their grandchildren and have a more hopeful attitude towards aging." These FREE Classes Fatima Even, are held every Thursday OVM Home from 10:00am to Health, PT 11:00am at OVM 5280 US Highway 62-68 Ripley, OH. For more information you can gious medical institutions in the contact (937) 392-0457. OVM Home Health world have studied the effects of Tai Chi on people who suffer focuses on the continuity of anything from stress to serious care for patients in their own disease, and they agree it has homes by offering Skilled proven benefits. This exercise Nursing, Home Health Aides, Therapy and has been used to help reduce Physical pain for people with Occupational Therapy to the osteoarthritis, arthritis, residents of Adams, Brown, and Highland fibromyalgia, back pain, or just Clermont for the general pain associated Counties. Visit our website at www.ohiovalleymanor.com to with the aging process. "We love being able to see other services we can prooffer this to the public and hope vide to you and your family. Tai Chi is a form of physical exercise characterized by a series of very slow and deliberate balletic body movements. These movements increase stamina, strength, and improve balance and concentration skills. Some of the most presti-

Adams County Senior Citizens Tai Chi is here! We are pleased to announce a new exercise program, Tai Chi. Classes will be held every Thursday from 10am-11am at the Adams County Senior Center. The Adams County Senior Citizens Council is a member of the Adams Brown Diabetes Education Coalition and The ABDEC is funded in part by a Together on Diabetes grant from the Appalachian Diabetes Control and Translation Project (ADCTP), which is a partnership supported by the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, with the collaboration of the thirteen Appalachian states. The grant is managed by the Center for Rural Health at Marshall University. Together on Diabetes is a national program of the Squibb Foundation to improve the health outcomes of people living with type 2 diabetes. The Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program developed by Dr. Paul Lam, uses gentle Sunstyle Tai Chi routines that are safe, easy to learn and suitable for every fitness level. Tai Chi is an ancient practice proven to reduce pain and improve your mental and physical well-being. Led by certified instructors these classes are designed to be relaxing and enjoyable. As always, classes here are targeted for those 60+ and up and are free. Come out and take advantage of this new program and have fun staying healthy and fit! Worth Repeating. Seniors, be very careful in regard to scam calls. There are clever new

approaches that scammers use to offer you a prize or a cash award and are trying to “direct deposit” these so-called funds for you. DO NOT GIVE OUT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION, ESPECIALLY YOUR SSN AND BANKING INFORMATION! The best way to handle these calls and protect yourself at the same time is to simply hang up. The longer you stay on the phone, the more information you may unknowingly reveal!! May is older Americans Month! If you haven’t already marked your calendar, I hope you will make plans now to attend our annual All-County Senior Citizens Day Celebration, which will take place on Tuesday, May 21st at the Adams County Fairgrounds with Peebles seniors as hosts. The Theme this year is “Unleash Your Power: Be a Golden Buckeye!” This is our big blowout that we have every spring to honor and “show off” our Senior Citizens. If you have been there in the past years, I know you’ll want to come again, but if you have never attended – you don’t know what you are missing!! Lots of yummy, covered dish, carry-in food, great entertainment and speakers, well deserved awards, door prizes and a whole lot of fun and fellowship together. Senior Citizens represent the generation that has cared for us so well, whether personally – through guidance as parents and grandparents or in a broader sense of having provided our history. You don’t want to miss it! Beltone. A Beltone Representative will be at the Senior Center on May 17th from

9am-3pm. For more information or to set up an appointment, please contact Mary at 1-740353-1021. SEOLS. South Eastern Ohio Legal Services will be at the Senior Center on May 28th from 1pm-4pm. To schedule an appointment, please call Ms. Spradlin at 1-800-837-2508. 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 3rd Monday we have Knitting Class from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Each Tuesday from 10:00am – 11:00am is Gentle Chair Yoga Class. Thursday, May 16th from 10:00am – 11:00am is our new Tai Chi for Arthritis Class. On Tuesday afternoons at 1:00pm we have Movie & Popcorn time. The Scrappy Quilters Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 10:00am – 3:00pm. Each Thursday from 12:30pm3:30pm we play card games. On the 3rd Thursday we will celebrate birthdays at 2:00pm for any senior having a birthday in the month. We welcome anyone who would like to volunteer to help with any activities you might be interested in doing. Services and activities are FREE. It’s YOUR Senior Center. We want YOU to enjoy it. For more info: 544-3979. Hours are Mon.-Fri. 8am– 4:30p.m. JUST A THOUGHT. We were given: Two hands to hold. Two legs to walk. Two eyes to see. Two ears to listen. But why only one heart? Because the other was given to someone else for us to find.

ConsumerAlert: Beware of Agency Imposters Recently, the Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. (AAA7) has been made aware of individuals in the area who have been posing as AAA7 workers by knocking on doors claiming to be representatives of the AAA7. Currently, these reports have generated from Lawrence and Scioto Counties; however, the AAA7 asks everyone to heighten the awareness for their safety and protection. The AAA7 provides services in the following Ohio counties: Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton. The community should note that all AAA7 representatives carry identification stating that they work for the Agency and any visits to the home are scheduled beforehand – the AAA7 does not make unannounced visits. Initial visits to an individual’s home to discuss long-term care options and resources are always scheduled by a community individual through a call directly to the AAA7. The AAA7 provides the fol-

lowing advice: Do not allow anyone in your home if the individual cannot provide proper identification such as an employee name badge. If the individual claims they are from the Area Agency on Aging, but it does not appear they are or they cannot provide the proper identification, please feel comfortable in calling our Agency to confirm – the Agency can be reached Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm by calling 1-800-582-7277. AAA7 staff that visit homes for assessments gather personal information for referral purposes and will provide the consumer with a release of information form for signature and an AAA7 Statement of Privacy Practices. As mentioned previously, AAA7 staff will not show up unannounced for an initial appointment. If someone comes to your home, unannounced, and claims to be a representative for the AAA7, chances are they are an imposter. You should ask the individual to leave your home

and report to your local law enforcement. Be sure to report the description of the person and their vehicle. If an individual receives a call from the AAA7, an employee name and call back number will always be presented to the consumer. The Area Agency on Aging District 7 is a non-profit corporation that helps coordinate programs to help older adults and those with disabilities live safely and independently at home or in their community through longterm care home and communitybased options. The AAA7’s Aging and Disability Resource Center is available to help provide assistance and answers to any questions the community may have regarding long-term care options and resources. The community can call Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm to speak directly to a nurse or social worker who will help answer any questions the caller may have.

Pinwheel Quilt block

This week the quilt pattern we are discussing is called pin wheel. I was inspired to include it this week in the article because pinwheels are on the lawn of the court house. Pin wheels are excellent blocks to make in red white and blue for patriotic holidays or for Americana collectors. The block is great for beginners because the matching is not hard. I have seen this pattern in muted colors and it is pretty as well. Do you have a pattern you would like for us to feature or include in The Informer Civil War Quilt Challenge Quilt? If so,please write to The Informer, Attn: Quilt Challenge and we will feature the block.

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Dear Miss Needles: Recently I was at an auction and they had a pile of boards with nail like points coming out of them and said they were curtain stretchers. Were those needles or nails? Sign me Junkin' Queen Dear Junkin' Queen: I believe I still own a pair or two of these but they would be down in the building. If my memory serves me correctly, they were like headless nails over which you could put fabric or yarn to stretch your curtains after washing them so they would hold their shape. My great aunt used to have crocheted curtains in her dining room. After washing them, she would dip them in

The registration deadline for the 2-day Gardening and Home Food Preservation Workshop is quickly approaching. During the workshop, we will discuss proper equipment for food preservation as well as how to safely can, freeze, and dry fruits and vegetables at home. You will also have the opportunity to practice canning, freezing, and drying techniques. Ray Koch, Ohio State University Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, will discuss steps for planning and planting a produce garden. The workshop will be held on Monday, May 13 and Tuesday, May 14 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm (both days) in Eastern High School’s Life Skills Lab (Room 104) located at 11557 US 62, Winchester, OH 45697. There is a $40 registration fee, which includes course materials, activities, and a packet of Ohio State University Extension food preservation fact sheets with the most up-todate processing times and instructions. Registration deadline is Thursday, May 9. Home Food Preservation Classes will also be offered in Adams, Brown, and Highland Counties. During the classes, we will discuss proper equipment for food preservation, food preservation techniques, and how to safely can and freeze fruits and vegetables at home. Testing of pressure can-

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Dear Miss Needles: Recently I purchased a vintage book of needles. Is it okay to use them? Sign me Suze Dear Suze: It depends. If they have never been used and the points

are sharp, I would. However if they are bent, well used or rusty, I would keep them as a collectible and buy new ones. If I am mending an inch or two in a seam, I will use any needle I find that is small. If I am doing a craft and the stitching and/or thread will be showing, I would use the right needle for the medium so your work looks it's best. Ever so often I will make an "oops" project where I am practicing so I try different things and use the item as a utilitarian item. Do you have a question for Miss Neeldes? Would you like to share photos of your projects. Please e-mail Miss Needles at dearmissneedles@yahoo.com or write to her in care of The Informer.

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startch and then we would stretch them on curtain stretchers to dry. She also used the stretcher to dry her afghans on, even though no starch with the yarn. Anyway, I don't think many folks use them any more but the are more of a pin than a needle. Be careful if you purchase some. As a kid helping, I thought using them was curel and unusual punishment.

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ner dial gauges for accuracy will be available. Classes will be held on: · Monday, June 3 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at the ABCAP Senior Nutrition Site (111 W. Main St, West Union, OH 45693). · Tuesday, June 4 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at the Highland County Administration

deadline for all classes is Thursday, May 30. Preserving food at home can be rewarding because it extends access to delicious, nutritious foods from the garden throughout the year. Using safe, up-to-date food preservation practices is critical in making sure home preserved foods are safe to eat. If you have interest in preserving foods at Amy L. Habig Extension Educator, home (or if you are an Family and experienced preserver and want to ensure you Consumer Sciences Ohio State are using safe, up-todate practices), join us University Extension for the home food - Adams, Brown and preservation class or Highland Counties workshop!

Building Large Conference Room (119 Governor Foraker Pl., Hillsboro, OH 45133). · Wednesday, June 5, 2013 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm at the Brown County Extension Office Conference Room on the fairgrounds (325 W. State St., Building B., Georgetown, OH 45121). There is a $10 registration fee, which includes a packet of Ohio State University Extension food preservation fact sheets with the most upto-date processing times and instructions. Registration

To register for any of these programs, download and mail-in a registration form from http://adams.osu.edu, http://brown.osu.edu, or http://highland.osu.edu. For more information, contact Amy Habig, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences in Adams, Brown, and Highland Counties via email at habig.13@osu.edu or via telephone at 937544-2339 (Adams County), 937-378-6716 (Brown County), or 937-393-1918 (Highland County).

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From The Kitchen Of Pat Wylie Swedish Potato Sausage 1 pound lean ground beef 1/2 pound lean ground pork 1 1/2 pounds all-purpose potatoes, coarsely grated (5 cups) 1/2 cup minced fresh onion 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice Butter for Frying Put all ingredients except butter in a large bowl and mix until well blended. Form into patties using about 1/4 cup mixture for each. In a heavy 10 to 12 inch skillet melt 1 teaspoon butter over

Pat Wylie, Sandy Baker, Casey Rutledge & Stacy Kinhalt COSMETOLOGIST moderately low heat. Add about 6 patties and cook about 5 minutes, turning once. Increase heat to moderately high and cook about 2 minutes longer, until

browned. Repeat with remaining patties. Makes 24 patties. Per patty: 63 calories, 6 grams protein, 3 grams fat, 4 grams carbohydrate.

Jokes of the week by George Two old men were talking. One old man said he had been a widower three times. The other gentleman said, "That's awful, how did your first wife die?" The man replied, "From eating mushrooms." The gentleman replied. "That's no good, how did your second wife die?" The man replied, "From eating mushrooms." The gentleman said, "That is awful and it is odd. How did your third wife die?" The man replied, "From a skull fracture she wouldn't eat the mushrooms!" George Perry

This Date in History On this May 14, date in history: 1998 Last episode of Seinfeld on NBC, commercials are $2 million each. 1991 42 die in a train collision is Japan. 1991 World's Largest Burrito created at 1,126 lbs. 1990 Dow Jones avg hits a record 2,821.53. 1989 Final TV episode of "Family Ties" airs. 1989 Moonlighting, TV Crime Drama last airs on ABC. 1981 NASA launches space vehicle S-192. 1975 U.S. forces raid Cambodian island of Koh Tang to free Mayaguez ship. 1973 Skylab launched, 1st Space Station. 1973 U.S. Supreme Court approves equal rights to females in military. 1970 Cops kill 2 students in racial disturbance (Jackson State U, Miss). 1969 Last Chevrolet Corsair built. 1965 2nd Chinese atom bomb explodes. 1963 Kuwait is 111th member of the United Nations. 1961 Bus with 1st group of Freedom Riders bombed and burned in Alabama. 1960 U.S.S.R. launch 1st (unmanned) space capsule. 1951 Ernie Kovacs Show, TV Variety debut on NBC. 1949 Truman signs bill establishing a rocket test range at Cape Canaveral. 1944 General Rommel, Speidel and von Stulpnagel attempt to assassinate Hitler. 1941 3,600 Parisian Jews arrested. 1940 Nazi bombs Rotterdam (600-900 dead), Netherlands surrender to Germany. 1921 Florence Allen is 1st woman judge to sentence a man to death. 1908 1st passenger flight in an airplane. 1896 Lowest U.S. temperature in May recorded 10 degrees F - Climax, Colorado.

1884 Anti-Monopoly party forms in U.S. 1796 1st smallpox inoculation administered, by Edward Jenner 1787 Delegates gather in Philadelphia to draw up U.S. constitution. 1767 British government disbands Americans import duty on tea. 1607 1st permanent English settlement in New World, Jamestown, Virginia. In Sports 1997 Baseball's Executive Council suspends New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. 1996 New York Yankee Dwight Gooden no-hits Seattle Mariners 2-0. 1995 Eddie Murray of Indians hits his 463rd career home run (ties for 18th). 1994 Dave Winfield passes Frank Robinson for 12th on RBI list with 1,617. 1990 46th time opposing pitchers hit home run, Valenzuela (Dodgers)/Gross (Expos). 1989 1st time since 1948 a player hit 6 consecutive doubles (Kirby Puckett). 1988 1st non-pitcher, Jose Oquendo, in 20 years to get a decision in a baseball game, he and St. Louis Cardinals lose to Braves 7-5 in 19 innings. 1986 Reggie Jackson hit his 537th home run passing Mickey Mantle into 6th place. 1967 Mickey Mantle's 500th home run off Oriole's Stu Miller. 1950 Pittsburgh Johnny Hopp goes 6 for 6 including 2 home runs. 1920 Washington Senator Walter Johnson wins his 300th game vs Detroit. 1918 Indians' Stan Coveleski sets club record for most innings pitched (19). 1918 Sunday baseball is made legal in Washington D.C. 1913 Washington Senator Walter Johnson ends record scorless streak at 56 innings 1904 1st Olympics in U.S. are held (St. Louis).

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HOMES FOR SALE HOMES R4 – WEST UNION – Frame home with vinyl siding, 1020 SF living area, half finished full basement, 3 BR, 1 bath, living & family rooms, eat-in kitchen, gas furnace, heat pump, C/A, gas F/P, new windows, new floating floor, 1-car garage, fenced back yard. $84,900. R6 - PEEBLES – Very nice brick/wood sided home, 1308 SF living area plus finished basement, 4 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, island bar & lots of nice cabinets, dining room, elec. heat, gas F/P, A/C, tile flooring & nice carpeting, 2car att. garage, concrete driveway, nice covered porch, excellent location near schools. $159,900. R8 – PEEBLES – Frame home with vinyl siding, 1240 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, full finished basement with 3 BR & TV room, hardwood floors, 30 ft. above-ground pool with deck, city utilities, heat pump, nice .6 acre lot. $129,900. R12 – NEW LISTING - WEST UNION - Frame home in nice location, 1242 SF living area, full basement, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with range, city water/sewer. $49,900. R14 – WEST UNION – Brick/vinyl sided home, 1136 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room eat-in kitchen with appliances, utility room, new elec. heat, new carpet, 1-cat att. garage, front porch, large back deck. PRICED REDUCED TO $72,500. R16 - WEST UNION - Frame home with vinyl siding in good location near school, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, new roof 4 years ago, elec. heat, county water, insulated windows, carport, .606 acre lot. $49,500. R18 – WEST UNION – Newly remodeled brick/vinyl sided home, 1080 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, elec. furnace, county water, new flooring, carport, small barn. $69,900.

R22 – WEST UNION – Frame home with vinyl siding, 1764 SF living area, 4 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, cellar, gas furnace, gas F/P, 3 A/C, hardwood floors, 2-car att. garage, back deck, $5,000 worth of landscaping. PRICE REDUCED TO $49,900. R24 - PEEBLES - Frame home with 3 BR, 1 1/2 baths, eat-in kitchen with lots of cabinets, ref. & range, large living room, half basement, 2-year-old high eff. gas furnace, city water/sewer, new doors, small barn. This is a nice clean home. $39,500. R26 - NEW LISTING - SEAMAN - Partial brick/vinyl sided home, 1188 SF living area plus full basement, 2 BR, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen with appliances, dining room, elec. heat pump, C/A, wood burning F/P, hardwood floors, 2-car garage, 2 covered porches, new 200 amp elec. service, 0.434 acre corner lot. $103,000. R30 – SEAMAN – Frame home with vinyl siding, 2 BR (could be 3), 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with range, elec. heat, A/C, laminate flooring. Nice starter home or rental property in nice location. $39,500. R32 - MANCHESTER - Frame home with vinyl siding, 1034 SF living area, full basement, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, elec. heat, city water & sewer, floating floor, wheel chair ramp, 0.674 acre lot. $39,900. Additional 3.05 acres available with 5 mobile home hook-ups for $15,000. R48 – WEST UNION – Frame home with vinyl siding, 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with appliances, utility room, public water/sewer, 10x16 building. PRICE REDUCED TO $35,900. R50 – WEST UNION - Newly remodeled frame home with vinyl siding, 2 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen with nice cabinets, laundry room, basement, nat. gas furnace, city water/sewer, covered front porch, 12x12 storage barn, nice 1/4 acre lot. $44,900. R60 – MANCHESTER – Brick home featuring 3151 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with appliances, dining room, basement, nat. gas heat, C/A, 2 F/P, hardwood & tile floors, 2-car garage, 2-car carport, patio. A MUST SEE – PRICED TO SELL AT $145,000. HOMES WITH ACREAGE

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

H4 - PEEBLES - 5.03 acres with well-kept frame home with vinyl siding, 1293 SF living area, 4 BR, office/5th BR, 1 bath(new), living room, eat-in kitchen, newer sunroom/utility room, partial basement, all appliances, gas furnace, C/A, nice carpet/tile flooring, new windows & doors, some new plumbing/updated electric, new concrete driveway & steps, Isaacs Creek runs behind back yard with shelter house by creek, 14x24 garage, 2 barns. Home is in move-in condition tucked away in eastern side of Adams county, very peaceful setting. $159,000. H6 - PEEBLES – 28.876 mostly wooded acres with 1994 DW with vinyl siding, 1960 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 ½ baths, living

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

H14 – MANCHESTER – 4.355 acres with 1995 DW featuring 1456 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen, elec. furnace, county water, refrigerator & washer included. $59,900. H18 – PEEBLES – 1.7 acres with beautiful brick/vinyl sided home, 1728 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 ½ baths, living room, eatin kitchen, eat-in kitchen with nice cabinets & island with stovetop, all appliances, elec. heat, wood stove, C/A, hardwood floors, 6-panel doors throughout, walk-in closets, open stairway, 2-car att. garage, large covered porch, barn with porch, beautiful landscaping. $159,900.

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

H20 - BLUE CREEK - 3.756 acres with vinyl sided frame home, 2520 SF living area, 3 BR with large master suite added in 2009, 2 1/2 baths, living & family rooms, kitchen with new appliances, dining room, lots of closets, large storage area, elec. heat pump, C/A, Anderson windows, 3-car garage, large front porch. PRICE REDUCED TO $134,900. H22 – MANCHESTER - 3.083 acres with 1 1/2 story vinyl sided frame home, 1225 SF living area, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, kitchen & dining room, utility room, county water, 36x40 barn. PRICED TO SELL AT $47,500. H24 – STOUT – 1.387 acres located on Ohio River, 14x70 mobile home, 3 BR, 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, boat dock, steps to river, all furniture stays with home + grill & picnic table, 8x10 building. PRICE REDUCED TO $45,000.

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

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L2 – WEST UNION – POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING - 1.429 acre lot close to town with water & electric available. PRICE REDUCED TO $12,500. OWNER WILL CONSIDER TRADE. L6 - MANCHESTER - 3.05 acres located within village with city water & sewer, 5 mobile home hook-ups. $15,000. L10 – WEST UNION – Very nice lot 0.706 acre lot in nice restricted subdivision, city water/sewage available, excellent spot for new home. $23,500. VACANT LAND

F2 - WINCHESTER - Beautiful 115.935 acre farm with approximately 65 tillable acres, 48 acres of pasture and 2 acres of woods, Frame home with vinyl siding, 2040 square feet of living area, full basement, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen with appliances, mother-in law suite with 1 bedrooms, full bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, fuel oil furnace, wood burning fireplace, central air, new windows, new dimensional shingles, 2-car attached garage, several barns (120x74, 22x14, 60x24), 2 cisterns, well, 2 water taps, 2 septic systems, acreage is flat to rolling, mostly fenced, with creek and pond, farm is located on a dead-end road. PRICE REDUCED TO $489,000. F6 - PEEBLES - 28.631 acre mini farm with equipment, 1996 Clayton DW, 1475 SF living area, 3 BR, 2 full baths, living & family rooms, kitchen & dining room, all appliances, elec. heat pump, C/A, wood stove, 2-car att. garage with storage room, 2 barns, shed, orchard, grape arbor, equipment too numerous to list. Property has abundant wildlife and would be a hunter's paradise. Call for more details. PRICE REDUCED TO $224,900.

F8 - WEST UNION - 30 acre farm privately situated at end of dead end road, fully furnished 4-year-old frame home with vinyl siding, 2944 SF living area + poured walk-out basement, open floor plan, 3 BR all with walk-in closets, 2 full baths, living room, large kitchen with appliances, island & lots of cabinets, dining room, office, mud room, elec. heat pump, C/A with humidifier, wood furnace, gas stove, flooring is combination of hardwood, tile & carpeting, att. garage, 2 decks, large machinery shed, large barn, 4 large outbuildings, horse facilities, 2 ponds. Owners are moving out of country so all furniture & appliances included with home, regretful sale. A MUST SEE! $395,000. F10 – BENTONVILLE AREA – 89.223 acre farm with approx. 70 tillable acres, Old 2336 SF farm house not in livable condition but could be rehabbed, 12x20 garage, 3 barns (48x36, 72x48, 28x26), corn crib. Good location, land could be farmed or developed. $311,500. F20 - WAYNE TWP. - ADAMS COUNTY - 67.5 acres of nice level farmland, 53.6 acres of cropland, 3.9 acres of pasture, 9.5 acres of woods, 550 feet of road frontage of SR 136. $234,900. Adjoining 3.05 acres with farmhouse, garage & very nice barn also available.

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

V14 – WEST UNION AREA – 2 wooded acres on blacktop county road with over 300 feet of road frontage, county water available. $10,900. V28 – MANCHESTER AREA – 10 partially wooded acres with county water available, excellent place to build a home nestled in the hills of Adams County. PRICE REDUCED TO $24,900. BUSINESS B2 – SEAMAN – 4000 SF building located on Main St. under traffic light. Building has extensive fire damage. HUGE PRICE REDUCTION TO $12,500 - MOTIVATED SELLER.

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

B4 – WINCHESTER – Full-time day care/learning center, fully stocked and state licensed for 36 children, large playground and parking lot with school bus pick-up and drop-off, 4 classrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen & dining room, office, laundry room, storage room, new furnace & windows, business provides good income. PRICE REDUCED TO $89,500.

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

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

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

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

V10 - OTWAY - 92.962 wooded acres bordering Shawnee State Forest, 2 small cabins, electric & water available, nice hunting land & nice place to build home. $152,000.

B18 – MANCHESTER – Large 2-story commercial building located on corner of Pike St. & Second St. (US 52), 2500+ SF on both floors. Building has previously been a hardware store but could be used for many types of business, also a storage area behind building, building has nat. gas furnace, C/A, city utilities. A good investment at $50,000.

V12 - BLUE CREEK - 33.7 acres with 30+ acres of woods, abundant wildlife, 4-year-old fence, county water available. $63,500.

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The Informer - Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 7

Adams County Court of Common Pleas DOMESTIC CASES Chad Sutterfield vs. April Sutterfield, Divorce with children DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION Ellen M.Campbell vs.George M. Campbell, Notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on the motion is scheduled for 6/6/13 at 10:30 A.M. Monica S. Boyd vs. Shawn A. Boyd, Notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on failure to pay support set for 6/20/13 at 12:15 P.M. Annette Marie Palmer vs. Glen Ray Palmer, Judgement entry filed, child support order. Matthew Stevensen vs. Angela M. Stevensen, Magistrate's decision and judgement entry filed. The motion filed 2/20/13 is dismissed at the request of the agency. Renetta L. Sowards vs. Jeff Sowards, Magistrate's order filed. Money was paid, hearing set for 8/1/13 at 8:30 A.M. Aaron J. Copas vs. Crystal D. Copas, Magistrate's order filed. Court reserves finding, matter set for hearing on 8/1/13 at 8:30 A.M. Susan M. Broten vs. Michael Rapp, Magistrate's decision and judgement entry filed. Capias is recalled, hearing set for 5/9/13 at 10:30 A.M. Maria T. Knauff vs. Michael S. Knauff, Judgement entry filed. Status hearing on 5/14/13 at 8:00 A.M. Leslie A. Kerr vs. Kelly J. Kerr, Qualified domestic relations order filed. Bobbie A. Neu vs. Johna D. Neu, Magistrate's order filed. $300 must be paid within 7 days of this date; matter is set for further hearing on 6/20/13 at 9:30 A.M. Amanda D. Fuller vs. Jeremy J. Fuller, Magistrate's order filed. It is ordered that Lisa Rothwell is appointed to represent the defendant. Angie Lunsford vs. Gary Lunsford, Notice of hearing and order to appear filed. Hearing on failure to pay support set for 6/6/13 at 12:15 P.M. Shannon Enoch vs. Connie Smith Enoch, Magistrate's order filed. The court reserves finding on the contempt issue. Hearing on 5/30/13 at 2:15 P.M. Alan D. Reed vs. Lisa Reed, Magistrate's order filed. Due to medical problems of the plaintiff this matter is continued to 7/1/13 at 3:00 P.M. Kim Heisler vs. Ross Heisler, Magistrate's decision and judgement entry filed. The motion filed 2/14/13 is dismissed at the request of the agency and state. Kathy L. Rose vs. Lawrence I. Rose, Order to prepare transcript filed. Transcript of proceedings 4/5/13 to be prepared at defendant's costs. Pamela Gibson vs. Michael Gibson, Magistrate's decision and judgement entry filed. The court dismisses the contempt motion filed 1/8/13. Commonwealth of Tennessee vs. Steve R. Meeker, Magistrate's decision and judgement entry filed. Court Appoints Lisa Rothwell as atty for the defendant: matter is set for hearing on 6/13/13 at 12:15 P.M. Jessica Johnson vs Daniel Johnson, Magistrate order filed. Jacob Darr permitted and designated process server. State of Iowa, Ex Rel vs. Robert C. Marshall, Notice of hearing and order to appear filed.Hearing on failure to pay support set for 6/6/13 at 9:30 A.M. Samantha Hunt vs. Brian K. Hunt, Entry filed. The final hearing is scheduled for 6/14/13 at 3:00 P.M. Gary L. Abbott vs. Arlene T. Abbott, Judgement entry filed. Matter was set for final uncontested divorce on 1/8/13, court was advised that parties wished to dismiss, no dismissal has been filed, matter is set for hearing on 5/14/13 at 8:00 A.M., parties and council to appear for proceeding or dismissal. Peter Starline vs. Kathleen Starline, Magistrate's order filed. Hearing is continued from 5/3/13 to 6/14/13 at 10:30 A.M. Richard E. Osborne vs. Thelma Louise Myers, Order of referral to mediation & notice filed. Mediation scheduled 7/19/13 at 8:30 A.M. Tiffany Everhart vs. John Everhart Jr., Judgement entry filed. Status hearing on 5/14/13 at 8:00 A.M. Jeremiah Young vs. Lisa Young, Magistrate's decision and decree filed. Adam Hess vs. Sharon Kay Hess, Entry filed. Court appoints David Gast as guardian ad litem, parties to pay their half of fee to the clerk within 14 days. Adam Hess vs. Sharon Kay Hess, Magistrate's order filed. Neither party shall change or fail to renew insurance policies, Sharon Hess shall be residential and custodial parent, Adam Hess to have Rule 16 visitation and pay support, pretrial is set for 8/2/13 at 2:00 P.M. Heather Shoemaker vs. Bradley Shoemaker, Magistrate's decision and degree of dissolution filed. Marriage Dissolved. Nancy K. Shadoan vs. Roy W. Shadoan, Decree of dissolution of marriage filed. Marriage Dissolved. Chad Sutterfield vs. April Sutterfield, Entry filed. Hearing on temporary orders is scheduled for 6/14/13 at 2:30 P.M. CIVIL CASES Richard Wheeler vs Stacy

Wheeler, Judgement. Chase Bank USA, N.A. vs. Jerry Jarvis, Judgement. Madison L. Gilbert vs. Darren Michael Baldwin, Other torts, personal injury. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Deborah J. Fields, Foreclosures. Wells Fargo Bank vs. Daylene A. Carkeek, Foreclosures. CIVIL DIVISION Rapid Advance Llc vs. David S. Randolph, Affidavit and order and notice of garnishment of property other than personal earnings and answer of garnishee filed. Capital One Bank vs.Natasha D. McCann, Affidavit order and notice of garnishment and answer of garnishee filed. Lisa Newman vs. Donnie C. Napier, Nunc pro tunc judgement entry filed. Parcels are to be sold free of all liens including federal tax. Midland Funding Llc vs. Terry Newman, Journal entry filed. Hearing on garnishment is scheduled for 5/24/13 at 12:45 P.M. Amanda J. Curd vs. Allstate insurance Company, Entry of dismissal with prejudice filed. Bank of America, N.A. vs. James Longhauser, Judgement entry filed. If sums due are not paid within 3 days an order of sale shall be issued. Bank of America, N.A. vs. Jacob W. Smith, Entry confirming sale ordering deed and distribution filed. Brian K. Powell vs. Roger Joe Ward, Entry denying plaintiff's motion for summary judgement filed. Court denies motion because genuine issues of material fact exist. Karl Klickner vs. State of Ohio, Journal entry filed. On 4/3/13 the court ordered petitioner to perfect services within 14 days or the case would be dismissed, upon review on 4/30/13, it appears petitioner has taken no action, case dismissed. Midland Funding Llc vs. Joshua Patrick, Affidavit and order and notice of garnishment of property other than personal earnings and answer of garnishee filed. U.S. Bank National, Assoc. vs. Jeff W. Minton, confirmation entry of sale and distribution of proceeds filed. First State Bank of Adams Co. vs. Riddle & Rhymes, Llc, Judgement entry granting summary judgement to plaintiff First State Bank of Adams County NKA First State Bank filed. Fifth Third Mortgage Co. vs. Kendra J. Fithen, Judgement entry filed. If sums due are not paid within 3 days an order of sale shall be issued. Farm Credit Services vs. Nicole Hunter, Judgement decree in foreclosure filed. If sums due not paid, order of sale shall issue. Mark A. Morgan vs. Admr. Steve Buehrer, Journal entry filed.Telephone conference was set for 4/26/13, at the time, court was delayed due to a criminal hearing, matter reset for 6/17/13 at 12:45 P.M. Robert Platz vs. Moore Financial Services, Inc, Judgement entry filed. Default judgement granted against defendant. Discover Bank vs. Wayne E. Blythe, Journal entry filed. Default judgement granted against defendant. Capital One Bank vs. Vonda Daulton, Judgement entry filed. Judgement granted against defendant. PNC Bank National Assoc. vs. Robert W. Davis, Order dismissing plaintiff's claims filed. CRIMINAL DIVISION State of Ohio vs. Deborah C. Dryden, Recusal filed. The honorable Brett M. Spencer hereby recuses himself due to professional conflict. Case assigned to the honorable R. Alan Corbin. State of Ohio vs. Christopher Hayslip, Journal entry filed. Court finds probable cause on alleged probation violations; Richard Campbell appointed as counsel, bond set at $20,000 BA/SU/10%; matter set for full revocation on 5/8/13 at 9:30 A.M. State of Ohio vs. Crystal King, Journal entry filed. Defendant was before the court for sentencing and prior to hearing tested positive for oxycondone, Friend gave it to her, she thought it was Tylenol, bond is forfeited; shall pay $45 dollars per day she is in jail due to second revocation; bond is set at $20,000 CA/SU. State of Ohio vs. Cheyenne Jones, Entry filed. The court appoints the Ohio Public Defender's Office to represent the defendant in filing an appeal. State of Ohio vs. Cheyenne Jones, Journal entry filed. It is ordered that Brenda Riffle prepare a transcript of all proceedings in this matter. State of Ohio vs. Deseree N. Skaggs, Motion to revoke community control. Entry filed. Revocation hearing on 5/6/13 at 10:15 A.M. State of Ohio vs. Deseree N. Skaggs, Journal entry filed. Court finds probable cause on alleged probation violation; Sarah Shelton appointed as counsel; bond set at $10,000 CA/SU/10%; full revocation set for 5/21/13 at 1:45 P.M. State of Ohio vs. James Land, Journal entry filed. Court finds probable cause on alleged probation violations; Richard Campbell appointed as counsel for the defendant; bond set at $10,000 CA/SU/10%; full revocation

set for 5/8/13 at 11:15 A.M. State of Ohio vs. Angelo B. Kennedy, Journal entry filed. Defendant wishes to change pleas, hearing set for 5/20/13 at 1:30 P.M. and sentencing set for 6/10/13 at 1:30 P.M. State of Ohio vs. Jonathan Johnson, Motion to revoke community control, entry filed. Revocation hearing on 5/6/13 at 9:30 A.M. State of Ohio vs. Jonathan Johnson, Journal entry filed. Court finds probable cause on alleged probation violations; Nicholas Ring appointed as counsel;$5000 CA/SU/10%; full revocation set for 5/30/13 at 11:30 A.M. State of Ohio vs. Kathy Jones, Journal entry filed. The court appoints the Ohio Public Defender's Office to represent the defendant in filing an appeal. State of Ohio vs. Kathy Jones, Journal entry filed. It is ordered that Jane Horne prepare a transcript of all proceedings in this matter. State of Ohio vs. Stephen Gibson, Journal entry filed. Previously posted bond is hereby forfeited; due to testing positive on 1/17/13. State of Ohio vs. Aaron Ramey, Plea of guilty, judgement entry of guilty filed. Defendant plead guilty to felonious assault F-2; sentencing set for 5/23/13 at 1:30 P.M. State of Ohio vs. Ben Blizzard, Journal entry filed. Defendant is permitted to attend the day program at the off-campus workshop. State of Ohio vs. Taleah Bradford, Motion to revoke community control, entry filed. Revocation hearing on 5/7/13 at 9:00 A.M. State of Ohio vs. Taleah Bradford, Journal entry filed. Court finds probable cause on alleged probation violations; Sarah Shelton is appointed as counsel; bond set at $20,000 CA/SU/10%; full revocation is set 5/21/13 at 11:00 A.M. State of Ohio vs. Nicholas J. Hackney, Journal entry filed. Change of plea and sentencing are set for 5/30/13 at 12:45 P.M., warrant for removal to be issued to Sheriff of Adams County, Ohio. State of Ohio vs.Thomas Drake, Entry filed. Ohio Public Defender Appointed as counsel for defendant for purposes of appeal. State of Ohio vs.Thomas Drake, Journal entry filed. Court reporter ordered to prepare transcript of all proceedings. State of Ohio vs. Michael King, Journal entry filed. Court did not accept defendant's plea; final pretrial is set for 5/22/13 at 2:45 P.M. and jury trial set for 6/10 & 6/11/13 at 9:00 A.M. State of Ohio vs. Darrell Combs, Journal entry filed. Defendant's motion for bond modification denied. State of Ohio vs. Gregory Conaway, Judgement entry on sentence filed. Defendant sentence to a stipulated prison term of 120 days at ORDC with credit for 4 days served, minimum mandatory fine of $1350.00, license suspended for 3 years commencing 9/15/13. Placed on 2 years community control within 3 days of release from prison, 6 months intensive supervision. 100-200 hours of CBT. State of Ohio vs. Christopher Tolle, Entry filed. Court appoints the Ohio Public Defender's Office to represent the defendant/appellant in this matter. State of Ohio vs. Christopher Tolle, Journal entry filed. It is ordered that court report Janet Atkins prepare a transcript of all proceedings. State of Ohio vs. Debbie Deaton, Judgement entry driving privileges filed. Limited driving privileges to the defendant from 5/1/13 through 7/23/13. State of Ohio vs. Brian Carroll, Judgement entry driving privileges filed. Limited driving privileges to the defendant from 5/1/13 through 5/1/14. State of Ohio vs. Joshua Corrill, Journal entry filed. Court find probable cause on alleged probation violations; Tyler Cantrell is appointed as counsel Bond set at $10,000 CA/SU/10%; full revocation set for 5/7/13 at 2:00 P.M. State of Ohio vs. David Strange, Journal entry filed. The pro se motion for modification of bond and/or furlough is denied. State of Ohio vs. Jeffrey Happard, Judgement entry on sentence filed. Defendant sentence to 3 yrs community control, 6 mos intensive supervision, 120 hrs of community service, $3600.00 fine, 6 mos license suspension commencing 5/1/13 and complete 200-300 CBT hours. State of Ohio vs. Brittany Gibbs, Journal entry filed, court finds cause on alleged probation violations, appoints Tanya Drinnon as counsel,

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risk of putting hay into a bale that is just not quite dry enough. Wet hay put into a tight bale will heat and can cause a spontaneous combustion. Round bales have become the norm over the past few decades. In the early days of round bales becoming the norm, most likely over 90% of the bales were stored outside. The majority of them were not moved for several days, so if one bale got really hot and ended up catching fire, it was not a major loss. The value of hay has become more of an issue in the last year or two with the droughts and the loss of grassland to soybean and corn David Dugan production. The supply Extension Educator, has not been able to keep Agriculture and Natural up with the demand. Resources Many of our OSU Ohio Valley Extension Extension programs have Education stressed reducing the loss Research Area Adams/Brown/Highland of hay through better feeding methods, but also storCounties age. Hay storage outside, tion has not had any spills of with string tied bales that are 1,000 gallons or more at once, left uncovered can have a loss or less than two discharges of of up to 35% according to more than 42 gallons in the research from the University last year. Also, if secondary of Kentucky and the containment is not practical or University of Tennessee. The alternative methods of diking lowest loss in the research was or secondary containment are storage inside a shed or barn. to be used, a Professional This loss was around 5 to 6%. In recent years, many hay Engineer will need to certify. On completion, the plan producers in Adams, Brown must be kept on site. It does and Highland Counties have not need to be sent to EPA but taken advantage of programs may be requested if a major through the Southern Ohio discharge event occurs. More Agricultural & Community in-depth information on creat- Development Foundation, or ing a plan for farms can be through other ways, built found at the SPCC for barns for hay storage. This is Agriculture page on the EPA good for keeping the loss of s i t e : hay from weather damage to a http://www.epa.gov/emergen- minimum however it does put cies/content/spcc/spcc_ag.ht more of the hay in one place. m#spcc. This fact sheet also This increases the risk for losprovides a good overview: ing more hay should you have http://www.epa.ohio.gov/por- hot hay or a lightning strike. Have you checked with tals/41/sb/publications/spcc.p your insurance agent? Can df. you insure your hay? As in Carpenter Bees Cause most any case with insurance, you need to make a good Damage Carpenter Bees are effort to reduce the risk of buzzing around many of our problems that could result in a buildings this time of the year. claim. Having good records They look similar to Bumble would be good advice for anyBees, but are not aggressive. one planning to insure your They bore into the untreated, hay. There was a recent artior not painted wood, especial- cle in the Beef Blog that disly pine that makes up many cussed a case concerning a our out buildings and barns. fire and hay. The following is For more information you can a portion from that post. A grower should also stop by the local OSU Extension Office for a copy of keep a detailed journal of a factsheet addressing weather, drying conditions Carpenter Bees or go to this and moisture averages and l i n k : ranges at key points during http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg- harvest – cutting, raking, tedding, inversion and baling. fact/2000/2074.html “From a legal standpoint, having good records will offer Hay Insurance It is May, and despite the you some liability protection,” cool weather that we have had advises University of Idaho the past few days, it will not Extension forage specialist be long until hay equipment Glenn Shewmaker. I checked with a few will be in full operation on many farms in the area. With local insurance agencies and hay being made, there is most do offer coverage. The always the risk of getting hay cost varies, but most was in made before a coming rain or the $5 to $8 per $1000 of covin some cases trying to get it erage. With hay getting a finished before you have to go slow start, and recent history back to work. When this hap- of a short supply of hay, it pens, there is sometimes the might be worth checking into. of the largest container or tank in the area. The second requirement is to prepare and implement a written SPCC plan that covers all of the steps the farm has taken to prevent discharges into the environment. The plan must be updated every 5 years or in the event of a major re-design of the area. Any employees handling oil and petroleum products must be trained on what the plan involves. Some farms may need to have their plan approved by a Professional Engineer. If on farm storage is between 1,320 and 10,000 gallons, you are allowed to prepare and selfcertify, as long as the opera-

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Cuffs & Collars Field reports from ODNR Division of Wildlife Officers Southwest Ohio While on patrol in Brown County during the 2012 twoday deer gun season, State Wildlife Officers Mark Schemmel and Eric Lamb stopped the driver of a truck which had two deer in it. At the time of the stop, neither deer had a temporary or permanent tag. The two male occupants of the truck showed the officers the landowner temporary tags that they had, which were in the cab of the truck instead of on the deer. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that both of the deer were harvested on a farm owned by the parents of one of the men. The man (whose parents owned the property) was issued a summons for failing to temporarily tag the deer and paid out a bond forfeiture of $182.00. The other man was issued a summons which required an appearance in Court where he was found guilty and ordered to forfeit the deer and pay a fine. Southeast Ohio While working on a furbearer case, State Wildlife Officer Roy Rucker, assigned to Gallia County, made contact with a subject whose name and address appeared on the snare tags. During the course of the conversation with the subject, Officer Rucker found that the individual was not the one who had set the snares, but did discover that the subject had checked in a deer as a landowner, even though the deer was not killed on his property. The individual was found to have checked the deer in as a landowner, even though he had a valid deer tag at the time. The individual was cited for the violation and paid $145.00 in fines and court costs in the Gallipolis Municipal Court. Central Ohio The red fox was seized as evidence and the trapper was charged with trapping on the lands of another without purchasing a hunting license and for setting and maintaining untagged traps. Marysville Municipal Court Judge Michael Grigsby ordered the red fox to be destroyed and the violator to pay costs and fines in the amount of $320. The trapper later voluntarily completed the home study Ohio Trapping Education Course.

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Northeast Ohio During the 2012 deer archery season, Wildlife Officer Wade Dunlap received very limited information from a concerned hunter about an individual who had harvested two large bucks with a bow in

Tuscarawas County. The informant was only able to provide the general area where the subject lived and the approximate date the second deer was killed. Through the course of the investigation Officer Dunlap learned the identity of the primary sus-

pect. In December, Officer Dunlap, Wildlife Officer Supervisor Peter Novotny, and Wildlife Officer Nick Turner assigned to Harrison County discovered that he had killed a 135 inch antlered deer in early November and convinced another hunter to tag it. Later that month, the suspect killed a 191 inch antlered deer and tagged it using his permit. Both sets of deer antlers were seized as evidence. The subject was charged and pleaded to three wildlife violations in the New Philadelphia Municipal Court. In addition to the $450.00 fine he was also ordered to pay restitution for the value of the animals which totaled $14,351.00. Both the deer and the antlers were forfeited to the state. His hunting privileges were revoked until the restitution was paid to the Division of Wildlife.

WALTER MONK PERSONAL AUCTION

Saturday, May 18th, 2013 9:30 AM Location: 2556 Moores Road (church 180) Seaman

Offering:Household, Household, Mowers, Offering: Mowers,Tools, Tools, Collectables, Early pool table, Collectables, Early poolRecords, table, Art, Bicycles, Records, 1957 Pick-up (Show Truck) Art,Truck Bicycles. Household: 3 T.Vs - tv table - maple open top hutch - queen size bed high boy chest of drawers - knee hole desk - 8 brown Queen Anne chairs (great) - Octagon side curio cabinet (lighted) - white couch and loveseat/looks to be Berkline - green and silver couch (SAN) - entertainment cabinet - book shelves - end tables - coffee table - 2 lead crystal lamps and several other types of lamps - large oak rocker - nice side cabinet - empire style hall table with drawer - 50's stereo - chest of drawers (3 drawers) - 50's wooden 2 door cabinet - good upright freezer - 3 adding machines (older) - luggage - pots and pans - steam wares - dishes - nic-nacs - pink depression wares - several old records - very nicely framed wall mirrors - flat wares and case - lawn furniture - several games (adult and children) - coffee mill - box fans - liquor glass sets - tea pot convection oven - granite wares - set of 8 dishes (beautiful) - desk lamp - clown figurines - small paper safe - dish racks - game bird glasses - cast ornate porch post - cracker barrel style rocker - and alot more! Prints/Painting: Nicely framed European street scene (artist signed) game bird prints (numbered and signed) - and several cool prints of scenes and people. Pool table - very good condition, wood rails/ metal corners, leather pockets, did not find a name (sorry). Very early set of pool balls. Several pool sticks - and the tooling to dismantle and re-assemble. Gardening: SAN 2 wheel lawn/ barnyard cart - gas leaf blower - 2 push mowers - yard roller - 1/4 yard wheel barrow - rakes - shovels - tapper weasel - pick - Matdox - edger - gig - scraper - squeegy and more - flower edging - pump sprayer - fuel cans - free standing tool stand - B&D Hedgehog - lawn push spreader. Tools: Sears radial arm 12" saw - Sears 6" joiner/planer - Delta bench top - 14" drill press - small table top table saw on stand - B&D work stand mitre saw - electric paint sprayer - shop vac - battery trickle charger brink tongs - mitre back saws - hand saws - electric saws - 1/2 drill - levels - hammers - wrenches - lots of small hand tools - sanders - pipe wrenches - tool bucket - fire extinguishers (1 brass) - metal and wood shelving - carpenters wooden box - car ramps - oils - paints and alot more. 2 bicycles. 1 is English and 1 is a 60's model (in great shape.) Note: This is the property of Mr. Walter Monk of Anderson Twp. Beechmont area. He has moved into the V.A home in Georgetown, OH. There are alot of smalls of good value, and real nice furnishings. This is a short listing. Check out the photo's on AuctionZip.com #7367. Accepting credit cards with a small convenience fee. We have alot more auctions coming!

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HEALTH MATTERS “Working With You For A Healthy New Year�

McFarland, Farley and Rolf Join Alzheimer's Association Staff

Ramona Farley Rhonda McFarland, Ramona Farley and Debbie Rolf are the newest members of the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati staff. Ms. Farley and Ms. McFarland, who both joined the Chapter in January, will serve as Southeastern Ohio Branch Program Coordinators. Both provide educational and support services in Adams, Brown and Highland counties. "Ramona and Rhonda are experienced social workers with a long history in the field of aging. They are both well-known and respected professionals in their community and are a welcome asset to our agency," said Anne Von Hoene, Director of Programs and Services. Ms. Farley, a native of Hamilton, Ohio, is a graduate

Rhonda McFarland of Miami University in Oxford. She has been a licensed social worker since 1986 and has worked in long-term care facilities and hospitals for nearly 30 years. She and her husband, Denver, live in Adams County. They have three children and two grandchildren Ms. McFarland, a native of West Union, graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Social Work. She has worked in long-term care, rehabilitation and assisted living since 1995. "I am very excited about the opportunity to work at the Alzheimer's Association," she said. "I hope my work will really help those families in need. She and her husband, Scott, reside in Adams County with their two children. Ms. Rolf was named

Debbie Rolf Program Assistant in December. Among her responsibilities is data entry and updating related program reports. "I have always been drawn to occupations where I felt I was making a difference in other's lives," she said. "I have been fortunate that I have not encountered the disease personally but I have friends who have struggled with the consequences of Alzheimer's." She and her husband, Mark, reside in Fort Thomas, Ky. They have two children and two grandchildren. Article courtesy of Alzheimer's Association: CornerStone, Spring 2013 Alzheimer's Association Serving Adams, Brown and Highland Counties Alzheimer's disease and other dementing illnesses can be prolonged, requiring

ongoing education and support throughout the course of the disease process. Talking about concerns can help family members/caregivers meet the challenges of giving care today, while planning for changes tomorrow. A Family Care Consultation, facilitated by a social worker, assists families in coping with all aspects of the caregiving experience by providing education, support and referral to services. This program is available to families at all phases in the disease process, from a new diagnosis to the later stages. If you would like to discuss your particular situation, please call 937-779-6990 for Adams/Brown Counties and 937-393-6100 for Highland County to schedule a meeting. There is no charge for a Family Care Consultation, but contributions are welcomed. SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS for: - Adams/Brown County held the second Monday of the month at1 pm at Adams County Regional Medical Center. - Highland County held the third Monday of the month at 5pm at Highland District Hospital.

A Carnival for a Cure "A Carnival for a Cure" is the Theme for Adams County's 2013 Relay for Life. The Relay will be held at the Adams County Fairgrounds. We have 21 teams registered for this year's event. The Relay will start out with a Survivors Dinner to honor all the Cancer Survivors in the County beginning at 5:30pm with the Relay actually starting at 6:00pm. All 21 teams will have a "camp site" where they will be selling food, drinks and/or raffle tickets as well as having a Carnival game with all the proceeds going to the Relay. We have lots of activities schedule for the 18 hour event: * 5:30pm we will have the Cancer Survivors Dinner * 6:00pm Carnival Games will begin * 7:00pm we will do the official Welcome and introduce all the survivors and they will make the Survivor lap. * 8:00pm there will be an auction with lots of nice items to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. * 9:15 Luminaria Ceremony * 10pm Mr. & Ms Relay Contest. The Men will dress up as women and the Women will dress up as men to try raise

money for their teams. * Lots of team activities are scheduled all night long * 8am to 11:30am we will have "Live Entertainment" including: Sharon Campbell, Ronnie Baker, Mark Tolle, Divine Destiny, and Taylor Morrison. We still have a few open spots if you would like to participate please contact Diane LaCoste or Carol Knauff from the Entertainment Committee. * 11:30am--12noon Closing Ceremony. The Teams will be selling breakfast food of Saturday morning so if you can't make it Friday evening you maybe you can join us on Saturday for breakfast and some wonderful entertainment. If you are interested in starting a team please feel to check out the Relay for Life of Adams County website. We relay to support our Cancer Survivors and to raise money to fight this horrible disease. Please join us at this year's Relay for Life May 31st and June 1st. Tami Graham Event Chair

ADAMS COUNTYRESOURCES

Since April and May are the months to address health matters of alcohol, stress, sexual assault, sexual transmitted diseases and mental health we thought it would be good to list the resources that we have in Adams county and surrounding areas for these health matters.

Adams County Alzheimer Support Group 937-386-3400

Adams County Regional Medical Center

230 Medical Center Dr., Seaman, OH 45679 Meets monthly-Provides programs and services for family support, education, advocacy and research.

Adams County Family Planning and WIC Program

937-544-3796 - 9137 SR 136, West Union, OH 45693 Provides counseling for abstinence, birth control, contraceptive methods and supplies, nutrition, breastfeeding and counseling to eligible consumers.

Adams County Shelter for the Homeless

937-544-8164 - 11483 SR 41, West Union, OH 45639 Provides housing for 16 residents of Adams or Brown County up to 30 days with an initial telephone intake required.

FRS Counseling

937-779-3030 - 116 W. Mulberry St., West Union, OH 45693 Provides adult and adolescent outpatient treatment for mental health, drug and alcohol treatment services involving individual, family and group counseling.

HealthSource-Seaman

937-386-1379 - 218 Stern Dr, Seaman, OH 45679 Provides adult and children, individual and family counseling.

Hospice of Hope

800-928-4848 - 1 West McDonald Pkwy, Maysville, OH 41056 Provides support for individual and/or families that are coping with terminal illness. Grief and other support groups available.

Reformers Unanimous Addictions Program

937-587-1797 - 106 Rice Dr, West Union, OH 45693 email: pastor_jpfulton@yahoo.com Faith based program for individuals struggling with addictions.

Shawnee Mental Health Center, Inc.

937-544-5581 - 192 Chestnut Ridge Rd, West Union, OH 45693 Community mental health center providing children and adult case management services, psychiatric services and outpatient counseling.

The Counseling Center

937-544-5218 - 829 East Walnut St, West Union, OH 45639 Provides outpatient services for mental health, alcohol, drug and other addiction needs. Assessment and referral for residential provided.

230 Medical Center Drive Seaman, OH 45679 937-386-3400 WWW.ACRMC.COM


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